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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17
School Directors Meeting.

The Directors of public schools
for Giles county met at the court
house in Pulaski on Saturday, 18th
inst, according to adjournment.
Present, E Edmundson, Chairman,
and in the absence of the Secretary,
A. H. Alternately was appointed
Secretary pro tenn.
The report of committee on Text
Books was received and adopted.
The report recommends to directors
of the several districts the adoption
of the following school books. viz.
Webster's Elementary Spelling
Book, McGuffey's Series of Read
ers, Rays Mental Arithmetic, 1st
and 2nd parts, Davies Written
Arithmetics, Pinneo's English
Grammar, MitchelPs Biographies
and Ridpath's History of U. S.
The report says, "This is only a
recommendation to the directors
and teachers of the county, based
alone upon the fact that the above
books are now most commonly in
use and can be adopted with less
expense to the patrons of schools "
A communication from Hon. Leon
Trousdale, State Sup't of Public In
struction, to County Sup't A. H.
Alternately was read, from which
the following extract is made: "a
very important law affecting schools
was passed by the last Legislature,
viz: That OF postpOning the collec
ton of taxes, which viii render it
necessary to postpone the schools
in all cases where there is no bal
ance on hand or where the people
do not supplement- the fund with
voluntary subscriptions. This law
is equivalent to the discharge of
the taxes for one year. and | would
recommend that no in
be incurred in advance
of the actual receipt of portion OF
the taxes; for the reason that 1t will
impose a perpetual incubus which
can never be got rid of, except by
the schools hereafter
one year. 1t is better TO meet the
crisis at once, and suspend the
schools, except where there are bal
ances or private aid can be had.'
Whereupon the following resolu
zion, offered by Director Jno. Yves
ley Peden, was unanimously adopt
ed, VIZ: Resolved, That we will
continue the public schools so long
as we shall have funds on hand for
that purpose, and for such time
only."
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17
Pleasant Valley.

"a wits q feather, and chief o rod,
An honest mans the noblest work of God"
We are glad to know an effort is
being made to honorably settle the
vexed question of the State debt.
Honesty is the true policy In public
and private affairs, in Church and
State-even in love and war
The fields that have been planted
look very smooth and clean.
Mr.. Black of Athens, Ala, has
bought Mr.. Craig's place and Ar
lington Mills. He now has one OF
the most convenient and attractive
homes in the country. This com
munity will greatly miss the pleas
ant and hospitable family Of Mr.. G.
Our kindest feeling will follow them
to their new home. We welcome
Mr.. Black and family to Pleasant
Valley. and hope they will be
pleased with their new and beauti
full home. We are informed that
Mr.. B. is a good business man, and
upright and prompt in his dealings.
Miss Matte Hill, one of Pulaskrs
most charming young ladies, has
been on visit to Miss Minnie
Craig. They called on the "fortune
teller" and were much pleased with
their fortunes. Miss Matte made
a favorable impression on every one
she met, especially the bachelor.
Hope she will come again and stay
longer. Miss Mary Wilkerson has
returned from a visit to relatives in
Maury county. Miss Lizzie Aber-
nathy was at our church Sunday,
and took part in the Sunday school.
JEssAMINE.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

