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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
A Blunder.

Another fatal blundcr BY a d,r.
is reported. A nan who had = A.
about family matters with his Nc
came out seconS best, threatened "A
NIT suicide, and went out toa 1,,.
and asked for twenty-five cents w..
strychnine. The ignorant drug clo,,
stead of putting up poison gave him.
harmless drug in mistake, bluna,s
labelled 1t ''strychnino." The man
home, gulpod it down in the pre,,,
his wife, and then threw himself =,
lounge to die. His wife, instead Of PM.
for a physician and a stomach pumc
ed until she thought he was dc,l
then commenced to rifle his poke,
his loose change. He was on bis reoi,.
instant, and instead of dying be ma.
very lively for his b~ottcr,ha}f 70, Il.
ton minutes an then he threatens
get ii shot gun ana shoot the drur d.
and his wife said if he diden't she r.,
And now discord and such thipr, d,
in that house. all on account o.. a n,
derlng drug clerk.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
Tribute Of Respect


BY tho Bristol Baptist Church in con,
ference, the following preamble and reso>
lutions were adopted
WHEREAS, it hath pleased our Heav>
emily Father to remove from us by Chole-
ra on tho 9th inst, our much beloved
Brother and friend, Rev. G. G. Thrasher,
RcSOleci, That il hisdeath the Church
and the cause Of our blessed Redeemer
has lost an earnest, Jealous, and devoted
Christian, and a faithful exponent of
Baptist principles, VIC shall ever remem>
Der the wise counsel and ~admonition of
our beloved Brother in Christ.
ReSolrcd, That the bereaved family
have u deepest ~sympathies and that
a,o We wcen with them, we can hope
that what seems to be their loss, is his
eternal gain.
Resolved, That a copy of these r~esolu>
lions, be sent to the Bristol and Jones'
boro' papers, with a request that they be
published. also ono to be sent to the
mourning family, and that they be spread
on our Church record.
N. c. BALDWIN, Pastor.
y. L. BURsoN, Clerk.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
EEEGE SALE OF HE


The Nashville Bulletin has lately pubs
lished a series of editorials in which it
charges the late Comptroller, W. W.
Hobbs, with having sold his Office to his
successor or some of his friends, ana even
goes so far as to name the amount he,
Hobbs, received, viz: twelve thousand
dollars. The Bulletin also publishes an
extract from a declaration filed by one j.
w. Womack, a former clerk Of Comp
~troller Hobbs, who has brought suit
against Hobbs for an alleged violation of
contract in ~resigning his Office before bis
time had expired and thus throwing said
Womack out Of employment. In this
declaration Womack says that Hobbs
sold his Office for a ~pccuniary consider"
airy.
These various statements have elected
from the present as well as from the cx>
Comptroller a number of cards in which
The former denies ever having paid any
thing for the Office and the latter denies
ever having received anything.
The Bulichn also charges that Hobbs
acknowledged before witnesses that he
had received tho twelve thousand dollars.
Hobbs in his card OWNS up that he
did make statements Of that kind but
only in a jest, and in reply to testing re-
marks of others concerning his rcsigna>
ton, who at the time understood them in
that way.
SO far as the controversy has progressed
VIC see nothing but assertion on the one
hand and positive denial on the other. II
certainly docs not look reasonable that q
man who even had the ambition to aspire
to such an Office as that Of Comptroller
should have made such remarks in rea
earnest. And in the absence of proof to the
contrary we feel constrained to take biz
statement as the true version of the af
fair. But perhaps the BuJsttn will be
able to give us something in the way o
positive testimony before the controversy
goes much further. The charges are o
too grave a character to be based upoI
The simple expression of opinion on thu
part OF individuals unsupported by proof
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
A Sad Deaf h.

