Newspaper Page Text
4. V McMinnville, Tenn., j t Jan. 8, 1881. Mrs. Brewer has'moved to the B. 0. Scott place. 1 Warren couuty issued 170 marriage licauses during the year 1880. George Randolph came Op from Shelbyvillo a few days ago. Hon. D.- L. Stiodgrass, of Sparta, passed dowu to Nashville Tuesday last. P Maj. Austin, the ISewingJniacbiue machinist is in town again. Business is lively with Stnartt & Cummings at Smartt's Station, in their new store. Lightning Relief is a sure cure for eick and nervous headache. For sale by J. B. Ritchey. Please return Jto Mrs. Hill Vol. I. Yokum's History of Texas, .borrowed from the Library of Gen. B. J. Hill. We understand that Col. Munford lias purchased the New Pickett Building fjVfor a residence. . ' The Wiuter and Spring session of "Mrs. Clement's school will commence on Monday, the 17th inst. If you want something to cure tooth ' ache and earache, use Lightning Re lief. J. B. Ritchey. o30m6 W.JE.4B." Jones, W. T. Murray and R. R. Womack ,weut to Nashville this week. Judge J. P. Smith is in Nashville t canvassing for 6tate Superintcudency with fair prospects of success. A. J. Curl circuit court clerk has gloved to town and located on Chancery street in F. M.Smartt's residence. . The Organette, for sale by Brewer 'StNorthcut. It is now becoming a utiiversaljfavoritt. . And all other kinds 1 of musical instruments. dl8ni2 G. W. Parks Tax collector has mov ed to town with headquarters in the court bouse. A. J. (Grribhle lias returned to town to live and will occupy the Van pelt , house on Spring street. ' "Dr. Ragland's celebrated Lightning Relief is the greatest discovery of the age for the relief of p:iin. J. B. "llitchey. v3(huii Mr. H. L. Hayes ot Irving College desires toeay-to the farm era that he l lias a Clover 11 tiller mid is prepared to thresh and clean clover set d to oruer. Farmers will find the lung desired . .. t lf . Hand Corn-Shelter at Elements, vv e have seen it work, and can Fay it is just the thing for t-very farmer. rVA H. P. Newton, an attache of the Standard office made a Christmas vis "SttoKy., his friends can conjecture his object, lie is now sick. If you want to see what kind of meat Maddux handles call at bis headquar ters nt the Mountain City Hotel and you will then know what you are get tiDg- 'fabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is unique as a Patent Medicine, in that it is recommended for nothing but Piles. It is, perhaps, the only patent medicine extant which does not propose to cure 'frdm a dozen to one hundred diseases. But it will effectually cure Piles, am is onlv 50 cts. For eale by J. B. - "ilitchey. . juel2'80-ly-altiTD Masonic The Masonic lodge has'Mecidcd to have a meeting of the members, their wives and daughters on the night of Feb. 7th, at which Rev. Caleb Davis will deliver an address on masonry. For l-nt. A neatly painted and furnished store house, with new counters and shelves, has been fitted up in the north wing of "the Mountain City Hotel by Mrs. Ab bie Turner, which she will rent at rca onnnVilfl ratca. For particulars call at ine iuuuuuiiii kjiij tion is an elligible one. y If you have a cough or cold, or dis ease of the throat and lungs, use Cous gens' Honey of Tar, the best and purest compound ever offered the public. There are a few worthless imitations of this valuable remedy, but it has no rival as a ready relief for diseases of the throat and lungs, bad colds, and severe coughs of long standing. Use Coussens' Honey of Tar and get rid of your cough or hoarseness and difficulty of breathing. Price 50 cts. For sale -by J. B. Ritchey, McMinnville. juueSSO-lyaltern. White County Item. Rev. Jas. Williams was elected Su perintendent of public instruction for White county by the County Court last Monday. Coffee Counly Item. Messrs. L. D. Hickerson &Co. have nnrr4mpd the extensive spoke and handle factory at Manchester, lately operated by Ohlemacber Bros., and will at once resume bussness. What is it that never fails to cure rheumatism and neuralgia? Dr. llag laad's Lightning Relief. J. B. Ritchey. OYER THE COUNTY.' ; ' ' VIOLA. ' , - V . Our reporter