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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
To Our Patrons.


Since 1 succeeded to the editorial
management of the CITIZEN L have
not wasted time in promises to send
you a good paper nor in rose colored
Boosting of what 1 intended to do.
Fhe unfortunate calamity that befell
the CITIZEN and myself last spring,
in the death of its editor, Mr.. JOHN
BATEMAN SMITH, not only over
whelmed me with grief, but threw
upon me a burden of work almost
crushing, both physically and
mentally, and 1 have carried out this
year not only under the disadvan-
tages of such burden, but following
in the wake of a man of such ready
and brilliant thought and felicitous
accomplishments in the profession
of journalism, 1 necessarily appeared
at disadvantage. With the wind,
ing up of a year that has neverthe
less been successful, through the
kindness of hundreds of friends, l
thought it but just to myself that l
depart from my usual rule, to avoid
promises and I'LL in aOth york instead,
to make my position known to the
CIrIzEN's patrons. With the incom-
ing year 1 expect to have facilities
for materially advancing the merits
Of the paper and l thought it but
due its patrons that 1 thus publicly
thank them sincerely for the liberal
manner IN which they haVe SUSTAINED
it. l trust the patrons whose names
are so familiar upon our subscrip
ton. books will give me their aid and
countenance again and that all will
renew their subscriptions. l have
endeavored to conduct the paper
upon a sound basis and to avoid
giving offence, and i'll have failed
in this in any instance it has been
uniptentional or an oversight. L
therefore announce that for the year
1882 the CITIZEN shall not fall be-
low the standard to which a.gener-
GUS patronage and hard work has
elevated it, but increased facilities
and redoubled energy shall be eX-
pended in making it even more
worthy to be universally read by The
people of Giles county, who have
supported it for third century and
for whose interest it has laborsd all
that time. Is the CITEzEN real,
live, local paper, and has it aided
our county any and helped our peo-
pie forward2 If it has, does it de
serve to be further sustained? VIII
you further sustain it? l respect
fully ask a renewal OF your sqbscrip-
ton. Our clubbing rates will be as
usual and those who have kindly
aided us in forming clubs and solicit
ing subscribers are respectfully
asked to help US again this year.
Very respectfully,
IApa ID McCORD
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Death Of Carson 7. Mason,

Mr. CARSON T. MAsoN''died at his
residence in Pulaski last Tuesday
morning at APO o'clock of typhoid
fever, aged about So years, 9 months
and Is days. 1t gives US great pain
to announce the death of one of our
best and staunchest citizens just
in the vigor of manhood. He has
long been identified with this poo
pie, was once mayor of Pulaski and
was a useful and good citizen, His
illness was tedious and long, but he
vas supported through it by firm
reliance in Christ and died at per
feet peace. A year ago he was an
unbeliever and he gave utterance to
his views with that decision which
afterwards characterized his zeal for
the church, of which he became an
official member steward of the
NJ. Z. church. Fhe unprecedented
revival wave that swept over Pulas-
Xxi last spring brought him to
knowledge of Savior and he died
in the faith. He was a Mason and
also belonged to the A. L. of H., in
which his life was insured for
$4,000 His life, conversion and
death are striking illustrations Of
the ways of merciful providence,
and properly presented would make
a sermon of unmeasured power.
He leaves a wife and one young
son, whose grief though inconsola-
bic, is assuaged by the certain
knowledge that he passed into
brighter existence safely and glori
ously. His funeral will be preached
at the M. E. church this afternoon
and he will be buried with Masonic
honors. The time will be an
nounced through notices iss ued
this morning.
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An Important Reouast.

We would be very glad if our
subscribers whose times expire with
the year would renew on or before
that time. 1t is just as easy for
you to do so and will save US much
trouble. If your time runs out and
we stop the paper you may become
offended; and sometimes men do not
like it five do not stop it on time.
How can we tell unless you in
struct usf Please remember this
and if convenient we will be Oh
liged to you ifyou will comply with
If (+f
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Immirration Society.

