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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23
NO 80
The Seduotions Of sawdust.


The circus brought to the front
the usual number Of rigid moral
characters who have a holy horror
of such profane exhibitions. or
this class we have the space to spec
ify only two types. The specta-
cled and aged female, with severe
looking features, reached town
early accompanied by a pair Of
timid youngsters whose outrageous
curiosity to see the show induced
her TO risk the communicating infu-
ences of the ring. She had long
since outgrown such follies and at
her age 1t was n terrible trial to wit
ness the immoral performance
But the poor, dear children, you
know, wouldn't let her rest and so
she had to come. This very same
old person of the feminine gender
was among the first TO enter the
tent; she elbowed her way to top
seat, and when Robinson, the ia
nous bareback rider, flung his ro-
bust legs to the breeze she smiled
clear back to her ears, utterly OBJ
livious of the fact that one of the
poor dear children had fallen
through the seats and mashed it's
precious nose as fat as fapjack
On the ground. The good old gen
tleman, of stern demeanor, was also
on hand early. He had business in
town, else he wouldn't have come
for the world. If there was any
thing he emphaticaily condemned
it was circus, and he wondered
why decent people would spend
their money on such vagabondish
concerns. Yet he slid under the can
vass and took a front scat all the
same, and when Mademoiselle Ce-
leste Tinseletta shook a clean pair
of ankles, with decidedly upward
tendencies, IN his, face his mouth
stood as wide open as a cellar door
and you could hear him breathe a
mile off. or course the tent was
filed with exceptionally good peo-
pie who came TO see the animals
alone.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23
Bradshaw Circuit.

The Mt. Zion protracted meeting,
September 18th to 18th resulted in
much apparent good in the Brad
shaw community. The attendance
was lot excessive, but made up in
attention and manifest interest
Revs. T. G. Eason and w. d. Cherry
assisted the pastor in the pulpit,
while the Christian lators of Revs.
5. NJ, w. NJ, H. NJ. and e, A. Har-
well were Unreasonable. There
was great rejoicing among Chris
tians of the Primitive and Mission
airy Baptist IS, Cumberlands and Meth
odists. Nine brig bit and happy pro-
LESSONS Of faith were made. At
the last service ten were baptized
and thirteen admitted TO member
ship. Rev. S NJ Cherry, the pas
tor, reports a gracious revival at
each of the four churches on the
Bradshaw circuit-Shiloh, Pisgah,
Bee Spring, and Zion. There were
II professions in all, and rs joined
the church during the past two
months. OF course the financial
condition of the charge is just
equal to it's spiritual status. No
other circuit in the district will
come nearer meeting it's assess
ments for all purposes, presume.
Next week, perhaps Monday, the
ordinance of baptism by immersion
will be administered near j. G. Nc
Crackin's, above Bunker Hill. A
general church meeting is called
for next Sunday at PIsgah at Il A.
NJ, and at Mt. Zion at p. NJ. Rev.
j. A. Orman will preach at Pisgah
at IL o'clock, Wednesday, Oct. 6.
PENHOLDER.
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The Wrong Leg

The Portland Advertiser tells the fol-
lowing story:
There was an eminent sergeant at
law some years ago who had q cork
leg that was triumph Of artistic decep-
ton. None but his intimates knew for
certain which was the real and which
was the sham limb. A wild young
wag, the "butterbar," who knew the
sergeant pretty well, once thought 20
utilize this knowledge to take la a
green, newly-iledged young barristcr.
The sergeant was addressing a special
jury at Westminster In his usual earn
est and vehement style, and the wag
whispered 70 his neighbOr," \ on see how
hot old Buzfuz Is over his over his case;
now, III bet you a sovereign I'll run
this pin into his leg up % the head, and
he'll never notice it. he is 30 absorbed
In the case. He's most extraordinary
man In that way" This was more
than the greenhorn could swallow, so
he took the bet. The wag took large
pin from his waistcoat, and leaning
forward, drove IL up to the head int
the sergeants leg. a yell that froze
the blood OF all who heard IL, that made
the hair Of the jury stand on end, and
the judges wig almost fall OF, ran
through the court. "By JOve! It's the
wrong leg, and I've lost my money :"
exclaimed the dismayed and conscience
stricken wag, quite regardless OF the
pain he had Inflicted upon the learned
sergeant.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