We have heard great complaint
recently, concerning the reserved
seat arrangements at Antoinette
Hall. AS it has been managed here
toIore there has been room for com
plant. For instance, on Thur sday
night last at the Blind Tom con-
cert, there were so or more of the
best seats in the house unsold and
unoccupied, while "a large part Of
the audience was jammed and
crowded into the back corners of
the hall. There were five or six
whole benches altogether unoccu-
pied near the central part of the
hall while others were uncomforta-
bly, crowded. Those who patronIze
entertainments here do not com
plain at those who buy and claim
reserved seats. On the contrary
many of those who buy them do so
in self defense, while they condemn
altogether the rule which requires
it TO be done. The fact is, there is
no preference of seats IN Antoinette
Hall, except to the partially deaf or
blind, to justify an extra charge of
so per cent. The people would not
object to the plan suggested by Mr..
Lacey. He wanted the managers of
blind Tom to permit ticket holders
to reserve their seats without extra
charge, and then reserve such only
as were Chus taken in advance. This
would place everybody on an equal
footing. Many persons love to at
tend these entertainments who are
not financially able to pay extra for
seats Many are thusdeterred from
attending altogether. Young men
who are gallant enough to escort
lady friends to such places are
afraid to do so without reserving
seats in advance. To many of them
the 80 per cent. extra is quite bur
densome. In fact, it is an imposi
ton, and the people talk seriously
of rebelling against it. They
threaten to quit attending there al
together unless this extra charge
imposition is discontinued.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Mr.. Frank B. Hemphill, the
handsome and talented editor Of the
Sentinel, has returned from Wash
ington, bringing back with him a
severe cold. In his absence his
paper has been managed by his
brilliant and beautiful wife. Our
two contemporaries are very fortu
nate in having talented and sensi
tive wives, who can run their papers
while their worser halves are "gone
fishing" We wish we had one
like EN- COlumb ia Herald.
Well Well! Well "Wish we
had one like 'em," indeed! Well,
why in the name of all that is worth
living for DON'T you get one? They
are all around you, just waiting for
the opportunity to say ''yes." If
you can't find one up there, just
come over here. We've got 'em
thick, and you can select any style
you wish-blonde or brunette, tall
and graceful, or petite and sweet as
honey. Just tell US the style you
like and we'll pick her out for you,
and if you are too timid or too busy
to ask her, just give US the wink.
1t is astonishing how you have man
aged so long to retain your respec-
liability without a wife, any how.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Advertisements standing 8 months or less
payable always in advance. Other bills due
quarterly in advance. 10 per cent. off Of
yearly or half yearly bills when all paid in
advance.
Obituaries and tributes of respect charged
for at cents per line in advance without va
ration.
Calls upon persons co become candidates
and answers to same 10 cents per line, in ad-
vance.
Announcements of candidates for County
officers S5 in advance. district officers $40
in advance
Local notices among reading matter 5cent
per line for fret and 10 cents per line for each
subsequent insertion. Locals ordered in for
speci ned time longer than month. 10 cents
per line each insertion. No local less thar
SO cents for first insertion.
Job work must be paid for when ordered
except by special agreemsnt-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17
Parker's Store.

