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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16
AS 10 Candidates.

MIR. Geo. W, Brrvet. Of Jasper,
candidate for Registered. Deeds. is
well and favorsD,j known TO the
people. During the war he served
in lHt. Ala Cav. and 10Ju Tenn.
Cav. and is q member OF Post So
u A. r He served most accept
,blv as Postmaster OF Jasper dur
ing the Harrison administration.
Mr.. VIM. S. Pryor, Of Scquachee,
candidate tor County Courl Clerk,
was born in Marion County, and
has lived here al his life. he is a
son of the late ex.sberitf Capt, p.
NJ. Pryor, and is a young man oil
good character, habits aud aDiu,y.
He is Capt. Of ?, Nj Pryor Camp
No. Z, Sons Of Veterans, U, S A.
Mr.. James NJ Bible, Of Jasper,
candidate Tor County Court Clerk
and the present incumbent of the
office seeks re election. A native
OF the Comfy, large hearted aud
generous, his friends are legion.
He has held bis present. "llire four
years and is immensely popular
with all.
Mr.. Geo. W. Henson, Of Jasper,
candidate for Circuit Court Clerk is
well known in the Couuty and is
Just finishing bis first Germ. That
lac has done his dutie, well is evI-
demced by the fact that he has been
compIimented by the State author
tiles on the neatnes- and complete
II, IS Of the records Of his Office.
MIR. Martin L. Harris. candidate
for Circuit Court Clerk, was born in
Marion County, and 10y sheer in.
duslrv has obtained a FIRST class
education and graduated lIon
| |Co .ege at Lebanon, OHIO, with hon
or. lie is spoken of rs yOuu&
man OF more than average ability
excellent character and habits anc
highly esteemed by his frlends and
ueighbors, aud has the qualitica
tiuus to make a good otticer.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16

Not even the Office seekers ara
making any complaint because of
the presence of President McKins
ley at Canton. The sacredness Of
his errand is beyond complaint or
criticism. No public business is
being retarded by his absence from
Washington.
The President furnished the op-
ponents of the civil service law
and tiles, rs now administered,
with a club which they were not
slow to make use of when he &C
knowledged in his message that
manv positions were under the
protection of, these rules that ought
not to be. So anxious were these
gentlemen to b,gin the fight that
they did not wait until the subject
was properly before the House, but
Jumped into a debate as to the
proper committee reference Of the
financial portions Of the Presidents
message, and turned it into civil
service debate. Gen Grosvenor,
OF Ohio, led the attack, and the law
was defended by Representatives
Brosius, chairman oil the House
Civil Service Committee, and
johnson, of Indiana, who is always
a breezy talker The anli's got the
most applause and the b4st OF the
argument in this frat skirmish,
but the thing has got to be fought
to a finish, or rather to a vote, be-
fore the vlctors can he declared !
a bill is brought forward to take
all employees whose work is not
strictly clerical out CT the classified
service it can be passed by tn,
House, although the President1
veto would probably prevent it,
becoming a law A conference o
members of the House, regardless
of party, who desire a change il
the civil service law is being ar.
ranged,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16
Wright spears.

Chattanooga, Dec. 9'-The most
notab wedding ever solennizeo
in Jasper WAS that Of Miss Nellie
Pitts Spears, to Mr.. Wm. Dudley
Wright, United States District
ATTORNEY The parlors were artists
caIly decorated in roses and mistte
toe and the dining room carried
out the color scheme of pink and
green. TO the strains Of the we'd
ding march from Lohengrin, I'm
der the touch Of Mrs Caroline
Arnold, of Chattanooga, The bridal
party Suffered the parlor and the
solemn words were sale making
them man and wife. Rev. J e..
Wright, D. D., brother Of tie
groom ofiiciated
The bride, handsomely atlired in
white duchess SATIN Ell rain with
her veil caught by q cluster Of dip~
monds, the design a pe1li, On lie
wings of Cupid, the gift OF e
| groom, entered the parlor IeaHiJ 6
on the arm of her father and was
met by the groom, accompanied
by his best man, Harvey Hannah,
| Of Nashville. The maid OF honor
Miss Catheriae Neal, wore pmk
silk, chiffon trimmings, The
other attendants were Miss Grace
Spears, white organdie over white
taffsta, which Mr.. G. II Pepper,
of Knoxville. Miss Virginia Anne
PyOtt, of Chattanooga, white ors
gambia over pink silk, with MIR. A.
Lawrence Robertson: Miss Sarah
| White, OF Nashvil e, white mouse,
| line de sol over white satin, WITH
DR.. Henry J Kelso, Of Knoxville,
Miss SaIhe Frazier, ofChaltauooga,
pink mousseliue de sole over pink
satin, with Mr.. Herbert Carlock
of Knoxville; Miss Flora Myers, oil
| Pikeville, white silk, with Mr. S,
l.. Storey, Knoxville. After an
elaborate luncheon served by
Tschopik, the bridal party left on
a speciaI car kindly profierrd by
Maj. Thomas, of the Nashville &
Chattanooga Road.
Mr. and Mrs Wright will lake
a Southern trip ami be at hon,
in Knoxville after jan. 4
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16
Victoria.

