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Smyrna times., 1878-12-25

During dense fog Mississippi steamboat took
landing. traveller, anxious to go ahead, came to
the unperturbed manager of the wheel and asked
why they stopped. Too much fog can't see the
river" But you can see the stars overhead" Yes
replied the urbane pilot but until the bier busts
bed.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25

A little girl recently saw an old drunken man
his face and crowd Of children preparing to make
fun of him She took her little apron and wiped his
this remark: 20 don't hurt him, he is somebody's
grandma
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25

Small boy" Say, Mister I'll give yer ten cents for
the use of revolver for about three minutes want
TO commit 81 cide Father and mother are quarrelln
and fightin about half their time on my account and
if was out of the way guess thered be peace In
family"
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25

A CoURTsHIP SCENE-George-0h, Angelina! idol
of my being star of souls existence! on ! ah! >
= !! ! Angelina Oh, dearest! Ah :
no. - 075 ! How nice ,,5donr 1T lrst one more
-? RSr RS- (Oh, pa, dontD But he
did-B0Ston Transcript
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25

A negro who had been publicly whipped in
NansemOnd county. Virginia. for stealing ten dollars,
was so overcome by shame and modification that he
blew out his brains Immediately afterward This is
ponents for the whipping post with new argument.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25
WOMAN

WOMAN
'Ts beauty that doth oft make women proud,
'Tis virtue that doth make them most admired ;
'Tis modesty that makes them seem divine.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25

Seven editors of the Amherst (MaSs) College, Olio,
published by the junior class, have been suspended
indefinitely by the faculty because the last number of
the journal lanpoOned the different members Of the
faculty rather severely.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25

In October and November ,250OC0 bushels Of pota-
toes were shipped from Prince Edward Island and IL
is estimated that Nova Scotia sent away as many
more.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25

The entire number of locomotives constructed at
the Baldwin Works, Philadelphia, this year foots up
S00 larger number than has been turned out of the
works in Q single year since ISL.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25

1t is systematic work that should be encouraged,
and even religion may he Over-doHe by crowding II
all i'll one day instead of seven.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25
WHOLE NO. 1899.
THE CARPENTERS WOOING.

"Oh, beam, my life, my awl to me-
He cried, his flame addressing
"If 'adze such love as yours
I'd ask no other blessing :"
! am rejoist to hear You speak"
The maiden said with laughter
" For tho hammer guilelcSs girl.
It's plane what you are rafter
Now, if file love you Just q bit
What further will you AK me?
Can-will you be content with that
Or will you further tacks me-"
He looked handSaw her words were SQUARE
No rival can diSplaCe me
1eS, one more favor implOre,
And that is, dear Elm, brace me-
st. LOuiS Times. journal.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25
CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE
A YEAR.

Christmas is coming no. no. and no. no
Now bring on your holly, and do not move slow;
Wen deck the whole house with the branches 80
green;
On wall and on picture the leaves shall be seen.
Oh! merry the time when we all meet together
In spite of the cold and the wind, and the weather;
When grandparents; uncles and cousins we see
All gathered around the mahogany tree
1t stands in the hall, that mahogany tree,
And very nice fruit ii will bear, you'd agree
Could you look on the turkeys and puddngS and pies
That on Christmas Day feust-sOmething more than
our eyes.
The poor and the needy, they come to our door,
And carry off with them bOuntilul store
OF all the good things that we have for ourselves,
In cupboard and celler, on table ana shelves.
When dinner is ended, what sound do we hear
From the holly decked parlOr ring merry and clear?
lis Uncle Tins fiddle! The tune is Il call
To all the good people to come to our ball.
They come old and young, and partake the good
cheer.
For Christmas dawnS on us but once in q year:
Then hand up the holly, and let us prepare.
The house for the fruits in which must share
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25
LONELINESS

But then her face,
So lovely. yet so arch, so full of mirth,
The oyerflowing of an innocent heart.
-Ro0eTs.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25
What makes the boys love Mary so
The children all did cry;
Why Mary loves the boys, you know,
That is the reason WHY.

A full-bearded grandfather recently had his beard
shaved off showing clean face for the first time in
number of years. AT the dinner table his threeyear
old granddaughter noticed it. gazad long with
wondering eyes, and finally calculated, Grandfather
whose head you got on p?
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25

Nothing overcomes passion sooner thar
silence.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-25

Floating ISldnd-Beat the whites of eggs till very
stiff then put in tablespoon of some acid jelly for
each white and beat it good while Boil rich
sweetened milk and put it in glass dish, and when
cold put the Jelly and eggs on top.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-26

The Lives Insured BY the Society are Garrett
selected In different parts OF North merica an
Europe, furnishing, by this broad fel of opera
lions, an additional and exceptional safety to ts
Policy-holders. The assurances are N ade only o.
the Mutual Premiums Principle. tn surplus ar
returned annually to the IAsuredL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-26
paiip Asnnsbrt gontnal.