In obedience to the call made
through the CITIZEN last week, a
number of citizens of the county
assembled at the courthouse last
Saturday for the purpose of perfect
ing an orgaizatinn, Maj. j. B.
Stacy was called to the chair and
L. NJ. N. Jones made Secretary
The following names were placed
upon the roll: A. j. McKimmin, DIR.
c. A. Alternately. II. H. Butler, r. j..
Anderson, r. H. Ragsdale, D. H.
Parsons, Thos S. Fogg, Boon Viii
son, r. II. Laird, ]. B. Stacy, j. S.
Reynolds, Jno. c. Patterson, D. T..
Reynolds, N. A. Carter E. T. Talia-
ferro, j. X. P. Blackburn, T. NJ. N.
Jones, F, Smithson, ]. e. Alternately,
j. Il. Grow, David Rhea. The meet
ing then considered and adopted
the following for its
coNsTITUTIoN
SEC. lit.--This organization shall be
known as the Giles County Immigra-
ton Society, and the officers shall con-
sist of president, vice president,
secretary and a treasurer, who shall be
elected by the members of the society
at their regular annual meeting which
shall take place on the first Saturday in
July OF each ear hereafter, and these
officers shall hold their offices until
their successors are elected and quail
fed.
SEC. nd.-Nembership in this socic-
ty may be obtained by any one desiring
to join, paying one dollar mem bership
fe6,
SEC. Srd.-The members of this socie-
ty shall pay each into the treasury ev-
cry three months the sum of fifty cents.
SEC. 4th--The funds OF this society
shall be under the control of financial
committee to be composed eff three
members, one of whoa shall be the
president, and no money shall be paid
ont except upon the order OF the presi-
dent, by and with the direction of the
financial COMMITTEES.
SEC. 5th-Thc object OF this society
is to aid in inducing.immigrants to come
into the county; to facilitate the sale or
lease of lands, and the procuring of Ia
nor, &c,
SEC. 6th.--A monthly report shall be
made by the treasurer of the operations
OF the society, and of the disposition Of
funds.
SEC. 7th.--A regular meeting OF the
society shall be held in Pulaski on the
first Saturday in each and every month
to conYene at eleYel O'Clock, a. ~, and
at every regular meeting one or more
public addresses shall be made if prac-
ticable.
SEC Sth.-No change or alteration of
this constitution shall be made except
member or members desiring the
same shall file resolution for that pur-
pose at regular stated meeting, which
shall be required to lie over until the
next stated meeting, or one month be-
fore action thereon is taken, and cannot
then be adopted, by majority, unless
two thirds oil. the members OF the Eocis-
ty be present and vote.
The society then :prQceeded 10
the election OF officers to hold until
the regular meeting in July, with
the following result:
j. K. p. Blackburn, President,
DR. T. B. Harwell, Vice President,
f. Smithson, Secretary,
L. NJ. n. Jones, Treasurer
Jas. E. Alternately and Jas. r
Crow were appointed to act with
the president as the financial COM
mittee. f. I. Taliaferro and I. NJ.
N. Jones were requested to address
the society at the regular meeting
the first Saturday in January,
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Christmas Festivities,

The children and teachers OF the
Methodist Sunday school will be
treated to a supper in the basement
of the church next Thursday night
Preparations are in progress for a
program of songs, Rotations, etc,
to be given in the auditorium Of the
church, after which the supper will
be had in the basement, We believe
il is intended exclusively for the
Sunday-school. The exercises will
be of an interesting nature and much
care is being expended in the prep
aratiOn
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MO 81
Giles College Chips.
GATHERED BIZ rHE BOYS.

