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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-09-24

scene that would have touched tn
hardest heart, to see the sorrow-strick
en- husband and father, who arrive
from Milwaukee this morning, whe
he recognized his wife aud little boy
and knew that his whole family hat
been SO suddenly grasped from hin
forever. 1t is scene that many 0
our citizens have never before witness
ed, never wish to see again
BODIES CLAIMED.
The following are the names Of those
who have been claimed by theil
friends: G. II. Dennison, taken tc
Ada this morning; John Driscoll
John Hlles. Capt. Harry sweetman,
Robert McGlue, Mrs De Witt Mrs.
Valentine and sou, Mrs. Hasselbrath
ali OF Milwaukee, and go to Mi ilwauke
tonight in charge of their freiuds.
Charles Wimmell's body has been
sent tor by his friends in New York,
Jeremiah Smith, of this city was re-
cognlzed by his wife to-day and taken
home.
Great praise is everywhere given
bJ the passengers, who say the Cap
tain and crew did everything in their
power to keep the steamer ssafoat long
enough to reach the shore, the men
obeying every command with will,
and only leaving the sinking vessel
when necessity compelled them. One
OF the passengers says it was sad
sight to see every person aboard the
steamer with his life. .preserver on,
waiting patiently, expecting every mo-
ulens to be at the mercy Of the waves
but no one was heard to make mur-
mur. All were obedient to the orders
OF the Captain, who was the last per
son to leave his ship.
The Coroner has impanneled Jury
and is holding an inquest. There is
to be an investigation made into the
causes OF the accident. and it is hoped
something more definite can be obtain
ed as to the main cause Of the loss Of
SO many lives.
Several persons from Grand Rapids
and vicinity were on board the steam.
er Ironsides,. Some OF them were
lost as the published list shows. The
mate OF the steamer City of Toledo,
OF the same line, was married in Mil
waukee few days ago, and was on
board with his bride Her body was
washed ashore to-day; his has not
been found yet. John Hlles, a we'll
known manufacturer of Milwaukee,
had a gold hunting case watch in his
pocket when his corpse was found
The hands stopped at quarter past
three-four hours after he left the
Irons;des in the life boat
These items are from reliable Bos
ton acquaintance, man Of good judg-
ement, who came from Grand Haven
this evening. He also came scross
from Milwaukee Friday night on the
Ironsides. He says the vessel leaked
horribly, the pumps working all night !;
and he was surprised at her laboring
SO heavily in what was rough, but
not dangerous. sea. He frequentl y
travels that route. and thinks the
Ironsides was less seaworthy than her
consort, the Lac la Belle, was for some
time previous to her fatal trip, eleven
months ago, when she broke in two
and went down twenty miles out from
Milwaukee, drowning seven persons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-09-24

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-09-24
Great Fire in Chicago.
CHICAGO. Sent. u.

CHICAGO, Sept. II.
An extensive fire took place on the
West Side, in this city, this forenoon.
1t originated about half mile nearly due
south from the point where the great
fire of October, 1871 started in a
large wooden shed used by the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy and the North
western Railroads for the storage and
transfer Of hay, situated on the corner
of Newbury avenue and the railroad
track, between Fifteent and Six
tssnth streets. One end of this shed
was open, and the fire caught from
spark which flew into it from pass
ing locomotive Almost before an
alarm could be sounded, the entire
shed, with its infammable contents,
was mass of flames; and stiff breeze
was blowing from the Southwest
The first engines had spread to row
OF wooden houses on the north, and
from them to the buildings on the
east side Of Halsteal street A second
alarm was now struck, and soon afteI
q tiAiiu, W VIC SCCue
Of the fire the whole fire department,
which soon got to work with cour-
age and energy which challenged the
admiration of every one.
Meantime the streets in the line of the
fire were literally swarming with
people burdened with every variety
OF goods, rushing to places of safety.
The vacant lots west of Halstead Street
were soon covered with furniture, bed
ding, clothing, etc. Intense excite.
ment prevailed in the neighbour ood
and many people living blocks from
the line of the fire began to pack UP
and remove their movable property.
The dry goods firms of Field Letter
& Co., and Farwell 4 Co., as soon as
they heard Of the extent of the fire
sent all their trucks to the spot and
placed them at the disposal of those
whose homes were threatened and they
were all soon employed in removing
those whose fears impelled them to
seek safety in flight The omnibus es
belonging to Rogers & Co.. lines we re
also sent to the relief of those Who
desired to leave the dangerous neigh
borhood.
Owing to the manifcent work of
the tire department, however, the re-
moyal OF many proved unnecessary,
and about 5 80 p m. at Mitchell
street. the flames were stopped ia their
progress northward while its spread
IN westerly direction was stayed on
the west side Of Halstead street. The
lire had not at any time passed New
bury Avenue, and the track of the
Chicago, Burlington Il Quincy Rail
road formed its southern boundary.
The fire burned in a northeasterly
direction, with the wind blowing from
the southwest, carrying burning brands
far In advance, and swept on with great
fury over eight or ten blocks to point
about mile and half distant from
the Court Honse or business centre
of the city, and partly burned the Hal
stead street railroad bridge.
Tbs total loss is estimated at from
$3.50, 600 to 100000. The total
number of buildings destroyed is placed
at 64, out of which the Packing House
of Richard NJ. Oliver & Co. was of
brick, the rest being wooden tenements
from one to three stories high, occu-
pied mainly as residences and stores,
shops and residences combined.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-12-05
BOOK NOTICES.

