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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01
Death of an Old Citizen.

The venerable Col. Thomas K.
Gordon expired at his residence in
this county yesterday morning, at
the advanced age OF SO years. The
immediate cause of his death was
an affection of the respiratory or
gans, which of late manifested it.
self in frequent and severe attacks
of prostration. Col. Gordon was
born April 6, 1892, in the state of
Kentucky, and came to this county
March 3, 1908, when about sixteen
years of age. He was one of the
very earliest settlers, and helped to
break the cane and subdue the for
ests. 1t is believed there is no man
now living, except, perhaps, his
brother Major Gordon, who saw
this country at as early day as he
certainly none who were old
enough at the time to retain i'm
pressions for future use. He served
as captain of the first company of
infantry raised under a call of the
state for the Creek war. He was
conspicuous for gallantry at the
battle of Talledega and served with
distinction throughout the entire
war. After the close of hostilities
he was elected Colonel commandant
of his regiment, and in 1915 was
appointed magistrate by the legis-
lature, which latter position he held
for many years. Subsequently, he
was elected a member of tho legis-
lature.
In public life, Col. Gordon was
high-spirlted and pa
triotic; at home, and to his neigh
bors, he was kind, generous and hos
pitable. Around him grew a nu
merous progeny, and at a family
reunion in April, 1878, we think,
his immediate offspring numbered
about eighty five. He was devout
and consistent member of the Pres
byterian church and practiced all
the christian virtues. In his death
the county loses valuable and
public spirited citizen-one worthy
of all honor, and entitled to the full
measure of respect which will at
tach to his memory.
The funeral services will take
place at the residence this morning
ut IL o'clock.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01
Lynnville Items.

Unbroken ground is so hard it
can't be plowed. Many have plant
ed corn.
Capt. William Fry, we are sorry
to learn, is growing worse. He has
kidney disease.
We had a surprise last week. Mr..
Clay Dabney was married to Miss
Ursery, of this place, and left with
his bride for his home In West Ten
nessee before any one suspected b s
design.
1t is amusing to hear the 81 told
you So" of the weather prophets
and the sage addition, "a never
knew it to fail to be cod at Easter >
Why, last Faster was warm and
pleasant" March outdid herself
Saturday and it was amusing to see
the men and boys chase their hats,
reaching them just in time to en-
counter a fresh gale and be oVeI-
whelmed with dust.
A man from Hampshire, Maury
county, passed through here hunt
ing some mules stolen about n
month ago. He accurately de
scribed two suspicious characters
who had been here with two mules,
and who were doubtless the guilty
parties. He said he had followed
them 500 miles. While here he
lean ned that his mules were In the
neIghborhood of Fayetteville.
Mrs. Kidwell, aged 81, who was
the first woman married in Giles
county after it was organized, is
suffering with dropsy. She has an
interesting history. Her recollec
tons are vivid at times and up to
the last year she enjoyed good
health. AS we had occasion before
TO remark, no old person of our ac-
quaintance in this vicinity has es-
capped an attack of sickne this
winter. Why is it?
Miss jamie Thompson, of Column
bis, is visiting at her uncle's, Mr.
Shields Miss May Gordon il
home from the Athaneum, looking
much improved Some fears were
entertained as TO her health, but
but they are dissipated now by
her fresh and blooming appearance.
Willie Shields was down f ON Co
lumbia to see his parents Sunday
and atteud ed church.
We have heard of many efforts to
span the "bloody chasm;" but the
most practical effort in that way we
have seen was that made by the
road overseer at that bloody mud
hole In front OF Andrew Gordon's.
The rocks there must have been
hurled by Ajax or Hercules. Some
OF them are 4x7 feet in dimensions,
and no efforts have been made TO
hide their deformity.
The farmers are burning all their
cornstalks to make the land poor
enough 10 raise cotton. Merchants
are offering fertilizers for sale and
they will soon be absolutely neces-
sary with our present mode of
farming. LYNN.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Black and Brown from Corners
vile; Misses Williamson of Pulas-
XII, and also Misses Lane and Max
well. We are always glad to see
SUCH friends and hope they will re-
turn again. The enjoyment of the
guests was largely due to Miss
Matte RI, who omitted no effort on
her part to make it pleasant, and
we think she succeeded admirably.
Rev. I. j. Rothrock came on n fly
ing visit from Lewisburg and emil
vened the occasion with his genial
presence. Mr.. Tompson, our excel
lent pastor, was also present. He
will preach for US next Sabbath, af-
ter which he will visit his family in
Kentucky. We wish the mites the
richest success in their praisewor-
thy mission. Miss Matte RS
school closed last week. We learn
that she intends resuming after a
visit TO Nashville. We wish her
success. VIOLET.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Duncan's Liver and Kidney MEDICINE
is cure for all diseases having their
origin in a diseased state of the Kidney
or Liver, such as sick headache, dyspep-
sia, swimming in the head, loss OF appe-
tite, bad taste in the mouth, heartburn,
tenderness or fullness over the region of
the stomach, cramp collie, costiveness.
palpitation Of the heart, pain In the back ,
sides and limbs, and all diseases pecul-
lar to females. We can say TO our
friends that the above medicine is just
what IL is represented to be, and Is pro-
nounced by every one who has used IL
far superior TO any Liver Medicine they
have ever used. We know IL gives bet
ter satisfaction than any we have ever
sold Knowing II 10 be purely vegeta-
bic, we can recommend IL TO our suffer
ing iriends. Price 20 cents For sale
by all druggists. For sale by Grigsby
q Anderson, south side square, Pulaski.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01
TEMPEST TOSSED.
a Once Happy Wife Reveals the Sc
cret of Her CONSERVATIVES Corro,r,


