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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
BANKRUPT STORE.

A new lot of Jeans Pants at the
Bankrupt Store.
Received to-day, 100 pieces of the
latest styles of Calico, and we will
sell them lower than the lowest. Call
at the Bankrupt Store.
Everybody is selling out at cost !;
but we will sell our entire stock at
Bankrupt Prices. Give us call.
Bankrupt Store.
Received yesterday, the largest
stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots
and Shoes, Hats and Caps, ever
brought to the town of Milan. Our
goods must be sold, and we invite ev>
erybody to look at our stock and con-
vince themselves of our low prices.
Below we give you the price-list of
some of our goods:
Bed blankets, 10>4 and ia, from
81 80 to S4.
Fine dress goods from Is to 40c.
Flannels. all colors, from Is to 40c.
Yard-wide sheeting at re.
Ladies hose at 81.
Alexander kid gloves, 75c.
One paper brass pins, DC.
One paper needles, DC.
Twelve dozen agate buttons, DC.
Ladies handkerchiefs, DC.
Ladies ties from 10 to 25c.
Ladies tuck combs from 5 to 25c.
Ladies belts from 10 to 40c.
Ladies all-wOol vests, S1.25.
Six spools Staffords thread, 25c.
Overcoats from SO to S6.
Suits from s. to S12.
Mems boots from $3.50 to $3.50.
Mems brogans, 81.
Boys boots from 81 to 50 so.
Boys brogan shoes, 81.
Boys fine shoes 81 %.
Ladies shoes from 81 to 81 80.
Ladies kid shoes, 81 70.
Ladies pebble goat shoes, 81 40.
Slippers, ladies' and mems, 40 to
75c.
Hamberg Edgings from sc to 25c
per yard, at the Bankrupt Store.
Table Linen from 25c to 90c at the
Bankrupt Store.
500 gents Dress Shirts at 65c, at
the Bankrupt Store.
Youths Caps from 20c to Soc, at
the Bankrupt Store.
Paper Collars from &c to 20c per
box, at the Bankrupt Store.
To the ladies. Black Cashmere
from 60c to 81 per yard, at the Bank
rupt Store.
Infant shoes, 25c,
And great many other articles at
extraordinary low figures. We can
not mention all of our goods, but
come and see for yourself, and you
will save money by buying from us.
Remember the place, sign of the
Bankrupt Store, corner, under the
EXCHANGE printing office.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Every person who will pay us two
dollars for one years subscription to
the EXCHANGE during the next n;ne>
ty days will receive the southern In
1ustries free for one year. The Indus
tries is the great immigration paper
of the South, and everybody ought to
read II
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

sent out to reconnoitre; they returned,
and the fact suddenly dawned upon
them that they were the victims of as
good a sell as ever was their happy or
unhappy lot to fall heir to.
AULD REKiE.
Noticed a worthy MiIanite in town,
W. NJ. Mccall. He..lefends Alexan-
der in the murder trial which comes
on IN -day.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
Arrested for Murder, Tried and
Acquitted.

The case of the State We. Louis
Alexander, for the killing of Henry
Crowder, both colored, was tried on
last Tuesday at Bradford. The kills
ing was done on the night Of Decem-
Der oath, 1875, since which time All
exander had not been seen in the
country until last Sunday evening,
when he was seen in Bradford and
arrested the same day. Defendant
was acquitted, the proof showing the
act was done In self defence. The
deceased, who was of disorderly and
turbulent character, followed defend
ant over town and avowed bis inten-
ton TO kill him. He attacked de-
fendant with a knife on the road two
and a half miles north of town, and
defendant struck him with a piece of
a rail, killing him.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
New Music.

A large lot of popular new music
has Just been received at this Office,
direct from the publishers. 1t is for
sale at regular rates. We have also
q lot Of old music on hand yet, which
We will sell at half price. Teachers.
pupils and others will do well to call
and see it.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
CraZY Man at Large.

Houston Richardson, a well-known
colored shoemaker of this place, while
under guard last Thursday night,
made his escape, and has not been
heard of since. He is violently in
sane, and the public is warned to look
out for him. The Master of the col,
ored Masons here offers FIVE dollars
reward for his arrest and return to
Milan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
A Diseased Liver.

