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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
Married.

EAsTwooD--MANKIN-At the resi-
dence of the brides father, Beech
Grove, Tenn, Thursday morning, Dec.
Goth, 1883, Mr.. Thos. H. Eastwood
to Miss Mary R. Mankin.
The wedding party arrived on Thurs
day evenings train and were given a
reception at the residence ofthe groom's
mother on Spring street Thursday
night. Tom has many warm friends
here, and is held in the highest esteem
by all who know him. We wish the
new couple a long and prosperous life
journey and boundless tide of love
and happiness.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
Prolific Pumpkin Vine.

A reliable correspondent from Cali.
fornia writes: when any of your
friends have any big potatoes, cucum,
bers and such like to report, you may
tell them of my friend Patterson's
pumpkins. H. s. Patterson told me
he gathered this fall from one vine 1900
pounds of pumpkins, all weighed ex.
cept one, which S. S. Patterson got.
That one was not weighed but averaged
with the Others. The largest weighed
ninety odd pounds" California it seems
is not only good wheat growing coun.
try, but grows fine vegetables. Beets
frequently grow to the size of nail kegs,
and many other vegetables in proper
tomato size.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
Our Oldest Citizen.

World,
81 have lived in Nashville since the
year one" remarked venerable visi-
tor at the World Office yesterday morn
ing, "and ought to know something of
our commercial and other statistics"
"The year one?" gasped the report
er.
"You don't mean that you have
resided here for eighteen hundred
and"
"Yes, I dol" put in our venerable
friend. 81 mean that exactly, came
here in the year eighteen hundred and
one, and
"Oh!" circulated the reporter.
"Ah!" retorted our distinguished
visitor.
81 was born," continued Col. A. w.
Johnson-for he it was--"in New
Hampshire in the year 1897, and come
to this city in 1901, where l have re-
sided ever since-that is have resided
in Nashville and its immediate vicinity.
And your informant, Mr.. Weller, is
correct. The first steamboat that ever
landed at our wharf was the General
Jackson"--this was in the year 1918.
had never before seen such crowd
on the bank, to witness the landing. 1t
was big day with us, that coming of
our first steamboat"
81 did business for forty years on
Broad street." added Col. j., after
pause. 81 have lived along with the
nineteenth century in Nashville. /
have known all our prominent officials,
and consider Gov. VIM. Carroll was
one of the greatest men that ever lived
competent to fill the highest Of
flee under the government"
Notwithstanding his eighty.seven
years, Col. johnson is vigorous Of
mind and body, and is, no doubt, en-
titled to the claim Of being our "oldest
living citizen" May he continue to
live along on parallel lines with the
present century.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
From Holders.

To the Standard.
The arrival of the STANDARD is
always hailed with pleasure here, how
ever, | have nothing very newsy for its
columns this week. Our good people
are preparing for merry Christmas.
Our young merchants at Holders are
dviDg good business, and are trying
to please their customers in every way
possible. VIM. Cooper will in few
days commence building large grain
house at our place, which will add
greatly to our convenience. We want
two other things at our station, a good
blacksmith and custom mill. These
we hope 20 have soon. PUNCH.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
A Kentucky Cow.

Peck's Sun.
Kentucky is not satisfied with giving
one of the greatest expositions this
country ever had, and also producing a
two-legged colt, but she now comes to
the front with Jersey calf ten inches
high and fourteen inches long. This
last achievement was made at Brooks
vile. There is some sense in this
kind of cattle, providing they don't
grow over five inches higher. They
will be SO handy to have on the table
to insure pure milk for the coffee and
tea. No more water in the milk will
be the rule. AS like as not we will
hear at the table, in a few years,
"please drive the COW this way after
you have helped yourself to milk. I"
Then to see the little COW trot along
the table to the other end to be MIXED.
This is an age of progress and improve
ment.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
Back Tax on Distillers.

The agreed case from Franklin couu.
ty has been tried before Judge Will
liams at Winchester. A correspond.
ent of the American says:
His honor yesterday delivered an
opinion in the agreed case to 60 up
from this county, as to whether or not
the distillers Of whisky and brandy
were liable to the privilege tax as
wholesale liquor dealers, in which he
held that they were not liable to such
tax. This question has been looked
upon with a great deal Of interest, and
the decision of Judge Williams, if sus'
tanned by the Supreme Court, will be
received with pleasure by the large
number Of distillers throughout the
State"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
McMinnville Normal.

