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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
Sciree Dansante.

A most delightful and enjoyable
moonlight soiree dansante was Civ
en- on last Tuesday night to the
young ladies and gentlemen of the
city by Miss Olive and Mr.. Wesley
Drane, at their fathers elegant
country residence out on the Hop
kinsville pike. The weather god
looked auspiciously upon the occa-
sion, it being calm, clear, cool
moonlight night. Dancing was in
dulged in on large tarpaulins spread
out on the beautiful lawn surround
ing the house, which was brilliantly
illuminated with festoons of Chinese
lanterns, and presented an enchant-
ing spectacle. Thirty or forty hap
Ply couples skipped to and fro and
round and round in the merry ma
yes of the dance till the morning
star shone in the East and Morphe-
us began to claim his sway over the
gay Terpsichoreans. Refreshments
were served during the evening,
and, in brief, under the mastery
management of the affable and
pleasant hosts, the whole affair
passed off with much eclat, and all
present unanimously agreed that it
was, par excellence, the event of
the season.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
Prof. Legare.

We regret to learn that this gen.
tleman and his, accomplished lady
will soon be lost to GAINESVILLE soci-
ETY.. Prof. w. w. Legare has re-
signed his chair in the S. w. Pres
byterian University and accepted
that of Natural Science in Adger
College, S. c..
Prof. Legare has filled acceptably
the two chairs of Natural PhiloSo-
ply and Greek in the university
above named, and is moreover
gentleman of good family and high
breeding, which have rendered him
the favored guest of all the best
houses in this place; the name of
Legare from South Carolina is a
guarantee for his birth and standing
in society. Mrs. Legare is a lady
of Swedish birth and extraction,
and is a worthy daughter of the
land which has given birth to a
Frederick Bremen, a Jenny Lind
and Nilsson. AS a musician she
has few equals in private life, and
as a refined and highly educated
lady is well qualified to adOrn soci-
ETY. of the highest order. Socially
they will be a valuable acquisition
to any community among whom
they may reside, and, while we
regret the loss of their presence here,
we heartily congratulate the people
with whom they are now to make
their home.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
Land sales.

The sale of lots by Smith & Lur-
ton on Base Ball Hill last Saturday
was well attended by a large num-
Der of buyers, and "a lots were sold,
the sale of these amounting to ST.
941.5O. The heavy rain stopped the
sale about O'clock, when the large
crowd repaired to the shed erected
on the crown of the hill, where they
partook of an excellent lunch pre-
pared by Mr.. 10. Mattill, of Mattill
& Meriwether. The lunch consisted
of large sandwiches of ham, and
right heartily was it relished.
There are so lots unsold, which
will be offered by them on Thurs
day, July 18th. These will be sold
on the same terms as those hereto
fore sold. There are about sixty of
these unsold lots which are said to
be as fine lots as any on Base Ball
Hill proper. Let those who wish
to buy cheap homes make note of
the day of sale and be on hand.
Another lunch, we are told, will be
prepared for those who attend, and
the shed is to be moved to the CEN
tire of the unsOld lots.
On Monday Mr.. j. d. RusselPs
house and lot came under the ham
mer. This is one of the finest resi-
dent lots on Franklin street. Seve-
raj of our citizens competed for it
and it was ultimately sold to the
Rev. Father Gleason, the Catholic
priest, for $3,O5O, who bought it for
the Catholic Church. A church
building, it is believed, will shortly
be erected on it, as we'll as an ex-
tension of the school buildings of st.
AlOysius' Academy next door.
On the whole, though still far be-
low par, real property seems to be
taking a rise in GAINESVILLE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
cIarksrilIe Female Acndomr.