While the delegates TO the Co
lumbia Presbytery were going to
Mt. Pleasant an accident happened,
caused by criminal carelessDess on
the part of dealer in logs, which
might have been attended with
fatal consequences. The person al
luded to had been assigned a car
which he loaded with walnut logs.
This was run of on side track
and the switch locked. Without
notifying anybody he broke the
lock of the switch, ran the car on
the main track and left il standing
there. AS there is no turn-table on
the road the train runs out from
Columbia backward, and on this
occasion it collided violently with
the car smashing the rear end Of
tie coach and shaking up the pass
engers considerably, several receiv-
ing severe bruises. We understand
the company will sue 80 snthor Of
the mischief for damage0
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23
A Narrow Escapa.

The large chandelier hanging in
the hall of Martin College tell on
Monday night breaking into a
thousand pieces. Fortunately, the
young ladies had all retired there
being no one in the room except
Prof. Jones, who had come in to
put out the lights. This leaves
the school in darkness for a short
while, but as Pulaski is fortunate
in having house that deals extern
sively IN chandeliers and lamp
goods generally, it will only be a
few nights until a new and more
beautiful one will take the place of
the old one, as Mr.. Craig is now on
buying his fall stock.
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Lynnville.

About six weeks since JEFF Blu
ford, cold, had a fine mare stolen.
He and n brother negro searched
for her far and near in vain. Then
JEFF consulted a fortune teller and
learned 10 his amazement that his
best friend had stolen his mare. He
tbereupon procured a stout hickory
stick, hunted up the negro who had
assisted in the search and belabored
him soundly. 1t was either the
wrong man or the wrong kind OF
stick, or the wrong remedy, or else
the fortune teller prevaricated.
DR.. Locke snapped off his fine
iron gray horse a short time since
TO a man representing himself to be
from Maury, getting splendid bay
IN :he trade. In few days a man
from Nashville arrived upon the
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DR., r, z, Rivers,

Eufala [Ala.) Times and News.
Whoever speaks inspraise of this
distinguished divine strikes a key
note, whose vibrations are met by a
sweet response in the hearts of 9ll
who know him,-without regard to
denominational distinctions. Du
ring the past summer, like a faithful
sentinel on the watch tower, he has
remained on duty and ministered
lovingly and efficiently at the affairs
of God in our midst, in a manner so
satisfactory as TO call for universal
love, gratitude and admiration. Out
side of the pulpit his labors of love
have been onerOus, extending over
wide field of operations, in which
he performed the duties of the good
pastor.
In humble imitation of his Blessed
Master, "He went about doing
good"
His pulpit abilities Of a high or
der, his extensive and varied learn
ing, his meek and quiet spirit, his
gentle and loving manner; his
blameless life, all stamp him as a
great, good and gifted man. His
style of preaching is unique; in
preaching the gospel, he teaches
the truths of the Bible with wonder
full simplicity, power and eloquence.
DIR. Rivers is a real blessing to the
community, and his permanent pas
torate in Eufala would be hailed
with delight by every citizen of this
whole country. If the "Iron Wheel
shall fail to roll him back 20 us at
the end of this Conference year, we
will petition and demonstrate, and
we will-yes, we will report that
failure to--Dr. Graves, the friend
and admirer of DR.. Rivers, But, in
all earnestness, we can't spare him
for a long time to come. BAPTIST.
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RcnI Estnte Trnnsrers.

J b Stacy, & 81 NJ, to Hugh 5 Eng
lish, 72l9 acres, l7th dist, $5,lll
Elisha Peden 20 l. Il Powell, 30
acres, 18th dist ............. 300
l. II Powell and wife 10 Martha
Ann Marks, % acres, 18th dis; III
w a Gaines and wife TO & X War
den, 40 acres, 10Th dist. .... 1000
w Il Jones aud wife % WmM Bry-
ant, 40 acres, 18th dist ......... $50
vs. Gaul'ney and vile 10 II NJ Tin
merry, 81 acres, 10th dist ....-.- 543
w 4 Simpson and wife to Is X
Lane, interest in 40 acres, 10th
district ........... ........... $50
NJ II Ezell and wife 10 w X Thorn
ton, 293 acres. LIST dist ........ 500
NJ VI Malone 20 Syllery Alternately,
town lot, 9Th dist .............. 37j
w a Gaines and wife % Mary
Owens, p acres, 10th dist .... $50
L NJ y Jones, trustee, TO Frances
Thurman, 10 acres, sth dist 900 30
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23
HYmeneal,

