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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
MERCHANTS IN COUNCIL.
Protest Agalnt Double Tax-0rganization
of Board of Trade.

The merchants of Pulaski were
called to meet at the store of Aber-
nathy u Lightfoot Tuesday nigh,
to consider what was hest to be
done with respect to tia-' tax law
passed by the last leg is!atnr". Tn+
law taxes them twice on til. same
capital-a manifest wrong. There
we're present Messrs. II Ii Bran
nan, l.. E. Alternately, T. J Wells,
j. II. Cannon, H. N. Grig.hr, jas.
T. Cakes, j. L. Nelson, Ill Solinsli, 4,
5. Rosenau, F. III. Bunch, VI. l..
| AbernathY, Ed. n. Martin, Tho-
&. Daily, A. L. King, w. A Rose, j.
5. Childers, Fl. Arrowsmith, Jno.
D. White, A. Gerstei and Laps. d.
McCord.
Mr.. Cakes was called to the chair
and Ed. n. Martin made secretary.
After discussion it was determined
to ask the board to postpone the
collection of taxes until legal al
vice could be had and some action
determined on. Messrs. j S. Chill
ders, H. NJ. Brannan and Ell n.
Martin were appointed to consult
lawyers and report back a, a future
meeting what was best to do.
The merchants present then, up
on motion, resolved themselves into
y Board OF Trade Mr.. L. E. Aber-
nathy was elected prrmanen presl-
dent, Mr.. Cakes vice president, Mr.
Grigsby secretary and Mr.. w. l.
Abernsthy treasurer.
The following persons signed an
agreement TO constitute themselves
Board of Trade: J. s Childers &
Co., T. j. Wells, Grigsby Bros, w.
II. Alternately d Co, Alternately &
Lightfoot, Nelson, Martin & O4kes.
Brannan d Smith, S. r, ssnau &
Co, w. S. Rose & Son. f. Nj.
Bunch, Anderson q Co, McCord &
Smith, H. Solinsky, Craig & Co,
DAILY & King.
Mr.. Martin was appointed to
wait upon all the merchants and
ask them to Join the board.
The following committee VAS ap-
pointed to draft by laws: W. A
Rose, j. S. Childers and Laps. D.
McCord.
Meetings were ordered for every
Monday night until further notice.
Much discussion and informal
talk was INDUCED in that did not
assume business shape. 1t was
clearly indicated that the merchants
are in enthusiastic earnest. It is a
move long needed and the good to
follow is incalculable.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
Hams Greek.
BY YOUHGsTER.

Measles has been raging in this
community for several days. There
have been at least fifteen cases in
this vicinity.
Bad colds and coughs are all the
in this neiehborhood. The bad
weather caught quite number OF
our LeIghbors with small wood
piles.
Joe Hamlet of Dry creek moved
in to this neighborhood week or
so ago.
Jas. Rosln happened to q very
serious accident on Friday morn
ing; while working with a log it
rolled over him, breaking his leg.
Miss Mamie Rose is on the sick
list this week.
j. w. Bishop is visiting at j. j.
Anderson's this week.
Another wedding is anticipated.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
Annihnr Ea,n Burned.

Ex-Sheritf, Jno. D. ButleF, near
Aspen Hill, lost his barn by fire last
Saturday morning about l | o'clock.
it 10 supposed to have originated
spontaneously. Some rotting Glow
er,was in the ssra and the fire can
not he accounted Tor atherwlse
The loss was probably 5000, ineiud
ing about 1l5 barrels of corn and
other provender, with no insurance
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
WHOLESALE.

We have the largest stock of Groce-
ries ever opened in Giles county and
xve are prepared to offer merchants
prices to compete with any Wholesale
r.narket. Oar new warehouses have
more flcor-rorm than any other house
An the city and we keep them packed
with goods. we can save you money
rrrv ue with an order. Our retail trade
will be supplied as usual.
J. =. CHiLDERS & Co.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mr.. Jno. A. Dickson advertises
his fruit trees ~ this paper. There
is no doubt that he is selling some
of the finest fruit trees our people
ever bought. He is a reliable man
and you may be sure of getting
what you order. If you need any
thing IN his line you should give
him your order at once. It Will
soon be time to set oct and he de-
ljvers March 5.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
The Faith Cnrs.

