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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01
FROM DECHERD.
DncnEnp, TENN, Dec. 20.

DECHEkD, 1 ENN', pVC' ~.
Editor Home journal:
The holidays are passing off quiet here
since Christmas eve night On that event
full night it appears TINT quite number
of the "b'hoys" declared war against John
Barleycorn. and being fully equipped, H.
they thought. made u daring assault on
John b.; but John held the fort, IN
spite OF the odls against him, and sent
some of them to "grass." One or two
were borne from the field Of action In II
badly used-up condition. We learn that
some little fighting occurred, but no dam.
age of any consequence.
Nath Tomlin, colored. n railroad hand,
went homie drunk and made an assault on
John Tay Tor, col, who was nj his house, or
was passing by. Taylor gathered IN axe
and struck Tonlin in the head with the
poll, knocking him down and cutting
quite cash in his forehead. Tomlin was
not badly hurt. as he was out next day.
Last Thursday evening Amanda Darwin
col. laid her little child down before the
fire, and went about her work. A coal OF
fire popped out and fell upon the child's
clothing, setting them atire and burning
the child so badly before assistance came
that it died day or two afterward.
Services were held ut the Christian
Church in this place on Christmas day
Elder VI + Smithson occupying the pull
pit.
Mr. j NJ Bratt' II is hauling his cotton tt
the depot here and shipping it to Nash
vile. We learn that lie has made between
rs and 100 bales ut his gin this season.
Another new store here. Decherd now
has six dry goods stores, one drug store
two liquor saloons, two boot and shot
shops, two blacksmith shOps, and one woot
shop. X.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

Read the advertisement of Vick's
Illustrated Floral Guide, and take the
word of the Home Journal that you
could not better spend cents than by
sending for copy. The number be-
fore US is perfect beauty. And it
tells you five dollars worth in regard
to seeds and gardening. And if you
want good flower or vegetable seed
ANIMALS, percnnials, bulbs, plants, &C.,
you send to James Wick, Rochester,
New York. We have tried him for
years, and he treats you just right. He
is ahead of all. Ask DR.. Houghton, il
YOU won't take our word.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

In abiding to Christmas day the
New York Sun expressed the thoughts
of the Home Journal when il said !:
To-day we are merry. The whole
country is merry. The country is
free.
"Under mOnarcliical Governments
ythcre may he more nominal holidays !;
,ut sense Of deprivation anil of OPP
preston pervades the masses Of the
people.
1--WE are all happy to day and mer-
ty because We live in the frrest land
rn earth. U,w will 1t lie next year If
Grant is elected to third term, and
6 Che first long. fatal stride toward Inns
1pcrialism is laken2 We shall then be-
gin to realize that our merry days are
over"
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So fur as we know Christmas passed

So fur as we know Christmas passed
away pleasantly in Winchester and vi
cinity, with one exception. On the
night Of Christmas eve the gates Of
most Of our yards in town were taken
from their hinges and carried away.
In some instances considerable dam.
age was done by breaking the hinges
A number of plank crossings, or
bridges, upon the various streets were
torn up--all for fun, we suppose. But
such fun might be the cause Of serious
damage 10 travellers, and cannot be
justified or condoncd under any Cir
cumstances, most especially in seas
son SO sacred as Christmas season
we would see enjoyed cheerfully and
with glad hearts, but not profaped.
Now, The dcvilment we allude to was
done by "big boys" and they are
liable to indictment. If we do not
mistake, the Corporation is bound to
pay for all damage done, and the cor-
porate authorities should try to find
out the parties who thus involve the
corporation. We are aware that just
such fun has been INDUCED in fol
many years on the eve OF Christmas
or, during the holidays, hence it would
I've unfair TO blame our Town C0nsta
BILE, Tor be could not he every where al
the same time. to prevent such MIDI
night devilment. We allude to it il
the hope that better manners will pre-
vail hereafter.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

We inadvertently failed to obtain
sooner a notice Of the death OF little
Kate Oakley, which occurred in Win
chester the 4th of December. She was
the daughter of r. F. and Mary F.
Oakley, and was 3 years, 10 months
and 6 days old. II our sympathy
could restore the sweet little girl to
life she would even now be basking in
the smiles and love of their fond pa
rents.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

