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Madison Springs J. G. Nance has moved to his new home in Hart county. J. W. Beard was in Tacaoa last week, The young folks enjoyed a nice sociable at W. H. Deen’s last Thursday night. Charles and Dock Dean were in Elbert county last week. Mr. Joseph Pallum, of Elbert county, was up to see us last week. Married at the residence of the bride’s father, on last Sunday evening, Mr. Mac Booth to Miss Flora Dean. Mac is an extraordinary young man, while Miss Flora is one of Madison’s fairest daughters. We wish this young couple a long, happy and prosperous life. Charles Dean visited friends near Thompson’s Mill last week. W. H. Dean was in Hart county last week. The young folks enjoyed a candy pulling at H. A. McEwen’s last Thursday night. Local Happenings Items of Interest to "Free State" people Picked up by Monitor reporters L. E. Brooks has rented the J. T. Williams lot and will move with his family to town. John Barley Corn got the advantage of some of the boys here on election day, and caused a few bruised heads. J. A. Royston and wife, of Royston, were with relatives here this week. Dr. J. S. Daniel and wife, of Comer, spent part of Christmas week with relatives here. H. H. Tolbert, of Pittman, was in town last Tuesday. Dr. G. C. Daniel has received the blanks for the widows pensions. All that pensioners are due to, will please call him and have them filled out. T. A. Grimes Esq. visited his brother Gabriel Grimes in Jackson county this week, who is quite sick. Prof. J. I. Ray will open his school at Lilborn on Monday 7th inst. Prof. Ray is one of the county’s best teachers and deserves the patronage of the people of that community. NOTICE I hereby consent for my wife Mary P. Thompson to become a public or Free trader as provided by law. This Dec 14, 1894. James H. Thompson. Carlton Column A batch of interesting news From our Railroad City Miss Edna Cheney spent part of the holidays with the family of Mr. Clark Mattox, of Elbert county. Mrs. and Mrs. W. L. Arnold, Prof. A. W. Matthews and L. P. Goolsby have been visiting friends in Elbert county this week. Messrs J. F. Tiller, J. F. Moon and Monroe Thornton have been spending the holidays with relatives in Atlanta. Mr. Ben Thornton of Elbert county is visiting friends here. Also, L. H. Whitehead, of Oconee county, was here shaking hands with his many friends. On Dec. 27th, at the residence of Mr. Isaac Almand, Mr. Arthur Wilhite and Miss Georgia Almand were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. R. S. Cheney officiating. Also on Dec. 30th at the residence of Mr. Wm. Simmons, Mr. T. J. Hewell and Miss Mattie Simmons were married, Rev. R. S. Cheney officiating. We wish both couples all the happiness and prosperity imaginable through life. The exercises of the Carlton High School will begin Monday the 7th of Jan., Rev. R. S. Cheney, Principal. All interested will please send their children the first day, it is more pleasant and profitable to both teacher and pupil. Our town and community, together with the teacher, have decided, if possible, to make the school more interesting and with more advantages than ever before. All wishing to board their children here will find board in good families as cheap as anywhere, and our town can boast of good moral people with the best church privileges the country affords, and we hope to see a full school. Rev. J. F. Pharr and wife returned to their home in McDonough. M. A. Daniel and wife, of Athens, spent Christmas with Mrs. B. C. Bird. J. T. Williams, of Harmony Grove, was down with us Christmas. Rev. J. A. Shank and son, Jim, of Aonis, Wilkes County, were visiting friends here Christmas. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Berry T. Moseley Dec. 24th 1894, a 10 lb girl. Both mother and babe are doing well. Mrs. H. T. Murray and children, of Nicholson, who spent Christmas with Mrs. Murray’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Moseley, have returned home. For Sale For Sale Cheap! |
