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

~
Mrs. MARY J. JOHNSON was born March
29th, l4s7, and died January Sd, 1915, at s
o'clock A. NJ; aged 81 years, 8 months and 5
days. She was the daughter of John and
Lucy Ballanfant natives of France. She
was married to Alex. Johnson, in Rocking
ham county, North Carolina, August 9th,
1905, in her 18th year. In November 1S09
she came with her husband to Tennessee,
an lived for short time in Williamson
county, and moved thence to Maury, and
settled at her late residence. She was the
mother of eleven children, seven OF whom
survive her, and five of these were with
her at her death.
Her husband, Alex. johnson, died Febru-
airy 9TH, 1857; they having lived together in
the bonds of matrimony more than fifty
one years.
In 1929, as appears from the records, She
was admitted to membership in the NJ. +.
Church, along with her husband, and in the
communion of which she lived and died.
Several weeks since, when her health be-
gan to decline, she expressed the belief
that her sickness was unto death. She sut-
fered much during this last attack, but
without murmuring or complaining. on
Thursday morning last, December 3lst,
while her daughters were in her room, she
said, "Come near me my children and
grandchildren, that may bid you farewell
while am in my right mind" and with
the farewell she lett her blessing with each
one present, and now she added, "Send for
the absent ones that may also take leave
of them" She then called up and bid adieu
to the old family servants, who had render
ed faithful services as nurses during her i'll
ness.
Being DESTROYS of retaining her mind to
the last, she persistently refused all Opiates,
and only consented on Saturday night to
take small quantity of laudanum at the
earnestrequest of her friends, limiting the
amount to two drops. About six o'clock on
Sunday morning, a change, indicating the
near approach OF death, was apparent, But
none seemed so conscious of the fact as her
self. She inquired if all the family were
present; and on being informed they were,
she expressed a wish for prayer in her
room, in which she heartily Joined, after
which she said: "This is the last day l shall
be with you" A little after she said, 81 am
growing weaker; see if have any pulse"
She was informed that her pulse was weak;
after which she said, 81 am passing beyond
where any of you can go any further with
me-" To the last she retained her con-
seriousness, and recognized the different
members of the family who were present.
Her final struggle was short and seemingly
easy, and at o'clock her life ended, as if
she had accomplished the object of her eX
istence. Now that she is gone, we look
around and find her missing, and feel the
void. She was woman superior in culture
and refinement, a companiOnahle mother,
a sociable neighbor, a true wife, a holy
Christian. She lived peaceably, and died
without fear. She is buried in the family
cemetery, surrounded by the graves ofthOse
she once loved. &c. WILKES, Pastor.
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The two Grimes, Guist, Hays and Goaler,
all white, attempted to effect their escape
from Jail Sunday night at about half-past
two o'clock; but Mr.. Davis discovered the
project in time to defeat it. sunday was
so severely cold that Mr.. Davis allowed all
the prisoners, during the day, two at a
time, to come out OF their cells into the
long passage, TO be nearer the heaters.
While out one of them picked up little
piece OF iron. With this they managed to
work out several of the iron bars from the
back window. The bars are two inches
square and three feet long. This furnished
them with a splendid lever to prize the
door open. They had sprung the iron bar
that holds the door very much, but not
enough for them TO get out, when M. Davis
appearance put an end to the business
They would have lad two more COors to
get open after they got cut into the passage.
Mr.. Davis did not put the prisoners in irons,
but separated them.
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OVER THE COUNTY.

We forgot to mention last week, avery
notable marriage that took place at Carriers
Creek station, Daring Christmas week. Ed.
Rust, a widoweF, engineer OF one the pas
senger trains, married Miss Smith, daugh-
erof Harmon Smith, for many years depot
agent at the Station. The marriage took
place Just as the sOuth-bOunG train, st
night. came along with Mr.. HarTahan
aboard. il was Rust's engine, and the new
engineer rang the bell and blowed the whis-
lie for miles, in honor of their marriage.
Mr.. Rust and his bride Went TO Nashville
next day, and when they reached there all
the engines at the shop had been put IN read
mess, and such another whistling and ring :
ing of bells never was heard. Rust took
charge of his engine next day, and when he
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BIGBHVILLE ITEMS.

