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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20
Us

A few dots from this place may be
of interest to the readers of the Herald
and Tribune. Miss Callie Barns and
Gentry Barnes, of Clara, also Miss
Mamie Archer and the Deputy were
visiting in the neighborhood last Fri
day. Those who visited the closing of
Fair View school were highly pleased
with the exercises and spoke in un
bounded praise of Prof. Watkins and
his school in their efforts to please the
large audience. There will be another
spelling at Keebler's Institute next
Thursday evening, March 81. l wish
to emphasize the words of Ken in re-
gard to the selection of text books.
This matter certainly demands the
most serious attention of our directors
and I hope they will give ample thought
to the advice of Ken. Now as to Tax
Assessor | would certainly be pleased
to see Chas. Keener elected; Mr.. Keener
ls certainly qualified for the office and
for good practical judgment, good bust.
ness principles, unfiinching integrity
Of purpose, unsullied moral and Chris
tan character, l consider that he has
nc superiors, and all these elements
make a good officer. and the people
would receive equal and exact justice
from his hands if elected. We are
highly pleased to have Mr.. Jones and
family settle in our midst as residents. l
fear the lady that the Little Boy ate
with at the poke supper at Hale's can
not return the compliment he passed
on her. Miss Ethel Archer is visiting
Miss Estell Cant at the present writing.
E. Archer and Droke will soon have
their saw mill in at Will Deihl's. Sab
bath School will be organized at
Keeblers Institute on the 4th Sunday
in March, at 3 o'clock; all are invited
to come out and help. Little Bob was
escorting Miss Ethel not long since A;
look out, Oscar. The ladies assembled
at Elijah Archer's on last Wednesday
and had a quilting bee; had a nice
time and a splendid dinner. Wonder
If Miss Mamie is going to get married
shortly Looks rather like it, don't itp
Mr.. Gee went over to sample maple
syrup with Miss Dora, at least he was
seen going in that direction. Do not
hitch your horse where the fence is so
low, next time, Gee, as it is liable to
learn the horse to jump and might
danger your saddle. Miss Minnie Cant
is slowly recovering from a severe case
OF grip. MEMO.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20
For the Herald and Tribune.
County Tax Assessor.

Since there is quite a plumber of as
pirants for the office of County Tax
Assessors all of whom are gentlemen
of undoubted integrity and are highly
respected as citizens, wish to present
a few thoughts for the considera-
ton of the members of our wor-
hipful County Court, under whose
power and jurisdiction the vacancy in
this important Office must be filed.
First-The responsibility, magnitude
and importance of this Office requires a
man of not only broad, just and liberal
views as to the valuation of property,
but he should also be a first class bust
ness man with all that the term i'm
plies. We should bear in mind that it is
one thing to assess or value the property
and another and quite a different thing
to make a record of that assessment, in
its various departments as the law re-
quires, in a proper, in telligent, correct
and business like manner. In fact we
should regard a business qualification
as paramount to all other qualifica
tons, for it is not every one that can
hitch in a horse can pillow. Second-The
Assessor should be physically as well
as mentally q%ualifiedto discharge the
important duties incumbent upon him.
Especially is this true when we take
into consideration the sea sol of the
year in which the assessments are gen.
orally made, and the many hardships
and exposures to which he is subjected,
which would not be at all conducive
to the health and comfort of crippled
Jack" o add any nor years to
decrepid Jim" Third-While it is
impossible for the assessments of any
assessor, however correct, equal and just
they may be, to make null and void
the necessity of a Board of Equaliza
ton, Though some correspondents
seem to think otherwise) yet the less
number of clerical mistakes and enron.
eous assessments he makes, the shorter
the term and expense of said board and
the less number and expense of record
ing Trustee releases. Doubtless we
can correctly surmise that there is no
candidate desiring this office for the
upexpired term only, but also has in
view his reelection by the people at the
next regular session. Hence it be
hooves the Honorable Court to make
such a selection as will fully meet the
demands of the Office and receive the
hearty approval and endorsement oil
the people in August, '96.
Most respectfully, CRIPPLED Jack
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20
GROVE.

