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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-06-20
CONVENTION NOTES.

Fred Mockaman, of Waynesburg is
quite an orator. His speech nominal.
ing Mr.. Burson for Auditor was u
dnndy, and although Sandy township
did not get an office, Mr.. MaCkNman
convinced the convention that the
Democrats down there had lots of sand,
Some Of the Democrats who were
left In the nominations yesterday felt
somewhat disappointed last evening,
but George w. Burson, of Waynesburg,
was just as bright and buoyant as IL he
had been nominated for assistant seCre
t1ry of ~, Peter. Mr.. Burson is the
kind of Democrat to tic TO.
The News. DEMOCRAT was on sale AZ
the convention door with u full report
before the convention had adjourned.
The immense street sales plainly indi
cate that the people appreciate such en-
terprise.
The most amusing feature of the con.
vention was when the Repository was
rebuked by delegates for its twenty.
live-cents. u. line.school book sell out
"Doc" Danziger, the Reps man, aud u
good Democrat, kept a good face until
Hoover gave him several energetic taps
on the shoulder. His face took upon
It blood.red hue which grew more in.
tense as the eyes OF u number Of dele.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-06-20

George w. Miller has been appointed
administrator of the estate Of Rachel
Miller.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-06-20

HFc, q. County 0nloeu shall no elected In Tho
even yeafA on the rat Tuesday after the nfat Mon.
day IN November Wy he electors Ot each county III
such manner, ana Tor such Torn Ut cyNn years, M
may be- provided hy law When vacancy occur
IN 4 county 0nloo n nlall be ted by appointment
for tho remainder VI tho torn, ~
NfO, a. Township 0notrA and elective muhlrl
pal 0lcOfa shall hu elected M tho odd yunfh on tho
hftt Tuesday aftor the inst Monday m November
by Tho electors NJ each township or municipality IN
such manner, aud Tor such term OF even years, M
lnAy BE- provided 10y law Whom y vacancy 0coufi
IN township or municipal once u shall bn llrd BY
appointment TOT tho remainder OF the term,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-06-20

hHQflOH I, No II resolved ny The 6eneral ASSN
NY nl NE STATE a Olil Ihal pfonnaliipHa than "
kNhmlilel W lih flflinn VI iniH slate pn me hfs
TUESDAY alifT mo nnt Monday ~ hpFnmheT 10 ~
" amend heNl0n ~ nf Article N, section NJ III Al
Hel WI tefllpns p, a "a D. 10 NJ W snd IA ana u
eIrtAls Asgheh n VI Lnlih healph lsa AHlslp
WIN Sections Ald Ad Afiifln y sAd hfpliau n Vi
Article AYl, VI no pahiultlpn VI lAu alAls VI
phig ~ they shall Iead ~ ipllgNs
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
TANDARD- McMINNVILLE TENNEssEEsATURDAY 49, 1885,

tives and friends in this community.
Miss Ida Meadows, who has been
Frustrated with sickness several
weeks, we are glad to learn is recov-
ering.
The Warren County farmers Al
lance meets at Friendship July 9th.
Several delegates from this part of
the county will be in attendance.
Misses Jay Hayes, Lille Woodlee,
Lille Etter, and several others are
attending the Teachers Institute at
McMinnville this week. We are glad
to see the teachers taking so much in
terest in these Institutes. 1t shows a
spirit of progress which will certainly
raise the standard of teachers and,
consequently, of our public schools.
Prof. E. B. Etter is sick today and
suspended school at the College for
the balance of this week. Hope he
will be able to resume his duties Mon
day.
DR.. Willie Barnes has been having
considerable repairs done on his
house, and it now presents quhe an
attractive appearance.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
VIOLA.

Viola, June 81, 1SS9.-The sound of
the thresher can be heard in almost
every direction. Wheat is fine.
Miss Hattie Brown has returned
from Bell Buckle.
Ben McCulloch, one of Viola's old
boys, is mingling among his many
friends. Ask him in what respect
Viola is more attractive than Waco,
Miss?
Leora Ramsey is visiting in Man
chester.
Miss Mollie st. John is spending a
week in Nashville with her brother
Miss Ida Jones, one of McMinn'
ville's charming belles,i is visiting hel
cousin, Miss Maud Jones, of Viola.
F. X. West and Hugh Walling are
off for the week.
What is the matter with the bridge
question? Think our county Solon'
would do well to visit their neigh
bors, Grundy and Coffee counties
two of the poorest counties in thu
State, yet they are out of debt, ant
have good court houses, good road
and bridge over every stream o
any consequence.
Mrs. J. D. Walling has just re
ceived another installment of sum
mer millinery and the ladies would
do well to call and see them.
Don't forget the lawn party on tn
eve of the 4th of July. Come every
body and bring your girls.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
LEEDS.

