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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07

The Bank of Sparta was opened
at Sparta, Tenn, last week with a
paid up capital of $40, 900. Stock had
been made up for two banks, but they
consolidated and formed one organiza>
tion as above. The officers are, w.
N. Cameron, President; r. Hill,
Vice President; j. N. Walling, Cash
ier.
Northern Potatoes and Onion
Sets, together with general assort-
ment of Fresh Fancy and Heavy
Groceries now on hand at Hooodenpyl
Bros. This firm keeps nothing but
new and fresh goods, and they guar
antee TO every customer the fullest sat
isfaction on all goods sold by them.
You are specially invited to call
early and often on Faulkner q Smith
and exsmine their new spring stock of
Mems, Youths apd Boys Hats, which
have just been received and opened.
Their stock embraces all the new
Spring styles, in every shape, shade
and quality. fla big stock and low
prices spell anything they will lead the
trade in this line.
ID. l.. Brown is now Offering sew
eral fine varieties Of Northern seed
Irish potatoes for sale. Gardeners
should go and see them.
Mr.. ]. d. Thomas, of Fern Hill,
Canada, has been looking through
our county for several days, with a
view of locating here, and in his
rounds paid the STANDARD a pleas
ant call one day this week. 1t will
be remembered that Mr.. John Chap.
man, of the same place, was here
some months ago, and purchased g
farm in the edge Of Coffee county
six miles from Viola. Mr.. Thomas
informs us that Mr.. Chapman will ar
rive to his new home with his family
next fall. Mr.. Thomas is not only
looking at our section for himself
but for several of his neighbors, anC
we are glad to say that he is mos
agreeably impressed with our county
He feels satisfied that much of Ou
cheap lands can, by proper cultiva
tiOn and thorough fertilization, b.
brought to a high state of produc
tiveness. He is highly pleased will
our delightful climate, fine water ant
beautiful scenery.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07
In the Lead.

A. II. Gross, with his character
istic enterprise, is now opening up
for the inspection of his customers the
first general stock Of new Spring
Goods in town. The new styles of
Dress Goods he is showing are very
handsome, and his stock of dry goods,
clothing, hats, notions, etc, is attrac-
tive in every department.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07
JOURNALISTIC CHANGE.

The STANDARD PUBLISHING Com
PANY have sold their interest in the
STANDARD to Mr.. R. M. Reams, one
of the'Company, who in future will be
editor, publisher and business man"
ager. Mr.. Reams is well known in
this community as an intelligent, in
dustrious, enterprising young man, a
good printer, and thoroughly ac-
quainted with the details and busi-
ness of conducting a country news
paper. Mr.. II. p. Newton will still
remain in the office. He has been
connected with the STANDARD for
nearly five years, and to him and the
new proprietor is the paper mostly
indebted for its success. Atz
Under the new management there
will be no change in the character
and policy of the paper, except it will
contain more of the current news
than heretofore.
In selling to Mr.. Reams we have
done so from no dislike to the news
paper business. Our connection with
the STANDARD, for more than three
years, has been very pleasant, and
not without profit. The STANDARD
is still "our pet" and we feel almost
as much interest in its prosperity as
before, and will do what we can to
promote its success, so long as it
maintains its present reputation as a
suitable visitor to the family circle,
From our first connection with the
paper, we have bad so much other
business that we were obliged to do
our reading and writing for the paper
at night, eand we find this begin
ming to impair our eyesight, and for
this reason, mainly, we have con-
sented to sell but in so doing have
promised to assist Mr.. Reams in con-
Quoting the Agricultural Department
of his paper. This we will do with
pleasure so far as our time will per.
nit.
The nav management will settle
up the old business, pay the debt;
(Which do not amount to much) anC
carry out all contracts for advertise
ments and subscriptions.
TO our friends and contributors whC
have so kindly assisted us, and tt
whom we owe much for success, W.
desire to return our most grateful
thanks. Without friends we coulC
have done nothing, and no one ap
preciates this fact more than we do
In parting with them and our many
patrons we have only to say that
however many may have been ouI
mistakes, our purpose has Away
been to promote the welfare of al
classes, and we feel and hope that ou
efforts have not been altogether il
vain. Feeling assured that tn
STANDARD will continue to meri
, the patronage and good will of its fol
mer friends, we heartily commend j
to their continued favor and support
J. b. RITCHEY.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07
Pleasant Home for Sale.