Pete Turney and his gang of outlaws
are still running the old mill at Nash
VILE; those having a nasty job lot on
filth on hand would do we'll to call on
on them. am surprised at Japan not
consigning her job with China to the
above mill, but perhaps japan wanted
to get the toll herself. The devil quakes
with fear and trembling, for he expects
Pete and the Tennessee Legislature to
tackle him and his kingdom as soon as
the present job is finished. Oh, for a
glorious centennial. w. S. Cole and
John Dunn have returned from their
trip to Garter and Sullivan County;
Cole sold two head of horses on his trip.
Three new dwellings will be erected on
Blackley Creek in the ear future, n
and n by w. G. Martin; the past few
years has made a marked progress in
the way of nice new dwellings and
other Improvements. w. +. Brown is
adding n new addition to his residence.
Misses Corda and Ora White, of Locust
Mount, and Misses Flora and Dora Mar
tin, Of Christie, now students of the
J%onesboIo graded school, were visiting
home folks Saturday and Sunday. T.
p. Britton, of Jonesboro, was %circulat-
ing among friends at Rubbish the past
week. Geo. Slagle, of Germantown,
called on the scribe Saturday evening;
he has a patent gate he is offering to
the people, and by the way its a good
one too. Rev. Wescot commenced a
revival Mt RUBBISH last Monday night,
and on Friday night he was joined by
his wife, Rev. Mary Wescot; notwith
standing the mumps and %whooping
cough is raging, we hope the meeting
will result in doing much good. S. K.
Tadlock has been on the sick list for a
week, The prospect is very lattering
for a good wheat aud winter oat crop,
though it does not make much show
yet, but the stand is good on the ground.
The peach crop of this section is all
killed, though we hope for an apple
crop. Our farmers moved things dur
ing the recent fair weather; several
acres of land were turned for the spring
crop, though there is lots of blowing to
be done yet in the country. Misses Eff
fe and Lula Shanks, of Hascue, Greene
County, were attending meeting at Ru-
bush Sunday. A. r. Brown, a sprightly
young widower of this section, claims
to have beaten the record in the past
two years. as he has kept company with
two Million girls and is not Dunn yet.
KEN.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20
MAY Y.

The late rains are causing the old
farmer to sigh for a short season of dry,
that he might prepare his red Enolls for
his future crop. Jesse Whaley, of Err
win, was in our midst for a short time
last week; Jesse was once an inhabitant
of u little village and we are always
glad to see his smiling face. Madison
Lloyd, who received an injury some
time since by falling from a wagon, is
slowly convalescing: the prospects are
that 1T will be some time before he will
be able to accomplish much work. 1t
seems that the horse jockies who visit
noted places on public days have began
to take it single handed in giving the
farmers calls through this community.
John Laws, of Greene County, who
was in this section a few weeks since
making pictures for the people, return
ed Thursday TO deliver the same. They
all seem to be well pleased with his
work. One of our young men says he
is fond of chasing the Fox now days,
but we fear that it will be n fruitless
attempt, as she is gone with a hand
somer man. John Walters, who had
his house destroyed by fire last August,
is getting a new one most complete,
and we trust that friends who have so
generously contributed to his want
may be blessed a four fold. There has
been a revival meeting conducted at
Cherokee for the past two weeks under
the auspices of Rev. Harold. On last
Thursday he attended to the ordinance
Of baptism. There we're about three
hundred present OF the above occasion.
be baptised twenty one in the space of
fifteen minutes, after which the con-
gregation retired to the church, where
they were held spell bound for an hour
by the %eloquence of Mr.. Harold. We
think that ere long there will be an
other party organized in the loyal old
Fourth, which we predict will termed
the know nothing party, " or some of
them will have to be regenerated aud
born with that true Republicanism
which our forefathers fought to save.
All countries have their portion of ly-
ing, degrading class of people, but we
think that this section is especially
blessed with such, one is so stingy tina {
he wears u warton the back of his neck
for a collar button. Isaac Taylor and
wife, of MiIIigan, was mingling with
friends in our village last Sunday.
Your writer had the pleasure of enjoy
ing the comforts of an excellent dinner
with Jul friend, Elkana Bayless, last
Tuesday. PETER SHOCKS.
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FALL BRANCH.

