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A CORRECTION. The Brown Boys In No Sense Re sponsible For Battle’s Death, Some weeks ago an item appear ed in the News stating that Wm. Battle had been hurt in a drunken row and that the trouble had oc curred just across the Alabama line. Our information was incorrect in several respects. First, Mr. Battle was hurt at the home of Mr. A. C. Brown, at Gaylesville, the circumstances being about as fol lows : Battle, who was under the influ ence of liquor, wanted one of Brown’s mules to ride to Tobe Henderson 4 s funeral. One of the boys remarked to him that he was in no condition to go, when Battle replied that he was all right, and was going. The Brown boys were watering the stock at the time and Battle seized the halter rein of one that was young and rather wild. The mule became frightened and began to run. Battle held on for s ne time, but finally was thrown loose and in falling the back of his head struck on a knot on a log, producing a wound from which death resulted in about two weeks. For some hours Battle was con scious and while in a normal con dition stated these facts to three different physicians. Later, and after Battle’s death, a warrant was sworn out for the Brown brothers, charging them with the death of Battle. - Upon the trial of the case there wasn’t a particle of proof implicating them in any sense. The physicians testified to the facts as told them by Battle himself, and while he was perfectly conscious, and there being no proof to the contrary, the young men were promptly dis charged from custody.* It is sup posed that ill will, and personal grudge, with the further reason that there happened to be none but the three men present at the time of the accident, caused their arrest. We are further assured that the Brown boys were not drinking, but that the whole trouble originated in the way, and for the cause, as stated before. Mr. Battle had liv ed just across the Alabama line for a long time, and was known to quite a number of people in Sum merville. These facts are given in justice to all concerned, and to correct the first impression that the par ties had engaged in a drunken row Branner-Shropshire. Last Sunday afternoon at five o’clock Miss Janie Branner and Mr. A. W. Shropshire were mar ried at the Baptist church at Trion. Both the bride and groom have many friends in this county and the church was crowded with interested spectators. The couple entered the church to the music of the w edding march, played by Miss Espy, and Rev. J. F. Davis, pastor of the Trion Methodist church, performed the ceremony. Imme diately after the ceremony' the couple left on the six o'clock train for Rome, where Mr. Shropshire is living at present. The bride, a pretty orunett, wore a charming costume of gray with a gray hat. She is the daughter of Mr. George Branner and belongs to one of the oldest families in I the county. Mr. Shropshire is a teacher in the Trion school and is cotton buyer for the Trion M'f'g. Co., also. He is a popular and genial i gentleman, and he and his charm- i ing bride have the good wishes of i scores of friends. Double and Single-barrel Shot Guns. ’ Winchester and Remington Rifles. Pistols at all prices, loaded and empty ! Shells, Piimers, Pistol and Rifle Car tridges, reloading tools and everything in that line. Cleghorn & Henry. Jewelry Shop. I have removed my Jewelrvandl Watch Repairing establishment from Summerville to Lyerly, where I will be glad to have the public call on me. All work guaranteed. D. J. Cameron. WHERE IS SMITH? The Sporty Smith Is Lost. An account was given in the News recently of the adventures of two young sports of Rome who came here on fleecing bent, and who were pursued by their irate victims with brick bats and clubs. One of them, Smith, escaped, and was last seen going through the woods minus his hat. His partner is anxious about him, as he has not turned up yet. Joe Davis says that he returned to town for his hat, however. Here is what The Rome Tribune says: “Where is Smith? That may not be his name, but by any other name he would be just as much lost . Smith, or whatever his name may be, is the fellow who get into some trouble at Summerville with a young Roman. The Tribune has printed the story of their taking a couple of Chattooga citizens in town, winning their money, it is said, and then the retaliation of these citizens by means of clubs, brickbats and the like. The young Roman reached Rome safely, but has never heard of Smith since. He and Smith were side partners, and he now has Smith’s baggage. The last he saw of his partner was when the latter was going through the woods at a lively gait. Since returning to Rome he has made inquiries, and says he paid a man’s way to Sum merville, but no Smith and no trace of him. He is now greatly perturbed to know what became of him. He thinks Smith would certainly have come to Rome or would have writ ten for his baggage, and fears that his friend’s trouble has been seri ous. TRION NEWS. A four-year-old child of Mr. Chas. Orr died Thursday night, of croup, and was buried Sunday morning. Miss Kate Alexander, a charm ing young lady of Fairview, spent several days of last week at Trion, the guest of Miss Effie Espy. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Espy spent Sunday at Trion. Mr. C. J. Webb, of Chattanooga, is spending a few days at Trion in the interest of the Chattanooga I marble works. Mr. John Alexander spent Sat urday night with friends in Trion. A very pleasant occasion to all present, was a musical given at the residence of Mr. A. D. Mullinax, Saturday night in honor of Miss Alexander. Mark Espy, of Fouche, spent Saturday and Sunday with rela tives at Trion. Mr. Reeves, of Texas valley, is the guest of Mr. Ed. Herndon. Miss Nora Westbrooks went to Rome Monday on a visit to friends at that place. Misses Mattie Williams, Hattie Merritt and Martie Guthrie, and Messrs. Branner, Millsaps and Pennington, of Summerville, at tended the Branner-Shropshire nuptials Sunday afternoon. Sunday at 5 p. m., was the time set for the marriage of Mr. A. W. ! Shropshire and Miss Janie Bran j ner. The marriage took place at ; the Baptist church, the ceremony being performed by Rev. J. F. Da vis, who by a few words joined two hearts in the holy bonds of matri mony. The bride is a daughter of Mr. George Braune”, of this place, i a beautiful young lady loved by all who know her. ,The bridegroom is an honored citizen of Rome, well ■ known in this place as principal; of Trion public school, for two; years past. The bridal couple t boarded the south bound train Sunday evening for Rome where . ; they will make their future home. Maj they live a long and happy- , life. I Men’s Hats, and Boys Hats, and La dies' Sailor Hats. and. Ladies' Walking ; Hats, and Girls Caps, and Boys’ Caps, and Ladies' Hoods, and Children's Hoods, and cheap prices, all at Cleghorn & Henry's. RACCOON MILLS. The announcement of the death of Mrs. J. M. Wyatt at this place on the 12th. is sad news, indeed. She was a noble, Christian woman, a kind friend and neighbor. She was buried at Alpine cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives. We ten der our sympathy to the bereaved family, Mr. Bud Garrett is sick this week, but we trust will be well a gain soon. Mrs. W. H. Williamson return ed'to Cedartown, ai d Mr. and Mrs Bass Wyat tto Atlanta Thursday last. The entertainment given here by Miss Carrie Agnew proved a great success and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Miss Ada Gilbert is suffering from a felon. Rev. Mr. Milner filled his regular appointment here last Sabbath. Mrs. Booker’s hand is improving slowly. Miss Annah Alexander, of near Alpine, has been visiting*her sis ter, Mrs. S. R. Wyatt. Mr. Cleve Broom and bride, of Lindale, spent Sunday with rela tives at this place. A series of meetings conducted by Rev. J. E. Rosser and Rev. Mr. Rhea, commenced here Monday. Birdie. Ou the night of Oct. 9, 1890, the people of Raccoon and surrounding community gathered at the school building to witness the long contem plated closing exercises of the school, of one of North Georgia’s charming young lady teachers, Miss Carrie Agnew. It is needless to try to go into all the details of the things i hat were done and said, for all who know Miss Carrie know that she is one of those efficient teachers who always gives her patrons something rich and good on such an occasion. And her patrons highly ap preciate all her efforts. Miss Agnew secured the Ringgold string band, composed of Miss Annie Cunningham, George McCullough and G. L. McCullough, and they made some splendid music for the occasion. This band cannot be surpassed in North Alabama for tine music. The program consisted of music, recitations, essays, tableaux, dialogues, drills, motion songs, etc., and was ex ceedingly interesting from beginning to finish, Its rendition showed care ful preparation on the part of teacher and pupils and the audience was highly delighted with it, and went home happy, and wishing they could go to another in the near future. The Ringgold band return their thanks to the good people of Raccoon for kindness shown them at fly; enter tainment, especially to J. M. Wyatt, John and Rech Wyatt, George Alex ander, Miss Mattie Alexander, W. M. Davis, Mr. Powell and others. Some One. HOLLAND NEWS. “Give me a nickle for my mis sion box” is certainly the pass word with us at this time. The Chattooga News was short this week, but instead we have the Summerville News. Mr. Bird of Dalton, Ga , begins 1 a protracted meeting at Silver ■ Hill Saturday night Oct. 24, to : continue for several days. The ■ public invited. R. J. Davison and wife went to ■ Rome this week on a shopping ex pedition. A great time is expected at New ; Hope Baptist church today. The ■ ! subject is missionary work. | Dr. Shamblin and wife in town | this week. Mr. W. B. Hinton