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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-12-03
FROM Blo SANDY

Regular ooucapondrnoel
Silas w. Bullock went 20 Paris
Friday.
d. NJ Mobiles went 10 Paris last
Friday.
Ed Lindsey went 10 Paris last
Saturday
s Davidson, Of Faxon, was here
Saturday.
L. A. CaRway went to Camden
Thursday.
Miss Mary Graham went 10 Fax
on yesterday
Finis H. Rushing, Of WHY, was
IN town Friday.
Mrs. William Caraway is on the
sick list this week.
Born, yesterday, 10 W. A. Pierce
and wife, a daughter.
"Old Sox" (J. nj. Doty), OF Dan
vile, was IN town last week.
Revenue officers were in town
Saturday docking around"
ID. j. Allen, OF Camden, mingled
with friends here Thursday.
Trustee J. 4. Camp was in our
midst Friday receiving taxes.
Hon. w. Il. Morris, of Camden,
was here Friday and Saturday.
Travis Morris, Of Paris, visited
relatives and friends here Saturday.
Miss Flora Perry visited friends
at Faxon Saturday, returning Sun
day.
Constable u. Il. Fry, of Camden,
was in town the latter part Of the
week.
John Hale and family are visit
ing relatives and friends iu Ken
lucky.
The new pastor of the Methodist
Church, Rev. j. b. Russell, will be
assisted in his work by Rev. w. ID.
Dunn.
Ed Welch and wife arrived from
Erin Sunday. Mr. WEIGH will as
sist in the building Of Mcdaniel a.
Dbwdy's new brick.
"Uncle Josh" was played here
Saturday evening. On account of
The inclement weather the crowd
was not as large as it would other
wise have been.
Albert Hassell moved his family
to Henry County Saturday in order
TO be near his school at the Dowdy
School-house. We are sorry to
lose him from our town.
w. N. Robins, of Paducah, came
down to attend the funeral of his
father, Uncle Anderson Robins
who died at his home at ManlyvillC
on the Oath instant, at the ripe ole
age of Sc years.
Our school continues to improve
Professor Hill is an excellent in.
structor, and the school deserves
and should have the patronage and
support of every citizen of the town
and community.
An election was held in the ninth
district Saturday to elect magis-
trate to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of D. J. Clement, esq,
Hubbard Lindsey was elected over
a field of four candidates.
w. H. Hudson, of Paris, one OF
the wealthiest and most prominent
business men in West Tennessee
and Kentucky, died at Mayfeld,
KY, Saturday. Mr.. Hudson was
formerly a citizen of this place and
had large interests here. He was
president of the Commercial Bank
of Paris, and was a large stockhold-
er in the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad. In his death Tennessee
loOses one of her best and most in.
fluential citizens. The interment
took place Sunday near Bakers
Chapel, not far from WHY.
Big SANDY, November 30.
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the season, just received by Mrs.
IS. J. Travis
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
Huckroe Beach,

RUCKROE BEACH. VA. July 2L-Spe-
Notwithstanding the continued wet
weather Buckroe has presented lively
appearance during the last week. We
have the indefatigable eXcursiOnist, who
makes merry in the spacious pavilion, the
never-failing merrf- go-round, which re-
minds one Of tho circus. in that one child
is an excuse for two adults, and our sea
view Is always ornamented by the "lone
fisherman" who is impervious TO the rain.
hail or shine as long as he can fill a boat
with fish.
Dancing and bathing seem 70 be the
chief attraction, the bathers OF the az
ternoon become the dancers of the eVen-
ing. During the day many or the hotei
guests avail themselves OF the trolley and
visit all the points OF interest round about
Old Point and the Fort on one side, ana
to see the battleships built on the other.
Messrs. j. ID. Craig and F. II. Habliston.
OF Richmond spent Sunday at the hotel.
Among the arrivals during the week are
General ]. w. Whiting. Of Mobile; Mr.. -.
Brown and Mr.. Louis Rueger ana FANNY
of Richmond; H. Smith and son, or klch-
mond paid a short visit on their way 10
Washington. -,
Major and Mrs. St. Clair-Abrams, OF
Florida arrived on the I'D.
The next german will take place on
'''' SALT AIR.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
In Catholic Circles.