The spring term of the McMinnville
Normal will commence Wednesday,
Jan. End, 1884. For the accommoda-
ton of any who have been teaching,
orpropose teaching in the public schools,
and who desire thorough review in
the public school branches, the advan-
tages of the coming term will be offered
to any such at the special rate Of $3.50
for the whole term, or at the rate Of
$500 per month for any part of the
term.
Thankful for the patronage that has
been bestowed upon the school in the
past, we shall continue our endeavors
in the future to make it all it should
be, and respectfully solicit liberal
share of the support of the public,
W. T. PAYNE, Principal.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
FairPlay.
ment.

Wall Street News.
"Sir, you predicted frost for the
night of the 21st of September" said
an old farmer as he entered the Signal
Office at Cleveland two or three days
later. =.
eyes, SIR"
"And it didn't Gomez"
"No, sir"
"Well, that prediction caught me
with eight hundred bushels of apples
on the trees, and | sold the lot for half
price"
Sorry, sir, but the bureau is some
times mistaken"
"Well, l want you to help me out
of it. The chap who got my apples
has forty acres of taters. If you will
only predict a regular freeze>up for to-
morrow night l kin get them taters for
ten cents bushel, and come out solid"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
The Cotton Centennial of 1884.

The Board OF Managers of the
Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centen.
NAL, to be held at New Orleans in De-
cember 1884, are showing energy in
many directions in their endeavors to
get the enterprise promptly under way.
The design for the main building has
been accepted, the one preferred out of
ten submitted being that of G. M.
Jorgensen, of Meridian, Miss. The
building will have several towers but
no dome, and will be lighted from the
sides; it will cover an area of 900 by
1900 feet, or a space of 81 acres, as
compared with 21:47 acres occupied by
the main building at Philadelphia. A
tank and reservoir for cascades to be
lighted by electric light is arranged
for, and there will be a music hall to
seat ten or twelve thousand people. In
some leading directions the managers
are taking the experience afforded by
the exposition of 1876 as guide, and
are endeavoring to organize commits
sions for the several States in order to
insure the thorough cooperation of all.
They intend to make feature of the
exhibit of woman's work, and this de-
partment will be under the manage
ment of two leading representative
women from each State and Territory.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
The latest arrivals Of Christmas

The latest arrivals of Christmas
goods are to be found at l.. F. Cap.
shaw's. He is just in receipt of large
assortment of handsome silverware,
jewelry, watches, clocks, useful and or.
namental articles of all kinds specially
adapted for holiday gifts. Read his
advertisement on another page and give
him an early call. If you are in search
Of Christmas presents combining ele.
gance and utility.you can find them in
his stock.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22

We have sent number of state
ments of accounts to subscribers who
are in arrears to the STANDARD, and
expect to send all who are behind soon.
All who receive these will greatly
oblige by renting the amount at once,
as we are needing the money. A fail
ure to respond to these requests will
force us to adopt the cash in advance
system.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
Great Reductions |!

In order to close out our mammoth
stock of Cloaks, Dolmans, Jackets,
Wraps, etc., we have marked them
down to the VERY LOWEST figure
at which they can be sold, Come at
once if you want bargain, as these
goods must be sold.
J. G.. MARTIN & Co.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22

