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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
Wreck on the Central.

Last Tuesday morning at two
o'clock the soulful bound freight train
on the Central road was wrecked three
and one-half miles north of Martin,
wounding several men severely. The
troable was caused by broken rail.
The caboose and one car was thrown
from the track. ThOs. Crawford, Of
jackson, conductor, was badly cut on
the head; George Porter, of Paducah,
had an ugly cash cut in his face and
was badly bruised; VIM. Maloney, of
New Orleans, had his left leg terribly
crushed by truck running over him;
and = Matthews, on Sproat's ice car,
had his ankle sprained. We under>
stand that the hotel keeper at Mar
tin refused to take Maloney into his
house and care for him. If this be so
he ought to be drummed out of the
State, as the poor fellow was suffering
terribly when he passed here. We
hope, however, that this is not so.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
COUNTY NEWS.
In General.

Persimmons and 'Possums are ripe,
and sweet potatoes are just right to
bake. Who'll treat?
Saturday last, Dick Blair assaulted
and severely beat a man named Cook,
with a stick, at Pickettville. Tues
day he was arrested and carried before
Esquires Parker and Fly, and plead
guilty and was fined $40 and cost.
He was also arrested on peace war
rant at the instance of Cook, but be-
fore trial he escaped from the Consta-
ble, Senter, and skipped out. Wheth-
er gone for good" we can't say.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

DIR White, of the Lebanon Herald,
has in press a work entitled "a Chess
Century" made up of over one hum
dred problems which competed in the
price tourney last year. and furnished
by eminent chess players from all Ov-
er the civilized world. The book
viii be sold by subscription only.
Price one dollar, post paid.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
Atwood.
OCTOBER 10, 1877

OCTOBER ~, lOT'
The health of our city is not good.
We have three or four patients quite
sick.
Farmers are going ahead gather
ing there crops and sowing wheat.
Our school is still increasing in IN
terest, aud is adding unto it daily
those who wish to be educated.
Our merchants have not vet order
ed their Fall stock of goods. We
think if we have another sudden
change in the weather, as on last
week, they will spur up; though
they have just received a quantity OF
salt, perhaps enough to save the town.
Well, the matrimonial ball has
been rolling considerable the last
week. Mr. Thomas Woods, of Tree
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
Fine MGlaSSeS.

Our kind friend w. L. Reeves, four
miles west of here, is a most success
fulmanufacturer of sorghum molasses.
A jug tuH brought to US equals the
best New Orleans. This acknowl-
edgment should have been in last
weeks paper, but was crowded out.
We are really obliged to him.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
Hid-Out TraElpS.

Last week we had an article headed
'hide out, tramps." On Thursday
night last they took us at our word
and hid out. They broke Jail by
prying the door off its hinges-there
being no night watchman-and left
the town. The English sailor, how
ever, did not leave. Said he was no
vagrant, and proposed to leave a clear
record. He was released by Mayor
Rankin.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
A Cross Mark

On the margin Of your paper indi-
Gates that your time is out, or will ex-
pire with the next paper. Remember
our rule-CAsI ALWAYS N ADVANCE.
If not renewed We take it 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 bet
ter we can make the paper. Let ev-
cry one renew and bring another with
him.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

The New American Sewing Ma
chine is really the wonder of the age.
1t required positive demonstration to
convince us, as we are rather doubt
full of the perfection claimed for it by
the manufacturers. We doubt no
longer, but from personal experience,
emphatically endorse it, and pro-
nounce it the simplest, the strongest,
the most perfect family blessing ever
offered to the public.
A. DUFFY, Ag't, Milan, Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
JEANS! JEANS! SEE OUR
BIG STOCK OF JEANS!

From the very lowest to the anest
makes known to us. We will sell it
as low as it can be bought anywhere.
Besides, we have a practical tailor in
the house who will cut goods free OF
charge bought of US. Come to the
cheap cash store.
HARRISON, DoNNELL & Co.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
q CARD.