Mr.. Dap Harrison, the reliable
factotum of Jackscn's livery estab-
lishment, was married last evening
at the residence of the brides grand
father, Mr.. AL. Grove, to Miss Julia
Higgins, of CORTLAND, Ala. The
ceremony was performed with char
acteristic appropriateness by Rev.
DR.. Leftwich. Mr.. Harrison en-
joys the respect and good will of a
host of friends whose kind wishes
will consecrate his matrimonial
venture. The CITIZEN extends it's
hearty congratulations to the happy
pair.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23
Daaths.

Died Tuesday night, near Antho-
ny Hill, in this county, an infant
child of Mr.. Wiley McMasters.
A little son of Mr.. Frank Mays,
of Prospect, died on the 18th inst,
aged about three years.
Mrs. Jane Stanley, the venerable
and highly esteemed mother of Mr..
Henry NJ. Stanley, died last Thurs
day and was buried at Poplar Hill.
Her loss will be felt by the COM
munity in which she lived.
Mr.. Joseph Parkes, an old and
highly respected citizen of Law
renee county, died at the residence
of his son, Mr.. William Parkes,
Saturday night. He was one of
the prOprietors of the Shoal Cot
ton Mills at Lawrenceburg, and
was noted for his sterling business
qualities.
Died, at Testers Station, on the
18th inst, an infant child of Mr..
and Mrs. Neil S. Beasley.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Mr. JAS. b. Short brought to
town last Monday an ear of corn
that had popped on the stalk. The
car came or white aud the grains
alI nared open as if they had been
Iu regular corn-popper. Mr.. Sam
Harwen says he had lot OF it but
the boys destroyed it. He says
that when it gets ripe and goes TO
popping it sounds like battle at Il
distance, and that some of his
neighbors who were in the war
started to running when they first
heard it.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Thomas Brandon, of Reynolds
Station, is attending Giles College
and boarding with Prof. Mann.
The College now has an attendance
of rs pupils, the largest number for
several years, leaving the free
school terms out of the count.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Mr.. John II. Kirk arrived in Pu-
laski Saturday night after an alb
sence in Colorado of four years.
He stopped over day o: two on
his return to the west, having come
back for his little son Harry There
are few men in this world who have
a closer place in the writer's heart
than John Kirk. We worked by
his side for years and never found
his end of the log the lowest. He
is not in robust health, though he
says he is better than usual. We
had rather see him prosperous and
healthy than almost any man living.
He will visit in Maury this week
and start upon his return about
next Monday. In this connection
we call attention to the advertise
ment of the Colorado State Lottery
with which he is connected. 1t Is
authorized by the State and is as
sound as the soundest. Order tick
cts through him and you may make
a fortune.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

We dropped in on Rosenau &
Lovemsn yesterday and found them
receiving any quantity Of pretty
things in the dry goods line. Mr..
Loveman's rare taste has been hap
PLY displayed in their purchases,
and if their customers are not
pleased they are certainly too fas
tidIous to live a minute.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Let us hear from our country
correspondents. Their communi-
cations are too valuable to be dis
pensed with for Il week even. Trim
your Fabcrs, gentlemen, and give
the people the news OF your neigh
borhoods through the columns of
the CITIZEN
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Sweetheart is dead, aged 9 years
and 5 months. sweetheart was Mrs.
Arrowsmith's canary. Let no one
say he died of old age, for she has
another, the sweetest singer in
town, that she has had over ten
years, and he was grown when pre-
scented to her.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23
Judge Wright to Meet Hawkins,