For sale at price to suit the times,
35 acres nice, good land at the edge
of town; well fixed with good build
ings, ETC.; plenty of good water, and
a healthy and pleasant place to live.
Apply to Fl. l.. STANLEY.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07
&. S. NEwCoMB.

Christian Advocate: Sister Malin-
ola COppinger, worthy member Of
our Church, died June 20, 1884. We,
as her friends, do not mourn as those
who have no hope. She gave sufi-
cient evidence to all that were around
of her peace with God, that there
was no cloud of doubt between her
and her Creator. Her walk from
the time of her conversion, which
took place September, 1877, was that
of the Christian. She was loved by
her friends and nieghbors, and she
deserves the highest praise.
J. G. BLACKwOoD, p. c.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07
Coming |!

d. o. Jenkins will receive about
Monday or Tuesday another big stock
Of plain and fancy candies, all who
want something nice and tempting
should call on him next week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07
Hens, Turkeys and Ducks.

l want 5000 mere, for which | will
pay SC pound for hens. &c pound
for turkeys, and 15c apiece for ducks
on Saturday March, 14th. Will buy
on no other day.
G. S. NEwCoMB.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07
Look Out !

For o. w. Huston's great sale of
buggies next week. He will have an
assorted car load of Phaetons, limp.
kin and Brewster springs, JUMP seated
and double seated Buggies and Carri-
ages and Spring Wagons. All work
warranted, and prepared to suit all, in
style and price. Call and see.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07
NO.. I6

Enquire at this office.
Fresh Oranges, Candies, Figs,
Etc, at Northcut q Lanes
Country merchants in want of
fixtures can get them cheap at Me-
dearis & Co.'S.
If you want Clothing cheap, go
to Potter Bros, they have it.
Five thousand pairs Of Boots and
Shoes at Potter Bros. just as cheap as
can be found anywhere.
ID. l.. Brown, Warren House
Corner, is now offering his customers a
delicious beverage in the way OF pure
New York Apple Cider. Try it.
New Spring Goods at H. L. Stan
ley's just received in abundance at
prices to defy competition.
Mems Undershlrts are so cheap at
Potter Bros. that any man can afford
to own one.
Fresh Kraut, Onions, Cracked
Hominy, Etc, at Northcut & Lanes.
Northern Early Rose and Bur-
bank Potatoes, Clover and Grass seed
can be found at Faulkner & Smiths.
New Cotton Poplins at II. L.
Stanley's at 5 cts per yard.
We have just received a new
stock of Mems and Boys Hats and
want everybody to see them before
they buy. POTTER Bros
The rush continues to Conner &
Co.'S for their celebrated Colorado
Flour. This is the best article in the
market, and no mistake. la
New Spring Calico at II. L.
StanIeys at 5 cts per yard,
The English Onion Sets at H. l..
5tanleys at 40 cts per gallon.
Remember those Chilled Plows at
Potter Bros.
See Potter Bros Boots and Shoes.
We want to get rid of our goods.
Come and see us if you want goods
, cheaper than you ever bought.
MEDEARIs & Co.
"A nice line OF Boots, Shoes and
| Hats, are now being received and
opened by Northcut & Lane. They
will be sold at Rock bottom prices.
10 lbs Coffee for $l.O6 at Conner
& Co.'S. Try it
If you want good price for your
! butter and eggs, take them to Potter
g Bros. and exchange them for goods.
Farmers remember Potter Bros
= Chilled Plows, they must 60.
t Cash paid for Butter and Eggs at
s G. P. Conner & Cos.
-Cucumber Pickles, 1Oc per dozen,
Y at Northcut q Lanes.
= Potter Bros. will sell winter
y Dress goods cheaper than any man
;, under the sun, so come at once and
e buy.
d Cigars and Tobacco at Potter
}, Bros. always.
, "A few walking Jackets for ladies
/ that must be sold regardless of price,
: Come and see them while the weather
is cold. POTTER Bros.
Farmers Now is the time, and
the accepted time, so come at once
II and buy a good Chilled Plow. W.
d have few on hand and intend to sci
IS them regardless Of prices to close then
y out so come at once and see them
We will sell for cash or its equivalent
POTTER Bros.
= Mohawk, a gray Jack, IA hand
If high, Z years old, for sale. $4,000
g, F. G. SMARTT,
'e Smartts, Tenn.
= Mrs. Jennie Hamilton has opened
% a boarding house in the Settle building
ar on the corner of West Main and Chan
N Gerry street, and will take boarders b,
ii the day, week or month at moderat,
1t rates. Also rooms to let cheap.
= % Having to go North on business
and intending to visit New Orleans
7 Ill - obco,t l,....- AF,u.L II.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07

