davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Tennessee notes.

The Tunker denomination of Christians are
numerous in Washington and adjacent counties.
The farmers of Hawkins county are aroused
on the breeding of blooded stock.
A pelican WAS killed in the Tennessee river,
near Decatur last Wednesday. ... . t
Ten thousand, one hundred and ninety-six
coupons amounting TO 1905 $50 were cancelled
by the Comptroller on Thursday. -t.
The amount of flooring used in Cowan, Nc
Chung " Co.'S new building would cover an
area Of one acre and-a half, f-plaeed on the
ground.
The memory of the sainted Kit Burns is ileld
an veneration by the sporting community, as
was evidenced by the large number present at
rat-killing at the Base Ball grounds yesterday
evening.
Messrs. Burr IS Terry have in continuous
RATS stretching distance of miles in Clinch
river, between 5000 and 1900 logs near their
saw mill Since the first OF this month they
have received at their yard thirty-three car
loads of lumber.
The Knoxville Weekly Chronicle is the bes
Advertising Medium in East Tennessee.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
IIrINDrsfhTef' rxr6sir@S. :
Directors. NInnfinr-

.uNfHgaIfn ~
The Board of Directors ofthe Eastern Division
Fair met on yesterday at tho Peoples Bank,
President Brsnner in the Chair, and c. w.
Charlton, Secretary. ...t. .-.. ...
Z On motion, the cadets of this city were invited
to attend the Exposition on Thursday, and that
Col. A. s. Mariner be 70 Iuested to extend this
information to them. Er
1 On motion, A. J. Kicks ESQ.,, was appointed
to deliver the address Of welcome on Thursday,
at II o'clock
On motion, j. f. Kinzcl was allowed the
privilege Of running the dining hall.
1t is particularly desired that all articles be
delivered promptly.
Tickets can be purchased at all the drug
stores the book stores, and ut tho Atkin House.
g. NJ. BRASNER, Pres't.
G. W. CHARLTON Secy.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
a Race.

Mr.. Mark Cunningham has challenged Rich
ard Campbell to engage in trial of speed in a
toot-race, to take place at the Fair Grounds on
Saturday afternoon, 9th inst. The referees
appointed are Messrs John Kinnes and James
Mosely.
The parties proposing To test their wind are
stone-cutters employed at the custom house,
one from the Land O. Cakes" and the other
from the 81 Green Isle," and it will doubtless
prove spirited affair. Mr. A NJ Rossitier
will act as umpire on the occasion
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
A Pleasant Occasion.

The semi-monthly sociable of the Turn
Yerein, held last night at Turner Hall, was en-
lvened by the wedding of one of its members,
Mr.. Peter Ritter The Hall was tastefully dec
GRATED, and there was assembled the families of
the members of the Turn Yerein and few in
vited guests. After An introductory piece by
the Maennerchor the bridal party took their
places before an ornamented table prepared for
The bridal party comprised Miss Martha
Heckert of Baltimore, the bride, Misses Mar
garet Wilkerson and Augusta Eiher, the
bridesmaids, Mr.. Peter Ritter, the groom. and
Messrs. Charles Kohlhase and Nicholas Eifier,
groomsmen. ..I H' q.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Homicide.

The Cleveland Banner says On Thursday of
last week Lewis Hale residing some eight miles
west of this place, was killed under the follow
ing circumstances Mr.. Hale and "A man by
the name of Jesse Harris, met at the mill of Mr.
Joe Smith-they wore neghbors. Tho former
told Harris that his hogs had been getting into
his oats Geld-angry words followed, when the
latter struck Mr.. Hale upon the jaw with his
fist, knocking him down. In the fall his head
struck wagon wheel, and he was picked up
iEsensible He lived until Friday night, when
lac expired. Mr. Hale was aged about 7S years,
and was in very feeble health. Harris was aged
about 80 years The deceased was an old and
highly respected citizen, and leaves many warm
and ardent friends 10 depiore the manner of his
death. He never spoke after the blow was
struck. .'I.l
u At our latest advices Harris had not been ap
prchpnde1 ........
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
To Advertiser.

