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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

The X. & r. r. Is doing a good,
paying business this year and the
proprietors appreciate it. They are
contemplating some excellent i'm
provements, as we'll as two trains
per day, all of which we are anx.
ious to witness in the near future.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

We have before US No. 10 of the
Weekly News, published at Sweet
water, Tenn. 1t is q sprightly six
column folio, filled with local and
other good reading matter for home
folks. We wish It financial sue
ces.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

The papers over the state have
taken to the supposed speech Of
vertrees like ducks to muddy
branch. Better let It alone. Such
things, in our recollection, always
help to elect . candidate better
Than anything else that can Be said
about him. 3sf
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

The first paper to contain an ac-
count of the proceedings of the Re-
publican conventions last week,
was your paper, the TIMES. With
in two hours after the next Cover
nor had been named, we had pub
lished and our paper was in the
nest office. .t
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

The Roane County Republican,
published at Kingston, has changed
hands. j.. G. Pope has sold the pa
Per to two practical newspaper men,
Messrs. Franklin and Dunning.
We wish them success. ~
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

If it don't stop getting cold we
will be compelled to get out our old
muskets and go rabbit hunting.
Quite a number of persons have
availed themselves of our 6Oct. Of
fer. You can't spend 60 cents in a
better way.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

Last Saturday John Franklin, g
son of Ben Franklin, was working
with pitchfork and run a prong
of the fork through the calf Of his
right leg. The passage was imme.
diately in the rear of the bone.
The wound is very painful and is
one that will require considerable
attention.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23
Lost.

A gold cuff button, rectangular in
shape, all metal, with engraving on
the face. The finder will please
leave at the TIMES Office and re-
ceive reward.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

The judicial nominees are repre-.
sentatives of the ablest and best
legal talent in the state.-Knoxville
Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

Taken by himself, Hon. VIM. M.
Baxter is genial, clever gentle
man of splendid legal attainments.
Knoxville Tribune.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

AS is stated in another column,
Rev. p. M. Bartlett will assume the
Presidency Of Maryville College
for another year.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

The Tribune thinks the demo-
Gratis of this district will nominate
and run man for Congress. That
is very good way to put it.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

There isa growing feeling against
our miserable County Court system.
Athens Post.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

The large amount of rain in Ten
nessee has damaged the wheat and
clover crops.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

The first day Of July will close
SO saloons in the city of Atlanta.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

James g. Blaine is coming South.
At least he passed through Boston
the other day.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

The 4th Of July comes on Sunday
this year.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

Baxter's vote in nominating con-
ventiOn was q little over 500.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

June nearly gone and no summer
weather yet.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

Early roasting ears ripeneth and
the spring chicken waxeth great.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

Prepare to vote a straight Repub
lican ticket.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

WatermellOns will be along some
time. Hustle them on.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

Capt. Edmondson accidentally in
flicted painful wound last Friday
which laid him up for a few days.
He was trimming small cedar
bush and was holding small limb
in one hand and q knife in the 9TH
er. He severed the limb. The
knife was very sharp and it easily
slipped and entered the left leg be-
low the knee. The blade penetrat-
ed about an inch and a half, forcing
its way between the two bones, and
cutting a blood vessel. Blood pour.
ed out in a perfect stream. The
wound was speedily dressed and is,
in itself, not dangerous.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

The County election draweth
nigh.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23

Sayings ef The Times.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-06-23
ACCIDENTS.

The past few days have constitut-
ed the Annual Accident and Fight
ing Period of Blount County for the
year 1856. Accidents and fights
have been so numerOus-cOming at
the same time-that we are unable
to chronicle all of them.
There must be some cause for the
almost innumerable accidents.
There is something in the air
an omen of a coming evil; or, per-
haps the shadow Of past event.
The only attributable cause is the
terrible shock the people received
upon the announcement of the
democratic judicial ticket. But we
are running this article into politics
anu will hasten to
THE FIRST ACCIDENT.
More than ten days ago A. M.
Rule sent his son Jim to the field to
bring up the hay rake. The horse
he took with him was supposed to
be gentle and had never given rise
to fear. Indeed, it was thought
that the old herse didn't have en-
ergy enough to go faster than q
trot. But on the return trip ne
broke into run. In 90 doing the
rake turned over and Jim was land
ed on the ground some distance
away. His shoulder struck a tree
as he fell, fracturing his collar bone.
It wasn't thought that he was bad
ly hurt, and the application of oil
eased the pain. About week lat
er he lost the use of his arm COM
pletely. He came to the physician
and then the truth dawned upon
him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

