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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05
Notice of Land Sale.

Mary Kinks VS.. Thomas Peery.
BY virtue of an execution
issued by Robert Hinkle Clork of
the Circuit Court of Hardin Coun.
ty, Tennessee, on the Sth day of
December, 1896, tested the first
Monday in November, 1896, Il
will expose to sale at public out
cry to the highest bidder for cash
on Monday the LIST day Of March
1897, at the Courthouse in the
town of Savannah, Tenn. the
reversionary interest of Thomas
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05


Typical of human life, is the
Williams milling property, now
owned by the Savannah Lumber
Co. 1t once stood, an industry
Of which Hardin county had a
right to boast, being employment
for, from twenty to thirty.fye
hands and a living for as many
families. But at last the ravage
of time has made inroads and de-
cay has Frustrated her building.
She is a thing Of the past.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

/ am now on the second round
of quarterly meetings, and the
preachers are moving about as
usual. Some Of the charges are
doing we'll.
There has been a great deal OF
sickness all over the district. La
lrippe has been prevalent every
where, and has taken many OF the
old people off. 1t is a strange
disease, and is said to have been
in France over one hundred years
ago. 1t has the right name, l
think, for it certainly lays hold OF
and holds on to body, | know
whereof ! speak.
/ Glanced a few days ago to
pass by the monument of Lewis,
about two miles from Newburg.
Thinking that some Of your read
ers have not seen nor read much
about this historic old monument,
I will say something about it.
Merriweather Lewis was born
in Va, Aug. 1S, 1774, AMI died
Oct. 0, 1909. He was a man of
fine talents and good attainments,
was Jefferson's private secretary,
and commanded the expedition to
the Oregon in 1so3-1S06, and was
also once the military governor OF
Louisiana.
He was travelling over one OF
the most lonely routes, over which
any one ever passed, when he
killed himself or was killed by
some one. He was stopping over
night at the Grinder Stand, where
he was assigned lodging in ono OF
the log.cabins. Tradition says
that the family heard a rustling in
the cabin, and the next morning
Mr.. Lewis was found lying on the
floor with his throat cut. The
family says he killed himself, but
many believe that he was murder
ed. The Judgement, as in thous
ands of cases will have to turn on
the light. On the spot there
stands a monument, in memory o.
this great man. Its pedestal is OF
the rock found in that county; the
shaft is twelve or fifteen feet high
If it were not for a few graves
hard by, no one would ever sus
pect a settlement near. In Isl.
Andrew Jackson passed right by
this spot on his way from Natchez
to Nashville.
The way on which the old hero
passed, is called the hatcher
Trace. 1t was on this march that
the General was given the name
ofOld Hickory. He would walk
at times and let the sick soldiers
ride his horse. So we'll did he
hold out that it attracted the at
tention of the soldiers. One
would say: us he not toughf'
another said "He is as tough as {
hickory" another said, she il
tough as an old hickory" An(
80 he was.
J. W. HENSLEY.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

Every post.office in the land
will be brilliantly decorated the
week Of Jan. 18th, by the red cover
of the Youths Companions New
Year number, and every subscriber
to the Companion for 1897, will
receive the first instalment Of the
1917 volume. Each weekley issue
during the coming year will be
packed full Of the most entertain
ing and instructive reading for all
members of the family, the edition
Of this new years nomber is 100000
copies. For beautifully colored
prospectus for the volume for '97.
address the Youths Companion,
200 COLUMBUS Avenue, Boston,
Mass.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

The saloon keepers of the state
have defeated the people of the
state before the General Assem-
bly,. A bill before that body to
give local option to incorporated
towns got through the House,
but failed to get through the
Senate.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

Building & Loan Associations
have been knocked out by our
Supreme Court. A decision of
the court provides that where a
borrower forfeits his property
the association must pay him
back such amount as he paid in.
AS the association made their
money by forfeitures, they could
not stand such law.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

The Senate passed the Smith.
son bill which is intended to pro-
tect boarding schools. The bill
is practically the same as passed
by the House and will dougtless
become a law.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

