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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
Bill Arp's Lecture.

Major Charles III. Smith, or as
he is more popularity known Bill
Arp, delivered an interesting
lecture on Society" in Bright
Hall last Friday evening to a
highly pleased but small audi
ence numerically. The religious
revival which was in progress at
the time doubtless kept many
away who would have attended
had they been differently situa-
ted. Those who went expecting
to hear coarse wit or to see him
indulge in theatrical tricks were
disappointed. He delivered in a
quiet manner very sensible lee
ture which was interspersed with
rays of pure humor. All togeth-
err the lecture is a good one and
healthy in tone and sentiment.
We hope he will visit Fayette-
vile again.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
d. r. v. r. r.

If we can build the railroad
from Petersburg to Fayetteville
at all, we can build it this year.
The crops are good, prices will
be fair and times vii be as easy
as we may expect them in
some time. The people between
Lewisburg and Petersburg, such
a year as last, when there had
been failure in crops, particu-
larly wheat, subscribed and paid
more than $4,000 to get the road
to Petersburg. These people
had in addition their part of the
railroad tax of Marshall county
to pay. If this could be done
then under such circumstances,
how much ought Lincoln county
with no railroad tax and with
fair crops, to raise? We have
not included in our estimate the
money raised in Lincoln county,
but have confined it to the mon
ey raised in that part of Marshall
county between Lewisburg and
Petersburg,which is by no means
as rich as Lincoln county. We
learn that these people are now,
Notwithstanding what they have
paid, complaining as little of
the hard times as the people
who have paid nothing. The
very building of the railroad
gives life and activity and inn
proves matters. Lincoln county
would only feel the building of
the road from Petersburg to Fay
etteville beneficially, but if she
fails to get it she will be the dali
ly and constant loser. Who will
will refuse to lend his assistance?
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
TRAMP, TRAMP, TRAMP,
The Husband is a-MarChing.

a year ago tramp bearing
the name of Thomas M. Shop
herd "moved on from Newport,
Kentucky, to Tennessee. Being
a painter he was employed by a
Decherd widow to paint a house,
and while in her employ won the
fair lady's heart, and in addition
thereto her hand. The twain were
made one to the surprise of eve
rybody, and many were the ru-
mors which fioated around in re-
gard to the wealthy widow who
welded the worthless tramp.
He was arrested on the charge
of bigamy and placed under the
fostering care of the sheriff, but
after an investigation he was re-
leased. His wife clinging to him
with a commendable devotion
during his troubles. She was
reputed to be worth $1eO,O0
but it was a myth; her wealth
consists of a good Franklin conn
ty farm.
A week or two ago from some
cause, real or imaginary, Shep-
herds better half had him arres-
ted and placed in durance vile,
from which he was released on
bail. The treatment he had re-
ceived was more than his ma
ture could stand, and shaking the
dust of that section from his feet
after he had "quietly folded his
tents, he silently stole away"
leaving wife and bondsmen to
mourn for him because he is not.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
Crop Prospects.

Our wheat harvest is at this
writing in full blast. The out
look is encouraging for not only
"a good grade of wheat but that
the yield will be a good average.
We have been shown several
samples of the new crop, and in
every case the quality has been
fine.
The growing corn looks fine,
and the Indications are that we
will have an abundant crop.
Oats are looking well. Owing
to the drought the clover moved
was hardly up to the average,
but the amount of acreage is
greater than any previous.
A considerable amount of
grasses has been sown for hay,
and the prospects are fattering
for q large yield.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
Molino.
For the FayetteviIle Observer.

I a
June 18th, 1S79-The gnats
and mosquitoes are making theil
appearance down here as thick
as the sand on the Sahara desert,
land are getting a little too fa-
miliar these evenings for their
company to be anything like a.
greeable.
Corn crops look we'll and in a
growing condition; cotton has
assumed a fine appearance, and
a good stand. At this writing
it is very dry, but / have been
told by an experienced farmer
that crops are not suffering.
Wheat is fast ripening and a
great deal has already been cut.
1t is generally thin on the ground
but well headed, and there
will be a larger yield when thresh-
ed than was expected. Without
exaggerating, | worked a few
days ago in wheat which l think
will make fifteen bushels per
acre. With observation, / am
willing to agree with the gentle
man who told me a few days
since that he never saw farmers
work harder than they are doing
this summer.
/ hear of but little sickness a
mong the good people of our
neighborhood. We have lost
another one of our good citizens;
Mr.. Joe Marshall left few days
ago for Randolph county, Ar
kansas. The people of that
part will find Joe to be an ex-
cellent citizen and good man.
Our gardens are doing we'll
at least, beans, peas and Irish
potatoes have been making their
appearance on the dining-table.
Everything is going on gently
and peaceably. Some of the
merchants are complaining little
about the dullness of the times.
Peaches and apples will be scarce
in this section but ! notice that
the blackberry crop is fine. l
am writing this very hurriedly
and will stop for the present. Ho-
ping the OBSERVER may live
long and continue to shine, / re-
main respectfully yours,
DAvEY.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

