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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-03-21
HUNTINGDON.

The Milan EXCHANGE asks what
has become of the Ein1icator, and
says it has not seen one for several
weeks. We will tell you, neighbor
1t is lost in the fog and smoke which
it helped to raise.-Republican.
Ali We did not know that the
| Vindicator had so befogged you
that you could not do justice to
the public in your duties as post mas
ter. Call in more help, try to keep
cool, and be little more careful in
fuure. The bright sunshine of pros
perity will soon dissipate the fog,
probably, if you will only open yonr
eyes.
! From the Huntington Vindicator.
Huntingdon now has nine hundred
and one inhabitants. One little emf
grant from the far away baby.land
has taken up its abode at the residence
of DR. w. NJ. Wright. We congrat-
ulatc the happy father.
We are informed that four gentle
men living in the 23I district, of this
county, Messrs David Mays. J. c.
Vaughn, Herman Ownby and n. j.
Wren, are building a neat school
house of their own. They say they
all voted against the school tax, and
now intend to build their own school
house, employ L t her, and educate
their own children, without asking aid
from any one. There Is independence
for you.
The other day while in conversation
with one Of Carroll county's most SEN
sible farmers, we were told how the
growth and spread of willows, which
many of our farmers find so annoying,
can be avoided. This is the remedy J.:
Skin the bark from the tree from
about two feet up the trunk, to the
ground. The gentleman informed US
that this never failed to kill them,
stating that he knew trees rs large as
a mans body thus peeled, which grew
so rotten in Il single wear that they
could be pushed over. We believe
this experiment is, at least, worth try
ing.
From the Huntingdon Republican.
We learn that Lycurgus McCrack-
en- was severely hurt 10y "A barrel of
molasses falling on his knee the other
day while hauling freight.
The colored people Of this place,
ever awake TO their welfare, have or
ganized the temperance movement in
their own ranks and already have a
goOdly number of signers.
Many of our citizens are now COM
pelled to send to other places to buy
corn and have to pay nearly % cents
per bushel. Carroll county ought to
raise more corn and less cotton.
We learn that some person by the
name of Everett, went to the house
of old man Dick Petty, few miles
from town. on Thursday, and engaged
in difficulty, severely beating the
old man, who was sick, and knocking
down some woman of the family.
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TRENTON.
From the Trenton Mirror.

Baptism was administered to a gen.
tleman and several ladies at the Bap>
tist Church by Rev DR. NJ. Hillsman,
last Wednesday night.
The residence of Mr. E. NJ. Arett
on Pea Ridge, was burned last Wednes,
day night with nearly all of his per-
sonal property. His daughter was
also severely burned. Contributions
were solicited for the family, which is
in want.
Bishop Quintard preached at the
Church of the Holy Innocents in this
place last Monday night, and confirms
ed five individuals and baptized one.
The Bishop administered the rite of
confirmation last Wednesday night to
about a half a dozen persons at Ken
ton.
Parties from Crockett County pur>
sued negro man to this place last
Tuesday and surrounded the house on
Texas Hill in which he stopped, hut
he made his escape amidst Il shower
Of bullets. He was accused Of at
tempting TO kill his wife. We could
not learn the names Of the parties.
The Murphy movement has been
in progress here this week and We
learn that about five hundred have
signed the pledge, including many of
our best citizens. We hope those who
have made pledges, voluntarily, will
seriously reflect upon the sanctity Of
an obligation, pledge Of honor, and
remain faithful to the end.
Tom Hooker, colored, who resides
with Maj. Morning, sent his son to
mill here last week on a mule. The
boy returned home that night on foot,
saying bis mule had gotten loose from
the rack. Tom Hooker sent him
back next day on another mule in
search of the lost one. The boy re-
ported that he met two colored boys
with drove Of mules on the way to
Brownsville, amongst which was his
lost mule. He pursued the drove to
Brownsville, but before he reached
them the mules had been put aboard
the train and shipped. 1t is believed
that the negro sold the mule.
Marriage Record from March ID,
1878:
Jake A Ragan and Hettie Rogers.
i Duf0rd and A Montgomery.
II Green aad Janette staten.
George Fitzgerald and Reua Smith.
NJ V West and II B Skipper.
Antony Jones and Mary Smith.
w w Jodie and Mary Smith.
j l. Rea and Emma Hudson.
James Rags and Lena Walsh.
E Mason and Mary Madison.
II { Thompson and S f Kelly.
A F Burnett and Annie CROSBY.
w NJ Feimster and Z Darbey.
\ McCOlium and Emma Jordan.
Z 6 Roark and NJ Y Houser.
G NJ Warner ana T A Huckaby,
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Railroad LIENS.

