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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-02
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The Railroad to Lawrenceburg.

The following letter from Mai
W. j. Sykes to one of our citizens
has been handed to us for publica-
ton:
DEAR SIR Il feel assured that
during this year a railroad will be
built from Lawrenceburg to some
point on the Louisville, Nashville d.
Great Southern Road. Whether
that point will be Pulaski or some
point farther north will depend uEon
the action of Pulaski. l think it
should go to Pulaski, because that
would be better for the road, better
for Pulaski, and better for Giles
county, bot. if Pulaski will not all
in building the road, it must, Of ne
cessity, be built to the nearest point
on the i. d N. d Great Southern
railroad. All the work done, which
is the grading of nine or ten miles,
is between Lawrenceburg and Wales
Station, and none of it would be
lost in going to that place. Men
who have done so much towards
building that road can not afford to
let it stop. Lawrence county, which
has so much at stake, is able and
will be willing to build it to Wales
Station. The productive capacity
of that county and its ability have
been much moderated, as they can
show if it becomes necessary. The
road TO Lawrenceburg will control
the whole trade Of Lawrence coun-
ty, which will be of great value TO
any town. The mineral and manu-
featuring resources of Lawrence
should and will command attention,
and would of themselves justify the
building of this cheap road. If Pu-
laski should again make a subscrip
ton, public or private, there will be
no failure. The objections hereto
fore made will be removed and the
difficulties avoided. If, however,
Pulaski does not wish 1t, no effort
will be made to force it on an I'M
willing people. 1t can and viii be
built. even without the assistance
of Pulaski, but it ought, for the ben
eft of all parties, to be built to that
place. l shall not now attempt to
set forth the advantages of that
road. Unless Pulaski manifests
some interest in the matter the
charter viii be obtained for a road
10 different point. Non-action on
the part of your citizens means in
difference, il not opposition, TO the |
road. L can not, / will not believe
this of the liberal public spirited
people of your beautiful town.
Yours truly, WIN. j. SYKES.
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Martin College.

The spring term at Martin College
will open under the presidency of
Prof. w. X. Jones on Thursday,
January %, so there will be no in
termision whatever at the close of
the present term on the Dist. Prof.
Jones will probably reach Pulaski
next week, in time to perfect all of
his arrangements. Already his fac
ulty is nearly or quite made up, and
by the 22d he will have everything
ready for work. Prof. Jones is a
gentleman of great activity and in
dustry as most of our readers know,
and his former success as President
Of this institution is a sufficient
guarantee of the future. Indeed it
was SO marked, and the board of
trustees appreciated so highly his
decided tact and capacities for the
position, they Immediately rendered
him the presidency when they
found that the present able and eff
cent president could not longer be
retained, and Prot. Casey had re-
signed. They know him well.
They know his competency, his eff.
fciency, and his energy, and they
can appeal to the public with the
same assurance and confidence that
they have felt in asking patronage
heretofore. We invite attention to
Prof. Jones' card elsewhere.
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Married.

Miss Lena Edmiston was united
in matrimony to Mr.. Ben H. Wat.
son on Thursday evening last at
4 o'clock at the residence of the
brides mother, Mrs. Susan Edmis-
ton. Ceremony by Rev. DR.. Du-
Bose of Pulaski. The attendants
we're Mr.. Joe H. King with Miss
Josie Edmiston, Mr.. Lewis King
with Miss Laura Mason. A num-
Der of friends and relatives of the
happy pair were present to witness
this union. We congratulate Mr..
Watson on his success in winning
the heart and hand of so lovely a
Lady. They enter the bliss of mar
ried life with our best wishes.
Bethany, Dec. "a. SIOUX.
Married, Dec. Oath, 1873, at the
home of the bride, by the Rev. S.
NJ. Cherry, Mr.. Sterling B. Lloyd to
Miss Annie E. Stevenson, daughter
of w. M. MACK Stevenson. Esq.
Attendants, DR.. E. H. Stevenson
with Miss Ella Lloyd, Mr.. Robert
Rowe with Miss Emma Lackey,
Misses Charlie McLaurine and Min
ME Moffitt.
Dec. 25th, 1873, in the Methodist
church, Elkton, Tenn, by the Rev.
w. Weakley, DR.. j. j. Upshaw to
Miss Vlolette R. Patterson.
Dec. 18th, 1878, at the residence
of the brides father in Bethel, by
Rev. Thos. F. Brown, Mr.. John G.
Hightower to Miss Fannie Rogers.
Married, on last Thursday, Dec. 2sth,
at the residence of Mr.. Joe Ables, near
Eikton, Mr.. John Harlow to Miss Mol
lie Reed, daughter of the late William
Reed of Poplar Hill, this county.
The matrimonial market has been
quite brisk during the Christmas holt
days. The clerk has issued 4S license
since ouI last report, some of which are
reported above and others follow:
Jas f May to Fanny Vandau.
Thos p Murphy to N L Farris.
G. G Gibbs to NJ s Isaacs.
Butler ID Barnes to Nancy Norwood.
S A Freeman 70 Josephine G Shores.
TIC Reynolds to Virginia Reynolds.
RID Kirk to AdelIa Williams.
A w Shields to A b Higdon.
G A Wilson to M n Helmick.
w III Odineal to Nancy II knight.
Lewis Winn to Susan Follis.
Stephen q Follis to Ida Warren.
L II Holt to 0 A Nave.
Jacob A Kiddy to Susan L G Sandy.
E Brown to Nj w Collins.
r f Curtis to Josephine Mcclure.
w r Hood to Joanna Marcum.
r j Digger to 4 L Williams.
N NJ Vaughn to S E Ramsey.
J NJ Webb to Mary n Philips.
T B Foster to Mary L Matthews.
VIM ID broadway to Sarah Z Witt.
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Hsmen-soyd-white.

