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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26
IN VIRGINIA AND KENTUCKY
PEOPLE IN THE MOUNTAIN COUNTIES
DYING BY THE HUNDREDS FROM
DRINKING WATER IMPREG-
MATED WITH POISON.

LYNCHGURG, Nov. 20.-The coun-
ties suffering from the new and ia
tai disease before reported are Lee
and Dickinson and the edge of
Scott, in Virginia, and Harland,
Lee and adjoining counties in Ken
lucky. Owing to the isolated posi>
ton of the District, the particulars
are hard to obtain. Hundreds are
said to have died and allowing for
exaggeration, it can be affirmed that
the mortality is large. Postal Clerk
Wells, who has just arrived from
that section, after having had the
disease, gives a sad account of the
epidemic. He attributes it to min
eral poison in the drought of dried
waters and says the strong and dis
agreeable mineral taste, like that OF
copperas, exists. AT the time he
left a few springs were flowing free
ly, and the people were compelled
to drink the impregnated water.
Although the name of the disease is
unknown the people call it cholera
and were it so it could not be more
dreaded or disastrous. The symp>
toms are described as similar to
those of Asiatic cholera, followed by
terrible hemorrhages in the bowels
and those attacked either die or res
cover in about a week. 1t is freA
quently fatal in twenty~feur hours
and sometimes even in much short-
er periods. In most cases it visits
an entire family and it is considered
so contagious in some cases persons
die alone, their friends being afraid
to go to them. There are no figures
representing the actual mortality,
but it is estimated that over 800
persons have persisted in Virginia
in the counties named, and consids
erlng the sparse population and the
number taken, the per centage is
large. At the late election the
number of deaths considerably af-
fected the majorities at the various
precincts and thirty new graves
were counted in a small cemetery
as one result. The people are de-
moralized and local business inter
ests suffer. A like scourge visited
this section in 1854. The country,
which is extremely mountainous, is
of high elevation above the level of
the sea. Cattle, also, are dying in
the same section. General rains
have fallen in this State for two
days past, and it is probable that
the drought in the infected regions
is new ended.
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Public Library.

At a meeting of the executive
committee of the Public Library the
following resolution was passed:
RESOLVED, That the Secretary no.
tify the members and friends of the
Library Association that a meeting
will be held in the room of the asso-
citation on Friday night Nov. %,
1884, at z o'clock, at which time
new officers will be elected for the
ensuing year, and the question will
be submitted whether the enter.
prise shall be abandoned or not. In
pursuance of the above resolution, L
publish this notice, and earnestly
request the attendance of members
and friends who are interested. Let
there be full ATTENDANCE.
WIN. MCFARLAND, Pres't.
J. S. HILL, Sec'y and Treas
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NOT ICE.

The VICE PRESIDENTS of the "Mor-
ristown Mineral, Timber and Agri~
cultural Belt of East Tennessee"
will meet in the city of Morristown,
on Wednesday, December Sd, 1884,
for the purpose of making final ar
rangements for the shipment and
proper display of the exhibits from
this Belt at the Worlds Cotton Gen.
tennial Exposition, at New Orleans,
Louisiana.
Every member is most earnestly
requested TO be present.
By order of the President.
S. L. CAMPBELL,
SECRETARY.
MoRRIsTowN, Nov. "a, 1884.
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Knoxville, Nov. "a, 1884.

Knoxville, Nov. "a, 1884.
To the Editor OF The Morristown Gazette:
The intense political excitement
has subsidized since the result of the
election has beer knewn; it has sub
sided into a calm of pure happiness
on the one hand and of sad disap-
pointment on the other. But ne
sooner is one question decided than
another one presents itself for con-
sideration; this time it is a local
question which demands solution.
There seems to be q growing de-
mand for reform in our city govern
ment. The question is, how can
this be brought about? This is the
living question of the day with US.
1t is thought by many of our most
prominent men that the number of
aldermen should be reduced, and
that we should have q board ofpub-
lie works to see after the financial
interests ofthe city. Just what will
be done can not even be surmised
at this time Any change for the
better will be gladly received.
This city continues to grow very
rapidly. Quite a number of hands
some private residences are now
being built. A new manufacturing
company has been organized quite
recently, known as the Barker Man
ufacturing Company. They manu-
facture packing buckets for tobacco
and candy manufacturers, white
pine water buckets, rake, hoe and
broom handles ofall styles. Their
capacity is about 800 buckets and
10000 handles per day. This is an
industry which will add largely to
Knexville's prosperity, and which
will benefit all East Tennessee.
Elaborate preparations are being
made in this city, and in fact all
over East Tennessee for fine diss
pIay of articles at the New Orleans
Exposition. The East Tennessee,
Virginia & Georgia Railroad Com
pany have collected together in this
city an elegant display of woods,
minerals, and other natural products
gathered from various points along
their line of road. These specimens
are now being classified and arrang,
ed in the best order for making a
fine display. The ladies of our city
are actively engaged in procuring
such articles of homemade art and
handiwork as will reflect honor and
credit upon them, for the purpose
Of sending them TO the Werld's Ex-
position. No other city in the State
can furnish a more elegant display
of art than can ours.
Strangers from different parts of
the North and West are arriving In
this city every week, coming here
with the intention of locating some~
where in this part of the State. An
excursion from Indiana to this city
is under consideration with fair
prospects of being effected. Never
before has there been so much |
notice given to our part of the State
by persons of other States desiring
homes elsewhere. This speaks well |
for us and our beautiful country. |
The unsurpassed natural wealth,
beauty and healthfulness Of our
Southland are now being |
and appreciated in such a
way as they have never been before. |
and all the hill~country |
IF East Tennessee, has a bright and !
future just dawning up
IN it. RoLFE.
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Personal.

