The North Georgia Baptist
The organ of North Georgia Baptist
'Contending for the Truth'
Friday, August 5, 1898 Vol. 8 No. 36
Union Meeting
FRIDAY,July 22, 1898.
Union meeting of the 1st district of the Hightower Association met with the Baptist church at Sharon, Forsyth county, GA. Intorductory sermon was preached by Bro. Luke Burgess. Adjourned for
dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Delegates met in the house after singing and prayer by brother J. L. Smith, brother J. T. Reese was elected moderator and Emanuel Page clerk. On motion, read the letters and enrolled the delegates’ names.
Haw Creek-A. W. Tullis, G. W. Green, J. L. Fincher and T. S. Pirkle.
Island Ford-J. L. Street, A. D. Holbrook and Jacob Moulder.
Bethlehem-A. W. Robbs.
Cumming-R. W. Shadburn, J. T. Reese and A. E. Booth.
Sharon-D. H. Bagley, S. C. Gunter, G. W. Fagan and I. H. Gilbert.
Friendship-M. T. Wallis and W. E. Smith.
Shoal Creek-J. M. Jones, Tommy Crow and Henry Wheeler.
Coal Mt.-Emanuel Page and J. L. Smith
Corinth-A. G. Samples and Harmon Edmondson.
Called for correspondence, when brother E. C. Settle was received from the Lawrenceville association and brother Luke Burgess from the Roswell association.
On motion, appointed the ususal standing committees,
On preaching-I. H. Gilbert, Sanford Gunter and M. T. Wallis.
On queries-D. H. Bagley, W. A. Robbs and A. W. Tullis.
On education-J. L. Smith, S. C. Gunter and Harmon Edmondson.
On temperance-J. L.Smith, R. W. Shadburn and D. H. Bagley.
On finance-R. W. Shadburn, I. S. Pirkle and G. W. Fagan.
On dec(e)ased ministers-G.W. Green, J. L. Fincher and A. G. Samples.
On missions-J. L. Street, J. M. Jones, D. H. Bagley and W. E. Smith.
On Sabbath schools-M. T. Wallis, J. W. Street, Jacob Moulder, and A. D. Holbrook.
On nominations-A. D.Holbrook, I. H. Gilbert and W. A. Robbs.
On arrangements-J. L. Smith, S. C. Gunter, R. W. Shadburn, J. T. Reese and Emunual Page.
SATURDAY MORNING, July 23
Delegates met according to adjournment. After singing and prayer by brother J. L. Street. Called the roll and corrected delegates’ names.
Called for correspondence.
On motion, received the report on temperance. After discussion by
brethren Smith, Bagley, Gunter, Wooten, Settle, Shadburn and Booth, the
motion was adopted.
On motion received the report on education. Adjourned for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION
After singing and prayer by Bro. Wooten, the subject of education was discussed by Bro. Booth. On motion, adopted.
On motion, received the report on Sabbath schools. After discussion by brethren Wooten, Booth, Settle, Allen and Robbs, on motion, the report was adopted.
On motion, received the report on Missions; after discussion by brethren Gunter, Holbrook, Baley, Smith and Booth, on motion, was adopted.
On motion, received the report on queries.
On motion, received the reprot on nominations.
The next union meeting of the first district of the Hightower association to be held with Island Ford church, Gwinnett county, commencing on Friday before the fourth Sunday in July, 1890. Bro. J. D. Settle to preach the introductory sermon.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS
Resolved, That the thanks of this body be tendered to the brethren and sisters of Sharon church for their kind hospitality during our stay with them. J. T. Reese Mod., Emanuel Page, Clerk.
LOCAL MATTERS
WANTED-To exchange board and tuition in Hightower Institute for a good, young, gentle horse. For particulars address A. E. Booth, Pres., Cumming, Ga.
The streets of the town are being worked.
Charlie Foster was up from Alpharetta Saturday.
Miss Ida Hudson is at the Sawnee Hotel.
H I. Foster made a trip to Gainesville the first of the week.
J. T. Waters of Gainesville was over Saturday.
The revisers of the jury list did the work the first of the week.
Miss Ola Ellis of Ocee, Milton county, is visiting friends and relatives in town.
J. G. Puett, W. J. Hyde, Cols. R. P. Lester and R. P. Lattner went to Dawsonville Monday.
Messrs. Walter Hockenhull and Clint Barber were over from Gainesville Saturday.
Col. Patterson made the hearts of many teachers glad last Saturday by paying them for two quarters work.