Allow us, Mr.. Editor, to correct
little mistake made last week by
either you or ourselves. We have
no dictionary class in school; it
should have been dictation class.
The spelling match last Friday was
decidedly the most interesting we
have ever had. The excitement be.
gan at the first Of the week, as soon
as the captains were announced
waXed hotter and hotter to the last.
At recesses during the week boys
could be seen in groups giving out
hard words to each other; and many
of our lamps burned several nights
till after the hour of midnight.
When the hour for the contest ar
rived the class was called and
Messrs. Beasley and Gilbert boldly
stepped 20 the front and cut for
first Choice. Mr., Beasley was the
successful one. They then chose
alternately till all of the 81 1.-THE
number in the CLASSY were taken.
As the contest progressed it was all
the more exciting from its being for
long time time very close, and not
at all apparent which side would he
the winner. 1t was interesting to
watch the change Of the counte-
nances as hope or dispair prevailed.
After we had spelled the 200 words
10 boys were still on the floor, not
having missed n word out of the
200, both captains among the num-
Der. Messrs. Beasley, Miller Blu.
ford, VIII Davis, Mike sullivan,
Nathan Philips, Walter Smith, Sum
Cooke, Claude Oliver, and Pointer
Brady were left standing on ono
side, aud Messrs Gilbert, Buford
Short, Felix Anderson, Pink Phil
Ups and Will Bumpass on the other.
Messrs. Sam Cooke and Ruf0rd
Short will be captains next Friday
Mr.. Marion Brady, one of our
brightest little fellows, was absent
from school all last week on nc.
count Of sickness. We believe our
professors have agreed that we may
have one weeks holiday Christmas,
Hurrah and wont we have q Jolly
time though. Erie Edmundson,
Nathan Adams and Sam Orr are all
betting on n distinction in Greek nc
the coming examination The
professor says he thinks they VIII
make it. Mr. Holland Rodes is
for himself quite q repuJa
ton as a solver of geometric prob
lens. Ono of our professors has
given us q list Of 100 words TO learn
their pronunciation according TO
and Webster. We give
Worcester the preference. These
are words that are frequently used
in ordinary conversation, and if we
were not afraid Of imposing upon
our l,ipd and worthy editor, VIC
would give the list. just 60 see how
many Of our readers could pro-
nounce every one Give It'd. }
Many OF us will likcly take tho
course in bookkeeping next session,
rs we understand those who are
for it will be allowed to
take an elementary course without
extra charge.
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Callis of Hillside.

Mr. w. c. Carriers fine COW Mol
lie mo. 4663) which he bought at
Campbell Browns last spring sale.
dropped finely formed heifer calf
on the 18th to Imp. Tormento. 1t
is fawn with splashes of white on
hind legs and white switch. He
claims for it the name Of "Callie Of
Hillside" Mollie took second pre-
MUM at the st. Louis fair in 1877.
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A Sudden Death,

The many friends of G. w. c..
Neil will regret to learn of the death
of his estimable wife. She arrived
here Thursday evening from Lincoln
county, intending making this her
future home, She was taken sud
denly i'll about 2 o'clock this morn
ing and died in a few minutes. Her
remains were taken to her old home
in Lincoln county for interment. A
sad fact connected with the above
death is that Mr., Neil was not with
his wife, being away in Alabama on
business World, 18th.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

The address ITO the Farmers Of
Giles County was written by one
Of our most thoughtful and pro
gressive citizens farmer himself
and a man OF prominence and pro
grcssive ideas. 1t cuts incisively
and goes right to the gist of the
movement, and is worthy to be
memorized by our people that it
may be kept in their minds to shape
their actions. We commend it not
only that it is well written and that
its author is entitled to be heard and
needed, but because it strikes the
right idea, at the right time, in the
right way, and has the best inter
ests of our people and couAtry in
view. Read it! Heed it!
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chrushad Iatwaan the Cars.

Willie Ezell, nephew of Mr..
Amasa Ezell and son of Will Ezell,
known as Wild Bill was killed by
falling between the cars at Big
Sandy, Texas, Nov. 10th. His body
was torn to pieces. The news of
the sad occurrence reached here
only a few days since. He was
raised and lived here a long time
with his grandmother, Mrs. James
Bailey, leaving here about seven
years ago, then boy of about fif
teen wears,
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DIRD.-At the family residence in
Pulaski, on Sunday evening at 6
o'clock, of brain fever, Mamie F.,
infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
II. Taylor, il, aged 5 years. 5
months and days. The afflicted
parents have our tenderest sym
pathy in this inexpressibly sad
bereavement. The sutferings of
their child, so long and excruciating,
arc ended in its translation to a
heaven of perpetual joy. We know
the anguish Of their hearts and that
nothing but time can heal the cruel
wounds. The burial took place at
the new cemetery at 8 o'clock Mon
day, with services at the residence
by Rev. DIR. J. NJ Wright.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Mr.. j. Mon. Ezell arrived at home
upon visit last Saturday night.
He has been living in southern Texas
for some ten years and has not
visited his old home since 1873
From childhood to manhood he was
always a special and universal
favorite in PulaSki-affable and
companionable to an euviable de-
gree. He is farming in Brazorias
county, forty miles west of Calves
ton, raising sugar, cotton and corn.
But for the slight tanning peculiar
to those who live under the tropical
sun and unceasing salt breezes upon
the gulf, he would be almost totally
unchanged from the hondsome and
elegant young gent who ornamented
Pulaski society in other years. He
left his wife and two children at
home and will remain through the
holidays with us.
sS---
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Mr.. Geo. T. Riddle was elected to
fill the unexpired term. of Mr.. W. j.
Craig upon the board of alderman
two weeks ago by the board. The
prime qualification for this station
is physical rotundity and what little
our friend lacks in this is made up
in superior fitness. 1t reminds us
to nominate him for next wear.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Mrs. James Bailey, mother Of Mr.
Amasa Eel, has been upon n visit
to her daughter, Mrs. Alonzo Marks,
Tor two weeks and will remain until
after christmas. She will be accom-
panied upon her return by her grand
daughter, Miss Lille Marks, who
will enter shool at Knoxville.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Pulaski will soon be visited by a
learned jew who comes to lecture
upon Judaism. 1t is a matter with
which the masses of the people are
totally unfamiliar and the lecturer
will doubtless be heard with anx-
ious curiosity. Due notice will be
given through the CITIZEN, if the
gentleman decides to come,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Mr.. John ID. Butler is announced
as candidate for Sheriff TO day.
Ills long acquaintance with this
people renders an Introduction I'M
necessary and his public career
Sncaks for his qualifications.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

