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Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30
IDLENBss AND DIVORCE.

Much said and written recently upon two topics
which to have been skng merged into the
of William X. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Rutherford London last
week; towit the evils of dleness and the divorce courts
We recently strong articles dwelling
upon and depreciang the evil influence of the eaure
the people who live upon inherited goen wealth. people
who have no daily duties definite purposes in life.
The influence of such upon society depoabe and
they to be ped Take the this w. X Wander
bt for instance who said 'My life
quite happy 1t laid lines which could foreee almost
from earliest childhood 1t has left with nothing hope
with nothing definite seek strive for Inherited wealth
handicap happiness certain death ambition
is to morality" The infinite pathos of such admission from
who has reveed all the luxury that millions could command
and figured conspcousy the swe of continents
half century, And yet not pemsc upon this particular
phase the here presented This wealth
and still great land but believe the tendency
better condition We believe that people of wealth we'll
the public generally coming realize clearly by
line That in the dvnely ordered scheme of things there work
wo we 'h an ever increasing number OF people III all stations
of life coming realize the infinite beauty and eternal truth
OF the parable OF the talents.
But utterly take optimistic view of the
times regards the divorce evil survey of Mr. Vandebt
social and domestic life must people Of refinement hud
der and to feel that this union the divorced man.
twice previously married. have but little of that holy quality
which the institution of matrmony should imply From moral
sandpont must feel for the gnoan innocent
boy and girl who suffer their marriage be made seshow
traction by the misguided of trade festival than
the well educated people of wealth. who degrade the holy offices
marmony into species of convenience for the coakg Of uho
alliances In this other of the ills of society," the hope
the and the uphong deceny depends the
table middle classes
Our society soey sick of the divorce disease, All posi-
BILE andote should be applied through the enactment and enforce
ment of wholesome laws but with these shall fall far short
of We must ultimately rely the cultivation OF
healthy public sentiment the hasty marriage Of too
and utterly ncongena boys and girls We must learn produce
expression the average story We
bottom and the crusts of society that the holy state of mar
OF convenience.
Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30
'ore" ora Neighbors.
"sssSosss..
.TUrttOH.
To Mrs. Grundy:

To Mrs. Grundy
will give you a short letter from
this place this week, and ~ it is my
first | hope you will not expect too
much of me, not until we know for
sure that winter has broken. We
ATE having so much rain and cold
weather, that the farmers are far be-
hind with their crops. There is no
corn planted in this section and gar
dens are sorry, peaches almost fail
ure but the apple crop is good.
J. G. Morton drove his 40 head of
cattle to Peak Mountain today. We
hope he will not have so much
trouble with them as he did last sum.
mer,
Boru to Mr.. and Mrs. Bails--a ten
pound girl.
P. II. Rogers has worked one hall
day since last fall, and says he can
not stand another halt.
J. J. Morton received n nice pres
ent today and what do you think il
was? A fish about II inches long.
April %, 1903. VIOLET.
Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30
BOrr0Mgh's Core.

Mrs. Grundy, Greetings:
A. A. Bradshaw spent last of the
week in our cove collecting taxes.
He said the 9Th district had paid
very satisfactorily.
We are glad to note that the differ
ence between the Bnrnett's and
Whites, is arbitrated at last. We
hope it's satisfactory to both families.
We had frost last week, doing
but little damage to fruits and vege.
tables.
The present outlook for crops is
very gloomy. Wheat is injured by
the wet weather and Corn aud plow-
boys are scarce articles in this neigh
borhood. | notice Mrs. Grundy is
brighter. Yours with compliments,
April q, 1908. TIpToE.
Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30
7idman, Of Course.
ePetH022s.
EDITOR Mrs. GRUMPY /.

