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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
lie that Hateth Suretyship is
Sire.

My neighbOr is in active business and
l am only farmer out of debt, and with
a little 1T interest, bringing up and ed
ucating family of children. He comes
10 me, holding out note, large, for me
TO sign, saying, 81 wish you would Just
write your name on the back of this; /
need the money very much it will be a
great accommodation to me, and you
will only have to write your name" My
answer is: "My friend, do you really
understand what my position would be
before the world and the law il l were
TO do thisg | should instantly proclaim
that from state of complete independ-
ence, and without the slightest reason
for Il similar favor from you, and for no
consideration whatever, except friend
ship, | have agreed TO take upon my
self the risk OF your business, but with
the difference against me, that If you
lose lose, and if you gain do not
share in your losses, and not III your
profits. But not only this; / should at
| firm before the public that you are re-
| sponsible, when 1 really know nothing
| OF your circumstances, aud in so far,
| help YOU to deceive others. | give you
"A false credit. In short, do that which
no honest man, true to himself and TO
| his family, can do and be blameless
| Will any right-minded, real friend, with
| this view OF the case, ask of me such a
possible saoriacc.' - Country Gentleman
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20

To DEsEHOY BUGS, ANTS, ETC.-NO
insect winch crawls can live under the
application of hot alumni Wateg, twill
destroy red and black ants, COckrOachos,
spiders, chintz bugs and all the myriads
of crawling pests which intest our
houses during the heated term. Take
two pounds of alum and dcsolve it in
three or four quarts of boiling water
let it stand on the stove untjj the alum
is all melted; then apply It with brush
while nearly boiling hot, to every Joint
and crevicc in your closets, bedsteads,
pantry shelves and the like. Brush the
crcYices in the floor of the skirting or
mop boards, il You suspect that they
harbOr VermiiI.
1t in whitewashing ceiling, plenty
OF alum Is added To the lime, il will also
serve 10 keep insects at distance.
CochrOaches will flee the paint which
has been washed in cool alum water.
Sugar barrels and boxes can be freed
from AXIS by drawing a wide chalk
mark just around the edge Of the top of
them. The mark must be unbrokep, o.
they will creep overit, but continuous
chalk mark, half an inch ia width, will
set their deprcdatiOns at naught.
Powdered alum or boraN will keep the
chintZ bug at a respectable distance, and
travellers should always carry bundle
OF il is theif l.gnd-hags to scatter over
and under their pillows in hotsls, etc.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20

We fully endorse the following Seui
mcuts expressed by the Jackson Hhig
and Tribune, and invite every true man
in the state 10 act upon them: ''li the
South Is 10 Dc redeemed, ii the Repub-
lie OF our fathers Is To be saved, old
Wings and old Democrats, CouscrNa-
tives and Liberals, must lock shields
and move together Upnn The common
enemy. In unity, complete and enthu-
siastir, lies our common salvation. II
rriminAtiOu and recriminatiOn Is in
Obliged, unity is impossible. Let us hI,r-
nv out Of sight aud forever the animOs-
titles of the past and make a common
cause for our country's good, We can
not afford TO quarrel by tho way, as To
the banner under which NC are -
march. II the flag chosen by the MA
iOrity OF those opposed 10 the deadly
principles OF radicalism bears upon Its
folds, State equality. local seli-gOvern-
Enent, honesty, Justice and equal rights
60 all, that Is sufficient for true patriots.
To this noble work of unihcation, the
blending together OF asa the political ell
ements adverse TO radicalism. the Wig
0nd Tribune VIII be devoted"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
100000 TO BE GIVEN AWAY!
The Weekly COurier-JOurnal {!
A Chance for Our Subscribers /!

