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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

THE old and reliable srm of Rice,
Broaddus & Co., issue their fall ad-
dress to all readers of newspa pers this
morning. They do not discuss the
political issues ofthe day, but they
are sound on the currency question to
the core. They win receive, at their
counter, all rag-money that is at par.
and in return will give value received
in any article to be found in their i'm
mense stock of goods. Their accom-
modating clerks will give you good
measure, and their porter will not
draw Sigh if your purchases make
his back bend under their weight
in delivering them accurately and
promptly Anywhere in the city limits.
Read advertisement for particulars.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

The stockholders in Greenwoei
Cemetery promised in the outset to
keep the grounds in good conditios
and under the protection of substap-
tial fence. They are, as we believed,
making good this promise. In addi-
ton to identifying the Enclosure, they
are low repairing aud extending the
pike that leads there in moss SUBJ
stantial manner. so that persons own
ing lots there can have the sdYspkage
and benefit of an excellent communi.
cation with the cemetery. Lots are
being sold rapidly, and the fresh
mounds there remind US that this city
Of the dead will soon be densely dot
ted with monuments erected to the
memory of departed ones. Under the
present systematical management, and
the improvements already made, We
are not ashamed for strangers to visit
this sacred spot.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

TELEGRAPHIo dispatches report a
terrible cyclone in Texas, on the 10Th
inst. The city of Indianola was
destroyed ,aonlyg five, business houses
lefsil Thedead werestsewni for twenty
miles along the beach; a hundred
bodies found and Hurled amid great
confusieny railroad, telegraph hight
houses, dwellings and trees buried 10
one common ruin. The town of Sal
uria entirely destroyed. The town of
Matagorda and San Bernardino re-
ported washed away, as was also the
town of Cedar Lake. Galveston in
undated with water. Great destitu-
ton and, suffering prevails, The great
est sorrow exists on the Texas coast.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

We would suggest to the editor Of
one of our Alabama exchanges that
he need not take the trouble to
revise and arrange the political editori-
ais OF our paper for his own use, foI
if he desires to continue their use, We
will send hin proof sheet in advance
1t will save him much trouble and
labor. i ~ ~ tjf@f 10y FL -
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

Mr.. JAMES Z. BIBB has purchased
an interest in the grocery and provision
store of c. w. Wheatley, and the
business will, in future. be conducted
under style of firm of Wheatley 4
Bib. These gentlemen are prepared
to furnish family supplies of the best
quality to all, anG will be found atten-
tive and accommodating to customers.
Read their new advertisement to-day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

?
Mr. NJ. v. INGRAM has completed
his arrangements in the dairy business,
and is now delivering choice article
of milk to his numerous customers,
We hope his cows and Ills pockets
may never be dry.
Seriously, we are glad to see this
effort TO keep up good dairy in our
midst for itisan important item. Mr.
ingram has some excellent milk cows,
and has secured the services of an ex-
perienced man to attend to the manage
ment. and now his little boys will be
probably and pleasantly employed in
delivering a pure article of the tactical
fluid to our citizens. l4IsEI affst9H
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

WE are informed that some young
men cobgregate In the yestibule at tbs
Methodist church, during service, aud
talk SO loud, and behavesso BADLY, that
it>interrupts public worship We are
also requested to ask them to desist.
We,are well aware that newspaper
reprimands do no good in such cases,
but one thing We do know that Il
must be thoughtlessness on the part Of
boys who do these things, or they are
sadly deficient IN moral trsining or
lack that self-respeet that all young
menshauld possess The Law is severe
upon disturbers of public worship, and
we would suggest that if a few names
werepresentedto the grand jury. and
attest made~in court, thatit would do
more towards graduating this evil than
all that could be said or written. For
bearance is-ccasing to be virtue with
some of the officials of the church.
andtherc is some. actionof the law to
be resorted to if the nuisance is not
abated.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