Beneath the placid surface of Pu-
laski life, lies buried many a grin
ming skeleton. Here and there we
discover an ugly secret, gnawing at
the vitals of domestic repose, and
occasionally bursting the bonds of
concealment. One of these we pro-
pose to reveal, because it shapes q
moral and conveys an impressive
warning.
A wife, a mother; a woman whose
cheeks, only a few days ago were
dyed with the crimson tints of the
morning; is now wan and woebe-
gone with grief-the victim of ficB-
lie husbands neglect. Alter seven
years of conjugal bliss, freighted
with evidences of her partners love,
the bright dream Of her life is st
once and rudely dispelled; and her
eyes are opened to an altered fate.
Worn with silent grief and hag-
gard from the effects of weary vigils,
her pride at last gave way and she
confided the melancholy story of
~ 80 W Jul ~ III pabAO1iO Cai'
Said she:
"The ten days of utter loneliness
| have experienced seem like life
time of concentrated misery. My
husband, once so fond OF my soci.-
ty, now shuns me like a pestilence;
his eye which SO oft melted into
tenderness at my approach nov
glares into mine with strange e,x-
preston of ferocity; his voice, once
so low and tender, is harsh and
brutal, and instead of sweet assur-
ances of affection, receive nothing
from his lips but harsh epithets and
violent EXPLANATIONS of anger.
Alas! where will you find grief like
NINE"
We observed that this was only
fresh instance of the horrible effects
of strong drink-another wreck cast
upon the arid sands of intemper
ance. All! madam, we exclaimed;
pity your poor husband-he is in
the grasp of a demon.
"What are you talking about!"
she calculated with a shrek that
went through us like a sword cane
and rolled up our eye-llds like an
ascending drop curtain: st isn't
whisky that is getting away with
my darling-it is that internal game
of "I5,''
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01
One of the hest hotels in tha

One of the best hotels in the
country is the Commercial at
Nashville, now under the admi able
management Of Col. 5. NJ. Jones,
who knows how 90 act the host to
perfection. The rooms are hand
somely furnished, the table is first
class, and the charges are very reas-
onablr. Mr. Jones has drawn
around him an efficient staff of as
sistants, who know how to make
guests comfortable. Col. w. Matt
Brown, formerly mayor of Nash
vile, a mirror of bright and genial
courtesy, does the honors of the
dining room; while the affairs of
the office are politely and pleasant
ly administered by Joseph N. Walk
er, of Columbia, chief clerk and
cashier; assisted by Tip Galbralth.
OF ShelbyviIle, John Jones, of
Smithville. and James A. Atwell.
Visitors to the Centennial will find
no pleasanter hotel IL the city than
the Commercial.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01
Circuit Court.