We have effected arrangements with
the Publishers of the Weekly COURIER
JOURNAL by which we are enabled to
offer great advantages to our subscri-
beers. The CoURIER-J oURNAL is first
class family, news, political and com
mercial paper, national in its aim, rep
utation and circulation. In addition TO
its usual quantity and variety of matter,
Il Will publish ORIGINAL STORIES and
NOVELTIES, and commencing with its
issue Of December B, Will, each week,
for year or longer, publish series of
LECTURES ON BIBLE HISTORY,
delivered by Rev. DIR. STUART ROBINSON,
revised by himself expressly for this pa
per. On the lst of January, 1874, the
publishers will distribute
100000 IN PRESENTS
among its subscribers. All who wish
to avail themselves of the opportunity
of securing gin worth several hundred
dollars can do so by sending in their
subscriptions to MS at the following
rates -
CITIZEN and CoURKR-JoURNAL, with
ticket I'm Distribution, $3.50, or without
ticket, 1925. Old subscribers must re-
new for another year in advance OF
avail themselves Of this proposition
Those who pay only 1925 for both will
relinquish 10 us their right in the dis
tribution of prizes. Among the prizes
we notice splendid Piano worth $3.50,
a handsome set Of Chamber Furniture
worth $3.50, an elegant Gold Watch
worth $3.50, and so on to the amount Of
$4,000. We reserve the right to all gifts
drawn by those who pay only $3.50
Now, we really think this a rare Opl,or-
tunity for our people to get great deal
of good reading matter for 4 small sum,
and Ut the same time secure "A ticket In
this Distribution. We undertake in adj
vance TO guarantee perfect satisfaction
90 all who Invest $3.50 for these two
weeklies-two of the best perhaps that
Giles county people could subscribe for.
Remember, the CASH IN ADVANCE viii
be required in every instance without a
single exception.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
Death-Damp in wells,

FROM the chattanooga lliueSs
Hon. VIM. Crutchfield gives us u sim
pie method of Tescuing persons from
wells who have been attacked with
"damps." IL consists Ia sending down
on to the patieg. a steady stream of wa
ter for few moments. The stream of
water, in passing down, creates par
tial vacuum which is tilled with pure air
that passes in from the tep aud eNpels
a portion of the noNious gas; SO that a
person can 80 to the rescue of the pa
tlcnt without danger.
MIR. &. put this 10 u practical ivst last
fall in the case OF a negro, who, though
lac had stopped breathing at the bottom
of the well, was rescued and resuscitatcd
AMI is still living. 4 couple Of pals of
water will generally be found sufficient
to purify we'll 50 that persons may de
scend without fear of consequences.
This should be generally Known.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
q SchOal'c AmOuntI u Schol'ci Amount
. lpOpul'n due. - POpu'n due.
Scholastic Condition of Giles
ENtInfV

The abstract given below, taken from
the report made by the County Superin-
tendent to the State Superintendent, Of
scholastic operations up TO October 10,
shows what is doing in the way of edu-
cation. It is noticeable feature of that
report that the average cost per scholar
ia the ordinary English branches is only
$I,IS per month. Under our former
private system the cost per scholar was
not less than $3.50 per month in the
SHINE branches,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
Chancery Sale Of Land.

J. J. Ashford and ais, ~. Carol Simmons.
and ais
Pursuant to a decree OF the Chan, CRY Court
at Pulaski in the above cause, wis, On Fri
day November 2Ist 1878, sell at public sale TO
the highest bidder on the premises on u cred
Il OF / and years with interest from date.
the tract OF land mentione in the pieadings,
in the 18th civil district of Giles county on
the waters II Sugar creek. containing about
1876 acres, being the lands belonging to the
estate of Henry G Piles, deed. Notes with
approved security required Of the purchaser
and a lien retained until the purchase money
is paid. Sale at I : o'clock NJ.
BET 23-Aw. J 4. STACY, Z. a NJ.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
Chanerry Sale of Valuable Land

Isaac L. Smith and ais. vs.. Joshua c. Phelps
aud ais.
Pursuant to q decree of the Chaneery Cou [
at Pulaski, in the above cause, ] will, on
Wednesday the 25th day of November, 1873,
sell at public sale to the highest bidder, on
the premises on credit Of l, and 3 years
with interest from date, except five per cent
of the purchase money which viii be required
IL cash, the tract of about $50 acres of land
mentioned in the pleadings, situated ~ the
Sd civil district of Giles county, on the wa
tiers Of Jenkins Creek, adjoining the lands Of
Joseph B. Smith and ais, and the same on
which Benjamin Smith lived next preceding
his death. Notes with good security required
of purchasers, and liens retained until the
purchase money is paid. Platt and survey
of said lands will be exhibited on the day of
sale. Ioct2S-4W.l J. b. STACY, G. 81 III,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20

EB- a war between Spain and Uncle
sam seems to be inevitable. Spain has
offered our flag a ilagrant insult and
committed an aUtrocious outrage in
numbering the passengers and crew of
the Inflated Virginius. spain must aud
will be held responsible, and the gov
erument Is thought to be now prepar-
Ing the navy for active operations.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20