Among the many deaths of cur citizens
from cholera there was perhaps none more
sad and affecting than that of Rev. Geo.
G. ThraSher, pastor of the Baptist Church
at this place. When the disease made
Its appearance in this place and when it
was thought advisable for all to leave
town that could possibly get away, Mrs.
ThraSher with part Of the FAMILY left for
Virginia where her relatives reside. Mr..
Ihrashcr believing it to be his duty re-
NAMED to assist in taking care of the sick.
After doing his duty nobly for several
days he visited the country to recuperate
but not till be already had cholera symp>
toms. He stopped at the residence of
Mr.. Nathaniel Brown, on N~olachucky
river, where he received every attention
possible from the family of Mr.. Blown,
the neighbors and attending physicians.
But all their kindness and efforts failed to
SAVE him. He died separated from bis
afectionate wife, away from home. How
terribly affecting must have been the sad
news to her who vas the dearest of all to
him. May a kind Providence smile on
the distressed family, comfort and pro-
tect them,
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Sunshine,

DO what you can to make SUNSHINE
the world. Lit mp the curtains.
We do not mean the curtains to .
room, but the curtains, which darkaa
spirit of your brother, your friend, rs
nelghbor, or even a stranger, if tie e.
tain strings arc in your convenient res
Lift up the curtlins and let in theg
shine! Light is better than larkni
and how cheap it is!
A kind aud cheering word TO one =
is in trouble, and is perpleScd, and d
most discouraged n word of heart.
sympathy to the afflicted, a loving W
of council to the young, a word Of as
rance to the doufting, a soft word vHa
though it buffers no parsnips, Stun
away wrath" to tho prejudiced and
reasonably proven; all such vOtl
these arc sunshine to those to whom d
are spoken.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
WHO CAN RLAME THEM,

Some unnecessary and uncalled for
structures have been cast upon those Of
our citizens who left town daring the
prevalence of cholera. While we would
do full justice and give all praise to the
gallant few who remained to look after
the afflicted, we cannot blame any one for
leaving, lie fact most of them left by
the advice of their family physicians, and
1T is doubtless due to the prompt exodus
of those living in the infected locality
that the disease was kept at all within
bounds, Had they all remained the
number Of deaths from cholera would no
doubt have been quadrupled in the first
few days of its reign in Joncsboro', when
to contract the disease was almost certain
death. Now that the physicians have
discovered a remedy that seems to con-
troll the malady, when used promptly,
there is less necessity for alarm ; but had
all remained in town many would doubt
less now be past the aid of physicians.
A large number of those who left con-
,r,cm, literally toward the maintain,
49,, q a., IA. 49,. l..,u.,. their
contributions Of money and supplies
were as necessary and even more So than
their presence would have been had they
remained. For our " part we rejoice
that they escaped the ravages of the fell
destroyer by a timely removal to q more
healthy locality. We prefer aud feel ex.
.ceedingly thankful that VIC are enabled to
again associate with them in life rather
than be compelled to mourn their loss as
We have that Of so many Of our fellow.
citizens. Surely the grim messenger has
bad victims enough. Lot us ccngratu.
late ourselves that So many have escaped
by whatever means, nor add one word c
reproach TO render our future association
and neighborly intercourse less pleasan
and agreeable as well as mutually profit
enc,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
CUR MOUNTAIN BELLE.
INSCRIBED TO H*t*++ Jtt*.
By ALPHA

Far away from the city's glare and strife,
In a village among the hills,
On the peaceful banks of a river bright,
With it's myriad brooks and rills!
There lives Il maiden whose face hath won
Her name and deserves it well,
From all who have seen and seeing loved,
Our dear little Mountain Belle I!
No blonde is she with Al eye as blue,
AS her native cloudless sky,
Or with sunny curls of llaXen or gold,
Tossed by the brcezes sigh
But a bright da,k face Il darling hath'
And her eyes--ah who can tell?
One half the charm that CLEANS or hides,
In the eyes of our Mountain Belle!
She has HAIR that falls in dusky waves,
lIerslender form about.
With here and there a thread Of gold,
That woven in and out !
Like a spanish maidcns glett'ring veil,
1t is worn and becomes her we'll!
And forms in its wealth n worthy crown
For our beautiful Mountain Belle !
No stately warden or proud Is she.
Zen though she rclgneth queen,
Overso many loyal hearts.
For she is hut, "sweet sixteen y
A merry laughing joyous girl,
lI,r future who can tell?
God grant it be bright rs the past hath
been,
For our peerless Mountain Belle!
RIVER SIDE, July 18th, 1873.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
WASHINGTON House.

