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VOLUME IX.
GAINESVILLE, GA„ SATURDAY, JANUARY 8. 1898
NUMBER 37:
H. HEDLEY BUSH. UNDER ARREST.
Charged with Embezzlement and Misappropriating
Funds Entrusted to Him.
Mr. B. C. EppersOn of Macon, put $5,006 into Blish’s Mining Scheme,
and now Claims tliiB Money had been Squandered.—Prisoner
has Cabled to London for Money to Reimburse Epper
son.— Sensational Denouement of Mining Venture.
The arrest of Mr. Henry Hedley
Bush at the Hunt house several days
ago upon a warrant sworn out by Col.
H. H. Dean as attorney fbr Mr. T. C.
Parker of Maeon, for embezzlement
and misappropriating 1 funds in his
hands, created a great deal of interest
iand caused something of a sensation.
[Bush was not locked up, but has been
[carefully guarded, and is still under
[arrest, being permitted to leave bis
[room only when accompanied by a
[guard.
Bush is still held and will not be
allowed to go free until he hears from
Loudon and gets $5,000 to repay the
parties, whose money he is alleged to
| have misappropriated. Fifteen days
| was allowed him for this purpose, and
j immediately after his arrest he cabled
to London the status of the ease and
llso wrote a letter explaining the mat-
jr fully. He expects to get the nec-
ssary £5,000 and immediately secure
lis freedom.
Bush has been in Gainesville since
|last summer, having accompanied Cap
lin Eugene Fred Gustave May Mayne
to the citv. The fact that he is a pro-
Itege of Captain Mayne, the dashing
[Englishman whose money flowed like
water and who lived like a lord, makes
[the recent escapade of far more than
ordinary interest. Mayne’s colossal
[mining scheme fell through, leaving all
[high and dry, it is said, except Captain
[Eugene Fred Gustave May Mayne.
Bush, though high, it seems ’.landed in
rerdant fields, and he lost no time in
Starting an El Dorado all his own.
Bush interested Mr. William Pol-
Hard Epperson, Mayne’s former secre
tary, and Mr. John James Anderson,
[also one of Mayne’s friends, and they
[together induced sufficient capital to
(come in to authorize the organization
[of a new mining company. Accordingly
[a charter was applied for and granted,
md the Everlyn Gold Mining Company
|was organized. Bush was president of
the company and the capital stock was
[[supposed to be $15,000.
As the story goes, Messrs. Bush and
[Anderson were to put in $10,000. $5,000
[more was necessary to the organization
of the company, and it is said that the
[Englishmen induced Mr. William Pol-
llard Epperson to get bl§ father, Mr. Jb
C. Eppersofi, superintendent of the
main stem of the Central of Georgia
railway, to put $5,000 into the company*
the understanding being that the
Everlyn property was to be worked. It
appears that as soon as Mr. B. C.
Epperson put his $5,000 into the com 1
pahy, the Everlyn property Waft aban
doned, and an option on the Mc-
Cluskey mine was secured* It appears
j further that Bush, as president of the
company, used the money to develop
[the McClusk^y mine, renewing his
[options 'oh the property from time to
[time as they expired, until finally the
iwners of the mine refused to give
[Smother option to him, the property
[finally going into the hands of Mr. H. D.
iaquesh who now has the option and
v ho is working the mine.
It is understood that Mr. Epperson
Macon, had an inkling that the
loney he pu^ into the company was
lot being used as he had intended it
should be and on investigation of the
^matter showed his conclusions to be
correct. Hr. T. C. Parker of Macon,
proprietor-of the Brown house, and the
well known railway news dealer, t
ippears, loaned Mr. Epperson a part,
[if not all of the money he put into the
scheme, Mr Parker being given such
security as he deemed good.
When Mr. Epperson’s suspicions were
iroused as to the misappropriation of
the money he put into the scheme, he
induced Mr. Parker to come to Gaines
ville and ascertain positive information
jin regard to the matter. Mr. Parker
[arrived in this city last Monday week,
[and securing the services of Col. H. H.
[Dean as attorney made a full investi-
dion. Returning to Maeon he con
sulted \vi1h Mr. Epperson and it was
i o prefer criminal charges
lush, the president of the
Accordingly he returned to
Gainesville Friday morning, and after
further consultation with his attorney,
warrants were sworn out against Bush
charging him with misappropriation
and embezzlement.
The warrants were placed in the
hands of Bailiff Rowland McDonald,
who accompanied Messrs. Parker and
Dean to the Hunt house, Bush's board
ing place. The latter was told exactly
how matters stood, and that if he did
not refund the $5,000 to Mi. B. C. Ep
person he would be arrested and put
into the hands of the law. It was
stated that Bush treated the matter
very indifferently at first, but it took
only a few moments reflection to
convince him of the gravity of the
charges. He then consulted with his
attorney, Mr. Jasper Newton Dorsey,
and asked for thirty days to get the
money from London with which to
repay Mr. Epperson. He was told that
he would be given twenty-four hours.
Bush said he could not hear from
London in that time, so he was placed
under arrest. Rather than have him
go to prison he was giyen the privilege
of having Bailiff McDonald to guard
him, and he has since been under the
surveilance of the officers.
