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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
DIR. Lindsley's Book.
NU,I,rfIlo A.,o-;oo-

Some of our friends have supposed
DIR. Llndsley little slow in press
ing his work through. This is Ow-
ing to their not fully understanding
the magnitude and scope of his un-
dertaking. He is determined that
the people or this State shall study
their own history,as written by
themselves. His book Is to be live
book and no uncertain venture. He
works upon plan and will bring
the people up TO that plan. As "A
specimen of his success we give the
following letter: "Ifall Of Tennes-
see docs as Montgomery County, a
tribute worthy the volunteer State
will tie paid to the memory of those
who in '61 obeyed her call at the
peril of their lives.
GAINESVILLE Tenn, July H.
DR.. j. BerrIan Lindsey, Nashville,
Tenn. Dear Sir: / herewith en-
close Il list OF 1914 subscribers, duly
IcCbI'Stu Ou YUM SuDSCllpllOiI bOUhy
being the number promised by me
to secure the publication of your
Confederate Military Annals of
Tennessee. You know the time,
labor and expense | have given 10
aid you in your noble work. My
main purpose has been to see recor-
ded, at least the names of our hero
iC boys, who gave up their lives at
the call of the State, and in Mont
gOmery County, AT the solicitation
of all its influential citizens, and
almost by a unanimous vote of its
people. l was not afraid to make
this promise for our county, for /
knew the troops she furnished and
dead she left on the field. / knew
she would not be false to their
memory. am glad to report that
not more than One-half dozen Of
those applied to have refused to
subscribe.
Mr.. Ingram, who now takes your
agency, will no doubt meet with
much success, and you will yet hear
an excellent report from the county.
Yours, etc,
POLK q. JOHNSON.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

The following from the associated
press dispatches gives an account OF
the touching scenes witnessed In
the Chicago convention Immediate :
ly after the nomination of Hen
bricks:
"Thpn taking advantage OF Il tenn
borary lull, the musicians who had
caught the enthusiasm 81 the mo-
uienf struck up Tho familiar and
substituting strains tif "Aulas Lang
Syne." The effect was electric; the
scene on the outside will never be
forgotten. The audience took up
the song, and ina imminent Ii was
pealing forth from 5000 throats
The delegates from Texas clasped
the hands of their bretheren from
New York. The men of Maine fell
on the necks OF their cOnfrcer5 from
the Territories, and strong men who
had but few hours before been pour
ing forth grape shot in showers, sat
back in their chairs with the tears
pouring down their cheeks. Hands
to Guido the other, as the refrain IN
tIlC vi kOyIC
was reached. On the platform was
circle, composed of President
Villas, Henry WattersOn, General
Black, Colonel Runie, of California,
Gov. Waller, of Connecticut, and
ex-GOv. Hubbard, of Texas. A
yard away, Gen. Butler was wiring
ing the hand ola delegate from
Colorado. Even that staunch old
leader of the Republican party, e. B.
Washburn, of Minnesota, who had
been on the stage throughout the
convention, Joined in the ovation
with his tremendous voice, as he
waved his handkerchief over his
head. Suddenly the band changed
the air from "AuId Lang Syne,"
to america, and again the audi
ence took up the patriotic refrain
with, if possible, more heartiness
than before. Succeeding this, came
"Home, Sweet Home," and now
the gathering crowd exerted its
voice with might and main and
completely drowned the music Of
the band. The soprano notes of
several hundred ladies, who were
scattered about the hall, rang out |
high and clear above the more ro-
bust tones of their stronger compan- |
ions. AS the mingled voices of the
assemblage died away in the last |
strains of "Home Sweet Home"
General Breckenridge, of California,
requested the band TO play "Old |
and once more the
blended voices of those present !
grandly swelled to the music of
"Praise God from Whom All Bless
ings Flow" The demonstrations |
occupied % minutes.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

TIE Board Of Directors of the
Farmers and Merchants National
Bank met at the office Of Judge
LurtOn, the President, on Wcdnes-
day evening to complete the ar
engagements for the establishment of
the Bank. 1t was ascertained that
stock had been taken TO within
few thousand dollars OF the rCqui-
site amount. a contract suitable
to Mr.. John w. Faxon, the Cashier
elect, was made and il is now as-
sured that he will accept the sItua-
ton. An office will be opened
about the first of August for the
completion OF all arrangements and
the Bank will begin operation on
the first of September. A commit
tee was appointed to select a sItua-
ton for the Bank.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

