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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27
Another Paper Given Away.
The Farmer,s review.

The latest addition to our exchange
list is the TURNER'S Rerteeo, Chicago, Ill,
and a most welcome addition it proves.
1t is as full of departments as the gov
eminent at Washington, and they all
bear evidence of unusual skill and in
dustry in their management. 1t is, with
al, the neatest and best journal of the
kind that we know. We will furnish
the ReUSeO and THE GAZETTE, each one
year, for TWO DOLLARS in advance.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Col. Milton L. Shields, the youngest
son of Judge Shields, OF Clinehdale, Wis
tied our city last week, the guest of Maj.
Will. Cannon. The Colonel is bright
lad of fourteen, and gives fair promise
of future greatness.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

If you are possessed of good shot
gun, go into committee of the whole
and resolve that it is detrimental to
the interests and advancement of nature
to loan it, and therefore that you will
not loan it to any breathing being.
Otherwise, engage a gunsmith by the
month to keep it in repair
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

A determined effort will be made at
the coming session of the legislature by
the friends of temperance for the pas
sage of local option law. Already
memorial petitions are being circulated
and signed
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Albert D. Marks, an eleven-year-old
sen of the Governor, says the Nashville
american, has recently been reelected
the presiding officer of a Juvenile Tenn
perance Lodge of forty.five members in
Winchester. He is SO much interested
in the temperance idea that be has or
ganized in his neighborhood a colored
juvenile Temperance Society with fif-
teen members. @
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Ex.Gov. John G. Brown, OF Ten
nessee, will manage the interests of
the Texas Pacific railroad company
before Congress this winter-Col.
SCOTS health being such as to pre-
clude his giving any personal atten-
ton to.the rcompmryfs interests.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

The procession and display made by
the Good TempIars last Friday night,
was unostentationsly attractive and
becoming. The procession was headed
by the Morristown Brass Band, and it
discoursed most delicious music between
the Lodge room and the Methodist
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Attorney General Turner, of the Grim
inal Court of Memphis, who was elect
ed last August, on the National ticket,
has appointed colored lawyer named
Frank Cassells, assistant Attorney Gen
Grail
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Senator Voorhees, says one of the
frat acts ofSIhe new Congress will
be to make the trade dollar legal
tender, land the next move win be
unrestricted coinage OF silver.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Mr.. Chas. A. Seymour, the real estate
agent, of Knoxville, was in Morristown
last Friday for few hours, arranging
for sales OF land to men from the North
eastern States. If we can make our
prices meet the competition with West
ern lands, Mr.. Seymour thinks that a
considerable addition to our population
can be secured
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Clerk and Master, Maj. John Murphey,
has new Chancery notice in to-day's
issue.-R. NJ Barton and Vim. McFar-
land, Executors of j. NJ. Shannon, de-
ceased. VS.. Mary Scott Moffett, w. W.
MOffett and others.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

, Our neighbor, w. b. Francisco. Esq,
returned last week from business trip
South, but we regret to say has been con-
fined to his room ever since by indispe-
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

This is likely to be winter of dread
full distress in England. In the cotton
districts the forebodings are of the
gloomiest The glut of goods is unpre-
cedented, and production is being re-
stricted on all Sides
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

The New York Sun has published
an editorial, declaring TiIden an i'm
possibility in politics and severely
censuring the Democratic party.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

The New York Herald says the
late election in New York places
BIr. Tilden in the forefront as the
Democratic candidate fer Governor.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Gen. Gordon was elected to the U. S.
Senate by the Legislature of Georgia, on
the 18th instant, almost unanimously.
1t is considered the greatest political tTi
umph ever achieved in Georgia.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

A heavy earthquake is reported 10
have been felt at Cairo, Illinois, on the
night of the 18th. Houses tottered from
" est and northwest to east and south
east. 1t lasted one minnie and ton SEC
de
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27
Where's Cyrus?

The New Orleans Democrat brings
forward Gen.=JosePh E.-Johuston for
the Craftsmanship, Of the Military
Comudttce softhe next House.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

nasmuch
R4Tsr Machine Just as good better than the NEW NO WHEELER
and
the in
has
make
0
RESPECTFULLY 7. Il. BURGIE, Appointing Agent. 30
The reader Of this advertisement hereby authorized
to
shall claim to Machine he Best As Good"
challenge
warded with Sewing Machine this
. Respectfully, T. r.. BURGIE.
A
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Specialrcports to the Cincinnati Prizes
Current show the number of hogs pack
ed from November / TO date and latest
mail dates, at the aforementioned
,>l-oas nc f,Ilous.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

