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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13
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/ intended ITO write you a lette
the past week, but rejecting tha
your first number after Christina.
would likely be crowded, I desisted
1t is hard for me to quit talking te
the CHRONICLE. as 1t has followed
me around for a dozen years or so
and has the face of an old friend.
have read 1t on Roaring river, and
on Harpers' Creek and along the
banks of the Calf Killer, and
around thespurs of the Cumberland
mountains, it has shared my jour-
neyings. / propose to read it as
long as live, and if you will allow
me corner once in awhile / will
report my whereabouts.
On the Southside, mile apart,
have two regular correspondents,
one of them little girl, and the
other a grave clergyman. In the
freedom of off-hand writing / have
felt it necessary to apologize for the
too frequent use of the personal pro-
noun, first person singular, and you
will please accept the same apology
in this letter.
We have had a very pleasant
Christmas. Our village had never
had a Christmas tree since the foun-
dation of the world. The folks said
we could not get up one, but where
there is a will there is way. With
hammer, saw and auger l put up
the tree several days in advance to
let the people know we meant
business. A general invitation
was sent out for everybody to come
on Tuesday night and put on such
gifts as they chose. All day long
the ladies were coming and going,
and long before night the entertain
ment was an assured success. 1
helped dress Santa at the parsonage,
and read a letter from him to the
crowded house, and as the conclud-
ing sentence ended, he burst
through paper screen pasted
across a window. / never saw
Santa act better. He took the form
and voice of one of our deputy sher-
ifs, and told us he had been wait
ing on the children for near two
thousand years, and though grow
ing little old he expected to live
as long as there were any little girls
and boys to need his help. Then
he commenced handing out the
gifts, and some of them required
lifting. In addition to toys, fruits,
candies and the like, we had sugar,
coffee, -four, bacon, hats, gloves,
calico, pound cakes, turkeys and a
couple of cold hogs heads from the
larder of a rich bachelor present.
And added to other gifts for the
parsonage, this writer got a purse
of silver in babys' stocking. And
at the close of the exercises he told
them he had never before seen as
good behavior at Christmas tree.
Brother Stephan, my colleague, was
not forgotten, and he enjoyed the
occasion greatly. If the grown
folks don't like this letter let them
turn it over to the children.
The newly elected Speaker of the
Senate is member of our singing
choir at Walnut Grove, and we feel
sure that our tbachelor Ben Alex
ander" will weld the gavel WORTH
ly. And now A Happy New Year
greeting to the CHRONICLE and its
old, and we trust many new, sub |
scribers. j. w. c. |
Overalls, Tenn, Jan. 6, 1888.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

FAULTLEss connections and en-
inent responsibility do not always
avail in England to save person
from justice. Recently young
gentleman of high standing, per-
fumed youth of the privileged class.
was sentenced in London to one
month of hard labor fors reckless
driving, drunkenness and an as
sault upon a police officer. In some
respects the administration of law in
England is trifle better than in
Chicago, for instance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THE cold wave is reported to
have struck the north and north
west on Wednesday with terrific
force. AT New York the snow was
eight inches deep and still falling.
AT Petersburg, Va, the ground on
dead level is covered to the depth
of twenty-one inches, the deepest
seen there since 1857. Trains in
every direction were delayed. A
severe blizzard is reported in Min
nessota and the northwest, and
many trains were stopped by the
heavy snOwdrifts.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

A PROMINENT young lawyer Of
the bar, so Madame Rumor says,
will lead to the altar on next Tues
day evening, one Of Clarksville's
accomplished and fair bellies. Ger
emory to take place at the Presby-
terrain church.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13
POLK Bet1o grouobt Back.

The latest information, we can
learn, is that NJ. T. Polk, the alb
sconding Treasurer, has been cap
tured near the Mexican border line
in Texas, and is now in the hands
of officers on his way back to Ten
nessee. Accounts of his capture
and full particulars of his heavy
defalcation and flight may be read
elsewhere in this issue.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

WE call the attention of those
wanting dry goods, clothing, boots,
shoes, hats, &C., to the new adver-
tisement OF Mr.. r. S. Broaddus, to
be seen elsewhere. He offers you
bargains in every line of goods kept
by tirst-class dry goods house.
Read his advertisement and see
what he says. .#.....
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

WE call especial attention to the
advertisement and prospectus of the
new Cincinnati Democratic paper,
the News, published on our fourth
page. The Daily News is in every
respect a first-class daily paper,
newsy, fresh, bright and sparkling,
while the weekly is in every respect
all that could be desired as a full,
complete, and readablecity weekly.
We will furnish the Weekly News
and CHRONICLE at the small price
of SO a year, in advance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13
Entertainment.

