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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08
Why Aunt Sallie Never Married.

"Now, Aunt Sallie, do please tell
US why you never married. You re-
member you said once that when you
were girl you were engaged to a
minister, and promised you would
tell us about it some time. Now,
aunt, please tell us.n
"Well, you see, when was about
seventeen years old, l was living in
Utica, in the State of New York
Though say it myself, was quite
good looking girl then, and had
several beaux. The one that took my
fancy was q very promising young
man, and remarkably pious and
steady. He thought a good deal of
me, and / kind of took fancy to
him, and things went on till we were
engaged. One evening he came to
me and put his arms around me, and
kind of hugged me, when / got ex-
cited and somewhat frustrated. 1t
was q long time ago, and / don't
know but what 1 might have hug
ged back little. 1 was like any
other girl, and pretty soon / pretend
ed to be mad about it, and pushed
him away, though l wasn't mad
bit. You must know that the house
where / lived was on one Of the back
streets of the town. There were
glass doors in the parlOr which open
ed over the streets. These doors were
drawn TO. / stepped back a little
from him, and when he came up
close / pushed him back again. /
pushed him harder than | intended
TO +; and don't you think, girls, the
poor fellow lost his balance and fell
through one of the doors into the
street.
"Oh, AuntyI Was he killed ?"
"NO, he fell head first, and as he
was going caught him by the legs
of his trousers. | held on fo a min
ute, and tried to pull him hack; but
his suspenders gave way, and the
poor young man fell clear ont Of his
pantaioons into parcel of ladies and
gentlemen along the street"
ooh, Aunty! Auntyi Ie5dy.
'"There, that's right, squall and /
giggle as much as you want TO. Girls
that can't hear little thing like that |
without tearing around the room and |
in such way, don't know
enough to come in when it rains. A /
nice time the man who marries one /
of you will have, won't he. Catch /
me telling you anything again.
"But, aunt Sallie, what became of
him? Did you ever see him again?"
mo, the moment he touched the
ground he got up and left that place
In terrible hurry. tell you it was
a sight to be remembered. How that
man did run! He went out west, and
[ believe he is preaching out in IlIi-
nois. But he never married. He
was very modest, and / suppose he
was SO badly frightened that time,
that he never dared trust himself near
, woman again. That, girls, Is the
reason why / never married. ! felt
very bad about 1t for a long time-for
be was a real good man, and pve of
ten thought to myself that we should
have been very happy If bis suspend
srs hadn't given way" !
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08

found no trace of them on the card"
Here is another item from the re-
cord of sitting 2S3, November 8, 1852:
"The hair of the figure (Estelle's)
hung loosely over her face. I lifted
it, so as to see her more perfectly
Then she rose into the air and passed
over my head, her robe sweeping
across my head and face"
The last time the figure of Estelle
appeared was during session No. 1856,
held April 2, 1866. From that day
forth, though Mr.. Livermore has re-
ceived, even up to the time I write,
frequent messages of sympathy and
affection, he has seen the well known
form no more.
Mr.. Owen proceeds to say; in re-
gard to Mr.. Livermore and the truth
fullness of these manifestations:
+" know that he gives
his testimony under the solemn con-
vietion that the most trivial mis-
statement, the slightest exaggeration,
the least attempt at falss-coloring for
the sake of effect, would be little less
than blasphemy-would be treason
to a sacred cause.
Deceived by anything resembling
imposture it is impossible to imagine
he could have been. The local.
ity of the experiments was, in every
instance. selected by Mr.. L;vermore
often in his own house. Doors and
windows We're secured with seal
ing wax. The mediums hands were
held during all the most important
manifestations. Finally, the expert
ences stretched over sir entire years.
aad were observed throughout three
hundred and eighty-eight recorded
sittings, under every variety of cir
cumstance. The theory of persistent
imposture in such a case, is a sheer
absurdity."
l now close this long communica-
tion, and leave the reader to draw his
own conclusions. The subject is one
which should excite profound thought
and patient investigation.
''If it be of men, it will come to |
nought: but if it be of God, ye can |
not overthrow it.n
THETA.
CLARKsvILLE, Tenn, Feb. 1873.
~'rhe Debatable Land.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08
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1 can not see thy loving smiles
That star for me. alas has act:
But o'es my hsart thsrs sossa ne vhlie.
Adream Of thee-r love thee yet.
The light has faded nom my brow.
since last in youthful love We met.
For. on, my heart is lonely now
Ilcve thee yeti I love thee YETI
You do not know the wealth Of love,
That lies beneath my cold, dim smiles:
You may not see me sadly rove,
While love the weary hours beguiles.
And still / fee. loves lingering ray
While tears my pallid cheeks haye wei
You know not how I sadly grieves
Thou dtdst forget me. o! Hove thee ye
Proud forms have bowed and sought IN
love,
But, o, never shall forget;
My heart will never from thee rove
Though thou art cold, III love thee yet.
Return ere all OF hope is fed
For tt on didst love when last we met.
And beauty round thy path IN shed,
For, o, I love thee. love thee yet.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08