The NURsERT.--We have frequently spoken
of this excellent youths monthly. 1t affords
us pleasure to recommend it to the little folks,
as every way worthy of their patronage. The
price is only Sl.50 a year. Address John L..
Shorey, So Brom6eld ST., Boston.
VICK's FLORAL GUIDE should be in the
hands of every lover of flowers; and who are not
lovers of flowers! Those who have patrouized
Mr.. Wick speak in glowing terms of the seeds
sent out by him. Our experience is that he
deals fairly and honorsbly, aiming to do even
more than he promises. Send 25 cents to Jas.
Wick, Rochester, New York, and get the Guide
for 1874.
The December number of Woods House,
hold Magazine is replete with good reading
entertaining sketches, stories, poems, &C., &c.
The engraving for this month is entitled "Old
Folks" The subscription price only one dol
lar per year--or with chrome yosemite" one
dollar and half. Address, Woods House
hold Magazine, Newburgh, n. Y, or Eddie
Mack, agent, Columbia, Tenn.
TIE ANNUAL REGISTER OF RURAL AFFAIRS
The Goth yearly number of this standard an.
nual has been received. Every successive
number of this work has met with the highest
encomiums, for the practical character of its
contents, the great amount and variety Of in
formation compressed within its pages, the at
tractive manner in which it is illustrated and
printed, and its convenience as work of con-
slant reference. Terms, by mail, postage paid,
single copies, thirty cents; nine copies, g..
Address Luther Tucker Son, Albany, n, Y.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-12-05
MT. PLEASANT ITEMS.

The farmers of this section have adopt
ed the wise plan of planting more
wheat and less cotton. since the fall of
the renowned King" An unusual
amount of wheat has been sown in this
vicinity this fall, and the probability is
that ''corn dodgers will go begging in
this portion of the county next summer.
A NATURAL TRoTTER.
Our gallant and happy young bache-
lor friend, Mr.. Willie GiddenS-who is
wide-awake to all "Enterprise"-ing adj
venturings, and is gooi judge of beau
ty, fine stock, and knows how to Guilt
vate land advantageously, owns one OF
the most beautiful and graceful natural
trOtters in this county. Flora Temple
became queen of the trotting turf after
being in the livery business for several
years; and there are those who venture
and propose Derby Cup" that this
beautiful, 1.-the and graceful stopper,
ANNIE" can beat any amateur or un-
trained fOur year old in Tennessee. If
trained by an experienced tnrtman, 1t
is believed that the Goldsmith Maid
would have to follow her in trial OF
speed.
Rev. B. c. Chapman, a Cumberland
Presbyterian minister, formerly OF this
county, but more recently OF Alabama,
has been conducting very interesting
meeting at the Presbyterian Church in
this place, during Saturday and Sunday,
delivering three able, impressive, forcl~
BILE and popular discourses. The Sacra-
meDt of the Lords Supper was admin
istered on Sabbath morning. We are
glad to learn that he expects to return
to this county, and make it his perma-
nent home, as he is very popular, espe-
ciatly with the people of Mt. Pleasant.
Good times arc coming, Christmas is
near, and all seem tn be happy. King
Cotton has shaken off the downward
crown, purchased a new wreath, and is
looking up, buOyant and gallant as on
the day of hi| coronation, Several
bundles changed ownership last Satur-
day at Columbia prices, and the only
with Columbia, aye Nashville, as cot
ton market, is the re>laying of our rail-
road, which we are entitled to. Can't
the services of a wideawake man, alive
to improvement, be employed express
ly to rebuild the Mt, Pleasant railroad?
A voice answers yes! it little liberallty
can be induced from those who are able
and have torpid capital, hid or stored,
not in frozen banks.
We learn that an application for
patent or charter, by seven young Ia
dies and gentlemen of this vicinity, Will
soon be made to the goddess and gods"
for a secret order known as the "Seven
Wonders" The principles of the order
that will be made public, are, Chris
tianity, Virtue, Honesty, Love, Fideli-
ty, and Marry if You Can" After sew
eral mals and female mutations, Uncle
Pete" was conducted to the door by two
goddesses, saw the spectre, politely re-
quested his angelic escorts to let him
loose, to get breath. and that was the
last of Urole Pete. He didn'G faint; he
didn't speak-Dr. Parks antidote had
the desired effect, and Uncle Pete is
himself again,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-12-05
LEWIS COUNTY ITEMS.