The Furnishing Society will give
interesting entertainments on next
Thursday and Friday evenings.
They have been in course of prepa-
ration for several weeks and the
public may expect to be well repaid
for the liberal patronage we now
qbespeak for the Society and the
.canse they represent.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

. WE have been shown copy of
the constitution and bylaws of the
Mechanics and Laborers' Co-opera-
tive and Building Association, of
this city. The following gentlemen
are officers of this organization,
which insures its usefulness and
advantages Henry Frech, presi-
dent; A. Howell, treasurer w. j.
Ely, secretary and receiver. Those
who wish to build cheap and desir-
able homes on easy terms should
Join the association.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

WE regret to learn that Mrs.
Dick, living out on the Port Royal
nike about three miles from the
city, had bad fall from the porch
of her residence one night last week
which hurt her quite severely, but
we are glad to state that she is inn
proving, and it is thought will
soon be well again.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

IT appears that Mr.. Polk was not
only at one time a "low-taX" man,
but was supported by every low
tax man in the last Legislature.
"Shake not thy CORY locks at me,
thou canst not say L did it,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

We have yet on hand a few good
overcoats, and some other desirable
winter goods which we will sell at
reduced prices, and at great bar
gains. PITMAN d LEWIS.
Ian 81
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

ELSEWHERE may be found no.
tice of afire at Lebanon, Tenn, on
Monday morning. We learn that
the town was again visited by a
disastrous fire on Thursday morn
ing, eight business houses being
consumed. Poor Lebanon!
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

CHAs. l.. FLANAGAN, a Wash
ington journalist, has fallen heir to
$4,000, left him by an English
uncle. We give this paragraph for
the encouragement of country edit
ors who may have rich uncles in
England or anywhere else.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

In will be seen from the an
nouncement under the marriage
notices, that Mr.. 10. NJ. Young,
formerly of this city, was married
TO Mrs. Laura WestbroOk, near the
town of Beebee, Ark, on January
., 1888. We wish 10 all the happi-
ness this world can bestOw.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THE Nashville spoke and handle
factory, the largest factory of the
kind in the South. was entirely
destroyed by fire on Wednesday
morning. Loss estimated at $780,
900, partly insured.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THE District Conference of the
Methodist church for the Clarks-
vile District, will be held in this
city, commencing April Goth. We
believe this will be the first Dis
trict Conference that has assembled
in this city for quite a number of
wears.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

IN Congress Monday, notice was
given out that eulogies would be
delivered on the late Senator Hill
on the 18th, and the late Represen-
tative Orth on the 3lst inst.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

Mr.. DANIEL introduced in the
Senate during the week, the bill
lately drafted by the Bar Commit
tee, of this city, for the relief of the
Supreme Court docket. 1t is to be
hoped it will become law.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13
Observations for december 1882.

During the year 1882 the lowest
temperature was on Dec. Sth, 80,
the highest was 91.0 on June 25th.
The mean temperature for the year
was So. 0955, which is "a of a degree
less than for 1881.
The coolest month was December,
the mean being IS. oil. The warm
est month was July, mean 74.042.
The yearly rainfall was 67.75
inches, which is ttCehty-One and half
inches OUeT an acreage, and is the
greatest rainfall ever recorded at
this place, the nearest approach to
it being in 1865, when there fell
G0.004 inches.
Snow fell during the year to the
depth of 81 inches. The number of
days on which rain or snow fell
during the year, 131.
The first frost was observed on
the oath of October.
The first ice was on the 18th of
November.
$. B. STEWART.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

WE guess it is well understood
by this time why Treasurer Polk
refused to pay the maturing Janua-
ry coupons on the 6O-3-4-5-6 bonds
1t seems as if he had another in
Vestment for the money.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

Bloch Bros. have Just received new
lot of Carpets, Rugs and Oil Cloths,
some very new and handsome de-
signs, everything not entirely new will
be sold at considerably reduced pri-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13
Music Glass.

