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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

The Waverly Watchmaa tells sad
story of jackson County dead beat"
named Stropes, swindling Waverly ho-
tel keeper. If the Watchna0n will inves-
tigate, it will find that the young gentle
man is more of Pike than a Jackson
County man.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01
GRAND JURY.

GRAND JURY.
James Vandivort, Liberty.
Adam Sheir, Scioto.
Perry Yeager, Scioto.
VIM. d. Mercer, Scioto.
David Thomas, Milton.
Vinton Spriggs, Franklin.
Nelson Kelley, Lick.
William Forster, Coal.
Pleasant Horton, Jefferson.
Hugh Crossan, Lick.
J. B. Caldwell, Liberty.
G. II. Downs, Franklin.
John Ramsey, Milton.
David H. Lewis, Oak Hill.
Andrew Lasley, Milton.
PETIT JURY.
Peter Bum, Lick.
c. n. Harper, Jackson.
George Cane, Jackson.
Alexander Nickel, Milton.
w. Taylor Daniels, Milton.
John Kinnison, Milton.
John Tucker, Milton.
Jacob J. Calm, Scioto.
John o. Davis, Madison.
Thomas Winters, Washington.
S. M. Spriggs, Franklin.
Alison Brown, Lick.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Mark Sternberger has just returned
from the city with a stock of goods that
just gets away with anything yet brought
to town for the Fall and Winter trade.
Mark has one of the finest stores in
Southern Ohio, and can sell you goods at
bargain. Be sure to call and see there
fine goods before making purchases.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

For Fine Garments, go to the Mann
moth Clothing House of P. H. Washam
& CO., as they are the Leading Clothing
House in Southern Ohio, and carry only
fresh and stylish goods.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

The Soluble Sea Island Guano is fine,
dry and drillable, a Complete Fertilizer,
and adapted to all crops. Give it trial
and you will use no other. For sale by
J. r. Booth, jackson, Ohio.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

John Milliken called on us one day last
week. He was formerly resident OF
this county, but he has been in Kansas
several years. He and his wife will re-
main in Ohio until spring. Mrs. Milliken
isa daughter of Reuben Dickson, and a
sister of Charles S. Dickson, of our town.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

The coming holidays will be more gen.
orally observed than any for many years.
and we would remind our readers that d
bottle of Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup will
prove a most accaptable holiday present.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

. Our old friend J. A. Calhoun has Sc
cured himself wife and gone to house
keeping, in Wellston. John was always
sensible fellow, but we believe this last
Ia his best venture.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

We very much regret that the condi-
ton of our health prevented our attend
ing the marriage of our esteemed young
friend, Elmer E. Ferree, at Wellston, last
week.
We printed the wedding invitations
and cards, and it was as fine a piece of
work as could be done in Cincinnati.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

The Tea of the Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society will be held on next Fri
day afternoon at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. P. Sutherland, on South street.
Let all the members, and those interested
in the work of the Society, attend.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

DR.. johnson A White informs us that
a son of Francis Downey, of Liberty
township, while out hunting last week,
accidentally shot himself, fracturing the
leg below the knee, and his leg will prob
1ey have to be taken off, to save his life.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01
UNSURPASSED

In quality, style and excellence. Our i'm
mense new arrivals. Gents Furnishing
Goods. Popular styles and good bargains
in Neckwear, Underwear, Hosiery, Shirts,
Collars, Cuffs, Suspenders, Handkerchiefs,
and everything in the way of Gents Fur
nishings. Headquarters for latest styles,
finest qualities, lowest prices.
STERNBERGER BROTHERS,
Leading Clothiers.
Corner opposite Court House.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Beautiful in color, artistic in design
This is the exclamation of all who look
at our fine stock of Velvets, Velveteens
Pushes, and Brocade Satins and Silks
They are cheap.
JAMES CHESNUT
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

The Glen Roy NJ. E. Church will be
dedicated on Nov. 25, 1888, at 1890 A. NJ,
by Elder Pagan and others. All are in
Vited to attend.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Our old and esteemed friend VIM. j.
Callaghan was married last week to Vlr-
ginia A. Harvey. We received variety
of wedding cake.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Mrs. Henry Props, 231 Harbor street,
Cleveland, o., says: Browns Iron Bit
ters relieved me of nervousness, dyspep-
sia and bad cold.'
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Dur former citizen, Orin Richards, in
company with William Yearian called at
the Standard Office on Saturday. Mr.
Richards now resides in Gallia County.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Ladies and gentlemen, if you want
good goods, go to Martins. See their big
advertisement, now for some time in the
Standard.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

