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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
FROM BIG BOTTOM.
To the Chronicle /:
JONES.

To the Chronicle:
Having seen nothing from this part
of our "Moral Vineyard" in the
CHRONICLE for some time 1 have
concluded to pen you a few lines,
though I am not very accustomed
to writing for the public eye. Our
farmers are making slow progress
in the way of farming, owing to
the lateness of the spring, and the
overflow. The larger portion of the
Big Bottom lands have been SUBJ
merged almost all spring, and we
might say the greater part of the
past winter, however, the high
waters have receded, and the peo-
pie are busy, some sowing oats, 9TH
ers fencing and even some are break
ing corn land. The present outlook
for good wheat crop does not show
up very well, though it may be like
the boys dog, considerable out
come awaiting it.
We have quite fiourishing Sum
day school at Ebenezer now, under
the management of old Bro, Math-
ew McCauley. We cannot say too
much in behalf of uncle Mathew,
Gas every body calls him. for he is
one of the best, and most highly
esteemed, Christian men, that COM
prises our country. We have preach
ing twice a month by Bro. j. w.
Hensley, (Methodist) at the above
named place.
Our young friend Mr.. Walter
Haygood, has left off farming and
gone into the mercantile business,
and is having his share of the trade.
Walter says he is tired of private
life, and wants to try something
more public. By the way, Walter
is the happiest man in all these
parts, over the arrival of a fine girl
at his house.
We have in the Bottom, five
stores at this time, viz, w. G.
Wyatt, Haygood & Merryman, Or
son Denslow, E. ]. Tatom, and
Plant & Warren.
There are no saloons in the Bot
tom, (and we hope there never will
beg and vice, and immortality, are
kept back, by good department,
and morality. We also have good
day school at Ebenezer, conduct
ed by our efficient young friend Mr..
Thomas, n. Duncan,
Rev. VIM. Hust (of Hustburg)
has sold out his dry goods to Mr..
Orson Denslow, Mr.. D. seems to
get a liberal share of the trade
here.
We also have in our mist an ele-
CANT fine steam saw mill, owned
and run by Mr.. J. B. F. Brigg.
This mill has attached to it a fine
grist, and shingle machine, the lat.
ter cutting 10000 shingles in sin.
gle day.
Hon. n. G. Parrish has sold out
his fine residence here to Capt. M,
M. Box of Waverly, the price paid
we understand was, $1,000. Mr.
Parrish will soon leave for Ark,
where he will in the future reside.
We regret very much to give Mr.,
P. up, as he is one of our best citi-
zens.
Though we are glad to have
Capt. Box locate among US, as he is
a good fellow, and has host O
warm friends in this county.
But for fear of the w. B. I viii
close by wishing you Mr.. Editor
and your paper success.
Respectfully,
ROCKSEY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

MRS. MINNA CUNNINGHAM, wife
Of Mr.. John T. Cunningham, died
at her home on Madison street in
this city, Monday evening at 6.25
o'clock. The deceased had been in
ill health for some years and her
death was consequently not unex-
pected. She was thirty-five years
old, and possessed of those lovable
traits of character that made her
much liked by her numerous &C.
quaintances. She leaves four small
children who will sadly miss her
motherly attentions. The remains
were inferred in Greenwood Gene
terry, with services by Rev. Il. L.
Moody.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
Family Reunion.

Major VIM. Metcalfe, of Hopkins
vile has been in the city this week
and called to see us Thursday. The
Major has a project on foot which if
carried out will afford most en-
joyable occasion for the parties con-
cerned. He proposes a family re-
union of the Killebrews, Johnsons,
Forts, Radfords, Whitfelds and
Metcalfes, ali of whom are in some
manner related to one another and
who are very numerous in this Sec
ton of country. The reunion will
take place on the 10th of May at
Guthrie, Trenton or Forts station !;
the place has not been definitely
agreed upon. 1t is proposed to have
basket dinner, and Col. James E.
Bailey. Col. j. B. Killebrew and
others have consented to be present
and deliver speeches. Major Met
calfe will furnish further informa-
ton on the subject if it is desired.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

