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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
MORNING STAR.

The rain and mud seems to have got
ten the upper hand of the blizzard, and
now taken possession. The inclement
weather has put a quietus on all farm.
ing operations, and our farmers ere en-
gagged in hauling wood, going to mill,
fox hunting and feeding and eating up
their present supply of provisions.
The schools of the Fourteenth have all
closed. 1t seems that the term of our
schools was shorter this year than
usual from some cause, they continuing
only four to five months, instead of
six, as formerly. Wonder if any of
our school fund has been applied to
other purposes, or an increase in the
wages of teachers caused 0 deficiency?
We are sure that not a deficit was incur.
red by any marked decrease in the as
sessment of taxes, nor by the erection or
purchase of any public improvements.
Probably some of our wise men can
explain. The grip has somewhat sub
sided, and Our Bob is in the big chair,
now look out for dem good old days, etc.
Mrs. Jacob Garst, of Bashor's Mill, has
been seriously ill with fever for some
days, but at this writing she is i'm
proving. Also Sam D. Garst, of the
same place was confined several days
with throat and lung trouble, but is
now convalescent. We are informed
that the wife Of M. Bayless,o of Crook
shanks, is very low with grip and
fever, and is not expected to recover.
Work or the new residence of r. M. K.
Deakins has been suspended for several
days on account of the inclement
weather and a lack of the proper lum-
Der for its completion, caused by the
burning of his lumber kiln and con-
tents some time since, of which we
made mention in q former communica-
ton. But as Mr.. Deakins possesses
plenty of mean and energy, all the
necessary material will soon be sup.
piled and the labor necessary to its
completion be resumed. w. S. Bacon,
our tax assessor, is now engaged in
that official capacity. From the read
ing of u late assessment law, we in
fer that there is nothing but personal
property to be assessed this year, the
assessments on the realty for last year
remaining in full force and effect for
this year, excepting where transfers
have boon made since the former as
sessment. The tax payers of this Sec
ton are unanimously opposed to the
County Court making an appropriation
for the erection of the proposed bridge,
or any other bridge, under the existing
financial depression of the times. They
think it would be a wise act, and a
measure frought with greater good to
the greatest number of the people of the
county, for the court to decrease the
tax levy on the hundred dollars, thereby
rendering a much needed relief to the
already overburdened taxpayer, instead
of increasing his tax by an additional
levy to meet the required appropria.
ton. NEsToR.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
BELLS SCHOOL HOUSE,.

The school at this place is progress
ing very nicely; they had good attend
ance during the cold weather. Mr..
Burleson and Mr.. Vines are giving
perfect satisfaction, and have always
tried to do their duty in the school
room and are liked by every one that
know them. The boys of this place
have organized a debating society and
have had grand success so far. Jim
Miller had corn Smelling last Wednes-
day night; those present were John
Burleson, Walter Vines, William Say
lor, Miss Hattie Miller, Leila Saylor,
Elias Vines, Aiken Oliver, Miss Lizzie
and Hannah Burleson, Miss Carrie
Vines, Misses Kettle, Martha and Jennie
Miller, Noah A. Vines, Arthur and
George Miller and Noah j. Vines.
They report a pleasant time; Mr.. Miller
always wants every one to enjoy them
selves while at his home. Ben Arm
strong is fixing to erect a dwelling
house on his farm neal here, it is sup
posed he Is going to jump the broom
stick, he is tired of keeping house alone.
The chicken rogues have been visiting
Mrs. Martha Leach taking eleven from
her; they came On by Henry Hise
where they captured some turkeys.
People are about over with grip in this
section. The cold weather has been
very hard on stock. Mr.. Burleson has
had four pigs to freeze to death, sew.
eral have lost chickens. SHILo.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
BORING.

Mrs. John Barker of this place died
of consumption Friday moring; she
was a good Christian lady. Abram
Sanders is some better at this writing.
Watson Anderson is improving, r. l..
Cannon is certainly Kidding the our
try of hogs and fat cattle. The Baptist
are conducting a protracted meeting
at Bulo church. Business is certainly
on a hum as you can hear three saw
mills whistling and running. Today
is pension day and the boys in blue are
keeping the postmaster busy this morn.
ing sending off their vouchers. JAKE.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
A New Rock
j. P. PARK, Secretary,