EDITOR Mrs. GRUMPY.
The peach crop is almost failure but
there seems to be good apple crop, though
the weather continues so cold ii they ever
live they will never look like anything.
A. A. bradshaw was here Saturday col
lecing taxes.
George Haynes has returned home from
Tracy City.
As Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Gum we're driv-
ing up to Monteagle last Wednesday, their
horse fell and broke his leg and had to be
killed.
John Gallagher went to Manchester last
Thursday.
G. Robertson went to Alabama Saturday,
JAS, Smith, of Clouse Hill, came down
Saturday to see his uncle Johnnie.
WIN. Cox. who died at Mon,eagle sun
day, was buried here at the old Baptist
graveyard, Monday.
IL. II. White is going to build a new
house in the near future. Why2 =,
DIR. Dardls has gone to Cowan.
Uncle Phil Hawkins was here Monday.
April 27, 1908. CLICK.
Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30
UGLY CHARGES OF CORRUPTION

In the Senate of Legislature from Memphis g. T.
Fry article in the Memphis News states that there bare
faced corruption the Senate Without he
members Of Operating through brokers who placed their votes
all questions collecting the ready cash for their principals
acting ticket agents selling free ranspoaton from
railroads" The article asserts that free transportation
Obtaned orders of members and then od five dollars
being their price for such transportation ST. Louis and Ccnna
IT, Among the specific charges Mr. Fry asserts that
handled in we'll known of the He
placed their votes like he would insurance policy.
The article it up that it cost the two poorooms at
NASHVILLE 600 to their heads from felony bill cost the
cumberland Telephone Company the Lord only knows how much
Pullman Company came in for good suns the insurance
knies aoed for the fat of the hour and local
asures from parts of the State carried with the
Sney of which from the people who had bills hang
Nm Memphis
Frys charges against the upper branch of our legislature
Aious to be passed unnoced Either Mr. Fry should be
= of tssretract or prove his charges.
Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30
Doris, Bowden & Co.

The above is the name OF the new frm
that have leased the Miners Hall. They
announce that they will engage IN the fur
niture business ON elaborate scale. The
Arm is composed Of Mr.. $. +. Doris, Thos.
J. Powden and Ernest Cheek. Mr., Cheek
will have charge of the furniture establish
ment. He has just returned from the mar
ket, and to judge by the smile that lit up
his face when speaking of his opening stock
of furniture, the Tracy city public may
look for some agree able surprises in his line,
Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30
Half Rates
TO THE
NASHVILLE MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

From April 29th to May End, in
elusive, the Nashville, Chattanooga
4 st. Louis Ry. will sell tickets to
Nashville and return at
ONE FARE
for the round-trip, minimum rate 50
cents. Limit May 4th, 1908. Tick
cts on sale at all ticket offices within
100 miles of Nashville. Call on
agents Of the N, G. 4 St. L. Ry.
W. L. D4NLEY. -,
General Passe,
Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30
TENNESSEE VS.. IT'S BENEFACTORS.

COL Jere Baxter has resigned the presidency and severed
his connection with the Tennessee Central Railroad All who have
at heart the upbudng of State feel keen Col
Baxter withdrawal from railroad that its existence
this and ndeagabe worker The eea of his bill
by the legislature asking for traffic between his
and the old roads, enough the ambition the
and rue Of the States interests The State has
its benef efactor
Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30

Continued on 18th page.)
Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30

To amt unit re eive.l from
W d. Bennett, J. P, 1000
To amount received from
all other sources ..... . Isl II
Totai Road Fund charg- -----
abie.,....@-,p,~ye.....,. .,-......s.. 81, ,0l022
CREDITS,
By warrants on Road
Fund p id ,id,.....a,..,.........,a. .S642.l7
by cs,nimissions ON $422,-
81 collected on taxes for
luVo ,s,.s ,'..,.s. ..ss..,,,..., 20, oS
Total credits ..........,........... 667 .b5
Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30
Call us Cranks,
But be Charitable

And give credit for having the reputation Of selecting
the best goods that to be found in the Market and
an especial desire please our customers. Here
goods you need right now
Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30

Bring the babies for pictures to
the Tracy City Studio. W. Z. TilIett.
Mrs. Grundy of Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 190?-1903, 1903-04-30
Report of Settlement,
with County Trusteey
STATE OF TENNESSEE.

