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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22

Polly, living near the creek, below Main
street. had to move ali her household goods
out of the house, the floor being covered
with water several feet deep.
NARROW ESCAPE.
A youth, named Mynatt, fell in the
creek just above the small bridge connect
ing the rolling mill with the nail factory,
and although the bridge was under water,
the force OF the current carried him under
the bridge. Luckily he did not lodge and
came up again below the bridge, when he
was rescued by several Of the hands.
Mr.. Peltier, seeing his stable in danger,
with the assistance OF Mr.. Tarwater, re-
moved horse and some cattle from the
same, when about three minutes after
wards the stable was carried away by the
stream and soon dashed to pieces against
the rocks. a moment later, and they
would have been carried away with the
tide.
KNOXVILLE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
The Knoxville and Ohio train did not
arrive yesterday owing to several slides on
the road. The largest slide was about two
miles beyond Powell's Station, and it will
require nearly a week to put the road in
running order again. The passengers
walked to Powell's Station, where dump
car was procured, and some of the male
portion of the passengers acting as locomo.
tive power they arrived in the city about
Q o'clock, p. NJ, all safe aud sound, but
| somewhat damp, to-be-sure. We have not
heard of any damage done to the East Ten
nessee, Virginia and Georgia road by the
heavy rains.
THE RIVER
At o'clock last night the river had
| risen to about Il feet tide water and was
still rising at the rate of four inches to the
hour. At 10 o'clock last night it COM
menced to rain again, and at the present
writing, A. NJ, it is still raining
From the mail agent of the western
bound train, we learned yesterday that all
the creeks between Knoxville and Bristol
were higher than they were ever known
to be, and hence heavy tide in the river
may be expected.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
A NARROW ESCAPE.
A ne.cne trom Drowalns br nrarc ma

a Rescue from Drowning by Brave nan.
On last Saturday Mr.. w. Richards, Tom
Gale, James NJ. King, and Mr.. Nicholas
Eifer started for the farm OF the latter,
near Concord, for the purpose Of examin-
ing some iron ore and perfecting leases for
the land for mining purposes. On their
way home and while near Sinking Creek,
near loves Ferry, they drove into what
seemed a pond of water, they supposed
had gathered by the storm. But before
they were half way through it they found
their horses swimming and the buggy sub
merged. Messrs. Richards and Mr.. King
swan ashore. Eifler was driving and turn
ed the horses heads towards a cedar whose
branches hung low. Mr.. Gale, who il
partly paralyzed was aided by Mr.. Eifler.
who chung to him and did everything
possible to save him. Mr.. Eifler was twice
kicked into the water by the horses strug
Cling in their harness to save themselves
from drowning
The calls of the half-drowned men
brought to their aid number of persons
who were at a singing school near by.
Among these was Mr.. Robert Keller, who,
with true heroism, swan to the rescue of
helpless Mr.. Gale and Mr.. Eifer. Through
his efforts one of the horses was saved
from drowning. The other horse was
drowned. The team was hired from Bell
q Bell
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
ObituRKY.

1t is with sincere regret that we this
morning announce the death offs. ID. Cole,
Esq, one of the oldest and most respected
citizens of this county. He died at 1
near Washington church, in the Sd civil
district. He had been sick for several
weeks, and his condition was considered
critical from the beginning. His disease
was dropsy of the chest. The deceased has
been for many years Justice of the Peace,
and was universally beloved and esteemed.
His moral character was without spot or
blemish. He was an active and consistent
member of the Presbyterian Church, and
Ruling Elder i'll that Church. AS aneigh-
Dor he was always kind and obliging, and
as Christian gentleman, without re-
proach. He leaves wife and large fam
lily of children to mourn his loss.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
Granre OryRmIve,f

