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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
BUSINESS CHANGE.

NJ. w. Wheeler, has bought an in
terest in my Livery Stable, and will
run hereafter by the name of Taylor
& Wheeler. We are prepared to hire
horses, horses and buggies, and haul
freight or anything for anybody at
the shortest notice. We can be
found at all hours at the stable, or at
our dwelling ON the stable lot. Thank
ing the people for their past favOrs,
we solicit continuance of the same.
w. W. TAYLOR.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

AT dance in "Happy Hellow'
last Monday night, Wes Topp and
Henry Manuel, both eolored, got into
a row, when Topp struck Manuel in
the face with brick, knocking out a
tooth-or two and gashiug his cheek
very badly. Happy Hollow is get
ting to be q terrible nuisance to de-
cent people who have to pass there at
night.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
LOCAL NOTICES.
The Mexican Dollar.

What is the difference between the
Me1icar dollar and Tsbler's Buck eve
Pile Oinment? One docs what II
promises and the other doesn't. The
Mexican dollar says, 81 am one hun
dred cents" but when you come to in-
vest it you find it is only eighty,fve,
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment says
Il will cure you of Piles" and upon
trial IL is found to do SC in every case.
1t makes but one promise-to cure
Piles; and does so without failure.
Price 80 cents bottle. For sale by
w. II. Coley.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
ucLENORESyIELE.

Edaq $ Ercta1 3e:
The public school that has been i'll
progress here for four or five months
cndei with an exhibition Of talent un-
rivaled. After hearing the speeches of
the smaller scholars, we were highly
entertained by being a ditors TO the
eleqaent address delivered in such
picturesque stEle hy Robert Smith, Jr.
Next we were enraptured by the
glowing and enthusiastic compositions
read by the most accomplished eiocu>
tionists, namely: Mis- MollIe Hawk
ins, upon "Education Eesseatial to
Happiaess;r Miss Betty Chance, upon
"All Things Pass Away" Miss Grace
Mcdowell, upon Tears" a'hese
three were the most worthy pieces
delivered; others, though, were excel>
lent. When these exercises were
ended, Miss Witt announced to the
audience her intention of having a
spelling match. Instantly the crowd
rallied around the opponents, Misses
Chance and Hawkins. Ranks were
quickly arranged and the contest be-
gun. Hot was the battle until for
tune placed its hand upon Miss
Chances head and declared victory
hers. Her opponent, though van>
pushed, is in no manner inferior to
anyone in the above art Parson
Witt honored the occasion witk his
gracious presence. Miss Witt is an
excellent instructress and is beloved
by sll her pupils.
We are impatiently awaiting the
laundering boom and shrieking
whistle of the ears rollingon our grand
Tennessee Central road. CYPRIAN.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
Jailed and Fined.

William Staten Of this place who
has been arrested several times for IL
lict distilling, was tried last Monday
tefore the Federal Court at Memphis
for violation of his bond US fruit dis
tiller, and fined 81 900 and sentenced
to one year imprisonment in Jail.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
Removed.

We have moved our stock Of Mil
linery Goods from over Senter's store
to the corner of Main aud Front
streets, under 4he EXCHANGE Office,
where we are prepared to cut and fit
Dresses, trim Hats, &c, and furnish
everything in the Millinery line.
Mis-. COUNCIL Il O'DANIBI..
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Parties stealing the word "lfedi-
cated," Stimulating the bottles and
labels of DIR. McCabe's Medicated
Blackberry Brandy, whether myth
ofthe Pro!essoror otherwise, are frcrds.
Genuine ~ Ceie~ & DickinsoB's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Hallstrom has the latest and NEST
fashionable Ladies' Dress Goods, Mil
linery Fancy Goods and Notions ever
brought to Milan, and defes competi-
ton. Call and sec for YOURSELF.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
SIasiEa the Breakers,

Without exagseration volumes could
be spoken in praise of Coussens' Com
pound Honey of Tar, but 1t is suffi-
cient to say that it is certain cure for
coughs, colds, and all diseases of the
Throat and Lungs. Price 90 cents.
For sale sby w. II. Coley.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
CEpr;st,nas Presents.