Mrs. CATCHING's concert comes
off at the Opera House next Tues
day evening. A well selected pro-
gramme has been arranged for the
occasion, and some superior anna
teur talent engaged to assist Mrs.
Catching and her pupils in the per-
formances. The pianos used will
be the handsome new Lindeman
pianos from Owen & Moore's.
Reserved seats for sale at the book
store. Mrs. Catching deserves
liberal support in this undertaking,
and we hope she will have a full
house. The entertainment will be
of a most interesting character, and
all who attend will find it highly
enjoyable.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

TILDEN wrote a letter to the 1ro-
quois Club which assembled in
Chicago Tuesday night. He had
been invited to be present and re-
spond to the toast. "The Federal
Constitution" and the letter was in
lieu of the speech he would have
made, if he could have accepted the
Invitation. Those who have read
the letter Will no longer doubt thai
he is in full possession of his mental
faculties, but he concluded by say
ing that he can no longer aspire &c
be leader in the great work of re-
form.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

WE learn from the South Ken
tuckian that a fatal accident SOC
Cured at the residence of Mr.. r.
F. Reeves, near Casky, last Thurs
day afternoon, which resulted in the
instant death of Mr.. z. M. Barnett.
Mr.. Barnett and some other men
were loading a saw log on wagon
and Mr.. Barnett was between the
skids rolling the log up when the
rope holding 1t broke. He made
an attempt to run out, but fell with
his head near the end of the skids
and the log rolled over him, crush
ing his head and shoulders and kill
ling him in the twinkling of an
eye."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
Obituary.


John ID. Bailey, colored, known
tor many years as pressman and
carrier for this Office, died last Sat.
urday night of malignant tumor
in the bowels.
We know of no instance since the
freedom of the colored race was es-
tablished in which a person of that
race carried with him to the grave
the respect of both his own people
and ours in so high degree.
He was born and raised in the
family of the Hon. Jas. E. Bailey ;
his mother, Lemon Newton, famil-
larry known to all old residents of
GAINESVILLE as "Aunt Lemon" hay
ing been a life member of the fami-
ly; we have known her and all her
children for twenty years, and know
no breach of the strictest honesty in
one of them; among the religious
members of her race she was a
mother in Israel, actuated through
life by that strict sense of duty
which is the genuine outcome of
true piety; and as she is herself she
has raised her children.
John, her eldest son soon devel-
oped a considerable business faculty
and besides his industrial employ.
ment in this Office carried on a lu-
crative retail business in his store in
the suburbs, built by himself on his
own property.
He married about eight years ago
but leaves no children; his widow
now carries on the business estab-
1ished by him in the suburbs of this
city.
Like all the best men of his race,
he ardently desired the elevation of
his people, and soon perceived that
this object was best attained, not by
bravado and invective against the
white people, but by strict integrity
in his dealings with all and a care
full and judicious attention to his
business. He thus achieved a posi-
ton honorable to himself and bene-
fetal to the community, and died
man of property, leaving to his FAM
lily a lucrative business and to his
whole race an example worthy of
their study and imitation.
That this example was influential
was manifested by the enthusiasm
with which all united in paying
respect and honor to his memory.
st. Peters chapel was crowded to
its utmost capacity at his funeral,
and this not only by his own race
but by influential members of ours.
We noticed the presence of Colonel
Bailey, DR.. D. F. Wright, formerly
editor of this paper, j. s. Neblett,
ESQ.,, one of its proprietors, Profess
ors Massie and Caufman, of the s.
w. P. University, Mr.. G. N. Byers,
&C., and are informed that many
others prevented from attending by
the crowded state of the church.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by the Rev. Thomas Shields.
The Mt. Vernon Lodge of Odd Eel
lows, of which the deceased was a
charter member, attended the fu-
neral in body and performed the
accustomed rites of their order. A.
A. Williams, of Memphis, led in
the Lodge ritual.
John had been for a number of
years member of the st. Peters
A. M. E. Church and was Superin-
tendent of the Sunday school held
there.
Ills place in this community will
long remain untitled.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
THE Rock Castle correspondent of