1GEs II 20 A III
THE sale Of stock, furniture, etc.,
made by T. H. Hyman;; auctioneer,
Friday, of last week, for Mr.. Straus,
was largely attended, and everything
brought good prices. Mr.. Hyman
managed this sale. from beginning to
end, in first rate Style. and made the
property bring nearly full ivsiue. He
proved to the public that he is master
of his business, and that when called
on tosell anyspecies ofproperty, he will
discharge his duties. as auctioneer,
with fidelity and promptness He
treats all who attend his sales with the
utmost respect, and looks well to the
interest of his employer Mr., Straus
is thorough bred gentlemen, and We
dislike to lose him as citizen, but we
are glad to know that he did not sacri-
fee muchin selling out preparatory
to moving to California.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

In our notice of Tomlinson Bros
painting on Mr.. Lurton's house, last
week, the types made us say block
walnut, when every intelligent reader,
we supposed, would know that black
walnut was what it should read. Be
it block, black or white, it is a good
Job of work.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

SOME things are much harder to ac-
complish than others, but the hard
est Job we have undertaken since the
war is to try to collect what is due us.
We do not object to working for money,
but it is the work we have to do to get
it after We have earned it. Pay or no
pay, every fellow expects to have his
paper promptly every Saturday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

THE time for the sere and yellow
leaf" is near at hand, and autumn, with
all its serene beauties will be upon us.
OF all seasons this is loveliest and best.
What can compare with an autumnal
sunset, when the last bright rays of
old Sol are reflected upon forest, vale
and stream-nothing. thatwe know of,
unless it be modest, beautiful maiden
in pin-back suit.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

OLD John Robinson's Circus adver.
tisement spreads itself like a green
bay horse in our paper to-day. When
he arrives and spreads his immense
tents, then you will see miniature
world Of wonders from every cline
He has the best travelling show upon
the continent of America. Nov. 10th
is the date for its appearance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25
> Farewell.


circumstances preventing me from
personally bidding adieu to my numer.
ous friends and patrons, / take this
method of wishing them all hearty
farewell. Distance may keep US apart,
but the recollection OF kind treatment
--socially-and the liberal patronage
bestowed upon me commercially, will
always be gratefully remembered by
me while sojourning in distant part
Of the country. = z IA - - "A.
Thanking my patrons for past ia
vors.I would ask them to continue
their patronage of the we'll and favor.
ably known house of Bloch Brothers
in which l have been engaged for six
years past, assuring them that the menl-
bers of the firm and their aids will
treat them as literally, courteously
and kindly as Z ever endeavored to do
Again 1 bid you all a hearty farewell
Respectfully.
I'D, -e T,.,i ....4s a, i. STRAUs.
= Sent. %. 1S75--1t. ar 20 W sa
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

r. ID. and j. Z. Moseley, State,
County, aud Railroad Tax Collectors,
request us to notify all who have not
paid their taxes, that they will be at
the court house on the first day of
November to receive their taxes. If
the taxes are rot paid in fifteen days
afterwards they will proceed to levy
on property. They mean business.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

FIRE.-Mr. Ill. B. Hutchinson, liv-
ing on the Bailey farm, on the west
side of Cumberland river, lost his
barn and about three thousand pounds
of tobacco by fire on the 18th inst.
We are truly sorry to learn of this
misfortune to Mr.. Hutchinson, who is
an energetic, honest farmer, and one,
too, lily able to stand such a loss.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

We have no space for half Of the
terrible scenes that have been wit
messed on the Gulf coast of Texas, in
consequence of the mighty storm which
desolated so many thrifty localities.
But as there is no appeal from the de-
crecs of the king, sympathy and
material aid are the sole hope of the
sufferers. N
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

With the view Of enIarging my stock
Of Confeetioneries and making room
for a large stock of Toys. I have con
cluded to quit keeping beer and liquors,
I would state in retiring from this
branch of my business, that I will nov
be able to offer greater inducements 10
the other branches Of my trade. ]
have secured the ssrvicesof my broth.
erJ acl;. who i polite and afsbIe to
all, and 7 propese 70 please all byssll'
ins goods cheap for.sash.
Respectfully.
Sept25-4t &C. EVERETT.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25
Sept. 4, 1S75-4w.
WARNING, TAXES, 1875!

