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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Irwin
Celebrate Their Thirtieth Mar.
riage Anniversary.

On Tuesday, February %, or.
winwood," the beautiful new resi-.
dence Of Cabt. j. w. Irwin, was
ablaze with welcome and hospit.
able lights, as friends gathered
from far and near to congratulate
the genial captain and his wife on
passing the 30th anniversary of
their married life. 1t was happy
occasion and one long to be re-.
membered.
The lovely home, fresh from the
hands of the architects, builders
and painters, was handsomely dec
grated by loving friends and sol.
EMMY dedicated in prayer to God
by the pastor.
The folding doors we're thrown
open, the elegant parlors were
agleam with light, flowers exhaled
their perfume, beauty and chivalry.
measured swords, while shafts of
wit and mirth sped round from
group to group.
"Young eyes spake love to eyes that spake
again."
while older eyes spoke the same
language, as they recalled the
days of their youth.
The gallant captain, as proud OF
his "bonnie bride" as he was 80
years ago, received many heart.
felt congratulations.
On table near the door stood
a portrait framed in silver, and
many at once recognized the ser.
ious, sweet-faced maiden, in her
wedding robes, as the calm, pleas.
ant matron of today, who became
Mrs. j. w. Irwin 80 years ago.
Smiles Illuminated tears on the
faces of many of the guests when
the youths and maidens of three
decades ago sweetly sang "Auld
Lang Syne" and other songs OF
olden days. But their clear, fresh
voices were formidable rivals ia
the silver-thrOated singers of
latter years. The many friends OF
the host and hostess testified ia
the universal esteem and affection
in which they are held, by presents
of every description, calculated to
delight the eye of an artistic
housekeeper and home maker.
The cut-glass vase and epereue
stood in sparkling silence by the
jewel case, the bon-bon box and
the bronze and enamel urn, while
nearby the richly chased fruit
bowl, hobnobbed socially with art
etchings and engravings. Hand
some rugs divided the honors
with fragile and dainty after.din
ner cups. Articles of gertu, charm
ing bric-a-brac, artistic broideries
china and glass, We'd with eacl
other in testifying to the popu
larity of the mistress of the house
Much merriment was caused By
the poetic efusion presented witt
a box of Pearline Qhe 3Oth ami
versary being considered a fit oc
-caslon for the bestowal of gifts o
pearl and the young author wal
unanimously advised to cultivat,
the bidding genius.
A special feature of the elegan
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

SAVANNAH CHURCH DIRECTORY
For ISo7-oS. The NJ. E. Church, South:
WEEKLY SERVIC ES.
AT o:3o A. NJ. Sunday School.
Attn A. NJ. Preaching.
At 3 P. NJ. Junior League.
@Epworth League Wednesday nights 6:So.
At 6:3o P. NJ. Preaching.
At 6:3o P. NJ. Wednesday Prayer Meeting.
The Social, Literary, and Business meet
ing Of the League will be held the list Friday
each month.
Alrmembers Of the church are urged to at
end the Services.
All visitors and non-church goers are here
by cordially invited TO attend.
"Not forsaking the assembling Of our
selve as the manner of some," Heb. X-25 VS.
EMMETT L. GREGORY, P. c.
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH.
Sunday School every Sunday morning al
$3.50 o'clock. W. U. Ross, Supt.
Prayer meeting Friday nights.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended espe.
cially for coughs, colds, Group,
whoooing cough and influenza.
1t has become famous for the cure
of these diseases, over a large
part of the civilized world. The
most fattering testimonials have
been received, giving accounts of
its good works; Of the aggravat.
ing and persistent coughs it has
cured; Of severe colds that have
yielded promptly to its soothing
effects, and of the dangerous at.
tacks of Group it has cured, often
saving the life of the child. The
extensive use Of it for whooping
cough has shown that it robs that
disease of all dangerous conse.
quences. Sold by j. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

