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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Sarah Hutcherson sukey@bellsouth.net ==================================================================== STATE GAZETTE DYERSBURG,TENNESSEE VOLUME IX NO.10 SATURDAY MARCH 7,1874 SENTATOR BROWNLOW is apposed to a feature of the civil rights bill,which mixes the races in schools and thinks very properly that it would destroy the Public School interest in Tennessee and other states. IT IS SAID THAT,in response to numerous petitions,the Hon.,B.H.HILL will cecome a candidate for congress in the Night Congressional District of Georgia.The Atlants thinks Mr.HILL,like Mr.STEPHENS will have a "walk-over." $25 REWARD--Escaped from my works on the 25th of February,1874,a white prisoner by the name of Charles MASON.He is about 24 years old,5 feet,8 inches high,light complexion,with blur eyes;spare made and rather good looking.He also has a bad sore on his left forefinger.Twenty-Five Dollars Reward will be paid to the capture of said Chas.MASON,and delivery of him to my camps,near Dyersburg.Frank BATTLE v9a10-tf.D.W> LAND SALE--IN CIRCUIT COURT,Dyer County--W.W.McCULLOCK vs W.T.WOODS. By virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me,directed by the Circuit Court of said County in above cause,I will proceed on Saturday,21st of March,1874,at the Courthouse door,in the town of Dyersburg,Tennessee,to sell the following described property for cash to the highest bidder,to-wit: All the right title claim and interest of W.T.woods in and to a tract of about 162 acres of land,lying in the 9th Civil District of Dyer County,Tenn.,being the place on which said WOODS now resides,and bounded as follows:On the North by the lands of D.R. 7 W.R. HENDRIX, on the East and South by the lands of E.WOODS and on the west by lands of J.E.McCORKLE and Wm.MAXWELL,exclusive of the homestead,value of One Thousand Dollars and including & excluding the Lamalsamac Church lot of 3 1/2 acres. R.A.W.JAMES,attorney for Plffs. A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff,Dyer County. LAND SALE--IN CIRCUIT COURT,Dyer County--L.W.HOLLAND vs W.T.WOODS. By virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me,directed by the Circuit Court of said County in above cause,I will proceed on Saturday,21st of March,1874,at the Courthouse door,in the town of Dyersburg,Tennessee,to sell the following described property for cash to the highest bidder,to-wit: All the right title claim and interest of W.T.woods in and to a tract of about 162 acres of land,lying in the 9th Civil District of Dyer County,Tenn.,being the place on which said WOODS now resides,and bounded as follows:On the North by the lands of D.R. 7 W.R. HENDRIX, on the East and South by the lands of E.WOODS and on the west by lands of J.E.McCORKLE and Wm.MAXWELL,exclusive of the homestead,value of One Thousand Dollars and including & excluding the Lamalsamac Church lot of 3 1/2 acres. R.A.W.JAMES,attorney for Plffs. A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff,Dyer County. LAND SALE--IN CIRCUIT COURT,Dyer County--L.W.HOLLAND vs W.T.WOODS. By virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me,directed by the Circuit Court of said County in above cause,I will proceed on Saturday,21st of March,1874,at the Courthouse door,in the town of Dyersburg,Tennessee,to sell the following described property for cash to the highest bidder,to-wit: All the right title claim and interest of W.T.woods in and to a tract of about 162 acres of land,lying in the 9th Civil District of Dyer County,Tenn.,being the place on which said WOODS now resides,and bounded as follows:On the North by the lands of D.R. 7 W.R. HENDRIX, on the East and South by the lands of E.WOODS and on the west by lands of J.E.McCORKLE and Wm.MAXWELL,exclusive of the homestead,value of One Thousand Dollars and including & excluding the Lamalsamac Church lot of 3 1/2 acres. R.A.W.JAMES,attorney for Plffs. A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff,Dyer County. LAND SALE--IN CIRCUIT COURT,Dyer County--L.W.HOLLAND vs W.T.WOODS. By virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me,directed by the Circuit Court of said County in above cause,I will proceed on Saturday,21st of March,1874,at the Courthouse door,in the town of Dyersburg,Tennessee,to sell the following described property for cash to the highest bidder,to-wit: All the right title claim and interest of W.T.woods in and to a tract of about 162 acres of land,lying in the 9th Civil District of Dyer County,Tenn.,being the place on which said WOODS now resides,and bounded as follows:On the North by the lands of D.R. 7 W.R. HENDRIX, on the East and South by the lands of E.WOODS and on the west by lands of J.E.McCORKLE and Wm.MAXWELL,exclusive of the homestead,value of One Thousand Dollars and including & excluding the Lamalsamac Church lot of 3 1/2 acres. R.A.W.JAMES,attorney for Plffs. A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff,Dyer County. LAND SALE--IN CIRCUIT COURT,Dyer County--L.W.HOLLAND vs W.T.WOODS. By virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me,directed by the Circuit Court of said County in above cause,I will proceed on Saturday,21st of March,1874,at the Courthouse door,in the town of Dyersburg,Tennessee,to sell the following described property for cash to the highest bidder,to-wit: All the right title claim and interest of W.T.woods in and to a tract of about 162 acres of land,lying in the 9th Civil District of Dyer County,Tenn.,being the place on which said WOODS now resides,and bounded as follows:On the North by the lands of D.R. 7 W.R. HENDRIX, on the East and South by the lands of E.WOODS and on the west by lands of J.E.McCORKLE and Wm.MAXWELL,exclusive of the homestead,value of One Thousand Dollars and including & excluding the Lamalsamac Church lot of 3 1/2 acres. R.A.W.JAMES,attorney for Plffs. A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff,Dyer County. LAND SALE--IN CIRCUIT COURT,Dyer County--PORTER & CO.,vs W.T.WOODS. By virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me,directed by the Circuit Court of said County in above cause,I will proceed on Saturday,21st of March,1874,at the Courthouse door,in the town of Dyersburg,Tennessee,to sell the following described property for cash to the highest bidder,to-wit: All the right title claim and interest of W.T.woods in and to a tract of about 162 acres of land,lying in the 9th Civil District of Dyer County,Tenn.,being the place on which said WOODS now resides,and bounded as follows:On the North by the lands of D.R. 7 W.R. HENDRIX, on the East and South by the lands of E.WOODS and on the west by lands of J.E.McCORKLE and Wm.MAXWELL,exclusive of the homestead,value of One Thousand Dollars and including & excluding the Lamalsamac Church lot of 3 1/2 acres. R.A.W.JAMES,attorney for Plffs. A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff,Dyer County. LAND SALE--IN CIRCUIT COURT,Dyer County--PEARCE&CO.,vs W.T.WOODS. By virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me,directed by the Circuit Court of said County in above cause,I will proceed on Saturday,21st of March,1874,at the Courthouse door,in the town of Dyersburg,Tennessee,to sell the following described property for cash to the highest bidder,to-wit: All the right title claim and interest of W.T.woods in and to a tract of about 162 acres of land,lying in the 9th Civil District of Dyer County,Tenn.,being the place on which said WOODS now resides,and bounded as follows:On