Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-10
PEECXLETE Rs.
Regular Spring weather.

DuSl0GSS ~
the Stockholders Convention.
Ogden Brothers are paying special
attention to ordering Books not in
stock.
Dawes & Jackson yesterday received
one thousand pounds Of Fresh Veni-
son Hams. Call and get one to-day,
before they ship them.
There is nothing in the whole world
that gives SO much Pleasure or does
such lasting Good as Good Books. Og-
den Bros. have choice selection.
A rumor being af1oat that it is con-
templated that new Jail shall be
erected in the court house lot in Chat
tanooga, the Times enters a strong
protest against such proceeding.
A white swan, measuring = feet
from tip to tip, with neck over two feet
long, was recently killed by fisher
man near Chickamauga, and ezhibs
tied in Chattanooga, according to the
Times.
Capt. P. Naples, of Catslettsburg,
Sewer county, landed at the wharf
yesterday envening with $50 bushels
wheat, so bushels peas, 65 turkeys, and
other miscellaneous freight, such as
butter eggs, etc.
Diaries for 1880.
D,,aFio NTotFn LTro SC
Rustic Frames, all sizes.
Pocket Books and Specie Bags.
Large assortment OF Fancy Goods,
at Ramage s. Co.'S.
The colored Odd Fellows turned
out in body yesterday to attend the
funeral of their brother, John Hardin,
at the house of Mr.. E. T. Wadlow
west Of the city. They left the city
about II O'Clock, marching with tht
brass band preceding them, and re-
turned about4 o'clock.
Another beautiful day yesterday
and the ladies took advantage of the
same to visit Santa Claus at Cullen &
NeWman's. They were surprised al
the display of Holiday Goods, and
many left their orders, while others
assured them that they would come al
an early day and make their pur,
chases.
Chattanooga had five deaths last
week, one white and four colored. In
connection with the mortuary report
published the following: Two cases
of scarlatina reported. one on B street
between McCallie and Gilmer, the
other on James, near East Terrace
The former supposed to have been con
tracted in Knoxville, the other be-
lieved to be indigenous-both non
malignant-and both are convales
cent.
The Executive Committee of the
Tennessee River improvement Asso
citation, of which Hon. e. a. James,
Of Chattanooga, is chairman, has is
sued call for a convention Of the
people interested in the improvement
of the Tennessee river, to assemble in
the city of Huntsville, Ala, on ths
8th day of January, 1880, for the pur
pose of taking such action as they
may deem necessary to push the work
to an early completion.
The grand palatial suburban resi-
dence being erected by our enterpris
ing fellOw-toWnsman, Mr.. I'D. Cowan
just west of the city, forms popular
Sunday afternoon stroll to city people
It is well worth a stroll TO see it, too
The substantial work Of the building
is about completed, and it will now
receive the finishing touches. It viii
be 3 magnificent structure in all it!
appointments. Mr.. Cowan is also de
voting 8 vast amount of time and
funds to the identifying of the grounds
and it will present a charming ap
pearance by the time be is ready t.
occupy it.
IMPROVEMENTS Down towards scufF.
The west end of Maiu street, dowr
towards what is commonly known al
"Scuf5," is beginning TO resuscitat'
somewhat, ank begins to wear more
cheerful and thriving appearance thar
for some years. We notice some suit
stantial improvements going up il
that part of the city, chief among
which is handsome two.story fran.
residence, which will soon be com
pleted for Mr.. J. G. LuttIell, Jr., OF
the north side of Main street, adjoin
ing the residence of Alex. Allison
Esq. Another improvement is being
made on the VIM. Coffman property
on the corner west of Mr.. Luttrell'G
building. That property has beer
purchased by Mr.. 8. Fl. George, and i:
being put in first-class repair through
out.
Arbitration Court.
AT the session of the Arbitration
Court yesterday the following pro
ceedings were had:
John and J. S. MOrrisett VS.. Gabrie
Webb ct al; death of Peoebe Webb
suggested and admitted, and motion