THE Detroit Free Press hopes that
the late Presidential election will be
the last in which the counting of the
electoral vote OF a State will depend
upon the concurrent action of both
houses Of Congress. Its perhapt too
late in the session to expect any leg
islation on this subjrct 6y the present
Congress, although Senator Morton's
bill, making the President elective by
a direct vote, is now before it /; but it
IS the almost universal desire of the
people, as expressed through the press,
that some action shall be Immediate
ly taken in the epremises.-Nsa0 York
Herald.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08

Gentility is neither ia birth, man.
ner nor fashion, but in the mind. A
high sense of honor, a determination
never To take a mean advantage of
another, an adherence to truth, deli
cacy and politeness towards those
with you have dealings, are the essen
tial characteristics OF a gentleman.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08

PRoFANE swearing is abominabIe.
vulgar language is disgusting, loud
laughter Is impolite, inqaisitiveness is
offensive, tattling Is mean, telling .
iaisehood Is contemplate, Ignorance
IS dtsgraceful, and laziness Is shane
ful- Avoid all the above vices, and
aim at usefulness.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08

A socialist insurrection Is reported
among the peasants In the Russian
provinces of Vol, Hyria and Podolia.
The insurgents are said to be murder
ing their opponents and plundering
and burning property. The force OF
kusssian troops sent to suppress the
insurrection were defeated.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08

TEXAS stands at the head OF tfss
list as a cotton-growing State, also
as q potato raising State. her aver
age yield being l2s bushels per acre.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08

I have just received a new supply
Of BLACK ALPACAS .
and Pure Blk Mohairs.
/ confidently claim to keep the
best line Of these Goods, and to sell
them on better terms. All l ask
for you to call and examine them.
They excel In color. They excel in
Cheapness. Some OF the brands
have sold for years, and / know
they are choice and desirable.
Ii will be my aim to keep q choice
lineiOf plain and fancy Dress Goods
at all times.
In BLACK SILKS, Real Bargains
offered.
B. T. COULTER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08
Readers Of the Chronicle,

There are many reasons why you
should regularly visit my store. The
main one is, you will generally find
the best selection of goods in the
market, and always at reasonable
prices. Iwant your custom this year.
1 shall do my utmost to show you
that it Is your interest TO buy regu-
;larly at my house. l expect TO do all
in my power to please every one
SShen you want an article be sure to
call. keep a large line of goods not
advertised.
Yours truly,
b. F. COULTER.
Clarksville, Jan. 4, 1878.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08

regularly kept in my stock. They
have now stood the test for several
years. They have been pronounced
the cheapest in the market. They
are admitted to be the prettiest. My
assortment is very complete. ask
you to try these goods. I have sold
large quantities. Have just added
New supply for january and
February Sales. If you will look I
think you will be convinced that it is
greatly to your advantage to buy
Certainly no one can offer you greater
inducements: few, il any, as great.
To one other Department also beg
your especial attention, viz:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08