Duncan's Liver & Kidney medicine Is 9
cure for all diseases having their origin in
sick headache. dyspepsia. swimming in the
head, loss of appetite, bad taste in the mouth.
heartburn. tenderness and fulness ever the re-
gion of the stomach, eramp collie, costiveness,
and limbs. and all diseases peculiar TO females.
We can say to our friends that the above med
ieine is just what it is represented to De, and i
prOnOuneedby every one who has used it. far
superior to any Liver Medicine they have ever
used. We know that it gives better satisfae
tion than any we have ever Sold knowing i
to be purely vegetable. we can recommend il
to our suffering friends. Price IS cents. For
sale by Coley z UickiBson
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

All persons troubled with diseases Of Lungs,
Throat or Chest. can obtain immediate relief
By using Dr DUxcAS's COUGH BALsAN. 1t IL
pleasant. harmless. AID sure IL never fails to
relieve Sore Throat. Cough; Asthms, Splitting
of Biond, and all diseases of tfle lungs. IL is q
sure cure for Group 40 children. No mother
would be without a bottle oft in her house af-
ter trying IL once Persons having Coughs OF
long standing should be sure to giye DR. Dun-
cans Cough Balsam trial. as il gives imme-
diats relief in the most advanced stages Of
Csnguppty2u: Price ffty cents. For dis 81
CSley K Dickinson.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
SMALL CHANGE.
Valentine day.

Valentine day.
Bigham & Burrow have two inter-
esting locals this week.
Il. Z. Davis offers some fine bar
gains in our local columns.
Jordan is making things lively,
selling at cost. See locals.
Sheriff Arnold has appointed G.W.
Combs as one of his deputies.
The Emporium has another at
tractive column THE week. Read and
buy.
a total eclipse Of The moon will oc-
cur on the 18th inst. Ii viii he part
ly visible here.
B. o. Carleton, the new coroner,
gave a bond of two thousand FIVE hun
dred dollars last week.
Our readers will remember that
DIR Crawford will be here next week,
and govern themselves according ly.
Any one wishing to see a photo
graph of the late Pope, who died last
week, can do 50 by coming to this
Office.
The EXCHANGE now has much
larger circulation than ever before,
and is decidedly the best advertising
medium in the county.
Mrs Lucinda, wife of n. G. Parish,
of this city, died of pneumonia last
Saturday. Her remains were inter
red in Oakwooj Cemetery.
Williams, Smith q Co. have dis
solved co-partnership, Capt. Williams
retiring. Mr. Smith will continue
the business. See advertisement.
The Sunny South is splendid lit
erary paper, and ought to receive a
good support all over Dixie. Les us
all help to build up a Southern litera>
ture by reading it.
The Widows and Orphans Mutual
Aid Society of Cairo is, we think, the
best substitute for life insurance COM
panies that we have seen. See adver-
tisement in this paper.
Episcopal services will be held at
Clarx's Hall next Sunday morning
and evening. II is thought Bishop
Quintari wili be here, accompanied
by the pastor, j. R. Gray.
1t will he seen by reference to our
announcement column that Capt. N.
c. Holmes is a candidate for re-elec>
ton to the Office of County Court
Clerk. He has filed the Office ably
and creditanly for the past four years,
and We believe has given general sat
isfaction. He has host of friends in
this part of TIE country.
Says an exchange (and We endorse
every word of it,: +" Whenever you
hear fellow abuse an editor, or a
paper, you may bet your bottom dol
lar. one Of three thilgs are true-he
either owes for the paper, got mad
because he was asked to pay, or the
paper stopped on him because he did
not pay, and he seeks TO hide bis
meanness by denouncing the editor or
paper, or both" Such is life.
Bishop Marvin's "To the East by
Way of the West" Marvin's lectures
on the Errors of the Papacy," and
Rev. Eugene L. Hendrix's Around
the World" with introduction by
Bishop Marvin; price of each book
two dollars. Agents wanted ev
erywhere. Send amount named to
Logan ID. Cameron, Agent of the
Advocate Publishing House, St Louis,
and ger sample copies of either or all
three, with terms to agents. The
books are selling rapidly. Some agents
have sold 80 copies in a single day.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
OratOriO of Esther.

