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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-02-11
Folks who Humbug.

8
one is busy and work plenty, no
thoughts of easy roads to wealth
enter the head, but in the seasons
Of idleness and scarcity of work.
men are apt to take hold of almost
anythingthat promises pay. This
is all right when the business is
legitimate, and tobe encouraged.
But the world is full Of humbugs
nowadays, and many well mean
ing and innocent people are swim
died out of money, when they
can least afford il, by humbugging
rascals who fill the newspapers
with advertisements offering 5000,
500, and SIS per month, and
easy work, to the whole world
You may set it down for a fact
that few people get money in this
world without laboring for it-and
the more money the more work
unless they steal or swindle some
one else out of their money. Few
men, we all know, are thieves
and swindlers, and many would
fail even if they tried this latter
kind of money getting.
We are led to these reflections
by noticing in several of our ex-
changes advertisements setting
forth extraordinary inducements
for money making. Here is a
sample.
"Parties in all sections of the
country, having large or moderate
means to invest in safe and sure
business. Address, &C.
You may set it down as hum
bug-the advertisement does not
state what the business is.
1926 a month and expenses
l28 new articles. II. B. Shaw,
Alfred, Me-"
If the advertiser had enumera:
ted stove-hooks, ink powders, pa
per packages, ETC., you would not
touch the business with ten foot
pole. Without doubt the articles
are somewhat similar to those we
name. Why he did not make the
exact sum, $325.75, one would
make-over the left and expenses
-disturbs us.
In the same paper, the Boston
and Maine Carpet Co. offer 20
yards of Scotch carpet for SIS. 1t
will'prove sco'ch carpet when you
invest in it.
The Great One Dollar Sales be-
long to this latter class Of swindles.
You may be sure you cannot get a
real article of merit for less than
it is worth, and be also sure that
you cannot get something worth
$40, or S., or S., for 81 I; if you get
at all in return for an in
vestment of 81, it is bound to be
decidedly inferior or worthless.
Here is another-a humbug of
another class in the same paper:
900 Photographs of beautiful
women sent postpaid, for twenty
five cents. Address, &C."
If any among our readers are
togaze at'' things of beauty
that are joys forever" we will
agree to show them the real 81
articles, made of flesh,
blood, gipsey bonnets and Grecian
bends, on any Sabbath morning,
here in the town of Fayetteville,
for half the above price. There
may be cotton, but no pasteboard, |
about our show. a 3s
We have in our possession al
,opy of a paper called "The Star
5pangled Banner" published at
Hinsdale, N. H., containing scores
# advertisements which ga tale
Unfold" of more palpable swim.
lies than those we mention, We
nay ventilate a few of them. |
IN 2. -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-02-11

B% A resolution to disband all
of the militia except four compa-
MES, has passed its FIRST reading in
the Senate.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-02-11

A man in Providence, R. l., who
applied to the Overseers of the
Poor for aid, received an order on
a grocer, and took the amount in
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-02-11

~ 0vercoats, heavy boots,
ladies' winter dress goods, gents
at cost or less. at
L. J. GRAY's.
N. W. corner Square.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-02-11

~ Gen. Cooper, of the mi.
litia, says he knows all the leaders
of the Kuklux in this county.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-02-11

ePH you wish to buy land cali
ON Holman &c Holman.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-02-11
.EIzzN[ . IsS5TEl
8 IkSl RI Or

80 PAGES. Gives full instructions fer
growing Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberies
&c. 1t IS to more expensive works what the
CREAM is to the MILK.
Every family in the land should have a
copy. Sent post paid for 10 cts. Address
PURDY & HANCE. SOUTH BEND. Lid
Or PURDY q JOHNSTON, PALMYRA,
My.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-02-11
Unparalleled Corruption!

The"Sacred" School Fund
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-02-11
PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES
FOR FARM, MINING, OR
Mechanical Purposes.

