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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Is cholera CONTAGIOUS =

EDITORS CHRONICLE During an extern
sive prevalence of disease, there occur fire.
quent condolences which, viewed apart,
suggest the nature of contagion. In the
present visitation of sickness upon the
people of different points, the idea of pro-
pf alton by contagion is occasionally adj
vanced, though perhaps not distinctly
avowed, by newspaper correspondents.
The reader of medical periodicals during
the past thirty years can readily make
references to recorded observations amply
sufficient to destroy, with critical minds,
any ground assumed as sustaining the
contagiousness of cholera, and fully adapt
ed to fasten upon the rarely occurring CO.
medicines, that are advanced in proof of
the contagious element of cholera the
character of Turing lights, phosphorescent
bodies, which cannot be handled, because
they cannot be caught, and which ifpursued
will lead the followers into boys and marsh
es. The total losses by death during the
campaign in the French army in the East
in 1S54-56 was estimated at $4,000. "And
four-ffths of the deaths were occasioned
by diseases chiefly of the zymotic class,
which are all capable of being mitigated
and controlled, if not entirely prevented,
by wise hygiene.n The quotation is ia
ken from paper sent to the Epidemical
Society of London, April, 1858, by DR..
Milroy, in which he mentions the occur
renee of cholera as largely contributing to
the mortality of the French army. He
says, IN. SERVE was satisfied that the
cholera was not imported by the arrival of
troops from France, but was developed on
the spot" And of another locality, NJ.
SERVE says: Notwithstanding the con-
slant arrival of vessels with cases on board,
at Kamiesch, it never spread to the popu-
lation there" OF such is the aggregate of
observations that have been recorded for
tifying the conclusions that cholera is not
a contagious, or communicable, or trans
portable, or a travelling disease, but is de-
velOped, then and there, and on the spot
of its occurrence. X.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
KnoxviIe and New York Compared.

An inquiring young Irish lad, anxious
to gather as much information about the
outside, world as possible, was eagerly list
Isle tell of the wondrous sights to be seen
in New York. He heard his stories with
great patience and then put in to asking
questions. AS we gathered the conversa-
ton, it ran about as follows:
us New York bigger than Knoxville"
asked the lad.
And do ye see that mountain" said the
New Yorker promptly to Shields Folly
"Well, then, and New York is bigger than
from the river to that mountain, and do
yes think We know the size now?"
Not to be put off with that the lad said,
II reckon man could ride over ii in u
day?"
"Och, and be Cd, ye little fool We
that ye would have a long rideb efore we
yet"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
That Blast Fnrnncn.

We were informed yesterday by Mr..
Clapp, of Jacksboro', one of the agents for
a Cincinnati Iron Company, that they are
progressing very favorably in their search
after iron ore in that neighborhood. The
last shaft they have sunk revealed a rich
vein, which, it is thought will supply an
abundance of ore to run the proposed blast
furnace for some time to come. They have
gained possession of nine miles of this
vein, and it is thought more territory can
be easily obtained. If subsequent develop
ments prove as favorable for an abundance
of ore, as present indications would pre-
dict, Mr.. Clapp tells us. they will proba-
bly, commence the erection of the blast
furnace during the coming month. We
trust their expectations may be fully real
lied
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Nice Work.

The Key to the pediment on the north
front of the post office building was set
yesterday afternoon under the direction of
Mr.. johnson, and very creditable piece
of workmanship it is. The derrick raises
the heavy stone to the top of the building
without any apparent strain. The work is
progressing most satisfactory to General
Holman and to all concerned.
The Government quarry was yesterday
turned over by orders from Washington,
to Geo. w. Ross, of the Knoxville Marble
Company. They propose to prosecute
marble quarrying on large scale.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
sit will be All Right in the Morning.