For % we viii furnish the COURT
ER-JoURNAI, with the ticket in its Dis
tribution, WOODS HoUsEHoLD MAGA-
ZINE, with its beautiful Chrome, Yosem-
ite, and the CITIZEN, all for one year
each; or for S2,75 we will furnish the
CITIZEN and the MAGAZINE, including
the Chrome. Now Is the time to avail
yourselves of these advantages. Your
home paper, large commercial, pOliti-
cal and news weekly, and a splendid
monthly Magazine, all for $1,25-in-
Guiding a beautiful Chrome and a tick
ct in a great distribution of giGs.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20

OF the nearly seven hundred million
dollars issued OF grcenbacks and nation
al bank notes, IL is estimated by experts
that fuily Seyenty-tiVe milliOnS-oVer
ten per crHJ-haFe becu DESTROYED ia
various ways, worn out. burnt, lost and
rotten, etc. This loss to the people is
gained by the government and banks,
but at the same time it i a mode OF
gradual contraction of currency against
which no provision has been male.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20

some OF tl,s exquisite product of Mrs.
SpofiOrd's home caislne found its way
into our office on Monday last. accom-
panied by some of the Judges excellent
importation OF Bordeaux Wines. The
home production was in every respect
equal TO anything OF the kind We ever
saw, - all who attended her splendid
reception and collation. On Friday even
ing will testify. Mrs. Spoilord will
please acceptthe thapks and congratula-
tions of ''our editor" and 'staiT" The
Judge will please not fail to do the same.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
Chancery Sale of Land.

john Ady and ais, ". Martin Chapman and
ais.
Pursuant to decree of tie ChaDccry Court
at Pulaski in the above cause, ! will, on
Thursday November goth 1873 sell ut pub
lie sale to the highest bidder on the Premi ies
on credit of one and two years with inter
est from date and free from the equity of re-
demptiOn. the remainder Of the lands be-
longing TO the estate of Samuel Chapman,
decd, after laying of the widows dover,
containing about 81 acres, situated in the
18th civil district of Giles ounty on little
dry creek, adjoining the lands of James NJ.
Parker and others. Notes with approved
security required Of the purchaser, and lien
retained until the purchase mol ey is paid.
Sale at IL O'Clock NJ J. B, STACY,
Oct 23-4w, c. NJ.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
The school Fund.

We are indebted TO Judge j. l. Jones
for the substance of the facts embodied
I'm the following synopsis Of the availa-
bic funds for school purposes now IN
the hands of the Trustee of Giles county:
The whole amount from every source
Is $1,445 81, from which is TO be deduc-
ted the commissions of Trustee and sal
airy Of County superintendent, leaving
$4,OlS "a. This amount divided by
9,lSl, the scholastic population, gives to
each pupil 1871 cents. The following
table will show the scholastic popula-
ton and am unit due each districts:
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
Chancery Sale of valuable Lands

james W. King & ais, vs.. Lewis King & ais.
Pursuant to a decree of the Chancsry Court
at Pulaski for Giles county IN the above
cause, will, On Tuesday, the 25th day Of
November 1878, sell at public sale at the
late residence of Griffin L. King, decd, on
credit of l, and years, with interest IRON
date, the tract of about 100 acres Of land
mentioned in the Vleadings. situated in the
9Th civil district of Giles County, and ad-
joining the lands formerly owned by Larkin
Garden and others, being the same on which
Griffin L King lived next previous to his
death Notes with good security required
and lien retained until the purchase money
is paid Plat and survey will he exhibited on
the day of sale.
ToetSs At J.B. STACY. C an.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
Ingolvent HTotiae

Having suggested the insolvency Of the
Estate OF Henry J. Walker deceased, notice
Is hereby given for al persons having claims
against said estate to appear and file them
authenticated in the manner prescri he'd BY
law with the Clerk Of the County Court Of
Giles County on OF before the l6lh day of
February, lS74-, and any olaim not aledion
OF before said day, or before an appropriation
Of the funds OF the estate Is made, shall be
forever barred, both in law and equity.
STEPHEN G. CALVERT,
Nov. CIV. ENncftr of Ii j " alEar
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
nm Mr.tNIllr Mi

The Westviiio Miss News on ANTs :
"Would that AN avenging heaven would
send a dcrServing thunderbOlt and strike
the corrupt carcass Of this archiiend,
AmeS, from His green earth, and con-
sign it to the worms of the dust, and
that his bl2ckcued and polluted spirit
might descend into the hottOmleSs pit,
and there, amid the smoke Of It's ssr-
memts, writhe and wrangle forever and
forever"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
Chancerv Sale of land.