If you do not value your health aud
your time as worth anything, pin your
faith to the ''annointing OIL" or The
mortar from "Knoek Chapel But il
you do value health and have not time
to waste in useless experiments, take
DR.. Il. V. Pierce's Golden Medical
discovery" OF the appearance OF the
first symptoms OF consumption, which
are loss of appetite and flesh, general
debility, slight, dry, hacking cough,
etc. Every day you defer treating your
ease in rational manner, makes the
disease harder TO combat, Send ten
cents in stamps to Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y, for
Dr.. pierce's treatise on Cnns,nnniinn-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
The BACKED Bows.

The entertainment given by the
BACKED Boys at the opera house
last Friday night was witnessed by
a large audience Notwithstanding
the very bad weather. 1t was a
very creditable show considering
the short time of its prepar alton.
Several of the boys ACTED like pro-
fessionals, but it will not do to say
which ones. The gags were es-
pecially good, some of them, and
the singing Arst-rate. Mr.. r. o.
Rankin deserves to be specially
mentioned for his energetic man.
agement.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

The long talked of new book, intro
duced By Rose +. Cleveland ts being
published by the j. l.. Herbert Pub
10. St. Louis. Mo. The reputation OF
Miss Rose Clev Gland as writer is such
as to guarantee q large sale for anything
coming IRON her pen. The publishers
offer rare opportunity to agents. See
advertisement in another column.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mr.. j. c. Alternately of Roanoke,
Tex, writes US that he knew that
the report that he was dead was a
lie as soon as he heard it. His
friends here will be sorry to hear 1t
when the dread monster does over
take him.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
MARKET REPORT,

PULASKI, Jan. 20, 1855,
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
PAID BY DEALERS HERE.-
Corn, so,
Wheat, 50. Oats 3T19c
Bacon, dry smoked shoulders Q
Stiles 10; hams IL.
Lard, S34c.
Butter, lQ2!55.
EgSs, 15c.
Beeswax, II
Tallow,3l5c.
Feathers, 35c.
Hides, Green, sac; Dry flint. IL
Meal, 40
Dried Apples, I. Peaches .
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Nashville Ixarket-

From Yesterdays Americana
Cotton good ordinary, $50; low
mlddling 8 a.
Flour-family, SO 95a4 GO
Wheat, from cars. SSa90c
Corn--sacked in depo., CD
Cattle, best butchers, $2.75a3 90; med
ium 2.25a2 40; grazing steers 2,0Oa2.25
Extra good shippers 3.00a3.25.
Sheep-good fat 250a2,G0
Hogs-mixed to best heavy 4.40a5.CO
light 3.7ja425
Bacon - clear country sides so;
Shoulder "a hams 924al0c
Country lard SaS14r
Butter l0a20; eggs l6
Beeswax Is; feathers, choice 81
Oats, car lots, Ale
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
LIVE STOCK.

CORRECTED BY BOOTH & sroNE.
Muies-l4 to l4Is hands high, $40 to
100; 15}a to 9 hands high, $1,000 I.4R
Cattle-2@34c.
Hogs-4 00@4 soc.
sSheep-2@3e;ss lambs, GO n. up, 2s3a3
Shipped--two cars of mules and ono
of cattle,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

DR.. j. P. Farrar and Mr.. Wiley
Orr of Diana and Messrs. ". L.
Holland and Jas. Lock Of Eikton
went up Tuesday afternoon TO at
tend the Masonic grand lodge at
Nashville.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

MIR. Will w. Barlar and Miss
Blanche Gordon of Brick Church
were married at the residence of
Mrs Maxwell on Pigeon Roost Jan.
18th by Rev. Mr.. Johnson. 1t was
q runaway match.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Dr. i. L. Gilbert of Eikton led to
che altar Yesterday morning at .
oSclook Miss Lula Ridgway, also of
anton. Rev. Theo. Lee tying the
silken knot. A reception at Esq.
Gilberts at:Prospect followed last
nioht. The CITIZEN wishes then: Q
deluge of prosperity and happiness.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mr.. Caadee of Cairo and Mr..
Thomas of kentpckey, both of
them now residents of Decatur, were
up Sunday night with Mr.. Robin
son. They were prospecting in this
land OF plenty.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

