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The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1881-04-08
The Lily.

With the Chinese, the lily is the ma
tional flower, and many superstitions at
tach to it. Should it blossom upon New
Years day it is regarded as most happy
omen, presaging the best Of luck to the
fortunate owner Of the plant. For this
reason good deal Of care is bestowed
upon the lily by the Cinnamon, in the
hope that it may put forth its flower
upon the morning Of the anniversary.
The Chinese lily Is different from any
other variety. 1t is grown by placing
the bulb on bits of window glass, stone
and China, and giving it liberal sup
ply Of water. The flower is white, with
gold-colored center, something be-
tween a daisy and a narcissus. Its fra
GRANGE is delightful.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1881-04-08
Lemons as a System KeneyntOr.

The way to get the better Of bilious
system without blue pill or quinine is to
take the juice of one, two Or three or
more lemons, as the appetite Graves, in
as much ice-water as makes ii pleasant
to drink without sugar, before going to
bed. In the morning on rising or at
least half an hour before breakfast, take
the juice of one lemon in goblet of
water. This will clear the system Of hu.
mors and bile, with mild efficacy, with
out any of the weakening effects of calo-
mel or Congress water. People should
not irritate the stomach by eating lem
ons clear; the powerful acid of the juice,
which is almost corrosive, infallibly pro-
duces Inflammation after a while, but
properly diluted, SO that it does not draw
or burn the throat, ii does its full medi-
cal work without harm, and when the
stomach is clear of food, has abundant
opportunity to work on the system thor
oughly.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1881-04-08
technical Knowledge.

A two-foot rule was given to a laborer
in Clyde boat-yard to measure an iron
nIate. The laborer not being well up to
the use Of the rule, after spending con-
siderable time returned. so
"Noo, Mick, " asked the platter,
awhat size is the platef
"Well." :" replied Mick, with a grin OF
satisfaetion, = 1t is the length Of your
rI,Ie and two alitfmbs over, with this
niece Of BRICK and the breadth Of my
hand and my arm from here TO there,
bar finger. ~ London Punch.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1881-04-08
A Iour-Felt Want.

There are SO many inventions that
q cannot get out Of order and :" VIII last
a lifetime" that anybody who shall dls-
cover something that will get ont o. Or
der and last only to be carried home,
viii supply lonR-felt want.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1881-04-08

a PREACHER in Rock County, Kansas,
had been for weeks conducting a wonder
fully successful revival "Dear brethren
and sisters" he said one day, ''this is
the last meeting shall hold. 1t is I'M
possible to keep up feryor on corn
bread and molasses for myself and an ear
of corn a day for my horse. God bless
you"
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1881-04-08

A NEVADA critic, speaking Of a harp
ist, said, " We never before knew there
was SO much music in Rridiron-"
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1881-04-08
Getting out or a Tight Place.

Santeul, the Jesuit wit and poet. was
an inyeterate card player. One day he
was summoned to the pulpit while en-
gagged in a game of piquet. He got up,
taking his cards with him, and conceal
ing them under his coat. Unfortunately,
as he was preaching, he extended his
arms with q vehement gesture, and he
let fall his cards, which few in all direc-
tions about the church. The congTegaa-
ton, of course, appeared much scandal,
lied, but Santeul quietly called child Of
some ten years toward him, and said ;
"What is that card which you hold IN
your hand?'' 'The queen Of spades, re.
piled the boy. "And which Is tne niss o.,
Of the three theological virtuesly
sT don't know. /" '.Ahl my breth-
rem" cried Staneul, with a burst
Of indignation, "behold how you teach
vour children the names Of the cards
and neglect to teach them the virtues J
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1881-04-08

APRopos OF the adoption OF cork hel.
NETS by the regular army, IL is suggested
that. in the absence Of other weapons,
the soldiers will be able to charge the
enemy a Ia billy-g goat, and in crossing a
stream can use their headgear for life
preservers. This is an age Of progress.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
Dcath of Jordan Barksdale.

