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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

WATER FACILITIES FOR THE FIRE
Observation-Disclosures Meek
intends sinking cistern at the water
tank near the freight depot, to be sup
piled from the railroad supply engine
He also intends to grade and Mead
amize a road TO the water edge, near
the railroad bridge, ensuring a plenti.
full supply of water in that portion Of
the city in case of fire.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
TIE entertainment bv the Hook and

The entertainment by the Hook and
Ladder boys, on Friday night of last
week was well attended, the audience
being larger than at any previous en-
tertainment. The young men showed
their appreciation of the large attend
ance by their efforts to amuse, and
from the general expression, their eff
forts were successful, as the entire au-
dience seem we'll pleased with the
performance.
The number of tickets taken in at
the door amounted to 1872. This will
give the Company about 800 as the net
proceeds of the performance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE members of Deluge Fire Com
pany were out in force with their beau
tiful machine last Tuesday evening,
and threw water as far and high as
any emergency will ever require it. 1t
is an excellent company. good ma
chine, and both are an honor to our
city.
The Hook and Ladder boys brought
out their trucks 20 have them
washed and in order for work at mo-
ments warning. They are always on
hand, at the first alarm, to work man
fully for the protection of our city
from the devouring element.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE protected meeting at NJ. E.
church closed last Sunday night. Some
s or 10 members added to the church.
The pastor, Rev. j. p. McFerrin, did
good work both in pulpit and altar.
Rev. \. Mizell preached an excellent
sermon Sunday morning, and admin.
tered the Sacrament TO a great number
of persons.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

R. S. MOORE & Co. advertise, in
to-day's paper, the celebrated Buckeye
Reaper and Mower combined, Russell s
Separator, Revolving Hay Rakes, and
other things needed by the en-
terprising farmer. These machines
stand high in the favor of all who have
used them or seen them in operation,
and this firm will furnish them to all
who desire them at reasonable rates.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

As LocUsTS.-The Charter Oak arc
becoming such universal favorites,
and are making their way intoso many
households, that it looks as if they
were destined to cover the face of the
land as the locusts of Egypt. Unlike
them, however, they are blessings in
stead of plaques, and wish speed to the
contamination.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

FEMALE cADEMY.-The commence
ment sermon at GAINESVILLE Female
Academy, June l, will be preached by
Rev. I. o. Summers, D. d., editor OF
Nashville Christian Advocate. Rev.
4. d. Sears will deliver the annual ad.
dress.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

WE understand that the building of
the Hook and Ladder Company will be
commenced during next month. We
learn that they intend having hand
some little hall in the upper story. for
their business meetings, and which
they will probably rent so as to make
it a source of revenue to the company
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE Hook and Ladder Company re-
quest US to return their sincere thanks
to Mrs. Hodgson and Miss Mcguire.
for their kindness in getting up cos
tunes for them at their last entertain
ment; also to Messrs. McGill, Bates.
Rossington and Thomas for music, and
TO DR.. Wright for valuable assistance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

RURAL SUN.-As many subscribers
to the Rural Sun in connection with
the CHRONICLE complain ofthe irregu-
larity in receiving the Sun, we deem it
best to stop CLUBBING with it from this
date. Therefore, if any of our sub
scribers wish to subscribe for
that valuable paper they will
send for it in their own name. This
will not incommode them, and at the
same time it will relieve us of the en-
barrassment of listening to CON-
plants. If.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE minister's Cooperative meet
ing, of the Christian Church, conven-
ed on Thursday night last, a goodly
number of ministers in attendance.
The opening sermon was preached by
Elder c. NJ. Day to a very large audi
ence The meeting will continue to-
day and tomorrow.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

KILLED.-A negro named Sam.
Hooper killed an old negro man named
Orange Jackson, in this place, last Sat-
urday night. We did not learn the
particulars. Hooper got on the train
and left. and is still at large.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE protracted meeting at the Bap-
fist church came to a close last Sun
day night. The labors of DIR. Sears
and Rev. Mr.. Nelson were blessed
with twenty-five accessions to the
church.
DR.. Sears will administer the ordi-
nance of baptism to several persons at
the river tn S evening, at o'clock.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE Hopkinsville New Era has
passed into the hands of Messrs. War
field & Gaines, and will become dem
ocratic paper. We hope the old Con-
sentative and the proprietors of the
new paper may both find patronage to
amnly sustain them.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

SOME fellow stole the broom be-
longing to the Dyersburg Progress Office
We know our friend Glover, likes to
present clean office, and hope his
friends will subscribe literally to-
wards getting a new broom.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

The pillow manufactured by Mercy
nolds d Son, of this city, is meeting
with ready sale, and is giving universal
satisfaction. We are truly glad to
chronicle the fact that our home arti.
sans are being rewarded.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
u. ~. CEARS,
Eminent Commander,
GAINESVILLE Commandery, No. s.

