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Middletown transcript., 1875-08-21

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man a good-sized tree was struck by the
horses which threw one of them to the pave
ment, when they were secured and taken to
the Middletown Hotel stables. The carriage
received considerable damage, being so dis
abled that Mr.. Oldham could not use it. 1t
was related that similar accident befel Mr..
Oldham some years ago in nearly the same
place, at which time his wife was thrown
from the carriage they were riding in.
The residence of R. W. Cochran, Esq, near
Odessa, had narrow escape from total de-
struction early on Tuesday morning last. An
old and insane German named Henry Minkle,
who had been roaming around Middletown
for the past few. days in ragged and desti-
tute condition, found his way into the house
of Mr.. Cochran by kitchen door that was
left open for some purpose. As soon as he
was in doors, it is supposed he built FIRE on
the stove, piling on it clothing, knives, and
other kitchen utensils, large sticks of wood,
&c. At about half-past o. clock, Mrs. Coch-
ran awoke and discovered smoke in the house
and going into an adjoining room, which is
over the kitchen, found the floor so warm
that she could hardly stand upon it. An
alarm was quickly made Of fire, and on going
to the kitchen, Mr.. Cochran found the stove
completely covered with flames and the house
full Of smoke, while the old German was
lying on the floor asleep. As soon as awaken
ed, Minkle ran from the house, but after pa
tient search he was found in Mr.. F. Penning-
TONS peach shed, and brought to town and
lodged in the cells. Squire Walker commit
ted him to New Castle on q charge of vagran-
cy, and he was 'sberthed'' on Tuesday after
noon. The escape seems wonderful, for the
tramp had time to eat two fish and large
quantity Of other things before the fre was
discovered, and the ceiling and articles near
the stove were badly scorched. 1t is bad
policy to tolerate the presence Of such indi-
viduals, and it Is equally bad for the cities to
send them to u.s.. r# L.
Middletown transcript., 1875-08-21

Newest style Dress Buttons and Fringes for
Spring Dresses, at q IN. REYNOLDS.
Clark best Spool Cotton, 6 cents per Spool
or 10 cents per dozen Cash, at
s. N. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1875-08-21

named in their favor.
The crop of Hales and Troths have not
paid anything, owing to abundance and sink
ing quality of fruit in the New York and
other markets on occasional days. The fruit
shipped from here is generally fine and Of
good size, and while it sells cheap, it is
usually given the preference. Buffalo markets
are reported crowded, and an attempti is being
made to cripple the Chicago market by New
York commission men, who are sending all
their inferior fruit to that city. L.
Peach Growers Once More.
Through growers interested, verbal notice
was given that meeting would be held in
Middletown on Thursday afternoon to con-
slider the propriety of shipping peaches at the
present prices they are bringing. A very
large number was present. The meeting was
held in the Office of ]. Thos. Budd, and was
organized by appointing D. J. Nowland
chairman; Samuel Pennington, secretary.
The chairman stated the object of the meet
ing, it being evident that growers could not
ship to advantage under present rates Of
freight. He thought the time had arrived
when growers ought to fight these railroad
corporations and make them put down the
freight.
Samuel Townsend said it was useless TO do
that, for as soon as it was commenced the
railroad companies would withdraw their
cars and they would lose what portion Of the
crop that at present is Of value to them. He
was opposed to this course of action. He was
in favor of appointing committee to wait on
the officers Of the road to see If reduction
could not be effected, and after discussion .
committee from each immediate station was
appointed and left for Philadelphia on Mon
day. The committee was . large one. and if
it does reach the object Of its appointment it
will net be for want Of influence, for it repre-
sents nearly . million and half baskets.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
LOCAL NOTICES.
Buggfes, Harness, etc.

