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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-07
Railroad News.

The revised local freight tariff of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which
goes into effect March /, is reduction
of about one-fourth on the old rates,
and approximates to the special figures
heretofore given to large shippers and
carloads. 1t applies to all stations be-
tween Baltimore and the Ohio river.
The indications are that there will be
another war in passenger rates to Colo
RADIO points. 1t is claimed that the Union
Pacific Railroad has instructed its con-
ductors to refund $40 to passengers from
Chicago to Pueblo on reaching Denver.
This step is said to have been taken to
compete with the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe. The rate to Pueblo over the
latter is the same as to Denver, and the
rate from Denver to Pueblo is SO, the
amount refunded by the Union Pacific.
w. X. Muir, ex-general manager OF
the Canada Southern, regards the ru-
mors of the construction of million
dollar tunnel under the Detroit at
Crosse Isle as premature, but says that
complete plans, drawings, and specifica-
tions for tunnel have for some time
been under consideration by Vanderbilt.
The earnings of the Central railroad
OF Iowa, in 1873, as compared with those
of 1877, increased $50, 116.40, while the
operating expenses decreased $3,947 90.
Hon. j. b. Grinnell is working up a
new Iowa road with fair prospects OF
success. The route is from Grinnell to
Montezuma, thence to the coal fields in
Keokuk county. through the northern
townships in that county to Riverside,
thence to Iowa City, thence to Clinton
by the Chicago, Clinton and
Western, thence to Chicago by the
Chicago and Northwestern. The road
is already surveyed to Lime Creek, near
Riverside, and over 100000 subscribed
towards building.
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
is being compelled to resume a large
number of farms sold to settlers in
Iowa, owing to their neglect to pay for
them. OF these there are in Page
county, twenty-eight; Cas- county,
thirty-two; Taylor, thirty-two. These
farms have all more or less been i'm
proved, and are in the hest farming
counties in the state, and the man who
could not succeed on them would not
anywhere.
Trains from Des Moines, Iowa, to
Charlton, on the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy, commenced regular trips
Feb. Gath. Two trains day each way
will be run, making close connection
with trains on the Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific, and Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy. BY amicable arrange,
ment through car will be run over the
entire road each way for the accomoda-
ton Of passengers.
The engineer Of the Chicago, Bur
lington and Quincy, il is reported, has
been ordered to locate the Abba and
Knoxville Branch from Knoxville tc
Des MONIES, Iowa.
The first regular meeting Of the
stockholders Of the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids ard Northern railway company
was held at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Feb
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-07

THEY have an original way of deal
ing with scandal in the Jamaica, II. IL
African Church. The minister, Mr..
Mowbray, was charged with having en-.
tered the house OF Brother Jackson,
and spoken to his wife in a manner un-
becoming the spiritual guide Of the
flock. Both the good brother and wife
told on de parson," and left the
church; whereupon they were arra;gn-
I'd for speaking Unexpectedly Of the
minister, ard several Of the sisters 10
whom they had related the occurrence,
and who gossiped il, were, in like man
ner, hauled before the official board.
They were all found guilty and cxcom-
municatcd.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-07
Couldn't Trust The Old Man.
Peoria Transcript.

At late election At Newton, Iowa,
the question Of license or no license was
at issue, and the ladies were invited 10
give an expression Of their opinion, but
in u separate ballot-box. The result
was that one woman voted for license
and 1874 against. OF the men, 119 voted
for license and 275 against. II is re.
ported that ono license man proposed
to his wife, who was anti-license, TO pair
off and neither vote. Although she was
not possessed OF the fullest confidence
in chubby" she consented, but KEEP:
him under surveillance during the day.
Just at dark he was sneaking mp TO vote.
Word was Immediately sent TO his wife,
who lost no time in killing his ballot by
depositing her own. 1t is safe TO say
there will be no further pairing Off on
elections between that pair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-07

Goth. General f. +. Winslow, vice.
president of the company, presided, and
Mr.. w. ID. Walker was secretary of the
meeting. The terms of service of four
of the thirteen directors expired Feb
%, and Messrs. Fred Buttertield, Charles
Bard, W. 5. Opdyke and W. 5. Nichols
were reelected for the three years next
ensuing, receiving the entire number of
shares represented, 10 wit, SS,SSS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-07