The Assessment for the year 1875 is
now on file in the Office. of the Clerk
Of the County Court, subject to inspec-
ton until the LIST day of October, 1875
at which time all persons considering
themselves aggrieved by said assess
ment shall make their complaint, as
under the law they cannot get relief
after that time for four years.
The Committee on Assessments will
be id session at the Court House, on
Friday, Oct. l, 1875 to hear all COM
plants and adjust wrong assessments.
By order of c. w! Tyler, County
Judge. .l4l4. u.f.
PETER 0NEAL, Cl'k.
Sept. IL, 1875-3w.a a.s Lac "a
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

MEN, with families, in. search of
homes, where they have the advantages
of good schools. and churches of most
all denominations, located in one of
the healthiesti towns in the South
whose citizens are intelligent. moral
and industrious, will find that our city
combines them all. We are glad to
know that we are to have several ad-
ditions to our society soon by gentlemen
who appreciate the advantages we
haye enumerated. Capital and indus
try also meet with just reward in our
midst. ... ., ,.,,.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

LAST week we noticed that gourd
vine, on the southside, had sixty well
formed gourds on it. Now a gentle
man over there claims to haYeTxcu-
cumber vine that produced oneShnnd-
red and fifty cucumbers, and it has not
quit bearing yet. The southside seems
to be very prolific country, especially
OF vines. ~
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

ALL persons in search of dry goods,
boots. shoes, hats, clothing. etc., are
invited toread the very modest adver-
tisementA inserted this week by B. f.
Coulter.z He is an experienced mer-
chant, a good Judge of goods, and
thoroughly understands the wants and
tastes of his customers, and his facili-
ties to supply the demand are equal to
any man In the mercantile trade.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25
MARRIED..

At the Catholic Church in this city, on
the I'd inst. by Father Gleason, Mr.. PIsT-
RICK McCABE and Miss MARY G'HEAROS.
all OF this city.
In this city. at the residence of s. b.
Stewart. ON the I'D inst, by Rev. ]. II. Nc.
Ferrin, Mr.. GILBERT II. SMITH, of Penn
broke. KY, to Miss MoLLIE L. REYNOLDS,
of this city.
The day the marriage vows were cont
summated was bright and beautiful, may
all the days 20 come be ms bright % this
. happy PAIR. RS @v9n-ro1i-< =.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

a. Mr.. NJ. KEAN, the highly esteemed
proprietor of the Louisville Hotel,
was stricken with paralysis on Tuesday
last. --latest advices report him in a
critical aud dangerous condition. The
news of his sad affection will produce
profound regret among his friends who
are to be found throughout the United
States. relf....... ..l.- az lie
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25
Tax Payers and Assessors.

The Committee on Tax Assessments
will meet at the court house on Fri
day, October 1880. 10 Lg
Persons applying to them for adjust
ment Of wrong assessments will please
get the Assistant Assessor Of their
district, or any other person knowing
fully we'll all the facts in their case, to
be present, as the committee are not
authorized to make any change in the
assessments as now entered on the
books, without positive proof that they
are unjust or wrong.
The Assistant Assessors might ma
terially aid the Committee in getting
right such complaints as come from
their several districts, if it is conven-
lent for them to be present on the day
above named, and besides confer
favors that would be appreciated. As
represent assessment is for four years,
It is more important than ever that il
should be correct, and every good citi-
zen should feel an interest in having
it so.
Respectfully,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

ARKANSAS Grange learning from
experience thatlto kill birds is to null
tiply destructive, insects, wisely re-
solved to prosecute every one who
kills birds on their farms. This is the
policy we have been trying to impress
upon the farmers of Montgomery for
several years past, but without effect.
And so far from prosecuting tres
passers of this sort. farmers themselves
take part in the slaughter of the pro-
tectors of their farms and orchards
against insect depredators. We once
more call upon the Changers to take
the matter into serious consideration
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25
CHARLEY'S
SALOON and RESTAURANT.