THE Rock Castle correspondent OF
the Cadiz Telephone says:
"The Steamer Julian Gracey that
has been plying the waters between
this point and GAINESVILLE, is now
lying up for repairs. Her place is
filled by the Steamer Lee Howell
an elegant little boat manned how,
ever by the crew of the Gracey
Any one wishing a trip to Clarks'
vile, for economy, and pleasure
could not do better than go on the
Howell, as her commander, Capt
Collishaw or her first Clerk Wayne
Turner are neither lacking in cour
tesy to passengers.
This letter was written April LIST
The Gracey has resumed her .regu
trips now.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
New Advertisements.

Keep yourself cool by buying oneof Jno
#. Couts's refrigerators.
See Keesee & Northington's advertise
ment of National fertilizer.
Mr.. Stratton. the boot and shoe man, has
new advertisement on the first page.
Read it and go and examine his stock.
Mr.. Geo. r. Wood, agent, has several
houses for sale in South GAINESVILLE. He
also has one house for rent. See special in
another column.
r. s, Broaddus, agent, comes to the front
again with an attractive advertisement OF
his new spring goods. He has large and
well assorted stock, selected with great care
in the eastern markets, which he is now
offering to the people OF this city and. sec
ton. His prices are the lowest that the
quality of his goods viii admit and will
compare fayorably with those of any other
establishment. Ladies' are especially invi-
ted to call and examine his fine display OF
dress goods, laces, &c. Mr.. Broaddus is a
trained dry goods merchant and knows
how TO meet the wants OF his customers.
Gen. w. A. Quarles having determined
to move into the city, the elegant place he
now occupies in the Eastern suburbs Will
he sold at pnblic auction, Tuesday, May
the 9th. An advertiser emit of the sale,
fully setting forth all the advantages of the
place and the land attached, will be found
elsewhere in this paper. Il; is only necessa-
~ for us to say that the statements therein
made are in no way colored or exaggerated
The place is one of the most desirable in
many particulars that can be found and,
for person who wishes to establish stock
farm, is probably unsurpassed. The person.
al property, on the place, including five
thoroughbred Jersey cows, large number
of fine sheep and other stock will be sold
the same day. Gen. Quarles is so situated
that he is not permitted to crafty his bu-
collie tastes and that TACT gives this rare OPP
portunity to some one who is.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

Mr.. H. H. Sugg, one of our fine
stock growers of South Logan, lost
a fine Holstein calf last week. 1t
was the first birth of one OF the
heifers which he bought last fall.
The Holsteln breeders are having
some bad luck with their calves
Col. Hardy lost a fine Holstein
heifer few weeks ago.-HerdLd'
EylteTDriSe.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

THAT venerable and highly re-
spected couple, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Scott, celebrated their Golden Wed.
ding at their home at Meadow
Brook, in this county, Sunday
Their numerous guests were enter.
tanned with a sumptuous dinner
and the occasion proved most en-
joyable to all who attended. The
GAINESVILLE people present were s.
A. Caldwell ESQ.,, Mr.. r. II. Picker
Ing, Mr.. J. J. Hamlet and Mr.
VIM. Beatty and family. Mrs. Beatty
is a daughter of the old couple.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

THE children of the Methodist
Sunday school were compelled to
postpone their Easter entertainment
or account of the storm Monday
night. 1t took place Thursday
night, and was largely attended.
The program consisted mostly of
songs and Rotations it was taste
fully arranged and well executed.
The participants were little girls
from the ages of six to sixteen.
They had been we'll drilled for the
occasion and made quite charm
ing spectacle while going through
their pretty performances. The en-
tertainment was projected and ar
ranged by Miss Sallie Bryant, who
deserves much credit for its success.
We learn that the proceeds of the
entertainment amount to $136.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

WE are requested to announce
the death of Ada Mcclure, the
wife OF Anderson Mcclure, colored ,
which occurred at her home near
the city on the Edmondson ferry
road, April 18th. She was 40 years
old and had been a member of the
A. NJ. E. church for 10 years. She
was a sincere christian and a good
woman. She leaves a husband and
five children.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

