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about this; 1t merely happens so.
A curiosity lover, learning that an
eighteen-pound baby girl had been
born recently in New York, tells Of a
nine-Ounce boy baby, born at New Or
leans twenty-one years ago, that is now
living and weighs fOrty-slx pounds.
A German colony has set out for the
Hawaiian Islands. These brave Ger
mans will find the climate where
bananas, rice and pineapples grow very
different from that Of the fatherland,
where the principal breadstuff grown is
rye.
Germany's experiments to ascertain
the best colors for war-shlps have led
to the conviction that olive green.
which is favored by the United States
navy in time Of war, is the best, because
1t renders ships least visible to an
enemy.
The Pension Bureau is very properly
liberalizing its rules of Interpretation.
It has just been held that q revenue
cutter was part Of the navy Of the
United States during her active SER
vice in the Mexican war by order of
the President
A Leadvllle, Col, grand jury, follow
ing the courts instructions, found it
necessary to bring in a bill Of indlct-
ment against the Judge himself, and
when he discharged them he omitted
the usual formality of thanking them
for the work they had done.
Merchants Of Rio Janeiro chartered
two vessels at San Francisco to convey
cargoes Of California wheat to Rio.
This is the first time in history that
such a thing has occurred, and is at
tributable to the short crop in the Ar
gentine Republic and Nicaragua.
During the recent rioting in Cal
cutta, the British artillery fred directly
into the rioters, who numbered about
5000 persons, killing 1900 Of them.
That may have temporary influence
in quieting the Indian malcOntents, but
it will harly increase their respect for
British rule.
A colOred porter has been caught
purlOining silver dollars while hand
ling sacks during the counting of the
treasury funds at Washington. He
had taken S28. The penalty in this
case is term in the penitentiary of
from one to ten years and fine of not
more than $4,000, or both.
Two little girls in Passaic, N. j., were
found guilty Of keeping pet robins in
a cage. The fine and costs in the case
amounted to $S725. The New York
World says "the blunder-headed Off
cials who took part in this travesty of
justice deserve to be publicly known"
and then gives the names.
The State of Washington has $50
shingle mills and they are crowded
with orders now as never before The
shipments east in May amounted to
1900 cars of red cedar shingles; in June
over 1000 carloads went, amounting
to S2O,OO0,OO0 shingles, and the July
shipments were still larger.
A scheme is projected to establish
the greatest water power plant in the
world. The plan is to use water from
the st. Lawrence river on the New York
side near Massena, where the river has
a fall of Sc feet in several miles, and
Grass river, not far away, is fifty feet
lower than the st. Lawrence.
The first irnpOrtation Of Mexican cat
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MALLARD.

MALLARD, August 4.-On reading the
HERALD two weeks ago our hearts were
made sad to see the notice of the death
of our dear friend, Mrs.Travis Boyd NEE
Miss Beulah Spivy), of Lynnviile. De-
ceased was a sweet christian girl, and it
indeed looks hard for one so Young and
with such bright future to be cut
down in the prime of life; but God
knows best She leaves a father and
sister to mourn her loss.
craven Locks and better half, and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kelly spent last
week at Sun Rise, Hickman County.
We attended Rev. Mr., Gupton's meet
ing at the Tennessee mines while there.
Protracted meeting begun at New
Lasea last Sunday. Brother Elan is
doing the preaching.
Mr.. Lish Kelly, of Hickman County,
is on visit to his brother, Mr.. George
Kelly, of Dark's Mill.
Mr.. Jeff Derry berry is all smiles over
the arrival of fine boy at his home.
Miss Maggie Doyal, of Kentucky, is
the guest of Mr.. Jas. Price and family.
Mr. Frank Moore and wife, of Nash
vile, are visiting Mrs. Moore's mother,
Mrs. Young.
Mr.. Dave Kincade, of Lynnville, is
visiting at Mallard.
M l. AlSN' l. Olhs was QulJe SICK laSJ
week.
Mrs. Sallie Price is very sick at this
writing.
craven Locks" guest this week are,
Misses Addie Spivy and Addie Murphy,
of Dark's Mill.
Mr.. d. Derryberry and family are
at Lasea this week.
Miss Lille Brown, the HERALD'S
"Lonely Flowers" of Neapolis, was at
our home last week.
Quite number from here attended
preaching at Lasea last Sunday.
There was no preaching at this place
last Sunday, owing to the protracted
meeting at Lasea.
We, too, are anxious to have our re-
union at Nashville this year, as we did
not get to attend last year.
Brother Green filled his appointment
at Beech Grove last Sunday.
RAVEN LOCKS.
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WEST PONT.