the North by the lands of D.R. 7 W.R. HENDRIX, on the East and South by the lands of E.WOODS and on the west by lands of J.E.McCORKLE and Wm.MAXWELL,exclusive of the homestead,value of One Thousand Dollars and including & excluding the Lamalsamac Church lot of 3 1/2 acres. R.A.W.JAMES,attorney for Plffs. A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff,Dyer County. LAND SALE--IN CIRCUIT COURT,Dyer County--H.PARKS,JR.,vs W.T.WOODS. By virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me,directed by the Circuit Court of said County in above cause,I will proceed on Saturday,21st of March,1874,at the Courthouse door,in the town of Dyersburg,Tennessee,to sell the following described property for cash to the highest bidder,to-wit: All the right title claim and interest of W.T.woods in and to a tract of about 162 acres of land,lying in the 9th Civil District of Dyer County,Tenn.,being the place on which said WOODS now resides,and bounded as follows:On the North by the lands of D.R. 7 W.R. HENDRIX, on the East and South by the lands of E.WOODS and on the west by lands of J.E.McCORKLE and Wm.MAXWELL,exclusive of the homestead,value of One Thousand Dollars and including & excluding the Lamalsamac Church lot of 3 1/2 acres. R.A.W.JAMES,attorney for Plffs. A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff,Dyer County. LAND SALE--IN CIRCUIT COURT,Dyer County--W.R.CAMBELL,vs W.T.WOODS. By virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me,directed by the Circuit Court of said County in above cause,I will proceed on Saturday,21st of March,1874,at the Courthouse door,in the town of Dyersburg,Tennessee,to sell the following described property for cash to the highest bidder,to-wit: All the right title claim and interest of W.T.woods in and to a tract of about 162 acres of land,lying in the 9th Civil District of Dyer County,Tenn.,being the place on which said WOODS now resides,and bounded as follows:On the North by the lands of D.R. 7 W.R. HENDRIX, on the East and South by the lands of E.WOODS and on the west by lands of J.E.McCORKLE and Wm.MAXWELL,exclusive of the homestead,value of One Thousand Dollars and including & excluding the Lamalsamac Church lot of 3 1/2 acres. R.A.W.JAMES,attorney for Plffs. A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff,Dyer County. LAND SALE--IN CIRCUIT COURT,Dyer County--Ann WADDY,vs W.T.WOODS. By virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me,directed by the Circuit Court of said County in above cause,I will proceed on Saturday,21st of March,1874,at the Courthouse door,in the town of Dyersburg,Tennessee,to sell the following described property for cash to the highest bidder,to-wit: All the right title claim and interest of W.T.woods in and to a tract of about 162 acres of land,lying in the 9th Civil District of Dyer County,Tenn.,being the place on which said WOODS now resides,and bounded as follows:On the North by the lands of D.R. 7 W.R. HENDRIX, on the East and South by the lands of E.WOODS and on the west by lands of J.E.McCORKLE and Wm.MAXWELL,exclusive of the homestead,value of One Thousand Dollars and including & excluding the Lamalsamac Church lot of 3 1/2 acres. R.A.W.JAMES,attorney for Plffs. A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff,Dyer County. LAND SALE--IN CIRCUIT COURT,Dyer County--B.A.SMITH,for use&c, vs W.T.WOODS. By virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me,directed by the Circuit Court of said County in above cause,I will proceed on Saturday,21st of March,1874,at the Courthouse door,in the town of Dyersburg,Tennessee,to sell the following described property for cash to the highest bidder,to-wit: All the right title claim and interest of W.T.woods in and to a tract of about 162 acres of land,lying in the 9th Civil District of Dyer County,Tenn.,being the place on which said WOODS now resides,and bounded as follows:On the North by the lands of D.R. 7 W.R. HENDRIX, on the East and South by the lands of E.WOODS and on the west by lands of J.E.McCORKLE and Wm.MAXWELL,exclusive of the homestead,value of One Thousand Dollars and including & excluding the Lamalsamac Church lot of 3 1/2 acres. R.A.W.JAMES,attorney for Plffs. A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff,Dyer County. LAND SALE--IN CIRCUIT COURT,Dyer County--Ann WADDY,vs W.T.WOODS. By virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me,directed by the Circuit Court of said County in above cause,I will proceed on Saturday,21st of March,1874,at the Courthouse door,in the town of Dyersburg,Tennessee,to sell the following described property for cash to the highest bidder,to-wit: All the right title claim and interest of W.T.woods in and to a tract of about 162 acres of land,lying in the 9th Civil District of Dyer County,Tenn.,being the place on which said WOODS now resides,and bounded as follows:On the North by the lands of D.R. 7 W.R. HENDRIX, on the East and South by the lands of E.WOODS and on the west by lands of J.E.McCORKLE and Wm.MAXWELL,exclusive of the homestead,value of One Thousand Dollars and including & excluding the Lamalsamac Church lot of 3 1/2 acres. R.A.W.JAMES,attorney for Plffs. A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff,Dyer County. DYERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL--The present session of this Institution commenced February 2,1874.Instruction accurate and thorough.Discipline Kind,yet Firm. Rates of Tuition-10,12,16,and $20 per session of Five Months.H.Y.WEISSINGER,A.M.Principal. GOOD DWELLING FOR SALE--I offer my residence for sale,at attractive figures.It is one of the best,most convenient and desirable dwellings in Dyersburg.For further particulars,inquire of Tom W.NEAL or Wm.JORDAN. January 30,1874.-tf. CITY BARBER SHOP--Dyersburg,Tennessee; C.S.MILLER,Propr'tr.Having opened a first-class Barber Shop in this place,I solicit public patronage.Shaving,Hair Dressing,Shampooing and Hair Cutting,done in the latest style of the art,and satisfactory prices. DRS.S.A.McCAMPBELL,late of Union City &W.R.HAYS,late of Jackson,SURGEON DENTISTS,Dyersburg,Tennessee,Respectfully tender their professional services to the citizens of Dyersburg and vicinity;special attention given to filling and preserving the natural teeth.Office building formerly occupied by Dr.G.H.MILLER. INSOLVENT NOTICE--Having suggested the insolvancy of the estate of Solon TURNAGE,deceased,to the County Court Clerk of Dyer County,Tenn.,all persons having claims against said TURNAGE's estate are hereby notified to file them with said Clerk,duly authenticated as the law requires within 3 months from this date,or be foreve barred. J.S.SPENCE,Admin.V2m5-3m. PROF.PINNER,the Dyersburg artist,is taking every style of picture in the most satisfactory manner and at low prices. Capt.Frank Battle offers a Reward of $25 for an escaped convict.See advertisement. OUR POST OFFICE--Postmaster HUGHES has sent from the Dyersburg post office money order department,for two months just ended,the amount of $10,000,and during that time,he paid out $2,857. PROF.GOODLOE,OF CROCKETT COUNTY,will deliver an address in Dyersburg this morning at 10 o'clock.He will handle his subject well,whatever it may be. THE FORKED RIVER is out of its banks,and the people in the bottom are preparing for an overflow from the Mississippi. THE FIRST--Mr.Bert TIGRETT announces in to-day's State Gazette that he is a candidate for the office of Tax Collector.Bert has been in office long enough to become familiarized with county affairs,and if elected he will make a good