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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
From Salon.
For the Fayetteville Observer.


SALEM, Tenn, june 90, 1871.
Dear Wdllace-Simce writing
my last letter, this neighborhood
has been almost drowned out with
rain. 1t commenced raining on
the 14th, and has rained every
day since, and on last night it
rained until all the little branches
were like rivers, and Beans Creek
was higher than it has been for
years, moving fencing and almost
everything in It's way. Mosley's
fine Touring mill, known as the
Stonewall mill, was damaged to
some extent. Mr.. Prices dam
across Robertson's Greek near this
place was washed away carrying
off q considerable amount of lum-
Der, and two wagons, &c. Every
farmer in the neighborhood has
suffered to some extent. 1t has
been quite fine time for fishing,
A great many fish have been
caught, and some large ones
ESqr. Tipps took out OF one has,
ket, at one time, seventeen cat, all
weighing 100 pounds. Several
other large ones have been caught,
weighing from thirty to forty
pounds each. j. S.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

Go The indications. to many
thoughtful persons, point to sick
ly summer. Rain falls are fire.
quent, followed by hot suns, which,
aided by vegetable decomposition
vItiates the atmosphere, and thus
alfectsinjuriOusIy the public health,
"Cleanliness is next to godlinesS,'
has been said, and surely but few
better plans are known, if any, tC
disarm disease of is terrors, or to
preserve a people in vigorous
health, than the removal of al
waste matter likely to cause sick
ness. In two words, clean up.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
m Shackleford & Smith an.

~ Shackleford & Smith an.
nounce the reception of their
spring goods consisting of Staple
and Fancy Dry Goods Of every de-
scription, Boots and Shoes, both
Shop and Eastern work, in variety
TO suit the taste of all. Their
stock of Readymade Clothing is
also complete. In connection with
the above named goods, they keep
a large assortment of Hardware,
Queensware and Cutlery. AS the
cash system is their only rule of
doing business, they feel assured
that they can give satisfaction to
all who will examine their stock.
SHACKLEFoRD s. SAITH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

~ A gentleman of intelli-
gence, who has followed farming
and fruit raising all his life, pre-
diets failure in the peach crop
of this section in 1872. He says
to have a bearing year, the fruit
buds must be formed the year be-
fore. He knew last winter that
there would be no apples this year,
because there were no fruit buds.
He says the rule is infallitle, and
he has noticed it long. He thinks
that enough peaches ought to be
pat up this season to last two
years, if we desire to have a sup
ply on hand until another bearing
year.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
Cattle. Fruit and Grain.

Last week we conversed with
a gentleman who has spent the
past several weeks in the best
farming portion of Kentucky
Boyle, Clarke, Fayette, and other
counties. He reports the finan-
cial condition there as exceedingly
stringent. Cattle have fallen du-
ring the last few months Is to 40
per cent, money is scarce, wheat
about halt crop, peaches almost
an entire failure. Here is hint
to our Lincoln county people,
peaches almost an entire failure
Oatr trees are full even to break
ing, and this abundance may be.
made source of great profit, if
we improve the opportunity afford
ed us. The fruit crop-apples
and peaches-of East Tennessee,
we are told, during an average
season, brings as much money In
to that portion of the State, as
cotton does to Middle Tennessee.
Think of it! Cotton here has
pretty well had its day, and we
need articles of domestic produce
to supply its place, as source of
income. Fruit will nearly, if
not quite, do it. During the past
few years great improvement has
been manifest in the planting of
orchards 10 this county. Care
has been observed in securing
choice varieties, which have been
carefully planted and nurtured,
until now the quality of our fruits
will compare favorably with that
of any locality. The farmer who
has a good orchard, has the graft.
lication of knowing that while he
will generally have a supply of
delicious and wholesome eating,
he will at the same time, have an e.
qually uniailing source of revenue.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real
estate have been acknowledged
since our last, in the County Court
Clerks Office:
E. P. Reynolds and wife 10 P.
#. Murray, house and lot in Fay
etteville, $500.
r. r. uanawav 10 ". II. Dyer,
$40 acres in 9th dis, $l,400,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
Sales to Take Place.