One of the largest manufactures OF
bu@gies, wagons, harness, collins, etc,
IN the State il right here in Milan.
Rev. J. ii. Holt started few years
since on a very small SCALE How he has
shop rcc,, aid facilities for about fifty
hahds. His work is put up in the best
mafHrr With thoroughly seasrAed
ldni6er, and his prices are the very
lowest. He also keeps groceries and
supplies at bottom figures, and makes
st'erial offers to Changers. He sells
lTst Sovereign wheel buggy at SIPS,
Warranted THREE years; good new bug
81; siDG new hack, $50; twohorse
wagon, $50 n s5S; one-hOrsc wagon,
san fills old buggy irons out and out
for $50, aiiti variants them fbF ohe to
tNu wears; paIRts hsisstes Rts SIS to sl2;
saddles, $3.50 to sc; brides, S1,S5 TO
St,50; window sash, l0x14and. 10x1S,
81. 80 to s2.75; doors, four panel, 50. 80;
bacon hams cheaper than the cheapest;
knives and forks, s&25 to 81; IS; tum-
blers, 5ceuts apstrG lamp ehimheys,
{ cents; t%o-pound can oysters, 2Oc;
candy, 25c; pepper, SOC; soda crack
ers, 8 to 10c: pepper sauce, two bottles
for 25c. 1000 bushels Wheat want.
ed. Highest market price paid for
Wheat, Chickens, Butter and Eggs.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
Startling Rusner.

The Dresden Democrat of last week
contains the following, which, if true,
will cause a huttering. We suppose
the matter will be investigated.
There is a startling rumor in circu
lation at Mckenzie in regard to the
death of Jerry Carney. Its well
known fact that there has been a great
deal of counterfeit moneyin circulation
in the counties of Carroll, Henry and
Weakley, and that Tom Drury, Bob
Drury, Jerry Carney and old man
Street were accused of scattering it,
and that Bob Drury and Street were
arrested and convicred. 1t is also sus-
pected that men rf mere or less prom
inence in the counties referred to were
in the ring and have 80 far escaped.
Street and Drury both give the names
of men who were thefEpals in the bus
iness. Carney, who had an interesting
family, was anxftas f. get clear in or
der that he could remain at home, and
it is known that he was preparing a
full expose of the whole affair, which
implicated leading neh-meihbers of
the church, officials, etc. 1t is now re-
ported that one or two of the parties
were with him day or two before he
died, and that they used every effort
to prevent him from making confes-
sion; failing in this, it is charged that
he was poisoned. That he died very
sudden there is ne aaestion. Wheth-
er there were any symptoms of arsenic
or other poison attending his late ILL
ness we are not advised. We heard
suggested that his family were going
TO exheme him and hold post NOR
TEN examination.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
sARRtsaI. ITEMS.

The fuhefhl Of John Blanks will be
preached at TreIevsnt t1ext Sunday.
Changers are requested to attend,
Harriet Smith, a good old negro
woman, died suddenly with a conges-
tive chill last Monday night at Lavinia.
The road between this place and
Shiloh is in excellent condition and is
q credit to the eterseers and workmen.
The Patrons of Husbandry turned
out in large numbers at Shiloh last
Tuesday to listen toaddresses by Grand
Master Maxwell, Col. Thurston and
Mr. Carver, of New Orleans. DR. Max
well spoke two hours, explaining the
objects of the order, giving advice,
ETC., and was listened to with marked
attention, Col. Thurston presented
the claims of the West Tennessee agen-
cy, and discussed the subject of coop
Grafton generally for an hour. Mr.
Carver made short talk in the inter-
est of the New Orleans agency and the
direct trade movement Many ladies
were present, who provided an excel
lent dinner for the large crowd. The
best order was preserved throughout
the day, and all seemed pleased. No
doubt the order will be more prosper
Gus in that peighborhood' hereafter.
At the conclusion of the speaking, the
remains of Mrs Margie Edwards,
Ceres of Shiloh Grange were buried
with the honofs of the order. IN
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
SMALL CHANGE.