Gen. W. G. Whitthorne delivered a
political speech at Newburg on the first
Monday of November. His friends in
Lewis are named LEGION" and will
stick to him grab" or no "grab."
On the 18th inst, Col. J. B. Killebrew,
Secretary of the Bureau of Agriculture
for the State, and editor of the RttrdL
Sun, was in Newburg, collecting stalls
tics tor his forthcoming book, on the
mineral and agricultural resources of
Tennessee. He promised to brush New
burg lightly, and to note in his book
that the wealth of Lewis consisted prin-
oipally of fine looking children, wolves,
wildcats, and other untamed animals.
L. B. Plummer and r. L. Hensly left
Big Swan last week for Texas, to live
among the beautiful magnolias. The
boys are free to roam this time as they
left no "girls behind them" May the
Goddess of Love" smile more favora-
bly, upon them in the "Lone Star" State.
The scholastic population of Lewis Is
$40, between the ages of 6 an l Is. There
are now ten schools in operation.
On the night of the 10th of Nov, a
very severe storm crossed Big Swan, in
an eastern direction, one mile north OF
Palestine. The wind unroofed James
Campbell's stables, corh crib, and kitch-
en-, and almost entirely destroyed his
fine apple orchard, Several large trees
were blown down close to ]. NJ. Hards
er's house. Dial. Bakers chimney was
blown GOWN. Dial. says the storm al
most per- uaded him "to be Christian"
List week the woods were fired close
to A. F. Weatherly's house, on the old
"Natchez Trace" in the northern por-
ton OF the county. The fire ragged with
great fury, and, in spite of all his efforts
burnt his corn crib, stables, and the
greater portion of his fence around his
plantation.
Rev. T. T. Tatum Is anxious to know
whether Frederick Bane" lives in Lew
Is or not. Any Information that will
lead to his discovery will be gratefully
received by him. Come to the light,
Frederick"
The population Of Lewls Is 1000, the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-12-05
Marriage of Mr. NH. n. FISuers and
Hiss EfIv Dale

Our young cOnfrere, HARDIN PERKINS
FIGUERS. was married TO Miss LILY
DALE, daughter of Mr.. w. j. Dale, OF
this place, Yesterday morning at 8
o'clock, by Rev. John p. McFerrin, in
the beautiful ceremony of the NJ. Z.
Church. They left on the morning train
for Louisville. We congratulate HAIR
DIN on having won one of the haudsom-
est and most desirable e iris in our
town. Endowed with the most estima-
ble gifts ever bestowed upon a girl,
a noble father and - noble mother;
gifted with a handsome person; gradua-
,ed with The highest distinction in a
school which neglects neither heart nor
head;-she WAS young lady whom any
man might be proud to win and marry.
And Wa also congratulate Miss LILY on
the choice she has made. The partner
she has chosen has been our partner for
nearly two years, and we are therefore
safe in predicting that he will make a
kind and atfectiOnate companion, and
noble husband. We wish him all the
happiness combined he has rendered to
the hundred married couples whose
marriage he has chronicled during his
entire editorial life, in Franklin and
Columbia.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-12-05
Report of the Grand Jury.

