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The Occasion Attended by a Large Concourse of Friends. ►H .ast Friday evening in the court house the memorial exercises of the Knights of Pythias in memory of their deceased brethren, R, F, Donaldson, sr., and G. J. Davis, were lieJd. A large audience had assembled to Witness the ceremonies, and at 8 o’clock the Knights marched in, some thirty strong, and took their seats inside the railing. The exercises were opened with prayer by the Prelate, Dr. Ray¬ mond Kennedy, after which reso¬ lutions upon the death of Messrs. Donaldson and Davis were read. Knight Guyton Fisher delivered the memorial address, and it was a moat impressive and feeling effort. He spoke at length upon the useful lives of the deceased, and closed by hoping that the Knightly band would be intact in the Grand Lodge beyond the skies. Knight Albert Deal followed and paid glowing tributes to both of the deceased Knights. The emblematic work which fol¬ lowed these addresses was beauti¬ ful and impressive. Around an altar on which a lovely wreath of white roses lay, the officers of the lodge formed themselves into the mystic triangle of the ord3r and deposited the myrtle of Friend¬ ship, accompanying the act with words of love for the brothers gone. When they resumed their seats the other Knights formed a single file and marching by the flower adorned altar each one lay upon the wreath his emblem of myrtle and resumed his station. Chancellor Commander Lanier related the obligations due the Knight and his family by the lodge, and the Ceremonies closed ith pravcr. ___ —..... The exercises were interspersed with music, in charge of Mrs. J. W. Oil iff. This order, though young in the world and still younger in States¬ boro, has advanced to the first place among the secret orders of the world. It is safe to say that no order has grown so rapidly. h especially attractive to younger generation. Seeking to trammel no one in his duty family, country or Maker, rather to help every one in which is right and good, it deserv. edly takes a popular place in the eyes of men. The lodge at this place has al¬ ready made itself known and appreciated by its work of F. C. and B. The sick have been nursed, their medicine furnished; while the dead—none the less loved be¬ cause dead—have been tenderly laid away. The widow and or¬ phan have not been forgotten. But recently the lodge paid out to the sick and to widows of de¬ ceased brethren nearly $1,200. Statesboro lodge has reason to be proud of its standing. It owns a Castle Hall, is on a sound finan¬ cial basis, and is day by day work¬ ing in harmony and exemplifying to the world its motto, F. C. & B. We wish for it a sphere of pros perity and usefulness, NOTES FROM THE ACADEMY. Miss Alice Rushing entered school on last Monday. Mr. Elisha Anderson has been away this week on a visit to his home near Green. Our debate is sure to be. The first meeting will be held at the Academy next Friday night. The question and the list of speakers will appear next week. Mr. DeLoach has been so kind as to place two brand new willow waste baskets in the high school department. Where are any prettier girls than we have at the Academy. C.It * iimi iihWi. Two Popular Young People United in the Holy Bonds of ftatrimony. One of the happiest social of the season was the marriage the Baptist church Wednesday evening of Mr. W. B. Martin and Miss Lula Mathews. Long before the hour appointed for the ceremony the church, which was most beautifully,deco rated with roses and evergreens, was filled to overflowing, and the audience was on the lip-toe of expectancy until a few minutes after 8 o’clock, when the ushers, Messsrs. Maxey Grimes and John began marching up the aisle to the time of Mendelssohn wedding march, played Mrs. A. W. Qnaltlebaum. The attendants were Mr. J. L. Mathews and Miss Rosa Averitt, Mr. Brooks Simmons and Miss May Belle OllitT, Mr. Lester Olliff and Miss Gussie Edwards, of Sa¬ vannah, Mr, Will Foy, of Egypt, and Miss Daisy Martin. The brides-maids all carried handsome bouquets of white flowers. Following the attendants and immediately in front of the bride and groom came Master Pete Don¬ aldson and little Miss Nannie (Jutland, who opened the gates to a lovely flowered bower in front of the altar made in the shape of a horse shoe,for the bride and groom. Standing under a horse shoe design of pure white roses and white satin ribbon, the happy young people were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony by the Rev. T. J. Cobb. The bridal party then marched out of the church and were driven to the home of the bide’s parents, where an elegant repast was served. The bride wore a lovely costume of white organdy trimmed with and ribbons, and carried a of white roses mlier hand. The bridal veil was held in place by orange blossoms. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Mathews, and is one of' Statesboro’s most popular young ladies, and the groom is second son of Judge aud Mrs. C. S. Martin, and is a most and popular young merchant. Many handsome and presents were received by young couple, and The joins their many friends in ing that their voyage over matrimonial sea may be free squalls and adverse winds. COUNCIL MET TUESDAY NIGHT. A Couple of Amendments to the ter Taken Under Consideration. A meeting of the town council was held Tuesday night, at which time a couple of important ters were passed—the question bonding the town and the incorporate limits. A resolu¬ tion was passed by the council providing for the advertisement of the notice of the amendment to the charter which will have to be passed by the legislature.. The passage of the amendment by the legislature docs not of itself effect the town as it now is, except that it gives the power to extend the limits in case a majority of those living in the territory pro¬ posed