Capt. Tom Hutehersut has recover.
ed. He was in Milan a few days since,
Pat Powers, one of the conductors
on the L. & n. road, resigned last
week.
The protracted meeting at the Meth
odist Church is still in session. The
interest is increasing.
Davidson has opened a new shoe
shop on Front Row, three doors from
the EXCHANGE Office. He says he
will do work at bottoR kgufes. Ad-
vettisament next week.
Me&rs Dickson, of Atwood. and
Doc Brown of this place, are receiving
a new large stock of goods, and will
open them Up to the pablo tomorrow
at Robertson's old stand. They bought
cheap for cash aud will sell the same
way. Give them a trial.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
New tioodsi New Geoi.i,

ahi now receiving and offering for
sale; teEt cheap, one of the largest
and best selected stocks of Fall and
Winter tiuods ever brought to this
market - consisting Of everything
wanted by the country people. /
bought my goods for cash, consequent
ly can sell very low to cash customers.
NV stock Of Cluthing and Boots and
Shoes is very large; and / am offering
them cheaper than ever before. My
stock Of Boots and Shoes were bought
in Boston, the head quarters for this
class of goods in the United States.
My customers; therefore, save the
profit made by middle wholesale
dealers.
My stock of Groceries Is also COM
plete and new, and will be sold as low
as any other house can sell the same
line of goods. invite my old custom
ers ati,l the people generally to exam
inc MY stock before buying elsewhere.
w. NJ. SHtTHEitb.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

With a great deal of pleasure We
call the attention of our seaSiets 10 the
advertisement in another column of
Mr. U. L. Collins great excursion TO
81. t4euis and Chicago. This Is GER
tainly the most attractive and profta-
bic trip ever offered to the public, and
is positively cheaper than staying at
home. Every one who can start the
funds land it requires but Iittle) ought
by all means to 80.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
SPECIAL coEEEsroxDESeE.
For the Mif.S Ex.Ssnss:,


Dark days have fallen upon the
church. She is now passing fearful
ordeal. The Contest between Chris
tianity and skepticism vas never so
fierce as now. LSfdelity as hydra
hesded monster under the guise of
Philosophy is making fearful demon
strassons against the cause of God and
progress of the Gospel. But how
great the contrast; how different the
results. Philosophy confines its views
to this world principally. 1t tries to
Satisfy man with the groveling joys of
earth till he returns to the earth from
which he was taken. Christianity
takes a n6ote fight, her course IS d.
rected towatds Immortality. ThitRer
she conducts her votary, and never
forsakes him tillhaving introduced him
into the society of Angels, she fixes his
eternal Residence among the spirits of
the just. Philosophy can only heave'
sigh, a longing sigh, after immortal
ity. Eternity is to her an unknown.
vast, in which she scars on conjecture's
trembling wing. Above-beneath-
around-is an UNREASONABLE void; and
doubt, uncertainty, OF despair, are the
results of all her Inquiries. Christian
ity, OH the other hand, having finnish
ed all necessary information concerns
ing life; with firm undaunted steps eros
ses deaths narrow isthmus, and boldly
launches forth into that dread futurity
which Borders on it. Her path q
marked glory; The once dark, drea>
ry region lightens as she approaches it,
and benignly smiles as she passes over
it. Faith follows where she advances,
till reaching the summit of everlasting
hills, an unknown scene in endless va
rieties of loneliness and beauty presents
itself, over which the ravished eye
wanders without a cloud to dim or a
limit to DISTRICT its right. In the
midst of this scene, rendered luminous
by the glory which covers it, the city
the palace-the throne of God ap-
pears. Trees Of life ware their am
brosial tops around it; rivers of saiva-
ton issue from beneath it, before it
angels touch their harps of living mel
Sdt, and saints in sweet response
breathe forth to the listening heavens
their grateful songs. The breezes of
paradise watt the symphony, and the
pending sky directs it to earth. The
redeemed of the Lord catch thedlstatit
sound, and feel sudden rapture. It's
the voice of departed friendship
friendship, the loss of which they
mourned upon earth but which they
are now assured Will be restored in
heaven from whence a voice is heard
to say "fear not, death cannot injure
you; the grave cannot harm you;
through its chill mansion, grace will
conduct YOU mp to glory. We. wait
your arrival, haste, therefore, come
away. Christianity will conquer, like
the immortal Roman chief she claims
the world, After awhile IAN innumer-
able company that no man can mum
Der" with rapt attention will hear the
voice of her triumphantsong. Il came.
[ saw, I conquered. .koHELETH.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
Club RatfM

