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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24
Child Millionaires.
New York Letter. |

The simultaneous death of Mr..
and Mrs. w. T. Garner leaves
three little orphans girls to the
tender mercies of their guardians.
These children are aged respect
lively, eight, five and three, and are
undoubtedly the richest children
of tender age in the world.
They are estimated to be worth
100000 each, and if their
property is judiciously managed.
they will at their majority be
worth greater fortunes still. There
Is a child at present in a private
clearinghouse with her guardian
at Saratoga who is the sole heir to a
fortune of 81, 100000. She is the
only granddaughter a millionaire.
Her mother was also an only
child, and inherited the whole of
her fathers estate. The child's
father was debarred by her guar
dian from handling any portion
of the income belonging to his
child, but was allowed an income,
SO that he could travel iii Europe
and crafty his dissipated habits
without influencing his child.
Among the child portraits at Mo-
ra's on Broadway is that of a boy
whose yearly income, now paid
10 his guardian, is nearly 100000.
His guardian is a Bank Presi-
dent, a man of strictest integrity,
who predicts that when this boy
(now ten years old) arrives at his
majority his income will be at
least 100000 per annum.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24
Church Directory.

Presbyterian, Fayetteville-services ev.
erv Sabbath at 10:3O and at night; Rev L
Mcclure, pastor; Sunday school at NJ.
Metl odist-services every Sabbath a
1870 and at night; RevAFLawrence, pastor
Sunday school at o'clock.
Cumberland esbyterian-services every
Sabbath at 1890 and at night; Rev ? Du-
vail, pastor; Sunday school at 8.
Methodist, Flyntviile--seryices lst Sab
bath in each month at IL and night; Rev wa
Gill, preacher in charge; Sunday school at .
Union Church, Pleasant Plains-serylceS
1st Sabbath each month at II and night by
the Methodists; Rev Mr. Barham, preacher
n charge-2nd and 4th Sabbath each month
atll by the Associate Reformed Presbyterl-
ans, Rev J 3 Muse, pastor. Union Sun
day school at 3.
AR Presbyterian, New Hope, services Isl
and 3rl Sabbaths at IL; Bethel, IND ano
9Th Sabbaths at 11-Rev a S Sloan, pastor
Methodist, Mulberry-services 3rd Sun
dav in each month at IL o'clock and every
Sunday night; RevWJCollier, pastor; Sun
day School at 8. ,.,
Cumberland esbyterian--services 4th
Sunday each month at IL O'Clock A and al
night: RevMrM orris, s,pastor;Sabbath school
Bantist. Mulberry-church session. Sat
urday before 1st Sabbath in each month;
services lst Sabbath at IL; RevA Van Hoose
pastor; Sabbath school at 8
United Presbyterian, Lincoln-services
every Sabbath at HIS NJ; Rev w Wait,
pastor; Sunday school at 10.
Methodist, Shady Grove, (Shelton's
creek)-services 1st Sabbath in each month
at IL o'clock; Rev j. Parks, preacher IN en-
Liberty Gro ve-services End Sabbath al
Ham: Rev w A Gill. preacher in charge.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Oak Grove,
(near Flyntville)-services 4th Sabbath In
each month at IL o'clock; Rev A w Suth-
erlend. supply.
PRESBYTERIAN, Unity, on the Petersburg
road. 6 miles North of Fayetteville, lst and
3rd Sabbaths in each month; Rev L Us
Cumberland Presbyterian, Cane Greek, on
Fishing Ford road, miles North Of Fay
etteville, End and 4th Sabbaths each month;
Rev D Tigert, pastor.
Methodist. Oak Hill-services 4th Sab
bath each month at 10 o'clock.
Cumberland PresbyteriaE-Rey y DCraw-
Methodist-services End Sabbath at 10 A
NJ: Rev w B Lowery, z 9.
Cumberland Presbyterian-servlces 4th
Sabbath at 10 NJ Rev y ID llgerI' pastor
Union sunday school at 2 P every Sab
bath; prayer meeting Wednesday night:
MT. Hermon, Flintville circuIt--seryIces
3rd Sabbath and preceding Saturday; Rev
w A Gill, preacher in charge.
Macedonia, Flintville Circumstances attn
Sabbath and preceding Saturday; Rev w a
Gill. preacher in charge.
Missionary Baptist, Norris Greek (Buck-
eve)-services End Saturday and Sunday IN
each month; Rev S L Sanford, pastor.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