Prof. H. E. Tate had the misfor-
tune toloose his mule in Sequachee
last Sunday morning He was seen
passing through Victoria about dark
Sunday night on his way to Sulphur
Springs.
E. B. Anderson has rented the
Lachena house and has gone to re-
covering 1t What does that mean?
Arthur Martin, son of J. B. Mar
tin, has entered the News Office at
SequaChee, to learn the art preserva-
tive.
Misses Eta and Eliza Cannon were
visiting Sulphur Springs last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Bridgeman
and little daughter Ethel were visit
ing in Jasper Sunday.
Mr.. G. w. Lewis went to Jasper
and South Pittsburg Tuesday,
Mr.. j B. Womack spent Sunday
at Oak Grove.
Miss Prudie Gott was visiting
Mrs. B. F. BrIdgeman Friday.
Misses Josie and Callie Doss were
visiting relatives at South Pittsburg
during the latter part of the week.
Madame Rumor says two more
Neddlngs in the near future.
Cold weather. and people who
have hogs are proud to see such.
I Miss Icie Shelton, of Whitwell
was shopping at the Peoples Store
Tuesday.
Mr.. Luke Davenport, who has
been very low for some time is some
time.
Miss Della Ketner, who attend,
school at Jasper, was visiting home
folks Saturday and Sunday.
JIM,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16
Grand Army Meeting,

At regular meeting of the Post
held Saturday, Dec. II, the follow
ing officers we're elected for year.
1898.
Commander, Thomas H. Hill; S.
v. Commander, John Station; j.
V. Commander, Austin Coppinger;
Adjutsnt, J G Lancaster; Q, NJ,
Andrew Harris; o. D., A H. STAINS
bury; o &. Nicholas Fulfur; Sur
geon, Dallas; Chaplain I.aao N.
Knox. These will be installed at
meeting in January, 1913 The
hour of meeting will be II noon
for winter months Gomrade |. N.
Knox was elected delegate to De.
pSrtnent Convention and Comrade
Abraham KiIgOre alternate.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16

We are authorized to announce
W. S. Pryor as a candidate for nom
ination for the office of County Court
Clerk, for Marion County.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16

Out OF tile conflict aud din of
political aud partisan strife there
often come scenes that show a
strong aud durable foundation
beneath the surface of the turgid
stream. What picture more
beautiful, touching and sacred
than the fial devotion
and love our president exhibus
tor his mother in her dying
hours. Here is a scene before
which all can bow with reverent
I'd uncovered heads, and fee.
bat the republic share @ ..e
.lngs.-Marion Co. Dem ..r.-
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16

Mr. G. M Dixon, we'll known
merchant Of Pleasant Ridge, Ful-
too Co Pa has a httIe girl who
Is frequently threatened with
Group, but when the first symp-
toms appear, his wife gives her
ChamberIaln's Cough Remedy
which always affords prompt re-
lief. The 25 and 80 cent sizes
tor sale Oy q. IL. Davidson.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16
LOCAL..
Tonight

