The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-01-15
vvEkLEAMsPORT ITEMS.


The grandest entertainment that took
place in the village during the holidays,
was given by the Good Templsrs at their
hall. Although the night was iuclem-
eut, the hail was crowded with gay la
dies and gallant gents. Miss r r. R,
was queen OF the night, her sparkling
eyes were beautifully bright; Miss A.
was there with her grace and ease, Miss
b. had style everybody to please
E., and WilliamsE Ort'S fair daughter,
Miss G., and quite a number of others,
TOO tedious to mention, that were alto
gether lovely, The young gents were
exceedingly gay and gallant. A more
Joyous time never was witnessed.
That clever gentleman -Jno F. T.
Jones, and his most excellent wife, gave
the young folks a most delightful party
Wednesday evening, December 30th.
They commenced gathering early in the
afternoon, to whom a bOuntiful and
splendid supper was supplied, after
which the viOlinist commenced his mus
steal strain, and the merry boys and
girls gave themselves up to nightly
pleasure. Conspicuous there among
the fair, were Miss Alice W., Miss Alice
X. and Miss Lizzie A, and many others
decidedly pleasing and handsome. The
"frOlic" continued all night, and the
morning. J. d. was carried away with
the fiddle and the bow, and tripped the
light fantastic toe,
Mr.. Eldridge COvington and Mrs. Eliz-
abeth COvingtOn, wsre united in marri~
age the third time, few days ago, in
Hickman county.
Cass Garner and John Kennedy, all
colored, of the I'd district, fell out about
a coIored feminine, and as CAss attempt
Sl - 4 n iz n
the right thigh. He has left for
parts unknown.
David Claggett and wife lost their
only child Sunday night Sd inst, from
the effects of cold.
J. l.. Williams, ESQ. has been rejoica
ing for many days. He has a little song
he occasionally sings, which runs thus !:
Corn in the big crib,
Money in the pocket;
Boy in the cradle,
And pretty boy to rock it,"
Mr.. James Bond, of the I'd district, had
a little daughter, two years old, to die
suddenly, Tuesday night, December the
9th.
Small grain of every kind is growing
finely.
Although the cotton crop was short,
there is still some not picked in this
section.
g. Kennedy & Co., will soon cons
menCe building a mill on Duck river,
near the Kettle bend.
The old year should be a warning to
every person of this country, for the
drOuth was evidently sent on the peO-
pie for their wick edness. So let us all
turn over new leaf and be a
better people in the future.
Last year is telling heavily ON the
poor iaboreEs, for they are moving to
and fro, the greater portion not know
ing where to lay their heads, and with
out rainteent. Remember the poor.
Arklaud farm was visited by a deer
last week.
Some unknown persons rock ed the
residence OF Joseph Yoss in the Bend
last week.
All the ice>houses in this section are
filled brim full. What a cool time there
will be next summeri
The Thermometer stood at various
degrees at various places Saturday.
which was the coolest feeling day felt
here for several years past.
Minor Thomas, col, died in the Bend
Sunday morning.
II. II. Rasor and family left for Texas
several weeks ago.
stephen Larkins and family have re-
moved to the Hampshire country.
George Henry Harlan rents land in
Ia Bend,
| y Eesday night, 9TH OF January, was
cele GRATED at the residence of Joshua J,
! Delk in gleeful manner, by the young
people OF the neighborhood. Mr.. Delk