The Election The election has come and gone, and everything passed off quietly. There was no opposition to the democratic nominees, but notwithstanding this, and also the intense cold weather, there was a fair vote polled. The total vote in the county being 686 votes. Below we give the total vote cast for each candidate. We are glad to see that the people take such an interest in their elections, and turn out and vote, whether there is any excitement or not. The court house was voted down, there being only 147 votes for it, and 470 against it. While we deplore this action of the people, still it is the voice of the people, and we humbly submit. We have a good set of officers, and Madison county has shown her appreciation of them, by giving them the fair vote that they deserve: For Clerk: S. C. O’Kelley 605 For Sheriff: L. E. Brooks 610 For Tax Collector: E. F. Martin 604 For Tax Receiver: J. F. Brown 607 For Surveyor: M. D. L. Pittman 609 For Coronor: W. B. G. C. Smith 602 Mrs. Lane Dead Mrs. Emily Lane died at the home of her daughter Mrs. R. J. Sorrells, this morning at Nine o’clock, with pneumonia. Mrs. Lane had been a member of the Presbyterian church for years, and died at the ripe old age of 78. She leaves three children to mourn her loss -–two sons and one daughter. She was a good mother and has gone to reap her reward. The bereaved have our sincerest sympathy in this, their hour of trial. The funeral will take place here tomorrow (Saturday) at 2 o’clock P.M. Mr. Sanders Dead J. E. Sanders died at his home near here on last Wednesday night at 10 o’clock, and was buried here to-day (Friday) at 11 o’clock. Mr. Sanders had been sick for some time, suffering from a tumor on his side. Last September he had this tumor taken off, which was the prime cause of his death. He had lived in this community all his life, and was much loved by his own people and neighbors. He had been a consistent member of the Methodist church for about 40 years, and died in the faith that he professed so early in life. A large concourse of friends came to pay the last tribute of respect, his pall bears being his comrades in the late war. The bore their friend and comrade to the tomb and deposited his body there, to await the resurrection when they will be called forth. The beautiful burial services of the Methodist church was read and his funeral was preached by his pastor, Rev. L. D. Coggins. In his death this community loses a good citizen, his church a staunch supporter, and his family a good faithful husband and father. He gave evidence before he died, and was conscious all the while, that his soul was going home to the God who gave it, and ------ from the cares and troubles of this wicked world, with this consolation to his family, we say weep not, for your loss is his eternal gain, and he now stands on the other shore with outstretched arms to await your future coming to give you a cordial welcome and happy greeting, where parting will be no more. The School Opens Prof. W. D. Gholston will open his school at the Academy on next Monday morning, and we hope for him a large attendance and a full opening. Prof. Gholston is a Madison county boy, and we p--- for him a successful year. To get the full benefit of the school, you should start your children on the first day and let them attend regularly throughout the term. Danielsville High School Spring Term opens Jan. 7th and closes June 9th This School is to be taught absolutely FREE for every child within the school age for the term of One Hundred Days at any time during the school year of 1895. Parents will find it to their advantage to patronize this school. Board from $8.00 to $10.00 per month. Primary Grade: Spelling, Reading, Writing, First Steps in Geography, and Primary Arithmetic $1.00. Intermediate Grade: Spelling, Reading, Writing (continued) Elementary Geography, Elementary Grammar, Intermediate Arithmetic, Composition. $1.30. Advanced Grade: Spelling, Writing, History, United States and General,
Complete and Physical Geography, Advanced Arithmetic, Complete Grammar,
Latin, Algebra, Physiology, etc. $1.60 Robert Williford, son of Mr. John Williford who lives near Paoli, happened to a serious accident during Christmas week. He was going along with his gun when he came to a creek where there was a foot log. In walking along, his foot slipped causing him to fall. In falling the hammer of his gun struck against, causing the gun to fire, and the whole load entering his arm. Dr. L. G. Hardman, of Harmony Grove, was telegraphed for, and when he arrived he found that the arm was so lacerated that it had to be amputated to save the boy’s life. He stood the operation admirably, and is now doing fine. |