Jordan Barksdale, a prominent,
reliable, and well-esteemed colored
man who was known to everybody
in our city, died very suddenly on
last Wednesday morning at five
o'clock of supposed heart-disease.
He was up and walking around the
evening before, though complaining
some, and his sudden death was a
severe shock to his family and nu-
merous friends.
No colored man in our midst was
ever more generally liked than Jor-
dan Barksdale. He was quiet, pO-
lite, and always attentive to his du-
ties. For many years past he has
acted as agent and porter for the
steamboats, running the Cumber-
land. He was aged fifty-four years.
He was buried Thursday evening
at the colored cemetery where his
remains were followed by large
concourse of mourners.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
Death of Mrs. john II. marable

We record with deep regret the
death of Mrs. Lula G. Marable,
wife of Mr.. John III. Marable, who
died on last Sunday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, of fux, at the residence of
her father, Col. NJ. G. Gholson, on
the south side. She was thirty
three years of age, and leaves a
family of several children, among
whom was an infant three months
old. She was a most estimable la
dy, universally admired and be-
loved by all who enjoyed her ac-
quaintance, and her untimely death
has left an aching void in many
hearts. Her bereaved husband and
family have the deep sympathy of
the community in their sad affiic-
ton. Her remains were inferred
on last Monday afternoon in the
family burying ground ON her IA
theirs place. 4 number of friends
from the city attended the funeral
which was preached by the Rev. p.
A. Fits, of Trinity Church, this
city, of which she was a devoted
communicate.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

THE new Catholic church of the
Immaculate Conception was dedi-
Gated with the beautiful and inn
pressive ceremonies incident to such
an occasion, on last Sunday morn
ing. The Very Reverend Father
Scannell, the Administrator of the
Diocese of Nashville, performed the
dedication ceremonies, assisted by
Father Haste, who OBLIGATED as cell
ebrant on the occasion, and the Rev.
Father DeVries, of Bowling Green,
who preached the dedication SER
mon. 1t was a day full of happi-
ness and deep devotion for the zeal
GUS pastor, Father Gleason, and the
devout, earnest members of his con-
gragatiOn, who have labored so
with him in the erection
of this handsome church.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
NC Pmhllc Nchnols.

The city schools are now fuller
than ever before known to be. The
new principal of the Howell School,
Mr.. Weber, fulfills the high prom
ise Of his academic course at Sewa-
nee and Harvard by making an adj
mirable teacher in his del artments.
while in the lower room. the ardu-
Gus iabors of Mis-. Shackleford and
Miss Kate Rogers are now supple
meEted by the accession of Miss
Jennie Keesee, daughter of Alder
man p. III. Keesee. This we trust
is a beginning toward the enlist
ment Of Clarksville talent in the
cause Of public instruction.
In this connection we take pleas
ure in stating that Mr.. George Gill
bert, son of Mr.. Randall Gilbert,
has obtained by competitive exam
ination scholarship in the Normal
University at Nashville. George
has been a highly distinguished stu
dent both in the public schools and
the University, and goes to Nash
vile to qualify himself for teaching
as profession. We hope some day
to see him superintendent Of the
schools of his native city.
1t would be unjust to close this
paper without commencing the in
efficiency of the colored
schools under Mr.. Merry, their very
able principal. We are perfectly
sincere when we say that we have
never heard a class, black or white,
lcquit itself better than the seventh
grade, solored, did in an examina-
ton lately given them in English
grammar.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
A Good Resolution,

Esquire G. II. Slaughter intro
duced a resolution in the County
court last Monday providing that
the tax collected from the railroad
for public road purposes be equally
distributed pro rata among the road
districts and not alone in those dis
tricts through which the railroad
passes. This was very just and
sensible resolution and we are glad
to state that its fairness and wisdom
was duly appreciated by the board
of magistrates and the resolution
passed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
peatn Of DR.. G. n. whltF.ela.

