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A TEIP TO GAINESVILLE.
Large Gathering of Baptists, and
Occaasions of Interest Along
The Way.
When I was a little school-girl,
studying geography and engaged in
special study of Georgia, my teach
er, Miss Sallie Cotter told us, or
we found it in a special search, that
away up in northeast Georgia was
a mountain which like a house
roof, divides the waters —some go
ing to the Atlantic and some to
the Gulf of Mexico. Well, I have
been to that place. What I learn
ed in childhood has been repeated.
It is said that very near to Gaines
ville, just over the Piedmont line,
is an old house the roof of which
gives off water in the two direc
tions above mentioned, and then
the new auditorium of the Gaines
ville Seminary, we were t<dd, does
the same. I would have enjoyed
having this information verified
by observation, and opportunities
for doing so were abundant, as the
waters were pouring down fre
quently, but that which gave op
portunity also hindered. We saw
less of the “Queen City among the
mountains” than we knew of her.
The depot is some distance from
the city, so wo had to see her and
then did not see her, for whether
in car, omnibus or carriage we were
shut in from the weather and
sights. I think it is true there are
four thousand inhabitants, be
cause a host of Baptists got off the
train and they went somewhere and
then all looked happy and well
next morning. It will not pay to
believe only in that which is in
sight.
Owing to disagreeable weather
we were transferred from Colonel
Pierce’s suburban home to the Ar
lington hotel, where we were in
convention all the time for dele
gates and visitors were in great
number. The proprietor said one
morning, that to accommodate
some ladies who arrived the night
before at 9 o'clock he had to give
up his room and then repose—sus
pended by his collar on the parlor
wall. I think he lay down on a
sofa and dreamed the other. In
deed there were many Baptists from
all over Georgia who ■ put them
selves in the care of Gainesville
people and were so delightfully
entertained that the convention be
came ver popular and about four
invitations were given for 1898.
Everything said welcome, even to
the black and and rod mud so a
bundant on the streets. Sigmund
Bagowsky was heard to say that
the Gainesville soil was very affec
tionate. I would have been willing
for this affection to have been
chilled by some of our Summer
ville chert. Really, I appreciated
our streets even at that distance.
Some one expressed disappoint
ment at not seeing a lot of moun
tains there, but Gainesville is sit
uated on the summit of Chatta
hoochee ridge and looks down up
on the hills.
Doubtless Gainesville is accus
tomed to crowds. It is said that
the boarding houses and hotels are
filled to overflowing every summer
by people who go to drink from
their noted springs—chalybeate,
freestone and limestone.
After all the meetings were over,
amid our goodbyes we declared
w hat a glorious time had been ours,
and as the “Baptist Special” sped
away our car was filled with voices
singing, “There’s no place like
homo” bnt Gainesville was just
“out of sight ”
BY THE WAY.
On Wednesday night March 31
it was our good fortune to attend,
at the Grand opera house, the grad
uating exercises of the Atlanta
Medical College. Col. Hammond
delivered diplomas to thirty-one
graduates for the degree of doctor
of medicine and seven for the de
gree of pharmacy. The thirty
eight you’ g men wearing the con
ventional cap and gown and Col.
Hammond’s address in latin fur
nished something unusual for our
eyes and ears. It seamed that with
smiles on their faces and “dips” in
their hands the young doctors had
enough, but there came cut roses
in profusion . The valedictory by
one of the graduates was appropri
ate and entertaining. Then fol
lowed the address by Rev. Sam P.
Jones who was greeted and heard
with much applause. Our enjoy
ment was much enhanced by splen
did selections by Wurm's Orches
tra.
On Thursday morning we went
to the tabernacle where we heard
Drs. Wilson and Stephen Merritt
of New York, who are Christian
Alliance evangelists. We had heard
that Stephen Merritt was filled
with the Holy Ghost and after
hearing him we did not doubt it.