A Grange of the Patrons OF Husbandry
was organized at New Salem in this coun-
ty on Saturday. Rev. c. w. Charlton, OF
the Grange Outlook, delivered a brief ad..
dress Of two hours and a half, when he in
stalled the following officers:
c. P. Upton, w M; w, G. McCammon,
Overseer; w. b. French, Lecturer; J. NJ.
French, Steward; q. G. Hall, Assistant
Steward A.'C. B. Nichols, Chaplain ia
cob Tarwater, Treasurer II. c. Upton,
Secretary Michael French, Gate-keeper !;
Miss Lucy Upton, Ceres; Miss Susan
Haues, Pomona Miss NJ. l.. French.
Flora Miss Mary French, Lady Assistant.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
MONROE COUNTY ARorsrn.
The Tenico Narrow Gauge Railroad pro
feCt.

sect,
The people Of Monroe county are thor
oughly awakened on the subject of the pro-
posed narrow gauge railroad from Tellico
Plains to the line of the East Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia Railroad A COM
pany of wealthy English capitalists have
purchased the Telico iron property,
and propose, if proper encouragements
are offered, to improve the property
at once and ON a large scale. They
have the finest water-power in the
State, the Tellico river having a
fall of so feet to the mile, with rock bot
tom, rock sides and abundant water. This
company propose spending million of
dollars in building iron furnaces, foundres
and FORCES. They propose to manufacture
largely, and it is said the works projected
by their engineers would give labor to
people enough to make good sized city.
The company want to build an outlet
for their products, and at the same time
build it on a scale that will furnish the
people transportation. The proposed road
| is 22l miles, from Telico Plains to Sweet.
water. 1t is estimated that the road can
| be built for S2j0,000. The company pro-
pose that if the county will grade the road
| bed they will iron and equip it, The
| grading, it is said, can be done for $780,
| 600.
Will it pay the county? is the question
the people ask. In reply, the friends of
the project say that Monroe county needs
some industrial enterprises to give it new
impetus. The county, by the census re-
ports, it is claimed, has actually lost 100
people in the last 80 years. Its pop
| ulation now is 1900 and the
taxable property of the county amounts to
S2,300,0O0 The tax last year was 20 cents
claimed that the additional property brougt
into the county by this new enterprise
would in itself yield taxes enough to pay
for the extra levy called for by the proposed
appropriation. Large meetings have been
held in Madisonville and Sweetwater. The
County Court, with one dissenting vote,
has agreed to submit the question of APP
preparation to the people and it is now
thought it will be voted and the road
be built.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
Meeting OF CO,Ored citizens at New Mar.
ket.

new MARKET, TENN, April 49, 1874.
EDITORS CHRONICLE: The colored men
OF jefferson county met in convention to
elect a delegate to the State Convention
that meets at Nashville on the 2Sth inst.
Mr. BENJAMIN Williams was called to the
chair, and A. T.. Il. Draper was chosen
Secretary. The call was read by the Sec
rotary. The President introduced w. II.
Franklin, Esq, of Knoxville, who elo-
ouently addressed the meeting on the OBJ
ject of the convention.
On motion Mr.. II. w. Longiellow was
nominated and unanimously elected as
delegate to represent Jefferson county in
the State Convention at Nashville.
a Financial Committee was appointed
to solicit money to defray the expenses of
the delegate, after which Mr. NJ. ]. II.
Gentle made an interesting speech which
was listened to with attention.
Hon. J. NJ. Meek, ]. Galbraith, Esq,
and others addressed the meeting.
The following resolution was offered by
H. w. Longfellow, in honor of the death
Of Hon. Charles Sumner:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Almighty
of the Universe to call from our midst the
Hon. Charles Sumner, a scholar, jurist,
statesman therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, the colored cit-
zens of Jefferson county, in mass meeting
assembled, do, in common with the whole
nation, mourn the loss and demise of one
who has in the highest distinguished
himself as a statesman and patriot, and
who especially bound US to him by his I'M
ceasing labors of love, in the days when it
tried mems souls, and ceased not until death
hushed his voice in the councils of the
nation.
Resolved, That we most sincerely declare
our high appreciation of his love and labor
for the alienation of the oppressed but
particularly to the advocacy of the cause of
our race in this country.
Resolved, That we as race will ever
honor and esteem his high example, wisely
supporting the principles of truth, justice,
freedom, and in pursuit of these high
aims and as a monument to the memory
of Hon. Charles Sumner, assume as our
motto and the platform of future action,
decided and incessant hostility to all forms
of oppression.
Resolved, That as Hon. Charles Sumner,
in his dying hour, obligated Judge Hoar TO
serve the cause of freedom, so pledge we
ourselves by his memory to labor untiring-
ly for the alienation Of the oppressed Of
all lands and races.
The meeting then adjourned.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
THE CINCINNATI SOUTHERN.
Award OF Contracts for sixty Miles in
Tennessee.

