Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1882-12-23

vine w ana City Trans
portation Line and General
Dealers in Coal, Hay,
Grain, Salt,
&C., &c.
The Senior of this firm, Captain
Frank Gracey, Is an old Confederate
soldier and bears on his head the
scar of bullet that came near de-
priving the service of a splendid
officer. The ability to grasp a COM
plicated situation in all of its inter-
woven details,the clear, sound judg-
ment as to the policy Of a course of
action, the quickness of decision,
promptness of execution and fear
lessness of results, which enabled
him to make his battery OF field ar
tilery so famous in the annals of the
Western Army; all of these quail
ties, and more, he brought with
him into his peaceful pursuits of
business life, and by means of them
has wrought a handsome and well
deserved success, which he enjoys
with genial whole-souled, large
heartedness which endears him to
his large circle of admiring friends
and comrades. The Junior men,
Der of the firm is a trained and &C
cOmplished veteran in the admins
tration of Office affairs and together
they are well matched pair; each
ones qualities aiding and support
ing those of the other, and giving
the community firm of business
men, that for energy, sagacity, en-
terprise, integrity and general use
fulness would be hard to equal in a
much larger town than this. These
gentlemen are Kentuckians who
came here in 1866, just after the
war. They are now building a
magnificent Warehouse near the
freight depot for, the storage of
grain. Although 1 lave not met
Capt. Frank Gracey,I have heard
his praise on all sides, and am sorry
that missed the pleasure of seeing
him.
j. ]. sCRUSMAN. .-
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Staple
and Fancy Groceries.
Among the GAINESVILLE Grocery
firms where strict attention is paid
to the wants of citizens and farm
ers, this house is especially noted.
Special attention is paid to the best
grades of all goods. provisions and
country produce. In dealing here
the customer is assured of pure and
fresh supplies, which has caused
this house to receive most liberal
share of public patronage. Located
On Franklin street, on a popular
corner, the house is well-known
and usually filled with customers.
The proprietor was a Captain in the
l4th Tennessee Regiment, and dis
for his gailantry on the
field. Was at one time Mayor of
GAINESVILLE, and was an efficient
City Father"
GAINESVILLE has a good many
hings to be proud of in the way of
her public men, and some historical
points, too. Gov. Blount, who was |
Governor of Tennessee from 1909 to |
S13, lies buried here In Greenwood |
Cemetery. The Legislature of 1877
'rected handsome monument to
lis memory. Hon. Gustavus A.
Henry for whom the writer had
lways high admiration, the
eagle Orator of Tennessee lived and
lied here. GAINESVILLE is the home
f Hon. Jno. f. House who has
een in Congress for eight years,
nd is one of the most brilliant in
elects in the State. Col. Bailey,
n ex-senator and a prominent
awyer resides here. Then there's
chancellor Smith, Judge Lurton,
len. Quarles, all ranking high at
he bar. VIM. M. Daniel, of the
and well known law
rm of Quarles, Daniel & Goodpas-
IRE, is the State Senator elect, who
ill probably be elected Speaker of
ne House, at the meeting Of the
ext General Assembly. We will
Sc all our influence in his behalf ,
'hen the time comes. Having
listed the Republicans 1 imagine
lere will be rather high old times
l the next Legislature. I do hope
lost devoutly that they will send
oil. House to the q. S. Senate.
During the few days spent in this
elightful city, l have met many
eople whom / shall always re- :
ember with pleasure. The people t
'e certainly delightful, and Clarks- q
lie is one of the very best towns
/ Tennessee, noted for its intelli-
ance, refinement and cultivation.
had the pleasure of meeting the :
ost Master here, and found him to
, just as polite and attentive as
'uld be, and just what a public
fetal should be. Mr.. Samuel :
exinger has acted in this capacity )
urteen years, and has been faith
| servant of the public, and i
UGH esteemed in this community.
/ have been most pleasantly en- a
during my stay by Mr., .
temporarily at the old
'uthern Hotel. He will soon re-
owe to his new house, and hope
may get all the custom that 3
mes to GAINESVILLE hereafter.
With the kindest regards for all b
/ am Respectfully, b
MRS. l.. ID. w.
Tenn, Dec. IL, 1882.