OY 1t is reported that from
the present outlook it is more
than probable that the business
of fruit canning will not be as
extensively carried on in Della
ware the coming season as here
tofore. Some few establish
ments, it is stated, will not be
opened at all, while compara-
lively few peaches will be put
up. 1t is reported that heavy
stock of this fruit was brought
over from last season, and there
is no danger that the supply
will be short. Tomatoes were
also heavily packed last sea-
son. The market is not yet
cleared of this stock, and as the
prospect is that large quantities
will be canned this season, it is
anticipated that prices will be
low and the margin of profits
small. The most being done
now is in the line Of packing
berries, and even in this the op-
erations are unusually limited.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24
Singular Meeting of an
Old Lover.
New York Correspondents Chicago ri

New York Correspondence Chicago Tribune.
The proprietor Of q simmer
hotel near this city had a very
singular experience recently.
Among his guests were a mid
dle-aged widow and her mar
ried daughter and husband. He
was impressed with the idea
that he had somewhere. seen the
widow before, but could not tell
when or where. Finally max
| ing inquiries about her, it ap-
pears she was formerly a Miss
s., living on Ninth street in
this city, in a locality formerly
very fashionable. 1t appears
that the landlord was an old
beau of the lady's and that they
were once engaged to be mar
'ried, but she was a great flirt,
and the gentleman became Of
Tended by some action of hers
which he regarded as indiscreet.
He went to Europe, and on his
return was informed that the
young woman was dead. Un-
der this impression he forgot all
about her. Strangely enough,
the woman about this time was
married and removed to Cincin-
natl. During a subsequent Wis
it to New York she was like
wise informed that her former
lover was likewise deceased-a
circumstance quite natural, as
the papers reported the drown
ing Of q man of the same name.
He married and became a wild
over. A fortnight ago the
meeting occurred, and when he
made himself known the wo-
man could hardly believe her
own senses. Each party i'm
agined the other had risen from
the dead, but the acquaintance
thus revived has bcen a happy
one to both, and the boarders
are remarhi ing the singular fond
ness of the widow for the land
lord. The explanations which
followed only intensified the
new attachment, and it is sup
posed wedding in September
will be the result.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

B The Silver bill passed
by the House enacts that the
trade dollar shall hereafter be a
legal tender, and provides for
the issue cf fifty million of sub
sidary coin. The Secretary Of
the Treasury is authorized, at
his discretion, to use a part of
the sinking. fund to. purchase
silver coiE bullion for coinage.
The proposition to retire green
backs as silver coin is issued
and to increase the legal tender
limits of silver coin from five to
twenty dollars was rejected in
conference.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24
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For the Fayetteville Observer.
TWILIGHT REFLECTIONS.
BY OLIVER.

By OBlNEN.
When the shades of night are falling,
The air grows sweet and mild,
As it bears on high the fragrance
Of flowers, tame and wild.
While the glorious orb of evening
Gilds the hills in the west,
Home the workman is returning,
For his accustomed rest.
There is a charm in even-tide,
Which nothing else can give,
1t calls us from our daily toll
Refreshments to receive.
The time when most reflections sweet,
We to our memory call,
Of noble deeds and actions pure,
Which pleasant are to all.
1t drives away our tolls and cares,
BY mingling with our friends,
And though discouraged through the day
This greatly makes amends.
Father, mother, sisters, brothers
Are in our cOncOurse then,
Speaking words of cheer and comfort,
Which vibrate back again.
When fortune casts US in land
Far, far away from home,
In even-tide our hearts return
Where we were wont to come.
We dwell long on those happy days,
Which will return no more,
For some Of us are in that land
Where sorrows are all o'er.
We think of home, that dearest spot,
With all its pleasures gay,
Which are so sweet to memory yet,
Although they've passed away.
We who composed that happy home
To time have been prey,
Some cast on life's fierce rolling seas,
Some called to heaven away.
That home has changed. No mothers
smiles
Will meet US at the door,
No greeting kiss, as we received
From that dear one Of yore.
Time flies away and all things change,
And moulder and decay,
The time will come when from this earth
All will have passed away.
Yet dear the thought, there is home,
More durable than time,
Where friends await US, gone before,
In that celestial cline.
'Tis better far. if we will learn
From our misfortunes here,
To love and cherish all that's good,
And how the Lord to fear.
For It's pleasant to remember
On lies tempestuous way,
That crown of life is offered
10 all who truth obey.
How we love to sit at twilight,
And thus retrospect the past,
Full of mingled joys and sorrows,
And hope a crown at last.
We learn by all we see and hear,
From natures God profound,
That all things are for US arranged
That blessings might rebound.
For when the day of toll is o'er,
When comes the gentle even,
Then stops the din of busy day,
Fit emblem tits oe heaven.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24
A New York Hotel Scene.
New York Letter.

