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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
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A Compliment Acknowledged.

The Christian Advocate, one OF tile
best edited aud most Influential church
papers in this country, through the
kindness of the venerable "Nestor 81
Southern Methodism," DR.. John B.
McFerrin. agent, has favored the
STANDARD with the privileges of an
exchange, which we acknowledge as q
compliment, since it. of course, car
not afford to exchange with all the sec
ular journals.
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Fatal ARRAY.

We learn that Mr.. Sam Smith and
Doc. Shelton, both of Coffee county,
had personal difficulty at Viola last
Saturday, in which Smith inflicted a
fatal wound upon Shelton with a knife
from which he died Monday morning
1t originated from an old feud. Shell
ton leaves a crippled wife and five
children sadly bcreaved.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

The aboy, . subject Of very
sprightIy poetic cpjs'Ie t. "our james" "
of the Sunday Times, published in
that paper of Eau. Is, written by
"Blondine," of Nestledown, which is
equivalent to saying that all the humor
and playful jokes so APPLY versifed in
that poem claim a McMinnville origin.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Let it he remembered that this in
stitution will open next Monday, 31st
inst, that all may enter at the opening.
The friends are hopeful Of a prosperous
session and if the community will Sec
ond their efforts will make it common
blessing to the country.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
Circuit Court.

Ohelia Julian, for obsenitv, fined
and imprisoned three days in Jail.
w. H, Crouch acquitted of charge
of being direlict in duty as overseer of
roads.
John joss, for assault and battery,
submitted and secured costs.
Jno. Wilson, col, same.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
Don'I Mistake the Door.

The meat headquarters of ]. S.
Maddux may be found atthe Mountain
City Hotel, second door of the base
ment going east. Don't mistake the door
ard YOU will find Just Whit You want
in the wav Of fresh meats.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

We were invited into j. S. Maddux's
meat house, second door of the base
ment of the Mountain City Hotel one
day this week to see what he had,
where we saw the finest stock of the
incest meats that we have seen in this
market. Maddux invites investigation.
Call and see for yourselves.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

MARK vii. S7.)

MARK vii. 37.)
"Jesus hath done all things WE'LL"
SO the happy people tell;
Wheres0e'er he goes along,
Sorrow breaks into a song.
Mothers bring their children dear,
Friends with friends in crowds appear;
Mary's home and Jacobs well
Equally the story tell.
Wisdom, power and love combined,
In holy purpose joined,
Give the grace Of life and light,
Lift the soul from Sins dark night.
For the curse by man endured,
Jesus blessings has procured;
To the world the tidings tell,
Jesus hath done all things we'll"
By a Nc Mnnviiie Pastor,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
TowLEs' MILLS.

The people of this vicinity are build
ing very comfortable and substantial
school-house, which they desire to fin
ish so that their school may open in
March. 1t is understood that Prof. T.
A. Head, late principal of Verona
High School, has been employed to
teach the school.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Shall we argue the question, or let
their present condition plead it. We
prefer the latter. Facts are more elo-
auent than words.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
IRVING COLLEGE.