Thursday afternoon at 12:30 we
joined a large party of delegates
and visitors on a complimentary
excursion train for Southern Fe
male college at College Park. Here
all were honored by an excellent
programme of music and short ad
dresses by Drs. White of Macon,
A. J. Battle of Shorter College,
Rome, and Prof. Pollock of Mercer
University, Macon. The college
orchestra consisted of twenty-five
or more in struments. The after
noon was somewhat dark so the
buildings were brilliantly lighted
by electric lights. While “the vis
ion” of “Southern Female College
March” was being played, the
lights became very dim, strains of
music came to us in whispers and
the stage presented a beautiful and
impressive scene. After this high
ly enjoyable entertainment the
doors to the different apartments
were thrown open to view.
At 3 o’clo ck all were on board
the “Baptist Special” for Gaines
ville. It was said will reach
Gainsville by 6 o’clock—only two
hours ride. This we did not un
derstand, but soon learned that
eastern time was observed atGaius
villo.
The Georgia Female Seminary
and conservatory of music at
Gainesville tendered the delegates
and visitors a reception on Thurs
day night, but inclement weath
er prevented. On Saturday after
noon w’e spent a short time very
pleasantly going through the art
hall, parlor and dormitory.
The new auditorium and thirty
music rooms are nearing compe
tition The Gainsville people seem
very enthuastic over this schoo 1 .
It claims exceptional advantages
in music. Prof. VanHoose says
the school is barely able to sup
ply the demand made upon it for
teachers, so well is the thorough
ness of its work in musical lines
known.
As I have already intimated, the
disagreeable weather prevented
walks or drives to see the city and
our contact with the Gainsville
people was so slight that we came
away knowing scarcely more of the
town than when we went.
Retiring, our stay in Rome was
very On Monday night
April interesting service at
the First Methodistchurch was en
joyed. On Tuesday morning we
found our way to the spring open
ings at Lanham’s and Mrs. Ward
law’s; at both places were charm
ing displays of millinery effects.
Many ladies were inspecting with
ecstatic praises the artificial beau
ties of spring.
Later we went where little con
cern is felt for what is put on the
head but much for what is put in
to the head We ascended the
s’eps from one terrace to another
until on a leve' with dear old Shor
ter college, a rush of recollections
forced themselves upon us. The
Study Hall bell began to “ring out
the old, ring in the new” period
for work. This startled and remin
ed us as of yore of the precious and
lleeting half-hours. We were re
ceived and invited to the parlor by
Prof. Duggan. As we waited for
those called for there looked at us
from the walls the familiar pict
ured faces. Why, it seemed as if
we were looking into the real kind
ly beaming face and hearing the
gentle voice us Dr. Gwaltney as he
was before us in the life-size paint
ing on the wall. There was Sidney
Lanier, in youth and manhood
which recalled the time when Miss
Gibbs told us to study his life and
write an essay as a preparation for
a meeting of the Lanier Circle.
This society was named for him
and was to celebrate an anniversa
ry in the col’ege parlor. Well, we
obeyed, but when the time came
we were informed that lack of
room forbid our class being pres
ent. Any way we did not regret
our acquaintance with the Georgia
poet. Although dead for years be
fore scarcely known, he is becom
ing better known and more appre
ciated every year. Right near these
pictures is Miss Boyd’s gift to the
college—a violin and old music—a
study—which to us is a fitting ar
rangement, because of his extreme
fondness for this instrument. It is
said of him, that in youth he would
seat himself on the floor to p’ay his
violin and often fall over en
tranced. Then, there hangs the
portrait presence of Alfred and
Martha Shorter, saying to the
daughters who come and go session
after session—“We lived for you;
live for others.” We climbed to
Shorter's heights and stayed a few
minutes, and then came away with
pleasurable emotions throbbing
within. It was a tribute of time
we gave to the noble institution
which furnished some stepping
stones to our lives.
I intend writing of the conven
tion and Missionary Union later.
E. P.
Now is the time to advertise your
spring goods. Don’t wait until the
people have bought all they want and
then try to palm off your leavings by
an ad. It wont do it. The time to
sell goods is when they are new and
fresh. You may have a fairly good
trade now—we hope you have—but
don’t you know every intellegent buy
er ivatches the advertising columns so
as to know where to buy? You can
pick up some scattering trade it is true,
but better advertise and get your share
of the best. Don’t wait until your
goods are old, shelf worn and out of
date and then expect printer’s ink to
sell them. Advertise them now while
they are new and fresh and you won’t
have the “old stuff” on hand to pack
away in the fall.—Exchange.