II R.-Knights are requested to
Ua assemble at the Castle Hall at
2 o'clock next Monday afte:noo. +,
in full without fail.
LAPS, d. MCCoRD. Com.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mr.. II. Solinsky invited this edi-
tor liz to inspect box of weiner
wurst, schwit4er (the reader can
spell these words to suit his taste
last Tuesday which he had just re-
ceived, and promised to send us a
lot of it to day. An interesting fact
will bear relating just here. Mr..
Solinsky came to Pulaski the 1lth
Jan'y, 1869, with just 20 cents in
his pocket, On the 10Th anniversa
nv OF that date he wss elected di
rector of the Peoples Bank-and
didn't have the 90 cents. He hand
led over 5000 bales of cotton last
year. He is a splendid judge Of
sa usage and a cisvsr fellow.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
The Round Table.

There was a very interesting
meeting Of the Round Table and
Music Club at Mrs. Wales last Sat-
urday evening. The subject was
the writings of Bulwer.
After calling the roll, Mrs. Wales
gave us delightful selection on the
piano. Mr.. Mitchell read Richi
lieG's selioauy in the 3rd act of that
drama; sobg by little Atiss Fila
Philippe and music by Miss Lizzie
Caldwell. Col. Rose opened the dis
cussion which was engaged IN by
all members. The evening was
spent very pleasantly, thanks to
Mrs. Wales and Miss Alice.
The next meeting will be at the
residence OF Hon. 2. W. Ewing on
Friday evening, Feb. 4.h. at 7
o'clock sharp. Program: Scenes
from Rlchilieu, Judge Ward and
Mrs. Ewing; scenes from Lady OF
Lyons, Miss Myrtle Ez.ll and S. c.
Mitchell; selections from Lady OF
Lyons, Miss Helen Heron. The
music is under the management OF
Misses lizzie Cald we'll and Alict
Wales. The exercises will open
with an address by Laps. .. Nc.
Cord.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
POULTRY.

[ will give cents pound for Tur-
Iavs and 30 cents each far full grown
Hens and unpieked Geese, delivered to
me at the Depot ia Pulaski next Thurs
day and Friday, I'd ahd 3rd.
A. J. EiCKIMMIN.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
TIME OUT.

You haven't paid us
your old account, have
you? We wish you
would do SO at once.
Please GO.
Grammar g. Smith.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

From my former place 334 miles from
Pulaski, one-half mile from Column la
pike, one light roam heiter. weight
about co. pounds. A liberal reward
will be maid for her. j26-2t
e. j, CHILDERs.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mr. Babe Aymett did not rent
the Rosenau house, as We were in
formed, but vii! move to town nsv
ertheless to get close TO Martin
Collage.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

We announce to-day Mr.. j. Polk
English candidate for second
term for sheriff. He has made a
good officer and is clever, compe-
tent gentleman.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Maj. Tucker of Lincoln county
and a veteran of the s2ud Tennas-
see regiment, was visiting his
daughter, Mrs. w. J. Collier, this
week.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

A Texas subscriber wants cor
respondent to TIE CITIZEN from
Bradshaw and another at Bunker
Hill. Will some one please under
tokn it2
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

want TO buy 100000 bushels ear
corn and 81, 900 shelied, at any station
from Prospect to LynnFille.
BoAZ DUNCAN, Ag't
,ct2o-tf for H. IL. EcLemore Bro.
Office at Arrowsmith, Nay & Co.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Messrs. Ed McKisssck, Dav. and
Ed Wade, Nath Crockett and Nee
ly Craig went to Nashville Sunday
night to see Booth Barrett.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

want a good business man--sober,
straight aud energetic, with some mon
ey--te go into business with ne. We
can do good business. Address me ct
Xonan Hill. w. S. FoGG.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

~OW--(halt Jersey with a heller
calf week old, for sale. A splen'
did COW Tor $40. LAPS. ID. MCCoRD.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mr.. Cal Reynolds has returned
from a protracied visit to Memphis
and Arkansas, leaving his family
there
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

lTr, j. Il. Reese will do any kind Of
eopying or writing, accurately AMI
nicely, on Standard Remington Type
Writer, quickly and cheap.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Miss Annie Turne} of Lincoln
county entered Martin College last
Monday. She is a cousin OF Mrs.
w. c.. Collier.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
Advertising Ourselves.


