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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17

LOST HIS REAsoN.-Many Of our Old
citizens remember Maj. Jas. r. Bruce,
who married Miss Sherwood, of Winches-
ter. He and his family have frequently
visited US, and all who knew him gave
him a warm welcome. Many of our peo-
pie used 10 stop at a house he kept near
the suspension bridge in Nashville. lie
was a fine-looking, kind-hearted man, and
made his guests feel at home. He was a
printer by trade. but. as the Banner OF the
18th inst. says, "passej from the composing
room to the editorial department. and
for 20 years or more was connected with
the Nashville press, principally with the
News ard the Gazette, which are now ex-
tinct. and tie Union and American. in the
local department, where he welded a
ready and vigorous pen. But, alas! here
is what the Banner Of the date alluded to
says: .
II ia with unfeigned regret that we have
IN announce this morning the painful fact
that Major James II. Bruce, formerly OF
th. Union and American, has been de.
nrived of his reason. Fer a long time past
+. had been very feeble In health. rarely
over heinr able to go outside his dwelling
Rut the blow which affected his reason
most. was the death of his son. for WHOM
be had A very strong affection, ABOUT
week ago. Since then he has gradually
became demented. and at the same TIN
much more feeble. physically. he wa
not expected last night to live until thi'
morning.
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Plain, Medium, Fine and Hand
some Furniture,

ever offered in any establishment In this
State. The quality of our work shall NJ
all times he number one.
OurC Chamber Suits embrace every style
that can be seen in any OF the larger
cities. whilst our agents l.. New York
supply our stock with each pattern OF
Parior Work. whether OF Foreigno or East
crn finish. Immediately upon its earliest
Introduction.
We keep in stock both Plain and Hand
some Bcdstcads. Bureaus, Wasllstands,
Wardrobes. Chairs, Rockers, Tables and
Stands. Springs, EXtcncionS. llatrackS,
Settces: Chamber, Parlcr. DininG-room,
Library, Hall. and Office Suits; Sofa Bed
steals, Sofa Lounges, Bookcases. Secrc-
tarirs. Cribs, Lounges. Whatnots. Etagercs
Towel-rackS, Barber Chairs. Safes ana
Cupboards, TrundlG Bedstcads and Mat
rcsscs-ir. fine. everything usually kept IN
Furniture Warerooms.
M" We pay particular attention TO
packing and shipping II EooNs.
We shall he enabled to I'LL promptly All
orders entrusted us, having AN earnest de-
sire to please our friends.
With increased facilities for carrying on
business. and 4 determination to sell our
goods rs low rs any other house III ll'r
Trade. we solicit patronage. confident
that we will merit favor, and promising
our best en- leayors to give entire satlSiac-
ton
cSS- Parties visiting the Spring Expo
Sitien will fad il quite a treat examining
our goods. wlicl, we take pleasure in "X-
hibiting, whether they wish to purchase
or not. Respectfully.
NICllOL & MCGANOCk.
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TO Kansas and Colorado.

During the summer season Of 1873, the
Missouri Pnciilc Railroad will sell Excur-
sion Tickets from st. Louis to Denver and
return, at very low rates. of fare, and n
rare opportunity is thereby offered, for
lovers OF nature to view the beauties Of
Colorado and enjoy the delightful fcencry
and hcalth-inspiring climate of the Parks
of the Rocky Mountains. Kansas, with its
broad and fertile plains, is directly on the
route, together with all the other Western
States and Territories. Is reached the Mis-
souri, Pacific R.R. and its connections. The
Texas connection of this road is now COM
pleted, and passengers are offered n first
class all-rail route from st. I.oni' to Tex
as, either over the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas Il. r., ria Seddlia, or over the At
lantic & Pacific X. r.. gia Vinitd. For
maps, time tables, information ms to rates,
routes, &c. we refer our readers to j. +.
Thompson. Southern Passenger Agent.
Chattanooga, Tenn" or L, A. Ford, Cen
eral Passenger Agent. st. Louis, Mo.
GT" Questions will be ch%ccrfully and
promptly answered. tiny
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APPROPRIATIONS


