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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05
Notice.
w. G.. Chumlea
Clerk And Master.

By virtue of Fl Fa. issued Feb 4,h 1898 by J =
Ragan, Clerk and Master of Hamilton County
Ternessee,a and to me directed in the case Of Jhn
I. Camp and wife W. j. Noa, Trustee ct ais, fo-
costs, Twill at the Court House door in Maryvills
Tenn on the 2lst day of March 1896, within legal
hours sell to the highest and best bidder for
cash in hand all the right title interest and
demand that 3, T. Baker has in and to
certain tract or parcil of land lying and being in
the Hiwassie District in Blount County Tenn,
and described as follows to wit; beginning at Il
point on the North Easterly.ine of grant of land
containing 5000, acres and which WAS granted by
the State II Tennessee, to Charles W. Parks, by
Grant No. 3j06 entry 5535 dated Sept, Oath 1870.
Three hundred poles from the Northerly corner
of said grant running thencSouth west S12poleg
to a stake as the beginging corner Thence first
South 20" East q poles. Thence second fouth 20"
west l2s poles TO the south westerly line of said
grant then cethird North 7oowest along the lines of
SAID grant, 2Opoles thencefo 20Neast 12s polet
to the beginning corner. Containing one hundred
and SIXTY acres, more or less and being part of
the tract OF 5000 acres conveyed by Charles W
Parks to Ephrasia p. Thompson, by deed dated
Feb. 2Srd 1866 and recorded In Recorders office
of Blount County Tenn, May 2ith 1866, the same
tract Of land conveyed by Ephrasia P Durham,
formerly .Ephrasis p. Thompson TO Carrie NJ.
Freeman by deed dated June ith 1866 and record
ed In the Recorders Office Of ,Hlount COUNTY
Tenn.in Book D. Page 2is and 2t9 Aus, 22nd 1871
and being the same converted TO S. T. Baker By
winsfeld :. Thompson ct AK. on.the 18th day of
Sept 1893, Levied on as the property Of s. T
Baker TO satisfy said vi Fa
This Feb 18th 1896.
Sam A. Walker Sheriff.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05
VIII A. Dunlap.

In shis issue appears the announce
ment OF Will A. Dunlap as a candt-
date for the republican nomination fcA
Covnty Trustee, Mr.. Dunlap is 4
yoNng republican full Of life assl
energy. Frank, genial, thoroughly
honest and straightforward he makes
many friends and holds them by bis
generous and accommodating cosssc
Toward them He was born and
raised IN this county and has fllea
several positions Of trust, for private
individuals, with credit to himself and
10 the entire satisfaction of his
saperiors 41e has never yet served
the people in public Office, although
be came within a few votes Of being
elected as Circuit Court Clerk two
years ago, but from his known ahalitY
and sacoeGs IN life :hNs s.@et tes-sssO
satisfied that should his party select
him as their candidate he will perform
his duties with credit and reflect
honor upon his party. In his rack
two years ago he become popular
with the people and when he was
defeated, although by only few
votes, he submitted and supported
the nominee, thus showing bus loyalty
to his party. We commend Will to
the good graces of The republicans
and if he is elected we are satisfied mo
one will be disappointed in him, but
If ne is not we know he will be the
some good natured republican.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05
AMONG THE CHURCHES.

The protracted meeting at Tabor
closed or Thursday night 27 ult, it
continued IL days, with SO profession
of faith. On Sunday morning the
pastor received IS of the number into
the Tabor Church. Twenty-one join
ed the c. E, Sunday night The
people of that neighborhood appre-
ciste the labor of w. P. Barnhill
among them. He is whole souled
earnest christian and is power in
revival.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05
Mass Convention.