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Runaway Marriage On last Sunday morning at the home of T. F. Christian, Esq., Mr. Styles Evans and Miss Minnie Carrington were married. There was objections on the part of the bride’s parents, and on this account the young people arranged a meeting and repaired to the home of Esq. T. F. Christian, where they married. They have the Monitor’s best wishes over the turbulent seas of life, and much happiness. Charley Snellings and Porter Griffith have returned from Abbeville, S. C. Geo. Dudley Thomas, one of the leading attorneys of Athens, died in Richmond on last Saturday morning. Local Happenings Items of Interest to "Free State" people Picked up by Monitor Reporters O. L. Jones has moved to the Gunnells house for the present year. R. F. Tolbert has moved into the house occupied by E. F. McGowan last year. Mrs. Jessie Scarborough, of Comer, is visiting her parents here this week. Miss Nellie Turner, of Gainesville, Ga., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Cynthia Bird, this week. Since Mr. Lute Johnson has left us, some of the fair sex here are quite despondent. Come back, Lutie. In moving last Saturday, Mr. B. J. Meadow has this misfortune to lose his silverware. We have not learned whether he recovered it or not. C. W. Morris, of near Five Forks, was visiting W. W. Gholston last Tuesday. Mr. Morris is a good friend to the Monitor, and always remembers us. Wm. Griffith, col., who is bound to Hon. D. W. Meadow, walked off last Monday without notice to anyone. Mr. Meadow is very anxious to catch him and has offered a reward of $15.00 for his capture. E. C. Williams went to Harmony Grove this week to bring back John Butler, who recently jumped his contract with Mr. J. T. Turner, and was arrested by Marshall Hawkes of Harmony Grove. Married on last Thursday, at the home of the bride’s father, Mr. J. B. Simmons, Mr. Logan Coile to Miss Mattie Simmons. T. A. Grimes, Esq., officiating. The Monitor wishes them a happy voyage. J. W. Boroughs of Poca. was in town today. Gov. Atkinson refused to pardon Harry Hill, who was sent to the gang for forgery. Since he sees that he will serve his time, the gay and festive Harry has become irritated and has had a fight with one of his fellow convicts in which he was stabbed. Prof. J. I. Ray, one of the best teachers in the county, is in charge of the school at Lilborn. He opened Monday 7th inst. The people of that community would do well to patronize him. C. J. Landers, a young but one of the best prepared teachers in this county, is in charge of the school at Five Forks. Charley has a bright future before him. J. S. McCurdy, W. R. Porterfield and B. J. Meadow of Comer were up to see us yesterday. Miss Willie A. Quinn, of Wilkes county, will be the assistant in out school for the present year. She will be here to take charge of her department on Monday. Miss Quinn comes highly recommended. L. E. Brooks has moved his family and occupies the house lately vacated by B. J. Meadow. Hal Carrington is now the new Monitor "devil." J. F. Brown of Fork district was in town Monday. J. M. Guest of near Paoli was up attending Ordinary’s court Monday. A.R. Lane, who came up from Savannah to attend the burial of his mother, has returned home. Mrs. Nellie Stovall, who has been so near to death’s door, we are glad to say is very much improved in health, and we hope soon to announce her entire recovery. Ask Miss Carrie Watson what kind of wild animal fight she witnesses not many days ago. |
The Bailiffs Election The election for Bailiff in this district resulted in the selection of J. A. Gordon and W. M. Davis for the ensuing two years. E. C. Williams, the old bailiff, who made an efficient officer, was retired. In Pittman district, J. R. Williams and W. S. Williams were elected by tremendous majorities over populist opponents. In Pocataligo district, J. W. Borroughs and W. E. Short easily defeated their populist opponents. In the other districts of the county there was no opposition to the old officers, and they will hold over. In Pittman the populists, so we understand, put out a candidate for Justice of the Peace against Squire H. H. Tolbert, not knowing that his commission was good for two years hence. Mr. Tolbert felt no uneasiness and let them go on with their voting until the closed, when they discovered their mistake. Madison Springs Rev. L. D. Coggins preached an interesting sermon at Jones Chapel last Sunday. Mrs. J. B. Dean is quite sick at this writing. Willie Branyan and his sister Miss Estelle