NY friends will find me, from this
time on, at Harrison, Donnell & Cos
cheap cash store, where | will be
pleased 10 meet my old friends. j
can offer you bargains at this popular
store that will make you feel good. ]
will cut all piece goods iDought-at this
store free of charge.
w. l.. HoRSER.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Did you ever buy jeans at 123c.
per yard? You can get it at Williams,
Smith q Cos, at that price. They
have an excellent assortment of jeans
at prices to suit the times.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

That broad bottomed, wide toed,
full stocked, shop made calf boot,
(all hand pegged) is going very fast,
remarkably so, at Williams, Smith
y Cos. BIGHAM.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
LOCAL NOTICES.
Rest Chance Yet!

Mrs Duffy left last week for Chica~
90 and other northern cities, where
she will buy the largest and finest
stock of Millinery and Dress Goods
ever brought to Milan. Look out
for the goods this week
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
New FAN Millinery Goods.

Duffy has received a new and
beautiful stock of Fall Millinery goods
all the latest and most fashionable
styles-and invites her lady friends to
call and examine them.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
SuRscRIprrON RATES.
AnvrRrrsrxG RATES.

Doubic-column advertisements, 10 per cent. ad-
vance on the above rates
Triplc-calumn advertisements. 20 per cent. ad-
vance on the above mtcs. .
Advertisements 10 occupy special position, ~
per cent. advance on the above rates.
"local Notices." lin the same type as local
reading matter.) 10 cents per line.
AlIfransicnt advertisements m ust be paid Tor IN
advance Yearly advertisements, quarterly
20 advance.
Obituaries. Tributes oi hespecI ana remsr X ou u
marriages, one half Of regular rates. Simple
announcements Of marriages and deaths IN
serted gratis.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
%. y. Rryant s. 90.

Have re opened their house and
are now ready to wait on their cuSto-
mers. Give them call. They have
a full stock of Fresh New Groceries,
as cheap as any house in town.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

HalIstrom has the latest and most
fashionable Ladies Dress Goods, Mil
linery Fancy Goods and Notions ever
brought to Milan, and defies competi-
ton. Call and see for yourself.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
CLOTHING. CLOTIlIsG,

Our clothing stock Is complete.
Our Hemer says the prices never
kill. scare, or cause any one to faint;
but that it fits nice. The prices are
low, and he insures happiness to ali
who will allow him to fit them up
with suit at the cheap cash store.
HARRIsoN, DoNSELL 81 Co.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Young gents, if you want to save
money and get rich, take your clothes
to Haire, the dyer, and have them
dyed, cleaned and pressed, cheap.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Davie Il Co. have received,
direct from the distillery, lot of pure
Blackberry Brandy for medical pur-
poses. Their hollow log" whisky is
also of the very best quality.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Just received from New York, all
the latest styles of hats, bOnnets and
other millinery goods. VIII sell as
low as the lowest. D H HallstrOm.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Mrs f A Duffy is prepared to cut
and make dresses in the latest styles.
None but the best dress-makers em~
ployed. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Hale IL Vanhook have moved their
stock of groceries to Williams, Smith
& Cos old stand.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

a large assortment of Ladies Hats,
trimmed and untrimmed, of the latest
fall styles, just received by f A Duffy.
Prices range from IS cents up.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Boots and shoes Of every variety at
Williams, Smith & Cos. \ full
stocked kip brOgan at S1.25.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Bargains Bargains ! Bargains !!
&c to HallstrOm's for the cheapest
goods in the market. No mistake.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Hale d Nanhook have on exhibi-
ton. Brennan's celebrated wheeEhar-
row, warranted not to choke.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

DR. Raglands celebrated Lightning
Relief is a sure cure for sick and
nervous headache.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

DIR highlands celebrated Lightning
Relief is a sure cure for Rheumatism
and Neuralgia.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
CEEE0 REDEEMED.