The Trustees of the GAINESVILLE
! (Tenn.) Female Academy call at
tention to this excellent school and
ask for it the patronage of the pub
lie. This Academy is incorporated
by the Legislature of Tennessee and
is under the patronage of the Ten
nessee Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South. The Rev.
j. r. Plummer, as will be seen from
his catalogue, is the Principal, as
sisted by his accomplished wife and
a corps of the best teachers. The
buildings are large and the rooms so
arranged as to give the. best ventila-
ton. The grounds are ample for
promenade exercises and are shaded
by large forest oaks. The site is
elevated and in the very best local.
ity in our beautiful little city. Ev-
cry advantage is offered to young
ladies, who come to this school, for
the requirement of an accomplished
education. The Trustees with con-
fidence assert that GAINESVILLE is one
of the most healthy places in all the
country. 1t has escaped the cpl
denies which have visited portions
of the State since the war. All the
religious denominations have
churches here, and parents and
guardians can have their children
attend the church of their own
choice.
1t is believed that no female school |
in this portion of the country furn-
ishesi more advantages than this,
and few, if any, equal it.
The Trustees make this simple |
to the public, thereby |
giving a positive endorsement of |
the school and its management, be-
cause they feel it is worthy of a
generous patronage and is the dis
charge of a pleasant duty. Those
who may give it their patronage |
will find it a good school and, at the
same time, real home for their
CHAs. G.. SMITH,
Pres't Board of Trustees.
JNo. F. Couts, Sec'y.
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, June IS, 1879.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
Personal Mention.

Mr.. W. D. Meriwether and bride arrived
in our city on Monday last.
Mr.. r. r. DOnelsOn of Hopkinsville, was
in attendance of the tobacco fair on Friday
and gave us a substantial call.
DIR. Henry T. Drane is the happiest man
in the county. See the opening chapter OF
Bulwer's novel "The Cations"
Miss Theresa Pendleton of Nashville, is
visiting Mrs. Ed. Turnkey. Miss Pendleton
visited our city last summer and made
many friends here.
John Faxon, of GAINESVILLE, was noble
representative of the Tennessee press. Bowl
ing-Creen's style of dispensing hospitality
won him completely.-tP antagraph.l
The following gentlemen from Nashville,
were in our city attending the tobacco fair
on Thursday last: J. g. Gordon, w. A.
Bethel, H. H. Parton. w. w. Kirby, Jas. Ry-
an and ]. S. Bethel.
Mr.. Z. Withers, formerly Of this city, but
now Of Cincinnati, was in our city this week
and attended the tobacco fair on Thursday.
His numerous friends were glad to meet
aim.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
Inlv the Fonrtl,.


The independence anniversary
was celebrated in GAINESVILLE chiefly
by getting out of town in every
possible way and in every possible
direction. The summer had been
exceptionally cool down to the
third, and then suddenly came
down upon US hot and heavy, in
creasing in intensity on the morning
of the fourth. Our citizens, howev-
er, and citizenesses braved the fury
of the heat and in various directions
sought leafy shades for their needful
relaxation.
Our friends the lawyers, whom
we regretted being unable to join,
celebrated the solemn mysteries of
the III. G. G. and had a good time
generally at the usual place, which
is not revealed to the uninitiated.
Several neophytes were initiated
into the worshipful company among
others our friend and confrere, I'll.
M. Doak, who is looking wonder
fully well considering.
The knights of Pythias had their
outing at Dunbar's Cave. A goodly
array of the order to the number of
twenty-five or thirty was on the
spot, as well as a large crowd from
the city and county, and as was be-
coming to their gallant knighthood,
were paying their devours to the
fair sex in the mystic mazes of the
dance. A harp and violin band in
spired and regulated the festive
motions, and the gallant knights
were evidently in a state of huge
enjoyment. Early in the afternoon
Prof. TAFT and his lady set out a
barbecue in the grove attached to
his Sulphur Springs establishment,
for which the previous exercises had
created a vigorous appetite, and the
capital feast received ample justice
from the hungry knights and their
guests. After this the party re-
turned to the cave and finished the
evening with renewed zest.
Our Catholic friends had their an
nual picnic at Bradley's grove,
where the jovial nature of the Celtic
race ensured ajoyous entertainment.
Lastly, some of our base-baIlists
played match on the now doomed
base ball hill with a country club
called the Mill boys, from the Ru-
dOlph neighborhood. Some of the
old base-ballists returned to the
game, but they were out of practice
and the Mill boys whipped them
badly.
The brazen sky began late in the
afternoon to be overcast with heavy
clouds, which grew rapidly darker
as sunset approached, and the later
junketers got a thorough drenching
as they returned, glad to get it from
the knowledge how badly the rain
was needed,
Altogether, it was an enjoyable
fourth all round.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
Dramatic and Musical.