Leeds, June %, 1SS9-The weather
has been very pretty for few days,
and the farmers are putting in good
time.
There is a great deal of sickness in
this community. Mr.. Jas. Greer's
family have been very sick for sever
al days. Mr.. Thos. Faulkner is still
in feeble health.
Will Mason left Monday on a trip
for the Mountain City Mills.
Thos. Montgomery and Sid Gibson
left Monday in the interest of Tennes-
see Wooden Mills.
Victor Sanders returned Saturday
from trip in the interest of Noun
tain City Mills.
f. Montgomery and Will Gibson
are off this week on trip.
The Odd Fellows will have a grand
pic mic and fourth of July celebration
at this place on the fourth of July.
They will have some fine speakers
and the Warren House Band will fur
nish music for the occasion.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
County News
NOTEWORTHY OCCURRENCES and
PERSONAL MATTERS GATH
Erred BY STANDARD COR
RESPONDENTS.
NEW LAND.

New Land, June "a, 1SS9.-The
farmers are busy blowing since the
rain, some are laying.by corn.
Mr.. E. T. Brechen, of Smithville, is
visiting in this vicinity.
Miss Jennie Smart has been quite
sick, but is improving.
Mr.. G. E. Wilson's school at Bon.
ner's will be out next Friday. Mr..
Wilson is very enterprising young
man, and we understand has given
general satisfaction.
Miss Ella Biles, of Readyville, is
visiting Miss Music Paris this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Burks enter
tanned party of young folks at their
residence last Wednesday evening.
An elegant supper was served, and
all present enjoyed themselves.
Childrens' day was observed at
Liberty church Sunday. A large
crowd was in attendance and the
program well rendered.
Mr.. 7. C. Smart, of McMinnville,
was visiting the home folks last Sun
day.
The pic mic at G. j. Van Ness's the
4th, has been postponed indefinitely
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
DIBRELL.

Dibrell, Tenn, June %, 1885,
Death has visited the home of Mr.. J.
b. and Mary Cantrell and taken little
Jimmie, a bright boy of about five
summers. His illn less was short, and
little did his parents think of his near
approach to the dark river until a
few hours before his departure for the
better land. The bereaved have our
deepest sympathies.
Yesterday, the oath of June, was
the grand celebration at Middleton of
Masons in memory of the birth of
that sainted man, John the Baptist.
A large crowd was present. The
crowd was addressed at II o'clock by
DR.. G. t. Stainback, of McMinnville.
Elder James Smith from near
Onward, White county, preached at
Green Hill last Saturday and Sunday
and left another appointment for the
first Saturday and Sunday in July at
same place.
William Gibson and Erby Mont.
gomery were here today.
Mr.. II. B. Evans continues to keep
his bed. He has been quite sick for
some days, but we trust will soon be
| ahln RI pnt ont AGAIN
Inotice Mr.. ID. w. Potter, Mr.. NJ
d. Davis and Mr.. Bennett up from
Nashville this week, They report
everything very quiet about that
metropolis.
Cool nights and pleasant weather
for June.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
SHADY GROVE.

Shady Grove, June a, 'S9-I some
times think the human family is al
ways complaining about something.
For awhile our neighbors were
wearied by the cry of the locust, but
that having ceased they now COM
plain of so much rain. Some of our
farmers say their bottom land crops
are almost lost on account of too much
rain to pillow their corn. In some
places the corn looks well, and wheat
crops are very promising, though a
great deal has been harvested in the
rain.
Whortleberries are ripe, but the
yield is not very abundant.
Mr.. Mack Crouch and wife of Bon
Air, were visiting relatives here last
week.
Mrs. Maggie Duncan died at her
home near Goose Pond on the 14th
inst. We extend our sympathy to
the bereaved husband and mother Of
the deceased.
Mr.. Bob Belcher and family were
visiting at Mr.. w. Matthews yester.
day.
d. c. Jackson, Esq, visited hi:
daughter, Mrs. Bryan, here yester
day.
The farmers Alliance at Morrison
seems to be the leading subject fol
conversation just now. They have
recently organized there, and w. N
Kell will open the stock of goods il
his store house near the depot.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
IRVING COLLEGE.