THE proprietor Of u popular restas,
rant in Berlin has instituted what he
calls the dinner OF the golden sausage,
the great attraction Of which is in the
insertion in every thirtioth sausage do.
signed for his guests Of small gold
coin, which becomes the property OF
the individual to whose lot IL chances
10 fall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-07
a Moman's Revenge.
special 70 Cincinnati Enquirer

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Your readers
will remember what "Cressp wrote from
Chicago for Sundays paper regarding
the wedding that didn't come of be-
tween Miss Isabella Penton Porter and
Mr.. Nicola Minachesa Of this city. The
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-07
Why an Inventor Prefers America.
New York Tribune


When Prof. Graham Bell was in Lon.
don he was asked how he accounted for
the fact that u large proportion Of new
inventions came from the United States
and how il had come 10 pass that he, a
Scotchman, born and educated ut home,
should elect TO 90 and live in America,
and date his discoveries thence. lie
said that the fact was, in his case, and
he knew that the difficulty was felt with
others, that he could not easily obtain
in England those appliances which his
work required. II he went TO mn in.
strument maker and ordered anything
out Of the usual way, he was met with
difficulties, and when these were
over, he was COMPOUNDED by
the cost. In America, on tho other
hand, the instrument-makers and man.
ufacturers lay themselves out specially
TO secure the custom ofinyentors. They
will go to any expense, or submit to any
inconvenience in the way or disarrang
ing their ordinary procedure. Ofcourso
they do not do this purely in the inter.
csts Of science. They find their ac-
count in tho business they secure
should the invention turn out 10 be a
practicabiity. They are always glad 10
get new ideas, or be themselves put on
the track.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-07

a NATIONAL bicycle tournament will
be held at the American Institute in
New York city, in April. Inc contest
II open to any bicycle rider in the
United States, and entries will be re-
ceiYed at the Institute until April /.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-07

NEWS is received at San francisco OF
the complete flooding Of Grand Island,
in Colusa county, Cal, laying some 25.-
600 acres of wheat under water.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-07

TAKING n thousand married men
from IS TO 80 years Of age, only six die
yearly, while OF like number Of bach.
elors, ten drop off,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-07

There is u lady living in Chicago SO
snperstitious that sho will not wear
No. 10 shoe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-07

Brazil is full Of impecunions Amer
leans.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15


Geology has shown us that nature
accomplishes her greatest revolu-
tions in the earth's surface conform
alton sIotclv. Every year the river
makes its channel deeper, the
glacier wears a deeper gorge in the
Alpine rock, and the ocean tide de-
posits the sand it has crumbled
from the rocks upon which II
breaks. We note the earthquake
and the devastating hurricane; but
these changes are so gradual man
seldom observes them until the
channel has become Overhanging
cliffs. or a mountain has disappeared
before the icy stream, or the ocean
has given us a Florida. Thus it Is
in disease. Our attention is attract
ed by acute diseases, as feVers, chol-
era, etc., while chronic diseases
GOTTEN the most dangerous in result),
being slow in their development,
are seldom noticed until they have
made an almost ineffaceable impress
sion upon the system. Persons De
lieving themselves comparatively
healthful are ofttimeS the victims
of these diseases, and only become
aware of their presence when relief
is almost impossible. Diseases OF
the liver and stomach are the COM
monest of these chronic affections.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery and Pleasant Purgative Pei
lets are never-failing remedies for
these diseases. They produce a
healthful secretion of the bile, pre-
vent indigestion by regulating the
bowels, and impart vigorous tone
to the whole system.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
TOBACCO CIRCULAR.
Kendrick, PettuS & CO.
Eanfral rahRlSe