THIS issue complete ihr my
For more than halt century this
paper has kept abreast with ihc
times, furnishing the news Ia Tho
best of her ability, and preserving
that standard of truth requisite
for success in any undertaking.
AS she enters upon this fifty-second
year of her existence, il is fit time
for new subscribers; political
campaign which promises Ia he the
most heated in the history of our
country Is just beginning, and other
matters Of local and general interest
are being opened for discussion.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

On Sunday last MesSrs. Dave
Corlew and Richard Mills killed a
horned snake near Pleasant Mound,
on the SOuthside. The snake was
laying across the road. lie was
6 feet long and about 10 inches in
circumference; spotted brown and
gray, ti" gray spots being mingled
with the brown. There was horn
about an inch long on its tail slight
ly turned up at the end, and a
small groove in the top Of it,
and when touched a small sting
would dart out of the groove. Sew
cr;,l years ago Il snake of similar
appearance was killed near the
same l""ality, bat this is the first
thai h.,s made its appearance for Il
long iiuI". They are supposed to
hc deadly poison.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

ONE of the most novel and pleas
ant entertainments of the season
was given by Mr.. /. P. Gerhart, at
his farm about four miles from town
on the Nashville pike Wednesday
night. A moonlight barbecue and
bran-dance were the main features
of the evening. The large lawn in
front of the house was beautifully
illuminated with japanese lanters.
The avenue leading from the gate
to the house was hung on each side
with beautiful lights and presented
a picturesque appearance. AT ten
O'Clock barbecued supper was
served on the ground. Then dan
cling was resumed and the small
hours OF the morning found the
guests 10th to part with their pleas
ant host. Mr.. Gerhart and his sister,
Miss Ludie, are congratulated upon
the entire success of the affair.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

Mr.. II. ii. YANCEY, editor of the
CHRONICLE, left Wednesday morn
ing for Knoxville, to attend the
annual Meeting of the Tennessee
Press Association. lie finished
writing mis- editorials early in the
week and left the local department
in good hands. This is the first rec
reation he has taken in the way Of
a trip from the city since his con-
neetion with this paper, and we
hope he will return greatly refresh
cd by the pure mountain air of East
Tennessee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

THE committee TO arrange for the
second grand annual reunion, stock
show and sale of the Montgomery
County Farmers Association met
Saturday. 1t was decided that the
reunion should take place at Dun
bars Cave on the 10Th and Goth OF
August. A finance committee was
appointed and seventeen gentlemen
subscribed $500 each on the spot.
On the day of the Reunion a prize
cake will be awarded TO the gentle
man having raised the largest
amount OF funds. AS so much good
has resulted from last years reun-
ion everything will be done TO make
this oven more successful.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

THE County Democratic COnven-
ton to nominate two candidates for
the Legislature and to appoint del
egates from this county to the Con-
gressiOnal, Senatorial and Pictorial
Conventions, meets ut the Court
House on the Goth; one week from
to-day, and We earnestly urge the
citizens of the several districts
throughout the county to hold their
primaries and appoint delegates TO
this convention so that their will
may be clearly seen and thereby
men Of their choice may be secured
for the legislature.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

GERHART's CASH STORE can
boast of an extensive and well ar
ranged stock of Dry Goods, Shoes,
Laccs, Hosiery, Brocadc Satins,
with "a full line Of goods, suitable for
town or country trade. A walk
through his immense house extend
ing from Franklin to Strawberry
Street. will convince the casual OBJ
server at once what perseverance,
and enterprise, will accomplish.
From his small beginning 10 years
ago, now having largely increased
Elcili,ics for handling goods, by
strictly buying for cash, he can as
sure his increasing large trade that
he will continue to give satisfaction
as heretofore. IS franklin street OPP
posite Kincannon, Son IL co.
MAY, 10, 3 m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

