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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-09-03
From the Fifth District,
EprroR HOME JOURNAL

EDITOR HOME JOURNAL.
The corn crop In tn Ia district Is n good
average, and we have had an abundance
OF rain within the last four days.
Ihe health OF our district is remarkably
good, and there Is not u case Of sickness.
have Travelled lately over about eight
OF the States and have not found a single
section that will, all things considered,
surphss our county Of Franklin. In the
first place we have one Of the most health
full climates in the world-nOt burnt up in
summer no. frozen In winter. In the
second place there Is no section which
can boast of purer water, which flows all
through our county In c%Oplousness. Third
y. our soil Is one that cannot be surpassed.
rue, In my travels | have seen soils which,
IN their native condition might have STR
passed ours, but they lacked the other
necessarlcs Ofhealth and prosperity. | lind
That the poorest Of our:red or mullattO
SOIL may be speedily revived SO us to pro-
duce from 40 to 30 bushels of corn and 70
to % bushels Of wheat per acre, and az fine
oats. cotton and tobacco ascould he wish
ed for.
This improvement must be brought
about by fertilizing and deep blowing. In
a smooth country like this Of ours, 4 man
can make his soil from ten to fifteen inches
deep If he wishes to do SO. The soil will
always be in depth in proportion to the
depth that you turn your lands, and every
farmer should not fail to turn his lands ut
this season efthe year while the vegetable
matter is green and full OF sap; and by SO
doing, he does not only add to the strength
of his soil. but he avoids the deposits Of in
sects which will terminate and destroy a
portion OF the ensuing crop II LETT until
spring before said lands ard vegetation are
turned under. By following up this meth
cd of farming of our lands for Il very few
years , 1t will surprise even our best farul-
ers to see the great improvement on their
lands. Turn under weeds, grass, clover,
and pea vines. All should he plowed un-
der while green, in order to profit, and be-
yOnd all sort Of doubt our lands here will
stand the extreme OF wet and dry weather
better than any OF the lime lands. This
season has fairly demonstrated this prop
Osition.
Then, all things considered, why will a
man pull up stakes here, in the midst OF
all the blessings which are calculated to
make man comfortable and happy, and
start to some new country in search OF
that happiness which he rarely finds. liza
man wishes to succeed in any Of his un-
dertakiugs, he must not be afraid to take
hold and press forward. assure you, Mr.,
Editor, there Is 10 man Of intelligence In
our county who cannot do well and pros.
per il he has the proper degree OF energy
and perseverance,. ID.
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NOTICE

On Monday, the 9TH day Of October
next. It being the LIST Monday, l will. as
assignee in the matter of NJ. B. Clement. a
bankrupt, offer tor sale at the Courthouse
door in the town Of Winchester, Tenn. to
the highest bidder. the following described
town lot: Situated in the town o. WIZ
hester. on the south side Of the W. & A.
railroad, near the depot, being the same
lot marked on the plat Of the Tyson Addi-
tisn Nos, 7 & 8. containing two acres.
Said lot will be sold on a credit Of SIX
months. Purchaser will be required to
give note with TIVE or mere approved
sureties, bearing 7 per cent. interest IRON
date to maturity. and 10 per cent; aiIer
maturity til paid, and q lien will BE- re-
tanned until all the purchase money shall
have been paid.
7. ID. GREGORY,
aug27-td re Assignee
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TuANKs.-We want to thank. and do
hereby do so, two or three gentlemen and
ladies, "nameless here, forevermOre," fos
presents calculated to make us love man
kind the more, and these namelcss ones in
particular, because they have sent us (or,
our wife, and We two are one) edible
things which assume an important value
az the gifts Of friendship. But, our friends
,o not want their names mentioned, which
means that they wish to do good by
stealth" Well, then, Heaven bless you!
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PERsONAL.-lIon. Henry A. Newman,
member Of the Missouri Legislature, and
formerly a resident o Winchtster has been
with US for several days. We extend to
him the urbanity Of our sfice, and wish
him a pleasant time. which he will have,
with his brother, "Old Howard" and the
many friends Of both In our community.
s. A. benson, who has been a halfway
invalid for a month or more, was in town
the other day, and tells us he is getting
better" "Stan" is too clever a bachelor
to die so soon, and we hope he will soon be
as he has been.
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Mann & David VS. c. l.. Hatfield ct al.

