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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20
Society.

Wasn't II delightiuis w ere
MT The Young getlemen gallant"
Didn't the girls look prettyF'
Those charming calico dresses.'
We're some of the remarks the
So ,iety Editor overheard aftel
the Valentine party at the resi-
deuce of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Williams On last Friday evening.
The Valentine party which
was calico party too was given
by the young gentlemen in order
to repay the courtesy the young
ladies had shown them OH the oc-
caeion of the Leap Year party.
Mrs. S. L. Fain aud Mrs. T.. l..
Jordan very kindly agreed to as.
sist the young gentlemen, and the
success of the entertainment was
largely due to their efforts.
Just half a hundred guests
were present, and truly no gayer
assembly has ever been seen in
Savannah. Everyone seemed
bent on doing honor to st. Valen-
tine, the patron saint of all true
lovers.
The young ladies wore calico
dresser; but so bedecked were
they with ribbons, velvet and
lacts, that none but the eye of a
connoisseur could have detected
the homely material of which the
gowns were made. a number OF
them were fashioned after the
charming Empire style. Every
young gentleman was given a tie
which matched the dress OF the
young lady whom he accom-.
panied.
After the guests had all assem-
bled, a valentine drawing was
held. The slips of paper on which
were written the young ladies'
names, were numbered, the num-
bers corresponding to those on
some beautiful souvenirs, which
Mrs. Jordan had painted. The
souvenirs were dainty little
affairs painted in water colors,
with designs of cupids, flowers,
etc, and everyone had a quota
ton concerning the ''little blind
god" whom all young hearts de-
light 10 honor.
These souvenirs were given the
young ladies and the gentlemen
with the young ladies, whose
names they had drawn, proceed
ed to the diniDg-room. The
tables were beautifully decorated
With silver candelabra and lamps,
with de!icately tinted shades.
The flowers on one table were
ionQuils arranged with ferns,
while the other table was deco
rated with purple violets.
The refreshments served were
salads, sandwiches, olives, pick
lea, etc, together with fragrant
coffee.
Like Cinderella of old, the
guests departed on the stroke of
twelve, with very tender feelings
in their hearts for dear old st.
Valentine, whose anniversary had
been so Delightfully."- celebrated.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

New type, new rollers, new
goods in large quantities, just
received at the COURIER office.
You get q guarantee on prices
and workmanship. Bring on
your work.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

j. A. Thompson, of the Nc
Marry Independent was in to see
us this week. He WAS on his
return from Wayne county, where
he had been called to the funer-
al of Miss Irene Cant.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

We understand that Waynes.
boro is to have q newspaper soon.
We trust that she may, and a
good one. Nothing helps town
so much.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20
Savannah Bar.

d. W. Broyles, II. H. Hardin,
3. W. Ross, W. j. Watson, F. P,
Smith, q. j. Thompson, W. P,
Story, Ed. L. White, N. B. Dun.
can, Fl. H. Hinklc, g. o. Craw.
ford and s. j, Stockard; J. O.
Hayse.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

T. j. Welch has rented and
moved into the residence of John
d. Nc Oougal, Mr.. James Cunning
ham having bought his residence
in the west part of town.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20
Clothing! ClOthing!!

Received to-day, and the latest
lyle and the newest patterns with
rices to please all. You may
pine, knowing the goods are here
{. the house.
ID. j. Hughes.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

Yes, if some young ladies make
old maids their necks will indeed
be stringy. They twist them so
in trying to see who sits behind
them in church.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

Mr.. A. G. Hardin, of Memphis,
came home with Miss Ella Har-
din, his aunt, and will spend a
month or SO in visiting relatives
in this county.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

DR.. James o. Irwin has caught
on to it already. He says "old
woman, more defantly that does
his papa.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

The steamer Edgar Cherry was
thrown into some timber near
Danville last week and slightly
damaged, but not enough to re-
tard her business.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

Wanted.-A lot of boys to
tand around in the COURIER
flee and ask the compositOrs
uestions. Irony! Can you take
he hinti
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20
NOTICE.