All sales of property advertised
in the OBSERVER, or for which
handbills may be printed at this
office, will hereafter be noticed
under the above heading. We
call attention to the following:
BY John Y. Gill, Clerk and
Special Commissioner, on the
premises, Saturday, July 22nd..
70 acres in the 10Th dis, belonging
TO the estate of Armistead George
dec.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

HE SOUTHERN LIFE Is The
| first Insurance Company ever
chartered in the Southern States.
Paws all losses promptly, and as It's
name denotes, addresses itself pc
culiar!y to the patronage Of South
ern people, bong lirst-cl"ss lnstl-
tuition. It's dividends are as large
or larger than any Company IN the
United States, and are declared an
Dually after making ONE annual pay
ment, while most other Companies
require from two to three payments
before any dividend is declared.
thereby requiring the pQliey-holdoF
to pay the same amount OF premI-
um each year.
The undersigned proposes to can
vass LincOlu and adjoining counties
to give evory one who can, an oP-
portunity TO insure in this, the Mo
ther Of Life Insurance in the South
cru States.
JAMES IL. SCRUGGS,
General Agent. Office in Fayetie-
Vile with J. c. Mckinney, Esq
N. B,-AcLive Intelligent agents
wanted To canvass Middle Tennessee.
JAMES Ii. SoBUGGs,
splil6 Genera' Agent
J. g. McKIENEY, Local Agent.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

pS Last Sunday night, about
10 o'clock, Hiram Martin was shot
by David Armstrong, in an affray,
the ball cutting away about half
of the left nipple, passing through
the body, and lodging under the
shoulder blade. The wound is
serious, and may prove fatal. The
occurrence took place about five
miles west of Fayetteville and
whiskey had good deal to dc
with it. Armstrong had not been
arrested at last accounts.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
M Tn this locality, on the

De In this locality, on the
North side of Elk river the apple
crop is a failure. But on the
Ridge in this county, near the
Alabama line, the trees are bend
ing under the weight of the de-
licious fruit, and unless overtaken
by disaster yet to appear, will fur
nish a generous yield.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
R@ A friend at LyncLbur

BSs A friend at LyncLburg
writes with reference to the Acade'
my there
"Our examination exercises will
commence on Thursday, 10Th,
and will close Friday, 30th June
We will have a concert on Friday
night, free to all. Capt. W.rP
ToIley and Rev. N. D. Crawford
of Oak Hill, will deliver addresses
on Friday, 30th All ATE invited.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
10 Members of the Tennes

~ Members of the Tennes-
see Press Association who intend
participating in the proposed edi
torial excursion, are requested to
notify Col. Boyers, of the Gallatin
eFZramiper, without delay.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

~ The SouAerm Farmer for
June is full of good things. This
is one of the best monthlies of our
knowledge, every number contain
ing plain, practical, sensible arti-
cles.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
ERRORS OE YOUTH,

4 GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
IA from Nervous Debility, Premature De-
cay, and all the effects of youthful indiscre-
ton, will, for the sake Of suffering human
itv, send free to all who need it the recipe
and direction for making the simple remedy
bv which he was cured. Sufferers wishing
to profit by the advertisers experience can
do so by addressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN B. OGDEN,
jan5-1y No. AZ Cedar street, New York.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

Il Z u
gS The blackberry bushes
are unusually full this year, and
may be made a source of no small
profit to this county, if our PEG.
pie will act upon the suggestion
to dry the berry for market. 1t is
very excellent for table use, and
is much sought after by persons
who have tried it. The present
crop can be the means of bringing
a good deal of money into Lincoln
county if properly cared for
With the wheat yield Of this sea,
son at probably less than half Of
an average, and cotton even less,
it certainly behooves us to grasp
every opportunity that kind
Providence has thrown in our
way for improving our condition.
Peaches and 'blackberries seem to
be among the instruments for our
prosperity at this time and we
ought to use them.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
Nashville. Tenn.