Capt. R. N. Rogers, of Milton county, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Nettie were visiting at Dr. Strickland’s Saturday and Sunday.
J. Chap Fincher, of Atlanta, another Forsyth boy, of whom we are proud, is visiting friends and relatives in and near town. He is accompanied by his daughter, a beautiful and accomplished girl.
Will W. Hammett, who was raised in this county, is now a wholesale and retail merchant in Atlanta and doing a good business. His brother Jonas has recently gone to take a position with him.
WANTED-Ten able bodied young men to enlist in Silverman’s Sharp Shooters Company, Apply to Rufus G. Wise, Cumming, Ga.
Arthur Otwell has been employed for a few weeks by Geo. P. Estes of Gainesville, to do some special work for him as book keeper. Arthur will do well anywhere. (There is a handwritten note that says Ladies Clothing Store, I assume that this is the same family that ran Estes on the square in Gainesville.)
Mr. Horry Estes of Whitesboro, Tex., has been visiting friends and relatives in and near Cumming for the past week. He left this section 29 years ago and has succeeded well in Texas and speaks in high terms of the state.
Perhaps it will be interesting to his many friends to know that L. L. Foster, a brother of H. I. Foster, who went to Texas several years ago, was recently elected president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of that state at a salary of $3,500 and prerequsites. This is the best position in the state department with the exception of the gubernatorial chair.
Mrs. J. C. Riddle of Fairmont, Ga., is visiting at J. L. Williams’.
Mrs. R. H. Phillips of Lousiana is visiting at J. S. Williams’.
LOST-A small ring. Finder will please return to Ford Harris.
There will be a public debate at the court house Saturday night. Everybody invited.
We call the attention of our readers to the announcements of S. H. Allen for Clerk, A. N. Pilgrim for Representative, J. E. Brooks for Treasurer and J. T. Reese for Sheriff. These are all high-toned, Christian gentlemen, and if elected will make efficient officers.
Notice-
Hon. A. D. Candler will address the people of Forsyth county, at the dinner hour, on Tuesday of court week in August.
Notice-
Will H. Millwood, who is under contract with me, having left my employ without cause, this is to notify all persons not to employ said Millwook, under penalty of the law. BRYANT NUCKOLS. July 2d, 1898
The Picnic.
The Picnic Saturday was a success. Speeches were made by J. P. Brooke, candidate for congress, Dr. Huckabee, candidate for senate, W. W. Wilson, editor of the Plow Boy, and representive J. R. Henderson. Dinner was plentiful. The young people utilized the time in having a good time. The music by the Cumming Cornet Band was fine and had the old time ring. Now let us encourage ours boys and let’s not have the band die any more.
A New Lawyer.
Clerk L. M. Orr went to Marietta last Friday, and after standing a very creditable examination, was admitted to the bar. So now he is a full fledged lawyer. Col. Orr is a young man born and reared in Forsyth county, and has, by close attention to business and study, forged himself to the front. We predict for him a brilliant career in his chosen profession.
The Forsyth County Teachers’ Association.
The association met at the Institute Saturday and th program as published was carried out. Sentences, Kinds and Classifications were discussed by Prof. Coley and Geo. L. Patterson. The discussion was interesting and brought out many questions from the teachers present. Orthography was discussed by Mr. Geo. M. Owens in a very interesting manner. After the rendition of the program it was decided to hold the next meeting with Hopewell Academy the 3rd Saturday in August. Will D. Upshaw and others will be invited to be present and make addresses. The attendance of this meeting was large and evidenced the fact that the teachers of Forsyth are of the right material. Let the meeting at Hopewell be a great educational rally.
Our Schools.
HIGHTOWER INSTITUTE-(Summer Term) is in charge of A. E. Booth, G. W. Coley and Miss Julia Jones. More than 90 pupils have already been enrolled and the work is moving along nicely. The outlook for the Fall term is the best in the history of the school.
EBENEZER, is in charge of Geo. R. Brown, assisted by Miss Dolia Baugh of Athens. The enrollment is 97; the average for the past week has been 85. This is one of our largest schools and these are among our best teachers.
FRIENDSHIP is in carge of H. C. Williams, with an enrollment of over 70. This is one of the best locations in the county and is one of the best schools among some of the best people to be found anywhere.
WILLIS PIRKLE SCHOOL is in charge of Chas. T. Williams with an enrollment of 60, this school is 4 miles south-east of Cumming and one mile from the sparkling waters of the Chattahoochee river. Mr. Williams has taught here before and is liked by his patrons.