Prof Besrdsley will give the oratorio
of Esther in jackson on the 18th and
Doth of this month, for the benefit of
the Methodist church in that city.
Great preparations have been made,
the railroads will sell tickets at reduc-
ed rates, and a large crowd is expect
ed. This oratorio is a magnificent
production, and Is well worth the trou-
Die of going 10 jackson to zee.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

We confidently recommend Coussezs' Com
pound Honey Of Tar as a cure for Consump-
ton, and all coughs of long standing. During
the seasons of ice and snow it is well to remen-
Der that this invaluable preparation will afford
speedy relief to all persons suffering with colds
We might multiply words in praise Of this
great remedy. but sufficient to insure il a wel-
come in every household is the fact that il il n
never failing cure for Consumption. Group.
Use COussens' Compound Honey of Tsr. Price
80 cents bottle. For sale by Coley 4 Dickin-
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Capt. NJ. C. Holmes, our popular
county court clerk, spent a day or
two here last week.
J. F. Rawlins, Esq, talented and
energsti, lawyer Of Humboldt, was in
town Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
Removal.

J I Anderson has moved into the
Lewter brick, en- Williamson street,
where he is prepared to sell every
thing in his line cheaper than ever.
He has just received new stock of
Stoves and House Furnishing Goods,
and they are selling very low. Tin
ware of all kinds at reduced rates.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Don't be picked by advertisements
of cheap pianos, if you can't pay more
than $3.50 for a piano, send your
money to II G Hollenberg, and he
will sell you something good for the
money, but won't humbug you ints
saving its worth $500.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
Better Than auinins.

For the speedy and certain cure of all malar-
ial diseases, no medicine has yet been invented
equal to DR.. DUkCAN'S Celebrated Chill
Tonic. 1t contains no arsenic, strVchnine, or
qninine. in any form consequently it produc-
es none of the bad effects which 90 commonly
onOus medicines. Dunean's Chill Tonic 10
purely vegetable. Every bottle warranted. or
money refunded. Price 81 For ssls By Coley
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

We not only recommend CousseDs' Compound
Honey of Tar for Sore Throat, Colds, Hoarse-
ness. Group. Nhooping Cough, etc, but wa
confidently assert that il can cure Consumption.
The increasing dem and for it. and the many
testimonials of appreciation daily received By
the manufacturers. attest that Com pound Hon
ey of Tar bears the palm n cure for ell dis
eases of the Throat and Lungs. Price 20 cents
bottle. For sale by Celey L Dick Dson.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

am now selling my stock of Dry
Goods at Prime Eastern Cost. Jeans,
Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and
everything in this line must be sold
by March 1st. Save money by buy
ing your goods at cost Come and
see for yourself. r. j. ROBERTSON.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
The Variety Store

Is selling good Brown Domestic at
= cents per yard.
Good Bed Ticking 121, IS and 20c
per yard.
Good Plaid Linsey, IS and 20c.
All wool Jeans 80 to 40c.
Part wool Jeans % to 335.
Men and boys Hats 35c to S1.50.
Ladies' and childrens' shoes, SOC to
$1.50.
Mems and boys Boots s1.10 to
1925.
Over Shirts, 55c 75c and s1.10.
Under Shirts, 35c to 65c.
Flannels, all colors, 25c to 45c.
Ladies' and children's Hose, wool,
15c to 25c.
Ladies' Shawls, Handkerchiefs,
Cuffs and Collars. Neck Ties, Gloves,
at Astounding low prices.
A good, nice line of Granite Queens
ware as low as in the west.
A nice line of Cut Glassware very
low. Tinware, Hardware, Wood
and Willow>ware at rock bottom
prices.
GROCERY DEPARTMENT.
4 pounds good Coffee, 81.
10 pounds good La. Sugar, 81.
8 pounds yellow clarified Sugar,s1.
s pounds white clarified Sugar, 81.
Choice Louisiana Molasses at soc
a gallon.
All the above good groceries and
merchandise with thousand othe,
things too numerous to mention, can
he found at the Variety Store, where
r. T. Davis will he found, to sell and
price goods.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

place, but the Savior dwelt there.
Gibson is small and overlooked but
has advantages that few points possess.
All who desire cheap, healthy homes,
well adapted to the raising of all man
ner of fruits, vegetables, &C., would
do well to investigate our locality.
r. C.. J.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
Bradford.
FEB. y, 1878.