We are called upon this week to
record the death of DR.. G. Neville
Whitfield, which sad event occur
red on Friday of last week at his
home near st. Bethlehem. He died
of paralysis after a short illness.
His remains were inferred on Satur-
day morning at the family burying
ground near Tate's Station, With
er they were followed by many sor-
rowing friends. DIR. Whitfield was
a young man, being only about
twenty-eight years of age, and a
few years ago married Miss ivy
man, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky,
who with an infant child, survives
him. He was a graduate of the
Nashville Medical College, and
practicing physician at the time of
his death.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
Jail improvements.

At the meeting Of the County
court, last Monday, the Jail Conn
mittees were instructed to have the
county Jail thoroughly repaired and
all necessary improvements made
in order to put it in good condition
for the comfort and safe keeping of
prisoners during the coming win
ter. The repairs are not to exceed
81, 200.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

DO not forget the railroad meet
ing which will take place in this
city on next Thursday night, the
18th inst, at which the Hon. w. b.
Wood of Alabama, and the Hon. o.
A. Nixon, of Tennessee, will adj
dress our citizens on the subject of
building a railroad from Mobile,
Ala, to Evansville, Ind, running
through this county. Turn out
and hear these gentlemen. The
subject is one of vast Importance to
our city and county and will in
terest you.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

UNCLE BILLY DANIEL, cOlOred,
was elected janitor for the New
Courthouse, by the committee ap-
pointed by the County court last
Monday to select janitor. The
committee could not have found a
better janitor anywhere than Uncle
Billy will make. The fact is, the
courts of this county could not get
along at all without the services of
Uncle Billy, and the courthouse
would look lonesome and deserted
without his presence. He keeps
the rooms and corridors in a neat
and perfect order.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
moshers. motners.l mo.herslii

Are you disturbed at night and
broken of your rest by sick child
suffering and crying with the ex-
cruciating pain of cutting teeth ?
If so, go at once and get a bottle of
MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately-depend
upon it; there is no mistake about
it. There is not a mother on earth
who has ever used it, who will not
tell you at once that it will regulate
the bowels, and give rest to the
mother, and relief and health to the
child, operating like magic. 1t is
perfectly safe to use in all cases,
and pleasant to the taste, and is the
prescription of one of the oldest and
best female physicians and nurses
in the United States. Sold every
where. % cents a bottle.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

Mr.. FRANK HEBRLIN, who was
killed at Louisville last Saturday
evening by the accidental discharge
OF pistol, in the hands of Detect
tive Lindsay, of that city, was well
known in this city, he and his FAM
lily having lived here some years
ago. His friends here regretted
very much to hear of his untimely
and sudden death.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
A Cough. Cold or sore throat

should be stopped. Neglect fire.
quently results in an incurable lung
disease or consumption. Browns
BRONCHIAL TROCHES are GER
tain to give relief in asthma, Ryon-
chitis, Coughs, CtItdgTh, CO1lsataap-
the and Throat Diseases. For thirty
years the Troches have been rec
commended by physicians, and al
ways give perfect satisfaction. They
are not new or untried, but having
been tested by wide and constant
use for nearly an entire generation,
they have attained weIl-merited
rank among the few staple reme-
dies of the age. Public Speakers
and Singers use them to clear and
strengthen the voice. Sold at 26c.
a box everywhere.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
JohnLynes' Death.

Mr.. John Lynes, for number Of
years a member of the firm of
Wood q Lynes, painters, died at
his home on Poston street, on last
Thursday afternoon, after a long
and painful illness.
Mr.. Lynes was a married man,
and leaves a wife to mourn his
death. He was an industrious, hard
working man, and his associates
win miss him. His funeral was
preached on yesterday morning at
eleven o'clock at the family resi-
dence, by the Rev. A. ID. Sears. In
terment at city cemetery.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

The East tennessee Telephone
Company are stretching their wires
all over the city. About thirty per-
sons have subscribed for its use up
to this date. It's good Institution
and should be patronized by our
citizens
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

The Tennessee Annual Confer.
ence of the NJ. Z. Church, South,
meets in Lebanon Tenn, Oct. 10.
The railroad companies will sell
round trip tickets at reduced rates
to members attending its session.
Tickets sold on the 10, is, II, Is,
and 10, of Oct.-good for returning
until Oct. 18th. Parties must pur-
chase these tickets as no certificate
for return passage will be srecog-
nized.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
DIED.