AT half past one O'Clock last
Monday morning an armed mob
attacked the Jail at OwensborO, Ky.
Jailer w. f. Lucas, assisted by his
sixteen year old son bravely defen-
ded tho building until Mr.. Lucas
was disabled by a wound in the
right lung. The mob then entered
and took the negro Richard May,
whom they sought, and hung him
to limb in the Court House yard.
Mr.. Lucas only lived for about six
hours after he was shot.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
The Hon John. I. House.
Nashville World,

This distinguished gentleman
had the honor of being selected
chairman of the Tennessee dele
CATION at the National Democratic
Convention at Chicago. The Hon.
Thomas E. Haynes is our authori-
ty for saying that he won the es-
TEEN and admiration of all his
colleagues by his conservative and
efficient course He would have
seconded the nomination of Thur
man but for the TACT he was called
on very suddenly, and he cannot
be induced to speak without prepa-
ration. He was for the noble RO-
man, but is heart and soul for CIeve-
land and Hendricks. 1t is in the
memory of all that he made a very
able epeech against the rape of the
presidency. No doubt it will be
largely circulated this canvass. Mr..
Haynes says that his temper is eq-
liable and excellent, and that he
made but two motions while i'm the
The delegation severe
ly denounce the lying misrepresen-
tatiOns OF the Chicago News.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

A RECENT dispatch from Chicago
to the Courier Journal contains the
following:
SIN the Circuit Court to-day
Judge Tully decided that those
who were stockholders in the Re-
public Life Insurance Company OF
Chicago, at the time of its failure,
are individually liable to the full
amount of their stock, notwith-
standing the resolution adopted at
the annual meeting OF the stock
holders i'm 1878, authorizing the
holders of the stock to surrender
the certificates on which 20 per cent
had been paid and receive In their
place paid up certificates"
We learn that many Of our citi-
zens are stockholders and interest
ed i'm this decision.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

THE faculty of Bethel Female
College have issued catalogue for
1SS3-84. 1t is not intended that it
should embrace a vast Rmount of
pretensiOn which can never be real
lied in the practical workings of
the institution, but that it shonld be
a fair statement of the condition of
the institution. The course of in
struction is adapted to the necessi-
ties of the times and is equal tc any
in the state, and no doubt Bethel
Female College will receive liber-
al patronage during the present
year.-HopkinSViLLe NelC Era
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

On Thursday morning at o o'clock
a fire originated in the grocery
house of Burbridg2 Bros, Hopkins
vile. The flames spread in both
directions destroying one entire
square. The buildings were frame
and occupied by grocery stores,
meat shops, bar-rOoms, etc. The
block destroyed was one Of the
most unsightly and infiamable in
the town. The fire is thought to
have been the work of an incendi-
airy. The losses were pretty well
covered by insurance, but they cam
not be ascertained at this time.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
EOR CONGRESS-.

THOS. L. DODD.-We are authorized to
announce HoS. THoS. Il. DoDD, OF Da-
WILSON county, as a candidate for Congress
from the Sixth Congressional District. sub
feet to the action OF a Democratic COnVen-
ton.
Joseph l.. WASHINGFON.-We arc au-
81 thOriZed to announce JOSEPH T.. w ASH
INGTON, OF Robertson county, n candidate
for Congressman from this District, subject
10 the action of the Democratic nominating
Convention.
A JCALDWELL.-wc are authorized
N -. TO announce HON. \. j. CALDWELL a
candidate for reelection Ia Congress for this
the sixth District, subject to Il D;nncrdiic
Convention.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

WOULD it not be q good idea for
the young men of the town to form
a Cleveland IL Hendricks club?
Other towns throughout the State
are forming clubs. raising fiag-poles
and having ratification meetings.
1t seems that We are little dead i'm
this fight, and tagging too far be-
hind.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

THE city council met at the office
of Mr.. r. ID. Moseley on Monday
evening. The business before the
meeting was a motion to repeal the
hog, COW and dog law. On ballot
the vote stood four for the repeal
and four against it. Mayor Howell
then cast the deciding vote in favor
of sustaining the law. So the law
will be enforced hereafter, and we
warn all persons in the city and vi
entity to keep their stock off the
streets.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

THE next session of Bethel Fe-
male College at Hopkinsville, with
an increased faculty AMI facilities
for the education OF young ladies
will open Monday, 18th OF August.
Send TO DIR. Rust for catalogue.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