Mann g. David VS. c. l.. Hatfield ct al.
by virtue Of a decree of the Chancery
Court Of Franklin county, Tennessee, pro-
nounced at its June Term, 1874, in the
above cause, | will sell to the highest bid
der for CASH, on
Monday, October 9th, 1874.
at the Courthouse door in Winchester,
Tenn, the. two houses and lots described
in the pleadings. One OF said lots situate
in the town OF Salem, in said county, ad-
joining the lot Of Mrs, Handy, I. 5. Mos
ley and others, containing about two acres
to be sold to satisfy decree tor 1907 AZ,
besides interests and costs, recovered
against X. b. WinfSrd. The other house
and lot, situated in the town of Salem. ad-
joining the lot of j. G. Crawley and others
containing about q Of an acre--to be sold
to satisfy decree for $4Gl.73, besides inter
ests and costs, recovered against B. ".
Collins, in favor of cOmplainants.
7. II. FINCH. G. & NJ.
This Sept Sd, ls74-tds ~
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John Fl. Criddle VS. JAS. ii. Crawley ct al.
BY virtue of a decree Of the Chancery
Court of Franklin county, Tennessee, pro-
no unced at its June Term, 1874, in above
cause, l will, on
Wednesday, October 7th, 1871,
Of the premises, sell to the highest bidder
for CASH, Subject to the equity Of re-
demption.) the house and lot OF land Of Is
acres and % poles, more or less, described
in the plealings. lying in Franklin coun-
ty, adjoining the town of Salem and the
lands of- Vanzant and others; or a
sufici ,ncy thereof will be sold to satisfy
complainant's debt OF $952.92, and the in
tercsts and costs thereon, recovered against
the defendants.
T. II. FINCH. c.. & NJ.
This Sept. ID, lS74-tds ~
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Sale!

will, OH Monday, the 9TH Of September,
at my residence in Winchester, offer for
sale a lot Of Household and Kitchen Fur
niture, and my entire stock Of now Furni-
turc, consisting Of Tables, Lounges. Sofas,
Bureaus, cushion and cane-bOttOm chairs,
Mahogany Rockers, Two Pianos, Bed
steads, Safes, Cradles. What OTIS, Mirrors,
Candlestands, Sewing Tables, Wardrobcs,
Cooking Stove, &c.
Also, a Musical Clock. five Carpets, and
a Singer Sewing Machine.
Also, 4 lot OF Groceries, and Dry Goods,
such as Calicoes, DOmestics, Gingbams,
Ribbons, Toweling, Bed Ticking, and sew
cral fine Counterpanes, besides other arti-
Giles too numerous to mention.
ClS- Terms Cash.
LIZZIE MILLER.
seDt3-1t
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NOTICE..

On Monday, the 18th day Of September
next, it being the first Monday, at the Ma
nv Sharp College, in the town OF Winches-
ter, Tenn i will, as Assignee in the mat
sale eleven fine Pianos, upon the follew-
ing terms, to-wit: Upon a credit until the
LIST day OF January, 1875, with ~ per cent
paid in cash. Purchasers for the balance
will be required to execute notes will
good and approved security, with 7 pei
cent. interest from date till maturity, ana
10 per cent. after maturity until paid.
This August 4th. 1874.
II. ID. GREGORY, Assignee.
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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-09-03

Passengers going to Texas via Memphis
and Little Rock. or via Shreveport, strike
this line at Longview, the best route to
Palestine, Hrarne. Waco, Austin, Hunts
willie. Houston. Galveston, and all points
i'm Western, Central, Eastern and South
ern Texas. -.
Passengers via New Orleans will find it
the Best Route to Tyler, Mineola, Dallas,
O~yertOn. Crockett, LOngview aud all
PORTS in Eastern and Northeastern Texas.
This line IL well built, thoroughly
equipped with every modern improve
ment. including New and Elegant Day
Coaches, Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars,
Westinghouse Air Brakes. Miller's Patent
safety Platforms and COuplers; and no
where else can the passenger so completely
depend On a speedy, safe and comfortaols
journey.
The LONE STAR ROUTE has aJmi-
rably answered the query How to go TO
Texas? ?" by the publication of all interest
ing and truthful document, containing q
valuable and correct map, which can be
obtained free of charge by addressing the
GENERAL TICKET AGENT, Interna-
tiOnal and Great Northern Railroad,
Houston. Texas.
District Ell
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Decherd News.