WEST POINT, Aug. 2-While Xula is
away | will steal into her sanctum and
write few items hurriedly, lest she, re-
turning, find me here and sculd me
unmercifully. for ] am quite sure she
has but little patience with meddlers.
The ladies of this place will serve lee
cream on Friday night, the 18th inst.
They cordially invite their friends To
attend and aid them in "A worthy cause.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bassham have
gone to quaf the sanatlve waters at
Primm's for week or so.
Miss Ida Mai Fitzgerald is in Nash
vile, visiting friends and taking in the
wonders at the State Fair.
Mr.. Will Hayes is still in North
Carolina, whittier he has gone to visit
his mother.
Mrs. Henry Walters has returned
from an extended visit to her daughters
near Franklin.
Messrs. Irvine Galloway and Bruce
Passmore have returned to their re-
spective homes after seeing many
things of interest at the Centennial.
Last week MIR. Jim Haywood found
one of his best mares in the pasture
with one of her hind legs broken.
Our school is moving off nicely under
the supervision of Mr.. ID. w. C.. DOdsOn
both morning and evening of the second
Sabbath in August.
Brother Dale began a series of meet
ings at Lasting Hope last Saturday.
The protracted meeting will begin at
Knob Creek on Wednesday preceding
the fifth Sabbath in August. Let us
take note of these precious seasons of
grace and govern ourselves accordingly.
Mrs Charley Nichols, Mrs. Taylor
Walters and uncle Eli Sellers are Still
on the sick list, but we are glad to re-
port them convalescent.
We are in sympathy with one of our
neighbOrs. The doctor has been visit
ing an inmate of this home for quite a
while. Recently the case has become
very virulent and developed into con-
tagious "heart trouble" and they say
the doctor himself is very seriously
inOculated.
If he does not soon get rid
OF this trouble in his breast
Well, | declare | must 90.
Zula will tell you the rest.
KLAMITY.
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WATER VALLEY.

WATER VALLEY, Aug. 1.-The Baptist
meeting closed to-day, with one addi-
ton to the church. Bro. Patton
preached some fine sermons while
among us.
There will be preaching at the Metho-
dist church on next Sunday morning at
II o'clock by our pastor, Bro. Owens.
sunday. school at $3.50 o'clock.
Misses Fora Chat1in and Fannie
Galloway, of Broadview, are the guests
of Miss Mamie Hogan.
Prof, Hogan has gone to Southport to
take charge of school.
Our schools will begin Monday morn
ing. Prof. Cummings will have charge
of the school at Atkins Academy. Miss
NObia Evans will conduct the valley
school.
Mr.. Tom Reams and Miss Willie
Booker, of Franklin, are visiting in our
midst.
Mr.. j. r. Fleming, Jr., of Goshen,
spent several days in our village last
week.
Miss Lettie Williams is with friends
at Beaver Dam Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sewell Mcknight, of
Cathey's creek, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Montgomery last week.
Mr.. Sam Williams of Columbia, who
has been visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. l.. Williams, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Kinzer took in the
Centennial last week. They report a
fine time.
Miss Dodson, of Franklin, who has
been the guest of Miss Annie Kinzer
for several days, has returned home.
Miss Maud Ladd, after a pleasant
visit with friends and relatives here,
has returned to her home in Mt. Pleas
ant.
Mr.. T. C. Harris has gone to Nashville
to-day to see the sights of the Cen
tennial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Laid have re-
turned from a few days visit to Mt.
Pleasant.
Miss Mary Eta Harris, of Williams
port, was in our midst last week.
ORESTRA.
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GOODWIN.

