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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
Banged Hair.

EDITORS CHRONICLE; That many
of the prevailing fashions are eK-
tremely unbecoming it is well-nlgh
useless to mention. Every body
knows that except the women who
wear them. They may know it too,
but they are so set on fashion that
some Of them had rather be thought
fashionable than gOOd-looking. or
all the positively ugly modes now
current, the mode of wearing the
hair banged" or combed down
over the brow and cut square, is
perhaps the ugliest. 1t has its ORR
gin, If we mistake not, among the
demi-monde of Paris, where so
many fashions rise, was copied in
England, particularly in London,
and was finally initiated here. 1t
clearly betrays its origin and is wor-
thy thereof; for il gives & woman u
bold, impudent, hard look, such as
COMFORTS with the character or abb
sence of character of its originators.
There never has been human crea-
ture who was not deteriorated by
this odious style of wearing the hair,
unless perhaps a person of receding
| forehead and imbecile semblance'
In such case, as the defect in the
brow is partially hidden, banging
may be recommended. But very
/ few women who bang their hair
could be persuaded that their facial
outline denotes weakness of intel
lect, although the habit certainly
does. Banging entirely destroy:
the effect of a fine forehead, anC
lends to the whole face degree o
insipidity, even of Vulgarity, whicf
hardly any hanger would incur |
she could realize its full force. 1t Il
surprising how many women, very
nice women some of them, baHI
their hair in this and other cities.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
Thanksgiving Day.

We publish the following with
our cordial endorsement. We have
not too many holidays and we do
not all agree as to those which we
do keep up. Washington's birth
day is almost forgotten, and even
the 4th Of July is languidly celebra-
ted. Christmas and Easter are rec
Ognized by some and discounten-
anced by others. Let us all unite
then on Thanksgiving day, which
is set apart for the recognition of
mercies which all acknowledge and
are thankful for; not only Catholic
and Protestant, EpiscOpalian and
Presbyterian, and all other Chris
tan sects are united in this, but Jew
and Christian are alike thankful for
the bounties of Providence, and on
this one day have a good pretext for
uniting in the observance of the
years Sabbath. No one will lose a
cent if all agree upon a suspension
of business:
Mr.. EDITOR: AS there has al
ways been a misunderstanding be-
tween the merchants of GAINESVILLE
about closing their business on
Thanksgiving and other holidays,
perhaps word on this subject may,
by calling their own and the public
attention to this cause, do some
thing toward preventing this trouble
hereafter.
First, there is jealousy and suspi-
cion between men in the same line
of business. This can be removed
by each one determining not to sell
dollars worth of goods, nor turn
the key in his door on that day.
The only other trouble is not in
the merchant but in the customer.
Let GH buyers stay at home, or at
least stay away from business and
business houses and not ask business
men to open their houses on that
day. Let country folks take some
other day to come to town, and en-
ter into the spirit of this day.
Business men need occasionally a
day of relaxation. 1t is time hon
ored custom to observe Thanksgiv-
ing day, and GAINESVILLE should not
be behind the age.
Let the merchants respect each
other, and customers stay at home,
and there need be no more trouble.
CITIZEN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
Notice to the Ladies.

I have just received a large lot of
Trimmed Hats in the latest styles
and colors, in straw, felt and beaver,
and would advise each and every
lady who is in need of a nice and
new style hat to come and see me
at once. l have the latest styles to
be had, and | guarantee to please
everybody in style and price. /
mean exactly what 1 say. Be sure
and call on me before you buy, as I
can assure you that / will save you
money by giving me your order.
/ also have splendid line of Cloaks
and Dolmans for children, misses,
and ladies, made to our own order,
and trimmed in the very latest
style, of best quality, which l am
selling at exceeding low figures.
All ask is that you call and exam
inc for yourself, and you will not be
disappointed. Respectfully,
Mrs. ROSENFIELD.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

