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Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12


In the death of the Hon. w. E. Kin
drick, who died near Kings Creek,
Roane County, last Saturday, East
Tennessee loses citizen OF great ability
and honest life, Although he had
reached but thirty-three years, he had
accomplished much. At the age of
twenty-five he filled an important and
responsible position in the Treasury
Department at Washington. Later he
assisted his brother, Capt. R. S. Kin
dick, in the management of the Chatta-
nooga DAILY Republican and the DAILY
Commercial. He subsequently repre-
sented Roane county in the Tennessee
General Assembly.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

AT the beginning of the century Ten
neseee law branded with hot iron on
the right cheek of the horse thief, the
letter II, and on the left the letter r.
1t also gave HIM one hour in the pillory
and a public whipping, and cut both
ears from his head. Eventually this
law was repealed and hanging was the
punishment for DEMONSTRATING. This,
too, was repealed in 1907, and only
whipping, branding in the hand, the
pillory and Imprisonment inflicted.
Since 1929 the penitentiary system has
been adopted.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Under the Cumberland Mountain,
near Sparta, is a cave with which is
connected many murderous mysteries.
1t was recently explored by Professor
Cotton, who found large quantities Of
human bones and skulls: of negroes it
is supposed. The cave is believed ohave
one time been the home of the famous
robber, John a. Mnrell, who lived at
the beginning of this century, and did
frightful work in stealing, selling and
numbering negroes.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

On Tuesday, upon the suggestion of
one of the residents of the Tabard Hotel,
the lady and gentlemen visitors at that
wsll-known hosiery, with Mr.. Ross and
his gardener, went to the cemetery and
did a useful mornings work in repairing,
and decorating with flowers, the graves Of
the young Englishmen who died during
the fever of 1881. This kind service
will be appreciated by those who have
the remains of friends lying in the hill
side cemetery.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
Our Sedgemoor correspondent writes

Our Sedgemoor correspondent writes
that Shaver, Hall and Frisbec's saw mill
is in full operation there, making the
usually quiet place quite lively. Both
MIR. Frisbee and Mr., Jones have erected
houses. MIR. J. W. Clark has moved
with his family into Mr.. Grcenwood's
house for short time, previous to going
to Oneida. Mr.. Lancaster is paying a
visit to Lexington, Ky, his place being
filled by Mr. Massey, from New River.
Mr.. Frisbee is at Williamsburg on bust
ness. Mr.. Marshall's house is still
empty, he preferring to sell than to rent.
The only grocery here now being in the
hands of Mr. Duncan, that gentleman is
doing good business.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

The Allardt farmers are straining
every muscle to be up alongside with
nature, and are rapidly Transforming
the face of that section of country. Al
ready the visitor who has not seen the
place for some months will be struck by
the many new landmarks and changes.
The steam drilling for coal is in full
operation, and three whistles shrilly
waken the echoes of the plateau.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

We are indebted to Mr.. Ross for a
bountiful plate of fine and ripe-not
halfripe--st berries, picked on Thurs
day in his well-known and prolific Gar
dens. Visitors at the Tabard will find
Mr.. Ross strawberry bed one of the
most popular resorts" on the Plateau
while the practical man on the lookout
for paying investment will see in the
soil climate and surroundings of Rugby
a locality admirably suited for profitable
and early strawberry, and other fruit
growing.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