GRUNDY COUNTY.
To the County Court Assembled at Al
lamont, for said County, Arril 1crnts
April &, 1908:
The undersigned, your chairman, would
respectfully report to your body, the i~sult
OF settlement matte with A. a. Bradshaws
County Trustee, from the date Of his in-
duction into office, Sept. l, l902to March !,
1908, covering period Of six mon,hs; a'so
with John Scrusgs, County Court Clerk,
for the quarter ending Marcn 81, 1908, va
eriug period Of three months. The said
county court clerk havir & made his quart
erly settlrmnet with my predecessor up N
Jan /, 1908 find said othrers in account
with Grundy county a. follows to-wie
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01

Two sewing Machines one 4 high
arm Singer. the other National Seam.
stress. Price. ii each. Inquire at
Tie Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01
FAIR! FAIR! FAIR!
By st. Mary's Catholic Consresa.
ton OF Mineral Point, on the
Beautiful Church Grounds.

To be held on Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday, Oct, 6, and s.
At 10 a, M, Oct. 6, opening address
by Rev. William Goebel Of GAINESVILLE,
Music, games, refreshments, etc,
will be provided for the entertainment
of those attending throughout the day
and evening. The famous Mineral
Point Band will give a concert every
evening of the Fair.
Fancy work and various articles
will be offered for sale during the
entire Fair.
Dinner and supper will be served
each day in the basement of the new
church. Dinner from IL n. IN. to
p. m. Supper from to $50 p. m.
Proceeds will be used towards the
erection of new ST. Mary's Catholic
school.
Everybody welcome, and no pains
will be spared to make it a highly
enjoyable occasion for all who come
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01
Home Ransaek cd.

Saturday night or Sunday some
person or persons entered the home ot
Mrs. VIM. Mauger, and ransacked
cupooards, bureaus, etc. Spoons,
knives, forks and other things were
strewn all over the rooms, but 50 far
as ascertained nothing was taken
away. The burglars were evidently
in search Of money. Mrs. Mauger
was absent at the time, being on a
visit to Madison.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01
State Fair Premiums.

George L. Kelly of this lace car
ried off from the State fair, recently
held in Milwaukee, over SS3 in pre-
miums on Berkshire swine, and sold
the head of his herd, Prince Lee. for
nearly 5000.
The Kelly Brothers Alfred and
Herbert) secured premiums on fruits
and vegetables.
w. J.. Kelly took quite number o.
premiums on Chester White swine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01
Miss Bessie Tresidder

died at the home OF her parents, Rev
and Mrs. John Tresidder, on Sept
81. She was about thirty-live years
of age aud was widely known in
social and church circles. Besides
the bereaved parents, two sisters sur.
vive her, Mrs. Maud Cass of Supe'
rior and Miss CoraTresidder, teacher
at Wausau. Rev. John Tresidder is
now pastor at Hazel Green, but rested
from his labors the past year and
made his home in Platteville.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01
The First Number

in the Mineral Point lecture course
(season of 1908 4 will be an enter
tainment by the Herbert Butler Con-
cert company Herbert Butler, violin
ist Katherine Holman, pianist and
accompauist: Adele v, Holman, so
prano, and Margaretha Wunderle,
harp so!oist. The company comes
very highly recommended Ey the press
and public.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01
Home Visitors Excursion

On Sept. ID and oct. 6 the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway will
sell excursion tickets 70 many points
in the states Of Indiana and Ohio,
also to Louisville, KY, at greatly
reduced rates, particulars Of which
may be- obtained on application %
the ticket agent or by addressing 4.
a. MILLER, General Passenger Agent
Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01
Clearance Sale