Tax Collector. MR.HICK DOYLE--has declared himself a candidate for Register of Dyer County.He is a good businessman,writes a real John Hancock-sort-of-hand and if elected,would discharge the duties of the office in the most acceptable manner. DANVILLE IS DEAD.Mr.COKER tells us so.Danville was a good dog,with a long nose and short tail.Danville wouldn't eat cornbread,but he everlastingly went for flour fixings. MARRIED--At the Methodist Church,in Union City,on Tuesday night,February 24,1874,by Rev.J.E.BECK; Mr.B.F.SCATES and Miss Heppie NASH,all of Union City. WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO announce Jno.M.McGINNESS a candidate for Constable in the fourth District of Dyer County.Election in August Next. WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO announce James A.MATHEWS a candidate for Constable in the fourth District of Dyer County.Election in August Next. WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO announce Oscar Christi a candidate for Constable in the fourth District of Dyer County.Election in August Next. WE ARE AUTHORIZED to announce John M.PIERCE as a candidate for Register of Dyer County at next August Election. WE ARE AUTHORIZED to announce John T.BOON as a candidate for Register of Dyer County at next August Election. WE ARE AUTHORIZED to announce that W.B.TIPTON is a candidate for re-election for the Office of Register of Dyer County at the next August Election. WE ARE AUTHORIZED to announce E.C.PATE as a candidate for the Office of Trustee of Dyer County in the August election. WE ARE AUTHORIZED to announce John M.NICHOLS is a candidate for Sheriff of Dyer County in the August Election. NOTICE--Those indebted to Dr.J.H.GUILL,will find his books in my office.All who fail to come forward and settle by the first day of March will find their claims in ths hands of an officer. Thomas M.ANDREWS January 22,1874,m1. End this issue. SOURCE:TENNESSEE STATE ARCHIVES MICROFILM ROLL #301 DYERSBURG STATE GAZETTE MISC.1866--1922 STATE GAZETTE DYERSBURG,TENNESSEE VOLUME 9 NO.18 MAY 2,1974 A CHANCE FOR ALL ORPHANS--MR.EDITOR,The undersigned Business Manager of the Lebanon Business College and Telegraph Institute,aware of the great number of orphans,all over the land,many of whom are without assistances,and have but little education,has resolved to make unparalleled offer:orphans of Ministers,Masons,Odd Fellows,or orphans of men who died in good standing in ant Temperance Society,or died or were killed in either army during the war,and all persons who have lost one arm or leg,will be received at half rates during the months of April,May or June 1874.This places one of the leading Institutions and first class business education in Reach of all orphans.For Particulars,address:Rev.Thomas TONEY;Business Manager,Lebanon,Tennessee. DYER COUNTY DIRECTORY: Circuit Court; G.B.BLACK,Judge; John SKEFFINGTON,Attorney General; Wat B.SAMPSON,Clerk. CHANCERY COURT; John SOMERS,Chancellor; W.C.DOYLE,C.& M.; COUNTY COURT; G.B.TINSLEY,Chairman; Zack WATKINS,Clerk; COUNTY COURT OFFICERS; A.B.TIGRETT,Sheriff; A.G.PIERCE,Trustee; T.H.BENTON,Tax Collector; W.B.TIPTON,Register; R.A.W.JAMES,Notary Public; Hamilton PARKS,Jr.,Sperintendent of Public Instruction; J.C.PINNER,Coroner. TOWN DIRECTORY: Tom W.NEAL,Mayor; N.C.WHITE,Recorder; John M.NICHOLS,M----?. GOVERNOR Wm.B.WASHBURNE has been elected by the Mass.,Legislature as United States Senator,to fill out the unexpired termof the late Charlie SUMNER. COTTON AND GOLD--In Memphis,on the 30th,ordinary Cotton was selling at 13 1/4 c.,with Gold at 111 1/2. ASSESTMENT AND TAXATION--Mr.D.J.NOBLETT,who was the respresentive in the lart legislature of this State,from Lincoln and Giles counties,has written an article for the Fayette Observer in which he criticises the pamphlet recently published by Gen.M.T.WILLIAMSON,of that place,on the subjects of assestment and tax laws. Among other healthy blows,Mr.NOBLITT gives the present assesment and tax laws,the following is an example:The large farmers,or large property holders of any kind,pay less taxes in proportion to what they are worth than the men of less wealth,under our constitution,from the simple fact that men are not taxed in proportion to their worth. DISSOLUTION NOTICE--The partnership heretofore existing between Tom COTTON and Tom BUCHANAN under the firm style of Cotton & Buchanan,in this day dissolved by mutual consent.Mr.Tom COTTON is authorized to settle up the business of the firm,and as it is imperative that the business be settled up,all parties indebted to the late firm must come forward and settle,or they will have to settle with an officer. April 20,1874 4t. Tom COTTON; Tom BUCHANAN. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN--My wife Darcas STAGGS,having deserted my bed and board without just cause,this is to warn and notify you that I will not be responsible for any debt she may contract after this date,April 7,1874. Richard STAGGS. A CARD--John L.WEBB,having withdrawn from the firm of WEBB & CHILD,I will continue the business at the old stand,with the exceptions of the credit part,from which I very respectfully beg to be excused.Many thanks are due to the kind friends for all the very liberal patronage they have bestowed on WEBB & CHILD in the past,and I hope that the Cash System,now adopted,will not only enable them to get out of debt,but to buy their goods for cash.To those indebted to the late firm,I would only say that I would be glad to have them call on me and get such goods as they may be able to buy at the old stand as their patronage will enable me to be more liberal towards them and by calling occasionally,they will escape considerable dunning.Never quit a man as long as you are indebted to him.Do this and you will be happy. April 4,1874-4t. I.F.CHILD. DISSOLUTION NOTICE--The partnership heretofore existing under the name and style of WEBB & CHILD,is dissolved by mutual consent.Said dissolution to take effect Wednesday,25th day of April,1874.The outstanding business of said business is turned over to I.F.CHILD for settlement,and all parties indebted to them will come forward immediately and make arrangements for payment of their debts. Jno.L.WEBB; I.F.CHILD; Dyersburg,TN.March 31,1874. PARTICULAR NOTICE--All parties indebted to THURMOND & NICHOLS & E.S.THURMOND,are hereby notified to come forward and make immediate settlement,as further indulgence cannot be granted. E.S.THURMOND. FARM FOR SALE--I want t sell my farm in the 5th Civil District,containing 136 acres;seventy in cultivation.Good orchard,spring furnishing plenty of water for stock,Good Stock Range. W.Lafayette SMITH. March 28,1874. v9u13-tf. JOHN HURST--Fashionable Boot maker,having permamently located in Dyersburg,is fully prepared to make Botts and Shoes by order. THE SCHOOL INTEREST--Superintendent H.PARKS will deliver a free lecture in Dyersburg,next Friday night,at the Presbyterian Church. SEA FOAM--Mr.GRAY,of Dyersbury Flouring Mills,has sent us a sample of beautiful Flour.When made into a biscuit,it rests on your plate as light as sea foam. TWIN ROSES--Bernard HILBERTH and Sam BERLIN bloom in the same store.Bernard is an accomplished watchmaker and jeweler,and Sam sells goods wonderfully cheap at the store of Solmann & Berlin. FOR REPRESENTATIVE--The following gentlemen sreprospective candidates to represent Dyer County in the next State Legislature; Doctor,H.F.FERGUSON; Lawyer,H.L.W.TURNEY; Editor,Tom W.NEAL.As the election doesn't come off until November there is plenty of time to discuss issues. AT THE