A. Comant, $3G for guarding the jail
&c nights.
Wheeler. Marshall s. Bruce. SIS for
books furnished Chanccry and Circuit
Court Clerks, and Tax Books for the
county.
Glen. Arledge, 500 for services, and ex-
press paid on books, &c.
W. J. Slater, IS for printing blanks
for county.
Nathan Bolton, So for work on public
road.
S. Hays. pauper, $40 for years support
j. r. Oliver, Trustee.
Fanny Baker, (col.) pauper, SIS for
years support-Sanders Faris, Trustee.
Sam King and wife, paupers, $50 for
years support-Wm. Morris. Trustee.
C. Miller, Sc for two collins furnished
Thomas George and Dinah Colyar, pau
pers.
Mrs. Cynthia Pcny, pauper, $40 for
years support-Joe Carter, Trustee.
America Barnes, pauper, $40 for years
support-James Sargent, Trustee.
lby Hoosier, pauper, $50 for years sup
port, G. BrazeltOn, Trustee.
Mrs. George, pauper, $40 for years sup
port-Levi Turney, Trustee.
John Lyrch, $40 for taking care of Dick
Wade, a paupcr.
Tax Assessors for 1893 allowed % cents
each for persons having taxable property,
and five cents for each poll assessed.
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County COurt-July Term.

PRESENT., I. Slater, J.T. Merritt n.
r. Martin, II. +, Oakley, +. B. Wade, G. 5.
Wellington, w. II, Matlock, e. W. Bow
ling, Geo. Z. Rutledge. John Lipscomb,
VIM. Green, j. NJ. Donaldson, w. c.
Tipps, It. W. Holt, j. NJ. Holder, Jon. Chit
wood, ID. S. Long, John Sergeant. VIM.
Dclzcll, John Thurman, A. J. Skidmore,
j. G. Brazclton, VIM. Sells, r. A. OVERLY.
Mac Crabtrce, ID. C. Rice, J. r. Oliver, G..
G.. Gilbert and c. c. Rose. Hon. John W.
Williams presiding.
l.. G.. Benefits resignation as Magis-
tratc in the 9th district was accepted.
N. r, Martins commission rs Justice OF
the Peace in District No. ! was received
and he was qualified.
j. 7. Slater, j, T. Merritt and j. +. Sy-
Ter, a committee heretofore appointed to
have the Jail repaired, were authorized, in
conjunction with NJ. M. Henderson and n.
r. Martin, to have the same, and the Court
House fence repaired according to their
own judgment. Also to ventilatc and
warm the Jail agreeably to an act Of the
General Assembly at its last session.
Bob. Horton, colored, released of poll
tax, being over age.
j. z. Wellington and j. w. Staples,
over age, released Of poll tax.
j. y. Hutton. being blind, was "pcr-
%mancntly released" of poll tax and from
working Of road.
Il. J. Ross released of poll tax, being
under age.
Isaac Tetc released OF poll tax for 1872,
and permanently hereafter.
ii. G. Stovall released of poll tax for
1872, having been overscer Of a road that
year.
John NJ. Chitwood permanently relcas-
ed from working road or paying poll tax,
on account of being disabled.
John Weaver released of 81 tax for 1871.
Syler & Mann released OF S23.75 oyertax
on their mill in district No. l.
j.. W. Syler released Of SLABS overtax on
land in district No. |.
Peter Coota detached from district No.
2 and attached to district No. l.
Julia Curle's house and lot in district
No. l having been enormously assessed,
the tax value thereof was reduced to
$1,000.
w. B. Watterson elected County Super
intendent of Public Schools.
Jah, ~ HnNyoh pnunnt,n Tr11antNr
was credited with the tax upon several
tracts or parcels Of land enormously as
sessed.
J.J. Williams, J. w. Syler and F. T.
Estill were appointed Commissioners to
ascertain if the boundaries of Moore
county come nearer to the county seat of
Franklin county than is is allowed under
the Constitution-t0 have the distance
surveyed, &c, and report.
Miss Sue f. Sharp's will was admitted
to probate.
The Clerk of the Court presented several
inventories, lists of sales and
reports, which were confirmed by the
Court and ordered to be recorded.
Hayden March, G. c. Garner, Sr., and
NJ. NJ. Henderson were appointed Com
missioncrs to so upon the premises and set
apart one years support to the widow Of
Meredith, decd.
All orders heretofore made releasing
on machinery and manufacturing of
any and all descriptions, arc rcscinded,
and they shall be taxed as other property.
The Clerk of the County Court has paid
to the State, S2S3.37 to the county.
and s31 and some cents, revenue since
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17
MARY SHARP COLLEGE,
THIS OLD AND CELEBRATED

