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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08
Annual Injecting Of Montgomery County
Bible Society.

Annual meeting of Montgomery County
Bible Society.
The Montgomery County Auxiliary
Bible Society held its 10th anniversary
in the Presbyterian church Sunday
night, all the protestant churches in
the city being represented. After the
reading OF the minutes of the last meet
and the reports Of the treasurer and
depositaries, President Kennedy stated
that the election of officers for the ensu-
ing year was in order. All of the old
officers were put in nomination and
unanimously Te-elected. They are as
as follows: President, Hon. d. N.
Kennedy; secretary, R. E. McCulloch;
treasurer, Polk G. Johnson; deposita-
ries, Pitman & Lewis.
NJ. c. Pitman, depository, and Capt.
Johnson, treasures, made their annual
reports, which are given below
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08
A Big Enterprise.
G. NJ. BELL, Sec'y.

One of the most important institu-
tons of GAINESVILLE and an enterprise
that probably more than anything else
marks the progress and prosperity OF
this city, is the Central Roller Mill as
now conducted by Messrs Kendrick,
Pettus & Co, with Mr., E. B. Whitfield
as general manager.
1t is certainly the biggest thing in
the way Of mill that GAINESVILLE ever
had and is doing great deal to build
up the grain trade of the city. The
mill islreceiving daily now by the ]. A.
& 7 railroad from three to five car loads
of fine Kentucky wheat that would
otherwise go to Hopkinsville. IN fact,
we are told, it has completely circum-
vented and disconnected the wheat
men OF our little neighbor over the
line, as our big warehouses and liberal
buyers have the tobacco men of that
little burg.
The Central Roller Mill has only
been in operation for two months, but
has built up fine Southern trade, com
peting successfully with Nashville and
other points. Since last Tuesday the
mill has had orders for l, 800 barrels Of
flour from Montgomery, Atlanta and
other southern towns. A great deal 0
this flour is packed in sacks for thu
retail trade. One order was received
for 100 sacks.
The best quality of flour made at thi
mill by the roller process, is the whites
and finest we ever saw. Mr.. Whitfield
showed us samples OF it in dough com
pared with samples OF "Coal's Omega,
from Chester, Illinois (Which has tn
reputation of being among the fines
flour made) and the Clarksvile articl
was decidedly the whitest.
The Mill is supplied throughout will
new machinery of the very best an,
most improved make. We don't be
leve half the business men in Clarks
Vile realize what a big thing it is. The
, should go down and let Mr.. Whitfield
} show them through.
The mill will begin next week tn
, manufacture OF corn meal by the role
} process.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08

Good large chrochet quilts, at 9Octs.
Z. CLICK.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08
PERSONAL.

Mr.. J. M. Bowers and family were in
the city Thursday.
Major H. S. Hartman OF the celebra-
ted Busch Zouaves of St. Louis, has
been in the city day or two visiting
Mr.. Harry Andrews.
Mr.. George T. Randle OF Guthrie has
taken a position as salesman in Rosen-
fields dry goods store, where he will be
pleased to see his friends.
Mr.. Barry of Usher & Barry, heavy
handlers OF tobacco at Fulton, KY, was
with us the early part of the week,
experimenting the sale of part OF his
large shipments consigned to the
Grange Warehouse.
We learn that our friend Charlie
Shyer,a GAINESVILLE dry goods drummer
for E. Click, intends sending all of his
customers his "photo." Charlie il
quite a schemer and sells lets Of goods
throughout his territory.
Mr.. M. L. Farmer of Fulton, KY.
was in attendance upon the tobacco
sales Monday. Mr.. F., realized hand
some prices and left the black marke
with broad smile.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08
Monthly Tobacco Report.