A club of Eve subscribers, In the
county, can get the exchanges at
$3.50 each, cash.
A club of ten subscribers, in the
county, can get the EXCHANGES for
$3.50 each, cash, and mn extra copy
to the getter-up of the club
A club of FIVE subscribers, who re-
ceive their papers at post Office o.st
of this county, can get the EXCHANGE
at sl.60, cash, postage prepaid, ead d
club of ten at the same rate, with all
extra copy to the person who gets up
the club.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
That Watermelon.

Mr. W. E. Roulett, of Pickettville,
having broaght us the largest water
melon this season, gets the EXCHANGE
one year His melon weighed forty
three pounds, and was as gOod-as it
was large. During the seascn, we be-
lieve, he caricda lOadevery day either
10 Trenncn Or Milan, and his income
from TINS soerce alone was erreugh to
more than pay for the land cultivated,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
A Cross Marx

Oh the margin of your paper indi.
Gates that your time is out, or Will ex'
pire with tic next paper. Remember
our rule-CAsa ALWAYS IN ADVANCE.
If not renewed, We take il for granted
you do not want the paper any longer,
and your name will be dropped from
our list. We intend to publish the
best paper in West Tennessee and
the more subscribers We get, the be-:
tetwAcan make the paper. Let evet
~ one renew and bring ahsther with
him.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
TIC best refined bucket lard AZ
HALE & VASHooKs.

L. w. Deshcng Is agent for all
kinds of Cane Mills, Cider Mills, Corn
Shelters, Straw Cutters, Fan Mills,
&c. Also the h.pst improved Grain
Drill If you want anything of the
kiad, be sure % call and see him.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Ladies' now is your time! Call at
+. A. Dufy's and examine her nice
collection Of Scarfs, Ruches. Plumes,
Feathers, Flowers Of all descriptions.
and Natural Birds right from Paris.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
Wood. wood Il Wood y,

We are now prepared to received
our Winter supply of wood in pay
Neutrality-suspicious. to the EXCHANGE.
Br;ngi in while the roads are gccd.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

RI. Robertson, at Southern Pal
ace, has received one Of the. bandsom-
st stocks Of Dfy Goods IN Mflan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
MARKER REroRTs.
cDEsferEb WEEKLY BY HALx vAsHoox-

Milan, Oct. 6, 1875.
The, cotton shipments for Septem-
Der, from this point were: L. Il N.
road, Is bales; Central 5 bales; total,
81 bales. This small showing is ex-
planned by the backward opening of
the bolls and the great amount of
sickness in the country.
During the month AIS bushels of
wheas we're shipped over the Central
road. Aaa this 10 the shipments of
last month, 1860 bushels, and the
shipments amovht 10 1875 bushehs,
Wheat is still coming in pretty freely;
but our farmers are many of them
holding for a rise.
Wheat quiet-selling in Cincin-
natl, sI.35@1.5O; Louisville, 81. 1919
t.30; ". Louis, sl.6O@1.653; Nash
yilles st. O6@t.25.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Ladies, go to Stone & Mills, and
buy pair Of their beautiful custom side
lace, box toed shoes cheap.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Just received car load bagging,
which We are offering at wholesale
prices in lots of 10 20 Is bales.
HALE a VASHooK.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Stone A. Miiss have hand made and
custom boots and shoes, go and see
how cheap they are for cash.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
ResssnraaE.