Thomas =. IIarwell. vs. AIRY Mcknight and
ais.
Pursuant to decree Of the Chancery Court
ut Pulaski in the above cause. I vail, on Sat
urday. November the 22d 1878, sell az public
sale to the highest bidder at the Court House
cor in the town Of Pulaski for cash aud sub
ieet to redemption the tract Of land men
toned in the pla adings situated in the 10Th
civil district OF Giles county on the waters of
Bradshaw Creek containing about 6s acres
Oct. 25 4w- J. B. STACY, .. & NJ.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
Notice to Creditors

Field Arrowsmith Admir-. and Others - n
4. ATr0wsmith and others.
Ali persons having claims against ygfHsn,
ArroWsmith decd, arc hereby petise5 -
hle the same duly and legally authentioa.eJ
BY tie lst day Of March next with re CyIeTt
q Master Of the Chaneery Court Tor Gi'e-
county a. ms ofaee in Palasii. or the same
Sonft; }. B. STACY, c. & N.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
Chancery Sale of Valuable Property
T. L. Pearcy and ais, VS.. James Ruford, Jr
oil

j. l.. Pearcy and ais, vs.. James Eutord. Dr.,
and ais.
Pursuant to Il decree Of tue Cnancery Court
st Pulaski in the above cause, will on Sat
urday, the 22d day of November, 1878, sell at
public sale to the highest bidder at the Court
House door in the town of Pulaski on
credit of 6, - and Is months with interest
from date aud free from the equity of re-
demption, the house and lot mentioned in the
pleading, situated on East Hill, near she
town of Pulaski. This Is a new and beauti-
fui hOmei recently completed, conveniently
arranged, with new and comfortable kitchen
and servants room, with fine well of water.
The grounds upon which these buildinge are
situated, are rich and productive, and en-
brace abont 2 acres. This Is one Of the most
desirable Homes near Pulaski, sufficiently
convenient 10 attend to any business in the
town. Persons desiring a good home will do
well to examine this house and lot before the
day of sale. Notes with approved security
required of the purchases and lien retained
untin the purchase moEey is paid.
Oct 23-4w, J. B. STACY, c. 81 NJ.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
In Chancery at Pulaski.
uOTpAER RDLEs, 1st3.

WI A44EFt AN4Nc; 1910
T. g. Jones aid Others, vs.. A. J. Roberts
and others.
In this cause it appearing to the satisfae-
ton of tic Clerk and Master from an order
Of said Court that the defendants, Ophelia
Grimes, Rachasl Grimzs, MATILDA Grimes,
Samuel Gill, Sarah Gill, James Everett, AL
fred Roberts, Alexander Roberts, the heirs
of Eligah Roberts whose names and resi-
dences are unknown, and the heirs of John
Everett, whose names and residences are IN
known, are non-residents Of the State Of
Tennessee, so that the ordinary process of
this Court cannot be served on them, On
motion It Is therefore ordered That Publica-
ton DE made for four weeks in succession in
the Pulaski Citizen, newspaper published
in the town OF Pulaski in said State, requir-
ing the said Defendants to be and appear q
the first day Of December next, and answer
Compiainants cross bill OF the same viii be
taken for confessed as TO them, and set for
hearing ex paFta. i =. i. STACY, @. = NJ.
Matthews = Talliafero, Atpys.
O.t e0 Az
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20

Bill Arp writes: mummy to be he'll
thy must be skatterd aroun SO that ev-
erybody can git sum. When its most
all piled up in few pyramids the least
jostle will tumble it to the ground. If |
was King I'd fix remedy for blORted
fortunes nifty quick. I'd tax man
nuthin on an incum of thousand dol
lars and under. I'd tax 10 per cent on
all between and 10 thousand twenty
per ct, on all between 10 and 20 thous-
and, and so on, doublin up to so thOus-
and. Above that I'd take it all, every
dollar. l tell you that will git en-.
That will keep down these Wall street
rings. it viii let a man hav enuff for
all decent and respectable purposes, and
after Jiiat lac must do his sheer for them
who SWEET and tOi, and haven't been as
smart or as mean Oh rs lHcky % himself
IL will put limit upon mans aVarice
and keep mummy in better employment
than payin $4,000 for a horse or lOC
thousan for dimOn pin
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20