HOPEWELL ACADEMY is in charge of Prof. Keene, assissted by Mr. J. E. Singleton with an enrollment of about 85. The outlook for the school is good. They have the best school building in the county, with the exception of Cumming, and is in one of the best sections of the country.
STATE OF GEORGIA-FORSYTH COUNTY.
To the Honorable Superior Court of Forsyth county, state of Georgia:
The petition of J. W. Hughes, Maxy J. Morehead, H. P. Bell, Ellison R. Cook, David Wallis, R. Porter, E. L. Tatum, John C. Singleton, Jeremiah Wrenn and A. E. Bond and W. R. Barnwell and all of said state, Respectfully shows:-
First;- That a building has been already erected in said county and state for educational purposes and that Petitioners and Trustees of said building and appurtenances and of all things in any way appertaining to said building including plat of ground which is duly deeded and recorded in book ‘V’ page 306 and 307 in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Forsyth county and said state.
Second.-That said Petitioners desire for themselves, their associates and successors in office, as trustees to be incorporated under the name and style of HOPEWELL COLLEGE.
Third:- That the term for which Petitioners ask to be incorporated is twenty years, with the privilege of renewal at the end of that time.
Fourth:-The object of the proposed corporation is that said corporation may enforce good order, receive donations, gifts bequests and endowments, make purchases and effect all alienations of realty and personality, not for the purpose of trade and profit, or pecuniary gain, but for promoting the general design of such Institution, the same being for the promotion of general Education, in all its branches, if desired, including Literature, the Arts and Sciences, and to look after the general interest of such establishment.
Fifth:-Said college building is situated near Novetta in said county and state which will be the principal place of business.
Sixth:-Wherefore Petitioners pray the Court to grant an order constituting them a body corporate under the name and style aforesaid, with such powers as the law in such cases authorizes and also with power to confer degrees any and all degree of scholarship on those whom the proper authorities deem have worthily won them; and, also, with power to confer Honorary Degrees.
And that Petitioners be entitled to all the rights, privileges and immunities and subject to all liabilities fixed by the laws governing such corporations, and that the same be entered upon the minutes of this court.
DUNCAN M. EDWARDS Att’y for Petitioners
GEORGIA-FORSYTH COUNTY.
I, Louis M. Orr, Clerk of Superior Court in and for said county, and keeper of the record and seal thereof, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Petition as appears on file and record in my office. Given under my hand and seal July 20, 1898. LOUIS M. ORR, Clerk.
Bro. M. M. Lane is holding a meeting with the church at Canton.
Pastor Hyde (William J.) held a meeeting with Concord church, Milton county, last week.
Pastor Cochran held a meeting with Pisgah church, this county, last week.
Bro. J. L. Wyatt is assisting pastor E. Roper in a meeting with Ophir church, Cherokee county.
Several additions have been received to the church at Blue Ridge as a result of the recent tent meeting there.
The Lawrenceville association meets Friday before the 4th Sunday in this month instead of the 1st as published here before.
Bro. G. B. F. Stovall of Atlanta is publishing a little monthly magazine advocating Bible Holiness as opposed to the modern craze of Sinless Perfection and Holiness.
Bro. J. C. Otwell preached a fine sermon at the Baptist church in Cumming last Sunday. His sermon was much appreciated by his old friends and neighbors who rejoice at his success in the ministry.
The church at Cross Roads, this county, is in the midst of a gracious meeting. Bro. W. R. Robertson, the pastor, is assisted by Bro. T. L. Robinson.
The union meeting of the Chattahoochee association at Salem church, Forsyth county, was a good meeting all through. Pastor D. S. McCurry is holding a meeting this week with the church.
The meeting at Zion Hill church, this county, resulted in great revival of interest in the church and the awakening of the unsaved. The pastor, Bro. J. L. Wyatt was assisted by brethren E. Roper and J. C. Wallace.
The Sunday-school celebration at Liberty church, Dawson county, last Saturday, was a success. Speeches were made by brethren Ben Parks, Oscar Palmour and A. J. Julian. We were sorry we could not be present as we intended, but circumstances prevented.
From Coal Mountain
Rain! Rain? and crops are fine.
Robert Harrison attended the singing at Antioch church last Sunday afternoon.
Frank Harrison and family of Flowery Branch, visited relatives near Spot Saturday and Sunday.