Capt. James Sewer, proprietor Cf the
Washington House at this place, is per-
baps the most noted landlord on the rail-
road line from Baltimore to New Orleans.
We never hear his house spoken of only
In the highest terms of praise. During
the prevalence of the epidemic bis hotel
was kept open for the accommodation Of
those who remained in town.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
Business Resumed,

The business men of Jonesboro' who
have been absent some time are again at
their posts. Some Of the citizens of the
county seem to have fears of visiting the
town yet, but we are pleased to notice
that every day we can notice an improves
ment in trade, and hope it will be but
few days till we eau report a brisk busi>
ness
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aug2l>td.
MUSIC.

Miss G. A. WOOD having been
gagged for a number of years in teach
music on the Piano. feels authorized
say that she has heretofore given Sat''.
tlcn. Having an instrument and cd
Portable room at her residence she y
pectfully tenders her services to thee
zens of Jonesboro' fOl the ensuing y
-beginning September LIST, 1873.
Terms 81 90 per month. Payne
one-half in advance. -.
For further particulars apply to b
Wood. %aag2lTt
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

10 A recently married man con-
home late the other night, took an u
brella from The rack and proceeded to.
room. The wife opened her eyes
seeing him supporting himself by tie.
board, and holding an umbrella ovc
hea !, cried out in establishment, "Ni
are you doing? Are you crazy" ~
said he in an unsteady voice. 'but-b
hic-hic-I supposed there'd be st.
-hiC-hic-and SO I've come prep
for it,"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

Died.
On last Sunday neal Clark's Spring,
Mrs. JOSHUA HENLEY, aged 80 years.
On last Monday, Oh Boone's Creek,
Mrs. HENRY Fox, aged so years.
Capt. William Cloyd died at lis resi-
derce, five miles west Of this place, last
week, Of cholera.
On the goth inst, two miles rorta of
this place, Mrs. John NJ. Brown, Of Con-
sumption.
On the 9th July, two miles west Of
this place, Mrs. Thomas Smith, of paraIy>
sis.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
The Fair.

The Fair.
Now that the cholera has abated and
business generally is being resumed we
should not forget that it is only six weeks
till the opening of the County Fair.
Should our people be blessed with good
health, there is still plenty OF time to fin
ish up all arrangements for a grand cxhi>
bition. We hope the citizens of the sur
rounding counties will be interested, and
that they will have on exhibition many
articles to contest for the valuable pre-
miums offered. Owing to the terrible
Scourgc that visited our town the Cata>
logue has not yet been finished, but will
be ready for distribution just as soon as
it possibly can be completed.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
Special Fremiums-For Young
Ladies.

The young men and old bachelors of
this county, headed by John r. Spurgeon,
offer a special premium Of a ladies ine
saddle and bride worth forty dollars to
the best and most graceful young lady
horseback rider at the Fair this fall.
Young ladies from any county or State
car contest for the premium. Messrs.
Elan &Co., of this place have been en-
gagged to make the saddle and bride, and
we can safely say that they will be Of
the finest and best quality.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
Notice to Stockholders.

EAST Tenn, VA, Il GA, R. X. Co.
OFFICE SECRETARY e. TREASURE
Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. /, 1873.
The regular annual convention o..
Stockholders of this Company will
held at the COmpany's Depot in thcs
OF Knoxville, on Wednesday the Sd
September, 1873. All StocGboI@
wishing to attend the meeting of Said@
vention will be passed free OF charge
this road to and from the convention.
JAMES G. Mitchell,
Sec'ty and Tres
aup01 >td
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

- The Savannah Adrrtiser avs
Gan old lady selling eggs yesterday asked
as usual, What's the news?' The latest,
said tie obliglug clerk, lis that the Yam
KEGS have got tho Modocs.' The old lady
struck her knueklcs on the counter and
exclaimed, i hope the last one Of 'em
Will die Of It."
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