When a correspondent gets hun
CRY for items he is in bad fix, and
if he happens to be a poor para
grapher his condition is worse still.
AS an itemizer he has to run round
and inquire what notable things have
happened in the community, and if
he succeeds in getting up anything
readable he passes through the or
deal to which he is subjected with
out a scratch, but if he fails he
stands a poor chance at the hands
of his critics. If he compliments
some of Ewes fair representatives,
some will appreciate it and some
will not; generally they are con-
trolled by their surroundings. Now,
l know full well that the most of
people are disposed to appreciate
flattery when it emanates from a
source that suits them. / have met
but few people in my limited inter
course with the world that object in
real earnest to their names being
respectfully connected with a news
paper article. Some feign objec-
ton, but in reality they secretly re
joice that it is even so. 1t is gener-
ally understood that correspon-
dent has more liberties than are al
lowed him, and in order to entitle
himself to them he must observe
certain rules in keeping with the
popular quill driver. The only apol-
ogy l offer for my personal squibs"
is that l enjoy them, and do not
write them IN any other spirit than
that of honest fun. If say that a
young lady is charming l mean it,
and would not have you believe
ANYTHING else. If old bachelors are
to be classed with old maids, l can
not see for the life of me where the
point comes in that there is no
choice in rotten apples. Some men
are old baches from choice and 9th
ers from necessity, and nothing
more can he said of those of the
opposite sex than the same. /, for
one, do not write In the spirit that
Miss Doubtful insinuates. Far
from it. Though the bloom of
youth has faded from their cheeks,
their step no longer elastic, and the
unerrlng finger of time has fur
rowed their brow. yet, they are still
dear to our hearts, and memory re-
fuses to forget the days when we
were young together.
The people of this community
have organized Sunday school at
Hebron with full corps of teach
ers, and the number of pupils at
present aggregates fifty eight, a
goodly number for a start. By
manifesting q proper interest the
number can be increased to a hun
bred easily. A wise step in the
programme is the introduction of
regular Sunday school literature.
1t is getting out of the old chan
nels, and is an insignia of success.
A sufficient sum was raised to meet
the expenses for the present. We
hope the interest will increase and
that good will be the result. The
school is under special obligations
to Mr.. Sam Rogers of Pleasant Val.
lev and Mr.. r. j. Anderson of Sa
lem for efficient services.
DR.. j. Nj. Locke of Lynnville de-
livered a very interesting discourse
from Watch, We, therefore, for ye
know neither the day nor the hour
wherein the Son of man cometh,"
at Hebron yesterday. A goodly
number Of his old friends came out
to hear him and went away well
pleased. Hope he win come again.
Mr.. D. H. BUaenhsmer comes up
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Here is little law. passed by the
Tennessee Legislature March. 18th.
1879, which has been signed by
Gov. Marks:
Section l. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of the State of
Tennessee That it shall be a mis-
demeanor tor any person to sell, or
offer TO sell. or to bring into the
State for the purpose of selling. CIV
ing away or otherwise disposing of
belt or pocket pistols or revolvers,
or any other Kind OF pistols except
army or navy pistols; provided, that
this acV shall not be enforced against
any persocs now having license 10
sell such articles until the expira
ton of such present license.
Sec. 2. BE it further enacted,
That any person guilty Of viola
tion of this act shall be subject to
presentment or indictment, and on
conviction shall pay a fine OF not
less than $25 nor more than 500,
and be imprisoned at the discretion
of the court.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted.
That it shall be the duty OF tn,
Criminal and Circuit Judges. and
other Judges whose Courts have
criminal Jurisdiction, to give this
set specially in charge of the Grand
Jury at each term of the Court.
Sec. 4 BE it further enacted,
That it shall be the duty of the
Grand Juries TO send for witnesses
in all cases where they have good
reason to believe that the provisions
of this act have been violated. Up
on satisfactory evidence of its vic
lation they shall make presentments
of the same without a prosecutor.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted,
That ali laws and parts of laws in
conflict with this act be, and the
same are hereby repealed.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted,
That this act take effect from and
after its passage, the public welfare
requiring 1t.
Passed March ii, 1879.
1t MUST be enforced.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Nobody wants to "skeer" the ed
itor of Che Lawrenceburg Press, at
all. The only opposition any Pu-
laskian could possibly have to the
Nashville and Florence Railroad via
Lawrenceburg is that it would etiec-
Lually thwart oar railroad plans. II
would be impossible to build the
road from Pulaski to Lawrenceburg
If the other is built. There was to
have been a railroad meeting here
the lst Monday in the interest of
the Lawrence road, but the preclpi-
tous action of Lawrence county in
favor of the other enterprise sug-
gested that we had best await the
result before we try to do anything
further. Ii that road is built there
will be no need for this. Pulaski
could not be the least benefited
thereby. Our Lawrence friends
have acted hastily and followed the
unwise counsels of men who are
prejudiced against Pulaski. No
enterprise of such proportions was
ever more unanimously approved
by any people than this Lawrence
burg road has been approved by
our people. Nineteen twentieths
OF them favor 1t, but they do not
think it would be worth anything
to them or to Lawrence either, with
a more direct line of road in opera
ton such as the Columbia road
would be. We respectfully decline
to do anything further until the
question is settled. If Lawrence
county prefers the Columbia route,
sue has perfect right to build it,
anu we cannot and will not com
plain. We wish her all possible
prosperity and no harm whatever
but we cannot invest our money in
as useless a thing as our branch
would be, if the other is built.
hot
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

The j. L. Lucas in our marriage
columns may be taken for the dash
ing Bethelite, in view of the $3.50
cravat. 1t is not him, though A
letter from him demands that we
retract the $3.50 cravat report. He
told us he did, and now tells as he
didn't, thus catching himself out
on the hY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17
Sale of Elkmont Springs.