We learn that freight train was
wrecked west of Humboldt Monday
night, delaying passenger trains few
hours.
Last Tuesday Messrs w. P. Duna-
want & Co., were awarded the con-
tract to build three mile extension
of the Chicago, st. Louis u New Or
leans Railroad from Fillmore to a
point opposite Cairo. The work will
be commenced Immediately and is
contracted to be finished within nine
tv days. There were about thirty
bidders.
The Covington, Upton county, Rec
ord of the 18th says: "On and after
the first of April the name of the Mem
phis and Paducah railroad will be
changed to Memphis, Paducah and
Northern road. We learn that new
organization is being perfected, and
that the road will certainly De pushed
through. We hope the report is true,
and that We may soon here the whistle
of the locomotive passing northward." ="
Ed. Murry, engineer of locomotive
No 266, L. & n. road, which was
ditched here last week, deserves great
credit for his heroic energy and able
mechanical ingenuity. After his en-
gine was completely dismantled and
set back on the track, having nothing
but the boiler, fre-box and wheels
left, it was proposed to tow her into
Memphis, but he said "no" very ems
phatieally. He declared that he
could and would run her in. He set
up barrel on her for a smoke stack,
rugged up whistle, plugged some of
the worst holes, and without bell,
brake, cab, sand>box, steam>guage,
and almost everything else, left here
at the rate of about thirty miles an
hour, making good time to the city.
Guion, our excellent artist, took 4
splendid picture of her just before she
started. Hurrah for Murry and No.
266i
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A Very Valuable History.

We have received from the National
Publishing Company Of Philadelphia,
the advance sheets of their latest pub
LEGATION. The work is entitled "The
Pictorial History of the World" by
James d. McCabe, the well-known
historian. This book is literally what
it processes to be-a complete history
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has ever fourished on the globe.
The history of each country is related
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most comprehensive manner, and the
deeds of all the great actors in the
events of ancient and modern history
are brought before the reader in the
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related in full, and the accounts of
the Middle Ages, the Crusades, and
the great nations of modern times,
are equally valuable and interesting.
There is not dry page in the book.
1t is as fascinating as romance. and
at the same time one of the most val>
liable works of reference ever publish
ed. We are constantly called upon
to discuss the great questions of his
tory, and the wars and quarrels of the
nations of the old world require us to
be continually refreshing our historical
knowledge. In its mechanical execu-
ton the book reflects great credit upon
its publishers. 1t is "a superb volume
of 1860 large dOuble-cOlumn pages.
printed on paper of the very best
quality. The book contains over $50
Of the finest and most beautiful en-
cravings ever published in this coun-
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made expressly for this work. and
embrace battle and other historical
sceRes; portraits of the great men of
the ancient and modern times and
views of the principal cities of the
world. These engraTings are genuine
works Of art, and were made at a cost
of oser s25, 900. The great number
and high character of these engray-
ings make this the most valuable
art publication of the century. The
work contains q complete history of
the late War between Russia and
Turkey, which is the only history of
this struggle in print.
1t is for sale by subscription only,
and agents will find that this book
Will sell readily when all Others fail,
from the fact that it is a work chat
the people really want. See the pub
fishers advertisement for agents in
another column,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-03-21
BELLVIII.E.

As you will no doubt be glad of a
correspondent from this beautiful city,
l will take the liberty of giving you
a small sketch of matters in general.
In the first place we have just be-
gun to emerge from the mud which
has formed blockade for about four
months. The roads were impossible
for vehicles Of all kinds. The streets
were perfect lob>lolly; but we be-
gin to breathe pure air once more,
and as matter of course begin to as
sumo airs of Importance.
Our young ladies and gentlemen
are opening park in Mr. T. E. NoePs
beautiful woods. As soon as it is fin
ished they will have concerts, picnics
and crcquet in abundance. You
must come down and help us enjoy it.
Bellville cannot compete with Milan
in the way Of beauty, but her ladies'
are hard to surpasS
Next, We have a string band in per-
feet running order, under the manage
ment of Fritz Neiman, and he will re-
gale US with music during the spring.
Our corn-6eld is contiguous to the
Park, and we expect to lose our crop
by looking and listening.
We have show of some sort every
week to enliven US up. | will close,
promising, if you desire it, to give
you the items regularly.
Our post office was robbed Of sever
al registered letters not long since, and
suspicion rests in very tender place !;
but more anon. PETEEs.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-03-21