DEcuERD, TENN, Aug. 3ist, 1874.
A heavy rain fell here Saturday night
and in connection with the previous rams,
the creeks and ponds and low places were
overlooking almost equal to the iresneC
last spring. The report here Is, that on the
other side OF the mountain, between the
tunnel and Tantaion, the like was never
known before. The rain fell In torrents
and A great portien of the rail road track
was washed i'm and carried away by the
flood. Just this side ofTantalon, and near
the mountain, lived Sylas Shavcrs, MS
house sbeing near the creek. The great
vslume OF water that rushed down. burst
over the banks of the creek and swept
away SLaver's house. Himself and family
were carried away with it, but they were
rescued from death by getting out on =
drift. The operators house at TantaloA
was partially submerged, and the operator
(llorn) had to climb up to the garnet
when he knocked a board of. poked ou'
his head and Justify called for help. IN
amount Of damage done to the rail- ROY Il
great, and it will be two or three days DC
fore trains can run through. 81.
The report came to Decherd last nlSn'
that on yesterday Sunday Deputy Us
Marshall Davis shot and killed Don. Hamp
ton at his (Ham pton's) own house: In
repOrtis, that Deputy Marshall Davis an,
another Deputy MARSHALL, come to Estll
Springs on Saturday night, and on Sunda
they went to Hamptsn's house. about lou
miles from Estill Springs. When near tn
house. Hampton discovered them and RAJ
out ut the buck door with a gun In III
hand. He came around to the corner Q
the hsuse, when he was shot by Deput
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-09-03

Tx RAINS AND FLOoDs.-During the
week ending August 30th there fell In
winchester, by measurement, ore foot Of
water; and II the same quantity fell all
oyer the county, it would makea lake OF
water 10 miles long, n mile wide, and 100
feet deep, Boiling Fork Of Elk river was
higher on the morning OF the Both than it
has been ia thirty-two years. All the
streams we're very high, and causing con-
siderable damage to some crops so stu
atN1.
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LIST or GIFTS.

TOTAL, 10000 GIFTS, ALL CASH. a.
mounting to. ...,........... ,$2.5UO,O0O
PRICE or TICK EIIS.
Whole tickets $4,000; halves $500; tcnths
or each coupon S500; Eleven Whole Tick
cts for $4,000; 22is Tickets for Sl.0OO.OO.
Persons wishing to invest, should order
promptly, either OF the home office, or our
local agents.
Liberal commissions will be allowed to
satisfactory agents.
Circulars containing full; particulars
furnished on application.
THOS. T.. BR1MLETTE,
Agent and Manager,
Public Library Building, Louisville, Ky.
au9l3-td
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From Cowan.
CowAN, TENN, Aug. %, 1874.
Editor Home journal,

CowAN, Tenn, Aug. %, 1874.
Editor Home Journal.
There Is little news In this community.
except that we have been well supplied
with rain, Il blessing which | suppose has
fallen upon the people every where in our
c%ounty--the dry precincts especially. The
Boiling. Fork Is higher here than we have
known II for many years.
Most ofthe farmers h~ereabouts say that
they. have splendid crops, for which,
thanks be to God.
POLITICS.
We were not permitted to hear the Con-
grcssional candidates. A large majority
are like myselt-f0r Hon. Jno. NJ. Band
| hope he will receive the nomination. II
not, Gen. Palmer is my next choice.
AS to the "legislatOr." | do not know
what to do as to the lower house. l am
strongly in favor OF a man opposed to so
many railroad privileges. In other words,
l hope the next General Assembly will
force the railroads to equalize the through
and local rates of freight. Ii they can't
lower the local. raise the through rates 50 as
to give US equal showing with the north
western Stules. and try to give the people
OF our State a fair showing. "#s
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Assistance Needed.