Gold-1111a buying, and 1125s selling.
Bank Of Tennessee old issue, 65@S7c.
do do new issue, S5.
Bacon-Shoulders, 20; clear sides, %
@1O; hams, 121a-from store; wagons, less
Butter-1O@1G-fair demand.
Candles-Star, light weight, 12@l219.
Ghecse-factory, 17@18c.
Coal Oil-27 1a@3Oc per gal.
CoGee-Rio, 17@19; Laguyra, Il; ia
va, q.
Cotton-12L @19-not much doing.
Corn-wagon, 63@64; sacked, 73@I6.
Corn Meal--65cGe75.
Dried Fruit apples, 3@4l5.; peaches, -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

" Found by Willie Mooney
on Tuesday morning last, on Jail
street, a Miss plain gold finger ring
The owner can get the same by
calling on Mrs. Mooney and pay
ing for this notice. ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

sJ- To persons who have
lived a long time in a county, and
have moved away to tar off
States, there is nothing which
receives a heartier welcome,
without meeting some old
friend) than a paper published
in their old home. The names
OF people and the local advertise
ments arc all familiar-if an Y
have died, or married they are
known, and any little items of
a local nature, are devoured
with the greatest avidity, and
remembered. In fact the old
home paper is looked for as
welcome letter, for it contains
such items of local news as can
be obtained from no other
source.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

ne The wheat crop this year
of this county can hardly reach
one-half of an average. While
some fields are reported good, 9TH
ers are SO poor as not to be worth
the cutting.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

M Our townsman, Col. ID.
w. Holman, delivered the annual
literary address before Union Uni
versity, Murireesboro, on Tuesday
last. The selection of speaker
for an occasion 30 public, and for
an institution of such high char
acter, is always subject of ma
ture elaboration, and very high
compliment is bestowed upon the
person selected. The Colonel was
equal to the occasion, and the
Murfreesboro people justly con-
graduate themselves upon their
good fortune in securing him as
their speaker. The address, we
are glad to say, is to be published
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER.
To conservatives.

HNIIE advertiser, having been permanently
cured of that dread disease, Consump-
ton, by simple remedy, is anxious to make
known to his fellow sufferers the means OF
cure. To all who desire it, he will send a
copy of the prescription used Gree Of CHARGE
with the directions for preparing and using
the same which th0y will find sure Care
for Consumption, asthma, BrOnchitis,d dc
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
1fS Snnfh Sncnnd ST Williamsbnrrh N. Y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

H Several editorial and
selected articles already in type
are crowded out. to-day.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
Maniages.
MARRIED.:

Marriage licenses have been issued TO theafol-
lowing parties since our last:
WHITE.
D S. Won aek and Caledonia Blankenship.
Brice M. Glen and Jane Maddox.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
YOU CANNOT DO DnTTED
James NJ. Holman ct as.

ON motion Of complainants, by counsel,
~ and it appearing to the satisfaction Of
the Clerk and Master from the allegations Of
compliments bill, which is sworn to, that
the defendant Matt. NJ. Neil is a non-resi-
dent Of tho State OF Tennessee, so that the
ordinary process Of law cannot be served
on him; it is, therefore, ordered by the
Clerk and Master that said nonresident de-
fcndant appear at or before the next term
Of the Chancery Court, to be held for the
county Of Lincoln, at the courthouse II
the town Of Fayetteville, on the 4th Mon
day Of July, and plead, answer or de.
muir to compliments bill, or the same viii
be taken for confessed and set for hearing
cX parte as to him. 1t is further ordered
that this notice be published for four con
secutiye weeks in the FAYETTEVILLE On
SERVER. ID. W CLARK.
iuucl5 Cl-fk aud Master.
BoyIes Buna1l l. IIomus. o,sf,r coa
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

s9 The growing corn of this
county is indeed promising. Its
condition and appearance could
scarcely be bettered, and an i'm
mense Weld will reward the farm
or, unless drought or some other
disaster thwarts it. ,ei-t
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