represents the people in fine spirits and good financial condi. tion, and very hopeful of better times. Messrs. Smartt, Wiuton & Co. have sold out to Messrs. Chidsey, Bonner & Co., who have opened up with new goods and bright auspices. The former firm are contemplating a new business iu the way of large wool en mills at Viola, or an extensive tim ber and luruber trade." May success attend their energy and business tact. ! BLUE PrRING COVE. . Our correspondent, R. P. H., re ports a "booming Christmas" along the mountain range that environs our view east a real feast of fat things, such as a big ball at Joe McGce's,' with fruits, cakes, candies, and, the 'consol ing kiss.". A beautiful Christmas tree was re galed at Union Church to the delight of a large crowd. Esquire Harrison gave one of those, culminating" Christmas parties, of which he is the pioneer iu that com munity. - .- The Blue Spring school has closed for the winter, und the teacher, who is our correspondent, closes his sojourn there, and will soon bid farewell to these snow clad mountains for Florida, the laud of flowers. DIUKl'XL. Our regular correspondent, P. G. P., represents his people in good spirits after a Christmas feast of good things, including the anniversary gobler and some of the extracts doubtless of the native products of Warren. Mr. B. F. Womack, of the firm of Potter & Womack, is doing a lively business in the mule trade for the South. The excessive cold weather is hailed as prognostic of good crops for 1881, and the good wishes of that community are expressed for a wide circulation of the Standard as the paper that rep resents every class and interest of the county. ... TOWLES MILLS. Mr. Ervine Gribble represents his community in good condition and in good hopes of a fine wheat crop, with some fears of a "ccld kill" of the ten der plant. IRVING COLLEGE. President Meadows reports an in creasing interest in the li ving College enterprise, the pride of that commu nity. The people in good spirits and ready for the onward movement iu the progress of the South, which now is plainly dawning everywhere. Irving olleye. .The next session of this deservedly popular institution will open on Mon day, Jan. 31, IbSl. It is the aim of its friends, to make the college what it was iu the ante bellum days of 1SG0, when Irving College was known throughout the South as one of the choice schools, at which an education could be obtained at les3 expense and less exposure to vices and temptations than at any other similar institution in Tennessee. The location and surround ings are the same now as then, and the faculty are known and approved teael ers, well fitted for their respective po sitions by experience and success as in structors. Each male student will be required to act the part of a cadet in military drill daily as a means oFexer- cise and improvement in the physical training and development of the body. See their announcement iu another column. Event ami Incidents. C. C. Smith, Superintendent of pub lic instruction for Warren county, was re-elected to that office on last Monday by the Counly Court. Hon. John W. Towles, Chairman of the County Court of Warren county, was re-elected to that position without opposition last Monday. Prof. J. J. Meadows, President of Irving College, was in town attending County Court last Monday and Tues day. He is active in pressing the claims of that school upon the public. The oyster supper at the Methodist church on the 31st ult. was a pleasant and enjoyable affair, and to some ex tent profitable to the missionary cause. Dr. Fleming "paid for what he called for and called for what he pleased." fie is a whole scholar on such occasions, For the Public Good. There were three women iu Tennes see, reported in the Ameticanvl the 1st inst. who were burned to death iu one day by their clothes coming in contact with the fire in the grate, one in each of the cities of Knoxville, Chattanoo- jra and Jackson. A teaspoonful of powdered borax in half a pint of starch will render clothing non-iuflamable and will not injure the fabric or prove dis ngrceabla in any way. It is simple and cheap, and is worth a trial to save life iu cold weather. Couiiiy Court. The Chairman's report of County officers won confirmed. . . . lion. John W.Towlts wm re-elected chair man. . . S. J. Walling re elected Chairmau pro tern. v C.f!. Smith reelected County Supt. of Public Schools. i John O. Brown gave bond and qualified as guardian of Wm. C. Browu. Sheriff required to keep the court room locked, and not to allow any shows or colt- certs therein. The last will of Isaac Wilson, dee'd. was admitted to probate. 