-CocOanuts, Oranges, Raisins, fresh
Nuts and Candies, just received by
d. 0. jenkins.
When out shopping always call at
Katz's, and if you don't buy there,
they will at least post you on the lowest
prices.
j. B. Ritchey will endeavor to sell
goods for cash the coming year, and
cash will buy them very close.
--Medearis q Co. are determined not
to carry over single article of Xmas
goods, SO they are selling them at bot.
tom prices.
When you want fresh groceries
and corrections, call on D. o. jenkins.
-Medearis q Cos Xmas goods are
selling fast, if you want any you had
better go early before they are picked
over.
There never has been so many
cloaks sold in any house in McMinn
vile in one season as has been sold at
Katz's. They are selling fine and good
cloaks for a little money. That &C.
counts for it.
"A new stock of fresh staple and
fancy groceries of all kinds just opened
by D. 0. jenkins.
Another new lot of Standard
Prints just received at Katz's to be sold
at 5 cents.
j. B. Ritchey, as usual. is receiv.
ing nice line of useful and valuable
Christmas presents. Call and examine
them. He keeps full line of drugs,
medicines, stationery and druggists
sundries, all Of which are held at mod.
crate prices for cash.
We have got the genuine Dude al
last, You will find it at d. o.
Jenkins.
If you want nice candy to trim
Christmas cake d. 0. Jenkens can
supply you with the incest in town.
If you want to make Christmas
presents that will give good solid com
fort, call on Adam H. Gross, who has
just repleniShed his stock with new ar
rivals Of staple and fancy dry goods,
notions, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, etc,
Those who are hunting something
really rich and elegant in the way o.
Christmas presents, should call on L. F
Jeanmaire. He certainly has some Of
the handsomest goods we have ever
seen displayed here, among which are
clocks, watches chains, jewelry of al
kinds, silverware, and numerous othel
things which are worth a visit to see
j. c. Martin & 60. announce
another large reduction in prices o
ladies Cloaks, Dolmans, Jackets, Wraps
etc. This is fine opportunity to Sc
cure some very cheap goods.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
Good Deal of Shortening.

Scientific American.
At the recent opening of new CON-
mercial exchange in New York, the
president stated that the annual value
Of the raw sugar imported and pro-
duced in the United States cOnsidera-
bly, exceeded our importations of tea
and coffee, with silk, hides, hemp, and
rubber added. The figures for sugar
were stated at S130,000,000.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
Notice to Stockholders.

The Stockholders of the Peoples
National Bank of McMinnville will
hold their annual meeting on Tuesday,
January 9Th, 1884, for the election Of
Directoes for the ensuing year. All Of
the Stockholders are requested to be
present. Dec 9th, 1883.
G. COFFEE, Cashier.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
Thoroughbred.

On Friday morning Dec. 21st, Ida,
a thoroughbred Jersey COW, the proper
ty of ]. B. Ritchey, dropped beauti-
full fawn colored heifer calf. by Miraba.
The calf is beauty and highly priced
by its owner.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
Christmas Gift From N, G. and 81
Louis Railroad.

December Oath, 25th. 31st, 1883 and
January /, 1884. excursion round trip
tickets will be sold at one fare for round
trip to all points on n, G. Il St. L. R.
R. Tickets good to return ON January
2, 1884. d. B. CARSON, Agt.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
Notice.

My creditors will not wait on me,
and those owing me are requested to
come forward and settle. | cannot
give long credits on short profits. Don't
forget this. A. p. SETTz.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
Christmas Turkeys.

Mead q Ritchey are having dressed
today, Friday 200 fat turkeys which
will go by express Saturday morning
to theISunny South to supply orders tor
Christmas turkeys.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
notice.

Highest cash price paid for oil kinds
of hides at j. H. Hughes old Tan
Yard in McNIinnville, on and after
the 18th day of September, 1888.
Sept8-3m HUGHEs d. Bass.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22

"Uncle John" said little Emily, do
you know that the baby that was fed
on elephants milk gained twenty
pounds in one week." "Nonsensel
Impossible!" exclaimed Uncle John;
and then he asked. "Whose baby was
it?" "The elephants, said the little
Girl
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
Mutually Benefited.

If you buy from us you will pur
chase at the lowest market price. We
will make a small profit, and you will
have saved money.
SIMON KATE & Co.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
want TO Buy Corn.

Mead & RitcheY will pay 81 cents
per bushel for good sound dry corn,
delivered at their store in McMinn,
vile.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22

Congress will take a holiday recess
from Monday Dec. oath until Jan. Sd.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22

The Nashville police force are out
in new uniforms.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22
LOCAL ITEMS.

-CocOanuts, Oranges, Raisins, fresh
Nuts and Candies, just received by
d. 0. jenkins.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26
Ah0u1H Encn1inn.