On Christmas night an oyster supper
was given by the young men at the res.
idence of Mr.. e. G.. Wright. The table
was beautifully and tastefully arranged
and beautifully supplied with variety
of good things. The committee of ar
rangements consisted of Miss Avie T.,
Miss Matte H., and Misses MOIlie and
annie S., assisted by Mr.. J. w. Smith
and Mr.. w. L. billiard, and their sue
ment Justly won the commentator OF
all present. The occasion was one OF
iOV ald pleasure, land all went merry
as a marriage bell" until the "wee sma'
hours ayant the twal."
Some weeks since the an
nouncement was made that there would
be some speeches or lectures on temper
ance at Neelley's school-house on the
18th of December. The inclemency of
sons from attending. Those who were
present were favored with interesting
and instructive addresses by J. L. Bulls
lock, DR.. w. A. Smith. Mr.. J. B. Wood
side, Rev. w. NJ. Medley and Mr.. J, FL.
Courtney. Mr.. w. gave graphic and
amusing account OF the old-fashioned
Miss Alice B who has recently been
visiting her relatives in this part of the
has returned to her home on
Cathey's Creek. Her numerous and
excellent attractions have gained her
many friends, who regret the shortness
OF her sojOurn in our midst.
A young gentleman who lives near
a mill not far from Bigbyville, called on
some young ladies, one evening last De-
and time passed so rapidly that
another year had dawned upon the world
before he thought of going home. And
n iS ri fn IL To
what cause to attribute the length of his
visit.
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Rock Snrfrsp

Christmas has come and gone with all
its mirth, and the hum OF business is
again heard in our shops and upon our
| farms, but strange to say, our school
houses are all vacant and no one seems
to take any interest in the education and
| training OF the Young minds in which
there should be tenfold more interest
taken than there is The greatest men
| the world has ever known were raised
| from very humble situations and ele-
waited amongst the great men of their
age, and who knows but there is such
| talent in the vicinity OF Rock Spring, II
| improved and allowed to develop?
The new year has been very cold and
| disagreeable so far. Saturday and Sun
day are said to have been the coolest
weather that has been in several years.
IC mas caused our farmers to put on
rather long faces, as they have to feed
we'll, and forage is so scarce that it seems
like starvation almost stares them in the
face as they approach their almost emp
ty barns. There has been very little
corn fed in this communicable farm
ers have been pasturing their wheat and
have kept their stock in fine order with
but little feed.
There was a large crowd at Rock
Spring on the 26th of December, to hear
the debate between Morton and Hardi-
son, but were disappointed on account
V.
We would like tor them to debate the
same subject some time when convent
emit.
Alex Rummage lost II fine mare with
blind-staggers, and T. S. Leftwich has
also lost horse with the same disease.
There is a new grocery going up at
Sowell's lower mill.
DR.. r. T. Long and w. A. Barker will
debate the subject, Resolved, there is
sufficient evidence of a supreme being
without the aid of divine revelation.
Our esteemed bachelor friend l.. H.
B., who was so badly bitten and burnt
Christmas, is conValescent. LOUIS.
Columbia District. Tennessee Con
ference, Second Round of Quarterly
Meetings.
Pleasant Valley station, at Olivet, Janua-
ry 16, II.
Columbia station, January %, d.
Pulaski station, January 80, 81.
Culleoka station, at CulleOka, February
6, Z.
Richland circuit, at Elkton, February
ID, IA.
Prospect circuit, at Cedar Glove, February
%, q.
Lynnville circuit, at old Lynnville, Feb
ruaTy %, IS.
Duck River circuit, at Hensley Chapel, |
Mt. Pisgah circuit, at Simpson Chapel,
March b. ii.
Mt. Pleasant circuit, at Mt. Pleasant,
March 20, 81.
MarceIla Falls Mission, at Taylor's Chapel |
March q, 2S.
Nebo and Willlamsport station, at Nebo, |
April 3, 4
Let every officer of the Church make it a |
matter of conscience to attend his own |
Quarterly Conference.
WELIBoRN MOONEY, p. E.
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IihrarK Association.

Judge Fleming will deliver lecture for
the benefit of the Library association, at
the Masonic Hall, next Friday night, the
22d inst. His subject will be, MAN and
Wife," Judge Fleming's qualities as lee
turer, are too well-known to require any
words from us, and we feel assured that he
will have a large audience, and that the Ii
brary will reapa rich harvest. Only TWEEN
ty-five cents charged as admission fee. The
association is also preparing another treat
for our community, il the nature of mock
trial, which is to take place on the first Fri
day night OF February. case of breach
OF marriage promise has been selected; a
Judge will be chosen and "a jury empan-
nelled, the witnesses sworn, the case tried
lust as if il were a real case in the court
house. Each side will be represented by
two attorneys.
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CGLLEOAA IEfs MS.