An interesting revival is in progress
at the Baptist Church, Pastor Cox is
assisted by the Rev. Hale and Rev. Bax
ter, A number of conversions to date,
and interest increasing. j. T. Crouch
has returned to Missouri, after a stay of
some time. His mother died Just before
he reached there. The death of Jerome
Vincent was q sad blow on this COM
muuity, he vas one of our very best
men, and is badly missed. Everybody
%sympathizes with Mrs. Vincent, and
the bright little children in this sad
bereavement. A. l., Morgan, Esq, has
been confined TO his room many long
weeks with q sore hand, at last, an
improvement is manifest, but it seems
that it will be a long time yet before he
can use The injured member. Miss Ida
White, a teacher in the graded school,
visited home folks recently. Miss Dun
can, the accomplished teacher of music,
visited friends in Fordto wn SUNDAY.
Miss Marietta Baxter visited home folks
SUNDAY. We are all very sorry that
Miss Mary Haws has been compelled to
quit school on account of her eyes.
Miss Mary is one of our best girls.
Young Mr.. Baker, of Messy Greek, has
been doing up our vicinity in the role
of a fruit agent. Rev. j. N. Baker is
able to be around again. G. N. Boyd
is detained in Sullivan County on &C.
count of the sickness of his father.
Everybody likes Mr.. Boyd, as he is
quite a nice young man. DR.. Duncan
tied the nuptial knot in his usual grace
ful manner for a couple from the hill
country of Judea." The wedding march
was not played by any of our musicians,
but was acted by the participants along
Main street, just about the hour for
preaching. The imposing parade was
witnessed by several citizens. Prepare.
tons for commencement exercises,
April 90 and % are already began. Rev.
j. F. Spence, DID,, LID, will deliver
the annual address. April 90, at 10:30
AM. 1t is not necessary to say that Il
crowded house will hear DR.. Spence.
Our genial friend, N. B. Barnes, has
been assessing taxes in Sullivan County
some time. One of the lady teachers
from Greene County was visiting our
school the past week. Prof. White, of
Greene County, proposes to lecture in
the Baptist Church in this place in the
near future in case the meeting closes
in time. c. r. Fulkerson has hauled
more pretty girls to school during the
recent SHOWS, than any other M man
around here, and, in consequence, is i'm
mensely popular with the fair sex.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20

If there is anything in the old say
ing than "A man is judged by the
company he keeps" what an onery,
low down, thieving, lawless, God for
saken crowd the people of Middle and
West Tennessee must be, if we are to
believe what some of the men and pa
papers of those parts say about the PEG.
pie of East Tennessee. 1t looks to us
as though they should be willing and
glad to get rid of US, and thus give
themselves a better standing now and
enhance their chances for hereafter.
1t is our candid belief that East Ten.
nessee would be the gamer if she were
cut loose from the rest of the State,
even though it should deprive us of the
political leven that rermeates the gang
who bride us.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20
JOHNSON CITY BOND CASE.

The decision of Judge Smith, declar-
ing void the bonds of the town OF John
son City, issued to the 3.C's railroad,
was based upon the want of power in
the town to act in the matter. The de.
cision is fully sustained by the familiar
principle of law that u municipal cor.
poration can have no powers except
such as are expressly granted by the
Legislature. A town can not issue
bonds or execute its negotiable paper
without direct authority from the law
making power. In the Johnson City
case the bonds were issued to a non-
resident corporation in violation of the
plain letter of the statute. And beside
this the total amount of the bond issue
exceeded one tenth of the taxable prop
erty of the town, and this too in the
face of the statute. These wholesome
provisions of the law are intended to
prevent municipal recklessness and ex-
travagance, and the courts are bound
to see that they are enforced. The is
suing of bonds in such cases to railroads
for the purpose of beneiting a city or
town when the result is in nearly every
case to destroy the value of property
by eason of excessive taxation, ought
to be stopped. Judge Smiths decision
is correctin law and morals and will no
doubt be sustained by the Supreme
Court. Maj. 7. S. Webb, attorney at
law, of Knoxville, and Carr & Reeves,
of johnson City, represented the holders
of the bonds. The ability of these gen.
tlemen is beyond question and they
did all that lawyers could do for their
clients. Isaac Harr, Esq; and Hon.
Robt. Burrow, of johnson City, were
the lawyers of the corporation. That
they did kheir duty by johnson City is
conceded on all sides. Legal gentle
men who were present at the hearing
of the case pronounced the law argu-
ment made by them as the finest heard
in court in this section in many years.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20
East Tennessee Medical Society.