Judge Wright to Meet Hawkins.
The State Democratic Executive
Committee have Withdrawn all of
Hon.John V.Wright's appointments
with his low tax competitor, Mr..
Wilson, for Middle and East Ten
nessee and have instructed him to
accompany Judge Hawkins the re-
publican candidate for governor.
OF course this annulsJudgeWri GIFTS
appointment to speak IN Pulaski
next Tuesday, but what effect it
will have on Mr.. Wilson's arrange
ments we are not prepared to say.
The committee acted wisely
Hawkins is the common enemy in
this campaign "a very dangerous
one, too) and it is on him that
democratic ammunition should be
extended.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Mr.. H. E. Wheeler, the advance
agent of the Huntley-Kennedy
Troupe, was in Pulaski this week
arranging for the performance OF
that incompatible combination dur
ing fair week. Our people are TO
enjoy a week of these splendid en-
tertainments.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Our types said last week that DR..
d. L. Gordon was one of the pro-
prietors of the factory, when it
should have been DR.. ID. c. Gordon,
as everybody knows. Errors Of
this sort will happen in the best
regulated printing offices.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

That genial gentleman and Incom-
paracle merchant, Col. j. p. Me
CURE, of Nashville, was IN Pulaski
last week. His periodical visits to
mis- old home are among the most
agreeable incidents of our every
day life.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Mr.. Harris Solinsky. after max
ing extensive purchases for the tall
trade in the eastern markets, re-
turned to Pulaski last Thursday,
and is now busy displaying his pur-
chases to appreciative customers.
Read his advertisement on the first
page Of the CITIZEN.
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A HAPPY Man:atLockport,N.Y.

f. G. Williamson, Of this place, is re-
joicing over the recovery Of his wife,
who has been an invalid for the past
four years. She has regained her
strength, her complexion is vastly i'm
proved, and she has walked more in the
past month and Is stronger aud better
than she has been in years. lie attrib-
utes these happy results entirely TO
Days Kidney Pad.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Among the distinguished clergy
men who attended the ordination
services at the Church of the Mes
siah in this place Friday last, was
Rev. +. p. Davenport, Rector of st.
Barnabas church at TullahOma.-
Although quite a yQung man, he
has developed very superior talents
in the pulpit and extraordinary ca
pacity for efficient service in the
field of christian labor.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Miss Bette Maude Cook, art
teacher at MarJin College last SEES
sion, was married a few days ago TO
Mr.. j. z. Murray, editor of the
Bardstown (Ky.) Record. We eX-
tend our hearty congratulations,
Notwithstanding her folly in mar
rying an editor.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Sells Brothers Circus brought
perhaps the largest crowd of people
to town in several years. The
street pageant was very fine, and
the performance came nearer the
bills than any circus we have seen
here. 1t was the most varied and
finely equipped concern that ever
travelled in these parts and gave
better satisfaction to the audience.
The rush for tickets was like a tor
nado and the immense pavilion
was densely packed. They carried
AWAY q hnsheI of money.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Mr.. r. A. Lasseter has been APP
pointed corresponding secretary of
the Pulaski Hancock and English
Club, and he is discharging the du-
ties with characteristic zeal and en-
prUv
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

We are sorry to learn that MIR.
C. Reynolds horse that jumped
through Pigeon Roost bridge last
week is perhaps permanently In
iured. Mr.. Cliff Thomas thinks
that it will be all right by the fair,
but Mr.. Reynolds is apprehensive.
Mr.. Reynolds refused at the Co
lumbia fair to place any price upon
it and wonld have refused $500. 1t
is said by those who witnessed its
action that IN a combination ring
for style and action it would eclipse
any horse of any age that ever ap
peared In these parts.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

We sauntered through the famous
New York Store a few days ago
and were surprised to see the im
mense variety of goods now on ex-
hibitIon there. Mr.. Buffers taste
is everywhere perceptible and his
purchases this season exceed IN
quantity and variety those of any
previous year. The ladies will be
delighted with his selections which
embrace all the lavorite and fash
ionable styles of the season. His
polite and attentive statesmen show
commendable pride in displaying
their goods and if a customer can't
find something TO buy he must be
difficult indeed to please. Read
their big advertisement on the first
page of the CITIZEN.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

