Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1893-12-20
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

One OF the most pleasant and delight.
full social gatherings OF the season, was
held in Jonesbofo, Wednesday evening,
the 18th inst. The call for this social
levee was the celebration of the twenty
second marriage anniversary of Mr.. and
Mis-. j. A. FEBRUARY. The occurrence
was at their pretty home, and the young
ladies present were the most charming,
handsome and vivacious of n OF
whom the old historic town can boast.
Their names were Misses Nellie Brown.
low, Ida Reeves, Mollie Seaman, Mag
gle Keen and Mary Cooper. The gen
Glemen OF whom W. would make men.
tlon were the Rev. Jasper Howell, Prot.
j. X. Burchtield, w. S. Hickey, S. II.
l.. Cooper, Alvah Keen and j. L. Oliver.
The crowd, was indeed one OF a most
merry temperament, and whiled away
the timein the social intercourse. This
followed "a channel that caught the ap
probation OF every one but from the
gayety o. thecIowd, the announcement
OF dinner seemed, 10 indicate the i'm
portant hour of the evening. The
signal given, all repaired to the spac-
lous dining room, and from the favor
able comment upon the nice luxuries
OF the meal, it would seem to be one to
which the most fastideous could not
find fault. After the meal was finish
ed and the guests had remained, during
the etiquette OF the hour, the host and
hostess were the recipients Of many
courtesies and congratulations, and as
o as each had hoped that the sue
ceeding years might bring many pleas
ant returns, the young ladies, escorted
by the gallant young men attended
services at the different churches. The
affair, in an all around way, was GER
tainly a creditable one, and Mrs. Feb
uary who Is SO congenial and amiable
IN her way and seductive in her man
ners made all who enjoyed her hospi-
tally feel happy because they were SO
fortunate 70 be there. Joe. too, has
such a jovial air about him that no one
could help but be proud to have him as
a host. We extend our second congrat
ulation and add the sincere wish that
they may live long enough to celebrate
their diamond wedding. On account
of the Democratic hard times, our small
boys will not be able in a pecuniary
way to celebI ate the holidays in the
usual lavish manner that they have in
former times. The fire cracker and the
Chi ese bomb will not disturb the peace.
full slumbers of the old folks. The crow
OF the cock and the believing of the OK
will be the only echo for. the wee small
hours of Christmas night. There will
be waliing and gnashing of teeth among
the Juveniles should old Santa Clause
fail to visit these regions. We will
wager that if he does come, the patter
of the rein deer foot will not be so au.
dible as in the ~halcyon days gone by.
1t is not our purpose 10 discourage the
kids, but to use a little slang, they are
not in it, in the year 1893. The voice
of the small boy will hardly he heard
In the land. He will not even tune up
the banjo or the fiddle, for the accus
toned party where the boys would
dance all night and "go home with the
girls in the morning" The outlook is
real gloomy for the society chap as well
as the small boy. There is nothing on
the boards ut present that is worthy of
mention. The gay and festive times
that we once had will not mateIialize
with the holidays this time. Another
large new barn, owned by David Du.
laney, was destroyed by fire last Thurs
day night. 1t was the work of an in
cendiary, and the whole contents. in
Guiding tour mules, two horses, a NUN.
Der of cattle and valuable machinery
were lost. The loss will exceed 81, 900
and nc insurance. The burning of so
many barns is positively a mystery 20
the most intelligent men of our district
10 ierrit out the cause and lay the
blame where it belongs is certainly a
difficult problem. 'Flom charges we
have maze in previous letters, it is due
Will Hips to say in his favor that he
has proven an abb in so FAR as the
burning OF the other barns are concern
ed. There is no suspicion as to him,
and Dave Gott who has been twice ar.
rested for the crime was released by
the Grand Jury last Friday. There is
no end to the excitementth that's prevail
ing on Cherokee. No one can see the
end, or tell what damage may yet be
done. Tramps who seek lodging in
barns out this way had better apply at
once for a life insurance policy, for
they are sure to join the angels on the
other side if he comes this way. X.