A PLEA FOR NOISE. 30 Johnny p
cried nervous mother, do have some
pity on my poor head Can't you play
without shouting SOP" Poor Johnny
drew up the tape reins with which he was
driving two chairs tandem, and called out
in loud hoarse whisper: Get up
whoa ~ But at length. finding little
pleasure in this suppressed amusement.
be threw down his reins. and laying his
hands on his breast. said with Il long
breath: 20 mother, it's iull OF noise in
here. and it hurts me so to keep In
Don't all little bows make noise when
they play P" "Yes. johnny, believe
they all do" replied the lady. "Oh. then.
mother DEAR" cried Johnny. in winning
tone, "please let me be a little boy" We
will join poor Johnny in his petition.
Please. mother, let your sons be little
boys while they may. Time is bringing
on apace life's tolls aud cares. Let them
have free and happy childhood, then
when your heads are low in the grave
they may point back to those days and
say: I'VE were happy children, for there
was always sunshine where our mother
was" Character dictates destiny. - Nur-
ran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-26
ALL DISEASES
ORIGINATING INA BADI
State of the Blood,
Or accompanied by
DEBILITY
OR
A Low State Of the System
From Rev. JOhn Gregory.

Pastor ofhe Wesieydn, Methodist Church at Pitts.
ton, Luzren County Pa.
NY Dear Sr--Having at various times, person.
ally and 10 my own and her faoil lies, tested the
gre u value the Medicine cal ~ peruv an Syr p.
or Pro ecIed ISOLATION OF ProtoSde OF iron, most
cheeriuly recommend 1t especially ~ those who
are suffering from dyspeftic ard nervous disor.
ders. AZ areable and powerful Alternative II Is
think unsurp 1ssed ;and tonic free from all the
bjectionablc features OF alcoholic remedies il is
most icient auxiliary to the lie perance cause.
One of the greatest hpdrances TO the temperance
reform at present Is, as think, the medical use OF
alcoholic stimulents. Whatever may Or argued as
TO their necessity in certain cases, We have 10 the
Peruvian Syrup, sale and efficient substitute for
those dangerous remedies. This testimony IS CIV
en- unsolicited " iih the hope that some who are
not yet acquainted with the valuable properties OF
the medicine may be induced TO give 1t a trial. ~
Yours truly, JOHN GREGORY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-26
STATE Ne Us.

A comical medical gentleman, sharp as razoi
and not given to attending PRAYER meetings, va.
present however upon one occasion when The good
Deacon S-piayed. The Doctor was sitting
by the side of the of the officiating clergy
man; rs the Deacon grew fervent the Doctor
turned TO the lad " 18th the quiet remark-"John,
Deacon s. is your tanners sure-1ooted pray
en-" Zoe criticism was deserved, for the Deacon
had level head of his own, tue Doctor only stat
ing the fact in his peculiar way. Brunswick
Telegraph.
Levi NJ. Robbins, publisher of the miserable
Rockland Opinion, was arrested Friday evening,
for being drunk aud dsorderly, and was confined
in the lookup tIll morning., when he was released
on bis own recognizsuce. Saturday afternoon he
plead guilty ana tue police court hIed bim one
dollar and costs-Amountipg to three dollars and
seventy-two cents.
Assistant Psymaster Henry X. Smith, U. s.
n, Is detached from duty at the navy pay Office 10
Boston and ordered to tue Despatch on the Euro
peaa station. Mr.. smith was formerly city editor
Of the Argus and for number vi years has been
connected with the Boston Journsl.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Bucksport Bangor Railroad. will be held at
Emery Hall IN Bucksport on Wednesday, the
fourth day Of September.
There may probably be q dozen greenbsck
votes Ia Monson--not more than fifteen. anyway,
and those who claim to be well posted, say that
they wont throw over eight. A membersnip OF
sixty Was claimed for the club II will be Iecollect
ed. dexter Gazette.
Within the past three months eighteen deaths
have occurred among the children in Brewer VII
lage from diptheria. No cases al present are re-
ported.
d Among the guests at the Kineo House. Moose
head Lake, are Gen. l.. &. Marshall. u. ). Army
and wife, DR. j. g. W. Sleedman and family OF
81. Louis, Missouri, and Hon. r. ID Rice OF Au-
gusts.
Judge Dckerson since his return to Belfast has
been confined to his house and Is very feeble and
his physicians bsve fear that his recovery viii be
very SLOW. lie had been IN failing health for some
time previous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-26
Mem aDhertt8ementB.
NEW Rich BiQQQi

