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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-07-08
IN sIEMORIAM.
MRs. sYRENA CAROLINE wILps.


We noted last week the death Of this
aged and estimable lady. On the morning
of July LIST her body was buried beside
that Of her husband. Funeral services
were held in the Second Presbyterian
church, Of which she had been a member.
The pastor. Rev. c. A. Duncan, was as
sisted by Revds. E. Allison and W. r.
Barnett. The church was tastefully
decorated, and q select choir composed of
members Of the different churches sang
very impressively appropriate selections
Of music. At the close of the sermon the
pastor read the following obituary:
On Wednesday morning, June 3Oth,
1886, at 5 o'clock, sweetly fell asleep in
Jesus Mrs. Syrena Caroline Wilds, wild.
ow Of the late Jno. A. Wilds.
She was born Dec. 10, 1906, and at the
time of her death was eighty years, six
months and fourteen days old. Her hus-
band with whom she lived in happy I'M
ion sixty years. preceded her to the spirit
land three years age lacking six days, he
having died July 6, 1888.
1t is a coincidence worthy of note that
both husband and wife died with Aux
and in the same season of the year. She
leaves seven children, and a large number
of grand. children, great grand. children
and friends TO mourn the loss of one who
was very dear. She always had a kind
word for those who came to see her. She
was of the same hopeful cheerful dispo.
sition as her husband.
Those who came to her in trouble usu-
ally went away feeling much better than
when they came, BELIEVING, as she always
would say, that the cause of grief might
have been much worse. She was remark
able for her charitable feeling and con.
duct towards people, preferring to "cov-
er a multitude of sins rather than 10 mag
nifty them.
Perhaps that trait OF character which
in her was more prominent than any 9th.
er was her simple trust in God.
The text, Psalm 1913, Trust in the
Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell
in the land, and verify thou shalt be fed,'
was found marked in her Bible and was
a great favorite with her, and her life
may be fittingly summed up in q sincere
effort to put this text to q test. Suffice Il
to say that He in whom she trusted did
not fail her, but that He was her "refugt
and strength, a very present help in treu
bic" For many yeals Mrs. Wilds, OIL
account of bodily infrmities, was unable
to attend church; but she was q devou
student of Gods word at home.
And now God has gathered her hom'
where inirmity is unknown, and where
trust" the watch word of her earthl'
life, is changed into blissful visions.
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OBITUARY.
MRS. HANNAH ~MCCRACKEN.

MRS. HANNAH M~CCRACKEN.
Died at the residence of her son Robert
McCrscken, at Brownsborough Wash.
ington county Tennessee, April 18th,
1886, in her Seth year. She survived her
husband nearly fourteen years. She had
been a worthy member of the Methodist
church for II years. She had lived with
her son the most of her time for the last
fourteen years and 2 years previous to
her death she had not been off the place.
Mrs. McCracken was a cheerful, pleasant
woman. Mrs. McCrackcn had lived the
life of a Christian. A few days before
her death she remarked TO her son that
she wished odie and go home to heaven.
Three sons, one daughter, twenty living
grand. children and six great grand child
rem survive her.
There Is n place where Jesus sheds
The oil Of gladness on our heads;
A place than all besides more sweet,
II Is the blood bought mercy seat.
G.. A.
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COUNTY NEWS
GARnER,s MILLS.

July 5.-News items here. like Demo-
Gratis, are rather scarce.
A great deal Of wheat Is sprouting in
the shock, and If the present rains con-
tinue much damage to farmers will be
the result.
Rev. J. H.. Moore preached an excellent
sermon to a small but appreciative audi
ence at the Cherokee Baptist church yes
terday.
Noah Eutslcr commenced his singing
school at Loyd's school house last Friday.
G. II. Jones has been appointed a juror
from this county to the July term Of
Federal court and will leave for Knoxville
next Sunday.
Eli Beckett, son of Rev. Js9nes Beckett
Of Dry Creek in this district, who has
been rambling in the wilds of the west
for the past few years returned home ono
day last week. lie came unannounced
and created quite a surprise 10 his family
and many friends here.
Henry Templin and John Riggs will
start out in a few days with their steam
thresher. The Lloyd Bros, are already
in the field with theirs.
"Billy" Mccall takes the cake as the
champion horse trader Of the fourth dis
trict.
The hardwood Bros, are moving their
steam saw mill from Jonesfsro to a point
near here and will be In operation in q
few days.
An occasional case of cholera morbus
is still reported in our neigbborhood.
Our people are talking of again run
ming Henry Hoss for constable. He has
made a very popular officer 40 far.
Mrs. Fannie Huffman who recently
came from Arkansas has been ~indisposed
for some time and does not improve as
her friends would be glad to see.
John Doudal who had The misfortune
to cut off a big toe a short time ago is
about well again. John says he will be
more careful next time.
Mr.. Britton and Mr.. O'Bfien candidates
for sheriff and register were circulating
among their many friends in our district
last week. I understand they were well
pleased with the encouragement they
received from the Republicans of the
loyal Fourth. PHELTM.
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Saturday, 3rd inst. found large crowd
at Austin Springs, to witness the base
ball games to be played on that day. The
"Highlanders' arrived early, and were
quietly walking about the ground. The
Johnson City Reds came dashing up in
uniform and hack array, singing a lively
air when suddenly they were informed
that they were in the mud and their hack
broken down. Various preliminaries oc.
cupicd the surplus time, and the game
was called at 1920, a. m, J. ]. Bowman
umpiring. On account of rain, and other
%hindrances, the game was closed with
five innings. The score stood as follows:
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Excursion to Chimney Top.