TIE CITIZEN is engaged in getting
up pamphlet to suitably ad-
vertise Pulaski and Giles county
to catch some of the money that is
coming south for investment. 1t is
being gotten up on an elaborate
and expensive scale and will repre-
sent all that we are and have and
raise, and invite people to help US
get rich. The citizens of Pulaski
and several prominent farmers have
already signiied their purpose to
aid The CITIzEe's scheme and the
work is we'll advanced nol. Cor
rect and handsome pictures of our
public buildings, the banks, hotels
and several OF cur handsomest resi-.
dences, will be procured. together
with the portraits of our court Off
GERS, city officers, attorneys, mer'
chants and other prominent citizens
All towns use such methods as this
that are attempting to do them
selves good and reap their proper
ton OF the benefits that can be got
ten in these rushing, booming times
Pulaski has her opportunity RICH
now asd this is an effort to seize i
and turn it 20 ACCOUNT.
The CITIZEN hopes 10 have tn
universal co operatian of our PEG
pie. We are aiming at good mari
and now is the time for our tow
and county 10 blow its horn.
| We will cali Cd you this week
We hope to have the co operation 2
the b ,ard of aldermen and shall la,
the matter before them.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

An infant child Of Mr.. Chatterton,
who lives on Mrs. Morgan's place,
was severely burned last Wednesday
week by falling with its face on q
hot brick. The flesh on one side of
its face was burned off.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Every body come in and look. We
don't charge for looking.
II J. WELLS,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

pnv your Pear Trees of John A
t,iolSon. He can furnish you with
over 20 varieties home grown tfees on
lie Oomte roots.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Roots and Shoes Cheap.
We are overstocked
and you can get bar
Alternately & 1ightfoot.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
FOR SALE.

4 Tom Wells China Hal! is full OF new
SLhings.'
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Just received full line of new Glass
ware, Queensware, Chinaware and Sill
verware. T. WELLS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

We are still az the same place with
full line for housekeepers.
Il. j, WELLS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

w II. Anderson has bought tie
Old race track beyond East Hill
f.om Mr.. Ballentine.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Sugar, Coffee, Cheese, Crackers, Ba-
con and Lard at j. y. WELLS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Our lawyers went to Nash lie
Monday but our docket Was not ia
ken up until yesterday.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

A nice line OF II. & Co.'S Square China.
7. j. WELLS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

We have lust returned from the Yam
KEGS with q new stock of cheap goods.
L. J. WELLS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Soc Y. Nj. Bunch for your land pas
ter.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Don't fall to see John A. Dickson
before buying your fruit trees.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mr.. II. H. Cooi or has 4 contract
for 10000 yards Of stone for the
streets Of Decatur.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Don't forget the place when you come
20 town. L. j. WELLS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Buy your land plaster from f. M.
Bunch. rAI
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
Type Writing.

Now is the time 70 save money In
Tom Wells China Hall.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mr.. 10. Brown.ow left this week
for Arkansas where be goes to
teach.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

DR.. E. Edmundson attended the
grand lodge of N asons IN Nashville
this week.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mrs. John FL. Birdsong Of near
Bethesda is quite sick.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mr.. Walter Roberts came down
Saturday on visit.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Lewis Patterson, cold. OF ball
fiddle fame, died last Friday.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

l will be g candidate before tho July term
of the County Court for the office OF Cotton
Wcigher. / respectfully solicit the votes OF
the honorable magistrates and the favor OF
the people. J-TAYLoR CAhFhR.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mrs. Ii. Clay McLaurine who has
been quite sick is cnuyslescing.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mrs. VIM. Rice Went to Nash
vile last Sunday.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mrs. Sue Childers Butler of Al
lanta is in the city visiting rela-
tives.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
aNravaf ar Stolen.

