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i FAMILY NAMES.
SOME ACCOUNT OF THEIR ORIGIN
AND DEVELOPMENT.
Raines from the Welsh—Adding Diminu
tives—Holidays—John and Its Prolific
Crop of Derivatives Scripture
Names—The Puritans.
(St. Louis Globe-Democrat.]
Americans must look to England for the
(renter part of their family names, and in
England the family name was first appar
ently created by taking the name of the
father and adding it to that of the son. In
many parts of Wales this practice is said to
be still common, so that it is no remarkable
thipg for a man to be called Bill O’Jacks,
O'Dicks, O’Toms, O’Harrys. An old play,
caljed “Sir John Oldcastle,” contains an al
lusion to this practice. The judge asks:
“What is the bail and who the sureties?"
One of the parties replies: “Her cozen ap-
Kice, ap-Evan, ap-Morice, ap-Morgan, ap-
Llewellyn, ap-Madoc, ap-Meredith, ap-Grif
fin, ap-Davis, ap-Owen, ap-Shinkin—Jones.”
The judge is properly surprised at the for
midable array of friends willing to go on the
bond of the prisoner, but is still more sur
prised when he finds that all these are but
one, and he not a very good one at that.
The Welsh ap, however, has given us a key
to the solution of several names, in which it
does not appear as a distinct portion. Thus,
ap-Hugh has become Hugh, ap-Rice, Price;
ap-Owen, Bowen; np-Richard, Pritchard,
and ap-Howell, Powell.
The’tendency in proper names has always
been toward abbreviation, a short name be
ing invariably more popular than a long
one. Another method of manufacturing
family names was by adding a diminutive
to.the proper name, the chief diminutives in
this use being the syllables kin, cock, and et
or ot; another, ing, being found, but ao
rarely that it need hardly be mentioned.
Using these in combination with proper
names, from Simon we have Simpkins or
Simcqx; from Williams, Wilkins, Wilcox,
and Willett. In early English days the
pagan was a favorite way of designating
one who had not conformed to Christianity,
and from this circumstance comes the
Paines, the Paynes, the Pynes, and the Pyn
sons, to whom may fitly be opposed the
Christians, the Christies, and the Christions,
while the Kitsons are the descendants of
some Christopher who was familiarly known
among his friends as Kit.
It is curious to notice the ready manner in
which local events, such, as festivals of local
saints serve the purpose of furnishing names
for children. The names of the scripture
saints are common enough, but it is not so
common to find Holliday, Hockerday and
Hobdoy, which all took their origin in the
same way by giving the child the name of
the day rather than that of the saint in
whose honor the day was celebrated. St.
Theobald is remembered in the annals of
the saints for many creditable actions but
bis name is also found in little suspected
quarters. It first became Tibbald, then
Tibbe, or Tobbe, whence come the Tibbes,
the Tebbess, the Tibbetts, and a score of
others of the character and similar sound.
Another saint, Gilbert, has been equally un
fortunate with his name. Gib was formerly
a cant word t > express a wanton person,
d'hen it became a proper name, whence
Gilbertson, Gibbs, Gibbonsons, Gibson,
and many others.
No monosyllable name has been so prolific
in its derivatives as John. As a family
name it is sometime? found as a plain John,
then as St. John, then its first change is into
Johns, then comes Jone?, Johnson, John
cock, Jonkins, Jenkins, Jennings, Jenkinson,
Jenks, Jinks, and Jinkinson. By additions
We have Littlejohn, Brownjohn, and Proper
john. No argument is needed to prove the
popularity of Jack. As a nickname it is
fixed beyond all fear of abolition, and from
a nickname it passed by easy stages to a re
putable place among the family names.