GOODWIN, Tenn, August ,, lSG.-Busi-
ness in our little burg is pretty good.
X. II. Haven is building a blacksmith
and wagon shop. Mr. Jack Marshall
will run it and ] prepared to do all
kinds of repairing ,or the farmers.
NJ. f.. Allen shipped a load Of stock
from here to Louisville, Saturday.
w. II. Cook also shipped a car load of
hogs to Louisville.
r. b. Dougherty, the wheat man, has
been very busy shipping grain, and has
shipped $1,000 bushels or more in the
last month.
Mrs. A. b. Dougherty and son, Albert,
are visiting relatives i'm Washington, H.
linois. They expect to be gone until
September.
r. II. Haven had fine colt killed re-
Gently by the train.
Mrs. Armstrong and family are rusti-
eating at Primms' Springs.
We are reliably Informed that the
turnpike question is finally settled; Mr..
Rainey, we are informed, will build the
pike up to charter, and we sincerely
hope that will put an end to any further
trouble.
The men at work on the railroad
bridge across Duck river are getting
along very well.
Mr.. s. r. Armstrong returned from
Prmms Saturday.
Guess we can live under the Dingley
tariff if others can, but can't say we are
stuck on it,
We must close as newsis scarce.
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SUNNYSIDE.

SUNNYSIDE, Aug. 1.-The recent rains
have detained the farmers in this sec
ton to some extent, causing them to be
unusually late getting the wheat crops
threshed; however, they are at work
with all force while the sun shines;
four threshers in our community last
week.
Miss Leila Buchanan, of your city,
spent last week with her sister, Mrs.
w. b. Matthews.
Misses Media and Willie Baltzell, of
Montgomery, Ala, are the guests OF
Miss olivia Barrow.
Master Eddie Thomas, who had the
misfortune OF falling from harrow and
breaking both bones in his leg, we are
glad to say is improving rapidly. The
Doctors think now he will be able to be
out in few weeks.
Miss Annie Freeman will open school
at this place Aug. 2.
Miss Pear Mccain and Mr.. c. F..
Matthews spent portion of last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Thomas.
Mrs. J. ). Matthews is spending this
week with homefolks at Groveland.
Mr.. Coffee, of the Lone Star State, is
visiting relatives here at present,
Mrs. Frank Wilsford is somewhat IN
Mr.. and Mrs. John Medley honored
the young people with an ice cream
supper Friday night. Those present
spent pleasant evening.
Miss Halle Brumbach and brother, OF
Sheffield, Ala, are visiting F. +. Brum-
bach and family.
Mr.. will Wilsford, of Giles County, is
with his brother Frank, at this writing
Messrs. Williams and Mullens, Misses
Estelle and Carrie Williams and Ad-
dene Marshall, of Franklin, visited A.
L. Emerson and family last week.
Miss Berton Pugh is with her sister,
Mrs. Joe Due, this week.
Rev. w. A. Provine preached an eX-
cellent sermon at this place Sunday
afternoon.
Miss Lucretia Due is with ntelprise
friends this week.
Miss Mclean has returned to her
home after spending several days very
pleasantly with Mrs. Allen Freeman.
With many kind wishes to all, we are
the same, SlNCLAkE'
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BROADVIEW.