COKE-Mrs. Hester r. Coke died at her res
idence on the Southside, Sept. 80, 1881, in
the 18th year of her age.
A good woman has gone TO her reward.
Her children bless hermemory. She raised
and trained eight sons to manhood, and
they were oil sober, industrious and moral
men. Two exemplary daughters survive
her. An unusually large concourse of SYM
pathising friends followed her remains to
their last resting place:
"Beyond this vale of tears
There is life above,
Unmeasured by the flight of years,
All that life is love-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
shiIoh,s Consumpt,on Cure.

Thisis beyond question the most success
full Cough Medicine we have ever sold, II few
doses invariably cure the worst cases of
Cough, Group, and Bronchitis, while it's
wonderful success in the cure of Consump-
ton is without parallel in the history of
medicine. Since it's first discovery it has
been sold on a guarantee, a test which no
other medicine can stand. If you have q
Cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price
10 cts, SO cts, and Sl.00. If your Lungs are
sore, Chest, or Back lame, use Shiloh's PoT-
Gus Plaster. Price % cts. Sold by ]. f.
WAKEFIELD. ian8
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
How TO secure nealth.

1t seems strange that any one will suffer
from arrangements brought on by impure
blood, when SCOVILLS' SARSAPARILLA
AND STILLINGIA, or BLOOD AND
LIVER SYRUP, will restore health. IL Is
the best blood purifier ever discovered, eff
fectually curing scrofula, syphilitic disorders
weakness Of the kidneys, erysipelas, m ala
ria; all nervous disorders and debility, bill
ious complaints, diseases of the blood, liver,
kidneys, stomach, skin, etc. II cOrrects in
digestion. A single bottle will prove to you
its merits as a health remover, for 1t acts
like q charm.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

PROF. J. F. PARKER has COM
menced to erect a new house on
Franklin street on the vacant lot
between the residences of Mr.. Will
liam Kleeman and Sylvia Sullivan.
1t Will be neat frame cottage.
Messrs. McReynolds, Donelly & Co.
are the contractors.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

ONE of Forepaugh's aerobats,
named Kinkade, who, it will be re-
membered, turned the wonderful
double somersault over theelephants
i'm the circus here a few weeks ago,
was killed, by falling upon his
neck, while trying this same feat, at
Pulaski, last week.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

THE Knoxville Tribune is respon-
sible for the statement that there is
a girl in that town who is gradually
becoming petrified, her hands al
ready being as hard as stone. No
thing wonderful about that; we
know a girl in this town whose
heart is as hard as adamant, and
the toe of her shoe a blamed sight
harder.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

THE new iron fence around the
courthouse lot is now finished, well
painted, and all paid for. 1t pre-
sents a very handsome appearance
and adds greatly TO the looks of the
building. The workmen are now
laying an elegant brick pavement
all around the lot and graveling the
walks.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
Tennessee Annual Conference.

The next session will begin, in
Lebanon, Tenn, on the 18th inst.
Preachers and laymen going by
railroad must buy round trip ex-
cursion tickets at the stations from
which they start in order to get the
benefit of the reduced rates. Re-
turn tickets will be good until Oct,
IS. A special train will leave
Nashville for Lebanon at $3.50
O'Clock, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. IS.
WELLBoRNE MOONEY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08


THE revival at the Methodist
church still continues with unaba-
ted interest, and is full OF good re-
suits. 1t has been many years
since there was such grand awak-
ening of the holy spirit in Clarks-
vile, and brother Barbee and the
members of his congregation are
much gratified at the success of the
meeting. Rev J. W. Hammer Jr.
and other ministers of the commu-
nifty have rendered invaluable as
sistance to the pastor. Up to Thurs
day night there had been forty-one
conversions.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

A PROMINENT gentleman, in
Nashville the other day, asked us
what we were going to say about
White Burley now, that we had run
Riley and Ingram off. We told
him our rule had always been: "nH
de naOTtltiS RiSi 6Onugl."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
Suits to Measure.