The name of Peter furnishes a curious bit
of history, showing how a popular prejudice
can influence the choice of a name for a
child. Reasoning from analogy, one might
suppose that as Peter was the leading disci
ple, and as the chair of Peter was held in
high reverence, his name would take prece
dence of all others with piously-inclined per
sona So it does in many parts of the conti
nent, but in England the name was always
singularly unpopular, their being, as a rule,
about thirty-five Johns to one Peter. The
priests did all they could to encourage the
use of .the name, but in vain, for under the
name of Peter’s pence the English were
forced for ages to pay one of the most odious
taxes in all their list, a tax for which they
could see no use, which took money out o f
their pockets and brought them nothing in
return; but, thanks to the priests, the name
was sometimes given, and we thus have not
only Peter, but Peters, Peterson, Pierre,
Pear, Pearson, Parson, Parsons, Pierce, to
gether with Perretts, Parrets, Peterkins,
Perkins, and Parkins.
Other scripture names are more common.
Isaac has given us I-aaeson, Ikes, Ikeson,
and Hicks and Hickson, with Higgs and
Higginson. David gave us Davies, David
son, Dawes, Dawsons, Dawks, and Dawkins.
Daniel is still seen in Daniels, Danges, Dan
sons, and Dannells. Simon is found in Sim,
Simpon, Simkins, Simcox, Simonds, and
Simmons, Philip survives in Phillips,
Phelps, Philps, Phipps, Phipson, Philcox, and
Philpott. Matthew seems always to have
been a favorite, for his memory is still em
balmed among us in Matthews and Mat
thewson, in Mattison, Matson, and Matts.
Bartholomew is now known among men as
Bartolow, Bartie, Bartlett, Battel, Battie,
Bates, Batsons, Batcocks, Badcocks, and
Bad kins. Thomas received an additional
impetus to popularity from the sad fate
of bis namesake, Thomas a Beckett, and his
name is found in a hundred different forms,
among the most common being Thoms,
Thompson, Thompkins, Thomset, Tomkins,
Tomlins, Thomlin--, Thomlinson, and Thom
asett. James was always popular in Scot
land, and appears as Jameson and JimSOn.
Not even in the laws and history of Eng
land does the change in the nation’s style of
thought appeal so forcibly as in the names
given to children. The New Testament
names were neglected, but the olde-t and
most uncouth appellations that could be dis
covered in the Old Testament were dragged
from their obscurity and forced into use.
In their humility the Puritans used some
t mes to change their names, giving them
selves such names as Ananias, Sapphira,
Cain, Absalom, Delilah, Abner, and others,
thereby expressing their unwillingness to
bear better. Such names as Earth, Ashes,
Delivery, More-Fruit, Tribulation, the Lord-
Is-Near, More-Trial, Discipline, Joy-Again,
Front-Above, and Free-Gift were not un
common, but perhaps the best example to be
found is that contained in a jury list in the
county of Sussex at the time of the common
wealth.
The indictment was for blasphemy, and
the accused must have felt quite comforta
ble when he learned that he was to be tried
before eighteen gentlemen named Accepted
Trevor, Redeemed Compton, Faint-Not
Hewitt, Make-Peace Heaton, God-Reward
Smart, Stand-Fast-on-High Stronger, Earth
Adams, Called Power, Kill-Sin Pimple, Re
turn Spellman. Joiner. Fli-De-
bate Roberts, nglit-tha-G.xxLFiglit White,
More Fruit Fowler, Hopp-For Bender, Grace
ful Herding, Weep-Not' Billings, and Meek
Brewer. Praise-God Barobonos is too well
known to need mention, but his brother was
still more gifted than himself in the matter
of name, having been baptized as If-Christ-
Had - Not - Died - for-You - You - Had-Boen-
Damned Barebonea.
Grapes Without Irrigation. *
[Chicago Journal.]
A company, cultivating 2,81)0 acres of
vineyards in the foothills of Sacramento
county, California, has abandoned the use
of irrigation for wino grapes. The company
has plenty of water at all times, but expe
rience has convinced the management that
the bast wine is made from grapes not irri
gated, and that the vines thrive without irri
gation. ____
Western Divorce Market.
[Exchange. I
Tho divorce market in a western city is
thus tersely summarized by a local journal:
“Brisk competition among our local lawyers
has brought down the the prices of divorces.