IMMIGRANT PARTY B +. New
lille. local passenger agent ut Chatta>
nooga of the 81. Louis, Iron Mountain
and Southern Railway, arrived in the
city yesterday morning via Poplar
Bluff with fifly-nine immigrants from
the Southeast. The majority of the
new people settled at points on the
Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad.
The Colonel is good worker. will
long he remembered by Arkansas. and
should not he forgotten hy his compa-
ny Little Rock (Ark.) Democrat,
18th ult.
Col. Neville is now connected with
the Nashville, Chattanooga & st. Louis
Railway, and he will use every effort
to induce emigration to this, his native
county of Franklin.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

We have not forgotten our intlma-
ton that the Home Journal would ap~
pear in a new dress this year. We are
making arrangements to this end, but
jDssmuch as the new press and types
we propose to purchase involve an
outlay of more than 81 900, VIC ale
forced to ..hasteu SLOWLY"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

On the 26th ultimO, at Bellbucklc,
Mr.. George Montgomery was killed by
man named NJ, Ewing. In abiding
10 the sad affair the Nashville Ameri-
can says that the parties had an alter.
cation, and
"Montgomcry went of, obtained a
gun and returned, found McE"ing
near the grocery, and made toward
him. AS Montgomery came up Nc
Ewing dodged downward, and, catch
ing the gun with one han, cnt Mont>
golnery in the throat. sever.ny the car
olid artery"
Now, we have the facts from wor-
thy man who lives in Bellbuckle and
knew all about the affair. He says
that Montgomery had II gun and was
stopped by one Mr.. Fugitt, ami while
Fugilt was trying to take the gun
away from Montgomery, Tor was hold
ing him) McEwlng ran from behind
tree several feet from where Fugitt and
Montgomery were, and got behind the
latter and cut his throat. and then
stabbed him in tho neck. We give
the exact words Of our informant
Mr.. Montgomery walked into the back
room of DR.. Freeman's office, stood
about a second or two and fell, and was
dead in moment. We hope the
American w.il notice this version OF
the affair. The deceased was worthy
and promising young man, and we
deeply sympathise with his mother,
sister aud brothers. And all of US
svmpathize with Mr.. Tom Monlgom-
cry, of our town, who was sick in bed
when lie heard of his brothers. death.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

Mr.. j. L. Baugh has a large
stock of goods in Winchester, and lie
proposes to sell them cheaper than
they can be bought elsewhere. He
purchased bis goods before the rise,
and is selling them at the very lowest
notch. II you want a bargain, give
him call. aud the Home Journal will
guarantee that he will do exactly what
is right with you. See his prominent
advertisement, headed Cheap Goods"
in this issue.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

The year 1880 is Leap Year. We
told a sweet young lady we would
mention the fact in the Hone Journal
as reminder to the young la'lies,
wherenpon said sweet lady told us it
was unnecessary TO remind the young
ladies', for they all knew it. But she
would be glad il we would remind the
young gentlemen of the fact.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

The entertainment al the Normal"
last Thursday night was excellent in
the highest degree. All the perform
ers did well, and the audience (which
was large one, considering the bitter
GOODNESS of the night,) was delighted.
The object OF the Concert was to get
for the purchase Of new organ
for the NJ. u. Church. We learn that
about S25 was realized.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

The Pound Party in the Good Tenn
IIar Hall, Of the G. p. Church, last
Monday night, was well attended. An
excellent address was delivered by
Rev. 6. H. Sheldrake, a:tel which Rev.
MI. Watterson proceeded to sell the
rourd packages. and the bidding was
quite lively, prices ranging from q
nickel to twenty cents package.
when we left the hall the crowd SEEM
cd to be in blaze Of happiness-so to
speak.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01
Sheriff'S Sales
For January 26, 1880.