Blount's True Blue Steel Plow, 7. M
Bunch, Ag't,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mr.. Wallace L. B'edsoe left for
Bay Village, Ark, Monday night.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

An infant child of Mr. JAS. It'd
well near Wales diel last SUNDAY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

A good Jack, cheap. Refer to j. L.
3, Carter, DeRay. l-o-4
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

Mr.. Ii. M. Neil is domiciled
again in Pulaski.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

We are authorized to announce J. POLK
EYGLIsn eandididate for reelection to the
ofiaa OF Sheriff Of Giles county.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
Thursday. Jan. &c, 1888.
RAILROAD SCHEDULE,

Weare authorized to announce Mr.. ALEx.
PHDEN q candidate Tor Sheriff at the next
election.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26
FOR COTTON wEIGHER.

We are authorized o announce RosERT j..
HANNAH a candidate for Tax Assessor at the
August election.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-01-26

and call on them first.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-25
A Horrible lnheritanc cc.

The transmission of the fearful effects of contagious blood poison is the most horrible inheritance which any man can leave to his innocent posterity: but 1t can be certainly mitigated and in tho majority Of cases, prevented by tho use of the antidote which Nature fur nishes, and which is found in the reme- dy known all over the world as Swiit's Specific called IS. s. S."
 Mr.J.H Brown, of Hornellsville, N.Y., writes: ''Three years l suffered with this horrible disease. Swift's Specific cured me completely"
 Prof. Edwin Baar, 234 B. 22nd NY, writes: ''Swift's Specific cured me of fearful case of Blood Poison."
 Dr. B. F.. Wingfield, of the Soldiers Specific cured me of a severe case of Blood Poison.''
 D. w. K. Briggs, Brooklyn, N. Y., writes: 1T was perfect wreck from Blood Poison. Swift's Specific restored health and hope, and am we'll to-day.n c. w. Langhill, Savannah, Ga: I suffered long with Blood Poison. tried Swift's Specific and am perfectly well, A. ". Buell., of Power's Hotel, Koch. ester, N. Y., writes: "It is the best blood remedy on earth. cured myself with 1t. recommended it to a friend and it made him we'll"
 MT. F. l.. Stanton, ot the Smithvillo. (Ga.) News, writes that friend was afflicted with case of Blood Poison. and two bottles of s. s. s. effected . complete cure.
 Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseasea mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.
 Drawer 8, Atlanta, GA
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-25
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The West Hill fishing and sporting club, from Bristol, Ct., have been
 encamped at Lake Buel for about two weeks. Several ladies joined the party last Thursday ,.. By request of large number of citizens of this town, the selectmen, in accordance with section 166, chapter 112 of the public statutes of Massachusetts, have petitioned the Housatonic railroad to erect a gate on Castle street where the highway crosses the railroad, and appoint an agent whose duty shall be to close the gate when there is danger from an approach ing engine or train. The crossing is very dangerous one and several mar row escapes have occurred of late.
 The selectmen have called a special town meeting for August 18th, at 10 Q. m., to confirm the action of the select. men whereby the town has been divided into two election districts, and to see if the town will vote to accept of the report of the selectmen, relaying the so- called Noxon road .. Lawyer A. C.. Collins has built cottage for himself and friends ut Watch Hill, R. l., the famed summer resort by the seaside. His mother has been enjoying few days there the past week. .. M. Lux, the stone cutter and designer, is pre- pairing to make a very beautiful monu- ment to be placed over the grave of Hon John M. Seeley, at Housatonic |. The Berkshire Heights water company
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-25
FALLS VILLAGE,

MT Joseph Hurlburt, of Stamford, is guest of his daughter, Mrs D. M. Moore. .. :. MT and Mrs Eugene Brown, of Winsted, were guests of W. l.. Brown over Sunday =. MT Edward Morris and daughter, of Danbury, are spending the season with relatives in town ,. Mrs Preston Hurlburt and two sons, of Providence, R. l., are visiting Miss s. l.. Perry :. '. Mrs D. B. Conner, of Bridgeport, spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs H. O. Crandall A party from Danbury drove up from there and spent Sunday in town :. .Messrs D. K. Colepaugh, G. V. Capron and two others are camping at Long Pond, Sharon. Hall, Hornbeck x Go. are having an addition built on the south side of their office in which to place their new burglar proof safe.