Parsons Pursative fIls, make New Rich Blood.
and will completely change the blood in the entire
system in three months. Any person who W Ill
take pill each night from to II weeks may be
restored to sound health, II such thing be pos ST.
ble sent by mail ior letter stamps. l. 5. JOHN.
SON CO., Bangor. Me. augl5tSa4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-26

The only combination of the
true Jamaica ginger with
choice Aromali's and French
Brandy for Cholera. Cholera
Lorbus, Cramps aud Pains,
Diarrhea ana Dyspepia, Flatu.
lency, Want of tone and activity
n the stomach and Bowels and
tyoiding the dangers of change
'ater, food ana climate. Ask tor
SANFORO's JAMAICA GINGER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-26

SANf 0RD'S
JAMAICA
GINGER.
iuly30.4w

Gin tn St(OOinvested in Wall street Stocks
ClV Nv tDlVVVmakes fortunes every month.
Book sent free explaining everything Address
BANTER 4 co. Bankers, II Wall ST., new York.
july2-4w
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01

At this. the close of July, the wealth
cr is so much improved that the mos
~querulous will not complain. The
thermometer, in the shade, at one
o'clock .. m. indicates only $40, and
we are heaving pleasant breezes. We
hope we shall have no more such
dreadful hea. as we have had for some
time. If we should we know of seve.
raj persons in Winchester who will
have to buy some Anti Fat medicine in
order to reduce their corpulency. They
have been alarmed by an advertisement
somewhere, in which the advertiser
says that fat people are not only liable
to sudden death from heart disease,
apoplexy, &c, but statistics show that
they are moro liable than others to
"sun strokes" and affections arising
from extreme heat. The advertiser
says he has prepared a speedy remedy
for corpulence. and il it turns hot
again we would like to have him come
along this way for the benefit Of our
corpulent friends.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01
IttOrMCu Genern

The Sixth judicial Circuit, composed OF
the counties OF Grundy. Warren, Coffee,
Franklin, Lincoln, Moore and NanBurcn
We are authorized to announce W. r.
Francis, Jr, OF Winchester. Il candidate
for Attorney General OF this the Sixth
Judicial district. Election, LIST Thursday
in August. 1878.
We are authorized to announce Andrew
b, Woodarl, OF Fayetteville, u candidate
for Acknowledgement OF the eta judicial
Circuit, ut the ensuing August election,
We are authorized to announce Scott
Davis, OF Winchester, Il candidate for At
torney-Gcncral of the GtIl judicial Cir
cult, ut the ensuing August election.
We are authorized TO announces. W,
Carmack, Of Fayetteville. Il candidate for
Attorney General OF the 9th judicial Cir
cult. at the ensuing August election,
We are authorized to announce +. NJ
Smith, of McMinnvillc, Il candidate fol
Attorney General Of the 9th Judicial Cir
cut, NJ the ensuing August election.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01
PERSONAL.

- Mrs. A. Nj. Bledsoe, Of Bullock
county, Ala, is visiting friends and
relatives In our town.
MIR. Jas, A. Bush and family, from
Barton, Ark, are spending the sum
mer In Winchester as the guests oil
Mrs, e. Walmsley,
Mr.. Henry Walmsley, of New Or,
leans, arrived last Saturday, and will
remain Il while in our midst.
MIR. w. W. Petty, Of Fayetteville,
Is on n visit TO bis numerous friends,
acquoIntances and relatives ia our
town.
Col. Geo. W. White, OF Nashville,
has been with us several days. The
Colonel has II host of friends in Win
chester, and they are always glad to
see hin.
Rev. j, A. Orman, Presiding Elder
for this { NJ, Il. Cburch) District, dc.
livered an able sermon last Sabbath,
Notwithstanding he was IN feeble
health, which has prolonged his visit
in our midst. He is stopping on High
street, the guest Of our neiglbor and
friend, Dr.. II. c. Murrell, than whom
God never made q better a
j. r. Crawford. Of Jackson coun.
ty, Ala, dropped in to see us last Mon.
day. He is a clever gentleman, and
we hope he will repeat the visit.
Mark II. White and family, of
Marshall county, are on a visit to rela-
tives and friends in Winchester.
Mark" enlivencd the Journal office
with the sunshine Of his presence last
Monday. Ho is a genial, whole'souled
gentleman, and we are proud TO ac'
knowledge him as our friend.
Mr.. Hugh Embrey, We are glad to
learn, is recovering from his spell of
fever.
We are sorry 10 learn that Mrs.
DR.. j. +. Dance, whom we reported as
improving last week, is still in n very
critical condition.
R. j. (Rure) Williams, son Of
our popular County Court Judge, Jno.
w. Williams, is the Democratic candi
date for State Senator in the It'll Sena.
torial District of Arkansas, having been
unanimously nominated by aConven'
ton at Forrest City a week or two
since. "Rufe" has been for several
years the most prominent lawyer in
Forrest City, and we are pleased to
note this new laurel to his brow.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01

