The Danielsville Monitor, February 21, 1895 - Madison Co, GA Submitted by Jeanne Arguelles 12 March 2004 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ******************************************************************* The Danielsville Monitor, February 21, 1895 Marriages On yesterday morning at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Comer, of Comer, Ga, Miss Mai Comer and Mr. Edd S. Latimer, of Athens, were married. The wedding was a quiet home affair. Miss Mai was one of Comer’s fairest daughters, while Mr. Lattimer is a popular young business man of the Classic City. They have the best wishes of their many friends through life. Married at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Griffith this Thursday evening, at one o’clock, Dr. J. I. Griffith and Miss Mamie Griffith, Rev. T. J. Adams officiating. The young couple left immediately with several friends for the home of the groom’s parents in Oconee County. Dr. Griffith is a rising young physician of Danielsville, while Miss Griffith was one of Madison’s fairest daughters. This young couple start in life under the brightest auspicies, and we wish them a bright and happy future. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Local Happenings Items of interest to "Free State" people Picked up by Monitor Reporters J. P. Looney, the Mill District’s popular bailiff, was in town Monday. J. J. Meadow, Jr. of Comer was up to the dance last Monday night. Hon. B. N. White was in Atlanta this week. Hon. T. J. Scott of Athens was over to see us Monday. J. R. Bullock of Comer gave us a visit the first of the week. Frank C. Shackelford, aspiring young attorney of Athens, was in town this week. S. C. O’Kelley and L. E. Brooks was in Athens yesterday. Walter Griffith and wife of Oconee county, came over to the marriage of their brother, Dr. J. I. Griffith this week. Dr. B. M. Thomson of Thomsons Mill was in town this week. T. A. Grimes was called to Jackson County to the bedside of his sick brother, G. W. Grimes, formerly of this county, who has been sick for some time, on last Wednesday. We hope that he found him better. Dr. R. C. Moseley and wife of Royston were over Thursday last. A crowd from here went rabbit hunting on last Saturday morning and came back with 23 rabbits and one opossum. Miss Leila Kellum is visiting her cousin, Miss Minnie Meadow, in Athens. Miss Eva Sorrells, of the Lucy Cobb Institute at Athens, is spending a few days with her parents here. Mr. J. T. Brown, of Bowesville, was here this week. C. W. Meadow of Royston was in town a few days this week. L. E. Greene was in Athens a few days this week. T. F. Christian, the popular J. P. for Brookline district, was in to see us Wednesday. J. F. White was in Athens Wednesday. J. O. Montgomery and mother of Harmony Grove came down to attend the marriage of Dr. J. I. Griffith and Miss Mamie Griffith. C. W. Meadow was in town this week. He is now a knight of the grip, and is traveling for Kernon Bros & Co manufacturers of Winston, N.C. This is a new field for Mr. Meadow and we wish him much success. Anyone wishing to buy good North Carolina mules or horses will do well to call on Patton Bros & Barnard at Stevens, Martin & co’s stables, Carlton, Ga. ---------------------------------------------------------------- J. T. Baker and Co. Comer, GA We keep on hand a well assorted stock of General Merchandise Dry Goods Crockery, stoves and tinware We also buy cotton and cotton seed, and sell the best grades of guanos. Don’t forget to visit the establishment of J. T. Baker & Co before purchasing elsewhere. We will make it your interest to do so. --------------------------------------------------------------- Coffins & Caskets Persons at a distance can rely upon being suited in Coffins and Caskets at Danielsville. Stock is never short. I have them from the home made up. Terms cash or credit with approved security. A. S. Johnson, Danielsville, Ga ---------------------------------------------------------------- School Locals Miss Lizzie White is out of school this week. Little Willie Sorrell is in school again Miss Ethel Griffith is absent this week. Clarence Adams has a handsome set of mustaches, but only those who have a microscope can see them. Miss Myrtie Threatt is out of school this week. Also Master Early Power. Snow balling has ceased since Prof. Gholston demerited several of the boys. Does anyone know where Madison Fortson was last Sunday evening? --------------------------------------------------------------- Ft. Lamar A column of interesting news From the Old Fort Miss Myrtie Brown of Bold Spring, accompanied by Mr. Claude Alexander, were visiting in Ft. Lamar the better part of last week, the guest of Miss Annie Brown. Miss Mamie Dobbs, who has been teaching music at Ila for the last three months, spent part of last week with friends and relatives at Ft. Lamar. She left for Royston Sunday evening, attended by Victor Stephens. J. B. McWhirter is preparing to make and addition to his dwelling on Broad Street. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, Rev. J. W. Stipe failed to fill his appointment at Liberty last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Bessie McWhirter of Franklin county was visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. B. McWhirter, last Sunday. Miss Bessie is one of Franklin’s most charming daughters and always has a welcome in Ft. Lamar. Master Dewitt Payne, the little son of Dr. A. L. Payne, has been quite sick for several days. Dewitt is a bright little fellow and we are sorry to hear of his indisposition. Miss Lilla Stephens, one of Ft. Lamar’s model young ladies, spent last Friday at Mr. T. W. Dobbs with her friend Miss Mamie Dobbs.