Just a few Overcoats at Potter
Bros, and they must be sold before
spring at some price.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07

Fresh Fish and Oysters every
Saturday at G.. p. Conner q Co.'S.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07

Mrs. Jennie Hamilton has opened
boarding house in the Settle building,
on the corner of West Main and Chan.
cery street, and will take boarders by
the day, week or month at moderate
rates. Also rooms to let cheap.
Having to go North on BUSINESS
and intending to visit New Orleans,
l will be absent during March. DR..
Davidson will be in the Office and sue.
cessfully attend to all calls.
j. NJ LAsATER, ID. ID. 5,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18
Four Sweet Gypsies.

A number of the residents of Poplar
street had their fortunes told yester-
day. writes Griffin (Ga.) correspond
ent Of the Atlanta Constitution. Four
gypsies had it their own way for
while, and their success was remarka-
BILE. They attracted attention by their
remarkable sweet singing, and then
looking at you for q few minutes would
relate some little incident connected
with your family's past history. Your
curiosity would be excited, and you
would have your fortune told. Your
past history, or much of it, would be
told correctly, and in most winning
way and by the sweetest voices, and
then your fortune would be predicted
in a thrilling and taking style.
Thus the gypsies went from house
to house. and many quarters were
slipped into their hands. Their visits
were confined TO few houses closely
connected on Poplar street, and every
veranda was occupied by the inmates
Of the houses where the gypsies had
visited, watching them as they visited
other places. They had just come out
of house, when q young man came up
the street. One glance in that direc-
ton by the gypsies was enough. There
was a scream and scattering. One
would have thought the gypsies had
never seen man. they got out Of
his way so quickly. But the gentleman
had seen them; their costumes. their
manner, and their conduct was unus-
ual, he was blessed with some curiosi-
ty, and followed the fleeing gypsies in
the house where they had taken refuge,
and after some searching and much
begging by the gypsies, succeeded in
drawing each one out and turned their
faces up to the light, recognized the
bright eyes and pretty faces Of three of
our most popular visiting young ladies
and one of our prcttiest home girls.
They had been on lark, and Jolly
one it was. After getting over their
excitement and forgivng the young
man for catching them, they told how
they had imposed upon their friends.
The young lady who lives here had in
formed the visitors of enough of the
family history of each household to
make the revelations and prophecy
smack of the truth. And as the for
tune-tellers would relate some of these
truths the eyes of the listeners would
open wide with surprise and astonish-
ment. The gypsies told their expert
ence with much gusto, and their ring
ing laugh, as they would relate their
experience, proved that they had on
joyed the fun. But they did not want
anybody to know of their little escap-
AIDE. SO they crowded the young man
into corner, and at the end of broom
handles and sticks made him VOW he
would not tell soul, and he hasn't.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18
ClOck-Meuding Tra,inps.

'All the old lays are played out and
it takes an artist to live fat like we
used to. really believe the chickens
roost higher than they did in the good
old days. Oh times Is getting awful!
The fellow retired to cave of gloom,
metaphorically speaking, as he gave
way to the flood of memories of the
time before tramp business had been
Frustrated by overproduction. "A
man has to either steal or work some
fake, like mending umbrellas or mend
ing chiney-that's about as handy as
any.
''Oh, there amt much to il. All a
mans got to carry is some samples,
which must be straight, and some
Persian cement-glue, water, or any
thing to hold the dishes together till
the man gets out of the neighborhood.
You tie up the dishes with string and
tell 'em they must let 'em alone at
least twenty-four hours to dry, which
gives you time to skip. l run out of
glue water onct and l cemented my
dishes with m0lasses, which / got out
of farmers pantry. 1t was pretty
much the same.
Cleaning clocks is another good
fake, only II has been worked to death.
One of us goes ahead and thinkers up
the clock. taking it partially to pieces.
tickling 1t up with feather, and an
hitting It with lie or lard or something.
always, when I'm on the tramp, carry
boa constructor lie or yak lie for the
purpose. It's coal lie or lard, just as
1t happens. When come to put it to-
gether II l don't know exactly where
all the wheels 60 ! do the best ! know
how, and il there is any overflow of
wheels with holes to put 'em in. as is
usually the case. ! just quietly slip
'em into my pocket. Then hand-spike
the hands ahead half hour and tell
the folks it is unhealthy to turn them
back and that they had better wait
until the time comes pointed by the
clock before they start it running.
This saves disarrangin' the innards,
tells 'em. That half hour lets me out,
and goes II the clock don't. Eric
DtSDQtch
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18