This community is all quiet and
waiting the opening of the College and
good weather for more active and live.
ly times. The College will open next
Monday, 3lst lust, when it is hoped
that our people will show their appre,
citation of the noble effort now being
made TO establish Il permanent school
in our midst 1t should be remember
ed that in all public enterprises indi-
vidual preferences must be subordinate
to the common good, and we can't have
everything as every one may wish it,
and let us, therefore, unite and do tie
best we can for all. We can
not name the day when the
latter will open, as Profs. Tice, Vennor
and the Weather Bureau at Washing.
ton have not agreed on that yet. We
hope, however, they will come to an
understanding to have it open at as
early day as possible.
We are pleased to be able to report
to his many friends that Col, H. l..
W. Hill is now recovering and consid-
cred out of danger.
DIBRELL.
Editor Standard Weather still va
riable and inclement, and roads bad be.
yond comparison.
Mr.. B. F. Womack, of the firm Of
Potter Il Womack, has just returned
from Nashville, where he has been en-.
gagged for the past five days in buying
and s-Iiing mules for the Southern
market. He reports everything lively
at that place. Says that all that hin
drrS Us mountain folks from having
plenty of money is that we do not pro.
duce half enough of anything to sell
That looks like hitting the nail on the
head. Let all 90 to work with soho
determination to double the amoant 0
our productions@ If people can't rails,
one thing they can another Corn
wheat, mules, and a few yearlings ar
not all that demand money. Every
thing that can be grown here is com
handing good price, especially at thi
time. We could grow hay in abun
dance on our uplands and always SCI
il at remunerative prices. Let us al
try toimprove our farms, dwellings, pull
, lie roads, and the county generally wi
) take an upward tendency. Build goo
and comfortable school houses an
churches, have none but qualifie
teachers, and sound, practical christa
r gentlemen to fill our pulpits-me
t that lay the example and then admor
n sh Others to follow them. -
CD p. G. POTTER.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Prof. II. B. Northcut, who is known
|, to the public generally as AN expert
enced and successful teacher, has been
employed by the trustees to tai &c charge
of Waters aud Walling College, and
will open the spring session at that
place next Mopdar 31st inst. For
particulars see Mr.. Northcut.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

The measles airs slowly abating, and
we hope soon that our town will he
FREE of them. Miss Halle Coffee has
been sick with them few days. Mr..
Burroughs has recovered and is on the
streets again.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Acknowledgement Woodward was on
time last Tuesday ready to vindicate
the cause of the State in any case that
may involve its interest in the Circuit
Court.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

We understand that Prof. T. A.
Head, who is an experienced teacher,
will take charge of the school to be
taught at the new school house now
being constructed near TowIes' Mills.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

DR.. w. B. Cummings, of Increase,
WAS in town Tuesday at the opening of
court, and represents his community as
healthy and ready for business so soon
as the weather will allow.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Maj. w. q. Smith, of the Sparta
bar, has been in attendance upon Court
this week in which he is counsel on two
or three cases.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
OVER THE COUNTY.
VERVILLA.

Prof. Colvert opened school last week
at the Hannah Highland High School
building with good prospects.
The people in the vicinity of Mt.
Zion are agitating the subject of estab-
fishing Postoffice at that place when
Mr.. j. L. Thaxton opens his store
there.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
Died.

Sam Harris, Of Hlllsboro, Coffee
county, died last Saturday, aged %
years, leaving a wife and one child.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Mrs. j. G. Akin left for home last
week, taking her grandchildren, Annie,
Daisy, Willie and Tomnie Lane, with
her.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Mr.. W. G. Davis and family will
soon remove to Pulaski. We regret
very much to lose such valuable citi-
zens.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

The Organettes are selling and being
highly appreciated. Everybody can
play on them without previous instruc-
ton. To be had at Brewer d North
cuts.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
New Delivery Wagon.

= Brewer Il Nollbcu5 have purchased
nice new delivery wagon tor the free
delivery Of al goods bought of them.
This }, quit Il, il trade
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

The Baltimore Board of Education
have decided, by an overwhelming ma
joriiv, TO allow colored teachers to in
struct colored pupils in the public
schools.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

The Organette, for sale by Brewer
& Northcut. 1t is now becoming a
universal favorite. And all other kinds
of musical instruments. d1Sm2
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Mr. G, NJ. Finger has gone to Short
Mountain, Cannon county, to do BUSH
ness for his uncle.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
MEANWHILE PRODUCE MARKET.
OFFICE SOUTHERN STANDARD,
McNinrvillp Ian 90 1880

OFFlCh SOUTHEEN o1ANpN nd
McMinnville, Jan. 20, 1880.
WHEAT-f9 bu. 75c "a 100
CoRN-shelled, mixed, q Blu. 35c; white
S719cts.
OATS p bu. 10000.
FLoUR-$3OO p 100 lbs.
LARD-R ib. 6H@7c.
MEAL p bu 40c.
CHICKENs-l0@lS
BUTTER-P tb. l0@15
EGGs-T9 doz lStGl9c.
GINsENG-P b. 81
BEEswAX-P b. 1Sc.
FEATHERS-P ID. 81 to Acc.
TALLow-59 b. 4c.
DRIED APPLEs-P ID. 2Hc.
PoTAToEs-lrish 40 Sweet-30
RYE-59 Blu. 75ctS.
Green hides &c
BACoN-5 to 7.
BARLEY-R blu. 65c.
DRIED PEACHEs-P ID 3 to 4c.
DRIED BLACKBERRIEs-f ID $40.
Wool, 35@40c
Turkeys, 4K@4Ac per pound
Beans, white 90c @100
Stock peas, Acc
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

