The Danielsville Monitor, January 24, 1894 Submitted by Jeanne Arguelles 10 February 2004 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ******************************************************************* Note: The front page of this issue is missing. The Confederate Muster Roll mentioned in the Jan 17 and Jan 31 issues was probably on the missing page. 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.