The talented company of amateurs
whose performances we have before
recorded at New Providence, gave
us an evening at GAINESVILLE on
Thursday night, when they repeated
their plays, "The Little Treasure"
and "Ici on Parle Francais," at the
Academy Hall for the benefit of the
Methodist Church at New Provi-
dence. The cast was substantially
the same as at Providence, except
that the character of Gertrude in
"The Little Treasure was played
by Miss Howell instead of Miss
Gold, the latter young lady being
prevented by sickness from appear
ing.
The performance was highly sat
isfactory, the actors having acquired
confidence from experience, and be-
ing well up in their parts. Some
excellent singing was introduced
between the acts by Misses Settle,
Fowlkes and Kennedy and Mr.. w.
A. Forbes.
Now that excessive taxation acts
almost as prohibition on public
amusements professionally conduct
ed, it is quite God-send that intel
ligent amateurs are able and willing
to undertake the duty SO successful
ly. We hope to hear from this
company again.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

THE Mozart Cornet Band gave a
concert last night to aid in estab-
fishing their band. 1t was we'll at
tended and will be repeated tonight.
The entertainment consists of vocal
and instrumental music by MEM
bers of the band, and are Of a very
creditable quality. 1t is the inter-
est of everybody in GAINESVILLE that
we should have good band in the
city, and here is an opportunity of
forwarding the cause. Let every
one attend.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
CIarksViIIe Tobacco Market,
OFFICE or THE CHRONICLE, /


Our market this week was enlivened by
the Tobacco Fair held by the Grange Ware
house Association, the sales of which were
very satisfactory. We publish elsewhere
the sales of the premium tobaccos, in which
will be noted that one hid. touched the
pretty price of Sl5.00-a Swiss wrapper, pur-
chased by "the Peoples Friend" The sales
of the Fair offerings, which failed to take
premiums, were continued ON the 4th, and
the whole list run through, the prices OBJ
tanned will be found among the sales of the
Grange Warehouse, and they show a scale
of prices such as has been shown by no
other market this year.
Our other warehouses made good sales the
early part of the week, and then retired in
favor of the Grange Tobacco Fair.
Fair sales consumed time, and our sales
for the week will probably not exceed be-
tween 300 and 400 hhds. The Fair gave the
last convincing proof, if one was needed,
that our crop is very poor one, and al
though there was some very good tobacco
at the Fair, the quantity was very small.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
EIephant Wnrehouae.

TURNKEY, ELY & KENNEDY. of the EIe-
plant Warehouse, sold on Tuesday and
Wednesday, July LIST and ID, 90 hhds. as
follows:
II hhds. medium leaf, So 90, 7 50, 7 o, 90
60, 30, 90, 50, 40, IS, 90, 50, 7 80, 80
IT'S, 7 rs, 100.
20, 90, 40, @ 60, 60, go, 90, 60, 90, go
6 60, 40, 90, 90, 90, 90, 70, 30, 80, so
5 50, go, 95, 80, 50, 90, 20, 30, IS, so
5 90, 5 90.
Is hhds. Tugs, s. 60, 4 so, 4 IS, A 90, %, 4 40
4 90, 3 90, 30, 3 IS, 3 70, 70, 3 IS, 30, 10.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
HAUL and Smith, two of the gang

HALL and Smith, two of the gang
of marauders who have for a num-
Der of years infested the country
around Murfreesboro, and who a
short time since murdered a Mr..
Pugh of that place, have been con-
victed of murder in the first degree,
and are to be hung on the 8th of
August, one mile from the Court
House. The trial of the other mem,
bers of the gang is now in progress,
and it is generally believed that it
will result in the conviction OF all
of them, thus freeing the citizens of
that section from any further trouble
from that source.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
ALL kinds of Lubricating Oils for
sale cheap by Warfeld & Reynolds.


Frank Phillips, Jr., has been APP
pointed agent for the Nashville EUe1a-
ing Banner at this place, and will
deliver the paper promptly, on the
arrival of the 7.55 p. m. train, every
evening. Parties wanting papers
will be supplied by giving him no.
tice, or leaving orders at the Tele-
graph Office. june 14-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
For the CHRONICLE.
Am FdyI.