visited friends in S. C. last week. We were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. J. E. Sanders. He was a good citizen. John Baker was up to see us last week. Strayed or Stolen There has strayed from my pasture, or has been stolen, a mare colt about 15 or 16 months old, dish faced, black, large eyes, star in forehead, trim limbs. Any information as to her whereabouts will be thankfully received, and if returned, a liberal reward will be paid. J. C. Scott. Jeptha News John O. Collins of Wilkes county is visiting relatives in this community. A. P. Anderson of this place visited the family of Mrs. W. A. Sims Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Busbin have just returned home from and extended visit to Griffin. Mr. Lovett Moore visited friends near Boggs last Saturday. W. H. Parham of Boggs is in our community for a day or two. We are sorry to learn that Miss Lizzie Thornton is quite sick at this writing. Cartlon Column A batch of interesting news From our Railroad City Mr. Steve Black, one of Oglethorpe’s most successful farmers, has finished moving and is now a citizen of Madison county. He will make Carlton his home this year, as it affords as good social, religious and educational advantages as any town of its age in the State. We welcome his interesting family to out town. Dr. J. G. Gibson spent Saturday and Sunday with his wife, who is on a protracted visit to the family of A. P. Stevens. He is always a welcome visitor here, as out entire people love and reverence him very much. Mrs. James Martin and Mrs. J. P. Moon have been on the sick list for several days, but we are glad to say are very much improved at this writing and we hope to soon see them entirely recovered. We were very much shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Joseph Stevens on the night of the 31st. It was truly as sad new year to her many friends and her family, but we are confident it was an awakening in a bright and glorious new year to her, for her life was that of a cheerful, faithful christian. Masters Roy and Clive Cheney visited the pleasant and hospitable family of Mr. J. D. Wynn last Sunday. Miss Jessie Arnold visited her sister Mrs. Dixon last Saturday. Our Sabbath school elected officers last Sabbath for the ensuing year, which resulted in the election of Prof. A. W. Mathews, Superintendent, and A. P. Stevens, Secretary and Treasurer. |
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L. E. Greene was in Comer last Tuesday. B. C. Crook was in Elbert county this week. H. B. Mattox was in Oglethorpe last Sunday. James J. Meadow is now a citizen of Comer. R. T. Daniel, of Daniel’s Ferry, was in town Tuesday. J. T. Bolton of Five Forks was in town last Tuesday. Jas. W. Brooks of Jeptha was up to see us Monday. The widows are making applications for their pensions. Joseph Beusse is now carrying the mail on the Comer route. Col. D. W. Meadow was in Atlanta on legal business this week. Dr. R. C. Moseley and wife, of Royston, were visiting relatives here this week. Thurmond Sanders assisted Prof. Gholston in the school this week, Miss Quinn being unable to get here. J. W. White is speaking of selling his farm and changing his business. We would be glad to have him a citizen of our town. Dr. J. I. Griffith and Prof. W. D. Gholston attended a social gathering at the home of Mr. George Eberhart, near Paoli, last Friday night. W. D. Carrington and R. F. Tolbert now occupy the Williams shop on North Street. They will do general repair work as well as horse-shoeing. John Saxton, who was convicted of murder for the killing of I. N. Dillard, has been refused a new trial, and now his attorneys will go to the Supreme court. Notice I hereby consent for my wife, Mary Ann Cooper, to become a public or free dealer, as provided by law. This Jan. 12th 1894. Willis Cooper. |