Mr.. Ed. B. Whitfield, has been
appointed con tracing agent for the
Nashville and Evansville Packet
company, and the Nashville, Pa
ducah and Cairo mail line and has
his head quarters in this city. Mr..
Whitfield friends here are glad of
the appointment because it has
necesitated his removal to Clarks-
vile. He is very efficient bust
ness man and well trained In the
work in which he is now engaged.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

MIR. SAM. T. RHODES and Miss
Mamie Nugent were married at
the residence of the brides father,
Major Richard Nugent, at Bolivar
Landing, Miss, Monday the 9ti
inst. Mr.. Rhodes was formerly 9
resident of GAINESVILLE and mas
MANY friends here who extend him
their congratulations of this happy
occasion.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

THE casket in which the remains
of the late John Bailey were inter-
ed, was covered with floral tributes
from his many friends. Among
them was beautiful cross from the
proprietors of the CHRONICLE MADE
of rare flowers from Evergreen
Lodge.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

THE venerable DIR. J. g. M. Ram
sew, President of the Tennessee
State Historical Society, and the
author of the canals of TennesseH
died peacefully at his home, near
Knoxville, last Friday night, April
18th aged lightweight.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

Strayed from the residence of the under:
signed, near Liberty church, In Dist. No.
OF this county, on the night Of the 5th inst,
two horses One, a large soFrel, with gear
marks on the hips and sides and small
star in the forehead. The other, O small bay
horse with gear marks on sides and hips.
left hind foot white and o large star In the
forehead. Any person who will give 1nfor-
nation concerning them will greatly obllge
the owner, Address through the post office
at New Providence. II. W. GREENHILL.
April 10, l8S4-lt
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith cele
brated the 10th anniversary of thell
marriage Wednesday night, a
their residence on Main street, with
a "tin wedding" Quite number
of their friends were present whC
congratulated them on their past hap
piness and wished that they might
live TO celebrate their Golden Wed
ding.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
In Chancery at Clarksville-State
of Tennessee.
CLERK AND MASTERS o

CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE
March Is, 1884.
James d. Mosby ct ais, Complainants, VS..
Walter II. Drane ct ais, Complainants.
1t appearing from affidavit filed in this
cause that the Defendants, NJ. A. Martin,
Geo. d. Martin, Jr., G. A. Martin, and the
unknown heirs of - Snider, deceased,
and Mrs. Theresa Mckinney, are non-resi
dents of the State of Tennessee:
1t is therefore ordered that they enter their
appearance, herein, before or within the
first three days of the next term OF the
Chancery Court, to be held at GAINESVILLE,
on the third Monday in April next, 1884,
and plead, answer or demur to Complain
antsf bill, or the same will be taken for con-
fessed as to them and set for hearing ex
parte and that q copy of this order be pub
fIshed for four consecutive weeks In the
POLK g. JOHNSON,
Clerk and Master.
Finlay d Scales, Sol'rs for CompIts.
March %, lS84-4t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

The Episcopal congregation in
Chattanooga has recently been sha-
ken from centre to circumference
by dispute growing out of hostil-
ity to the rector, Mr.. Sneed. AT
an election of vestrymen held Mon
day, there was quite an exciting
contest, which resulted in a victory
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

THE steamer Gracey will leave
next Thursday morning, the 24th
inst, at 5 o'clock, for the District
Conference. All who intend going
by boat should be at the wharf
promptly at o'clock. Bishop Har-
sSove will preside.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

A shaddock, grape fruit, bitter
orange and lime, recently brought
from Florida and on exhibition in
the show window of Lockert d
Reynolds drug store, has been at
tracing much attention this week.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

Mr.. Beauregard Wood, the city
lamp lighter, has provided himself
with "chariot" which challenges
the admiration of the public. 1t is
not exactly the same kind of vehicle
that Elijah went to Heaven in, but
it is exceedingly well suited to the
purpose for which it is designed
Mr.. Wood deserves to be compli'
mented on his ingenuity in deyising
something so well adapted to his
work.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