An important meeting Of the McGill
Catholic Union Is 10 be held at tho
rooms OF the union on Monday evening.
The promoters OF the League OF the
Sacred Heart will meet IN the basement
OF the Cathedral after the yesper SER
vivcve to-day.
At St. Mary's church to-day St AIMS
Society will go 20 Holy Communion In a
body at o'clock High Mass, this being
their semi-annual communion day.
The Feast of ST. Ann. mother OF the
Virgin Mary, will be celebrated In the
Catholic churches on Monday. Next
Saturday will be the feast Of 81. 1gna-
titus Loyola. founder OF the Jesuit order.
The changes Of pastorate made in the
diocese are more numerous than usual
this year Father Cutler Il succeedet as
general by Father Tierney OF West
End. Fairfax county; Father Bowler. OF
Alexandria, goes TO West End. Father
Cutler goes TO Alexandria. Father Ahern
IS assigned 10 Fredericksburg, 10 relieve
Father Hanley. who gets home once more
In Portsmouth rejoicing, and Father
Lucke is stationed I'm stanton, going
from Portsmouth. succeeding Father
Ahern.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
AT Jefferson Park.


JEFFERSON PARK. July A-Speciai'
The confinement to the house during the
rainy days OF the company assemoied
here this week when the guests were ue-
pendent upon each other for entertain
ment. has drawn out the congenial MINDS
and made them acquainted as nothing
else could do.
Two Of the most attractive young mar
rled ladies' here arc Mrs. William u.
Gwatkin and Mrs. Waller Scott, OF Rich
mond. who chaperone all OF our germans
and are enthusiastic In arranging Dor
every form OF amusement.
The recent arrivals are Miss Lucy rem
dleton. Master Robert Nowlin. Hartley
Turner. Miss Phebe Gregory. and Z. -
Fleet. Lynchburg; DR.. H. Heasholdt.
Simeon. Va: A. p. Hancock, Overton,
Va: Miss Ida Cline. Newark. y. j.; HON
A. +. Worship. Boston. Mass; w. ~
Mac GIL. DR.. j. X. =. Gleason and whe.
Washington. ID. c.; s. c. Fleming. Cary
Ellis Stearn. Polk Miller. T. A. Miller.
Mrs Waller Scott and family, Mrs d. F.
Pilson. Miss Amelia Pilson. Miss Zelma
Pilson Master Samuel and Edwin Pilson.
of Richmond: Mr.. Beckley. Mr. Flexner.
Mr. Wales Miss Evelyn Young. LOUIS
VILE. XIV: Mrs. Edward Echols. George
W. Britain, b. r. Hughes, Staunton, va
II. Blair. S. c. Fleming. Josiah Vaughan,
George Barksdale Miss Mary Howard
Walthan. Richmond; Dr. II. w. Cole.
John L. Hagan, Danville. Va c. Rick
etts. John w. Fishburner. George Nor
ris. Orange. Va. C. c. Hudson. c. II.
Lumsden. ]. G. Canm. Lynchburg va
A. Il. Houston. Norfolk, Va; c. IL.
Sproule. wife and child, Now Orleans
La: Arthur L. Peasants. Richmond. va.
NJ
Church, Falls Church. Va; G. c. Lead
beatter Alexandria, Va: y. III. Cornell.
Lexington, Va: IT. c. Barnes. Roanoke.
va: w. r. Reaves. South Boston: Va
James T.. Avis. Harrisonburg, Va; Mr..
Dominlck. South Carolina
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

1t Created Moro Fight Than Greeks ava
Turks Combiued.

Turks Combined.
Anent the Blues Carnival OF friday
night, which by the way was such Drill
liant success, several features not on the
programme. and one in particular, view
ell. behind the scenes" as It were, by
Times representative, produced quite
humorous effect.
The battle was at its height. Greek
was madly charging Turk and TURK was
pouring volley after volley into the ranks
OF the Greek forces. The cannon from
Fort Volo belched forth flame and clouds
of smoke and the ruddy glow OF war was
Ger ALL
Suddenly an unexpected visitor rushed
pell nell, with the rapidity OF lightning,
through the ranks of Greek and Iurk
alike. II was a veritable streak OF fire
and IL Rugged the ground as close as a
snake With its course as straight and
swift as an arrow on came the rushing,
Kissing. fiery monster spreading panic
and CONSERVATION in It's path. Down went
rifles and up In the air jumped Turk with
red bloomers and Greek with white kits.
Tho scene presented was much like a
series OF life sized Jack in the boxes"
From left field straight across the battle
ground TO first base was the course OF
this new terror, and everybody in its path
proved conclusively that it is possible for
a human being to leap bodily into the air
at least six feet.
During the invasion OF this neutral foo
there was noticeable cessasion OF hostili-
ties on both sides among the contending
armies.
Tho reason for II all was that several
big rockets got away" from Charlie Jor-
dan. who was experimenting this part
OF tho display and instead OF going up
into the air struck out course for them
selves on the ground. Nobody hurt but
all badly frightened.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
!, to have an additional attraction--a