Mr.. NJ. j. Condor returned home last
Sunday from Cincinnati, where he went
as q bidder for three sections of the award
of sixty miles in Tennessee. His contract
covers sections IT'S, 176 and l77-three
miles, including the bridge over Emory
river. This work is about five miles from
Kingston, a convenient point for shipping
supplies. The work he has contracted to
do is Is 400 yards earth excavation; % 300
yards rock excavations; 100 yards earth
embankments; $500 bridge masonry, and
$50 arch masonry. Mr.. Condon's contract
includes the building of the bridge over
Emory river, which includes about 1900
yards bridge masonry. He has until July
1915 to finish his contract, but expects to
complete it before that time.
The bids for twenty-five miles Of work
in Scott county, Kentucky, between Lex
ingtOn and C0vington, were awarded yes
terday at Cincinnati, and everything seems
to indicate that the work is to be pushed
vigorously. Mr.. Condor thinks our Sweet
water friends have chance for conpec-
ton.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
THE LARGEST PRESS In EAST TENNEs
SEE.
Increasing Printing Facilities ut the
Chronicle ONCE.

We yesterday concluded contract with
the agent of Messrs. Cottrell & Babcock,
of Westerly, Rhode Island, for new fast
press, the largest ever brought into East
Tennessee. The increased circulation Of
the CHRONICLE, and the rapid increase of
the work of our Job Office has rendered a
larger and faster press indispensable.
We have now the only steam power Office
in East Tennessee, but steam alone does not
supply our wants. We need a faster press
and this Messrs. Cottrell & Babcock agree
to supply us in three weeks. Besides the
DAILY and WEEKLY CHRONICLE, whose
circulation is larger than ever, we are
printing two weekly papers, and Munson's
Tennessee Land Register, issued monthly.
Our new press will be in working order
some time next month, when we contem-
plate other improvements.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
Chance for a worthy Student,

The Baltimore College of Physicians and
Surgeons propose to Hon. Horace May
nard to appoint on his recommendation
Z" any young man of good moral character
and proper preliminary education" to a
beneficiary scholarship. The charge for
such students is S35, and they are known
only to the Faculty.
Mr.. Maynard writes to us that he twill
appoint any worthy young student from
any part of Tennessee" Persons desirin g
the place should write to him.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
store Robbed in Claiborne Comfy.

On Thursday evening two gentlemen
hailing from the State where tar is lead
ing commodity, concluded to add to their
worldly goods by robbing the store of
Ross, Woodson & Co., in Claiborne coun-
ty. They were successful to the amount of
sundry dry goods, one overcoat and the
loose change found in the till of the coun-
ter. They Immediately left that neiyhbor-
hood, and came safely to Knoxville over
the Knoxville and Ohio Railroad. The
case was reported to Officer Dempsey, who
was on the lookout for them all day yes
terday, but without success in making their
acquaintance. 1t is supposed they are on
their way back to North Carolina. 1t is
certain they did not get on the train at this
point yesterday.
Their names are said to be John Wheeler
and Marion Bird. They are blondes,
weighing respectively one hundred and
thirty and one hundred and seventy
pounds, the latter wearing boots anywhere
from No. IFS to 1Ps. He will be identified
by his feet quicker than by his counte-
Nance, perhaps.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
Fifty-Fifh Anniversary.

Last night at joint meeting of Odd
Fellows it was decided to celebrate the
tifty-fifth anniversary of American Odd
Fellowship by having grand excursion
and picnic at Maryville on the 9th of this
month. Appropriate addresses will be de-
livered, as usual, and good time will be
had.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
The Great American CONSUMPTION Rem.