HtHESE machines require no brick work
4 mounted on legs, they are especially
adapted for use in Mills, Shops, Fonndries,
or Printing Rooms; or mounted on wheels,
they are adapted for out door work, Thresh-
ing, Wood Saving, etc.
Circulars, with description and prices fur
nished on application tG ATWOOD d co,
Eaton, Madison county, Ny.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-02-11

EVERY NAN HIS OWN PRINTER.
Young and Old Making Money.
Prices OF Office with Press, SIS. $50. $50,
S4z. Send for Circular. to LOWE Press Con-
PANY. 2. Water ST., Boston, Mass.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-02-11

81 am from Illinois, and have
not been here long. l took a no.
ton to be a lawyer, and to do that
l had to leave Illinois and come
to a free country"
This man is as black as coal,
and if he ever makes anything
out of himself, no one can point
to white blood in his veins as the
cause.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-02-11

Thursday Morning, Feb'y IL, 1869
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Still Improving.

Notwithstanding our town has met
with more disastrous fires. perhaps,
than any little city Of like number
of inhabitants in the South, yet it
continues TO improve and rebuild
Our people will not be discouraged.
New buildings. as if by magic, con-
tinue to spring up. The new bust
ness houses on LIST Main street are
being rapidly completed, and will
soon be ready for occupancy, and
they will be perfect models of aFchi-
lecture and convenience. Mr.. Cox's
mammoth building is already com
Pleted and occupied, while those Of
Dr.. White, Mr.. May. Mr. Childers.
and Mr.. McKissack. are being finish
ed rapidly, and are already engaged.
We build as fast as we burn.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
LYnnYilla.

Upon a recent visit 10 this little
town, on the Nashville & Decatur
railroad, about / 5 miles north of Pu-
lsski. we were greatly surprised at
the evident marks of thrift and i'm
provemeDt observable in every fea-
ture Of the town. New business and
dwelling houses, it would seem,
spring up there much more rapidly
than in Pulaski. We noticed many
new houses already occupied and
several not quite completed. The
hospitality of the citizens as demon
straled by their courtesies to us and
others, while on a recent visit to
their little city, was unbounded, and
in behalf Of the whole party who par
ticipated in their recent kindness,
we extend a heart felt vote of thanks.
May the prosperity of the citizens of
Lynnyille never be checked, and
may good fortune always attend them.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
60 eroae. 80


Every strasgsr Eleg opr efty'
viii be slruek With tie beaeey sud
massiveaesa Of Mr.. Goz ares. 5uad
ing on the west side oseEhs square
The building is nov magai6cea1lg
fitted up inside, and the 6rst floor is
occupied as grocery and produce
house BY Hume F. JONES & Co. who
have one of the complies most
varied stock Of goods ia Their line
ever brought to tits market. They
were selected by Mr. Daniel Carter in.
person, and are peculiarly adapted to
the wants Of this community. See
their advertisement in this paper
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Imn1rtant announcement.

Our Representative at Nashville
E. w. Rose, Esq., authorizes US to
say to those who had supplies and
property taken from them by the mi
litia last spring, tina. il they will for
ward their claims to him that he will
have them collected. We uuder-
stand that parties only have 20 make
proof Of sales and seizure and they
will be compensated by the State.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19


An Irisbmap, who had been on a
bust for some tie. approached cur
amiable aud accommodating Sheriff one
day last week, and told him that be
wanted 10 quit drinking. and was sat
isfsd that the only way he could do
il was to be sent to Jail. Mr. Par
sons told him that be had no right to
incarcerate him unless he was reg u
iarly committed for some ofFense. but
told him to go up to the jail and gel
his dinner. Our Hibernian friend
went up as directed. and when the
Sheriff get home be found him sitting
By the Ere. He wasSnvi.ed to dine.
and partook Of a slight dinner. Az
ter dinner Mr. Parsons had the cells
open for the inspection of some visi-
tors, and while be was not noticing,
cur Irishman slipped into one snd got
himself locked up. After awhile Mr..
Parsons was informed that a stranger
was locked up mi He immedi-
y went to the eelland informed tie
wiling prisoner that be must Goes
our He begged to be allowed to re-
main until be got sober, and pre-
ed not TO drink any more. Our 81
name Sheriff eouldn't End Is Is BIS
heart 10 refase him, SO hevzs allow
ed 50 stay until Be wa Entirely ov
his drunk and en turned on
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Grover & Baker.