Of wall paper still on at ] ] Hanscon
& %. Ii. Big reduction 10 prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01
NJ. /. Church SERVICES

for next Sunday are as follows
900 a. m.-class meeting.
1920 A. m. Sermon by the pastor:
subject, Song Of the Faithful. "
200 D. Sunday school.
80 D. IN. Sermon: subject, 4
Glad Service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01
A Biz Field DAY

will be held at Waldwicis, Saturday,
October 3, 1903. A hot game of base
ball, Hollandale VS.. Waldwick, for a
purse of SIS. Running race best
. in 3 for purse Of $40. Trotting
race best , in 3 for a purse OF $40,
Ball game to be called at u O'Clock
sharp. No tracked horses allowed to
enter races.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01
An Extensive Sale

of city property was made this week
by the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency, including the sale of the
Joseph Deller home to w. j. Penhal-
Logon, MIR. Penhallegon home to
George NJ. Thomas, and Mr.. Thomas
home to Edward Jones, who recently
sold his home to a Mr.. Williams of
Jonesdale,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01
Having Sold Nv Business

To q. A. Anderson, axe this means
to thank the general public for their
LIBERAL patronage ID the past. Also |
would like all book accounts and past
due notes adjusted by Noy. lst
Yours truly, CHAs. II. Fox.
Cobb, Wis, sept =, 100.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01
The Iowa County Sunday
School Convention

will be held in Mineral Point, Oct. IA
and Is. An interesting program has
been prepared. All interested in
Sunday School work are invited to
take part in the convention, James
Spensley is president Of the associ-
alton, and Charles r. Fox, secretary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
THE women LEADERS
Some Who Have Been the Heads of
Great Movements.
Hrs. Stowe, Susan b. Anthony, Flor
ence Nightingale and Clara Bar
ton Are Typical of
Class.

Mother" Jones, with her little army of
textile workers marching on to appeal
to the president in behalf OF her par
ticular cause, brings up before us forms
of other women leaders; leaders, how
ever, whose efforts are regarded in quite
a different light from those of Quixotic
Mother" Jones. Various names and
movements deserve mention, but space
allows hurried glance at only few.
AS child, Mrs. Stowe showed remark
able ability as a scholar, but the most
wideIy-known work from her hand,
Uncle Toms Cabin" speaks rather of
deep feeling than of giant intellect. The
strong anti-slavery feeling with which
the book is permeated had its growth
begun in early girlhood, when the little
Harriet Beecher sat listening to the fiery
denunciations uttered in the pulpit by
her father. The Beechers ali along were
very outspoken on this question, even
after removing from their New England
home to Cincinnati, dangerously close to
southern territory and southern preju-
diees. Whilst residing in Cincinnati.
Mrs. Stowe frequently visited the south
and thus became familiar with the sur
roundings which later were to be so
wildly pictured in her book. Her home
sheltered many fugitive slave. and she
and her husband aided not few runa-
ways on their escape into Canada. After
the return Of the Stoves to New Eng
land, Mrs. Stowe, fearing the fugitive
slave act might lead to the spreading
of slavery even to the northern states,
and feeling that people did not at all
realize the horrors of slavery, set to work
to attempt book that would have some
small influence. Neither she nor her
family dreamed what that influence was
to become, and when the story was pub
11shed in serial form it did not attract
much attention. But presently it grew
into fame; within five years from pub
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

iication, 100000 copies were sold in the
United Staets alone. To-day, critics
pronounce Uncle Toms Cabin" by no
means the best of Mrs. Stoves produc-
lions, but it certainly is the book by
which she is known to the world at
large.
Susan B. Anthony, leader of a
cause" is a leader whose name is a
household word at least in the United
States. Miss Anthony has been interest
ed in many reforms-temperanc edu-
cational and the great movement for the
abolition Of slavery - but she is best
known as the champion of "Woman's
Rights" Though born a Quaker, Miss
Anthony has been known for agrees
siveness rather than meekness of spirit.
She has acclaimed on public platforms,
petitioned legislatures, edited paper.
and written book, all for the furthering
of equal civil rights for women. This
indefatigable leader in 1.-The emancipa-
ton of women" is still living, having
attained the ripe age of 81 years. That
she has seen her cause considerably ad-
vanced none will deny.
During the Crimean war, Miss Flor
ence Nightingale exerted her womanly
energies to lessen the sufferings entailed
by that war, and owing to her zeal and
fearlessness great reforms were effected
in the care of wounded soldiers When
a grateful host desired to present her
q testimonial of $3.50 900, she refused
to accept it, but suggested the fund be
subscribed to an institution for the train.
ing of nurses. In our own country, re-
forms in the care of soldiers were ca.
tablished by Miss Clara Barton. whose
talents came into active play during the
civil war. Then when the Franco-Ger
man war called for nurses. she aided the
Red Cross in its work abroad. For heI
services she was decorated with the
golden cross of Baden and the iron cross
of Germany. In 1881, she became presi-
dent of the American Red Cross society
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Macedonia. the
Land Of Unrest
Locations. Conditions, People and Govern
Contribute Her Unhappy State.