A new arrival of Cloaks this week at
Chesnut's, for ladies, misses and children !;
the most stylish and best fitting goods in
the market. See them at Chesnut's.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Reader, do you want buy Ladies or
Gents Trunk or Valise? If you do, just
look through p. H. Washam & Co.'S stock
and yon will see where the goods are
kept, and the prices we will leave to you.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01
Probate Court.

Estate of Jehu Kuhns, deceased; in
ventory filed by Richard Wells, admins
traitor; approved, and ordered of record.
Estate of David Morgan, deceased; final
settlement made by Margaret Morgan,
administrative: set for hearing Dec. %,
and ordered published.
Estate of Henry H. Harmon, deceased !;
final account filed by Stephen G. Harmon,
administrator; set for hearing Dec. %,
and ordered published.
David S. Parry appointed guardian of
the estate of VIM. D. Williams, minor;
bond $3.50.
d. D. Shriner, admir-, VS.. Sarah Shriner,
ct al. Proceedings to sell real estate; Or
der of appraisement, subject to dover,
made, and VIM. Rutledge, Thos. Swan
and 7. J. Griffith appointed appraisers.
The 50 accounts recently advertised for
settlement were all passed upon.
Estate of James Burns. deceased; final
account filed by Ezekiel Burns, admir-; set
for hearing Dec. 2S, and ordered pub
hshed.
Estate of Edward Whit, deceased; re-
ceipts of widow and heirs filed, and ad-
ministrator discharged.
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.
VIM. j. Callaghan and Virginia A.
Harvey.
VIM. H. Gilman and Hulda G. Day.
Elmer E. Ferree and Ella S. Watson.
John Henry and Fanny Cartwright.
Dwight S. Kelly and Jennie R. Sour
lock.
Henry Sims and Louvisa A. Davis.
Arthur d. Taylor and Julia Rice.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

C. S. Dickson will remove, next Tues
day, to his farm, the old Philip johnson
place, one mile west of town. G. David
will occupy Mr.. Dickason's town proper
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Just received and opened, and now on
exhibition, a fine stock of new Cloaking
Cloths, Plush Trimmings, and Beautiful
Buttons.
See them at Chesnuts.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

1t will be seen by notice in published
elsewhere that Miss Mary J. Knox was
married at Centreville last Thursday.
Miss Knox is daughter of our towns
man Mr.. Henry Knox, and was for long
time a singer in the NJ. E. choir of this
place. She has hosts of friends in Jack
son who join the Standard in extending
CONGRATULATIONS
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Masonic.

Regular Communication of Trowe]
Chapter No. 70, R. A. NJ, this Thursday
evening, Nov. 1st, 1888.
T. s. MATTHEWS, Secretary.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Milton Furnace, Wellston, has been un-
dergoing repairs for some time, and will
start in the course of two or three weeks
again.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01
james Chesnut

Will offer for the next thirty days, his en-
tire fine large stock of Blankets, Flannels,
Bed Comforts, Jeans, and Cassimeres, at
reduced prices, for cash.
CHFSNTTT
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Berry Steele and Andrew Wangler
went to Cincinnati last week to seek
medical treatment for impaired eyesight
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

we see by the Waverly papers that
Thomas Easterling has erected fine
new dwelling house in that place.
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Probate Notices,