Mr.. B. X. Colds monthly Tobacco
report May LIST, says:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08

treasurer.
RENTED to the Parent Society, New York,
$50 for two life memberships, and $50 on book
account,
President Kennedy made few re-
marks concerning the pressing need OF
a canvass of the county in the interest
Of Society. Such canvass, he said,
had not been made in seven years, and
it was known that there were number
of families both in the city and county
who had no Bible. The matter had
been discussed by the executive com
mittee, and it was believed, with the
money now on hand, that $3.50 would
enable the society to canvass the county
with an Efficient colporteur and put the
Word of God in every family that was
without it Could the amount be raised?
He believed it could, and if the minis
tiers present believed as he did the effort
would be made. The Rev. L, A. Brig
ham made practical, earnest talk OF
ten minutes, in,whlch he urged the inn
portance OF the canvass. God had CIV
en- his word to man with the injunction
to send it forth and He would protect
Tit. The command was imperative. DR..
Lupton and the Revs. Donaldson end
PEBBLES believed the audience would
respond to the call, and Messrs. John
D. Moore, Ii. G. Merritt, T. L. Harvey,
NJ. V. Ingram, M. G. Pittman and DR..
Trawick were appointed to take up q
collection, which they did, amounting,
with the sums paid in on life member
ship, to sl52.25, 1925 more than they
asked for.
The following personswere made life
members OF the Auxiliary Society by
their friends: Mrs. n. M. McWhirter
Miss Jennie Mattill, Miss Addie Viii
son, Messrs. N. Smylie, S. F. Beaumont
and d. A. Brigham.
, The Society adjourned to meet in
the Methodist church the first Sunday
, evening in May, 1887.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08

Mr.. ]. NJ. Bowers and family were in
the city Thursday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08
QUoTATINs.
FREIGHT ALL RAIL TO

With nice spring weather and pro-
tracted handling seasons in April, the
far ners OF this section made rapid pro-
gress in pricing and marketing their
crops, which together with an increase
OF receipts from outside territory rem
dered receipts extraordinarily large for
the month. In the main we mad an
active, firm and gradually strengthen
ing market for all decided and substan-
tual grades in good condition, while
high nondescript and badly ordered
tobaccos were more or less irregular,
and under the weight of unusually
large offerings, composed in a great
measure of the kinds, prices for such
towards the close eyinced a slight
easing tendency.
Thus far the improvement in quality
has been slow, and if the large quantity
already marketed and sold should prove
fair representation of the crop yet to
come forward, it certainly (as whole)
will be the poorest and most undesira-
BILE we have had for years. Plants are
abundant and doing well, and with nc
mishap for the want of planting seasons
at the proper time, large crop will
again be set. Respectfully,
B. X. GOLD.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08
ALARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF
NewSpring 9Summer Goods
r. s. BROADDUS'

The handsomest stock of Dress Goods in the city, Beautiful
French novelties in Etemienes both plain and combinations
from So to $685. Nuns Veings Abtro Camelsha and other
fashionable wooden fabrics at low prices Elegant stock of black
and coored Silks To and Rhadames from SIS $50 Our
combination ungs in Silks and Wooden Fabrics pronounced
be the stylish and handsomes in the city, The mag
nent stock White Goods and Laces offered by Beau
u white and coored Robes at from $3.50 to $15 Elegant
brodered Chambay Robes S. to $3.50 Magnificent Egyptian
Lace Robes white and with full length lace skirts large
and varied stock whe cream black and jet all lace
with wide and aces match Large and varied stock of
plain striped and plaid novelties in white and wash Dress
Fabrics from 10 50c Beautiful stock of Satnes Fouard
plain and Crne Ginghams Lawns Organizes and Casino Suit
ing something new 10c Immense stock Of ladies' Gents and
chns Handkerchiefs from ST. The best made
Clothing for and boys from years old up Boots Shoes Hats
and Gents Furnishing Goods in great variety lowest prices
Very respectfully,
g. |@o %~Tre
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08

t. s. BRo- A-DDJS-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08

4 GAINESVILLE husband bet his wife he
could tell what she was thinking Of. He
thought she was thinking OF him, but
she wasn't. 1t was about the new china
and glass at Hendricks china store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08
ESTRAY.