The blue ribbon has been award
ed to A. A. Dean for shipping the
first bale Of new cotton from Col
fax, ON Monday last by the Rich
mond. In honor of the event our
friend, Goulden the Painter, has
painted couple of tasty blue rib
bon signs and hung one over each
door. 'Buck" says he has also re-
ceived a full supply of all goods
needed in the trade, and he is go
ing to keep the horns when it comes
to selling cheap for cash.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
Caught by an Octopus.

A diver who was trying to find
pearls off the Alaska coast. found none,
bnt found himself, all of sudden, in
the grasp of an ugly octopus with arms
twenty seven feet long. Such an ex-
perience is rare; but there are thou
sands of people who are caught by
dyspepsia, which is quite as bad. An
octopus hates to let go. So does dys-
pepsia. Browns Iron Bitters settles
dyspepsia, and makes it loose its cruel
grip. Mrs. Schmidt and her daughter.
of l36 Conway street, Baltimore, were
both cured of dyspepsia by the use OF
Browns Iron Bitters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

LAND OFTroE AT New ORMRANe La,
September 9th, 1885. )
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named Settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support Of
his claim. and that said proof will be made
before the Judge, or, in his absence. the
Clerk of the District Court. ct C0lfax, La,
on Monday, Octol'sr 25th, lsS6, viz:
Alexander II. Curry
who made Homestead Entry No. $3.50. for
the south half of the northeast quarter
of section "a, township Z north, range |
west. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz William
Smith. John w. Shirley, w, p. Guynes
and Thomas r. Rogers, all of Grant par
ish. La. THOMAS ]. BUTLER,
sls-6t-pfS7 Register
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

SUGAR--Common 4464xc, fair 4A65c, good
fair 51s as &c, prime 6@61sc, choice6A66isc; re-
fined sugars hc to &c higher.
MOLASSES- Common 1S@14c, fair 15e51bc,
prime 20a22c good prime S6@S2c, choice 4Oc:
COFFEE Common 9i4c, ordinary l0c, fair
f1tsc, good 11sc. prime 12if@l2hc.
RiCE-Common 3ssc, ordinary S>sc, fa1r SAC,
good 41sc, prime t9sc. -
FLOUR-S3 IS to SIS % according to quality.
CDRN--5OM55 II bushei.
NEAI--Bolted - s5tt2 40, cream meal 81 $50
81 60, grits 50 50fl2 60, hominy So.
MEATS--Mess beef 81 Is to 81 ~. Mess pork
$40 50 TO Sll q. Bacon shoulders Sa1lac, clear
rib sides ei4aslsc. Dry salt shoulders o1saoAc,
clear rib sides 7isa7Ac. Sugar cured MANS iS1sa
l4c sugar cured shoulders 6asc.
LARD-7h@7ls u n.
POTATOES-Irish 81 IS to 81 s., sweet ~ to
APPiES-s1 10 to 50 80 as to quality.
CHICKENS-S2 25 to 80 u doz.
EGGS-15@20c " dog.
HONEY--4O to SOC u gallon for strained
BEESWAX-20I2 20 n ID.
TALLOW-3ism4c u ID.
SAIT-Coarse 81 o., fine 81 %.
OATS-IOc Texas rust proof 5Sc.
BRAN-73c to Use u cwt.
HAY-$12 to $16 u ton according to quality.
CATTLE = Beeves $10a2O per head t2laa31ac
Der ID gross according to quality. Calves same
rate. Cattle market crowded.
HIDES-Cireen salted &c, dry saited l0tsc, Dry
flint l2c damaged green hides &c of. damaged
dry hides isc per ID of.
SKINS AND FURS-Otter 81 % to SO, beaver
SOC to CSC, mink and coon 12c to l5c each. ueei
skins l5c to 16c per n.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
Central Baptist Association.

