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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

The conservative voters of Hamblen
county are called to meet at the
Courthouse in MorristOwn, On Monday,
May 8, 1880, for the purpose of appoint
ing delegates to the State Convention
that meets at Nashville on the Sth OF
June for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to represent Tennessee in the Ma
tional Democratic Convention to be held
in Cincinnati, June %, 1880, and to
choose Electors for the party. A full
attendance is desirable. j. III. BEWLEY,
Oh. Ham. co. Dem. Elk. Com.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Jno. p. Morton & Co., Of Louisville running the
| Farmers Almanac" offered an editors arm chair
to the newspaper containing The two best editorial
notices Of that publication. As Jno p got by that
means two hrst-class notices from this paper we
would like to know how the thing came OF. We
have heard nothing whatever from them since that
| time. We would like to enquire Of Jno, p Morton
4 Co., for come further Information on this sub
jet. Win eur friends of the Louisville Post and
News make enquiries at headquarters for us9 We
would like TO know IL there ever was ''chairr and
| if so who got it.-Brownsvllle Tenn, Democrat.
We chGtrfully volunteer to post our
good friend of the Dem0crat With
blushing modesty but with hearty pleas
ure we bear testimony 10 the fact that
such chair Soas manufactured for John
3. Morton Y Co., publishers of the
Western Farmers Almanac, aud that it
can be seen at any time in the sanctum
of the MoRRIsTowN GAZETTE Il is, 70
speak modestly, q beautiful piece Of fur
niture. It is massive in style and very
substantially and carefully put together
spt Of solid black walnut, the arms and
legs hand somely carved, with cane seat
and back. L has an adjustable attach
msnt combining all of the conveniences
of an improved writing desk, with draw
er for manuscripts and clippings, recep.
tacles for scIzzors, pens, pencils and the
indispensable mucilage pet and inkstand. [
Altogether, for ease, convenience and
cOmeliness it surpasses anything Of the
kind we bsFe ever seen, and is worthy |
TO bear In the golden letters 1t does ule !
legend John P. Merton 8 Co., Louis.
VILE, KY" We received the chair BY I
express, free Of charges, last week. We !
assure our friend of the Democrat that I
the publishers Of the Western Fagael1'
A almanac have fulfilled their promise Ia
every respect, and If the opportunity Is
offered. we trust be viii againtry for the
premium. Nothing would afford US
more pleasure than to know that our
handsome and able friend had duPli-
cate Of our premium editorial chair. 1t
would suit him, and be Wsuld grace 1t,
and the fact that zoe would probably he
ruled cut of the next contest, would
almost insure his success.
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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21
HANCOCK NEWS.

BLACKwATER, Tenn, April 8, 80.
To the Editor of the Morristown Gazette:
We were visited Saturday night, Sd
inst, by an elephantic meteorological
phenomena, which swept through this
eighbOrhood, prostrating trees, blew
ing down fences, upsetting buildings of
all kinds, uncovering dwelling houses,
ETC.; but no one was killed by the storm,
yet some persons were blown to imam
sions in the skies"
Married, on Sunday, the 4th, Mr.
William Barner, Sr., to Miss Mary Ann
Begley.
A very sad accident occurred here on
the 9th. A little Lawson boy, grand
son of Johnson Lawson, aged about
four years, was playing on the bed as
little boys generally are. On moving
the pillows, the bright-eyed shaver dis
covered a seven-shOt revolver. He in
stantly seized the pistol, cooked it, and
in less than a minute a load was dis
charged from the pistol and lodged in
the body of the family pet, entering
just below his left nipple, The little
fellow is very low, but the doctors think
that he will recover. DICK.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Trustee and Tax Collector Jas. E.
Thompson announces himself in to days
GAZETTE as a candidate for reelection
to the office which he now holds and
which he has so satisfactorily and efici-
emily filled during his official term His
ability and fitness for the position has
been thoroughly tested by his past off,
cial record, and if the people of Ham
blen county see proper to return him
to the responsible duties Of the office
which he asks them to do, we do net
hesitate to predict that he will as efficient
ly and satisfactorily discharge the bust
ness of the office in the future as he has
in the past. The best interests of the
county could not dispense with his SER
vices and watchful guardianship.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21
Letter from sClinch.'
THE STATE CONHENFION-POSTz
SCRIPT.
LEE VALLEY, Tenn, April 10, 80