ALTER--The marriage of Mr.Geo.F.SCOTT and Miss Fannie STEVENS,which was celebrated last Tuesday evening at the residence of the family of the lovely bride,was one of the most charming events that Dyersburg has witnessed in years.The ceremony was gracefully performed by Elder H.B.AVERY and the attendents were: Zach WATKINS,Miss Fannie STEVENS,H.B.WATKINS,Miss Ella CHAMBLIN,Jno.PIERCE;Miss Nors RICHARDSON, Willard TENNEY,Miss Lo- ?ANDERSON.After the 'Amen'was said and the bride kissed,George and his wife led the way to the dining room,where a regal banquet had been prepared,and we left to dream of our "beautiful Annabel Lee."The Gazette tenders its congratulations to the newly wedded pair,and wishes them a pleasant voyage down the stream of Time,as they go hand and hand together. LIST OF LETTERS--Remaining in the office at Dyersburg,Tenn.,April 29th,1874.Persons calling for any of these letters,please say advertised: ADKINS,Thos.H.; ARMSTRONG,W.H.,; BRITT,H.P.,;BURT,U.B.,; BRADLEY,W.A.,; BLANKENSHIP,Joel,; BURCH,Sterling; CLARK,Miss Mary; COOPER,M.A.; CLARL,Harry; CAMPBELL,John; CREWS,John; COCHRAN,John; CLEBURN,Miss M.; Campbell,David; CRAIG,Miss L.P.; DUFFEY,John S.; DOUGHERTY,C.; EDDS,John; FORSHEE,G.W.; FUGUA,James; FLORIDA,T.; GOINGS,Fannie; GALBREATH,N.P.; GOODRICH,Fannie; HAMILTON,J.M.; HARRIS,Catherine; HASCOCK,Andrew; HARWELL,Miss P.; JORDAN,Calis,colored; LAWRENCE,Mrs.M.; LINN,E.E.; MARKHAM,G.(2); MITCHELL,Bettie,(2); MILLER,Bettie; Mant,J.C.; Nirns,Peter; NOWLIN,Jack; NESBITT,S.P.; PURTLE,G.J.; PACE,G.W.; PATE,Mathew; PARKS,W.S.(2); PARRISH,J.W.; POWEL,Louis; ROBERSON,W.B.; ROLAND,Henry; SMITH,SUCKEY,colored; SMITH,Issabella; SUMMERS,Lizzie; SMITH,J.W.; SPAIN,S.R.; SMITH & CHITWOOD; SMITH,Miss A.H.; SHELTON,J.V.; SLONE,J.M.; SOWERS,J.P.; SINCLAIR,J.F.; TOWNSEND,M.E.; TALLEY,J.M.; THOMPSON,J.T.; WHITE,W.T.; WALL,Mack; WHITE,C.E.;WALKER,Mrs.E.(2). ANNOUNCEMENTS-A REPLY-EDITOR STATE GAZETTE--In reply to the call,signed "Big Majority," published in your last issue,I would respectfully offer myself as a candidate for the office of County Court Clerk for Dyer County.Thanking my numerous friends,at whose solicitations I am led to make this announcement,for their hearty support and co-operation in the incoming canvess,I am very truly yours, J.L.WEBB. $25 REWARD--Escaped from my quarters,near Dyersburg,April 24,1874,a colored prisoner named Lou PORTER.She is about 18 years old,small in statue and weighs about 120 pounds.The above reward will be paid for her capture and delivery to Frank BATTLE,Deputy Warder. EXPRESS WAGON--Hereafter,I will deliver all goods bought at my store,free of charge,inside or outside the corporation of Dyersburg. John W.HORTON. End this issue. Source: Tennessee State Archives Microfilm Roll #301 Dyersburg State Gazette,Misc.,1866--1922. STATE GAZETTE DYERSBURG,TENNESSEE VOLUME 9 No.27 JULY 4, 1874 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE--Desiring and intending to make the State Gazette newspaper and job office equal to any similar establishment in the State,I offer to sell the following property,so that I may invest in printing material: 1.A Business House on the east side of the public square. 2.A Dwelling House with three acres of ground,on the outskirts of Dyersburg. 3.Two Hundred and Eighty Acres of Land,well timbered and with a splendid site for a saw mill. 4.A Farm of Twenty-six Acres with improvements,a small orchard and never-failing water.In a good neighborhood and one mile from Dyersburg. 5.My Home Place,the most beautiful,desirable and convienent residence in Dyersburg;with greenhouse,and fruit and ornamental trees,flowers,etc. The above property will be sold on any terms,(type covers rest of this line)For particulars,apply to:Tom W.NEAL.Dyersburg,Tennessee. A COURIER JOURNEL SPECIAL SAYS--"It is stated that the President will appoint General WARREN,General ABBOTT and Lieut.BAYARD,of the United States Engineer Corps,and ex-Governor P.O.HUBERT,of Louisiana,and John SICKLES,of Arkansas,as the commission under the recent act of Congress,to make surveys and present at the next session,an efficiant plan for the reclaimation and protection of the Mississippi river batture from overflow.General ABBOTT is the same officer,who in connection with HUMPHREYS,a few years ago,made anelaborate survey and report upon the Mississippi delta. GOSSIP FROM NEWBERN--Our town is spreading itself like a green tree,and those dry times thirsting for the running brooks that have all gone dry.The firm of PORTER & Co.,have the brick now ready to build a large store South of Clay PORTER's residence,fronting the Rail Road.PARKS & Co.,are putting up an additional building near their store.We have several firms now burning brick and our town will soon be lively with new buildings.Buildings are going up so fast that it is real news to the citizens here to tell them of new residences in and around Newbern.Capt.L.M.WILLIAMS has just completed an elegant cottage at his residence-contract taken by a company of Mechanics from Paducah. RO-ELLEN ACADMENY--The next session will commence Thursday,August 27,1874.Prof. J.M.BUTLER has charge of the school.For particulars,apply to Capt.Daniel PARKER,Parson MAHON,M.C.HART,Prof.SWIFT or Dr.WARREN. J.M.BUTLER,Prin.Ro-Ellen,Tenn.June 26,1874. LAND SALE--WEBB & CHILD et als versus P.A.WALKER,Admr' et al. In Dyer County Court. In pursuance of an Interlocutory decree in the above entitles cause,rendered at May term,1874,I will sell to the highest bidder,at the Court-house door in Dyersburg,Tenn.,on Saturday,July 18,1874,a part of the tract of land in the 10th Civil District of said county,on which Stephen MILAN,dec'd,formerly lived;containing about 77 acres.Terms:A credit of 9 months,so as to bar equity of redempation.Note,with approved security,will be required for the purchase money,and a lien retained on land to secure its full payment.Sale at 1 o'clock p.m.,precisely.Dyersburg,June 27,1874. R.A.W.JAMES,Solicitor. W.M.WATKINS,Clerk. D.A.PARKMAN'S PATENT BUMPER HARROW--I am now offering to sell to the people of Dyer County,farm rights to make and use this useful and cheap invention.It is one of the greatest labor saving machines of the age and every farmer should have one.Apply to Parr,Nolen & Co.,Dyersburg,Tenn.,or to J.R.PERKINS. THE P.& M. RAILROAD--The Memphis Avalanche is our authority for saying that Chancellor WALKER has just decided in his Court that there is no such corporation known to the law as the Paducah & Memphis Railroad Company.If this decision of Chancellor WALKER is 'good',all contracts entered into by the Memphis & Paducah Railroad Company are of no force,being null and void.Then,what about the Dyersburg bonds and the interest accumulating thereon? A BULLY CROP--Drew GAULDEN tells Doc FOWKLES that his wheat field turned out 15 bushels to the acre,notwithstanding a drove of sheep grazed it all the time,while two mares and colts feasted on it a part of the time.We tell the tale as Capt.Fowkles told it to us. HONORS ARE CROWDING THICK upon the classic brow of our geniel and handsome friend,Tom NEAL of the Dyersburg Gazette.Mayor of Dyersburg and President of the Tennessee Press Association! We congratulate you,Colonel,as well as Dyersburg and the T.P.A.