Buyers, Read.
The beauty of economy,
It always brings sweet harmony
When side by side with cash it goes
To buy some goods from him who
shows.
Neglected in this present age,
To practice it will prove the sage.
You’ll find at J. W. Pitts’ store,
New goods, new goods and some
thing more,
For there the quality and price
Are all sufficient and so nice.
’Twill pay just now to heed his call—
Come look and buy, each one and
all. 4t.
Mrs. Arrington, w’ho has been quite
sick, is reported to be improving.
Deputy Collector Brad Tatum was
in town Saturday on business connec
teu with his office.
Considerable frost fell last Saturday
night, but it is thought that the fruit
was not all killed by it.
Medical Eggs destroy mites and lice
on chickens. 10c each at
Hollis & Hinton’s
James Bridges and Miss Estell Lin
dsay, of Cystal springs, were married
last Sunday.
Miss Bertha Maddox, of Rome, th‘e
charming daughter of Congressman
Maddox, returned home yesterday af
ter a pleasant visit in the city, the
guests of Mrs W. C. Bunn.—Cedar
town Standard.
Sam Jones is to try Savannah a few
rounds in October. This is where
Sam gets knocked out. Savannah is
beyond redemption; mint juleps and
religion won’t mix, and Savannahians
must have their mint juleps, you know.
—Macon News.
A citizen of Cartersville put up ano
tice at the post office advertising a nice
milch cow for sale. Some wag came
along and wrote “man” after “gentle”
which made the notice read “a nice
gentleman milch cow for sale.” Conr-
an t-American.
We most welcome to our X list The
Summerville News, published at
Summerville, Ga., by J. W. Cain.
The paper is bright, and newsy and
clean looking, even to the advertise
ments. It is a fit standard for t~e
North Georgia country newspapers to
follow. No so-called pay locals are al
lowed in its columns, enhancing its
beauty ten-fold, doing awav with that
patched pants look that some country
newspapers have. Sucess and long
life to the News! It is an honor to its
race.—Pavo Banner.
COTTON SEED.
We have all of the lead
ing varieties of improved
cotton seed.
H. H. ARRINGTON.
Wants Rome Postoffice.
Mayor R. B. Robinson, of North
Rome, called on Colonel A. E.
Buck yesterday. He is an appli
cant for the Rome postoffice in
case there is a vacancy.
Notice.
All account due England & Jewel]
for blacksmithing are in my hands for
collection. Parties owing us must set
tle by April 10, or these accounts will
be placed in the hands of an officer for
collection. C. T. Jewell.
The Dumb Made to Talk.
Did you ever hear the eagle talk?
If not, go and drop the American
Eagle on the counter of R. F. Rober
son and you will hear him call out some
of the low’est prices you ever heard. If
you doubt the statement try it.
Notice.
I am now located in the brick corner
south of courthouse, where I have a
complete stock of the best Whiskies,
Wines and Brandies. I make a spec
ialty of Pure Corn Whisky for medical
purposes. My former patrons and the
public generally are invited to call and
see me. J. R. Clemmons.
Notice.
Farm For Sale.
For sale a good, well improved, well
watered farm of one hundred rttres;
sixty acres cleared, balance well tim
bered. Lies two miles west of Lyerly
Ga. Terms of sale easy. If you want
a good farm it will pay you to see this
before you buy. Apply to C. L. Odell,
Summerville, Ga.
Messrs Fultz, Hardwick, Gilbert,
Keester and Marshall, all of Cherokee
county, Ala., attended county court
here Monday, the case at issue being
the validity of a mortgage on a mule
traded to Kirby & Bitting. The Ala
bamians lost their suit, but it is said
will appeal the ’case to the superior
court.
The Genuine Brown Plow.
What some of the best farmers in the
county have to say about the Brown
Plow:
“We have used the Brown Double
Shovel Plow, and they have given good
satisfaction. We believe them to be
the best plow of the kind made.
