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The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-29
FROM THE NATIONAL GRANGE

LETTER FROM WORTHY MASTER WILSON,
OF THE FLORIDA STATE GRANGE.
Editor Patron. l arrived in Canandai-
qua yesterday, and found quite number
of members, among them Brother and
Sister Darden. The hills are wrapped in
snow-thermometer about 81 degrees.
To-day at 10 o'clock, TIE National
Grange met in the Court House, Worthy
Master Adams in the chair After the
usual preliminaries, the Grange adjourned
to meet at I:3o P. NJ. On converting, the
first business was the report of the Com
mitttee on Credentials. Twenty-seven
States were found to be represented by
40 members Bro. Harwell, of Tennessee,
arrived since. 1t is likely that 80 States
will be represented.
Bro. Wayne, Master of New York
State Grange, delivered an address of well
come, which was we'll received. Bro.
Lipscomb, Master of the South Carolina
State Grange, responded on the part of
the National Grange in an eloquent and
pathetic speech, which cheered the spirits
and touched the heart of every onespres-
ent. In the course of his remarks, he said
that had our Order existed twenty five
years ago, the bloody history of our coun-
try would never have been enacted or
written; that it was now time to begin to
utilize our Order; that we should begin to
look to the education of our members and
qualify them for the outside world-teach
them their relations to the Government
He portrayed in touching and beautiful
language our fraternal relations, mingling
together the different products of each
State Worthy Master Adams then de-
livered his address, which was followed
by reports from the Treasurer, Secretary.
Executive Committee, land an address from
the Worthy Lecturer.
Fraternally, VIM H. WILSON.
Canandaigua, n. Y, Nov. 70.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-29

LETTER FROM WORTHY MASTER DARDEN,
OF THE MISSISSIPPI STATE GRANGE.
Editor Patron. We have the largest
meeting of the National Grange than for
several years. The reports of nearly all
acter The almost unanimous testimony
of the delegates shows the Grange TO be
on permanent basis and increasing in
strength and usefulness. The evidence be-
fore us is that the Grange is not dead or
even sleeping, but that it is a living, work
ing institution.
The sentiments expressed here show
that the farmers Of the two sections do not
understand each other, but they are anx-
ious to do so. The farmers of the North
are not our enemies, and we know that
we are not the enemies of the North. 1t
is the politician who is keeping up this
bitter sectional strife for partisan purposes,
which is so disastrous to the prosperity
of our industry. And I honestly believe
that it is the mission of our noble Order to
build up fraternal spirit throughout this
broad land, which will ignore the partisan
leaders who are enemies to the peace and
prosperity of the nation. Let us all strive
for that conservatism, partisanship,
and National fraternity taught by our Or
der, that we may have genuine peace
and prosperity.
| mailed you paper containing the
Worthy Masters address, and will send
you the important proceedings
Fraternally, Put. DARDEN.
Canandaigua, n. Y, Nov. 20.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-29
FROM TEXAS.
BELL COUNTY.

Editor Patron. On the 18th inst. our
Worthy District Lecturer, A. M. Kellar,
lectured at Pleasant Hill Grange, in this
county, to very large audience. He spoke
for an hour, commanding the close atten-
ton of all by mastery train of reasoning
bearing on the benefits growing out of a
strict adherence to the teachings of our
noble Order. He dwelt at length upon
the Observation-Disclosures social, and reli-
gious-but he devoted most of his time to
the financial, the us Oit1e Of our Order
neutrality-suspicious. with great
clearness and force the great good to &C
crue to the laboring masses from an hon
est, earnest and close union of effort in all
of its multifarious ramifcations; and final
ly, to the gentler portion of his audience,
he complimented them for their constancy
to the cause, admonishing them to be
faithful, mindful of the potent influence
of woman. "Where woman leads, man is
sure to follow" SO pathetic were his re-
marks on the mothers influence, that ma
ny an eye was moistened with tears
We regard Bro. Kellar as a Sampson in
Grangerism
After the Lecturer closed, Bro. Stuble-
field, of Golindo Grange, was called for,
ing, his remarks were forcible and peril
nent, doing much good; and last but not
least, Bro. ]. w. Clark, who was master of
ceremonies, was called for. He apollo
gized for the smallness of his size, cover
ing something less than large black
board, on which he demonstrated a math-
ematical proposition, showing the m
mense financial benefits growing out of a
faithful patronage of cooperative
Grange store. His effort was forcible and
convincing. Bro Clark is Goliah in the
cause.
After the speaking, the large crowd was
invited to partake of one of the most sump-
tuous repasts that it is the good fortune of
poor mortals to enjoy.
Result of the days labor: Il applica-
lions for membership. The tidal wave is
moving rapidly in old Bell. JH
Moffatt Nov IS
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-29