Small Locals Miss Eva Sorrells is in Athens, attending the Lucy Cobb Institute. J. V. Faulkner, of Grove Hill, was in town Monday. Henry Bird, who is now with L. E. Greene at Comer, was up Monday. G. T. Nichols and B. V Moon, of Harrison district, were in town Monday For Rent Two good one horse farms, near Danielsville, for rent cheap. David W. Meadow. To-day about 12 o’clock Dr. Sorrells of this place and Dr. Banks of Jeptha had a fight. It seems that Dr. Banks had written Dr. Sorrells a note in regard to some matters, which Dr. Sorrells took as an insult, and wrote Banks another. When Banks got the note from Sorrells, he came to see Dr. Sorrells, and called him out of his office to talk the matter over. In the course of the conversation, Banks gave Sorrells the d---- lie, immediately after which Sorrells knocked him out of the buggy with a rock. R. L. Brooks who was with Dr. Banks held Dr. Sorrells, while other friends inferred. Brooks and Dr. Banks left for home at once. Madison’s Gold Gold is still being taken from the Ridgeway and Carrington mines in the lower part of this county. If these mines were only developed, gold could be found in paying quantities. The hills of old Madison hold all kinds of ores and if capital in sufficient quantities could be had to develop it, there is no telling how rich she is. The gold taken from these mines is of the finest quality, and the parties who own them have a bonanza. The Muster Roll of Co A, Madison County Greys, 16 GA Regiment P A C S from Madison Co, mustered into service at Athens, Ga. July 11th 1861 by James Burrow, will be published next week. If you want extra copies, get them at once. |
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Local Happenings Items of Interest to "Free State" People Picked up by Monitor Reporters J. W. Bragg of Harrison district was in town Thursday. R. T. Stephens, one of Pocataligo’s best farmers, was in to see us this week. Col. R. H. Kinnebrew and L. E. Brooks visited the Classic city Wednesday. Messrs J. N. Jackson, R. H. B. Gholston and Hon. J. N. B. Thompson of Comer, were in town to-day. John T. Seymour, of Dowdy, was in town Thursday. John will be a candidate for Justice of the Peace for Grove Hill district, is a capital fellow and if elected will make a good officer. On last Wednesday, in Harrison district, A. D. and J. L. Smith were tried before Justice Berryman on charge of assault with intent to murder. A. D. Smith was required to give bond and J. L. Smith was discharged. Miss Anna Baker of Comer is visiting the Misses Hamptons this. John T. Williams and son Griffeth, of Harmony Grove, were in town Thursday. James W. White, we understand, will move to Carlton, Ga. and plant a vineyard for W. H. Long. J. C. Echols we are sorry to state is suffering very much with acute neuralgia which has settled in one of his eyes. James Ridgeway, who owns the gold mines in the Eastern part of the county, was in town Thursday. Mr. Ridgeway says he has suspended operations until the weather opens up, when he will resume work again. He gets gold in good paying quantities now, and if the mines had the necessary machinery to work them, gold could be gotten in large quantities. At the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. George Eberhardt, a delightful tea was given on 11th inst. in honor of Miss Maggie Scott, one of the most beautiful, accomplished and popular young ladies of Athens. The following guests were present: Dr. Griffith and Prof. Gholston of Danielsville; C. H. Power, of Newtown; Misses Mamie and Janie Deadwyler, Mattie and Lizzie Eberhart and Edna Cheney, and Messrs Cadmus Deadwyler, Cliff Eberhardt and J. F. Moon of Carlton. The table was loaded with the choicest viands imaginable and being presided over by the charming and accomplished daughters of Mr. Eberhardt, no one could fail to appreciate and enjoy the elegant supper. Mr. Eberhardt is one of Madison county’s most successful farmers, and the manner in which he and Mrs. Eberhardt and their entire family entertain their friends cannot fail to make every visitor enjoy their home. After supper the guests were entertained with excellent music by Miss Bell, the accomplished music teacher of the John Gibson Institute. Miss Bell cannot fail to make a host admirers wherever she goes. To say that the occasion was greatly enjoyed but feebly expresses the sentiment of all present Jeptha News Mr. J. W. Wellborn of Royston was in our town Monday. Mr. Wm. Nelms made a business trip to Smithonia Monday. We are glad to learn that Miss Lizzie Thornton is improving. T. M. Threlkeld made a business trip to Atlanta Saturday. Ed Irvin was visiting the family of Barnett Dudley Sunday. On last Thursday at the home of T. F. Christian, esq., Mr. Sam Simmons and Miss Mollie Busbin were married. They have the best wishes of their many friends for a happy voyage through life. W. A. Carrington of near Bowman was in to see us a few days since. W. A. is one of Elbert’s best farmers. J. O. Daniel has been hauling cotton seed to Comer this week. |
