Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-01

Mr.. Geo. w. Nelson, of New
Lisbon, Ohio, who was on a visit to
our county last week, advertises fif-
teen farms in this county for sale in
today's paper. Mr.. Nelson owns two
of the farms, and is agent for the
others. We hope he may succeed in
settling fifteen thrifty Northern fami-
lies on these farms. This county
needs energetic farmers who know
how to till small farms well.
Sparta EXpositOr: Prof. Payne,
wife and sister-in-law, Miss Mary
Haggard, moved from Clarktown
back to Sparta last Monday, prepara-
tory to opening the Sparta Normal
next Tuesday. The ladies went to
McMinnville to visit the old folks at
home for few days. Clarktown
will miss them all very much.
Mr.. G. p. Conner has sold his
mercantile interest to his partner, Mr..
d. b. Carson, but will remain in the
depot service for a while yet at least.
George is young man of strict integ-
rity and fine business qualifications,
and by his uniform politeness, cour-
tesy and accommodating spirit, has
won the warmest friendship of all
who know him, and his host of friends
will give him a hearty lift in any
business in which he may embark.
We acknowledge the receipt of a
copy of the premium list of the tenth
annual fair of the DeKalb County
Agricultural and Mechanical Associa-
tion, which will be held at Alexan-
dria, commencing Thursday, Sep
tember 18th, and continuing three
days. This has been one of the most
successful agricultural fairs in this
part of the State, and no effort will be
spared to make this years exhibit in
every way equal to those of former
years.
On account of the change of
schedule on our railroad, we cannot,
as general thing, get our mail going
toward Sparta in the office in time to
leave on. Friday afternoon. We usu-
ally go to press between twelve and
one o'clock Fridays, and as the mail
now leaves the postofice about a quar-
ter before one, this does not give us
time to get our up-cOuntry mail in.
Knowing the above facts, we hope
our subscribers will not become impa-
tient when they do not get their pa
pers before Saturday. $3.50
All who attended the entertain
ment at G. F. College last night en-
joyed delightfully."- pleasant evening.
The program was made up OF vocal
and instrumental music, recitations,
tableauX and a charade. All the
young ladies participating did their
parts splendidly, they all looked their
prettiest, and their personal charms
furnished by no means small part
of the evenings attractions. Every
one did so well as to leave no room
for particular mention. Following
are the names of those taking part in
the program: Misses Shelby Spur.
lock, Allie Ross, Mamie Britain
Marcie Lee Dewitt, May Conner
Josie Pearson, Lizzie Ross, Halle
May Morford, Evelin Morford, Mary
Ritchey, Lena Womack and Pattit
White. Several young gentlemen
, alsOassisted in thesongs and chOruses
> Another entertainment will be giver
tonight friday with an entir'
change of program, and all who wisl
to spend pleasant evening should
attend. Such entertainments ar,
o none too frequent in our town, anC
! the young ladies should be hearth!
6 encouraged in their endeavOrs t
brighten few of life's hours, and a
: the same time help along a goot
! cause. The entire proceeds go to tn,
: G. P. Church fund. Let them hav
full house tonight.