BRoADvIEw, Aug. 1.-The young men
of the neighborhOod gave an ice cream
supper on last Wednesday night at the
home of Mr.. Robert Murphy. They
had an abundance of ice cream and
cake. We express our thanks to them
for the evening most pleasantly en-
ioyed.
Children's Day was celebrated at
Glenwood the 4th Saturday in last
Month. They had nice exercises, plenty
of dinner, large crowd and good time.
The protracted meeting will begin at
Southport next Sunday. We have not
learned who will assist Rev. Mr.. Pow
er's in the meeting.
Mrs. Leanna Derryberry and son
Elan are visiting friends at BrOadview.
Mr.. Horne has moved his family back
to McCains, to be convenient to the
school.
There was crowd from this neigh
week; Mr.. Hubble and wife, Jim Har-
ris, Robert Thurman and sister Miss
Lena, c. ]. Digger, wife and daughter,
Marshall McKissick, JEFF Floyd and
Emmett Gilbreath, Misses Mary Lou
Horne, Bernice Smith, Stella Horne and
Laura Smith.
Miss Kate Farley has returned to
Broadview after an absence of several
weeks.
School opened at BrOaview Monday
with Mr.. McKissick as teacher.
Misses Fora Chafiin and Fanny Gallo
way are visiting Miss Mamie Hogan
at Water Valley.
Wheat threshing is over in this
neighborhoOd. The crop turned out
we'll BRUNETTE.
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sorrow to the grief stricken ones. May
Gods richest grace ever comfort and
cheer you on your pilgrimage here, and
when you, TOO, are called may there be
sweet rejoicing and blessed reunion
with your loved one gone on before.
Messrs. Hal and Tom Peoples left for
Texas last Tuesday on prospecting
tour, with view of locating.
Miss Annie Owens, of Franklin, and
Miss Craig, of Brentwood, were with
their schoOlmatc, Miss Mamie Red
ding, several days last week
Miss Waters, of the Lewisburg Insti-
tute faculty, left for her home after a
weeks visit to her friend Miss ALIVE
Crazy.
Misses White, of Nashville, spent
last week with their grandmother, Mrs.
G. A. White.
Mr.. Jim Porter, of Florence, Texas,
is on visit to his brother, Jeff and Bill
Porter.
May Martin, of the l.. IL n. bridge
crew, came in Saturday from Bowling
Green, Ky, on account of a bad wound
received the day before by falling
crow-bar striking him in the face. II
hopes to be able to return in week or
so.
Misses Frasier and Allen, of Tim
friends here. They were accompanied
by Mr.. f. Frasier and family.
Miss Maud Coggins, of Goodwin,
visited relatives for few days last
week. Miss Ellie Hobbs accompanied
her home for few days visit.
Prof. Nortleet Figuers, of Columbia,
began school in the public school
building last Monday. His assistant
has not as yet been selected. The pro-
fessOr is a young man whom the
patrons may feel proud of securing
AS the editor, no doubt, is already
worried with our chat, we will desist
with hearty greeting to each Of the
host of correspondents, although, from
not being punctual, | fear you will
hardly recognize me still. | shall ever
feel a profound interest in your per-
sonal welfare and your success in
newspaperdom. Your interesting let
tiers should never cease to grace the
columns of paper whose editors man
| hood causes his pen ever to advocate
the principles of morality in all places.
| beg to remain your friend,
JIM DANDY.
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GarwOOd's Sarsaparilla-for the blood
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CAMPBELL'S STATION.

CAMPBELL's STATION, Aug. 2-Last
Monday, just at the MONDAY hour,
God sent the chilly Messenger of Death
for the spirit of Mr.. James Buckner
Clark. Deceased was born June 10,
1871, and died July %, 1897, being in the
9th year of his age. On oct. Is, 1896, he
prOfessed religion and united himself
with the Christian church at this place,
and has since lived Jealous, consecra-
ted and upright Christian life. He was
young man of rare qualifications, al
ways possessing devout affection for
his beloved parents, who are nearing
the sunset of life; he was faithful
Bible student, ever ready to lend a
helping hand to the advance ment OF
Christianity and to assist his friends to
higher plane of life. The church
which he loved has lost one of its most
Influential members, and the com.
munlty at large a noble-hearted, true
and manly citizen. Though his pres
ence has vanished from among us as a
Napor on summer morn, his influence
shall linger forever. The funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Rufus
McClarren, of Lynnvllle, in the
christian church, on the morning of
the 9th, after which the remains were
conveyed to Mooresville, Tenn, for in
terment Deceased leaves an aged
rather, mother, three brothers and two
sisters, to mourn his most untimely
departure. The writer extends his
heartfelt sympathy in the dark hour oil
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DARK'S MILL.

DARK's MILL, Aug. 2.-As this is my
first attempt to write to the HERALD,
will not consume much OF your
space, but will send in what few items
we have on hand.
Misses Mamie and Eoline Walters, OF
Nashville, are visiting their uncle, Mr..
John MahOn,
The health of our little community Is
very good at present. iii
Wheat threshing is nearly over Win
for this season.
Prof Nolan will begin a protractSed
meeting at this place next sunday we
wish him much success. ~.
Miss Addie Murphy spent last week
with craven Locks" -,
Messrs. Clifford and Aubry Jones, OF
Andrews, spent few days with thelr
uncle, w. ID. Jones.
Mr. Jim McCanless got his hand hurt
very badly with the thresher Friday
Mr.. John Jones took in the Cehteu'
NAL Saturday and sunday.
Rev. W. r. Spivy left Saturday 10 De-
gin a meeting at Como, Tenn.
ZARILLA.
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iEFTW