In honor of the grand old fourth, our
party numbering sixteen set out on last
Saturday for Chimney Top Mountain. A
hack carrying Mrs. Enos Kincheloc and
son, DR.. Ferguson, Miss Alice Cox, Mon
roe Fulkerson and Tommie Painter, took
the lead, then there followed Mr.. Joe
Bacon and Miss Florence Baxter in q
buggy, Mr.. Tom Bacon and Miss Matte
L. Kincheloe in a buggy, 7. c. Garst and
family with hack, successfully brought
up the rear.
The God of Day" perhaps never shed
his silvery light on a more happy process
sion than ours.
All were seemingly intent on free, open
air exercise. We saw many new and
Beautiful scenes TO us. The number of
fine churches erected in Fall Branch
speaks well for the advancement of the
people Of that place and vicinity. We
saw the dashing waters of Fall Branch,
Mr.. Hunts field of big corn, numerous
fine farms and buildings, and in one of
the mountain reccsses a little girl with
auburn locks flowing in heavy waves
down over her shoulders. I give the re.
mark Of DR.. Ferguson concerning 1t as
the expression of all: II never saw any
thing to compare with it." She enjoyed
our gaze. After reaching the mountain
we fed beautifully o n the good things
prcparSa Wy the fair Ones for the occas
ion. Allow me TO say here, | have Otter
heard Of the kindness of Mr.. Kincheloc
but his good wife is not a whit behind
and the hospitality Of her house will long
be remembered by us. Our walk up the
mountain was the sweetest at the top, 50
thought Joe Bacon who had succeeded in
tolling one of the young ladies up the
mountain by going before and spreading
Garst's ulster at reasonable distances for
her to rest. The view from Chimney
Top is grand and interesting beyond dc.
scription and we enjoyed it.
Mrs. Kinchcloe and Mrs. Garst left the
rock and started down alone, being at.
tracted from their path by the voice OF q
young panther (Painter), ran to and fro
on the mountain like two bugs on q fence
rail, hunting their way Off. Finally Mrs.
Garst under exceedingly great bewilder
ment started down the other side in tho
direction of Hawkins county.
We will say TO our many friends yor
lost much by not being with us, while W.
only lost a new umbrella at the foot o
the mountain, any n finding it, vii
please return TO Joe Bacon, the Lawful
owner, and, now If you all want n b
both happy and prosperous subscribe 70
) the HERALD AND TRIBUNE and then tax
t a trip to Chimney Top. c.
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PERSONAL.