--Pulaski Citizen. BROWNSVILLE MARBLE YARD--When in Brownsville last week,we visited the elegant and spacious marble yard of Col.J.J.CROWLEY.He is just finishing a splendid monument to be erected in this city,to the memory of the late John R.WOOLFORK.He has also just completed a beautiful monument to be erected to the memory of the late wife of Rev.W.T.HARRIS,and one for the beloved pioneer of Methodism in West Tennessee,Rev.G.W.D.HARRIS,of Dyer County.All work executed by Col.CROWLEY is of the very best workmanship and finish. TAX SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE DYER COUNTY--By virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Tax Collector of Dyer County,I will,on the First Monday in July next-it being the 6th Day of July,1874,-offer for sale the following described Tracts of Land,Town Lots and parts of Town Lots,the same having been assessed for taxes for the year 1873,which taxes are due and remain unpaid-together with penalties and costs. Thos.H.BENTON,Tax Collector &c&c.This June 9th,1874. P.R.BESSENTS'heirs,for 1873,one tract of 119 acres of land in civil dist #2,valued at $2023,taxes $18.20,interest $2.20,costs $2.50; P.R.BESSENTS'heirs,for 1872,one tract of 126 acres of land in civil dist #2,value at $1927.28,taxes $15.42,cost$2.50 in each case,bal due,1871,interest $2.; C.NICHOLAS one tract of 225 acres of land in civil dist #2,valued at $850,taxes $7.65,pr ct 91 cts,cost $2.50,1872.; J.C.PATE one tract of 82 acres of land in civil dist #2,valued at $1264,taxes $11.11,int.75cts,cost $2.50.; J.C.PATE one tract of 83 acres of land in civil dist #2,valued at $1411,taxes $14.69,pr ct $1.75,cost $2.50.; Mrs.J.W.SUDBURY,one tract of 43 acres of land in civil district #2,valued at $620,taxes$5.58,pr ct 66cts,cost $2.50.; Richard STAGGS,two tracts of land,one of 168 and one of 126 acres in civil dist #2,valued at $4992,bal.taxes due $35.40,pr ct $4.25, cost $2.50.; B.T.WOOD's hiers one tract of 320 acres of land in civil dist #2,valued at $5440,taxes $48.96,pr ct $5.86,cost $2.50.; CONNER's hiers one tract of 100 acres of land in civil dist #3,valued at $600,taxes $5.40,pr ct 65cts,cost $2.50.; Frank JOHNSON one tract of 40 acres of land in civil dist #3,valued at $148.75,taxes $1.33,pr ct 16c,cost $2.50.; NORWOOD & LONG one tract of 180 acres of land in civil dist #3,valued at $425,taxes $4.82,pr ct 45c,cost $2.50.; W.H.GILLIATT one tract of 6 acres of land in the town of Dyersburg,valued at $4250,taxes $38.25,costs #2.50.; SAME ONE town lot $3400,(in Dyersburg) taxes $30.60,personal $25.45,in all $53.55,total pr ct $11.01,cost $2.50.; A.P.HALL one town lot $1275,in town of Dyersburg,taxes $8.12,pr ct 98c,cost $2.50.; D.J.RUDDER one tract of 56 acres of land in civil dist #4,valued at $1360,taxes $17.30,pr ct $2.10,cost $2.50.; David RUDDER's hrs 1 town lot in Dyersburg,valued at $1062,bal.taxes $4.66,pr ct 55c,Cost $2.50.; D.J.WILLIAMSON one tract of land in civil district #4 of 35 acres,valued at $1275,taxes $13.67,pr ct $1.60,cost $2.50.; BOYD's heirs 1077 actes of land in civil dist #5,valued at $2677,taxes $24.08,pr ct $2.88,cost $2.50.; M.G.BURTON's hiers one tract of 700 acres of land in civil district #5,valued at $5525,taxes $49.72,pr ct $5.85,cost $2.50.; H.T.CLARK's hrs one tract of 2325 acres of land in civil dist #5,valued at $6800,taxes $61.20,pr ct $7.35,cost $2.50.; W.T.COOPER one tract 100 acres of land in civil dist #5,valued at $255,taxes $2.30,pr ct 28c,costs $2.50.; J.H.FLOYD one tract of 105 acres of land in civil district #5,valued at $680,taxes $6.12,pr ct 75,cost $2.50.; C.L.GASTON one tract of 580 acres of land in civil dist #5,valued at $1955,taxes $17.60,pr ct $2.10,cost $2.50.; Wm.R.HARRIS'heirs 2800 acres of land in civil dist #5,valued at $3365,taxes $30.28,pr ct $3.65,cost $2.50.; H.C.KELLER one tract of 100 acres of land in civil dist #5,valued at $250,taxes $2.25,pr ct 27c,cost $2.50.; J.M.PORTER one tract of 107 1/2 acres of land in civil dist #5 valued (space blank),taxes (blank),cost $2.50.; J.M.PORTER one tract of 152 acres of land in civil dist #5,value of both $3336,$1520 personalty,taxes $45.70,pr ct $5.50,cost $2.50.; P.H.ROBERTSON one tract of 62 acres of land in civil dist #5,value $1500,taxes $15.30,pr ct $1.85,cost $2.50.; Silas REN one tract of 204 acres of land in civil dist #5,value $2465,taxes $22.18,pr ct $2.65,cost $2.50.; P.H.ROBERTSON one tract of 133 acres of land in civil dist #5,value $1400,taxes $12.60,pr ct $1.50,cost $2.50.; Thos.THURMOND's heirs one tract of 90 acres of land in civil dist #5,value $5 10 (?),taxes $4.60,pr ct 55c,cost $2.50.; Thos.WEBB one tract of 796 acres of land in civil dist #5,value $2500,taxes $22.50,pr ct $2.70,cost $2.50.; V.G.WYNNE one tract of 185 acres of land in civil dist #5,value $1000,taxes $9,pr ct $1.10,cost $2.50.; James WRIGHT one tract of 150 acres of land in civil dist #5,value $510,taxes $6.60,pr ct 60c,cost $2.50.; James CARUTHERS' heirs one tract of 1575 acres of land in civil dist #6,value $2678,taxes $24.10,pr ct $2.90,cost $2.50.; H.D.KING's heirs one tract of land,1 acre in the town of Newbern,dist #6,value $255,taxes $2.30,pr ct 28c,cost $2.50.; H.C.NAIL one tract of 43 acres of land in civil dist #6,value $658,taxes $7.92,pr ct 94c,cost $2.50.; Isaac SAMPSON one tract of 3500 acres of land in civil district #6,value $5100,taxes $45.90,pr ct $5.50,cost $2.50.; Torrance_____one town lot in the town of Newbern civil dist #6,value $755,taxes $6.80,pr ct 80c,cost $2.50.; J.M.HILL one tract of 556 acres of land in civil dist #7,value $5694,taxes $51.93,pr ct $6.25,cost $2.50.; RAINEY & GALLOWAY one tract of 400 acres of land in civil dist #7,value $850,tax $7.65,pr ct 90c,cost $2.50.; M.ARMSTRONG's heirs one tract of 1400 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $1190,taxes $10.71,pr ct $1.25,cost $2.50.; Peter BRANDON's heirs one tract of 60 acres of land in civil dist #10,value #306,taxes $2.75,pr ct 33c,cost $2.50.; Castello BARFIELD 320 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $1190,taxes $10.91,pr ct $1.30,cost $2.50.; R.I.CHESTER one tract of 5000 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $5100,taxes $45.90,pr ct $5.50,cost $2.50.; W.L.DOZIER one tract of 116 acres of land in civil dist #10,value____cost $2.50.; W.L.DOZIER one tract of 212 acres of land in civil dist #10,value of both,$595,taxes $5.35,pr ct 65c,cost $2.50.; ELDER & HILL one tract of 50 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $123,taxes $1.10,prct 13c,cost $2.20.; HESS & WILLIAMS one tract of 50 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $425,tax $3.83,prct 45c,cost $2.50.; HILL & ALSUP one tract of 50 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $340,tax $3.06,prct 36c,cost $2.50.; Curtis_____one tract of 100 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $255,tax $2.30,prct 28c,cost $2.50.; John McDAVID one tract of 42 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $340,tax $3.06,prct 36c,cost $2.50.; J.D.MARTIN one tract of 250 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $255,taxes $2.30,prct 28c,cost $2.50.; Mary E.McCALL one tract of 640 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $850,tax $7.65,prct 90c,cost $2.50.; STEVENS & McKNIGHT one tract of 8650 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $9350,tax $84.15,prct $9.80,cost $2.50.; Isaac SAMPSON one tract of 700 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $850,tax $7.65,prct 92c,cost $2.50.; Wm.SEAY one tract of 400 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $1800,(2 tracts)tax $16.20,prct 95c.; SAME one tract of 350 acres of lanf in civil dist #10,cost (2)$5.00.; J.A.THOMASON 200 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $340,tax $3.06,prct 36c,cost $2.50.; Johnathan WARD one tract of 128 acres of in civil dist #10,value $425,taxes $3.85,prct 46c,cost$50(there seems to be a few typos here-written as printed.).; F.A.AYERS one tract of 2830 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $2830,tax $25.47,prct $3.06,cost $2.50.; F.A.AYERS one tract of 3366 acres of land in civil district #11,value #5660,tax $50.94, prct $6.10,cost $2.50.; Weston ALCOCK one tract of 36 acres in civil dist #11,value $72,tax 65 cts,prct 8c,cost $2.50.; Peter BRANDONS one tract of 60 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $350,tax $3.15, prct 36c,cost $2.50.; CARUTHERS & MAUEY one tract of 1030 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $1500,tax $13.50,prct $1.62,cost $2.50.; John CHESTER one tract of 1900 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $2900,tax $26.10, prct $3.13,cost $2.50.; R.I.CHESTER one tract of 1009 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $2018,taxes $18.16, prct $2.18,cost $2.50.; A.DAVIS one tract of 200 acres of land in civil district #11,value $400,taxes $3.60, prct 43c.cost $2.50.; R.W.FINNEY one tract of 200 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $400,tax $3.60,prct 43c,cost $2.50.; George W.GIBBS one tract of 1800 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $1800,tax $16.20, prct $1.95,cost $2.50.; GALLOWAY & RAINEY one tract of land in civil district #11,value $3597,tax $32.37, prct $3.90,cost $2.50.; W.R.HARRIS one tract of 2500 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $5000,taxes $45,prct 5 40c,cost $250.; W.R.HARRIS one tract of 2000 acres of land in civil dist#11,value $4000,taxes $36, prct $4.32,cost $2.50.; Gilbert HARTS one tract of 650 acres of land in civil dist#11,value $1850,tax $16.65, prct $2,cost $2.50.; B.P.HUGHES one tract of 200 acres of land in civil district #11,value $400,tax $3.60, prct 43c,cost $2.50.; Micajah HICKS one tract of 220 acres of land in civil district #11,value $1870,tax $16.83, prct $2.01,cost $2.50.; W.W.LEE one tract of 225 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $450,tax $4.05, prct 48c,cost $2.50.; M.B.MURPHY one tract of 480 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $1440,tax $12.96, prct $1.55 cost $2.50.; James MAUEY one tract of 1428 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $1428,tax $12.85, prct $1.70, cost $2.50.; Mary E.McCALL's heirs one tract of 349 acres of land in civil dist #11,valued at $698,taxes $6.28, prct 75c,cost $2.50.; M.G.BURTON's heirs one tract of 450 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $1148, tax $10.33, prct 93c,cost $2.50.; Lucinda FOSTER one tract of 100 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $850,tax $7.65, prct 91c,cost $2.50.; PLANK ROAD CO.,one tract of 4375 acres of land in civil district #11,value $13,925, tax $125.33, prct $15.03, cost $2.50.; Isaac SAMPSON one tract of 4325 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $4325,taxes $40.93, prct $4.94,cost $2.50.; A.O.W.TOTTEN's heirs one tract of 739 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $739, tax $6.83,prct 81c,cost $2.50.; Dan'l WHEATON one tract of 210 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $420,taxes $3.78, prct 45c,cost $2.50.; Weston ALCOCK one tract of 36 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $___72c,tax 65c, prct 8c, cost $2.50.; John WYNNE's heirs one tract of 150 acres of land in civil dist #11,value $300,tax $2.70, prct 31c,cost $2.50.; Steve KING's heirs 519 acres of land in civil dist #12,value $2648_,tax $23.83, prct $2.85,cost $2.50.(again the type is confusing,written as printed.); G.W.L.MARR 1800 acres of land in civil dist #13, value $9000,taxes $81, prct $9.70,cost $2.50.; Margaret DAVIS 36 acres of land in civil dist #1 (formerly Dyer) now Crockett,valued at $500__,taxes $6, prct 80c,cost $2.50.; Wm.SHIELDS' heirs one tract of 1080 acres of land in civil dist #2,valued at $16,524,tax $148.71, prct $17.55,cost $2.50.; Milton BROWN one tract of 2500 acres of land in civil dist #5 valued at $5000,taxes $45, prct $5.40,cost $2.50.; Milton BROWN (1872)one tract of 2500 acres of land in civil dist #5,value $5000,taxes $40,costs $2.50.; Frank CATHCART one tract of 40 acres of land in civil dist #15,value $425, prct 45c,taxes $3.83,cost $2.50.; Isaac SAMPSON one tract of 800 acres of land in civil dist #5,value $1600,tax $14.40, prct $1.72,cost $2.50.; D.J.BAEDLES one tract of 227 acres of land in civil dist #6,value $5778.50,taxes $54, prct $6.48,cost $2.50.; D.J.WILLIAMSON (1872)one tract of 35 acres of land in civil dist #4,value $1100,taxes $7, prct $6.48,cost $2.50.; J.M.PORTER one tract of 152 acres of land in civil dist #5,value $500,tax $4,bal on one other tract,$7,prct $__75, cost $2.50.; J.B.ARMSTRONG one tract of 342 acres of land in civil dist #10,value $600, tax $4.80, prct 30c,cost $2.50. Dyersburg,Tennessee June 9th,1874. Thos.H.BENTON;Tax Collector for Dyer County for 1873. End this issue Source:TENNESSEE STATE ARCHIVES MICROFILM ROLL #301 DYERSBURG STATE GAZETTE MISC. 1866--1922 STATE GAZETTE VOLUME 9 NO.29 DYERSBURG,TENNESSEE JULY 18,1874 TEMPERANCE--Revs.GRAY,RANKIN,BUSH and HUNSACKER have been making temperance talks in Dyersburg this week and a large addition was made to the cold water army. CAMP MEETING--The Camp Meeting,at Bateman's Camp Ground, one mile and a half south of Trimble Station,Dyer county,will commence on Friday,the 18th of next September.We earnestly solicit the attendance of Ministrial brethren.We will provide for strangers frm a distance. Jos.M.DRUMMOND,P.C. July 9,1874. BUSINESS NOTICE--The undersigned having formed a co-partnership,the business of Neal's State Gazette news and job printing establishment,will hereafter be conducted under the firm name of NEAL & SIDWAY. Tom NEAL--Sam N.SIDWAY July 13,1874. CROCKETT COUNTY--Our popular friend,Mr.J.B.PARKER,is a candidate for Circuit Court Clerk in Crockett County.He is well qualified. Mr.John H.FARMER is a candidate for Sheriff of Crockett County. THAT CISTERN--The large cistern in the Courthouse yard,which has been left in an unfinished condition for years,has just been completed by ex-Sheriff TARKINGTON. THE DYER COUNTY CONVENTION--nominated Capt.Dan'l E.PARKER for Representative from this county. A PLEASANT RUMOR--is in circulation that the P.M.Railroad Company will commence putting down iron to Dyersburg right away. MR.P.S.TAYLOR--this season,raised off six acres ,120 bushels measured wheat,after grazing on it all spring,sheep,cows and yearlings.This is the way they do in Dyer County. AN OLD FIRM IN NEW QUARTERS--The old Dyersburg drug firm of MILLER & OSBORNE,has moved to new quarters,on the west side of the square- the store formerly occupied by BEISSER's confectionery.They give personal attention to compounding prescriptions while Mr.Jas.McCLERKIN is on hand to give prompt attention to customers. NEWBERN DOTS--Col.Nick WYATT has the handsomest store in town. Wm.LOVEN's new flouring mill is now in successful operation. PORTER & Sons have commenced building a large two story brick.It is to have an iron front. George TINSLEY,county judge and magistrate keeps at Newbern,one of the best country hotels. John TOLLIVAR,a clever fellow and good business man,is head clerk for CALDWELL & CONNER's big family grocery establishment. THE NEW DYERSBURG SILVER CORNET BAND--has been organized with the following members: Stump BRACKIN,ed.cornet; A.R.STEVENS,bd.cornet; F.H.SHEPARD,solo alto; John MARTIN,1st alto; Sam SIDWAY,2nd alto; Will PIERCE,tenner; Tom HALIBURTON,trombone; J.W.TENNEY,bd.baaao; Wink FIELDS,drum. The