The East Tennessee Medical Society
holds its next Semi Annual Session in
Bristol, May 90 and 24-Thursday and
Friday-and it is to hoped that you will
be present. and participate in the dis.
cussions, and also read a paper. The
membership and interest haye greatly
increased year until now We have
enrolled about one hundred and fifty
members. Special rates, both hotel and
railroad, will be given. The East Ten
nessee Medical Society is one of the
great factors for improvement of the
physicians of East Tennessee.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20

Assessor. Among the list we see the
name of Esq. II. J. Depew. l am con.
fident that we could find no better man
for the office than Mr.. Depew. His
qualifications are such that would give
perfect satisfaction to the people of this
county. Mr.. Depew is a farmer and a
very close observer of things about a
farm, and if the County Court elects
him there will be nc need of an equal
lzing board as he will give satisfaction.
The school at this place closed last Fri.
day. We have a new set of directors
at Jimtown. Old Pete, the usurper,
still holds his office. ALEC.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20

How can Tennessee expect an influx
of men and capital when by the act of
the party in power every evidence is
given that not only their political
rights but the money they may bring
into the State, is liable to be stolen by
the gang of leeches who infest the
States.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20

WI have received No. 8, Vol. /, of The
Hancock Courior, and gladly place it
on our exchange list, While the pa
per is not SO large as its big, hearty,
genial editor, we hope it may flourish
like the green bay tree, and furnish its
proprietor the encouragement needed
to continue his venture.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20

THE outlook for an immense crowd
of people in Chattanooga next Septem-
Der at the dedication of Chickamauga
National Park is fiattering. Gen. Full
%lerton, of the Commission, estimates
the number that will be present at 1OO,-
600. 1t will, no doubt, be a grand occa-
sion, and many old veterans of both
armies will meet again, but this time
with banners of peace and words of
good will.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20

WHAT would be thought of a court
before whom twelve men are brought
to be tried for grand larceny, if the
court should place the men in the jury
box and ask them to render a verdict?
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20

called, but it was continued to the next
term upon the application of the de-
Tense, the giound being the absence of
Witness Clark Wright, by whom de.
PENDANT expects to prove that Pember-
ton threatened to kill him a short time
previous to the tragedy.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20

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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20

1T is wonderful what q fearful re-
sponsibility some men assume when
claiming to be specimens of home
manufacture.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20
JIMT'OWN

Rev. p, B. BIGGER preached an inter-
esting sermon to a large audience Sun
day afternoon. We wish to say one
word in regard to candidates for Tax
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20

THE case of Vertrees against the peo-
pie of the State of Tennessee is being
tried in many of our counties.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20

THE ground hog has had his six
weeks of rest, and nov we want sun
shine.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-03-20

THE Penitentiary Investigating Com
mittee is illustrating in n beautiful
manner how not to do it.
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81 AeAINsT Use sToYE.
A Little son Of ar. ". A. Jones Badly
Burned.