Taken up and posted, May 3, 1885, by ]. E.
higgins, residing on the north side of Cum
berland river, about six miles below Clarks-
VILE, In Dist. No. s. q light roam horse about
on left shoulder caused by collar, small knot
on left knee, shod ali round, side PAGER and
tox trots well. Valued at SO Co.
mys-is Z. d. READ, Ranger.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08

SUBJECTS at the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church next Sabbath: II o'clock
a. m, "The Word of Power" s o'clock
D. M, Peculiar Sins" All are well
come. d. A. BRIGHAM, Pastor.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08
Advertised Letters.

The following list of letters remain
uncalled for in the GAINESVILLE, Tenn,
post-ofice up to Saturday, May s
1886. If not called for within thirty
days they will be sent to the "dead
letter" Office at Washington
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08

REV. DIR. GRAHAM, of Nashville, viii
ofliciate at Trinity Church Sunday.
Morning services at half past ten
o'clock. Evening services at eight
O'Clock.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-08

Three buttoned Berlin gloves at 10
cts. per pair. E. CLICK.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15
Crazy.

Conductor Al. Barber, OF the c. b. &
Q. road, had n little experience with a
crazy woman at Bushnell last Saturday
morning. while bringing passenger train
No. from ST. Louis The city marshal
at Bushnell put a woman on the train and
handed the conductor ticket good To
Monmouth, where he said the woman
lived Barber did rot know at the time
that the woman was wrong in her upper
story, but while conversing with the
marshal on the platform, he heard big
racket going on in The coach, and enter
ing he saw his Monmouth passenger at
tempting 10 walk the bell-rope and in
dulging in other crack-brained antics.
Now, Barber is noted for his courtesy to
lady passengers, but he has deep ans
tipatby TO luuatics Of whatever sex, and
he politely informed the marshal that he
would have TO take his charge off the
train, or send some one along to keep
her within bounds. The marshal being
very anxious to get rid of her. endeav-
ored to persuade Barber to take the wo
man to Monmouth, where she belonged.
But the conductor was inhexible and
would not yield. He thought his time
was fully occupied in running his train,
and did not wish to pose as sponsor for
a crazy woman. She was as anxious to
go, as was the marshal to have her, aud
it was with considerable difficulty that
she was dragged from the train again.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15
A WATERY GRAVE.
George ID. Could. a Prominent Citizen
of Moline, Found Drowned



Geo. ID. Gould was found drowned this
morning at the foot of Sylvan island near
the government bulk head The coroner
was notified and the body conveyed 10
his residence
A jury Vas empanclled and several
witnesses examined, the evidence of all
going to show that Mr. Gould had gone
into the water to battle, and though not
seen by any one in the act of bathing he
was noticed about 6 o'clock yesterday
afternoon going in that direction with a
bundle under his arm which must have
been towels he brought from home and
which were found near his clothes. which
were carefully put away before he went
into the water.
Mr. Gould was born in Hanover, Graf
ton county, n H., March 26. 1850 He
came to Moline in 1855 and has remained
there since, except one year he resided in
Cambridge. Henry county Postmaster
Gould and John Gould, of Dimock,
Gould & Co, are brothers He has two
brothers-Lyfe and Nat-residents OF
Cambridge. The verdict of the jury was
as follows: That deceased, George II
Gould, came to his death by drowning
while bathing in the water below Sylvan
island and that it WAS accidental"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15

William T. Sherman was born at Mans
field, Ohio, February s. 1920, and grad
uated from West Point in 1910. He
served in the Seminole war with the rank
of captain. In 1863 he resigned, went to
California, afterwards practiced law in
Kansas, and was then made superintend,
ent of military academy in Louisiana;
resigned when that state passed the ordi-
nance of secession. He was made colonel
in the United States infantry, command
ed brigade at the battle of Bull Run,
having been made brigadier general of
volunteers. He succeeded Gen Ander-
son in command of the army III Kentuc,
ky. After the capture of Fort Donald
son he was placed in command of dis
vision of Grants army of the Tennessee.
Was IN the battle of Shiloh and Vicks
burg. In 1864 he was appointed to com
mand the expidetion against Atlanta;
chased Hood into northern Alabama, and
then marched from Atlanta to the sea;
pushed northward after the capture of
Savannah and received the surrender of
Johnston in April, 1865. Gen. Sherman
was made major general in 1864, promot-
ed to lieutenant general in 1866 and sue
ceeded Grant in 1869 as general in chief.
He was placed upon the retired list of the
army few years ago because of his age,
Gen. Sheridan succeeding him. Since
his retirement he has been living quietly
at his home in st. Louis, until within a
month, when he removed his family to
New York city
The only local representative of the
society, DR.. S. c. Pummer. to whom is
due to large extent the credit of
bringing the society 10 Rock Island this
year, has always been one of the leads
Ing members of the organization.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15