''The Art of Kissing" is the intellect
Gus title of an. article going the rounds.
kissing is absolutely devoid of Art. 1t
is the work of nature.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Hand in your holiday advertisement
before every one else is ahead of you.
You only have three weeks to adver-
tise Your Christmas tricks in.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Hunting is in fashion again, and Nor
ristown Nimrods go out nearly every
day to bang a few Birds. or hare, and
are generally successful.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Justices State Warrants and General
Warranty Deeds are kept in stock at the
GAZETTE office,-80 cents per quire.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

The number of candidates for door
keeper, clerk and offices to be filled by
the two houses of the Tennessee Legis-
lature, will reach up into the hundreds,
it is said.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Miss Lille Crouch, of Athens, Tenn,
sister of our Circuit Court Clerk, Geo.
s. Crouch, is visiting relatives and &C:
auaintances in this vicinity.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

A new post Office has been established
at Valley Hope, Hamblen county, and
James Fl. Biddle appointed postmaster.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

The C7trOnscle foots up the total value
of taxables in the corporation Of Knox
vile at $3,495, 155,OOO Now let
the aspiring young city at the base of
Lookout show its hand.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Shannon q Co. offer better.
Clothing and for less money
than any house in Tennessee. /
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Our young friend, Fred E. Macarthur,
representing the Book and Stationery
House of T. 81. Payne 81 Co., Chatta-
nooga, spent Monday in the city.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27
MILLINERY,

Great stock just received, all the cx-
treme styles just out. Feathers that
cost SO SO to import, for So 90, and those
sold at 81 60. for Soc Never such a
drive before offered in Knoxville.
MCNULTY 81 GEORGE.
Knoxville, Nov. 81.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Never return evil for evil. If your
wife tells you to hold your jaw, cheer
fully acquiesce by taking her in your
arms ..s .5r
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27
Valuable Land for Sale.
IN WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY

AN WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY
VI W1st, 1879 on the premises, we viii offer and
cell at public sale to th highest bidder the Whole
Of tina. VALUABLE TRACT ef land, formerly own
ed by James NJ. shannon, and ON which he resided
previous to his death The tract OF land is stuat-
ed immediately on the line If the L. J., Va. Ga
Raflroad-on both sides Of the road ~ miles
above Morristown, 2 miles west of Russellyllie,
contains 346 Of land in high state of cIti-
walton, Ia excellent neighborhood, good spring,
we'll iInprl}ycd4 and Is of the most desirable
farms in al this section of country.
The rs rEn viii be irst offered IN lots AMI then
sold as = whole. and the sale adopted bringing the
best price. A rlat Of the Iand and ftill iRforma-
ton can be had on application to VIM Mcfarland,
Morristown, Tenn.
The title il unquestioned. The sale win be nnde
subject to the confirmation Of the Chancery Court
at AIorristown, in the case Of II. NJ. Barton and
VIM. Mcfarland. Executors, &C., vs.. Mary g. Moi
felt and others, now pending in said court. The
sale will be made for oHe-f0urth Of tie price III
cash the balance in two equal amounts with M
tea est from date, aud credit of II and 10
months-the purchaser giving notes With approved
personal security, aud lien viii be retained for
all the unpaid purchase money.
6 This November n, 1878.
II. II. BARTON,
VIM. MCFARLAND.
Executors Of NJ. SHASScN, Decd.
novQ-- aw
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Our friend, Mr.. John w. Paulett, Of
Knoxville, gave US pleasant cali one
day last week. g If you please, Mr..
Paulett-YEs."
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Use Greenhalge's soc Hair Restorer-
change your faded locks to their former
color and be happy. Sold by MIR. G. a..
McNutt, Main street, Morristown, Tenn.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

The Nashville Banner notices the
death, in Texas, of John Z. Hamcl, years
ago an esteemed and intelligent machin-
ist of Knoxville, but more recently su-
perintendent of the PenitentiaLy foun
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

General Joseph E. Johnston says the
Southern Democrats will not lay sim
gle claim to the Speakership of the next
House.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

We had the pleasure of call last
week from our good friend, Maj. G.
Zimmerman, of the wholesale house of
Williams, Zimmerman 6 Co., Knox
willie
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

The american classiies the new Legis-
lature thus Senate-Democrats, 10 ;
Republicans. 8; National Greenbackers,
3. House-Democrats. 90; Republicans,
IA; National Greeuoackers, 6. Total on
joint Embellishments, "a; Republi-
cans, II; National Greenbackers, 8.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

The temperature last Sunday remind
ed one of June rather than November.
1t was one of the pieasantest and pretti-
est days of the year. A change seems
to have como about since Hood wrote
of this month. Speaking of November,
the poet beautifully says, but the
dear reader will be permitted quote for
himself,
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