On the dark, cold December night
of the 18th inst, ensconced in liv
cry buggy with one who ever dis
pels all gloom, we assembled one of
Pigeon Roosts valleys. Far up
among the hills beacon light was
shining. to which we at once re-
solved to go; After driving through
mud, over gullies, rail bridges and
gates which appeared quite ire
quently, we reached the residence
on Mrs. Alfred G. White, where a
goodly number of friends had gath
cred to witness the marriage of
Miss Mamie Grace White to Mr..
James Benton Boyd. Repairing to
the parlor, which was appropriately
decorated and in which were assem-
bled many friends and relatives
merriIy talking and laughing, when,
10! profound silence, and all eyes
were eagerly turned to the hall. A
rustling sound, and Mr.. Porter Car
ter and Miss Ada Williamson pass
in and take their positions, followed
by Mr. johnson and Miss Salie
Lane. Next in order were Prof.
Fry and Miss Lizzie White; then
Mr.. James White and Miss Sue
May. The attendants taking their
positions four on either side, the
groom conducted his lovely, accom-
plished and beautiful bride, elegant
ly attired in bridal array, to the hy-
mental altar, where DIR. Rivers in
his usual happy way proceeded 10
pronounce them husband and wife.
Then followed the congratulations,
after which the whole party seemed
to move and mingle in an atmos-
phere already made pure by love.
This perhaps sounds very strange,
but where it is remembered that
some, if not all, the attendants in
response to DR.. R., when he SAID
'join your hands," offered theirs,
we silently bow, regretting that we
were not one of the honored ones
who were in waiting A few mo-
ments, and this happy concierge were
summoned to the dining hall. where
the most magnificent table, stand
ing out In beauty, as IL conscious OF
being decorated with al that mind
could Conceive, nature yield, or
wealth procure. At this nuptial
feast, Mr.. Editor, we had anticipated
the happy moment I. e. at the table,
but the manner in which Mr.. j. T.
O., and Mrs. D. w. proceeded to
dispatch, aided by the wistful
gaze of DR.. g., who was in daronce
vile till the second table, almost made
us weep. Leaving the hall, away to
the parlor again, where wit, beauty,
gaiety, and music predomInated un
til LATE hour, when we were again
CONSIGNED to the muddy roads,
gates, DC.
We expect to see in your valua-
BILE paper full, rich and spicy ac-
count of this memorable night by
Prof E. L. +. HosPEs.
Dec. 23d, 1878.
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Close Of the colored Schools.

The closing exercises of the male
and female schools( coPd took place
in the Primitive Baptist church on
Monday and Tuesday nights, De-
cember 23rd and oath. The exhibit
tions were very largely attended by
the parents and friends. Every one
expi essed himself well satisfied with
the way in which the scholars ac-
Quilted themselves, and thought they
had made vast improvement in ora
tory and gesticulations. On the
whole this is said to be the best ex-
hlbition (col'd) ever given in Pu-
laski. The exhibition consisted of
declarations, essays, singing and
dialogues OF the best selections
The examinations took place during
the days of the 23rd and Oath. We
are glad to say that colored parents
seem to be more deeply interested in
the education of their children than
we have ever seen them. Several
were at the examinations, and ex
pressed themselves highly pleased.
Nearly all the pupils who attended
regularly were able to be promoted.
The teachers desire to thank the
directors, parents, and friends, for
their cooperation in every good eff
foit made by them during the term.
Although some unpleasentness has
occurred during the term, not a
scholar has been expelled. The
teachers have found other punish
ment to answer better. The parents
aud friends who attended the exhi
billions have shown their apprecia-
ton of our services and we thank
them kindly.
We are your humble servants
R. F. BoYD, Prn. Male School,
B. A. ]. NIXON, Prin. Female School.
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BOHEMIAN.
A Chapter Of Accidents and News.
Death Of VIM. F. Petty. Burn
ing of Brady CamphelPs House.