Band meets every Monday,Wednesday and Friday. DYER COUNTY QUARTERLY COURT CONVENED MONDAY,JULY the 6th,1874--PRESENT: Geo.B.TINSLEY; T.C.CHURCHMAN; N.J.SORRELL; Geo.MILLER; E.M.HALL; J.J.FOLLIS; F.G.SAMPSON; B.C.BURGIE; H.F.FERGUSON; E.C.PATE; T.H.JOHNSON; M.H.DAVIS; J.F.WILLIAMSON; W.H.HENDRIX; J.F.DICKEY; J.E.McCORKLE; Smith PARKS; A,H.HART; J.M.THOMPSON; M.J.HART; J.D.B.TIPTON; L.H.STEVENS; Jo.MITCHELL; Tim GRIFFEN; D.H.JONES; O.W.HENDERSON; J.H.WATSON; J.B.FERGUSON; N.C.PRITCHETT; J.R.GAMMONS; and J.G.MEADOWS, Justices,when the following proceedings were had,to-wit: J.M.LANE & A.P.MITCHELL,magistrates elect in 16 civil districh,produced commissions,gave bond,qualified and took their seats as members of the court. J.H.GOBBEL,constable elect of 16 civil district,came into court with J.M.LANE & W.R.BRYANT,his securities,and executed bond in sum of six thousand dollars,condition,&c.as the law directs,and took and subscribed to the oaths of office. A public ferry was established at Mitchell's Point on the Mississippi river,T.J.McALLISTER gave the bond required by law to run the same. GUARDIANS--T.H.AKIN was chosen and appointed guardian of Robert and A.J.AKIN,minor heirs of William REED,dec'd,and gave bond in the sum of $300,with J.F.DICKEY & W.H.HENDRIX securities. W.P.SUGG was chosen and appointed guardian of Charly and Mollie STEVENS,minor heirs of Alfred STEVENS,deceased,and gave bond in the sum of $2000,with E.G.SUGG & E.B.PENDLETON securities,and was qualified. JURIES OF VIEW--W.R.TICKLE et als.,jury of view,reporting in favor of a change in the Friendship church road at H.F.FERGUSON's farm,which report was received and the change ordered as recommended by the jury. T.W.JONES et als.,jury of view,reporting in favor of a change in the Jachson road on line between N.PARRISH and J.D.POWELL et al, report received and change ordered to be made at expense of interested parties. D.S.BURGIE and others,jury of view,reported in favor of a new road beginning at J.B.FERGUSON's ferry and running on the line of CLARK and others to the McKNIGHT farm on Obion river,report received and road ordered to be opened by D.S.BURGIE,overseer and hand assigned him. J.C.CARTER and others,jury of view,reported in favor of a new road,beginning at BUNNELL's lane and running thence to beach glade at Forked Deer river,report received and W.J.BRYANT was appointed overseer to open same & c. A.P.STRONDS and others,jury of view,reported in favor of change in Chestnut Bluff road on the line between Vail & Oerly,report received and change ordered to be made. N.PORTER and others,jury for benefit of L.V.REED,reported unfavorable to change in road-report adopted. P.S.TAYLOR,Jack SHELTON,Thomas MILLER,Wilson FROST and Dr.YORK were appointed a jury of view to view out a road,beginning at a point where the Jackson road strikes the widow CALSWELL's land & c.and ordered to report to the next Quarterly Court. F.G.SAMPSON & E.C.PATE were appointed commissioners to have a cistern built in the courthouse yard and report to the next Quarterly Court. Prof.Hamilton PARKS,Superintendent of Public Instruction,tendered his resignation as such;accepted-his compensation for services in 1874,fixed at the rate of $600 per annum. F.G.SAMPSON and others,House of Correction committee reported in favor of establishing a Correction or Workhouse.Thereupon,it was resolved that the lower room of the east end of the County Jail be made the House of Correction for Dyer county.F.G.SAMPSON,Tim GRIFFIN and S.PARKS were appointed a committee to adopt rules & regulations. THE COUNTY COURT appointed the following Judges for the election in August next,at several voting places in different civil districts in Dyer county;viz: #2At Baker's-D.BROCK sr; P.P.BAKER & N.ECHOLS. #2At Miller's-W S LEGGETT,L W WALKER and J A SHELTON. #3Palestine-A B STALCUP,L A ROBERSON &John CEARLY. #4Dyersburg-D A SHAW,J W LAUDERDALE, R N BUTTERWORTH. #5Hurricane Hill-Joe SMITH,J P HART,P O LEDSINGER. #5Merriwether-Wm.JORDON,A B BLEDSOE, W R BRYANT. #6Newbern-G W FULLER,J G TUCKER,R W TOWNSEND. #7Ro-Ellen- E A HENDERSON,L B SWIFT,E HALL. #8Cypress-Z J MILAN,R F TEMPLETON,Z T AKIN. #9Maxville-A S PARKS,J H TEMPLETON,J T MOORE. #10Spenceville-John MILLS,J G PITTS,Allen RAWLES. #11atJ MITCHELL'S-J R BELL,J H HUMPREY,W T PATE. #11atL M MITCHELL'S-Thomas SLATER,W E ROBERTS,L N STEVENS. #12Holly Springs-J C THORTON,H McCOY,J H MANGRUM. #13Watson's-G A TOWER,W M BUTLER,S SKIPPER. #14Gum Flats-J S WALLACE,F M STROTHER,C DOUGHERTY. #15Trimble Station-T B BATEMAN,W H WATSON,J L DAVIS. The Coroner,J C PINNER,appointed the following special deputies to hold the election at the several voting places: #2Baker's Store-S J JONES; #2Miller's-P S TAYLOR; #3Palestine-J W HASSELL; #4Dyersburg_____: #5Hurricane Hill-W M HURT; #5Merriwether's-J M LANE; #6Newbern-W H LANIER; #7Ro-Ellen-T C BARCLAY; #8Cypress-N COKER; #9Maxville-H P STRAWN; #10Spence's-John GARDNER; #11atL M MITCHELL-Erasmus SLATER; #11atJ MITCHELL-Charles I LOVE; #12Holly Springs-Tim J GRIFFIN; #13Watson-F M CHAMBERS; #14Gum Flats-J B FERGUSON; #15Trimble Station-J G MEADOWS. The Sheriff was ordered to summon the following to serve as Jurors at the next Circuit Court: Venire. Dist#2-W N PARRISH,W FROST, D BROCK,sr; #3-L A ROBERTSON,C L DAVIS; #4-Ben WARD,C ALSTON,E JENKINS, C J COKER; #5-D BURNHAM,S D LIGHT; #6-H DILLON,J W ENOCKS,Wm.JACKSON; #7-Jo.CHITWOOD,H P SCOOT; #8-T W AKIN,A CHITWOOD,R F TEMPLETON; #9-C W HALL,J T MOORE,J S WARD; #10-L W PRICHARD,F M HANCOCK; #11-L N STEVENS,L M MICHELL; #12-S J COOK,Jesse HARRIS; #13-G W COLLY,J E POLSTON; #14-J B FERGUSON,N C PRITCHETT; #15-A L PITTS,Alfred STALCUP; #16-A B BLEDSOE,Wm.JORDON; OFFICER-James H HARDISON. ALLOWANCES:The following allowances were made and warrants ordered issued for same: TO: L D BROWN for building bridge-$140.00 Mrs.H ROSS,taxes erroneously paid--$26.65 R STAGGS for building bridge--$43.00 Z T BLEDSOE for building bridge--$100.00 J N BUTLER Sup't of poorhouse--$105.00 James ARNETT for board tree--$3.00 PARKES & DRAPER supplies for poorhouse--$28.90 J R GREEN corn for poorhouse--$60.00 J M McGINNIS repairing bridge &c--$34.00 L C McCLERKIN summoning jurors &c--$16.80 D ADAMS repairing fence around CH-- $3.00 H W VAUGHN nuts & bolts for jail--$1.50 W B TIPTON express charges on books--$2.25 W M WATKINS Clk's apc past quarter--$55.40 J W HARTON hauling P to graveyard--$2.00 TURNER & KELLY repairing courthouse--$10 J G SEAT repairing roof of Courthouse--$10 STEVENS Bros. lumber furnished county-- $82.84 J F WILLIAMSON bill of cost vs county--$13.30 F G SAMPSON books furnished county--$61.50 F G SAMPSON stationary furnished county--25.00 T H KELLY Jailor's account--74.40 W M WATKINS making out Tax books for 1874-- 200.00 B LEGGETT coffin for pauper--5.00 H COWLES coffin for pauper--10.00 B T DOYLE messenger for Chancery Court--1.00 SMITH PARKS WAS APPOINTED and qualified as administrator of J W SMITH and J D SCOBY,deceased.Bonds,$2000 & $1000,respectively. ALFRED ENOCHS,THOMAS PACE,and W L MEADOWS WERE APPOINTED a committe to lay off and set apart a years' allowance to the widow and family of J W SMITH,Dec'd. R W TOWNSEND,J R GREEN & W L MEADOWS to lay off allowance for Mrs.J D SCOBY and family. OVERSEERS: Robert DRANE appointed overseer of the road from Church Grove to Hurricane Hill. W WELLS appointed overseer of the Troy road from 4 mile to 6 mile post. Joe HARRISON appointed overseer of the Sharp's Ferry road from Richland creek to Reed's creek. Clay SCOBY appointed overseer of the Kenton road from