which he executes his duties. So far as
We are concerned, We have " buried
the tOmahawk,' and all is quiet along
the line in this part of the county.
We believe he will get many more
votes here than at the last election,
and we further believe that the man
who gets more votes than he will be
elected.
Our fellow-cOuntyman, Hon r P.
Caldwell, is announced in our paper
this week as a candidate to represent
this district in the next Congress OF
the United States. Major Caldwell,
it will be remembered, was a member
some years ago. when the carpet>bag-
gers and bloody shirt wavers had ev.
erythiRg their own way, and when it
was almost dangerous for Southern
Democrat to express an honest opin.
ion in the halls of Congress. He
made good, hard working represen>
tative, and, if elected, will do his best
for the district. Gibson county pre-
seuts his name to the voters of the
district, subject to ratification by the
Democratic convention.
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WAR ALL OVER EUROPE!
England, Italy, Austria and
France Allied.

Notwithstanding the great panic
and suffering in Europe, the prices of
Collins. Wagons, Buggies, etc, are
still falling, and Holt is prepared to
sell you wagon or a coffin at lower
figures than ever. Plain wheel bug
gies, $50. Sarven wheel buggies,
s120. Hacks from sS5 to 800.
No. l wagon FOR $50. Coffins from
so to 800 each. Horse-shoeing at
81 round, he furnishing everything
but the horse, and the blacksmith is
one Of the prettiest and cleverest men
in the state. Repairing of all kinds
done at short notice and at the very
lowest prices. He also requests eY-
erybody who has borrowed tools from
him-especially screw drivers-to
bring them home. He needs them.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-03-21
RELIGIOUS Services.

Last Saturday and Sunday marked
an era in the religious history of Milan.
Before that time, we believe, no
Bishop of any church had ever held
service here. In consequence, con-
siderable interest was manifested when
it was announced that Bishop Quin>
tard. of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, would hold service at Clark's
Hall. On Saturday night he preached
a powerful sermon, taking Samson's
life as the theme Of his discourse. If
he had been notified beforehand, he
could not have delivered a more ap-
propriate sermon. 1t certainly was
inspired; for we hear that many young
men here-and, to their shame and
disgrace, some married men, too
have allowed painted and smirking
Delilahs to lead them from the path
of virtue. We hope the sermon will
do good. His Sunday morning dis
course was doctrinal, explaining why
his church practiced the rite Of con-
irmation, or "laying on of hands" "
His arguments were able, dignitied
and courteous, and were listened to
with marked interest by the large
congregation. The sacrament of the
holy communion was celebrated at
the close of the service. AT night he
preached again to large audience.
A mission has been established here,
to which was given the name of st.
Ambrose, in honor of st. Ambrose,
who was Bishop of Milan, Italy, and
was one of the fathers OF the Latin
Church. He was born at Treves, in
Gaul, A. ID. $40; ordained Bishop in
374; died at Milan in 397. He was
distinguished for his moderation, cour
age, fidelity, practical wisdom and un-
affected piety.
Rev. J. G.. Acton, Sunday-school
Agent of the Memphis Conference, NJ.
f Church, South, preached here last
Sunday morning and lectured to the
Sunday-school in the afternoon. His
object is to organize new schools and
strengthen old ones. He gave some
good council to the school here, which
we hope will do good.
Rev. H. H. Smith, d Cumberland
Presbyterian minister Of jackson,
held service at the Methodist church
here last Monday and Tuesday nights.
He preached some excellent temper
ance sermons, and we hope they may
result in much good.
Quarterly meeting will be held at
the Methodist church in this city next
Saturday and Sunday by the Presiding
Elder, Rev j. Fl. Witt. 1t is hoped
that all members of the church espec>
tally will turn out Everybody is in
vited to attend.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-03-21

Dunlap, who lives near Dyer Station,
went TO that place last Saturday on
business, since which time he has not
been seen or heard Of 1t is supposed
he has Neen murdered, as he had on
his person large sum of money.
The father of the boy was in Huns
boldt Thursday looking for him.
From the Humboldt journal.
Rev. w. T. Boiling wears brdad>
er smile than usual. His wife made
him a present Of Il fine girl on Mon
day night.
A COW ran over little Johnnie Gill
lespie and broke his arm, this morn>
ing. a few minutes after his brother,
Harry, fell from his chair with a
spasm.
A great many improvements are
being made around the crossing, such
as working streets, filling up wells,
white Washing fences, painting build
ings, and beautifying generally. The
Dunlap House is being repainted,
which helps the appearance very
much.
The town has been in commotiOn
this morning. At 4 o'clock the fire
bells rang and the kitchen of j. d.
Bond was found to be on fire. The
work of All incendiary. BY vigorous
efforts the dwelling within 3 feet was
saved. Again at ten the fire alarm
was sounded and Mrs Hutcherson's
house, occupied by Mr. Hedges, was
discovered to lie on fire. 1t was ex-
tinguished before any damage was
done. 1t originated from a spark
falling Oh the roof.
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EFE EMROE.DT