George Hammer, alias George Yaucey,
colored, charged with stealing bacon and
-four from the warehouse of Faw, De-
vault d Co., underwent an examination
before Esquire Bowers On Tuesday last,
which resulted in his being bound over
to the noxt term of the Circuit Court to
answer the charge. He gave bail for his
appearance in the sun of five hundred
dollars.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

OK account of the prevailing disease
most ofthc districts in tho county failed
to hold an election for school directors.
We presume that the County Superiuten>
dent will, in accordance with the law ap>
point men to fiji these Offices who will
discharge the duties devolying on them
with credit to themselves and the cause
of popular education.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

Dunno the cholera season a colored
individual of large preteutions was seen
on the strests with a sort Of muz7le over
his nose filed with aFsafetida and onions.
On being interviewed SIS to the object Of
wearing said muzzlc with a gravity and
~pomposity peculiar to himself he replied,
That when he wal compa!led 10 come in
contact with this disinieotel town be
wanted to breathe a pure atmosphere
. Hisreply was perfectly satisfactory.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

The funeral services of Jas. f. May
will be preached at Mt. Lebanon church
neal Nolachucky river, by Rev. Joseph
P. Milburn, on the I'd Sunday in Scptem>
Der next.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

Bacheus Hines, the colorcd individual
who helped himself to -four and bacon
during the prevalence Of the cholera, is
still at large. A reward of forty dollars
has been offered for his arrest.
Since the above was in type Bacheus has
been caught and lodged in our county
Jail for safe keeping.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

DR.. Wheeler has in his possession a
beautiful specimen of opaque garnet with
truncated edges, taken from the North
Carolina MI. cs. 1t is worth an examines
ton by those interested in mineralogy.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

THE farmers are busily engaged in
blowing for a future wheat crop. One of
oar most intelligent farmers informs us
that there will be a larger crop sown this
fall than usual and that the ground is be-
ing better prepared than formerly.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

Our feiiow>towusman, z. D Hale, r.,
who lief. here on the appearance of the
cholera and was reported to have died at
Ashcville, N. c., returned tho other day
and informed US hat it was all n mistake,
that he was still alive and as fat Us ever.
He has gone to Ashevillo for his family
and will be at home in n few days to
cheer us with his serene and benign
countenanee.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

Capt, Howren, our efficient Town Mar,
sbal, is having the houses where cholera
patients have died thoroughly disinfccted
and clelnsed. eternal vigilance is the
price of safety" is his motto.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

The following ladies of Wildwood and
vicinity furnished valuable contributions
in provisions to the afflicted of our town
during the prevalence of the scourgo, viz:
Mrs. Green Payne, Mrs. A. L. Payne,
Mrs. Jas. d. Martin, Mrs. Charles Logan,
Mrs. Hiram Way, and Mrs. L. E.
Nathes.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
Deaths Revenge.

The Washington (Ga) Gazette raj,
the following incident:
a young man named Turner, II,
near Danbury, died last Saturday an,
few days illness, and it is supposed .
the following singular cause some >
previous to the attack he assisted IN
disintermcnt of a corpse, for the prr
OF removal to another place of boz.
The body had been buried some mn
when the grave was opened. Young
ner began to complain of headache p
other symptoms soon after the renr
aud in a few days became serious,
aad died on Saturday. lie comp,,,
during his entire sickness of smelIp +
even tasting the horrible cfluvia from
corpse. 1t is supposed that this eas
or exhalatiOn penetrated and stun,
his entire system, thus poisoning hsJ
and causing death. We hear that bn
er of his is also extremely i'll from
same cause, though we do not know d
the report is authentic.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

~ A drunken fellow, With a box Of
matches IN his pocket, laid down on the
street IN Musatine, the other day to en-,
in his sleep the matches took fire
AWaketing, be snufed the air suspicious.
~ smell the burning birthstone. and
elaoGl1ted' Just as I expected. in hi
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
Announcement

Religious services at the Methodist
Episcopal Church will be resumed next
Sabbath. Preaching at 10! A. NJ, and
s P. NJ. Sabbath School at p p. NJ.
The public are cordially invited to at
tend these serviccy.
+. NJ. LOCKWOOD, Pastor.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

the Hotels are again opened, and any
one who wishes it can get a good square
meal at either the Washington or Eutaw
House.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
Wanted
500 Bushels Dried Peaches.
NJ. S. MAHoNEY,