small matter i; the oilizlns or Count,
Court will bnild the bridges across tn,
chasms. This done, and we would
have a beautiful and pleasant highway
direct to the College. We hope oul
Board Of Mayor aud Aldermen viii
take this matter under consideration al
orce. The opening of this street
would not only benefit the College,
but would be u grand convenience to
the residents Of that end Of town
And we say: Let every good mau
come to the front and sustain this en-
terprisc.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01
FROM DECHERD.
DECHERD, Tenn, July 20.
Editor Home journal:

DECHERD, Tenn, July 20.
Editor Home journal:
Quite a number of the good citizens
from the different ncighborhoodso Dcch-
crd were in town last Saturday evening.
discussing matters generally. The most
important subject discussed seemed to be
that of the approaching election, and va.
rious opinions were given rs to who will
be the successful candidates.
The excitement which prevailed here in
regard to the marriage OF TliOs. NJ. Shcp-
ard and the widow Williams. has pretty
well dwindled down. it having been learn
cd from good authority that his former
wife was legally divorced from him. and
that he is all right once more again
And although we think Mr.. Shepard acted
imprudcnt. considering the circumstances
he was in when he came here. and the
length of time, yet, it is hoped that he vii
conduct himself so rs to gain respect IN
the community.
We had but Il slight rain here, and our
farmers are complaining very much OH
account OF the droutll. y.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01

We learn that on Wednesday night two
| weeks since, some person, or persons, Kill
ed n fine mare, aud tried to Kill another,
belonging to Mr.. willis Holder In the llth
district. The mares were cnugllt In u
lane. and knife was the instrument used .
One OF the mares had not been broke TO
work, and It appears that NOT being very
gentle she escaped after receiving u few
cuts. The other wa cut about where the
fore leg Joins the body, and was found
dead next morning, having bled to death,
would not hesitate ut arson, or burglary,
or assassination. and we hope the guilty
party may be found out and the seycrcst
penalty o thc law enforced.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01
July 10, 1878
Election Notice.

By virtue Of the authority in me vest
cd, | will, as Coroner of Franklin county,
TENN. by myself aud special deputies
herein deputcd. open and hold an election
In each civil district IN said county. at the
various voting places, on the st day of
August, 1879. Tor the purpose of clccting
Supreme Judges of the State OF Tennessee.
one Chancellor for the 18th C!lhncery Di-
vision one Circuit Judge for the 9th la-
dicial Circuit, and one Attorney General
for said 9th Judicial Circuit, one County
Judge, one Sheriff, II Circuit Court
Clerk. one County Court Clerk, one Trus-
tee. one Register, two Constables for the
lSt civil district of said county, and all
other vacancies that may have occurred
by operation of law.
The following ARE the special deputies
in the districts. to-wit:
il L Merritt. Winchester.
Tom Modena. Declcrd.
2-J = WeddinGton.
&c w Bowling.
&c W Simmons.
5-Wm Green.
GA } WisGman.
Nv w May.
S-W I Hart.
81 4 Finney.
l0-AJ Hines, Cowan.
VIM Delzell. Greenhaw.
ll-JOln Thurman.
I2-Wm Gipson.
l3-Simp West.
l4-G " Byron.
ID A Ford.
&c I Morris.
l7-G Gilbert.
CSC Rose. -.
-. ,, ...I
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01
Chancery Sales
For September I'd, 1873.