Sharp's Ferry road to Reed's creek. J A PRATT appointed overseer of the Lake road from Lane's gin to the Dyer county line. J FULLERTON appointed overseer of road from Finly Bridge to W B REED's east boundary line. G W PIERCE appointed overseer of road commencing between James FERRIL & J M THOMPSON on the Georgetown road to Mahon's Ditch. A S RAY appointed overseer of road leading from Geogetown road to Dr.PALMER's from Mahon's ditch to the Newbern road. R J JAMES appointed overseer of Hale's Point road from the branch west of Wilson WYNNE to the east end of the bridge at J R TODD's lane. Everett BLOOMINGDALE appointed overseer of Martin's Landing road from N P TATUM's southwest corner to Rehobeth Church. Silas FERRIL appointed overseer of road from the 6th district line to the Lake road. Isham JAMES appointed overseer of Michell Point road from Rock slough to Ferguson's ferry. W F LAMAR appointed overseer from FAY & HUNTER's Mill to Sandy Fork. Richard HARRIS appointed overseer of the road from Spencer WILLIAMSON's to the ferry on Obion river at the old Crockett mills. James STAGNER appointed overseer of Hale's Point road from the end of the lane at Tom RICHARDSON's to bridge at J R TODD's. D A SHAW appointed overseer of Trenton road from the corporation line of Dyersburg to the 2 mile post. P E GREGSFON appointed overseer of Michell Point road from 5 mile post to Rock slough. Wesley TARKINGTON appointed overseer of the Michell Point road from W T HARRIS' gate to Dr.HUEY's gate. A P POWELL appointed overseer of Trento road from the 6 mile post to the 7 mile post. End this issue SOURCE: TENNESSEE STATE ARCHIVES MICROFILM ROLL #301 DYERSBURG STATE GAZETTE & MISC. 1866--1922. STATE GAZETTE DYERSBURG,TENNESSEE VOLUME 9 NO.35 AUGUST 29,1874 THE DEMOCRATIC STATE FOR TENNESSEE--is made up as follows:For Governor--James D.PORTER of Henry County; for Congress in the 9th district,Wm.P.Caldwell,of Weakley Cointy; for State Senator,in this district,F.B.RAGLAND,of Haywood County; for Representative in Dyer County,Daniel E.PARKER. DYER COUNTY FAIR--The pamplet,containing the premuim list of our next Fair,can be had on application to Secretary HARRISON,or at the State Gazette office.The Fair commences Tuesday,October 20th,to continue five days.Below we give the names of the directors and officers: BOARD OF DIRECTORS: T H BELL,President; I F CHILD,Vice President; W HARRISON,Secetary; W M WATKINS,Treasurer; H L FOWKLES,Smith PAEKS,G B MILLER,W P MENZIES, Joe CHITWOOD,D E PARKER,Allen RAWLS, J C MURRAY, Robt.HALE,T W JONES. OFFICERS OF THE FAIRGROUNDS: R A W JAMES,Marshal; Tom C BUCHANAN,Asst.Marshal; W A HUDSON,Ring Master; J W LAUDERDALE,Asst.Ring Master; T H PHILLIPS,Asst.Ring Master. MARSHALS FOR THE FLORAL HALL:Prof.PARKS;Asa BIGGS; J F DICKEY; A M HARPER; M J HART; W A FOWKLES; Geo E SCOTT; J D B TIPTON; Jno M McCORKLE; J E WEBB; John L WEBB; J B FERGUSON; James mCcorkle; Jno GAMMOM; Jno LOVE. PUBLIC DEBATE--The Amasagassin Literary Society of Union Seminary,will have a public discussion in its halls August 29th.The public is invited to attend.Subject:'Resolved,That the execution of Mary Queen of Scots was justifiable.Affirmative- W A HARRIS and H A DEAN. Negative- W M HARRELL and J W DOUGLASS. GREAT EXCITMENT AT TRENTON;SIXTEEN NEGROES TAKEN FROM JAIL AND SHOT--Editor State Gazette:On last Monday evening,Trenton was thrown into considerable excitment,by the arrival of about twenty mounted men,well armed,and having in charge twelve negro prisioners,heavily chained and secured to each other with padlocks.The facts are these.The negroes in and about Picketville armed themselves and banded together for the purpose of killing certin whites in the neighborhood and taking possession of their stock,produce,farms,and whatever else they wanted.On last Saturday night,as people were leaving the church,two young men who were a little in advance of the crowd,suddenly discovered large numbers of armed negroes,in,and on both sides of the road,and without warning,they were fired into,killing one of their mules and wounding the other.The youths were unharmed and returned to the church to sound warning.On the following Monday,one old negro confessed his guilt and informed on forty other negroes,twelve of whom were arrested and lodged in Trenton jail,after being tried before Squires HUNT,FLY,JORDON and PARKER.Since writing the above,I have learned from good authority that on Tuesday night,the twelve negroes,and four others since captured,were taken from the Trenton jail,and taken to the edge of the town and shot dead. OBSERVER. LAST THURSDAY DYER COUNTY -- and the whole country were thrown into a high state of excitment by the report that Trenton had been attacked by 500 negroes,armed and mounted,and that the town was the scene of a bloody conflict between the races.This turned out to be false.But the whites,fearing trouble,had formed companies in different parts of the county and marched into Trenton,armed and ready for any emergencies.The negroes were taken from jail and shot as stated by our correspondent.This piece of lawlessness will damage Trenton and Gibson county to the amount of many thousand dollars.Governor BROWN has promptly offered a reward of $500 for the apprehension of the murderers of the negroes.In public meeting,the people of Gibson county condemned the murder of the negroes by masked men. EXPULSION--This is to notify all good Masons that W W FERRELL was expelled from Ro-Ellen Lodge No.410,F.A.M.,for unmasonic conduct,on June 26,1874. P H WARREN,Secretary M J HART,W.M. 10 CENTS REWARD--John GAY,having run away from me,this is to warn all persons not to harbor him or to trust on my account.He is 18 years old and about five feet and eight inches high.I will pay the above reward for his delivery to me. W A MILAM. Dyer County.August 25,1874. DISSOLUTION--The firm of FOWKLES & ROBERTS has been dissolved by mutual consent.Mr.ROBERTS retires and the business will be continued by Mr.FOWKLES,the latter paying all the firm debts and collecting all claims due the same.Jno.A.FOWKLES. Wm.D.ROBERTS. AUGUST 27,1874. RIVER THIEVES--Two men,named Frank McDONALD and Chas JASPER,were escorted to the Dyersburg jail last Wednesday by a body of armed men,from the Mississippi river.JASPER & McDONALD were arrested for breaking into and robbing Wm.PATE's warehouse.They were tried before 'Squire Newt PRICHARD and sent to our jail till meeting of court. GOSSIP FROM NEWBERN--DEATH has again visited us,taking away the wife of Dennis GAULDEN,three miles southwest of Newbern; one of the fond friends who stood around the dying agonies of the wife of Polk HARRIS,her nearest neighbor.She returned home and after doing the washing of her family,was taken dangerously ill.She was attended by two physicians that ministered all the aid they could command in the healing art,and many kind friends visited her and did all that love could prompt,yet after lingering a few days,she died.The Grange performed the burial rites;the funeral was preached by HUNSACKER.Never have I seen such a sadder funeral.She leaves two small children,with her husband,who is inconsolable at his loss.Few ladies have made truer friends in the short time of her married life.As brethren and sisters of the Grange at Newbern,while we drop a tear of sympathy over the early grave of our sister,let us open our hearts to comfort the bereaved,and a kindly care to the motherless children. August 22,1874. End this issue SOURCE: TENNESSEE STATE ARCHIVES MICROFILM NO.301 DYERSBURG STATE GAZETTE & MISC.1866--1922.