Last Friday a rarG but not
unparalleled sceEe occurred at
the new fashionable Broadway
hotel in this city-the Rossmore.
Early in the afternoon hand
somely dressed lady called to
see Mrs. Huntoon, the reputed
wife Of j. E. Huntoon, well
known as agent of the CIeve-
land (Ohio) Lightning-Rod
Company. The two women
met in the public parlor, when
the stranger asked the other
how long she had been married.
The answer was "two weeks"
The strange lady then informed
the bride of a fortnight that
she had been married to Mr..
Huntoon for twelve years, and
had five children by him-a bit
Of information which quite dis
concerted the professed wife,
but she hastily withdrew her
claim. Learning that her un-
faithful spouse would return in
an hour, the real wife proposed
to wait for him, and persuaded
the false wife to take her to her
room and wait there. The two
repaired TO a luxurious apart
ment on the parlor floor, and in
a little while Mr.. Huntoon re-
turned. The proverbial brass
of the lightning-rod professor
did not desert him on this Oc-
casion. He greeted his true
wife cordially, asked after the
children, and then proceeded to
his toilet. He invited his wife
to dine with him and his mis-
trcss (for such she was, and
knew it all the time, which was
Indignantly declined. She asked
him for 5000 and the diamond
pin he wore Ga birthday gift
from herself) and the man COM
piled with these requests as
complacently as if he were
swindling a customer. The Sc
quel will be a divorce suit. 1t
seems that the frail creature
made the acquaintance Of the
wicked husband in Boston, and
he at once became infatuated
with her. He sent his wife to
the old home in Bennington,
Vermont, a short time ago, and
has been lavishing silks, laces
and diamonds on his mistress
so extravagantly that itreached
his wife's ears. On her arrival
in this city she tracked the
guilty pair to the Rossmore
with the above result.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24
Stealing a Train Load of
Cattle.
From the Lynchburs (va.) News.

From the Lynchburs (Va.) News.
a few days ago Capt. G. E.
Dunn of Jefferson county, Ten,
shipped two car loads of fat
cattle to prominent broker in
Richmond, in accordance with
previous agreement. Whenthe
cattle arrived at Lynchburg, a
man calling himselfHarvey hail
ing from the vicinity of AbiDg-
don, appeared upon the scene,
and exhibited a forged letter
showing that he was a partner
Of Capt. Dunn, with authority
to take charge of the cattle,
which he proposed to do.
AS there could be no reason
able objection, the impostor
took charge of the train, and
negotiated a trade with a cattle
merchant Of Richmond, by
which he received 81, 200 in cash,
and the polite Mr.. Harvey gen.
erously requested that the re-
mainder of the money should be
sent to Capt. Dunn, in Tennes-
sec.
Capt. Dunn himself passed
through Lynchburg subsequent
ly, suspecting that something
was wrong. Upon reaching
Richmond he ascertained all the
facts in the case, and found that
his pretended partner" had
drawn his money. An inter
view with the innocent buyer,
however, satisfied him that he
would sustain no loss, and the
innocent victim of Haryey's ras-
cality promptly repaid the ST.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

A folly popular with the resi-
dents of the Hoosier Capital is
thus noted by the indianapolis
Journal: "Another emulation
idiot climbed tie court house flag
staff yesterday, and inscribed his
initials on the ball at the topuand
slid down in safety, TO the supre me
disgust of the Coroner's clerk, who
stood below waiting for a subject,
1t is only a question of time, and
when the victim does fall his re-
mains will be scooped into tub
with a shovel and carried off. 1t
is suggested that goose grease be
rubbed on the urt.house flag.
staff to expedite the tragedy"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24
A Hit at Grant.