V. l.. Williams has a new adver-
tisement on first page. Try him
when you want boots ard shoes.
L. Gauchat, one of the best Jew
elers in the State, has a new adver-
tisement on first page. He has just
received a large stock of French
and American clocks, to which he
calls especial attention.
p. G. Johnson, Clerk and Master,
advertises another sale for Dec. IS.
All parties interested would do well
to read them and note the day OIL
sale.
Two vacant lots on Union street
are advertised for sale. Apply tt
John a. Elliott or to III. G. Merritt
Cedar Grove Mills and farm in
the southern portion of Christian
county, KY, is advertised for rent
for 1880. Read the advertisement
for particulars.
Shelby & Co., proprietors of the
Gracey Warehouse, have a card in
this issue. They are all good bust
HSSS iiSHi anu uSoSlhc d AIDcIdl pat
ronage. This house has ample stor-
age room for all the tobacco that
may be sent them.
West Perkins, the confectionery
man, has an advertisement in this
issue. His shelves are now full,
and he is kept busy waiting on Gus
toners.
DIR. G.. A. Miner has an advertise.
ment in another column. He will
be at the Franklin House on the
28th. All who wish to consult him
should remember the day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
Reading Club.

We learn with much pleasure that
the initiatory steps have been taken
to establish a Reading Club in our
city. The club was organized at a
preliminary meeting on Tuesday
night held at the residence of F. G.
Irwin, Esq, and the following Off
GERS elected: Mrs. Sue f. Mooney,
President John J. West, Vice
President, and ]. w. Rudolph, Sec
rotary. A constitution and bylaws
were agreed upon at the same meet
ing and the purpose of the club an
nounced to be that of affording So
cial recreation and intellectual i'm
prOvement to its members without
expense.
Seventeen members are already
enrolled and more expected. Those
desiring to join should hand their
names to the Secretary before the
next meeting, which will be on the
first Tuesday in December, at the
residence ol F. G. Irwin, Esq, at Z
p. m.
We need not say that it gives us
much pleasure to make this an
nouncement, as we have always ia
vored all efforts to give an intellect
ual character to social meetings.
The name of Mrs. Mooney as Presi-
dent of the Club will be ample
guarantee for its influence in an in
teIlectual point of view, as there are
few ladies to be met with whose
minds are as well cultivated or
whose tastes are as refined and ele-
waited.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
MARESKE ED.

MCCOLLOM-FLETC Houston CO.,
HARVEY MCCoLLOSI, of Dickson county,
Tenn, and Miss PHEBE FLETCHER, of the
former county.
CBIRDEN-KING-At the residence of
the brides father, on Nov. O. 1879, by Rev.
w. b. Stewart, HARVEY MCBIRDEN to Miss
ADDIE L. KING, of this county.
OosLEY-DAvENPoRT-At the Franklin
House in this city, on the 18th inst, by S.
A. Caldwell, Esq, Mr.. j. r. OosLEY TO Miss
MARIAN DAVENPORT, both of Christian
county, Kentucky.
BROWN-PARRISH- the residence OF
the brides father, Hon. n. G. Parrish, on
the 18th instant, by the Rev, W. a. Tur-
ner, Hon. r. F. BROWN, of Corning, Ark
to Miss ADA V. PARRISH, of Big Bottom,
Humphreys county, Tenn.
WATTS-BURGESS in this city, on the
18th instant, by Rev. A. d. Sears, Mr.. I. ID
WATTS, of Trenton, KY, and Miss GERTIE
BURGESS, of this city.
HENDRICK - OwDEN AT Lewisburg
Tenn, by Rev. DIR. Atkinson, Nov. 9Th, MIR
GRUNDY HENDRICK with Orr Bros, Nash
vile, Tenn.), and Miss MATTE, daughter
OF Hon. W. n. CoWden, Clerk OF the SUI
preme Court OF Tennessee.
Mr.. Grundy Hendrlck is son of Rev. ]
I. Hendrick, of this city, and a young mar
of fine business talent and excellent habits
won will have reason to feel proud of hel
conquest. His numerous friends in Padu
cab send congratulations TO the young bride
groom and bride, and their best wishes fol
their future happiness and prosperity.-Pa
dicdh Helrs.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

We paid a visit this week to the
Gas-works which have been entirely
renovated under the skillful direc-
ton of Mr.. Brennan. The retorts
and gashoIder are entirely new and
the complicated apparatus for puri-
flying the gas after it is generated
has been much improved. When
the communication of the new APP
paratus are completed, the compa-
ny will be in position to furnish
gas in larger quantities and of bet
ter quality. The company has of
fered terms for lighting franklin
street at a rate which we think will
be deemed reasonable and will be
accepted by the inhabitants, he
asks for ten lamp posts g 80 a piece
per month, or $25 90 c month for
the whole. This divided among
the parties interested would be very
small and we trust that the propo-
sal will be accepted. The general
lighting of the city is necessarily
delayed till the legislature can en-
large the city's powers, when we
hope that something can be done;
there is much opposition, but the
in favor of the scheme is
growing stronger and the opposi
ton weaker. We yet hope to see
the necessary improvement real
lied.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