We have made arrangements to issue a large
extra edition of the DAILY CHRONICLE during
the Fair, this week, and are confident that ad-
vertisers will never find better opportunity to
reach the public. Our city circulation is now
larger than any paper, single or consolidated
ever published in Knoxville, and we know we
can place advertisers in our columns before
more readers than any other paper We hope
our business men will not forget this A few
dollars spent in advertising is certain to pay.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
NeYcr FaiIlng snie,Y nnd sncce.s.

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
is a safe and certain remedy for all diseases
with which children are afflicted during the
process of teething. 1t has stood the test of
many years. Never known to fail. Gives rest
to the mother and relief to the child. Cures
wind collie and regulates the bowels. BE sure
and call for
MRS. WINSLOW'SSo SOOTHING SYRUP"
Having the fac-simile of Curtis & PER
KINs' on the outside wrapper. All others are
base limitations. v24-d1w-wIt
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Mechanics, Procession.

The marshals, assistant marshals and COM
mittee of arrangements, held meeting at Me
chanics' Hall last evening, for the purpose Of
completing the Arrangements for the approach
ing procession on the 9th instant. Great en-
thusiasm was manifested, and the reports of the
different assistant marshals showed that the
trades which they represented we're at work and
would have appropriate banners and badges
prepared for the OCCASION. Some of the trades
propose TO have wagons fitted up, with men at
work, illustrating the manner in which the
trades all engaged in is carried on. ...t -.
The programme of the procession and line OF
march will be given to the public in few days
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
rorbe.rnnce of yor,,,,.n,,

The mechanics and laboring men employed
on the, Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad, at a
meeting held recently in Chattanooga, appre-
clatng the advantages that will accrue from the
completion of the road, passed series of resolu-
tions endorsing the course of the Superintend-
emit MIR. j. @. Stanton and resolved to wait for
the pay due them until the road was able to
meet its liabilities a. w .,s-s- ..- s ...-
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24

By inquiring at the Office of the Internal
Revenue Collector here, we learn that after de-
Quoting Attachments which have been allowed
on the account of Col. Alternately, late Col
lector, his liabilities, not including stamps will
probably amount to something less than $40,
600, or less than $1,000 for each one of his
bondsmen, providing the deficit should fall
equally upon them. We take pleasure in
stating that his arrearages have been thus re-
duced since our former statement
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
nALE rARE oN nAILRoAns.

We are glad to announce to our friends along
the railroads, who want to attend the Decora-
ton, that by buying full fare tickets to Knox
vile they will be returned home free. Let all
remember this an railroads running into
KnorriHe hare agreed to these terms.
Come, then, old and young, one and all, to do
honor to our Union dead. .r. ..-
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Frustrated by the Heat.

On yesterday morning, as Mr.. Daniel Wad-
die father of the Chief of Police of this city,
was returning to his home, about two miles
and half from town, he was Frustrated by the
heat OF the infrmties of old age, and fell by
the roadside, exhausted A gentleman VINO was
going on a fishing excursion found the old gen.
tleman, and went to Sharp's mill and obtained
proper attention.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24

We present to our readers this morning, the
advertisement of the " Bell House" Mr.. NJ.
ID. Grover informs the public that he has
sumed proprietorship of the well-known hotel,
which is q sufficient guarantee that nothing will
be left undone to make it the leading hotel of
the city, His reputation a caterer for the
public Is well-known, and We bespeak for him
house to overhowing, when it becomes known
that he is at the wheel. .
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Onr Tohncco Interests.

The revenue department yesterday received
S2j, coo worth of tobacco stamps for the use of
the new tobacco factory in this city. When in
fnll operation, the establishments cancels $500
worth of stamps per week. 1t is one of the
growing interests of the city, and the practical
operation of pressing, packing and twisting to-
bacco will probably be represented at the In
dustrial Exposition.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24

Col. John b. Brownlow arrived from Wash
ington yesterday, after an absence of several
months, He appears to be in excellent health,
and looks about as well as it is possible for an
''old bachelor to look. He thinks the Senate
will remain in session about ten days and that
the Treaty will be ratified without doubt. 1t is
understood that Senators Sumner and Schurz
will oppose it, but it will be ratified, neverthe-
less. The Colonel thinks the Southern Outrage
Committee win go through the South, and be
able from personal observation to make report
10 Congress at its next session
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
FunernI Services.