MIsHTUR ENDEX: vas so glat in mine
hearut to sees such goot piece in der cres-
sets babur. vat was writ Ply o. NJ, on der
farming Of dis country. nefer vas so glat
in haluf of my born days before. shust
shet tears Of my glatness to tink dot he
didn't kill hes sows und bigs. he will hat
lots of boruk next fall comes year, ain'dt
it? IND yust tink how near der Endexr
come to KILN your sow und der ten bigs
He vas a bat man NIT bat hearut-in your
bigs eye! IND dot goot naybur vot tole
you not to kill your ten sows und
one big vas slfior Of de big race, ind de
peer goes dat he vas the acricultral editor OF
der Gresset babur. Oh he ish a I'd Horace
Greeley on der farming question. Eff he
vas to blant crop of jack rabbits he would
reap crop of jsckashes, und. hat thought
thot maybe de Cresset farmer editor was q
result of such planting. 1t is blain dol
der caddle men half missed the use to vicf
this county vas Intended. Itish pecooliar
ly suited for CORN und wheat und hogs
at least the Cressets und its bet correspond
ent say so. Don'dt it?
VoSGERECHTEN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26

Reub. Lakes ball on the 22d Of Februa-
Henry BlIckhhhn is In st. Louis this
week buying gOods......Qnrterly meeting
two weeks from to-morrow......We arr
still taking wood on subscriptiOn......Th The
thirsty are promised plenty Of keg beer
this summer ......Al Eekert has fitted up a
parlor. next 70 the barber shop. County
Treasurer Rouse made . satisfactory set
element with the state and returned home
last Saturday ......Mrs. McCanless is enter
fAlnlng her. friend Mrs. Anterior, Of Osso-
wotomle, this week......Allen Smith has re-
turned from an extended visit to Illinois
......Editor McNeal declines to be candi-
date for justice Of the peace. THE club
dances promise TO be popnlar......Mr. L.
81 will start on visit to the Eastern part
OF this state and Illinois next week..
Jesse L. b. Ellis spent this week In town.
Frank Streeter was up from Kowa yester-
dAy.....D. A. McCanless Is sick and con-
fined to his rooIn......Capt. Esteil returned
from weeks visit To his ranch yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26

Last week the Cresset prognosticated
that the cold weather was over. 1t was too
previous, as was Afterwards shown. If
there is one mistake an agricultural organ
Is liable to make oftener than attempting to
tell when to plant corn, it 10 guessing about
the weather. Now just suppose the farm.
ers Of this county had planted their large
crops OF corn, and oats and spring wheat
on the sayso OF the farmers organ at this
place. The farming community is warned
against the representations of the Cresset.
II Is attempting to serve two masters-the
agriculturists and the stoclnnen.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26

The committee of ladies appointed by
the mayor to arrange an entertainment to
secure funds for completing the cemetery
fence met at the residence Of Mrs. Geppert
wednesday and decided to give an enter
tianment and supper in the new school
house as soon as that building is completed
Full particulars will be announced in due
time. The committee will meet at the res
idence Of Mrs. Shepler Tuesday afternoon
Of the 9Th prOx. Mrs. T. G. JACK
Secy. pro tenn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26
RANCHES
CATTLE FOR SALE!

T Have for sale some of the most desira
1ble ranch property in the S uthwest.
They are located in Barbour and Conan
che counties with ranch buildings and i'm
provements on each, stocked with cattle,
ranging in number from 100 to 1860 head
have 5000 head ofnunge cattle, consist
ing OF 1000 head Of young COVE, Texas ano
half breed; 800 half breed 2 year Old steers
and heifers; $50 head Of year old steers
and heifers. which will sell as they run
or deliver them at the Spring round-ups
Parties contemplating investing in eth
er ranches or cattle will do we'll to com
munIcate with me before pdrchatinl. Ny
experience in and knowledge Of the bust
ness and country in all it's details, will en-.
able them to secure promptly what they
are looking for on very favorable terms
Give me full particulars az to what i
wanted and where.
Address me Mt MEDICINE LODGE. KANs
VKT VNT N00X
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26