The handsomest and cheapest 10, Of
Chromos ever brought to Milan can be
found at Jordan's drug store. They
will make elegant holiday presents.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
Last CEzEl

All persons indebted to me are Jr-
gently requested TO settle by the first
of January, 1879. After that time
their notes and accounts viii be put
out for collection, as | will not have
time TO attend to 1t.
". a. WADE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
Severely Burned.

Mrs. Monroe Reeves, we learn, was
badly burned last Sunday evening,
by her clothes taking fire. We did
not learn the particulars. but arthat
she suffers very muth.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
Very SpeciaI Notice.

All persons indebted to me are re-
quested to come forward and settle as
soon as possible, as nay old business
must be closed upimmediately. hope
this notice will be sufficient.
Nov. I, 1873. ". A. WADE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Just received from New York, all
the latest styles Of hats. bonnets and
other millinery goods. Will sell as
low as the lowest. o Fl Hallstrom.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Goand sec the finest Pictures, Vases,
Toilet Sets and Note paper that ever
was brought to Milan at Coley's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

| have just received the finest lot of
Christmas toys ever brought to Milan.
Come and see them. w. H. Coley.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Parties wishing to buy real estate
or rent houses, at bargain, will do
well to call on o. II. Hailstrom
Milan, Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
NASHVILLE, Dec. q, 1873.

Editors Erchdpg:
Will you accept from us life pre-.
server, wrapped up in two gallon
keg and this day shipped TO you by
Express? This one is rather ancient
about Z years old-but the peculiar
composition of it makes it better as al.
grows older. A merry Christmas and
happy and prosperous New Year t',
you, is the wish of
Your friends,
WOODWARD i MooRE.
The above mentioned life preserv-
er" reached these headquarters in due
time, and, after rigid and careful in
spection by competent judges, (some
of whom have been at times half
seas over" if not drowned, } was pro-
nounced perfett-the best yet invent
ed. 1t is said that drowning men
will catch at straws. We would not
blame man safe on shore to catch at
a straw-if this life preserver" was
In reach. But it is also claimed that
this wonderful "preserver' will save a
person on shore, especially if yellow
jack" is about. Instances are given
where 1t saved a number of lives in
Memphis during the recent epidemic.
1t is a wonderful, delicious, nectareous
brand ef pure old Robertson county
VIII life preserver," and the above
named gentlemen can give all further
information and fill all ordsis
pr5mptly.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
DAVIE & co.

Keep pure Whiskies, Wines and
Brandies for family and medical pur-
poses.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