LEE VALLEY, Tenn, April 10, 80.
To the Editor Of The Adorristown Gazette:
1t is evident from the tone of The Re
publScan's editorials that Mr. Gibson
greatly fears that the State-credit men
will control in the next Gubernatorial
Convention of the Tennessee Dsmocra.
cy, and that State-credit Democrat
will get the nomination for Governor;
hence he sees the prospect of a Demo
cratic split, and Republican Governor
in Tennessee growing painfully slim. /
agree with Mr.. Gibson as to what will
be the probable result of the next Gu
bernaterial Convention of the Tennessee
Democracy.
There is no need of split in the Dem
0cratic ranks, if honest, fearless men
will only come to the trent and rescue
the party from such leaders as John
Savage, Dorsey Thomas and Gov.
Marks
In looking over the last weeks GA
zETTE, was glad to see that Hon. r.
K Byrd has hoisted his banner as
candidate for Governor, with State-cred-
it as the principle plank in his platform.
I'm fer him, first, last and all the time.
If East Tennessee is to name the next
Governor, and he is to be a de6t-pdyer,
or State credit man, why net Col. r.
K. Byrd? hope every county in East
Tennessee will rally to him and give
him fair start off when the Conven-
ton meets CLINCH.
p. 81 had like to have forgotten to
slightly notice the attention paid me in
last weeks Morristown Times by well
known defeated, off1ce-seeking tramp,
who nick names himself "Sansouci." My
object in first noticing the individual
was to administer mild reprimand for
the dirty batch Of billingsgate he threw
at my respected friend, Tom Cain, from
under the cloak of Temperance. The
fact that saw through his disguise, and
gave him little sound advice, has set
him to swapping as wild as a blind cur
with the hydrOphobia. In his attempts
to 'shOw me up" he gets his ideas mix
ed up, and seems to think l was a rebel
guerrilla. Just to put him right en- the
record, l will inform him that l was a
soldier in the Federal army before l
was eighteen years old, and served dur
| ing the war without a furlough; and
! while Sans" was lodging rebels one
day, scouting from Yankees the next,
laying in hollow log to-day and Swapping
horses IN Collar tO-naOrrOa0, Clinch was in
New Mexico hunting red skins by order
| of Uncle Sam. He threatens to come
to Hawkins and stump against me if !
am a candidate for Representative.
Well, let him come on; it's az good a
thing as 1 want. I'd take him around
and point him out as an orthodox Radi-
cal, which would Immediately turn all
the decent Republicans into Democrats;
after the election I-could use him as a
scare-crow until spring, and then scat
ter him over the garden as fertilizer.
Next CLINCH.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21
LETTER FROM GREENEHLEE

GREENEvILLE, TENN April IT, 1880.
To the Editor of the Morristown Gazette:
This being very busy time in the year with our
farmers, not many of them put in their appearance
at town, which renders trade dull, as you know all
small towns depend to a considerable extent upon
the country people for patronage.
ReV, j. A. Morley is Conducting series Of meet
ings in the Baptist church of this place. Rev. G,
s. Savage, of CoYington, KY, who is Ishoring in
the interest Of the American Bible Society, preach
ed very excellent sermon to attentive audience
in the M. E. Church on last Wednesday night At
ter the sermon, a meeting of the Greene County
Bible Society called. Mr.. s. announced that
the County Society in debt to the parent So
eiety 10 some extent, and, unlike the notorious
Savage Of our State, Rs did not attempt TO deyigs
some plan for them to avoid the payment of their
obligations, but asked them to pay the whole
amount, which was promptly responded to with
cash to balance.
You will remember that the charter incorporat-
ing the toHR Of Grseneyille has been abolished,
therefore, the only way we have OF keeping Hp.our
streets is by common system of road working,
which is very inefficient, consequently our streets
are badly kept up. Road working has been the
order of business for some days past.
The peopie o3 this vicinity are looking to the
commencement Of TusculuIn College Wita somo
anxiety, anticipating a splendid entertainment,
The closing exercises will be on Friday the 23d
inst SUBSCRIBER.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