BY virtue of two executions in my
hands, issued from the Chancery Court OF
Franklin county, Tenn :, In favor OF Jo-
seph Lenehan, Guardian, &C., against
Robert Russell, Principal, and James
Wagner and John B. March, securities
one for $3,95374 and costs, and the other
for $500 66 and cOsts-issued from the
June Term, 1879. of said Court. will. on
Monday, January 26, 1880,
at the Courthouse door in Winchester.
Tenn., offer for sale to the highest bidder,
for CASH. the following described prop
erty. tO-wit:
First About 1888 acres of land lying in
civil district No. of Franklin county.
Tenn, and bounded as follows: On the
north by John West and the homestead OF
James Wagner. on the south by Samuel
MOwry, on the west by the lands of the
Eunice ID. Oakley heirs, and on the east
by the lands OF BOvntOn or Well. Levied
upon as the land of James Wagner.
Second. The remainder or residuary In
rerest in the Homestead lands and prem
ises allotted to James Wagner by commits
siOners &C., containing, by estimate, III
acres, rood and poles. lying In SAID civ
il district an county. and bounded as fol-
lows: On the north by Mac Williams, on
the south by the above 1S3-acre tract and
Oakley heirs land, on the east by the said
lS3-acre tract, and on the west by James
Walker and said land Df the Oakley heirs.
Levied upon as the remainder or residua-
nv interest In the Homestead right OF said
James Wagner. More definite bOunda-
ries and plat will be presented on day OF
sale.
Third. The remainder or reslduary In
terest In the Homestead OF JnO. b. March
in the following described tract Of land
lying In civil district No. 10 of Franklin
county. Tenn. and bounded on the north
by RObt birmingham and 10 Carter, on
tile south by 10 Carter and JnO Sargent. ON
the east by lands of Margaret March. and
OH the west by DO Carter. Levied upon M
the remainder or rcsiduary into est In the
Homestead right of John b March.
All to be sold to satisfy said executions
This Dec. Goth. 1879.
X. +. OAKLEY, Sheriff.
ian1-tfs 1875
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

Miss Celia Boucher-( certainly one
of the most beautiful ladies we ever
saw, aud one OF the hest readers, and q
most intelligent person, lis in Win
chester, visiting her parents and
friends. Miss Boucher has been as
sociated vita Miss Lizzie March in
teaching in Lincoln county for the past
wear.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

For the coming year Rev. G. H.
Shcldrake will preach every alternate
Sunday morning and evening at Gosh.
ell, and evcrj alternate Sunday morn-
ing and every Sunday night at the G.
p. Church Of this place. He will
preach in Winchester, morning and
night, next Sunday, Introductory ser
mons to his ministry in this place; and
at Goshen at 3 o'clock in the evening
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

The municipal election comes od
next Saturday. There are several can
d'da,es for Mayor and Town Consta-
ne. Four Aldermen are to he elected,
We hope as good Board will be
hosen as was chosen last year.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

The "Normal' received thilteen new
students last Tuesday morning. This
was as agreeable to the friends of this
noble institution as it was gratifying,
we guess, to the managers thereof.
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Notice..

will not take any County Warrants.
issued after Jan. !, 1850. In payment OF
any tax until get all warrants issued
prior to said date. All persons having
warrants issued prior to Jan. 1st. 1880.
should come up and have them registered.
X. j, TURNER. Trustee.
j1n1-3w
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

1t must he that times are getting bet
ter financially. 1t appeared to US that
the people generally had more money
to spend, and spent it more freely the
past Christmas than has been the case
for several Years.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

For Town Constable.

ave are authorized to announce 7. N.
kom) Arledge IL candidate tor Town Con-
Mble for 1850. Election lst Saturday IN
Il xt January.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

Blank Warrants, Executions, De-
livery Bonds, Attachments. Garnishees,
&c, on hand aud tor sale at the Home
journal Office.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

Although we have had few days of
very cold weather and ice thick enough
in the ponds for skating upon, yet the
balance has been largely in favor of
damp, warm weather, and itis feared
that good deal of pork has been lost.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

Two of Wlnchester's fairest and
most intelligent young ladies Misses
B. and N.Y. paid the Home Journal
office visit last Tuesday. 1t was
sunshine, blue heaven and happiness
while they were here. Since their dc
parture it has been clouds, darkness
and despair.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

You will find no shoddy goods at
she commodious store-house OF j. l..
Baugh. He keeps articles OF first
quality. Try him.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

Isaac Es,ill. Esq, has been quite
sick for two weeks or more with q bills
ious attack, and is still confined to his
bed. We hope he will soon recover.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

After a weeks vacation our sch ools
are open again. The five o'clock
ringing at the Normal bell in the morn.
iny is quite welcome and beneficial.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce JohnJ
rurneru candidate for Sheriff OF Frankli
county, at the election tie first Thursday
ia August next.
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Chancery Sales
For January 18th, 1880.

