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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-06-02

place sold for three axes and two COW
bells. Upon the arrival of the first
lawyer and the first doctor at Nash
vile a scourge of lawsuits and diseases
were predicted. John Alison gives the
following account of Russell Bean, the
first white child born on Tennessee soil,
who was not distinguished alone for
this, but was said to be the most perfect
specimen Of manhood in the whole
country "He was a gunsmith by trade,
and had a fatboat built, and with a car
go of rifles, pistols, dirks, etc, of his
own manufacture. went alone down the
Nolichucky to the Tennessee river,
thence to the Ohio and down to New Or
leans, where he sold them and remained
about two years, engaged in foot races,
horse racing, cock fighting and other
sports.
"On returning TO Jonesboro, his home,
he found his wife who bad borne him
several children, nursing an ilcgiti-
mate infant, whcreupon he got drunk,
took the baby and deliberately cut off
both its ears close up to its head, say
ING he marked it so it would not get
mixed up with his, He was arrested
and sentenced to be branded in the
palm Of the hand; this was done where
upon be Immediately bit out OF his hand
the part containing the brand and spst
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-06-02
WANTED PAUL TO TELL.
A Tipsy Wayfarer who Is Famiiinr
with the Scriptures Asks
Question.

A man of the North side saw a masculine
member of the human race tumble down
on the sidewalk the other evening, hopeless
ly intoxicated Disguised at the sight he
was about to pass on unheedful of his neigh.
bor's misfortune when the story of the good
Samaritan flashed across his mind and he
resolved for once to be charitably helpful.
lie accosted the fallen one and assisted him
to his unsteady feet, and after much per-
sstent interviewing succeeded in ascertain
ing the number OF his home. Thither he
piloted his swaying companion and was re.
warded on the doorstep by volley OF
thanks and most lmportunate invitation
to enter and take drink.
NO" responded the modern Samaritan,
emphaticaly. 81 won't 20 in and take a
drink, and you'd better follow my example
and get to bed as quickly as you can"
"All right, ! guess | will" muttered the
tipsy host drowsily But tell me your
name, anyway. | want to know the name
OF the man who brought me to my door,
AS his eloquence and voice were waxing
in strength, the. Samaritan thought it Wis
dom to comply in some way with his asso'
cate's desires, and at the same time had no
intention to reveal his own identity.
Paul is my name" he answered, at lrst,
in compromise, turning to 60 down the
steps.
Come here, Paul" eagerly called the
other man at once. Come back and answer
the question I've had il in my mind to ask
you for years. Pau" he continued, im-
pressively, did you ever get an e>.swer TO
your letters to the Ephesans!'-Chcago
IbrOpiolo
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-06-02
Sse-s-s-e-s-s-s-s-s-s--s-s ...s-
The Digest Club Papers.
EARLY TENNESSEE
HISTORY.
A Paper Read Before the Digest
Club" of McMinnville, Tenn,
by Mr.. M. L. Fletcher.
PART II.
CONCLUDED.

John Sewer and Isaac Shelby raised
regiment of soldiers from Tennessee,
together about 450 men, to repel the
impending danger. They were joined
by Col. Campbell and his Virginians,
also Col. Williams. They hurriedly
crossed the Alleghanies, and, sweeping
down upon the foe, attacked Furgerson
at Kings mountain, which was little
less than 80 miles from Lord CORVALLIS
and the entire British army.
The location selected by Furgerson on
the top of Kings mountain is said by
experts to have been almost impreg-
nablc. Indeed, so confident was he,
that he said the Almighty Himself could
not dislodge him. In this he was mis-
taken. Sewer and his comrades sur
rounded the hill and attacked in a style
adapted TO their mode of fighting. They
charged up the hill, and upon reaching
the crest leveled their Dechard rifles
and moved down the British The back
woodsmen of Tennessee were every one
of them unerring rifemen. Furgerson
fell pierced by five mortal wounds, and
his entire army were killed or cap
tured.
In 1884 North Carolina ceded to the
United States all the territory that is
now Tennessee. But she made no pro-
vision for the government of the ter
ritory from the time of its ceding to
the time of its acceptance by the United
States, which time was to be two years.
Thus the inhabitants of Watauga and
Nashville settlements were left with
out a government. The outlook was
two years of probable disorder and
crime. 1t was doubtful if congress
would accept them. Thus thrown on
their own resources, the inhabitants
set up state of their own, owing no
allegiance to any other state or gov
crnmcnt.
The constitution of North Carolina
was adopted, Greenvile was made the
capital, and John Sewer was elected
governor.
At the first session of the Legislature
of the state of Franklin, specie money
was not to be had, and the promises to
pay of North Carolina which circulated
among the Franks being worth only
about one cent on the dollar, they pro-
ceeded to make the following articles
current money and collected the taxes
and paid their officers with this
medium of exchange at the following
standard values: Good flax linen, ten
hundred, three shillings six pence per
yard; six, seven, eight and nine hun.
dred in proportion; tow linen, one shil-
ling nine pence; linsey, three shillings;
beaver skins, six shillings; otter skins
six shillings; raccoon and fox skins, one
shilling three pence; good clean bees
wax, one shilling per pound; good clean
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-06-02
The Fourth Dcmcntin.

