Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-09-02
4OvER TUE RIVER

The weather is quite pleasant now
nice for picnics.
The grasshoppers are playing the
mischief" with corn on the Hopkins
vile pike.
The picnic at Longview on the I'D
ult., was well attended. the dinner
good, the music fine, the ladies plenti-
full, and the heat very oppressive, at
least you would have thought so had
you seen some Of the young men. they
had the appearance of having INDUCED
in Chinese shower bath" Notwith-
standing all this everything passed off
pleasantly, and the whole affair was
quite success. The shower in the
afternoon was quite refreshing and
heartily welcomed by the dancers.
We have had quite bevy of visitors
in our vicinity. Last week, among the
number. Miss Ella GrifFey. of Mont
gomery county, Miss Addie Oldham,
Mr.. Rocky Fuqua, and Mrs. s. F. Col
Inns, of Lafayette Miss Lula Atkins,
of GAINESVILLE. Mr.. L. Cornell, Mr..
Ed. Mallory, and sister, Rosa Miss
Ellen Smith, Mr.. Philander Pendle-
ton and Mr.. Jas. Cheatham, also paid
a flying visit to friends here. Many
hearts leaped for JOY at those few hours
stay in our midst. Hore they will
gladden. us again byvisits just as sweet,
but net so short.
There was no preaching at either of
our churches Sunday. havn't learned
why this neglect-owing I guess to a
protracted meeting now being held at
Bethel by our pastor. We wish you
much success Bro. Duncan in this
meeting.
am glad to state that our friend G.
A. Rossington, is up again, although
not able as yet to attend to business.
We give the credit of the resurrection
to our eminent DR.. Bailey.
At recent picnic, one of Hopkins
ville's bellies, after several vain at
tempts to get in buggy-no doubt
perplexing the young gentleman con-
siderably as how to assist her in ac-
complishing this wonderful feat. He.
thought of fence rail, which was soon
procured, and one end placed in the
buggy while the other rested on the
ground, and with helping hand from
him she soon walked the rail and was
comfortably seated in the buggy, her
beau leaping in after her feeling quite
satisfied with himself in his victory
over pin backs and titlers.
The little steamer B. G. Wood is
still in the GAINESVILLE and Evansville |
trade, and is doing lively business.
We don't wonder at it, with such
popular and gentlemanly officers as
Messrs. Throop and Fuhrer. Never
mind the red chimneys they are the
latest Centennial improvement. Give
her trial We business men, we are
certain you will never regret it.
The Hillman came up Monday and
passed our landing unnoticed. She'll
be sorry of it yet, see if she doesn't.
The picnic at Britton's Spring on
the 18th, was largely attended by del
egates from all parts of the country, as
we'll as our neighboring towns. The
speeches were splendid, and listened to
L admire Gov. Harris
very much, and especially his senti-
ments in regard to that liquor drink
ing"
I read with much interest the pro-
Quoting in the last CHRONICLE, from
the pen of our fair friend "Hilda, and
hope she may often favor us with such
newsy items. We think by study, in
few years she will out-rival any of the
famous writer's of the day. We trust
the day is not far distant when she will
her literary gifts unfurl, and that her
fame may be spread abroad over the
world. Ez q ~s
The Misses Fletcher. of Oak Grove,
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Morris, of
are now visiting friends
and relatives in our vicinity. Wewish
them long and pleasant stay.
w. j. Powers and G. G. Everett,
both recently gone into business here,
seem to be having good trade. Sue
cess to you gentlemen, as well as our
long established business houses.
1t is rumored that our charming
friend, j. II. Oldham, is soon to leave
Jimmie is strict and at
te1tive to business, upright and honest
in all things, and general favOrite.
There will be many sad hearts and tear
stained eyes at his departure. Hope
he will alleviate our grief by a short
absence. Adieu. Mystic.
Tilden and Hendricks Club.