KNITTING and Crocheting," of Ga
pages, over 90 original designs illustra-
ted, beautiful lace patterns, shawls,
hoods, jackets, ETC., has been published
by The Home, 141 Milk St, Boston,
Mass, and will be sent with a subscrp.
ton to that paper. The Home lie a 90
page monthly filled with original
stories, literary and domestic topics
and fashions. its department of Fancy
Work is a special feature, new and orr
ginal designs each issue. The price of
subscription is fifty cents per year and
will include one of these books. As a
special inducement to trial subscribers
a copy of this book will be given with
a . months subscription. The price of
book is 20 cents, but a 6 month s sub
scription and the book combined will
be sent for only 20 cents. Their annual
premium list for 1897 will be sent free
on application.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10

For nearly half a century this Gaia.
logue of Flower and Vegetable Seeds,
Plants, Bulbs, Roses, Potatoes, etc.,
has come as regularly as spring time.
Here it is again TO remind us that it's
time to think about u gardens. This
issue contains half a dozen full page
half tone illustrations of Roses, Asters,
Gold Flowers, Carnations and Toma-
toes.
1t seems full of the necessary infor-
nation for either ameuteur or profes.
sional. Send 10 cents to James Vick's
Sons, Rochester, N. Y, for a packet of
either Vick's Branching Aster, New
Japan Morning Glory or extra choice
Pansy and a copy of Vick's Floral
Guide. If you state where you saw
this notice you will receive a package
of flower seeds free. flo.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10

We offer II hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J.. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale druggists,
Toledo, o., WALDING, KINNAN & MAR.
WIN, Wholesale druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent tree Price 75c per
bottle, Sold by all druggists.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
NOTICE,
To Members of Washington County, Tennessee
County Court,

To Members Of Washington County, Tennessee,
County Court,
You are hereby notified that applica.
ton has been made to me, as Chairman
of the County Court, by five magis-
trates Of the County Of Washington
State of Tennessee, in writing request.
ing me to convene the County Court
in special session for the purpose of
doing whatever may be necessary in
relation to the building and construc
ton of bridges over Nolackucky river
in said county. Expense for same being
paid by citizens of the County inter
ested. In compliance with said written
application l hereby call a special term
of the County Court for Washington
County to meet at the Court House in
Jonesboro, Tenn , on Monday, Feb. IL
1897, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. to act on
propositions for building and construct
ing bridges as herein before indicated
and to do whatever may be necessary
for the locating of such bridges. As
members of said court | summon you
to attend on said date aforesaid.
j. NJ GRESHAM, Chairman,
This Sth day of February. 1897.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
Give lis n Rest,

Practicing fraud by advertising all
sorts of vile nostrums in the papers
ought to be stopped. How many per-
sons who read some article that seems
very startling and of interest, find to
their disgust that it is another patent
medicine advertisement. Not SO when
Symphyx, the great cough remedy, is
mentioned. Thousands of persons who
have suffered with coughs, colds,
%whooping cough. etc., read the old, old
story about Symphyx with renewed
pleasure. We can recommend it. Too
much can not be said of its virtues.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
LAND SALE.

In the Washington County Court at
Jonesboro, Tennessee.
Sam S. Kirk patrick Admr. vs.. Ida
Allison, ct al.
In obedience to a decree of the Coun-
ty Court at Jonesboro Tennessee, made
at its January term 1897. in the above
sty led cause, | will on Saturday, Feb
ruary the Goth, 1897, between the hours
of 70 and 4 p. NJ, in front of the Court
House door Jonesboro, Tennessee, sell
to the highest and best bidder the
lands mentioned and described in the
pleadings, to wit: Situated in the 14th
Civil District of Washington County,
Tennessee, and adjoining the lands of
Law Bashor, Sam Nave and Samuel
Wilcox and containg about thirty
acres.
TERMS OF SALE.
Said land will be sold on a credit of
six months and in bar of the equity of
redemption except one half the pun
chase price which Is required to he paid
cash in hand, and a note bearing inter.
est from date of sale with approved
personal security will be required of
the purchasers and a lien will be re
tanned on the land sold to further &C.
u the payment of said note.
JACOB LEAB, Clerk.
By CHAS. S. MASON, DC.
This January IS, 1897. PISS
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
Bucklen's Arnica SaIye.

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, chapped hands, chilblains, corns,
and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 20 cents per
box. For sale by F. E. Britton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
FALL BRANCH.