"Golf?' the physician SAID, with a sigh.
Golf, or, more correctly, golfcitis, must he
designated the fourth dementa. Goicitia
is permanent addition to English manias,
and is attracting the attention of thinking
aliensts This mania differs from others
in that it is not acute in it's chronic stages
and is durable. The symptoms are a
loathi9g for iegitimate business; an ab
nervous irritation, passion for giddy and
eccentric garments, profound contempt
for truth, a hatred of domestic restraint,
accompanied by flushed face and a de-
PRAYED love of out-of-doors. Cooling.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-06-02
T6odJ SaaJqbodM
1lasl;aIsEsl sIy731yyyT

Hoods Pills cure liver iIlsi the non.irrlta:ns and
only cOthartic to take with Hoods sarsaparllls.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-06-02
The Dark Secret.

'1t's not dark enough yet, she whispered,
as she peered eagerly up and down the
street.
There no one in sight, " he replied, after
a careful survey.
But some one may come round that cor.
ner at any minute and recognize us, and
then | should want to die"
well, then, we'll wait a bit"
What dreadful deed did those two con-
template doing?
He was about to give her her first less N
in riding icyce.--Cincinnati Enquirer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-06-02

81 have used Pe-ru-na for a number
OF years with the very best results for
catarrhal diseases. ! shall never be
without il. / never fail to recommend
it when an opportunity presents itself"
j. II. Caldwell, Robelinc, La.
Gilbert lIofer. Grays, Ky, says in
letter dated March 7th, 1894: 81 have
used four bottles of Pe-ru-na and am
well of my catarrh, and it cured my
Brights disease. had been troubled
ior two years. weigh twenty pounds
more than | did before was taken sick.
shall never be without Pe-ru-na."
Send for free catarrh book. Address
DR.. Hartman, Columbus, o.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-06-02
kidney DISEASE
Caused by Internal Catarrh,
Promptly Cured by
Pe-ru-na,

Hon. j. II. Caldwell, a prominent
member of the Louisiana State Legisla-
turc, says the following in regard to Pc
ru-na for catarrh:
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-06-02
NUMBER -.
"Coaraqe and STRENGTH
In Tines of Danger. "

Read the qvaming bet1veen
the lines. What is that qvam-
ing3 It is of the danger from
accumulation of badness IN
the blood, caused BY the
aSaal heaVy liVing of the
Winter months. Spring Is
the clearing cleansing time
Of the year; the foreranner of
the brightness and beauty of
glorious Summer.
Follow the principle that Nature lays
down, Start in at once and purify your
blood with that great specific, Hoods
Sarsaparilla. II Herer diSdpp0iRtS.
Tumors-"A tumor as big as q large
marble came under my tongue and instead
of letting my physician operate on il, | used
my fayorite spring tonic, Hoods Sarsapa-
rllla. The bunch soon disappeared Mrs.
II, NJ. CoBURN, $40 Mer'k St, Lowell, Mass.
Rheumatism. .-" / had rheumatism for
five years and can conscentiously say that
Hoods Sarsaparilla has given me entire
relief. As Il blood purifier 1t has helped my
children wonderfully Mrs. ). A. SAGAR,
SO Franklin Avenue, Passaic, N. j.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
Should Carry Lights.

