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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

The Ladies Mite Society a. Brick
Church wall give another OF their
delightful entertainments at the
residence of Capt j. X. p. Black
barn, Friday evening, the 23d inst.
The fame of these charming affairs
should attraC, an attendance from
Pulaski and we hope to see the town
represented on the occasion men
toned. We have received an iuvi-
tatioL. to attend which We gla lily
accept.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

Our enterprisiDg city contempt
rary, the Nashville Banner, celebrated
its fourth anniversary by issuing a
mammoth sheet, crowded to over
flowing with sparkling original mat
ter and brilliant excerpts. II was
decidedly the most luminous paper
we have seen issued from the press
of a Nashville daily, and it deserves
to be carefully filed away as a mod
el product of journalism. The
Banner is fast taking rank with the
leading journals of the country, and
we note the many evidences of its
prosperity with unfeigned pleasure.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

Mr.. A. G. Thompson, of Testers
Station, is perhaps the most sue
cessful saw mill man in the county.
He is now overiun with WORK ana
cannot begin TO Nil the orders which
are pouring in upon him. He was
in Pulaski Saturday with twelve
wagon loads OF lumb Der which he de-
lIvered to Williams 81 Watson. His
mill is run on the early and late
plan, and we are informed it surned
out 81 900 feet of lumber in D days
of last week.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

AoOiOu VI u Cou8iScSAOual STUN y
orator. His eyes flashed fire, foam
flew from his mouth and his deli
cate nostrils quivered with excite
ment. He portrayed in glowing
colors the trials and fluctuations OF
livery horses, and tore some mutt
lated leaves from the volume of his
own sad experience. On one occa-
sion, he said, while travelling in the
direction of Lawrenceburg, he was
SO shocked at the miserable condi-
ton of The road that he found it
necP ssary to kick the dashboard
out OF new buggy, hoist Cincin
natl drummer thirty feet in the air
and wrap the vehicle itself three
times around a tree before he
could relieve his overburdened feel
Jugs This movement was no hay
day affair-he regarded it as spon-
taneous uprising of outraged horse
flesh. and be, Tor one, was deter
mined to shake his fet.ock in fury
until redress was obtained. "Shall
we continue TO submit tamely TO
our wrongs?" be asked; "Others
may do as they please but as Tor me
l shall say, Neigh! Neigh" Mr.
Thunder descended on all-fours
amid great applause.
Certain delegates from the coun-
try Enthusiastically Mr.. d Onkey,
Miss Roam Filly, and Mr.. 5. Teer =
made able and eloquent speeches in
which they assaulted the members OF
the county court with considerable
bitterness. Mr.. D Onkey was es
pecially severe. He said be had
often heard his name applied to the
average magistrate and now he felt
the full weight of the insult,
After considerable debate, on the
subject of Mileage, the following
resolutions were reported and unan-
imously adopte F.:
Resolved, That we behold with
righteous Indignation the wretched
state of the public roads in Giles
county, and that we regard their
present condition as burning re-
preach To the people whose inter
ests, convenience and comfort are
so vitality concerned in their i'm
provement.
Resolved. That if the constant re-
monstrancts of that excellent and
widely read paper, HE PULASKI
CITIZEN, (terms $500 a year-adver-
tIsing rates low-job work neatly
and cheaply done) tall unheeded on
the public ear; we are prone to be-
lieve that the piteous appeals OF
dumb brutes. whose broken feet and
bruised limbs attest the cruel ser
vice they are required to perform
on wrstched public highways, will
hardly be needed, but we deem it
our duty to try.
Resolved. That we hereby, here
with, henceforth and hereafter en-
ter our solemn protest against the
aforesaid dsmnable collection OF
pitfalls and bitches, farcically called
pixies, and if this proves unavailing,
we shall take our revenge on our
owners vehicles.
Resolved, That these resolutions
be printed on a postal card and
mailed to each member of the coun-
W court, ami that copy be
handed to that excellent advertIs-
ing medium, the PULASKI CITIZEN,
Tor publication.
The convention then kicked down
the platform and adjourned without
haV
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

Mr.. Clark Hansell, the handsome
and genial young editor of the De
catur Ala News, spent day or
two in Pulaski recently, and we find
the following paragraph in the last
issue OF his paper: eve attended
the Methodist sunday school in Pu-
laski last Sunday, and noticed with
great pleasure the manner in which
it was conducted. Over aud above
the numerous teachers, some of
whom had been acting in that ca
pacity from 10 to 30 years in the
same school. there were one hun
dred scholars present, and all seemed
interested In the good work in
which they were engaged
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15
Death of a Venerable Woman.