Our town has been unnoticed in
your paper for some time. Last Sun
day, though not good day for items,
furnishesseveral. Our criminal hunt.
ers bagged murderer, Lewis Alexan-
de-, an American citizen of African
descent. He killed his brother-in.law
in this neighborhood some two years
$50. and is to have a hearing to-day.
Half dozen colored women visit
ing at neighbours, got into row.
1t seems three of them laid claims to
certain colored lover; they conclud-
ed to settle the matter by passage
at arms and fists. Clubs were trumps
and few tricks were made; one
head increased in size, and an under
lip improved in appearance by chaw-
ing, was the result, and, as a police
reporter would have it, no arrests.
Ha! Ha! Well, well, the biggest
thing on ice, as the old two hundred
and fifty FOUNDER said when he found
himself in semi-recumbent position
Oh a skating pond, happened in our
unincorporated burg Oh Sunday even
ing. Our solid beef evangelist and
general dealer in second hand furui-
ture and dinner horns, a native of the
land of Commune, and, though well
off in this worlds goods, still he is
always in need" His weakness is
marriage. His visits amongst the
marriageables of the fair sex have
been hume: Gus and unsuccessful. A
recent change of base of operations
afforded the boys a chance for con-
cluding that the dealer in horns cap
ped the climax in affairs of the heart,
and made a conquest. He admitted
that Sunday evening was the time set
to tie the nuptial knot. The fair
maiden lodged at the house of the
proprietor Of the celebrated Lady
Bruff Cabbage Seed, and that estab-
Iishment was to be the scene of the
happy union. The boys, a little srs
picious of a trick, consulted the Is
quire; he managed, with his usual
skill, good grace and pleasant manner
to convince the boys that it was all
0. K, and he would be there at 8 p.
m. Wash pans. blaeking, combs,
clothes-brushes, etc., were now in Or
der and at premium, and from
quarter to half an hour was spent in
putting on ship>shape appearance.
The young men never thought of go
ing by themselves; oh no! that
would never do, We must have young
ladies company; and one invineible
dry goods smasher would not con-
tent himself with less than two. For
half an hour previous to the appoint,
ed time every thoroughfare leading
to the house was thronged with pedes-
trisns, vending their way, not in
peaceful solitude, nor we're their minds
engrossed with silent thoughts on Col.
IngersolPs New York lecture on ''that
place famed for its exceeding high
temperature" nor OIL depredations of
tramps, nor on the so cent compro-
mise. No! the subject of conversa-
ton was the object OF their visit. The
house reached, the crowd packed like
sardiues in box. Little knots of
twos and threes, corporal guards and
picket lines were observed at conven-
lent distances from the house. The
anticipated hour was nearing, the
crowd growing anxious. scouts were
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

TRY DIR c. p Duncan's celebrated Vegeta-
bic Liver Pills-a sure cure for headache,
swimming in the head. bad taste in the mouth.
pains in the back. side. chest and limbs. Moth
ing better for cOnstipated bowels. sour stomach
and tenderness over the region Of stomach.
One box will go further than two boxes Of any
other pill. W i'll act on the liver as well 80
blue mass or caIomei. (Warrantedl. TrT
them. For sale by COley 4 Dickinson
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
TO Deyiuuuents.

All persons indebted to me, either
by note or account, are hereby nOti>
fed to come forward and settle by or
before the 9Th day of March next, or
the claims will be put in the hands Of
an officer for collection.
j. Fl. Holt.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
Removal.

We have moyed from the Post
Office Building, to o. II. Hallstrom's
Red Store, where We sell Groceries
cheaper than ever. Would lie glad
to see our old customers and many
new ones. Respectfully,
W. G. TURNER & SoS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Send your orders for pianos and or
gans to II. q. Hollenberg, 294 Main
street, Memphis. He has the best
and fullest assortment aud sells as
low as genuine article can be
bought.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Hallstrom has the latest and most
fashionable Ladies Dress Goods, Mil
linery Fancy Goods and Notions ever
brought to Milan, and de6es competi-
ton. Call and see for yourself.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Bargains ! Bargains Bargains1
Go to Hallstrom's for the cheapest
goods in the market. No mistake.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
New Dental Rooms.

