Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-12-09
Of every style at Mis-, Eugenia

Ill you want q Hlce COAX Tor q sMdtt
amount Of money call on Mrs. LIZZIE
RUSSELL.
The second dime social of the season,
given at the residence of Mrs. w. E.
Munsey, Friday night last, by the ladies
of the NJ. E. Church, South, was largely
attended, and the entertainment fully up
to the standard of excellence which has
made like entertainments so popular in
our town. The receipts were about 81,
which will go toward paying for repairs
on the church cdifce.
Prize chewing gum, motto candies, old
time ginger-cakes, cakes and crackers
of various kinds. At Miss EUaENIE MUIR
Phys.
1t is said that diphtheria may be
prevented from spreading by the free use
of sulphur. Rub together an equal bulk
Of sulphur and fruit jelly of any kind.
Give each member of the family a caro-.
mel Of this mass three times a day with
instructions to hold it upon the tongue
until dissolved, swallowing it until II
melts. 1t is said that this simple prac.
tice has defended whole families from
the dread disease when there was no es.
cape from exposure.
Il have received q Big lot of goods
for the Holiday trade and you will save
money seeing them before you make your
purchase Mrs. L. RUSSELL.
Winter, hoary-headed, white bearded
old winter has come again. Snow al,
ready envelopes roofs and streets, and
spreads over the hills and fields and
clothes the trees In a fantastic drapery,
The merry shouts of the boys resound as
they disport in the snow. What ajolly
old fellow winter is, to be sure, to those
who have comfortable homes and brigh,
warm fircsides and ample clothing, al
that can make life pleasant. But, alas
what an unwelcome and pitiless visitor
he is to the poor who SILVER over the
scant embers in the house of suffering
and want. The now which so many
hail with delight brings to many naugh
but hardship and suffering. Let us hop,
that all who are blessed with abundanc,
and who are prepared to heartily enjoy
the winter season will think of the poe,
who are suffering and help to make then
comfortable and happy.
If you want to make q good substan
tial Christmas present, Call at j. j. Hunt
Drug Store and make an inspection. II,
will open up some of the most elegan
novelties in CHRISTMAS GOODS eve.
brought to Jonesboro.
No other social nuisance or evi
seems to be making more progress thar
that of profanity. There was a tim,
when 1t was mostly confined to men, ant
when a boy swearer was seldom heard
All this has been changed in recen
years. We are no longer able to draw
this distinction. The boys have not onl,
overtaken their elders, but seem in a fai
way to surpass them in p%rofane prof
cheney. Between the men and boys til
amount of profanity people are now com
PEELED to hear every day is as alarming a
it is disgusting. AS the evil grows i
volume it also increases in lis boldnes
and cffrontery. There was 4 time VIZ
most swearers had some appreciation o
the prophecies and kept their mouth
closed in the presence or at the approac'
of ladies. But that day seems to hav
passed. The number of oaths and ''cuss'
words n will Lear, If count is kept 70
q day, will surprise If it does not shock
Men no longer seem to respect the fine
feelings Of even ladies', or Their refinin
presence. 1t is no excuse that the habl
is athoughtless one. tits indefensibl
from any point of view.
You will find a Real OIL Painting
Jewelry that is gGod, as fine a Lady's Ha
or-Bonnet. any kind Of q shoe for Ladie
or Misses Hose, Neck wear. in fact O ful
stock Of Millinery and notions at Mr.
l.. RUssELL's.