The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-09-02

that Outline distrust OF cbancer'
court, and the old chestnuts an
jokes that used to be. cracked on ev
Fery corner on the delays of chan
Gerry court aid the many complaint
that were lodged against it.are n
longer heard. Chancellor Aber
nathy will doubtless expedite buzz
ness with even more energy.
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We announce in this issue MI
James Buford as a candidate to rep
resent Giles county in the lowe
house of the next general assent bly,
Mr.. Buford is known throughout
the county as a staunch and repre-
sentative democrat and man o
undoubted ability and integrity. /
elected he will discharge his dutIe:
in way to reflect credit on his
constituents. One Of the abiest and
staunchest representatives Giles
ever had was his father and the son
is man OF fine judgment and both
a farmer and a lawyer.
Miss Idle Avirett went to Ath-
ems, Ala, last Saturday after spend
ing a week with her friend and
former pupil Miss Cynthia Carter.
Miss Avirett is an advanced must
clan and a bright, yivacious young
lady. She will be sadly missed in
musical and social circles.
Mr.. Clifton Rodes went to Ath-
ems Saturday.
Flournoy Rivers, esq, went Sun
day.
Hume r. Steele, esq, Monday,
And Mr.. Ben. Carter Tuesday.
The 2. L. S. met at the residence
OF Mrs. j. T. Smith Monday night
with a large attendance. The bus
mess of the evening was to elect
new officers. The following are the
officers elected: President, Miss
Carrie Smith, vice-president, Miss
Carrie Matthews, secretary, Henry
Rose. The next meeting will be
held Friday night at the residence
of Mr.. w. S. Rose. A large atten-
dance is expected as very inter
esting program will be rendered.
Ex-Gov. John G. Brown came in
from Texas last Thursday to ac-
company his family east. They go
first to New York and thence to
Old Point Comfort, Va, dropping
down the coast as the weather urges
them. Mrs. Brown has not been in
usual health recently and the trip is
made for her benefit and pleasure.
1t is very much hoped that she
may return restored to usual health
and vivacity.
One of Pulaski's heavy tax pay
ers now says he was mistaken IN
the public school. All of
them will acknowledge il before
long. Something had to be done to
keep Pulnski out of the nine hole.
The public school has enabled Pu-
laski to hold her own during a bad
season, and in the good time just
ahead will make the old town boom
again.
Mr.. j. I. Reese and his estima
BILE lady left this week to make
their home. They will
stop a week or two at Aspen Hill for
recuperation. Mr.. Reese has been
closely confined at his business and
4 little rest is essenti to his health.
He is an afrable, energetic business
nan and made many friends in Pu
ask.
A vehicle will go through the
Elkton bridge some day, probably
,his winter, and lives will be lost
md Giles county will have to pay
manages in amount sufficient TO
build two better bridges than this
rail, rickcty concern. The APP
Droaches ought to be rebuilt at once
and made twice as heavy and sub
stautlal.
Mr.. Ed. S. Jones was summoned !
by telegraph TO Sheffield Saturday |
xhere he goes as private secretary |
o Mr.. A. II. Moses, vice president !
If The Sheffield land company. Mr..
Jones is thoroughly equipped for |
he place, being an expert short
land writer and caligrapher.
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What will the republican conven-
ion to meet next Monday do with
,ut Chairman Walker7 Will the
.olored men be able to hold on TO
he control of the party? 1t would
,e highly proper to pass some re
Olives about the way their chair
nan was bounced.
Democratic orators had better be
preparing their speeches. We are
,oing to have use for them all oyer
4iles. The central Bob Taylor
hub at Pulaski ought to be able to
urnish speakers to any district
Tub that asks.
The ladies of the w. NJ. S. of the
Church will give a mis-
ionary tea one evening next week
t private residence. There will
re music, Rotations and refresh
nenis for the Entertainment OF the
quests.
People are starving in south
western Texas. The drouth was
earful. The more favored regions
re sending relief. ii Giles has any
ons in that forsaken region she
will gladly send them of her album
lance.
at a meeting of the trustees of
Martin College last Tuesday it was
decided to light the building with
,as. This will add greatly to the
afety of the building and the COM
ort and convenience Of its inmates.
Did you ever hear a farmer ac-