The protracted meeting at tue
Methodist church is still in prog
ress and will likely continue for
the remainder of this week. Rev.
Ramsey is delivering q number of
most interesting sermons on well
chosen themes, and his clear, con-
vincing logic is causing many to
unite with the church. He has
been ably assisted by Revs. Hen
sley and Campbell, and The re.
suit has been q series of meetings
of the most gratifying nature.
Also the ladies' have been partic-
ularly active aud Jealous in the
good work, and to their efforts in
the cause may be attributed much
of the success Of the revival
Clifton Enterprise.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

The literary department of the
Epworth League held its monthly
meeting at the residence of DR.. j.
X. Barlow, on last Thursday night.
The authors for the evenings
study were Joel Chandler Harris
and Sidney Lanier. Excellent
papers on both of these authors
were read. Considerable interest
is manifested at these meetings
and more Of our young folk should
take a part in them. George w.
Cable will be discussed at the
next meeting, which will be held
at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
I. j. WEIGH.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Captain and Mrs. j. w. Irwin,
in celebration of their thirtieth
marriage anniversary, threw open
the doors Of their beautiful home
Friday evening last from 6 to 10
o'clock. In response to invita-
tons, scores of their friends and
relatives gathered in at an early
hour, and the evening was royalty
spent. The beautiful home was
artistically decorated and pre-,
scented quite a picturesque ap-
pearance. The guests were treat
ed to dainty refreshments in
abundance. Captain and Mrs.
Irwin are among Savannah's best
people, and the Courier joins their
many friends in wishing for them
many years yet of prosperity and
happiness.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
LADIES' HATS.

Miss Jessie Archer begs leave
to inform her old customers that
she and Mrs. d, A. McDougal will
form a partnership and bring a
nice line of Spring Hats to Savan.
nah in a few weeks which will be
sold at the old popular prices,
Mrs. McDougal will leave in a few
days and with Miss Archer will
visit the Northern markets and
bring back all the spring styles
and novelties. Out of town Gus.
toners will have orders filed as
usual.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
NONRESIDENT Notice,
Emma ZONES vs.. L. B. Jones.
us cause i appearing from The an

us cause ii appearing from the amend
iu H. MA Jones, which is sworn to-
w ''ii oil Ea'' Y. B. Jones, is a mex
that the defendant resident OF
resident of Tennessee, anu ..r. ,-s OF Lew
Arkansas, so that the ordinary proce..
can not be served upon him. 1t 10 therefor.
ordered by me, d, A, WEIGH Clerk and
Master, that said F, D, Jones enter his
appearance herein, at my Office, in the court
house at Savannah, Tenn on the first Men
day in April, 1895, and plead, answer, CT
demur to said amended bill, or the same will
be taken for confessed and the cause set {
hearing ex partc as to him.
d. A. WEIGH, C. &
This, Feb, IS, 1893. IS.25-4-Ir
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
Henderson, Tenn.

Friends Of the Courier: Think
ing that perhaps some of you
would like to hear from our little
town, will take pleasure in writ.
ing few words. Henderson is
situated i'll the central part OF
Chester county, near the head.
waters of the Forked Deer river,
about eighty miles east of Mem
phis and eighteen miles south of
jackson. 1t is the county site of
Chester, and is a beautiful and
thriving little town Of about two
thousand inhabitants.
The NJ. & o. II. r. extends al
most north and south through the
west,central part. We are bless
ed with three churches, between
twenty and thirty stores, two
banks, one postoflice, three livery
stables, two hotels and two col
leges.
Our schools are among the best
in the country. The Methodist
College is very nice brick build.
ing. 1t has an attendance Of l25
students. Prof. Mangum says
they are doing come fine work
and having good deal of fun.
The George Robertson Chris
tian College, having recently tax.
EN- the place of the w. I. 9. Col.
lege, is large, commodious brick
structure containing twelve rooms
and two large halls. The front
part is surmounted by a five story
tower, from the top of which we
have a nice view of the town and
surrounding country. The insti
tuition has an attendance of about
four hundred, and new pupils are
entering almost daily. 1t is pre-
sided over by strong faculty OF
twelve able teachers, who are do
ing a grand work for the cause OF
Normalism.
Anyone wishing to become 9
preacher, teacher, musician or art
list; or desiring to become prof
cient in the sciences, or to pre-
pare himself to lead business
life, would do well to come to
Henderson.
The inhabitants of the place are
an honest, energetic people, noted
for their hospitality.
The town is also growing in
size. New buildings are being
constructed, and in short, Hen
derson is on a "boom," as some
would express it. May it so con
tinue.
Mr.. @. \. McOord left last, weeE
for Obion county.
A certain young q man living
not very far from town, was heart
to say not long since: 90! how
glad | will be when Miss Maut
comes home from Nixon Chez
up "Uncle Bill" She has but tw'
more weeks to teach.
w. II. Phillips and sister, an(
Miss Lucy Sloan and two broth
ers, will be in this week to attend
the G. r. g. College. We wei
come you back, though not to thu
same college; yet many of tn
same faces will greet you as O
old.
Albert Reed has been sick 70
sometime with pneumonia.
A "red, white and blue" enter
tainment at the G. r. G. College
given by the primary's, in homo
of George Washington's birthday
was greatly enjoyed by yer
large crowd on the evening of tn
22nd ult. BLANCHE BETTY.
Feb. %, 1898.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