ONE evening this week rs our
estimable County Register, Mr..
Rogers, was riding from his office
to MS home near the Charlotte road,
his horse became frightened and
threw him to the ground, bruising
his head and right hip badly, but
we are glad to say resulting in no
serious injury.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

ANY persons having music pc
riOdicals or magazines that they
wish to preserve can have them
neatly bound at the CHRONICLE
Office. AS the dull season is now
upon us we can give prompt atten-
ton TO such work.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

Messrs. Keesee & Northington
have remodeled the front portion Of
their store house putting in plate
glass windows and counters and
shelves, and now it's one OF the
most tastily arranged and inviting
horses in town.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
DIR. Daniel Y. Wright.
Nashville World.

The distinguished physician
whose name heads this paragraph
and who was elected some time ago
to fill the vacancy in the State Board
of Health OccisiOned by the election
of DIR. j. B. Lindsey to the secre-
taryship has accepted the position
and has reported in person to the
office of the Board at the State CAPT.
toll for Instructions He has been
assigned the craftsmanship of the
school OF hygiene, a subject that has
recently attracted very great atten-
ton in both Europe and America.
DIR. Wright was for years connected
with the medical schools of Men,
phis and Nashville. He was educa-
ted i'm one OF the great English uni
versitiPs and il well known to the
Tennessee public from his connec-
ton with the press. He is familiar
with the work assigned him,and, his
report Will be original and adapted
to this particular field and will be
looked forward 10 with great inter-
est by physicians ami teachers.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

Mr.. George Hendricks is cOntin-
ually receiving additions to his al
ready beautiful stock Of china-ware,
queensware, etc. You should call
and look mO,o; and when you need
YOU will be sure to call and buy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

The Democrats OF the 18th District
are hereby notified TO assemble at
the courthouse on Friday July 18th
1891, Mt S O'Clock, p. m., for the pur-
pose of selecting delegates to the
Democratic convention of the coun-
ty, which meets on Saturday July
&c, 1884. A. III. MUNFORD.
Chm'n. District Committee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

Paint Your House with Economy
Paint, because it is the best, because
you can get any shade, because il is
cheapest, because you can get any
quantity, because every can il
guaranteed, AMI because you do
your own painting. Owen x Moore
sole agents.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
CHRONICLE LETTER BOX.
Prom sAe Rev. -. w. Cuiion,

From ghe Rev. j. w. Cuif0m
After three services at different
churches to-day, | will write you IL
few lines, and by the time they are
finished perhaps nv nerves will he
sufficiently quietel IL induce sleep.
Rev. w. A. Turner Is with us to-
night and we have talked oil Mont
gomery and our friends there gener-
ally. Our two boys left for that
detachable section this evening and
promise themselves a pleasant visit.
We had rather unique meeting
near here on the fourth. 1t was an
old Wing barbecue. None were
present but invited guests and no
ladies invited. About two hundred
rather elderly men gathered around
the tables, or rather the trays of
barbecue. 1t was something on the
order of the GAINESVILLE III. G. Court.
1t was a free and e,sy meeting.
This writer obeyed the call ana was
present. Yesterday he was noti-
fed to be in certain Office in town
at ten O'Clock and was given a sur
prise in the way Of new hat.
Gen. j. B. Palmer was selected to
make the presentation speech and pu.
the hat ON my head in the name OF
the ancient and honorable order of
old Wings. The speech went into
the history Of hats in general and
this one in particular. The gist OF
the matter was they had sprung a
Joke on me at the barbecue and had |
given me side degree i'm the ORDER
which, as l took it pleasantly they
thought they were due me new
hat. I shall be glad TO exhibit my
hat to Bro. Caldwell and also give
him the pass word if he will take
The proper obligation. Life has its
pleasant side, and is indeed what
we make it. There is genuine phil
osophy in the old saying that "all
work and no play makes Jack a
lull boy" Our crops are fine, but
ust now we are suffering for rain.
We hope John I'll. Gold will write
more frequently, as we always read
his letters with genuine pleasure.
j. w. C.
Overalls, Tenn, July Ii, '84.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

WE learn from Mr.. Len III. Smith,
who is travelling continually through
the country, that the crops are gen.
orally very fine, and that there is
an increased acreage planted In to-
baCcO.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
Central Warehomsc.