-Mr. NJ. III. Dooley, of Knoxville,
was up Monday.
> Mr.. Lowe, merchant, of Beans
Station, came over Sunday and went
down to Knoxville.
Rev. G. Il. Carroll is Frustrated
at his home q few miles from town
with sickness.
Mr. J. f. Helms is still confined
with rheumatism, but is thought to
be gradually improving.
Miss Nola Turley, of Granger
county, is visiting her sister Mrs. J.
F. Goodson, on east Main street.
: Our bachelor friend, Geo. McFar-
land, gave US a pleasant drop call
Monday. George is still a candi-
date, girls.
Rev. ID. W. Carter, missionary to
Mexico, accompanied by his wife,
stopped over a day in Aorristown
last week and were the guests of
Mrs. w. p. Carriger while here.
Douglas Morris, Esq, of Knox
vile, returned Sunday from Rut-
ledge, where he went Saturday to
address n Notification meeting of
Democrats.
Mr.. J. p. Bowen, an intelligent
iand prosperous citizen of Granger
county, was in town last week and
COMMUNICATED our office with brief
call.
Jee Fields had a severe attack of
something last week. 1t went all
through him, from center to cir
conference and caused Joe to caper
around like a gobbler with its head
off. But it tackled the wrong Tom
cat. Joe downed il and now smokes
his pipe serenely.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

Rev. d. w. Carter, formerly pas
tor of the Methodist Church here,
but who has been for two years or
more. and is now, a missionary to
Mexico, delivered a very inter
esting lecture to a large audience at
the Methodist Church last Friday
night. lie told OF the progress of
the missionary work in his field and
the manner in which it was being
received. Judging from what be
said, the Mexicans are a hard lot, re-
ligiously speaking, and require a
deal of sledge-hammer work TO
bring them up to the proper state
of civilization and christianity. His
lecture enlightened many and was
enjoyed by all
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

Information reaches us that an
attempt was made one day last
week to destroy by fire the valua-
bic property known as the Beans
Station House, at Beans Station,
Tenn. The fire was discovered by
a negro boy, in one of the lower
rooms, just in time TO prevent the
entire building from being consum-
ed. A straw mattress had been
fired in the centre of the room and
the flooring was burning rapidly
when the alarm was given. No
clue can be obtained TO the would
be incendiaries. The property is
uninsured and the loss would have
been heavy had the building burn
ed down.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

Ii Is not n matter that we take
pleasure in noting, but perhaps it
will rebound in SEINE good Dur
ing services at the Methodist church
Sunday night a casual observer
could have seen a copy of the Police
Gazette spread out between two
boys and its vile and sensational
contents being eagerly absorbed.
The boys, We believe, both have
christian parents. This, together
with their age, would suggest some
thing more crcditable TO them-a
higher sense Of respect fer them
selves, for those who had raised
them, and for the house of w0r-
ship, FOR instance.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

1t is stated that 4 new daily pa
per is soon to make its appearance
Mt Knoxville. IL will be about the
size of the Daily Tribune and will
be published by Hon. VIM. Rule,
formerly of the Chronicle. The pa
per will be Republican, politically,
and will also give all the local news
of that fiourishing city.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26
EAST TENNESSEE MILLS.

Make the best burr -four, which for
health (and especially dyspeptics) is su-
perior to the roller flour
also keep the very best meal made
from selected Lemming corn.
/ can furnish good bran with shorts
mixed, at same money you pay for clean
bran. Address.
HENRY w. SHIELDS.
Morristown or Midway, Tennessee.
July 1873 m
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R. R. R.

This is the concentrated Bleod Pnri-
fer that saves time and money by its
use-because il cures Blood Poisons in
the quickest time on record- l. ours
Scrofula in thirty DAYS; the kidneys re-
lieyed with one BEETLE; Hereditary faint
OF children renewed with enc bottle !;
Skin Diseases and Eruptions cured with
two bottles. Syp ills Of all stages
cured under sixty Gays. Each bottle
proves wonderful value. Large bottles,
OIL. Druggists sell IL.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

the household suggestions are emi>
nently practical and useful. The
illustrations are numerous, among
which is a fine photogravuce of the
mater Dolorosa" of Dolei. For
1885. we are promised q serial by
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, and another
by Mr.. Charles Barnard, as well as
many new and interesting features.
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A Wonderful Discovery.

Consumptives and all, who suffer
from any affection of the Throat and
Lungs, can find certain cure in DIR.
Kings New Di covery for Consump-
ton. Thousands of permanent cures
verify the truth of this statement. No
medicine can show such a record of
wonderful cures Thousands of once
hopeless sufferers now gratefully pro-
claim they owe their lives to this New
Discovery. 1t will cost you nothing to
give it trial Free Trial Bottles at w.
p. Carriger's Drug Store. Large size,
$1.00.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

A sad accident occurred near Coal
Creek, Tenn, the morning of the
18th, which resulted in the instant
death of Mr.. VIM. Burras and his
little son James. The two were
saving logs in the field among the
burning timber, when a burning
tree came down on them without
giving any warning.
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MASONIC NOTICE.

At the next regular cOmmunicaS
ton Of Morristown Lodge, No. 231,
F. 4 A. NJ, to be held at Masonic
Hall, az Z p. m, December 4, 1884,
the annual election of officers will
take place, and all the members are
hereby notified to be present.
BY order Of the Lodge.
JOHN MURPHEY, Sec'y.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

A very tame effort was made
Monday, on Main street, by mule
team 10 get up q little excitement.
They ran of, but didn't so much rs
get ont of the read, upset the
wagon, or hang up on a lamp post
Such failures are disgusting to an
enterprising reporter.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26
OYSTER SUPPER.

The Woman's Missionary Society
of the NJ. E. Church, South, will
give an Oyster Supper in the Opera
House on Thursday evening, 9th
inst, at 6 80 p. m, to which they
cordially invite the citizens of Nor
ristown and East Tennessee gener-
ally.
Admission IS cents, children 80
cents, and no extra charge inside
the house.
There will be a supply of turkey
and things, as well as an oyster or
two. Let everybody come and show
their faith in the Society's works.
MoRRIsTowN, Nov. "a.
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After the Election.

The election excitement is over at
last and the people will have an Oppor-
tnnity to look around them AID sen
what has been neglected during the
time they have been talking politics
and shaking hands with candidates. 1t
will be strange if it is not found that a
needed.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

The Tennessee and Ohio, a new
railroad, has been incorporated IN
Tennessee to build q road from
Regersville Junction, on the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia, in
Hawkins county, TO Louisville,
thence to Cincinnati. The incOrpor
ators arc II. NJ. Aiken, F. N. Fulks
eraoa, l.. l.. Poats, Gen. r., n.
Hood and William Aiken.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

The change in the schedule on
the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia road Sunday effects only
one OF the passenger trains The
train going west arrives at Morris
tswn now at 3 SO instead Of y: 81
rs heretofore.
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Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 10Th, 1884.
To the Editor q The Morristown Gazette
Hogs arc selling to-day from 10
to 15c. lower than they sold Mon
day. About ten thousand on the
market. Good packing hogs are
selling to day from S4.25 to 81 80,
and the probability is they will go
lower. Cattle are also &c. lower
than Monday. The market closes
weak. Yours truly, etc,
j. p. l.. JENNINGS.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

Sixteen car loads of hogs in one
train were shipped from Newport,
Cooke county, last week, via Ashe-
vile to the Southern markets. They
were fattened by the farmers Of
Cooke county and sold at A cents
to the drovers.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

The Woman's Missionary Society
Of the NJ. f. Church, South, will
spread an oyster supper Thursday
night, for the benefit of the Society.
Patronize the supper and encourage
the christian efforts of these noble
xwnu1au
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

During the next 80 days will be
the closing out sale at Gosdson g.
Blair's. Great bargains in every
thing to make room for the New
Year. Try us and remember that
we advertise truths.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

Jasper Riggs, seriously injured
on the railroad two or three weeks
ago, continues to suffer much pain
from his injuries and is lying in
very precarious condition. The
chances for his recovery are small,
according to latest information.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

Mr.. J. c. Tate, one Of the oldest
and most respected citizens of the
lower end of Hamblen, died at his
home, Panther Springs, on the l4th
inst, after an illness of several
months. He was about 20 years OF
age, and was the father Of our
friend, Mr.. John III. Tate, formerly
OF this place. The calling away
from among Us Of such good citi-
zens causes sOrrew in many hearts
and is greatly TO be regretted, but
TO Him who doeth all things well,
"Thy viii be done"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