All behind on subscription are re-
quested to pay up.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

In Polk county, Arkansas, other
springs have been discovered which
hid fair to rival the now widely known
Eureka Springs of that State
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

We are glad to note that Col. French,
after being unwell for many weeks, is
again on our streets.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Lightning Relief is sure cure for
sick and nervous headache. For sale
by j. B. Rilchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Farmers, when you want clover and
grass seeds go to DIR. Ritchey's Drug
Store and you will find full and fresh
supply always on hand. Is
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

No headache or back-ache for ladies
who drink "WlNE OF CARDUI."
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

If you want something to cure tooth
ache and earache, use Lightning Re-
lief. }. B Ritchev. o30m6
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Kansas sheep breeders want to impose
a tax on dogs, andehave the fund set
aside to pay all damage done by dogs
to fucks of sheep.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

500 bushels coru, LOCO pounds pork
,n1 500 purd- gnose feathers wanted
ut Brewer & Norihcuts.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

All goods bought of Brewer &
Northcut will be delivered free of
charge and with safety and dispatch by
their new delivery wagon.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Maple tree sugar and finest maple
syrup now selling rapidly at Brewer d
Northcuts.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
LOCAL ITEMS.

Buck wheat and graham -four always
en- hand al Brewer u Northcul's.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
PINE BLUFF.

The work still progresses on the rail
road extension and has reached the
"big cut" within one mile of Mud
creek, and will likely reach that stream
by the end of the week.
Rev. Mr. Simpson has been speaking
of putting up store at the end of the
extension this side of Caney Fork
when it reaches that point.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Farmers will fad The long desired
iiand Cora Shelter at Clements. We
smve seen ii work, aud can say it is
just the thing for every farmer.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

What is it that never fails to cure
rheumatism and neuralgia? DIR. Rag
lands Lightning Relief. j. B. Ritchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

DR.. Ragland's celebrated Lightning
Relief is the greatest discovery Of the
age for the relief Of pain. j.. b.
Ritchey. o30m6
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
Married

II. c, Bass to Miss Matte F. Allen,
: Rev. R. j. Craig officiating,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

1000 pounds Falcon -four for sale
at Brewer u Northcut's.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

Dat meal and cracked wheat can be
had at Brewer q Northcut's.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

"BlACX-DRAUGRT" makes chiHs
and fever impossible
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
VIOLA.

Editor Standard Il see in your re-
port from Viola in the last issue of the
STANDARD that Prof. f. Roberts
would commence school at this place
soon. Please allow me to correct that
statement. Prof. j. j. Ellis has
charge of our school, which has been
in session for two weeks, and bids fair
to become Furnishing and we hopes
permanent school. M.
The quiet village of Viola was thrown
into considerable excitement late Sat
urday evening by personal difficulty
between Sam Smith and Doc. Shelton,
which resulted in the fatally wounding
and final death of Mr. Shelton on Mon
day following. |. c. Garretson, Esq,
and Mr. Shelton were preparing TO
start South in few days with a drove
of stock
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
Court Opened.