l. School for girls and young ladies, is
situated at Winchester, Tenn, on Il bench
of the Cumberland mountains. within
some ten miles of the Southern University.
The advantages of Il healthy salubrious
climate. pure air, excellent water, and cx-
emption thus far from all epidemic dis
eases, are proverbial; and it is easy of ac-
cess, from all points, by rail. Established
twenty-five years ago, and still remains
under its first and only President. u. G..
Graves. Lib. having all the while the
cooperation of his accomplished wife and
Matron Of the Institution. 1t is claimed
by its hosts of friends, including more than
one hundred lady teachers educated here,
that the MARY Sharp has no superior.
The 23d Collegiate year OF IL weeks,
including rcccss-weck at Christmas, COM
mcnccs LIST Monday of September, 1873,
and closes June 18th, 1874.
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DRESS GOODS, READY-MADE
CLOTHING, GROCERIES, &C.,
can be had at Decherd, Tenn, at marvel
lousy low prices, by calling on
ROBERT RUSSELL.
Highest market price paid for wheat.
Remember, to call OH Robert Russell.

We are very honest in asserting our be-
lief that Winchester and vicinity will not
be scourged by cholera, and base our opin-
ion upon the evidence of the past. which
is altogether in our favor. Nevertheless
some of our. people have been not alto.
gethcr unsecured, consequently have al
most starved themselves to death, as a
matter of prevention. We heard the big
gest man in town say the other day that
he intended to stand it no longer-that he
felt weak from abstinence and intended to
"fll himself up" next day. If he stuck
to his word there was a perfect barbecue
at his house, "you betv'
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17

We noticed, the other day, a number of
dusky individuals marching up High
street 18th picks, spades, and similar I'M
plements upon their shoulders. Our heart
beat happily in the belief that the long
talked-of work upon our streets was to be
inaugarated, but some one says they were
going out to work upon a dam near town.
Well, we shall still hope on, but hope
deferred maketh the heart Sick And we
fear that the culvert that was to be built
across the street zeal Mr.. j. kcck's, where
the water stands so pertinaceously in wet
weather, will not be built soon. Yet, with
q little work the water could be drained.
and a more beautiful street we would not
have.
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herewith take occasion to return
grateful Acknowledgements to each OF my
rast patrons, and beg they may continue
their purchases with the new firm.
shall nc all times be in the salesroom. to
wait upon aud extend such tavors as may
be in my power. We will he glad that
those in arrears call and settle, that the
former books may be closed up with as
little delay "a possible.
Very respectfully,
BRADFORD NICHoI.
aprl7-tjull9
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17

THE SIcK.-At this writing TUESDAY
a%iternoOn) we learn that DR.. William
Estill is improving, and a host of
friends and relations wish him a speedy
return to wonted health. Mrs. Geo. w.
Hunt continues quite sick, which will be
sad news to all who know her. We are
not aware Of any other cases about which
much anxiety need to be manifested, all
ofthem being "on the mend"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17

The PEABODY FUND FoR TENNESSEE.
Hon. Jno. VI. Fleming. State Superin-
tcndent Public Instruction, in Il published
card notifies the public that by the 18th
inst. he will be prepared to furnish nee
essary blank forms Of application to such
persons, desiring aid, as may apply for
them, by letter or otherwise, to his Office.
Franklin county ought to put in her claim.
and not let the chance slip as she did in
the Peabody donation.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17

The weather is tull of freaks-one day
soaking showers in one part OF our coun-
ty and then a scorching sun. Last Sat
urday evening there was no rain of con-
sequence in Winchester, but a very heavy
rain about Salem. Some Of the streams
were very much swollen. The state ofthc
weather has much to do with the liable
ness to disease, lbut W. are glad to hear
that our people are generally observing
great prudence. Cleanliness and caution
should be the watchwords.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17

DEsEcRATIoN.-We learn that some boys
are in the habit ofexercising their mark
manship with guns upon the tombstonss
and monuments in II cemetery. The
shot have already done considerable
damage, and we trust that a sharp look
out will detect the offenders, and that they
may be brought 20 the severest punish
ment. We did not think Winchester con-
tanned $50 mean a boy as one who could
be guilty of the offence mentioned.
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Non Resident Notice.