Thanking our friends and the pub
lie for their patronage the past sea-
son, we again offer our services
TO ALL WHO HAVE TOBACCO TO
SELL.
and earnestly solicit a share of their
patronage, believing that, with our
many years experience and ac-
quaintance with the trade, we can
offer advantages equal to any.
Commencing the season as we did
with heavy suplus of old stock at
the sea-board, and with a new crop
(1S7S) of poorer quality, the past
year was not remunerative, except
to a few planters who made fine
crops.
Still with all the complaint of low
prices, the entire crop offered on our
market has been sold at figures over
which the Spectator cannot realize
"a profit. This is really poor COM
fort, but misery loves company, as
illustrated by one of our "McAdoO"
friends, who, after fighting the fire
with all his might, which threat
ened to get into his fields, and fail
ing in his efforts to arrest the mad
fiend, quietly seated himself and
cried ont: "Well, thank God, if
my oat stacks do burn, ThOs. Ru-
dOlph's fodder stack will too"
Withal, it is with pleasure and
confidence that we invite the atten-
ton of ali to the steady activity and
strength maintained by the Clarks-
vile market throughout the entire
season, in comparison with other
western and Sea-bOard markets, as
they have waned and struggled
through this trying year. In fact,
the peculiar advantages of our mar
ket become each year more widely
known and appreciated by planters
and dealers, as is shown by our rap
idly increasing receipts. Situated,
as we are, conveniently, in the well
known district of "Clarksville To-
hacco," and with the river in COM
petition with the railroad to control
freights, and supported by our
board of resident capitalists, whose
long connection with the trade
brings to them orders direct from
exporters and manufacturers Suf-
ficient to take every hOgshead in
the District at its full value, and
making us independent of timid
speculation. When there is a strong
speculative demand for Tobacco, as
in 1874 and during the war, at the
barn door is as good place as any
to sell Tobacco, but when it comes
down to the legitimate demand, as
it is now, and full supply to meet
that demand, the wise planter seeks,
regardless of kith or kin, suitable
market for his produce, and such
we offer him, with a prospect of
larger and better demands than we
have had for many seasons.
AS our crop is unfortunately this
year much mixed in quality from
the vicissitudes of the seasons, flood
ing rains, etc, we cannot impress
too emphatically upon our friends
the importance of extra care in as
sorting and pricing only the
uniform quality in one hOgshead.
MIR. GEO. S. IRWIN,
who our friends have formerly
known as the efficient book-keeper
of this house, having purchased an
interest, now takes his place in our
business as a permanent partner,
and extending his thanks to his
friends for past patronage, sOficits
their continuance for the new firm.
Yours, very truly,
KENDRICK, PETTUs & Co.
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 1, 1879.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15

THE Corinth, Miss Herald, has
this to say which we commend to
honest and conscientious Democrats
in Tennessee, who have been in
clined to follow off after the Ma
tional party craze:
Republicans of this county now
say they will carry Mississippi for
Grant in 1880, and with this object
in view have deserted the Green
hackers and gone to work on their
own account. In every county in
the State where a shadow of a
chance for success is offered, they
are stirring up the disorganized ele-
ments and putting the party ma
chinery in working order. Where
they cannot hope to carrya straight
ticket, they are doing as in Alcorn,
seeking to entrench some party lea
ders in important county offices,
that from those prominent positions
an influence may go out to capture
the State for Grant, and finally re-
gain control of the State Govern
ment."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
Friday. November 18th, 1879,

a tract OF land in District No. of Mont
gomery county, Tenn, containing 50 acres,
more or less, and bounded as follows:
Beginning at stone, the east corner of
the j. b Cothran tract of land, which said
DaYie Grant bought at a sale by the Chan
Gerry Clerk on the 81 of November, 1870 !;
runs thence north IL east with Waters az d
Shaw's line Jos poles to n stake about feet
east of post oak near tine Keysburg road !;
thence with the meandeiS of said road south
48o west rs polos, south 10 west "a poles,
north S9o west III poles to a stake; thence
south 10 west I28 poles to stake in the south
boundary line ofthe original tract of land
thence north So east 90 poles to the begin
ming,
TERMs-One and two years credit with
interest. Notes with good security and
lien. No redemption.
POLK G.. JOHNSON,
G. & NJ and Commissioner.
Oct. %, lS79-5t-prf $500
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1879,
ALL O'clock A. NJ.