A. s Embrcy ys. samuel H. and Isaac
Estlll: and Mrs. Winnie Estil, by next
friend, Nc., VS. A. 5. Embrey ct ais.
BY virtue OF decree of the Chancerv
Court of Franklin county, Tennessee. pro-
nouncrd at its August Adjourned Term,
1879, in above causes, Will, on
Monday. January ;2tll, 1850,
at the Courthouse door in Winchester.
Tenn. sell to te highest bidder, for
CASH, the whole of the tract of land deS-
cribcd in the plradi' g as two tracts adj
joining each other. and contain about 60
acres. adjoining James II. Davis, DIR L. G..
Murrcll and others. situated in the LIST civ-
il district of said county. about one mile
from Winchester. and being the Mill
tract" of Estiil Brothers. A fuller deS-
cIiption will be given on day OF sale, If
desired.
The proceeds OF sale will be applied in
satisfaction of complaint Embrcy's debt.
for $2.3l3 Is and interest and costs. against
defendants. Samuel Land Isaac E.till. eX-
cept $1,000. Il onc-fOurth the sale amounts
to that sum; ii not. then one-lonrih OF
said sale. which must be paid into office for
the benefit of complainant. Mrs. Winnie
Estll. Il Homestead
This December sth. 1879.
y. ii. FINCH, {. 4 NJ.
dccll-tds 10
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Beasley House,
Winchester, Tenn.

AVING ceased to board school girls
IL attending Mary Sharp College. Mrs.
Jane Beasley has thrown open her house
to the public generally. and guarantees
satisfaction to her guests. Terms reason
able. IdeclO-6w
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

We arc authorized to announce James
Inylor a candidate for Town Constable
Election first Saturday IN January.
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Special Notice.

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to me are requested to come for
ward and settle at once. am compelled
to collect all my accounts by the first OF
the coming year.
GIG. PHILLIPS.
Dec. "a, TO-
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01
HENRY FINCH,
Attorney at Law,
Winchester, Tenn.

will attend to oil business In the Courts
Of franklin and adjoining COUNTIES which
may be intrustctl to him. Prompt action
will be taken Oh all claims for collection.
II Office in the Courthouse, with the
Clerk Il Master. loctl8-3m
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

We are authorized to announce Al. Z.
Forbes, Esq..a candidate for recollection az
Mayor OF VI inchester ut the ensuing cleo
ton.
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GOODS +!
BOUGHT BEFORE 1HB RISE

In anticipation of the rise In Leather,
Jeans, Dress Goods, Domestics, Sugar
Coffee, &c, purchased largely of the
above items at much less than they can
be bought for to-day, and will give
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01

I'VE are authorized to announce ID. z.
x,len a candidate for reelection to the
iiiice OF Town Constable ut the ensuing
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-01-01
For Mayor.

We are authorized to announce .. y:
Merritt, ESQ., t es snaaS e ,Ht mayor
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Expenses per Term Of Ine Mouths

Board can be had with the President at
$1,000 per month exclusive of washing
$1,000 inclusive everything.
The best families in Winchester and VI
entity will open their houses to boardcrs
ON favorable terms.
THIS SCHOOL Is NO House OF REFORM.
Those with permanent bad habit, need not
eLter. for the welfare of the school and
safety of others will require their removal.
ONLY w ,RkING STUDENTS WANTED.
Those who go to school TO spend money,
to keep company, to be thought rcSprcta-
Bile. &c., lad better 90 to some fashionable
College for they will not be happy here
This school is no refuge from care md la
Dor. The student wins success only by
patient industry and hard study. students
willing to eXpend all their energies in the
great work o! education will lind congo
NAL spirits in the Normal.
For Catalogue, or any desired informa
ton, address
i. Nj. BLlCDSOE II,
Secretary Faculty.
July 10th. 1879.
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County Court Land Sale.

County Court Land Sale.
D. s. Long, admir-, ct ais VS.. W. r. Little
ct ais.
Nv virtue of decree of the County
Court Of Franklin county. Tennessee. pro-
nOunced ut its O.tObcr Term, 1879. in the
above cause, | Will. on
Monday, January 18th, 1880.
at the Courthouse door in Winchester,
Tenn :, offer for sale to the highest bidder
on credit of one. and two years.
except ten per cent. OF the purchase mon
ey required in cash on day of sale the fol-
lowing described tract OF land. situated
in the 9th civil district Of said county. and
bounded Us follows: On the north and
east by the lands of Wash Little. south by
the lands of Samuel Kennerly. and west
by the lands of Geo Powers and the Mar
uuet tract-containing 81 acres.
Buildings to commence mt $3.50 per acre.
Notes with approved security will he re-
uuired of the purchaser. and Il lien retain
ed until the whole of the purchase money
is paid.
Witness my hand, ut Office. this Dec.
10th, 1879.
GLEN. ARLEDGE. Clerk.
BY j. Arledge. DC.
declS-tds Ola
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-TEIE.-
70! alos"'"',
Winchester, Tenn.