Hon. A. j. Brown, of Jonesboro, candi,
date for Circuit Judge, was in town yes.
terday. He is making friends. and his
popularity is increasing rapidly bristol
Meas.
Prof. !. II. Akin, Of Jonesboro, has
been in town for several days, giving in
structions to the Rogersville Cornet Band.
-Rogersrille Herald.
Miss Lula Broyles and Miss Ella Crum-
ley are visiting relatives and friends on
Nola Chucky.
Mrs. Sue Mathews, Of Thomastan, Ga.
is visiting her daughter Mrs. Newton
Griffith.
T. NJ. Mcconnell, Democratic candi-
date for governor, made this section a
short visit last week.
Rev. J. T. Wilds of New York, arrived
in town Thursday morning last TO attend
the funeral Of his grandmother.
Rev. J. d. Tadlock, D. d. professor of
church history at Columbia, S. c., Theo-
logical Seminary, is spending his vaca-
ton in Jonesboro. Mr.. Tadlock occu-
pied the pulpit of First Presbyterian
church Sunday morning.
John L. Lampson has returned from
Clinton, N. Y, where he has been at.
tending school. He will spend vacation
in Jonesboro.
/ Judge st. John was in town Tuesday.
r. r. Butler stopped over at this place
Sunday night enroute for Unicoi county.
John Bacon, who has been with Capt.
Sewer at the Washington House for some
time, has accepted a position with r. NJ.
May, merchant, taking. the place of J.
Brown. Mr.. Bacon is a polite and oblig-
ing young man and his relations in his
new position will be pleasant to all.
Two charming ladies, daughters of Mr..
John A. Martin, Of Arlington, Texas, are
visiting with their father at the home of
j. B. Thomas of this place.
Mr.. ]. B. Brown, who has been in the
employ of r. M. May for the past two
years, has secured a position as travelling
salesman for Davis & Walker, dealers in
hats, of Knoxville. In the acquisition Of
the services of Mr.. Brown that firm gets
an efficient and hard working salesman.
Mr.. B. leaves for Knoxville, Friday. Our
best wishes for his success and advance
ment go with him.
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SALE OF VALUABLE LAND

e. Ii. ARMENTRouT, Admir-, vs.. HARVEY
STOUT, ET AL.
in obedience to'a decree pronounced
by the county courto of Washington coun.
ty, Tennessee, at its June term 1886, in
the above entitled cause, ! will offer for
sale at public outcry, to the highest bid
der, q certain tract of land belonging to
the estate of Allen Stout, decd, situated
and lying in the 18th formerly the Sd civ
il district Of Washington county, two
miles east of Limestone depot, adjoining
the lands of David Hall, McC. Wagner.
j. &. Knight, and others, containing by
estimation 100 acres. Said sale will be
made on the premises ON Saturday. July
3D., 1886. A credit of SIX and twelve
months will be extended, payable in
equal iustallmcnts with interest from
date, except two hundred and fifty dol
lars, which will be required in hand paid.
Note with approved personal security
will be required of the purchaser, and
u lien retained on the land until the pur-
chase money is fully paid. This, June
Z, 1886.
L. A.. SIMPLIFY, County Court
Clerk, and Special Commissioner
iune10ti
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T. GROVE.

JUNE 28.-Some Of our farmers arc
now turning. the soil for hnother wheat
crop, advocate early plowing for wheat.
Let the wheat land all be tnrned in June,
july and August then it has time to be.
come pulverized and will produce more
grain either ferlilized or not than land
broken later in the season,
Mrs. Daisy Hartman and children of
Morning Star are visiting Mrs. s. X.
Hartman.
Mrs. Caledonia Wilhide of this place
was visiting her sister Mrs. John Moore
of Pettibone Saturday and Sunday.
George Hale Of Jefferson county who
has'been visiting relatives in this county
returned home last week accompanied by
his sister, who will keep house for him.
W. c. Richards and s. X. Hartman
made a flying visit to Pe1i6ope Sunday.
DR.. Basket of Pettibdne Informs mo
that Mr.. Holder, who had his thigh
broken some weeks ago, is now able to
get about a little.
Religious services were conducted at
Rubbish Sunday by Rev. Owens.
DR.. Ferguson informs us that there Is q
good deal of sickness through the coun
try.
july S.--Some Of our most energetic
farmers have their wheat in the barn,
others have not hauled In q bundle yet.
Ell Dunn is tearing down his old barn
and preparing to build a larger one.
Mr.. r. S. Bowman, Of Swaney, Greene
county, was visiting in this section the
past week, the guest of s. X. Hartman.
S. X. Tadlock and son of this place
went to Greene county last Thursday on
a trading expedition.
Messrs. John Shcrfcy and Henry Clark
started last Thursday for Cooke county
to search for the marc that was stolen
from Mr.. Sherry some time back.
Mrs. Mary Mahoney and little grand
daughter Of Jonesboro arc visiting her
mother and other relatives and friends at
P%ettibonc.,,
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank McMackin of Mil.
burntown, Greene county, were visiting
her father at Pettibone Sunday.
Mn ]. F, Moore Of johnson City, has
been enjoying the social loquacity of his
many friends in this section for q few
days.
W. 5. and Robert Hartman and j. w.
Brown were visiting s. X. Hartman Sun.
day.
A young fellow by the name of Harris
stole a watch Saturday at the store of ].
L. Mussulman. The watch belonged to
George Mussulman. lie followed the
fellow and made him give 1t up.
Republican voters Of old Washington
county, let us put our shoulders to the
great political wheel and roll her on ia
victory. 1t lies in our power, so let us or.
ganizc and elect our ticket to q man. We
have u good ticket in the field, and let us
work for 1t and prove to our neighboring
counties that we are a loyal and liberty.
loving people, by electing u full Repub-
lican ticket, In HoC'sIGNo vIYcEs.
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DIR. d. j. Gib.on.