~ There are very few per-
SONS more anxious to sell Goods for
cash than T. J. GRAY & Co.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

B A very excellent commu-
nication, "Time and its effects,
will have a place next week.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

DE- Keep a sharp look out
for mad dogs, as the season of
the year has arrived when rabid
CANNES go prowling around
Five children were bitten by one
a few days since in Giles county,
Tenn. Medical treatment saved
the lives Of three of them, the
other two (colored) went mad.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

1914.
Molasses-New Orleans, 6o@7O; golden
syrup, $500. S
Potatoes-3 50@$4 per Dbl.
POultry-Chickens, 1920.
Sugar-New Orleans, 81 al III; Demera-
ra, 13; coffee and crushed, 12A@l4A.
Salt--$3 10 for bush barrels.
Soda-6@61Ec 7P ID.
Tallow-Country, ~ as.
Wheat-new, 81 40@1 80; old, S1@1 go.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

o. We are told that, thus
far, only about one-ffth, or 20 per
cent, of the taxes are being paid
to the Collector. Mr.. Hedgpeth
is instructed by the Comptroller,
we are told, to close up the BUSH
ness more speedily than last year,
and taxpayers are advised of this
fact, so that they may prepare for
the day of settlement.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
TWO PAYMENTS I!
oEETCERS.

EACEiEGS
THos. A. NELSON, President.
Amos WOODRUFF, 1st Vice Prcs't.
II. NJ. WHITE, End do do
BENJAMIN May, Secretary.
CHAs. t. PATERSON, Asst Secretary.
Z. s. DAVIS, Treasurer.
JAMES III. SCRUGGS, General
Agent North Alabama and Mid
die Tennessee. Office Hunts
vile, Ala. Gt
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
Cincinnati. Ohio,

Flour, family, Sc 6o@6 90. Wheat,$1 As
-. Corn S. ). Bacon, shoulders 6 y; clear
sides, 6k 80. Lard, 9%@10. Eggs, 13
-. Cotton, 20@201I.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
Qeatts.
DIED.:
Tn Mon rX.

In this county, near Eldad, on Elk River,
Friday, 10th inst, of old age, Mrs. JUDITH
ELLIS, aged about 76 years.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
UUntSVille. Al:

Huntsville. Ala.
Flour, $4@5 p 100 lbs. Corn Meal,
50@75 cts ~ bushel :. Butter, 20@25. -.
Chickens, 20@25. Eggs, 15@20 I. Corn,
50@6O. -. Bacon, 10@14. Honey, Is
@20 :. Potatoes, 81 50 p BUSH. !. Bust
ness generally dull, and money scarce. Do
nestle produce sells easily. Blackberries
are coming in freely and the crop is abundant.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
In Chancery at Fayetteville, Ten,
a. Z. Martln, eLaIS.
Petition June Rules, 1871


In Chanccry at Fayetteville, Tcn'
A. C. Martin, etals. -,
Petition June Rules, 1871
For Charter.
VK1HEREAS A. C. Martin, w. 7. Moore,
w Constant Smith, II. G. Smith, Samu-
ell II. TAYLOR and r. y. Gibson hath lately
filed in the office of the Clerk and Master
of the Charcery Court at Fayetteville their
petition praying that Sulphur Spring Church
and Academy be Incorporated in the namo
of Sulphur Spring Church and Academy,
with all the rights and privileges usually
granted to such Institutions. 1t is, there
fore. ordered by tho Clerk and Master, that
all parties interested in said matter shall APP
pear at or before the next term Of the Chan
Gerry Court to be held for the county of Lin
coin. at the courthouse in the town OF Fay
ettcville, on the 4th Monday in July,
and show cause why the incorporation Of
said Sulphur Spring Church and Academy
shall not be granted to petitioners, or the
matter will beproceeded with exparte,
| 1t is further ordered that this notice he
published for thirty days in the FAYETTE
vuLE Og5EKvEK. n w. CLARK.
! iun.15 Clerk aud Master
! BoHics, BGJAQA { GH0Aias joll ioI u.s..
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
20 Acres !!