Bonny, white, tender flowers,
Sprung from the lea,
Wearing on their lovely faces
Heavens purity.
Calyxes Of faultless beauty,
Very frail of form,
Petals tinted by the moon-beams,
In the early dawn.
Fairy wool all bright and stainless,
Warp Of snowy hue,
Slender, velvet leaves unfolding,
Kissed by morning dew.
Shining leaves about them springing,
Dark and glowing green,
Charming in both curve and color
Blossoms white between.
Bonny, white, tender flowers,
Lent this life to prove
From dust and stony places
May come delight and love.
Oh, bonny, fragrant flowers,
The lesson that you teach
Is sent in tenderest pity,
The suffering to reach.
Bonny, white, tender flowers,
Gifts for the bride;
And well their simple life may prove
A fair and perfect guide
How in their modest living,
Make this life to others good,
How in their low and humble path
The angry winds withstOod.
BOnny, white, tender flowers,
Gathered for the faint,
Weave a fragrant charm of glory,
Lull the sad complaint.
I, .. IL
Is q test ordained.
Prove this by giving richest odor
When broken, crushed, and stained.
Bonny, white, tender flowers,
Fresh from the bed,
Folded in the Icy fingers
OF our darling dead.
Smiling up in pallid beauty,
From the cruel sod,
And in silent, tender duty,
Pointing us to God.
HILDA.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

REV. HARDIE BROWN, ID. D., OF
Florence, Ala, preached last Sab
bath morning and evening at the
Methodist Church in this place,
much to the edification of apprecia-
tive audiences. We would be glad
to have him visit and preach for us
often. Both sermons were full of
gospel, and noted for beauty of eX-
preston, clearness of thought, force
of logic, and sweetness of spirit.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

WE had the pleasure of attending
church last Sunday at Antioch, on
the SOuthside. DIR. j. w. Hammer,
ST., preached to an immense con-
gregation at IL o'clock. His voice
had the Old-time ring to his old
friends who used to listen to him at
the camp-meetings at Antioch a
quarter of a century ago. There
was a general desire for him to re-
turn and preach to them again. AT
ter an ample basket dinner, a por-
ton of the afternoon was devoted to
Sunday school exercises. The young
lady collectors for the missionary
cause made their report, which
amounted to fifty-three dollars to
date.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
Soluble Pacific Fertilizer for To-
hHccO.

This article, used by the farmers
and planters of Maryland, Virginia,
North and South Carolina and Geor-
gia since 1866 ON their crops of to-
bacco, wheat, corn, oats and cotton
with a steadily increased demand,
till the annual sales amount to
thirty-six thousand tons per annum,
is now offered for sale by the under
signed, sole agent for GAINESVILLE.
For each crop there is special prep
aration. The article now offered at
GAINESVILLE is prepared especially
for tobacco, and is of very high
grade. No farmer who wishes to
have high-price tobacco should fail
to buy some of it, even if it be but
for part of his crop. See letters and
certificates in my possession. Call
for pamphlets.
JOHN s. ELDER.
Nav 10-2m,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

WE are sorry to learn that the res
idence of Mr.. James Brodie, near
Jordan's Springs, in this county,
was entirely consumed by fire at ,
O'Clock last Tuesday morning. Moth
ing was saved except few articles
from the lower rooms. Loss esti-
mated at about 81, 800. The cause
of the fire is unknown.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

a MEMBER of the light-fngered
fraternity priced open the door of
the baggage room at the passenger
depot last Monday evening, and
cut open leather trunk which he
found there, from which he took Il
hat, a pair of boots, and several ar
ticles of undertaking. He has not
been caught.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
May 1O-2m.
Some Interesting Facts About DIFF.
ferenf CurrenIs

While the currents of the differ
ent streams run down, the current
of the ocean runs up, and while the
current of traffic and trade which
drain our people of their surplus
money run down, the Current
that manufactures Chairs and
Furniture and repairs and mod
ernizes old work runs down, &C.,
and whilst his trade runs up, his
prices run down and if you
do not believe that l have the inside
track on two freights, one first-class
freight double, high rents, etc., etc.
Come and see my work at No. 5
Franklin street and get prices. Re
fer to all who have tried my work.
III. A. CURRENT.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

the best cloth faced Yacht Flannel
Suits in the market. Good stock
Nainsook Under Shirts-superior
white linen Duck Vests. Pepperill
Drill Drawers of easy and elegant
cut. Umbrellas, Hats, Canes and
Gentlemen's supplies. Exceedingly
low for Cash. PITMAN & LEWIS.
July 5-79.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

