Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1893-03-30
CHRISTIE.

In answer to Wild Roses query why
Locust Mount was about to assume the
name of Bachelors Glory: 1t is on &C
count of the number of bachelors that
belong to the place. We would be
glad to give a list of them but some
might be old maidefed enough to take
offence at it. Gus Brodrick has the
honor of furnishing the name and he
is the organizer Of their society at that
place which we will give an account
Of as o as we get a copy of the by
laws,
Come over, Wild Rose, and we will
take pleasure introducing you to our
bachelors. W. think that some of
them at least are fond of flowers. We
have some bachelors at Christie, and
from the two lots you might make a
good selection.
We correct an error in our last com.
munication-it should have been that
g. w. and j. F. Jones left on the 10th
inst, for Asheville to engage with the
B. B. Lightning Rod Company-in-
stead of the railroad service.
]. S. Walker has resigned his posi-
ton at the old Uncle Billy Walker
mill and has accepted a position as
fruit tree agent for the Winchester
Nurseries and started for North Caro-
lima a few days ago to his field of &C.
ton. We wish him Gee
A. R. Bro vn says he is not satisfied
with one sweetheart, blu wants a mil
lion-Miss Bette we presume.
Mrs. Robt. Conley was visiting the
sick Tuesday.
VIM. Tadlock gave us a call Tues
day eve.
Our farmers finished sowing their
spring oats the past week.
Gentry Hartman and family were
visiting in this section the past week
the guests of j. G. Hartman.
Charles Holmes gavs-your scribe a
call Wednesday.
We see Wild Rose asks the Flying
Dutchman why Robt. Hartman is 80
often visiting E. NJ. Morell. That is
what bothered us, but rumor says he
is try ng to get Mr.. MoreIl to adopt
him as one of the family.
We learn with regret of the tragic
death of John Basket, of Roam County
in this State. He was a son of Clark
Basket, a former resident of this Sec
ton. Basket was shot three times
through the body with a Winchester
rifle and instantly expired. We did
not get full particulars.
James Humphreys, doctor of dem
tistry, of Morning Star, was in this Sec
ton Thursday, and dined with your
scribe. The Doctor is a good jovial
Fellow aid is worthy of the large prac-
tice he has.
VIM. Lewis, of Harmony, passed
through this section Thursday evening
en- route to Greene county, and spent
a few hours with us.
James A. Ferguson moved Thursday
into the house recently vacated by
Prof. E. E. Shipley.
In our last communication we re-
ported the death of w. R. White, Haws
X Roads, but we are proud to note that
our report was not correct. The latest
says he is improving.
Mrs. G. E. Wilhide, of Locust Mount,
was visiting her daughter, Mrs. John
Moore, at this place last Saturday and
Sunday.
Garden making was in order last
week, and then is when the women get
a move on the men.
Mrs. Julia Nelson, of Morning Star,
was visiting Mrs. S. K.Tadlock Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs, John Brumley, of Mil
burntown, went up to visit Mrs. Brum-
ley's brother, Ebert Tadlock, Saturday
and returned Sunday.
What has become of our New Next
co correspondent, Every Chance? Old
friend, let us hear from you.
Wheat and grass are beginning to
make some show now.
The protracted meeting at Pleasant
Grove closed Saturday. Five professed
faith during the meeting.
Among our callers Sunday eve were
Prof. E. E. Shipley, Robert Hartman,
j. S. Howard, ]. G. Hartman and lady
and the Misses Eva and Virgie How
ard, Mary Tadlock, Mary Ferguson,
Cora Shi pley and Victoria Hartman.
Also R. A Ferguson and son.
Sunday School was reorganized Sun
day at Cherry Grove. KEN.