THE Hook and Ladder boys having
been requested to repeat their perform
ance of the great temperance drama,
Ten Nights in Bar Room" will on
Monday night, May 18th, present this
popular play, together with a good
farce.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE notorious Burdett-Vaughn-
Flowers, charged with aiding and abet-
ting in the murder of General Hind
man, at Helena, Ark, had a rehearing
at Memphis on the 10Th inst. He will
be carried to Arkansas for final hear
INC
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

LIGoN & Ely, Geo. Alwell, NJ. Mat
till, Settle & Son and c. &. Everett &
Co., all have Soda fountains in full
blast, dispensing the cooling beverage,
with the most delicious syrups. Take
less benzine and more Soda water.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

Herndon, Gold & Co., of Tri>e's Landing
Warehouse, sold, April 81 and 2'2O4 hhds. as
follows:
l04 hhds. good to fine leaf from SO 90 TO
10 so.
50 hhds low leaf from 9 90 TO 8 95.
0hhds. Tugs from % to 8 60.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

|. o. G. IA full attendance of
the mcmberss of GAINESVILLE Lodge,
No. l23, l. o. G. T., is requested at
the regular meeting next Tuesday
evening, as business of Importance
will be transacted.
By order of the W. c. T.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

Our neighbor says that the failure
of some of his patrons TO get their
paper last week. was owing to his
carrier falling off log. What was he
doing on log neighbor?
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

Our young friend John Holmes
may be found in the grocery store of
Messrs. Barker & Courts. He is ac-
tive and energetic, and is a good sales
man.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
REXINGER'S SPECIALS F!

For an imported Havana Cigar go to
Rexinger's, at the Post-office.
SMOKERS will save money by buying
their cigars and tobacco at Rexinger's.
For four fine Havana Cigars for % cents
GO to Post-office cigar store.
THOSE fine Cabana Cigars at Rexinger's
arr selling at ten cents.
FOR a good Havana Cigar at ten cents,
go to Rexinger's at the Post-office.
THE best brands of Tobacco and Cigars
sold at Rexinger's store at the Post-ofiice.
FOR a fine Seed Leaf and Havana Cigar
at 1--WE cents, go to Rexinger's Cigar Store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
White Lead, Oil, Paints
and Painters Material for
sale low at Byers'.

NoTIcE.-Haying refitted our house
and and filled it with buggy and wagon
work, We are prepared to meet the de-
mand in our line. In our stock will be
found the celebrated Jackson wagon,
and we refer to three hundred citizens
of this county who are using these
wagons, all of whom, We are confident
will say, 1T is the best wagon in use. "
Price, complete, (cash) $40.
BROCKMAN & BRINGHURST
ap. 5-3m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE court house yard has been
broken up and is to be sown in grass.
After this is done let the proper au-
ihorities see to il that the fence is
made secure to keep ont stock.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
baccO.

Musical instruments of all
kinds, such as violins, Quit
ars, Banjos, Harps, etc, also
a splendid stock of Violin
and Guitar Strings for sale
by OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
MONTHLY SALES.

Ipropose to establish regular monthly sales
OF property at the head of Public Square,
in GAINESVILLE on every County Court day,
first Monday. Persons having property
OF any kind TO sell, will find me ready at
all times to walt upon them. THERE'S now
n good demand for horses, males, milk
cows, &C., &c. will also attend to all ales
of real and personal estate in city and
country. and pledge my best efforts to give
satisfaction. 1 would suggest that stock be
brought in the day before and put in one
of our livery stables, where they will be
well groomed. fed, and put in condition for
sale. l will also give attention 10 the sale
OF furniture, dry goods, groceries. or any
thing that will command q bid at public
auction.
r. D. LEONARD, Auctioneer.
Feb. 10, '7S-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