We have got clothing enough to
sell suit to every man in Gibson
county, and oh, how low we sell them.
You old and.young men oughtto come
and see them. We have all kinds, all
sizes, all prices, and We can fit every
cody, and low, slower than. ever.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Little folks, Our toys have come.
Banjoes, Violins, AccOrdeons, har-
monicas, Brass and Stage Horns. A
full line of all manner Of Toy musi-
cal goods. Mustache cups and sauc-
ers, Kitchen sets, China sets, Parlor
sets, fine China vases, and the entire
Doll family; fine Mirrors, Albums,
Picture frames, Novelty baby ratlers
and double Whistles combined, Baby
in the buggy, Sc, Jewelry in big dis
play, Breast Pins, Ear Drops, Bobs
and Pin, Sleeve buttons, Collar but
tons, Silver tea and tablespoons. Fine
Perfumery, including the celebrated
German Cologne that is so rTye' IN its
delicious oder, that the garments send
forth its delicious incense after being
washed provided its applied again.
Violin bows, screws and tail pieces,
Fancy Rosin, Guitar strings and
general musical turn out, all kinds of
Literary novelties for .both Juvenile
and adults, Gilt edge paper, Legal
Cap Commercial paper, all kinds of
writing paper and writing material,
including a beautiful assortment Of
Sweetheart paper, Papeterie, &c.
SEWING MACHINES and sew
ing machine attachments. We fur
nish any machine made in the United
States from 50 to $40 cheaper than
you can buy them. We are acting as
general agents in this capacity and
will gladly furnish any information
wanted by mail to parties alta distance.
Every machine sold byeus is warran-
ted new and in perfect order; we fur
nish any part or machines wanted at
short notice. And remember your
wires and sweethearts would appreci>
ate nothing SO much for Christmas
present as a nice sewing machine; We
eau furnish them at prices that will
not nurt you. Come at once and in
terview us; we claim to be the handi-
est set Of men in West Tennessee.
Our general stock of Dry Goods,
Fancy Notions, Boots and Shoes,
School Books, &C., is not surpassed iu
either beauty or general get upin this
country. Our prices are always cai-
culated to make even a missr smile.
In telling you Of our pretty corps
of clerks, Ee have neglected to say
that they are al married, and if this
was not the ease they would all soon
be so; we like to be married the best
in the world, and will further say we
never employ anybody but married or
marrying young gentlemen; after 3
months trial we turn off ell un-marri-
ed clerks, and we have never had to
run many off either. Soliciting the
trade of the world generally, we are
with profound respect.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Pickle in kegs, Picked Pigs Feet,
Mackerel and Cheese at McCarley's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
sunsCRrPrIaN RATES.

I've dollars year; one dollar for six month:
lfty cents for three months. ISvkEIAELY ~ an
FkNCF
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Ladies go to Coley's drug store for
the finest perfumes in any quantity.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Henry McCarley has the finest as :
sortment of candies and nuts in town.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

A full line of Stoves and Fixtures
at EDWAPDs Il SHEPHERDS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Just received 2 car loads of Lime
at EDWARDS & SHEPHERDS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
&" Thing Of Beauty.,,

To present to your sweetheart, is one
of the fine toilet sets for sale at Jor-
dams drug store.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Go and try one of McCarley's ci>
gars. He has the best in Milan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

If you young men want to make
your Sweethearts smile, come to
Wells Store and buy some of our
fine stock of Russian TiesSnd French
Bows. We also have a new lot of
Cloaks again, that makes our sixth
lot. Our stock Of Dress Goods-ars
splendid.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Ladies hats, oh, how lovely, how
beautiful and so awful, awful cheap.
They are trimmed so nicely, and the
latest styles. Ladies, come and take
a look at them, and at the same time
you can see Wells fine looking clerks.
as We still have got them, and they all
look better than ever. Please give ,is
a call sndssee Eliza the mustachs aas.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
A Gross Mark

On the margin of your paper indi-
Gates that your time is cut, or Ti ex-
pire with the next paper. Remember
our rule-CAsH ALWAYS IN .ADyl NCE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

We have received new Boots,
Mems, Youths, Boys and Children,
all sizes and all prices. We have n
large lot of heavy and fine Shoes; we
have got a .6ne..lot of Ladies::Kid But
to1 shoes.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

McCsrley will take all kinds of
country produce in exchange for Gro
ceries.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Bargains! Bargains Bargains !!
Go to Hallstrom's for the cheapest
goods in the market. No mistake.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Old Maids and Bachelors mar now
rejoice. C,ley has received a fresh lot
of Greenhalge's SOC Hair Restorative
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Our stock of Overcoats is fine; We
received 80 Overcoats yesterday.
Come and look at them; they are 50
cheap that you cannot help from buy
ing one.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
". a. WADE

If you wish an article which in a
word Is excellent, try Gieenhalge's
SOC Hair Restorative. Sold by Coley.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Wells cnlicoe,' '..and. 'domestics are
very hard tos beat, as we buy nothing
but the very best, and such as We
think. suit ourcustomers
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

We have got fine lot of hand made
Hats for Gents and they are very
low at Wells.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