The above sentence has been going the
rounds among our gay young men of late
until our curiosity was excited, and by ac-
cdent we learned how it originated Not
many nights since party of young sports
We're out on lark, and. having imbibed
rather freely of a beverage that did not
"gush from under the ground" they were
up to any mischief that might come in
their way.
While thus in search Of mischief one of
the party ran his head against large pain
of glass in the door of one of the city sa-
looms and the consequence was that the
proprietor had the audacity to demand
pay for his glass. During the dispute that
followed, a policeman came up, to whom
the barkeeper applied for assistance. His
presence had powerful effect and all were
willing to pay the damage, stating they
would make it all right in the morning
but the only answer to this from the bar
keeper was: "Pay for it tonight, and it
aOiH be all right in the mOrning.n
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Mor,nn,r Report for the Month of July.

The following is the mortuary report
for the month of July, rs we find recorded
on the book of our city undertakers
MR.. SAMUEL NEWMAN
informs us that he has furnished during
the month of July for parties in the city,
twelve-cotllns. Out of that number few
were reported as being deaths from chol-
era, bat as the reports were in many cases
stoutly contradicted, he preferred not to
record them as such. He kept simply a
record OF the number of collins sold in the
city during the month.
MR.. l.. G. SHEPARD
furnished us with the following list of
deaths and the reported causes of the same
for the month of July:
Reported cholera cases, II teethng, S f;
cholera morbus, 5; dropsy, |; brain fever,
= chronic diarrhna, l abscess, con-
sumption, 1 from pricking finger with
a pin, unknown, l fever, .; old age, /.
AS to the cholera cases, he says that he
recorded every one reported as such, but
some of them he did not feel satisfied in
his mind that they were cholera cazes.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
An Amusing Scene.

Yesterday noon, just before the depar-
ture OF the western bound train, it was
amusing to see four agents, for as many diff
ferent short lines to the Great West, pull
ing away at an inoffensive traveller, whose
only offense was that he desired to travel
in that direction. There was Tom Bell,
Gaines Harrill, Will Kerr, and last but not
least old man Sherffy, all talking at once
and each claiming his line the shortest,
best, easiest, and most comfortable route on
the globe, until the poor man backed up
against the ticket office, and was ready to
swear that he was the most miserable man
in existence, in fact, he felt much like
certain animal between two bundles of
fodder, undecided from which to take the
first bite. A crowd gathered around, and
the amusing scene continued until the
train was ready to start, when one last
struggle was made and old man Sherffy
came off victorious. That stranger must
have left deeply impressed with the fact
that Knoxville possesses the most enter
prising ticket agents he ever had the pleas
ure of meeting, and doubtless felt cha
grned that he could not make use of all
these short lines at one and the same time,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
NOsice 10 stockholders.

EAST Tenn, VA. q GA. II. r. Co.,
OFFICE SECTARY AND TREASURER,
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, August l, 1878. J
The regular annual convention of the
Stockholders of this company will be held
at the Company's Depot, in the city of
attend the meeting of said convention will
be passed free of charge over this road to
and from the convention.
JAMES G.. MITCHELL,
Viiildtdm. Sec. and Treas.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
GRAIN DRILLS GRAIN DRILLSilGRAIN
DRELI.S!i:
Something for Farmers to Ponder.

The experience of the past year proves
that wheat put in with drill, will yield
from two to ten bushels of wheat more to
the acre than sowed i'm the ordinary way.
This fact can be PROVED by the testimony
of every Farmer in East Tennessee tuho
used q drill last gear. We know of sew
eral instances where the additional yield
Of one crop more than paid for the drill.
To enable the Farmers of East Tennes-
see to possess, one of these most valuable
farming implements we have taken the
General Agency forthe celebrated KELLER
DRILL, and have put the price within the
reach OF all. Ample time will be given so
that the payments may be made without
Inconvenience. Send for circular, terms.
&c. HoUGH x Co.
July 30, 1872. Knoxville, Tenn.
We are also agents for Ober's Super
Phosphate, the best wheat fertilizer in
market. ii. & G.
yii2OwOut
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
OhiIunrY.