Circuit Court is still in session.
Following are the proceedings since
our last report:
W. 1. Rainey VS.. Louisville and
Nashville railroad, $3.50 damages
awarded to plaintiff. Motion pend
ing for new trial.
A large number of misdemeanor
cases were disposed of; the fines
ranging from So to $40 for carrying
pistols.
The case of the State VS.. William
Goats, for poisoning, was contin-
ued by consent until the next term.
The felony cases of the State VS..
the Ingrams were set for hearing
yesterday.
True bills were found against
Will and Monroe Stevenson, for as
sault with intent to kill, and hear
ing will be had to-day.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01
DEPOT DOTS.

The principal freight north now
is pig iron and lumber.
Supt. Geddes will not remove his
headquarters to Bowling Green as
was reported.
The north bound passenger train
broke down at Prospect Tuesday
morning and was detained several
hours.
There is talk of fast freight be-
ing put on this division, making
quick time for perishable goods be
tween Mobile and Louisville.
The new schedule will go into
effect Sunday next. The time cards
were AZ prepared for last Sunday,
but for some reason the time for
their taking effect was postponed
one week.
General Manager DeFuniak an
nounces that he Will afford liberal
transportation facilities to all per-
sons living along the n. and D.divis-
ion. who desire to visit the Nash
vile Centennial.
General Manager Fred DeFunlak
has retained the services OF John
w. Thomas, the present General
uperintendent of the Nashville,
Chattanooga and St. Louis railway,
and enlarged his jurisdiction by APP
poidting him also superintendent of
the Evansville, Henderson and
Nashville road.
Genl Superintendent D. w. G.
Rowland has been promoted to the
general SUPPLEMENTARY of the
whole road. Mr.. Rowland was at
one time a conductor ON the n. and
D. division; and it was while serv
ing in that capacity that his ma ked
abilities were first discovered, By
close attention to business ahd up
right department he has worked his
way to the high position he at pres
emit OccunipS
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01
Balmy Spring Has Arrived.

We open out fol the spring trade with
large stock CT Dry Goods, Notions,
Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Gents
Furnishing Goods. Our goods were
bought at as low prices as they can be
purchased, and our light expense will
enable US to sell at as low prices as any
body can.
We have bought too much Hamburg
trimming, and offer large and beauti-
full stock at cost mark for Ten days.
CARPETS AND RUGs.-We bought from
a firm going out of this line, and can
offer bargains in Carpets. We can sell
you good carpeting at Boo.
MARRIOTT ALTERNATELY & JONES.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

A pleasant account of a recent
entertainment given by the Ladies
Mite Society at Brick Church, APP
pears in another column. 1t is
written by a fair correspondent
whose favors are always thankfully
received. The CITIZEN was not for
gotten by the managers of this ele-
giant and enjoyable affair. II re-
ceiVed bounteous supply of deli
cious viands, choice reminders of
the generous feast, accompanied by
a graceful note from the secretary,
conveying the compliments of the
ladies; for all OF which we return
our heartfelt thanks.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

The shadow of a great sorrow
rests on the hearthstone of Mr..
and Mrs. Will S. Ezell. Their
sprightly and beautiful little son,
Will S. jr., after a long and painful
Illness, expired at the ST. Giles Ho-
tel Sunday afternoon, and his re-
mains were consigned to the tomb
on the following day. This is the
first affection of the kind the young
parents have been called upon to
sustain and it falls upon them with
crushing weight. Kind and sympa-
thetic hearts everywhere will lament
the stroke which deprived them of
their lovely babe.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01
RELIGIOUS Notice..

The sacrament will be admins
tered at the G. p. Church in Pulaski
at IL o'clock A. NJ. on the second
Sabbath of the present inst. The
public are respectfully invited to
attend.
The session will commence at
o'clock on the previous day, for the
purpose of appointing representa-
tive to the next session of the
Richland Presbytery. which will
begin on the 22d inst, with the
Mount Joy congregation. Maury
county, Tenn. G. n. WALL.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