Mr. Editor On last Sunday evening l
made a professional trip to Washington
Grove during the rain storm and passed
twenty vehicles returning from camp, scat
tered along the route all the way from
"Texas" to Oakmont, not one of which car
ried light.
Though displaying bright dash board
light myself, on the left side, and taking un.
usual pains in the backness of that storm
to leave clear road on my left for vehicles
coming In the direction opposite to the one
in which l was moving, almost regardless OF
the condition of the roadbed over which
was travelling, and endangering my vehicle
TO the chances OF being ditched, was still
in constant danger OF colliding with some
one, one man passing me on the wrong side
alter narrowly escaping collision; another
one disregarding my light and nearly sue
ceeding In coliding with me.
Beside the Inconvenience and danger
enumerated, was compelled to travel at a
slower gait than the condition of the wealth
er and OF my patient made II desirable tC
do
Though this was an exaggerated expert
ence, as to the number of vehicles met, il is
similar to those frequently commended with
due to the carelessness and selfishness OF the
majority who drive our roads at night. On
my return, on the above mentioned trip,
met one thoughtful and upto.date man who
carried light We saw each other when
several hundred yards apart, and were thus
enabled to pass safely and comfortably at a
sharp gait.
submit that we should have State law
or u county regulation compelling drivers Of
vehicles to display light when travelling
over our public roads at night.
W. X ANDREWS M. ID.
Rockville, August 80, 1899.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
Rockville Seminary will reopen Wedue

Rockville Seminary will reopen Wednes-
day, September 18th, 1899. For particulars
address Mrs. Rosalind Curtin, Principal.
The Atlanta Constitution says: "a line on
the program at the Park this week says, 1T
is to laugh and it was to laugh when as
the closing numbers were introduced the
Three Brothers Kado, Pantomimists.' Their
speciality, which is Of the highest order of
comedy, brought forth bursts of applause
and ughter-laughter that was spontane-
GUS and hearty. While their act is artistic,
there is something so indescribably comic
about it that one loses the real effect I'm.
less 1t is seen twice. Then one observes all
the delicate touches of Pantomime intro
duced by the elder brother. The grace and
skill with which he handles all situations is
really treat to the critic The mechanical
tricks and transformations are cleverly and
rapidly done, and well deserve mention -
Such an act is always welcome on any pro.
gram" These splendid artists have been
engaged Tor two exhibitions a day at the
Montgomery county Fair
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. J. E. Lilly, a prominent aitizsn OF
Hannibal, Mo-, lately had wonderful de-
liverance from a frightful death. In telling
of it he says: 81 was taken with Typhoid
Fever, that ran into Pneumonia. My lungs
became hardened. | was so weak couldn't
even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. !
expected to soon die Of Consumption, when
heard Of DR.. Kings New Discovery. One
bottle gave great relief. | continued to use
it, and now am we'll and strong. can't say
too much in its praise" This marvellous
medicine is the surest aud quickest cure in
the world for all Throat and Lung Trouble.
Regular sizes 80 cents and 81 90. Trial bot
tie free at Il. 4. Fearon's Drug Store every
bottle guaranteed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
Money Found in the Mail Bags,

1T seems almost incredible that in the
neighborhood of 10000 in actual cash
should have been cOnfided TO letters during
the last year, and harder still TO credit that
the most exhaustive efforts failed TO fLd the
owners Of one fourth Of that amount" writes
Patti Lyle Collins in The Ladies' Hume
Journal for September. "The envelopes
which are addressed are kept on file for
four years, blank ones not 80 long, but In
either case liberal margin Of time is al.
lowed for claimants 10 appear before the
money is finally turned into the Treasury
TO the credit Of the Postoffice Department.
Ia addition To the money contained 10 let
ters during the same period, something like
$40 900 was found loose in the mails. 1t Is
! oficlally styled loose money"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
Crop Conditions The following is the
Weather Bureaus weekly summary of crop

