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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-09-04
Summary of August Crop Report
BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE,
Nashville, Aug. 2B, 1896,

BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE,
Nashville, Aug 26, 1896
The following summary of the crop
situation on Aug. 20 is made up from
the reports of more than 400 CORES
pOndents, representing all the coun-
ties except Houston and Union,
which failed to respond to our in
quires. Conditions have changed
materially since our July bulletin
all growing crops having suffered
greatly, by reason of the severe
drought and unusually hot weather
during the past three weeks. Not
until the 18th instant, and then only
in few localities, was the drought
broken.
Corn.
The bright prospects of a month
ago for another large yield Of corn
has proven disappointment. While
the early paintings have matured
we'll, the late crop has been greatly
damaged, in many instances nearly,
or quite destroyed, and the result
will be largely decreased yield.
Present condition is represented by
74.4 of full crop, decline of 1917
since July 20. At the same time in
1895, the condition was indicated by
92.9
Cotton.
Cotton has suffered more than any
other crop, showing a decline of
thirty points within the last month.
Our tables place the condition on
Aug. 20 at 6l.5. On the same date in
1895 it was represented by 70 per
cent. of full crop (l00) Picking is
progressing rapidly and the crop
will be marketed much earlier than
usual.
Tobacco.
The condition of this crop is placed
at " 4, a falling off of so per cent.
since July 20, and of 1874 compared
with same date in 1896. In many
sections worms have been more de-
structive than for years, and they
are mainly responsible for the de-
cline noted above. Cutting and
housing are both progressing well in
some localities.
Sorghum.
Sorghum shows decline of 81
per cent. since our last report, pres
ent condition being represented by
77.9. On Aug. 20, 1896, condition was
% per cent. of full crop.
German Millet.
This crop has suffered sharply,
showing "A loss of 10 per cent. since
July 20. Our tables place the pres
ent condition at 1913.
Present condition of this crop is
indicated by 676, a'decline of 1914 in
past thirty days.
Broom Corn.
Broom corn shows a loss of 6.S
since our July bulletin. Condition
aug. 20) is placed at 1852 per cent.
of full crop 100.
Stock Peas.
The condition of this crop is indi-
Gated by 1914, loss of lis since
July 20. s ~: . ~=s
Live Stock.
Live stock of all kinds is reported
in fair condition. Horses and mules
are plentiful, with but little demand,
except for good sugar" mules,
which bring an average of about 500
each. Hogs and fat cattle are re-
ported scarce in the counties having
good shipping facilities. Hog chol-
era prevails in many counties, and
murrain exists in several localities
where it seems to have gotten a per-
manent foothold. Unless an appro-
priation is made by the State to de-
fray the expense of stamping out
this disease, we may expect to hear
of it spreading to other counties bor-
dering on those now affected.
II. F. p. ALLISON.
Commissioner of Agriculture.
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Kind words produce their own
image in mems souls, and a beauti-
full image it is. They soothe and
comfort the hearer.
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LAND SALE.

j. p. Crews, ct. uX., VS.. Andrew Os-
borne, ct. al.
In obedience to decree of the Chan
Gerry Court at Columbia, made at the
July term, 1896, in the above-styled case,
l will, on
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-09-04

If Mother Eve had known as much
as some of her daughters, what a
fool she would have made of that
snake.
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my wife and 1 get along very
nicely without quarrelling."
How do you manage it?"
I'm a travelling salesman"
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J. P. STREET & CO., GENrIEMEN:


Yours date hand and will in reply have used the New
Drill than $50 wheat
using only horse and 2yaro mule who stepped gn
with ligh draft Simplest
handle have and has the only accu
device have used Think the Drill has
fnv Maid for Itself Yours, H S. FRIERSON.
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JOHN t. ESSAR'
G.. b. MURRAY,
w, NJ. NIXON.

The subcommittee was given un-
til next Tuesday to report to the full
committee at its meeting ON that
day.
The complication in the Tenth
Congressional District was -cOnsid-
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Corn.


Cotton has suffered more than any
other crop, showing decline of
thirty points within the last month.
Our tables place the condition on
Aug. 20 at 6l.5. On the same date in
1895 it was represented by 70 per
cent. of full crop (lO0.) Picking is
progressing rapidly and the crop
will be marketed much earlier than
usual.
Sharp County record., 1896-06-12
EStrUU N0ticP.