Tuesday last was the day APP
pointed for the sale of a two-thirds
interest in ElkmOnt Springs under
deed Of trust, including the real es-
tate and the hotel furniture. The
creditors were all present, but no
bidders, and by agreement they bid
in the real estate at $1,000 and the
furniture at $500, which we under
stand to be the total amount of the
debt. The property will remain in
the hands of the Trustee for private
sale, including the One-third inter
est of DIR. Moores, which is not in
cluded in the deed of trust. This
arrangement was entered into by
the parties interested on both sides
by mutual agreement as the best
that could be done under the cir
cumstances. We learn that the en-
tire property, free of all incum-
brance, we'll furnished and ready to
receive guests, can be purchased ex
ceedingly low-say eight or nine
thousand dollars. We hope some
enterprising man Will buy it and
keep it up.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17
NO BLANKS"

Two thousand persons will readily
put a dollar each into a scheme offering
a prize Of 81 600, though only one can
get it, and 1893 must lose his dollar. A
publisher puts $1,000 into collecting and
preparing useful information, and offers
10 every one OF 1000 persons who con-
tribute only dollar or so, printed
duplicate Of the results, so that each one
may have the entire benefit OF what has
actually cost $1,000 or more. Is not
this better than any uncertain chance
scheme, full of blank tickets This
applies 10 all good journals aad all good
books.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

The card of Whitworth IL Moore
will attract attention. Mr.. Rich
ardson has already made reputa-
ton as good salesman all through
this section of the South and has
built up very large trade. HIS
house is good one and we hope to
see it patronized through him.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

We cannot too strongly urge
upon our people the vast impor-
lance of at once adopting the sug-
gestions of the State Board of
Health in their address, as pub
lished elsewhere in the CITIZEN.
Let us act promptly.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

We are requested by our phitin'
editor to decline for him the APP
pointment to the Supreme Bench
rendered by Gov. Marks. How
ever, his longheadativeness and ex-
perience peculiarly fit him for the
Office, and we insist upon his re-
tentiOn
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Twenty-Five dollars reward will
be paid by Mr.. j. C. Potts for the
recovery of his stolen mule and the
thief, or $40 for the mule. See mis-
advertisement for description. The
advertisement should have appeared
in the last CITIZEN, but was mislaid
by the printer and overlooked.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Several paragraphs were accident
ally mislald last week. Among
them was a mention of the presence
of our esteemed young friend, Roll
lin Lasseter, visiting his mother and
sister. He says the peaches all
north of Montgomery are almost
entirely destroyed.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

The Grand Commandery of the
United Order of the Golden Cross
met in NASHVILLE Tuesday, Grand
Commander A. J. Baird presiding.
This order is the one represented
here by Mrs. Summers, who will
LrobablY organize a camp here.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Wedding, reception, banquet, ball and
all kinds of "Invitations" printed at the
CITIZEN office in the most modern style,
on the best and most fashionable sta
tionery as cheap asCincinnatl and cheap
er than Nashville for the cash. II we
do not give perfect satisfaction nothing
will be charged. Give as your printing
10 do.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Golden Years are Passing by
is new song and chorus by Will
L. Thompson, author of SCATTERING
Shells" etc. This is his latest and
is said to be his prettiest song. We
have a copy. Price 80 cents. Send
to w. L. Thompson & Co., East Liv-
erpooI. Ohio,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Lieut.. Chas. G. Rogers returned
last Thursday from Annapolis,
where he had been ordered for ex-
animation with the rest of the class
of 1876. He was promoted from
the rank OF Mldshipman to that of
Ensign, which is equal to the rank
of First Lieutenant in the army.
He will probably be in Pulaski a
month or two.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Blind Tom performed to a good
audience in Pulaski last Thursday
night. He is great wonder TO
those who see him the first time.
On second sight he diminishes con-
siderably. He is a musical prodigy
unquestionably, but there is good
deal of exaggeratlon concerning
his initiative powers. There is a
great deal of music, some very bad
spelling and a right smart sprinkle
of humbug in his entertainments.
His program was nearly the same
he gave several years ago, including
S-h-e-c-a Chicago, etc, etc.
From the wild enthusiasm of the
audience over such things, one
would naturally suppose that he is
the only half-witted negro in the
world who could be trained to do
such things in ten or fifteen years.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