The ladies of the Episcopal
Church will keep lunch table on
the fair grounds next week, where
the visitors may be able to pur-
chase anything in the way OF lun-
cheon from a nickel sandwich up to
a first class % ct. meal. The pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the laying
of the foundation of the new church.
The ladies hope all friends will pat
ronize them.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Mayor Crow requests TO state
that some OF our merchants are in
the habit OF sweeping their waste
paper and trash in heap in front
Of their stores. He says this is IN
positive violation of a municipal or
diuance and must he stopped.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Remember that all the premiums
offered at the fair, except those of
"a special character, will be paid in
cash. Exhibitors will not be forced
to take cheap silverware, IA cOmmo-
dity, by the way, with which many
of them are doubtless already over
loadnd
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Miss Mary L. Adamson, an aunt
of Mr.. George Alexander of Pulas-
Xxi, died at Trenton, Tenn, on the
7th inst. She was a lady of consid
cradle culture and intelligence and
member of the Presbyterian
church.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Capt. Irvine has a beautiful line
of ladies' dress goods, as well as
remarkably handsome stock of 9th
er articles suited to the fall trade.
He knows how to sell them, too.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Mr.. A. Z. May comes to the front
with a brilliant display of fall styles
and a remarkably attractive stock
generally. He is a live merchant
and knows how to please his custo-
mers all the way through.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

We invite attention TO the adver-
tisement of Messrs. Buford Bros. in
this issue. The members Of this
firm are deservedly popular and
their large trade il due to the cor
rect and straightforward principles
upon which they conduct their bus
mess. Their stock OF hardware,
groceries. farming implements, etc.
Is very large and complete at pres
emit, and our country friends would
do well to pay them an early visit,
especially during the fair week, as
bargains are 20 be obtained under
their roof
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Mrs. L. Graham IL Co. opened
the fall season with a brilliant dis
play of novelties in the MILL
merry line. They are now prepared
to show the latest styles in MILL
merry at their new and cozy eInpori-
um of fashion on the west side Of
square. Our fair friends should
give them an early call.
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BROKEN ARROW, RUSSELL CO., Ala,

IIIFVINEsN NVaf >
August LIST, 1876.
DR.. G. j. MoFFETr-Dear Slr-I, for
years, used your Teethina (Teethlng
POwders) with my own children and on
my plantation, when / owned negroes.
They relieved and prevented much suf-
ferlng and sickness among the children,
and besides saving many lives, saved
me much anxiety, and many hundred
dollars i'm doctors bills. ! can, with
confidence, recommend them as the
surest and best medicine / ever used for
TQething children and the bowel disor-
ders OF our southern country.
Yours truly, etc,
ROBERT FLOURNOY.
For sale by 3rigsby a. Anderson,
Druggists. mayG-7m
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

The biggest lot of cooking stoves
we have seer in a decade are now
on exhibition at Scallorn d. Rays.
They are recent arrivals and house
keepers should examine them at
once
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

A protracted meeting will begin
AT Mars Hill, on the 4th Sunday in
this month. Elders Dickerson,
Officer and Markham, three able
and Jealous ministers, will officI-
ate
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

The ladies of the Methodist and
Presbyterian churches in this place
are busily engaged in cleaning up
those edifices for the approaching
Conference.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

We were pleased to receive
visit yesterday from Rev. j. A.
Orman, the Jealous and efficient
presiding elder of this district. He
wears the livery of his Master with
becoming dignity.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Considerable business was trans
acted at the late term of the chan
Gerry court and Major Stacy has his
hands full, but he will get over the
rush in time to take an active part
in the fair.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Rosenau ~ Loveman are receiving
and will continue To receive the largest
and handsomest stock OF dry goods ever
brought TO this market. ANY quantity
of novelties for the ladies and desirable
articles of every description for the
trade generally. Call and see.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-09-23

Mr.. Morris Davidson was not SO
badly beaten for constable IN the
l2,h as II was thought. Late re-
turns from the back districts IN
Arkansas and the lumber swampS
of Maine bring his vote up smartly.
lie takes his defeat gracefully and
1cgs that his friends move back
into the district before the next
election. Morris principal forte is
Ia being clever, and you know 1t Is
said that whom the gods love get
beat for Office Tor words TO that eff
feet.