JERSEYS FOR CLINCBDALE.-Dfes srS.
]. T. s. w. S. Shields, of Bean Station,
Tennessee, have been adding TO their
Jersey herd by recent purchases from
the we'll known Eastern breeder, Mr..
Thos J. Hand, of Sing Sing, New York.
They secured Merry Burlington, by
Merry Andrew. (719,) dam Lady Bur
lington, Cd, (4032); Sherbert, (7191, } by
Shirley, (1613,) dam Porta, l4810(; Dis
Distaff, (4872)i Cold Cream, by Long
fellow, (S18,) dam Juphy, 1886, and a
cow calf, by Centennial, (21S5,) dam
Hausel, (2O36.1 They have been bred to
first-bulls, and are all solid colors with
full black points. Dir. Shields writes US
that. they will arrive in a few days from
New York in charge of T.. j. Hand, il.
If this is our young friend collie" who
has made several trips to this section in
charge of purchases from his fathers
herd, we bespeak for him hospitable
welcome at Cinchdale. -Nast0Gle Rstfdt
iStts.
In charge of Mr.. t. j. Hand. jr. this
fine collection of young Jersey females
were shipped from New York via Nor
folk last Thursday and arrived at this
place Monday evening. Mr.. Hand is
the treasurer of the American Jersey
Cattle Club and the proprietor of the
famed Woodlawn herd of Jerseys, from
which the above cattle were selected.
In breeding, color and fancy points
these are of the highest type of the pure
bred Jersey, and form valuable addi-
tion to the herd already at ClinchdaIe.
One of these handsome young cows is
the property of Maj. w. D. Cannon of
this place. The Messrs. Shields also
shipped from this place on Monday, a
lot of fine stock recently sold to Capt.
John G. Yeiser. of Mound Place, Miss.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

w. S. Shields, Of clinchdale, Granger
county, was in town Monday and Tues
day, on business. F8T
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Boil your bacon and peel the pump
kin-Thanksgiving day tomorrow.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Shannon & Co. are now re.
ceiving their winter stock.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27
WHICH is THE BEST
Sewing Machine !?

The proof shall be established by actual test square
backdown acknowledged by all socaed Agents Dealers
old rebuilt second third and fourthcass Machines with which
this territory is flooded.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27
In Chancery at lTorristown.

Original and IiSoloeat Bill No. 259
R NJ Barton and VIM Mcfarland, Ex'rs Of J. NJ
shannon, decd, VS.. Mary Scott Aiofett, W.
w Mofctt and others
I'm TIt!S CAUSE COMPLAIN
A ants h!e their BIN Insolvent Bill against
Mary Scott Mofett ard all creditors Of their Testa-
tor, j. NJ, shannon, decd alleging the insolvency
of the estate of said James III sSaGnnon, deed aud
prIying II publication required in the sstt.e
M 1t Of irsoiy estates in Chapcery. Ut is there
fore order ed by the Master that all persons inter-
eated infae settlement OF the estate of said James
NJ Shannon, come foTwardhand exhibit their de-
niands against said estate and have themselves
made parties to said Bill and prove their claims IN
the mamie preseribed by law on or before the
First Monday i1e -dpril, 1879,
or they viii be forever barred 1t is further or
dered that this notice be pubished in the MoRRIs-
Town GAZETTE for four consecutive weeks. This
November 10, 1878.
A true copy. .Teste: JOHN AURPHEf,
nov 27-I9 4w-prs fee 20 g. ii.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27
E. n. "a. AND E1. RAILROAD.
E00KR0LDERs MEET7NG.

For the accommodation of Stockhold-
ers attending the Stockholders Conven-
ton at Knoxville on the 9th inst, pas
.senger train No. wiIEran as follows:
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

The Memphis AcdLGnche states that
two-thirds of the residences and stores
in that city were in the keeping Of col
ored men during the epidemic. In re-
cognitiOn of these services, eleven of
the thirty-seven regular policemen re-
Gently appointed were colored men.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27
Shannon & Co. have the
largest stock of Clothing ever
offered in Tennessee at retail.

The many friends of Mr.. James E.
Thompson, our efficient and popular
County Trustee, who has been confin
ed to his room for several weeks past
by severe attack of asthma, will be
gratified TO learn that he is convalescing
and hopes to resume the duties of his
office in a few days.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

A valuable tract of land, known as
the J M. Shannon property, At miles
east of Morristown, is offered for sale
in this weeks paper. 1t is desirable
farm, and will be sold at a bargain, no
doubt. Read advertisement on this
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

Don't forget that tomorrow, (Thurs-
day., is set apart by the Governor of the
State. as well as by the. President of the
United States, to be observed as day
of thanksgiving and prayer. We hope
to see the occasion reverently observed
by our people. Services will be held in
the Methodist Church at 101 o'clock.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27
Local Notes and Other Aescs.
Go to Shannon q Co.