1t is with the greatest sadness
that we chronicle the death of our
esteemed friend and fellow citizen,
Mr.. William f. Petty, which &C
Cured on Thursday. 18th inst.
The accident occurred as follows:
In saving the last two pieces of a
log, Mr.. Petty was holding the
pieces to the saw with his hands, and
the piece being nearer sawed into
than Mr.. Petty supposed, dropped
down and catching in the saw was
thrown about 10 feet high, and
alighting upon the saw, was hurled
with great rapidity, and striking
Mr.. p. on the left cheek, MORALLY
wounded him. Deceased was about
80 years of age, leaves a wife and
one child to which we extend our
most sincere sympathies. Our
friend. Mr.. Brady Campbell, had
the misfortune to get his house and
all the contents burned few nights
ago. The family were absent, and
don't know whether the burning oc-
Cured by accident or lncendiary.
Prof. Jno. L. Yancey, of Wales
Station is now bowling and smiling
behind the counters of Mr.. Jno.
w. Parker oil this place. Your cor
respondent, in company with Mr..
j. e. Carter (the best boy in Giles
county visited the Christmas tree
at Hebron last Wednesday night,
10Th. The entertainment being
sconcluded, most of the party re-
paired to Mr.. Jas. Vaughan's where
gay entertainment and a sumptu-
Gus feast awaited them. Our
"town" still improves. Mr.. Albert
Logue has erected grocery at this
place. Don't know when he antic-
ipates commencing business. Mr..
Will Osborne of Lynnville honored
our neighborhood with his genial
smiles few days since. Mrs. t.
e. Carter is having a new dining
room built, under the supervision
of those splendid carpententers,
Messrs. Oneal 81 Hamlet. Matri-
mony is rather dull in these parts.
Newt. Hardeman says the sap is at
zero. We would suggest that the
gentleman wait until spring when
things get "sorter green" and try
the market. Mr.. II. II. Hancock of
this place made a business trip to
Nashville last Thursday.
Dec. 2Sth.s OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. s
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The olio Entertainments.

On Friday and Saturday evenings
H. n X : assisted by Prof.
P;tnan's superb silver band, with its
a;iverv melodies, and Prof. Will
iiams' full orchestra, with its sweet
strains of brilliant music. gave TWO
more of those inimitablc entertain
ments which have already rendered
il famous. The following array OF
talented artists was sufficient to it,
sure fun, to wit: DR.. Gilmore,
Cameron, z. Ezell, +. Williams, A.
Ezell. j. Williams, Winship, Pit
man. Regenold, Trudeau, Casey
and Richardson. The songs and
choruses were well selected and ar
tistlcally rendered, while the gags
of DIR. Gilmore, E. Williams and A.
Ezell, never Jailed to bring down
the house. As managers, Mr.. Win
ship on the first night and Mr.. Cam
eron on the second, contributed
largely to the success OF the enter
tainments. DIR. Gilmore is exceed
Ingly fellcitous in his conception
and renditions of negro character,
and would rank well with even pro
fessionals as a commedian, as well
a. an accomplished gentleman and
physician. Mr.. Cameron possesses
versatility of talent and decided
merit. His music, delineations and
recitations were all acceptable to
the audience. WInship has no SUI
perior as a leader and manager. A.
Ezell was droll and witty E Viii
liams.provokingly funny. Trudeau
every inch an artist. Regenold the
perfection of an old song loving
darby, and p. Ezell, }. Williams,
Richardson and Pitman indispensa-
HE in the music department. All
together they give the best show
that understanding negro de-
lineations, farce, music, Rotations
and burlesque opera. The public
will be glad to witness more of
their performances before the win
ter is over. Part OF the receipts
tough not large were devoted TO
charitable purposes. This feature
always commends the o. KS to
our best people, and when well un-
derstood, always ensures them large
audiences. We commend them and
their noble charities to the public.
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TIE FATAL BULLET.
Thos. Lane Kills Jas. Haynes near
Jackson, Tenn. A Singular "a
tally to Kill or be Killed.

