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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
The victim Of . k.n... Insurance Conn

n Victim OF . Kansas Insurance Com
pany.
In December, 1872. Major F. W. Earn
est took two life insurance policies, on
the tontine plan. for $4,000 each, in the
Missouri Valley Life Insurance Company
Of Leavenworth, Kansas. Several other
citizens took policies In the same compa-
ny at that time. The quarterly payments
on Major Earnest's two policies amount
ed to $40. 70. In 1881 one of these poll
cies was sold back to the Company for a
figure far below the amount of the premi-
ums paid upon it. At that and several
other times ugly rumors about the solidi-
ty Of the Missouri Valley Company were
in circulation and others disposed Of their
policies in the same way. Major Earnest
promptly paid the premiums on the policy
he retained until the Goth of last Septem-
Der when the business cares Of assuming
the postmastership 20 engrossed his at
tention that he overlooked the usual re-
mittance for q few days. When he re-
collected about his quarterly payment he
at once sent 1t n. 1t was returned with
a notice that his negligence had forfeited
the policy. This year the Majors life in
surance would have become a paid-up
policy but for this alleged forfeiture. He
has already paid nearly eleven hundred
dollars In premiums on this policy. and
often made his payments when it was
a hardship to do SO. That he should now
lose all benefits of his investment for SO
trivial an act as neglecting for a few days
to remit n quarterly payment seems
preposterous and outrageous. He has ia.
ken legal advice on the matter and pro-
poses to show the Missouri Valley people
that they cannot SO easily defraud a mar
Of his equitable rights.
Insuring in companies In new States
like Kansas is always a risky business
The people Of newly-settled communities
do not have the capital necessary to carry
on a sccessful life insurance company
Money is so scarce In some of the Yves
tern States that 1t commands twice ant
sometimes three times the legal rate o
interest. and ready money is necessary tt
an honest insurance company. Take GU
advice and place your insurance-life o
ire--in old and we'll established Easter
companies. Snide insurance companie
are plentiful as patent medicines and nc
near so reliable.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
0niciais' Fses-Intcresting Decision by
the Supreme Court.


Among somc recent decisions by Chief
Justice Deaderick we find the following.
which will prove Of interest to many:
A Justice Of the Peace Is entitled to 25
cents for the first name in each subpoena
for witnesses in behalf Of the State issued
by him, and 5 cents for each succeeding
name.
A Sheriff Is entitled to 10 cents per
mile for going after and returning with n
prisoner arrested in another county than
his own. ss>A
A Clerk is entitled to 10 cents per
hundred words for copying bills of costs
on the minutes Of the court after judg-
ment against the State for such costs; but
II they were 70 copied before the State
was adiudged to be chargeable with said
costs, then the Clerk is entitled to no
compensation, as such service is purely
voluntary, and no compensation 10 pro-
vlded therefor.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
Personal.

Miss Clara Gosnell is visiting friends
In Knoxville.
DR.. Duncan, recently Of Fall Branch,
has removed to Limestone.
Capt. A. 8. Deaderick is in Knoxville
attending Supreme Court.
Mrs. G. c. Mason went to Knoxville
Tuesday last to make a visit to friends.
George w. Allison is home from Tracy
City. On his return his family will ac-
company him.
Rev. E. E. Hoss Of Vanderbilt Uni
versity is visiting his sister, Mrs. s. J.
kirkpatrick, for a few days.
We are pleased to learn that Miss Kate
Deaderick has greatly improved in health
since going to California.
Hon. ]. E. T. Harris Is reported as be-
ing very low with consumption at his
residence a few miles from town.
Miss Alice Slemons came up from
Washington College last Friday. She
reports daily additions Of new scholars.
Mrs. DR.. D. j. Gibson lectured in the
Second Presbyterian Church at Knoxville
last Sunday evening. Subject, "Corea."
w. K. B. Munsey is happy over the re-
ceipt Of q private telegram informing him
of an abundant crop Of COOLERS In Geor-
gia.
Mr.. John l. Hoss. who represents
Spencer & Brown, G~reeneville. made a
flying visit to his home at this place,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Bell Stephenson, who has been
very Ill for som time and Is not yet out
out of danger, was removed to the Plan
tiers House on Tuesday.
n. N. and A. T. Dosser went to Greene
county last week on a hunting expedition.
Allie, like oil other big brothers, claimed
most Of the game and the largest share Of
the glory.
j. ]. Hunt is having q suite of rooms
partitioned of on the second floor Of the
building he occupies as a hardware store,
They will be handsomely furnished,
Coming events cast their shadows be-
FORE" or words to that effect.
Rev. G. W. johnson. for two year.
pastor Of the First Presbyterian Church
In Jonesboro, will move to Cornersville
Marshall county. next week, where hi
win have charge Of two congregations
one in Che village and one in the country
Rev. John T. Wilds was ordained and
installed as pastor Of the Seventh Presby
terrain Church. New York City, last Mon
day evening. Rev. Erskine N. White. D
D.. presided; Rev. George Alexander, d
d.. preached the sermon; Rev. A. Wood
ruff Halsey delivered the charge to tn
pastor; Rev. s. NJ. Hamilton, D. D., til
charge to the people, and Rey. W. 7
Elsing made the installation prayer.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
whats the Matter with You."