Quite a number of Ebenezerites speak of visiting the Franklin gold mines next Saturday.
Have you seen Mr. Richardson’s new plow? If you don’t want to be buried alive don’t get to close when he is plowing with it.
Candidates are very numerous at present and we hear new ones spoken of occasionally.
Will Green, who has been very low for quite a while, is not expected to live at this writing.
Road working has been in order for several days and the roads in this vicinity will soon be in good condition.
Quite a number around Coal Mt. met last Monday and cleaned of the Siloam graveyard.
Mr. Cicero Moore and wife of Gordon county, are visiting relatives and friends around Coal Mt.
If you want to see tame squirrels visit Spot.
Everybody is preparing for the association and a good time is expected.
The singing at Antioch last Sunday afternoon was quite a success.
A. J. Thally has the finest patch of young corn in this section.
Robt. Heard and wife visited relatives near Cuba Saturday and Sunday last.
E. M. Page, has the minest melon patch in this section.
Some of the Coal Mountainites attended the singing at Salem last Sunday.
J. M. Williams speaks of going to Gordon county soon.
Johh(n?) L. Phillips of Cumming is repairing J. J. Brown’s dwelling.
Thomas Hughes is in the tin business. Success to you Thomas.
The wedding did not materialize
ELI PERKINS
The committee of Lafayette Lodge No. 44, of Free and Accepted Masons, appointed to report suitable action to be tendered by the Lodge on the death of James A. Merritt, a member of said Lodge report,
That brother Merritt was suddenly stricken with paralysis on Saturday the 9th day of July, 1898, and died on the day following, having passed the allotted three score and ten years. Bro. Merritt lived a long time and was wellknow in the county. A quiet and law abiding citizen, an honest and upright man, true and faithful Mason, an obliging and helpful neighbor, a safe and wise counsellor, a kind and affectionate husband and father, and an orderly and consistent Christian, have been lost to society in his death. Resolved therefore.
1.That we deplore his loss, cherish the memory of his virtues and deeply sympathize with his bereaved family.
2d. That a copy of these resolutions be published in the NORTH GA BAPTIST and furnished to his family.
H.P. BELL, JOHN HOCKENHULL, L. M. ORR, Committee.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR REPRESENTATIVE
To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the Populist candidate for Representative of Forsyth county, election 1st Wednesday in October next. I ask the support of every voter in the county, and promise if I should be the choice of the people to look close after the interest of the people of my county in whatever measure that might be presented.
Respectfully, ALBERT N. PILGRIM
FOR CLERK
To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the Populist candidate for Clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth county. If I am your choice for this office, I promise to discharge its duties faithfully and as reasonable as any one who has preceded me.
Respectfully, SAMUEL H. ALLEN
FOR SHERRIFF
To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the Populist candidate for Sheriff of Forsyth county, election first Wednesday in October next. I will have associated with me as Deputies Wiley S. Cain of the 14th district and Benj. Clement of Big Creek district, I most earnestly solicit the support of every voter in the county, promising if elected to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully, JOSEPH T. REESE
FOR TREASURER
To the voters of Forsyth county: I announce myself as the Populist candidate for Treasurer of Forsyth county, election 1st Wednesday in October next. I earnestly solicit the support of all the voters of the county, and if I should be elected I will do everything in my power to fill the office to the satisfaction of all.
Very Respectfully, JOSEPH E. BROOKS
FOR SENATOR, 39th DISTRICT
We are authorized to announce W. J. Webb , democratic nominee, of Cherokee county, as a candidate for Senator 39th Senatorial District, for the ensuing election, first Wednesday in October.
TAX RECEIVER.
To the voters of Forsyth county: I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Forsyth county. If I am the choice of the people and successful on the first Wednesday in October next, I promise to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability and serve the people faithfully.
Respectfully, T. F. DAVIS
FOR TREASURER
To the people of Forsyth county: I take this method of announcing myself as an independent candidate for re-election for County Treasurer of Forsyth county the first Wednesday in October next, and if elected will go on and discharge the duty as I have in the past, to the best of my ability. As it is the only office that I am physically able to attend to, hence I feel that it is incumbent on me to ask all the legal voters of the county, both white and colored, for their liberal support.
Respectfully, W. D. HUMPHREY.
BARBER SHOP
A. F. HAWKINS, Prop’r
Cumming, Georgia
First-class work at moderate prices. Give him a call
West side Dahlonega Street, opposite Baptist office.