Is to have an additional attractions
bowling alley. II Is just commenced.
This has been a week OF continuai
rain. and amusements have been con-
fined almost entirely TO indoor attrac-
lions. Temperature is much milder
Among arrivals at Green PARK Hotei
are. Il. w Hamock. Savannah. Ca; Mrs.
NJ. c. Cooper. Washington. Ga. Mrs. ,.
c. Sanders. Georgia; o. l.. Platillo, Az
lanta: Frank l.. Steadman. Wilmington,
n. c.: Miss Margaret Stokes. Virginia
Judge Van Epps. Mrs. Van Epps. mrs
Stearns. Miss Wing. Miss Johnston; a.
NJ. Meltze. w. w. Gregg. II. Lorfck. w.
A. Logan. South Carolina; Mr.. and Mrs
III. Stoddard. Jno. Stoddard. savannah,
Ca: ]. r. Craig. North Carolina Roy
Thomas. Washington. ID. G; W. .. An
drews. North Carolina: G.. w. T. Harper.
S. f. Harper, North Carolina. and many
others.
Many arrivals at other boarding-houses'
and among distinguished guests az blow
ing Rock Hotel. mother of Duchess Oh
Manchester.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
GREEN RANK HOTEL.
Many New Guests add Life and Gayety to
the Scene.

Many New Guests add Life and Gaycty TO
the Scene.
BLOWING ROCK. ~ c., July 22.-Re-
Inducements daily TO the already large
contingent at each Of Green Parks Ho-
tells fully attest the popularity OF Blow
ing Rock. and herald this a most prog
necttve season OF great ontOymcnts ana
gayetv. There are already over one
hundred guests at Green Park Hotel
much greater than last year OF the same
date. which fact credit the new proprie-
tor. Mr. Jno =. Stewart, OF Charlotte
y c. The large dining-hall VIII soon
be taxed 70 its utmost capacity II reg
istered applications are proof. A large
,artv ~ +wentv-two arrived Friday from
Georgia.
saturday evening the band arrived
when the first hop was given, and the
nrettv girls and handsome men were
there In full force. making 1t lively
and CAV scene. Prominent among the
dancers are the strikngly handsome fS-
ures OF Mrs Stearns, Ga. a decided
brunette of winsoma face and manners,
and Miss Margaret Hokes, Virginia,
sweet golden-haired blonde. piquante ana
charming.
The exquisite and handsome evening
toilets ordinarily worn by the smart set
Is especially n noticeable feature Of this
place. the wealthy element thus display
| ing Itself while the highly-cultured and
refined is self evident
Among favorite pastmes. moonlight
walking parties 10 the point OF Blowing
Rock IS quite fad. made doubly en-
| iovable when Messrs J. Baxter. Atlanta,
| and Ellsworth Smith, Baltimore. are or
the marty. Mr.. Baxter playing the man.
| dolin and Mr.. Smith, banjo virtuoso. the
| banjo.
blowing Rock Is so named from being
n rroiecting cliT. over which I hat fan.
etc. being thrown Is blown back with
force. IL. OF course. also has a romantic
legend attached.
Wednesday evening. Mr. Gray.
| OF Charlotte. n. C.. had a
large audience present IN me
ballroom to enjoy an evening with his
monograph and projectoscope. All e~-
pressed themselves as much pleased.
| Whist parties still hold their own, read
ing-room, parlor. and even ballroom IN
| daytime being utilized.
Fishing was never better than now.
| trout most plentiful.
Sunday morning, Rev. I. A. Iidoaii'
| Philadelphia. preached most able ser
| mon in IKE parlOr. nearly all OF tne guests
being present. and sunday nisht sacreo
| music was enjoyed
Miss Bessie Scott. Georgia. always has
admiring audiences 70 the rendition OF
her varied musical selections.
Blowing Rock Hotel continues It's usual
round Of gayeties. and ,Tairvisw douss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

WAYNEsBORO. VA. July Especial
Things were booming here this week,
the hotel being thronged with Chatau-
qua visitors. The "Webb Quartette.' OF
Richmond. gave a delightful entertain
mont here Tuesday night. german
was given last night. with good many
from stanton and Richmond present.
Tho list OF arrivals az Ford's lithia
Springs during the past week were
Chas. Kcrney Jno. S. Donovan and Miss
Donovan Of Indianapolis; Miss +. c.
Buckley. Miss Lenora Buckley and Miss
Clara h. Ruhl. of Chicago; Miss Mary
Evans. Belville. H.; T.. III. Reese. New
York; c. L. Watts Lynchburg. Va 5.
Ed Bates. w. c. Bates. G.. s Worsham
Mrs Jacob Kirsh and the webb Quar-
tette." OF Richmond. Va; ID. +. Clemmer.
II. II, Lyle, o. u. Gresham, staunton
Va; J. II. Bowen, Wills Johnson. Mil
Ter School: Geo. Albeit, Baltimore;
Greenlee d. Letcher. Lexington; Chas.
d. Augustine. New York o. ID. Green
and wife, hartford. Wis; Miss Mary
-QLaaxv. Toilet Ill :
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
GAYATVI RGINIABE BEACH.
A Coaching Party in Honor of Richmond
Belle.

A Coaching Party in Honor oil h'O"''
Belle.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA July A'-Spe-
oial.-The most charming event OF me
season took place Saturday even
;,, &. belng our first coaching
o.rty given in honor of MISS
-, Livingston Mayo, of Richmond "a
most decided belize by Mr.. Il. II. Fahhen'
Of Norfolk. The party consisted Oh Mi S-',
1rord and Cook. of st. Louis; Misses Mel
lie ana Annie Mayo of Richmond; MISS
AIice lee Moore, of Norfolk; Miss ran
min Miss Belle Perkins, or RlchiliOllu'
Niessrs. James GoOde. George OoouIlub''
Diclr Tavlor. Howe. Culpeper, and ran
Mil. Of Norfolk; Cook, of ST. Louis; Cor
buster. Of Lexington, KY; ana DailuilDe0
Spotswood. of Richmond.
The popularity of Virginia Beach as d
seaside resort is not yet on me VIZ
ir5rino from the crowds one meets on
The boardwalk. and in the ballroom TO
saw nothing Of the lovely nalads uiSPOi'
Ing themselves in the waves.
thursday morning there was a large
excursion from Petersburg, making
things lively around the pavilion Oil
sunday night we were treated 10 ahotheI
Of those delightful sacred concerts fro-
lessor edward and Mr.. Charles HanloIu
entertaining the crowd. 49,
rrbe Misses Borse Misses jeffrey MIS-
r. A. Weller, Miss Elsie Boykin' MISS
cary Neblett. and Mrs. John Jackson
after two delightful weeks at the fisher
Cottage have returned 10 Richmond
Among those still sojourning at that
most nopular cottage are MIR. Writ Tay-
Tor and family, Mrs. +. O. Baughman
ana family. Mrs ". O. Shelburne ana
family. Misses Bessie Barber. Bessie Davis
Susie Davis. Mr. Gary Bragg Major j. NJ.
Taylor. Of Richmond. and Miss DAISY
Bragg. OF Petersburg.
Misses Lima. Nellie and Annie Mayo. az
ter spending two weeks ~ Mrs. Selden's
cottage. have returned home.
Miss Belle Perkins. who was also at
Mrs Seden's cottage. left Sunday
Mr. cambridge Spotswood. who has been
STAYING at Mrs. Fitzhugh's. has returned
to Richmond.
Miss Mary Fitzhugh, OF Richmond. and
Miss Lucy Fitzhugh. OF Baltimore. are
visiting Mrs. II. r. Fitzhugh.
Mr j. p. Tyler. Jr.. after weeks stay
AT the Meredith cottage. left Sunday.
Messrs. Stewart Bowe and Charles Bur
nett returned home Sunday. after stay
ing some time at Fisher cottage.
Miss Mary Frayser and Mis-, Eva Bowe.
who have for several days been the
guests OF the Misses BEDFORD. returned
home on Wednesday
Messrs. oscar BEDFORD and Claude
Dean left on Monday.
Among the gentlemen who spent Sun
day at the Beach were Messrs. Tom
Duke. Robert Brander. DR.. Charles II.
J Darlington. Glenn Williams Joe Young.
Messrs White. DIR. Waldron. Leonard
Noel Frank Boykin w. =. Taylor w.
Carr. and r. J. boswell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

The iniunctions have not by any means
abated the boycott on q R0xbury, Mass,
bakery. "Non-unionisis' nave an organ
iZniinn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
A Window Screen Cut.

Some person. or persons, doubtless with
the idea OF burglary. have lately cut the
wire screen over one Of the windows or
Mr.. II. A. Sparks stored at the corner OF
Twenty-hrst and Main streets.
n theft OF the articles I'm the store-win-
dow was the object OF the wire cutter IL
availed nothing. for the would-be thieves
were frightened off before they made an
entrance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
Mr. Helms Illness

Mr.. william ]. Heinz. chief clerk at
Murphy's Hotel. who has been visiting
relatives in Ohio, has been very i'll In
Cincinnati. Mr. Heinz was expected home
this week, but his physician advised him
TO defer the fatigue OF the trip until he
grows stronger. lie writes that he Is
RAPIDLY recovering from the attack
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

the check. Later. when he thinks II
over he decides that it was dirt cheap
at any prlce-if only for the paradisiai
remembrance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

A Philadelphia Hebrew baker arrested
SUNDAY was not his sabbath.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-04-06
WHEN GRANT WAS POOR.
A Time In His Career When He Needed
the WhereWithaI.

Time In His Career When He Needed
the Wherewithal.
General W. H. L. Barnes, one of the
leaders of the San Francisco bar, at a
meeting Of the California commandery
of the Military Order of the Loyal Le-
gion, told the following story about
General Grant. 1t was told years ago to
General Barnes by Captain Richard L.
Ogden, once clerk in the Office of the
United States quartermaster at San
Francisco, and General Barnes recently
copied it from Captain Ogden's diary.
1t was that when Grant resigned his
commission as captain, at the age of 80,
being then in Oregon, he went to San
Francisco on his way home and present
ed to Captain Ogden certificate of per
diem service on court martial amount
ing to about $40. The certificate was in
correctly drawn, and Grant with look
of despair asked Captain Ogden per-
mission to sleep on the lounge in the
latter's Office, saying he had not cent
to his name. He slept ON the rickety
office lounge, and Ogden agreed to cash
the certificate personally and to send it
back to Oregon for correction. Grant
had expected to buy passage for himself
to New York in the steerage, but Ogden
went with him to the Pacific Mail
steamship Office and procured for him
cabin passage pass, or what was the
nearest to it the steamship company
could give, for Grant had to pay his
railroad fare across the isthmus. This,
however, left him SIS, and Grant was
very grateful
The diary quotes him as saying to
Captain Ogden: ''This is great luxury
and what did not expect, and 1 am in
debted to you for it, The prospect of
ever being able to reciprocate is GER
tainly remote, but strange things hap
pen in this world, and there is no know
ing. "-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-04-06

one another. Have you heard from Glare
today?' continued.
Her hand went to her pocket.
why, yes, T." she said. "a letter came
as | was going out. have not read it
yet. p"
Would you oblige me by doing so, as
You have it with you?''
She drew an envelope from her pocket.
opened it and smoothed the letter out
As she read it smile came over her
face.
My dear doctor, " she exclaimed, edo
you think one so young as Glare will
make you happy?"
Did she not settle it in Simla wears
ago that she would marry nobody but
the 'doc?' " l replied. "Have 1 mann
mas CONSENT"
She laughed happily.
Really" said, glancing at her, 81
hardly know whether I'm talking to
Glare or her mother -
st. Croix rejoined us.
''St. Croix," said to him quietly,
after minute or so, II have been med.
ding IN your affairs-with good re-
alt, ," added.
He turned with a glad look of surprise
to Mrs. Fordyce.
lis it 'Yes?' - he murmured.
Its for you to say, after hearing the
doctor, she replied softly.
The one condition is, said abrupt
ly, THAT you agree to become my IA
ther-in-lawp
He seemed to be quite surprised. l
rendered few simple words of explana-
ton.
st. Croix glanced at Mrs. Fordyee-
she was looking radiantly beautiful
and then did the most intelligent thing
he ever did in his life-accepted my pro-
posal. Magnet Magazine.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-04-06

This is what happens to the man be-
hind the hat. The preacher disappears
until nothing remains but a voice. And
with the hat standing against the spot
where the voice is, and the modulated
sentences breaking against it, how is
attention to be fixed upon the sermon?
The mind grows lax, the quiet and
sweetness of the sanctuary tend to dis
traction, the hat fills the whole visi-
BILE universe, and involuntarily ones
thoughts center upon it. 1t is wonder
full construction. There is a yellow rose
trembling on long stem with every
movement of the wearer's head, and one
begins to calculate the extent of its arc.
There are lunches of feathers disposed.
apparently, with view to preventing
anything from being seen between them
whichever way the hat is turned. And
there are stalactites of ribbon, upright
and immovable, which still further OBJ
scure the horizon. Occasionally one gets
a momentary glimpse of the hand Of
the preacher as it is stretched out in
gesticulation, but it seems a mere de-
tached fragment uselessly beating the
air. The preacher himself has disap-
peared as if he had never been. The
only thing visible when the hat is turned
for moment is another hat of the same
6nd farther on.-New York Observer.