WE notice that the spirited
sketches of Northern life contrib
uted by our "ClarksviIle girl" to
these columns are copied into seve-
raj of our exchanges, among others
into the Courier-J Journal. We are
glad to see our fair contributor APP
preciated as she deserves; there is
one explanation, however, which
we will make in her name. Neither
our readers nor our contemporaries
are to suppose that what she de-
scribes so vivaciOusly is in all cases
approved by her or recommended
for imitation. She does not purpose
to establish the practice of handker-
chief filtration with strangers as a
GAINESVILLE usage; nor, should any
SOatpirGlat be so fortunate as to carry
the citadel of her affections, will
she speak Of him as her "nobby
man." What she intended was a
vivid contrast between Northern
and Southern manners, and we do
not doubt her preference of the
latter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
The Editors Bull.

Since the great railway coup of
Capt. Cole, our neighbOr, the To-
bacco Leaf, has been much exercised
in railway matters. The craze ex-
tends to everyone connected with
the office-typos, devils, carriers,
pressmen-and Riley has even car
ried the rabies with him over the
river and infected the peaceful dem
liens of his farm there. An enter
prising young bull there has been
bitten with the railway-phobia, and,
resolved upon seeing for himself
how the matter stood, he boarded
the cowcatcher of a train, crossed
the bridge and stepped down when
the train stopped at the freight de-
pot, to make further enquiries.
Having satisfied himself, he quietly
mounted a return train and returned
to his hay and turnips wiser bull.
His report on the railway question
is that there is not much in it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
Notice.

To the people of New Providence
and vicinity, / wish to offer my
sincerest thanks for past patronage,
for which l will always remember
them with the kindest regards. l
disliked to leave my old home very
much, and will always cherish a
kindred feeling for all of whom 1
have been associated with on the
west side of Red river. | would
not have moved, but wishing to
increase my business / have moved
to No. so Franklin street, Clarks-
vile, where l have more territory
to work in, and with the continu-
ance of your patronage, l am sure
of success. With the kindest re-
CARDS to one and all, / am,
Yours, most respectfully,
WILLIE III. TANDY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
CIarksViIie Wholesale Mark6.
CORRECTED BY J. J. cRUsMAN.

SUGAR-Cut Loaf, Crushed, Powdered and
Granulated, lI@lI11c; Clarified, 1O@l014c;
MOLAsSES- Orleans, IS to 55c.
SYRUP-40c to 81 90.
COFFEE-We quote Rio, Is to lSc; Java,
q to BE.
sALT-Kanawha, bushel bills, 81 so; by
FLoUR-Superfine s4 IS; Extra, s. 90 to
5 80; Choice or Fancy, 50 o. TO $50; Patent
Process, SO 80 to z 90.
STAR CANDLES-I21% to l5c.
WHISK f-Common country, 81 OO91 20
best brands Robertson county, 81 p to 20.
CHEESE-Frfme factory, 4@l5c.
RICE-Carolina, to SC.
| ITIMOTHY SEEDS 90.
CLOVER SEED-S6 90 TO 8 80
RED TOP-S5c.
BLUE GRAsS-9Oc to 81 90.
ORCHARD GRASS-s2 90.
S0AP-BaT, 4@7c.
seed oil, raw, zoe; boiled, 7Sc.
TURPENTINE-Spirft SIC.
XARNISH-Copal, 81 90; Japan, 9Oc.
Ass-Window, sxlO, 80 % per box; lOx
/ 10, 2 %, I2xl4, 2 IS.
PoWDER-Rine,s "a soto 90 per keg lead,
| &c per III.
SHoT-sI rs.
CAPS-4Oa5Oc per 1000.
OYSTERS-l and ID. cans, 81 1901 s..
MAcKEREI.-No. 3 per hbi., 90 90 to IS co.
kits, Nos. J, and 3, 81 90 to 50.
| BLACKING--s5a55cp per dozen.
! NAIIS-S3 So TO 70.
| IR0N-Kentucky 211zc; Tennessee, &c.
1 ROPE-I4m20c.
| TRACES-S50 90 to y 90 per dozen.
I COLLARS--S4 90 10 10 90 per dozen.
I HAMES-S2 so to 10 20 per dozen.
! AXES-se so TO 10 % per dozen.
The following are the prices paid here al
| this date for country produce:
! BACON-Hog round, none coming in
! LARD-None coming In
! TALI0W-5c.
PEANUTS-40650c per bushel.
GINSENCf-60c to 75c,
/ BEESWAX-2Oc.
| FEATHERS-new, % to 40c.
BEANS-White 81 90.
/ PEAS-75c to 81 90.
| PORK-Gross, &c; net, &c.
I EGGS-I0c Der dozen.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