Mrs. Will Cross, who lived near this
place, died last Wednesday, the 3rd,
from paralysis. Mrs. McCrary, widow
of VIM. McCrary, Esq.,, also mother of
NJ. T. McCrary, architect, of this place,
died at her home last Saturday even
ing at A o'clock and was inferred Mon
day forenoon in the Howard Cemetery;
her husband was a Mexican soldier.
The grip is very prevalent in this vi
cinity. Mrs. George Whitlock, a very
aged lady of this place, is very feeble
at this time. Mrs. j. E. Bruce is on the
sick list this week. S. D. Vincent had
the misfortune to lose one of his horses
a few days since with lung fever. Some
of the young folks of the place went
down in Greene County to Bethesda to
an entertainment given by the school
of that place this week. The young and
the gay of the village had fine sport
coasting last week; every little knob
was worn slick. Thomas Barnes has
been in poor health for some time; DR..
d. M. Miller, of Indian Springs, Sulli-
van County. was to see him this week.
Miss Mary Haws was visiting Miss An
ma K. Vincent at her home this week.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
81 so A YEAR.
CONTEST.
Who Will Raise the GOurd With the Longest
Handle For the Year 1897.

There are for sale at the office of the
Herald q Tribune a quantity OF seed of
the long handle gourd Diego Carrello)
These seed will be sold at 10c per dozen.
Every n who purchases seed at this
office will be entitled to enter the con
test. A strict account will be kept of
the money received from the sale of
seed, and one half of san will he
awarded to the purity who raises the
gourd with the longest handle. Any
one NAV enter the contest.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10

Wanted-Energetic. pushing men to
solicit insurance for the Farmers Mu
tual Fire Insurance Company of Ten.
nessee. The most liberal commissions
are paid-write the company for par.
ticulars, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the one if it
fails to cure. 25c,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10

If asked the question Have you got
q stomach?" it would be safe on gene
raj principles, to answer Yes" But.
If you are sure of it, that is, if you ever
feel any distress after eating or any
pains of whatever description in the
region of the stomach, you have got
something more than an ordinary
stomach; in other words you have got
q diseased stomach. The stomach is a
powerful muscle, and the proper rem
edy for q tired muscle is rest, Try the
Shaker Digestive Cordial, for this pro-
duct not only contains digested food,
which will nourish the system without
any work on the part of the diseased
organs, but it aids the digestion of
other foods as we'll. You can test its
value in your case for the trifing sun
of 10 cents. Sample bottles at this
drice are carried by all druggists.
Laxol is the best medicine for chill
dren. Doctors recommend it in place
Of Castor Oil
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
/ ERALD AND TRIBUNE.
Meteorological Report.

have just taken stock and find that
have toom many goods and they must
he sold. So bring your cash or pro-
duce along and your price will be
mine. This will hc a red letter day
for all that will buy, Come, and come
quickly; | mean business.
Respectfully, R. NJ. MAY.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
Potash.

Kainit is a complete specific
against Rust"
All about P~otash-the results Of its use by actual ex.
pertinent on the best farms in the United States-is
told in a little book which we publish and will gladly
uailiree to any farmer in America who will write iorit.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
90 Nassau ST., New York.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
lotion.

With careful rotation Of
crops and liberal civilizations,
cotton lands will improve. The
application of a proper ferti-
lizer containing sufficient Pot
ash often makes the difference
between a profitable crop and
failure. Use fertilizers contain
ing not less than 3 to AZ
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10

Poor roads are the unhappiest type
of extravaganza.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
The Short Line to Texas

and the Southwest is via the Alabama
Great Southern Railroad. Tickets sold
either via Shreveport or New Orleans.
Service and schedules are unexcelled.
Thisis the only line operating tourist
sleeping cars from Chattanooga to
Texas and Pacific Coast points. Par
ties contemplating a trip should ad-
dress G. NJ. Billheimer, T. P. A, Birm.
ingham, Ala ; W. H. Doll, T. P. A.,
Chattanooga, Tenn; w. A. Turk, G.
P. A, Washington, d. G.; c. A. Ben.
scooter. A. q. p. A., Chattanooga. ally
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
Inauguration President Elect Mckinley
Washington, d. G., March 4, 1897
Reduced Rates via South

ern Railway.
On account of the Inauguration of
President elect Mckinley. in Washing
ton, d. c., March a, 1897, Southern
Railway will sell individual tickets
from its stations to Washington, D. c.,
and return, at rate of one fare for the
round trip. Tickets will be sold March
l, 2 and 8, good to return until March
8, 1897. For further information ad
dress any agent of the Southern Rail
waV.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
Clearing Sale.
81 so A YEAR

For the Cosmopolitan Mag
azine and the Herald and
Tribune. Cash in advance.
The Cosmopolitan is one of
the best Monthlies publish
ed; elegantly illustrated;
beautifully printed. Agents
Wanted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-09