This is to notify the pull lie
att have this day, February IL,
96, set free, my .son, W. A.
srrison, and will not be respon-
Die for any contracts he may
AXE.
Az. HARRISON.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

I want parties owing me to
)me and settle. 1t was due Jan.
1T 1896. Now, l need the money
ore than the interest on the ac-
punt. 1 have obligations to meet
i'd / can not meet them nnless
~ pay me.
d. j. Hughes.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

w. j. Watson is preparing to
raft logs from Pickwick, out OF
which to build his house. 81"
our clever correspondent Of that
place is to furnish the timber.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

Died Of consumption, last Sat
urday night, w. b. Wilkerson, OF
Turkey creek. He leaves falni-
| " in destitute circumstances.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

u. Il. Lamson is getting there
these times, when there is lumber
that can be bought. He is an all
round hustler.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

WANTED A no use in Saw.
aannah for q small family. Will
pay the rents monthly. See Ed.
Tor COURIER.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

D.. j. Hughes is having a good
sale on his new clothing from the
fact it's the best fitting, best made
up, prettiest patterns and cheap
est in town. Come and get our
prices and be convinced.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20
A. j. HARRISON.
FRANKS-CHERRY.

Henry Franks, son of Martin
anks, and a number Of the firm
anks Bros, & Son, of ellis
lis, this County, and Miss
ollie Cherry, daughter of Esq
4 Cherry, of Lowryville, were
FRIED this week. The full par
ulars we have not heard.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

Mrs. John ID. McDougal starts
to-day for north Miss, where she
will spend several months visiting
relatives.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

W. T. Primm and Miss Lantie
his sister, spent u few days in
town this week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

Miss Annie lIaln entertained
O small number CT her friends at
her home on Tuesday evening OF
last week.
The evening was most pleasant
ly spent in conversation, games,
ETC., and delicate refreshments
were served.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

DR.. r.. A. Hardin went to
Waterloo this week to see Mrs.
Capt. Till; who is very sick.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

An attentive shoemaker could
do well in Savannah.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20
Medical Fraternity.

II. A. Hardin, G. @. Morris,
w. E. McDougal, J. H. Padfeld
and ]. o. Irwin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

D. j. Hughes received more
saddlery and brides.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

j. G. Martin has bought $4,000
worth of lands from ID. L. Mangum
living near Walnut Grove.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

Yes, you can get more shoes
at the old prices. Spring stock
opened up.
d. j. Hughes.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

Will j. Watson has purchased
the j. n. Donohoo place, and will
move into it soon.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

If you want to be agreeably
surprised, get d. j. Hughes
prices on New Clothing.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

Four boats at our wharf at one
time Wednesday morning.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

Cracked Wheat and Graham
Flour q. s. ID. Eccles'.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20
Gentlemen:

Gentlemen:
If you owe us, we want
t. Now don't let us have to re-
mind you of this anymore.
WALKER a. WILLIAMS,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

Pay your dues at this office.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-02-20

d. J. Hughes.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-24
Followed and Robbed,

Bud Barbee, young white me- chanic, an employe of the Gracey- Woodward iron furnace at Clarksville, Tenn. was held up before day by an unknown negro near the business DOT tion of town. Barbee was beaten on the head with stone, his forehead and right cheek and eye badly mashed, and his nose broken. He may not re- cover. He had just been paid off, and he was followed and robbed.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-24
Asks Divorce from A Convict.

Mrs. Allie w. Davis has filed suit in the circuit court at Versailles, Ky, for divorce from pr. Walker I. Davis, who is serving life sentence in the penitentiary for murder. Dr. Davis was convicted of poisoning his father In-law, Lowry Munday, on whose life there was an insurance of S2O, 1000. His mother-in-law, Mrs. Lucretia Munday, beneficiary of the murdered man, was tried as an accomplice and acquitted. Dr. Davis friends have recently been making an effort to secure pardon for him.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-24
Found Dead in Her Room.

Mrs. A. J. Day, wealthy, of Balti- more, Md, who was spending the win ter at St. Augustine, Fla, was found dead in her room at hotel the other morning. Heart disease caused her death. She was the mother of Mrs. Charles J. Bonaparte, of Baltimore.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-24
Mobile Cotton Export Trade.