The Baptist Church in the vicinity Of
Caney Hollow having no house OF worship
and its membership being too weak to
build one. they would be more than
grateful Tor any subscription that their
brethren and fellOw-cilizens may give
Those that feel DESTROYS of helping will
please leave their contributions with Mr.
j. L. Baugh, OF Winchester.
NJ. j. CLUNN,
JERE. RIDDLE.
WIN. AYERS,
Sept. 3d-lt Committee.
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Creditors Notice.
sept3-lt

James W. Sharp ct al VS. jesse Il. Sharp
and others.
1t is hereby ordered that this publica-
ton be made in the Home Journal. pub
lished in Winchester, Tennessee, notify
ing all persons having demands against
the estates Of Margaret l.. Sharp and Da-
vid p. Sharp, deceased exhibit their
claims, and make themselves parties
hereto, and file the same with the Clerk
a. Master of the Chancery Court, at Win
chester, Tenn, duly authenticated, with
in the time prescribed by law, or the
same will be barred. This August 18th,
1874. Il. IL. FINCH, e.. T.. NJ.
sep3-4t (3I2)
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EDUCATIONAL. Last Saturday, by ad-
yertisement, was the day for School Di-
rectors to meet in Winchester. But the
recent and continuous heavy rains, which
made the Teachers Institute Il failure tor
three da VS. previ ous to Saturday prevented
A large attendance. In TACT, the swollen
condition Of Elk river, which cuts of
about onc-third Of our county, rendered
il impossible for Directors to attend, for,
be it known, we have no bridges i'll our
county, and yet want an enlightened and
public spirit sufficient to make the neces-
sary improvements which would be an ac-
commedation to our people and an adver-
tisement for immigration. And so, there
was not a full turnout Of Directors About
eighteen or twenty were present. We
happened in as the Superintendent, w. b.
Watterson, was addressing them and ex-
p%,aininy the law. In the course sfhis re-
marks, after urging the necessity of more
attention and promptness in the discharge
ofduties incumbent upon them, lie showed
what he himself had doneto helpaleng the
cause of cducation in our county. lie has
written to Directors and advertised, and
gone to expense, and yet with all his labor
and time lie did not find that cooperative
energy and action 50 necessary to success
and eur collective benefit.
Our space will not allow us to give the
remarks of the Superintendent in full
but we must assert that while We ale not
an enthusiast upon this public educational
plan aud never have been, and while there
is much objection to the office of superin-
tendcnt, yet, in the case of w b. Waiter
son we think the labOrer is we'll worthy
Of his poy.
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Persons writing to us upon their own
business must remember that we will not
answer such communications if they fail
to enclose Il 3-ccnt stamp. How long it
does take for some people to learn COM
mon scnsc pOlitcncss!
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NOTICE.

On the lst Monday in September next,
being the 9TH day of said month, at tie
Courthouse door in the town of Winchcs-
ter, Tenn. l will, as Assignee in the mat
ter Of A. ButterwOrth, a bankrupt. offer
for sale to the highest bidder. the tract OF
land upon which sail ButterwOrth now
lives. containing about 400 acres. Said
land will be sold upon the following terms,
to-wit: Two thousand dollars IN cash.
and the balance in six months, bearing in
tercst at 7 per cent. until due, and 10 per
cent. after maturity until paid. Pnr-
chasers will be required to give note with
good ami approved security, and a lien
will be retained until all the purchase me
ncy shall have been paid.
This August 4th, 1874.
Il. ID. GREGORY, Assignee.
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James McNabb VS. b. F. Russey.
By virtue Of 4 decree OF the Chanccry
Court Of Franklin county, Tennessee, pre-
nounced at its June Term, 1874, in above
cause, | will, on
Monday, October 9Th, 1874,
at the Courthouse door in Winchester,
Tenn, expose to public sale, to the high
est bidder, for CASH, the l5-acre tract OF
land described IN the pleadings, lying in
civil district No. | Of said county, adjoin-
in: the lands Of Richard Sharp and Others
to satisfy complainant's debt Of SG5.Sl,
and interests and costs thereon, recovered
against defendant.
T. II. FINCH, CO NJ.
This Sept. 81, lS74-tds ~
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TrpyyDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER "a, 1874.

