Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1880-03-11
FROM MILLS.

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cognito' and ''Iota" think the whole
of your columns should be devoted to
the putting of the little city of Me-
chanicsville. But we claim that the
CARRIERS Mills correspondent is enti-
tied to at least some consideration.
The Cherokee (Baptist) Church
came very near being destroyed by
fire a few days ago. Was it not for
temporary Inconvenience, it would
have been a good thing, as The Church
members, who are amply able, would
speedily erect a more hand. ONE ard
inviting eeiice. This is perhaps the
Oldest church house in the County,
and we suppose, judging from pres
ent indications, that it will be used
as a house of worship as long as one
log remains upon another.
Certain persons here are trying to
create a stir by reporting the discov-
cry of valuable gold or silver mines
IN the mountains near by. We can
not divine their object foi such a re-
port, unless it be to make a '%raise''
from over confident persons. Better
go to work, boys, and make a support
bp honest industry and perseverance.
Mrs. I. j. Wilson, who, for some
time, has been lying very i'll israpidly
convalescing and will soon be out
again.
Rev (?) Mr.. Marsh, of Lexington,
KY, is here visiting friends and re-
%latives. We understand that he is
warming the wax in the ears of the
horse-iockeys, and is creating quite a
sensation among the young ladies of
this section.
The excursion party that visited
Keplinger's Cave a few days ago, had
n very ENJOYABLE time. Notwith-
standing the homeward tramp through
the mud, caused by the disabling of
the vehicle.
Some of our young friends are talk
ing Of going West in a few days
Those Young ladies, boys, will regret
to see you leave so far, for their sakes
you had better not go.
The matrimonial knot was tied a
few days ago, between Mr.. David
Erwin, of Unicoi Co., and Miss Sue
Jones,o ne of Cherokee's fairest daugh-
ters, the Rev. Mr.. Barker, officiating.
The happy bride and groom have the
best wishes of all good people of this
section.
1t is generally believed, Mr.. Editor
that your Reporter did MT visit Me-
chanicsville as he represented, but re-
ported the news upon the representa-
ton of other parties. 1t is thought
that he was lost (?) and wandered
about Lemons Wilderness for several
days, as he was seer lettering around
that place by different parties at DIFF
ferent times.
The School at Bethesda. taught by
Miss Hassie Smith, closed u few days
ago. The writer was present and
witnessed the exercises, which con-
sisted of essays, Rotations, decla-
nations and dialogues. They were
well delivered, and received the APP
probation Of the large audience as
sembled. Miss Smith has given gem
eral satisfaction, and has been en-
ployed to teach a summer term of
three months
The Baptists have inst closed what
they term a Preachers and Deacon's
meeting at Cherokee Church. 1t was
held three days, was well attended,
and was very interesting to the many
brethren as well as outsiders.
Sweet Belle Malone" we UNDER
stand, has made another raid into the
Warm Cove, but for what puopose we
do not know.
We wish to correct a slight mistake
mad, by "Iota' in his article viz
John Hilton, the lightning Rod man
spoken of, will be around soon, not
for the purpose of putting up rods as
"lota" says, but to collect what is due
him for work already done.
The Lawyer spoken Of is not as
near ready to "go up the spout" as
"lota' seems to imagine, but on the
contrary his profession was never
more lucrative than at this time
John Hilton has placed in his hands
a large number Of claims for collec.
ton, and the very liberal per cent al.
lowed him assures him bread, butter
and whiskey, for many days to come
Any one engaged in litigation OF
having claims to collect will please
call upon him at his office in Happy
Valley, two doors west of Slower,
hog pen, and he will take great pleas.
ure in attending to any business il
his line.
Thanking the public generally fol
their very liberal patronage, he hope,
by fair dealings and uprightness tc
merit a continuance Of the same.
A torch light procession passed
through Mechanicsville on Saturday
night last. This unusual demonstra
ton excited much Interest among tho
residents.
;. Respectfully,
CITIZEN.
Garbprs Mile MoroL OH 1891