The following accounts have been filed in the Pro-
bate Court of jackson County Ohio, and the
for examination and hearing on the 10Th day of
October, A ID. 1888, to-wit:
Edward Hunt, Guar of lanes w. Noel;
A. IL. Turvey. Guar. of VIM. Coon. ct al;
Thos W. WOodson, admr of ThOs. Woodson;
Ann B. Williams. Adm'X ofJohn ID. Williams;
Lewis Gillian, Admir- of Benz. Branscom;
Reuben Jones' late G 'dn. of Eliza Ragland;
Sarah Frasure. 'dn. of Edward II. Frasure ct al;
VIM. Vaughn, Assignee of a. f. McCarley Il Co.;
Steph. S. Davis, EXT of Dan'l s. Davis;
James Herbert ct al, EXITS of John Hel bert;
W. A. Steele, q 'dn. of j. +. Steele;
W. A. Steele, G'dn. of Il. w. Steele;
G. n. Lackey, EXT ofJOhn Lackey;
j. q. Speakman, G 'dn. of Jas. N Speakman ct al;
G. A. Leach. G dn. of Hugh McYOung ct al;
Jas. Patrick, Guar. of Alice Shry;
ThOs. Harris. Admir- of David Harris;
Geo. K. Curry, Admir- of W ilsOn Bayless;
f. l.. Long. Guar of Eliza j. Long;
VI Nj, Clewers, EN'tX. of L. r. CiewGrs
Randall Long, G din of Abraham Snyder;
Handy Barton. Admir- of Arthur Metcalf
James iripp, EXT OF Lewis ID. Walden;
Marg't Davis. Adm'X of John Davis;.
+. l.. Long, q 'dn. of + fife A. Long;
j. q. NandervOrt. Admir- of Eliza lIandrum;
Richard 7. JONES' q 'dn, OF John Russell. ct al;
ID. f. TreXler, Guar. of Armor TreXler, ct al;
:. NJ. Pollock. Admir- of Abraham Corn;
Jane Hanna. EXtX. of AnSon Hanna,
Mary r.. Robbins, Adm X of AlansOn Robbins;
V. A. Harvey. Adm'X Of Gideon Harvey.
The hearing will be in the order of publication, be-
ginning at 0 O'Clock, 4. NJ. IL. G. MILLER.
(Sral) Probate Judge
ocll-3w
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Rev. Mr.. Maxwell will preach at the
Presbyterian Church next Sunday, fore
noon and night.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Milford Keyes, of the Portsmouth Tra-
ba1aae, made us a pleasant call on Sunday.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

For reliable insurance and prompt set
tlement of losses, go to w. Z. Prices
agency.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01
QyprcOatS.

OvercOatS.
How about the Overcoats? If you are
going to buy one this winter you shouldn't
fail to see our line. We have them in all
grades, from the cheapest to the best.
Call in and see our immense line.
STERNBERGER BROTHERS,
The Clothiers.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01
Notice to Teachers.

Notice is hereby given , tn II un til otherwise
ordered, the Board of School Examiners of
Jackson County, Ohio, will hold regu lar meet
ings for the examination of teachers, at the
CITY Hall, in the town of Jackson, on the FYrst
Friday IN every month.
By order of Board of Examiners.
21ane7etf NV. LONaRON, Clerk,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01
Business Suits.

Buy your accident insurance tickets
from W. T. Price.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01
TO PEDDLERs.

Noticeis hereby given to all personswho are
peddling in Jackson county without a license,
that they are requested to get the proper license
or the Statute will have to be enforced.
B. B. EVANS, Auditor
oh 10 lSs.-tf
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ClOakS 4!

ClOaks ! CloakS y ClOaks!!!
If you intend buying new winter
wrap, call at James Chesnut's. He has
all the neaCest styles in this line, and they
are acknowledged by all to be the best fit
ting and cheapest.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01
Fur Trimming.

Black and Mixed Coma Fur, from Forty
Cents to One Dollar and Ten per yard, at
CHESNUT'S.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

ODr. W. D. Ewin, Keyser, w. Va, says:
"Many esteem Browns Iron Bitters as an
excellent tonic"
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LETTER LIST.


List of letters remaining in the Postoice at Jack
son, Ohio, for the week ending Oct. 81, 1888.
Anderson Mrs., Larkens Mrs. Sarah,
Allen James, Mitcdell Mrs. Sarah,
Congdon E. D., Mullins Hiram,
Culmer Jacob, Mcfarland Albert,
Church John E., Nelson w. c.,
Carpenter John, Nef Thomas,
Douglas Miss Lizzie, Oliver Mrs. Nellie,
Doyle P, Pickrel Miss Sallie,
Downward Abraham, Plumer Jessie,
beavers Miss Emma, Price Miss Mollie,
Davis David j., Rolein Ellie,
Green William, Rowland William E.,
Glover Vryes Riger Gle,
Humphreys Wm., Ratcliff Dora,
Hamilton Charles D., Skinner Mrs. Z. p,
johnson II. L., Sickies Asa,
LURE William, Steward Miss Sarah s.,
Leach AIDA Miss, Short Jasper,
Lockard Matt, Titus Eliza,
Umpleby Janney, Vernon Isaac,
Workman W. B., wilkins Charles.
Persons sending for advertised letters, will please
send written receipt.
If not called for in four weeks Will be sent to Dead
Letter Office.
Persons calling for any of these letters please say
''advertised,' and give date of list.
s.. p. BALDRIDGE, p. NJ.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