The revival of the cotton export trade via Mobile encouraged the own CTS of Mobile transatlantic line to build vessel especially for this trade, and this vessel, the Mobile, arrived at that port the other day. She is the largest steamship that has reached the city wharves since the ship channel was completed.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-24
For Killing His Assailant.

Thomas B. Ponder, member of the fire department of Savannah, Ga, who killed Frank Keenan, an ex-freman. on June last, was tried and found guilty, with recommendation to mercy, after four days trial. Keena charged Ponder with having testified falsely against him at an investigation in which Keenan was discharged from the force. Ponder, hearing of Keenan's threats to do him up, armed himself While he was on duty at the fire headquarters Kee- nan went in and made an assault on Ponder, whereupon the latter shot Keenan three times, which resulted in his immediate death. The judges charge to the jury was strongly in fa- vor of the prisoner. Ponder was sen- fenced to the penitentiary for life. He is the first white man to receive this sentence in many years in Savannah. His lawyers will apply for new trial, which will likely be granted.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-24
Options on Battlefield of shiloh.

The secretary of war has notified the officers of the Shiloh Battlefield association that the options held by them on the lands of the Shiloh battle field could not be used by the govern ment, owing to the fact that con- gress at the close of the last ses- sion passed an act placing limit on the amount of money to be ex- pended for lands on that battle field to S2O, 900. One owner has asked the government S25,OOO for 1sO acres. Condemnation proceedings were insti- tuted and the jury awarde him $5,5s3. He will appeal the case. A purchasing agent has been kept on salary for one year, at a cost of s2, 400 to the govern ment, and not one acre has been se- cured. Unless congress removes the restriction on the price to be paid, there will be very little land purchased on that battlefield. The options ex. pire March 4, when the land owners will be at liberty to set their own prices on the land.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-24
SOUTHERN GLEANiNGS.
Death of Bishop Haygood.

Bishop A. c. Haygood, of the NJ. E. church. south, died at his home in OK ford, Ga., January 10, from paralysis.
 Atticus Green Haygood was born in Watkinsville, Ga, November 19, 1890. He graduated at Emory college, Georgia, In 1859, and licensed to preach in the Methodist Episcopal church in the same year. From 1870 to 1875 he was
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-24

Methodist Episcopal church in the same year. From 1870 to 1875 he was
 editor of the Sun- day school publica- @E M tions of the Meth N3 odist Episcopal KY aM b4 church, south, and .Wh &r R9 in 1876 was elected NA4 president of Emory
 5: ; $ ] j x < '' ; M. EGhTSA college, where he
 lbNN remained eight
 IWkM Y years. He was ap- z A\'N}&.M,M pointed general of MNvA >ssssIEA the John F. Slater 1NtH%&I Mfund in 1888 for the MWSM lNV'education of col Bishop 4. C. Hay- ored youth in t,;e
 good. southern states, and has since devoted himself to the bet torment of the colored race. In 1872 he was elected bishop of the Method ist Episcopal church, south, but de- clined. From 1878 to 1882 he edited the Wesleyan Christian Advocate. The degree of D. D., by the Southwest uni versity of Texas, was conferred on him in 1884. Dr. Haygood was the author of several religious works, among them being ''Go or Send" an essay on missions: "Our Children" "Our Brother in Black" "Close the Saloon" and Speeches and Sermons" and has edited sermons by Bishop George Foster Price.
 Miss Laura Haygood, one of the most prominent American missionaries of China, is a sister of the dead bishop.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Advertising Both Houses.