We quote: Common separation, 815; small
alimony, 825; large alimony, SSO to SIOO, ac
cording to circumstances. Business good
and increasing.”
What the Heaven-Born Tenor Eats.
[San Francisco Chro nicle.J
It has always been a very painful thought
to me that heaven-born tenors eat. Nothing
is further from my idea of a hero of Italian
opera than eating. Drinking is rather nat-.
ural, although one always as-ociates tenor
with champagne and delicate wine. But I
know that Cardinal! eats. I have seen him.
He is not a poetic eater. I have had my eye
fixed on the Adam’s apple of Giannini’s
throat, though I believe it is not good man
ners, while he has swallowed a toothsome
morsel of macaroni. It is dreadfully de
structive of Ernani, Radames, and Faust to
know that the sweetness of their music is
served at tho expense of all romantic ideal.
Brignoli was the boy to eat, though. He
discounted the modern champagne and
oyster tenor. He belonged to the old school
of feeders, and he fed like other lions. The
higher a tenor can sing the more he can eat
It is the balance of art.
The Terra del Fuegans.
[Norristown Herald.]
The people of Terra del Fuega are unable
to distinguish one color from another; they
have no religion and no funeral rites; theii
only weapons are bone-pointed spears, and
they grow neither fruit nor vegetables. And
yet they are to be envied. They have neither
a congress nor a state legislature, and are
never heard whistling “Climbing up de
Golden Stairs.”
The work of widening the Suez canal,
which is now definitely decided upon, will,
it is estimated, occupy two years.
A Card from Cuthbert.
This is to certify that I used Dr. Mozley’s
Lemon Elixir for neuralgia of the head and
eyes with the most marked benefits to my
general health. I would gladly have paid 8500
for the relief it has given me at a cost of two
dollars. „
H. A. Bkapl,
Clerk Superior Court, Randolph Co.
Cuthbert, Ga., June 21, 1884.
From North Georgia.
Mrs. N. A. McEntire writes from Spring
Place: For many years I have been a great
sutterer from Indigestion, sick headaches and
nervous prostration caused from biliousness
and constipation. I tried many remedies, but
got no permanent relief until 1 used Dr. Moz
ley’s Lemon Elixir. I am now in better health
than for many years. My daughter lias been
subject to chills and fever from her Infancy.
I could get nothing to relieve her; the Lemon
Elixir has restored her to perfect health.
W. A. James, Bell Station, Ala., writes : I
have suffered greatly from indigestion or
dyspepsia. One bottle of Lemon Elixir done
me more good than all the medicine I ever
T aken. 50 cents and 81 per bottle.
A Prominent Minister Writes:
Dr. Mozley—Dear Sir: After ten years of
great suffering from indigestion or dyspepsia
with great nervous prostration and bilious
ness, disordered kidneys and constipation, I
have been cured by four bottles of your Lemon
Elixir, and am now a well man.
Rev. C. C. Davis,
Elder M. E. Church. South,
28 Tattnall st., Atlanta, Ga.
Prepared by H. Mozley, M. D. 14 White
hall street, Atlanta, Ga.
Sold by all leading Druggists.
For sale by
LIPPMAN BROS., Druggists,
Savannah, Ga.
Grape Juice for Communion.
The grape crop of A. Speer’s vineyard
last year was double that of auy previous
year. His vineyards near Passaic have so
increased that he is able to keep a stock five
to six years ahead. They have become pop
ular wines among the best physicians in
New York, and largely used for Communion
purposes and for weak and aged persons.
For sale by Osceola Butler, Druggist,
corner Bull and Congress streets.
Mr. E. D. Parsons, of Rochester, N. Y., is
a well knit, fine looking, hearty appearing
gentleman. One day he was prostrated with
pain from the small of his back to the abdo
men. He says: “I wrote the person whose
name appeared in Dr. Kennedy’s ‘Favorite
Remedy’ advertisements, and he confirmed
it. From that little incident I discovered I
had stone in the bladder and gravel in the
kidneys. I used the medicine and am happy
to say I am now a well man.”