A Tertio-Millennihl is to be celebrated
by Santa Fe, New Mexico, in July and
August, 1888. The event will be com
memorated by an exposition, and amuse-
ments and festivities upon a grand
scale. We have been kindly remem-
bered by the management, but fear
there is no chance of our being able tc
use the ticket sent u.s. If we had boti
time and the other thing we would 90.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Governor Bate has appointed as a
board of directors for the new Insane
Asylum in East Tennessee, Robert H.
Armstrong, C. McClung and G. c,
Flanders, all of Knoxville.
As visitors to the University of Ten.
nessee from East Tennessee, he has
appointed Perez Dickinson, Knoxville
J. B. Stokely, Newport, and H. B. Year
wood, Sweetwater.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Ex-Treasurer Polk is once more at
large, this time upon bond of $4,000.
He strenuously denied that he contem-
plated leg bail, but Judge Allen was
determined to do his best to hold him,
aud he thought a new and increased
bond would do it.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Knoxville is not only the geographical
centre of the United States, but it is
the musical and dramatic centre of Ten
nessee, Nashville and Memphis with
double our population, has not half Of
our vocal and instrumental talent. =
KnorgiNe Chronicle.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

A telephone line is being erected be-
tween Careyville and Jacksboro, in the
adjoining county of Campbell. 1t is
about time we in Rugby had similar
communication with Sedgemoor and
Glen Mary.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

There are a few changes in the time
table of the Cincinnati Southern Rail-
way Company, in effect from May 9Th.
The day mail and express, South bound
train, leaves Cincinnati at 9:l5 am,
instead of at at 8 am. as formerly, and
the 4 pm. accommodation train from
Cincinnati now runs on to Somerset,
which it reaches at 10 pm.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Chapped hands. A few drops of
Johnson's Anodyne Liatuaeat rubbed in
to the hands occasionally will keep them
soft and free from soreness. Soldiers,
sailors and fishermen should remember
this. IL is the best Linlment in the
world for any purpose.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Among the episcopal visitations re-
Gently planned out by the College of
Bishops of the Methodist Church South
we notice Bishop Pierce takes the Fifth
District, and that the Tennessee Con
ference will be held at Shelbyyile, on
October 18th. The amount apportoned
for Tennessee is $4,000. Y
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

1anzl2y Nequlslkes
PERFUMERY.

A carried stock kept Of the best and leading
requisites u. most families.
Marking Ink Nardon Black Ink (Fardon's) =,
Soaps (Colegates & Eastman's), Rays Cement,
Rose Tooth Powder, Camphorated Chalk, Tooth
Brushes Uondon made), Hair Brushes and
Combs, Hand Mirrors, Tooth Paste Gardens =,
Calvert's CarboGc Soap, Cold Cream Gar
don's), Glycerine, Absorbent Cotton, Davidson 8
Syringes, Rose Water, Eau de Cologne, Assorted
Perfumes, Camphor and Glycerine Cakes,
Nursery Bottles, Face Powder, Violet or Nursery
Powder, Mucilage (Fardon's), Insect Powder,
Rough on Rats, VIC. Paper Essence of Ginger,
Lime Juice and Glycerine, Pomatum, Vaseline,
Plate Powder, Court Plaster, Coated Pills of all
Kinds, Coloured Inks, Puff Boxes, Puts,
Smelling Bottles, &c, &c.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

The prevalence of child marriages in
India is such that strong effort is likely
to be made for their prevention.
Widows Schools are now being estab-
lished for the victims Of these early
marriages.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

A colored man named Elias Hinson
was tree telling in Bledsoe county last
Saturday, when a large tree, just before
it was expected to fall, slipped from the
stump, and striking Hinson's body, com
pletely cut it in two.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

The Biogapher, an illustrated month
ly, published at 90 Park Row, New
York City, is an important addition 80
periodical literature. The engravings
are fairly good, and the lives are con-
else and carefully prepared. President
Arthur comes first, with Mr. Gladstone
second.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

The well-known and very fertile island
in the Tennessee River, about ten miles
below Chattanooga, called Williams
Island, has been sold to MIR. J. H. Craig
miles, of Cleveland, Tenn, for $25, 900.
1t contains about $50 acres. ss.-s
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Mr.. James Queener, gentleman
widely known and esteemed in East
Tennessee, died at Knoxville last Satur-
day. His remains were buried at Coal
Creek, Anderson county.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Miss Ina Giles has undertaken the
task of teaching the ideas Of the young
Allardtians how to shoot, and we do not
doubt that under her care the youthful
mind will be wisely filed.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Commissioner McWhirter, of the
Bureau of Agriculture, Mines, Immi-
grafton, ETC., has secured $3.50 for the
publication of pamphlet descriptive of
East Tennessee as desirable locality
for home seekers.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