The success that has attended
the use of Dr.. j. Ii. McLean's
Volcanic Oil Liniment in the re-
lief of pain, and in curing diseases
which seemed beyond the reach
of medicine, has been truly re.
markable. Hundreds supposed
to be crippled for life, with arms
or legs drawn up, crooked or dis,
torted, their muscles contracted
by disease, have been cured
through the use Of this remedy.
Price, 25c., SOC. and 81 a bottle.
For sale by McDougal Drug Co.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
InsOlyent Notice.

I, S. @. Love, administrative of
the estate of j. NJ. Love, deceas-
ed, do hereby suggest the insol-
vency of said estate. All persons
holding claims against said estate
are hereby notified to file same
properly authenticated, with the
county court clerk Of Hardin Co.,
Tenn, on or before July 10, 1898,
or said claims will be barred both
in law and equity. This Feb. 2,
1898. S. G. LOVE, ADM'X.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Rev. L. Edwards, pastor of the
English Baptist Church at Miners
vile, Pa, when suffering with
rheumatism, was advised to try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He
says: "a few applications Of this
liniment proved of great service
to me. 1t subdued the inhama.
ton and relieved the pain. Should
any sufferer profit by giving Pain
Balm a trial it will please me"
For sale by j. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
Great Oaks

From little aoorns grow, so also
do fatal diseases spring from small
beginnings, Never neglect symp.
toms of Kidney Troubles; if al
lowed to develop they cause much
suffering and sorrow. DR.. j. II.
McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm
is certain cure for any disease
or weakness of the kidneys. A
trial will convince you of its great
potency. Price, 81 q bottle, at
McDougal drug company.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Ask any merchant on the Ten.
nessee River, and nine out of CIV.
cry ten will tell you they will sell
more Plantation Chill Cure than
any ether medicine, because they
and their customers know that it
will do all that is claimed for it.
For sale by j. w. DeBerry.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

a young lady teacher was tried
by law in Savannah, Tenn, for
whipping a disobedient pupil. The
matter was compromised and the
prosecutor taxed with the costs.
In our opinion, it would be better
to prosecute teachers for failure
to do their duty and thus force
them to a more liberal use of the
rOd.-LexingtOn Progress.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

In the spring the human body
needs assistance to throw off the
stagnation produced by winter
diet. AS the temperature rises
under The growing heat Of the
suns rays, we feel tired, half sick,
and low in spirits, because the
blood is sluggish and full of i'm
purities. DR.. j. II. McLean's
Strengthening Cordial and Blood
Purifier is a reliable spring remedy
to invigorate the body and give
tone to the digestion. Price SOC.
and 81 a bottle.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
B B 3 !

refreshments served was the dain-
ty pink and white cakes bearing
in frosty tracery the figures 1868
and 1898.
All departed after a most pleas.
ant evening, breathing sincere
wishes of many, many happy ami
versaries.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
Mrs. Harris Leeth Dead.