READER, Buy your Shoes of
Of me this Year. Buy your Boots
also, j keep the best. l sell at low
prices no one can do better, very
few can do as well. / am giving
my Customers every advantage /
can. want to increase my busi-
ness. TO do this, i shall keep very
large Stocks and sell at uniformly
Low PRICES. Be sure TO
call at No. is, Franklin Street.
B. f. COULTER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08
TO CLOSE OUT

III CAODE OO i
Certain lots Of Goods in Jan. and
Feb., l shall offer THEM WITHOUT
REGARD TO COST. Don't fail to look
at them. These may be the very
goods you want. The fact is many
persons miss DECIDED BARGAINS by
net calling at my Store.
Ny Stock Must Be Sold
(in order to make room for Spring
purehases) and therefore i'm Janu.
airy and February, 1878, those who
honor me by visiting my Store, may
reap very decided benefits.
ONE THING is CERTAIN,
yOu risk nothing, and are sure not
to lose by doing so. No house can
undersell me. Y0n can always feel
confident Of getting the best general
Stock to select from, and at prices
low as the lowest, and in the Old
Lots and Jobs, you are sure
to get GOODS BELOW THEIR COST,
some even at HALF their value.
Reader try my House this Year,
my customers prosper. Ify0u don't
believe IL. TRY NE. Money saved is
money made. Time saved helps to
save money. You save time by find.
sng the Goods needed.
Wishing all q happy and prosper
ous New Year,
Yours Truly,
B. F. COULTER.
Jan. 4, lST3-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08
For Sale in Jan. and Feb.
1879.

A Large Lot of Choice GOODS and
SHOES, For Men, Boys and Child.
ren. Full Stock of ZIEGLER'S Cele.
brated SHOES and other Choice
Goods, at the Lowest Market Pri-
ces at
B. F. COULTER'S.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08
SPIRIT-FLOWERS.

"Session No. 21S. February Z, 1862.
Sky clear; atmosphere cold. Doors
and windows secured with sealing
wax.
ga card which I had brought with
me was taken from my pocket;
bright light rose from the table, and
by it there was shown to us the card,
to the centre of which there
had been fixed what seemed a small
bunch of flowers. The light faded
and we were requested to light the
gas. The flowers were red rose,
with green leaves, and forget me
nots; very beautiful and apparently
real.
81 inspected them for several min
utes, at intervals; turning of the
gas and relighting five or six times.
The flowers still remained. Above
them was written:
. "' Fyo,Oers from oar home in Hedv-
en-"
Finally the flowers began to fade,
and we were requested to extinguish
the gas. When we did so, it was re-
placed by a spirit-light under which
the flowers were again distinctly vis-
bile. Then, by the raps: ''Do not
tike your eyes off the flowers: watch
them closely We did SO. They
gradually diminished in size, as we
gazed, till they became mere specksI
and then they disappeared before our
eyes. When 1 lighted the gas, I
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-03-08
j. j. CRUSMAN

Is now making large addi-
tions to his stock, and offers
inducements to the Trade,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-07-11

SUPREME COURT OF APPRAIs.-The
following decisions were rendered in
the above court yesterday In the case
Of Ira Hart Is. the B. & o. r R Co., from
Harrison County, Raymond, President,
delivered the opinion Of the court, in
which all the associates concurred, Affirm.
ing the judgment Of the court below.
Judge Moore delivered the opinion OF the
court in the case Of Andrew Fausler Is,
the Board Of Registration oil Tucker Co
affirming the judgement oil the court be.
low, all Of the judges concurring. In the
case Of james StandefOrd Is. John Gaudy,
from Marshall county, Judge HOFFMAN
delivered the opinion Of the court, all the
balance concurring, affirming the Judge.
ment OF the court below. The court then
adjourned until Saturday at9P.N.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-07-11
THE CITY gTREET8.
The Old Namo0 and he Kew,