At the School House
All the members Of the iterary
Society are requested to attend,
"Among the Breakers" Wednes-
day next.
Mr.. II. f. Tate spent Sunday in
Sequachee
John Ferguson, of Jasper, was in
town Tuesday.
YOU are going to ace "Among
the Breakers"
F. NJ. Powell, of Whitwell, was in
town Saturday.
James Thornton went to South
Pittsburg Monday.
Austin Coppnger went to South
Pittsburg Monday on business.
A good drama, we'll played, at the
School House "Wednesday night.
The Sequachee Orchestra will
make its first appearance Dec. %.
DO not forget the Dramatic So
ciety, Dec. 2S, at the School House.
The Toledo Weekly Blade and Inc
News, IL per year, cash in advance,
Mr. 6. w. Lewis and Mr.. NJ. II.
Merritt, of Victoria were in town
Monday.
JUsT try a 1Oc. box of Cascarets,
the finest liver and bowel regulator
ever made.
Blank Deeds. Mortgage Deeds
and Chattel Mortgage Deeds for sale
At this office. If
CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels. Never sicken, weaken
or gripe, loo.
Do not forget we furnish good en-
velopos printed with address for re-
turn for 35c per single hundred.
The family of Jonathan Llvan il
sorely afflicted. Mr.. Lavan is him
self sick and others of his family.
We hear from Athens, Tenn, that
the Degnan family s again increased
We tender them our congratulations
ECONOMY in taking Hoods sar.
= saparilla, because 100 doses one
dollar" is peculiar to and true only oi
the One True BLOOD Purifier.
David Gates, of Victoria, Mrs
Nancy Ferguson and VIM. L. Brew
er, of Jasper, had their pension slalml
allowed last week.
Dallas Dixon was down Saturday
to attend the Post meeting. He re
ports his wife as slightly improving
which we are glad TO hear.
The rehearsals for the drama ga
mong the Breakers" to be presented
Wednesday Dec. oath are gong on
Don't forget to come and see il,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Owen kindly
thought of the News last week will
a liberal donation Of fine sausage
which we ate with great great relish
A party was held at the resldenc
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Vollie Lasater las
Friday night. The ram prevcnte
many from attending but those wh
faced the stown reported a goo
time.
Henry Kent is getting on 6nel
with the new house for Volhe Las,
ter and il will be soon completed
When that is finished he will bull
house in Whitwell for Jane
Thornton.
Rev Jacob Houts has been KILN
hogs this week and was kind enoug
70 remember the NEws with bacl
bone aud sausage, for which we a.
much obliged.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16

Sam Robertson is at present suffer-
ing from boils, not one, but several,
and don't appreciate them although
they are said to be good things 20
have.
Rev. J. A. Darr, of Jasper, con-
Quoted services at Owen Church
Sunday at II a. M, and Rev. R. S.
Umberger, pastor, the services in the
afternoon, it beng his regular APP
pointment.
ItGustafson Bros. secure the man
ufacture Of the Gaines Patent Tuy-
ere described in the news of last
week and 1t is adopted by the furnace
men il should give employment to
qdite a number at the Valve Works
and we hope it will.
WE PAY CASH each WEEK
to men all over U. S. to sell Stark
trees-cheapest, BEST. Outfit free -
takes no money to TRY the work. Al
so want CLUB MAKERs-get their
trees free. Drop rs postal; name
referen ,es. Stark Nursery, Loulsi-
ana, Mo-, or Rockport, Ill.
r J. Brown has purchased the
stock of G. H. Davidson and will
continue at the same stand. Every
bOdy knows Mr.. Brown as an active
enterprising man. Next week he
will have something to say to his
customers through the columns OF
the News. Look out for it.
We want everybody to be on
hand at the Christmas tree at the
Owen Chsrch, Christmas Eve, Dec.
"a. We know all the children will
be there hut we want everybody to
take hold and have an interest. As
we said last week if you have any
token Of remembrance for your chill
dren and friends. Let them get it
there and YOU may be sure of max
ing them happy.
The bridge crew of the ~, G. &
St. L. r. r., are still working at the
bridge over Little Sequachee and we
understand are going to put IN more
piers and II Golfer dam. With the false
work now in and the permanent G.
rectlon the passage way for water ia
much impeded, bat we trust every
thing will be all right before the
heavy rains come. The little river
rises suddenly and it takes a large
outlet to take off the water or ths
adjoining lands would be flooded.
The road up Dixon Cove is the
most travelled of any mountain roaC
and heretofore, has been the rough.
est, but the people up there have vol
unfairly turned out and put in a gooc
deal OF work and made a grea
change, but they are hindered from
want of tools to work with, and W,
thnk it would be a good inveStmen
for the County to furnish some ant
four or five miles will be turned int,
good road.
Rev. Jacob HOuts will begin
meeting on Etna mountain to-da,
and will continue for an indefinite
time. Brother Houts is a kind o
sub bishop of all that country.-Ma
rioL Co. Democrat,
1t is a great compliment to MI
Houts to know that where he Is bes
known and has lived continuously fo
over thirty years his influence is eff
fectiye and his efforts to do good high
highly successful. Mr.. Houts vii
resume his appointment at Owe
Church the first Sunday in J anuarl
: 1898.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16