Mrs. Harris Leeth, who has
been sick for several weeks, died
at her home in Savannah Thurs
day morning, March 3, at ten
O'Clock. a more extended notice
of her death will appear next
week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

The town cemetery, q place that
should be protected from the
depredations of stock tramping
over the graves of the beloved
dead, is a thing very much neg
lected here, and the graves not
shielded by Enclosures are at the
mercy of the rowing beasts. This
should not be. Our people should
investigate this matter, and tie
cemetery should be proof against
such depredations.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

We have received copy Of the
Nashville American Almanac for
this year, and find it worth several
times the price (25 cents asked
for it. 1t is filed with useful in
formation to everybody; and is
the most comprehensive cyclic
padia of historic and statistic
facts ever before published 10y o
Tennessee paper, and the Amei-
can is to be congratulated for its
excellent work.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

/ have invited the elderly and
middle-aged widows of Savannah
to spend Friday, March 4, at my
home. Now, | want every grown
person in town, men and women,
married or single, to call on them
some time during the day and
thereby share with me the privil.
eye of trying to make the day
pleasant for them. Remember,
some of them are old and feeble;
some of them were young to.
gether, aud have grown old to-
gether have been neighbors
and friends for a lifetime, and
perhaps it has been years since
they have all met together under
the same roof to spend a social
day. SO come one, GENE all, and
help to make it a day of unalloyed
happiness for them.
PATIENCE M. BRoYLEs.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Joe Ramsey, the blind boy
preacher, who has been assisting
in a series of revival meetings at
Clifton, has gone to Nashville to
take part in the Sam jones' meet
ing now under full Roadway at the
latter place.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

P. II. Flowers, the jeweler, will
be out of his shop the latter part
of the week, On business. Parties
needing work can leave orders
with Hardin & Shelby, and will
find the jeweler at his post in the
future.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

The Savannah Courier is soon
to be made an all.home-print
paper. This speaks well for that
town, and the editors of the
Courier are to be congratulated
Scots Hill Banner.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

The many friends of Mrs. Char.
lie Ricketts, at this place will re-
greet to learn of her sudden death
last week at her home in Clifton.
The bereaved husband and family
have our deepest sympathy.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Contractor Thompson, who has
lately completed a $4,000 school
building at Selmer, is in the city.
He reports flourishing school at
that place. The people first agi-
tated the building Of a $4,000
house, but thought a $4,000 build.
ing would give ample accommOda-
ton. He says the school at that
place is crowded to its utmost
and the people regret that their
first plans were not carried out.
Prior to the erection of this build.
ing the school interest at Selmer
was at a low ebb. Savannah PEG.
pie should fall in line. A big
school at this place would place
Savannah in the front ranks.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

We have enlisted the following
subscribers at Saltillo this week:
d. e. Tarbet, j. B. Pitts, S. s..
Dickey, Geo, Joyce, A. G. Wake,
field and S. j. Barber; and Mrs.
w. M. Cason, Clifton, Tenn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

The election at this place last
Saturday passed off quietly, and a
very large vote was polled, consid'
ering the inclement condition of
the weather.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Chambers & Son, Plttsburg
Landing say they sell more Plan
tation Chill Cure than any other
tonic, because it gives better sat.
isfaction. 1t is guaranteed, j. w.
DeBerry.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Mrs. Harry Leith, who has been
confined to her bed for some time,
is reported very low this week,
with but little hopes entertained
for her recovery.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Z. Williams
attended the burial of Mrs. Charlie
Ricketts,, at Clifton, last Saturday,
returning on the Cherry Sunday
NIGHT.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

a75 month to a man who is
willing to work. If you are a
hustler you can make $75a month
at home. Address in handwrit
ing, enclosing stamp for reply
Standard Pub. Co. Vineland, n. j
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

DR.. w. Il. McDougal, who rep.
resented the Sunday school of the
NJ. L. church at this place at the
Sunday school convention at
Memphis last week, returned last
Friday, and reports a delightful
trip, and the convention one of
interest.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