ANNA4-4~S w.
At thela meeting Of our City Council
an ordinance in relation 10 the naming Of
our streets and alleys and the numbering
Of the houses Of our city, which had pre-
yiouSly passed the Second Branch, was,
amer some slight amendments, passed by
the First Branch, and Is now a law. Be.
low We give the new and old names Of all
our streets, as provided for by that ordt-
nance.
On the Island the names Of the alleys
remain unchanged.
East Of the river the alleys running
North and South are lettered, A. B. c.,
&C, commencing at the alley east Of
Water street. The alleys running east
and west arc numbered, Buckeye alley in
North Wheeling being alley l. In all ca
ses the letter or number Of the alley is
given first, as alley B. alley 8, sc.
In numbering the houses, each lot will
receive three numbers, and, on the streets
running North and South, each square
win have 100 numbers. By this method
one can tell at glance between what
cross streets Q certain number is. For in
stance, No. $3.50 would DO between 34th
and 35th streets. On the cross streets the
numbers do not run 100 to the square as
on streets running North and South.
The numbers commence ct one at the
river and run continuously to the end OF
the street, each lot having three numbers'
sTRIHFs RUNNING NoRfH AND SOUTH.
~ A.. Nan MnEna
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-07-11

FREE MAIL DELIvERY.-At last the
time for a free mail delivery in our city
draws nigh at hand. A special agent Of
the Post Office Department was in town
yesterday, and had long consultation
with the postmaster over the matter. To-
night Council will be petitioned TO al
low forty letter boxes to be on the
lamp posts, which boxes have been
ordered and will shortly be here. At the
commencement five carriers will be en-.
ployed, who will make two deliveries and
collections throughout the city, including
the Island, and also in Fulton, except the
business portion OF the city, where four
deliveries and collections will be made.
And now We trust Council will make all
due haste and have the houses properly
numbered, 80 that We may havethe bene.
1t Of the free delivery ct the earliest prAc.
ticAble day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-07-11