Mr. Parker returned to Macon Fri
day night, leaving the matter in the
hands of his attorney, Mr. Dean. Sat
urday morning Mr. William Pollard
Epperson and Mr. John J. Anderson
left for Macon ostensibly to consult
with Mr. B. C. Epperson and see if he
would not withdraw the criminal war
rants, and give Bush a longer time in
which to get up the money. This, Mr.
Epperson declined to do, and the mat
ter rests here until Bush either re
ceives or does not receive the money
from London. If it does not arrive
and he cannot raise the amount, it is
very probable that he will be sent to
prison to await trial in the courts on
the charges prefered.
It has been reported from time to
time that Bush and his partner, Mr.
Anderson, have been living luxuriously,
and have had everything that money
could command. Their apartments at
the Hunt are elegantly furnished, it is
said, and they have never hesitated to
freely turn loose the precious metal for
which they have been working the
Northeast Georgia mines.
One incident which made the arrest
of Mr, Bush more sensational than it
perhaps wotild Otherwise have been,
was the difficulty between Mr. T. C.
Parker and Mr. William Pollard Epper
son at the Hunt on the night of the
arrest. It appears from eye-witnesses
that Mr. Epperson was very indignant
at the arrest of his friend Bush, and
directed an epithet at Mr. Parker which
will not bear repeating in a newspaper.
No sooner was it uttered than Mr.
Parker knocked him down with his
fists, and was drubbing him in strictly
pugilistic fashion when Mr. Epperson’s
appeals for mercy caused him to de
sist. Those who know Mr. Parker
know how much he regrets the diffi
culty, and it would not be referred to
in this story had it not been incor
rectly reported in the daily press,
doing the gentleman an injustice.
The outcome of the matter is
awaited with the greatest interest.
(decided
(against
jcotupaoyj
Bridge at Keith’s Ferry.
The county commissioners have let
the contract for building Keith’s Ferry
bridge. A large number of bids were
put in but the contract for the stone
work was awarded to Messrs. M. D.
Hudson and J. R. Coker for $4.75 per
cubic yard. Messrs T. P. Hudson and
J. M. Nunn will do the wood work at
$6.50 per lineal foot. The length of
the bridge will be perhaps 200 feet, and
will cost between $3000 and $3500.
Twelve bids for iron bridges were sub
mitted, the lowest being $5000.
*
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.
Baptist Union and Methodist
Leagues Hold Servioe.
At the First Baptist eh Of eh last
Sundav afternoon fit the regular meet
ing of the Young Peoples Union* semi
annual election of officers \VttS held.
Minutes of last meeting Were read and
approved, and reports from several
committees heard. • The new officers
are: Mr. Kelsey Dozier, president; Mr.
Walter Barrett, vice president; Mr.
James H. Ashford, secretary. A com
mittee on music was appointed by the
president. After the business was car
ried out, the pastor, Rev. J. A. Wynne
made a most excellent lecture, which
was thoroughly enjoyed.
At the First Methodist church the
Junior League had an interesting meet
ing at which the following list of offi
cers were elected: Miss Carolyn Gaston,
president; Miss Eula Lathern, first
vice president; Miss Alma Boring,
second vice president; Mr. Jim Rudolph,
third vice president; Miss Glover Hen
derson, secretary; Miss Woodie White-
head, treasurer.
The Epworth League held a regular
business meeting at the Methodist
church Suuday afternoon at four
o’clock, with President John Turner,
presiding. Reports of committees were
heard, and regular routine work
attended to. Officers for the ensuiug
six months were elected as follows:
Mr. Hayne Palmour, president; Mr.
John H. Hosch, first vice president,
chairman of devotional department;
Miss Lily White, seeond vice president,
chairman of charity and help depart
ment; Miss Annie Wood, third vice
president, chairman of literary depart
ment; Mr. Walter Hosch, secretary;
Mr. Thos. Benj. Finney, treasurer.
Music will be under direction of the
president and chairman of devotional
committee.
For Alderman.
Mr. Charles S. Webb is in the race
for alderman from the third ward to
succeed Dr. M. M. Ham, resigned, and
asks for the support of the people in
the election to be held January 10th.
Moving Around.
Messrs. Brandon and Wood have
moved into their new factory, the Sell
and Yearwood building, near the
Southern depot. Into their former
quarters Mr. John E. Red wine, jr., has
moved his furniture store, and occupies
both rooms adjoining Undertaker
Dorsey’s. Mr. H. G. Owan has . moved
into the building adjoining Dixon’s
drug store, and will continue his furni
ture business there.
Two New Brick Stores.
Mr. C. S. Webb purchased two lots
from the E. W. Merritt estate oh Main
street opposite Mitchell’s market, last
Tuesday, and will at an early date
begin the erection of two nice brick
stores* The old two Story wooden
building Adjoining the lots will be torn
doWli &hd perhaps a new store will be
erected on this lot. Mr. Webb paid
$1465 for his two lots and his invest
ment is regarded as a splendid ope.
Makenson Insane.