The funeral services of Mr. Oscar F. Bell
were held last Friday morning at the Atkin
House. The ceremonies were very impressive,
relations and sympathizing friends, who came
to take their last look of one dearly loved and
esteemed His remains were inferred in Grey
Cep,ptarv SILVA .#. ..H .#...I. ...
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
weather Reports.

We are informed that, satisfactory arrange
ments having been effected by which the neees-
sary and proper Geographic facilities have been
secured for the United States, together with the
promised cordial cooperation of the telegraph
ports of the signal service, U s. A., will be fur
nished in Knoxville on and after the 2ith Of
Nav 1871
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Meeting of Carpenters.

The carpenters of this city held an adjourned
meeting last evening 1t was resolved to pro-
cure 80 badges to be wore in the procession
next Saturday The committee was instructed
to use their discretion as to procuring wagon
and team. 1t was decided that the carpenters
meet at the City Hall on Saturday morning at
o'clock until which time the meeting ad-
formed
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Another Democratic Paper.

The Jonesboro' Patriot new Democratic
paper just started at Jonesboro', is on our table
1t is published by DR.. Lawrence Sparks, and
edited by Col. Thos. II. Reeves both clever
gentlemen with talents which ought to be de-
voted to a better cause. All departments of the
paper are made up with skill and judgment.
Batting its politics, the Patriot bids fair to be a
live paper. - - .L.-L- = -. :
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
DIR. 8. o. Riehard.on,s sherry wine hitter.

pharmaceutical preparation, by regularly
educated physician, is one of the most pleasant
and valuable tonics of the day. Persons re-
covering from protracted illness, or those who
at this particular season of the year are subject
to jaundice, habitual constipation, or any dis
ease arising from a disordered stomach liver or
bowels, will find in the Sherry Wine Bitters a
friend more to be desired than gold.
Sold by all Druggist.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
necnrntinn SerNIces.

The committees to prepare for the decoration
services of the 30th, have not all yet reported,
so We arc not prepared to give as many details
as We had hoped to do, .........
There will be q procession, and the usual
committees to canvass for flowers. We hope
our friends in the country will bring every
flower they can. As the season is farther adj
vanced than usual, flowers viii not be plenty,
and we shall need all we can get.
THE EXERCISES on, THE GROUNDS.
.r.. Music by the Band. ..r
Prayer.
Poem by @. d. MoGuFFEY, Esq
Grafton by MAJ a. II. PErTlBoNE
Music.
Grafton by Hon. GEO, ANDEEWs. .
Music. r
During the playing of this piece the docora-
ton will take place, under charge Of the COM
mittees Of ladies and gentlemen
Benediction.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Marriage License.

The following marriage licenses were issued
from the County Court Clerks Office during the
past week:
VIM. H. Nipper and Mary c. Hensley
Peter Ritter and Martha Heokert
a. j. Weaver and Lucy A. King.
George Caldwell and Mary J. Wright
David l.. Morgan and Rhoda a. Slagle
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Excitement Ahead.

We have good authority for saying that a
certain gentlemen hereabouts offers a special
premium of two hundred dollars for the fastest
horse for a dash of one mile. The horses are
on hand
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Mechanics. Procession

The mechanics will meet on Saturday morn
ing at eight o'clock, on Asylum street, where
the procession will form preparatory to their
march to the fair grounds.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
East Tennessee. Virginia and GcOruin
Railroad stock wanted

Several small lots of this stock wanted The
highest market price paid. Send to the East
Tennessee Book House.
vl7-w9t II III R1cuApns
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24