"Well, not much in particular. But
I'm a little ailing all Owe / don't sleep
well, and my kidneys are out of order,
and | can't enjoy my meals, and I've a
touch of rheumatism, and once in a while
a twinge of neuralgia" Now, neighbor.
you seem to want a general fixing up, and
the thing to do 1t is Browns Iron Bitters.
Mr.. A. j. Pickrell, of Ennis, Texas, says,
II was a sickly man. Browns Iron Bit
tiers made me healthy and strong"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
Bottled Advertising

It has been demonstrated that bottled ad-
vertising Is superior to any and all modes.
We have adopted tho plan OF placing the
bulk OF OF advertising INSIDE Of the bottle
and corking II up, while others do q ! their
work on the outside.
That Is the reason that d. Is. d. proves so
valuable In the cure OF all blood diseases,
scrofulous swelllngs and Sores. Rheuma-
tism, Catarrh, Skin and Kidney affections.
Merit Is in the bottle and the patient Is at
once convinced OF tho fact. Large bottles q
three for $3.50. Address, Blood Balm Co., At
lanta, Ga.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
Skirts, at wmour Hoss.
Neryous Debilitated Men

You are allowed n free trial OF thirty
days Of the use Of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltalc with Electric Suspensory Appli
ances, for the speedy relief anu perma-
nent cure Of Nervous Debility, loss OF
Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also, for many other diseases.
Complete restoration 10 health, vigor
and manhood guaranteed. No risk Is
incurred. Illustrated pamphlet, with
full information, terms, ETC., mailed free
by addressing voltaic Belt Co., Marshall
Mich.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
CORRESPONDENCE
KEEpLER,s CRoss ROADs.


The farmers are busy gathering corn.
Notwithstanding the dry season, the
Yield Is surprising. Mr.. Charles Cox
raised the largest crop in the %neighbor-
hood.
The schools in this neighborhood are
in a flourishing condition. The Sabbath
School at Chestnut Grove is well attended.
A class in old-time singing has been
organized at this place with Messrs.
Stone and Hilbert as teachers.
Mr.. H. G. Keebler's new frame dwell
ing is nearing completion. and when done
win be the most attractive n in the
neighborhood.
The Dunkard sacramental meeting,
came off at Pleasant Valley last Saturday.
The attendance was large, and some very
able sermons were delivered.
Mr.. Shelton Keefaufer had q runaway
on Saturday, and while attempting to
stop the horses he was knocked down,
the horses and wagon passing over him.
He was hurt very seriously. DR.. Hale
was summoned to attend his wounds.
S. H. Gray having sold his interest in
the store near the Cross roads, the
business will be continued by Mr.. Bacon.
Sam declares he is tired Of measuring
"caliker," weighing out dye stuffs and
such like.
Mr.. N. B. McCraw has moved to the
Osborne property lear Sulphur Springs,
recently vacated by Mr.. Whitsell.
Miss Liza Cochran Of Lcesburg came W
to attend the meeting at Pleasant Valley
and visited Miss Lula Cox on Saturday
night.
D.. ] McPeak Of Locust Mount spent
Saturday night with his mother neal
Chestnut Grove. Misses Julia and Mol
lie Douglas of Sullivan have been visit
ing at Mr.. John Bacon's.
Miss Maggie Wilburn, We are glad t.
learn, is improving. She has been con
fined to her room about eighteen months
Aunt Sallie Squibb, who has been SUI
fering with rheumatism for so long. !
able to be up again. HEPsy.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
Blrthday PARTY.

Last Tuesday evening the eighteenth
birthday Of Will H. Reeves was celebra-
ted at his home, Buckhorn, by a large
gathering Of the young people and a few
Of the older friends Of the family. The
evening was spent in social pleasures,
and is pronounced by those fortunate
enough to be present to have been one Of
delightful enjoyment.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
BROKE HIS NECK.