Charlie Slack, editor of the
Bristol Courier, was placed un-
der bond last week to appear be-
fore the Federal Court, charged
with sending obscene literatur
throughthe mail. He had used the
Objectionable language in his pa.
per and mailed the edition as usu-
al. Should be be convicted the
penalty is from one to two years
imprisonment.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

1t appears that Nevada, is de-
termined to make herself a rem.
desvous for pugiilists. A bill has
been passed by the General AS
sembly of that state, licensing
these meeting, but it is apprehen-
ded that Uncle Sam will step in
for a say before many moons.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

The selection of Imam j. Gage,
by President-elect Mckinley for
Secretary of the Treasury, meets
the hearty approval of President
Cleveland and the gold standard
Democracy. Mr.. Gage is, a prom
inent banker of Chicago.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

We have been called to see our
father who is very low in health
this week. He cannot last but a
short time unless, relief can be
hah, which it seems is hard to
find.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05
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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

Senator Isham G. Harris is
quite sick in Washingt on. He is
not considered dan gerous, though
his extreme old age make it poss.
ible that he will not rec0v er.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

The death of Senator Harris
during the sitting of the General
Assembly would probably put
Gov. Taylor in the United States
Senate.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

Representative Peterson intro.
duced bill in the Legislature to
allow Hardin county to issue
bonds to the amount Of $40, 900.
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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

Illinois has made an appropri-
alton of $4,000 for an exhibit at
the Tennessee Centennial.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

Gov. Taylor has already started
his pardon mill.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

Oar State Legislature has OK.
pressed its sympathy for suffer
ing Cuba.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05
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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05

Miss Pauline Jones, of Wood
bury was elected State Librarian
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-13

committee on the presidents address,
commencing its suggestions.
Mr.. Howell read the report of the exec
utive committee. There are now 16S
members on the roll, with II applications.
The following ten were elected:
Robert Peale Hackney, Durham: Raw
ley Galloway, Raleigh; John A. Mitch
ener, Raleigh; Christopher G.. Fordham,
Raleigh; Henry II Hicks, Raleigh: Ed.
G. Birdsong. Raleigh; Frank Reid Pleas
ants, LOuisburg; Walter A. Leggett,
HObgood; VIM. A. Ring, Raleigh; Aris-
tides S. Harrison, Enfield.
The examination papers of the other
applicants have not yet been marked.
AS soon as the Board of Pharmacy re-
ports, those who pass will be admitted to
membership.
A DRIVE ABOUT THE CITY.
At : o'clock the Association accepted
an invitation rendered by the Raleigh
druggists to take a drive about the city,
and they were greatly pleased with the
many evidences of progress seen on ev-
cry hand.
Last night the delegates. visitors and a
few invited guests enjoyed a delightful
banquet at the Marlborough House. There
was no set programme Of toasts, but there
was eloquence ad libitum, the druggists
vieing with their distinguished guest,
President Alderman, in. eloquent talks.
1t was a thoroughly delightful occasion,
and it was late before the happy druggists
and their guests parted. The menu was
thoroughly enjoyed and is as follows:
Consomme Princesse.
Sailed Almonds Olives
BrOilpd Spanish Mackprel Maitrp q Hotel
Sliced Tomatoes Potato Croquettes
Tenderloin of Beef, Larded, Mushroom
Sauce.
Green Peas.
Spring Chicken, a In Maryland.
Asparagus
Turkey. Cranberry Sauce.
Heart of Lettuce with MayOnnaise
Punch.
Vanilla Ice-Cream.
Strawberries Assorted Cake
Apples Oranges Bananas
Almonds. Walnuts, Pecans
Edham and American Cheese Crackers
Coffee
ThOmasberger Wine.
TO--DAY'S PROGRAMME.
The Association will meet again to-day
at the Odd Fellows hall, in the Pullen
building. The annual election of officers
will take place After the business is
over, they will drive to the Fair grounds,
where they will do justice to an old
fashioned barbecue and brunswick stew.
after which there will be contests that
will make a happy and pleasant climax
to delightful meeting. At night the
Capital Club gives a dance compliment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-13
Why take JOhnsOn'S
Chill e Fever Tonic?
Because If cures the
most stubborn case
OfFeVer ONEDAT.