Mr.. Robert Hamilton has establish
ed an agency at this place for the
celebrated Grover & Baker Family
Sewing Machine. The excellence of
these machines is known to every
body. The machines may be found
on exhibition at the millinery estab-
lishment of Mrs. Rude, on 1st Main
street. His card appears in this
paper.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19

Although thanksgiving day was
not generally observed here, yet our
citizens will observe the stock of pure
drugs and medicines always TO be
found at Whitthorne d Co.'S. Ithas
been observed that they cannot be
excelled by any house in The country
for general excellence.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
10 Ginnars.

We respectfully ask the various
ginpers throughout Giles county to
furnish US. from time to time. a
statement of the amount Of cotton
ginued by each one, SO that we may
be able 10 make a correct report Of
the amount of cotton raised in the
county. We consider this the most
eliable information we could obtain.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Scott'g Monthlv.

This excellent Southern literary
production cor November. has been
upon our table several days. We
are always delighted with its con-
tents and oheerfully recommend it to
our friends. Price 81 a year.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
The WeatE

For the past few d&5e. up to day
before yesterday, the weather has
been abomiusble. Tuesday was the
most disagreeable day We ever saw.
At night there was q severe wind and
ain storm here. frisAtening every
body considerably, but we have not
heard OF any great damage being
done.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19

Our modern courSe oflving begets con
dition Of the body that requires occasional
relief. The system becomes enfeebled, de-
ranged, clogged, and labors in its task. The
mind sympathizes with it and both sink, or
are depressed together. To restore the vital
energies, purge the system-cleanset the blood
take Ayers Pills. GZasgoa0 (Ky.) Free
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
'ssut Loveneood."

Capt. Geo. w Harris. (Sut Loven-
good, J recently married Mrs. Jennie
E. Pride, Of Decatur, Ala, and is
residing at that place. lie is con-
uected with the construction of the
South ard North Alabama railroad.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Gene up and Settle.

Having been burned out By the re-
cent FIRE, I respectfully invite those
who are indebted to me to come for
ward and pay their accounts. Ny
circumstances are such as to require
a prompt response to this call upon
my friends. in. MxcKENzE
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19

If you want TO be dealt with liber-
ally and fairly ty your merchants, on
ly notice those who advertise in their
county paper.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
thanksgiving Day.

This day was observed by most
Of our citizens; generally however,
only at the dinner table. None of
our business houses were closed.-
Mr.. McFerrin held divine service at
the Methodist church.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
For Tax Collector

We announce another gentleman
Ibis morning as candidate for this
Office. The name of B F.. B. Bass, Esq,
well known business gentleman.
maJabe found under the appropriate
head.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Eurnitura.

Karsch d Miller offer an extensive
stock of furniture of every descrip-
ton. They are also funeral underta-
kers and agents for the liking of the
West" Washing Machine. Refer to
their new advertisements.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
WanfEd.

This town needs just now q mum.
Der Of small. comfortable dwelHg
houses. convenient to bust ait
able for men. with large fam s and
small means.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Legal

Several columns Of legal advertise
ing Of great Importance to every one
appear in this paper. Be sure to no
tice them.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19