We have got $50 pieces of the
very best of Jeans from Is cents up.
Also a fine lot piece goods, Cashmere.
Ooe>Skins..and .Overcoat goods; such
fine goods as you only can find at
Wells.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Scotch, Fren h and Italias geo Il for
pants, coats and vest. If you want
to get married, that.is the very thing
you want. sGive us 4 call.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

SWcet-Scented Perfumes,
And all the popular and fashionable
extracts for sale stJordan's drug store.
Any of them would make most de-
lightful holiday presents.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26
ADVERTISEMENT

CHRlSTMASs.is coming, and Of
course everybody wants to get some
thing nice, beautiful and cheap, but
the questionsis where can,,we get it,
Answer, go to Wells, the Popular
BANKRUPT STORE, and you can
get more goods for less money than at
any other house in West. Tennessee.
We especially invite the ladies to
see our fineahns Of Alpaccas, for all
prices.
We have got the finest lot of La
dies embroidered cuffs and collars ever
came to this market.
You ought to come ,and see ths-
beautiful Ties and Bows we have got
We are Every accommodating. esps-
cially to the Ladies'. Therefore we
bought fine lot of Alexander..K Kid
Gloves. one, two and three button, for
all prices.
9FOur, stock of Silk fHandkerchiefs
can't be beat, all kinds, all colors, all
prices, all styles for Ladies Gents,
O!d and Young; and one of those
handkerchiefs would make a very ni~s
Christmas present.
If you young men want to make
your Sweethearts smile, come TO
Wells Store and buy some of our
fine stock of Russian Tiesand French
Bows. We also have a new lot of
Cloaks again, that makes our sixth
lot. Our stock Of Dress Goods-are
splendid.
We have received new Boots,
Mems, Youths, Boys and Children,
all sizes and all prices. We have
large lot of heavy and fine Shoes; we
have got a fine Tot of Ladies; kid But
toC shoes.
We have got clothing enough to
sell a suit to every man in Gibson
county, and oh, how low we sell them
You old and.young meH oughtto come
and see them. We have all kinds, all
sizes, all prices, and We can fit every
cody, and low, slower than. ever.
Our stock of Oyercoats is fine; We
received $50 Overcoats yesterday.
Come and look at them; they are 50
cheap that you cannot help from buy
ing one.
We have got $50 pieces of the
very best of Jeans from Is cents up.
Also a fine lot piece goods, Cashmere.
Doe>Skins.. and sOvercoat goods; such
fine goods as you only can find at
Wells
Scotch, Fren h and italian geo l. for
pants, coats and vest. If you want
to get married, that.is the very thing
you want. s5Give us a call
Wells calicoes. and .'domestics are
very hard to, beat, as we buy nothing
but the very best, and such as We
think suit ourscustomers
We have got afine lot of hand made
Hats for Gents, and they are very
low at Wells.
Ladies hats, oh, how lovely, how
beautiful and SO awful, awful cheap.
They are trimmed so nicely, and the
latest styles. Ladies, come and take
look at them, and at the same time
you can see Wells fine looking clerks.
-
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

#Our, stock of Silk fHandkerchisfs
can't be beat, all kinds, all colors, all
prices, all styles for Ladies Gents.
O!d and Young; and one of those
handkerchiefs would make a very ni~s
Christmas present.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

Our general stock .of Dry Goods,
Fancy Notions, Boots and Shoes,
School Books, &c, is not surpassed iu
either beauty or general get up-in this
country. Our prices are always cai-
culated to make even a miser smile
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

We are Every accommodating. espe-
cislly to the Ladies'. Therefore we
bought a fine lot of Alexander..K Kid
Gloves, one, woand three button, for
all prices.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-12-26

You ought to come ,and zee the
beautiful Ties and Bows we have got,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-03-20