1). L. Mitchell appointed back tax collect or for 187S-9. Jail funds of $80.45 appropriated for coun ty purposes. 1 lie voting place in tne 13th civil district changed to the Ball Knob school house. S. H. Sulley renewed bond as guardian of E. L. liouldiii's heirs. U. II. Mason. J. M. Castleman aud W. D. Sninrtt were appointed a committee to rent the rooms in the court house -now occupied by I). F- Wallace and Dr. J. M. Burgher. John V. lowlea allowed for his services as Chairman for 1880, $125. Miss Mattie A or wood allowed $25. J.C. Martin trustee of the fund. Sam Vanhooser, constable in 12th dist., resigned. John. Trammell and wife allowed $10 for 18S1, Jonnthm Mullicnn trustee. Auron Fletcher, adm'r vs. Whalev Beth el's heirs. Comuiuinaut is allowed uutil next court to give bond forcost. Sam Green, Eli McGregor and W. II. Smith appointed overseers ou their respective roads. JUKOB8 FOE JANUARY TERM, 1881. 1. A. Randolph, J. B. Blair, J. T. Camp. 2. John Criin, David Mayo. 3. Marion Siirley, John T. Rowland. 4. Wm. Martin, J. C. Johnson. 5. J. K. McGce, John Ileunessee. C.J. P.Hiil, N.L.Hill. 7. Johu C. Hughes. 8. J. A. Biles. 9. J. M. CitKtleinan. 10 I. I). Jeffreys. 11. B. It. Baits. 12. J. K. P. Webb. 13. Jon. Pennington, T. L. Hopkins, 14. Johu K. Grizzle, F. II. Green Sr. 15. John I). Mullicaji, 1). B. Smith. 11. Duncan was appointed to wait on the court, and Jas. Barnes to wait on the Grand Jury. APrnOPIUATlONS. W. L. Stcnklcv, Sheriff, on account,..$31 05 J. L. Miller, pauper account, 3 07 J. H. llobi Lson, Deputy Clerk, 7 90 Gilbert & Doty, coal account, 625 W. L. Swann, Deputy Clerk, 9 75 Morfotd & Biles' account 11 65 W. A. ('aider, for pauper coffin, 300 Poller A Womack, shrouding, 3 60 Morford, Thurm.ni, Davis, Smith, Coniiiiisioii('i'3 to investigate Trustee's fettlenicut, allowed 75 00 total $152 07 Miss Matilda Cunningnhani, a pauper, win allowed $15 for 1S81, und L. D. Mercer trustee. FINANCIAL CONDITION OF COUNTY. Assets for County purposes Due from Sam Brown, former Trus tee, for the year 1879 $1185 63 Due from G. W. Parks, present Trus tee, for the year 180, 3(51 61 Due fioni'Dr. J. M. Burgher, rent,....40 00 Total a'sets, $1877 24 1.IA11II.ITIKS. Outstanding and unpaid warrants against County for 18s0 $3936 83 Balance in favor of the county $ 940,39 Less Trustee's commissions, delinquents and releases on the Silo'Ol-Cl due from G. W. Parks, (he present Trustee, for 1880. FOB SCHOOL PURPOSES. Due from Sam Brown, former Trustee, for the year 1S79 $ 3706 07 Due from G. W. Parks, present Trustej for the yearlSSO 6703 35 Total School fund ..$10,409 42 Lest, the Trustee's commission and delin quents and releases on the $0703 35 due from the present Trustee. Nuil. Smith a ISrport. We give below a synopsis of the re port of C. C. Smith, county superin tendent of public instruction for the year ending Aug. 31, 1880: Total scholastic population of War ren county, white 4 111 Colored 840 Grand total 4 954 Teachers, white 58 Colored 11 SCHOOLS. White 56 Colored 11 NO. ENROLLED IN SCHOOL. White 3 504 Colored 528 Total 4 0S2 AVEltAGK DAILY ATTENDANCE. White 2 496 Colored 402 Total 2 897 Average days taught m the year 45 (This is L'!4' months in 12 mouths). Average pay of teachers $-'5 00 Average cost of tuition per scholar iter month 60 School houses, brick Y raine 2fi Log 43 Total 72 Amount of money received from all sources 6X90 25 Amount paid teachers 5,238 30 Am t linid lor building, repairs and furniture 5 9 35 Salary paid Supt 100 00 Ani l paid district clerks 105 00 All other expenses 350 35 Total nm't expended $6,303 50 IMlance ou lianU Aug. 31. 