1t is peculiar belief among the young
sters Of many families that the new baby
sister or brother is the gracious gift of
the family physician, and this belief is
generally based upon the solemn assur-
ance of papa or mamma, who have to
tell some fairy story in order to tide over
those events that occur occasionally in
the best regulated families.
Now and then boy takes the law into
his own hands and makes a mess of it.
An instance Of this kind was related at
the last meeting of the Medical society.
1t seems that the young son of a we'll
known tailor and the young son of a
wel-known doctor were very chummy,
and the former accompanied the latter
one afternoon on an advertising expe-
dition. The advertising was done by
means OF paint brush being quickly
traced over any smooth piece of wood
or stone encountered, and called upon
the male population to purchase their
trousers from Brown. Well, in the even
ing the Doctors hopeful returned, and
his paternal derivative asked him what
he had been doing during the day.
advertising" quoth the boy.
advertising whom? ?" inquired the
father.
"You and Mr. Brown (the tailor)."
"Me?"
YES"
"How did you advertise me?
ooh, we fixed up sign that said Buy
your trousers from Brown and your
babies from DR.. JONES' " said the boy
calmly.
The Doctor gasped for breath, thinking
that the boy was having undue fun with
him, but he soon found out that his hope
and JOY was telling the truth, and it cost
him money the next day to go over the
boys route and rub out all the advertise
ments,-L Kansas City Journal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Do Foxes Enjoy the Hunt?

T. H. Bryson raises a question in The
American Field which is sure to bring
out considerable discussion among fox
hunters He wants to know if foxes en-
joy being run by dogs. He believes that
they do.
eff you think the fox does not enjoy
the run, you have only to look at q fresh
fox as it passes. His eyes are dilated
with pleasure-no fear there-and
brush vibrating defiantly in the face of
its pursuers, in full command Of his
mental faculties, and using brain as
well as heels.
This same fox exercises cunning and
craft to escape instead of dropping into
hole when it would be safe from the
dogs fangs. Many fox has lost its life
rather than escape into hole, seeming
almost to regard the earth escape as dis
graceful, to be resorted to in the direst
stress only.
Bryson tells Of vixen which, with
her whelps, ran long way and then
the youngsters, being tired, went into
hole while she continued the race for
hours after, escaping into the same hole
with her young in the end.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
DIR. R. c. Flower of Boston,
Mass.

DR.. X. G. FLOWER TO make a Profess
sional Trip Through Vermont.
The patients OF DR.. X. c. Flower will
be glad to know that he has arranged a
professional visit through the state OF
Vermont as follows:
Brattleboro, VT, Brooks House, Thurs
day and Friday, July 16 and II.
Bellows Falls, VT, Towne's Hotel, Sat
urday, July IS.
Newport. VT, Memphremagog House,
Monday, July 20.
st. Johnsbury, w., st. Johnsbury
House, Tuesday, July 81.
White River Junction, VT, Junction
House, Wednesday, July 22
1t is claimed by DR.. Flowers friends
that he can diagnose any disease Of any
person without asking the patient a
question: and that he is the only living
physician who can scientifically do so
without making a mistake.
The Boston Globe says, "In the treat
ment of cancer, consumption, tumor,
heart and nerve troubles, DR.. K. c. Flow
er has no equal in the world" The Bos-
ton Traveller says, There is no expert
ment in DR.. X. c. Flowers practice.
Able as he is to tell any one his disease
without asking a question he is not
likely to doctor his patients for the
wrong disease" The New York Tribune
says, "Dr. K. c. Flower of Boston is the
highest authority on chronic disease and
enjoys the largest practice Of any living
physician.
Our readers will see that this visit of
DR.. X. {. Flower to Vermont will ena-
bic the sick to consult him close to their
homes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
To Read-To Sleep.

1t is difficult to sympathize with the
habit of early morning reading in bed.
1t is, however, quite excusable for a
man to remain i'll bed to breakfast, if he
wants to look through the most un-
wieldy of his folio volumes, for, as ev-
cry wise mans son knows, there is no
place so convenient as the Gland of
counterpart" for spreading out a bulky
book upon, nor any vantage ground so
good as that of the bolster activities
from which to look down upon the broad
expanses Of its pages. Such an unwieldy
volume as folio can only be satisfac-
torily wrestled with in this way. Also
this plan saves that perilous strain on
the binding of heavy book which takes
place when it is balanced on the cramped
knees OF a chair seated man; it prevents,
too, the sudden, but certain, nip in the
back which is sure to seize the student
sooner or later as he leans over the IL
brary table in search of facts among the
tall pages of folio volume. Humili-
ating, too, the attitude of student who
should be found to have fallen asleep,
face downward, in the middle of Bar
rows sermon, Against Vain and Rash
Swearing"
Get up, get up, for shame: the blooming morn
Upon her wings presents the god unshorn.
See how Aurora throws her fair
Fresh quilted colors through the air.
Get up sweet slug-a bed and see
The dew bespangled herb and tree.
So Herrick shouts to Us, and, once up,
how impossible it should be to remain
longer inside the walls of the still SUM
bering house!-Temple Bar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
The Family's Point of View.