to be incorporated so desire; and gives the town authority to hold an election upon the matter of bonding for any improvement that may seem necessary at any time in the' future, which it is tmable to do under the charter as it now stands. The action of the council in ar¬ ranging for the amendment of the charter does not necessarily com¬ mit the members ou either of the questions mentioned, but simply means that they desire the people to have an opportunity to pass these matters It is understood that, before the j; mitg of thy town ean be e xtead^i a two-thirds majority of the voters proposed to be included must give in which event it is i in - probable that Statesboro will be enlarged very soon. The people on the outskirts of town are al most unanimous in their objection to it. Neither is it probable that the town will be bonded for any thing iti the near future, as’we hear people on all sides speaking in opposition to taking on any indebtedness for the town to meet after years. A change, how ever, may come over the people if it can be shown that by bonding the town some public improve¬ ments can be inaugurated that will pay off tlie debt themselves. SLASHED WITH AN AXE. George Williams Makes Axe-dental Assault Upon His Wife, Amelia. George Wil 1 iams (col.) was given a preiimiliary hearing before Jus¬ tice Lee Tuesday morning on a charge of “wife beating.” Amelia several severe wounds upon her neck and head, inflicted by an axe in the hands of her irate hus band. She testified that he delib¬ erately cut her with the weapon, and therefore she thought it was an axe-dental assault. George, however, claimed that lie “didn’t go to do it,” and therefore that it was accidental. The Justice in chned to George’s version of the affair, and therefore released him from custody. The facts, as developed in the preliminary, were about these: George and Amelia have been at “puts” for three or four months, and though they continue to live in the same house they occupied different parts of it. Amelia says she was mad at «$eorge because he reitlSed to VToiTt rfurile to Iier sup¬ port ; and George says he refused to help her because she was receiv¬ ing attentions from another “gem man.” This other “geminan” was a family connection of Ame¬ lia’s and visited her house sionally, aud atone of which times George became jealous ot wife’s attentions to the aud forbad his coming again. Saturday night George went home and found the man talking to Amelia. He invited him to come out of the house and meet him, but the negro preferred not to do so, and for his protection the doors were, closed and .bolted against George. He thereupon went in search of-- an officer of the law, but none of them were able to help Dim in:his dilemma, and George took an axe and went back to help himse$. He found the man still insi$e, so lie battered the door down^and made a pass at him with The axte. Amelia jumped betweeh instep, them and caught the lick , receiving a severe gash in the bsgfck of her neck and some cuts onjter head and face. That is Georgef* version of it. Amelia denies that the lick was intended for filie man, but that upon entering ^he house George threw the axe at her, making the gash in her $£ck; and that he came in aftettfajrds and cut her on her head ami isfc with his knife. Immediate!!^after rt the melee George “dug «t for a strange land, but was Djyfheriff captured Sunday at Woodbum Donaldson and returneofcr trial. He is now at liberty, Amelia and j>ay says he is willing Bill to help fier her surgeon’s for dressing wounds. Notice to Debtors and Creditors All persons indebted to tbe eeUte of Andrew J. * andper,tm * holding cMm * 0t Admn. A. J. Kennedy. FARM LOANS. Bramien & Moore. 7 boro, Ga,, negotiate loans the lowest rates, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Paints, Oils, Fire Brick, Fire Clay, Builders’ Supplies, Railroad and Mill Supplies, Packing, Fire, Steam and Garden Hose, Felt Roofing, Eto. Wholesale and Retail, Get cur prices on Doors, Sash, Blinds, Paints, Oils, before buying Estimates Furnished. Correspondence Solicited. Adams Paint Company, 104 Congress Street West, and 103 St. Julian Street West, SaVannah, Georgia. J0 'MI £ x St i ■4 /L-^, SUCCESSFUL SHOOTERS SHOOT WINCHESTER I^TORifles, j {Loaded Repeating Shotgun Shells. Shotguns, "Winchester Ammunition and and guns < V [ammunition are the standard of the world, but \V*Nthey do not cost any more than poorer m ates, m reliable dealers sell Winchester goods. I »»* FREE: Send name on a postal for 156 page Illus¬ 9J trated Catalogue describing all the guns and ammunition made by the 1 fss\ jVk WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CQ. V NEW HAVEN. OONN. Thomas J. Hotchkiss. Lawson J. Nevill. Hotchkiss &' Nevill, Dealers In m m m Fine Staple and Fancy Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Tobacco and Cigars. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Grain, Hay and Provisions a Specialty. Country Consignments Solicited. Highest Price Paid for Country Produce. South-West Corner Broughton and Jefferson Streets, Savannah, - Georgia. ; COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Savannah, Georgia. COUNTRY PRODUCE -POULTRY, EGGS, WOOL, HIDES, FRUITS, ETC., SOLD ON CONSIGNMENT. Qmm mErmurs m&B&wwEE®. We handle anything on commission and endeavor to ren¬ der satisfactory service. Correspondence Solicited. WRIGHT & CO •? “ - - 122 Bay St. W., « « SAVANNAH, GA. Charles Edmonston, Merch&ndis© BrokSf, 204 BAY STREET, 7 WEST, 7 SAVANNAH, 7 GEORGIA, consignments of Country Produce-Wool, Hides, jffib Tallow, Wax, Chickens, Eggs, etc. Prompt returns Refer to any Merchant or Bank in the city. Application for Homestead. GEORGIA Bulloch colkty applied VT - A - for exemption “J? Bu 2*JL2££t of pereonalny “.‘‘a b^u.ag «5o*SK ISO, at my offlce In Statesboro. This Sept. 18. 1809. C. S. MARTIN. Ordinary.