DThe colored "exodustcrs''
from Mississippi valley do not
seem TO be heartily welcomed
in Kansas, even by The stalwart
Republicans. The deluded col
ored people went there with the
idea that it was land flowing
with milk and honey, and if by
any mischance the supply there
of failed, the government would
take them up and care for them.
With such ideas in their heads
they are not anxious to work,
even if there were enough eni-
rr!.oyment for them. They are,
therefore, not regarded with
especial favor by the industrious
people of Kansas. A prejudice
against them is cropping out,
many of the white farmers be-
ing opposed to seeing their sons
go into the fields in competition
with the negro labor, and de-
claring that they want Kansas
to be "white mans State"
Many of the poor negroes would
like to be carried back to their
native shore, and the return of
any considerable number of
them will doubtless rut a stop
to the exodus.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

H The protracted meeting
that has been In progress several
weeks at the Methodist church
is the most extraordinary in in
terest and satisfactory results
that has been held in Fayetteville
for many years. 1t is deemed
advisable, for satisfactory rea-
sons, to suspend the services I'M
til next Monday, when the meet
ing will be resumed with prayer
meeting each day, in the morning
at 8 o'clock at the Methodist
church; at $50 o'clock in the
evening at the Presbyterian; and
preaching at s O'Clock at night
at the Methodist.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
PerSnnal

Mr.. S. A. Cunningham of the
Gainesville, Georgia, Express
favored us with "a call last Satur-
day morning in company with
Maj. Chas. G. Smith (Bill Arp
Mr.. John Bateman Smith has
returned from Washington city,
He favored us with a visit last
Friday.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

~ Five prisoners confined
in the Chattanooga Jail were sue
cessful in making their escape
Friday night last. Among the
number was Bob Scott, the negro
who murdered Policeman Wig
gins several weeks ago. AT the
time lynch law was. freely adj
vised, but finally, on promise of
speedy justice the strong feeling
was Quoted down. The chances
are, in case of his arrest that his
tragedy of life will end with a
hempen matinee. They were sur
rounded at last accounts by the
sheriff s posse nine miles from
Chattanooga.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
Real Estata Transfers.

The following transfers of real
estate have been made since oul
last report:
A. w. Baxter to John Gus
ton, 3O2 acres in Oath dis, $500.
j. f. Baxter to John Coston,
rs acres in Oath dis, $72.35.
A. S. Fulton, G. and NJ, to
Andrew Barker, col, lot in 9Th
dis, $69.O8.
Mcdonald Ramsey and vile
to r. f. Scott, lot in 9Th dis, $50.
w. M. Reynolds and wife to
M. S. Eslick, 72S acres in 23rd
dis, $S71.SO.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
A TRUE NEWSPAPER.

The Nashville AMERICAN has thoroughly
established itself as the truest and best OF
Newspaper publications in the Southern
section Of the Union. It's news is always
the freshest and most entertaining that is
60 be obtained, and its editorial columns
are just 70 opponents, and severe TO false
friends. II never dictates, but warns.
While il is fair in discussion, il is positive
in lis views; and by friend and foe is es-
teemed true 10 its convictions. BY its un-
swerving attachment 10 the rights and in
teresis of the People, il has become pow
er in Tennessee which no other Journal ev-
er attained and lis influence is only sur
passed by IFS popularity, not only in Ten
nessee, but in all The adjoining States.
The readers OF the OBSERVER will also
find that the miscellaneous columns Of the
AMERICAN embrace all that is interesting
and useful in The various fields of human
enterprise; and IL can be safely commend
ed. as a most excellent aud valuable paper
in the Househsld, the Workshop, the Store
house. and TO all people Ia every vocation.
The Weekly edition is OF mammoth pro-
portions, being IL pages, Of 72 columns
and from two TO three times as large as any
of the foreign Week.-Mrs. that are offered al
less price. II you want the best, send for
the AMERICAN, which prints three editions
Daily, Semi Weekly and Weekly, speci-
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IHE TERMS AaE--PER ASSUM, IN ADVANCE
DAILY, $40 60; Semi-WeekIy, 81 20;
Weekly. 81. postage paid. Address THE
AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

@ "Gordon's March," by
Prof. Henry Schoeller, of Dali
ton, Ga, and dedicated to Gen,
John B. Gordon, has been re-
ceived from the enterprising
publishers. Admirers of "GaI-
liant Gordon" will be delighted
with the life-like Autograph that
adorns the supurb military title
page, and the march itself has
the true musical inspiration.
Sold by all Music Dealers, or
send 40 cts. to the publishers,
Ludden & Bates, Savannah, Ga.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
Elk River FIGURING Mills.