CLAUDE PATTERSON, a messen-
ger boy, aged thirteen years, was
struck by an engine while passing
through the depot during blind
ing storm, at Chattanooga Monday
night, and had both legs cut of.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

Before planting your corn or to-
bacco crop, call at Keesee & North
ington's and lay in supply of "Na-
tional Fertilizer" which they have
for sale. 1t will greatly increase
the yield.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

r. d. MosELEY, clerk, will sell to-
day, Saturday, the Josh. Rice prop
erty on Franklin street. This Is
valuable property and should bring
q good price.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

One hundred fine fat hens just re-
ceived, also a select lot of joles. Send
us your orders and we will guaran-
tee satisfaction. Yours truly,
KEEsEE & NORTHINTON.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

Mr.. G.. III. BAILEY was attacked
by a sudden and violent sickness
Sunday which kept him at home
the first part of the week. We are
glad he is out again.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
Attention Knights.

You are notified to meet in Castle
Hall Tin uniformly Tuesday evening
22d inst, at 1880 o'clock at which
time the Grand Chancellor will visit
Cumberland Lodge on official bust
ness. JOHN YOUNG, X. r, 8.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
CIarksville District Conferen

All preachers coming to the Dis
trict Conference at Collinsville, will
stop at Shelton's Landing (insteaG
of Laughrrn's landing as published
last week. where they will be me-
with conveyance.
B. NJ. STEPHENS.
March &c, 1884.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

MRS. CATCHING's music class,
assisted by some of the amateur
talent of this city, will give a con-
cert at the Opera House on the eve
ming of the 22d inst.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

FROM the farmers that we have
talked with this week, we learn
that the tobacco plants are looking
fine and will push them to get their
ground ready in time.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

Minnie Hauk will give a concert
in Hollands opera house, Hopkins
vile, on the night Of. the 3Oth inst.
She stops over there on her way
from Nashville to Evansville.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
EOR SHERIFF..

rAS H ACHIEVING are authorized to
e1 announce JAS. H. ACHEY as candldate
for Sheriff, at the ensuing August electlon'
JAMES COLLIER.-We are authorized 70
el announce JAMES COLLIER as a canoloaIe
for Sheriff, at the ensuing August electlon.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
RefrigeratOrs.

If you wish your milk, butter
and fresh meats kept cool and
healthy you should procure one o.
my Refrigerators call early and
make a selection.
Apl. II, ct. JNO. f. Courts.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
COUNTY ELECTION.
Thursday, August z, 1884.


TOHN 8. NEBLETT-We are authorized
81 10 announces JOHN 8. NEBLETT as can
didate for reelection to the Office OF trustee
at the ensuing August election.
- III. PICKERING-We are authorized
~. 10 announce r. II. PICKERING as q
canjtdste for the office of Trustee of Mont
eomery county, at the ensuing August cleo
ton.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

At E. Clicks is the place to buy
your Clothing. You can buy there a
nice business or dress suit for less
money than any where else.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

THE Chancery Court will convene
in this city next Monday, Chancel-
Ior Geo. E. Sea presiding. Let all
litigants take notice.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
NOTICE.

Don't fail to see Bowling & Wilson's
line of Fall Hats, Nobby Styles of Stet-
son and other makes. Also the larg-
est stock of Fine Silk and Mohair
Umbrellas in the city.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19
Houses ror sale anna Rent

Geo. R. Wood, Agent, has six
houses and lots in South GAINESVILLE
for sale. Terms easy. Also one
large house for rent. It
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

THE Sheriff of Robertson county
has offered $25 reward for each OF
the five prisoners who recently es-
capped from the Springfield Jail.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

THE Blair educational bill, if it
becomes a law, will give about
$40, 1000 to Montgomery county the
first wear.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

Go to Bowling & Wilson's for a
cal fine, handsome fitting boot or
hoe.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

You will save money and time by
calling at E. Clicks store for a nice
suit of Clothes.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

Bowling & Wilson sell the
Rambler" a patent shirt. that
never tears down the back. The
finest, best $1.O0 shirt in the mar
ket.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-19

Bowling & Wilson repair, free OF
charge, any boots or shoes they sell
that rip.