WE were favored yesterday with
an invitation to Billy Bringhurst's
anniversary dinner at the Franklin
House. This is the anniversary of
both his accession to the manage
ment of the franklin House and
his marriage. We believe that be-
sides the dinner the double event
has been regularly celebrated by an
accession to the family every year.
Anyhow, there is thriving little
brigade there, which will do good
service some day If this nation goes
to fighting again. As we went to
press we were enjoying the dinner
in anticipation, the actual fruition
not having yet arrived.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

The GAINESVILLE City Guards and
the University Greys will unite on
the afternoon of Thanksgiving Day
in a drill and dress parade. The
place is not yet determined upon,
but of this due announcement will
be made. We have attended the
drill of the Greys, and are able to
state that they have made very
rapid progress since receiving their
new uniform. The united drill will
be an interesting spectacle.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
New Custom Mill.

Idesire to inform the public that
| have opened new custom mill
on Franklin street, near Sixth, and
am prepared to grind corn and feed
l keep a supply of good, fresh meal
constantly on hand for sale, al
wholesale or retail. / invite the
farmers to give me call, and 1 will
guarantee satisfaction.
GEO. l.. CARLISLE.
Sept. 10, 1879-3m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
Fox q smith

are in daily receipt of novelties in
Hardware, Cutlery, Stoves, etc.
Just received, a nice line of Breech
Loading and Muzzle Loading Shot
Guns, which are for sale cheap.
They are also Sole Agents in this
market for Benefits Hot Air Fur
mace, the only successful furnace
ever sold in GAINESVILLE. A nice
line of Shoe Leather and Findings
just received. Call and see them.
Nov. ], 1879-2m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

we learn that nearly all the pork
that was killed about two weeks
ago, has spoiled and had to be
thrown away. Our farmers had bet
ter wait for IA good freeze before
Strengthening any more.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
A New Bridge.

Mr.. Jas. Montgomery, Superin-
tendent of the GAINESVILLE division
of the L. & n. & CT. Southern rail-
road, has had the old bridge over
the railroad on Madison street torn
down, and is now building a HeT
one. The old bridge was danger
Gus, and the entire community will
join us in thanking Mr.. MOntgOm-
cry for replacing it with a new one
Persons in vehicles or on horseback
will have to go by way of Bradley's
crossing.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

Tom missioner A1t1ebreW On Ten
1sessee zrons
Our Commissioners of Mines is
again out with one of his admirable
reports, the title Of which is "AIid-
die Tennessee as an Iron Centre"
1t is of course occupied with the
incalculable advantages Of this dis
trict for the mining, smelling and
manufacture Of iron. His COMPARE
son of the expense of producing pig
iron in Pittsburgh, Pa, and Nash
vile, Tenn, is very striking. When
all has been worked out it stands
thus:
Pittsburgh. Nashville.
The expense cannot be greater at
GAINESVILLE, probably less. OF this
point he says:
GAINESVILLE is another point on
the Cumberland river with splendid
facilities for making iron. Ore can
be reached by the Louisville and
Memphis Railroad, and by the
Cumberland river, along whose
banks below the city are immense
deposits of both pipe and pot ore.
A narrow gauge railroad, built
twenty-eight miles into Kentucky,
will give unlimited supplies of coal,
but supplies can now be obtained
by the Evansville branch of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad,
and by the Cumberland river.
Both Nashville and GAINESVILLE
are also amply supplied with labor
available at present, while they are
the center of an agricultural region, /
both in the central basin and on the
river lands, unsurpassed in fertility
and variety of soil and productions,
contributing an unfailing and easily
and cheaply available source of
home-produced food and, added to
this, excellent transportation facili-
ties for supplies from abroad.
AS to local conveniences, furnaces
may be established directly on the |
railroad and on the river, and occu-
Ply any desirable or convenient sit |
uation near the road as to elevation. |
The railroads are all connected, so |
that terminal facilities are the very |
best for receiving coal and ore and |
iron, while both places are
built on limestone, cropping out |
everywhere and rarely more than
four feet from the surface, requiring
slight labor to raise, and now less
cost than l have given in my esti-
mate.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