Mrs. Blanche O'Brien will open
a music school at her residence Zone
door east of w. A. Settle's) on Com
merce street Monday, January 1st,
1892. Terms $500 per month for
piano instruction, I'm.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

The report of the condition of
the GAINESVILLE National Bank, to
be seen elsewhere in this issue,
shows this well-managed institution
to be in a sound and fiourishing
condition.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13
Thurtow Weeds Mothers Rema,ns


EDITOR OF CHRONICLE Il saw
a statement in your paper of Dec.
9th, copied from the Courier-JOur-
nal of the End ult. that Thurlow
Weeds mother was buried in the
City Cemetery at Clarksville-her
remains having been removed there
from the old Trinity Cemetery, at
the expense Of some Of the citizens, af-
ter the latter had been destroyed.
Please allow me to state that the
citizens who attended to the re-
moval of my grand mother was
Judge C. w. Tyler and Chas Cooke,
Esq, who did SO at my request, and
drew on me for the amount of all
xpenses-either of whom will SUBJ
Stantiate this statement. / after
wards wrote sending their letters
on the subject to the late ThurlOw
Weed, who promptly responded by
sending me the amount l had spent.
So all of the money used was his
money, and not the citizens as
stated. Your old friend,
V. OSBORNE WEED.
Austin, Tex, Dec. Is, 1882.
We have inquired of the gentle
men named in the above commu-
nication in regard to the statements
therein made as to the removal of
the remains of the late Thurlow
Weeds mother and find the facts as
therein stated correct.
Ed. CHRONICLE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

Just received a lot Of Knickerbocker
Braces; they fit with more ease, COM
fort and benefit to the wearer than
any other brace made. BLOCH Bros.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THE total immigration to the
United States for last year is said to
be about 735, 900.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

WE call attention to the annual
report of the condition of the First
National Bank, at the close of bust
ness on the 30th day of December
1882. A perusal of the report will
show this old and solid banking
institution in a most prosperous
condition. See report.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

Bowling d Wilson sell the
" Rambler" patent shirt, that
never tears down the back. The
finest, best $1.00 shirt in the mar
ket.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THE shock of an earthquake was
plainly felt in this city on Wednes-
day night about 1.3O o'clock, a. m.
The shock was several moments in
duration and is said by old inha BIZ
tants to have been one of the sever
est ever felt here. 1t was generally
noticed. ------ -
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

"GATH, the fertile blow-hard of
the press" is what they now call the
versatile but not too veracious cor
respondent of the Cincinnati En-
quirer. @
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

GLADSTONE is ill. Said to be the
result of oVerwork. He needs lee
ture from Herbert Spencer.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

TO-DAY, Saturday, Polk G. john
son, Clerk and Master of the Chan
Gerry court, will sell at the Court
House, tract of land in the 4th
district, containing 2S4 acres. Let
those interested be on hand.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13
GIVEN AWAY

To every one who buys for Cash, a bill
of goods amounting 81 90 or more,
a ticket which entities the holder TO a
chance for fine $50 90 Domestic Sen
ing Machine, FREE!
s.s BOWLING Il WILSON.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

OUR tobacco factories have been
crowded this week receiving loose
tobacco. Let it come on, and when
you get your money, don't fail to
call and subscribe for the CHRONI-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

On Thursday the 18th ult., Miss
Alice Wilson, formerly much-es-
teemed young lady teacher in our
Public Schools, was united in mar
riage at her home in Nashville, to
Mr.. Walter s. Cloyd, prosperous
young farmer of Davidson county.
Miss Wilson's many friends and
admirers here extend congratula-
tions to herself and husband and
wish them all happiness.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

ALL of the daily papers have had
stereotyped the headlines, "ShOt
with a toy pistol" and Burned to
death while lighting the fire with
coal OIL
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

MERCHANTS of GAINESVILLE, bring
in your advertisements, and use
printers ink throughout the year
1888 judiciously, and it will pay you
largely.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

We are constantly receiving novel
ties in Mems and Ladies Boots and
Shoes and have the goods to please
anybody. BLOCH Bros.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

BALTIMORE is suffering from a
smallpox epidemic and Washing
ton and other cities have quaran-
tined against her.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THE National Tobacco AssOcia-
ton urges Congress to reduce the
tax on tobacco from twelve to eight
cents on the pound.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

IT is said to be probable that a
special session of the United States
Senate will be held, and who is to
be Speaker, is the question most
talked of.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