is little fishing rod,
And seats himself 10 random style
Upon the juicy sod
Beside the overwhelming brook
To spend the livelong day,
In tossing minnows in the stream
To fl unce around and play.
"He catches nothing" do on sayf
This merry hsher bold
All, yes, he catches firm and fast
A wheezy cough and cold.
To-day is the LIST of April, but il
is not absolutely necessary that
you should make fool of yourself
We hear a good deal about Mr.
TiIden's money. The democrats
do not want his money-they want
New York, and his millions, all told,
cannot buy that.
1t is said the popular ballad,
Baby Nine" as hummed by Miss
Raymond, is not favoriLe with SEN
ator Ben Hill. He thinks the baby
and the ''mIne" are too close togeth-
err, and that is fast becoming the
general opinion.
One of the low-tax papers, we d.
not remember which, lis credited with
saying that the redoubtable Kernei
Johnny iump-up ii. Savage Is
christian gentleman. Angels and
ministers of grace defend us! /
Kernel Johnny u Ii. 5. Is a chris
tan gentleman it is time law was
passed making the crime of piety
punishable with death.
The American, in a recent lead
ing editorial article, exclaims: "LeI
Justice prevail though the heavens
fall " Along with the memories OF
the past there rushPs into our mind
faint recollection of having heard
this expression before-possibly
from the lips of some embryo law
yer who was pluming his halt
fledged wing in maiden speech -
but since the American is the ioun
tain only of nobby and original
ideas, we are probably mistaken; SO
we will let justice slide and the
subject drop.
If it is a debt of gratitude the
democrats must pay in the APP
preaching canvass, let them nomi-
nate Thurman, for they owe him
everything; if mere fancy made OF
moonshine is to be humored, let
them nominate Bayard; if they are
foolish enough to believe that
row OF brass buttons is equal to the
emergency, let them nominate Han
cock; if they think we can afford to
snuh New York in the electoral
count, let them dominate Tilden;
If they are bent on swapping prin
ciple for avoirdupois, let them nom
mate the awful paunch of David
Davis; but if they are resolved to do
away with all foollshaess and elect
a president, let them nominate Sey
mour. Squirm around as you W II,
it is Horatio or Uly sses. Pay your
money, gentlemen, and take your
choice. Business is business.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01
Warranty.

The Chattanooga Chilled Pillow 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 ad-
justed, not choke or corrode, work well
in hard, dry ground and give good sat
isfaction. Don't fail TO see them before
buying. For sale by
teb29-tf +. M. BUNCH.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

At the saw mill of Glaze 81 Har-
ris, near Bunker Hill, a marvellous
sight was witnessed one day last
week. After the mill had been
running for three hours under
full head of steam, the en-
gineer had occasion to open the
door of the furnace, when
large eat jumped ont and scam
pered off. If the feline salamander
was even scorched, her appearance
did not indicate it. This wonder:
full incident is related by RESPONSE
bic parties, who vouch for its actual
occurrence.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Rev. DR.. Leftwich returned Sat.
urday from Franklin, after re der
ing valuable assistance IN an inter
esting protracted meeting which has
been going on that point. He re-
ports a rapid growth of religious
feeling which So far has resulted in
30 acCes sions TO the church. Du
ring the progress Of the meeting
the merchants of Franklin suspend
ed business to attend the services,
and. on Friday last, the saloon
keepers, not to be outdone in re
spect for the prevailing sentiment,
kept their stores closed during the
entire day.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Here is an item from the Nash
vile Banner that will make the la
mented George d. Prentice turn
over IN his grave and groan: "John
B. Smith, the sparkling editor of
the PULASKI CITIZEN, honored the
Banner sanctum with his presence
Friday. He is the very spiciest
journalist in Tennessee, and many
of his paragraphs are as effulgent
as those which emanated from the
diamond-pointed pen OF the great
Prentice"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01
The County Grange.

A meeting of the Giles County
Grange will be held in Pulaski on
Saturday, April 10, on which occa-
sion there will be a public installa-
tion OF officers. A general atten-
dance of the Patrons Is desired, and
the public is also cordially invited.
A. 4. OLIVER, Secretary.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Judge A. NJ. Hughes, of Column
bia, was in town last week. He did
say congress" once-at least, not
within reach of democratic auricu
lars-but there was a far away look
in his eyes, shrewd quicker to his
mouth and soft information in his
voice, which some construed as pre-
liminary to a sly peep into the con
gressional hole.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Miss Ellie, bright-faced little
daughter of Mr.. j. A. p. Skille-n,
works the "l5" puzzle quite sue
cessfully and astonishes the gen
tlemen who cOngregate at the Lin
den no little by the rapid manner
in which she disposes of the vari-
ols com binations. She is only six
wears of age.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