The Democrats gained glorious
victory in Ohio last Tuesday, electing
the Governor hy a plurality of from
10000 to %, ,O0Ovotes. The Legislature
is also thought to be Democratic. The
Democratic gains were largely in Re
publican strongholds. Hurrah tor
Ohm
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
Pure BLACKBERRY brandy.

County Claims taken for goods at
D. G.. Senter's, at market value.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Go to John Douglass's for fresh,
ice cool lager beer, next door to post,
office.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

DR. Ragland's celebrated Lightning
Relief, greatest discovery Of the age
for the relief Of pain.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Pure Crab Apple Cider
Just received and for sale by Davle
Il Co.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Go to Hale * Vanhook's and see
the celebrated Kentucky wheat drill.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
10000 Pounds Cotton Seed
Wanted.

Baird d Haun will pay the highest
market price for cotton seed delivered
in Milan. No charge for weighing.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Mems wool hats 80 cents ut VIII
liamS, Smith Il Cos.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

DIR Ragland's celebrated Lightning
Relief for sale by all Druggist
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11

Chief Joseph, the Indian marauder,
surrendered to Gen. Miles on the 9th
inst, after a three days fight.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
Humboldt.

Modoc," in the Humboldt Journ-
al, scalps some of the fast young men
of that town for visiting houses of i'll
fame, and says they should not be all
lowed to visit in any respectable fam
lily. He is right.
We had the pleasure last Monday
of meeting in Humboldt our friends
Leigh and Williams, of the Journal
and Herald. Both are hopeful for
good full business, and, if rumor be
true, both are hopeful in the matri-
monial line. The Humboldt mer>
chants have big stock of goods, and
are waiting for trade. Some of the
streets of the town need attention, es-
pecially bridge or two.
From the humboldt Journal.
We regret to learn of the death Of
Mr. Robert Leak, formerly citizen
of this place, which occurred recently
at his home in Florida.
\ fine revival closed at Cypress
church, on Sunday night. There
were about forty conversions and
about the same number of accessiOns
to the church.
The protracted meeting, at the
Methodist church, closed on last FRI
day night. There were twenty-five
conversions during the meeting and
thirty-four accessiOns to the church.
Our worthy cotempore, the Herald,
stated sometime ago that when a man
cou ted Il widow he always feels that
he has to begin where the other left
off. One of our most charming and
dashing widows requests us to state
that she will let her suitOr commence
where he wants to.
From the Humboldt Herald.
A brakeman on the l.. q \. road
named Clarke, broke his leg by jump
ing on the platform at the depot
Wednesday night.
Humboldt is good market fo!
wood. Forty seven dollars were paid
last week by one -four hotel men fol
two small trunks full.
The Office of the Western Union
Telegraph Company Is being moved
to the Mobile & Ohio freight Office.
Clarence Howard is now in charge OF
the Office. lie is a good operator.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
Dyer Station.

OCTOBER Sth, 1877.
As | now have little leasure l will
write you few lines from our village.
Our farmers are now engaged sowing
wheat and picking cotton. More
land will be given to the wheat crop
this fall than ever before. This, |
think will soon become the staple
product of our county. The cotton
crop will be comparatively short this
season, having been injured by wet
weather and the rust. Corn crops are
heavy and are selling at low figures.
clog and hominy" will be plentiful !;
no uneasiness on that score.
Mr. j. P. Snodly has become a
partner with Mr. Hutcherson. They
are now ginning cotton at the rate Of
ten bales per day, and have paid as
high as 81 cents per pound
for cotton in the seed. They have al
ready ginned and packed between forty
and fifty bales. Is there another gin in
the county that has done so well?
Our merchants are engaged exhibit
ing and selling their stock Of new
goods. Success to them.
Sickness has abated and all are now
anticipating good health, as MI
Jack Frost" has paid us visit and
will come again soon. His presence
is said to he an indication Of good
health.
Miss Susan Crews, daughter Of our
friend, James Crews, Esq near this
place is sick, with typhoid fever. II
is doubtful about her recovery.
DR. FARRELL and family speak Of
leaving us soon for the Hot Springs
Arkansas.
Several marriages are said to be Oh
the "tapis." Hope the parties con
templating the journey may have {
pleasant voyage through life.
Yours more frequently, NJ.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
Tire atom.