LAST week, in noticing the change
of firm of the Gracey House, we
failed to state that the new firm re-
tains Mr.. w. r. Anderson as book
keeper. Mr.. Anderson is a young
man of good morals and has made
a host of friends since his residence
in our city.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

The steamer b. s. Rhea is adver-
tised 10 leave Louisville to-day for
Nashville, and the c. w. Anderson,
from Cincinnati, on Monday, for
the same port. We hope our
river Will be navigable for these
boats the remainder of the season.
There is nothing like good steam
boat to travel on.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
Practical photography.

Landscapeand architectural views
and all kinds of mechanical as well
as artistic Photography. / am pre-
pared to do work in the very high
est style of the art, and in copying
old pictures will duplicate prices OF
any Eastern house or travelling
agent, and guarantee better work.
Respectfully,
w. J. MCCORMAC,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
DIED.

GRIFFITH-At his residence on Green
wood avenue, in this city, on the 18th in
slant, GEORGE GRIFFITH, of consumption,
aged about "a years.
He was native Of the State of Delaware,
and was an honest, Woodworking man, and
was highly respected by all who knew him.
He leaves a wife and child and brother in
this city to mourn his untimely end.
JOHNSON-At his residence in Dist. No. s,
of this county, Nov. 4, 1879, A. NJ. JOHN
saS, Esq, of apOplexy, aged about 20 years.
JARRELL-In this city, on the 18th inst,
of diphtheria, FANNIE, daughter OF w. A.
and kittie FARRELL, aged 10 months.
WATTS-In New Providence, Tenn, on the
18th instant of typhoid fever, PETER, son
of H. W. and Olive Watts, in the 18th year
of his age.
JOSHUA JONES died at his residence on the
/ Southside Sept. %, 1879. He professed relig-
/ ion when quite boy, and from that time
! up to his death lived a consistent member
[ oil the NJ. E. Church, South. He leaves a
/ wife, seven children, and a large number OF
| relatives to mourn their loss. He was a
kind husband, indulgent parent and an
obliging neighboT. His bereaVed family have
the sympathy of the whole community in
which he lived. He will be missed by all
/ and more especially by his kind wife and
/ orphan children, but they can live with 9
! hope that erelong they may strike hands
| with their loved one on the shore of eternal
blesSednesS, n FRIEND.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
To-Day I!

Pitman & Lewis have good Winter
Overcoats from $500 to $4,000, and
Fall Overcoats very cheap. Stock
of Business Suits good. Dress and
Reception Suits elegant, of the latest
and best styles. Good linen bosom
Shirts for $1.00. Undershirts from
4Oc to $4.O0, etc. No one can do
better than to buy at this house.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22
NEE dntv off nninine did moi sal,

THE duty off quinine did not save
much, as that drug is not as extens-
lively used as before the invention
of Tabler's POrtaline, to regulate
the liver, and cure diseases arising
from this diseased organ. POrta-
line will cure torpid liver. Price so
cents. For sale by Warfield & Reyn-
olds.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

KATIE PUTNAM is filling sn en-
gagement at the Masonic Theater,
in Nashville. Miss Kate is favor
lite here, and if she would pay us a
visit she would meet with a large
house.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

Don't fail to read DR.. Miners adj
~ertisement in another column. He
has many acquaintance and friends
in the city and vicinity who will be
glad to learn that he will pay us a
professional visit on the 18th.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

DIED, at his residence in this
county, on Nov. 18th, MOrdica Ha-
good, in the I'D year of his age.
Surely death must have been a
welcome visitor to this aged man,
having been stricken down with pa
ralysis since the 18th of May last.
The family have the sympathy OF
the entire community.
. HUsER HAUsE,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-22

OK Friday morning last Sanford
Griffin and his party of Kansas ex-
.odus, about forty-seven, left our de-
pot for Canaan's happy land-kan-
sas. tits to be hoped that Sanford
will remain when he gets there.