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TUESDAY WAS SALES DAY. A ad Considerable Property Was Sold at Very Good Prices. Last Tuesday was a live day be¬ fore the court house, and besides a large DUml>er of sheriffs sales, considerable other property sold at good prices. The largest lot of land to sell was the Wm. Joues’ estate, sold by J M. and H. T. Jones, admin¬ istrators. There were sixteen tracts—-nine ill Bulloch and seven in Emanuel county. The eight tracts in Bulloch is considered to be as good as there is in the coun¬ ty, and found ready takers, two tracts without improvements bringing as high as $14 per acre. The Emanuel county tracts were not so desirable, and three of them sold for 80, 60 and 90 cents per acre respectfully. Another piece of land that brought a good price was the S. W. Wallace estate, at Metter. It contained 200 acres and brought, in excess of $2,000. It is regarded as an encouraging sign to see property thus sold bring such good prices—it shows that at least some of our people are doing well and have confidence in the future of our county. HARNESS REPAIRING. The public is hereby respectfully informed that I have established a harness repair shop at the States¬ boro Meat Market, K. of P., build¬ ing, and ask for work in that line. I will make my prices reasonable and guarantee my work to give satisfaction. It is better to have your old harness made ns good as few than to throw it away and buy again. T. A. Wilson. COUNTY COURT THIS WEEK. A Two Days’ Session—No More Jury Trials Until March, 1900. “The mills of the gods grind slowly.” but they don’t grind out grits and corn meal always. In fact, they very seldom do. This week they have been engaged in grinding out justice in the county court, and it was ground exceed¬ ing fine. A jury was engaged Wednesday and a couple of cases were dispos¬ ed of. Jack Hart was found guilty of using opprobrious words, and Wm. A. Cobb was acquitted of the charge of trad ing mortgaged prop¬ erty. Both cases were of long standing and were stubbornly fought on both sides, Cols. Tyler and Murphy representing Hart, Col. Murphy alone representing Cobb and Solicitor Deal prosecut¬ ing both cases. Hart was fined $80 and costs which, with about $25 witness fees, amounted to over $50, making a total fine of nearly $85, This the young man paid rather than take the alternative of fou* months on the gang. The jury was dismissed Wednes¬ day night, with the announce¬ ment that no more jury trials will be held until March, 1900. and yesterday Judge Brannon was holding forth single-handed. Bill Johnson was found to be guilty of beating his wife, Fannie Johnson, and was sentenced to pay a fine of $25 or go to the gang for four months. Bill said he could work better than he could pay out cash which he didn’t happen to have, so he goes with the merry crowd at the stockade. Public sympathy was with Bill, inasmuch as his wife haR a reputation for being a “mouthy,” quarrelsome woman in her neighborhood, but that did not avail him anything when it came to paying a fine. After disposing of the above case, Judge Brannen turned his attention to some civil matters, which occupied the balance of the forenoon. THE CROWD WAS JUBILANT. Wednesday Was a Cool Day But There Was a Hot Time In Town. The cool weather this week has not tended to lessen the crowds that, had business in town, nor has it it chilled their ardor after they gcc here. In fact, Wednesday was a live day and reminded one of “old times.” The trouble was that a good many country people got the idei before leaving home that morning that it would be ft bad day for snakes, and imbibed freely of “snake bite preventive.” No serious trouble occurred as a con¬ sequence, though the sheriff was called upon a couple of times to separate combatants and the mar¬ shal found it necessary to inter¬ fere in another instance. Out of the whole proceeding, however, only one case reached the mayor, and that was a case against “Jim Wiley” Williams for disorderly conduct. It was Mayor Wilson’s first case, he hav¬ ing taken the oath of office only | the evening before, though he con¬ ducted it like a veteran. He fined ' the Defender $5, and warned him that a repetition of the offense would make it harder on him. A SPIRITUALIST nEDlUfl. A Traveling flan Claimed to Have In¬ tercourse With Spirits. Interest in spiritualism has been considerably wrought up in Statesboro by the appearance of a . spiritualist medium. He was a Mr. Letford, who travels for a 1 patent medicine house in Chicago. . | ; From the time of his appearance here Friday afternoon, interest was centered in him and during spare mome,»ts his room at hotel was thronged with the wishing to find out some¬ about their past and future. That he succeeded in telling some “wonderful things” to those who called upon him was attested by the advertising he was given the next day about town. One enthu¬ siast declared that “he can tell you anything you want to know.” In consequence of this advertis¬ ing, still greater numbers of curious men and boys called upon the medium Saturday night and Sunday, and if he hud made a charge for his “readings,” it is safe to say that he would have earned more from that source than his house pays him as salary. As they were free, however, he made nothing for his work, and had to close his door against the crowds seeking admittance. Saturday night The Herald reporter was admitted with a number of others and was interested in the gentle¬ man’s maneuvers. He explained that his ‘Sguidmg spirits” were .