Mrs. Ann Amelia Swan died at
her home in tn $ county on the
night of the 7th isst She was
born December IA, 1897, and was
the daughter of Rev. Samuel joan
son, who, at one time. was well
known in Ea Tennessee. She be-
longed to a highly respectable fam
Ily descending in a direct line
rom Patrick Henry, of illustrious
memory. Mrs. Swan was devout
and consistent Christian, and the
comforts of religion soothed her de
clining years and enabled her to
meet death with a tranquil spirit.
TChrisGian Observer please copy.
We make black goods a speciality
Examine our Imperial Barathea and
Hell rietta cloth. We have remarka-
bly, handsome line of fancy dress goods
this season, embracing LACE Buntings,
Monte cloth, French Lace and Crepe
Buntings. RosENAU q LovEMAN.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

The millinery department of the
New York Store is decidedly one of
the most attractive features OF that
well-stocked establishment. Mr..
Butler has taken out a portion of
the shelving near the front entrance,
and arranged a compartment with
a rich dark background on which is
tastefully arranged a brilliant dis
play Of artificial flowers, ostrich
feathers, tips, ornaments, ribbons,
etc, together with an attractive dis
play of the various STYLES of un.
trimmed hats. The whole is in
closed by glass doors, and presents
a scene well calculated to evoke en-
thusiastic praise from the ladies.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15
Craig on cofss.

ED. CITIZEN That 100000, 000,-
600 pounds Of coffee reported in
our Review OF last week was our
error. The way In winch II oc-
Cured is little remarkable, but II
would take too much valuable space
Of this paper 10 explain. We will
say, however, If you will buy one
dollars worth Of our choice coffee
we will cheeriLlly explain the
whole thing.
The correct amount imported to
the U. ). annually is about three
hundred million. instead Of three
hundred billion pounds.
w. r. OsaAre & CO.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15
Sunday School Convention.

An annual meeting OF the sunday
school convention of Giles count
Is called to meet at the Presbyterian
church in Pulaski. embracing Fri
day and Saturday, the 2lst and 22d
of May, 1880. 1t is earnestly re
quested that a full attendance be
had. Each sunday school in The
county is entitled to one delegate
tor each twenty five members OF
fraction OF that number, to be Sc
lected by the schools. This con
vention is designed for earnest sun
day school workers Of every de
nomination, aad its object is to
strengthen the sunday school cause
and work in the county.
The following programme is ar
ranged for the occasion. The sew
eral parties selected to make adj
dresses have not all been consulted,
owing to the difficulty of commu-
nicating with them, but as all are
earnest sunday school workers they
will doubtless respond. Opening
speeches are limited to ten minutes,
and species in general discussion
to five minutes each.
Morning session Friday, May 81,
1880. at 81 O'Clock.
Music.
Bible concert reading led by Rev. w.
Weakly.
Prayer by Rev. J. NJ. Ashford.
Reading minutes OF last convention by
Geo. L. Riddle, Sec'y.
Welcome address by A. j. Alternately.
Music.
Response to Welcome Address, by Pres.
K. Z. YLncey.
Music.
Prayer and Benediction by Rev. w. A.
Turner.
Evening session May 81, 1880, at
% o'clock.
Music.
Prayer by Rev. r. L. Pagan.
of international Lesson
Papers; opening talk by Rev. G. N.
Wall.
of International Les
sou Papers; talk by z w. Ewing.
General discussion OF subject.
Music.
of the Sunday school
opening talk by viii 5. Ezell.
General discussion of subject.
Music
Reports from the different Sunday
schools OF the county giving their
general condition, difficulties, wants,
etc.
Music.
Closing prayer by James McCallum.
Benediction by Rev. w. M. Leftwich.
Morning session May 22d, 1880,
OF 81 o'clock.
Music.
Bible concert reading by Rev. Geo. W.
Campbell.
Pra er Oy Rev. D. L. Wilson.
NJ Usic.
History of Sunday schools, by Hon.
Thomas NJ. Jones.
Music.
Topic-Selection of Superintendents
opening talk by A. A. Dickerson.
General discussion OF subject.
Music.
of Teachers; opening
talk by L. .. Alternately.
General discussion.
Music.
of ministers to sunday
schools, Revs. w. NJ. Lcftwich, ID.
L. Wilson and @. N. Wall, each ten
minutes.
General discussion.
h usic.
Prayer by Rev G. N. Wall.
Benediction by Rev. r. l.. Pagan.
Evening session May 22d, 1880,
at u o'clock.
Music.
Prayer by Rev. w. NJ. Leftwich.
Question box answers and general dis
cussion OF same.
Music.
Illustration of blackboard work by Rev.
Allen Words.
General discussion.
Music.
classes; opening talk by
Prof. w. X. Jones.
General discussion.
Music.
classes; opening talk by
ID. A. Mcknight.
General discussion.
Election OF delegates to Sunday school
Association at ShelbyYille June sth,
9Th and 10th.
Election of officers for ensuing year.
General remarks.
Music.
Closing prayer by Rev. G. N. Wall.
Benediction by Rev. ID. l.. Wilson.
JAMES McCALLUM,l
JNo. 5. WILKES, Ex. Com.
SAM. Oar,
Best Coal Oil
At % cents per gallon, at
al6-2t SvaGsssz 4 soS's.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