C. C. Rose ct ais vs. J. +. Anderson ct ais,
Upon motion, and it appearing to the
satisfaction of the Clerk IL Master, from
the injunction bill Of complainants. which
is sworn to, that the residence Of defendant,
w. p. Craig, is unknown, or that he is q
nonresident of the State OfTennessec, SO
that the ordinary process of law cannot
be served upon him.
1t is therefore ordered that publication
be made for four consecutive weeks in the
Home Journal, published in Winchester,
Tennessee, requiring said nonresident de-
PENDANT to appear on or before the fourth
Monday in January mex before the Cham
Gerry Court at Winchester. franklin county
Tennessee, and plead, answer, or demur to
complainants' bill, or the same will be
taken for confessed, and set for hearing
cxparte as to him. Witness my hand at
office, in Winchester, this July 10th. 1873.
Il. II. FINCH, G. d NJ.
juliet. a so
Brannan & Hunt, Solicitors for COM
claimants.
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CRors.-Wc are glad to hear favorable
rep ,rts about crops in general in our
county. Wheat has turned out half, or more
than half crop. Corn, where it has been
well worked, looks exceedingly well, and
oats and grass present an appearance that
ought to cnliven the hearts of the farmers
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17

or the finest tomatoes VIC have seen
this season We are indebted to Mrs. Mary
Wilkinson. of our town. They were raised
in her gardcn-mcasurc, each. II inches in
circumference, and two Of chem weigh 81
ounces.
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This is the Short Route East,

And the only direct route to the South
and Southeast.
Passengers for McMinnville and Man
chester. " inchcstcr and Alabama, OF the
Jasper Branch Railroads, will take the
s 200 A. Nj. train.
SLEEPING CARS accompany the $50
p. Nj. Train to Memphis and Gas p. Nj.
Train to Chattanooga.
For Through Tickets and further infor-
nation apply at City Transfer Office, Max
well House, and ut Chattanooga Depot,
Church Street.
JNO. W. THOMAS.
W. l.. DANLEY, Genl Sup't.
Gen. l.. and II. Agent.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17

ONE CASE OF THE "PREvAILING."-On
Friday last, 18th inst :. Mr.. Bon. Clemens
died at the residence of his father-in-law.
Mr.. b. f. Russey, in this town. The de-
ceased had been staying at Chattanooga,
and contracted the disease of cholera at
that place, and returned homea few days
before his death with premonitory symp-
toms of the disease. On Wednesday night
the violent symptoms of cholera appeared
but were partially arrested by morning
his system struggling under an effort ut
reaction, but stimulation was Intellectual
to remove the congestion and collapse in
70 which he had fallen, and on Friday
evening. at two o'clock, he died. Our cit
liens, however, have not become at all
alarmed, the disease having been import
ed from abroad. Our town never was
more free from disease. Except two or
three chronic cases, Winchester enjoys
GOOD health. Cistern water Is mostly
used here, with II few wells of pure, weak
limestone water. If cool mountain air
and pure water afford exemption from
cholera, the disease cannot prevail in the
elevated locality of Winchester.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17

Blackberry vendors have been as thick
in town for some time as-blackberries,
almost, and prices have ranged from ten
to twenty cents per gallon. Any quantity
of cordial and wine has been made, anti ii
the makers thereof want to find out who
has made the best, they can all send us
about a pint or two by way of sample
Our report shall be faithfully correct aud
sincere. Go in, now, for the blue ribbon
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17
WE'D rESDAY, :::::JULY l6, 1873.

DIED.t-At his residence, in this place,
on the 18th inst, at 8 o'clock p. NJ, Maj.
John 4. Slater.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17

MARRIED.-At the residence of Mrs.
Sivil I,risman. on the 9th inst. by Rev.
Mr.. Dix, Mr.. A. ID. Cadzow to Miss Agnes
Belfour Hurst.
In the good old style VIC must simply
offer our congratulations in print as we
did, on the happy occasion, in person.
The favored few who were present ell
loved themselves to the fullest extent. and
a happier bride and bridegroom we have
never seen. Both are natives OF Bobbie
Burns beloved Scotia. but the winds OF
fate waited them to Winchester, where
they have lived "for Il little season." and
where we hope they may ever find happi-
ness and ease enough to drown every
sigh for their own, their native land.
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Nonresident Notice.
James C. Looney ct ais VS. Joseph Holder
and others.
injunction Bill