On Monday the 23d inst, in
Madison county, Tenn, near Jas X
son, Thos. Lane shot and kilicd
James Haynes, under the following
circumstances They had been TO
town on Saturday and on their re
turn, both being Intoxicated, fell
out, but did not fight. On Sunday
HAYNES denounced Lane as a cow
ard throughout the neighborhO"d.
On Monday Thos. Lane went t. his
brother JOS armed with a
shot gun and pistol, inquiring for
Haynes at a gin near by. Soon
after, Haynes came along, asking at
the gin if 10 Lane was at home.
He was informed that 10. had gone
over to his mothers, but seeing a
man standing in the door at Lanes
house, he inquired who it was.
When informed that it was Thos.
Lane, he said he would go up there.
When he approached the gate and
asked if he could come in, Lane
said II understand you have been
denouncing me as coward. J"
Haynes replied, "Well that Is all
right" whereupon Lane shot at
him but missed, then shot again
with his shot gun, lodging five
buckshot in Haynes side. linen
approaching nearer he drew his
pistol and sent a ball crashing
through his brain. The above
facts are abbreviated from a report
given in the jackson Tribune and
Sun, which does Lane the kindness
to add, that he has always been a
peaceable, quiet, Industrious citizen,
and was never known to be in a diff
ficGlty before. The above facts arc
peculiarly Interesting to US and our
readers because of the relationship
existing between Lane and some OF
our best citizens. Thos. and 10.
Lane are natives of Giles county
and sons of Jack Lane, who was
killed in 1866. Their mother is a
sister to Mr.. Thos. Brandon, and of
the late John Brandon. Jack Lane
was brother to Mrs. Rob't Cor
don, of Brick Church. Lane had
not been apprehended. He Is
about 30 years old, is unmarried,
and has always lived with and sup
ported his widowed mother.
Justice to Mr.. Lane may require
us to state that on Saturday even
ing when the difficulty first origi
mated Lane tried to avoid difficult
ty, and rode away from Haynes so
precipitately that it gave rise to the
charge of cowardice made by
Haynes.
There seems to be a sort of fatal
ity to kill or be killed following
this family. 1t will be remembered
that the father, Jack Lane, was
killed by the son 10. This was
done in self defense, and in de-
tense of his mother, and he was &C
quilted in 1866. The following
year, Jack Lane, Jr., was killed in
Lawrence county by man named
Smith, and now Tom becomes the
slayer. In every instance the kill
ing may be traced directly to whis-
ky, though Jack Lane, Jr., was
sober and exemplary young man.
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We ask attention to advertise
ment of;the Cottage" school. The
teacher proposes to accept new pu-
pills at once for the spring term,
which begins Immediately after the
close of the present term on the
10th. She takes occasion also in
a card to correct a rumor that she
would cease to teach at the "Cot-
tage." There was never the least
intention or desire to do so. She
is satisfied with her little surround
ings, and is ambitious only to please
her patrons, teach their children
properly, win their love and make a
living. She invites inquiry as to
her methods and as to the ogress
of her pupils.
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An Appeal for Help.