WANTED-Travelng man and wife want
a few neatly furnished rooms for light
Housekeeping. close in: modern. No chill
irea. Address one week, Cold" care
Eagle. 120-6tN
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WANTED-Every one TO know that Mrs
Yosts homemade yeast : the finest OBJ
tainable. Ask your grocer for il.
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CONNECTIONS
IN 10. s. LoIss AaE-Has reci7i,r
AssT cars Sseals freel TO s. LOUIS 49,
SSs'-1rsn arzxir,S-roo sleepsrs 10 None.
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the east. no.ta aaa se1;ne.sI
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

WHY PAY RENT? Buy home with rents.
Pick your house-we buy It for you; you
pay US same as rent. Perhaps you pay
s. month rent, 500 in five years, moth
ing 10 show for il. Perhaps you could
buy the house for $500 500 cash, we fur
nish $3.50, you pay Us 81 month five years
the house is yours; no more rent 10 pay.
Longer time, less per month. Dean Cor
don. I22-thu-fri-sat-sun-tf
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Observation-Disclosures.

C.OOooNONO-~~N~~-0~~~~-0- o~N-~O~ON1~-~N-O-~0-o
sole agency to sell your
property. VIII spend our money adver-
Using il. Have buyers for il if priced
right In connection with law we have
opened an Office for the transaction of
d real estate, municipal bond and loan
business. The time 10 sell is when buyers
are in sight. We can help Buyers who
do not have enough money. List your
property with US and ii is as good as sold
Dean Gordon. 80 IE 1A-l5t
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WANTED-To make farm loans on Kan
sas and oklahoma properties. 40l-40S- 40
Sedswick block. Wichita. Kan. Whine
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WANTED-Ten first-class men, those ac-
quainted with building and loan or insur-
anee work. The right parties can ge;
contracts that are money-makers, and
permanent work. Can on or address A.
+. Abraham, Manager The Empora Saw
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Ii comes as natural 10 4 woman 10 know
dry goods as II does to man 10 swear
Washington Democrst
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FOR SALE-My residence. No. 1875 North
Waco: : room house. bath: hot and cold
water, closet. large cistern. win pump ga
kitchen: furnace. House = IN e1-
ceIlsrt condition rev roof. . feet q
porch. ground eSx-53 fee. al IN blue
grass Barn. -8K23, with -srr.aEe sa@1.
citv water ia barn. Property = a.
fenced Price, $50. Commission %
agents WI. reserve barn and allow Ia
OF. reasonable terms. r n Robertson.
Hsrtfor5 Investment company. JIG
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WANTED-By man and wife, with no
children, three neatly furnished rooms,
suitable for light housekeeping, if nee
essary; north of Douglas, east of Main
and south Of Central preferred. Refer
ence. Address W. ]. A, care Eagle
Office. I2f-3fx
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LOST ANYTHING.
MONEY TOLOAN.
FOUND ANYTHING.
ANYTHING TO SELL
ANYTHING TO RE.IT.
Make it Known
To the People

Advertisements under above clA.sSidoac
tlons must be IN the cour ting room b.
O'Clock every night except Saturdays. whoa
tie closing hour Ia TO-
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:. :. PARSONS
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.

0Btlnasss furnished o. a. classes os
ba06nED stAcr N city o. county Jas
No<k q city g7ve7 careful attention a.
Gee l6 South Lavrsoce aysase. WICHITA.
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SITUATION WANTED-MALE
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NANTED-A position as clerk in store or
as duing-r0om waiter by young man OF
IS. who has had experience. Rooms and
s. SD z. Douglas. 12i-3tX
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FOR MISCELLANEOUS
~~-~~~~OO0~~~~O~~~~~-0O~-
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poor printing. Good ma
chinery is one of the princi-
pal features. The purchase
of material in car lots direct
from the mills is the greatest
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EAGLE OFFICE fl EAST DOUGLAS
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-03-31

ALL the amendments offered to the Dingley tariff bill against trusts authorizing the President to sus= pend the duty on any articles upon which there was q trust in this country, was promptly ruled out of order by the Speaker. MT. Hep burn, a Republican member from Iowa, was bold enough to declare that the adoption of any of these amendments would "defeat the pur- pose of the bill. When the Demo crats laughed, he recalled his un- guarded remark and attempted to explain it away by saying that under the amendment few men could enter into a combination for the very purpose of securing free raw material, and thereby defeat the revenue purposes of the bill. But in an unguarded moment, the member from Iowa let the cat out of the bag