We, the Grand Jurors for the Novem-
Der term of the Criminal Court Court of
Maury county, having discharged the
duties imposed upon us to the best of
our abilities for the term, respee fully
submit the following as report of our
labOrS:
AS to our public buildings and insti-
tutions, we find that since the last term,
our Court~hOuse has undergone consid-
cradle repairs and alterations, which
we're necessary, adding greatly to its ap-
pearance and convenience.
Our county Jail we find on inspection
to be- in good repair, and that ample pro-
visions have been made for heating. ven~
tilating and sewerage, to insure the
health and comfort of its inmates, and
that due attention is paid by our efficient
jailor to cleanliness of the premises and
to furnishing suitable provisions and
bedding.
Our poor-house, under it's present
management, we find to be in good con-
dition, except some small repairs which
have been recommended, and that its
inmates are we'll taken care of.
Our public roads are in as good condi~
ton as could be expected under our very
defective road system.
We respectfully suggest to the honor
able County Court that hereafter all Sc
curities or bondsmen for any and all
undertakings coming within It's special
jurisdiction, be required to Justify as to
their solvency according to law.
In view of the enormous expense to
the county arising from the misdemean-
or docket of the Criminal Court, caused
by the inability of the defendants to pay
the fine and cost with which they are as
sessed, making them mere form, and
thus failing in the grand object of the
law, viz: To reform the parties and deter
others from the commission of like Of
fences, but on the other hand tends rath-
er to encourage violations of the law,
the Grand Jury would most respecttul~
ly and earnestly recommend the eStab-
lishment ofa work-house in the county,
In order that said parties may work out
the full amount of all such cost and PEN
alties as may be adjudged against them,
under such rules and regulations as the
worshipful County Court may prescribe.
We tender cur thanks to His Honor
W. S. McLemore, Attorney-General J.
Fl. Russell, and the officers of the court
generally, for their courtesy and for the
material assistance rendered US in the
performance of our various duties. All
of which is respectfully submitted this
November Goth, 1873.
[SignedJ James NJ. Ellington,
Foreman.
Alexander F. Alex ander,
Hardin Msyberry,
Milton B. Derryberry,
William 81. Morrison,
Henry L. Holman,
Wesley B. Smith,
George G. Gordon,
William S. Grafton,
Zachariah J. Pogue,
Leroy McKennon,
Henry III. Mooney,
Robert G. Gardner.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-12-05

This enterprising p triton Of Maury
deserves some attention. While tor sew
eral years it has grown steadily In wealth
and population, it's present prospects
better than ever. Two large frame houses
have just been completed by Messrs
AlOnzo Worley and A. J. Akin, in the
neigh borhood, and at least five carpen-
ters are at work at present raising new
buildings, which will greatly enhance
the property and increase the business
capacities. The new store house OF Kit
trell and Catfey will soon be ready for
occupation. Morley and Son will, ear
ly in the spring, bring on handsome
stock Ofg0ods. We venture the asser-
ton that more goods are sold at this
point by half, than at any other village
store in Tennessee.
Stephen Worley, an old resident and
indetatigable farmer and stock raiser Of
this vicinity, is adding to his already
large and commodious dwelling, a new
DINING room and kitchen, Jim Bling
ham, of saw-mill, grst- uill and cotton
gin notoriety, is employing an unusual
number of hands TO carry on his increas-
ing business. He is also fattening
drove of hogs for an experiment on
new Yankee compound" as he denom-
mates it.
Prof. Fillmore is to commence sing
ing class here next Monday and contin-
ue till Christmas. at which time grand
concert is expected to be given by the
class. DRAKE.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-12-05

At stated meeting OF Columbia Lodge
No. 81, +. s A. NJ, November 9th, 1873,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: ]. G.. Bailey, w. NJ, Ed
ward II. Green, S. w; George Mason, J.
w; James J. Elan, Treasurer; James l..
Guest, Secretary; John A. Engle, S. D.;
Adam ]. Graft, J. D.; w. J. Cakes, Tiler.
At a stated meeting of Concordia
Council, No. =, r. & S. NJ, December list
1878, the following officers were duly
elected for the ensuing twelve months:
J. W. WitherspOnn, I. l. NJ; III. w. San
ders, /. II. T; L. w. Green, p. Q. W.;
James l.. Guest, Secretary; J. II. Duggar,
Treasurer; J. T. l.. Cochran, C. G.; L. NJ.
Afford, c. d.; w. J. Cakes, L. and T.
At stated meeting of Lafayette Chap
ter, No. 1, Royal Arch Masons, Deem
Der, Ord, 1873, the following officers were
duly elected for the ensuiue year: H.
W. Sanders, NJ. +. Fl. P; E. H. Gree II,
L. X; J. II. Williamson, S; L. NJ. AL
ford, c. H.; f. +. Erwin, P. s.; J. 81.
Duggar, r. A. O.; +. NJ. Vaughn, NJ. Srd
V; L II. Attwell, NJ. 2nd "; J. p.
Brown, NJ. LIST V; w. b. Chain, Treas
urer; James L. Guest, Secretary; W. j.
Cakes, s, and T.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-12-05
SPRING HILL ITEMS.

