The North Georgia Baptist The organ of North Georgia Baptist 'Contending for the Truth' Friday, August 12, 1898 Vol. 8 No.37 Union Singing The fifth Sunday union singing met with the M. E. Church, South, in the town of Dawsonville on the 31st day of July, 1898, and was called to order by J. J. Wallis, president. After one song and prayer by Rev. J. T. Tucker the president appointed the arranging committee for the day. W. H. Elliott, Jeff Stowers, G. J. Hardin, Marion Roberson and W. C. Hardin. Rev. James Tucker then delivered the welcome address. The class was then led by J. I. Hulsey, A. J. Elliott, J. H. Bannister for one hour. Recess 20 minutes. After recess J. I. Hulsey and T. A. Roper directed the music until the dinner hour. AFTERNOON The class was called together by W. L. Moore, vice-president. The class was then led by R. Carney, Henry Wood, John Tatum, J. H. Bannister, and T. A. Roper 15 minutes each. Recess. After one song by R. Carney the president asked where the next singing would be held. Concord, Lumpkin Campground and Crossroads were put in nomination, and by a vote, Lumpkin campground was selected as the next place of meeting, fifth Sunday in October, 1898. After one song led by J. H. Bannister and benediction by Rev. G. J. Hardin, the singing class adjourned. Much praise is due Prof. Palmour for the success of the day, and the officers and leaders return thanks to him for his services as organist. T. A. HARDIN, Secretary. J. D. Wofford, MILLWRIGHT, CUMMING, GA. Work done at reasonable prices and satisfaction guaranteed. Over shot, Turbine or any other wheels made, Also mining machinery fitted. 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 rains are injuring the crops. The cemetery is soon to be cleaned off. Rufus G. Wise is now with J. G. Puett. The attendance at the Institute is good. L. M. Orr has built him a large and convenient barn. Some parties from Atlanta stopped in town on their way to the association. G. A. Beard, of Gwinnett county, was in town Sunday. Jim Patterson of Atlanta is visiting the home folks. Arthur Otwell, who is with Geo. P. Estes of Gainesville was at home Sunday. Will Brown of Atlanta is at home at his father’s about five miles from town, for a few weeks. Mrs. Belle Braswell and niece, Miss Bonnie Lynne Braswell, of Decatur are visiting at W. J. Groover’s. Walter James left Tuesday for a trip to Cartersville, Kingston and other points. The singing school taught by Prof. N. T. Pirkle at Haw Creek closed last Saturday. A large crowd was present. There is prospect that a dormitery building will be erected this fall for Hightower Institute. Three of our boys enlisted last week in the army with Capt. S. V. Sanford, of Marietta, but after getting as far as Buford gave up the idea. Senator A. S. Clay will address the citizens of Forsyth county on Monday of court. If indications mean anything the Council will have several side walks to fix up at the expense of the owners of the property. Read the announcement of Rev. W. N. Blackstock. He is a man liked by everybody, and if elected will make a faithful officer. Mrs. J. L. Phillips and Miss Olivia Edwards visited at H. H. Beard’s in Gwinnett county last week and report a pleasant time. Mr. James A. Bramblett, the populist nominee for Tax Collector, announces in this issue. He has made a good officer and deserves all the support he will get. Joe Patterson has been promoted since going to Washington. He has been sent to Norfolk at a salary of $1,200 per year with a vacation of two months allowed him during the year. Joe is a coming young man and will go right up. Messrs. A. C. Pyle and Jas. Maddox Misses Walker and Maddox, of Rockdale county, were on a visit to friends in and near town last Saturday and Sunday. Quite a party from Rockdale are expected in school in September. About our Schools The Red School is in charge of Miss Ida Baugh, with an enrollment of 62. This is a new school and the patrons are loud in praise of Miss Baugh. Harmony School is in charge of T. P. Tribble, with an enrollment of 58. The attendance has been lessened some by prevalence of fever in the community, but yet the interest is good. Mr. Tribble is one of our besxt teachers. Isaac Pirkle School is in charge of Miss Nannie Hemrick with an enrollment of 29. The pupils are above the average in advancement and Miss Hemrick is one of our most earnest and progressive teachers. The Sweeney School is in charge of Geo. L. Patterson and has an enrollment of over 50. They have a new house and the patrons speak in the highest terms of Mr. Patterson. He is a young man who will forge to the front. >From Vickery News scarce. Protracted meetings going on with success in this community. The pastor of Hopewell church baptized seven Sunday. The meeting is also intervening at Bethlehem church. Miss Daisy Wright, who has been visiting relatives in this community, has returned to her home in Montgomery, Ala. She gained many friends while here. Messrs. Robert Holbrook and Lonnie Strawn have returned to their home in New Orleans. R. M. Montgomery has a large and flourishing school at Longstreet school house. The war talk is not so extensive as it has been. Messrs. Thomas Henderson, Jas. Henderson and Thomas Smith spent some days last week with Lewis Henderson. R. G. Broadwell of Roswell has been in this community taking guano(?) notes. Willie Ramsey of Memphis, Tenn., is spending a few days with his parents. Wm. Henderson and Jas. Mullinax have been in our vicinity recently. W. H. Durham is all smiles-but it’s a girl. SAMBO >From Gravel Springs Rev. W. J. Wooten has been running a protracted meeting at Sharon. J. E. Brooks, the populist nominee for county Treasurer, has been sick for some time-not able to be out much. His family has also had typhoid fever. Prof. Stovall has a fine school at Gravel Springs. Miss Arizona Rogers has been visiting Milton county. Mr. N. W. Buice and wife of Buford has been visiting in this community. Mrs. W. R. Settles has been sick for sometime. Chattahoochee has damaged corn in our community considerably. Guy B. Riden is traveling for the Buford Saddlery Co. Mrs. S. C. Gilbert has been visiting in our community. Politics is getting warm in Wild Cat. Rev. Geo. Brown and Prof. Alien spent Saturday night with G. B. Riden. Fine crops in our section. E. C. Settle lost a fine cow a few days since. DR. ROTTER, JR. R. P. LESTER, Attorney at Law. CUMMING, - GEORGIA Special attention given to all business entrusted to him. R. L. HUNTER THE DENTIST Cumming, Ga. At Cumming first ten days in each month, after which will answer calls.