We Jno z. Pnkston, U. G, Pinks.
ton and James Pavne, three citizens
of the county of Sharp, aud houses
holders therein, having thereto been
appointed by j, A. Wood J. P.
of SAID county, have this day viewed
a certain mare ard a colt shown to
us by John Dlckey as an eStray,
said mare and colt described as fol-
lows, the mare is worth $40, color,
gray, 10 brand, about FIVE years old,
IA hands high. One dark yellow
mare colt, black name and tail, about
two years old, Is hands high, worth
$40.
U. &, Pmks'on,
j, Z. Pinkston,
J. r. Payne.
Appraisers.
Sharp County record., 1896-06-12

e are now prepared to
furnish you goods cheaper
than any house in town.
Anything in Dry Goods.
Groceries, Hats, Shoes and
Boots, Clothing and a nice
line of Dress goods always
In stock, When you are in
Mammoth Spring don't fail
to call and get our prices and
examine our goods before
buying. Highest price paid
forcountry produce. First
door west of Bank.
Respectfully,
ARCHER & TUNsTALL.
Mammoth Spring, Ark
Sharp County record., 1896-06-12
LEGAL NOTICES.
PROBATE COURT NOTICE.

PROBATE COURT NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing administrators and guardians have
filed their accounts current for settlement
with their respective estates at the
May term, 1896,
FINAL.
r. 7. Nun grdn, Nun minors.
j. s, Medley grdn Sharp minors.
II. II. Simpson NJ. ), Woodward,
Geo, Mullen admr, j. Frost Est,
ANNUAL.
r, L, Hastings grdn Asa Baker.
Jno, r. Mob)ey Jas. 5. Bishop.
G. w. Shaver and y, 9, Sims
admr. b. II, Davidson Est.
And all persons having exceptions to
file and ailng to do so on or before The
3d day Of the July term, 1896 OF this
court. will be forever barred from exempt
ing thereto. JASPER JUsTUs,
Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1896-06-12
Wheat
(1'lO VCGl'S

Wheat harvest is almost
here and promises a good
crop. Now let us do our
part in taking care Of it, by
stacking and letit remain in
stack five or six weeks; if
you will do this once and no.
tice the difference III t h e
quality and quantity of flour,
you will never thresh your
wheat again without stack
ing, Should you not stack
please SUN your wheat a day
or SO before milling, while
il IS green.
Flour same price.
Sharp County record., 1896-06-12
LOCAL NEWS.

Wheat harvest is now on
| in earnest.
How many votes did you
lose Saturday?
M. B. Coger claims the belt
as d potato grower.
We are well pleased with
the ticket nominated last
Saturday.
The Sharp county Normal
will begin at Hardy next
Monday.
Editor John L. Eady was
over from Hardy the first of
the week.
Judge A. J. Porter was
over from Highland the first
of the week.
Our base ball boys are
ready to meet any club in the
county.
Lots Of Maxville people at
tended the speaking here
last Friday.
The State Convention
meets in Little Rock next
Wednesday.
Tom Parsons the shoe man
was interviewing our merch-
ants Saturday.
Arthur Sullivan was up
from Grange the first of the
week on business.
So far as we are able to
learn the election passed off
pleasantly and peaceably.
Virgil Southwo rth was
home from Grange Saturday
to vote and visit his parents,
w, Y. Cunningham return
ed last week from an extend
ed trip through southwes
Missouri.
Guy A. Wilson returned to
Black Rock Sunday and will
remain another month in
school at that place.
Ed Shaver, of Strawberry,
spent Tuesday night in the
city. He reports everything 6
lovely in his country.
Rev. w. M. Wilson after
spending a week visiting his
parents here, returned to his
charge at Brinkly Tuesday,
| J. Nicely Shaver, of Nam
moth Spring, was in the city
this week visiting relatives
and talking life insurance.
Ben. F. Porter attended
the county convention here
Wednesday as a delegate
from Strawberry township.
S. L. Shaver, the popular
merchant at Grange, was up
last Friday and heard the
candidates speak at this
place.
Rev. Southworth and FAM
lily returned to their home at
Melbourne Sunday, after
spending ten days visiting
here.
Jas. Barnett came up
from Batesville last Thurs
day, accompanied by Mrs.
Ora Reynolds and spent
several days visiting.
Sharp county had a candi-
date for county judge who
went through the entire cam
paign and didn't get a vote
in the election last Saturday.
They say the Lord never
knows what kind of a ver-
dict a jury will return, and
we are rather inclined to
think it doubtful whether He
knows ANYTHING about the
Sharp County record., 1896-06-12