Carlton Column A batch of interesting news From our Railroad City Married in Elbert county, at the home of the bride’s father, Miss Eugenia Warren to Mr. Dock Anderson, Rev. R. S. Cheney officiating. We wish them a happy and prosperous voyage through life. Ask Mr. C. H. Power if supper is ready, and Misses Janie Deadwyler and Lizzie Eberhart if ghosts ever get hungry, and Miss Edna Cheney if the horse she sometimes rides is mooneyed, the reason she does not travel faster. D. W. McGregor, the affable, generous and reliable book man of Athens, presented the Carlton Baptist church with a handsome pulpit Bible, which is highly appreciated by the pastor and church. Five Forks Half Column of News from the Forks Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Whitworth made a flying trip to Walton county last Friday. Went over to attend the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Adams. Mrs. Adams is a sister of Mrs. Whitworth. Mrs. A. Pittard received the sad news Monday of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Joe Comer, of near Athens. Mrs. Pittard left on the evening train for the home of Mrs. Comer. Mr. W. T. Smith, one of our blacksmiths, and his family, moved from out town to Elberton last Saturday. Uncle Bob Patterson is the boss hog raiser of this country. He slaughtered one a few days ago that tipped the beam at 440 pounds, and he raises everything else at home. Uncle Bob is one of the kind of farmers that lives at home, let cotton be 5 or 10 cents. Capt. Johnson, who superintends the convict farm for Col. Smith, is quite sick. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Latty, who have been visiting Mrs. Latty’s mother, Mrs. Estes, left to-day for their home in Jackson county. J. N. Jackson of Comer was in town today. Mrs. O. P. Griffith is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Hampton. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Glenn are visiting the old folks at the Glenn house to-day. J. B. Ryle has left us. L. E. Greene is in Athens. Madison Springs F. M. Huff and family left last Friday for Seneca, S. C., their future home. L. C. Breckenridge is in Elbert county this week. Dock Dean was in Carnesville last week. J. W. Beard will soon move his shingle mill nearer the railroad station. T. W. Dean is quite sick at this writing. Hope will soon recover. J. W. Dean is on the sick list this week. Luther Branyan says he got frost bit Sunday night. T. R. Fitts has purchased him a fine young horse lately. He is fixing to raise cotton. J. J. Meadow was in Comer last week.
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Local Happenings Items of Interest to "Free State" people Picked up by Monitor Reporters Dr. G. C. Daniel and wife are in Jefferson this week. Mr. A. M. Scarborough of Comer was in town Monday. J. W. Anthony of Oglethorpe county was up Monday last. Jas. M. White one of Madison’s staunch farmers was in town Tuesday. The Danielsville High School is on a boom. There are now about one hundred enrolled. We learn that R. L. Ware has bought out the business of Frank Rouse at Comer, and in future will conduct the business of the Georgia bar. A young man in Athens has gone crazy from excessive smoking. This should be a warning to some young men who are inveterate cigarette smokers, and cause them to stop. Born to Mr. & Mrs. C. C. Crook on last Sunday night, a 10 lb. Boy. Since his arrival Mr. Crook does not wear any hat. Col. David W. Meadow was in Athens the first of the week. J. T. Baker of the popular firm Baker & Co of Comer was in town Tuesday. Notice I hereby consent for my wife, Mary Ann Cooper, to become a public or free dealer, as provided by law. This Jan 12th 1894. Willis Cooper. Ft. Lamar A column of interesting news From the Old Fort Miss Flora Hutcherson spent last week among relatives and friends at Bold Springs. Mr. W. F. Wilder has been suffering excruciating pain with a sore hand for the last two weeks. Mr. Willis Stephens happened the misfortune of losing a good milch cow several days ago. Miss Annie Brown, Estelle Wilder and Otie Patman visited Ila last Sunday. Mr. J. M. Hutcherson went to Danielsville last Saturday on business. Miss Addie Freeman attended church at Mt. Hermon last Sunday, accompanied by Mr. W. S. Wilder. Mr. Callis Brown is very much troubled about a dream he had a few nights ago. It was a strange dream indeed, and would