KRNDRICK, PETTUs Il Co., of the Central
Warehouse sold for the week ending July
IL, 1884. Is hhds. as follows:
~ hhds. leaf, sl2 %, IL %, 10 90, 10 OO, 10 IS
10 q, 0 10, 8 30, y 50, . 90, 10. 81, 10, 10
o 80, o. . 10, so. on, $50, 81, 81, 00, 90
8 80, 4 80, 81, 3 10, 8 90, = W.
Is hhds Tugs, IS %, s 60, 8 %, ~, s 10, 3 40
~, 8 80, 40. s 80, 8 90, %, 80, 20, 3D. rs
70
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
COUNTY ELECTION.
Thursday, August 7, 1884.
FOR TRUSTEE.

TOHN s. NEBLETT-We are authorized
~ TO announce JOHN s. NEBLErr as a can
iidate for recollection to the office OF Trustee
nL the ensuing August election.
ID III. PICKERING-We are authorized
II. to announce r. H. PICKERING as a
candidate for the Office OF Trustee OF Mont
gOmery county, at the ensuing August cleo
ton.
II J. SUITER.-We are authorized to an
81 nounce J. j. SUFFER- as n candidate Tor
Trustee at the ensuing august election.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

On Wednesday evening the loco
motive on the L., A. q Il. Railroad
was able to run so near the business
part of town that the whistle Was
distinctly heard through the streets.
On Thursday morning a reporter
OF the CHRONICLE went down and
found that the track had been laid
as far as the foot OF Commerce
street with the exception OF one
small span OF trestleing. 1t is
thought that by the time we go to
press train will have run almost
to the freight depot, and the l., A.
d L. will have tapped the great L..
d N. system.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

Godey's Lady's Book for August
(mid-summer number), is before us.
1t contains beautiful engravings
and the latest fashion-plates. This
is one OF the most attractive of all
periodicals to the ladies.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

Wool, HIDES and GENsANG ut his
store, south side Public Square, Clarks-
vile, Tennessee, for which he will pay
the highest market price in cash
Quotations and prices current furnish
ed country dealers on application.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

THE work on the pike leading to
Greenwood Cemetery is progressing
rapidly, and in a few weeks we
hope to see it one of the most beau
tiful drives around town.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

Boys and Girls, you can got rich
selling our Fly Paper. 80 sheets
post paid, 81. ReiailI mt Sc per
sheet. Roc. FLY PAPER Co, $40
North Ave, Rochester, n. y.
June q, 'Si-lm.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
Sales Reported since Our Last Issue.
Orange Warehouse.

THos. HERNDON, Sup't., of tho GRANGE
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATION. sold for the
week ending July II, 1884, 3S7 hhds. as fol-
lows:
2I2 hhds, leaf, from SIG % to p.
I45 hhds. Tugs, nom 81 ~ tot 10.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
wheat OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

We have very large orders for the
purchase of Wheat, therefore 1t will
be Ia your interest Ia see us before
selling your crops.
Il. ID. LUCKETT & Co.
June q, 'Si-6W.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

MIR. JOHN TUCKER, living near
Indian Mound, had his thigh bro
ken by falling from a horse, one
day last week. He had been for
years a sufferer from rheumatism.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

THERE will be a barbecue and
brandance up the river near Tayiors
landing, on Thursday, July 3lst.
The steamer Gracey will 60 up that
morning and will take passengers.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

a RECENT storm completely stip-
ped the wind pump at Evergreen
Lodge of all superhuOus material,
scattering the fragments to all parts
of the place.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
GraceY House.

SMITH, ANDERSON & BELL, of the Gracey
Warehouse, sold tor the week ending July
IL, 1854, 100 hhds. as follows:
~ hhds. leaf, from Sl2 so To 9 10.
AZ hhds. Tugs, from s. 80 to 10.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
bailey yEarehense.

SHELLEY q RUDeLPH, of the Bailey Ware
house, sold for week ending July IL, 1884
"a hhds as follows:
hhds. good leaf, slS 50, u IS. II %, II -.
10 So 10 D. 10 90, 10 co. So %, Is, 20. 10 10
2hhds. low leaf, 81 80, 30.
hhds. Tugs, s. 10, 80, 7 10, Z 30, Z ~, %.