$1,000 ~ ~@NO~'
been teaching music here, re-
turned to her home at Even
ing Shade Wednesday. Miss
Wilson has made M ny.
friends here. --Portia CORES
pondent to Black Rock Blade.
We have bought the entire
stock of shoes, from K. &.
Reynolds ane Co. and can give
you rare bargains in this line.
Call and see us.
r. D. WILLIAMS & Co.
Batesville, Ark.
The primary election is
now numbered with the
things that were; the agony
is over; the host of candl'
dates, that were, and the few
that are, have returned to
their neglected homes, and
the people are taking a much
needed rest.
We are agents for the W. L.
Douglas shoe. We are now
offering some excellent bar
gains in shoes. Do you need
any?
R. D. Williams & Co.
Batesville Ark.
The wife of NJ. D. Robinson, promis
nent lum 5erman Of Hartwlck, N. Y, Wa
sick with rheumatism for FIVE months. In
speaking of it Mr.. Robinson seysi
= Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the ouly
thing that gave her any rest for pain.
For the relief of pain it cannot be beat y
Many very bad cases of rheumatism have
been cured by it. For sale at 81 oents
per bJttle by Druggists.
We understand that Prof,
A. B. Brewster, who moved
from this place to Mountain
Home some time ago, is well
pleased with that town.
We have some shoes that we
will sell for the next 60 days,
at prices that can not be dupli-
Gated in the city. Try us: :,
R. D. WILLIAMS e. Co.
Batesville Ark.
Mr.. J. T. Ward, who has
been in Mountain Home Col
lege the past two terms,
passed through town on his
way home last week. He
graduated there this last
term.
Died, at the residence of
her mother Mrs. E. M. Ba-
ker at 1890 last night, the
3rd inst, Mrs. Jas. P. King
after a lingering illness. Fa-'.
neral from the home this at
ternoon. --Searcy Beacon.
The above notice will be
read with genuine sorrow
and regret by many OF our
people who have known and
loved Mrs. King for years,
this having once been her
home.
We are called upon this
week to announce the death
of Capt, ]. M. McCord,
which sad event occurred
Sunday morning at his home
a mile south of this place, af-
ter a lingering illness. He
was one of our oldest and
best citizens, was a member
of the christian church and
was a devoted christian.
His remains were Inferred in
the city cemetery Monday
afternoon. The RECORD
joins the many friends of the
deceased in extending sincere
sympathy to the bereaved
family.
Saturdays election was the
tamest affair Of the kind that
ever visited Sharp county.
In fact it was 50 quiet that a
stranger passing through
would never have dreamed
that an election was being
held. Little interest was
A Il.
Sharp County record., 1896-06-12

Ben Jones was q capital fellow,
Eut he YVES 50 confoundedly sallOw
That his friends all fofsook him.
Fen his sweet heart she shook him,
Which made poor Ben loudly below
Now Ben had q friend named McQueens,
Who told him 10 take SMITHS BILE
BEANS,
And now he's as rosy sany plnkposey,
A I'd has married g woman Of means,
Bile Beans will clear the complexion,
ana sWe3tcA tho byeatl 70 c.per bottle
Sharp County record., 1896-06-12
ALTERNATES.

W. N, Metcalt, E. A. Shaver
J. W, Smith, J. B. McCaleb,
G. M. watkins, D. D. Spur
lock, Arthur Sullivan, A. J..
Smith, and G. ]. wilson.
Sharp County record., 1896-06-12
DELEGATES.

S. H. Davidson, w, H, SPOTS
S, P. Turner, ]. L, Eady, O
P. Meeks, w. A. Chase, A, J
Porter, Arthur Metcalf, and
E. L. Southworth.
Sharp County record., 1896-06-12

Rev. Jesse P. Lowery will
preach at the Methodist
church next Sunday at II
o'clock. Let all our church
going people turn out and
hear this good old man.
Sharp County record., 1896-06-12

officers, however, as they
were not the choice of the
Democracy, and they being
Democrats, we suppose they
will bow to the will of the
party, and unlike the next
Governor of Arkansas, re-
main Democrats still.
The County Convention
met here Wednesday, with
thirty-fve delegates present,
W. A. Turner was elected
chairman, and John L. Eady
secretary.
After canvassing the vote,
the convention proceeded to
elect the following named
gentlemen as delegates and
alternate delegates to the
State Convention, which
meets in Little Rock the 18th
inst, viz:
Sharp County record., 1896-06-12

Following is the county
ticket, nominated last Satur-
day, viz:
Representative, Thomas l.
Herrn.
Circuit Clerk, Jasper JUS
tus.
Sheriff, ]. 7. wilkins.
County Judge, W. G. Muir
ply
Assessor, Thos, H. Nc
Caleb.
Surveyor, c. D. Ritchie.
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Obituary.