On the night of the 9th, a grand Hop
was given at the hotel in north Culleo-
ka, gotten up by the young gentlemen
of this place and vicinity. Much to the
credit of Mr.. J. T. Ballanfant, the pro-
prietor and manager, it was conducted
skilifully and successfully. Cap Harde-
mans string band made sweet music
for the young people, and fairy forms
hosted in the magic mazes of the dance
An elegant sUpRef vas served during
the night.
Thursday night was appointed for the
public installation of officers of the Odd
Fellows, and the ladies had
the hall very tastetully arranged for
the occasion. The room was filled with
people, and band of music was in at
tendance. After the installation cere-
monies were over, Geo. c. Taylor deIiv-
cred short address upon the origin,
progress and development of the order,
exhibiting the practical benefits flowing
out OF such a benevolent institution.
Mr.. Willis Mcconnell spoke few point
ed words. After the speaking, the yis~
itors and members were provided with
refreshments. Miss Ella Lowrance and
Messrs. McGaw, Renfro, Baker and
Hewlett, furnished the music for the
occasion.
Alter a recent lawsuit in tLe village,
a witness stepped forward in open cou TT
and apologised to the plaintiff, which
was generously acknowledged by 8
shake of the hand.
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AROUND TOWN.

The UugIy club party was a success The
Beauteous Society were all at the party,
and wore their pretty badges.
-TheIgIv Club return many thanks to
Mrs. James Akin for her kindness in fur
rlishing them her house for their party.
Also 10 Captain Ed. O'SeiI for denying him
selTth pleasure of dancing - prompt for
them.
Do not fail to read the very important
aaStockhoIdcr'S Notice" from the Secretary
orthe Duck River Valley Railroad Compa-
ny.
Miss Lucy Moore, aged Is, daughter of
T. NJ and Ann J. Moore, died the residence
of her grandfather, James wilkins, last
Monday morning, OF consumption. She Is
the last of her family. The history OF this
family is a very sad one. The father and
mother had eight children. Mr. and Mrs
Moore died of consumption, and one by one
their children died with the same disease.
just as they reached womanhOod and man
hood the destroyer came along, and now
they all sleep together in the grave.
-Ice-deaIers broke the ice and the Sab
bath on last Sunday. They said they were
afraid 10 wait until Monday. The ice was
between two and three inches tn lex. l.
w. Gamble rented several ice-hOuses and
Myers icc-housc with splendid ice out of
Judge Martins trout pond. The Judge told
Nat ne would be beswitchcd II Es should
have had itIfhe had known he was going
20 take il on the Presbyterian Sabbath. The
Brown pond, the Helm pond, owned by 4
w. Gamble the Padgett pond and the grave
ward or hangman' : pond, were all used. The
last named pond had dried up, but Pickens
& DoweI Turned the White Spring branch
into it, and made q large pond oft They
turned the water On gradually, ana their
zee was thus made about the thickest.
As the Beauteous Society is in its infant
cr il could only invite eight members OF the
L {. 20 their party on the LIST inst. 1t was
splendid.
\ Moot Court will Ie held in Columbia
the first Friday night ia February, tor the
benefit Of the Library. This viii AFFORD the
ladies an opportunity To see how lawsuits
are conducted in the court room. Full par
tfculayS will be announced in time.
Prank AydeIott has re-opened the old
Mil Job once. where he will be pleased TO
see all those who -gaut job printing done
neat and cheap.
We call attention 70 Saul Samuels' law
carl. lie read law with Cox. Myers about
seven years ago, and is competent Rhu
bright young lawyer. He Will make hls
mark as correct man.
Those having books belonging to the
Library, are requested to return them i'm
mediateIy. II returned within weeks
dime no tine viii be charged. The books
are to be rearranged, classified and mum
poered. The Library room wlli be opened tC
receive books from Monday next, the 18th
inst, from 10 o'clock :. NJ, until Z. NJ, anc
they may be left also at the office of A. w
stocked.
Col. j. w. Huntington has bought Gu
the coaI-yard of Fleming & Hickey, and il
engaged in that business himself By ref
erence to his advertisement, it will be seeI
ghat he proposes doing things systematical
". States will be lett in different portion
of town for persons TO write orders. ii
will keep the very best coal, and sell fo
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In MPnlnriHsrl.