Injunction Biil.)
On motion, and it appearing TO the sat-
isfaction of the Clerk a. Master. from the
Bill which is sworn to, that defendants,
S. A. Banks, II. d W. j. Cover, are non
residents of the State of Tennessee, so that
the ordinary process of law cannot be
served upon them.
1t is therefore ordered that publication
be made for four successive weeks in the
Home journal, a newspaper published in
Winchester, Tenn, requiring said nom
resident defendant to appear on or before
the fourth Monday IN January, 1873, be-
fore the Chancery Court at Winchester,
and plead, answer " dcmur to complain
ants bill, or the same will be taken for
confessed, and set for hearing eX parte rs
to him. Witness my hand, at office, in
Winchester, this June 2Stll, 1873.
4. II. FINCH, c. & NJ.
july10-4w AZ
Brannan 6 Hunt, Solicitors for com-
%plainantS.
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Emigration Turning.
CHEAP FARMS IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI

The Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Com
pany offers 100000 acres OF land in Cen
trail and Southwest Missouri ut from 80 to
Sl2 per acre, on seven years time. with
free transportation from st. Louis to all
purchasers. Climate, soil, timber, mineral
wealth, schools, churches. and w-abiding
society, invite cmigrants from all points
to this land of fruits and flowers. For
particulars address, A. Tuck, Land Com
missioner, st. Louis. Mo. tiny
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17

In reply We would state that subscribers
can pay their postage GO cents a Year, at
the office from which they receive their pa
pcrs. There is no use in sending postage
to us. 1t does not have to be prepaid here.
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ExPLANAToRY.-A subscriber writes as
follows to us from Baxter Springs. Kansas I:
Enclosed please find my postage for a
short time. | can't do without a look at
the Journal to see how you all get along
in Winchester. Yours Respectfully,
Gro, y. BANKS"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-07-17
The Most Perfect Iron Tonic.

Hegeman'S Ferrated Elirir OF Rark.
A pleasant cordial. possessing the valu-
able properties OF iron, phosphorus, and
calisaya, without any injurious ingredi-
ents. Asa preventative to fever and aguc,
and rs a tonic for patients recovering from
fever or other sickness, it cannot be sur
passed. and is recommended by the most
eminent physicians. Prepared only by
HEGEMAN 4 CO., Chemists and Drug
gists. New York, and sold by all respcc-
table Druggists.
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NOTICE

Those who are indebted to the estate Of
WIN. L. Sergeant decd. by note. will
please remember that oil the 22d Of this
month they will be due, and unless
promptly met will find the same in the
hands Of some officer This July 4, 1873.
c. d. AUSTELL.
julyl0-2w Executor.
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Butter! Butter!!

About 20 pounds of good, s~wcetlbutter'
made by some good, sweet lady, or any n
else in franklin county, will find q pur-
chaser at the Home Journal office. The
butter is to be sent away, aud must be de-
liyered all at once.
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TNRAINS run to and from Nashville us
l. follows:
LEAVE. Chattanooga Trains. ARRIVE.
s 100 A. NJ. Sundays Excepted. 2:l5 p. NJ.
0 100 Y, NJ. Daily 3:lO A. NJ.
LEAVE. Memphis Trains. ARRIVE.
3 :45A.M. Daily. 6:30 A. NJ.
2:30 +. NJ. Sundays Excepted. Gas p. NJ.
Time to Memphis, ll34 hours.
LEAVE. 81. L0NlS IFdlHS- ARRIVE.
3:IJ A.. NJ. Daily. $50 A. NJ.
Time to st. Louis 1917 hours.
LEAVES. SheibyriHe Trains. ARRIVES.
4 100 PM, Daily, Sund'y excepted. 80 An.
This Route is rs Miles Shorter to Mem
nhia fhou win nrratur
, 1873-10-12

GlTUATIoN- WANTRD-DY 4, LADY OF EXPE.
Giyo sooI roioroucoa. Please aadross 07. Tribune
ONfcp,
, 1873-10-12
=DOARpING AND LODGING.

II KE{yrII QIARK.ST. = FURNISHED FRONT
Nt rAnI 10 rent, with board. 10 gentleman aau Mo-
QaIi Sunday OF Monday.
, 1873-10-12

TIT, nHNAID FRAHER HAS RETURNED TO THE
clty snI may is cnntlc.l At hls alre, No. %@d hua
JAIanf Nv, onrnpf Vnc,!sh.At.
NiXf;Ej;TIG TIiN TA1ENF: ALSO, SULPHUR AND
Tostore tu snlth. AZ pscnt, TOT inAes oaH. 10 oea'
rrWsn,Hf. Enllress lInll.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-25

QussEn1r Ingersoll has received an in- vls@t1ua e attend the ceremonies of lay, mg the camer-s&nne of khe new capitol a@llalR& at Lansing. Michigan, on the a af OsknheR mnxk