1t is given out authoritatively
that n young Mr.. Martin of Gin
Cinnati, n native of Limestone coun-
ty, Ala, is to lead Miss Aollie Lew
is to the hymeneal altar to-day. We
congratulate them in advance.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Judge Jno. L. 7. Sneed arrived in
Pulaski Monday at noon for the
purpose of lecturlng upon Shake
speare that evening. His coming
was unannounced and it was aot
thought advisable to attempt it up,
on such short notice. He is lectur.
ing tor the benefit of Memphis yell
low fever widows and orphans.
Judge Sneed was called upon by a
large number of our citizens. He
left Monday night.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Col Jas. T. McKissSck was in
Nashville last week. He went to
the house Of representatives and
thence into the senate, and was in
the penitentiary in two hours. He
was permitted to retire instanter
when it became known he was the
fighting editor Of the CITIZEN. 1t is
not often that a man gets into three
as bad places in so short time.
He wound up his career OF adVen-
lures by visit to the World Office,
where he was treated with that con-
sideration due his prowess and posi-
ton. He was not looking for q
situation, but we gather from what
he said that il he had been on the
hunt for a new location he would
prefer the penitentiary to the others.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

DIR. b. Z. Clark has given out his
halfformed intention OF removing
TO Lincoln county He contem-
plated such a movement but upon
second consideration he has deter
mined TO remain where he is, near
Petersburg. His friends and pa
irons will be glad to hear Of this de
termination to remain with us.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

The long lost Jeanette has been
heard from. She was crushed in
the ice June IL in the artic. Some
of her crew escaped in boats to the
and others were lost.
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Knights Tsmplar,

The following are the officers elect
OF Pulaski Commandery No. II foi
the ensuing year, to wit:
Charles Buford, (. &.
W. r. Craig, Gen.
W. c. Nelson, Capt. Geo.
ID. c. Gordon, Prel.
J. ). Chiliers, S. w.
C. p. Jones, j. w.
J. B. Childers, Treas.
W. A. Gilmore, Rec.
III. ArrowsmIth, Sew. d.
W. ID. Morris, St. b.
j. II. Keeling, War.
John Martin, Sent
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almonds and Precious Stones.
A very large stock OF Pure Stones in
Brooches and Rings at
decl5-2t, HaE BOOK STORE.
Two. Representatives for Gilss.

Two. Representatives for Gilss.
The reapportionment bill has been
reported by the committee to the
two houses and will become the law
without material change. 1t gives
Giles two representatives proper.
She has not enough left over to get
an interest in a fiOater. Giles and
Lincoln constitute the 18th sena-
torial district. She has no associa-
ton with any other county. Maury
has two representatives; with Lewis
constitutes the 18th districts; with
Williamson constitutes q hoterial
district. Shelby and Davidson
elect five representatives, and Knox,
Hamilton, Rutherford, Wilson, Msu
ry, Giles, Montgomery and Gibson
two each.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Jas. j. Patterson. esq'r, arrived
in Pulaski Tuesday night with his
bride. He was married at Smyrna,
Rutherford county, Tuesday at ,
o'clock to Miss E-hV. They have
rooms at the st. Giles. We con
graduate ou- friend and wish him
and his newly found bride life Of
continuous hAppiaess aGd pros
perity.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. S. e. T. Rose re
turned from Mississippi last Thurs
day, where they had been looking
after the affairs connected with the
estate of Mrs. Rose.
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HeM CntlerY.