A neighbor of ours lost valuable
mare recently, it is supposed from bots.
If he had used % cents worth of ,Sher-
sdans Cavalry Condition Poaciers ne
would have been driving his pretty
Chestnut to-day. Sorry for You. Doctor
These f9aders areimmensely valuabit.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
FISHERS
REAL ESTATE
COMMISSION AGENCY.

F. c. Fisher in announcing that he is pre-
pared to undertake the renting, the sale, and
the purchase of house property and farm lands
in and around Rugby would assure those
ladies and gentlemen who may intrust him
with commissions, that every care and prompt
attention will be given to all their require
ments All transactions will be under his
direct supervision.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

An English gentleman experimenting
in his park with dynamite, blew an elm
tree distance of one hundred yards
He used less than three ounces of the
explosive.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Wright's Pills
Railways Ready Relief
Allcock's Plasters
Smith S Tonic
M. Lanes Pills
M. Lanes Vermifuge
Winslow's Syrup
Tropic Laxative
Browns Troches
Gargling Oil
Bulls Worm Candy
st. Jacobs Oil
Mustang Lininent
Swayne's Ointment
Eno's Fruit Salt
Brandreth's Pills
&C., &C., &c.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Fourteen thousand pounds of straw
berries were shipped from Chattanooga
to Cincinnati, Wednesday night, and
the season but Just commenced.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Mr.. Daniel Lyon, of New York City,
has bought a sheep rancho of 700 acres.
near Glades, between the farms of Mr..
Henry Kimber and Mr.. Fisher
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

A copy of Rowells American News
paper Directory for 1888, just issued,
may he had for the very low price of
$3.50, at tho Office of the Plateau
Gazette.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
FRUIT AND GRAPE CULTURE.

This region is especially adapted to fruit.
and particularly to the winter apple and the
grape The apple crop here has never been
kaown to fail. The trees are healthy, and the
fruit smooth, plump, juicy and firm. rarely
ever speaking or rotting. The grape is also a
sure crop where proper varieties are planted.
The vines are robust, and the grapes make
excellent wines, which are in good demand.
hesc two fruits are destined to become the
great aud staple products Of the 1ableland.
Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cur
rams, cherries, plums, and nearly all the small
fruits thrive and bear proifcally.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Judge William S. Woods, who sue
ceeds Postmaster-General Gresham as
Supreme Judge of Indiana, is native
of Tennessee.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Tennessee is said to have one saloon
to every five hundred and twenty-five
persons, and Nevada one to every sixty
five.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

sg" Fast, brilliant and fashionable are
the Diamond Dye colors. One package
colors to A lbs. of goods. 10 cents for
any color.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
Saturday, May -, 1888.
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Morristown is now free from small
po1.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

The past week of warm fine weather,
with the beautiful rain of Thursday, has
made every garden green, and "decked
the meadows with delight
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
THE RUGBY
DRUG SUPPLY

Is opened for the supply of Pure and Genuine
Drugs and Chemicals; and, in seeking tho
support of his ow-citzens, the Proprietor feels
he may refer with confidence to an experience of
twenty years in all branches of the business.
No pains will be spared to ensure purity and
accuracy in the manufacture of Pharmaceutical
Preparations, whilst in the compounding of
Physicians Prescriptions and Family Recipes
the greatest care will invariably be observed.
IS it is impossible to give list of every
Drug and Chemical kept on hand, it will be
sufficient to say that every Medicine, for
which there is a demand, may be obtained
and that the stock is as varied as any in
Tennessee.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
STOCK AND SHEEP RAISING.

rheexcellent natural pasturage good drain
age, abundance of running water and freedom
from flies make these occupations eminently
suitable and remuneratiye. t.s,
Stop feeding stock for eight months in the
year. Come South, where you can buy cheap
lands work outdoors all the winter and turn
Your stock Into the woods most of the year
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
lAap.-IlrlEs WARRANTED AND DEFENDED.