Col. Jacob L. Greene, president of the
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance COM
pauy, has this sensible word to say on
life insurance:
IF you are thirty-five years old and
are in good health, and are earning 500
a month, your life, on which this earning
depends, is worth 500, 700 in cash today
to your family, you die they lose the
500 a month, the equivalent of which
is the $22,700. The cash value of your
life to them is, therefore, 500, 700. They
lose that if you die. You have made
your family dependent on you-depend-
ent on that 500 month. You have
put them at the risk of losingit by losing
you. If you had a piece of property
which was bringing you in 500 a
month, and it stood chance OF being
destroyed and so cutting off your income,
you would not rest until you had taken
enough of that 500 a month and insured
yourself against the loss of it. You
would consider that you had not done
your duty by yourself until you had so
protected yourself effectually. Your life
lsjust such piece of property to your
family; you have made it so. They need
just that same effectual protection
against its loss which may come any
day. And they caunot protect them
selves. They rely on you for that as
much as they do for the 500 month
itself. They need protection against
that loss even more than you need pro-
lection against the loss OF your property.
But they cannot have it unless you
give it to them. You have exposed them
to the loss; you have made them depend
ent on you; you alone can protect them
in their dependence"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Citizenship by Birth.

The April number of the American Law
Review, the leading law magazine Of the
United States, contains an article by
Chief Justice Ide entitled Citizenship by
Birth" 1t is a discussion of the ques-
ton as to whether by International law,
child born of alien parents takes the
nationality OF its father, or the nation
atty OF the country where the parents
are domiciled and the child is born.
The subject is one Of special Importance
in the United States, where so large a
proportion of the population is alien.
The article has called out several letters
from law writers in America to the
Chief Justice, one of whom writes: al
though ! have not the pleasure of know
ing you, permit me to compliment you
on your article Citizenship by Birth, ="
which appeared in the American Law
Review in the March-April 1896 number.
AS have made the subject one of special
study for some time past, your exposi-
ton of the rationale of the law was very
acceptable and exceedingly instructive
and interesting | think the position
you take is undoubtedly the logical,
rational and reasonable one, and affords
complete solution of this much-vexed
question of citizenship by birth. 1t so
happens curiously enough that last Jan
uary, without any previous knowledge
ofyour article, had written an essay
upon the same subject, which will soon
be published. Much that have said,
however, will, by reason of your succinct
and happy method of statement, be
deemed mere repetition, and by some,
perhaps, plagiarism, and when the proof
is sent to me | shall materially shorten
my ESSAY"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

Extreme parsimony in small matters
was allied with Baron Hirsch's munlfi-
cenoe. On the occasion Of great fire at
Tokay, in Hungary, he sent his secre-
tary to Vienna with 30, forms
(more than 500, O0O) toward the fund
for relieving the distress caused by the
fire; but he begged the secretary not to
take fiacre at the railway station, but
from stand near by, thus saving 8
cents. The baron could not bear being
overcharged for anything. He was SC
indignant at having to pay Q forms fol-
a pair Of candles at hotel that he actu'
ally took candles with him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Money and Titles.
nercial

The following story is said to have
been told and enjoyed in London SO.
ciety: A bright American girl was O
guest at Il dinner where several peer.
esses, natives of her own country, were
present Her neighbor said, supercili.
ously: "You are not used to titles? In
the states, l believe, there is no arts
tocracy?"
"No," was the witty retort, as she
significantly glanced around the table,
sit takes all the money of our million
aires to support yours. "