The prisoners at the Jail, Sun
day afternoon last, took advantage
of Sheriff Arrowsmith's kindness in
permitting them TO leave their cells
and walk IN the corridor, 10 adopt
mesures for escape. They man
aged to work loose bar Of iron ia
the window and we're making other
efforts To get out when fortunately
their maneuvers were discovered.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15
Democratic Mass Meeting.

At meeting of the Giles County
Democratic Executive Committee,
held Saturday, April 10th, 1880,
it was ordered that a mass meeting
of the democracy OF Giles county
be called to meet at the court house
in Pulaski on the first Monday in
May next, for tue purpose of select
ing delegates to the State Conven
tion that is to meet in Nashville
Tuesday, June Sth. 1880. All dem
ocrats are requested to bear this
county meeting in mind.
Il. w. EWING, Chm,
j. j. LINDSEY, Sec'y. st.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

We have received a letter, under
date OF March 2Sth, from Mr.. j. w
Johnston, a former citizen OF LN nm
vile, who is now permanently loca
ted at Fort Dade, Florida. in which
be gives glowing account of the
att actions of his new home. The
climate he pronUunces del ghtful;
the soil produces fruits, vegetables
and cereals in profusion; the
streams are peopled with fish, and
the woods abound with all kinds ol
game. He asks how we would fee
If we could only catch a trout
weighing Is pounds. We hardly
know, but it is our opinion at this
writing that we should feel an in
ternal inexpressibility of an outside
all over ishIesss that couldn't be
suppressed, no matter who might be
present. Mr.. Johnston says he
frequently catches salmon trout
weighing ten pounds and other fin
nv capuves of like size and beauty
When his larder needs repleniShlHg,
he has only TO step In the woods
hard by, present his g1n, shut his
eyes and blaze away, no matter IN
what direction, g, bring down a
deer, bear, or q ,.dturkey. Won
derful country that. He gives q
very appetiziDg account of the fare
in that region. At the date o: his
letter. the tables were supplied with
cabbages, lettuce, tomatoes, irish
potatoes, and even ripe watermel-
ons. Corn was as high as mans
head, and the people are heal by
and healthy and hilarious. We
don't blame them.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

Saturday last, Messrs. Childers,
May d. Co. received new six due
boiler and a splendid engine OF 10
horse power from the famous shops
Of the Greenwalds at Cincinnati.
These are now being put up and
will probably be ready for opera
ton by Saturday next.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15
Greenhalge's Hair Restorative for sale
a15-2t At SUMTER q Sons.