1 am now charging my stock OF
School, Religious, Scientific and miscel-
laneous books, Blank Books and Sta
tionery, Wall Paper and window shades,
Gold Pens, Silverware, Fancy Goods,
notions generally, and intend TO have
on the whole nothing but first-class
Book Store. Sheet music or books not
in stock will be ordered promptly at the
lowest price list. l invite every one
visiting town to call and see me.
feb26-tf j. Z. MAY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Mr. Thomas Barnes, of the third
civil district, lost a good horse last
week. The animal, which was blind
in one eye, was playing in a field
with a mule, and while airing its
heels in rather an undigniiied man
ner, ran headlong against a tree and
dashed out its brains.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Mrs. Gailor, the venerable and
much esteemed mother of Rev. Mr..
Gailor, the Episcopal clergyman,
arrived in Pulaski last week and ia
the guest of Mrs. Charlie Carter.
She is a highly intelligent lady,
with many bright and attractive
ways, and we are glad to know that
she will remain here permanently.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

The big lot of cotton sold in
Nashville by Isaac Butler & Co.,
several days ago, mention of which
was made in the CITIZEN, numbered
535 bales, instead of 400 as report
ed, and the sum realized was some
thing like $4,000. This was the
biggest TRANSACTION of the season.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Saturday last, the clerk and mas
ter received from the supreme court
DEGREES in twenty-four Giles cOun
ty cases remanded by that tribunal
to the chancery court here. Judge
Fleming will arrive to day and re-
open his court for the purpose Of
taking action in the premises.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Mr.. @. S. Judd, the popular ar
fist, after celebrating Easter at his
home in Sewanee, returned to Pu-
laski Yesterday.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01
From a Distinguished Physi-
clan,

Prof. Green, a distinguished allo-
pathic physician, wrote to the Medical
Record to the effect that after all other
means had failed, he sent for the Kid
ney Cure lSafe Kidney and Liver Cure),
and to his astonis ment cured a serious
case of Bright's Disease by administer
ing it, and afterwards found it equally
beneficial in other cases. apl-3m
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Capt. Hugo Borbeck, agent of the
United States quartermaster's de-
partment at this point, will remove
his headquarters to Waynesboro in
a few days, and will be succeeded
by Capt. Reeves, who has been sta
toned at that place
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Mr.. Allen E. May has opened a
splendid stock of dry goods on the
south side of the square. His line
of prints and dress goods is bound
to delight the ladies, comprising as
it does the loveliest styles of the
season. We have never inspected a
handsomer stock. The numerous
friends of Mr.. Robert Shapard, who
is capital salesman as everybody
knows, will find him at this house.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Maj. j. NJ. Grove, of Florence,
Ala. very intelligent and agree
able gentleman, spent Sunday in
Pulaski as the guest OF Mr.. James
r Grove. He is general agent for
a line Of Tennessee river packets
plying between Florence and Gin
CinnatI.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Judge L. NJ. Jones will deliver
one of the lyceum course of lee
lures at Martin College to NOR
row night, and we are satisfied that
the mere announcement of this fact
will be sufficient to draw a large
and cultivated audience. Rev. Mr..
Gailor will deliver a lecture on Fri
day evening, the 10th INST.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

/ am now receiving and opening an
entirely new stock of Dry Goods, Silks
and Fancy Goods, Notions, etc., in the
house formerly occupied by j. L. Cakes
as Furniture store, to which L would
call the attention of friends and the
public generally. L invite all, ladies
especially, to call and examine my stock
and prices. No trouble to show goods.
1t A, E. MAY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01

Inquiry is being made for the
map of Simonton's addition to the
corporation of Pulaski, which has
been mlslaid. If any person knows
where it can be found he will con
fer favor by informing Sheriff
A rrOMSmith
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-04-01
FANCY GOODS.

just opened a splendid stock Of Ruohings,
plain and dotted, gilt-edgod Ind silk- edged;
Ladies' Ties, KID and Lisle Thread Gloves in
2, 3, 4, 8 aud buttons; Fi-f Silk Handk0r-
chiefs; all the newest novelties In Fancy
Dress Butt ms, Rufli { q, Trimmings, BrAids,
e C. Cal and examine our stock Of liam
tonne Thread and Irish Laces. Tho hand
soonest and cheapest goods in tho market.