The following amusing Incident oc
CURED Oh the railroad few days since:
The driver whistled "down brakes"
"What is the trouble, conductors"
excitedly asked passenger.
"Cow on the track" coSly responded
the conductor.
The man was satisfied An hour az.
terward, "down brakes" was again
whistled.
whats the trouble now" cried the
same passenger.
"COw on the track" was the reply.
"Great heavens" said the man, "hav.
emit we caught up with that COW yetg'
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

The advertisement 81 the Cardwcii
5eparators aud Horse Powers appears In
to-day's paper. Those who arc aoquhin.
ted with the machine pronounce 10 the
simplest aud meet easily worked separa-
tor In the world and tics better than
any other Mere than this, Il q the only
machine ofthe Kind manufactured south
OF Mason and Dixson's line. Mr.. n. Y.
stubbleheld, agent At this place, will
take pleasure In exhibiting ils merits 10
farmers and the prbic
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

In the House, on the 10th, Mr.. Taylor,
fromthe Committee on Invalid Pensions,
reported back, with favorable recon.
mendation, the bill granting q pension
10 Wyley Gardner; also with favorable
Recommendation, the blu grantlRg 81
increase of pension to Isabel L. Evans,
which were referred TO the Committee
on the Whole on the Private Calendar,
and, with the accompanying report, or.
dered to be printed
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

James 8. kirkpatrick, of Knoxville,
well known throughout East Tennessee
40 commercial traveller for Baltimore
house, committed suicide &C Knoxville
last Friday night in premeditated and
deliberate way by shooting himself in
the head with pistol lie left letters
addressed TO relatives enc of which, ads
dressed to brother, affectionately ad-
vised him to beware of worldly tempta-
tons and shun intemperance, The de-
ceased was ~ years old, unmarried and
had an honorable character for integrity
In his business transactions.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Mrs Mary Emma Smith, wife of Rev
N. Keff Smith, of Atlanta, Ca, and
daughter of Judge r. NJ. Barton, form
erly of MOrristown, now Of Chattanooga,
died at the residence of her father, after
lingering illness, on the 18th instant.
Many friends and acquaintance of the
deceased in this community mourn the
loss they have sustained by this sad be-
reavement, and extend their sympathy
to those upon whom this blow falls most
heavily.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21
A carrier was recently arraigned n

A carrier was recently arraigned for
homicide at the bar of an English Court
of Assizes. AS his counsel was ending
his defense the prisoner rose, trembling
in every limb, perspiration pouring of
him, and he screamed in agony; II see
nothing. All is darkness! I'm blindl
I'm blind" There was great excite
ment. The presiding judge ordered
physician to examine the prisoner. He
was found to be blind.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

With the return of good times, don't
forget the million fair daughters of the
South God bless them), who could and
should be singing from grateful hearts
the live long day, and night too. Pro-
vide your children with the means to
make home happy by giving them a
Piano or Organ, or, if they have that,
send $125 to Ludden g. Bates for years
subscription to the only Southern Must
cal Journal published. In addition to
the Interesting musical reading in every
monthly issue subscribers receive $12
worth of the choicest gems of vocal and
instrumental music published in the
Journal, besides 81 worth of Sheet Mus
ic of their ewn selection. Invest the
above small amount for the Journal,
and if you do net feel repaid ten fold, it
will not be the fault of the enterprising
publishers. Address, Ludden & Bates,
Ga, Publishers Southern
Musical Journal
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