Jacobs q pceglasshave Just oyebed
q frst-cfass Restaurant on Fr6nt Pow,
opposite Passenger Depot, where they
viii supply The. best tie Aarket affords
at reasonable fgures. A bar Is attach
Cd, furnished with the fuest Liquors
and Cigars. sep30-1nt.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Robertson has a complete stock Of
staple and fancy Dry G15ds, notions,
hosiery and Gents furnishing goods.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Mrs Z, A. Duffy has a large ans
elegant lot Of Ready-made ClOthiHg
for little boys.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Mis- Hustf pfaetiess law ii CHA.
go, and keeps far ar advance of her
indoleht sei. She refuses tctakeany
divorce esses, as she fhArks "any woS
nihn' who VIII marry a man ought IS
be forced 70 live with him."
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

One Of the best stocks Of Men and
Boys clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots and
Shoes to be found in Milan at Robert
soiSs.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Cannon q Co. have received an
extra fine stoek Of cigars; Give them
a trial.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
Sixth Animal Fair

or the Gibson County Agricultural
and Mechanical Association will COM
mence on Tuesdat, Octcber ~, and
continue for FIVE days. For premium
list address, Ii =
W. W. HARRISON, Sec,y,
Trenton, Tenn
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Oh HaAsro.r has Just received
\ large stock u new goods for ladies,
which will I've so4d AZ the lowest csssh
prices
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Ladies, go 10 Williams, Smith Il
Co.'S and bay those custors n.ade SIDE
Lace bOx-rced KIDS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Bug your Linseys, Ffahnels, stripe
and Bed ticks IL Hcbettson's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

. Everybody that wants the most
goods for the least money, 30 to r. j.
Robertson's
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Halktrcrr has the finest strek of
goots hi Milan, which were bought for
cash, and viii be sold cheaper than
any in this market.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
Wanted 10 Renf.

A dwelling, suitable for SMALL fam
lily, for the next twelve months. Ad-
dress RENT HOUSE. p. o. box, 43.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

The latest STYLES of Millinery and
Dress Goods iust received by O. II,
Hallstrom.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Calico and Domestic cheap as the
cheapest ut Z. A. Dufy's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Ganimon s C5: have the cheapest
and best lager beer in Milan. Try it.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Ga to Williams, Smith & Co.'S and
buy heavy Brown Domestic at 10c.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Go to Hale & Vanhook's for choice
seed rye.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
Old Papers.

We have on hand a-lOt of old news
papers which can he bought at enc
dollar sser hundred.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Try Cannon & Co.'S cigars-slx
for rs cents.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

A nice assortment of Ladies and
Children's HITS at E. A. Duffy's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Try Gafnmon & Cos Figaro cigars
five for 25c-best in town.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Gamniub>s tagate CLEARS are the
lcst in she city-fve ft s5e
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

New stock of sugar aid tholasses a
reduced prices. HALE & VANHooE:
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Stone & mills sell goods cheaper
than any house in TIE city, for cash.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Go to Deshongs to buy yslr Staple
and Fancy Groceries Of every kind.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Go to Hale d Eanhooks for chcice
ti$ses eix for ~ 90.
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Arrival I'D Departure OF the fails.
COUNT OFFICERS.

J. b. Arnold, Sheriff.
81. C. Holmes, County Court Sterk:
X. f; Raihes. Chaheers Cthtt ctefk!
-fs. Moore, Circuit tejrt Clerk.
ions. williams, Coroner.
J. c. Long. Trtstee.
CT. Witt, Tax Collector.
Jos;sh Cooper, County Surveyor.
A. S. curr.yi supsrl-tsndsn: pebfic Schools.
v:R: Est, RgeistSf:
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RzEb.

EbwARps-At Shiloh, in Carroll
rcunty, On she ath inst, Mrs MargN
Edwards
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07

Stone and Mills have just received
a Car load Of Furniture, cheap for cash.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-10-07
CITY OFFICERS.

A. Jordan; Mayor and Recorder -.
J. 1. wirtiafaitS; tfts Aterhef. . -
}. L. Metohxid, City Marshal.
E.f Williams, J. d. Lusk, Wilson william
or, 5. +. Rankin, r. J. Robertson, J. II.