A cabinet-maker in Davidson county
sold out his stock of goods Including
one coffin) not long since. The coffin
was offered at a reduced price. A coun-
tryman came in, laid down in the box"
got up and remarked that it was a
pretty close fit''-but he liked it and
bought it, saying he proposed to keep it
for Ills own burial
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-13
ThOmasberger Wine.
PROGRAMME.
EXPELLED FOR DISOBEDIENCE

Siler City, n. c., May 12.-(SpeciaD-
Several boys We're expelled from Thomp-
son School for going to the circus at
Greensboro yesterday after they had been
repeatedly requested by the superintend
ent not to do so.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-13
THE IDEAL INVIGORATOR.

Broken-dOwn health, listlessness, etc,
can be speedily remedied by taking An
massachusetts, Malt-Nutrine-the food
drink. At all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-13

IereSt, cOunSel and sympathy of the
pharmacists of the State. 1t cannot be a
success unless you help. / would not send
my boy to any school except the best.
Patriotic and sentimental reason will
quickly die unless excellence is combin-
ed.
Mr.. Vaughan, of Durham, followed
DIR. Alderman and as member of the
Board of Pharmacy, expressed his high
appreciation of the establishment of the
chair. He thought it would draw stu
dents from other States as well as from
North Carolina.
Mr.. Hancock, of Oxford, chairman of
the legislative committee, who is a MEM
Der of the board of trustees Of the Uni
versity, said the druggists ought to do
everything in their power to induce all
North Carolina boys to take the course
in pharmacy in the State instead of going
out ito cities in the North to secure their
education.
Other remarks were made by Mr..
Wearn, of Charlotte; Mr.. Horne, of
Fayetteville; Mr.. j. L. Pryor, of Raleigh;
Mr.. j. p. Stedman, of Oxford, and others.
Mr.. Howell, the newly elected phar-
macist was called on and made a few
remarks.
On motion Of Mr.. Vaughan COM
mittee was appointed to prepare resofu-
tons expressive of the Associations APP
probation Of the establishment Of the
chair OF pharmacy at the University.
Mr.. Bradham read the report of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

1 was mad with envy at him being mads
partner. I heard all that was said by
Cranmer and Duff to James Fillmore
how they 1attered him and said nc
kind thing of me. l put G150 in notes
in the cashiers pocket and appropriated
$50 to myself. which | got changed into 1
cash the same afternoon, having per.
sonated Fillmore. I spent that on my
Christmas holidays. I did the cowardly
act to prevent Phimore's promotion, for
L knew no one could blame me if 1 wai
CAREFUL
Another groan escaped the sufferers
lips.
The doctor started violently and bit
his lips. 1t was a shock to him. The
strongest friendship had existed be-
tween him and James Fillmore until
that fearful charge was preferred
against him. The doctor had always
believed him to be guilty.
You purlOined the notes." he e2c.
claimed when he could recover his pow
er of speech.
Yes" said the poor wretch. Il want
to make amends
"Ay, ay," said the doctor sadly. You
will have to be very quick, sir His
wife is at deaths door-starving, you
villain you
Spare me-" he groaned. Listen. ]
am worth $4,000. 1 have no heir. My
wife is dead, as you know l have no
relatives that 1 know of, except one
vagabOnd in America. 1 will leave
James Fillmore au!'
1T is the least you should do"
L have made a written confession,
but have not yet signed it. By my
will l make you my sole executor. !
leave you my property. Will you sea
my wishes carried out? James Phil
! more will take my share in the firm,
which is his by right"
Rest now awhile" said the doctor.
you are completely exhausted Oh,
why did believe James to be guilty?"
he added, distracted. turning from the
bedside. But he will soon be released.
thank heaven!
You would do we'll to make your
peace with your God Sinclair. Seek
! forgiveness for the wrong you have
done James Fillmore Your money Is
no reparation for the misery you have
! caused. Money cannot buy happiness.
[ may as well tell you that your life is
now very short. You had better tell
me where that confession is, and l want
| you to sign it,"
The dying man directed him to
drawer which opened with a secret
| spring. The confession was lying there.
J He picked it up and read it and then
propped the wretched man up while he
signed the statement.
You intended to play your part to
the end, Sinclair, it seems, or else you
would have signed this when you wrote
it. However, it is we'll that the grave
will not possess your secret"
And he left the house, feeling a Pc
culiar mixture of sorrow and joy.
But it was the last he saw of Sinclair,
for when the sun was gliding gradually
behind the distant hills, bathing the
earth with a flood of glory, his spirit
was called hence to judgment
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
CHAPTER II-ADVERSITY.