New Jersey Wine Sent to Europe.
Mr. Speer, of New Jersey, has a reputa
tion extending over the whole Union and
in Europe as being a reliable producer of
pure wines. His Port Grape Wine is or
dered by families in Dresden, London and
Paris for its superior medicinal virtues, and
its blood-making quality, owing to the iron
contained in the soil in which the vine
grows.
For sale by Osceola Butler, Druggist,
corner Bull and Congress streets.
“Hunt’s Remedy is valuable and its bene
fits are permanent. Cured me of kidney
disease.” Sullivan Fenner,
Providence, R. I.
American Institute on Grapes and Wine.
• runknness, or the Liquor Habit Can
be Cured by Administering Dr.
Baines’ GoldenSpeclfic.
It can be given In a cup of coffee or tea
rithout the knowledge of the person taking
it, effecting a speedy and permanent cure,
vbether the patient is a moderate drinker or
m alconolle wreck. Thousands of drunkards
rave been made temperate men who have
aken the Golden Specific in their coffee
without their knowledge, and to-day believe
hey quit drinking of their own free will.
No harmful effects result from its admlnis
ratfon. Cures guaranteed. Circulars and
•stlmonlals sent free. Address
Golden Specific Co.,
185 Race St., Clncinu atl, O.
KINID BEASES—SWAYNE’S OINTMENT
Swayne’s Ointment” cures Tetter, Balt
Rheum, Ringworms, Sores, Pimples, E c zem
on matter bow obstinate or long standing-
THIN PEOPLE.
“Well’s Health Renewer” restores health
and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence
Sexnal Debility |1
THE SAVANNAH DAILY TIMES: FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1885.
o HEKMLNAL
“Deeds are better than
4* -LIVER.’-. HUNT’S (Kidney and
KEMEDY Liver)REM EDY bus saved
:W.t from lingering disease and
NKVFft Known death, hundreds who have
*“-•«“ up pbyal
'. Tot AI cians to die.
nififrrtfiJYLin
( “Time and tide wait for no
/ man.”
_ W r HUNT’S (Kidney a n d
- Liver REMEDY) tdHJ al]
Diseases of the Kidneys, Bladder, Urinary
Organs, Dropsy, Gravel, Diabetes, and In
continence and Retention of Urine.
“Strike the Iron while it is hot.”
HUNTS (Kidney and Liver) REMEDY
quickly induced the Liver to healthy action,
removing the causes that produce Bilious
Headache, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach, Cos
tiveness, Piles, <fcc.
“Honesty is a strong staff to lean upon.”
HONEST TESTIMONY.
Over TO Years Old.
Col. Benjamin 8. Hazard, of Warwick, R.
I, over 70 years old, suffered for 15 years with
a terrible kidney and bladder difficulty. He
was persuaded to try Hunt’s [Kidney and
Liver] Rkmicpy. In less than a week the ex
crucla'ing pains left him and have never since
returned. Mr. Hazard recommends Hunt's
| Ki.tney and Liver] Remedy to every one
similarly afflicted, with the greatest .confi
dence In Its power to cure. , .
“Use wealth generously.”
School Teacher.
Mr. H. L. Soper, prlnclal of the High School
at fopuohock, Ct., says:—“My kidneys be
came weak and sluggish. Finding relief in
Hunt s [Kidney and Liver] Remedy, 1 con
tinued its use until 1 had used four bottles,
when I became well.”
“Economy is the household mine.”
Decided Benefit.
Mr. Hiram Franklin, of Naugatuck, Conn.,
contracted a disease of the kidneys. Not find
ing any help.asa last resort lie began taking
Hunt’s [Kidney and Liver] Remedy. The
first bottle giving decided benefit. He
continued Its use until he had used three bot
tles, when all trouble disappeared.
51.25 AT DRUGGISTS.
No Other. “Sffl
Send for Illustrated Pamphlets of Solid Tes
timonials of Absolute Cures.
BUNT’S REMEDY CO., Providence, R. I.