doubtless make the most of us feel uneasy. We learn that Mr. W. A. Tabor is talking of moving to Athens. We regret very much for such a good citizen to leave our community. He will be greatly missed by all, and most especially by the church. While we regret to lose such a food christian gentleman as Mr. Tabor, we wish him much prosperity and hope that all his undertakings may be crowned with success. A certain young man in Ft. Lamar is color-blind. There is only one color that he can distinguish and that is BROWN. Local Happenings Items of Interest to "Free State" people Picked up by Monitor Reporters Col. J. E. Gordon was in Royston to-day. Col. R. H. Kinnebrew was in the Classic city to-day. J. W. White is visiting relatives in Clarke county this week. Frank Rouse and R. L. Ware of Comer were up to-day. John Henry Strange, col., was jailed here last week charged with wife beating. J. M. and W. B. Gunnells, two staunch citizens of Pittman, and good friends of the Monitor, were in town last week. J. R. Gunnells, a man to whom hard times is a fake, was in our town last week. Such men as our friend Gunnells will always smile when you mention low cotton prices. B. D. Bone of Union was in town to-day. Barney is a good farmer and makes his farm self-sustaining and his cotton crop is a surplus. Hard times is nothing to him. Mr. W. C. Berryman of Harrison district was in town to-day. Mr. Berryman is one of Madison’s enterprising men, who lives at home and boards at the same place. E. T. Gunnells of near Neese, one of the county’s best farmers, was in town today and paid our sanctum a visit. Madison Springs Bud Crow was in Athens last week. Charles Dean visited relatives and friends in Hart county last Sunday. Charlie Bond visited his best girl at Hartwell a few days ago. Mr. Jim Evans has returned home from Atlanta, where he has served his time out. Jim is a whole soul fellow and attends to his own business. J. J. Meadow was in Athens this week on business. Ask Miss Tavie Crow why she didn’t enjoy herself at the dance last Tuesday night. Mr. Luther Branyan tied his mule to the fence last Sunday night and the mule took a notion he would ride, and he got up on the saddle and went home and left Luther to walk. Col. J. F. L. Bond and wife visited the old folks at home last week. Five Forks Half column of news From the Forks Mr. John Estes, of Cartersville, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Bettie Estes. Major Bullock was in town last week, as jovial as ever. Mrs. Dr. Hampton was quite sick a few days last week, but is much better now. Prof. Landers’ school numbers 50 scholars daily. W. C. Murry has a fine school near Mr. W. P. Martius. Prof. Murry is a good teacher. Miss Leona Williams, of near Winterville, was visiting in our town last week. Mrs. J. F. Colbert was in town shopping last week. |
The Muster Roll Of Madison Greys calls forth a Feeling letter from Rev. Dr. Cleveland Atlanta, Ga. Jan 28th ’95 Your paper of Jan 24th came in my mail this morning. The rain is beating on the windows and as I look out upon the dreariness of the day, I begin to muse and while musing the fire burns for I [paper torn] I seemed to call the toll of 140 men, sons, brothers, husbands, fathers and sweethearts of so many who saw them leave home; grandfathers of so many who have never seen them yet. Out of the number, two thirds did not answer the call. Some are reported as lost and unaccounted for. Several died at home on furlough. A number returned as survivors and have since died. Some died in hospitals and some upon the field. How many hopes went out when these men died! How many widowed hearts are made! The tears come to my eyes as I read the names, many of them so familiar to me as names of men I knew and loved in old Madison – blood kin of the men I did not know. How can any true man go back on the dead heroes, their widows and their children. I don’t see Lee Bird’s name in the list. He belonged, I suppose, to another company. I paid my first tax as a citizen to him. I preached his funeral soon after I went to the county. Noble fellow and a good christian citizen. And John McCurdy’s name is not there. He too, no doubt, was in another company. Like Lee Bird, he also lost a leg, and both went limping to their graves. Brave John McCurdy! If anyone says yes, he had his faults, I say yes, but he had his virtues. I got near to his heart. I have heard him pray. I have seen