The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-04-18
Parker's Store.

The absence of my letters for the
past two weeks is mainly due to
chain of unavoidable circumstances.
and as not much merit is claimed
for them at any time, it is a reason
able supposition that the space usu-
ally devoted to them has been occu-
pied by more readable matter.
/ here take occasion to express
my unfeigned thanks for the many
expressions of the favor in which
my efforts to contribute to the To-
cal columns of the CITIZEN have
been received. My letters may
have from time to time contained
paragraphs that were of little i'm
portance to any one, but at the same
time they had an object, whether
attained or not is q matter of the
past. My object of becoming a.
contributor to your valuable paper
was desire to see our community
represented in our county paper,
and to lend my feeble efforts to con
tribute to its interest as well as my
own mensal improvement. In this
l fatter myself that l have to some
extent been successful, but in say
ing so do not wish to appear ego
tistic. Here permit me to correct
an error that has fastened itself
upon the minds of some who have
the idea in their heads that L have
the assistance of educated heads.
They seem to be aware of the fact
that my early opportunities for &C
quiring an education were very
meager, and as a consequence they
seem to regard my articles as being
beyond the abilities of one without |
education. If 1 know anything at
all l acquired it by devoting my
spare moments to study, and by |
porting over books by the aid of the
Pickering light of the midnight ia
per. 1t is not reasonable or just to |
say that a man or woman must nee
essarily rub their backs against a |
college wall in order to be a man |
or woman in the true sense of the
term. Had Andrew Johnson held |
to that idea, he never would have |
scaled the dizzy heights of fame's
proud temple, and waved aloft the |
richest trophy that ever 9raced a |
victor's crown-the success of his |
own exertions. We are the masters
of our own destinies. No man in
this enlightened age need grope in
darkness or bear ignorance compa-
ny, for The means to prevent it are
here, and we have only to utilize
them. There is balm in Gilead
and there's a physician there" He
who would become an ornament to
society, and fill distinguished posi-
tions in the world, must strike the
word 81 can't from his books,
closely apply himself, and success
will eventually crown his efforts. To
be useful as well as ornamental, we
must make the necessary prepare
tions. There are thousands of
young men to-day who are capaci-
tated to fill any position IL the busi-
ness world, who are Willing away
the hours that ought to be devoted
to the improvement of their mental
powers in vain and idle pursuits
chasing the phantom Of anticipated
fortune and distinction.
Farmers are planting corn, and it
is hoped that Ceres will guard well
her charge and give us a bountiful
crop of the staff of life this year
1t seems that the laborers are doing
their part. Wheat is looking fine
in this section and the prospects
for large yield are very promising.
People are not going so heavy in
cotton this ear as common. Hog
and hominy are in the ascendency
now. Mr.. G. II. Cameron has corn
large enough to cultivate. Early
birds catch the worms you know.
Mr.. Jim Yokely, of Campbells-
vile was in our town last week
looking as lovely as a big sun
flower.
Our neighborhood is not in
healthy condition now; several cases
of sickness are reported, though
the majority are said to be improv
ing; but the grim monster did not
spare all his victims, this time
Willie Helton fell victim to his
power. He was about eight years
of age, and his death was caused by
pneumonia and bronchitis. We
extend our sympathy to the grief
stricken mother and family. The
consolation afforded by Christian
ty is that the separation from their
loved one is only for time. Our
town is quite lively now. "Proper
John" is on hand with a fresh
stock of goods. By the way, he
needs door bell for the use of his
customers till 8 A. NJ. Messrs.
Bud Vaughn and bud Hamlet had
quite a pleasant walk the other
evening. No wonder when laugh :
ing eyes, blooming cheeks and hap
by smiles were on their left.