C. N. CRITTENTON, Gen. Agt., New York.
DEAF AND BLIND"
How an Atlanta Woman was
Made to See and Hear.
AN INTERESTING STORY.
Miss Minnie Wallace resides with Mrs.
George Fickland, 41 McAfee street, Atlanta,
Ga., and from her own lips a Constitution re
porter learned the following story:
Several months ago she became almost to
tally blind and deal, and could not tasle any
thing excepts *lt. Her bones became the seat
ot intense pain, her joints were swollen and
painful, and eventually her whole body and
limbs became covered with splotches and
small sores. Her appetite failed, and she
gradually lost flesh and strength, and had but
little use of herself, as her limbs and muscles
were paralyzed She, as well as her friends
and those with whom she lived, despaired of
her recovey. Her sufferings, combined with
loss of hearing and taste, and blindness, were
truly heartrending.
All treatment from physicians and the use
of medicines seemed powerless. Her dis
ease was blood poison and rheumatism.
As she now seemed well and hearty the re
porter asked what wrought such a wonderful
change.
“I used a medicine recommended by a
friend,” she replied, “and before one bottle
had been taken I began to see and hear. The
second bottle relieved all rheumatic pains
and improved my appetite. When I had com
pleted the use ot six bottles my eyesight and
hearing were fully restored, sense of taste re
turned, and splotches disappeared, soresail
healed, and my strength and flesh festered.
I now feel as well as I ever did, and my
friends, as well as myself, are astonished.”
“What was the Medicine?” asked the re
porter.
“Botanic Blood Balm—B. B. B. was the
great remedy that acted so powerfully on my
disease and cured me. I never experienced
any unpleasant symptoms from its use. and
its action is so quick that it surprises all.”
The reporter then sought a physician who
knew the case, whereupon he handed us the
following lines:
“1 examined the above case of blood poison
and rheumatism, before and after being
cured, and certify to the main facts above
stated, and must acknowledge that the B. B.
B. effected a most wonderful cure in this
well-known case.
[Signed] “J P. DROMGOOLE, M. D.”
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga., will mail a
32-page book free, tilled with magical effects.
For sale by
OSCEOLA BUTLER,
Savannah, Ga.
Without Money
AND
Without Price!
We have just issued a most wonderful and valuable
new book, which treats of diseases “peculiar to the
female sex,” and have spared neither pains nor money
to make it worthy the perusal aud confidence of the
women all over the land.
Every mother, wife, sister and daughter in this
• untry is deeply, aye, vitally interested in this grea
v ork, and should send for it without delay.
It will be sent to any address in the United States
Free of Cost!
Read it carefully, study it well and you will glean
from its pages Information that may prove more valu
able than all the wealth of all the Rothschilds, more
precious than all the gems of Europe’s royalty I
II MM Stfß W Iffl!
Give Post Office and write name plainly, and ad
dress
The Bradfield Regulator Co.,
P. O. Box 28, ATLANTA GA.
Bradfield’s Regulator aud Mother’s
Friend
For Sale by OSCEOLA BUTLER,JCornerBuII
and CongreM.streete.
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Keeps us c nstantly supplied with NEW and INTERESTING BARGAINS, as well as with
the latest Novelties in our 2-5 Departments.
On 31Eay lltli,
We will nut on our counters 103 pieces of Sumrr er Si k* at the uniform price of 33c and 49c.
These represent goods which were never purchased for less than 75c to $125.
Our Black Silks sell more rapidly than ever, because they cannot be surpassed in qua’ity
nor in price.
We are making immense sales in Summer Cashmeres. Albatross and Fancy Dress Goods
for our assortment and prices are just what the people desire.
Tn Housekeeping- Goods,
Such as Table Damasks, Napkins. Doylies Towels, Sheetings and Pillow-casings, we are
always ahead. Weoffer this week for instance 9-4 Slieelinus at 11 cents, and the best quality
of Pillow case Cotton at in fact, extraordinary bargains all round.