WE are requested to announce
that scholars in the primary depart
ments of our public schools will be
admitted at the beginning of the
second half-sessiOn, commencing
January 22d. Parents and scholars
will please take notice of this, as
scholars in this department cannot
be admitted at any other time dur
ing the session, owing to the diff
Guilty of grading them.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

w. A. WEAVER, editor of the
"Drawer'' in Harper's Magazine,
died on Monday in New York.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

TERRIBLE foundations are re-
ported in Hungary. Twenty thous-
and persons are rendered homeless
by the floods, and aid is asked for
the sufferers. ...-.-..
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

JUDGE STARK adjourned the Cir
cult Court last Tuesday evening,
after going through the docket. No
very important cases were tried.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

Gov. BATE will be inaugurated
on the 18th inst, and ballOtirg TOR
United States Senator will begin on
the 18th inst.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THE murcury registered twenty
eight degrees below zero at Dubu-
que, Ia, on Wednesday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

LAST Wednesday was a cold,
snowy, windy day, and all who
were compelled to be out on the
streets suffered from cold.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THE prospectus of the Nashville
Evening Banner may be seen on
our fourth page. The Banner is
conceded to be the best daily even
ing paper published in Tennessee.
1t is full and thorough in every
department, contains the latest news
of the day and most reliable market
reports. The weekly edition of this
enterprising Democratic paper can
not be surpassed as a live, wide
awake, interesting weekly compen-
dunn of all the news and items of
interest occurring during the week
throughout the world. The Week
ly Banner and CHRONICLE for 50 a
year in advance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THE Rev. J. p. McFerrin, presi-
ding elder, will hold quarterly
meeting service at the Methodist
church to-day and tomorrow. The
sacrament of the Lords supper will
be administered as usual on Sunday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THE Hon. Lot. NJ. Morrill,, ex-
United States Senator, died at
Augusta, Maine, on Wednesday
morning.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

Have your boots and shoes made
and repairing done at Bowling &
Wilson's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THE Dover Courier says 1.-THE
Nashville World is on its ear be-
cause minister of that city cOnsid
ars population a SIM"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

Thousands of F'renchmen attend
ed the funeral services held at New
York City last Sunday in memory
of Gamhetta. asat r.s a.s.-s-s.2
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

ARKANSAS will elect a United
States Senator on next Tuesday, the
18th. Garland will be the man.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THERE was a very pleasant dane
ing party at Mrs. Samuel Hodgson's
on Wednesday evening last. Quite
a large assembly of young ladies
and gentlemen were present, and
dancing was enjoyed till the "wee
sma' hour"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

LAST Monday was the sixty
eighth anniversary of the famous
battle of New Orleans.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

Pianos and Organs in stock, for
rent or sale at Owen & MOores'.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

Mems Business and Dress Suits,
Overcoats and Boys Clothing in great
variety and at reduced prices.
BLOCH Bros.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13
CLARKSyIILE DISTRICT TEN
NESSEE CONFERENCES.
Second Round of Quarterly Meet
ingS.

Second Round of Quarterly Meet
ingS.
Antioch Ct, at Salem, Feb. ), 4.
Saline Ct, at Hopewell, Feb. 10. IL.
Cheatham ct, at Waltons, Feb. IL, Is.
Red River Ct, at New Chapel, Feb. "a, %.
Montgomery Ct, at Mt. Pleasant, Mar. 3, L.
Ashland City and Pleasant View STA, at
Pleasant View, Mar 10, II.
Asbury Ct, at Grants, Mar. II, Is.
State Line Mission, at Whites Chapel,
Mar. "A, IS.
New Providence and Bethel sta, at New
Providence, Mar. 81, April l.
Port Royal ct, at Adams station, April :,
8.
Springfield sta, April IA, Is.
Cedar Hill Ct, April q, -.
GAINESVILLE sta, April %, %.
Palmyra Ct, May ), G. ...
The District Conference for the GAINESVILLE
District will convene at GAINESVILLE, Thurs
day, April 26. The opening sermon will be
preached by Rev. w. G. Henseiey Wednes-
day night, April %. Let all the Bishops
fund be paid in full by the District Confer
ence. -.f j. P. MCFERRIN, P. Z.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

Those in search of holiday presents
can find some very suitable as well as
useful articles at Bloch Bros.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

THE river has been rising and is
now in fine boating stage.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-01-13

OUR SOlOns at Nashville are in
Producing a large number of bills,
in fact, laying out a huge pile of
work.