The Board of Aid Estate. centrally situated
OH this plateau. consists of $4,000 acres of
grazing, farming, fruit raising and vine
GROWING lands s-fI sd tlth...
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Fencing is busy industry just. now
in Rugby, and speed the plow" has
been the motto for some weeks.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

The following PATENT MEDICINES Of
repute arc kept in stock, but any article not
mentioned will be procured, if wanted, with as
little delay as possible, and without extra charge
to the purchaser -
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

Ayers Cherry Pectoral
Roback 8 Blood Purifier
American Liniment
Sellers Cough Syrup
Thompson's Eye Water
Petitt's Eye Salve
Halls Balsam
Pinkham's Compound
Jayne's Expectorant
Chinese Liniment
Gray's Ointment
Davis Pain Killer
Scheffer's Pepsine
Ayers Pills
Roback's Pills
Jayne's Pills
Railways Pills
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
Houses and farms for rent.

Houses and farms for rent.
Town lots and farms for sale.
Lands suitable for vineyards, orchards and
fruit growing.
New lands laid out and prepared for farms.
Contracts made Tor clearing, fencing and
building.
Intending settlers assisted in the choice of
farms and building sites. ~ 81
r. c. Fisher, at the present time, has
some real bargains IL farming lands.
CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
AGENT FOR THE BOARD OF
AID LANDS.
Agent for the Etna Fire Insurance Company
Hartford, Conn.
ADDRESS
FISHERS REAL ESTATE IND COM
MISSION .fGENCY OFFICE,
CENTRAL AVENUE, RUGBY,
a4n.s4 =. i&.A-as--.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
VEGETABLES

Grow abundantly. Cabbage, onions, beans,
sweet and Irish potatoes all make fine return
The Irish potatoes are unexcelled by any
grown in America. Sweet potatoes and onions
Weld 500 bushels per acre.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

2. c. Fisher, at the present time, has
some real bargains IL farming lands.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
HOMES
BOARD OF AID
ESTATE,
CUMBERLAND PLATEAU.
COMPARATIVE ELEVATION.
HEALTH AND CLIMATE.

HEALTH AND CLIMATE.
All health seekers, whether from Northern
or Southern States, should try the climate of
the fableland. The recent United States
Census shows it to be almost the only district
east of the Rocky Mountains, entirely fl ee from
malarial, pulmonary and intestinal diseases.
The Plateau has double climate, one
resulting from latitude and the other from
elevation. The air is pure and invignatng.
The water is freestone; cool and sparkling.
Mineral springs are numerous.
The mean summer temperature is u deg.
Fabr., and in winter 81 deg. Fair. The
nights are always cool and refreshing.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
CROPS AND GRASSES,

Corn, wheat, rye, oats, and barley all grow
well, though this is not claimed as grain
growing soil. Tobacco is profitable crop
here, as also is sorghum. Herd grass, orchard
grass, German and pearl millet, timothy and
red clover have all been tried, and take hold
ard root well. Kentucky blue grass also
thrives wherever introduced. The natura!
pasturape is abundant.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
RHEUMATISM. NEURALGIA.

No other preparation has cured so many
cases of these distressing complaints as the
Extract. Our Plaster is invaluable in these
diseases, Lumbago, Pains in the Back or
Side, &c. Our Ointment $50 cents) for use
when removal of clothing is inconvenient,
is great help in relieving inflammatory
cases,
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
CAUTION.