MARK YTwain's. Speech ct Fremont. Ohio
How can General Anderson be two
2 years convict in Southern Sing Sing.
while his stolen vote made your Fl llow
sownsman President Sensation and
applause. How can Nichols be Gov.
ernor there and Hampton in Carolina.
when the same vote that put Hayes in
che White House elected Chamberlain
snd Packard 2 GCheers. ] How can a
yenitent thief be sent to Jail while the
government burglar visits his ole home
IN a Tom. Scott dead head Texan Pacific
rpalace can to- carry out civil service in
Beads case against the old soldier in
: che Toledo. Postofics !? Loud laugh.
ser.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-03-20
A RA~CALLY SET

A movement has been. ipaugurated
By certain Democratic and Repu blican
members of the California Legislature
for the avowed purpose of uniting the
two old parties against the Working.
mems party at the election to be short
~ held for delegates to the Constitu
tional Convention. A joint caucus of
the members of the Legislature is pro-
posed to ratify the scheme and adopt
means to carry Out the programme. 1t
appears from the Sacramento papers
that this infamous proposition has been
received with considerable favor by
Eascally members of both. parties, who
at the recent election in California.
when they were candidates for the
positions they now hold. professed to
DO men of principle, and appealed to
the people as such for support, Now.
fearing that the Woskingnaen win con.
troll the Constitutional Convention and
that their own services will be no
longer required by the public, they
propose fusion with their old potiti-
cal opponents This unholy alliance
Of corrupt men, is to be governed by
NO principle and is intended for no
purpose but to secure office tor it's pro-
motors. under assumed opposition to
the Workingmen. lit is not probable
In fact it is hardly possible. that any,
considerable number of the members
. Of the Legislature are so destitute
efprinciple as to assent to this coalition.
though it is admitted by Democrats and
Republicans that q more unprincipled
and unscrupulous Legislature than
that now in. session at Sacramento was
never convened in the State.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-03-20


The. recent attempt to kill the Master
Of the Rolls.in England made by the
Rev. Mr. Dodweil an insane clergy
man, is the FIRST assault of the kind on
Civil Judge which has occurred in
England for many years. In 1916 Sir
John Tyndal, Ons of the Masters in
Chancery. was killed by shot fred at
him while entering. Lincoln 8. Lnn. by a
man called BertrAm, against whom SIR
John had given a decision. The assas
sin committed suicide before he could
be punished. A few years later, at the
Assizes> at Salisbury, a prisoner, after
being condemned for felony. threw u
brickbat at Chief Justice Richardson.
which narrowly missed him. For this
an indictment was Immediately drawn
by Attorney General Noy against the
prisoner. whose right hand was forth
with, cut off and fixed to the gibbet
upon, which he was himself imme-
~didt@y hangedi in the presence Of the
Court.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-03-20

opened q fusilade on Collins Tavern.
at the corner of Queen and Esther
streets. where Rosa was believed to be
harbored. and the fighting was severe.
Ninety police were engaged with the
two mobs. The Mayor was present.
and the militia awaited orders in the
drill shed. -Four men are reported
shot, and dozens are injured by batons
and stones, but the friends of the
wounded nan them of to avoid arrest.
Several policemen were badly hurt one
Of them GWorth) very seriously.
Demonstrations Against the Peace
Conditions
LONDON, March 10.
The Servian Shumla corps has made
demonstration against the peace con-
ditions. They reoccupied Wanna. de-
elaripg they would not leave unless
forced.
ItenAs from C0nsta ntinople.
CoNs1ANrINoPLE. March -.
Grand Duke Nicholas proposes to
come to the city on the Imperial yacht
Eyrkliek. The Sultan will then re-
turn the visit aboard the yacht. Mean
time the Porte. out of consideration for
the other Powers has requested the
Grand Duke not 10. embauk At
Bujukdere. where the Imperial yacht 10
anchored.
The German ambassador has de.
NAL from his Agent at Bujukdere that
two Russian torpedo boats accompany
the yacht.
Safvet Pasha has gone to Sam Ste
fano to inform Mnkhta and Ali. Pashas
that the embsrkation of the Russians
at San StefaDo is impossible at pres
ent. and must be postponed.