Gen. J. B. Hood passed up the N.
q 0. road Tuesday.
Judge Thos. J. Freeman, one of
the Supreme judges, was in Huns
boldt yesterday en- route to Memphis.
A. w. Raines, trustee, fled Il peti>
ton for mandamus Oh Tuesday last to
compel the Mayor and Aldermen to
levy and collect tax to pay off judg-
ment VS.. the corporation.
Law Court met in Humboldt last
Monday, Judge Black presiding, and
Attorney General Skifington in at
tendance. The following business has
been done:
Miss. Central Railroad V. VIM.
Station, continued. Bryant V. Pipkin,
continued. NJ. c. Il. Il. V. Williams
son ct al, continued. Giles V. FOote,
continued. Adams V. Pearce ct al,
dismissed. Tenn. Cent. i. r. V.
Sharp's heirs, continued. King d Co.
V. Cook, dismissed. Burns V. Bond
& Rea, judgment for plaintiff. Clark
V. Neely, continued. Bryant, Jack
son & Co. V. Clark. continued. Parks
V. L. & n. r. K. and Parks V. n. o.,
St. l.. q e. r. r., continued. Reeves
V. Blackman, dismissed. Barham "
Butler, dismissed. Blankinship V.
Jones, continued. Same V. same,
continued. Blackman v. n. O., st.
L. Il c.. r. R.. judgment for plain
tiff. Jordan V. Cade d Loving, and
same V. Cunningham, dismissed. Hall
V. Vaughter, dismissed. Rowlet v.
Jones, set for to-day. Martin V. Ed
wards, continued. Cade & Loving V.
Jones, continued. Wyatt V. Ham
mond, set for to-day. The Court has
been occupied since Monday evening
trying the cause of Bond * Rea V. Z.
w. Ing, the trial being about a note
alleged to have been altered by plain
tiff Bond. Few people in town and
great difficulty in obtaining juries.
Court adjourned over yesterday I'M
til to-day, as Il mark of respect for
the memory of young Alb. johnson,
son of NJ. H. johnson, Clerk. He
died of a brain complaint of some
kind.
From the Humboldt Herald.
Mr. William farrell has just sent to
the patent office at Washington the
model of an improved nut for locking
the nuts used in fastening and lock-
ing fish bars OIL railroads.
Married, at the Methodist church in
this city, on Tuesday evening, the
18th inst, by the Rev. DR. Guiiford
Jones, assisted by Rev I. L. Beard,
the father of the bride. Mr. w. w.
Meadows, of Fulton, Ky, and Miss
Jodie A. Beard.
The city authorities are now hav-
ing streets graded. They seem to
have the best interest of our town to
heart. Our people are glad to see the
good work going On. Let the ceme-
terry be properly repaired and they
will have the continued good will of
our people.
". Thomas Dunlap. SOD Of W. L.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-03-21
SMALL CHANGE

