Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
TOWN AND COUNTY.

NllO lilo WOOhs
Frank Henderson returned from
Texas last Thursday evening.
Maj. L. D. Mercer went to Pike
vile and returned this week.
Miss May Conner returned Tues.
day from two weeks visit to Nash
vile.
We understand the Methodist
Sunday.school will have a Christmas
tree on Monday night.
About half an inch of snow fell
here Sunday night last, but all disap-
peared during the next two days.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church have disposed of most of the
goods in their bazar, and it will likely
close today.
The pupils of Mrs. Walder's music
class were greeted by large audience
in their concert last Friday night, and
all were delightfully."- entertained.
Misses Alice Eastwood and Mary
SteetIey went to Beech Grove Wednes.
day to be present at the marriage of
Thos. Eastwood Thursday.
Va "A number of the teachers and
pupils of G. F. College will leave this
Saturday morning for their homes to
spend the Christmas holidays.
We will call on number Of our
city subscribers next week for the
amount of their subscriptions for the
closing year, and hope they will all re-
spond promptly.
The entertainment and supper in
the basement of the G. P. Church to-
night friday will, beyond doubt,
prove very enjoyable affair and all
should attend.
Mr.. j. Z. Jones came near hav.
ing very serious runaway of his team
on the square last Monday. Fortu
nately the horses were stopped before
any serious damage was done.
Mr.. r. Patterson has moved into
his new house, which he has just com
pleted. Mr.. Patterson has a neat and
convenient home.
The STANDARD has not gotten suf
fciently out of the woods yet to dis
card the ancient custom Of we country
newspaper of taking rest ChrStma'
week, consequently full issue Of: the
STANDARD will not appear next week
Among the fat hogs slaughtered
this week. Mr.. Jas. Martin had /! ont
with six feet. The two fore legs haC
each two we'll developed and distinc
feet.
More Christmas goods are being
displayed by our merchants this season
+. than for several years past, an d We be
lieve they are all making good sales
which would seem to indicate bette
times coming. 500
20. M. Sparks, of Columbus, Ga.
who has been engaged in the frui
evaporation business on large seal
in this county during the past season
is off on ten days business trip tc
Chicago and New York.
The corporate authorities hav
placed 16 handsome street lamps alon
our streets, and street corners. Fou
are placed in the park and one in from
Of each of the FIVE principal churches
For these favors we thank our Mayo
and City Council and pay our taxes
Quite number of our count
people were in town Thursday sellin,
their country produce and buying hol
day goods. 1t is fact worthy Of nc
tice that nearly all our farmers are i
prosperous condition. All who work
and most of them do that, have a SUI
plus to sell.
college street, at its intersection
with Donnell street, was left in yer
bad condition by the street force. On
load of gravel was placed in such
manner as to form pond in the street
and injured rather than improved il
The corner is becoming almsst i'm
passable after rain, and as it is a
important thoroughfare, the authorize
shou1d soc that If Is nut i'm better cor