Prepared only by PONDS EXTRACT CO.,
NEW YORK AND LONDON
For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
FEMALE COMPLAINTS. Nophy

STCIHI
need be called in for the majority OF female
diseases if the Extract be used. Full d.
rectlons accompany each bottle.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

The soil is sandy loan upon mulatto
clay subsoil. It's light friable, holds manure
is easily cultivated and responds readily and
generously to the least fertilizer.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12

CENTRAL AVENUE, RUGBY,
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
BURNS AND SCALDS. For allay-

and pain it is unrivaled, and should be kept
in every family ready for use in case of
accidents. dressing Of our Ointment will
aid in healing and prevent sears.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-05-12
CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
AGENT FOR THE BOARD OF
AID L LANDS.

Agent for the Etna Fire insurance Company
Hartford. Conn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-03
CITY DIRECTORY.
CITY OFFICERS.

CITY OFFICERS.
=. II. Hale, Mayor.
John d. Lusk, City Marshal. >, nj
" H. GG,sy L. W. Pe'SoHs sscS: Il; and bIsnk b a.
Taylor. Aldermen.
CHURCHES.
Baptist-Church street. j. 4. Eof, pastor.
Preaching every Sunday morning and evening.
Prayer meeting Wednesday eqenins. sunday
Msthodist-North Main street. W. H. Arm
strong, pastor. Preaching every Sunday morn.
ing and evening. Prayer meeting wednesday
,Cpp6s5la9d Presbyterian = church 5asteI sssesr'
preaching md and 4th Sunday in each month.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening sunday
''R Episcopai.Church street, Odd Fellow, Hall,
c. +. Collins. rector. Services Sd SUNDAY o'
each month. :.
Liberty Lodge, No. 453-M. y. l.: Jordan,
Dictator: w. II. Coisy, Reporter. Lodge meets
irst aud third Friday nightsin each month
LOO. F.
Milan Lodgo IN o, l55-Meets every Wednes
day night. J. III. Holt. \. g.. J. Il. Dickin
U. o. &C.
MilanLodse No. 70-G. g. Mitchell. N; g,
W. Ii. Aigea, X. h. ledge meets zna ana $tf
Mon lay nights in each month
X. ofP.
Prospcro Lodge, No. al. ?. Rhodes. G. G.
". Y. Williamson. h. h. 5. Meets ever:
Thursday night.
A. o. wv.
Stonewsll Lodge. No. N-S. Ii. Hale, N: " !.
w.. Y. Williamson, Recorder. Meets thir'
end fourth Friday nights.
K and L. of Il.
Eagle Lodge, No. 96-Meets frst and thir
Monday nights in each month W. A. aae
p; 4. p. Donnell, Secretary.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-03
The Weather.

DIR. Jordan is taking daily obser-
vstions here for the state agricultur.
al bureau, having begun Feb. 1s.
During thirteen days of February
there was total rainfall of l.78
inches. The lowest temperature was
Is degrees, on the morning of the
18th; the highest was 76 degrees, at
2 p. m. of the 10Th. The average
temperature during the time was A.
OIL. We hope to make frequent use
Of these observations during the year.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-03
Safe Robbery.

News reached here yesterday that
on Thursday night safe belonging
to Rufe Lansden, in Atwood, six
miles east of here, on the l.. d N.
road, was blown open, and about
$1,000 to s1100 in money taken from
it. Our information is that most of
the money belonged to Messrs. l. n.
Holmes, j. L. Culp and James Ter
ry. Several tramps were seen in the
village during the day, and il is
thought some of them committed ,he
robbery. People cannot be too care.
ful now. The lines of railroad are
crowded with all kinds of scoundrels.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-03
Burned to-Death.

On last Thursday morning little
6ve-year>old son of VIM. Green,
about one mile west of town, while
playing around burning brush pile,
was fatally burned. DIR. Henderson
was called in as soon as possible, but
the little fellow was beyond human
aid, and lived only few hours.