The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-07-17
LYnnYilIe.

In our last we said that if it did
not rain in ten days, early corn
would be q total failure. Seven
days of the most excessive heat
and drying winds-simoons almost
that dries up all vegetation and
stiles one with seething hot AR,
the like of which we have not seen
here except in Aug. IA. Yet of a
morning vegetation seems vigorous,
though no particle of dew has fall
en- in week. 1t is the wonder of
all that crops have held up so well.
We still have hope for the early
corn; some little prospect for rain.
Farmers seem disposed to hold
their wheat till 1T rains. Prices
have advanced from So to 9Oc.; one
or two car loads shipped daily from
here.
The long talked of ice cream sup.
per came of last Tuesday night.
The cream was prepared by Mr..
Sykes of Columbia. 1t was excel
lent in quality and abundant in
quantity. Myriads of pyramids of
snow crested cakes were furnished
by the good matrons of L. vicinity.
Candies and confections were in
abundance. In a word, the refresh
ments were all that could be desired.
At 8 o'clock the large new store
house of w. w. Gordon was beauti-
fully Illuminated, and a more select
crowd never before assembled in
Lynnville. Fair ladies and gallant
men met in their gayest mood and
pleasure reigned supreme. Pulaski
was represented by the accom-
plished ladies, Misses Lizzie White
and Mollie Alternately, whose pres
ence added much to the enjoy.
ment of the occasion. Our popular
young friend, Joe Braden was also
here. No man has heartier well
come here than he. Miss Alice
Hannah of Bigbyville, Miss Agnes
Orr of Mooresville, Dick Perry of
Nashville, and Bruce Amos of
Maury were here, and many others
by whose presence we were made
glad. w. w. Gordon, Geo. Witt,
H. NJ. Fleming and o. S. Smith
presided over and dispensed the re.
freshments, and right well did they
do their duty. They have the
praise of all who were there for
their skill in their department. At
eleven o'clock Wheeler's string
band made its appearance, and
some of the young folks tripped the
fantastictoe, while others paired off
In two, talk softly, maybe of some
old, old story that has made so
many hearts one. We hope this
will be the result for, Lynnville has
many gallant young men who need
the elevating influence of woman to
cheer them on to nobler manhood.
Hope we may have more such occa-
sions as time rolls ON. One of our
young gentlemen to be able to better
appreciate the ice cream caught
hold of the axle of a buggy in
which two young ladies were driv
ing and held to it half mile at a
3 minute gait. 1t is said he eat 4
saucers and then said it was the
hottest night he ever saw. Another
young gentleman received a most
exquisite bouquet at whose shrine
he has been worshipping ever since.
We suppose it is the donor, though
the bouquet was a beauty-all of
the finest geraniums. His partner
says it will be gratifying to him
when this bouquet perishes, for he
is unable to attend tc business.
while it lasts. Miss Burnett of
Columbia is visiting Mr.. Jim
briggs family. Mr.. and Mrs
Reynolds of Memphis came in on
the train this morning, stopping at
Col. Higoon's, Mr.. j. P. Boyd is
much better. Hopes are enter
tanned he will be out in a few days
again. Mr.. w. G. Carter is TO start
70 Bailey's Springs for his health
this week. He is in poor health;
hope he may be fully restored.
Elkrldge has organized a Sunday
School with fattering prospects.
The old Beech Bluff church a few
years ago was taken possession eff
by the negroes and for about two
) ears they kept up a protracted |
there. The neIghbors dis
the church with a view to
move it for 2 years. 1t has had |
,he cleansing influence of sun and |
storm. Now the community very
wisely determined to repair it and
rave a good school and preaching
here, which is much needed, it be
ng miles to the nearest church.
Here is good ground for some idle
preacher. Mr.. Fry, we are sorry to
earn, is 20 better. LYNN.