There are several bad places in the
pavement on Main street. Rain causes
them to fill up with muddy water and
pedestrians have to cireumnavigate in
a cautious manner. The corporate su-
thoratives would confer o favor on
many by licking after and having them
repaired.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

The Chicago Tribune, for a column q
year, receives sec, OOO The New York
Tribune receives for its lowest priced
column, $50, 723, and for its highest,
$S5, 648. The New York Herald, for it's
lowest priced column, $50, 723, and for
it's highest $248, 900 and these papers are
never at loss for an advertisement to
fill their columns. Their patronage
comes not from any desire to assist their
respective papers, but from business
men whS find it profitable to advertise.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Everybody should remember that
when the census enumeration comes
around asking pertinent questions re-
fusal to reply will subject the recusant
to fine of mot exceeding 800" Even
the question as to age must be accurate
ly and promptly answered, however dis
agreeable may be the process.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

We call the attention of our readers to
the card of L E. Hamilton s. Company,
wholesale produce and commission mer-
chants, Atlanta, Ca, in to-day's paper.
This firm is endorsed by the best busin-
ess men of Atlanta, we'll known to a ma
jority of our produce shippers, and any
anything confided to them will be salts
factorily attended to.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Near Conyers, Ca, dog entered a
flock of sheep and had killed three of
them, when an old ram came up and
butted him to. death. The owner of the
dog has entered suit for 800 damages,
and his neighbor has entered counter
suit for the value of the three sheep.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Our fellOw-citizen, ]. A. Townsend,
was going the rounds last week solicit
ing contributions from eur citizens for
the purpose eli repairing and fixing up
the cemetery. We are glad to know
this movement is on foot aRd hope no
trouble will be had in securing a sufi.
lent amount to consummate this long
neglected dutY.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Esquire Geo. q. Crouch, the efficient
clerk of the Circuit Court, one day last
week, while repairing a gate on his
premises, accidentally let his knife slip
and it made an ugly cut across the wrist
of his left hand, severing the leaders
and tenets. Fortunately ii was not his
right hand, or he would have been left
in bad predicament as to the discharge
of his writing duties, or in solving the
lunatic and brain-puzzling "15, IA, 49,"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

The New York Herald says at
least five of the Southern States
would vote for r, B. Hayes against
Samuel J. Tilden. Only one South
ern State voted for Hayes against
the old mau in 1876, and that one
would be missing this time.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

The RIaosUSZe Harp, devoted to the in
terest of Music in East Tennessee, and
edited by John Marshall, Of the Knox
vile Music House, is useful little pa.
per for all to read whs take an interest
in the advancement of music. We mo-
tice our friend, Pref. Gust. r. Knabe,
one the most successful aad famous in
structors in the South, is a contribu-
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

The commencement exercises at Taze-
we'll College, from the printed annual
announcement, premise to be very in
teresting and attractive. We shall ex-
pect a good report of the occasion
even if we are not able to be present aud
enioy IT ourselves.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Among the charters of Incorporation
registered in the Secretary Of States of
flee at Nashville, last week, was "RiYer-
side Academy" Hawkins county. c.
W. White, s. M. Miller, N. D, Richard
Cope, A. X. Mcclure, r. NJ. Kyle and
John Hasson are the incorporators.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

The Nashville Banner did homage
to its 4th anniversary Monday of last
week by the issuance of a mammoth
sheet. The Banner seems to be a fixed
thing in Nashville now. We wish il
continued success.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

All persons whose lands were sold for
taxes more than two years ago, ana who
have net paid up, are in danger Of hav-
ing said land sold by the State, through
the Chancery Court without redemption.
They should go to the Circuit Court
Clerk, and pay mp at once.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

