The Danielsville Monitor, February 28, 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 28, 1895 Local Happenings Items of interest to "Free State" people Picked up by Monitor Reporters L. E. Greene is in Athens today. G. W. Aaron of Ft. Lamar was in town today. Willie Sims of Paoli was in town today. W. S. McCurdy and Will Sims of Paoli were in town today. W. R. Porterfield and R. L. Ware of Comer were here yesterday. B. C. Crook has moved to the Hancock lands and will farm this year. Dr. J. I. Griffith and D. E. Griffith were in Athens yesterday. Charlie Sims and Obe Strickland have cast their lot in the Lone Star State. They left this week. John Wilbanks was jailed here last Saturday charged with riding the horse of Berry Shields without his consent. Our jail is full of prisoners and it may take the court several days to clear it. C. H. Power of Medicus was in town Monday. G. L. Rice of Oglethorpe county was up Monday. Dr. Westbrook of Ila was in town Monday last. Dawson Williams of Planter was in town Wednesday. John Martin of Five Forks was over to see us Tuesday. Hon. I. J. Meadows of Athens was here a few days this week. Cotton seed, meal & hulls cheap for cash at L. E. Green’s, Comer. Dr. O. L. Deadwyler of Carlton was in town Wednesday. J. G. Allen, the popular J. P. of Pocatalago, was in to see us Monday. Col. David Meadow has been in South Georgia this week on business. Miss Callie Meadors of Douglas County, is visiting relatives here this week. Mrs. W. O. Welch of Comer is visiting her mother, Mrs. D. R. Moseley, this week. D. R. Moseley, R. H. Kinnebrew, S. C. O’Kelley and L. E. Brooks were in Athens last Tuesday. Capt. W. W. Scott, who has been sick for several days, we are glad to know is able to be out again. Col. Jno. J. Strickland and daughter Miss Norma, of Athens, spent last Saturday and Sunday with friends here. Messrs. George and Willie Sanders passed through town this week with several bales of cotton, on the way to market. David B. Meadors, who has been confined at home from a hurt received on his arm from a fall some time ago, we are glad to state was able o come to town on Tuesday. Bud Jarret who lives near here was captured last Friday at an old still place by Deputy Marshall Bernard, and carried to Athens. Bud gave a straight report of himself and Commissioner Kinnebrew discharged him. We are glad to see our friend J. C. Echols able to be out again. The good weather brought him out last Tuesday. He has been suffering a great deal with his eyes, which has kept him indoors since Christmas, and one of his eyes is out now, but he has hopes that he can again see with it when it is entirely well. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Ft. Lamar A Column of Interesting News From the Old Fort Mrs. J. F. Payne is visiting her son in Elbert County at present. Miss Mildred McEwen of Elberton spent part of last week with relatives in this community. J. B. McWhorter, our enterprising merchant, purchased an organ a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Van Rice of Comer were visiting their daughter Mrs. R. T. Stephens last week. Miss Florence Deadwyler is ill at this writing, much to the regret of her many friends. Miss Bessie Ware accompanied by her brother William visited relatives in the vicinity last week. Prof. R. A. McMurry made a flying trip to Danielsville last Saturday. Miss Octie Pittman visited Miss Claudia Stephens last Sunday. Miss Annie Brown, one of Ft. Lamar’s most engaging young ladies, was visiting in Royston last Sunday, attended by Mr. W. S. Wilder. Mr. James Hyde, an old citizen of Ft. Lamar whose prophecying seldom fails, says that the weather is going to be fair now for several weeks. We hope that his prediction will prove true, as the farmers are anxious to begin work. Mrs. Elizabeth Payne left a few days ago for Union Point, to see her brother, Mr. James Haley, who is dangerously ill. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Comer Column A batch of interesting news From our Railroad Metropolis Comer boasts new and handsome street lamps, the enterprise of the council. Hon. J. P. Gholston’s new residence, to be occupied by B. J. Meadow, is nearing completion. Miss Maude Birchmore, our pretty and popular assistant teacher, visited Smithonia Saturday. Miss Della Matthews, whose proficiency as a teacher has given her a third year as teacher at Tuscon, has been with us during the past week, A dance was given at the home of J. D. Moon on last Friday night. The bad weather prevented a full attendance, but the occasion was much enjoyed. Mr. Jim Bullock, of Five Forks, who was imprisoned here for difficulty last week, made a romantic escape from the "jug" by coming out at the top. "I never saw a saw like that saw saws." H. E. Edwards will perhaps be in a warmer climate ere this message appears. We do not mean that he is going to die just now; he is going to Florida, where he will spend two weeks on a pleasure trip. Miss Willie Arnold, a belle from Carlton, is with her friends at Comer. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Eberhart & Edwards Fail Carlton has had her first failure. The firm of Edwards & Eberhart dissolved some time ago, H. L. Eberhart withdrawing from the firm. On the 26th ult. J. C. Edwards made an assignment, naming his brother E. P. Edwards as assignee. Assets named in the deed of assignment being about $4000, and liabilities the same, with some $1900 preferred, these being Atlanta creditors. These young men made a hard fight, but on account of the hard times and scarcity of money, this step was taken so that they could protect their creditors. They are young and energetic and we hope to see them rise over these difficulties and again be in active business. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Dentistry I will be in Danielsville on March 4th, 1895 and will remain about one week for the purpose of dental work. Those having teeth to treat will please call the first of the week. Yours, &c, C. D. Turner, Dentist ------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 Forks Half Column of news From the Forks J. B. White, one of our solid men, was in town Tuesday. A. Pittard, we are glad to chronicle, was able to go out to his store last Saturday – has about recovered from his severe attack of reumatism. That live merchant J. T. Pittard of Winterville was down last Saturday. Major R. H. Bullock, one of the counties most honorable citizens, was in town last Saturday. Uncle Dick Boggs was down Saturday. J. F. Colbert and Wyatt Bullock of near Boggs were in town yesterday. The blind preacher, Rev. Haskell, preached here last night. Didn’t have but a few out to here him, on account of the snow. Then it was not known here that he would preach until two o’clock p.m. Miss Ida Grimes was having a flourishing school at Thompson’s Academy up to the cold spell. 50 odd students. Miss Ida is a good teacher and deserves a good patronage. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ila News Items of interest from This thriving town Miss Flora Hutcherson, from Ft. Lamar, is assisting Prof. Park in his school, much to the delight of the young men. Miss Rena Hall, of Franklin, is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. W. Westbrook. We suppose Bob Bird has the heart disease – he is seen at the doctors almost every day. J. C. Campbell is very sick at this writing. Hope to report him better next issue. The young people enjoyed a nice musical entertainment at the residence of J. L. Thompson on the 14th inst. Miss Lee Campbell is at home on a visit. She will return to Harmony Grove in a few days. We are expecting warm weather to come any day now – Bob Mercer has cut off his mustache. H. W. White has quit blacksmithing and gone to heming aprons. He gets the ask cake every time. Hurrah! for him. Prof. Park and H. W. White visited friends in Ft. Lamar last week. G. W. Mercier and family visited relatives in this community recently. Morris Campbell has had his hair cut, much to the delight of the young ladies, but ask them about Early’s hair. Ila has an excellent school. Prof. Park is one of the best educators in the South, which accounts for the prosperity of the school. Wanted: To know what became of Dawson Smith and Leo Rice on last Sunday p.m. The last that was seen of them they were going in the direction of Danielsville. J. L. Thompson, of the popular firm of Thompson & Campbell, went to Athens on business last Tuesday, returning Wednesday. He said it was a cold trip, but he never lets the weather interfere when the convenience of his customers are at stake. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Jeptha News Mr. Jasper Carithers was visiting W. R. Collins Sunday. Mr. Robert Hall and family his two charming sisters, of Elbert County, were visiting B. E. Hall Saturday and Sunday. We are sorry to learn that D. Banks is quite sick at this writing. Hope him a speedy recovery. --------------------------------------------------------------- Madison Springs Uncle Jimmy McEwen is quite sick at this writing. We hope to hear of his early recovery. Mr. McConnell happened to the misfortune to get badly crippled recently. He was cutting down a tree and the tree ledged and fell against his leg. Miss Hattie Booth is visiting relatives and friends near Dewey Rose this week. John Saxton was in Harmony Grove one day last week on business. Mrs. Jim Brooks is quite ill at this time. Hope she may be up again soon. Mr. Henry and Hugh McEwen of Elberton were up to see us last week. Charley Bond went to see his best girl Sunday. Miss Emma Crew is visiting her sister, Mrs. Saxton, this week. W. G. Boothe, of Nickville, was up to see us last week. The young people enjoyed a nice singing at J. W. Beard’s last Thursday. It was enjoyed by everyone. Miss Tavie Crow has returned from J. W. Beard’s where she has been teaching a music class. Luther Branyon visited relatives in Hart County last week. L. C. Breckenridge was in Elberton last week on business. J. R. Bullock and W. D. Beacham of Comer were in town today.