Tue fall trade in dried blackberries
has already resumed its wonted activity.
A large quantity has been brought to this
market within the last few days.
One Of our merchants has bought ne"r
TWO thousand pounds this week.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
Wanted
1890 Bushels Dried Apples.
NJ. S, MAHoNEY
Cherokee Graded School

This School will open its next session
on Monday next, 18th inst, under the
control of L. G. Peoples, as principal, and
Miss Maggie Harris as assistant, The
Academy at that place We learn has res
Gently undergone some repairs. For the
next year we bespoak a large school there.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

S. G.. Oakley, the prompt and energetic
Depot Agent at this place, has been pros
trated with disease, but not the ''prevaiI>
ing" He was one of the number who
remained at his post during the scourge.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

20 He is the successful man who, in.
stead Of being cornersd by events and cir.
cumstances. harneszed them to his car as
stesd' to draw hin up he difficult
heights.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

QUITE a number of the citizens who
hcgiratcd dLrfhg the prevalence of cholera
have returned to their homes and our
town is resuming its usual lively and bus
mess like appearance.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

The County Superintendent wo under
stand ~coutemplates calling a meeting oil
Tue School Directors of the county in d
few days.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

We call attention to the advertisement
Of Miss G, A. Wood, who proposes to
teach q music class at her residence near
Masonic Hall.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

Twenty Dollars in gold or silver coin
is offered by the Society for the fastest
horse once around the track at the Fair in
October.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

DR.. Bowel, our worthy aud efficient
postmaster, who has been suffering from
u severe attack of cholera has so far re-
covered as to be in his Office a portion Of
his time.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
ATTAUHnIENT
b. ID. Hoss & j. NJ. Carr, VS., %
Kitzmiller, colored.

KitzmiIler, cOlored.
WHE plaintiffs on affidavit say lh'
i defendant is indebted to them ;"
wit having Loen issued by me %,
Sheriff and the same having been Hp
ed mot to be found in my county, ~
the SAID plaintiffs having received y
me a judicial attachment against D'
tate of said defendant and the sane
ing been returned "leyied on dcitnaI
property" it is ordered by me t1A
defendant appear before me on us'
day Of September, 1873, at my cD
johnson City to defend said snl'
will be proceeded with expar'e'
further ordered that this notice
lished in the Herald and Tribune
weeks. SAMUEL H.. MILF
for Washington G'a'
aug2lw4pfSs.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

A list of the School Directors will be
published as soon as we get a full return
from the county.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

Thrtsbers report that our wheat crop
will not be more than one>half the usual
quantity raised in the county.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

Religious.
Rev. Mr.. Morrison will preach at Clark's
Spring next Sunday morning at II o'clock
a. NJ, and Rev. Mr.. Rankin will preach
at the same place at 4 o'clock p. NJ.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
Personal.

l O1OO''OA'
Mr.. William Campbell, of Mexico,
No., who IVES formerly u citizen of Lees
burg, and who has been absent for seveu>
teen years, called on us last week.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

x Talent is that which is in a mans
power genius is that in whose power man
is.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21
Wanted

Wanted
25,500 pounds of Dried Blackber.
rics. NJ, S. MAHoNEY.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-08-21

S.-l5 drops, in a wine glass full of
water, every half hour to hour, according
to diarreea as the latter abates, mako tho
intervals between doses longer.
nssrYe not found Unnecessary to change
this formula, but have changed the pre-
scription to ten or twelve drops. this hav>
ing in almost I've ry instance proved to be
sufficient. But it was deemed advisable
to instruct the patients attendants, that as
the discharges began to assume consisteu-
cy, (which they speedily do under the
use Of the remedy to substitute the
c~hlorinated TT. Ferri, eight to ten drops
every two to four hours in a wine glass
full of water, / have generally found
that this dose, unassociateJ with any op!.
ate whatever, is amply sufficient. But
lest we weary your readeri for the pres.
ent we stop.
W. r. SEWER, N. D.