and wife are j in Summerville at the present time. Miss Leila Worsham of Raccoon i attended services at New Hope \ Sunday. Henry. MENLO DOTS. • Rev. M . L, Head visited friends ; in town Sunday. Mr. Jasper Wade has sold his farm near this place and purchas j ed another on Sand mountain, Ala., where he will move in a short time. Mr. Wade has many friends here who regret to give him up. Rev. C. T. Starkey is visiting his parents ia Alabama. John L. Shope and wife of Sum- j merville, visited relatives here last ISunday. Mr W. J. Jennings made a busi ness trip to Trion Thursday. Mrs. Saxton, an aged lady near Grover, Ala., died very suddenly last Wednesday. Miss Mattie McCain visited her parents near Sand Rock, Ala., last week. Mr. T. J. Hardin made a business trip to Trion a few days ago. Mr. A. L. Murphy attended the burial of Mrs. Saxton near Grover, Ala., last Thursday. Mr. K. M. Jennings will leave the last of this month for Chatta nooga where he will begin his stud ies in the Chattanooga Medical college. Jack Sprat. LYERLY, GA. The protracted meeting at the Methodist church closed Sunday, with seven accessions to the church. A great deal of interest was taken from beginning to end, and great good was accomplished. We have never listened to more eloquent earnest sermons and they went straight.to the hearts of the hear ers. We shall indeed miss Bro. Rosser when he is gone. Misses Myrtle Jarnagin and E ula Herron, two of Menlo’s most charming young ladies and George Agnew, a very handsome dude of the same place, attended church here Sunday, and visited Miss An nie Bell Lee. Misses Emma and Gussie Burns, were visiting here Sunday and went from here to Taliaferro on a visit to their brother. F. S. Lee went to the singing at Sylvania Sunday afternoon, as a delegate from this place. Dr. Pennington went to Rome Saturday on business. Misses Mollie Powell and Anna Alexander spent several days here last week, the guests of Mrs. A. C. Powell. M. Resolutions of Respect. To the Worshipful Master, War dens and members of Mt. Hickory Lodge No. 133 F. & A. M. Your committee appointed to draw up suitable resolutions to the memory of our Bro. A. J. Alexan der, who fell asleep July 18, 1896, beg leave to report. Brother Alexander was born Au gust 1836, went into the late war and made a good soldier and re ceived several wounds. Whereas it has pleased the Great Creator of all human events to take from among us Bro. Alex ander wh'o had been a member of this Lodge for a number of years, and was always true and faithful to the Lodge and his brethren. Was ever ready to respond to the call of his lodge and was punctual in attendance to the Lodge as long as health permitted. We can say of a truth that a good and true Mason has fallen. And while we bow with sorrow | and sadness at this great’ loss we ; wid not complain, knowing that i God who seeth the end and know | eth all things from the beginning, I will do right. Therefore wo will try to hunibily submit to all his dealings with us i as men and Masons. I Therefore be it resolved, j 1. That in the death of our j brother we have lost a kind friend I and neighbor ; the church to which ' he belonged a useful member; his family a kind and affectionate i husband and father and the Lodge j a true and tried Mason. 2. That we tender to his bereav ed family our sincere sympathies and condolence in this their deep sorrow and commend them to Him j who said, Let there be light and j there was light. Oh, for that con- I solation which the world cannot I give. 3. That a blank page in our book jof second be set apart to be in scribed with his name, age and i date of death. 4. That a copy of these - resolu tions be sent to the Summerville News and Masonic Herald with re quest to publish and a copy under seal of the Lodge be sent to the widow of our deceased brother by the Secretary, all of which is fra ternally submitted. H. G. Baker, > J. W. Clement®. > Com. C. P. Gaines, \ TELOGA, GA, After two weeks absence I come again asking for admittance. Our people have finished gathering corn and picking cotton, but very little wheat has been sowed yet on account of the long continued drouth. Mrr. J. S. Sitton has been con fined to her room some time with an attack of fever, but glad to note she is improving. A little child of Mr. and Mrs- I James Ford died of membraneous cioup on the 6. Would say to the bereaved ones, weep not for your darling pet, she is gone to be with Christ and the blessed and will wait your coming at the pearly gate. Mrs. A. Littlejohn after several weeks visiting relatives near here returned to her home near Rome last Saturday accompanied by Willie Littlejohn and sister, Miss Myrtle. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. T. Henry are visiting the former’s mother near Ringgold. M. T. Freeman of Chattanooga, was in our burg last week on busi ness. J. S. and C, M. Sitton and R. L. Pursley went up to Chattanooga last week with hogs and sheep. No weddings to report this time, but think there will be soon as E. T. H— still goes up to the big spring. We learn that some of our peo ple are guessing your correspondent to be the fair red haired girl of our community, but guess they will have to back and come again. Valley Girl, Compliment to Rev. Jesse Hunt. Bro. Jesse Hunt’s sermons are good and greatly appreciated by his congregations, but the one he delivered at the Baptist church last Sunday morning, was the best effort of his life—at least, the best sermon the writer ever heard him preach. Everyone that heard the sermon, enjoyed it, and the good people of the town, failing to hear it, lost a sermon that would have been a spiritual blessing to them. The subject of the sermon was Christian Deportment, ably dis cussed and clearly illustrated un der three topics: Christian Char acter, Dignity and Loyalty. May God’s precious blessings ever rest on Bro.-Hunt in his min isterial and secular labors. A Methodist. Young People’s Meeting. The service for young people at the Baptist church every Monday evening at 7 p. m., continues to grow in interest and attendance. It was appointed by the pastor. ' Rev. J. G. Hunt a few weeks ago for the purpose of helping and training young soldiers of the Cross for service and for the pur pose of leading unconverted youths to seek the Savior “whom to know i is life everlasting.” The pro grammes vary from week to week and consist of recitations, selec tions from the Bible, good books and papers, scripture quotations, | songs and prayers. The i pastor makes encouraging, inspir ing and uplifting talks at these I I meetings. The young people of the entire community are cordially invited to attend while the older people are always welcome. E. P. Summerville High Sciiool. The exercises of this institution will resume August 31st, 1896, under the management of John C. King, Mary L. Hemphill. Principals. Notice. As the undersigned have dissolved . partnership, all parties owing them for tuition on last and this year’s accounts j are requested to settle at once, and save cost of litigation. • It Jno. C. King, Pa lemon J. King. Land for Sale. Eightv-three acres, six miles west of Trion, with large six room brick dwelling, good barn and tenant house, ■ good water. For full information call on J. D. Story, Valley Store, Ga. Ripans Tabules cure liver troubles. Sale Notice of a Valuable Farm, Will be sold in Summerville, Chattooga county, Tuesday, Nov. : 3rd, next between 11 a. m and 1 p. m. to the highest bidder one of the best farms in North Georgia. This farm is know n as the upper Cheney plantation, located in ■ Dirttown valley, Chattooga coun i ty, six (6) miles from C. R. A C. > R. R., and eight (8) miles from Summerville. - It contains 564 acres, over 200 ! under good fence and in high state ’ of cultivation. Almost the entire ■ farm is level land or nearly so, does not wash nor overflow, is free of rocks and stumps and is very productive, no worn out land on the farm. The woodland is in original for est and is heavily timbered with > oak, ash, poplar, pine, etc. A largo part of the woodland is rich level I bottom. Has several large never failing springs and also two acre fish pond ■ well stocked. The improvements consist of one comfortable six (6) room dwelling, situated in large grove, three (3) tenant houses, two (2) barns one of which is 50x70 feet, new and convenient. All build ings and fencing, which is plank and wire are almost new and well built. If you want a beautiful home or a good investment, don’t fail to examine this property. Sale ab , solute. Terms, -$2,000 cash, balance one and two years at 8 per cent. For any information call on or address, A. D . Cheney, Tidings, Ga. TAX NOTICE, v I will be at the following places on the days and dates named be low for the purpose of collecting State and County Taxes for the year 1896. Trion Oct. 26 McWhorters’s store “ 27 Menlo '■ 28 Foster’s store / “ 29 Lyerly Seminole 2 Coldwater “ 3 Kartah “ 4 Haywood “ 5 Subligna “ q Gilreath store “ 9 am. Hammond’s mill “ 9 p m. Sawmill at Boyles “ 10 Chelsea “ 11 Alpine “ 12 Foster’s store “ 13 Lyerly “ iq Chattoogaville “ 17 Holland’s store “ 18 Weather’s store “ 19 Silver Hill “ 20 Gore “ 23 Tidings “ 24 Reuben Johnson’s “ 25 William Salmon’s “ 26 am. C. B. Atkins’ *“ 26 pm. Subligna “ 27 a.m. New “ 27 p.m Raccoon mills “ 30 Clemmons’ mill Dec 1 Trion “ 2 McWhorter’s store “ 3 ~- Menlo “ 4 Foster’s store “ 7 Lyerly “ 8 i Seminole “ 9 1 Coldwater “ 10 Kartah “ 14 Haywood “ 15 Subligna “ 16 Hall & Clements store “ 17 Roberson’s store “ 18 am. I will be in Summerville every Saturday until Dec. 20, when my books will close. Please observe the days and dates and come for ward and settle promptly and save cost and trouble B. L. KNOX, T. C. C. C. ■ I RI’PAN’S t oi - The modern stand in ard Family Medi- al . , cine: x-/tires the “ common every-day “ ills of humanity. [XJ mnr I ® MARK