A. H. FISHER, Attornery at Law, Cumming, GA. Office in Court House
R. P. LATTNER Attorney at Law CUMMING, GA.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Forsyth county, upon a call of the chairman, met here today, when the following resolutions were passed;
Resolved, That a democratic primary be held at the voting precincts in said county, on Friday the 19th day of August, 1898, and that all the legal voters in said county, who will in good faith, support the ticket nominated in said primary, are entitled to vote in said primary, and are earnestly invited to vote for their choice for representative in the general assembly and for county officers.
Resolved second, That the persons receiving the plurality of votes in said primary, shall be declared the nominees, and that the managers of said primary make return of said primary to the Executive committee at Cumming on Saturday the 20th day of August, 1898, who shall consolidate the vote and declare the result.
On motion, the chairman appointed the following persons as managers of said primary.
Big Creek-C. J. Brannon, Geo. W. Bagwell
Dupree’s-W. L. Fowler, Dr. J. T. Hunter
Settendown-T. A. Creamer, J. L. Red
Hightower-R. T. Milford, E. S. Harris
Coal Mountain-A. G. Harrison, W. E. Boyd
Roland’s-O. M. Barrett, C. P. Wallace
Chestatee-Dr. G. P. Brice, M. B. Rice
Cumming-Col. H. P. Bell, R. W. Shadburn
Bell’s-W. W. Jones, Dr. J. D. McCollum
Barker’s-J. J. Blanton, D. P. Neisler
On motion, A. H. Fisher was made permanent secretary of the executive committee.
On motion, the NORTH GEORGIA BAPTIST is requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting.
On motion, adjourned to meet in Cumming at 10 a.m. on August 5th, 1898.
A. J. Julian, Chm’n, A. H. Fisher, Secretary
From Liverpool
Mr. John Bryan of Joppa, Ala., has been visiting his sister Mrs Frank Holbrook.
Mr. and Mrs. John Austin of Cobb county, visited the family of Mr. F. M. Holbrook last week.
Mr. W. A. Ramsey of Memphis, is on a visit to home folks.
Mr. Bob Holbrook and Alonzo Strawn, after a pleasant visit to relatives, have returned to their home in New Orleans.
Miss Daisy Wright, who has been visiting at Mr. J. W. Ramsey’s has returned to her home in Montgomery.
Mrs. Alice Dobbs and little daughter, Clio, visited Dr. and Mrs. Hunter last Sunday.
Dr. J. W. Puckett of Dunwoody, visited his father last Sunday.
ARUAL.
North Georgia Associations
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING
AUGUST
Noonday, Marietta, Friday before 1st Sunday.
Lawrenceville, Shady Grove, Forsyth county, Friday before 4th Sunday.
Hiawassee, Hiawassee church, Thursday before 2nd Sunday.
Hightower, Coal Mountain church, 5 N. Cumming, Thursday before 2nd Sunday.
Ellijay, Harmony church, Fannin county, 1 mile E. Blue Ridge, Thursday before 3rd Sunday.
Notla River, Philadelphia church, 9 miles W. Blairsville, Thursday before 3d Sunday
Clarksville, Zion church, 16 miles N. W. Clarksville, Thursday before 3rd Sunday.
SEPTEMBER
Salem, New Prospect church, Fannin county, 3 miles Mineral Bluff, Thursday before 1st Sunday.
North Georgia, Nolly Creek church, Thursday before 2nd Sunday.
Roswell, Chattahoochee church, 9 miles Marietta, Friday before 2d Sunday.
Morganton, Mobile church, on Fighting Town, 15 miles Blue Ridge Thursday before 4th Sunday.
Mountain Town, Pleasant Grove church, 3 miles Ellijay, Thursday before 4th Sunday.
OCTOBER
Liberty, The Line church, 7 miles Cornelia, Tuesday before 1st Sunday.
New Union, Oak Grove, Thursday before 1st Sunday.
Mulberry, Union Academy church, 3 miles Winder, Friday before 1st Sunday.
Chattahoochee, Silver Shoals, 8 miles Cumming and 13 miles Gainesville, Thursday before 2nd Sunday.
Tugalo, Double Branch church, 4 miles Can(t)on, Tuesday before 3rd Sunday.
Chestatee, Mt. Gilead church, 6 miles Dahlonega, Friday before 3rd Sunday.
Mountain, when? where?
Brethern bring your renewals for the BAPTIST; we will try to have a representative on hand.