The Minister'S and Deacons' meeting
of the Central Baptist Association con-
vened with Antioch church, Winn parish,
La, on Thursday, August rs, 1886.
After the read ng OF the S4th Psalm and
prayer by Bro. Al. O'Quin, the meeting
was called to order by electing j. q. I'LL,
moderator and A. P. Butler clerk.
The first subject discussed Protracted
meetings. Second subject The benefits
derived from Ministers and Deacons
meetings.
Afternoon preaching by. Bro. A. J.
O'Quin, text, 18th chapter and 18th verse
of LIST Corinthians.
Friday, 10 o'clock, prayer meeting.
Afternoon, sermon by. A. j. Ot9uln,
text, 81 chapter and 18th verse LIST Peter.
Preaching at night by Bro. L. M. Brian.
Saturday, 10 O'Clock, discussed the sub
ject OF Baptist paper for Louisiana.
The next meeting to be held with the
Montgomery church, on Friday before
the 9th Sunday in January.
PROGRAMME FOR NEXT MEETING.
The duty of the Church to its Pastor-Ry Elder
What is Gospel Church = BY Elder A. J..
O'p'un. rgs
What is scriptural Baptism p BY Elder ]. B.
Wood. sse -.,s-.ssl -.
sermon, Jonn III 1t-l1y x<luer =. T. Duri1dfHs
Family Prayer-tsy Elder 3. 8. Payne.
What kind of Literature. il any. should we
supply our Families with--By Elder ]. N. Brian.
The Plan of Saivation--By Elder S. NJ. Wom-
mack.
Essay on Matt S. iii-By Iiceutiate J, T. Bell.
Sermon on Exegesis, Heb. 10, 20 to 81 BY
Elder Geo. A. Kelly. -
Sermon, Rom. I. ist 70 Shy Elder John Roe.
The Atonemeut by Elder J; T. Wallace.
Any other brethren or ministers are invited to
prepare and deliver subjects of their own Sc
lection. j. b. WooD,
- s..s t<r-u 4. NJ. BRIBN.
i5 A. ]. O'QUIN.
On motion the Winfield Sentinel, and
Colfax CHRoNIoLF are requested to pub
lish the proceedings OF this meeting.
A part OF my minutes having beer
misplaced have made out the above al
best can from memory.
A. p. BUTLER, Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
voTlMc pREclmcTs.

By virture of the power vested in me By sec
ton 80 of the Acts OF 1882, do designate the
following precincts in AID fur the parish OF
Grant:
warl Lone precinct at the court mouse IN ie
town of Coifax TO be known and designated IS
the Colfax precinct aud one at or near A. A.
Deans store. to be known as the Fasr.noat
prec.lct. . -;
Gray creek to.be known as Biuce'- precinct,
ard one precinct at or near Capt johnston ;
store, TO Be known as p ydad precinct, o.;e at
Trays TO be known As Tracy precinct.
Ward sOne preciRet at CottoGburg. TO De
known as Satchers precinct.
Ward l-One precinct at DIR. Bsckelew's store,
to be krowa ms DAYS Mill precinct.
Ward 5-Cue pr act at or a. Christian
St,sks. to be k own as Union pfe1ncs.
Ward s-One precinct at or near flore;ice ia-;-
ding to be known as the FIR q Gu IT scircs.
Ward Lone precil4<t at MONTGOMERY. 70 90
known as the Montgomery p.ecirct, ard one
precinct at the Iatt church, to be kaown a. the
i 1T p ecit ct KEENAN, SMITH
lssfnrning Officer Parish % Grant
Co'ftx. ia..Cct- l. lsi.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
Bucklen's Amioa salve,

The best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevers
sores. letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns. and all skin erupions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
satisfaction. or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Nash e. Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
Tax Collectors Notice.


COIF4x. la Sept. l, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the tax rolls
for IL. Parisl, of Grant for tie year I5-b
are now on file in my office, md ali~taxes
are now due. Taxes on movable property
become delinquent Oct. LIST. a d those on
immovahle property become delinquent
January LIST. and costs begin to accrue
Sheriff and ex-oilicia Tax Collector of tue
1. Parish of Grant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
FoR SALE.