A mass convention of the Republi
cans Of Blount County is hereby call
ed to meet at the Court House, Mon
day, April. 9th to select delegates to
the congressional convention at
Knoxville Apr. IS, to select Con
gressional Committeeman from this
county; to select delegates to the court
of Appeals Convention and to transact
any other business that may properly
come before the convention.
Thos McMurry Sec'y. Jas. F. Bcals.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05

We want make for spring goods and will short
while very prices winter goods already
received seventy eight shirts the Spring trade, and
5OOOO worth shoes which bought cheap
bought We price articles
Mems Heavy Congress Plow Shoes $1.OO.
Mems Heavy Buckled Plow Shoes 100.
Ladies Cloth Top Fine Shoes 100.
Ladies Fine Tip Toe 100.
Good Roasted Coffee 2Oc.
Umbrellas from 35cts. to $500.
We sell goods cheaper than ever. Call and
see'us. Your Friends
Bittle, Webb O. Co
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05
NOTICE!
ChanCery Court Land Sale.

Pursuant to adecree ofthe Chancery court Blount
CountyTenn rendered at the October Term, 1896,
will sell to the highest bdderat the Court House
door IN Msryville, Tenn. on the 9Th day of April
1896 two tracts of land containing S44 and 1903
acres respectively situated in district No. II,
Blount County Tenn. First tract adjoining the
lands of Mrs. Mary A. George. Joseph Hicks,
William Singleton, Andy Hitch, VIM. Ballard,
John Mesley and perhaps Others, 2nd. or iGS
acre tract, adjoining the lands of Mrs. Margaret
George, James Hicks, Henry HunETavlors heirs
and perhaps Others and all well known as the
!. W. George lands lying near the Marietta and
North Georgia Railroad and very valuable
farming and timber lands.
Said sale will be made On credit ofG anl u
months, in bar of the equity Of redemtiion. in
the case OF Mary A. George Executrix &c, VI
Lucy A. Blair Et ale, the purchaser TO give note
with good security, bearing interest from date If
sale, ana lein retained on sald land for the
payment of purchase money
This 18th day of FEBRUARY, 1896
w. c. Chumea
Clerk And Master
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05
M. f. CHURCH
l.. S. FULLER, Pastor,

DR. Boardman filled the pulpit
Sunday evening and preached very
able and scholarly sermon to a large
and appreciative congregation.
alhe Junior League is growing to
magnificent proportions The supt.
Of the League Mrs. Fuller has been
i'll with ia Grippe
The IS minute sermon feature OF
,F.ics Ssas h.s. spsays .a.se.sias
is very successful feature. Thos.
Mcguire delivered very impressive
talk OH witnessing for Christ at our
last prayer meeting. Bro. Mcguire
has splendid abilities and we predicl
great things for him in The masters
service.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05
Guardian Of Memphis and Its
Reserve.

The Guardian of Memphis comes
in for a $1,000 loss in the Luckettf
tobacco fire, III Clarksvilie, last
week. The loss is estimated by
adjusters on the ground as being
nearly total. The Guardians re-.
serve and surplus figures are AZ
ready topic Of speculation. In its
annual statement, its receipts were
divided about equally hetWeeli
gross premium account and gross
participation account" This latter
seems to be half of the premiums
received, separated and set apart
rs fund out Of which to pay re-
turn dividends Of policyanldtrs if
earned. 1t was not treated as
premiums, on which reserve WAS to
be calculated, ana 50 thu Guardian
actually received about $4,000 net
premiums, and charged up only
$l9,035 reserve, being only % per
cent, instead of 50 per CEN, d riff
premiums. The Tennessee Com
missioner has declined to accept
this, and has required the company
to calculate its reserve IN the suai
way, which will decrease its sur
plus by $l7,4Sl, leaving only $1,000
or $1,000, instead of S23,S8S, as
claimed. The CIarksville loss on
Iop of this is attracting attention.
The Insurance Herald.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05
Following is the program:
Program