EDITOR PULASKI CITIZEN DEAR
SIR IL wish to reach the sympa-
thies of the ladies and gentlemen of
Pulaski and enlist them in our in
terest. For quite a number of
years after | was married, prosper
ity smiled upon us, my husband
was very successful in his business
as a mili-wright; from the proceeds
of his labor my family lived well.
We were contented and happy; but,
alas, my husband contracted with
Messrs. Smith d Wall OF Hender-
son county, Tenn, to build for
them a fine -four mill. In a short
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time after the mill was finished,
Smith died. His estate is solvent
but my husband cannot get his pay
until the expiration of the two
years and six months, II months
yet to run before my husband gets
his pay, which is $662. My hus
band then contracted with Messrs.
Kidd d. Meredith near Henryville,
Lawrence county, Tenn, to build
for them a flour mill and furnish all
the machinery. My husband had
to attach the mill, mill site and mill
machinery for his bill, and the
Chancery court at Lawrenceburg
gave a Judgment in favor of my
husband and other furnishers for
SO, 500. The lawyers took the case
to the Supreme court at Nashville.
This simply means q long credit.
Ny husband then moved here to the
Vale Mills in Giles county, and a
combination of circumstances have
prevented him from making any
money here. Now he is out of
work and broken in spirit, but is try
ing to get work to relieve the pres
ent distress of his family. We are
in the most abject destitute condi-
ton. We have nothing to eat ex-
cept plain bread. l am sick myself;
my little babe, Albert Sidney, was
born on the 18th inst. He needs
some medicine, so do /, and my
children are poorly clad. In q
word, our condition is simply hor
rible. We are nearly distracted
and we have no relatives able to as
sist us. My husband is offered &
good situation in business by Mr.
Soada of Columbus, Mississippi
which is my native city. If we
could get to Columbus we would dc
we'll there, as that is the place where
we were married in 1862.
Now in mercy's name l appeal to
the good ladies and gentlemen Of
Pulaski to assist us to get away
from this unfortunate place, most
unfortunate for me and my dear
little children; unfortunate for my
husband, also because he is for the
first time since we have been mar.
ried in a most deplorable state o.
want. My husband is not in debt
and Is honorable and a practica
man, deserving a better fate.
therefore most earnestly beseech
and pray that all of the ladies anC
gentlemen of Pulaski who can spare
a small contribution and are willing
to relieve my distressed condition
and enable us to get to Columbus
Mississippi, will please hand to the
editor of the PULASKI CITIZEN sucl
amounts as they are willing to give
1t is too much to ask the Editor t
see the people personally for me. /
is not too much to ask the people t
see the Editor personally for me
and my suffering family. The Ed
tor of the CITIZEN will receive anC
receipt for anything that the gooC
citizens will contribute, either pro
visions or small amounts of money
and after my husband gets to work
he will forward to the Editor of the
PULASKI CITIZEN the whole amount
of what 1 receive from him to b.
reclaimed by the contributors.
Now may the Lord Jesus Christ
whom l with my family serve, bles:
the la0les and gentlemen of Pulaski
and may they never feel my pres
ent humiliation and distress, is the
earnest prayer of their afflicted bu'
hopeful sister in Christ,
Dec. 2S,'73 MARTHA Z. WALKER.
Vale Mills, Giles Co., Tenn.
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At a regular meeting Of the Board Of
Aldermen of the town of Pulaski on the
night OF Dec. 2Srh, 1873, the following
resolution was offered and unanimously
adopted: "Resolved by the Board Of
Aldermen that we return TO G. 7. Ma
son, Mayor, our sincere thanks for the
courteous, able and prompt manner In
which he has presided over our deliber-
ations, and express our confidence In
his unfiinehing Integrity and apprepia-
ton OF the efficiency and ability with
which he has administered the Office Of
Mayor Of this city during the past year"
r. WREHIP, Recorder.
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The sad and sudden death of our
friend Billy Petty, owner of Petty s
steam saw mill, 10 miles west OF
Pulaski, on the 18th of December,
brought sorrow to a happy home
and sadness to many friends. He
was attending the mill himself,
which was running at full speed,
aud by an accident which our Boz
denham correspondent briefly ex-
plains, was instantly killed. He
was worthy and respected citizen.
We offer our sympathy and condo
lence to the bereaved wife and the
many relatives and friends of de-
ceased.
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AS the partv of Pulaskians wer

AS the party of Pulaskians were
returning from Capt. Wade's Mon
day night, the horse which Mr.. Guy
Sumpter was driving fell down as
he was descending a hill, but for
tunately no damage was done ex
cept to break-some of the harness.
After this was mended, they moved
on but had not proceeded far be-
fore Ed. Sumpter's buggy came
near turning over, to prevent
which he jumped out, lighting in
the creek. After few moments of
yelling, splashing and scrambling,
he regained terra frmd, when the
party again meved on. Each of
these young men had with him a
young lady, who remained com
posed amid the confusion. All
went very well for while, until
Mr.. Louis Dickinson suddenly
drove out into the woods and
tore to pieces the whole top of his
buggy. The party reached town at
3 o'clock in the morning, ga little
distigured, but still in the ring"
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Col. f. w. Cole, President of the
N. & G. & S. E. Railway, from
Chattanooga to st. Louis, is visit
ing Pulaski after a very long alb
sence. He Is a native of Giles, was
raised partly near Pisgah, and
grew to young manhood on the
McKimmin place near town. He is
a brother to Mrs. Simpson of
Weekly Creek and an uncle OF ex-
Sheriff r. A. Blow and of w. W.
Blow, Esqr. He looks to be a well
preserved gentleman of fifty, and is
now a leading and wealthy Rail-
road Magnate of the South, resi-
dence at Nashville. We are proud
TO claim him as Giles countian,
and wish him a pleasant visit.
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BooTSi BOOTS! BOOTS!
For So 90 worth 2 90.
-" 2 20 worth 2 70.
e" 2 90 worth , 90.
deI2-4t At w. y. McOALL.

Mr.. Frank johnson, with his
wife and daughter, Miss Birdie, left
on the 10th ult, to make their fu-
ture home in Texas. They expect
Ell to stop ia San Saba, and will
probably settle in that section.
While we regret very much TO lose
them from Giles, we hope they may
have health, and prosper.