IA 1-AA- --Ote
Ehorized &c announee R. BRUCE
eandidate for state and County
ilsctor, at the ensuing March election.
are authorized to announce BOOKER
PAR.1 candidate for State and Coun-
Collector, at the ensuing March cleo
authorized to announce K. III.
idate for State and County Tax
ensuing March election.
OF GILES COUNTY.
Of my friends here
sndidate for Tax Col
ch election, and l
ny claims to Con
s. lButton) AYMETT.
&c authorized to announce J. BIT
OK a candidate for Tax Collector atethe
hsning March election.
We are authorized to announce ROBERT
S. BROWNLOW a candidate for Tax Col
lector at tho ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE
NJ. BROWNLOW candidate for Tax Col
leetor at the ensuing March election.
- ELKToN, TEEN., Aug. 81, 1859.
To the V0ters ef Giles County:
The undersigned having announced him
self candidate for the Office Of State and
county Tax Collector, would inform his old
friends and the voters of Giles county gen
orally, that he win visit them at their homes
before the day Of the ensuing election in
March. WI. HANNIBAL SCRUGGS.
We are requested to announce B. B.
BASS, Esq, a candidate for Tax Collector
at the ensuing March election.n
For Trustee.
We are authorized to announce Col. BOB
DICKSON a candidate for Trustee at the
ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce THOs. S.
RIDDLE candidate for reelection to of &c
of Trustee at the ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce JOHN C.
ABERNA FdY as candidate for County
Trustee at the ensuing March election.
We are requested to announce Mr.. S. II
BROWN. candidate for County Trustee,
he ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce R. D.
WAGsTAFF a candidate for Trustee at the
ensuing March election.
For Sheriff
We are authorized to announce DAVID
II. PARSONS, candidate for reelection to
the office Of Sheriff of Giles County, at the
ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce ROBERT
II. BUTLER as a candidate for Sheriff of
Giles county at the ensuing March election.
For Circuit Court Clerk.
We are authorized to announce HENRY.
n STANLEY a candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk, at the ensuing March ELECTION.
We are authorized to announce ALI. H
ABERNATHY candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk, at the ensuing March election.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19

Tie dispatches cohtsn additional
particulars of the frigbtful accident
which occurred on the Pacific rail-
road last Tuesday. It is the first
serious accident since the road was
established Seventeen dead bodies
have been recovered from the wreck.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19

Wisconsin, paper alleges that
BE secret Of the euccess Of the Chi
cago newspapers lies in toe fact that
every man and woman in the town
takes every paper. for fear a divorce
notice, in which they are interested.
may be published and they not find
it out.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Cott3n

Was selling hers yesterday at %
cents.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Pork.

Ten cents nett was being paid for
pork in this place yesterday.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Public Meeting.

The voters of Giles county are re-
quested to meet at the Court House
in Pulaski, on Saturday the 27sh in St,
for the purpose of selecting a suita-
bic candidate for the State Convention
from this county. and to select dele
gates to attenu a Floterial Convention
at Cornersville, on Monday The 28th
inst. for the purpose of selecting a
Floterial candidate. Let there be a
full attendance. MANY CITIZENS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Return It.

A silver ooruet, belonging to the
Pulaski Brass Band, was taken from
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
some time ago by some unknown
person. Whoever it was will confer
favor by returning it to the band
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Alabama Ratifes

The Alabama Legislature has rati-
fed the fifteenth amendment by a
very emphatic vote.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
RichIand
SAVINGS BANK

Does a General BANKING
and EXCHANGE business, re-
ceives deposits, discounts bills,
buys and sells Exchange, Gold
Silver, MutiIIated Currency and
Uncurrent-Money.
REVENUE STAMPS always
or hand in sizes to suit No
premium charged.
Parties sending off money by
Express can buy Exchange from
US at less expense than Express
companies charge.
We sell Exchange on all Com
mercial points in United States.
Banking hours, 8, a. m, to /
P. m.
DIRECTORS
W. L. Ballentine, President.
J. P. May, Thos. II. Jones,
J. ?. Mcclure, B. F. Carter.
W. J. PARKES, Cashier.
J. W. Huntington, Asst Cashier.
Occupy for present Old Plan
ers Bank Building.
Nov5-tf
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19

A choice lot Of Tobaccos and CT
gars just received etJ. G. Lambeth's.
Very Cheap for Cash.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
In Chancery at Pulaski---sert'r
Rules. 1859.