Seven years have elapsed. October
had come with it's yellow leaves, dusky
evenings and cold weather The poor
dread the cold season quite as much
as they do a depression in trade. They
regard cold as the twin sister of famine.
In the slum district of the same town
which was the scene of the foregoing
portion of his narrative Mrs. Fillmore
and her daughter had taken up their
abode since misfortune had gathered
them into her cruel lap.
Mrs Fillmore had suffered a hard eX
perence, a long, tough battle with life
betwixt despair and hope, having had to
labor hard to keep the wolf from her
door, but she was now almost worn out
and undone. She could no longer see
the silver lining in the cloud which had
overshadowed her life for nearly seven
long years. She felt that she could not
battle any longer.
Mother and daughter were sitting in
their room, with no light but the fitful
CLEANS which started now and again
from the scanty embers in the fire
CRATE.
Emily-for that was the name Of
James Philmore's daughter(was unac.
customed to sit in the dark, as hei
mother had hitherto managed to pro-
vide candles.
ooh, mother, can't we have a light?
1t is so horrid to have to sit in dark
ness" said Emily.
There is not a candle left, my child.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

tie detective, whose eyes were like the
eyes of hawk, and he seemed to be
trying to penetrate Philmore's very soul
with them. He was quite used to such
indignant protests, and more especially
from persons who had been subsequent
ly found guilty of and committed for
various offenses, and the declaration of
innocence on the part of the cashier on
ly hardened him in his work. After
that, you perhaps won't object to my
searching that coat of yours? Mind, it
is your challenge I'm accepting. You
said we could search your clothes, your
home-anything- anywhere!'
Certainly not Come on, sir. Shall
I take it off for you-there.' said James,
only too eager to get the disagreeable
business to an end.
Now Cranmer and Duff, although
they had not interposed and had kept
silent for the sake of allowing the de-
tective to pursue his work in thor
ough manner, did not believe Fillmore
to be guilty of the theft which had been
committed. But, as shrewd and cute
men, they allowed the investigation to
proceed without the least obstacle be-
ing placed in the way of the 'minion
of the law" whom they had called in
to solve the mystery of the sudden dis
appearance of their property.
Imagine their great surprise, which
found vent in EXPLANATIONS of a COM
pletely indescribable character when
the little sharp man eXtricated from
among other papers in the inside pock-
ct of Philmore's coat a bundle of bank
notes.
James Fillmore stood transfixed as
one in a trance. He was dumfounded
and horror stricken. A blush of shame
mounted his cheeks, and he sank on a
chair, for his heart palpitated wildly be-
meath his vest, and the excitement of
the moment rendered him powerless.
Gentlemen" said Fillmore, with all
the energy at his command, Il swear I
am innocent. I know not how these
notes came to be in my pocket. Some
one will have to answer for this. 1 did
not even know they were in my pock-
et."
Mr.. Duff, in the most nonchalant
manner, began to count the notes and
found that there were five SO notes
still wanting, which fact he commune
Gated to the detective in an undertone.
Mr.. James Fillmore, 9200 in notes
have been stolen from the safe, and
there are still five e10 notes missing. If
you can do the necessary and hand
them back, it might be well for you, :"
remarked Mr.. Sleek.
Il know nothing about them. I tell
you again it is all mystery to me-"
The detective requested Mr.. Fillmore
to put or his coat and assured him
that, although he would be compelled to
take him into custody, he would see
that he got fair play and that he would
institute further inquiries.
James Fillmore felt a pair of hand
cuffs being clasped on his wrists, and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