Tom Nuchols son of James Nuchols,
who lives two miles East of town,
left his home Sunday evening without
telling his parents any thing about his
destination. He had been attending
college and left a note telling his
mother to take his books back to the
library, as they were rented. Friday
his father received card from him
saying he was in Athens and had a
few days work there. Tom has been
wanting to 60 West, but his parents
had refused to let him 60, so it is
thought he intends going on his own
hook. Tom is steady young man
of good character and a good big
share of determination and we are
satisfied he will succeed in life. He
was quiet, never putting himself for
ward, and yet was one OF the most
popular boys in college. For the past
three years he has been a member
of the football team and in this, as
in his studies, he was always ready
and willing, full Of courage and de-
termintion to succeed. He will be
greatly missed among the boys and
there is not one of them, who will not
i,in with the TIMES in wishing Tom
prosperity and success through life.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05

Mrs. Horace Chumlea came in
from Allegheny Springs the latter
part of last week.
Rev. c. 5. Lord is very sick at his
home on Main Street. it is to be
hoped he will soon recover.
You can get New Fresh GARDEN
Seeds in the Bulk OF Papers at G. A
TooIEs. Also Northern Irish Potato
Seed
The letters from Mckinley and
South Rockford came in too late
to be published this week
Bart Hicks little fifteen months old
boy died of measles near Rockford,
Monday.
We call the attention of our readers
to the ad of the Racket Store in this
issue Mr.. Bright is offering goods
at very low prices and is building up
a good trade.
J. P. Self, who has been a resident
of this couny for seven years, died
Friday morning at his home near
Rockford of Typhodid fever. He was
highly respected.
If you want good first class goods
at fair prices watch the space in the
upper right hand corner of this page.
Bittle, Webb &,Co. are honest and
reliable and are not afraid to tell you
what they have to sell and give you
their prices. Call and see them.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Mcconnell, and
daughter have moved into the Nor
wood house near the M. E, Church.
For SALE:-Eggs from the finest
laying strain of S. c. Brown Leg
horns in the world 81 50 per setting
Address, Fruit Hill Poultry Yard SO
Hinton St. Knoxville, Tenn.
We were missinformed last week
in regard to the MaryvilIe Planning
Mill Assignment. Only Mr.. DeLozer
made an assignment OF his one-third
interest. Mr. Will Irwin, who owns
the other two thirds will continue,
with the assignee, to run The mill.
John w. Cole, wife and daughter
Lizzie, left last Tuesday for South
Bend, Ind. their old home before
moving here. The other two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Raulston and Miss Jennie,
leave in two weeks for the same place.
Mrs. Joe. Parham, who was very
sick last week with spinal trouble. is
now very much better. Her sister
was over from Knoxville, Sunday.
Negro working for Mrs. Martha
Knox, last Wednesday, noticed smoke
coming from the top Of the house and
gave the alarm. Upon investigation
it was discovered that a mattress in
the garrett was on fire and but for TIL:
timely discovery the building would
soon have been in flames. 1t is
supposed that spark from the kitch
en- hue was blown through the garrett
window and this set the mattress or
fire.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05
Racket on College Hill.

Grand literary and social enteHain-
ment sEthe college Thurday S, at $50
This is given in interest of the foot
ball team, which is badly. in debt
from last season. All are kindly
asked to help us out. Admission s.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05
GOSSIP AND CHAT.

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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05
AN ENTERTAiNME

It VIII be MUSICAL, Dramatic and
Literary.
The following is the program Of an
entertainment to be given by the
ladies of the M. E. Church, South,
Thursday evening, March 22th, at
Columbian Hall.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05
Eggs For Sale.