We Have Never Sold More Hosiery
Fo’-Gents’, Ladlesand Children, in tine grades, than we do now. The reason is, we have
just wh it the people want at half value. It surely will pay you well to examine this de
partment.
And as to Our Parasols,
We can safely »ay it will be worth your while to look at ours, for we ean give you anything
you want at's ictiprices that will please you
Do not forget that we are Headquarters on Gloves. Notions, Fancy Goods, Ladies’ Under
wear, Children's White Dresses, Imants’ Robes, Lace Caps, Handkerchiefs and White Goods.
REMEMBER ALWAYS
We know the wants ofthe people and we try onr very best to please them in every way—ln
the choice ofthe selection and in prices,and no matter how great bargains other bouses offer,
we never allow them to undersell us.
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JOHN A. DOUGLASS & CO.
161 BOUGHTON STREET, SAVANNAH, GA.
Vegetable and Fruit Crates.
We are now manufacturing and can furnish in ear load lots
VEGETABLE and FRUIT BOX MATERIAL.
Also Laths, Pine Shingles, Staves, etc.
WWBITE US FOB PRICE.
H. P. SMART & BRO.,
MIDVILLE, 9 1-2 CENTRAL RAILROAD, GA.
DRUGS AND MEDICINES
PORTER’S
mw cm era,
For Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Malaria and all
troubles ofthe liver; acts as wellas pills with
out depressing the system; clears the liver
without requiring a cessation from work: not
unpleasant to take; not excessive In Action;
just the thing lor the ailing. Recommended
by physicians.
Bottles 35 and 50 cents.
DAVID PORTER,
BROUGHTON & HABERSHAM STREETS
J. c. c. c. c. ~
Jijjm CitMisiij bn
CLEANS CLOTHES,
Removes all Grease, Paints, Oils, Varnish
Tar, Dirt or Soils from any fabric
without injury.
FOB SALE BY
J. R. Haltiwang-er,
Cor Broughton and Drayton streets.
Also sold by L. C. Strong and E. A. Knapr
PAINTS, OILS, ETC.
"JUST RECEIVED.
Cargo of
BEST LION BRAND
Portland Cement
FOR SALE LOW AT
HANLEY’S
Paint, Oil, Sash, Door & Blind Store,
Corner President, York and Whitaker streets,
■.Savannah, Ga.
OLIVERS
Paint and Oil House,
SASH, DOORS, BLINDS
M o u Idines, Etc.
hithg Very Fins.
ISAAC ROOS & CO.,
Stalls Nos. 9 and 10 Savannah
Market.
Receive by every steamer BEST and
CHOICEST MEATS from NEW YORK and
BALTIMORE.
CHOICE SPRING LAMB.
Everything of the best. Orders promptly
attended to. Branch Store, corner Macon and
Drayton streets.
Garden Borders.
10,000
EUH M m 1
-FOR SALE BY—
PALMER BROS.
148 Congress and 151 St.Jullan street.
PERCY OLMSTEAD,
THE ONLY
LIVE STOCK DEALER
AND
Commission Broker
IN
SAVANNAH, - GEORGIA,
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED FOR
CATTLE, SHEEP, HOGS, Etc.
SAVANNAH MARKET.
WE read occasionally of invitations to buy j
Meats aud Vegetables at other places
but the market. Now, is not the market
the place to buy your Meats and Vegetables ?
Isn’t It run for that purpose? If you cannot
find what you want at one stall, you can get
It at another. We guarantee to keep the best ,
and freshest the market affords in Choice ;
Northern Beef, Boneless Corned Beef and J
Fielded Tripe, Fish, Game, etc. Every (
steamer from the Northern Markets brings .
fresh supplies for us. You will serve your
own Interest by examining our stock. You. J
can leave your or.’er for the whole week at
first call. Orders will receive best attention
and prompt delivery.
Logan & Calder,
67 & 68 MARKET.
Tools! Tools!
Morse’s Twist Drills, Bailey’s Patent I
Planes, Disston’s Hand Saws.
A FULL LINn OF A
Carpenter’s Tools. \
For sale by 1|
PALMER BBO’S. I