DURING the storm and rain on
Friday evening of last week, the
lightning struck a tree in the cor
ner of Mr.. q. c. AtkinsOn's yard,
but did no other damage than to
splinter the tree. 1t also struck the
pole on which Ike Shelby's chicken
roosts, but the celebrated rooster
still holds his own, regardless of
wind and weather.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

WE, the Junior, desire to return
cur sincere thanks 10 Miss Alice
Caldwell and Miss Sue AGREE, for
their kind attention to us while
partaking of n splendid dinner got
Ten up by the Ladies Fund society,
af the Methodist Church, at the
Grange Warehouse Fair, on Thurs
day last. Kind attention always
secures its reward.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

For the past two or three years
the citizens of GAINESVILLE have paid
from &c to &c per pound for Ice. /
now propose to furnish them the
very best Lake Ice during the seas
son, at l cent. Orders left at VIM.
Kleemans will receive prompt at
tentiOn. G. WENZLER d Co.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
Hon. John F. House and Senator

Hon. John F. House and Senator
Bailey have returned to GAINESVILLE
after the arduous labors of the called
session, looking well after it all.
Their return from Washington Is
always a jubilee for their friends,
and the number of their friends can
only be stated as the entire popula
ton of GAINESVILLE, black and white.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

JOHN $. ELDER has moved his
stock of hardware, agricultural inn
plements, etc., to his mammoth
new building. You can always
lind anything in his line and of the
2est quality. Call and see him in
bis new quarters.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
Dress Goods,
Custom Made BOOTS and SHOES

Clothing, Hats, Trunks, etc. If you want
a good Carpet, some stylish Mating or
Oil Cloth, you will find it at our store at
the lowest possible price.
Notwithstanding the recent advance in
Cotton and Wooden Goods, we can offer
large stock at or near old prices, having
made our selections at the right time.
To Country Merchants we offer the
largest stock in town at wholesale rates.
BLOCH BROS.
Three Shade Trees before Double Store.
June 81 1879 IL and p Franklin street
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
Z, CHRISTIAN, o, S.

REV. J. w. CULLOM will COM
mence a protracted meeting at Sa-
lem church, on the Southside, on
the fourth Sunday in thss month.
He expects ministerial aid from
some of the brethren.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

PART of the wall on the west side
of Moore d Bates gun-shOp, adj
joining Mr.. Halls new building,
caved in last Saturday. No one
was hurt, and nearly all of the goods
were saved.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

THE Mechanics and LabOrer5'
Building and Loan Association will
loan to its members $1,000 on next
Wednesday, tine 9th instant. Writ
ten proposals must be handed to
the secretary.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

George Woods residence was
burglarously entered last night.
Mr.. w. and his wife were absent at
the residence of Mr.. WIS mother.
The burglars secured two of Georges
best suits of clothes, all of Mrs. WIS
dress goods anda new hat; in short,
they rified the wardrobe, drawers
and large trunk. They also took
the keys Of the pantry, which has
probably been robbed also, a pair
of sugar tongs was the only article
of silverware taken. The articles
are so easily identified that it is
hoped the villains will be detected
by the police. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
are very nearly in the condition
described by the song of having
"Nothing to wear"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

REMEMBER No, Ia Franklin
street is the place to get good bar
gains. No trouble to show goods,
if you buy or not. E. CLICK.
June 2S-2m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

A match game of Croquet will be
played at Dunbar's Cave, on Thurs
day next, the 10th instant. Every
body who is fond of good game is
requested to attend, and not fail to
bring the lunch basket.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

REV. B. T. WATSON will preach
Mt the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, in this city, tomorrow
morning and night, at the usual
hours for services.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

On the 9TH day of August one
Public School Director in each civil
district is to be elected. We hope
the people will see that good and
true men will be elected and none
.OtheF.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05
THE Paris (Tenn.) Gazette, of the

HE Farls IItnH.I NIAVIIti OF IIIV
LIST inst, says of the wheat crop =
"The wheat harvest is now over,
and many of our farmers are thresh-
ing. The grain is sound, full and
plump, and investigation goes to
show that the present crop in Hen
~ county is a fair average per acre,
though the breadth sOwn is not near
so great as il was i'm 1877. Nearly
all the reports which we gather
from our exchanges are encOurag-
ing as to wheat"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-05

WE have just received a good
stock of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes
and Clothing, which will be sold at
low prices at E. Clicks, No. 10
Franklin street. June 28-2m