Mrs. w. b. Richards, of Chicago,
formerly Miss Annie Bayless, OF
Nashville. and sister to w. Berry
Bayless, esq, is visiting the latter
at his residence near Reynolds sta
ton. Years ago we knew her as a
bright and graceful child, whose
sunny smile and winning ways
z ad -ened the hearts OF all around
her, and we are sure the sweet
promises of that happy period of
her life are more than fulfilled in
these, the ripper years of her woman
hood
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

Dixie Farmer: Jas. A. p. Skill
lern, owner OF the "Bill Arp hogs"
at Pulaski, Tenn, don't think Will
liam is in earnest IN saying she
can't nigh take" the pig promised
and "pay the express charges" and
will ship the young Berkshire in
due time. Mr.. Skillern can hardly
be excelled as hog raiser, and GER
tainly not as host, fact known
TO those who have been guests at
his hotel, the Linden House:
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

The Grand Lodge of the knights
and Ladies Of Honor, on Monday
last. elected Mr.. +. Smithsob, Of Pu-
laski, Grand Protector--the high
est position within its gift. The
compliment was worthily bestowed
and will be gratifying % Mr.. Smith
sons numerous friends in this coun-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

Mr.. A. j. McKimmIE, of Mesh
vile, accompanied by his amiable
and intelligent lady, spent Friday
and Saturday in Pulaski. He is
one Of the most enterprising stock
men in the country, as well as a
gentleman OF liberal and public
spirited views, and we were rejoiced
to hear from his own lips that he
is seriously thinking of returning
to Giles county and making it his
future home, At present he is
busy making preparations tor his
cooperative Sale" which will take
place at Nashville on the Dist o.
May. From present indications it
will be attended by large number
of the leading farmers and stock
raisers of Middle Tennessee. The
catalogue already contains 100 en-
tries of horses and so of sheep.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15
A Timalv Gift.

Nashville Banner: Hon. II. NJ.
Spofford has notified the Giles
County Court that he intends to
p. esent the town of Pulaski with a
large clock ha~ing four dials and a
suitable bell for striking the hours
and halt hours. The court did the
handsome thing by adopting resolu
tions of thanks to Judge SpofIord,
and appointing a committee to wait
upon him ana express the gratitude
OF the good people of progressive
Pulaski for his kindness. The
clock and b, II will cost about 81, 600.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

l am now enlarging my stock of
School, Religious, scientific and miscel-
laneOus books, Blank Books and Sta
tionery,WalI Paper and window shades,
Gold Pens, Silverware, Fancy Goods,
notions generally, and intend to have
on the whole nothing but a first-class
Book Store. Sheet music or books not
in stock will be ordered promptly at the
lowest price list. | invite every one
visiting town to call and see me.
feb26-tf j. L. MAY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

The protracted meeting at the
Methodist church is awakening
considerable religious feeling IN
this community, thanks TO che ear
nest and Jealous efforts of the pas
tor, DIR. Leftwich. The morning
and evening meetings are well at
tended. and the people of the town
are beginning to feel their good ef
feels
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

Judge L. NJ. Jones lecture at
Martin College Friday night was, as
we predicted, both entertaining and
instructive. The principal events
of the long and brilliant reign OF
Queen Bess were graphically de-
scribed, and the characters of the
shining groups of statesmen, schol-
ars and poets who successfully sur
rounded her throne, were sketched
in vigorous style. The audience, a
very select and appreclatIve one,
was highly entertained.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15
"A Bigger Man than Old Grant.

Capt. Bates, the colossal giant,
who Is now travelling with Coles.
United Show, is "a bigger man than
Grant" Bates is "bOuncer,"
and can look down upon any man
that ever lived. He is eight feet
high, and has a wife of exactly the
same altitude. Certainly, here is
a family big enough TO fill any pc
sition
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

Miss Mary z. Carter, who has
been spending the winter in Pulaski
as the guest of Maj. Marion Chit
dress, will leave for her home in
Murfreesboro to day. She is gen
rral favorite here, and everybody
will regret her departure.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15
VOU can find anything you want in
i white goods at the n. Y. Store.

The report OF the death of Mrs.
Baxter Rittenbury, furnished By
our Campbellsyllle correspondent
in his last letter to the CITIZEN, was
premature. That excellent lady is
still alive, and although her condi-
tion is very critical, her friends
have not entirely abandoned hopes
of her recovery.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

Iwould call the attention of the pub
lie TO the fact that am now with Cher
nv q NewsOn's Southern Nursery at
Nashville, Tenn, and that will COM
mence canvass of Giles county some
time in July. Any orders held for me
will be appreciated and L will consult
tile interests of the buyer both in the
price and quality OF trees.
AIT NIT THOMAS Ii. MEREDITH.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

The mild and pleasant weather OF
the past lew days was highly appre.
ciated after the nipping spell that
preceded IL. But we are never ex-
actly suited IL seems. for the farm
ers are clamoring for rain, as the
soil is again too dry for blowing.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15
From the Ouaker City.