We have effected arrangements
with a celebrated New York firm
to exhibit samples of goods and
take measures for any kind OF
mems garments or suits, to be made
according to taste and desire of the
customer, and a fit guaranteed.
Those who desire clothing made to
Measure will do well TO call at our
store and satisfy themselves.
Sep. 24-tf. PITMAN q LEWIS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

THE officers and members of "The
University and City Park Associa-
ton" are invited to meet at the
residence of DIR. J. w. Caldwell, on
College Street, on next Monday af-
ternoon, at 4 o'clock.
Mrs. SUE +. MOONEY,
Secretary.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
&C. e. Attentioni

From this date the regular drill
night OF the City Guards, viii be
changed from Tuesday to Thursday
nights. The G. C. CPS. are COM
manded to meet promptly every
Thursday night at the armory at
8 o'clock. BY order of
e. M. HOWARD, Capt.
r, D, CALDWELL, o. s.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

THE theological debate between
Col. Ingersoll and Judge Black,
that was begun in the August num-
erofthe North American Review is
to be continued in the November
issue of that periodical, by an elab-
crate rejoinder from the Colonel,
in which he will endeavor to sup
port by argument the propositions
made in his first article and defend
himself against the assaults Of the
Judge.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

ROBERT a. Cox was elected a
Representative to the State Legis-
lature on the Goth of September, for
the counties of Clay, Jackson, and
Macon, to fill a vacancy in that
body caused by the death of Hon.
r. p. Brooks. 1t is understood he
is a Democrat.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

PARENTS should not forget that
their shoe bills can be reduced one
half by purchasing for their chill
dren shoes with the A. S. Il. Black
Tip upon them. They wear as
long as the metal, while adding to
the beauty of the shoe.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08
Music school.

Prof. VIM. Emery will continue
to give lessons in Vocal and Instru-
mental Music as heretofore, at his
residence on Main street, near Col
lege avenue. Terms, $50 per session
of twenty weeks.
July 16,-3m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

A SENSATIONAL rumor to the eff
feet that Garfield's remains had been
stolen was Immediately contradict
ed. 1t came about by the quiet re-
moval of the body to an alright
metallic case for its better preserva-
ton.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

HOwGATE, after mature delibera-
ton has decided that it is better to
bear the sings and arrows of his
misfortune than to take to his legs
against sea of troubles and, by
skipping off, evade them, and has
returned to Washington to face the
music.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

DR.. STEWART ROBINSON, the
eminent Presbyterian divine and
profound scholar, died at his home
in Louisville, last Wednesday NOR
ming at o'clock.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

IT was rumored the first of the
week that Guiteau had committed
suicide. A cowardly assassin rare
ly has the nerve to end his own
miserable existence.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

THE Republican Senators will
hold caucus in Washington this
morning to determine what action
they will take in regard to the or
ganization of the Senate next Mon
day morning.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

BRANDON says sixty dears gam
Dol in the GAINESVILLE Female Acad-
envy Park. Well gamble on his
head being as slick as a billiard ball
if hewill just give those sixty dears
a chance at the hirsute appendages
on his impudent Uranium.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

Ex-Governor JOHN G. BROWN,
of this State, has removed to st.
Louis, Missouri, where he will be
attorney for Jay Gould's systems of
western railways.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

A BIG steal has been discovered
in the Commissary Department
of the British Indian Government.
1t isn't stated that Flipper had any
thing to do with it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

THE South Kentuekian and New
Era both issued dailies during the
fair in that city this week. Such
competition and enterprise is com
mendable.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

LITTLE "Me Too" Plat met with
a slight vindication the other day.
He was sent as a delegate to the
New York Republican Convention
to represent his boss.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-08

THE Nashville newspaper repor-
tiers are in bad fix. They are Sec
ing snakes nearly every day. If
this thing don't stop soon some of
them will have to be sent to the in
ebriate asylum.