STATE GAZETTE
DYERSBURG,TENNESSEE
VOLUME 9 NO.18
MAY 2,1874

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.

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Source: Tennessee State Archives Microfilm Roll #301 Dyersburg State Gazette, Misc. , 1866--1922.