George H. Pendleton, in a
late speech at Cincinnati, said
What is our condition? Poll
tics have fallen from the high
standard of purity (which ex-
alteth a nation" Public SER
vice is not the sacrifice of self
to the public good; but is made
the means of selt-aggrandize-
ment.
High official station is not
valued for the duties which it
imposes, but for the patronage
and power which it confers-
and these are treated as person.
al perquisites, the rewards, as
grants and pensions are in 9TH
er countries-for past services,
to be disposed of according to
the interest or pleasure or ca
price Of the possessor. Officers
are not esteemed as high pub
lie trusts, but for their money
value.
Do I exaggerate? A Presi-
dent of the United States in a
public letter to the presiding
officer of a State Convention
argued that he was entitled to a
third term, because two terms
were not the equivalent in sala-
ry or power or honor to another
incompatible Office which he
had resigned.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

A curious state of affairs exists
in some of the counties in West
Virginia. Take Webster county
as an example. There are in
that county 100000 acres of land,
100000 acres are on tax dupli-
cate, and taxes actually paid on
that amount. One individual
pays taxes on $4,000 acres, or
nearly double the entire acreage
CT the county. The lands have
been sold and resold in New York
for speculative purposes until the
acreage has been multiplied near.
ly eight times its actual amount. {.
As the lands are nomially apprais-
ed, and are not of great present
value. the holders of titles pay the
taxes without grumbling.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24
Bloody Shirtism Of the
Grand-Jury Room.

The late Federal grand jury for
the Northern District of MississiE-
pi, in session at Oxford, was pack.
ed So as to contain twenty Re-
publicans and only one Democrat.
1t made and published a report
alleging that "the fraud, intim-
idation and violence perpetrated
at the late election, is without a
parallel in the annals of history"
1t declared that the charges of
"lraud" intimidation and violence
were based upon facts elected and
the personal k'ooaUJedge Of the
grand jury." Yet they failed to
find any indictments against
those whom the jury charge to be
"kooavn to be grossly guilty" of
the crimes alleged. Upon this
state of facts the Young Mems
Democratic Club of Macon, Miss,
adopted the following resolutions:
Resolved, l. That we condemn
the men and measures by which
it was made possible for a grand
jury to be packed by the selec-
ton of twenty Republicans and
one Democrat.
2. That in said grand jury as
constituted, we recognize disap.
pointed politicians and defeated
office seekers, whose success in
the past as well as hope for the
future lies in the wanton and per-
sistent Misrepresentation of our
people, and whose utter unscrupu-
lousness is shown by their sweep
ing charges against the entire
State, made in the face of the
fact that they could. of right, only
take cognizance of matters per-
tanning to one of the Federal di
visions of the State.
3. Speaking for ourselves, for
the Democratic party of Noxubee
county, and, as we believe, for all
the honest people of the State of
Mississippi, we emphatically con-
denim said report in all its essen.
tial parts as nnwarranted and hav-
ing no foundation in fact.
4. That we arraign the men,
bers cf said grand jury tor their
failure to indict those whom they
personally knew to be grossly
guilty." and ask, if it be possi-
BILE, to reconcile this willful neg
lect Of duty with the solemn obi.
cations of the oath under Lich
they proceeded,
5. That we declare that at no
time since the termination Of the
war have the rights of all our peo-
pie been more secure than now,
and we proudly proclaim to the
world that our present State gov
ernment possesses both the capac.
ity and the power, and is deter
mined to enforce and protect the
rights of all citizens, and that the
of all classes, even to
the humblest individual, receive
the amplest redress, the report of
d Republican grand jury to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24
It is told of Bisbop McIlyaine