At 8 o'clock tonight a negro named
Golden and another named Wright quar-
relied in a saloon in Knoxville. They
were put out on the pavement, when
Wright struck Golden a blow in the face
with his fist, knocking him down. Col
den fell on his back, his head just lap
ping over the curbstone. He was picked
up unconscious and carried to q drug
store. Upon examination his neck was
found to be broken, and he expired in q
few minutes. Wright made his way Ia
Lenoir's, where he was captured Oh
Sunday and returned to Knoxville. At Q
preliminary hearing before a Justice
Wright wal committed to Jail in default
Of SO. 500 bail.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
Buy your underwear at
WRIGHT Hoss'.
A True story with a Worry Happy Endln,

A True Story with a Worry Happy Ending.
Such is the story Of Topping, the Mark.
ct st. tailor, who was poor and Is rich;
who bought a fifth Of n Louisiana State
Lottery ticket coupon for one dollar and
won a fortune last month. 1t is said that
Topping has forsaken the scenes that he
formerly haunted; that the paths he trod
now know him no more. Where Step
ping2 Has he returned to the land where
Prince Bismark rules and where the
American hog is unknown 1t is limited
that Topping has gone to visit his Faith
erland and to there astonish the natives
with graphic accounts Of how fortunes
have been made by Californians invest.
ing in Louisiana State Lottery tickets
San francisco Call Chronicle, Sept. 10.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29

We don't have to recommended
Parker's Hair Balsam but one," writes
Mr.. G. A. Burger, duggist, Of Liberty.
N. Y. CATER that It stands on It's re-
cord" 1t stops falling hair, restores orr
ginal color, softness and gloss. Excep-
tionally clean, prevents dandruff.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
An Old Man killed BY = railing Tree,

John Conkin, an old and highly re-
spccted citizen Of Greene county, met
with a sudden death last Friday while
chopping down a tree near his home at
Lovelace. He had cut the tree until 1t
was ready to fall and 1t unexpectedly fell
upon the side upon which he was stand
ing, carrying him TO the earth and lodg-
ing across his breast, in which position
he was found dead. Mr.. Conkin was
aboutso years old and had resided in the
ncighborhood Of Lovelace all his lifetime.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
A waterhaul.

The tax collector for the county has
just returned from a seven days tour.
He visited five districts and succeeded In
raking in the munifcient sum Of SAIL
90. In mi Of these districts the dupli-
cate amounted to over $4,000.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
Washington County Bible society-An-
nual Meeting. a

The annual meeting o; Washington
County Bible Society was held at the
Baptist church last Sunday evening.
After the usual exercises and q dis
course by Rev. DR.. Savage, superintend-
entof the American Bible Society's work
in Tennessee and Kentucky, Rev. G. W.
johnson took the chair and called the
business meeting to order.
The records not being at hand minutes
of last meeting were not read.
The report of J. s. Mathes, treasurer
and depository, was made as follows:
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29

Carriers Little Liver Pills will posi-
lively cure sick headache and prevent its
return. This is not talk. but truta. One
pill a dose. To be had Of oil druggists.
See advertisement.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29
Holston Conference-Change Of Name
Voted Down-Local Appointments.

0OlbtOu VI NaiAc
Voted D~own-Local Appointments.
The Holston Conference Of the NJ. K.
Church, South, now in session at Cleve-
land, Tenn, voted last Monday on the
question of dropping the word South
In the name Of the church. There was
only one vote in favor OF 1t and 119.
against 1t. A resolution was then offered
to change the name to Episcopal Metho-
dist Church." but 1t was tabled by a vote
Of 70 to SO.
The following delegates to the General
Conference were elected after four bal
lots were had: Clerical, f. Richardson,
L. E, Wiley, w. G. E, CUNNINGHAM, E.
Z. Hoss, r. N. Price and c t. Carroll.
Lay, l. Z. Reeves, John W. Paulett, Jos.
Strauss, G. l.. Hardwick. W. W. String
and and ]. A. Dow. Alternate lay dele
gates, Jno. e. Chapman and 7. W. Jordon.
Among the appointments we note the
following Of local interest: Presiding
Elder Of Jonesboro District, Rev. George
D. French; pastor Of the Jonesboro and
johnson City Churches, Rev. W. r. Bar
nett; Jonesboro Circuit, Rev. +. d. Crum-
ley. Rev. w. c.. CARDIGAN was assigned
to Morristown.
Conference adjourned on Tuesday.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29