knew Uncle Sam would care for them
should they become disabled.
Loud calls were made for E. W. Hurst
and that gentleman made short but elo-
quent speech. His contest for the nomi-
nation had been free of personal feeling,
and he would give Mr.. Niece a cordial,
earnest and happy support. Mr.. Hurst
was pleased TO know that Rock Island
gave him her solid support, and trusted
that his friends would work as heartily
for the nominee, as If he himself had
been chosen. He was satisfied that Mr..
Neece had worked faithfully for the Hen
nepin canal, and had voted rightly upon
all public questions from a democratic
standpoint. He expected to see Mr..
Niece triumphantly elected.
The convention was noted for the har-
mony and good feeling that existed. and
was in striking contrast in this respect
with the republican convention held a
week previous.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15

John A. Logan was born in jackson
county, His, Feb. 8, 1926. He served
in the war against Mexico. rising to the
rank of lieutenant and qusrtermaster.
He was admitted TO the practice of law
in 1852; was in the Illinois legislature,
and in congress from 1859 10 1862. He
was private IN Michigan regiment at
the battle of Bull Run; returned to
Illinois and raised regiment of which he
was colonel; was wounded at Fl. Donel-
son and the following month was made
brigadier general In April was pro-
NOTED to major general, and commanded
division in the Vicksburg and Atlanta
campaigns. He was one of the most sue
cessful generals of the war. He was
again sent to congress in 1867, where he
was distinguished as fluent and vigorous
speaker. He was one of the manager"
of the impeachment proceedings against
President Johnson, and has been prom
inently associated with the nations affairs
for years. He is one of Americas most
distinguished and ahlest statesmen, and
is especially popular with the soldiers,
not only because of his being volun-
teer soldier himself, but because of his
gallantry aud bravery on the field of bat
tie. His recent political experiences
defeat for the vice presidency on the
Blaine ticket, and return to the United
States senate after one of the most re-
markable political contests on record
are fresh in the minds of all
SIDE ARMS.
The society has received invitations to
hold its next meeting at Atlanta, Detroit,
Kansas City or Milwaukee. One of
these places will be selected, probably
Detroit
Gen. NJ NJ Force will probably be the
orator next year.
II will he Il severe disappointment to
all to learn that it is probable that Gen.
Logan will be obliged to return to Chica>
60 in the morning, on account of the
death of his daughters father'in law,
William F. Tucker.
Governor Oglesby will arrive from As
toria by special train at 1870 this evening
Representatives of the Chicago press
present are G. p. English and George
Bell of the Chicago Tribune, and II. ].
Botthof, sketch artist of the same paper.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15
BRIEFLETS.