Sheldons have the finest assortment OF
valentines ever shown in this city, and we
doubt If better assortment can be found
In any city east. The prices are as low a,
anywhere. All are cordially invited to ca
and examine and see for themselves. You
will be surprised to see how your town ha.
improved in sleeping first class goods
Their store is not deficient in other goods
Call and see us and we will try and please
vOu
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26

+. II. Shelley has been driving around
the country considerably, and as he had
doubts about the reputed distances be-
tween several points, he secured dodome-
ter and fixed it to the wheel of his spring
wagon. The little machine, which is said
to be absolutely correct, says the distance
from here to Harper Is 33 miles; to Inyou
IA miles, to Joppa, - miles; to Kiowa, Il
mileA
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26

We have reports from almost every sec
ton In relation to the severe storm that
struck this section week ago. The storm
was the worst ever known here, and ranch
men sustained considerable loss in all kinds
Of stock, though sheep suffered more severe
ly than horses or cattle. Nearly every one
reports loss Of cattle on their ranges but
the animals were generally through cattle,
bulls or old cows. At one place on Elm
creek, north Of this place, it is reported that
some 10 head Of cattle. drifting with the
storm. were forced of an embankment on
to Ice that was not strong enough to bear
them up and were chilled to death or
drowned. 1t is thought there are more I'M
der tho ice that cannot be seen. In the
same locality, which is on Carter, Bartlett
II Co.'S. range, there were 80 head counted,
dead, mostly cattle driven In last year, some
domestic cows. The north part of this
range Is a level section and there seems to
have been large number Of cattle on it.
On the range sonth and west the loss Is
comparatively small. w. w. Wood came
in yesterday from his ranch on Mule creek,
Comanche county, and reports very few
cattle dead. Taylor Nichols, II miles
west. OF the Medicine, says that all cattle
are doing well except those driven in late
and COWS with late calves. Col. and Char
lie Colcord heard of many dead animals in
Kingman cuunty, where the cattle had been
put in corrals at night. Frank King Of the
Comanche pool scout, says the entire loss
this winter from every cause, will not ex-
coed two per cent. At the ranch Of Ham
ilton & Flint, on the Chicaskia, 35 head
died the night Of the storm; these had been
corralled and close-herded.
Taken all In all, this was the worst storm
ever known in this section. The winter
had been very favorable, and the day before
the storm it was warm. At o'clock the
morning Of the 10Th the thermometer
marked 14e below zero and the same the
morning Of the Goth. No loss Of life has
been reported, though many persons came
in with their hands and ears badly frozen.
The wonder is that there were not more
persons frozen for at all times there are
many on the road freighting.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26

There are now four large Ice houses In
town fall Of good ice, the last one built
and filleqbeing owned by Duncan, Vaughn
and Springer. There is not less than 400
tons Of good Ice to keep the community
cool next summer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26

Parties who would attend the grand ball
at Lake City on the L22d Of February are
again reminded that the masquerade part
OF IL will be conducted separately mp to
supper time and only those en- masque can
gain admission to the upper floor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26

Bender & Beach Is the new style Of the
hardware nrm, A. C. Bender having sold
a half interest In his establishment to MIR.
Beach, Of Linn county, = gentleman well
posted In the business and who promises
70 be popular business man In this CON-
munitv
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26

AARRIED-At Sun City, Sunday, Januar,
Il, 1893, Mr.. Jas. Nurse, OF. Red Creek, anC
Miss Jennie Fishburn, Of Sun City, Rev.
Adams officiating.
May ~bleSsings7 follow, thick and fast,
A dozen-nothing worse
Whate'r may happen, you can bet
They'll always have NURSE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26
A Good Place to Stop.

The MEDIcrSE LODGE HOUSE, under the
newsmanagement of Shelley & Layton, il
prepared to accommodate all guests who
may call. Good rooms, bountifnl table
and all the accommodations to be found in
a well regulated hostelry. Good rooms for
men. The headquarters for
stockmen. ianl242
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-01-26

Several Of the young gentlemen and mar
ried ones Of this city have arranged for a
select dance to occur every alternate Friday
at the city hall The first dance to occur
this evening Good music and the best Of
order Is promised.