spring-like weather.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27

A Ersnklin, Tenn, correspondent Of
the american, under date of the 10Th,
says. "a noted case was decided here
to-day. Gen. 10 Mabry, of Knoxville,
replevied horse from Montgomery Og-
ilsvie some years ago on the ground
that the horse, fine blooded stallion,
was sold without notice, at public out
cry by the proprieIors of the Nashville
race-track, the horse then to be trained
and sold to pay expenses and bought by
Mr.. Ogilsvie. The jury gave judgment
for 81 ,635 in favor or Ogilsvie, the horse
Eland being valued at $1,000, interest
and damage, $500. The present owner,
in whose name the suit was brought,
Branner, can return the horse and pay
$685. by decree of jury. a l..-s
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27
A late Washington dispatch says: Mr

A late Washington dispatch says; Mr.
Atkins, Chairman of House Appropria-
tion Committee. has arrived. He says
that the Forty Sixth Congress is all bosh +;
that SO far as the Appropriation Com
mittee is concerned it will have all of
the appropriation bills in the House by
the middle of January, as the committee
intend to work actively during the holi-
day recess. He sees no necessity for an
extra session, and does not believe that
the Democrats have any desire to force
one merely for the sake of gaining few
paltry offices in the Senate. ''No, :"
said he, ''all this nonsense about an ex-
ira session comes from few patriots
who want the off1ces-the wish is father
to the thought. Mr.. Atkin does not
believe that there will be much legis-
4ation during the forthcoming session
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-11-27
WAITING FOR COLD WEATHER.

The farmers who are not on their way
to South Carolina are patiently waiting
for cold weather, so that they may
butcher their hogs. This morning is
cold and crisp, but as it is Saturday but
few hogs will be butchered. J. s. W.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-06-27
BELLEVUE La, THURSDAY. JUNE u, 1873

to tolerate her, for, strange as it may
appear to you, disliking her as you do, 1
am quite fond of her. Goodnight, be-
loved. Dream of your Tessa.' - s.
"That''- t''-something or other ''pho-
nograph!" said Mr.. Fishback; 81
thought destroyed it long ago. as he
angrily snatched it from the hands of
the small discoverer. Ff
"What did our humdrum ancestors do
without these glorious inventionsP"
murmured Miss Laura, as she quietly
tainted away for the first and only time
in her life. sssee f...r-. isse1ef fr.,r
elf ever you 60 prowling aronnd my
room again." continued Mr.. Fishback-
addressing his unfortunate nephew, and
supporting Miss Beardsley with one
hand, while he flung the te1l-tale out of
the window, where it broke into doz-
en- pieces as it touched the ground with
shrill ear-splitting shriek-"I'n ap-
ply the double back-action selfacting
spanking machine until you roar for
mercy.'' -..s..-..-,,,
The procession, considerably demor-
allied, started on the double-quick for
the door, and Mr.. Fishback, looking
upon the inanimate form he held in his
arms, cried out as he struck his fore
head with his clinched fist, " She will
never, aeuer look at me again!" 5
But she did, and what's more, she
married him a month after. And-oh,
the marvellous progress toward
perfect womanhood in this Won
derful twentieth century although
they have been man and wife for some
20 years, she has never once said to
him, g That oice!"-Harper's Weekly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-06-27
A ATALE 0F, THE PHON0GRAPH.
A Twentieth Century Romance.

II II s"ehtleth century Romance.
day ID June, 1903, and one of the
Nebesta early summer days the world
ny Y VI pgeeelheldTa Z acloudless sky, golden
I'm sunshine, soft, fragrant air, joy
|slsly sweet Songs of birds, faint musical
Iulmars Iuaa OF brooks and plashings of
;%uhsains, \. delicately green grass, linger-
IL S' Helets and budding roses.
). y .lae lawn in front of the elegant
!. se,,slop I'M OF Leon Fishback, Esq, par
|Ia.,M.ayomg y. people are playing aFol-
afollow-men- IA game some
sra ,aa' resembling ESQ their mothers and
|ss1,a ,1n,aamothers tell them) an old game
|saae, s.ea russ in the corner" played a
ass i ss1a ,sr q century or more ago, only
N N ~ f,eiieW-fellewo the players, instead
,ras sstehing !. an7g 70 each other, beckon to a
SsR s.s y q metallic balls, around which
~ y, nd wand IN "a circle, and he or she
|ss H. tn proves to have more magnetic force
nnu oaAs follow with a rush, while the
| n sa,sier tSs;a Of the players rush as wildly
nese. ae.i eHorts to secure the place left
N,1sps y the tying one. ., .!f
|sllmnn n,s moment the balls are rolling
ssssssllls helter-skelter, knocking
- sr.ss ss. each other with q pleasant ring
asisa"a sI.aaa, after a pretty, fair-haifed
prs .l, =, Whoseiittle feet, clad in slip
asb aa y gleaming with silver and gold,
asa !, u lhe sunshine. beneath her blue
- turkish trouserlets as She springs