Crop Conditions The following is the
Weather Bureaus weekly summary of crop
conditions
The general condition of corn in the
States of the central Mississippi and Ohio
valleys is less satisfactory than at the close
of the previous week, owing to continued
absence of moisture, which has conduced to
too rapid maturity. The weather conditions
In Iowa, Northern Missouri, Kansas, Ne
braska, the Dakotss Minnesota and the
Middle Atlantic States have been more ia
vorable, and generally the crop has made
good progress in those States, although late
corn is somewhat less promising in portions
Of Nebraska and Kansas. All reports indi'
cate that the crop has made rapid advance.
ment toward maturity. Some cutting has
been done as far North as Minnesota.
Reports of injury to grain in shock and
stack continue from the Dakotas and Min
nesota, principally, however, as result OF
previous weeks. The delayed harvesting
OF spring wheat will be completed by the
end of August. Grain in shock has also
been injured by rains in Washington and
Oregon, but.in the last named State the rains
were OF material benefit to late spring grain
and other crops.
Favorable progress has been made in cut
ting and housing tobacco, which is gener-
ally we'll advanced. The late crop needs
rain in Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
The previously reported unfavorabe ont,
look for apples continues, although some
varieties, principally the early, are abundant
in portions of Nebraska, Kansas, Illinois,
Indiana and in Middle Atlantic States and
Southern Now England. The reports gen.
orally indicate that the fruit is dropping ex-
tensively.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
Business in the Orphans Court

Business In the Orphans' Court
The following business was transacted In
the Orphans Court:
M. r. Musser, executrix Of VIM. II. Mus.
ser, deceased, fled inventory OF personal
estate of said deceased, and order OF sale
was granted.
Frank ID. Lezear, administrator Of Francis
r. Leizear, deceased, filed inventory of per-
sonal estate Of said deceased, and order OF
sale was granted.
In the matter Of the real estate OF Joseph
Dyson, deceased, sold TO Vim. j. Williams,
WAS ratified.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
No Right to Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face, form and
temper will always have friends, but one who
would be attractive must keep her health
If she is weak, sickly and all run down, she
will be nervous and irritable. If she has con-
stpation or kidney trouble, her impure blood
will cause pimples, blotches, skin eruPtions
and a wretched complexion. Electric Bitters
is the best medicine in the world TO regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to purify the
blood. II gives strong nerves, bright eyes,
smooth, velVety skin, rich complexion. 1t
will make Il good looking, charming woman
o. a rundown invalid. Only so cents at Il.
T. Fearon's Drug Store
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
Base Ball at the Fair-There will

Base Ball at the Fair-There will be
base ball game during the afternoon Of
the first day of the Fair between the Gov
eminent Printing Office team, Of Washing
ton, and the Rockville club.
These two teams met 10 an interesting
contest in Washington last week, and the
Rockville boys were defeated by the close
score OF 7to5. The Printing Office team is
composed Of some Of the best amateur and
semi. professional players in Washington.
and as Rockville lie just now playing great
ball, the contest will undoubtedly be worth
going miles 10 see.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
Rockville Bakery and Con-
fectioneryl

Best Pound, Plain and Black Fruit Cake
only zoe ID.
BREAD 4c per loAf-26 bread tickets, 81
ID for so cents, G. o. D.
Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, ETC., naily.
Ice Cream, Meringues, Water Ices, OF best
quality, at reasonable prices in plain or brick
moulds. Large quantities at low prices. Out
Of town orders promptly attended to.
A full line Of Toys, Dolls, etc
Lunches served at popular prices.
H. REISINGER,
Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01

Bass Fishing Beta prominent Bal
tImore citizen, himself noted fisherman,
said on Monday last al will wager $500 or
more that can name fisherman who can
beat at bass fishing any other that can be
named. My proposition is this. will post
the 5000 as forfeit and will name my man.
| will give the taker Of the bet ten days to
name his man don't care whether he
brings him from abroad or finds him In Bal
timore. | want the bet 10 be for $500 or
over, the loser TO pay all expenses for party
Of five or six. The fishing is TO be done be-
tween sunrise and sunset during four days,
either on the Potomac or Shenandoah riV-
ers. The man catching the greater number
of fish to win the wager name five TO be
in the party 80 that each of the fishermen
can be accompanied by one Of the opposing
side and one be left to referee the disputed
points"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
Strange.