The General Minutes of the Method
isJ Episcopal Church, South, edited by
DIR. I. .. summers, aud just published
for the year 1872, shows that thorc are
$500 Methodist Suuday-schoOls, an in
crease Of $50 over the previous year;
45,O2S Sunday-school teachers. an in
crease OF 5Sl; 3l2,759 Sundav-schOol
scholars, an Increase OF Il, 536. Total
membership, $50 ,526, an increase of &C.
6I7.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
Chancery Sale of Valuable Property

Albert Bufcrd Il ais, VS.. Della Taylor & ais.
Pursuant to q decree of the ChanceTy
Court at Pulaski in the above cause, / will,
on Saturday, the 22nd day Of Novem beg, lst3,
sell at public sale TO the highest bidder at the
Court House door in the town of Pulaski,
the lands mentioned in tae pleadings, situa-
ted on East Hill near the corporate limits OF
said town of Pulaski, embracing the late res
idenee of DIR. G. d Taylor, on a credit Of 8,
u, Is and "a months with interest from date,
except a cash payment of 10 per cent which
Will be required in cash. Said lands will be
divided into lots and embrace some OF the
best buildsng lots near the town; fine soil,
beautifully located and in good neighborhood.
Notes with good security will be required OF
the purchasers, and liens retained until tue
purchase money is paid. Plat and survey OF
said lots will be exhibited on the day of sale.
Oct. 23-Aw. J.B. STACY, c. & NJ.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
In Bankruptov

This is 20 give notice that'on the 18th day
of Oct. 1873, > Warrant in Bankruptcy
was Issued against the Estate of Daniel
q. Carter of Pulaski, county OF Giles,
State of Tennessee, who has been adj
judged a Bankrupt on his own petition,
that the payment Of any debts and de-
livery pf any property belonging to such
Bankrupt, TO him, or for his use, and
the transfer OF any property BY him, are
forbidden by law; that meeting Of the
creditors Of the said Bankrupt 70 prove
their debts, and to choose one or more
asSignecs OF his estate-will be held AZ
Court Of Bankruptcy, To DC holden AT
MarfreesboIo, before W. Y. Daushty,
Register, on the 10th day Of Nov. 4. D.,
1913, az J J O'Clock, a. N.
VA. SPENCE,
I. ). Marshal, Mid. Dist. of Tenn.
Nov. l3-3w.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20

IT, In Justice to our community, we
desire to state that the persons who ere
ated che confusion and disturbance last
Friday evening at Antoinette Hall by
talking and laughing In the back part of
the audience durisg the reading of Mrs.
Thomas beautiful poem oy DR.. White,
were not citizens of Pulaski, or Giles
county. We may be permitted to add,
in justice TO the Association, that though
connected with the press, they were
not members Of tlte Association.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
Notice To orsaitors.

T. NJ. ISpsgsOn Exee'trx. dc. Vs. John Bell
jackson and others.
The creditors of VIM. H. Jackson arc here
by notified That at the September term 1875
Of the Chaneery Court at PULASKI for Giles
county, Tennessee. an order was made in this
cause Tor publication to be made for All
6tions in this cause aud have tbemselgos
made parties hereto. Nov. 49,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
Notice 10 Credifors-

John P. KEEL and others Va. Lavinia c
Ezeli.
All persons holding claims against Able
G.. Ezell doe'd are hereby notified 70 ale a.
same duly and legally autlent Gated viii
the Clerk 4 Master OF the Chaneery Conf
a. Puluski Tor Giles county Tennessee ~ -
before the first day Of March, next, or -
same VII be barred payment. By order ~
sald Court. J. b STACY, {. - II.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
First Round of Quarterly
Meeting, COiU.sSlR District,
Tennessee Conference.
Ileoka Ct, Nov. -, %.

Culleoba Ct, Nov. -, %.
Prospect Ct, az Friendship, Nov. 90,
Mt. Pisgah Ct, at Mt. Pisg,Ih, Dee. g.,
:.
Richland c.. NC MI. Zion, Dec. l3, Ii.
Mt. Pleasant Ct, at Mt. Pleasant, Dee.
20, n,
Nebo and Williamsport ST., ut Will
Transport Dec. p, -,
I.yhnville Ct, nc Lynnville, Jan. ,, I,
10, IL,
The District Stewards VIII please meet
me at the Methodist Church in Cuiicoka
on Saturday, Nov. -, 1873, at / l O'Clock
q. ma. Let all attend.
WEILRoRNE MOONEY, L. l..