Three pairs Red Jersey Pigs-very
ine--snd q thoroughbred Berkshire
Boar. Apply to
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29

Insure in the East Tennessee Insur-
ance Company. Encourage home enter
prise. W. E. MArHEs, Agent.
JOE s. GUaaENHEM, Solicitor.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-10-29

The best unlaundried shirt in town
for so cents, at WRIGHT Hoss'.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-09-24
The Art of Getting Vigorous

Is comprised in one very simple piece OF
advice, improve digestion. No elaborate
system of dittectics is needed. If you
lack vIgor, Use Systematically that peas.
ant promoter Of it, Hostotter's Stomach
Bitiers. II you take this hint, and do
MT commit any excuses, there is no roa'
son Why you should not gain III strenth,
appetite and weight. Hosts of whilon
invalids are to-day building foundation
for years OF vigorous health with thi'
sound and thorough r-nnvatOr of n dilap
ihnted ply siquc and failing energy. DyS
PERSIA is .r"di atcd by it, and the c"rsti
iujion fortified against disorders IL
which, if it were exposed, it must surely
succumb - notably malarnl fever
Rheumatism, inactivity of the kidney
and bladder, nervousness, aud thci
various symptoms. disappear when it il
used with persiSteucy, not adandonct
after brief and irregular trial.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-09-24
Dangerous Bowe Disorders,

Now that bowel disorders, such rs chol.
era, cholera morbus, diarrhca, loo~cness,
pains III the bowels, &c, are prevalent
all over the country, il behooves the wise
to be in readiness for emergencies. Mans
fields "Mississippi Diarrhca Cordial" il
tn" standard remedy. 1t has stood the
test by untold thousands for thirty wears
and was never known to fail in u single
instance. Every steamer plying the
Father of waters" carries il in it's mrdi-
cine chest and relies upon il exclusively
to cure bowel disorders. One dose often
detcrs the secretions, heals aud cures
and few dosts never fails. Have il
handy, il is always safe and reliable. l;
ia the hest remedy of its kind in the
world. For sale by all druggists. Pre-,
pared by the Mansfield Medicine Co.
Memphis, Tenn, augl3-l I'm
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-09-24
MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATIC
PLATFORM.
The Platform of 1877 and 1891
ReGfflrmed.

Resoired That We renffirn the follow
lag, adopted hy the Democratic State
Convention which assembled in this city
on the second day OF August. ls77, and
ON the fourth day of August, lSsl:
The Democratic party of Mississippi,
grateful Tor the success of its past efforts
in the cause of reform and of just gov
eminent, and invoking the blessing of
heaven Oh its future endeHVurs IN the
same cause. does adopt and proclaim the
following platform of principles:
|. Fidelity to the Constitution of the
United States.
?. Home rule government, with all
their reserved and guaranteed rights I'M
impaired.
3. No interference 10y the military pow
cr with the freedom of elections and with
the civil aud political rights of citizens of
the United States.
t. The protection OF equal rights If all
classes. and the prompt and vigorous ana
impartial administration uf the criminal
law. and to this end. we eXhort judges
and y, are officers and jurors. grand and
petit. to vigilance, fidelity and prompt
ness.
). No discrimination on account of
race, color on pfcyiuns condition "t NerN-
itudc ar birth place, aud no special lrGls-
! latinn for the lcuriit OF the few, ii tue
expense of the MANY.
6. \ strict adherence to the time hon
| urcd .IcfleTsOnau staudard-''ls he hon
est. is he capable, Is lie true to the Con
SIilutiUn -
T. 4 continuation of the policy of re-
| trrnchment and reform 80 slgnally inaug-
uratcd by the Democratic party.
: Reduction OF the burden "f taxation
To the lowest point compatible with MI
efficient execution OF the law.
g. Corporations OF every description
/ suprrN lsablC within constitutional limits
/ by State authority aud subordinate Ia
State legislation III the interest and for
the protection of the people.
TO- As the perpetnity OF free doV-
eminent depends upon the vlrtne and IN
telligcncc of tie people, We pledge our
selves to the maintenance Of our State
system of free schools.
II. We favor the granting of such aid
as may be extended without violation OF
the Constitution of the United States or
departing from the established nsaGrs OF
the Government 10 the rebuilding and
! keeping III repair of tho lerees of the
Mississippi river.
/ II. That upon this platform of princi'
! Plies and public policy we invite c"-"pcra-
tion # all citizens without regard ~ past
di fcrenres in support of the candidates
nominated by the convention.
! -. That we declare it to be the policy
of the Democratic Conservative party Il
encourage the flow of Immigration TO this
State, and recommend the passage oI
necdfnl laws and the making "f all nee
essary appropria ions to this end.
IA. That we invite the investment o.
capital and assure to II all necessary lega
protection.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-09-24
Select School for Boys nnd
Girls.
WHAT HAPPENED
II" -. C.. Cook. OF sta m ford, NJ
Y, and Norne Hadson River
Railroad Men.