A Little Son OF AIR. ". A. Jones Badly
Burned.
Mr.. w. A. Jones, Of Deans p. O.. Nan
semond county tells the following story
of an accident which happened TO his little
boy. He says: My little boy. ~ years
old, fell against an oil stove at my resi-
dence and blistcr,d the whole side of his
face. hastily sent for doctor but liv-
ing some distance he did not come at once.
happened TO think of bottle of Quratol
that had on hand. 1 bathed the little
fellows face ia it. and it gave relief in
stantly. After three applications ne was
entirely we'll" Mr. Jones became such
an enthusiast over Quratol that be has not
failed TO recommend it TO other sufferers.
His brother-in-lsyv. Mr. r. Laycock. OF
NanscmOnd county. during the last decp
snow, got his feet frosted very badly He
tried every remedy that he could find, and
none OF them did any good Mr.. Jones al
vised him TO try Quutol and after using
IL three on four days his foot was entirely
cured
Both of those ggitlemon have cause to
praise Quratol, aud they lose no oppor-
tunity 10 do so. they keep it in their
houses.
The best accident insurance policy is n
speedy cure Quratol gives the quickest
RELIEF and e-.ects a quicker cure than any
other remedy on the market for burns.
scalds, cuts, wounds. sprains bruises.
skin diseases. sore throat and all inflam-
nations. Druggists sell it--50 cents Your
medicine chest should contain a bottle
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Sherman, Of Pittsburg, Penn, Mr.. sd =
ward Moore of Lexington, va. The
following ladies were present: Misses
i Brown, Isabella Reed, Jennie Harris,
Cora Rays and Others Letters OF re-
greet were received from Mr.. r n
Smith, the headwaiter of the Virginia
and others stating their desire to be
present but unable SO do so. Space
will not allow further description
Mr. Henry r. White OF Richmond.
Va and Professor w. Philip Dabney
OF Cincinnati, O., have been boarding
az the Virginia for the past two weeks.
They are in company with Major Lew
Ginter of Richmond. Va. Professor
Dabney is winning laurels for himself
upon the Banjo and Guitar.
Mr.. and Mrs Andrew l.. Jackson of
Harrisburg, Pa, left last Tuesday for
their home. They have been here for
ten weeks.
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are FOR Protection" and not Free
revenge.
Rev w. o Harper pastor Zion Bap-
fist Church, arrived yesterday from
a Southern trip where he viewed the
/ beauties of Washington. .CharlOttes-
vile, Danville and the surrounding
country of his nativity and is now
working among the members Of his
congregation trying TO help a con-
tribution for the defense of the in
nOcent ill-fated three charged with the
murder Of the Pollard woman.
The result of his efforts VIII be re-
ported in our next letter.
The Logan Memorial Church will
have their reopening tomorrow having
had their beautiful structure newly
seated, carpeted and freScoed' 1t will
present quite brilliant appearance.
We rejoice with Rev J l. Evans the
pastor and say Grace, Grace to it,
Rev. A. w Lawrence Of the Wesley
an NJ. T.. Church is away attending
conference in Richmond
Miss Annie K Willis is visiting
friends in Galipolis, O.
Miss Ernestine Fountain will leave
soon FOR Howard University, Wash
ingtOn, ID G.
The Maple leaf Juvenile Club Of
ZION BAPTIST Church is preparing TO
give concert in the near future.
These little workers are rivalling the
youths and adults Of the Busy Bee
Club, and the Z. s. and d. Literary
Society Of the a. NJ f.. Church will
give an entertainment on the 9th inst
for the benefit of Rev J. W, Saunders
the pastor
Mrs TaRdy Brown is preparing to
take an outing for her health at one Of
the famous watering places of Ohio
The Planet can be had on Saturday
by calling or leaving orders at Sl7 Clay
st. A G. II.
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Mr.. ALEXAEDER's PLEA.
JoHN MIrcnnI1. ESQ

JOHN MITcHELL, ESQ,
Editor the PLANET
1see in you and your fearless journa i,
sterling qualities, as defenders of the
right. What fair minded person could
do otherwise than laud and applaud
the cOmmendable efforts put forth by
you in defence of those innocent wo-
men who are condemned 30 death.
for the damnable crime of others?
/ sir, blush with shame to note the
conspicuous absence of northern
acquies cence, and financial and NOR
al support. Every colored newspaper
should open subscrip tion bureau to
the fund to defend those women,
Mary and Pokey Barnes, and Mary
Alternately, and make an appeal to all
liberty loving people in their behalf
Each paper should secure not less
than 500.
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