The Danielsville Monitor, January 3, 1895 Submitted by Jeanne Arguelles 10 February 2004 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ******************************************************************* The Danielsville Monitor, January 3, 1895 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 o fficiating. 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 One grey mare about 15 years old, also a good brood sow. Will sell for cash or note with approved security. D. M. Patten. For Sale Cheap! One second hand top buggy and harness. One second hand two horse wagon and harness for same. All in good condition. Cash or note with good security. David W. Meadow. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 W. Dabney Gholston, Prin. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.