Don. Hampton, living on Rock Cree OK in
this county, about eight miles from Win
chester, was shot and killed Sunday last
bv Revenue officers. We do not know
ANYTHING Of the particulars more than can
~ found In our Decherd letter.
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NONRESIDENT Notice.
Elisha O'Rear VS.. Telitha O'Rear.
fPetition for Divorced

In this case 1t appearing to the satisfac-
ton Of the Clerk. from the petition Of the
com plainant. which Is sworn to. that the
defendant Is \ NONRESIDENT OF the State Of
Tennessee, 80 that the ordinary process Of
law cannot be served upon her.
1t Is therefore ordered that publication
be made for four consecutive weeks In tn,
Home Journal. = weekly newspaper pub
lished In the town Of Winchester, Tenn.
requiring said defendant to appear at tn
next term Of the Circuit Court OF Frank
lin county. to be held the 4th MONDAY ~
| November next. and plead. answer or de-
uur TO said petItiou, or the same Will %
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j. f. Martin VS. JnO. Ii. & d. j. Martin.
by virtue of q decree of the Chancery
Court Of Franklin county, Tennessee. pro-
nounced at its June Term. 1874, in the
above cause, will sell for CASH, on
Monday, October 9th, 1874,
at the Courthouse door in Winchester.
Tenn. the tact OF land described in the
pleadings, containing 200 acres. more or
less, adjoining the lands of II. II. Shores
and others, situated in civil district No. 4
Ofsaid county. Sold to satisfy q decree in
favor accomplishments VS. defendants for
$. Subject to the equity of redemption.
Il. II. FINCH an
This Sept. Sd, lS74-tds ~
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We understand that the army worm has
damaged Mr.. Green Brazelton and several
other large farmers northeast of Win
chester. But still, Franklin county has
been blessed this year with better crops
than the country in general.
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$40 to $1,000 invested IN wal
STREET often leads to q fortune. Pampn,,
let With explanations and statistics o.
Railroads Stocks. Bonds &c. with o.Irt
valusble information, mailed on rece,p.
of 3O cents. Address ALEX. FR0ThISGsAs
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The Franklin County Teachers Institute
was not held, as advertised. on account of
the floods of rain, which prevented teach
ers from attending; but will be at some
convenient time, Of which l will give due
notice. w. d. WArTERsoN,
County SUPERINTENDENT,
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PERSONAL are pleased to see
the honest face Of our former fellow
citizen, MI. A. Fassna"ht, one more
in Winchester.
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We would warn our corporate authori-
ties to hurry up work on our streets, as the
season approaches when it will be impos-
sible to do work.
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VIM. Crane, admir-, &c, and h. C. Couch,
guardian, &c., vs. Jos. S. Bry ant ct al.
BY virtue Of q decree Of the Chancery
Court OF Franklin county, Tennessee, pro-
nOunced at its June Term, 1874, In the
above cause, i will, on
Monday, October 9th, 1874,
ut the Courthouse door in Winchester.
Tenn, expose to public sale, to the high
est bidder, for CASH, all tliat portion OF
the land described in the pleadings in said
cause not covered by the mortgage Of j
f. Maynard, to satisfy compiainants' debt
Of 1921. so and interests and costs; and il
the sale Of that portion Of the land fails to
satisfy complainants' debt and costs atore.
said. then all Of said land will be sold.
Said land lies in Franklin county, Ten.
nessee, civil district No. 7, adjoining the
lands ofG. Is. Mangum and others, con-
tanning - acres, more or less.
4. II. FINCH. C. & NJ.
This Sept. Sd, lS7l-tds ~
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Chancery Sales
For October, 1874.

w. +. Kcrclicval vs. james NJ. Martin.
BY virtue Of q decree Of the Chancery
Court Of Franklin county. Tennessee, pro-
nounced ut its June Term, 1874, In the
above cause. will, on
Monday, October 9th, 1874,
at the Courthouse door in Winchester.
Tenn, expose to public sale. to the high
est bidder, tor CASH, the 3i3-acrc tract If
land described In the plcadings, lying III
civil district No. 3 of said county, adjoin-
Ing the lands Of Gardner. West, and 9TH
ers. To be sold to satisfy a deere of said
Court, in favor Of complainant tor u bal
ance of Sl595.00 debt and interests, and the
costs, obtained against the defendant AT
said term.
I. II. FINCH, C.& n.
This Sept. 81, ls74.-tds ~
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Carrick Academy has been recovered,
and other improvements in town are
pleasant to the eye.
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School Notice.

Tho Fall Session Of the Decherd Male
and Fe,uale Institute will commence Sep
tember 7th. The Trustees have secured
tSe services Of q eompeteat teacher-Mr
EEORGE W. CROSS, graduate Of East
Tennessee Uniyersity-who comes wei
Terms Of tuition liberal. Board cheap.
TRUSTEES:
". ", Martin. C. d. Austell, D..
provn. Robt. Russell. and W HM WI