Judge j. j. Williams, on account of
sickness of himself, was unable to APP
pear here last Tuesday to open his
court. The attorneys present elected
+. NJ. Smith Judge pro tem,, who
opened court, charged the grand jury
aud proceeded with the usual routine
business of the day, aud adjourned
over to Wednesday. In the meantime
the american announced that Gov,
Hawkins had appointed Col. f. W.
Munford as special Judge to hold the
court. Having received his commits
sion, Judge Munford entered upon the
discharge of the duties of the position
with his usual clearness and dispatch.
Tablcr's Buckeye Pile Ointment is
uniqae as Il Patent Medicine, i'll thatiit
is r-c,mm 'lded or nothing hut Piles
III ''"h.n g. My patelt medicine
ext she Uo tot prop '.e to cure
iron q duz.H {" ne hundr Il diseases
b. =; II "lalI, eur. Piles, Dn,
is only so cts. For sale by J. B
Ritchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

The .Neu Year WiW soon be upon us vith all its
energy and business, and you must hare the
SGdnlIR1 to keep pace NTH the tide ofeUents.
The LEGISLATURE WW soon be In session, and it
WiU keep you posted IN its proceedings. 1t does
not run in the old ruts and 6rooUes made thread
bare by dull and stale newspapers, but blazes its
o1c11 1cayi the wahe of Progress and Hmproue-
n1ent.
"93aeyF2aGZT;sek9--A.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29
the world.

Forty years. trial has proved "BLACK-
DRAUGHT" the best liver medicine in
the world.
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Soatbern StaaSars.
NO OH A RGE.

In order to encourage business we pro-
pose to our bona jfde subscribers to insert II
business notice OF three lines in this column
one time free of charge, provided the same
be written, mai ed "free" and not more than
t,ceaty:tour words including name, address,
etc. We submit the following as an example:
WANT.COLUMN.
Wanted-All persons having books, Dor.
rOwed from the Editor, to return them or re-
new the lease SO that he may know where
they are,
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..--shiP y0sbectus For 1884,.
lhe cheapest, most importing and profitable
thing IN every weLJ-ordered family is lTlya
COUNTY, pApl&Isa and the
SOUTHERN STANDARD
IS that paper, for all our people and
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR IN ADvAMc

is tie elections are n0O passed and the excite
ment aUayed, the SgsannARn ciU labor honest
1y and earnestly for union and harmony in the
Democratic party, and for the Development and
promotion of the interests of aUowpeop1e regard
less of parties TO this end it uiU be devoted es-
pecialJy to the interests of Warren, Van Buren,
White, Cumberland, Bledsoe Sequatchie, G7uady
and the adjoining counties, and wi adUocate
Progress and Improvement in agriculture, manufact-
ures and all Productive Industries upon the
D7DinciDIe of
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-29

The STaNp7Rl uM be, as 1t eUer has been,
peculiarly the advoeate of Education, Morality
and Refinement HWiU foster and sustain every
cause that tends to enliGhten, improve and build
1tD our people.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-27

\ LONG Branch, September 90
aElberon to-day has been the theatre
Aof scenes strangely out of harmony
s2with its character as place of sum
8mer recreation and amusement.
NThe shadow of death and the gravi-
jIty of serious events have taken the
aplace OF the wonted gaiety and light
ztrifiing. When the morning dawn
He'd the village opened its drowsy
beyes to find itself in mourning!
Everywhere flags hung idly at half
4rnast, and sombre black bunting
}took the place of the usual bright
5colors about the cottages. The
stiffness which marked the presence
fof a deep afiiietion was there, and
Though the population of the village
was increase,. fully threefold during
$the day, the hours were passed in
sthat dreamy sort of quiet which
4makes the near neighborhood of
sdeath SO oppressive. All day long
Sthe sea rolled in and broke Its waves
against the bluff on which Franck
2lyn Cottage stands unheedod byI
sthe one inmate whose presence fixed
lthe eye of the nation upon it. To-
night under the influences of q ris-|
ling wind the surges come thundef-I
ling in, but the change in their music
Ills unnoticed. The bullet of the
assassin and the surgeons lance,'
followed by the dissecting knife andI
THE hands OF the embalmer. have,
done their work, and, coifined and
Iquiet, the dead Chief Magistrate liesl
gall unconscious OF the changes of
mature or the equally interesting
(changes in political matters going|
lon about him. As he expressed
himself day before yesterday to theI
attendants, his work is DONE" and|
/ his mortal part but awaits inter
Iment. lthas indeed been a quiet!
{iay at Elberon, although the excite;
rnent in the village has been. of theI
most intense kind. President Gar.
field being dead, the interest seemsl
TO centre on the movements Of his
Zsuccessor and the political aspects
(of the situation more than ON thc)
disposal of the remains, yet all the
arrangements for the latter are com!
1plete. The autopsy has been made !
the body embalmed, and it no@ lies!
lin the casket. The coffin is a hand-|
Rsome one, upholstered in white sat-3
lin and covered with rich black cloths)
with velvet trimmings and black
Isilk cording, with o richly carvcdI
silver plate bearing the inscription,I
5sJames A. Garfield, born November:
LIS, 1881. Died President Of the:
| United States, September 10. 1881 Il
The final disposition Of the bodyI
(has all been arranged. 1t is to be!
Interviewed at Lake View Cemetery, !.
cleveland, on Monday next. To-;
morrow il Will be taken on a special
Etrain to the Capitol. The solaiersl
ION duty here viii ae. as a guard of
Ehonor on the trair. on which Will
|be Mrs. Garfield and the fanily.|
president Arthur, ex-President Grant,
land wife, and the members Of the
Y
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-27