Irving College, Tenn, June 90
The weather has been cooler and not
so wet the last week.
Messrs. Hayes, Barnes d Co. have
a new steam thresher which they
have Just started up.
l.. II. Northcutt, Of Grundy coun
ty, passed through our village Mon
day en- route to McMinnville.
J.J. Meadows and w. |. Hill are
making hay while the sun shines
this week.
Irish potatoes and beans are plenti
full now and of a fine quality.
Mr.. l.. II. Barnes, of McMinnville
is spending few weeks with rela
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
THAXTON.

ThaXton, June 29.-The weather
has cleared up and the plowman can
be seen in almost every corn field
this week.
The whistle of the steam threshers
can be heard around our village
this week.
We have had a perfect storm Of
drummers in this place this week.
Messrs. Howard, Herman, Potter
and others whose names we did not
learn have all been interviewing our
merchant.
G. w. Haynes passed through our
village yesterday enroute for Viola.
Mrs. Sallie Roddy, of Tracy City,
is visiting her parents at this place.
Miss May Stubblefield, who has
been spending some weeks with her
sister at Tracy City returned home
Saturday.
jeff Stroud is visiting his sister,
Mrs. Minerva Henderson, at this
place.
Rev. S. NJ. Parks delivered a very
fine missionary sermon at Mt. Zion
last Sunday.
Rev. = Paine will preach at White
Hall next Sunday evening at 3
o'clock.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
Chancery Sale.

Thos. C.. Lind VS.. Granville L. Chapman,
and others.
DUESUANT TO A DECREE OF THE
l. Chancery Court at McMinnvile, Tenn,
rendered in the above styled cause, will
sell at the Courthouse door in McMinnvlle,
Tenn, on
SATURDAY, JULY goth, 1889,
house and lot Of land lying in the town of
McMinnville, Tenn, being same upon which
K. b. Cain lived at time of his death, bound
ed on the North by Morford street, on the
East by Cumberland Presbyterian Parson-
age lot, on South by same and lot of W. II.
Fleming, on the West by High street.
will also at same time and place sell tract
of land lying in the nth Civil District of
Warren County. Tenn, about 10 miles West
Of McMinnville, bounded on the North by
lands of Ed. j. Wood, on the East by lands
of b. r. Bates, on the South by lands OF Mr..
Cawthon, on the West by lands Of Noah
Jones' cOntaining--acres.
Terms of Sale-On credit of II months
except 10 per cent cash on day of sale.
Notes and good security required and lein
retained. This June 18th, 1889.
]. c. BILES, c. & NJ.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
MONDAY, JULY LIST. 1850,

tract of land lying in Warren County, on
Barren Fork river, containing 1S5 acres,
bounded on the North by lands NJ Mrs
Elizabeth Davis, on the East by said river
and lands OF J. H. Savage, on the South by
lands Of Savage, and on the West by lands
of Brixey and Jones. There will be plated
out of said tract of land and not sold, the
land sold by W. d. Smart TO Andy Jones,
VIM. Brixey and Geo. Birch. After plating
out said three tracts sold off, if the balance
of the lands fail to bring the balance of pur
chase money due, then in that event will
sell the whole 1875 acres. This May 80, 1889.
C. BILES, C. & NJ.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
Chancery Sale.

Henry Talcott VS.. Peter D. Critzer, E. D.
Knapp, ct ais.
A S DIRECTED BY DECREE OF THE
n Chancery Court at McMinnville, Tenn,
entered on Record Book No. II, pages 1913,
424 and 425, will sell at the Courthouse
door in McAlinnvlle, Tenn, for cash. on
SATURDAY, JULY 2Oth 1889,
the three tracts of land fully described in
said decree, LIST tract containing ca acres,
I'd tract containing e. 0-10 acres, I'd tract
containing 43 acres. All of said tracts lie
adjoining and are situated in the lst Civil
District Of Warren County. about mile
South of McMinnville, adjoining the lands
of Mrs. N. o. Lewis, j. D. Walling, Pearsol,
r. NJ. Stiles and Others This June 10, 1889.
] c. BlLES. c. u NJ.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
Chancery Sale.

o. w. Davis and wife, VS.. Catherine Smart
and others.
IN OBEDIENCE TO DECREE OF TEE
l. Chancery Court at McMinnville, Tenn,
rendered in the above styled cause, will
sell at the Courthouse door ia McMinnville,
Tenn, for cash without the right of rpdemp.
tion nm
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
LIME and ROCK,
LEETwICK Z; MARBURY

will keep full supply OF fine Lime on hand
ut their quarry on the Creamery bluff, and
will also surnish
BUILD-NTG STONE
in any quantities. Orders for Rock Work
Of all kinds solicited, aud satisfaction guar
antecd on every contract
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
Chancery Sale.
F. G. Smart, Admir- Of W. d. Smart, decd.
vs.
Iucian Smart, ct ais