many a time the large tears roll out of his large eyes, as they are now rolling out of mine, and if he has not gone where the rude alarms of war will never reach him, of whom then around you can you hope? And very recently my dear friend Ed Sanders has gone to meet the boys on the other side under the shade of the trees, never more to endure the summer’s heat and winter’s cold, the fatigues of the march, the loneliness of the picket, or the dangers of the battlefield. Noble men, these, whose names are mentioned and the many more who could be. Oh! if I could have felt when a resident of the county, as I have felt since I have been here and connected with the Fulton County Association, and as its Chaplain for four years, how much nearer could I have got to some men who yet live and to some who are gone. There is a feeling which one Confederate soldier has for another Confederate soldier which is peculiar. Nothing has ever been like or ever will be like it, I know. If I was a citizen of your county to-day, I would want to find every true Confederate soldier and talk with him about the past, the present and the future. If any of them read this, let me earnestly beg them to ask God to give them the moral courage to seek Jesus, enlist under His flag as the Great Captain of the soul’s salvation, to listen to-day to his loving orders –
So that when life’s warfare ends it may at last be the "good fight of faith" and the reward of the conquerors crown of Life. May the God of the living and the dead richly bless these brave men who yet live, and the widows and children of those who have fought their last battle. T. P. Cleveland From Boggs James Griffith has a flourishing school at Moons Grove Academy. Miss Susie Sorrells of Boggs we understand has a flourishing school at Jones Academy. Joe Jackson, col. Was brought before Justice Boggs last Monday charged with appropriating to his own use the chickens of Allen Collins, col., but the proof failed to connect him with the disappearance of Allen’s chickens, so he was discharged. J. R. Bullock, of Comer, spent the night with his parents near here not long since. Rev. J. R. King has been called to Moons Grove church, and has accepted the call for the present year. Notice S. C. O’Kelly, adm of Elizabeth
Weems To J. H. White of Bowie, Texas, and all the heirs at law of Elizabeth Weems: You are hereby commanded to be and appear at the next term of the Superior Court… to determine who are the heirs at law of Elizabeth Weems, deceased... Who can beat it Messrs W. A. and E. E. Stone killed a hog the other day which netted them 401 lbs of good, all around, solid meat. Mr. Stone failed to inform us what the hog weighed gross, but we suppose it was in the neighborhood of 500. It is useless to figure out the profit on the hog, as everybody knows that it is worth more on the market than the heaviest bale of cotton in the county. It is absolutely impossible to lose money farming at the Messrs Stone farm. Carlton Column A batch of interesting news From our Railroad City Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Mathews were visiting friends in Elberton last week. If any of the young ladies would like an industrious, intelligent beau, they would do well to set their caps for either Arthur Long or Willie Watson. Mr. Chandler Stevens accompanied by his sisters Miss Cynie, and Miss Bessie Green, of Wilkes county, attended preaching here last Sabbath. Misses Mattie and Lizzie Eberhardt visited the family of Dr. Pope Deadwyler of Elberton last week. At this writing Dr. O. L. Deadwyler is very sick, but we hope to see him entirely recovered soon. Also, Mr. L. P. Goolsby and Mrs. Ed Arnold are on the sick list, but we are glad to know that they are rapidly improving. Our town had an election for Mayor last week which resulted in the election of Mr. M. F. Arnold. The town could not have made a better selection as Mr. Arnold will be sure to contend for the right and will be just in all his dealings wit the people and will do all in his power for the [paper torn] of town. Mr. A. P. Stevens is looking very pleasant now and was at his desk at Sabbath school last Sabbath as secretary, but did not give the school a lecture, as some expected. Ask Messrs Jack Edwards and Presh Mattox if it would not be more pleasant to have a gentle horse, especially when visiting their best girls at night. |
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