NIIS INSTITUTION. FOR LADIES
i AND GENTLEMEN. begins it, Sec
Ond Scholastic Year with Faculty OF
seven teachers. September list, 1879.
ADVANTAGES :--I.ocation for health I'M
surpassed. and easy OF access from all parts
of the State.
Young. earnest and able teachers in cv-
cry department..
Classical. Scientific and Irrrgularcourses
of instruction.
Special advantages in Music. Vocal and
Instrumental.) Pcnmanship, Book-keep-
ing. and Modern Languages.
Cheaper board and tuition combined
with superior school. room advantages.
AIMS: Thorough and Symmetrical Cul-
word being, A True Manhood and II True
Wonnnho0d.
God places brothers and sisters in the
same family. and by placing boys and
girls in the same school the boys are gen
tier and the girls stronger, while the NOR
ais and manners of both are purer and
better.
The instruction is given by teachers who
have warm hearts to welcome and willing
hands to help, and is thorough, careful
and complete.
The complaint so often urged. that
teachers in Colleges are slaves to routine
that they blinlly follow presidents. and
never originate Or adopt new methods, can
not be made against Winchester Normal.
She has fresh young life, does not roll ~
the old ruts; but is guided by large and
liberal ideas. while possessed OF force Of
will to carry them out.
| The Scholastic Year comprises two
terms. each Of five months.
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NV Customers the Advantage
of nv purchase for CASH.

VI HIY PUTCIIase 1UT OAoH'
SUGAR. In large or small quantities.
and COFFEE in large or small quantities,
as low IA can be brought here from any
market. ia sane quantities, for CASH.
have. also. Ladies' Trimmed and Un-
trimmed Hats. Cloaks al cost for CASH.
Ovcrcoats. Suits. Shoes. Boots, Hats, and
many other articles too numerous to men,
ton.
This is the only house in
town that keeps Zeigler's Gel
ebrated Warranted Shoes.
B- Come and try me, and we will
trade.
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p. II. Curtis Ex'r of John A. Curtis, de-
ceased, vs.. }. ID. Lipsconb and others.
BY virtue OF Il decree of the Chancery
Court of Franklin county. Tennessee. pro-
nounced at its June Term. 1873, III alove
cause, | will. on
Monday. January 18th, 1850.
at the Courthouse door in Winchester,
TENN, sell to the highest bidder. Tor
CASH. the l00-acrc tract of land described
in the plcadingS, situated in the 4th civil
district OF said county, adjoining the
lands of } simmons, ii Il Moore and
others.
Said sale will be made to satisfy COM
planant's debt of $l,0l2.5O and Interest
and costs.
This December 10th. ls70.
L. .FlNCll.C. 4 Nj.
declS-tds ~
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II. J. Gaines, W. NJ; c T. Blair, S.
w.; E. Q. Marks, j. w.; W. W. Mar
tin, s. d.; R. r.. Powell, j. D.; W. L.
Buckley, Sec'y John Burrough, Treas.
W. b. Walterson, Chaplain; Isaac
Young, S. and 7.
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Finance Committees Report.

WINCHESTER, Dec. 9th, 1879.
Editor Home Journal:
The following shows the amount of
taxes due the corpol alton OF Winches-
ter:
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MAsoNIC.-At stated meeting of
Cumberland Lodge, No. 1853, +. A. NJ,
December 9th, 1879, the following
Ulcers were elected and installed:
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Geo. q. Bass,
DEcuERD, Tenn,
DRUGGIST AND CHEMIST.

A large and well-selected assortment Of
Drugs. Medicines. Chemicals. Fancy TOT
let articles. Fine Perfumes. Soaps. a.. aud
II great variety Of delicate Dietetics for
the sick.
sH- Physicians prescriptions and fami-
~ medicines prepared with the utmost
care and accuracy from pure materials.