wm.J. Briggs & wife Lucy NJ. Briggs, vs..
Christopher Russ.
BY virtue OF DEGREES of the Chancery
Court Of franklin county. Tennessee. pro-
nounced ut its January and June Terms,
1878, in above cause. / will, on
Monday, September I'd, 1878,
at the Courthouse door in Winchester,
Tennessee, sell to the highest bidder. foi
CASH, the 346-acre tract o fland described
IN the pleadings. 1 will offer it for sale
as follows:
First, o%ne-fourth; then o~nc-half; then
three -fourths; then the entire tract, oil
balance OF the tract-the object being tC
sell 30 much Of said land as is necessary u
pay the recoveries of complainants, and
interests ard costs.
Full particulars given on day ofsale.
This July 9th, ISIS.
' auo1-tda a.,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01
For REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to John r.
Bcaslcy, II candidate to represent Frank
lin county in the Lower House of the
next Tennessee Legislature. Election in
November.
Eitor Home JDmnai:-lon are author
lied to announce me rs II candidate for re-
election to represent franklin county in
the lower branch of the next General AS
sembly. JonN Il. OLIVER.
We are authorized to announce John
II. Martin a candidate to represent Frank
lin county in the Lower Branch of the
next General Assembly.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01

We have received an invitation to be
present at the residence of b. ID. llamlin,
Esqr, in Smithport, Pa, on the 9th day OF
August, when Mr., and Mrs. IL. V. Relhcld
will celebrate their Wooden Wedding.
The announcement is printed upon beau
tifllly tinted paper, with II background
representing grained oak. The envelope
Is of the same style, and Is n novelty 20 us
Wecunnot be present. but we wish vic
tor" and his good wife, and ali his many
friends, and his wifc's friends, n merry
time. And may Victor and his wife live
to celebrate their SILVER wedding. and
their golden wedding, and any other we'd
dings, If there be any. And may we be
alive ourself at every celebration to wish
them Joy, and extend our congratulations
rs we do most heartily now.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01
CircUit,J

The 9th Judicial Circuit, composed of the
counties of Grundy, Warren. Coffee, Lin
coin, Franklin, Moore and NanBnrcn.
We are authorized to announce W. Il.
b. Jones, Of McMinnvillc, rs Il candidate
for Judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, at
the ensuing August election.
We are authorized . announce VIM b,
Martin, Of Fayetteville. Il candidate tor
Judge. Of the 9th Judicial Circuit ut the
ensuing August election.
EDITOR MISUNDERSTANDING that
have given entire atislartion to the Bar
and people OF the Circuit during the few
months | have held the position. ! AN
nounce myself II candidate for Judge OF
this Circuit, and respectfully solicit the
sllllraScS Of the people for the same in
August next. Respectfully.
j. j. WILLIAMS.
We are authorized to announce Col. w
+. Kcrchcval, of Fayetteville. II candidate
for Judge CT the 9th judicial Circuit, a
the ensuing August election.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01
SHeI'iU,.

We are authorized to announce Joe
Turney 4 candidate Tor Sheriff Of Franklin
county. Electior, lst Thursday in Au-
gust, 1878.
We are authorize to announce J.P,
Long (better known rs Bud" Long, II
candidate for Sheriff ut the election in
August next.
We are authorized to announce Il. f,
Oakley II candidate for Sheriff Of Franklin
county ut the ensuing August election.
We are authorized to announce Samuel
II. Keith Il con lidatc for Sllcriiiof Frank
lin county. ut the ensuing August election.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01
Non- Resident Notice.
Joseph Holder VS.. " M. Green ct al.

Upon motion, and 1t appearing to the
satisfaction of the Clerk Il Master. II om
complainants' Bill in above cause. which
is sworn to. that the defen lant>. John
Craw ford and wife Sarah Craw ford. Jas
Green. John L Green. Mary J Green. jas:
NJ. Green, Albert & Green. Jr.. John /
Green. Martin + Green. Vim X Green anu
Joseph Il Green. are nol-resliehis ~
the State oil Ternes>er. so that the or'ilha-
| ry process OF law cannot be served upon
them. -
1t Is therefore ordered that publication
be made for four successive weeSsih .nc
Home Journal. published m Winchester'
Tenn. requiring said nonresident uy-
PENDANTS TO appear on or before the iohr."
| Monday In June next. before the Chah-
Gerry Court at Winchester. tranklincoun-
ty, tennessee. and plead. answer or demur
to compla inant's bill. or the same WILDE
taken forconfesscd and act tor .Iearibgex
parte rs To them. Witness nv hand. ~
office in Winchester. Tennessee. TINS
July Sth. 1875.
L. II. FINCH. {. |
julyls-4w ~
simmons & Curtis. solicitors
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-01
County Court Clerk.

We are authorized to announce W. L
DIETER Known rs "Dick.n Taylor u can
didatc for County Court CLERK OF Franz.
lin county. Elcrtion in August, 1878.
We are authorized to announce !. n
Martin II candidate for County Court
Clerk of Franklin county. Election first
Thursday IN August, 1873.
We are authorized to announce Glenn
Arledgc II candidate for reelection to the
office OF County Court Clerk. Election in
AnUnSt nnyT