BLIss.-Joseph W. Bliss, who died at
Bradford October IS, 1896, was a descend
ant of Thomas Bliss of England who came
to America in 1888 and settled in Hartford,
Conn. Ellis Bliss, the grandfather of
Joseph w. Bliss, lieutenant in the Revo-
lutionary War, was born in Hebron, Conn,
in 1853, and came to Bradford in 1881. He
settled on farm just west OF the town
fam, where heived until his death. Cap
tain Ellis Bliss the father of Joseph, was
born in Bradford July %, 1887. He mar
ried Mary Worthen of Bradford, sister Of
the late Professor Amos III Worthen, who
was the eminent scientist and state geolo-
gist OF Illinois. Captain Ellis Bliss was
very influential man in town. He lived on
a river farm about half a mile south of the
village, and the farm where the Bliss fam.
lily have lived for many years, and where
he died in May s. 1851. Joseph w. Bliss
was born January 3, 1924. He married
Cynthia Patterson of Piermont N. H April
"a, 1857. She died March &C. 1862, leav-
ing two daughters-M Mary f. and Abby c.
who have always lived with and tenderly
cared for their honored father until his
death. He has held many offices of honor
and trust He has represented his town in
the state legislature four times, and in 1874
was the candidate of his party for speaker
of the House of Representatives. He was
delegate, in 1876, to the St. Louis conven-
ton, which nominated Tilden for president.
He was a wing as long as that party was in
existence, and then he joined the demo-
cratic party, but always retained the pro-
lection principles of his early life. He, like
his ancestors, was very patriotic, and at the
time of the rebellion, he went in advance of
the first company from Bradford to their
rendezvous at Rutland to see that they
were properly cared and provided for. He
intended to go with them to Fortress Mon
roe, but was called home on account of
sickness and death in his family. Mr.. Bliss
was probably the most extensive farmer in
Bradford, If not in the county. He was
very much interested in what he thought
was for the good of the town, and always
took lively interest in its welfare. He and
Col. Andrews were in the fur business in
Missouri about six years. He was liberal
and kind-hearted and always ready and
willing to help the poor and needy. He
was never known to turn poor and de-
serving man from his door empty-handed.
His funeral was held at his residence Octo-
Der 80, and was attended by large number
of the citizens of Bradford and adjoining
towns. Rev. f. w. Lewis, the pastor of
the Methodist church. officiated.
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Fl 242, authorizing town of Rockingham
to issue bonds.
III. 315, amending charter Of West Ran
dolph.
Killed.-H. 165, establishing low-water
mark at outlet OF Lake Dunmore; III 1863, re-
latinR to paying highway tax in labor; H..
2S2, protection Of persons and property.
Ordered to Lie H. /, to prevent bribery
in caucuses and conventions. Amend
ments provide that caucuses shall be held
the second Saturday before elections and
delegates to conventions and candidates for
town representatives, shall be chosen by
BALLOT Yeas, 17S; noes, 49,
Passed.-H. 1913, to incorporate New Eng
land Eclectic Medical Association; II. 1853,
amending act to incorporate the st. Johns
bury Aqueduct Co.
Killed II. &c. amending Section 80, V. S.
Special Order.-H. was taken up and
made a special order for Friday, November
- at ele ven A. M
Third Reading Ordered.-E %, III. &C, II.
II, II 10l, IL 116, II. 40, H.123.
Adjourned.
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BARRE TRAINS.
Central Vermont RaiIF0a d.
Commencing October II, 1856.

Trains Going South and East ,oiA Ltdve Mont
oelier as follops.:
1884. NJ MAIL for Fitchburg Posto' Spring.
field, New London and New York. Wagner ParlOr
Car to Boston, without change.
1880 p. NJ. FAST TRAIN, for Boat via Low
Car to Boston.
5:55 P. NJ. PASSENGER. for White River
junction and Windsor.
'Ia; 50 A. NJ. EXPRESS, for Boston via Lowell
and all points In New EnP'"n nd. New Yorh src South
Wagner Sleepers to Boston and to Springfield.
Trains Going North AID West.
1850 A. NJ. EXPRESS, for Montreel, Ogdens.
real and Ottawa
IO:IBA. M. PASSENGER. for BURLINGTON, st.
Adams. Richford and Ogdensburg making connec-
ions for Rutland Troy, Albany and New York.
$3.50 p. NJ. PASSENGER. fer Burlington. st.
Adams Montreal Norwood. Ogdensburg and Rich
ford. Wagner Parlor Car to Montreal without
change.
5:55 p. M EXPRESS for Burlington, St. Al.
bans Rouses Point and Montreal. Pullman sleeping
car from Montpelier to Chicago without change.
ESSEX Junction for Troy, Albany and New York.
Through tickets to Chicago and all points West for
sale at the principal stations.
Suburban Train Service.
Leave Montpelier at $50, s,l5, 1850, A. NJ, l2:55.
$3.50 6;l5 p M. Arrive at Barre twenty minutes
after leaving tme.
Leave Barre at s;lO, $3.50 a. M. l2 90 NJ S;O5, $40
utes after leaving time.
Trains leave for wiamstown at 1855 p. NJ an d
S:50P.h.
Daily, Sundays included Sundays only.
All passenger trains will stop at the Pioneer Works.
to take or leave passengers when signaied
b. BAILEY Agent
+. W, BALDWIN General supernteuo,
S. W. CUMMINGS, General Passenger Agent
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The Judges Little Joke.