R. J. Robertson, ct ais, vs.. Ellen Calhoun
ct ais.
TN this cause it appearing to the satisfac
J ton of the Clerk and Master from afi-
davit that the defendants, Ellen Calhoun
and the children of Elizabeth Jagers, de-
ceased, names not known, are nonresident
of the State of Tennessee, so that the oTdi-
nary process of this Court cannot be served
on them it is therefore ordered by the
Court that publication be made for four
weeks in succession in the Pulaski CITIZEN,
a newspaper published in the town of Pu-
laski, Tennessee, requiring the said non-res-
ident defendants to appear before this Court
on the first day of the term, on the
1st Monday in March Next
and answer compliments bill, or the same
viii be taken for confessed as to them and
oet29-4w A. COX, ca m
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19

k1o,ls
In Iawreneeburg Tenn Wsdnes-
day morBng. Nov l7th, by the Rev.
Mr.. Mitshsll. Mr.. JOINS B KHSNEpY
of this eounty, 10 Miss ALICE Nc
LAIN. Of Laurenceburg.
The bride and groom arrived 10
this city Wednesday evening. and
gave a bsnquet to their friends at the
residence of Mr.. Leftwick. The at
taches Of the CITIZEN Office return
thanks to BOOKER and his fair and
lovely bride for a large and delicious
cake and bottle Of sparkling wine,
aud express the hope THAI they may
realize the full measure - sconnubial
felioity
bid 20 .bye; but
in up aat We
81 . one Who your
ss4stlOu aTG rlcn, III having n Jewel,
as twenty seas, ifall their SANDS were pearl,
Their waters ucctar, and their rocks pure
gold"
In Edgefeld, Tenn, N WILLIAM
HOLMAN, of this city, to Miss CARRY
w. Larry, of Edgefeld.
This reporter acknowledges him
self under obligations TO the happy
couple for remembering him u their
great happiness. By invitation. We
dined with them at the Tenness, 9
House upon their return, and. be-
sides the good things furnished by
mine host. Col. Thompson, the bride
groom had prepared an extra cola
ton of good things, and the bright,
sparkling wine flowed freely around
the festive board.
May the golden dream of hearts
thus united cheer them over life's
rOsiest pathway for century to
come. May happiness descend on
Them in swee! and refreshing show
ers.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
HealthY.

We are bloFmed tbat the general
health Of our city at present is very
good
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
PRICE st.O0.
Sale of LAND.

Henry House, adm. vs.. j. C. Yourg and
others.
DURSUANT to a decree of the Chancery
L Court at Pulaski, in the above cause, 1
viii, on Wednesday, the Gath of November,
1869, sell at public sale to the highest bid
per, on the premises, on a credit of 6 and
IL months with interest, tract of l35 & p
so acres of land, belonging to the estate of
a. S. Young, decd situated in the 10th
civil district Of Giles county, on the waters
ofBradshaw's creek, and the same puTchas-
ed at a former sale in this cause by Mrs.
Catherine Young. Notes with approved
security required, aud lien retained.
Oct 2g, 1859. A. COX, C. & 81.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19

The darkest sceAe We ever samwas
a darkey in a dakk cellar, with an ex-
tinguished candle, boxing fer dark
cat thatyWaslnt thsrs
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
Gle Countv Medieal Society.

Giles County Medical Society.
A full attendance of the members
is desired at the next stated meeting,
on Saturday, nth day of December,
BY order of the Society,
G. C. ALTERNATELY,
Nov. II. I'd. Secretary.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-11-19
CLEAN AND VIGOROUS.
The Vigor can only Benefit
but not harm it. If wanted merely for
HAIR DRESSING.

nothing else can be found so desirable
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does not
soil white cambria, and yet lasts long on the
hair, giving it a rich glossy lustre and a
grateful perfume.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-15

SThcK, NorE AND EXCHANGE Brownsville at.
tenti0n Of readers is called to the card Of our
friends hessrs. Laurason Toby, who have asso.
csted themselves together for the purpose of
trsnlactng general stock, note and exchange
brokerage business. These gentlemen are widely
and sayorably known as merchants and as men of
the highest honor and strictest integrity, and their
ability as such may be estimated by the position
which they respectively held in the community.
Parties having any business connection with these
gentlemen will find them in possession Of means
and facilities which will rebound to their Interest
by consulting them before seeking other sources
of information. Their Office is No. 1872 Gravier
street,