taken place, although I know nothing
TT TT is necessary, 3 Sir, or I should not
ask it." remarked the detective point
edly. re-
1.-The office clock had just struck the
hour of when came in from an inter-
view with Mr.. Cranmer and Mr.. Duff
All" said the little man as he jotted
this important detail on leaf Of his
pocketbook. Then looking again stead
tasty into Phlmore's face he said:
THAT coat you are wearing now"
pointing to the article. Were you
wearing that coat when you left the Of
fice?'
Yes, sir. 1t is. the same coat. I wear
another when at my work"
"Where is the other?"
Hanging up behind my desk"
"Were you the last person to leave?"
Yes
Are you sure?"
Yes, quite sure
Now, Mr. Fillmore, tell me did you
lock the safe and the drawers of your
desk before you left?"
James Fillmore hesitated, and his
face turned pallid. Cranmer and Duff
turned their eyes to him anxiously. He
saw their agonized looks, and he felt
he was undergoing a very severe trial.
He hesitated, because at first his men,
DRY was at fault.
why do you hesitate, Mr.. Fillmore?
Surely you know whether or no you
locked the safe and the drawers which
contained certain things which are now
missed. Where did you place the keys?
Perhaps that will enable you to remem-
ber'
81 really-I am afraid I neglected to
lock the safe and the drawers. 1 think
] was so overcome with the good news
impaired to me that forgot to lock the
safe and the drawers. I don't remem-
Der handling the keys since I placed
those notes in yesterday afternoon, Mr..
Duff 1 am very sorry for this neg
lect"
"a very plausible tale, Mr.. Fillmore, "
remarked Mr.. Sleek, sarcastically.
at is the truth sir, plausible OR not.
But what is the meaning Of all this
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

longed interchang es,dgive unreasonable
domestic happiness Happy the Christ
mas home of England from palace to
cottage! + ,g'
The research of the antiquary has
proved unequal to the discovery when
the mistletoe was first used for orna-
mental and festival purposes. 1t was
thus employed by the Greeks and Ro-
mans in the antique days and by the
Druids and Celtic nations, who attach
ed religious Importance to the plant.
The eastern church, that of holy
Russia and modern Greeks, agreed with
the western, about $50 A. D., that
Christmas day should be on Dec. 25. It's
observance is associated chiefly with
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

upon the window sill and gave a cheer-
full chirp as it eagerly picked UP the
crumbs which some kind hand had
placed there fC-e the birds. James Phil
more's soul was swelling with gladness.
Everything seemed to have changed pc
fore his eyes. Instead of the drudgery
and small pay, he was to enjoy prince
ly income and have fewer cares. Inc
air was vocal with song.
James Fillmore and his wife are go
ing to church, too. Mrs. Fillmore no
tees that his features no longer bear
SYMPTOMS of illness, but are really
healthy looking, and she has just begun
to realize the fact that there is no man
in existence more sane than her James,
and she feels a little more pride in her
heart as she steps over the threshold
of the Elms when she thinks of the
higher position her husband is going to
occupy in society.
"Well, 1 declare. Here's a telegraph
boy with a telegram, for me, perhaps,
exclaimed Mr.. Fillmore. They had just
got outside the garden gate, and they
stood still.
Telegram for you, SIR said the lad,
as he approached them.
Mr.. Fillmore took the telegram and
placed a silver coin in the boys hand.
1t read as follows:
Come to the office at once. Impor
tant."
Very brief" he remarked, as he
showed his wife the missive.
"All kilograms are" she answered,
jokingly.
"Well l suppose I must go as quickly
as possible. Therefore you will be
obliged to enjoy the service without
me- saying which he hailed a passing
cab, which soon conveyed him to the
office.
Having Invested himself of his over
coat, James Fillmore entered the room