4CdSja3et and White House officials
sjArrived in Washington, the body
l9will lie in state in the rotunda o.
'sthe Capitol until Friday, when, aitel
Isbrief religious services by DIR. Tower
ESof the Christian Church, it viii b.
,stalsen to Cleveland over the Penn
route via Pittsburg. Ex
5sPresident Hayes and wife have beer
sinyited to join the cortege in Ohio
'SsNo stops except for fucl and water
'lwill be madcsen route, and no dem
'onstration viii he allowed. Al
cleveland the intcrmsnt viii be un-
Eder the direction of the Executive
.sauthorities Of the State and the mu-
..nicipal authorities.
d ,ARKfvAL OF GRANT AND aRTHUR.
Z The arrival of ex-President Grant
Iswas the first event Of importance
'soccurring to-day. lie and his son
'sColonel Fred, arrived from New
'sYork about II O'Clock. The General
seemed deeply impressed with the
ssad fatality, but that was all his
clearing betrayed. He visited the
sCabinet at McVeagh's cottage, and
Sthen came out to the Elberon, where
ghc awaited the arrival of General
aArthur. The latter, accompanied
sbv Secretaries Blaine and Lincoln,
Scame over from New York by spe-
scial train at I o'clock. The new
sPresident received a quiet greeting
sfrom the crowd, which was as quiet
Sly acknowledged. The party was
sdriyen to McVeagh's cottage, where
IA Cabinet meeting followed, at which
sthe funeral arrangements and the
sholding Of an inquest on the Presi-
ident's body were discussed. The
FORMER question was easily settled,
sbut over the latter there was q good
IDEAL Of discussion. The Jersey laws
sprovide that when the assassin is in
scustody he must be present at the
sinquest; but rs this was not deemed
radvisable in this case it was finally
fdecided to dispense with an inquest,
Gin this decision the Governor and
attorney General of the State and
sthe Sheriff of the county acquiesced,
land thus the matter was settled.
But little speculation is indulged
I in as to the policy of the new Adj
ADMINISTRATION or Cabinet changes
srhe Indications, however, point TO a
speedy clearing up of the subjects
swhen the Presidents obsequies are
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-27

| DtCItlsii} VI w IL.
On the day after the receipt Of
|khis order at the headquarters OF
military commands in the field, ano
lat each military station and at ths
military academy at West Point, tn,
|troops and cadets win be paraded al
|1O o'clock a. M, and the order reae
ko them, after which all labor for the
day will cease. At dawn of day
Thirteen guns will be fired at eacl
military post, and afterwards at in
kervals Of thirty minutes, betweenl
|the rising and setting of the sun, q
sincle gun, and at the close OF ths
|dav national salute of thirty-eighi|
buns. The national flag will be dis
|Dlaved at halfstaff at the headquar-l
Eers of the several military divisions
hnd departments, and at all military
Stations, until the remains of. ths
late Chief Magistrate are consigned
Ito their final resting place at Cleve.
Continued on Fourth Pags.)