Jonathan Lavan died at his home
in Sequachee, Tuesday morning aged
"a years. He leaves a widow and
two children. He had been sick for
a long time with consumption Of
which he died He was a quiet man
and respected by an who knew him.
He was buried on the Maine Avenue
extension back Of the town Wednes-
day, Rev. r. 5. Umberger officiating,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16

We are authorized to announce
M. L. Harris a. a candidate for nom
inatlon for office of Circuit Court
Clerk, subject TO the action of the
Republican primary election or con
vsnuOR.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16
EnacNRttmeRtS.

We are authorized to announce
Geo. w: Henson AZ a candidate for
nomination for Office Of Circuit Court
Clerk subject to the action of Re.
publican primary election or couven-
tion.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16
Sons of Veterans.

Delegate to DIVISION Convention
Jesse F. Turner alternate; Joseph
Hicks
During the winter months the
Camp will meet second Saturday
at 3 pm.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16

We arc authorized TO announce
james NJ. Bible as a candidate for
nomination for the Office Of County
Court Clerk for Marion County.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-12-16

We are authorized to announce
G. w. Brewer as candidate for NOM
ination for the Office of Register of
Deeds for Marion County.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

Pr,eumonia and Bronchitis. Tt wag fornl that it was wonderful s'.rsngthene- and buildetf up of the system and that in Wasting Diseases l,S effects apprtached the marvellous.
 After this term of probation, during which the best physicians were f.eely offered the oppo;.W1tty of ea ify.ng themselves of the extraordinary mature of tn b discovery, and who just as freely aVailed themselves of 1t, it was dieclded to no longer limit tine spread of it's fare ito the practice of physicians, butt 10 make public tp the world at aarge its re- malIkable qua1itEs. The fact thcia Ter ralims is not a patent medicine is very plain. Terraline is a pure preduc. of Mother Earth herself, refined and pre- palnsd for use by man, and 1t comeis be- fore the pubic indorse7 ard recom- mended by many of the grsi-test physl- clans of lhe age.
 Alt this time of the yeIar, in particular, it is in g,.Idait demand in caSas of Sore Throat, and a'l tlh3ss Coils and Coughs, the forerurnsns of Consumption in, alas, toe many csSsas. Tt1at TarIalfne poi: i've 1y and speedily works a cure is pofni ed out by thiousairidis of regular pl'auticing physicians, including the best in i5kGs city.
 For childlrem Tls.ralfnle poss sssses won derful building up and healing proper ties. The growing child needs Tearal!ne to make its liltla body strong. and its growth a hetalahy ore. The little one with Group or Whooping Cough is rls- I1eved at once by Te.>aline, and in it the puny cEild firids necessary food for body and nerves.
 There is a vaIrt Improvement gaiciad over Cod Liver oil by ithl5 discovery of Terraline. 1t is quite pleasant to take, is readily aet1inula'ted, and is free fnom th, nauSsali ing odor and flavor of cod hvier oiL Ut is the mede.mI and natural successor to cod liver otl, in fact, and as such is recognized by ithe medical p-o- feSs:on.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

world. was named Terraline, and b's claimed megitEs wsre 1aid before the an St rsiEowed physicians ito Iass Judgment upon-
 Samples of this new remedy were then sent Ito leading phyetlc.ans In the United Stai es and Europe, and they were re- qlueste1 ito test it in i.11s.r practice, TJ-ita- bly, with "a view of discovering it's prop critics as a cure for tlrat dreadful disease -ConsumIAfodf
 DurGrlg the following few years over two tIhoueand pfrys1chaps of eitand.ng i'm vsctiea;tedy TerralinIe, te:sfJed it Tn their practics and reported over their sigma tIres tine results of their obsarvaisto s.
 Tt was found ihet Terralne was pos itive and almost un6afllng cure for all Lung Troubles, sevelns Coughs, Colds.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12
W. C. T. Il.