E. J. Campbell, of Philadelphia, I'M
der date OF Oct 1. 1879, certified TO the
wonderful efficacy OF Warmers Sale
fills and safe Kidney and Liver Cure,
in removing a liver disease, accompa-
MED 10y chronic constipation and yellow
sAin. apl-3m
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

We are indebted TO Mr.. w. f.
Gunter, of Boon's Hill, Lincoln
county, for a very acceptable souve
mir of our old home, in the shape
of a handsome pipe and stem. We
appreciate the gift. both on account
OF its utility and because the mate
rial of which it was made grew on
the fertile and hospitable soil OF
old Lin cola.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

The rapid decline in cotton, which
is almost unprecedented, is worry
ing holders of the staple IN this place
no little. One of our local buyers.
who sold several bales in Nashville
"a day or two ago. realized only st
cents per pound. The cotton cost
him l04c.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

Several of tie young people from
the Leatherwood neighborhood in
dulged in an excursion Saturday To
Hicks Bluff. The day was agreea-
bly, spent in angling, boat riding
and lodging the ranking dacts Of
Dan Cuuid
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

James Farris,a Snowman connect
ed with Coup's circus, was shot and
almost Instantly killed at Linck' 5
Hoyel in Nashville Monday night
by George Petway, person well
known in Pulaski. a slight alter
cation between the parties, gave
rise TO the tragedy. Petway was
arrested.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15
Warranty.

The Chattanooga Chilled Plow is
warranted to do good work, scour in
any soil, run as light as any pillow in
use, run steady with one, TWO or three
horses, can be easily handled ana adj
justed, not choke or co-rode, work well
in hard, dry ground and give good sat
isfaction. Don't Tail to see them before
buying. For sale by
ieb29-tf Il. NJ. BUNCH.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

chOal Creek Academy, under the
management OF Miss Carrie Smith,
is now IN a very furnishing condi
ton. Miss Smith Is careful and
thoroughly competent teacher, and
the rapid Improvement OF her pupils
~ the various branches of study
bears tiattcring testimony 10 the
value OF her work. The people OF
hat neigh borhood are holding
weekly pray er meetings conducted
CA the Old fashioned plan Of going
ifom house To house
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

The next lecture al Martin Col
ledge will be delivered Friday eve
ming, the Dad inst, by Rev. Thomas
+. Gailor. That it will be bright
intellectual effort we have not the
slightest doubt.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

Ri. Rev. c. T. QuiDtard, Bishop
of Tennessee, in letter to Rev.
Thomas f. Gallor, says he expects
TO visit Pulaski soon-possibly
within two weeks-not To preach.
however, for his falling voice for
bios that, but merely to bestow the
episcopal beneGictiou. 1t is a
source of painful regret to all chris
tan people, that the voice OF this
able and eloquent prelate will not
be heard from the pulpit soon pos
sibly never agair, his physicians
having peremptorily interdicted its
use in that way. Therein lay a
great power, which heretofore he
has never failed to EMPLOY elo
quently and trlumphantly in the
cause of Christ; and the church can
lily afford to be deprived of it's po-
tent influence, even for a time.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

The great electric light is used
in Coles circus. This, in addition 10
his mammoth OK trick stations mar
Vicious wonders, and famous giants,
will make him a welcome visitor ev-
prXMhere
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

The initial number Of the Litera-
ry Bouquet is receiving some very
commendatory notices from the
press Of this and adjoining states. A
feathered songster softly MARBLES
in our ear that the second number
will be even better than the first.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15

Miss Mildred Bate left for Nash
vile Tuesday. She contemplates
an early visit to her brother in Tex
as, and may possibly accompany
Mrs. John G. Brown when she joins
the Governor in that state.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-15
KING COTTON.
How Giles County Flourishes Under
His Benign Sceptre.

We have taken some some pains
to ascertain the cotton crop Of Giles
county for the season of lS79-S0,
and while we cannot give the exact
figures we are able, perhaps, to fur
nish something like a correct esti
mate. We are guided, Of course, in
our calculations by the shipments
from the different railroad stations.
These are as follows: