Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-05-24

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woods, several hundred yards from any
other dwelling. She was very aged,
and had attained considerable local
notoriety "telling fortunes"
The incest line of confeCtions ever
brought to the city at Medearis q Co.
Mrs. M. L. Adams, of Nashville,
is in town this week, representing the
"Woman at Work" a monthly maga.
zine published in that city in the inter-
est of one of their benevolent societies.
Mrs. Hatton, State Librarian, is one of
the managers of the magazine, and as
literary work it is in every way worthy
Of liberal patronage,
In our columns today will be
found an advertisement of the Smith.
vile Nurseries, r. H. Tittsworth, pro-
prietor, Smithville, Tenn. Mr.. Tits.
worth is practical and experienced
nnrseryman, having been actively en-
gagged in the nursery business for a nuns
ber of years. He understands the
needs of this section in his line, and
keeps just such trees as our soil and
climate demand.
john g. Myers Esq, ofPikeville,
one Of the Executive committee of
this (the 3D. Congressional district,
was here last Tuesday. He thinks
the Congressional Convention will
most likely be held at Cleveland or
McMinnville, with the chances in favor
of the latter. Whether it meets at
MeMInnville or elsewhere, there is an
important work for the convention.
In selecting Gen. Dibrell's successor,
something more than a Democrat is
necessary. Not only must he be able
to carry his district, but he should be
thoroughly competent and able to
efficiently represent his district. Sc.
lect your best men for office, such as
know and dare to do their duty.
We attended the examination Of
Pref. Payne's school Wednesday even
ing, and were much pleased and enter
tanned by the proficiency displayed on
the part Of the several pupils in their
different classes. The reading of the
smaller classes was very good, especi-
ally their concert reading-their time
was excellent. The class in Physiolo.
gy acquitted themselves well. The
Algebra, and Geometry classes han
died their subjects as though they were
acquainted with them. Miss Thurman
in her demonstration of the diferen
propositions in Geometry, showing 6
very creditable skill. The quiet con
fdence and easy self.possession of thC
pupils indicated very strongly the
thoroughness of their training, and tht
honesty of their own efforts. The ed
ucational interestsof McMinnville have
a promising future. God speed tn,
honest workers in this noble caused.
Seth Wright, Esq, a citizen o
White, and a member Of the County
Court of that county, was here las
week. In speaking of the delay il
the completion of the road to Sparta
he said the difference was about tn,
interest that accrued on the bonds 0
the county prior to the completion o
the road to a certain section. He saiC
the Railroad Company had not com
piled with the contract, and were no
entitled to interest until they ha(
complied. He laid the county wa
ready and willing to pay what wa
right. That the county proposed t
pay the bonds off in three years Of
, certain conditions which we do nc
now remember. Mr.. Wright though
that when the Chairman and Pres
dent Porter met, they would agree O
satisfactory terms, and the work woul
be completed very soon. Accordin
to Mr.. Wright's statement of the fact
it appears that the company are claim
! ing more interest than they are ent
tied to in consequence of their failur
to comply with their contract. W
hope the difference may soon be am
cably settled and the road prompt
E completed to Sparta.
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