 The fourteenth annual convention of the Alabama Woman's Christian Tenn perance union will be held in New De- catur Thursday and Friday, January 6 and 2.
 Miss Jessie Alderman, distinguished traveler and roundlLhe-world missionary will be the guest of the convention, also Miss Anna Brown. formerly superin- tendent of Loyal Temperance legions in Iowa, now of Fairhope, Ala Every union in the state is earnestly requested to send as many delegates as possible that this may be a large and profitable meeting.
 Reduced railroad rates are contingent on the number of delegates.
 Names should be sent at once ito Mrs. Anna D. Elder, of New Decatur. The Catholic Total Abstinence society, Temperance leagues and all organiza- tions interested in temperance work are cordially invited to send fraternal dele gates. EnItertainment will be provided for all
 MRS. c. B. SPENCER, Pres't VIM. RENFROE, Rec. Sec'y.
 Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 10, 1897. State papers please copy.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12
WHAT TERRALlNE IS.
A Statement in Answer to Hundreds of Inquiries Regarding the Much Talked of Successor to Cod Liver Oil--What It is and WhatIt is Good For, and the Story of Its Discovery.

Seven years ago it was discovered that in crude Petroleum, treated in a special manner, hay oue of the greatest spec flies for tha cure of those complaints and diseases which have their seat irl the Throait and Lungs. This scovery, which protnised to sltariel the medical
The age-herald., 1897-12-12
The Central of Georpia By Co.

Will sell excursion Tickets at rates based on one and one-thfrd fares for the round trip, December 22 to 25, inclusive and on December 30 and 31, 1897, a,so January 1, 1898, final limit of all tickets January 4. 1898.
 SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent.
 J. c. HALLE,
 General Passenger Agent. 12-12-eod4tf
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

Ruth Ogden" has written in little Homespun a sequel to her popular book Courage" tho the book is complete in Itself. It describes a visit Ito Arlington and localities around Washington. The illustrations, by Mabel Humphrey, are of unusually high quality, and deserve commenda ton. "Sir Teady Laon," by S. R. Crockett, author of Sweetheart Travellers" will be one of the most popu- lar books of the season. It treats of the surprising adventures of Sir Teady Lion with those of General Napoleon Smith, and is called "an improving his tory for oIl boys, young boys, gsod boys, bad boys big boys, little boys, COW boys, and town boys" The iHustra tions by Gordon Browne are exquisite and add much to the fantastic humor and gaielty of the teNt
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

Possibly, though, the girls may not care for the revolution ard the navy, and so there are books especially pre- pared for their reading. Two that ap- pear to make good companions are "An Old Field School Girl" by Marion Har- land, of cook book fame. and "A Lit tie Girl of Long Ago" by Eliza Orne White. These are as pure and pretty sto- ries for girls as has been published in long time; they describe, too, local scenes which each author knows well ard describes with fine appreciation.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

Nor must we neglect to mention Mrs Burn.ltt while speaking of the popular books for young readers, for while there arr hundreds of authors that remain as constant favoTites, yet Mrs. Burnett has a beauty of smae1ination and spiritual insight into the meditations of childh1Iod which are within the grasp of no other writer for children.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

Fanny Davenport will probably appear in Theodore, at the Fifth Avenue thea Ire, New York, in January.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

Mrs Kee1y, the veteran actress of England. has celebrated her ninety-sec- ond birthday. It will be remembered that she and her husband visited -Ameri- ca many years ago.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

play founded upon Dickens "A Tale of Two Cities" is being written for E. s. Willard.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

Cora Tanner is contemplating a revival of ''Alone in London for next season.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

Bronson Howard has completed new society comedy for Herbert Kelcey and Fife Shannon.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

"The Chldren's Shakespeare by p. Nesbft is another charming and instruct i've volume. "The Winters Tale" "Roneo and Juliet," King Laar," and Hamlet" are told in the language of the Tots in a delightful manner. The colored illustrations are made up of. lit tie people and add much in making the whole convincing and appealing Ito the youthful readers.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

fertained at "Edgemoor" is the very acme of bliss.
 MT. Downing is at present starring through the south and meeting with me success.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

"Litlsle Lord Faunt1eroy,' "Sara Crewe" and Little Saint Eslizab th,' are perennial favcGites, but the new edition of her fine volumes from new plates, will be difficult ito match in child hterature, sold, too, at very much reduced prices over the fsrmer edition.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12
 Women
 Hesitate

about taking medicines internally when they expect shortly to become mothers, We'll may they hesitate. Think of the danger of swallowing drugs when in that condition l
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

Albert Roland Haven has completed play the domlnatln character of which is VoItaire.
The age-herald., 1897-12-12

Mascagm has just finished two op r3s, the librettos of both being the work or two well known Italian authors. The dramatic situations take place in Ja- pan and Italy. The music is spoken or as surpassing even Cavallsria Russlca- na.