Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-01

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Mr.. b. +. Shawver's family at
this place..
b Smart d Co are receiving and
opening their Christmas goods. The
finest display you ever saw.
Mr.. Chas. Black arrived from
Nashville last Friday where he has
been attending the Commercial Col
lege.
Rev. G. T. Stainback ID. d. is
expected home today, and will con-
duct the usual services in the c. p.
Church on Sabbath.
Mr.. B. +. Edmonds, of Liberty,
is spending q few days with his
daughter, Mrs, j. F. Woodward, at
this place.
The gentle breeze which comes
sweeping up depot hill is generously
perfumed with the distilled escence
of apples from number of old bar
rels in depot bottom.
Our Daylight correspondent fail
ed to get in his communication last
week in time for publication. All
communications must be in by Thurs
day noon to insure publication. ....
Call early to select that dress pat
tern, as our stock is getting low. Sew
eral new designs in Alpacas just re-
ceived, also some new satteens at 10
cents per yard. THURMAN & Sons.
The invitations are out for the
marriage of Miss Nellie Marbury at
the G. p. Church Wednesday Dec.
9th at s p. m. Reception ather home,
"Oakha M" Tuesday evening.
The editor of this paper returns
thanks to the young ladies of Lewis
burg, for an invitation to the Grand
Leap Year Ball, to be given in that
town Nov. 29th.
Mr.. j. w. Allen, who has been
a clerk in the Comptroller's Office for
six years, announces himself can
didate for the Office. Having made
an efficient clerk, and thoroughly
understanding the duties of the office,
he would no doubt make an efficient
officer, if elected.
Sparta Expositor: Mr.. Joe Live
ly, of McMinnville, was shaking
hands with his friends in Sparta
Tuesday,. Mrs. Ellen Baker, of Nc
Minnville, has been visiting in Spar
ia the past week, the guest of her
brother-in-law, the editor of the Ex-
positOr.
-Chancery Court convened here
on last Monday, his Honor Chancellor
Bearden, presiding. 1t is with pleas
ure we announce that Mr.. ]. G. Biles
has been re-appointed for the third
time Clerk and Master. He is faith.
full and courteous officer, who has
done his duty in the past. We like
to see such men retained in Office.
The Thanksgiving services here
on last Thursday were well attended
The Methodist church was well filled.
The band added much to the attract
iveness of the services, by the fine
music rendered by them just before
and after service. The singing was
very fine. McMinnville can't be beat
by any of our cities in singing talent
The rendering of the hymns on this
occasion was very fine.
Died at the home of his daughter,
near this place on Monday, Nov,
25th, Mr.. B. C. Thomas, an old and
highly respected citizen of this coun-
ty. Mr.. Thomas was 81 years old
the 4th day of July. He had been
an active, and consistent member OF
the Methodist Church for years. He
had been in bad health for sometime.
He was buried at Old Liberty on
last Tuesday. We extend our sym,
pathy to the sorrowing friends. TheiI
loss is his eternal gain.
-"My darling Louisa, my highest
aim is to make you happy, and youl
every want shall be supplied. To.
night as we stand beneath the starry
heavens, breathing the sweet perfume
of the dew-laden flowers, l wish tC
tell my darling again of my sincerest
10" "Hush, Henry, there comes
papa with his heavy boots On-comC
tomorrow night and be certain tC
bring me another box Of ID. .. Jen'
kin's nice candies -dOn't forget, ID
o. Jenkins" He did, and acted
wisely. All Others wishing nice Can
dies, Oranges, Cakes, Lemons, Cocoa
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