Pure blooded Brown Leghorn eggs
for Sale. Fifty cents per setting III
J. l. Clark, West Maryville.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-03-05

Insurance Companies may come
and insurance companies may 60, but
the old Home Of New York, with its
millions of capital goes on forever
G N SINtMONS Aren't
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-11

should not be determined upon without
giving careful heed to every consideration
involving our honor and interest, or the
international duty we owe to Spain.
Until we face the contingency suggest
ed or the situation is by other incidents
amperatively changed, we should contin-
ne the line of conduct hitherto pursued,
thus in all circumstances exhibiting our
obedience to the requirements of public
law and our regard for the duty edjoined
upon US by the position we occupy in the
family of nations.
A contemplation of emergencies that
may arise should plainly lead us to avoid
their creation, either through careless
disregard of present duty or even an I'M
due stimulation and ill-timed expression
of feeling. But I have deemed it not
amiss to remind the congress that time
may arrive when correct policy and care
for our interests as we'll as a regard for
the interests of nations and their citizens
Joined by considerations of humanity and
a desire to see rich and fertile country,
intimately related to us, saved from COM
plete devastation, will constrain our gov
eminent to such action as will subserve
the interests thus involved, and at the
same time promise to Cuba and it's inhab-
itants an opportunity to enjoy the bless
ingS of peace
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-11
WE CANNOT INTERFERE.

It was at first proposed that belligerent
rights should be accorded to the insurg-
ents-a proposition longer urged because
untimely, and in practi al operation clear
ly perilous and injurious to our own in
terests. 1t has since been and is now
sometimes contended that the independ-
ence of the insurgents should be recog-
nized But imperfect and restricted as
the Spanish government of the island may
be, no other exists there-unless the will
of the military officer in temporary com
mand Of particular district can be digni-
fled as species Of government. Ii is now
also suggested that the United States
should buy the island-a suggestion pos
sibly worthy of consideration if there were
any evidence OF desire or willingness on
the part of Spain to entertain such a pro
posal 1t is urged, finally that, all other
methods falling, the existing internecine
strife in Cuba should be terminated by our
Intervention, even at the cost of war be
twaen the United States and Spain--a war
which its advocates confidently prophesy
could be neither large in it's proportions
nor doubtful in it's ISSUE
The correctness of this forecast need DO
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-11
THE PACIFIC RAILROADS.

On January 1, 1897, with the amount al
ready matured more than $13, 900, 600 of
the principal of the subsidy bonds issued
by the United States in aid of the con-
struction of the Union Pacific railway in
Guiding its Kansas line and more than
$6, OO0, 900 of like bonds issued in aid of the
Central Pacific railroad including those
issued to the Western Pacific railroad
company will have fallen due and been
paid or must on that day be paid by the
government. Without any reference to
the application of the sinking fund now in
the treasury this will create such default
on the part of these companies to the gov
eminent as to give it the right at once to
institute proceedings to foreclose it's mort
gage lien. The consideration requiring
an adjustment of the governments rela-
tions to the companies have been clearly
presented and the conclusion reached with
practical uniformity, that if these rela-
lions are not terminated they should be
revised upon a basis securing their safe
cOntinuances.
Therefore, unless congress shall other
wise direct, or shall have previously de-
termined upon different solution of the
problem, there will hardly appear to ex-
ist any reason for delaying beyond the
date of the default above mentioned such
executive action as will promise to sub
serve the public interests, and save the
government from. the loss threatened by
further action
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-11
MAY BE FORCED TO ACT.

Whatever circumstances may arise our
policy and our interests would constrain
us to object to the acquisition of the ISL
and or any interference with it's control
by any other power. 1t should be added
that it cannot be reasonably assumed
that the hitherto expectant attitude of
the United States will be Indefinitely
maintained. While we are anxious to &C.
cord all due respect to the sovereignty of
Spain we cannot view the pending con.
fict in all it's features and properly APP
prehend our inevitably close relations to
it and it's possible results without consid-
ering that by the course of events we may
be drawn into such an unusual and I'M
precedented condition as will fix limit
to our patient waiting for Spain to end
the contest, either alone and in her own
way or with our friendly cooperation.
When the inability of Spain to deal sue
eessfully with the Instruction has be-
come manifest, and it is demonstrated
that her sovereignty is extinct in Cuba
for all purposes of it's rightful existence,
and when hopeless struggle for it's re-
establishment has degenerated into a
strife which means more than the useless
sacrifice of human lie and the utter de-
struction of the very subject matter of
the conflict, a situation will be presented
in which our obligations to the sovereignty
of Spain will be superseded by higher OBJ.
legations, which we can hardly hesitate to
recognize and discharge.
Deferring the choice of ways and meth
DDS until the time for action arrives, we
should make them depend upon the pre-
else conditions then existing, and they
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-11
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

Tho progress made in civil service re-
form furnishes cause for the utmost
congratulations. 1t has survived the
doubts of it's friends as well as the rancor
of its enemies and has gained a permanent
place among the agencies destined to
cleanse our politics and to improve, econo-
mize and elevate the public service. There
are now in the competitive classified serv-
ice upward of $4,000 places. More than
half of these have been included from
time to time since March 4, 1892.
The civil service rules as amended dur
ing the last year provide for a sensible
and uniform method of promotion, bas-
ing eligibility to better positions upon
demonstrated efficiency and faithfulness.
The absence Of fixed rules on this subject
has been an infirmity in the system more
and more apparent as it's other benefits
have been better appreciated. The advan-
tages of civil service methods in their
business aspects are too we'll understood
to require argument. Their application
has become necessity to the executive
work of the government. But those who
gain positions through the operation of
these methods should be made to under
stand that the nonpartisan scheme through
which they receive their appointments de-
mands Them by way of reciprocity non
partisan and faithful performance of
duty under every administration, and
cheerful fidelity to every chief, while they
should be encouraged to decently exercise
their rights of citizenship and to support
through their suffrages the political be-
liefs they honestly profess, the noisy, pes
tilent and partisan employe, who loves
political turmoil and contention, or who
renders lax and grudging service to an
administration not representing his polit-
ical views, should be promptly and fear
lessly dealt with in such way as to fur
nish warning to others who may be like
wise disposed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-11
POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Our postoffice department. is in good
condition and the exhibit made of it's op-
erations during the fiscal year ended June
80, 1896, if allowance is made for imperfec-
tons in the laws applicable to it, is very
satisfactory. The total receipts during
the year were $50, 400, 20S.40. The total ex-
penditures were $50, 626, 296.s4. There was
an increase of receipts over the previous
year of s., 5l6, 080.21, or IL per cent and an
increase of expenditures of $685., 124.02 or
442 per cent. The deficit was 81 ,679, 1856. 10
less than than that of the preceding year.
There should be small addition to the
existing inspector service, to be employed
in the supervision of the carrier force,
which now numbers 5000 men, and per-
forms it's service practically without the
surveillance exercised over all other
branches of the postal or public service.
OF course such lack of supervi sion and
freedom from wholesome disciplin-
airy restraints must inevitably lead
to imperfect service. There should also
be appointed few inspectors who would
assist the central office in necessary in
vestigation concerning matters of post
Office leases, postoffice sites, allowances
for rent, fuel and lights, and in organic
ing and securing the best results from the
work of the 1000 clerks now employed in
first and second class offices.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-11

and much other information and obser-
walton, the abuses which have been allowed
to creep into our pension system have
done incalculable harm in demoralizing
our people and undermining good citizen
ship. 1 have endeavored within my
sphere of official duty to protect our pen
sion roll and make it what it should be, u
roll of honor, containing the names of
those disabled in their country's service
and worthy of their country's affectionate
remembrance.
When have seen those who pose as the
soldiers friends, active and alert in urg
ing greater laxity and more reckless pen
sion expenditure, while nursing selfish
schemes, have deprecated the approach
of a situation when necessary retrench-
ment and enforced economy may lead to
an attack upon pension abuses so deter
mined as to overlook the discrimination
due to those who are worthy of nation s
care, ought to live and die under the pro-
lection of a nations gratitude.