F. G. Smart, Admir- of W. D. Smart, decd.
vs.
Lucian Smart, ct ais.
DURSUANT TO 4 DECREE OF THE
/ Chdncery Court at McMinnville, Tenn.
rendered in the above styled cause, | will
sell at the Courthouse door in McMinnville,
Tenn, on
MONDAY, JT'LY LIST, 1859,
the following described three tracts of land
living in the lSt civil district of Warren
County, Tenn, on the waters of Barren
Fork list tract being the tract of land upon
which w. d. SMART lived at time of his
death, confirming 200 acres, more or less,
and bounded on the North by lands of John
Blair, on the East by the old Bennett Smart
tract Of land and Barren Fork river, on the
South by said river and lands of John IL.
Savage, on the West by lands of Savage and
others. 2ud tract lying in the bend of Bar.
rem Fork river ana on the East side, bound
ed by said river, TIE lands of John Blanks
aud ! II. Savage, containing % or 30 acres,
more or less. Also one other tact contain
ing 10 acres, more or less bounded by the
lands of j. II. Savage aud first above mem
toned tract OF land, aud conveyed to W. ID.
Smurtt lv John y. Blair.
Terms Of Salc-.Or & credit Of one or two
wears with interest from date.
rai> Nav 30 $50.
sc. BlLES, c. II NJ.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
DIR. M. ANDERSON

offers his professional services to the people
ofMcMinnville and vicinity.
Office in Potts Block, over Peoples Nation.
al Bank, room formerly occupid by Drs.
Black & Ramsey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
w. j. JOLLY, M. D.

Office and esidence-formerly the prop,
erty of DR.. A. B. Ramsey, Main Street, Ne
Minnville, Tenn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29

Subscribe lor The, Sjandard, $l.Co
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-29

Thos. c. Lind VS.. Granville L. Chapman,
and others.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-07-12

THE pecaliarity of last Thursday cele-
bration was ihat the people Of four incip-
lent States in the far West had chosen In
dependence Day N the time for the assem-
blage of the Conventions called 10 frame
organic laws for the States that are to date
their history from the Fourth Of July.
Away off in the Dakotas, in Montana and
in Washington, regions practically more
remote and incredible n hundred years ago
than mid 4 frica is now--thc delegates of
the people began the construction Of their
fundamental laws, without any essential
difference Of opinion as TO the guiding prin-
ciplcs of their action, with established and
controlling precedents 10 guide them, with
"constitutionalism, 10 TO speak, 20 thor
oughly pcrmeating all their ideas that they
could hardly go ast-ay, if they tried.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-07-12
Mission Bands.

On Saturday afternoon. July 9, the Mis-
sion Bands of Mt Chestnut and Whit,
Oak Springs held u joint meeting at th,
parsonage Of Rev. j. u. Borcland.
Over forty members aud several othc
persons were present.
The opening exercises were conducted
by Rev. Borcland roll call was rcsponde,
to by repeating an appropriate passage o
Scripture.
An interesting address on Mission Worl
was then given by Miss Emma Anderson
the returned missionary to India.
Miss Anderson checriully answered th'
many questions regarding the work in In
dia. She also exhibited and told abou
the different costumes of the natives
After the closing exercises the seat
were arranged on the lawn, where refresh
ments which had been prepared by th'
pastors family, were served.
All enjoyed themselves and went hom,
feeling that the afternoon had been profit
ably spent and with renewed determine
ton to go forward in the good cause
o.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-07-12
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.