The Largest and Most Varied Selcc-
ton Of Pocket Knives Of all prices and
grades and of the best brands, just
opened at FLAUrT, MARTIN 81 Co.'S.
lrc22-2f.
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Let your children come to see our
Christmas goods as we open them. We
are going TO sell CHEAPEST. Don't for
get IL. PEARCY 81 RosR.
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Miss Tina Sumpter sister OF
Mr.. Guy Sumpter, arrived in Pu'
laski last Saturday upon r visit
from Elkton, Ky. Mrs. Sumpter
went TO Nashville TO meet her, re.
turning the same evening.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

The goose bone calls for severe
weather. but other signs loudly say
there are To be TO more wars nor
rumors of wars One Of these signs
made it's appearance Sunday and
gladdened the big heart of our
friend, F. Smithson, esq. 1t is
sweet. dimpled little daughter. He
is inconsOlabIY reioiced.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Mr.. Sterling Paine is visiting his
mother and sisters in Pulaski, hav-
ing been summoned here upon the
death Of Mr.. Taylor's child. He is
conductor upon the road between
st. Louis and Evansville. Mrs.
Paine met him here, coming from
Jacksonville, Fla, where she has
been upon a visit. Sterling is the
picture of heslth-weighing POS
pounds. He used to be as lean as a
banker.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

OIhcers-J. n. Grigsby A; Frank Wiz
liams, &c.
Mr.. H. P. Alternately was never
on jury before and was never on
the witness stand in circuit court.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Rev. DR.. f. C. Wilkes. brother Of
our Capt. Jno. S. Wilkes, died at
his home in Lampasas, Tex, Dec.
Sth, aged 80 years. He moved to
Texas in 1854, but returned to
Tennessee after the war and took
regular pastoral work in this con-
ference. He returned to Texas in
1879. He was a good man and a
preacher Of extraordinary ability.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Mrs. Elizabeth Bratten died at
the home Of her son in-law, B. A.
Harwell, on Buchana1's creek last
Friday, Of consumption, aged "a
years.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Watches, Rings, Brooches and all
kinds OF fancy and fine jewelry, silver
ware and fancy goods In larger quantity
and finer than ever opened In Pulaski.
Call and see the most beautiful stock,
whether you wish 10 buy or not, at
Tue Book STORE,
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Fair Warning.

Be sure to examine my stock of
sugars, coffees, candies, raisiRs, ags,
etc p, before you buy elsewhere.
dec lost +. Nj. BUNCH.
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Total todate

There were 2112 bales shipped in
December last year. 1t will prob
ably reach not that this year.
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GILES COUNTY Is ADAPTED TO RAILS
ING COTTON AND BLUE GRASS. THIS
CANNOT BE SAID OF HALF DOZEN
COUNTIES IN TIE UNITED STATES
Coz. A. :. COLLAR. tt.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Beautiful and Costly Toys and Cheap
Toys, Fancy Toilet Articles and Parlor
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Don't 5uyl Don't buy! Don't buy !
Until YOU see our Christmas Goods.
They can't be beat and they are cheapest
IA t5lcR. PEARCY IL ROSE.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

The World Tuesday has q long
and interesting account of the
meeting of Bragg's scouts to which
sam Davis belonged and the resolu-
IONS adopted bcwailing and con
H,'mning his hanging by the federals
IA. "a l u'aSAl as a spy. 1t was con
:, ,'outed to the World by Mr.. I.
NJ Joplin, a survivor, who saws that
ne leans there is talk in Pulaski of
erecunga monument TO the memory
OF the scouts and wishes our peo-
pie TO oe assured of the hearty CO.
operation of the survivors.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Mrs. d. C. Johnson, after long
visit to her old home in Giles, re
turned to Boydsville, Ark, last week
to Join her husband.