Fifty years ago this town began its ex-
istepce. IT'S sad reflection that not
one of the busy throng of its first inhab
itauts is now living, or If any one or
more OF them Is yet alive, the place of
their present alb lde is unknown. A few
of the citizens of the neighborhood, who
lived here at that time, still linger ON
the shores of Time, at their old homes,
but the large number have passed away.
The first resident minister of the gospel
here, was the Rev. Donaldson Potter, of the
Protestant Methodist Church, a man
full of faith and earnest zeal, thorodgh-
ly versed in the scriptures; and, although
somewhat eccentric, was universally re-
spected by all who knew him. He was
an Israelite indeed, in whom there was
no guile. The second resident minister
was the Rev. James B. Porter, one of
the founders of the Cumberland Presby-
terrain Church. He was one OF the most
popular and useful preachers of his day.
He was a man of remarkably fi1e per-
sonal appearance, and of commanding
talents and address. His laOOrs were
very abundant and successful, and it Is
safe to say that no minister of that
highly respectable denomination has
done more for the building up of church
of which he was distinguished pioneer
and leader, than. Rev. James Brown
Porter; and yet strange to say, the
church which he served so long and SO
faithfully, permit his, last resting place
TO remain without stone 70 mark the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-12-05
REAR CREEK GOSSIP.

To the Editors oftke Columbia Herald
The recent protracted rains have done
us but little damage, and our little
creek, which was pretty full last week,
has dwindled down to its usual size, and
now runs sparkling and glittering on,
over beds OF shining pebbles and sand :,
until its bright waters are ming'e ed and
lost in the dingy Duck.
The weather is cold and clear, and we
can do nothing in the country but get
wood, make fires, sit by them and read,
while old Boreas whistles merrily
around the corners of the house.
Our industrious farmers, however, are
making settlsments and balancing ac~
counts with the sable tilIeIs of the soil.
The colored laborers do not seem to be
quite SO transitory rs formerly. The
owners of the land out here, as we'll as
in other portions of the county are be-
ing awakened to the necessity of hav-
ing some settled system of labor. This
''pull Dick, pull Devil" system, hereto
fore practiced by farmers, is entirely
unsatisfactory, and they are beginning
to see that ito work to each others in
interest," enhances the interest of all.
Mr.. Ogilvie is having his beautiful
house reprinted, which gives it PIC
turesque appearance through the thick
grove which surrounds it. We sill have
our opinions as to what such things in
dicate-some believing that happy
bride is in some way connected with it.
Henry Osborne, whose health has
been remarkably good during the early
fall, is now very sick, we are sorry To
hear.
Barrels of salt, picks and shoyels,
were found scattered In wild extrava-
gancc along the Bear Creek road last
week.
There is some fun in old Tennessee
monial fever has crossed the river
above here, and is spreading rapidly in
the upper portion of Maury crunty. 1t
also threatens to cross over into Mar
shall county-several already have I'M
mistakakable symptoms. The swollen
condition of the creek rendered it quite
difficult for two fair pedestrians to cross
last week. They succeeded In crossing,
however, by looming" log which had
fallen across the stream.
The Bear Creek road is actually bot
tomleSs,' is the remark made by a
young lady a few days ago and she
came nearer expressing the true condi-
ton of our road than anything can get
up. 1t is shame to our neighborhood
and to our county.
A stone thrown last week by Mr..
Scott Stephens cracked the Uranium of
a negro. I did not hear the origin of
the difficulty.
A statement that there was a good
crop of corn raised out here this year Is
a mistake, as nearly all of our neigh
borhood will have to buy this grain.
Yours thoughtfully, WAvERLEY.