These mills, one mile from
Fayetteville, have recently been
thoroughly repaired and fur
nished with new boiling cloths
and The latest and most approved
machinery, and can turn out bet
tor Flour than a,ay other mill i'a
lie county. We are now ready
TO grind at all times and guaran-
tee satisfaction to customers.
We invite farmers to give us a
trial. BEARDEN & THOMAS.
oct. 24-tf.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
Should not the Glow Tax"
Element be Satisfied?

The american very perth
nently asks the above question.
The so and 4 per cent. compro-
mise is all that the low tax men
have ever contended for, or so
near the lowest amount of in
terest charged they have ever
fixed upon that the difference
lis not worth contending for.
The main thing is to tide over
a series of years with relief
from heavy interest payments,
which are the serious burden.
The debt is about $50, 100000.
The lowest amount ever advo-
Gated by tho debt paying low
tax men was 335 cents and 6
per cent. interest. We leave
out of consideration the small
number who have advocated
reputation, because these do
not belong to the low tax Gle
ments, and no intelligent low
tax man has ever admitted that
element as in utilization with
himself. The amount advoca-
ted at 333 per cent. of the debt
would amount to $8, 1888, 733, on
which the annual charge would
be $499, 800 per annum; so per
cent. of the debt, as proposed
in the present settlement, would
amount to So, 500,OO on which
the annual interest charge would
be 100000 or one dollar more
than the lowest amount ever
commended for by the low tax
party. Few will dispute that
in practical craftsmanship it is
seldom that a party ever comes
within one of that which it aim
cd at.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

~ Alex. r. Wigs, of
Huntsville, died on Monday, 9th
inst. He was well known to
some of our readers. In 1851
he edited the Winchester hide
pendent--in 1923 he published
the Southern Fountain, a Nash
vile temperance paper. In 1854
he moved to Huntsville and es-
tablished the Independent. In
1860 he went to Europe, Egypt,
the Holy Land, etc. In 1861 he
entered the Confederate army
and made an excellent soldier.
In 1874 he became editor of the
Adrocate, and his withdrawal
from that paper ended his jour
nalistic career. He was men,
Dor of the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church, of Madison Lodge
No. 20, /. O. 0. F., and of Del
phic Lodge No. 800, X. of III.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

B Last Sunday morning at
IL o'clock Rev. John II. Bry-
son preached at the Presbyterian,
Rev. w. G.. Tcmpleton at the
Cumberland Presbyterian, and
Rev. G.. p. jackson at the
Methodist church. M
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

n An Indiana exchange
speaks of the fearful tcycloud"
that visited Kansas lately. We
can not determine certainly
whether this was the colored inn
migration or the grasshoppers
that is meant. ~Hoi
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
Let EN- Come

To GOODWIN g. GILL's on the
South side of the Public Square
aud get new, fresh Drugs, Oils,
Pain{s,e&lass, Putty, Soda, Pa
per, Spices, Wall Paper, Wri-
ting Paper, Inks, Stationery OF
all sorts, School and Miscellane-
Gus Books, Croquet Sets, Cigars,
Tobacco and Notions.
DIR. w. &. BRIGHT does our
prescriptionist work with great
care GOODWIN d GILL.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
Fayetteville Produce Market

Nothing doing in the Wheat
market as yet. None of the
new crop on the market.
Corn, scarce; sells from stores
at 62aa65c.
Bacon, light offerings. We
quote, Shoulders, 4c; Hams, Go
u; Sides, 81.
Chickens, 10@121c.
Flour, 2.50a3.50.
Butter, 10@15c.
Meal, 70@75c.
Lard, &c.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

II The OBSERVER acknowl-
edges the receipt of a ticket to
the annual meeting of the Ten
nessee Dental Association in
Nashville, on Wednesday, June
18th.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

GY John Bland, who was
executed at St. Charles, Mo-,
Friday, composed his confess
sion in verse. 1t need mot mat
ter whether that confession vas
true or not; his rhymes are a suf-
ficicnt justification for hanging
him. laz'a ,abs ..fisaooi
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
New Advertisements.
Nonresident Notice.
State Of Tennessee, Lincola Comfy.
e. Bostick rs. FLETCHER Simmons.