Ex-President of the Board of Examin.
ing Surgeons at Jonesboro, mying by
Executive authority been relieved Of all
responsibility in the Pension interests of
the county. will now be able TO draw his
attention to the practice of his profession
and would respectfully tender his pro
fessional services to his old friends and
the public generally.
He may be found, unless professionally
absent, at his drug store in day time and
at his private residence at night.
aug27tf
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nWOnderfnl EMcacy.'

Some people are slow in telling what
good things have been done for them,
but Mr.. John p. DAILY, of Gillisonville, s.
c., says he takes great pleasure in testi'
flying to the wonderful efficacy of Browns
Iron Bitters in dyspepsia, fever and ague,
and general debility of the system. He
has personally experienced the most sat
isfactory results from the use of this val
liable medicine. Make a memorandum
of this, all We whose systems are run
down. Browns Iron Bitters will cure
YOU.
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EYES," said he to his neighbor across
the fence, 1.-THE labering men are in the
right. 1t was time for them to rise
against the tyranny of capital. Down
with all tyrants, l say
John Henry" shricked a shrill voice
from the kitchen, ''are you going to hang
out that clothes line and split that wood
and draw that water, or shall | como out
to your
Eyes, Mirandy, he answered meekly,
"I'm going right about It,"
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Another game was to have been played
between Boon's Creek and Piney Flats,
but was not played on account of rain.
The "%Highlanders'' will play the Reds
at johnson City on the evening of the
18th instant. ALPHA.
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1t is about time candidates were around
circulating among their friends. Being
personally acquainted with all the men
whose names appear on our county ticket
and several outside of the county l must
believe we have the best men for the diff.
ferent positions that could have been
nominated.
Since the new district has been cut off
the old 18th is nearly solid Republican.
INCoaNITo.
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card Of Thanks.

Ed. HERALD AND TmDUNE:-Wc de-
sire through your paper to return our
heart felt thanks, and lasting gratitude to
the people of this place, who were so
kind to MS during the last sickness, death
and burial of our mother. May God bless
them all. SALLE WILDs,
Jonesboro, July @. DICK WHDs.
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Food for the brain and nerves that will
invigorate the body without intoxicating,
is what we need in these days Of rush
and worry. Parker's Tonic restores the
vital energies, soothes the nerves, and
brings good health quicker than any thing
you can use. iul8m1i
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Here and There.

Col. A. j. Brown, Of Jonesboro, candi.
date for Circuit Judge, was in town yes.
terday, and intended remaining, but was
called home by telegram announcing that
his wife's mother was dying. She was
very sick when he left. Col. Brown Is q
fine looking man, genial in his manners,
and is said to be a good lawyer. lie un.
derstands the art of elcctionecring. and
will undoubtedly make a splendid can.
vass. His friends are sanguinc of his
election.-BriSt0l Neus.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

| hereby announce myself as Prohibit
zion candidate to represent the people of
Washington county in the State Legisla-
ture. represent the law and order ele-
ment, and my platform is, death to the
liquor traffic" A. NJ. METTETAL.
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County Court.
Court opened Monday July 8 with the
following attendance given by districts.