The steamer City of Chattanooga
having in tow four barges loaded
with cross ties, in passing Buffalo
Shoals, below Clifton last Thurs
day morning hit one of her bar
ges on some obstruction in the
river, and it turned partially over,
causing the loss Of 5000 ties. No
other damage done.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Mesdames Lettie Barr and II.
@. Thompson left on the Clyde
Wednesday for Hickman county,
where Mrs. Thompson will spend
several weeks.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

r. II. Garrard, our hustling cot
ton and grain dealer, has been
working river points between here
and Clifton this week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Hinkle, of
Saltillo, have been attending the
bedside of their daughter, Mrs. j.
o. Irwin. this week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Il. L. Kemp, of Adamsville was
in to see us Monday. Mr.. Kemp,
while helping to roll log one day
last week, happened to the mis-
fortune to get a rib broken, which
was paining him some when here.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

S. d. Eccles left Monday en-
route to Fort Worth, Texas, and
other points on a prospective tour.
He will be absent for several
weeks.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Mrs. r. Il. Jordan left last week
for Pulaski to visit her sister,
Mrs. II. Nj. Stacy.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Mrs. DIR. j. o. Irwin was quite
sick Monday night and Tuesday.
Glad to report her much better at
the time of going to press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Mesdames Lettie Barr, Linnie
Spencer and III. @. Thompson
were the guests of Mrs. Tom
Brown in the country Monday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Mrs. z. 4. Helton, Of Swift, who
enjoys reading the county happen
ings, sends in her subscription
this week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Watches from $3.50 to $50.
Full line Of Jewelry, Rings, ETC.,
very cheap at Barlow's.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

The Republican primary elec.
ton will be held in Wayne county
tomorrow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
LOCAL ITEMS.

7. j. Moore, of Maddox, was in
to see us Monday and renewed
his subscription.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Prescriptions filed with &C.
curacy, and at moderate prices, at
RarlOW's.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Miss Leila Hardin arrived on
the Cherry from a pleasant visit
TO friends and relatives at Clifton.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

w. H. Did Rlount and family
left Wednesday on the Clyde en-
route for Hunt county, Texas,
were they will reside in the future.
"Bid" is a whole-soul fellow and,
while we regret to lose himself
and family, we wish them much
success and happiness in their
new home.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

r. d. DeFord, Of Olive Hill,
disposed of 900 bales of cotton
last week at 81 cents per pound.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

j. j. Freeman and Mrs. II, H..
Qualls were among the renewals
to the Courier at this Office this
week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

j. L. Hughes, of Sibley, was in
to see us Monday, and will read
the Courier.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

The Courier subscription list
continues to increase.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04


Dl. Bells peppermint Chill
Tonic cures chills permanently.
A sure appetizer. A perfect
blood purifier. A complete
strengthened. 1t will give color
to the face and change that SAL
low complexion to q beautiful
rosy hue. 1t corrects disorders Of
the stomach and aids digestion.
Overcomes nervous depression
and low spirits. 1t will restore ex-
hausted and nursing mothers 10
full strength and energy and make
bone and muscle children. Guar
anteed,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Full line of Books and Station
cry, at Barlow's.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Watch Repairing by a graduate
in HOrology done at Barlow's, and
guaranteed. If
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
Advertising Rates

One inch per annum reading $500
=" " display 500
Reading notices, first insertion, per line, .o5
For each subsequent insertion, .o3
Obituaries or card of thanks, .o5
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

j. H0ston East aud wife and
granddaughter returned Thursday
of last week from visit to rela,
tives in Texas. They report a
most delightful trip, and all the
Hardinites doing well in the por-
ton Of Texas where they went.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04
ANNOUNCEMENT.
We are authorized TO announce
IL MAHAR

as candidate for Sheriff of Hardin county
at the August election 1898, subject to the
will Of the people.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Gold.flled Elgin Watches, guar.
anteed, for $40, at Barlow's.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-04

Musical Instruments cheap at
BarlOW's.