Henry Housch, A. L. Dalton,
John Housch, S. 11. Johnson,
11. J. Hendrix, Jas. Hudgins,
R. P. Waters, J. M. Mallicoat,
W. R. Harper, J. C. Drennon,
We have the agency for the above
plow and each one has the patent of
“W. P. Brown” stamped upon it; also
stamped “Genuine Brown Brown.”
J. N. Rush & Co.
KARTAH.GA.
The singing at Pleasant Grove
last Sunday afternoon was quite a
pleasant occas’o i. Several good
singers from Armuchee were pres
ent.
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Wright and
little son visited relatives at Oos
tanaula last Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Beulah Henry of Summer
ville, who has been spending some
time with Miss Anna Lee, returned
home last Saturday, accompanied
by Misses Nell King and Anna
Lee.
Mr. Frank Jones, formerly of this
place, but now of Rome, visited his
parents the past week.
Mrs J. V. Wheeler spent several
days of last week visiting her fath
er’s family in this valley.
Mr. Milton Wright visited rela
tives in our place last week.
Rev. Mr. Childress and Mr J. R.
D ister went to Chelsea last Satur
day and returned Sunday evening.
Miss Emma Scott is able to Be
out again, and is spending
days with Mrs. J. m. Kendrick, of
Kartah.
The little child of mt. and Mrs.
John Alexander has been quite
sick for several days, but is now
better.
Mr. Willie Stephens, after spend
ing a week with his father in Cave
spring, returned home last Monday.
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HARDWARE! HARDWARE!
The Largest and Most Complete
Line Ever Brought to Summerville.
J. N. RUSH'S: GO.
Have the largest and most line of Hardware
and Farm Tools of all descriptions ever
brought to this place. These goods were
BOUGHT FOR CASH and will be sold at
Rome or Chattanooga prices. There is no
need to send away for what you want; we
have got it right here and we will sell you on
as good terms as you can find anywhere.
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Trace Chains, perpair, - - - 25 to 50c.
Wagon and Plow Hanies 25c. Others sell at 40c.
Back bands - - - - 10 to 40c
Collar Pads - - - - 25 to 35c
Horse Collars - - - 35 to $1 05
Shovels - - - - 50 to 1.25
We sell the Oliver Ames shovel at 85c, others sell for 1 00
Plow Mandies per pair, - - 25 to 35c
Plow Stocks - - - - 65 to 85c
Handle Hoes - - - - 25 to 50c
Scovill Hoes - - - 35 to 50c
Heel Bolts - - - sc, or six for 25c
Plow Clevis - - - 5 to 10c
Garden Rakes - - - 25 to 50c
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A complete line of the best Garden Tools made, all at
low prices.
We have the sole agency for the genuine Brown Double
Shovel plow, the best tool cf the kind ever made. Also
the Brown Cultivator.
Saddles, Bridles and Harness.
We h ave just added to our stock a complete lino of
Wagon and Buggy Harness. Can sell you a good set of
Harness for $6.50, others get $8.50. A better grade for
$8 50 that others sell at $12.00.
A large line of splendid Saddles from $2.75 up to $15.-
00. We sell a good Texas Saddle at SIO.OO that others
sell at $15.00.
BRIDLES!BRIDLES!
Blind Bridles - - -50 c up.
Riding Bi idles _ _ _ 65c to $1.50
Buggy Whips - - 5c to $2.00
Cannot Tell You All!
It is impossible in a limited space to tell of all the goods
we carry, It is sufficient to say that we have a large and
complete line of all articles usually kept in a first-class
hardware store, such as Cooking Stoves, Blacksmith Tools
’ Anvils, Bellows, Shop Tongs, Vises, Wagon Hubs, Rims,
Spokes, Fellows, Wheels, tired and untired, Guns, Pistols,
Barbed Wire, Plain Wire, Table and Pocket Cutlery and
in fact anything you want in our line.
We are Extremely
Grateful to our friends who have given us their trade in
the past, and hope by low prices and honest dealing to
be lavored with their trade for this year. We are still
extending accommodation to the paying trade and will
make it to their interest to examine our stock before
buying elsewhere.
J. N. Rush & Co.
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Correct Shapes Latest Styles
Best Materials y-. cL- Artistic Effects
Reasonable Prices Most Comfortably
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