Mrs. Nancy Kahn Parsons died at her late
residence in Knox county, seven miles east Of
Knoxville, Tenn, on Monday July %, A. d.
1873, in the 10Th year of her life.
The deceased was daughter of Jno. Kahn,
Esq, and the mother of Col. Jos Parsons AL
most her entire life was spent in Knox county,
she having lived brief period in Rogersville,
Tenn, and near Huntsville, Ala. For many
years she had been a member of the Presbyte-
rian Church. She leaves the son above named
and two daughters to mourn their loss and re-
ioice at her eternal gain. May the Lord b less
the children. r.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Dispossrssed.

An old colored man named Henry was
ousted from his quarters near the Atkin
House yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Alex.
Reeder, assisted by the Chiefof Police and
Policeman Badgett, The old colored man
kept shot gun loaded to prevent himself
from being dispossessed, but on seeing so
many approach, he concluded that after he
had shot one time, his opponents might
shoot little also, and so did not use his
gun. He had about two wagon loads of
traps" dumped out in the street.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
The City of Maryetta.

The citizens of the 18th Civil District, at
the forks of the Kingston and Louisville
roads, have organized city of the above
name and elected the following officers:
Mayor, Jas. It. Lowery Recorder Geo.
M. White, Jr. City Attorney, j. Nj. King;
City Court Clerk, G.. b. Kennedy Sheriff,
Ben. @. Hutton; Chief of Police, JOS Ma
ry; City Police, G.. p. Fitzgerald and H.
A. Lones Aldermen, Alb. LoOney, James
White and j, l.. Johnson City Inspector,
VIM. Poston City Physician, Or. William
Rodgers.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Personal.

We noticed that at the meeting of the
American Pathological Association, held at
Easton, Penn, few days since, Prof. +.
d. Allen, of the University of East Tonnes
see, read paper on "Epic nouns of con-
tract verbs in Alpha" This is only one
of number of valuable papers that have
been offered by our learned Professor on
Greek philology. Prof. Allen stands
among the first of the rising Greek lin.
guists of the day
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
viii6daw1m
Professor De OrviIIe a Grand saccess.

AS per previous announcement, Profess
or De Orville performed his wonderful
tight-rope feats on Gay street Saturday
evening, in the presence of an immense
concourse of people. The street was jam
med with spectators from the vicinity of
the Lamar House up almost to Clinch
street. Probably four thousand persons
Were present.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
RenI EsfnIe Transfers.

The following real estate transfers were
recorded at the County Court Clerks Of
flee during the past week:
John e. Massingill to f.. J. Rule; quit
claim in lot in Knoxville for 500.
Thomas A, r. Nelson, ct al, to Thomas
Bolts lot in Scott county for $3.50.
B. NJ. Porter to NJ. D. Bearden; lot in
Knoxville for $3.50.
o. P. Temple to J. F. Haupt; lot in
Knoxville for $780,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
NnnIed.

Six active agents to canvass East Ten
nessee to sell the North Carolina Fruit
Trees, (of all varieties), Vines and Shrub
berry. Wants to begin LIST of September.
Terms liberal. For particulars apply to
the undersigned.
We sell cheap and guarantee what we
sell. Walt and examine our stock before
purchasing of others. Orders solicited.
w. S. HARRIS,
Box 269, Knoxville, Tenn.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Relief for Ioneshnrn,.

We are indebted'to Mr.. Charles Dawes
for list of those contributing to the Jones'
boro' Relief Fund. Col. C.. NJ. McGhee
gave $50; Coffin, Martin & Co., S25; Will
liams, Sturges & Co., $50; M. f. Church,
South, $50; First NJ. E. Church, $40; A
Rayl, SO; together With upwards of fif-
amounts have been previously given, va
rying from so cents to $40, and aggregatiDg
Sh4h1h
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
MorfunrY Rennrt.