following attendance given by districts.
First-W. p. Smith.
Second. s. Dillow.
Third-E. s. Browning.
Fourth-Joseph Hill.
Fifth-L. s. Bayless.
Sixth-A. Treadway.
SEVENTH. M. Wells.
Eighth. T. Carr.
NINTH. w. Crumley and T. II. II.
Lusk.
Tenth. NJ. Stout.
Eleventh.. L. Clark.
Twelfth-W. P. Jobe.
Thirteenth-John p. Duncan.
Fourteenth-S. p. Martin.
Fifteenth-W. G. Slemons, s. Y. Ship.
ley and e. Armstrong
Sixteenth. r.. Carson.
Seventeenth. G. Robertson.
Eighteenth-Geo. r.. Duncan.
The following jurors were appointed
to serve at next term Of the circuit court:
First-W. P. Smith, G. w. Copp, sr.
Seconds. d. Waddill.
Third. D. Mathes, G. II. Logan.
Fourth-Moscs Archer.
Fifth-Isaac Purcell.
Sixth-Robt. Akers.
'Seventh-A. r. Moulton, John Whit
lock.
Eighth-Joscph Laws.
Ninth-M. II. johnson, Isaac Saylor.
Tenth-Will Davault, Solomon Miller.
Eleventh-Jas. II. Crouch.
Twelfth. A. Stafford, Jas. II. Ford.
Thirteenth-Jas. B. White.
Fourtcenth-J. p. Hartman.
Fifteenth-S. r. Shipley, j. II. Naff.
SIXTEENTH. II. Carson.
Scvcnteenth-B. G. Seehorn.
Eightcenth-Thos. Gillespie.
Wilburn Hodges 1and Fuller Barnes
were elected officers to wait IN the court.
Farm of John G. Martin was transfer
red from 18th to 14th dist.
A portion Of land Of Wm. NJ. Mitchell
was transferred from 3D. to 9Th dist.
Jas. A. Garfield was adopted by Jose
phine Davidson of 10Th dist.
The committee appointed to examine
the settlements made by the chairman
with the trustee and clerks of the differ
ent courts found everything correct.
A resolution was carried authorizing
the chairman to appoint q committee Of
three one of which to be the county sur.
veyor, and the other two one from the
18th and other from the 3D. district 10
locate the line between the 18th and 3D.
districts and nth districts.
The committee to have power to select
n starting point on Little Limestone so
that a straight line TO DR., A. w. Brab.
sons will not take Squire Nc. Wagner's
property in the 18th district. Committee
TO report to Oct. term.
The following cases came up before
the court:
State VS.. Robt. Young, jr.-Judgment
against defendant for 800 and costs.
State VS.. i. r. Jordon-Continued.
A committee appointed to consider the
purchase of q safe for the county made q
report to defer the matter until October
term.
The chairman was authorized TO repair
the court house roof.
The farm of Mr.. II. G. Glen was trans.
ferred from the 10th to 9th dist.
A petition to establish another school
district inside the Jonesboro district was
withdrawn.
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Dealn Prnhated.

June 23.-T. II. Reeves to w. II. Cor
rell, lot in Joncsboro.
June 24.-W. ii. Corrcll and wife 10
Ann Troxell, lot In Joncsboro..
July CT. ii. Reeves TO r. x. Francis.
1872 acres in 9Th dist, $1,000.
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June 24.-Alfred Freeman to Alice
Trick. .
June 2s.-William Adams to Adeline
Murrell.
June 60. T. Armstrong to Perine
NJ. Mckee; John A. Hankal to Sarah +.
Morris.
July 5.-Melvin Jones to- Susan Tapp.
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If you are in need of anything in the
Music Line, il will pay you to call on or
write to r. b. Overman, Bristol, Tenn,
for terms and prices. He keeps a large
stock of Pianos, Organs and all kinds Of
Musical Instruments, Sheet Music and
Music Books. Prices the lowest. Terms
TO suit the public. ian7yl.
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Monuments and Tombstones.

II. G. Remine Of Limestone, Washing.
ton county, Tenn, is better than ever
prepared to furnish all kinds, gardes and
designs of domestic and foreign marble.
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HERALD AND TRIBUNE.
JoNEsBORO. TENN. JULY 5, 1885

Marriage and death notices, not exceeding
ten lines, inserted free Of charge.
Obituaries, over ten lines, will be charged
at half reading matter rates.
All communications for his paper should
be accompanied by the name OF the author;
dence OF good faith on the part OF the writer.
Write only on one side Of the paper. Be par
ticularly careful In giving names and dates
TO have the letters n figures plain and dis
tinct. Proper names are often difficult to de-
cipher, because OF the careless manner In
which they are written.
Any person who takes the paper regularly
from the postoffice, whether directed to his
namo or whether no Is q subscriber or not, is
responsible for tho pay.
The courts have decided that refusing TO
take newspapers and periodicals from the
p~ostoflce, or removing n dleaving them I'M
called for, Is ''prlma facia" evidence OF IN
TERRITORIAL FRAUD.
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johnson City.
Comet. July ]

Comet. July ].
Mr.. Peter Slagle, m Of the Oldest and
best citizens Of Garter county, died at his
home in Turkeytown yesterday morning,
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GEO. n. GRESHAM.

Attorney at Law and Solicitor in Chancey.
Notary Public for Washington county. Of
flee over A.. I. Dosser's Clothing Store.
~JoNEsBoRO, TENN.