CHARLES LEHMAN has reffted and re-
painted his Restaurant and Saloon ana will
keep IL supplied with the best OF every
thing the market affords and has arrange
ments 10 get all kinds Of seasonable game,
Fresh oysters, ETC., which will be served to
the public in the most approved style OF
culinary art.
Fine Wines, "Old Robertson" Old Bour-
bon, Cigars, etc., will be found at the Bar,
and all who practice In this department
may rest assured that what they call for
will be pure and oalatable. Oct. 3'74-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

THE Grange Picnic which was to
have come off last Saturday, at Dunbar's
Cave, was postponed until to-day. the
18th, on account ofiuelement weather.
If you feel hungry for fun or some
thing good to eat, just go out there to-
day and enjoy both to your fill. The
managers of this picnic will see to it
that all who attend will be made to en-
joy a pleasant day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

SIMON BLOCH must have bought
out some of the eastern jobbers, judg.
ing from the immense stock of goods
to be found in the house of Bloch
Bros. They do not exactly give away
theirgoods and premium chrome. but
they will sell them exceedingly cheap.
Go there and take look at the endless
variety of the stock.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

On the Dist inst, 4 meeting of the
representatives of the Louisville and
Nashville, St. Louis and Southeastern,
and Nashville, Chattanooga and St.
Louis roads, was held, and a basis
of settlement of the railroad war
was agreed upon, and former rates
restored, dating from Thursday last.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

Dy KINeANNeN has returned from
New York and bis large purchases Of
stoves, tinware, etc, is coming rapidly.
The large storerooms of this firm will
be filed togthe brim ina short time,
when customers can be supplied with
all they may desire in this line Of
trade. afEA { Is1si1sbnl
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

THE present conference year of the
pastor ofthe NJ. +. Church, in this city,
closes tomorrow. The pastor and
delegates start to conference, at Fay
etteville, in few days. If Rev. Mr..
Plummer7 isgnot returned here, we
hope he may be sent to a pleasant
place, for he richly deserves it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

Col. c.. J. MCKINNEY has resigned
his position as Internal Revenue Col
lector of this, the 9th District, and
DR.. W. f. Green has been appointed
in his place. These gentlemen, by
their correct department and courteous
treatment to our citizens, have made
many friends in our community.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25
CHANCERY SALES.
Large Sale Of Town Lots
By Order Of the Chaneery Court.

NJ. w. Stephenson VS.. II. b. Lacey's Heirs.
Pursuant TO a decree in this cause at the
April Term, 1875. OF the Chs,neery Court at
ClarksvilIe, will sell TO the highest bidder,
al the Court House door In GAINESVILLE, on
Saturday, Oct. 2, 1875,
a tract of land In district No. of Mont
gomery county, Tennessee, containing 2sH
acres, being the tract upon which Henry H..
Lacey, deceased, formerly resided. Said
tract has been divided into two tracts,
bounded as EllOws:
LotNo.l-Begins at a blackjaek In Bruces
west line the north east corner To Lot No.
2, and runs north 50 west l4I poles 10 a
stake I'm the east line TO the Chester tract /;
then along his line and the line to the Dan
lei tract north ~ east 2Jt d0-lO0 poles TO a
stake. corner to johnson tract; then north
So east lgG poles To a stake, Johnsons cor
ner then along with him and Moss south
~ west 2is 2D-iO0 poles to the beginning (;
containing 2z71 acres.
Lot No. 2-Begins At the southeast corner
of Lot No. 1, on black jack, and runs south
l1%o west CO Sp-l00 poles 10 n stake, the south
west corner to the Bruce tract. with N, ndekory
pointer; then south ss1z0 east 10 s0-lOo poles
to stake aud pointer, corner 10 MaDry
tract; then south ~ west % poles 70 a post
oak Mallory corner then along with MIN
and Merritt north IS west ll pores 20 posi-
oak, Green Smiths corner; then north Il
east n poles to n stake and pointer, his cor
ner. then north So west 40 40-l00 poles to a
dead Spanish oak, the south east corner TO
the Walker tract; then Win IL nofth i east
al 10 loo poles 20 a stake, the northeast cor
ner TO said Walker tract; then south So
east along the south line To the Chester
tract. IA 30 100 poles to a double hickory. the
southwest corner 10 said tract then north
re east ~ 40 100 poles TO the southwest cor
ner to lot No. D; then along the south line
OF lot No. south So east IN poles to the
beginning. containing III acres 4 plat of
the same can be seen at my officei
Terms: One-third cash; balance on
credit of one and two year,. Notes Ter de-
ferred payments, with good security, bear
ing interest from date. and lieu VIII De-
retained. No redemption.
Sent 4 s75-5w- pf El5 W
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