George Makenson, who created such
excitement on Oak street December
29th. by going raving mad and endeav
oring to chop up everybody who came
in his way, will be carried to Milledge-
ville as soon as a place caa be secured
for him in the lunatic asyTum. He is
now in jail and is hopelessly insane.
The officers had a great time of it when
they went to arrest him.
St. Louis, Missouri, August 4, 1886
—Please send me bv express at once,
half a dozen bottles of Antiseptic. It
is the best preparation I have ever
used for a sprained ankle.—A. F.
Roth, Route Agent, Pacific Express Co.
Cornerstone Ceremonies.
The cornerstone ceremonies of the
new Dean building December 27th,
were very ijnpressive, an d were largely
attended. ’ ' A number of prominent
Masons and Odd Fellows were‘present,
and the occasion was a happy one td
the fraternities. It is expected that
the building will be completed by
March 1st.,, when the Masons and Odd
Fellows will move into their new lodge
rooms.
A Big Mule Trade.
Mr. John Martin, of the firm of Mar
tin & Hunt, has just returned from
Kansas City where he hats been for
abount ten days buying mules. He
has shipped several car loads here, and
they will be sold to the farmers of this
section. The mule trade promises to
be large this season, and Martin &
Hunt are sure to do their share of the
business.
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Hynds Company
GREAT
Unloading Sale Begins To-day !
We have just finished .counting stock, and find our retail department
bac ly overloaded. We must and will reduce it during next
THIRTY DAYS!
This sale should command the attention of every purchaser in North Georgia who wants to begin the
new year on an economical basis. It is money saving—therefore a money making opportunity
for whoever will improve it. The values shown here will be wotth coming many miles
to see, and in genuine values this sale will easily distance the most
ambitidus attempts of a similiar nature.
Here are the Cold Facts I
WE OFFER FOR CASH :
1,00(1 yards nice Dress Checks, in all colors, 3£c a yard.
I,8lO yards Ginghams, good quality, 4c a yard.
9,000 yards Ginghams, best Amoskeag, 4$c a yard.
780 yards Ginghams, Johnson’s Book-fold, finest made, 6£c. J
9,780 yards Calico remnants and short lengths 3£c a yard.
1,370 yards Dress Prints, fine styles, 6c grade, 4£c a yard.
900 yards Oil Calico 4c a yard. '
1,140 yards Canton Flannel, 7c quality, 3£c a yard.
9,000 yards 4-4 Sheeting, Sea Island, 6c quality, 4c a yard.
1,960 yards 10-4 Sheeting, fine quality for 15c, 10c a yard.
1,140 yards Bed Ticking, AC A quality, 10c a yard.
9,100 yard's Cambric Dress Linings, best quality, 3c a yard,
800 yards 54-inch English Repellent, 75c quality, 38c a yard.
740 yards double width plain Dress ’Flannel, all colors, 15c a yard.
960 yards double width Fancy Dress Flannel, full ass’t patterns, 35c quality, 19c yard.
150 pairs 10-4 Blankets, white and colored, worth $1.25 a pair, 69c a pair.
890 yards heavy Twilled Flannel 12£c a yard.
Every article in this department will be sacrificed in this same manner without reserve,
without delay, and reap a harvest from the greatest sale ever known in North Georgia.
Come,
J. G. Hynds Co.’s Great Retail Stores
5
Gainesville, Georgia.
C. F. W. GUNTHER,
Baker and Confectioner.
2nd door below post-office.
Special Notice !
Fresh Bread and Cakes and Home
made. Candies. -
M. Johnson, J. N. Dorsey
JOHNSON & DOKSEY,
ATTORNEYS.
State Bank Building - - - Gainesville. Gs
For a perfect fit go to
G. H. SAUNDERS.
t
Have you taken a bad Cough, Cold or LaGrippe?
Do you suffer from Habitual Constipation?
Have you Disordered Liver or Heart Trouble?
Have you a languid, lazy feeling, with Headache?
Do you have Fever of any kind?
Lamar’s Lemon Laxative
Over 1st National bank.
•‘The Artistic Tailor.”
Large line to select from* Also
patterns 111 stock.*
Dr. C. A. Ryder
DENTIST.
First-class Dental Work. Head
quarters for best Tooth and
M>mth Preparations.
Gainesville,
Geoigia.
Is the best suited to yoifr case of any remedy you can find. While
the preparation has been on the market a very short time, hundreds
testify to the relief obtained -by taking it. If you have not tried it,
call at anj T drug store, or let us know your address and we will cheer
fully send you ONE sample bottle FREE. No family, especially
with children, should be without this valuable remedy.
H. J. Lamar & Sons,
Macon, Georgia*
Fresh Oysters
SERVED ALL HOURS IN ALL
STYLES AT
Moore & Co.’s Restaurant
Next door to R. Smith fa Son.
c. A. DOZIER.
Real Estate and Insur
ance. Agent.
Office No. 1 State Bank Building,
Sell, exchange and rent all kinds of
real estate. Have in hand anything’
you want in thin. line. ill make it to
your interest whether you want to sell
or buy. t
Will insure your property'against
loss by fire in old reliable prompt pay
ing companies