Business Suits.
Good serviceable suits for every day
wear, new in style, neat in fabric, and
warranted to fit nicely and wear well.
Our offerings in this line will be found
most attractive, and prices far below any
and all competition.
STERNBERGER BROS.
THE CLOTHIERS,
Cor. OPP. COURT HOUSE.
Insure your life in the Michigan Mu-
tual, with w. T. Price.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

The following are the jurors drawn for
The next term of the Court of Common
Pleas, which will commence Nov. 26,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01
Bios.

Hats! Hatsl Hats! Styles for Fall
and Winter, at
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01

STERNBERGER Bros,
THE CLOTHIERS
Corner opposite Court House.
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If you want to buy Hat Or Cap, go to
Washam's.
If you want to buy a pair of Boots OF
Shoes, go to Washam & Co. Their styles
are right and their prices the lowest.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-11-01
Goad Ggsdk' AND osese, Gs3iSss'

STERN BERGER BROS
Clothing House.
Coruer opposite Court House.
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Corner opposite Court House.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-08-11
Farmers Conventions.

Editor Exchange:
On the 10Th inst, the farmers of
West Tennessee will meet in mass
convention at jackson, for the pur
pose of effecting West Tennessee or.
ganization, ms has been done in Middle
and East Tennessee. The advanta>
ges of such a step are obvious. /
have been requested to urge full at
tendance from Gibson county. Quite
an interesting programme will he bill
ed. l hope Gibson will be well rep
resented. Dinner will be served on
the ground. WISE A. COOPER.
Trenton, SO, 1888.
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Very Low Rates.

During the continuance of the
Southern Exposition, at Louisville,
KY. Commencing August LIST, and
continuing 100 days. the Louisville
q Nashville Railroad will sell Excur.
sion Tickets from any of its stations to
Louisville at one fare for the round
trip. These Tickets will be on sale
every day from l.. Il N. stations
and will be good Is days, allowing
ample time to visit the Greatest Expo.
sition ever held in the South. and sec.
ond only to the Centennial at Phila-
delphia.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-08-11


Bellville Enterprise: While in
Humboldt few days ago, in compa.
ny with Mr.. j. E. Porter, the courte-
Gus senior proprietor, we visited the
Porter Nurseries in the suburbs of
town, and We were more than pleased
with the appearance OF his splendid
young Nursery. They have exercised
great care in the selection of the very
best fruits, always thoroughly testing
the varieties before placing on the
market; and by their honesty and in
tegrity they are building up a fine
trade. 1t is a treat to the eye to be.
hold their almost unlimited stock Of
beautiful trees, all of remarkably
uniform size and height as far as the
eye can see. There are many exhibi.
tons of skill, experience and energy
displayed in the growth of this nurse.
ry, and we take great pleasure in say.
ing that Mr.. Porter is high toned
gentlemen and that his trees, vines,
DC, are exactly what they are repre-
sented to be.
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The Northwest and Tennessee.

Nashville World: Inc following ex.
tract from letter from j. F. Merry,
general passenger agent of the Illinois
Central railroad, to Commissioner
McWhirter, in reference to proposed
excursion from Iowa and Wisconsin
to Tennessee this fall, indicates the
setting in of the promised wave of i'm
migration sure enough: "The land ex,
cursion South will start on the 22nd
of October, and will arrive az Jackson
on the 24th for the fair. l sent you
six families to Jacksonville, Tenn.
They were from Marshal, Mimi, and
they are coming from every direction.
We make round trip from Dubuque
to Jackson and return for S12. How
is that for low"
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Sundav.school Convention.