The public schools are moving on
in good order in the various wards Of
the city. The next stepis to have a
large, well arranged building to let all
attend, under control of one general
superintendent. Let's have it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

DIR. N. g. Thomas offers the farm,
where he now lives, for sale. Its one
of the best in Montgomery County.
Fine brick residence, good and SUBJ
stantial outhouses, and the land under
high state of cultivation. For terms,
etc., apply to the owner, nine miles
from GAINESVILLE. CSept. lift.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25
Mr.. OLIVER TrNsLrY left sample

Mr.. OLIVER TINsLEY left sample
of his present crop of tobacco with us
this week: A portion of it is beau
tiful PIE. bald color. the balance is the
kind known as heavy Clarksville ship
ping leaf. He has about thirteen
acres in tobacco, and if it holds out
equal to the sample, it will bring him
a pretty sum of money.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25
JNo. YOU'VE, X. r. S,

Mr.. AND Mrs. ROSENFIELD have
returned from the east, after purchas-
ing large and elegant stock of millin-
cry goods, which they are now receiv-
ing. Their stock is unusually pretty
and attractive. Call and see it. ~
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

PETERS HoUsEHoLD MELoDIEs.-
The 10th number Of this standard
musical monthly contains eight choice
pieces of music, by the best composers.
Itispablished by j. l.. Peters, S43
Broadway, N. Y. Single numbers 50
cents; 81 per annum.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

/ DESIRE respectfully to notify the
public that I am making every style Of
picture, at prices to suit all who desire
to have their picture made. Come up
now, while the weather is fine and
everything working beautifully.
Sept. Is, 1S754t.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

G. L. COOKE is now in New York,
buying stock for his jewelry store
and queenswsre house. He will bring
all the latest novelties 10 both depart
ments, and will be prepared to furnish
anything the public may d esire.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COURT.
Non Resident Notice.

N. NJ. West, Admir-, W. Heirs OF Annie FL
lott. dec'd.-Petition to Sell Land 10 Pay
Debts.
Ii appearing 10 the satisfaction OF the
Clerk, from tn allegations OF the petition,
that James Elliott, Ben. +. Elliott, Jas. A.
Thomasson and wife. Mildred Thomas
son. and u. >. OVERLY aud vile, Caro-
line overly, are non-residenfs of tho
state Of Tennessee, 50 that the ordinary
process OF law cannot be served upon them:
II Il therefore ordered that publication be
made for four successive weeks. In tho
Clarksvilie CuRoSIcLE, q newspaper pub
lisbed In the city of Ciarksvilie, notifying
said non-residents TO appear before Hon.
c. W. Tyler, Jndge OF the County Court OF
said county, at the October Teraa 70 be held
at the Court House In GAINESVILLE. on Mon
day the 9Th day Of October, 1876, and plead
answer or ieIaur to eompiaiRant's petit
ton. or the same will be taken for con-
fessed and set for hearing ex parte-
PETER OSE4I4. Clerk.
Aug q, ls75-iw.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

THE GAINESVILLE District Council
Reunion advertised to take place at
Guthrie, KY, has been postponed in
definitely. See notice of ". f. Tay-
lor, chairman committee of arrange
ments. 90 iset ssHH,'ts' sei tfH7EA
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

Work on Mr.. Drane's palatial res
dence, on College street, is going for
ward rapidly. 1t will be an ornament
to that part of our beautiful little city.
Mr.. Tapscott, the architect, has his
hands full ia attending to the buildings
now under his supervision. JIl
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25
Best Kentucky Coal.

During the month of September we
will deliver the best article Of Ken
lucky coal to our customers, In car
load lots at II cents per bushel, and
Is cents per bushel by the wagon load
If you desire TO get full supply for
winter, you had better order at once.
T. P. GRACEY 4 Bro.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-25

A VERY large congregation attended
the Franklin street Methodist Church
last Sunday. One young lady was
baptized. After the sermon most of
the congregation partook Of the sacra-
,ment.