DIR. VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs
Chest. For Whooping Cough and Group
it is a certain specific. The most obstinate
cases surely yield to Halls Balsam, when
used perseveringly. Stands at the head of
all cough preparations. Sold everywhere.
John +. Henry, Curran & Co., Proprietors,
81 0 College Place, n. Y.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22

AT the residence of the brides father,
Mr.. James. Robinson, Newport. Tenn d,
April 18th, by the Rev. w. II. Smith, of
Il. Robinson. All of Newport, Tenn.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
some Facts About The Rain Fall

The tall of rain during the storm just
ended was very heavy. We learn from
Prof Payne, of the Signal Corps, that ten
and half inches fell during the storm
the average fall for two and half months.
The fall for the part of this year to date is
over six inches more than the average.
This does not imply that we will have a
dry spell, for last year there was rain fall
of twelve and half inches in the month
of February. That unusual fall was fol-
lowed by the usual amount of rain, making
"a heavy fall for the year.
The value of the weather reports during
this storm has been very great as the pre-
dictions of its extent have enabled parties
to escape or prepare for it. The Knoxville
Office has been exceptionally well man.
aged. In three years and half, not a
single report has been missed. The inspec-
tor of the Signal Stations throughout the
country, who recently visited Knoxville,
says he found but one other station in the
country in such perfect order.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
SOnnanbuIisn.

John Reeder, of this city, who has been
going to school at Maryville, got up on
Friday night, while asleep, and walked off
porch, breaking his arm.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22

Farmers are often, at this season OF the
year, at a loss to know Why it is that their
stock do not thrive on being turned out on
the fresh grass. Instead Of eating heart
lily, they seem to have an utter lack of any
appetite. The cause is a arrangement Of
the whole system, especially the blood, and
to remedy this, nothing has been found
equal to Damon's Stock Powders. A sim
pie trial will convince any one of the truth
of what we say. We presume these Pow
ders can be found in any Of the stores, a.
they have very large sale.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were
issued from the County Court Clerks Of
flee for the week ending Saturday. April
18th, 1874:
William Naples and Nancy MerrimAn.
William Leftgo and Mary Ann Cooper
G. c. Langford and Harriet A. MaXey,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22

LOngfellow, the poet, is pronounced in
capable of comprehending the most pal
pable joke. He has no more sense of hu-
NOR than hippopotsmus. Even q mod
ern tragedy win not bring smile to his
face.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22

In view of Mr., Bartletga admission
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22

that with such color was of srsntorloso "s school," old
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-22

shall b0 Thrown down, and sham souna m nla
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-12-16

the Peace Policy, has been adhered
to with most beneficial results. II
is confidently hoped that q few
years viii relieve our frontiers from
the danger CT Indian depredations.-
] commend the recommendation q
the Secretary fof the extension q
the homestead laws to the Indians
ami for seine sort Of territorial gov
erame I Tor Che Indian Territory. -
prea, = iority Of the Indians occa
pvit IS Territory are believed 70 ee
iineasavie OF maintaining their rights
apaihst the more civilized and en-
iliohtenea white man. Any terrific
/. rial form Of government given them,
therefore. should protecs them N
their homes and property for a peril
Cd Of at least twenty years, and be-
ftrs It's inal adoption should be rail
fed hy a maioriiyo OF those interested
The report Of the Secretary of the
Interior, herewith attached, gives
much interesting statistical informa-
ton which / abstain from giving an
abstract Of, but refer to thereport Il
self
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-12-16

The act Of Congress providing the
oath which pensioners must subscribe
to before drawing their pensions,
cuts off from this bounty a few sur
vivors Of The war Of 1872 residing in
the Southern States. recon
mend the restoration Of this bounty
to all such. The number Of persons
whose names would thus be restored
to the list Of pensioners, is not large.
They are all old persons who could
have taken no part ia the rebellion,
and the services for which they were
awarded pensions were in defense OF
the whole country.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-12-16