100 ACRES OF LAND, situated in
lou Grant Parish. lying on Red River
and Rayou Na9tachie. Good barn, two
cabins, 60 acres fine bermuda pasture, 40
acres good river bottom in cultivation. all
nnder good fence Plenty Of fne timber.
Will take $500, one-third cash, balance on
Cotile. La.
or A. THORPE.
slstf a; Colfax, La
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

From this time on the New Or
leans market quotations will be
printed every week. Usually we
can give our readers the closing
rates for Thursday, but owing to
an accident on the railroad our mail
was delayed this week and we have
to use Tuesdays quotations.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
NOTICE..

The Legal Partnership heretofore exist
ing.betwren The undersigned, under the
firm name of Wiekliffe & Wicklifie, Us
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Either party is authorized TO sign in
liquidation. JNO. c. WIt,KLIfFE,
e. A. WfcKLIFFE.
Colfax. La, sept %. 1856.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

Rev. r. A. Davis commenced a
protracted meeting in Colfax Thurs
day night. The fourth Quarterly
conference for this circuit will be
held at Ebenezer church, near
Montgomery, Oct, 9th and 10th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

Tuesday the clouds were dark
and threatning all day, but the
storm predicted didn't come. 1t
is said that the blacker the clouds
got on that day, the whittier some
Os our brave boys faces turned.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

Mr.. A. A. Dean shipped ten bales
of new Cotton from Paramount last
Monday. 1t was ell raised and
ginned on his place.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

The premium of the American
Farmer will not be given to those
who do not take advantage OF the
offer before the list of November.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

Those DESTROYS of securing fine
lot of 2-year-old apple trees are
requested to call at the CHRONICLE
Office. Will be sold extra cheap.
Set them out in the fall and winter
and they will be sure to thrive.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

Hon. N. C. Blanchard will speak
on Thursday, Oct. 10Th, at the latt
post Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

Mr.. Prudhomme Lemoine, a well
known Creole citizen of this parish,
died at his home on Monday, Sept.
~. 1886, aged 48 years.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

Corn is being sold by the colored
folks at 35 and 40 cents pushed.
They will pay a dollar for it next,
spring if they don't watch sharp.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
Registration Notice.

Twill be at the following named places
on the days specified for the purpose Of
registering. al who have not previously
Registered, or wish their polling places
changed, will meet me- 1T the following
appointments: eia
Ward l.. Colfax. Sept. L 2, 3 and 4.
l, Fairmcnnt, Sept 6.
:. 2, Bagd.d, Sept, z.
z, Brnce's Mill, Sept. 6. s
q 2, Trnry's, Sept. ~
:: 3. Batci,er's Sept. Is
IS A. Days Alill, SEPT "A.
). 5, Union. Scpt. Is.
2, Iatt, Sept. IL.
2. Montgomery, Sept 20.
'i3 6, Fretliens, s~ept- II.
And at Coliax from Nov. 1st to 9Th in
elusive. w. b. GARRETT.
Assessor aud Registrar. Grant Parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

H. Teal has q new and full
supply of goods and groceries.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
LOCAL DO s.

Pecans are beginning to fall, and
the little folks are happy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
Market Report.

corrected every Tuesday by the New Orleans
market quotations. Country merchants have to
pay from to 5 Der cent advance on the ruling
prices In the New Orleans Exchanged
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
The at,ftkIg gifagnut

This mammoth sixteen page papor
in the best and cheapest weekly
paper published in the South In's con-
densed form it contains all the news Of
the week. the cream OF all literary mat
ter and the best special features OF the
Sunday Issue, with an important AGRI-
CULTURAL DEPARTMENT, conducted BY
DANIEL DKNNErr, and the LATEST MAR
KEr REPORTS. The Weekly Is published
EVERY THURSDAY MoRNINo, and
reaches al subscribers for Sunday
reading.
SlO,OOO worth Of useful and
ornamemtal articles for ladies
and gentlemen, girls ana
boys, are offered 20 all who
Will get Subscribers for the
weekly Picayune. Isis OF
these valuable presents Wlu
be sent TO any address.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

for the purpose of elccting Representatlve
from the Fourth Congressional District of bou-
;siara tof which Grant parish ~ part to the
Fiftisth Congre - of the United States.
TIE polls will be open in each election pre-
cii,ct n, said parish of Grant from the hours
Of ! a. "a. until s D. m. on said Tuesday. the
second day Of November, A. ID. 1885. for the
purpose of receiving the votes OF the qualified
vision OF the commissioners of election appoin-
ted by the authority designated by law. The
election to be conducted and returns made ac-
cording to law. HEeAN SMITH,
Returning Officer Parish of Grant.
cColfHx La. Oct. l. 1888.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
woTscE OF ELECTION.