Grinter, Young d Co., of the Cumberland
Warehouse sold for the week ending
April IS, 2O5 hhds as follows:
9hhds. fine leaf from sl2 90 10 Is 90.
81 hhds. good to medium leaf from $40 90
to IL IS.
66 hhds. common to low leaf from IS 90
to 95.
Il hhds Tugs at Sc Is TOT 95.
5hhds. Hopkins CO. trash at So 20.
Bowling & Thomas of 40. K" Warehouse
sold for the week ending, April Ilth, So
hhds as follows:
10 hhds. good leaf from $40 o to Il 90.
ii hhdS medium leaf, from SO to 10 90.
9hhds. common leaf from 20 to %.
hhds. low leaf, from 80 to s Is.
49 hhds. Tugs, from 20 to 90.
TURNKEY, Ely & Co.. of the Elephant ware
house. sold for the week ending April Is,
80 hhds. as follows:
hid. fine leaf at SO 90.
hhds. good leaf from 10 90 to IL 90.
Is hhds. medium leaf from 10 90 to 10 IS.
80 hhds. common leaf from 90 to 81.
Is hhds. Tugs from Is to Z %.
hhds. factory trash from 80 to 6 90.
Harrison & Shelby, of GAINESVILLE Ware
house, sold for the week ending April Is,
1O7 hhds., as follows:
2hhds. trash Tugs from 30 to IS.
"a hhds. planters Tugs from 30 to 60.
Ii hhds low leaf from 70 to Q 90.
IL hhds medium leaf, from 25 to 10 ..
IS hhds good leaf. from 10 50 to II Is.
5hhds. fine leaf from ii 50 10 IL 80.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE Pay train on this division of the
L., n. j.. G. S. Railroad arrived her
on last Thursday, and paid off the en-
ployes of the road.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
GAINESVILLE TOBACCO MARKET.

The market is very bouyant this week
and a sharp advance of 60 to 75c was noticed
yesterday. The harsh weather for the past
10 days has materially checked receipts, but
the demand has suffered no diminutions-
All the warehouses are making very sstis-
factory sales with but few reflections. Sales
for the week amount to about go hhds. at
prices fully up to, If not above quotations.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

L. FRoELIcH has removed to the
stand recently occupied by Capt. Val
liant. Major Balthrop and Mr.. G.
Lehrberg are the attentive and accom-
modating clerks.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE Gallation Examiner comes to
us enlarged to forty column paper.
1t is neat specimen of Typography
and ably edited.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

I. ID. LEONARD, as Auctioneer, sold
the Montgomery Furnace lands, on
Tuesday last, to W. B. Russell, one
of the former owners.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE total wool crop of this country
last year was l6O,O00,OOO pounds, and
there are Sl32, $50, 900 capital invested
in WOODEN manufactures.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

We are glad to learn that Nashville
will give all the ground for the con-
templated Vanderbilt University. 1t
should be located there.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE bridge at Rolling Fork, on the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad, is
completed, and trains passed over at
$50 A. NJ. last Monday morning.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

GOLD was dull in New York We'd
nesday, ranging at 1l74 to 1l7t, and
closing at 117@1l7A.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

The gun-boat building, on Franklin
street, is being made higher and will
be recovered in fashionable style. Or
gain 4 Co. still occupy it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

l.. L. LEACH has been elected Su-
perintendent of schools for Dickson,
and J. II. Hicks for Monroe county.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

Hon. W. c. NHITTuoRNE kindly
sent us copies of the Congressional
Globe, which have just come to hand.
He will accept our thanks for the same
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

STEPHEN Cole, cold, is having a
neat, two-story frame grocery house
erected on Third street, opposite old
Baptist church.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

THE annual convention of the Epis-
copal church. of this State, convened
at Grace church, in Memphis, on the
% inst, Bishop Quintard presiding.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

The Franklin Patriot says that
there is a good prospect for FULL crop
of fruit, firtations, eourtships and
weddings. in that section.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

JOHN f. HATCHER, Esq, has retired
from the Columbia Mail. We hope
his racy pen will not remain idle long.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

ALL who are interested will bear in
mind that the Criminal and Chancery
courts meet next Monday
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