MARROW EscAPEs.-We have been in.
formed within the last day or two Of seV.
eral narrow escapes from drowning ex.
perienced by boys while in bathing. One
lad in the 9Th ward, on Wednesday even
ing, was taken out Of the river for dead,
but was finally resuscitated. Another, al
the loot Of Quincy street, on the same
evening, went under two or three times
before he was rescued. Boys will be
boys" Is an old saying and true, for il a
boy should be drowned every day it
would not deter those left from going be-
You'd their depth in the river, or other
wise recklessly risking their lives.
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No CHoLERA.-For the satisfaction Of
those who have been informed and be-
lieve that our city is just now visited with
the cholera, we take pleasure in announ-
cling that there is not case in the city.
There have been but two mild cases, and
the victims Of these are now nearly recoV'
cred zone Of them quite SO. II our citizens
only keep up their present commendAb!e
perseverance in cleansing their premises
there is NO good reason why Wheeling
should not altogether escape the cholera
scouIge.
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NRw SPRNG AND SUMNER GooDa-C.
Hess, northwest corner Of Main and
Quincy streets, has Just received full lines
Of Cloths, Ca0simsrs, VeStings &C., Of the
latest styles and best makes, and adapted
70 the season and this market. Large
stock Of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods
always in store. All the clothing manu-
featured at this Establishment warranted
70 give satisfaction. Prices as reasonable
Is any frSt-clASS house in the city. Call
and examine goods and compare prices,
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PollCE CoURT-At the hour for the
daily session Of the above court yesterday
morning the Judge, Clerk, Reporters,
Sergeant and Deputies and the usual COM
p!ement OF spectators were on hand but
there was no case on the docket and no
prisoner in the lock up, So the crowd
dispersed, hopeful for better luck this
morning.
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ATrENT1oN.-In order 10 reduce my
present stock oil Boots and Shoes l will
sell for the next 80 days at prices that de.
fy competition. Call early and get the
best goods at the lowest prices ever offer
ed in the city. L. V. BLOND.
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SURRRNDERED.-Yesterdsy Mrs. Mary
Freeze, who II will be remembered, shot
and severely wounded her husband in
the Sth Ward some two weeks since, came
up to Judge Johnston's office and volun.
tarily gave herself up. The Judge fixed
her bail at $1,000, which was promptly
procured and Mrs. Freeze took her de-
parture for the Sth Ward.
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BooTs AND sHoEs-To close out my
present stock l will sell Womens' Last.
Balmorals at e 90 worth e So Womens
Last. foxed Balmorals from e 90 TO e so;
Womens' Nor. BAlmorals e 90 to g so,
worth s. 90, and all other goods at cor
respondiDgly low prices. L. '. BLOND,
lO5 Main street.
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RA1N-"It never rains but It pours."
A few weeks since every one was CON-
planning OF the dry weather, but now to
the contrary quite reverse" it rains near.
ly every day, and those who are interested
in agriculture, horticulture and the like,
are complaining bitterly Of the wet wealth
er, and vainly ask If it will ever cease rain
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EYE INJURED.-A blacksmith employed
at the wagon establishment Of Messrs;
Bodley Brothers was painfully injured
Yesterday by a piece Of steel breaking
from chlsel and striking him in the eye.
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CIRCUIT CoURT.-The Circuit Court
held a short session yesterday, which was
devoted to chancery business. At about
eleven o'clock an adjournment was taken
until this morning at 8 o'clock.
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MUNICIPAL CoURT.-The Municipal
Court met yesterday, according to 3D.
journment, but transacted no business, me
Judge simply signing the docket and ad'
iourning until court course.
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IHAvE this day reduced all my sum-
mer Dres Goods 30 par cent such -
Grenadines, Chintzes, SeARraSs, and all
White GoodA Ladies, call II you want
great big bargains in the most beautiful
styles, J. W. Ferrel, Centre Wheeling.
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EARLY CLOSING. We noticed last even
ing that the early closing movement
among the dry goods merchants had a!
least partially succeeded, as nearly all Of
the stores we're closed before : O'Clock.
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THERE will be pool selling on the
races at Wheeling Driving Park, COM
mencing precisely at ! o'clock, on the day
Of the rAcea.
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THERMOMETER REcoRD.-The follow
ing shows the range Of temperature a.
observed Yesterday at silvey's Drug Store
corner opposite Post Office:
san. IAN. SP.M. TEN.
u 81 - -
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GREAT Closing OUT SALE.-I am de-
termined to sell out my entire Stock Of
Summer Goods ct or below Eastern cost
in the next twenty dAyA Il. JACOBS.
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DOUBLE RRED ORGANS, 8 stops, in
handsome cases for SIPS cash, at sheib's
Music store, Washington Hall, Best
place for bargains in musical Instruments
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JUST RRcE1vRD.-A big lotof Boys all.
Wool CaSsimeres and 90 pieces Of White
Peque and 200 pieces Of pure Russia
Crash. Call II you want bargains. ]. W.
FeneL
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Ou1Er-After a couple Of weeks oil
murder, suicide and other startling local
items, our city has again settled down
into its usual midsummer quietude.
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II you want cheap goods call on J. W,
Ferrel, Center Wheeling. All cheap
counters and the latest style goods, as he
Is receiving them daily from the East.
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A GOOD way to raise the wind-get up a
meeting Of Council.
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DRMAND.-The demand Tor mosqui'
20 bars is getting active. SO are the
mosquitoes.
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A sPLRNDrD lot Of new StereoscopiC
views has Just been received at Robin.
sons.
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CITY CouNCIL-Both Branches Of the
CITY Council will meet tonight
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PRESERVE your pictures by having
them framed ct Robinson's Gallery.
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RECEIVED this day, 500 pieces of new
style Prints in Polka Dot; also Shifting
Stripes Of all styles at ]. w. Ferrel's, Cen.
TIRE Wheeling. ~ =
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TIE photographs made at J R9bi6Sons
Gallery give satisfaction. Try tAem. oe

If you have a dull hesdat no in the
morning, battle the forehead. With Pain
Cure Oil. twill cure you. Bold by all
Druggists. f4F
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