l will offer my farm and residence, situated
30 miles from the city on the hill this side
of the Seven Mile Ferry, for sale, on the
premises, TO the highest bidder. The place
was formerly known as the property of
Capt. w. =. Moore, and contains Is acres of
good rich land, Is acres in good timber, ,
acres Oh selGcJ iru1I dree@, ana a acres OF
large rooms, 2 halls and a basement. On
the place is one good cabin with 2 large
rooms, a No. l stable with four stalls, buggy
house, large ice house, good cisterns, and a
never falling spring.
/ will also sell, at the same time and place,
all OF my stock, consisting of mules, 1 good
buggy horse COWS. hoes. buggy, WAGON
harness, household and kitchen furniture,
and many other things too numerous to
mention. Terms, reaSonable-will be made
known on day Of sale.
MRS. H. E. JOHNSON.
Nov. l, lS79-3t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15

fair exchange. They have rendered
European trade inactive, and their
home trade has been equally de-
pressed as to profits, if its volume
has been large.
The Americans are the most en-
terprising nation. They have opened
out their own country with more
skill and rapidity than ever was
done before. We may remind them
that they have greatly benefited in
the last ten years by two great in
ventions made in England-the
Slemmens and Bessemer steel.
Without this steel trade would not
have been a commercial success.
They have also unfortunately
adopted another European inven-
tion-the protective tariff-which
has produced nothing but harm
since its invention. Their condem-
nation of this tariff, after trial,
would cause protection to be abol-
ished in other civilized countries,
and improve the trade and prosper
ity of the whole world.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
InsoIYent Notice.

Having suggested the insolvency of the
estate of NJ. Hartman, decd, all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate must present
them, duly authenticated, to the Clerk of
the County Court OF Montgomery county.
by the 5th of March, $780, for settlement, or
they Will be forever barred. All persons
owing said estate, viii save cost by making
settlement.
Oct. p. lS79-4te Administrator
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
John T. Johnson and wife VS.. WASH
ington Small and Spencer Gill.

Pursuant to a decree of the Chancery
Court at GAINESVILLE, in the above cause, at
it's July term, 1879, / will sell at public
auction, TO the highest bidder, at the office
door of the llerlI and Master. on
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
Friday, November 28th, 1879,

goTnery county, Tenn, bounded as follows: :
Beginning at a white oak in Golfers line
and runs thence north AZ poles TO a dog
wood. Dunlop's corner; thence east with
the GAINESVILLE and Port Royal road 2IS poles
to a stake in 10. p. Ligon's line thence
south So poles to a dogWoOd in Ligon's line !;
thence west 2lS15 poles to the beginning.
TERMs-Six and twelve months credit
with interest. Notes with good security
and lien retained. No redemption.
POLK q. JOHNSON,
G. & NJ. and Commissioner.
Nov. 1, lS79-4t-prfS7 50
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
TAKE NOTICE.

/ have removed my place Of business from
First street, 10 my old residence, corner OF
MAIN aud SEW streets, where am
prepared to renovate I3uggies aud Carriages
on ms LOW TERMS rs any modest man
the patronage of my old friends and the
public. w, IL. BRINGHuHST, Br.
march p, lS7t-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
BOOTS, Shoes,

etc, of every class. He will make to order,
or supply good cuStOm-made article from
the best Eastern manufacturers. All these
he offers at a small margin of profit and
Il, fieS competition il QUALITY AND
PRICE are considered.
lie has purchased this time a very superior
assortment of
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
Friday, November 2Sth, 1s79,

Lot No. II in the division of the lands in
the cause of u. &. Iaintou and wife VS.. John
Duke ct ais, in the Chancery Court at
GAINESVILLE, containing 1874 acres, being
same bought by d. r. Mason at Il sale Of
said land by w. Il. Snackelford, former Cl'k.
TERMS-Twelve months credit with inter-
est. Note with good security and lien re-
tanned. No redemption.
POLK G. JOHNSON,
G. & NJ. and Commissioner.
Nov. l, 1S79-4tprfS6 .
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
Friday, November 28th, 1879,
Friday, November 18th, 1879,

the following property:
Il2 acres of land, more or less, just opposite
the mouth of Red River, and being same
conveyed by H. A. Cole to Miss Maria Pa
tiIlo, and the same upon which she resided
previous to her death.
100 acres adjoining the above, being part
of what is known as the Hurst tract" next
to Raybourns and Schrodt's shop, being
part of tract bought Hart d Kennedy.
Also two-Sixth undivided interest in the
Jordan tract of land on Yellow Creek.
a plat will be exhibited on day of sale.
of one and two years with interest. Notes
with good security and lien retained.
POLK g. JOHNSON,
G. & NJ, and Commissioner.
Nov. l, lS79-4tprfS7 50
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
John S. Neblett VS.. Angie Orgain.
Friday, November 2Sth, 1879,
Thomas HerndOn ct ais. VS.. Ed
mOnd Parrish.