Judge Gary has a dry wit with him
that is occasionally the cause of his
grim courtroom being pervaded by a
very audible tittering. The other day
one Of the attorneys was airing his in
dignation. He had been robbed-yes
sir, robbed 1t was shameful the way
things went right under the eyes of the
law.
Finally Judge Gary noticed the FUN
ing and fretting one.
Whats the matter now?" he asked.
"Matter? It's u COMPOUNDED outrage.
Had my overcoat stolen right from this
ROOM"
The judge smiled little.
"Overcoat, eh?' he said. "Pah,
that's nothing Whole suits are lost here
every day "-Grecn Bag.
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ESTATE OF FRANCIS JosLyN.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in and for
said District, on the Cd day of November ID 1885,
Sylinda Josyn, Executrix of the last viii and
testament of FRANCIS JOSLYN, late OF Waterbury,
in said District. deceased, makes application to
said Court, with the consent and appreciation
IN writing Of the legatees and devisees of said de-
ceased residing in the State of Vermont ior
deceased, situated in Waterbury in said District, to
wit: Home place; also one undivided half of the
back pasture, representing that the sale thereof
would be beneficial to the legatees and devisees of
said deceased al d those interested in his estate
In order to convert said real estate into
money. Whereupon. 1t Is ordered by said Court
that said application be referred session thereof
to be held at the Probate ONCE. in said MOI pelier
on the goth day of November, A ID. Is 9, for hear
Ing and decision thereon and II Ia fu Their ordered,
that all persons interested G notified hereof, by
publication of notice of said application and order
thereon three weeks succt ssively in the Vermont
Waterman d State Joi rRdl, newspaper published
at Montpelier this state. and which circulates in
the neit hborhood of those interested before said
time 81 hearing, that they may appear At said time
al place, and If they see cause, object thereto.
By the rourt,--Attest.
1927 HIRAM CARLETON Judge.
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ESTATE OF CHARLES o. HUMPHREY.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WAaHINGTON aa

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in and for
said District on the 3Oth day of October AID 1885,
Eliza Humphrey, Administrative of the estate of
CHARLES o. HUMPHREY, late of Waterbury, in
said District, deceased presents her administration
account for examination and allowance and makes
application for a decree Of distribution and par
ttion of the estate Of said d, ceased Whereupon
1t Is ordered by said Court, that said account
and said application be referred to a ses-
sion thereof, to be held at the Probate ONCE
In said Montpel ier. on the goth day of November,
A. ID. 1896, for hearing and decision thereon:
And, 1t Is further ordered, that notice hereof be
given to all persons IN terested by publication of the
same three weeks successfully il the Vermont Watch
man STATE Journal, anewspaper published at Mont
pelier previous to said time appointed for hearing,
that they may appear at said time and place, and
show cause, If any they may have why said account
should not be allowed, and such decree made
BY the Court.-Attest
1921 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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ESTATE OF SAMANTHA Il. WING,
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, SO.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and for said
District ON the 10Th day OF October, A. ID. 1885,
An Instrument, purpOrting to he the last will and
testament of SAMANTHA Il WING, late of Mont.
pelier In said District deceased being presented to
the Court for Probate; 1t is ordered by said Court
that all persons concerned therein be notified to APP
pear Mt a session of said Court, to be held AT the
Probate Oniee, in said Montpelier the 18th day OF
November, A. d, 1896, and show cause, IL any they
may have, against the probate of said instru
ment for which purpose it is further ordered
that notice of this order be published three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Waterman e. State Jour
nal, newspaper printed at Montpelier, in this
state previous to said time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court.-Attest.
226 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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