Special attention is called to DIR. B. G.
Miller's card in this paper.
]. Sexton and NJ Williams of Curdova.
were in the city today.
The Central shoe store is headquarters
for boots shoes and slippers.
The finest line of fine French candies
just received at KrelI & Maths.
For delicious plate of ice cream and
a good lemonade, so to Krell & Maths
parlor.
Mr.. A. B. Hall, private secretary for
Gen. Logan, paid the ARGUS a pleasant
visit this morning.
Don't forget the picnic to he given by
the Gilpin hose company on Saturday
Sept. Is, afternoon and evening, on
Sylvan island.
If you are going to have wedding or
party, don't forget to order your cakes
and ice cream from krell & Math. We
make all kinds of wedding cake to order.
The cars on the Rock Island & Milan
street railway will make regular trips 10
during the week
Arrived-the last invoice of suitings,
paintings, for fall and winter trade, every
thing the latest: also the latest in light
weight overcoaIings, at Hopes. the
tailor.
The c. B. & Q. Railroad will sell round
trip tickets to the Knights Templar con
clave At St. Louis from the 18th To the
23rd inclusive for S765 The tickets
will be good to return on or before Sept.
30th. Those desiring sleeping c II berths
for the 20ih, should apply at once
On account of the proceedings of the
Army of the Tennessee this evening at
Harper's theatre, the meeting which was
to be held at the Central Presbyterian
church to consider the acceptance of the
resignation of Rev. S. S Cryer, has been
postponed until tomorrow evening.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15
Track Talk.

Perciveal Lowell resigns as general pas
seDger agent of the Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy Il. r. Oct. /, on account of i'll
health. He will be succeeded by Paul
Morton, assistant general freight agent.
The Chicago, Burlington 81 Northern
will put on its through passenger trains
on the 4th Of October. The time card
will 60 into effect on the 3D.. Four trains
will be put on. and perhaps five. The
limited train will make the run to Chica-
go in five hours.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15

DIR. Plummer also served with the Army
of the Cumberland, and was afterwards
with Gen. Hooker, participating in the
battles of Lookout Mountain. Missionary
Ridge and other important battles from
that on until Sherman took up his mem
orable march from Atlanta to the sea. :"
He was mustered out of service at
Springfield June IS, 1864. and has been
prominent member of the Society OF the
Army of the Tennessee ever since.
He was born in Westmorland county,
Pa. April 10, 1921 came to Rock Island
in the fall of 1913 and has been one OF
the most successful physicians and sur
oeons in western Illinois.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15
skipped

There was large audience present at
Harper's theatre last night to witness
Skipped by the Light of the Moon" as
presented by Fowler & Warmington's su
berb company. The audience was kept
in one roar of laughter from the beginning
to the end of the entertainment. The COM
pany appears at Muscatine tonight, and
tomorrow evening will give another ren>
dition of the sidesplitting comedy at Har-
per's theatre. Go and enjoy good
laugh.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15
Grateful.

Mrs Mary f. Nissen speaks words of
praise for the promptness with which
Arsenal Council. III, National Union,
paid the beneficiary over to her upon the
death of her husband. She received a
check for S400. this morning through the
treasurer of the council, Mr., s, Du Gle
land
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15

for Your hard coal. pure Lehigb. all
grades at the lowest market prices Give
them call Office at 1908 Second ave-
nue., aud kroger's old stand on Twenty
fourth street. Call and seethe samples
Telephone 1896
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15

There will be special meeting of the
Rock Island Liquor Dealers Protective
association at Turner hall at go D. m.
on Friday Sept. II, 1886 All members
are requested to be present as there will
be businest of importance.
SWAN YouNGREEN. Pres.
J. c. LAFRENz Sec.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15
Fairview Academy

will open for the year 1886 Z on Monday
Sept. 9Th. The school will be conducted
as far as possible. in the same manner a.
heretofore. The friends and patrons Of
the school are respectfully solicited t(
aid in making The enterprise success.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15

The finest mail and paper box ever in
vented is fer sale at The ARGUS office at
the low price of 81 each. The same box
Is sold everywhere at 81 80. Cali and ex-
anime them,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston. Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly S1,000,000 E. W. Hurst. agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15

Attorney at law. loans money on good
security. makes COLLECTIONS Reference.
Mitchell Il Lynde. bankers Office in
post Office block
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15
HALF-CENT A WON.

THE ARGUS hereafter viii publish in this col
umH all advertisements of Lost Found For Rent
For Sale, Bosrd or Rooms, Wanted. and similar
notices, at the low rate Of one half cent uord,
each figure a word, but advertisement less
than ten cents
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-15

General Booth is coming over from
bondep to wahe up the Salvation Army