The Gibson County Fair is now un-
der headway in Trenton.
From the Trenton Mirror.
jefferson Davis Overall and Rob
ert Lee Overall, sons of Rev. L. n.
Overall of the Iorkville neighbor-
hood, picked on Friday, the 2Sth, 511
and SIG poundscf cotton. They rest
one hour for dinner and discontinued
picking at sun down. They are the
champion pickers of the state and
have never been equaled in the state.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-11
A.tnnsshinr sucres..

s.H. Hxs<. a W. a. vASHooK-
The New York herald., 1877-03-23
AN UNFINISHED WALK.

William t. Harding, OF Now York, and John W.
Stubbs, OF Brooklyn, Long Island, matched for
$500 sdo about month ago 10 walk nifty miles.
Harding conceding his competitor one mile. The mon
attached TO daily newspapers in their respective
cities, and have considerable local reputation tho
the event. and yesterday ut noon put In appearance
at Gimoros Garden to decide tho matter Each
seemed in good health and excellent spirits.
Tho track laid In the inner hald
of tho enclosure and upon measurement found 10
be Just onc-ninth oi ,lc. The tmekecpers, lap re-
cordurs and rcercc-the latter Mr. Warren T.. Smith,
oil New York-took their places shortly alter QUE
o'clock precisely at halfpast tho contestants
went the scra,cn AMI wcro duly despatched. Har-
ding atred 10 white Shirt serviceable black knee.
brecchos rcd woolcn socks and broad -solcd RaItce
boots, and walked with his well known short and un-
scemy stride, with tho ungainly body action.
Stubbs wore gray suit OF tights, thick socks
and low quarter shoes Hts style Of progression, with
quite long stride aud like twist OF the hips,
formed marked with that OF the New Yorker,
in time produced trouble. Neither completed
tho distance, Stubbs retiring tor good after being
credited with thirty and onethrd miles, ana Harding,
when thirty tbrcc miles had been gone over thought
he had glory enough for ono day.
The attendance WAS miserable In tho afternoon, ana
tho building cold outside II was dull and checrless,
and cvery minute the weird sound Of patcrIng rain
the extensive roof expected Ia the evening, with
tho MD OF three trottng contests audience.
not greatly annoyed when tho pedestrians lct the
track Harding made his thirty lniios In III 3lm-
S. resting time, lh lin. Sos. Stubbs let the track
IN III Sfn. los. resting time, lh l@u.
The New York herald., 1877-03-23
Is HE A LORD?
JERSEY CITY CAPTAINS ARIsrocRATIc Dls.
TREssEp VISITORS.