We have two deaths to report since our
last issue, namely: an infant of Mr.. Davis
about two hours after birth, and Mrs
Ellen Donohue, of cholera superinduced
by intemperance.
There are several cases of cholera re-
ported in the city, some of which, however,
DIR. Bailey, the health officer, says are not
cholera cases. After having made the
rounds, he reports, officially, three cases
of cholera in the city since our last report
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses wer,
issued by the County Court Clerk during
the past week;
Elijah Palmer to Cynthia Carmichael.
James Coatney to Mary Shreen.
John Wright to Betsy Jane bikes.
Levi Mccullough to Susan Leevi.
John Allen Aldred to Mary T.. Dew.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
For SnIa-

Three small farms within from one to
three miles of Knoxville, on the East Ten
nessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad and
Knoxville and Rutledge Pike and near the
Fair Ground. Will sell for cash or on time
if purchasers will pay 10 per cent interest.
For further information apply to
Jos. A. MABRY.
x,;iiG1ou.1,.,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
CONC Oh.

H. v. Redfield, of Jasper, widely known
as the III. V. r." correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial is to be married on
August the 5th at Smethport, Pa, to Miss
Nettie Hamlin Redfield will have good
cause for action if Halstead sends him of
next winter from his wife to the snow
drifts of the Rocky Mountains.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Postponed.

Owing TO the alarming prevalence of
cholera at Jonesboro' and other places it
is believed to be unsafe and unwise for the
Holston Association to meet at Limestone
on the 9TH of August.
No cholera here, but fear is expressed
that it will be brought here.
N J. PHILLIPS.
Blountville, Tenn, July 81, 1873.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Camp Meeting.

The local Campmeeting Association,
consisting of Rev. j. J. Marker, Daniel
Lee, S. p. Angel, J. Il. Ambrose, NJ. ID.
Bearden, John Jones, VIM. Alexander, G.
w. DePue, VIM. Coffman,) will please
l have news from the National Committee.
j. d. FORD, President.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
JONESBORO'.
Two Deaths in Twenly-FOur Hours.
Col. George Edgar GriSham One of the
Number.
Special To- the Chronicle. 7

JoNEsBoRo', Aug. 4.
Two deaths have occurred in the last
twenty-four hours. Col. Geo. l.. Grisham
and colored woman. A number ofcases
reported are generally doing well. will
have an article in your issue Of Wednesday
on the subjectof the prevailing disease.
w. II. SEWER.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Election of school Commissioners

will on Thursday the 18th day of Au-
gust, 1873, open and hold an election, in
all the School Districts, for Knox county,
at the places established by law in said
Districts, for the purpose OF electing three
School Commissioners for each School
District, for.Knox county.
viil2d&wtde V. +. GOssErT, Sheriff.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Death OF an Old Pensioner.

Another one of the old pensioners of the
war of 1872 has passed away from this
earth. William Rutherford, living in the
Second Civil District of this county, about
three miles from this city, died at o'clock
p. NJ, yesterday, of dropsy, in the S7th
wear of his age
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
WHEAT wHEAT!i wuEAT,i,
The IknoxNilIe CITY MILLS

viii be reftted by the 18th of July and
we shall be ready after the 10th Of the
month to purchase and receive wheat for
which the highest market price will be paid
in cash. Our requirements will be large
and farmers may depend upon a constant
and reliable market at the mills
JOHN p. BEACH & Co.,
vilSw3m. Proprietors.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Religious,

An interesting religious revival has lust
closed at Roberts in this county, conduct
ed by Rev. j.. b. Little, of the NJ. e.
Church, resulting in the Conversion Of
nineteen souls. "a.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Wcnt.ler Rennri.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
r.. Signal Service United States Army
DIVISION of kilograms and Reports for the Bene-
lit OF Commerce and Agriculture.
KNOXVILLE, August J. 1873
laole showing daily and monthly mean Of
barometer and thermometer monthly veloc-
W oil Wind and amount of rainfall, with the
of July, 1878.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Almost Drowned.

Yesterday morning carpenter named Ruth
erford went to Havelys Spring, on Second
Creek, at the foot of Clinch street, and when
near it, Saw small colered boy falling in head
mormost. He at once fastened TO the spring,
Mr.. Rutherford had not been in the neighbor-
hood, the little fellow would undoubtedly have
there ended his earthly existence. Parents
should be more careful in letting their children
visit this spring.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06

Water Coolers, Cream Freezers ant
Bird Cages, at cost for cash at
vii-l2dl W. ATKIN & COFFMAN.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06

The best Cooking Stove ever offered il
East Tennessee is the Fashion, at
v27dtfw1t. HOXsIE & DEPUE'S.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Heavy Postage.