Died, at the residence of her father, Mr..
d. j. Hubbell, in South Frankfort, on the
night of the 10Th inst, Mrs. LOUISA JENNIE
PENCE, wife of Mr.. James II. Pence, aged
% years.
Thus has passed away in the early morn
ola bright WOmanhOOd, one of the sunnleSt
spirits that ever dWelt awhile on earth to
gladden. the hearts alike of friends and rela-
tives, and of all by whom.she was surround
ed. A native of Maury county, Tennessee,
she was educated at Franklin, Female Col
lege in Davidson county, near Nashville,
in which institution she afterwards became
a teacher. Subsequently she removed with
her brother, Rev. Thomas B. Hubbell, to
Kentucky, and with him took charge of the
Parish School at st. Johns in the Wilder
ness, near this city, where she acted in the
capacity of Assistant Teacher for three
years, winning the warm affection of all
her pupils, and golden opinions from the
entire community. She was married on the
Goth of February, 1874, to Mr.. James II;
Pence, since which time, they have resided
on a farm in the same vicinity. She was
devout and most exemplary COMMUNICATE
of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and her
death is described by all who witnessed it,
as most triumphant illustration of the
Christians hope of a blessed immortality
beyond the grave. -FrdHkfGt (Ky.,) leO-
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drove his fiery chariot into Decatur, his
brother engineers saluted him with bells
and engine whistling.
We regret to lean that John Allen met
with serious accident at NeeIey's Mill a
Few days ago. He fell from pile of wheat
astradle ola sharp plank, infiicting pain
IuI, If not dangerous wound.
-Spivey w. Standfield, removed to Obion
county, West Tennessee, a week or two ago,
after a short residence in the Roberts Bend,
Maury county. He has moved so often be-
tween Maury county and Obion county
that the railroad men all know his boxes
One side of these boxes is marked "Duck
River Station, and the other "Union City"
An effort was made by burglars to break
into the grocery store of John Wells in
Spring Hill, on last Tuesday night. Sam
CapertOn shot at them three times.
Capt. Lipscomb has had the privilege
since January LIST, of charging cost on taxes,
but he has restrained from doing SO, and
has prevailed on the County Court to let
him put it off until the 23d of January. He
has acted kindly towards you, and if you
put 1t of much longer, you will have no
one to blame but yourself.
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The Duck River valley Narrow Gauge
Railroad

Shall the people of Columbia vote the
TWENTY-FIVE thousand dollars heretofore
subscribed to the west end OF the road
to the equipment and rOlling-stock of
the road from Columbia to Lewisburg
That is the interesting question which is
now addressed to every thoughtful and
tax paying citizen OF Columbia; and it is
a question which every voter within
the corporation will be called on to an
swer either affirmatively or negatively
in a few weeks, by his vote. II every
voter believed it was to his interest and
to the interest ui the town, then as
matter of course he WOULD vote Tor it,
for no intelligent man viii knowingly
and Intentionally oppose his own inter
ests. And / take it, the task which the
friends of this enterprise now have to
accomplish is to satisfy the people of
Columbia that it will be to their inter~
est, and it will certainly be voted in the
affirmRtiYS.
Then, as citizens having several and
common interest, let Us examine the
question. As corporation We have
spent twenty-five thousand dollars in
grading, bridging, and cross~tieing the
road. The work has been done in good
faith and even for less sum than was
at 4 rSt estimated by the most sanguine
friends of the road, and that too under
the heavy pressure in financial circles,
from which we have sill suffered more
or less. Your money, then, voted to
the east end of the road, has been judi
ciously and economically expended in
full accordance with the pledges that
were made to you before your bonds
were issued, and the FOad-bed from Co.
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PERSONAL INTELLIGENUE.

MT. J. Grimes, OF Leighton, Ala, spent
Christmas among his relatives and sweet
hearts in Maury.
John Renfro, of California, is now in
this county On a visit to his old friends. He
is a son of TaIt Renfro, decd, whom every
body remembers. To hear him talk You
would think California was paradise. He
told w. ID. Davis he saw tree there thirty
six feet in diam ter.
We are told that our state Senator, Dr.
Boyd, is the most distinguished looking
man in the Senate.
Capt. J. II. Andrews, left for Denver, Colo
RADIO, last week, just in time to pass through
the 'cold wave" which passed over the
northwest, the mercury falling, at one
nIace 10 s. degrecs below zero.
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On and after the first day of JAN 1879. we
propose to sell goods for Cash and not for
Credit. Those Indebted to us will please
come forward and make settlements nv the
18th day of January, or we will be com peII-
ed to put out our claims for collection, We
cannot grant further indulgence. Please
take due notice, and govern yourselves ac-
cordingly.
Jan. 5, 1873. WITHERsPooN & SANDERS.
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DEATHS.