The best ice cream, can be found at the well
known establishment Of Peter Kern, on Market
Place He is prepared to furnish supplies to
families, picnics and partie, generally, on short
notice and on reasonable terms.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24

presence of thol 6tg lolisad iet F,fs' conclude
with the patriotic prayer that the beautiful.
hsmooth-browed Empires of Peacd may ever
.retain her smiling aud prosperous dominion,
and continue. to wave her olive wand through
out the length and breadth of all our borders
Except in the above extract, we have not att
tempted even n synopsis Of the Grafton but
have underworld TO convey the speakers ideas
rather than attempt TO clothe them in the exact
phraseology used Bot the reader will not fail
to realize that as rhetorical effort it was beau
tiful, and those who were present know how
the speaker held his audience in wrapt atten-
ton during its entire delivery now causing
their bosoms to swell with emotion, while anon
the unbidden tear would start from eyes made
humid with tender recollections
The allusion TO the soldiers Of the Union was
most gratifying to their comrades present. Of
whom there was a large number and
eyinecd an amor proprs most delicate in con-
ception and brilliant in delivery.
DECORATION or THE GRAVES
At the conclusion of the Grafton. all the Ia
dies present were invited TO come forward and
assist in decorating the graves The flowers
were taken from the baskets, and soon scores of
ladies and little girls assisted bya committee of
gentlemen, were engaged in the mournfal vet
pleasant task While the flowers were being
strewn, the Band discoursed appropriate music
the officers funeral whose mournfll
cadence rs it rose-and fell on the air. carried
back the recollection TO similar scenes on a
lesser scale, where loved comrades were con-
signed to soldiers graves. .
.. H.. .r.-. CONCLUSION. i..
There are about three thousand graves in the
cemetery, not one of which was neglected
After a benediction by Rev J. L. Lloyd, the
assemblaged dispersed
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
60 is not strained .
II droppeth a. the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath; il is twice blessed;
. him hakg - 49,.

II pleeceth Dim nat gives, ana MIN that takes
Here, then, in this hallowed hour. let us
shake off from ourselves the dust of all unknd-
ness Let US, in the true spirit of Christian
charity and loving-kindness, concede that our
fallen brothers were animated by convictions
as strong if possible, as our own. There is a
moral heroism in this not TO be found in the
tented field, nor battles fiery tumult. Let us,
then, supply to these war-eKiled dead the sacred
offering of maternal or sisterly love. Let MS
say to them, rs to our own heroic sons,
Soldier rest. thy warfare DER
Sleep the sleep that knows no breaking. H..t
Dream Of battle-feds no more. .aR
Days of danger nights OF waking !"
May the baptsmal dews of heaven descend
upon you like gentle benedcton causing
each lovely spring little blade of grass to glad
and rejoice about you with a heightened YER
dure And may heaven vouchsato that when
the voiceless inhabitants Of these two silent
cities of the dead shall, after the stern, Minis
trelsy of war, in which they met in tie fierce
ccstacy of wars worst deadly antagOnisms,
meet in the golden streets Of the Celestial City,
they may embrace with mutual and fraternal
ardcr that hath initno alloy nor recollection
of earthly differences. Andhsble these pleas-
ant scenes are enacting above, may the grand
refrain go forth here below in a voice like that
of the storm-god from all the free, RENTED
patriotic sons of this great Republic as in her
better days. and from all her hills and Yallie-
and mountain tops. .@7it" d'L fN"
Thou to-. sail on. o. ship Of state
sail on union, strong and great ||
Humanity, With all its fears, -.
W It'll all its hope Offuture years,
Is hanging brenthiess ON thy fate
And finally, my friends, here in the sacred
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
The Secretary.

Those wishing to see c. w. Charlton, Secre-
tary fthe Eastern Division Fair, can find him
at the Office of Esquire Ochs under the Lamar
House
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Taxes for April.