“Little Nita” and “Little Lee.” The first, a 4-year-old girl, who died in the mountains of Brazil about eight years ago, and the latter an eighteen-months-old boy who died in Florida about the same time. He says that shortly after death their spirits came and played about his bed ro^m, when he got in conversation with them and that since that time they have constantly attended him. When he begins to read he bathes his hands, presses his eyes with his hands, then snaps his fingers and tells them to “come quick!” the . magetism ,. of , the audience ,. . is equally balanced and there is no confusion, the “spirits” readily •‘come,” but if the crowd happens to be too large and the magnetism unbalanced, the medium politely invites certain ones to leave the room, then asks others to exchange seats so as to balance the mag netisni, netism then then bathes names his ms hands nanus, snaps his fingers and begins again, Probably conditions are rignt now and the ‘‘spirits” begin to talk. On the occasion of the reporter’s visit, Mr. Letfordgave four “read¬ ing,” and by speaking in a general way and having his symbols ap¬ plied by the subjects, succeeded in greatly exciting some of the look¬ ers-on. However, the general opinion is that his intercourse with the 1 ‘spirits”was purely imgainary. NOTES FROM THE ACADEMY. Daisy Cobb is out of school this week. Fred Lanier, an old pupil who has been sick for somet ime, visited us Tuesday. Don’t forgot that, we keep a warm house in cold weather. Ophelia Nevils entered school Monday. The idea that your child learns the last month! Don t * bat tn * lie 8 * reet ’ folks know better. We have a large new map of the United States. Beulah Smith is in school again after several days at home with her sick mother. Mrs. Dicy Bra mien visited us Mo,,d °y- VVeappreciate her vigit. Piease read the fiist two books of Milton’s Paradise Lost. Our Christmas exercises will be based on that. “Education is not a preparation for life; it is life.”—John Dewey. NOTICE TO DEBTORS. All persons indebted to us either by note or account will please make immediate settlement, as we are in need of money. The ac counts of those not heeding this notice will be placed in the hands G f our attorney f ( > r collection. R. & W. M. Simmons. Enal, Ga , Nov. 28, 1899. MILLER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Will Meet With Statesboro Church December 39th, 30th and 31st. Program of Union Meeting of the Miller Baptist Association to be held with Statesboro Baptist church Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 29th, 30th and 31st, 1899: FRIDAY. 10:30 a.m.—Service of devotion, half hour, led by Bro. T. E. Hays. 11a. m.—Introductory sermon by Bro. T. J. Cobb. 2:30 p. m.—First, organize in the usual way. Subject: The Holy Spirit. 1st. His mission in the world, by Bro. E. W. Powell. 2nd. The Christian’s need of spiritual power, by Bro. O. G. Brown. 3rd. Results of the spirit’s op¬ erations, by Bro. W. H. Cone. Preaching at 7 o’clock, p. m. SATURDAY. 9:30 a. m.—Prayer service, led by Bro. B. F. Hogan. Subject: The evil effects of cov¬ etousness in our churches, led by Bro. L. F, Davis, followed by Bro. J. J. Miller and others. Subject : Is the Christian’s re¬ ward immediate after death? led by Brin G. A. Blouut, followed by Bro. Wm. Hursey and others.' 2 p. m.—Afternoon session to be thrown open at will of the body. Preaching at night. SUNDAY. 10 a. m.-— Sabbath school exer cises. | 11a.m.—Preaching Hatcher, by Dr. liar i vey of Atlanta, Preaching at night. A committee on preaching will make appointments for the night services during the meeting, J. B. Cone, ^ * • A C. °^ Parker, mste ad, ' * Note.—I n accordance with a resolution passed at the recent session of the Association, it is e *peeled that the new Association b ? or £ aniztd this meeting, churches ™ would do weJ1 to elecfc delegates and instraotjthem with this end in view. You Don’t Have to Go to Savannah Or elsewhere for Job Work, for The Herald will do as good work for less much money. •__ Doors, Sash, Blinds, Paints, Oils, Fire Brick, Fire Clay, Builders’ Supplies, Railroad and Mill Supplies, Packing, Fire, Steam and Garden Hose, Felt Roofing, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. Get our 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. Thomas J. Hotchkiss. Lawson J. MevilL Hotchkiss & Nevill, --- Dealers In -- Fine Staple and Fancy Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Tobacco and Cigais. 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, Wright and Company, COMMISSION MERCHANTS.\ Savannah, Georgia. COUNTRY PRODUCE-—POULTRY, EGGS, WOOL, HIDES, FRUITS, ETC., SOLD ON CONSIGNMENT. We handle anything on commission and endeavor to ren¬ der satisfactory service. Correspondence Solicited. WRIGHT & CO «»" - - 122 Bay St. W., - - - SAVANNAH, GA. Charles Edmonston, Merchandise Broker, 204 BAY STREET, WEST, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, Solicits consignments of Country Produce—Wool, Hides, Tallow, Wax, Chickens, Eggs, etc. Prompt returns on arrival of goods. Refer to any Merchant or Bank in the city. ' CO 5 W llfjjfiri a 8 CO 3 g s r sc ' S & 1*1 m 8 rm 3 co l|!| | ll 3 « M fil B 1 s its »» 3 o* «§ la EL Si Is If H 5" 9S c ~ 1 i g LU m m g CD p . 5 Ul 5 I * f o O 5