The second annual session of the
Carroll County Sunday.schbol con.
vention met at Trezevant IN the G..
p. Church on the morning of Aug.
I'd, 1888. at 10 o'clock.
The convention was called to order
promptly by President ~. G. Haw,
kins, aud the programme fur the &c
casion Immediately taken up. Great
interest and ardor was manifested in
the discussions, while large and at.
tentive audience was present during
the session.
The good citizens of Trezevant,
through their kindness aud hospitali
ty, together with the efficient work Of
the officers and members and the
excellent music of the choir, made the
convention quite a success. The next
meeting will be held at Atwood ON
Thursday and Friday before the LIST
Sunday in Aug. 1884.
A. G. HAWKINS, Pres't.
JAS. A. CARROLL, Sec'y.
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A Great Bargain.

ANY one wishing to purchase neat
little home in the edge of town will
find it to his interest to call at this
office. Will be sold very cheap for
cash.
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For Sale.

The house and lot In Milan known
as the Central Hotel building" AL.
90 some valuable land. lying near
the college building. Applyto w
Z. Williamson, or the Milan Ex,
change. '' Wv "a'
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-08-11

Work given out. On receipt OF
your address we viii make an offer
by which you can earn S3to 81 even
ings, at your home. Men, Women.
Boys or Girls can doit. Z h. G. VII
KINsoN Il Co., 1876 and 1877 Fulton
Street, New York. Z
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OVER THE STATE.

great benefit to the growing crops Of
Middle and West Tennessee.
A crop Of onions in Sumner county
yielded 200 bushels per acre, and sold
at seventy-6ve cents per bushel.
The drought has cut short the yield
of cotton in the Memphis district 121
per cent, or about 100, 900 bales.
Dresden Enterprise: An attorney
in the Western part of the State is
preparing to test the constitutionality
of the act creating the reference court.
A shoemaker of Gallatin has de-
parted from the old sign of "French
boot and shoemaker" and has had one
painted, "Joseph Nather, Dutch boot
and shoemaker.
Tiptonville Star: 1t is reported
that the grasshoppers are doing great
damage to corn in several localities,
stripping the blades and leaving the
stem and stalk only.
Trenton Globe: Adolphus Picker,
who has been in the Jail for several
months, was released last Wednesday.
The citizens of Trenton and Hum
boldt paid the fine assessed against
him at the last term of the Humboldt
court.
There is a grape vine at Martin,
West Tennessee, brought there six
years ago, which now measures 250
feet in length, and contains by close
estimate fifteen bushels of the most
luscious grapes. 1t is of the concord
variety.
The Fayetteville Observer says
that demand is coming up all over
the State for dog law. Manufacto>
ries are convincing farmers that the
money sent to Ohio, Indiana and
other states for wool had better be
kept in Tennessee.
Huntingdon Republican: The tent
belonging to the Adventists, in which
they held services, was set on fire and
burned up by unknown parties last
Friday night. At the time of the
burning the tent was located on the
premises of Mr.. John Leach, in the
9Th district.
A good opening for nice young
man. There are three girls of one
family in this county whose average
age is Is years and whose average
weight is 242 pounds. The oldest
is nearly Is and weighs over 300
while the youngest is IL and tips the
beam at 200. This bulky trio live
near the romantic Sylo.--Cleveland
Banner.
jackson Wing: Mr.. M. V. B. Ex-
UNI, a thrifty and prominent farmer
residing eight miles northwest of the
city, lately sold to the popular grocery
firm of Sneed Bros, sixty.two dollars
of butter in two weeks time. He
also had an abundant supply for his
family and furnished outside parties
with two dollars worth per north,
which is not included in the above
count. The butter was the product
of herd of Jerseys owned by Mr..
Exum and it tells in dollars and cents
how much betterit is to market butter
than cotton.
Nashville World: Saturday evening
last the boiler of Hancock's saw mill,
near big Sandy, in Henry county,
exploded, killing the fireman. whose
name was Lindsey, and his brother
and another man, whose name we did
not learn. The brother of the fireman
and his friend had been out squirrel
hunting, and passing the mill stopped
to have a talk with the fireman, when
the terrible explosion occurred which
sent all three of the men hurting into
eternity. Their bodies were literally
y
blown to pieces. while the machinery