18S0 1,854 30 Indebtedness 627 60 No. cachers examined No. teachers licensed 69 School houses erected 3 Estimated value of school property$9,426 85 PRIVATE SCHOOLS. Whole number taught 25 No. teachers 29 No. pupils enrolled 725 County Iuslitutes held 3 TAXATION FOR Pflll.IC SCHOOLS. On polls 50 On property 10 On privileges, same as State Tresent indebtedness $2,964 60 Am t tine the county for schools in 1879 3,764 89 Ualancc in favor of schools for that year 790 29 Aggregate tax for lSsO amounts to.. $6,513 86 Total balance in lavor of schools for the year 1880, including un collected taxes $730 1 The superintendent states that the schools are in a better financial condi tion than they have been for years, and that the "amount on hand" will lie suf ficient to operate most of the schools for five months during the year; that the adoption of a uniform peries of lvioks is a decided improvement, and alike beuencnu to pcholars and parents Population of Tennessee. The population of Tennessee in 18 was 1,258,520. Id 1880, 1,542.468 Increase 283,948 in ten years. Under the former census Tennessee stood as the ninth State in the union; under the latter it stands as the twelfth. PARMER'S Whoever can make two ears of corn, or two blades of rrass prow unon n , , m ,. .. whole race of politicians put together. M'MINNVILLE, WHEAT, RYE, STOCK PEAS, DRIED Will buy any amount of Surghum BULK M DAT, 100,000 Pounds, Well Cured, 30 Days Shoulders, 25,000 Hams, 25,000 Clear Sides, for Cash at Highest Market Price. WM. P. 50,000 Pounds Choice put it in, at Wanted, 500 Bushels, The ' greatest thing out BURNT of rich lands. No humbug, as we can show 100 wonderful fertilizing qualities. Anions the number one of the best and most This is to certify that I bought of Messrs. Wm. F. Leipku & Co., 3 barrels of their Bone Fertilizer, and used only 2 barrels on about 8 acres of Corn, planted about-1 . I cultivated about acres, leaving off the Fertilizer, and the result was that the ground fertilized made double the amount of Corn of the piece not fertilized. I fuund jilso that the Corn was about two weeks earlier than any of my neighbors; besides, one barrel of 200 lba is equal to at least CO waon loads of the best stable 'manure spread upon the land, as the Burnt Bone Dust is a land food, aud remains in the soil till exhaust ed by successive crops. I only used one table-spoonful to each nill cf corn. I cheerfully recommend the Fcrtiliaer as everything claimed for it for Cotton, Tobacco, Wheat and Corn. JACK GRIBBLE. We most respectfully solicit the Farmers of Warren, White, DeKalb and to call onus and get Pamphlets giving fall directions how to use this Wonderful Fertilizer. "We will have a OATS, from Missouri, in McMinnville about 1st of February These Oats produce finely and weigh abaut US pounds to the measured byshcl. SORE AND RELIABLE. Always in the Market to buy any amount of Wheat, Corn, Rye, Barley and Oats at ALL SEASONS. For more capacious quarters we have moved and opened our general business for Farmers at Brick Store House recently occupied by I F. Burroughs & Son, E ast Main Street Where we will be glad to see all Farmers & Planters. Wm. F. LEIPER & CO., McMinnville, Tenn., Jan. 8th,' 1881. O D k 1 Swift. . n Ho P Q Q ALSO CASH ON WANTED ! LARDI . Lard Wanted, for which took: for which we will pay Cash, at the Farmer s Depot. WjC. IF1. LEIIFIEIR, &d a;r;e agents for ONE for fte KECOVEltY OP W0HX-0UT LANDS, and for reliable farmers in Warren Cortinoatc oI'Mr. Oribblc. SE ED Car Load of the HEADQUARTERS! nnf nf n-rnnnrl wbnra nlw Ana ifn ' V, .. (( ..w. v Villi WUV LIVU UttUI TENNESSEE, CORN. OATS, FRUIT AND SEEDS, Syrup, Paying the DELIVERY. L ABD! the Cash will he paid, and Cans furnished to WM. P. LIEPER & CO S. -jp e a. s WITC. F, FERTILIZER, certificates at our office, we append the certificate County: O A T S. Celebrated WHITE B 5J a,,, koOo. nt montu tkan V, UVWI ? ID lVllV V IUUU&1UU, &U UJV Highest Price in in Salt; 25,000 which we will pay LEIPEE & CO. . LEIPER 6k GO. CO., increasing the strength hearing testimony to its of Mr. Jaclison Gribble the surrounding counties