A man residing on the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland, recently wrote his name and ad-
dress on postal card and simply addressed
it |. Benesch b Sons, Baltimore. By return
mail he received handsome 1873 page cata-
logue, containing over 300 fine half tone illus
trations and very valuable suggestions on
economical ousefurnishlng at rock bottom
prices, also personal letter nom the largest
model home furnishers in the U.S.-All for q
p0stal-Try it.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01

Rheumatism Cured in Day.-"Mys-
tic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
radically cures In one to three days. Its &C.
ton upon the system Is remarkable and mys-
terious. 1t removes at once the cause and
the disease Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly benefits rs cents. Sold by K.
T. Fearon, Druggist, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
Volcanic EruptionS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life Of
10y. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them
also Old, Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers,
Boils, Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises,
Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands Chilblains.-
Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out Pains
and Aches. Only rs cents box. Cure guar
anteed. Sold by e. T. Fearon, Druggist.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01

Departed this life one year ago to-day
August Goth, 1893, Sadie Bell, daughter o
John and Jennie Oden. Gone but not for
gotten.
In the cold and silent graveyard,
In the narrow casket bed,
They did place our little Sadie
With the calm and peaceful dead.
PARENTS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspepsia be-
cause its ingredients are such that II can't
help doing So 1.-THE public can rely upon it
as master remedy for all disorders arising
from imperfect digestion. james NJ. Thorn
as, NJ. D., in American journal OF Health, N.
Y r. W VnsOn Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting horse in fine healthy con-
dition try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy. worms, giving
new life TO an old or over worked horse. 70
cents per package. For sale by dIuggists.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
GA - II q II T a.
,oars the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
's1 % &erHAZlM

"DeWitts Little Early Risers did me more
good than all blood medicines and other
pills." writes Geo. II. Jacobs, OF Thompson,
Conn. Prompt, pleasant, never gripe-they
cure constipation, arouse the torpid liver Ia
action and give you clean blood, steady
nerves, clear brain aud healthy appetite
X. W. Vinson, Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure thoroughly digests
food without aid from the stomach, and al
the same time heals and restores the diseased
digestive organs. It 10 the only remedy
that does both Of these things and can be 70.
lied upon 70 permanently cure dyspepsia. -
r. W. Vinson, Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
Omen to all Running .

Susie Houze, Chas Theis, Philadelphia, Pa
Longshanks, E Prescott g. Co, Norbeck
Veit, X G Bedford, Brightwood, DC
Avon, + Keys. Rockville
Young Critic, Geo Brown, Baltimore, Md
Frank Orrison, r l. Orrison, Rockville
Boston, r A Hickman, Martlnsburg
Little Rail h, Geo Stillhorn, Washington, ID Q
McFonse, F II Keys, Linden
Fairy Belle, @ W White, Washington DC
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01

nhhmbariain's Eyo and Skin Ointment
Is a certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes
Granulated Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles,
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
% cents per box. For sale by druggists.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01

In memory of Leila A. Thompson, third
daughter of j. Y. and ii. A. Robertson,
who died one year ago, second day of Sep
TENDER, 1893 Leila, you are gone, but not
forgotten.
The tempest may sweep DER the wild stormy
deep,
In Jesus I'm safe evermore,
I've anchored my soul in the haven OF rest,
I'll sail the rough seas no more.
MOTHER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
2:40 Glass Trotting

2:40 Glass Trotting
Pamlico, Jr, @ W Mason, Washington, d @
Metwith, r G Bedford, Brightwood, ID G
Dick, G G Smithson, Washington, ID g
Bonnie, Ellington Stock Farm, Eastvllle,
Va
Mary Belle, J g Lang, Baltimore, Md
Becraft or Nellie A, W M Nicholson. Wash
ington, DC
Hilpa or Queen Bess, Walton Stock Farm
Fails Mills, Va
Saxon, s A Hershberger, Burnt Mills
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01

Hamilton Clark, of Chsuncey, Ga, says he
suffered with itching piles twenty years be-
fore trying DeWitts Witch Hazel Sslve, two
boxes of which completely cured him. Be-
ware of worthless and dangerous counterfeits
r. W. VinsOn, Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01
GA - TO II Z "A.
Bear. tn. nIhs Kind You Haw AIways Bought
Signature Of &HAzlM

Irritating stings, bites, scratches, wounds
and cuts soothed and healed by DeWitps
Witch II azel Saliva sure and safe apDlica-
ton for tortured flesh. Beware ofc0unterfeiis.
X. W. Vinson, Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-09-01

Quickly cure constipation and rebuild and
iuvigorate the entire system-never grippe OIL
nauseate-DeWitt's Little Early Risers. r.
W, Vinson, Rockville, Md.