IN this cause, it appearing by affidavit
4 that the defendant, FLETCHER SIMMONS is
justly indebted 20 the plaintiff, A.C. BosTIcE,
and has removed out Of the county private
ly or conceals himself so that the ordina
ry process of law cannot be served upon
him, and an original attachment issued
by law, having been levied upon his pro-
erty; il is, therefore, ordered that publication
be made in the FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER, a
newspaper published in the town Of Fay
etteville, for four consecutive weeks, COM
handing the said FLETCHER SIMMONS to APP
pear before me at my residence in said
county, civil district No. 25, on the 25th
day of July, 1870, and make defence to
said suit against him or it win be proceeded
with er parte. This June nth, 1879.
J. r. BARKER,
june 10. j. p. for said County.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

o. This is the season of the
year when venerable hens enter
their second childhood, and are
broiled for spring chickens.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

u The fly season is again
at hand, and bald-headed men
are beginning to see another rea-
son for regretting that they did
not die young. .asi has 50
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
II Vanderbilt Universe

.L@ Vanderbilt University
has added a Dental Professor
ship TO its Faculty, and our old
friend DIR. A. S. Duval has been
appointed Demonstration. The
University made a happy sclec-
ton, and will never regret hay
ing ayailed itself of the Doctors
rare qualifications. &
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
Music! Music :!

Two splendid new Pianos now
belong to the music department
at Mulberry Institute. Let all
interested come and see for them
selves.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

n The Murfreesboro -Neacs
in noticing a musical entertain
ment given by Miss Lou Good
rich's music class on Thursday
last, says-"Miss Goodrich is a
painstaking and proficient teach
err who has given eminent salts
faction" sbea lrs .e,is tssa1 Z
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

~ That was a glorious rain
last Sunday, and it came in good
time. The earth was thirsty
and vegetation, grasses particu-
larly, needed wetting.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

~ An exchange says it is
estimated that the Tennessee
wheat crop will reach twelve
million bushels. While the
yield will be below the average,
it will be of a most superior
quality.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
Fayetteville District Tennes-
~ see Conference.

! will hold the following quar-
terry meetings in june:
Boonville, Fayetteville ct, 81, %
Mt. Zion, Lewisburg ct, 1929
j. A. ORMAN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

ne The school of B. b. Wy
att will close the session with an
entertainment at Upper Swan
church on the night of Friday,
July 4th, and all friends of edu-
cation are invited to be present.
The school will march to the
church at 5 o'clock. ai7
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

3 NB When you go to Nash
vile be sure to stop at the Scott
Hotel, where you will find good
fare and moderate bills.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

~ 1t is reported that Pc
tersburg will celebrate the 18th
of July. MA aNeN sw y
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

pR If you want to send
your children to one of the best
Schools in the South, send them
to Mulberry Institute.
EDW. w. HALBACH.
Principal.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

IL The Lynchburg Senti-
mel is reminded that "Ex." is not
the name of this paper.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

~ The hot sun has caused
a good many umbrellas to APP
pear.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

~ Harvesting has been
blessed with as favorable wealth
er as the most exacting could
wish. a,t ha aaesa Il
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
M The examination at the
Female Academy is in progress.

n A colored excursion to
Winchester is appointed for next
Saturday. ds4sa 3
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
NJ Some months ago the

n Some months ago the
citizen of San Francisco ground
the nickel disdainfully beneath
his heel and vowed he would
have none Of it, while the pa
pcrs of that city denounced it
as a bastard coin. Gradually,
however, the railroad companies
have accumulated the silver five
cent pieces, which they refused
to exchange except for gold,
until they hold nearly all in the
city,. AS a consequence the
modest nickel has begun 10 lift
its head again, and it is now be-
ing gladly welcomed where but
a short time since it was spurn-
ed with contempt.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
Fall Fair!
AMERICAN and FOREIGN PATENTS

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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

r :
i ~ Several days ago Mr..
Harvey Wilson left at this office,
from his garden, the largest Irish
potato of the season, 1t would
weigh about a pound and was,
of course, of formidable dimen-
sions. ga bebre
Mrs. Willie Renegar, of Null
berry, sent to the OBSERVER
Saturday last the largest radish
we ever saw. 1t measures fifteen
inches in length and circumfer-
ence respectively, and is as firm
and solid as vegetable can be.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19

~ Auction at Caidwell's
store every Saturday and Satur-
day night. All the goods will
be sold.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
Railroad Time Table,

New Advertisements.
Wanted.
Nonresident notice.
InsOlvent Estate.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-06-19
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CnnTn
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