The food in the Susquehanna dumped
fully 500, 900 worth Of lumber on a poor
mans farm near Milton. But little OF it
can be identified.
Catching frogs To sell them 10 restau-
rants Is a brisk industry around Chambers
burg The hunter carries torch which
he flashes upon the stream. AMI if a frog Is
there il sits dazed, and with Il dcXterous
thrust OF a spear he pins 1t.
1 Titusville paper tells Of novel we'd
ding tour The young man, who could
not leave town, purchased - worth of
tickets for the merry go-around and they
proceeded to ride their hearts content.
Some fiend entered the stable Of y. T.
McKissick, near Fryburg, Clarion county,
one night last week and cut oil the tongue
of a valuable colt. The next night the
colts cars were cut off and shortly after
ward it was found dead in the stable with
its throat cut The ordinary style of
Iynching would be too mild a punishment
for the heartless scoundrel who perpetrat-
ed the deed
Eleven years ago James Hoover buried
81 .666 in gold beneath an oak tree IN Por-
ter township, Huntingdon county. lie
was afterward imprisoned for life in Col
orado on a charge of murder. lie died
about a month ago, and revealed the Sc
cret to the warden, instructing him to
seek out his father and divide the money
The money has just been recovered.
The green midges are thick the wheat
fields Of Washington, Pa. and the Reporter
says: They must have come from the
heavens in the recent showers, for the field
iu which we found them was new ground,
and no wheat has been raised near it for
many years
A young man with smooth face covered
with pimples, dark clothes dark striped
tie, of medium height and weight, has
done up lot of Clarion business men with
- and $40 bills raised from 81 by pasting
the figures from revenue stamps and
strips of paper across the portrait on
the bill There is no clue to his wherea-
bouts.
The wife of Jacob Hooker, of NcKees-
port, is recovering from fever of peculiar
tvpe. Her whole body shed its skin. The
skin of the hands and arms came off like u
glove. and her hair. finger and toe nails al
so came off at was frightful, and | was
afraid she would never recover, said her
husband This is the third time the lady
has had the atiiiction.
4 strange freak is recorded of a big tur
key gobbler belonging to David Ralston,
of Indiana County. The proud bird some
time ago appeared nervous and restless,
and evidently wanted something to do.
Mrs Ralston had a setting Of eggs and ex-
perimentally she called the attention Of
the gobbler to the fact. That seemed to
exactly suit the bird and forthwith he
made nest and proceeded to business.
For three weeks he manfully pursued his
strange calling and brought forth as the
result of his efforts a round dozen ofdowny
chicks. He seemed proud of his feat but
the motherly Mrs. Ralston was afraid to
trust the hatchlings amid the goblers feet,
and bestowed them on a hen with matern-
al instincts strongly developed. The tur-
key took the separation good naturedly and
struts aroud as majestic as ever.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-07-12
Public Sale
OF REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned, pursuant to his appoint
ment and mmission from the Auditor. Gen
eral of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
as Deputy Escheator of the escheated estate
Of Richard Gibson and Mary L. Gibson
late Of Middlesex Township, Butler Co.,
Pa, deceased, and by virtue of the
izing him SO TO do, and according to the Act
of Assembly in such case made and provided,
will expose to public sale. at the Court House
in Butler, on
Friday, August 80, 1889,
at o'clock p. NJ, all that certain tract Of
land situate in Middlesex Tp., Butler Co.
Pa, bounded on the north by lands OF John
Mcbride, on the east by lands of jaime,
Whiteside, south by lands OF c. Truber, and
on the west by lands of John Ferguson, and
containing sixty acres, more or less; with log
house thereon, and partly timbered. The
property will be sold to the highest bidder
subject nevertheless n any reyersion, re.
mainder, lease, rent mortgage, or other profit
issuing out of the same, to which il may
have been subject before the finding of the
inquisiton escheating said estate to the
Commonwealth.
TERMS OF SALE.
| One.half the purchase money on delivery
| OF the deed. aud balance in one year there
| from, secured by bond and mortgage. Pos
session TO be given on or before the first day
OF April, 1890. ANY growing crops thereon
reserved.
LEV. MCQUIsTIoS,
Deputy Escheator.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-07-12
Normal School Closing.

The closing exercises of the Slppcryrock
Normal School were successfully held at
the school, week before last. suitable
address was delivered by Miss Anna T.
Morrison, who also assisted Miss Christy n
moment after in piano duet. Miss
Florence Dean rccited "My son" entertain
ingly. Miss.May Weber then played selec
ton on the piano and received much ap-
plause.
One of the events Of the day was the
Grafton by Mr.. G. w. Kennedy, "The
liquor traffic in its various phases A
piano duet by Misses Morrow and Turner
followed, after which Miss Lucy Fulton
read an essay ON Speech" Mr.. >. u.
Miffiin then delivered the "Convict's Soil
oquy." An Grafton, "Secrct Of Success,
ably and well prepared by X. &. Allen. A
defamation, Jennie Douglass" by Mis-,
Mary Blackwood, was well received The
Misses Marshall, of Pittsburg, then favored
the audience with piano duet. which
| closed the exercises
In the evening the inimitablc Bob Bur
dctte gave his lecture, Rise and Fall o
the Mustache." r. u. r.