LEFTwICH, Aug. 2-Here we are
again after an absence of few weeks.
Mrs. Sam Miller and little children,
of Texas, are visiting Mrs. Miller's par
'ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Craig They
intend spending the summer with Ten
nessee friends.
The attendance at Antioch last Sun.
day was quite small, on account of so
many attending the meeting at Smyrna.
The families of Mr.. Benz. Thomas,
Prof. ID. T. Harris and Mr.. Moore, of
Hurricane, and Mr.. John and Gentry
Mclean, of Berlin, Mr.. John Gillespie
and Mr.. Laurie Mayberry, put up a
tent on the farm of Mr.. Hardin May
berry and, with number of guests,
spent last week very pleasantly. They
spent much of their time fishing.
Little Miss Wright, of Groveland, is
spending this week with her sister,
Mrs. Wallace Sowell.
DIR. BraXter was called last week to
the bedside of his brother, who died in
Nashville Thursday night after his
arrival. We deeply sympathize with
him in his sad bereavement.
Messrs. George and Wilburn Tindell
went to Nashville last week to attend
the Centennial.
Prof. Il. J. Knobs begins his school al
Forest Grove Monday. We feel sure
that he will succeed, as he is compe'
tent teacher,
Several of the people from this neigh
bOrhoOd have been attending the sancti-
fled meeting at Lilliard's Mill.
There was an ice-cream supper al
Forrest Grove last Thursday night
which was enjoyed very much by the
young people who attended. With a
shower of good wishes, we are,
MAUD AND BLANCHE.
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MT. VIEW.

Mt. VIEW, July 3l.-Mrs. ). A.
Grigsby, of Spring Hill, visited rela-
tives here since our last.
We attended the concert at Green
wood on last Friday evening and en-
joyed it very much. The young people
acquitted themselves beautifully, con-
sidering it was their first attempt.
Miss Rose Odil, of "Oak Lawn" was
among relatives here recently.
Misses Eta and Maud Cowsert enter
tanned Monday evening in honor of
their cousins, Misses Bertha and
Georgia Cowsert, of Goodwin. Quite an
interesting crowd was present and en-
joyed delightful music, furnished by
Messrs. Priest and Ray, of Spring Hill,
and Nellums of Nashville.
Miss Maggie stephens, of Duplex, is
expected here soon to visit friends.
With many good wishes to the
HERALD family, 1 am as ever,
NERENA.
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DODSON'S ACADEMY.

DoDsoN'S ACADEMY.-This beautiful
Sunday eve tinds us trying to write for
the dear old HERALD again.
Rev. 5. NJ. Gupton preached quite an
interesting sermon at Knob Greek the
first Sunday in August, and will com
mence protacted meeting Wednesday
night before the fourth Sunday in this
month.
Mr.. Jack Haywood will commence a
singing-school tomorrow morning at
Knob Creek. We wish him success.
Miss May HUM, of Santa Fe, opened
school at this place July 10. We wish
her much success.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goodwin, of Union
City, were in our midst last week.
Miss Laura Shelley, of Columbia, is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watson.
Mrs. Follice, of Giles county, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Will
Dodson, has returned to her home.
CLARRISS
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Nonresident Notice.
augusta At

T. y. Jones, use &c, VS.. Mrs. A. f. Nc
Kissack.
Pending in the Chancery Court at Co.
lumbia, Tennessee.
1t appearing from the return of the
officer upon subpoena to answer issued
in this cause against Josh King and
wife, Ella King, that said defendants
are not to be found. 1t is ordered upon
motion of complainant that publication
be made for four weeks in the Columbia
Herald requiring said Josh King and
Ella King to appear at the office of the
Clerk and Master in Columbia, Tenn,
and make defense TO the bill filed
against them in this cause on the first
Monday in September, 1897, otherwise
the same will be taken for confessed
and set for hearing eX parte as to them.
This July 30, 1897.
aug6 II A. y. AKIN, {. n NJ.