Mr.. n G.. Cook has been a citisea Of stss.
ira, Delaware County. n. Y, during q perfG1
OF 10 years. lie says : ~ suffered with dIgg)
lex headaches for many years and was CON.
Pletrlv cured by tn" use of DIR. Kennedy's -
0rite Remedy. know that IL is q medicine worthe
OF all that can lie said OF it,"
What happened 10 Mr.. Cook happens 70 hak
ureos OF others, and they I'll testify with hin
that Dr. kennedys FavOrite Remedy gives In.
mediate relief. Read what a Hudson Riyd
Railroad manslys. w. II Melius is the veterss
conductor OF the POughkeepsie Special and re-.
sldes at 81 Harrison street. POughk eepsr. %
req. z2d, 1854. he wrote to DR.. Kennedy, thus
DEAR SIR II have used your dlciue called
Dr. David kennedv's Fayorite Remedy for 10
digestion and Dizziness, To which was subjed
al times, and | know fam experience that it %
worthy or all that can be said OF It for dlsordefs
Of that nature.
Another railroad man. Mr.. A. DeReyere, 50
Non agent at Tarrytown writes as follows:
TAERYrowN STATION, Feb. %, 1884.
DR. DAVID KENNEDY, Rondout. N. y
DEAR SIR Tor q long time / had b4ee
troubled with severe attacks of dizzlness sD&
ollnd sick headaches. Thought 1t was due y
IMPURE pioOd ana disOrderrd state of the sye
tenn: WAS advised to try DIR. Kennedys Fayef.
itt kennedy did 80, and have been compe tely
Lured; us the best thing ever heard OF for sny
olsordtr OF that nature, and I've recommended
70 nany with like success.
4. DEREvBRs.
Dr; kenaedy's FayOrits Remedy is a medicine
"hlcu no Iauhly or individual should he withouL
me lah"ring ma I. the mechanic, the student
ana literary man shOuld have IT, Il will build up
system which has been run down by ovsrwoEk.
~ IL hot expensive AM Il ia etficient. Ash y0af
dFu2git Tor II. Price 81 10 per bottle,
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-09-24
DR.. M. @. Johnson.

A Franklin county correspondent
# the Natchcz Democrat, writing
under date of August Goth, pays the
following deserved compliment Ia
franklin favoritc Democratic lead
er:
Our present worthy and popular
representative, Hon NJ. {. JuIns"n.
The fav"riie Democratic cham piGn oi
franklin the past -four Years, has. TO
the regret and against The protest OF
many personal, as well as hosts ot
Political friends 81 the old Democrat
ic leader OF Franklin county, de-
,lined 10 accept the hnnOrs of the
"fficc the next ensuing term. This
* due to The long aud continued i'll
health OF Doctor johnson, which de-
prives us al one of the most useful
members of The Legislature. No
member from South Mississippi ever
filled seat in that august body
with more honor u himself and con-
stituency than has the Hon. NJ. &.
johnson, and verify VIC say truth
Iully OF him, As of other good men,
well done, thou good and faithful
SCI rant"
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-09-24
a FINE
AMERICAN *NUMBER#7
Sewing Machine!

This is n bona fdc offer, Their" being "n-
" one proVisO. to-wit: The person I"
whom the prize is awarded must 10y Jan
uary Ist. have sent in altogether the
names of at least TEN annual subscribers
at TWO DOLLARS EACH. or toiai "i
TWENTY DOLLARS. In order that no one
may have his trouble for nothing we
further offer to EACH of the unsuccessful
competitors s. per cent of all money col
lccted by him.
A correct account of the names aud
amounts will he kept. and the result an
nounced aud settlement made on January
LIST. lSS6.
The machine offered is bran new and
valued at FIFTY DOLLARS, is one of the
latest improved American No. (the best
sewing machine made, has Ave drawers
is finely finished and will handsomely re-
pay any Que who takes the trouble to
win il. Z. r. HOBBS,
Proprietor Leader.