In LouisvilI, KY, on Friday, Jan. Sth, at
o'clock, at the residence of her brOther-in-
law, James NJ. Danner, SALLY A, wife of
Charles S. Fisher, deceased, in the 5Ibh year
other age.
In this county, Jan. 18th, 1874, HENRY T.
OSBORNE, of consumption. He was born
Dec. "a, 1858. He read law under the late
Judge DiIlahunty, and practioed at the Co
lumbia bar for a nqmbetOf years. In 1855
he was accidentally shot in the back by
John P. Campbell, the effects OF which fol
lowed him to his grave. In 1850 he was
elected to the Lower HOUSE OF the General
He was a fine lawyer, an able speaker, and
a pobIe-hearted man. He has been sick for
eight years His last law partner was Mai
Frank Mclean. Peace to his ashes.
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True to our promise, we cut off all delin-
auent subscribers on the first day of Janua-
~ Notwithstanding we gave them time
Iy and repeated warnings, some of them
felt hurt over the matter. They say, ~
saw the notice, but didn't think you meant
me-" Others have been cut of, through
mistake, who had accounts against some
member OF our firm. Now, we will repeat
that we didn't cut Off subscribers because
we thought they did not want to pay-we
simply had adopted the cash system, and
were carrying it out In the end, it will
work better for all of us. This much by
way of explanation.
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Office of EDSALL & MCEwEN,
Dec. 18th, 1874. !
Bqcon-ShOuIders, 1Octs; sides, 15cts; hams,
I6ctS.
Butter-20 and 25c.
BeesUar-2Gc
BJacking-75c. al 90 "a doz
COtton-S to 1234cts. HFirm
Cotton SeeL-3Oc per 100 TBS.
COJ?-80 per bushel.
Co6ee-23 to 25c for Rio by Sack Laguira &c
Java 34c.
Coal O3-I75 test, 4Octs. per gallon.
Ca,edIes-221a9 25c. q h.
Eggs-l2@ to l5c.
Four-3.50 to 400 per 100 lbs.
Ginger-40@50c.
Hungarian Grass Seed-175 to 200. 4 bushel.
L0rd-l7 cents.
Lime-25930c. u bushel.
MeuI-S1 .05.
MoJosses and .Sprups-common, 75c.@IOO; goI-
den syrup, Sl@l.25.
Pea Nuts-SO to 80 cts. Dull,
Pepper-3594Oc.
Rjce-ll4l2c.
Rye-Sl.30 per bu.
Salt-390 325. for bu for 81 bushels, $3.50.
SOdp-l0gl5c.
SGdG-l09l2c.
ISugar-New Orleans, I0@l3c; Demerara, 149
l5c; A sugar, l2c1a crushed and granulated,
l39l4c.
Tea0l.OO@2.OO 7b.
TdJJOl1-6c. d 10.
Woo-Dun atquotations, 20 to4O.
Whedf-S5c tGSl00.
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A CHANGE IN BUSINESS.

From the folio wing notice it will be seen
that l have formed a partnership with Mr..
Eugene Pillow, who. after the first prox.
will be associated with me in the interest
of insurance. GEO. pHlLDRESS.
With much pleasure ! announce to my
friends that have purchased of Mr.. Geo.
ChildreSS, an interest in The Ltsurdnes
A0eacY of Columbia. Very respectfully,
- EUGENE PILLOW.
We would very respectfully, call the at
tention Ct our iIiends, Who, by their liberal
patronage, have shown favor to this
Agency, and all who are or may he interest
ed in the protection of life and property, To
the fact, that il Is our desire and intention
to promote and advance the cause of in
suTance in our acknowledgement as
we do, the oldest time tried and fire tested.
Corporations of Europe and America by
which we are enabled at all times, to offer to
the public the BEST indemnity at the Usru
L0,1est rate commensurate with the hazard
and to this end, viii devote cur pest
energies. Feeling grateful for past fayors
nestIy soliciting the continuation of the
same with the addition of all new business.
Very Truly Yours,
CHILDRESS q PILLOW, Agents.
Oct. 30th 1874.