ATTENTION KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.-
The Sir Knights of GAINESVILLE Com
mandery, No. 8, will be punctual to
meet to drill on Monday night, the 18th
inst, and on Thursday night, the LIST
of May, meeting at the Masonic Hall,
and at y o'clock P. NJ. These meet
ings are for the purpose of preparing
the Commandery for the annual con-
clave of the Grand Commandery of
Tennessee, which meets in this city on
the 18th of May.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

The races will commence at Nash
Vile on May 18th, and continue dur
ing remainder of the week.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

CLOCKS are being put upon court
houses in various places We ought
TO have one on ours by all means.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

CLAssMEETING will be held at S. A.
Caldwells residence next Tuesday
night.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

Col. N. BRANDON, of Dover, paid
us visit yesterday. He is looking
remarkably well.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

Owen & Moore can furnish
you with Papers, Magazines
and Periodicals of all de-
scriptions, at publishers pri-
ces, by the year or single
copy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

One Of the oldest buildings in Ra-
leigh, n. c., the one in which Andy
johnson is said to have been born, was
torn down recently.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

Tennessee Bonds are higher in New
York, closing on Wednesday at 79s for
both issues.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

ALTHOUGH times are dull consider
able improvement is going on around
the city.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

During the months of May and June, 1873
we will deliver st. Bernard Coal, by the cal
load, at I6 cents per bushal. Terms, posi-.
lively cash.
F.P. GRACEY & BRO.
April 5, is7s-3m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

0vERcoATs have been very comfor
table for the past few days.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
IeUHSyILLE ANDNAsHvTLLE AND
GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD.

GOING NORTH.
Train No. arrives and leaves at 1923 A. N.
Train No. arrives and leaves at 2:S5 p. NJ.
GOING SOUTH.
Train No. arrives and leaves at 500 p. NJ.
Train No. 3 arrives and leaves at 3;as A. n.
ErNos. / and are mail trains.
BY getting permit, persons can take the
freight train No. s, at $40 A. NJ, and con-
meet at Guthrie with the 2:20 p. N. passen-
ger train for Nashville.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
DIED.

Near Cadiz, Ky.,on the 9Th inst, WAIT
TILL WHITLoCK, infant son of Thomas and
Elite NJ. Warrington, aged months and IL
days.
In this county, on the 23d inst, suddenly,
Mr.. w. r. BROWN, aged about ~ years.
At the residence of his father, in Madison
county, Texas, on the 18th ult., LINEOUs Il.
TARPLKY, formerly OF this city, aged %
years, months and Fl days.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

We had slight snow and hailstorm
On Thursday morning, about A o'clock.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
A CARD.

Mr.. B. G. Davis. of Todd county, KY,
wishes to inform his friends that he Is con-
nected with the Tobacco firm of Lyle, Ros-
sington & Co., of Red River Landing Ware
house, and will attend to the sampling and
sale OF all Tobacco sent to this firm through
his influence. Friends, send your Tobacco
and he will look to yonr interest and see
that your Tobacco is fully represented and
sells for its worth.
Feb L. r73-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
no. SQUARES. ,.o a.e s.o NO IL NO

Announcement of marriages and deaths
free-trfbutes of respect and obituaries
half price.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

If you want wagon that you will
not have to pay any repairs on, buy the
Jackson wagon from
BROCKMAN & BRINGHURST.
ap. 5-3m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
MARRIED..

On the 10th inst, at the residence of the
brides mother, in Cheatham county, by
Rev w. A. Turner, Mr.. VIM. B. KIRKPAT-
RICK, of GAINESVILLE, Tenn, to Miss WILLIE
DISMUKES.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

For THE LADIEs.-I have now for
sale new Shoe Button, which | will
put on for you, and guarantee to stay.
Give me trial, ladies, and save your
selves a great deal of trouble and an
noyance. V. l.. WILLIAMS.
ap5-4t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
THE APACHES.

The new departure-the weather.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

JUST REcEIvED.-A car load of
Jackson Wagons. $40 cash will buy
one, COMPLETE.
BROCKMAN & BRINGHURSF,
ap. 5-3m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

Fine Gold Pens for sale by
OWEN & MOORE.
ap. 13-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

WHOLESALE. = Owen
& Moore invite Physicians
and Merchants to call on
them for supplies. They
buy their Drugs, Chemicals,
Books, Stationery, &c, at
headquarters, and will dupli-
cate Louisville and Nashville
prices.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

Chewing and Smoking To
bacco.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

Toilet Articles of every
description and quality for
sale at Byers'.