We regret to learn. of the dangerous
illness of Mr.. JSs. Rice, of this county,
from consumption. He was removed
70 the residence of Mr.. Wyatt Stubble-
field tive weeks ago last Monday. lie is
being waited on by DR.. Riggs, of Rus
sellville, who pronounces his case help
less and says death will ensue in short
tinna
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Business of all kinds seems to be on
the increase in our thriving city. Many
Of the workshops and business houses
are open until a late hour in the night,
and the musical sound Of the hammer
and saw may be heard at all times.
Printing offices, trunk factories, car
penter, carriage and paint-shops are
now turning out gread deal of work
al night. This is as it should be. Let
the good work go on. Nashville is des-
tined to be the greatest manufacturing
city in the South, and at no distant day.
Mash. Daily Herald,
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21
A Patent Has Been Applied for.
BUY Farm OR COUNTY RIaHrs.


hHANs atArfns, EAar rnua.. Jan. -. iuso.
have uaed goaeph W1namai sHIr.mfvrNo
AtilAt.AA ~. ~ aMAiAaA CANCMEn. mith perfect
antiAlaQtAun on hives tha nanf nnrsrsas M k..s.s
$1,000 m ever Astanra lu daIsarinr ~
seelnla INTO the hifee lad uraI.alsa - o.. -
u gil pa iah one tire "a ! hundrsa. III Il ii ~
1.l-eole invention, and VII prove : arsai hsir b
mario 8Q-tf ~
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Ladies' made underwear, extra in ma
terial and make. Skirts, 90 cents to %;
Chemise, so cents to 81; Night Dresses,
so cents to So each. The cheapest
goods in the State at Alvin BartOn's,
Knoxville.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21
QUARTERLY OONFERBNCE-
THIRD QUARTER.
MoRRIsTowE DIsqRIcP.

AVNN4NAVWN DfoNAFN7F'
R0gersville circuit, May /.
JOnesville circuit, May 8.
PSwell's Valley circuit, May Is.
Tazewell circuit, May %.
SneedVille circuit, May 20.
Messy Creek station, June 5.
Morristown station, June 1e.
Morr istown circuit, June 10.
Rut ledge circuit, June 26.
G. TAYLOR,
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

A note frSm Mr.. John r. Smith, of
Whitesburg, requests us to drSp his an
nourcement from our columns and
say that he has withdrawn his name
from the field as a candidate fer trustee
and tax collector of Hamblen county.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

There was larger acreage of wheat
put in this year than usual, and our in
formation in response to inquiries from
different localities is that the crop has
not been materially affected by the late
franZas
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

The brick work was finished on the
new addition of the Cain House last
week, and carpenters are now busily en-
gagged on the wood work. The building
presents an imposing appearance.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

" VIII you always trust nae. dsarestf"
be asked locking down Into her great
blue eyes with unspeakablc affection.
She was a saleswoman, aRd she told him
business was business and he'd have 10
pay cash every time.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Stand from underl Parker & Graves,
in the Y, are still holding the fort with
cheap goods. A varied stock OF fine
and common straw hats just in. Cheap
est this side of New York: Go and see.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Season of ETHEREAL mildnsss, flower
crowned, dew-decked Spring! rosy as a
new-kissed maid, has come with her
voluptuous breath to gladden. the world.
All hail the queen of the seasensl
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

The East Tennessee Farmers COnvsn-
ventien will be held at Knoxville May
10. All the counties are expected AID
invited to send delegates.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

He kissed her under the silent stars,
This maiden shy and chary,
ooh, myr' she cried, ''it's awful nice,
Said he, you're shouting, Mary"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Jessie Raymond has returned to Wash
ington from Atlanta, carrying her child
with her, and, through her lawyer, Mrs.
Lockwood, has again instituted suit
against Senator Ben Hill for seduction.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Rev. W. B. Baldwin, of our town, is
to deliver the baccalaureste sermon at
Tazewell College en- the occasion Of the
commencement.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

German Millet Seed, Early Rose and
Peerless Potatoes; Double Shovel Flows
and Blades, for sale, 1000 Saw Logs
wanted. W. Van Huss & Bro.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

Mathes & Nee have received fresh
invoice OF nickle and ten cents goods.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-04-21

See the change in advertisement of
D. P. Rowe on opposite page.