In the timber belt of Western Wash.
ington there are 2O,OOO,OOO acres cover
cd with timber, most of which is in.
cluded within the limits named-an
area nearly equal to the combined areas
of the states of Connecticut. Massa.
chusetts, Vermont and New Hamp'
shire. This timber belt will average
$4,000 feet of lumber TO the acre; or 9
total of 800. OO0. 900, 900 feet of lumber.
Hence, the sawmills of Puget Sound,
with their present capacity OF 500. OOO,.
900 feet per year, would take l,0OC
years ~ cut it down. The fir trees
frequently attain tho height Of 250
feet. and planks OF lumber are some.
times turned out OF these mills 100 feet
in length.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18

IL is told by the Boston Record that
Lord Tennyson and his family, includ-
ing his little granddaughter, were din
ing ut Osborne by invitation of the
queen. During the meal the bread
plate ran low, and the queen took the
last piece. Thcreupon the little Ten
nyson girl. who had been taught that
il was bad manners to take the last
piece on the plate, pointed her finger
at the queen and said scornfully:
piggy. piggy, pigp' The guests ex-
pccted that nothing but decapitation
was in store for the child, but the
queen came nobly to the rescue: "You
are quito right, my dear" said she;
nobody but the queen should take the
last piece on the plate"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18
NUMBER l3

and Langston volunteered to do 1t. lie
pulled out roll OF bills and advanced
toward Black, who had his bill in his
hand, saying: "Have not the honor
Of addressing Thaddeus Stevensp" The
words were hardly out before Black be-
gan to back of. saying: mo sir! BY
blank, no sir! No sir! By blank, no,
sir!'' until he had backed out of the
door, Langston meanwhile advancing
and extending the small bills. The
young man turned to the clerk in
establishment, when the latter explained
the queer action, saying: "Why, Mr..
Langston, that is Jerry Black, and he
would rather have you spit in his face
than call him 'Thad' Stevens"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18

Some Of the coast negroes OF Africa
still worship the shark and regard its
stomach us the road to paradise. They
offer 1t poultry and goats two or three
times year, and at least once o year
try to propitate il by offering ten
year-old child. The little victim is
bound to post in the sands at low
water. and, us the tide rises, mingles
its shrieks and screams with those Of
its mother until the ravenous fishes
drag II out Of sight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18
AMBoY, Mimi, Sept. 2, 1885

Messrs. Goldsberry, Doran 4, Nelson.
GENTLEMEN:-I bought Fillmore coun-
ty. thought before going there ] would
try little work in the country, to gain
some knowledge in the business. can
vassed one day and took seven orders,
which nets me $2l 90, pretty good pay
for man who has never canvassed for
anything.
The work is all it is represented, and
for paying business beats them all.
| am &C., J. H. DAY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18
SLEEPY EYE, Mimi.
Aug. 30. 1885. ]

j. n. DOrdn, Esq.
DEAR SIR viii write you few lines
to let you know we are still alive. We
are doing we'll and are working up a
fine business. Took four orders the
first day we were In town. Have in
structed six and they are having spiend-
id success in cutting, and think there
il nothing like the Cutter. One lady in
particular, IA dressmaker,) has cut and
made three dresses for others, and her
husband cut pair of pants for himself,
and they had been perfect sn1T NOW in e tSsy
Sh" can nossibIy do, and when we came
here she was not having very good
success. We thought it would a q YER.
tise our work better to instruct Few
at first. Will now take orders for q
week or two before instructing the
rest. Will send yon the Herald to-day.
viii have some testimonials next week.
Yours TRULY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18
Iowa CITY, Sept. Ia, 1885.