tionaries, in the end good is to come.
So Turks have been goaded, and prob
ably they needed little goading, to at
tack Christian Macedonians from
time to time, and there has certainly
been enough cruelty and oppression to
cause a general revolt. However, the
powers as yet have not interviewed very
zealously, as after the dreadful Bull
garian atrocities; and the Bulgarian
revolutionaries ask themselves why his
tory in this instance fails to repeat
itself.
We have said that Greece also has
taken a hand in this neighbours affairs
For a time Turkey had as much trouble
with the guerrilla bands of Greeks as
she had been having with Bulgarian in
vaders. The Greeks have aided the
Macedonians with arms and reinforce
ments not infrequently, and Greek free
booter as well as Macedonian and AL
bantam outlaw have added considerably
to the country's turmoil. But the Greeks
probably have been actuated as much
by jealousy of the increasing powers
of the Bulgarians in Macedonia as by
thought of crusade against the Turk.
In regard to the government OF Mace
donia. 1t has long been the custom that
some palace favorite of the sultan
should rule vilayet, and certain cour-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

tier pashaws have had in their hands
! the governing OF the vilayeJs of Mace
dOnia. The pashaw appoints the off,
GERS, and the nominees send sums OF
money to their patrons in payment for
their places. Which does not minister
TO the purity of politics, or insure wise
governing-a murderer can buy pardon.
il he have few hundred pounds with
which to purchase it; Mussulman goes
uncondemned, Christian is treated
with severity; tortures are common; an
officer INDUCES freely in carrying on
prosecutions. if it be his whim, or he
takes to himself any villagers wife he
may happen to covet; he tries to crush
out all spirit of independence, has al
most unbridled power over those below
him.
The powers have been appealed to
from time to time; the porte has .ap-
pealed, complaining of Bulgarians CIV
ing refuge to Macedonian rebels. Bull
garia has addressed the powers. asking
their influence to bring about reforms in
the Turks rule of Macedonia. Ger
many, Great Britain and France not
long ago joined with Russia and Aus
tria-Hungary in calling the porte's at
tention to the necessity for reforms
there, and the willy Turk replied that
certain improvements should be forth
coming. But the revolt has gone on:
the Macsdonians saying the projected
reforms were the same as existing reg
ulations and never would be enforced.
One cannot but feel sympathy for
struggling Macedonia, living under the
rule of "Pashaws from whom no mans
life and no woman's honor is safe for
IL hours together; and yet what would
the country do if it were to obtain the
freedom for which it so vehemently
calls? The Macedonians do not want
| to be either Austrian or Russian.
| Whilst asking aid of Greece year after
| year. they failed to give Greece aid in
her time of need, when their assistance
would hav been of determining value.
They ask Bulgaria to be on their side.
but refuse to ally themselves with Bull
| garia and thus strengthen both her and
their interests. And yet il Macedonia
were to become separate principally,
| it is quite to be expected Slavo-Mace-
| domains and Graeco-Macedonians would
at once set to work to try which were
the stronger. better fitted to dominate.
We can scarce expect OF Macedonia that
union which makes for strength.
KATHERINE Pope