Said land has been surveyed, and a plat will
be exhibited on the day of sale.
TERMs-Said land will be sold on credit
of enc and two years, except the sum Of
Fifteen Dollars in cash. Notes with good
and sufficient security will be required Of
the purchaser, and lien will be retained
until all of the purchase money is paid.
JOHN Y. GILL,
ie22 CZerE and Special Commissioner.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

TREE DEALERS should send for Price List
4 No >. southern sOftS Inviting rates. W. z
HEIKEs, Dayton, Ohio. Nursery established 1S22
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22

Uses, on
Saturday, the 22d Of July, 1871,
and offer for sale to the highest bidder, the
following Tract of Land lying in Civil
District No. 10, Lincoln county belonging
to Armistedd George at the time Of his
death, and bounded as follows-0n the
North by the lands of w. F. Gully, on the
East by the lands Of G. w. Higgins, on the
South by the lands of Tillman Towery, and
on tho West by the lands of Mary George,
containing about
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-06-22
COUNTY COURT CLERKS
SALE OF LAND !

IN obedience to decree of the County
IL Court of Lincoln county, pronounced at
the March term, 1871, and revived at the
j une term, 1871, will attend on the prem
Smyrna times., 1871-09-20
Josh Billings Interviewed,

My old friend Josh Billings arrived yester-
day and it did NE good to get away from the
Clarendon to have good square old religious
talk with him. To be frank. IN sick Of being
arlNtocratlc. Josh Billings is a kuss, and
IKE to be with him. He has Just finishe an
other book, but Carleton won't publish it.
lie afraid his old customers will get it and
laugh themselves to death. Josh and | ad
Journed over to my old room at Congress Hal
and We had long talk about the infalbility
OF the church our Old friends Artcmus Ward.
John Phoenix, Mark Twain, and Mr. Shilla-
Der. Josh Is as young and fresh as he was
twenty year> ago. His hair hangs in a court
tram over his shirt collar. 1t Is sprnkled with
gray but the old fire isu in his eye. | asked
hlm good many questions and give YOU hi,
answers. Like General sherman he answers
as short and quick as streak Of chain light.
nlng. lie handed ne a Havana when | com.
menced:
Mr.. Billings, how old are you ?'
was born years old-and have been
growing young ever since"
Are you marrled?'
"Oncc"
. How many children have you?'
4" Doublets.
" What did you come to Saratoga for?"
p" ! kant tell Kin you?'
" What is your profession ?"
Agriculture and almluaxing.'
:" " hat DO you think OF an Interviewer"
lie little worse than an organ grinder. -
" How do You account for your deficient
knowledge in spelling? ?'
" Bad spells during infancy, and poor mem
Dry
What things are you the most liable to
forget?"
" Sermons and debts"
" What professions do you like best?'
" Auctioneerng, base ball and theology"
" Do you smokc?'
Thank you, I'll take Havana"
What are your favorite books ~
My alminix and a pockctbook
w hat Is your favorite piece Of sculpture 2
The nile stone nearest home"
: W hat is your tayorite animal?"
The mule"
Why?"
" Because he never blunders with his heels.
" " hat do you think Of the San Doming
question:"
=" If it don't interfere with the Santa Cru
(ruml question | NJ in favor Of it. T"
lat do you think Of the Indian ques
ton %
" | think all good Injuns die young"
DO you believe in the final salvation Of al
men p
:. | do--let me pick the men,
The dinner hour now arrived, ard we ad
iourned to a special course of woodcock ant
black bass, furnished in a private room in Con
gre>s Hall. Saratoga Correspondence "
Com. AdccrtjSer.