A small shipment of the Prophylactic
and Hog Cholera Specific now on hand
in ten pound cans-a dose for 90 hogs.
Get a can and use it to prevent the chOl-
era among your hogs, and TO cure them
If they have 1t. % cents per pound, at
this Office. u
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17
The Mozarts (Pinafore Club } met

The Mozarts (Pinafore Club J met
at Martin College Monday night,
and devoted the evening to the cleo
ton of new officers for the ensuing
term of one month. The contest is
said to have waxed hot as the cleo
ton progressed
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17
Clotbingl Clothing!

We have the largest and best assorted
stock of Mems and Boys Clothing we
have ever had, and will sell at as low
prices as any house in the country.
Please call and examine our stock.
ARRnMshIrH s. ALTERNATELY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

We learn with sorrow that Mr..
Alex. Black is rapidly failing and
cannot possibly live more than a
few days. 1t will be gratifying to
his numerous friends, however, to
know that he is ready. He has set
his house in order and calmly awaits
the summons to cross the river. He
made his will last week and was
baptised into the Church.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Andrew Brown ventured to return
home Saturday night aud was at
once taken in by Policeman Porter.
He is indicted for the attempted
theft of Capt. divers cotton from
the G. p. Church basement several
weeks ago.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17
TIasOLrent NOtice.

II AViNG suggested 20 the County Court Of
IL Giles county the insolvency Of the estate
of David M. KncRid. deed, notice H hereby
given TO all persons holding claims against
said estate to file them, duly authenticated,
with the Clerk Of said Court. on or before
the first day Of SO 2tombef 1879, or they will
be- barred. b. W. WHITE,
mF21-4tN Admir-.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

To those who contemplate matrimo-
ny, we desire TO say that we have on
hand the most elegant and fashionable
stationery and can get up wedding and
reception tickets in the most modern
style, and cheaper than they charge you
elsewhere. And besides we will credit
you while if necessary, even If you
never pay us; while you must send the
cash If you send abroad.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Mr.. George Mason of Athens
stopped at the Linden Monday
night on his return from Nash
vile. He had just sold sever
al hundred bales of cotton and went
back in bret behind spanking
new team.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Mrs. Trudeau, the mother of our
popular young proprietor of the st.
Giles, will arrive in week or two
upon a visit to her son.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Goldsmith's Maid dropped colt
last week by General Washington,
he by General Knox out of Lady
Thorne. a famous trotter.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Capt. Jno. G. Lester went to
Nashville Tuesday. There is an at
traction up there, it is said, that
lures the Captain thenceMard.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

An interesting interview with
Maj. Sykes by a reporter of the
Knoxville Chronicle is unavoidably
deferred until next week.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

An enjoyable party occurred at
the St. Giles Friday night, given by
Maj. HUI. +. Ewing in honor of his
beautiful daughter, Miss Halle
Gardner. 1t was exceptionally
brilliant and Measurable.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

We learn with regret that Mrs.
Frankie, wife of Mr.. Henry Frankie
of the n Y. Store. is dangerously
ill in New York. Her brother, Mr..
Isaac But er, is hourly expecting
intelligence of her death.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Mr.. A. p. Loveman was sum-
mOned as juror last Thursday
morning, but was released in con-
sideration that his daughter was
but q day old.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

The mare posted last week by
Capt. Wade belonged TO Mr.. w. G..
Lewis. vino got her at once. Ii
you lose, find, want to buy, sell,
swap or trade anything, adver-
tise it and you will succeed.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-17

Mr.. Taliaferro left Sunday eve
ming for a weeks fish in Short
Creek, up the Tennessee. Messrs.
Jno. d. Miller and J. Cal Lambeth
went with him. we believe.