Or. j. B. johnson has permanent
ly located in Milan. where he offers
his service to the people as dentist.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
100000 Pounds Cotton Seed
Wanted.

c. P. 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, 1878-02-14

Parties wishing to buy real estate
or rent houses, at a bargain, will dc
well to call on o. II. Hallstrom,
Milan, Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
Cheaper THAN Ever

John Conway, on Front Row, is
selling Groceries cheaper than they
can be bought Oh Main street. Give
him a trial and be convinced.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
THE EMPORIUM.
Happiness. Comfort and Utility

Happiness, Comfort and Utility
To the Old ladies, Young ladies
Misses and Children: We have for a
long time been selling you our cele-
brated brand, DarEnghaus custom
made shoes; they are the prettiest
fitting shoes we have ever seen, and
we confidently believe them to be the
very best shoe made in the United
States to day. We have been insur-
ing every pair sold and have made
the insurance good in every instance,
which we are much pleased to say has
seldom been asked.
Our trade has become so extensive
in these g ,ods that we deem further
insurance unnecessary as it might lead
to unnecessary destruction. Our Gus
toners who have been wearing them
can't afford to buy any other shoes.
Better fits they can't get, and no better
shoe is for sale. We can fit all of you
from the prattling infant to the Oldest
lady. We will from this date sell
them on their own merit. Our store
is open day and night except Sunday,
at The Emporium.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Just received from New York, all
the latest styles Of hats, bonnets and
other millinery goods. VIII sell as
low as the lowest. OH Hallstrom.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

If you want good, choice Louisiana
Molasses. Haynes has it, and-cheaper
than the cheapest.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Go to Geo. Haynes to get your
groceries. He keeps all kinds Of
fancy and heavy groceries.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

For Sugar and Coffee, Haynes has
fresh lot just from first hands, which
he offers cheap for cash. Try him.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

bought for cash at a low price,
and propose to sell the same way.
Come and see me. g. W. HAYNEs-
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Turner has the hest Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco ID town.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

For Whiskies of every kind go to
Haynes, for he keeps none but tbs
best.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
COUNTY NEWS.

From the Humboldt Journal.

At meeting of the Murpheys, On
last Friday night, at the Cumberland
church, the following officers were
elected: w. ID. Fisher, President; /.
b. Day, Vice-President; c. w.
Reiney, Secretary; the different pas
tors of the city an executive commit,
tee. The movement is rapidly spread
ing in our city-over go having
joined, comprising some of our most
prominent men. The next meeting
will be held at the Presbyterian church
on next Sabbath exening.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

A. Jordan is selling his goods at
cost. Call and see and you will be
sure to buy.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

War at Jordan's in the Dry Goods
line. Go and see.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Go TO Jordan's and get your goods
while they are cheap.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

If you want the worth of your
money 20 to Haynes for Groceries.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

On the margin of your paper indi-
Gates that your time is out, or will ex-
pire with the next paper. Remember
our rule-CAsH ALWAYS IN ADVANCE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Jeans from 10 to % cents per yard,
at Jordan's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
Children Cry

Fer DR. Duncan's Worm SyruP-it L. sure, safe
and pleasant to take, and never fails. Try il.
For sale by COley 4 Dickinson.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Take your Barter to A. Jordan's
and get as many goods as for money.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Just received at Turner's, the finest
lot of Queensware ever brought TO
Min.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14
DAVIE & co.

Keep pure Whiskies. Wines aud
Brandies for family and medical pur>
poses.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

Go to Turner's and get cheap
Queensware.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-02-14

The Cost mania has certainly struck
us. A stranger coming to our town
would certainly think us defunct set
of merchants. Right and left, on
show windows are posted, CAT
COST" "COST FOR 80 DAYS"
"OUR ENTIRE STOCK AT
COST" ETC. Well, if our present
set of merchants are all going out of
business we will certainly have big
trade all to ourselves. We have on
hand a complete line of all kinds of
goods and are anxious to sell them at
The Emporium.