The total amount of money received by the
City Revenue Collector, for the month of April
was S9l2 93. -5- r.' .f.- ..a --..--a .i ..s
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24

Kerns pine apples are ripe and sweet, rs
we know from taste the best proof we can ask
See his notice.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
lfESsRs
MESSRS. @ ~.
Chamberlain & AIbers

Have receiveda very large stock
of PAINTS, OILS and C0L0RS.
Our numerous Country Readers
will do we'll to remember this fact
when they buy their PAINTS for
Spring Repairs, The firm mem
toned are also Agents for Cher
land Chemical Paint, which is
already prepared and ready for
putting on, thus saving much
trouble and expense.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
MEMORIAL BxERIsBs3E

Decoration of the GrRSeY Vf Cepfcdsrs.e
-issu,E ts-isi ssoIdierss ri itatt..e.su.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Eioquents Grafton OF capt. Washington.

~tsti r-,g =rlii eff---@--4-usi ~r7slngEW-f ~
Eloquent Grafton OF Capt. washiDgt ton.
, ..s. FLOWERS AND FRIESDsuIP. a 80 r b
Yesterday the gardens in and around the city
were stripped of their fairest aud sweetest flow
ers TO decorate the graves of the wearers of the
grey who now sleep mi Bethel CciIfetery. These
floral tributes were sent 70 the ladies appointed
to receive them by the cnipr ial Association, by
persons of all shades of political opinion In
deed, it was remarked that the lady relatives
Z pronounced Union men seemed 90 vie with
the sympathizers Of the fallen in paying this
tribute Of respect, and was hailed as a harbinger
Of the return ofthe kindly feeling which should
animate US ne q people. iTE lrlA ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-10-10
Andrew jackson and His Doctor.
Colonel Forney relates this anecdote:

Colonel t0rney relates InlS anecuOte.
There is a well-known physician in WASH
ington, DIR. j. G. Hall, who re iates many in
cidents OF the public men he has attended In
his long and brilliant experience. At the head
of his profession, he has attained old age
almost without an enemy. know no man
more universally beloved. 1t is one CT the
Doctors peculiarities that he does not
trouble himself with money matters, aud is
careless about collecting fees. Once, how
ever, during temporary absence, his clerk
made out some bills, and, among others, sent
one to the President. On his return, the
Doctor found note from General Jackson
enclosing check for the amount, deducting
an old charge which had been cal'ed Tor and
settled, and for which he held a receipt.
The fact that the bill had been sent was
not less modification to DIR. daH tnsn the
error in the account itself. But on ioohins
at the Presidents check, he found that tho
General had forgotten to sign It'll He there
fore returned IT, with the expression of re-
orc, that the bill had been sent, and pointed
Ont the Generals omission. The check was
dniv signed and sent back inclosed in note,
with this remark:
Dear Doctor-The best of men lis liable to mis-.
takes. 500 ANDRhw JACKsN.
DIR. Hall testifes to the old nero, kindues,
to all his people, especially to his servants
Once when the smallpox broke out anon,
them, and nearly every body else fled, IN,
President remained in the White House. an
waited on black and white with unremittine
attention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-10-10
Gleanings aud Gossip.

"cotton state fair" Is soon to be held In
Georgia with purses for competitive piano
playing by ladies as onesof the features.
An Indignant German officer has written to
London paper to deny Lord Shaftesoaryis
statement that plety prevails IN the Prussian
army.
curious society of ancient male Stock
tonians with the firm name ot"Old Roostsrs,"
bay,. lust celebrated fresh anniversary, at
stockton, Cal.
A German chemist says that a maj would
die in 22 days II forced TO live on bread alone.
1t is as the old darky said, Man csnuot live
by bread alone, but Ilust have a few weaeta.
bles"
A little girl in Hancock, Mich, was re-
Gently running along with sharp piece OF
glass In her hand, when she tripped and fell
upon the dangerous plaything, cnttiLg her
throat from ear to ear.
Some time ago Garibsldi invested bis mon,
| ey in Italian bonds; but they have ueelheu
| so much that he cannot pay mort2aer I o.i
| his homestead at Caprera, and DIS SisN''0''
/ threaten 10 sell 1t at auction.
The picture gallery of the signers ., th 'Gs
| declaration of iudepenaence, has oeen Gu NJ. ~
ed by the portrait OF 'sish bartleas ~ ,ess',,.
Hamnshjre, by Trumbull, when was
ed by a Brooklyn descendant