In tearing down the chimney Of
an ED building in Rutledge last
week a brick was found bearing in
Ecription of 1892. As the building
was n very old enc il is more than
like the brick indicates the time Of
its erection. Rutledge is the coun-
" seat of Granger, and is said TO
be one year older than the State Of
Tennessee.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

Let the citizens of MorristOwn
observe Thanksgiving in the proper
way. Business men should close
their houses aud the day should be
generally observed by all classes.
Our community has been especially
blessed during the past year and
many thanks and much praise is
due Him who has watched over
and cared for us, and from whom
all blessings, both great and small,
continually come.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

Mr.. A.. Spesr of New Jersey, one Of
the largest grape producers In the Ess
commenced, but few wears ago, In a
small way, new controls large vine
yards of the Oporto Grape from which
his famous Port Grape Wine and Bur
gundy are made. which chemists and
physicians say rivals the world for their
purity and beneficial effects on weskly
and aged persons and the ccmsumptive.
For sale by druggists.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

The following graceful tribute
from the Wytheville Lodge of
Good Templars has been forward
cd to Rev. W. l.. Richardson, at
this place, by the Worthy Secre>
tary, Luther ID. Harrison
Resolved, That this Lodge learns
with deep regret that eur brother,
Rev. W. l.. Richardson, has been
compelled to sever his connection
with US on account of duties calling
him away. The faithful discharge
Of his duties rs w. c., as we'll as his
graceful and courteous bearing to-
wards each member of tn is Lodge,
will be remembered by us as long
as the Lodge shall exist.
Res0lred, That the above. resOlu-
ton be spread upon our journal, and
n copy forwarded to our brother
w. l.. Richardson by the W. s."
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yery Remarkable RECOVERY.

3fr. Geo. V. Willing, OF Manchester,
Mich, writes: MY wife has been al
most helpless for five years, so helpless
that she could net turn over in bed
alone. She used two Bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters, and is so much improved,
that She is able now to do her cWn
work
claimed far them. Hundreds IF testi-
monials attest their great curative pow
ers. Only fifty cents bottle, at W. p.
Csrriger's.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

"Muiesl Mulesl Kentucky Mulesr'
Better cure your mules of distemper
before you talk about selling them.
Give the whole drove Days Horse and
Cattle Powder. Price % cents per
package of one pound, full weight.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

For trimming wooden costumes
there is thick guipure called "Kar-
tboum," which is made with mohair
braid, and arranged without full
ness upon both skirt and bodice
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

Randolph, Early & Co., are sell
ing -four at from 81 so to 1925 per
hundred. This is cheaper than ever
before sold in Newport.-NelcPsrt
Journal
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For Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint,
you have printed guarantee on every
bottle Of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never
fails to cure.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

The Montgomery Advertiser truth
fully says When the negroes find
out, as they soon will, that Demo
cratic administration does not mean
Abridgement of their rights they
will be frcer men than they have
been nj any time since 1865. Hence
forth they will not have to believe
the radical lie, that they will 60 in
to slavery If the Democrats elect =
President.
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$1 90 EpeQt for Kinch with chrome
will cure any case Of g. and G.. within
forty-eight hours, without loss of time.
change OF diet or any internal remedy
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

Dsmsrcsfs Illustrated Magazine
fer December contains not emily n
great deal Of good Christmas litera-
ture, but many other written
and interesting articles on various
subjects Santiago" "An Old Pert
and Bit Of Shore" "A Canterbury
Pilgrimage" and "Tho Angelic
Painter" viii repay readings and
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

The TazeweIl road, leading over
Clinch mountain, j. reported IN an
almost impossible condition. Per
sous on horseback arc compelled to
dismount and lead over the noun
tain.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

ShIloh's Catarrh Remedy positive
cure for Catarrh, Diptheria and Canker
Mouth.
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THE REV. GEO. H. THAYER, of
Bourbon, Ind. ;, says: Both myself
and wife owe eur lives to Shiloh's Con-
sumption Cure"
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Compare the goods you buy from
the Spot Cash store of Goodson &
Blair with those bought from other
stores. Grsnettville EE. Domestic,
6 cents; Enterprise EE, 81.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

The brims of bonnets have either
enc or two points, and the crown of
either velvet or felt, is medium
sized and cOnical.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

Are you made miserable by Indigestion,
Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Ape
tie, Yellow skin ? Shileh's Vitalizer
is positive cure.
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Local advertisements inserted IN
this column nj 10 cents n line.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

Why will you cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief Price
10c., SOC and 81.
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A Nasal injector free with each bottle
of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price SO
cents.
For sale by w. P. Carriger, druggist.
jan23-6m
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-11-26

The windy weather of Saturday
and Sunday bowed up cold wave
and az this writing we are having
a regular hog killing temperature.