Mattocks, Grub Hoes, Picks, Scythes, Sneaths, Sedges, Mason Hammers,
Cast Steel, Step Ladders, Carriage and Tire Bolts of all sizes Looking
Glasses. Wash Boards, Clothes Wringers, Meal Stoves, Door Mats, Baskets,
Tubs, Wooden Buckets, Irvine, Rope all sizes, Hay PuHeys, Butter Prints,
Mop Sticks, Traps, Steelyards, Meat Cutters and Suffers, Traces, Cow
Chains, Halter Chains, Shoe. Dust and Scrub Brushes, Horse Brushes, Cur
ry Combs and Cards, Door Locks, Hinges, Screws, Latehes aud everything
in the Builders line. Caps. Lead, Shot, Powder and Safety Fuse, &c, &c,
The fact H, keep everything that belongs to the Hardware trade. l deal
exclusively in this kind of goods and give my whole attention to it. Per-
sons who are building, or any one in need Of anything in my line, vii. find
it to their advantage to give me a call. l viii always give a reasonable
credit to responsible persons. / thank my old customers for their patronage.
and hope this season to make many new ones. Don't forget the place
No, {, "BAER'S BLOCK
April IA. JOHN F. BLYMYER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-12-16
THE CENTENNIAL

The report of the Commissioners
Of Agriculture, herewith attached,
contains suggestions Of much interest
to the general public and refers to
the approaching Cen .ennial and the
part his department is ready to take
in it. / feel that the nation at large
is interested in having this Exposi-
ton a success, and commend to Con-
gress snch action rs will secure a
greater general interest in it. Al
ready many foreign nations have sig
nifed their intention to be represen-
ted at it, and it may be expected that
every civilized nation will be repre-
scented.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-12-16
Frank Sipe & Co.
Save Doctor Bills

Many dollars can be saved annually by using
Schmidts Compound called Mans Friend OF
Family Gem, which Is = tonic wine bitters, prepar-
ed by l. 4. SCHMIDT, ut No. 240 Penn avenue.
PittsbgIgh, Pa. This compound Is composed OF
roots and heffy, akd stgietly pure wine; il is pleas
ant 10 take and inyig0rafes' tie whole $, stem; It
Is a valuable family medicine; 1t will cure all dis
eases Of the bowels; 1t Is q preventative OF Chol.
era, and a. a blood purifier Il is unexeelIed. The
demand for this popular medicine is so great that
heretofore u has been impossible to oil ell orders.
Mr.. Schmidt has lately increased the facilities for
preparing II. The price is 81 per bottle. salts
faction guaranteed. Try a bottle and It will then
need no recommendation TO contlnue its use. We
have used the bitters in cur own family and know
whereof We speak.
Try ii, reader, II will do you good.
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-12-16

This space Is reserved Tor q. F. Rhoads & gro.
who have moved into the most magnificent srsasrr
room IN this place. They can he found IA Rsar
new building, second door FROM the corner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-12-16
JOHN T. BLYMYER
DEALERI
Hardware, Iron, Nails, Glass, Paints,
OILS. &c, &C.

The following is a partial LIST of goods in Stock: c rpenters Tools,
Planes. Saws, Hatches, Hammers, Chses, Plane Irons > DIES. &c, Black
ismiths Goods. Bellows, Anvils, Vices, Files, Hammers, &c Saddlery
Hardware, Tab Trees, Gig Saddles. Hames, Buckles. Rings, Bits and Tools.
Table Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors, Spoons and Razors, the
largest stock in Somerset County. Painters Goods, a full stock White
Lead, Cclored Paints for inside and outside painting, Paints in oil, all coUs,
Varnsh, Turpentine, Flaxseed Oil, Brushes, Japan Dryer, Walnut Stains
&c Window.Glass Of all sizes and glass cut TO any shape. The best Coal
Oil always on hand Our stock of Coal Oil Lamps is large and comprises
very elegant styles. Ditston's Circular, MGIev and Cross Cot Saws. Mill
Saw Files of thebest quality. PorcelainIined Kettles. Handles of all kinds