Pursuant to a decree OF the Chancery
Court at GAINESVILLE, at the July term,
1879, will sell at public auction, to the high
est bidder, at the office door of the Clerk and
Master
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
Acquilla Grant, Admir-, vs.. Charles
Powers (col.)

Pursuant to a decree of the Chancery
Court at GAINESVILLE in the above cause, Mt
the July term, 1879, l will sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, at the Office
door of the Clerk and Master, on
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
Chancery Sales
FOR
Friday, Nov. %, 70.

John T. johnson and wife vs.. E. L.
M. Prouty.
Pursuant to a decree of the Chancery
Court at GAINESVILLE, in the above cause, at
its July term, 1879, I will sell at public
auction 10 the highest bidder, at the Office
door of the Clerk and Master, Gu
Friday, November 18th, 1879,
two tracts of land in District No, of Mont
gomery county, containing in all $50 acres;
one t act bounded on the north by Finls
Ewing, east by McKoin, south by Ewing
and Mckoin, and west by Snadon. The
other Eeunded on the north by Thomas
Randle. east by Dawson and Hampton,
south by Dawson and Mimnas, and west by
Mimms; being same property sold by e.. H.
Rs.ndIe To Z. L. az. Prouty on December
3Oth 1873.
TERaIs-SI GOO cash. Balance on credit of
and II months with interest No redemp-
ton
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
CIarksViIIe Female Academv

Is one ofthe leading schools OF the South
kirst-class Teachers, handsome Buildings
and GroundsIcomplete in all its appoint
ments, Artistic, Vocal and instrumental
Music in charge of a German Professor emil
nent as Composer and Teacher. All mod
ern appliances used. VIII begin its 3ith
Annual Session Sept. !. For new Catalogue
send to
REV. J. r. PLUAIMER, A. NJ, Presf.
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, June Is. julyl9-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
Fridav. Nnvemher 2Sth. I87Q.
H. c. Merritt VS.. Mary McBee and
others.

Pursuant to a decree of the Chancery
Court at GAINESVILLE, at its July term,
1879, / will sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder, at the Office door of the Clerk
and Master. on
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15
Ladies' Shoes

in the most fashionable styles and of the
finest material, to which he invites the
attention of the fair sex. Customers deSir-
ing goods made to order will ind him sup
piled with the finest article of IMPORTED
FRENCH CALF, which they can have made
up in any style desired by SKILLED
WORI<AfEN in the most finished and sub
stantial workmanship.
I IS-1-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-11-15

A noted chemist who las analysed them, rays
"THERE Is koRE VIRTUE IN ONE OF
TUFTS PILLS, THAN CAN BE FOUND
IH a PINT OF ANY OTHER"
We therefore say TO the afflicted
Try this Remedy fairly, 1t will not
harm you, you have nothing to
lose, but will surely gain aVigo"
Fous Body, Pure Blood, strong
Nerves and a Cheerful Mlnd.
Principal Once, So hurry ST., n. Y.
PRICE IS CEhTS-
Sold by Druggists throughout the world.
, 1879-07-10

Opposition to the elevated railway project
has already begun to DO manifested in Chi
oago. Although It is only Last Monday that
applications for franchises were ,nae1o by
threo companies proposing to operate lines
III tue different divisions Of Tho city, meet
Ing Of North-Sde citizens last eroning took
notion looking to tho calltng Of ,nass-
meeting to demonstrate against tho granting
of elevated railway franchises, and It ia to be
presumed TINT similar demonstrations Of
hostility In other parts Of tho cityV will
be made hs soon as 1t becomes
apparent that there Ia genuine
intontion to construct tho ronds rrojactcab
Tho rroblom Of rarid transit Is not rcstriot-
od in ito solution to the elevatod.raslway
sol,ome, as will be soon by tho announce
nent that tho Illinois Central Railway COM
pany is ntont to construct louble-track,
Btucl-rnil nddition to its prosout facilities for
transportation, tho now road to be used OK
rlustvely for suburban trnfdc, and to be
equipped with cars and locomotives Of light
or weight, but not Of less speed than those
Of Its througl, lines. 30, for the South Diris-
ion at least, there will be no neol to whit
for the elevated road before swift and ohenp
transit can bo secured.