Sedberry * Ray have recently re-
paired, painted and itted up their
saloon ~ handsome style.
Miss Maudie Dickinson, Of Pine
Bluff, Ark, is visiting her numerous
friends and relatives in this city.
The Bankrupt Store has received
Irew spring goods. Read the descrip-
tive price list in another column.
Hale & Nanhook, the old and re-
liable grocers, have just received car
load 4 reapers. See their locals.
\ substantial, broad plank walk
from our corner to the depot is one of
the great needs of pedestrians just
now.
Bcasley's Musical Stars played at
Ciark's Hall Tuesday night, to q fair
audience. They made some good
music, giving satisfaction to those
present,
The steps at the railroad, on Main
street, are in dangerous condition.
The street committee ought to see TO
them. Several ladies have had mar
row escapes from serious accidents
there.
Some thoughtless or malicious per-
son the other day went into Mrs Arm
Old's yard and clipped some of her
rarest flowers during her absence.
We hope not to hear Of anything else
of this kind.
Our live young friend. Neil S.
Ware, has bought w. e. Turner d
Sons stock of groceries. and will con-
Iinue the business at the old stand.
Give him a trial and help to encour-
age him. See his advertisement.
j. Ii. Dickinson, Esq, OF this city,
is announced this week asa candidate
for Clerk of the Humboldt Law
Court. He is well known to most of
our readers, aud is fully competent to
fill the position, being an excellent
penman, good bOok-keeper, and
prompt business man. He will make
n lively race.
Our readers, and Others. will see
by a circular generously distributed
over the county that Jack F. Jones,
Sf THE place. is 4 candidate for Reg
lister Of this county He has made
one or two races before, and always
came out second best. He thinks
now is his time to win. He is CON-
petent and deserving, and is very pop
ular with the people.
Mr. Miller, prop5ster Of the fam
Gus hotel at Martin, we learn. has
bought the lot in the south angle of
the railroad crossing, and vii imme-
diately commences building a Hrst-class
hotel We understand he will put up
q ten thousand dollar brick house and
furnish it elegantly. He has a wide
reputation as a hotel keeper, having
the best house en- the line of the Cen
tral road. No doubt there is Hg
fortune in store for him if he carries
out the plan as suggested. Besides.
it will be a grsat help to Milan.
By reference to our announcement
column, it will be seen that Sheriff
Arnold is candidate for reelection.
He has made good Office. the past
year or two-better than during his
first term, and we hear no complaint
as to his ability or the manner IN
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-03-21
SPRING GOODS
AT THE
Bankrupt Store !

The finest and largest stock OF Dry
Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Notions, can he found at
the Bankrupt Stcre, and we will sell
them very low.
Below we give some of our prices {:
/ Gents fine shirts, 8 10
| Gents colored shirts, 40
Gents under shirts, 40
Hats from 40c to 50.
A fine suit of clothing from So to $40
Pants from 60c to 75c.
Suspenders from 10c to 25c.
l box paper collars from sc to 20c.
l gents linen collar, 10
l ladies' linen collar, 10
l ladies' handkerchief, 5
l gents handkerchief, 3
Hamberg edgings from SC to 25c.
Hamberg insertings from DC to 25c.
l paper brass pins, D
l paper needles, D
Il doz. agate buttons, 5
3 pair ladies' hose, %
3 pair gents socks, %
l corset, all sizes, 40
l pair black kids, IS
l pair Alexander kid, ali colors, 50
Ladies tuck combs from 10c to Soc.
Ladies' ties from 20c to 40c.
Silk handkerchiefs, 80
Gents kid gloves from 75c to 81. 20.
Towels from 20 to 40c pair.
Linen crash from &c to ~! per yd.
Also big assortment Of Pique,
Percale, Lawns, Grenadines, Irish Lin
en-, Table Linen, Victoria Lawns,
Jaconet, Swiss and Nains5Ob. which
we will sell very low. Please give us
a call. No trouble to show goods.
You all are perfectly welcome, wheth-
er you buy or not, to price our goods.
Examine our goods and we will con-
vince you that we can sell you more
goods fer less money than any other
House in West Tennessee. We en-
plOyed Mr. Hilllard Williams as
salesman, and he is always on hand
to wait on YOU. Call on us at the
BANKRUPT STORE.
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ANOTHER CHANCE!
Save Money by Taking Advan-
tage OF the Following
PrOp0sifions.

The EXCHANGE viii be furnished,
post paid, to single subscribers from
now until April 1st, 1873, at the
following rates:
1t will be furnished to clubs.of FIVE
at 81. 1.75each.
1t will be furnished to clubs Of ten
at $3.50 each.
1t will be furnished to clubs of
twenty at 81 each.
Make up your clubs and take adj
vantage of this excellent offer. The
money must always accompany the
names.
February 7, 1878.
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We confidently recommend Coussens' Com
pound Honey of Tar as a cure for COnsump-
ton. and ali coughs of long standing. During
the seasons Of ice and snow it is well To remeEa-
Der that this invaluable preparation will afford
speedy relief to all persons suffering with eOlds.
We might multiply words in praise Of this
great remedy. but suff eient to insure il a wei
come In eTery household is the fact that it il a
never failing eure for Consumption. Group
Sore Throat, noarseness. WhOoping Cough etc
50 cents . bsttie. For sale by Coley 4 DieALn-
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-03-21

We not only recommend Ceussens'C Compound
Honey Of Tar for Sore Threat, CeIds. uoarse-
ness. Group, Whooping Cough- ETC. txt ~s
The increasing demand for il, and the many
testimonials Of appreciation daily received by
the manufacturers. attest that Compound Hon.
ey of Tar bears the palm n cure for all dis
eases Of the Throat and Lungs. Price 80 cents
bottle. For sale by Csley < Dickinson.