Mr.. j. Il. DOrda.
DEAR SIR:-The first four days Ofactive
work i'm the country made for me ten
sales. / like the work, and they sell
better than i expected. also appoint
ed two agents. Probably the reason j
mace 80 many sales was that / traded
with the farmers for chickens. con-
slider my Profits for four days work over
5000. :,
NV wife wants you to explain all
about the Voice of Fashion and what
will have to be done in order to take
subscribers for it.
Hoping to hear from you soon ] am
Very truly.
II. II. ABRAMS.
SLEEPY EYE, Mimi.
Aug. 30, 1885. !
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-25
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r N, 65l6l5o, oxalic 7" ~ lV'ti '''''''''0'
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ida =. ~ gJo; camphor, ld tos)i opium 'f'-'
oiIs- Bergamot, saudenop's 6 y l @iO;
lemon, sandor1on,s GSSi ,iRs s,gPsl is lg5.
$500; wlntergrecp s2s9i uuNei h ~. 40
PorXan-Bromije y r. Noi 'o'l0''
'' soArs-uastilo, uotuei, y 3 e@lOc'
lcastllo, white, lslsls, ,.,, a
n, 40! alum, Sos; puowroot' Berieq0i,, Y, S,S
Be sani, uopAiba, sOci b9tsA, reniiiO'' '' ~
bcalcWei, am, he, castor OH 49, az,
Jilt0s Do; okrsia buds, y ~ lDllei Ss a., ~,
tartar, pure q %, ISL Corrosive o suV s1t-sS
logvocd, bulk, q N, layAi glyoe iia',
bur, y n, l5sl0s, Iodine, T Ssas, n
Is =, I.OOi leaves osehnh' 1no's x, MGR
Phia, suiph, y oE,, 800 spirit, n y, I
Exost, b h, %; stryohnla, orys'ah,, w !,
m, yae2
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-25
nARnMARm ANp aYHrAH.A

ANas-CCuirs, p dosou, 500 sold Dnlsl,
= doSen, S,OOi Diamond Edge, y dozen bow
bouhle BIT, l7.0O.
rns PtSrE-l. %. lUcit, y bon, SOQi (, ",
,aTO. a BOX, 500; Terpo, laI2O, SbO2, t,e3i
Ysrne, 2lxl,, % box 1850.
TfNgAnB- Plooa0 disCOauA 50 y cSnti
4iampod, discount 90 - cont,
FotDEE-NO, /, lbc; No. y ana - lbo u p
OuCK HORSE COII4ARH-No. l, as y dot
BAMEs--Two loop, S.b2 b dozen; te'ao
icop, G75 q dozen,
rEoKgIln bozts, no papers, 40 v hos,
GAM HONS dOgsn, 750, tMHoa'
oic6A dOseu, $50, ,
MATToCKs--H uObant non -.-.
EURBEh BELVINO--OiAceunN bV ceLs'
| HAILs-S.lC, rsla, ,,--.,.-,,- ,..
| count IN wcgut, AmAa llBti Ci 81 good, -
,ount Az anv 10 3 cent. .-..
dRAyy BARnwA RN--sn6itN, nnlsnt
80; poles, 1851; slngleireeti Wagons, =.
llgrl. LIS; ouggy, 40; express, 9.Jqi WasOl
| lougurA LEGO; hickory nxlesi le.gJi poAtarh
No coupling poles, 40, spokesi AAA
,elsot. 2.f6;XXN, 2.5Ci sawed feucehi X
Nd; Z, 2.OC; Bowden shoes eegi n9rtH
wp9toIu horse nails, NO, 0, eU' o,sli
500! bar iron, Il IHtei pl1W hteeli 20. tplp
steel, so; cast gt6pl, $50, 60. a. oot
guastrs-Grad6 r, and HVring Top W,
! Olnl,O0i do. opou, 1u,NSSOIti az NV wv
/. spripg TOP, lOO.tU0lS5,OO, 10. hlds Oar, Nv;
.Algl,l,, 40, phmtOnH, l2o,Oosll'p' gft1S :
, s,Is apring, l40.OQ&9o00O; DO, phetonsi 10y \,
/ alAOOj, bump seat buGyltSi l,J,JJ,S1lo;;V,
\ pinkforiu springs, ll0NalHS'Ni three Hl5n
/. | wegnnu, RO.O0Gllb.VO,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-25

There A. trouble IN STORE
For those who neglect to recliiy irreEu-
larities Of the stomach, liver and
bowels, which they fOolishly imagine
will "como right Of themselves" OF
this silly error such persons are I'M
usually disabused by the development
of some serious chronic malady, trace
ablo TO what they were pleased to con-
slider trifliug disorder of the above
named associate organs. Such cut
m,natlon is easily avoided. A course
or Hostetter's Stomach Bitters inva-
rlably has the effect OF renewing the
secretive action OF torpid liver, re-
storing healthy digestion and assimi-
lation, and rendering the habit of body
perfectly regular. The activity OF
these all-imp0rtant functions being re,
stored, and the entire system toned
aud regulated by this incompatible
corrective and invlgorart, 30 danger
tn the general health Is 70 be appre
! hended from causes which, II no
oradioated in timei will sssuredly un
dcrmine IL.