The returns from the Pension Office in
this city for the month of June required
thirty-one dollars and ten cents postage.
Several other offices sent their returns by
express, being much cheaper, but the or
ders in this instance were to send by mail.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
Pension Disbursements,

The following is statement of disburse-
ments Ivy the Pension Agent at Knoxville,
for the fiscal wear ending June 30tL. 1873 (:
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
For Sale.

At the CHRONICLE OFFICE, Two Thou.
sand old papers.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-06
VI y VI. 30.061
Total Rain Fall,

IreValIlng Wind ;. s. W.
Total number of miles travelled, 3,S16
Highest barometer, 303l; Lowest barometer,
29.SS Highest Thermometer, 90; Lowest Their
momcter g.
J. X. PAYNE,
Observer, Signal Service U. S. A.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-14
CLERKS REPORT.

Coin HILL, May u. 1873
To the Hon. Board OF Trustees OF the Town Oh
Gold Hin:
Gentlemen: have the honor herewith to
licenses issued to I. F. Berry, Town Marshal,
rom Nav a 1870 70 Ma N :. N Jefa.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-14

EVERY family should have a new
scrow-driver. The borrowed screw
driver hasn't any handle to it; and IL
1t has, It Is split. The blade is too
blunt for the screw. and one corner Is
gone. It slips and sticks into your
thumb, and breaks the screw In two,
and throws you of your feet, and then
It gets lost, and then the owner comes
around for ii, and swears 1t was nearly
new. and valued mostly on account OF
Its associations, and he wouldn't have
had 1t lost for ten times Its value In
solid gold. You had better buy a new
screw.driyer ut once.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-14

The women shopping now. Moth
Ing but the topknot Of the average
clerk Is visible above the towering
counter, except when he goes up for
another piece OF goods, and it Is inter-
csting to study the emotions that are
to work within him BY the wrinkles OF
his scalp. All, no one can really un-
dsrstand the mighty thoughts that
surge through their brain as they ask
II they "haven't got something little
lighter" We who have comfortable
homes, and kind parents, aud bakers
bread, rarely think Of this. aa
AFRICAN PRovERBs.-At the bottom
OF patient waiting lies heaven.
Hope Is the pillar that holds up the
world.
Hold a true friendship with both
hands.
II the stars were leaves, many people
would sleep out Of doors.
All the flowers on tree do not pro-
duse fruit.
The partridge loves peas, but not
those going into the pot with Itself.
A poor man has no friends.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-14

Very Respectfully.
wM. HY DoANE,
myi31w Clerk Of Board.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-14
Reports ofTown officials.
rREAsURER,s REPORT.

GoLp HrLL May i2 1873.
To the Hon. Board Of Trustees Of the Town Of
Gold Hill:
Gen,lemen: I have the honor herewith to
submit my Anal report as Treasurer Of the
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-14
MARsHAL,s REPORT.

MARsHALs REPORT.
GOLD HILL. May ~ 1873
To the Hon. Board Of Trustees Of the Town OF
Gsntiemen: have the honor herewith to
suSmit ny dual report OF the amount OF Taxes
and Licenses collected for tho year ending Nay
Il. .lsTS: ,s.,s 90
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-14
S2S REWARD.

cTRAYRD OR "a sToLEasI 'l.Ia I,1I' ERom aa -
AHIsa.s T1Y4 sSoNs APs' f. Tss; 1.rs .sas; 3
sondItIon, tpotted red and white, one four and
~ .iSht vears old Any person retunpg
sad a bs PAID ne sses: 'ss. rsTnrq wi, ss q
Vii DO paid for any informannosnT y nosnTWvpNsoNs
70 Goid s Hiil. April IA, ls7a. taplou ~