Pursuant 10 n proclamation issued by his TX
cellency s. u. McEnery. Governor OF the stat
Of 4 ou siana / hereby notify the quaiined voter
Of the parish of Grant that Eiectioa wlii D
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02

The New Orleans Picayune. estsb-
lished City years, has kept pace with
the progress of journalism, and is now
the most reliable and best paper pub
lished in the South.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
Notice OF Final Proof.

slstf
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-10-02
Cue Daily gifagnns

Is independent and fearless in its edi-
torial conduct. 1t has the widest and
most complete system ofnews gathering,
by telegraph. correspondence and TO
portorial corps, and the most accurate
and complete market, commercial and
financial statements publiahed in New
Orleans.
The gnudaug ifapnue
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-04

The salary of the p esident of the
United States is $4,000 a year
There is an executive contingent
fund for extraordinary expenses, but
it is not applicable in any respect as
salary; of the president of France is
100000 francs, with an additional
allowance of 100000 francs for the
household expenses, amounting in
all to nearly $lS0,000, and of the
emperor of Germany is 100000
marks, which, in United States mon
ey is $l,080,000. Besides this the
reigning house in p: ussia-and the
king of Prussia is emperor Of Ger
many lis also in possession of vast
amount of private property, compris.
ing castles, forests and great landed
estates in various parts Of / he king.
dom, the revenue from which mainly
serves to defray the expenditures OF
the court and members of the royal
family.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-04

Any person has the unquestioned
right to smoke in his own house, or
about his own premises, as much as
he pleases; but when it comes to in
dulging in that habit in business
office or private room. or putting vile
smoke in face of others, on croud
ed street car, that is quite another
affair. 1t seems almost incredible
that persons who in most relations
of life show the greatest considers
ton for others should be guilty OF
so grave a breach of politeness.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-04

President Cleveland never attend.
ed a college of any kind. The Act.
ing Vice President, John Sherman,
Is graduate of the common schools
II Ohio The Secretary of State,
Thomas F. Bayard, never got farther
than Delaware rural academy.
The 81, eaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives, John 6. Carlisle, is a
self educated man.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-04
A Letter from Arkansas.
EpIroR COURIER:

EDITOR COURIER:
Having had the pleasure Of read
copy Of your paper and finding the
people of the county taking more
interest than common in il, puts me
in the notion to write few lines
from North Arkansas. / read the
items from the different parts OF the
county with great interest, especial.
ly from Plummer's Chapel, as that
Was my old home. also feel proud
Of Bethel High School, that is one
thing needtul in every community.
Another thing of very great interest
to me is Hardin College, am glad
that young men who wish to educate
themselves can he accommodated ut
home, saving the expense. the ava
rice and evil associations that at
tend boarding from home.
Our winter has been very severe
since about the 7th of January, We
had one snow about "a inches deep.
A mum Der of families have come here
from the North hunting mild eli.
mate, they seem dissatisfied tor this
winter has been almost equal To
theirs, great way north Of here.
Old citizens say that there never
has been such winter since IT, ~
| country has been settled. Health
is very good here this season; times
not so hard as few months back.
We are having considerable railroad
talk now and think in twelve or
fifteen months we will have the iron
"hoss" running through our county.
The road that we are most anxious
about is the Pacific and Great East.
ern, which gives us through line tu
your valuable old State. Then our
great resources will become widely
AnOwn.
/ have just learned that E. G.
Bivens. of Montague, has come t.
Eureka Springs, for the health o.
his wife, she being unable to sit "
or feed herself; she will have the
deep sympathy Of many friends anc
relatives in and around Savannah q,
that is her old home. With guot
wishes to all old Hardin friends,
am yours truly, DAN McCURRY
Batavia, Ark, Feb. Il, 1886.