JERSEY CITY CAPTAINS AIIsTocRATIc DIE
TgEssEp VISITORS
Among tho tramps and paupers who applied fer
lodging In the FIRST precinct station house, Jersey
City, on Wednesday night were two Englshmen. one
apparently respectable in reduced crcums
stances and The other acting the part Of valet Cap.
Dickson remarked that II strange place for
lord and his servant seek ABODE,
and suggested that they should put up In .
hotcL The aristocratc individual who vas
reduced such extrcmites said that he
travelled under tho OF Captain Henry, but thas
his real name Lord Buord. lie said that he came
with his valet from England lark aud stopped as
the American Hotel in Jersey City. HIS money soon
and he his mother England for assist.
ance Meanwhile his bili In Tho American Hotel
muatcd and hc was thrown on The street IN default Of
payment. the landlord keeping his baggage secu.
rty Captain Dickson furnished Lord buiord and hts
valet with oniortabe apartments for the night and
yesterday morning they were Obliged 10 leave come
pany with gang oil tramps.
MIR. John e. Bcrrian, proprietor OF the American
Hotel tha: tho so-cailcd Lord Buiord had not
stopped in the MOTEL. Ten days ago a man oil medium
height, attended by another, who appeared TO DO .
servant applied Tor lodging, but they wore refused, a.
there was no Accommodation. The then left aud
lodged In the Philadelphia Hotel, In the vicinity.
rhc " no gave all tho instructions about i've
feet eight inches IN height, and dressed IN
dark ciotnng, in English fashion His servant was
attircd tho old Continental uniform. They an.
nounccd that they had JUST arrived on au English
steamer. The proprietor seeing that they were both
under the influence OF liquor, said no could not ac-'
couinodato them, and referred them to another hotel
The gentleman said that the terms were too high Tor
himself and his valet ana he left. ON tho following
day express wagon with load Of baggage
driven up TO the Philadelphia Hotel, directed 10 Cap
tain Henry, and was taken in. IL 10
a remarkable circumstance that tho gentleman did
not give his real name TO Mr.. Berrian. Tho police
tn NIX that hc Ia an English gentleman OF an ariso
cratic family, but that he has spent all his money.
Both strangers let tho city hastily yesterday morning.
There is Lord Buiord tho English peerage,
although the te Of Beaufort might DO pronounced
to mslead police captain as TO It's spelling All
the male sonorsets Vho Beaufort family name) havo
Henry their first name. Are we to be deceived by
tramIs disguised lords, as well as bummers dts-
pulsed as burglars?
The New York herald., 1877-03-23
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WAsmIycroN. March %. 1877.
THE LOUISIANA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BROWN, OF TENNESSEE, ACCEPrs-REcoRD
OF THE APPOINTEE.
Tho following telegram was received hero night
PULASKI, Tenn, March -. 1877
Hon. ID. NJ KEY, Postmaster General, Washington,
ID. g. -.
IL 1t Is believed that my cooperation will contribute
any thing toward pacific solution the troubles IN
Lou 'siana my services ut the command Of the
President the basis suggested III your dispatches Of
to-day. Advisc me fully ol tho determination OF the
President JOHN q. BROWN.
The President receipt of the despatch teicgraphed
Governor Browns appointment as member OF the
Louisiana Commission.
Ex-Governor Jonn G. Brown, OF Tennessee, belonged
10 the whg party in 1860 and supported Bell and
Everett. He was a Confederate dicr during the war,
nnd to the rark OF Major General In
1870 he was president Of the Consttut .ona
Cvnv cntion, aud liberal and national
IN his sentiments and zcaiously favored the
cufranchsemcnt ol the colorcd people. Hc was
elected Governor in 1870, and was reelected IN 1872
serving until ls7I lie delegate TO the ST. Louis
Convention. and supported Mr. r,dcn IN the late
paign lie Is one Of the vice presidents OF tho
Texas Pacific Railroad Company.
II Is ntmated TO- night very good authority that
the Presidents .sonthern Commission" will not In
sludo membership aay Senator or Representative
The New York herald., 1877-03-23
LIFE INSURANCE TROUBLES.

THE EXAMINATION OF CONTINENTAL AFFA1Rs-
SUIT AGAINST THE ST. LOUIS MUTUAL LIFE.
The reference before William Allen Butler was yes
terday In progress at No - Nassau for the pur
pose Of throwing light more OF the Cont mental In
trcscics II was intended to make a further cxamina-
ton Of Receiver Anderson's accounts but in tho alb
sencc of his counsel, Mr.. Robert sewc the I'M
portant part OF tho testimony postponed until this
afternoon Some evidence, however, was taken which
related IN general way To the matters under con-
sidcration. Nr. Moody, the assistant OF Receiver
Grace, was called and examined by Mr.. Moses
In regard TO tho assets Of tho Continental now In hand
MI. William Il. Chandler the former actuary, testified
In reference 10 the puzzng "commutcd commission" "
account Of the company rhe cashier OF the Chemical
Bank presented u number Of checks drawn by Ohm j.