1t is told of Bishop McIlvaine,
of the Episcopal Church, that
when asked by a young lady, "Is
it harm for Christians to dancer
he replied in his inimitable way,
"My sister, Christians have no
desire to dance" This brings US
to the very center of this ques-
ton. Fondness for the dance re-
veals the decline or departure Of
earnest, vital piety.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

rs The Troy Times says
truthfully: "The matter of adj
vertising as business measure
is often misunderstood. 1t is
an undeniable rule Of the trade
that advertising pays. Of
course the same judgment and
prudence must be exercised in
advertising as in any other part
of ones business. If this is
not done, instead of paying it
may become a source Of loss.
1t is more necessary to adver-
tise now than it was fifty or a
hundred years ago. People are
more busy now than they were
then. They. have less time and
leisure to look about for what
they want. They look to the
newspapers to learn where their
wants can be supplied, and they
accept it as a settled rule that
the man who advertises the COM
he has for sale, instead
of waiting for the people to
find out the truth for themselves,
is the best man to deal with,
and the most likely to give sat
isfaction."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24
Upon the Jury that tried the

Upon the jury that tried the
Republican ex-Treasurer Camp,
for refusing to turn over to his
successor moneys belonging to
Spartanburg county, S: C.,
were two colored men. Upon
retiring to the jury-room it was
discovered that these two col
ored men stood alone for acquit-
tai, and for some hours they
could not be budged from their
position. Hunger or some 9th
er cause at last compelled them
to yield, and in giving their con-
sent to verdict of guilty it is
reported that one of them said,
"Gentlemen, l allus did think
dat 'cording to law he's guilty,
but 'cordin' to politics | don't
think he is"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

They tell a story of judge
in Alabama who sent an officer
out a few days since to get him
a drink of whisky. The officer
returned with it, but the amount
did not satisfy the judge. The
second time he came back with
a tumbler full, and remarked
that the barkeeper said that he
"didn't know that the old fool
wanted to take a BATH"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

The Chicago Tribune can't
understand for the life Of it,
how a Radical Republican like
John E. Farnsworth, after forty
years of anti-slavery service,
can reconcile it with his con-
science to support Tilden. The
Tribune is liable to have more
puzzlers of the same sort be-
tween this and November.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

"Is it not time that you paid
me that five dollars?" said the
farmer to his neighbor. "Taint
due" was the reply. "But," :"
said the farmer, "you promised
to pay when you got back from
New York" "Well, L hain't
been," was the reply.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

Women are going into the in
surance usincss. And when IL
comely woman enters q mans
Office, bitches up her chair, pIa-
ces a fair hand on his arm, and
begins to talk about policies,
he feels as if his life ought 10
be insured pretty soon. And
this feeling is greatly augmcn-
ted should his wife drop in ut
expectedly during the interview.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

"Steam is great thing" re.
marked traveller in a railroad
car to his UiS-d-Uis. $50 it Is,
was the reply; "Iowe all my fortune
to it." "MoLsieur is manager of
q Company?' "No." Gan EN-.
gineer, perhaps ''No, | have
lost number Of relatives by rail-
road accident"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

A workman in Charlottenburg,
Germany, who could not live hap
PLY with his wife, an industrious,
frugal woman, sold her to a young
man for five thalers, or about 81.
She is now living happily with
her new husband, while the first
one is drinking himself to death.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

GT From the review Of the
English grain trade contained in
late cable dispatches, it appears
that the wheat market has a de-
pressed tone, owing to the matu-
ring crop and advices Of a large
yield.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

A Lee merchant began to take
gas in order to have a felon cut
out, but before the inhalation was
complete he had the dentist down
on the floor and was masticating
his ear, despite a loud call for a
stay of proceedings.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

A ragged boy was, years ago,
cared for by benevolent young
man in Baltimore, who has just
married. The boy grew up intel
ligent, educated, and enterprising.
Mark the power of the graduate.
A few days ago be eloped with
his benefactor's wife.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

It is said that the principals
in three-fourths Of the duels
fought in the South since the
war were "Majahs." 1t may be
stated, too, that for "Majahs'
they have done, unfortunately,
some very bad shooting.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-08-24

Mr.. Thomas j. Reynolds has
brought suit against the Brooklyn
Times for libel. He alleges that
the Times said his character was
bad, and be thinks if be gets $l0,.
600 it will be as good as ever.