Editor Patron: Our Grange, Morning
Star, $50, is located at Oenaville, small
village in the eastern part of Bell county.
1t was reorganized the Ist of July last with
10 members, and now we have 48. AT
our last meeting we took in 5, and received
% petitions for membership. Of course
the Grange is in a hourishing condition:
more zeal and interest manifested than
ever before. 1t looks as if we had Just got
our eyes open to our interest, and to the
necessity of trying to rid ourselves of the
burden that has been keeping US slaves to
the few. We expect to start a co-opera-
tive store on the Rochdale plan. We have
our Association organized, and our Board
of Directors elected have sent for our
charter, and will soon stait an order to our
State Agent at Galveston for stock of
goods.
The Patrons are taking hold of co-ope-
ration with vim. Our Worthy Overseer
of the State Grange. Bro. A. J. Rose. is
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26

saltpeter watts, worked in 1872. Ok
tracks indented in the rocks, were
found in the cavern and enthusiastic
ally admired by ladies and gentlemen,
the large Rotunda, situated directly
under the drawing room of the hotel;
the Methodist Church, with Il we'll
formed pulpit ofsolid stone; the Giants
Coffin, the Water Clcek, the Ant
Eater, Floating Cloud Room, the Fat
Girl and the Star Chamber furnished
a panorama Of natual scenery that WAS
magnificent, beyond description.
There were other attractions on the
short route which we cannot give here.
LONG ROUTE.
On Sunday morning the party took
in the long route and the following
are the principal points of interest:
Echo River, Dead Sea, River Styx,
Natural Bridge, Rocky Mountain, and
Dismal Hollow.
The short route is FIVE miles in and
the same distance out, while the long
route is eighteen miles in all.
HoMEwARD BOUND.
We saw daylight in the evening and
at 5 o'clock were off tor Cave City,
where the party took the 4 o'clock
a. m. south-bound train for their
homes.
1t is the opinion of all that the
eighth annual session of the AssOcia
ton was one of the most enjoyable
ever held. In another column will
be found the proceedings of the con
vention.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26
Mayors Court.

The following parties were befrre
his Honor the Mayor on last Tuesday
evening:
Lark Grier, COL, charged with
keeping a bawdy house, fined $40 and
cost; carried by appeal to the Circuit
Court.
Eta Forrest and Capitolina Hines
of the saddle-colored persuasion and
Hattie Mitchell of ebon hue were ar
rested as inmates Of the above men-
toned house. The former was fined S25
and cost, and being unable to secure it
was sent to the calaboose; the last
named parties secured a discharge by
depositing their trunks as guarantee
for payment of the fines imposed.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26
You Must Cure That Cough.

With Shiloh's Consumption Cure,
you can cure yOurself. 1t has es>
tablished the fact that Consumption
can be cured, whsle for Coughs, BrOn-
chitis, Whooping Cough, Asthma, and
all diseases Of Threat and Lungs, it Is
absolutely without an equal; two dos
es will relieve your child of Group; it
Is pleasant to take and perfectly harm
less to the youngest child, and no mo-
tber ran afford to be without it. You
CAD use two-thirds of a hottie, and if
what we say is not true we will refund
the price PAID. Price 10 cts, 80 cts.
ana S1.0O per bottle. If your Lungs
are sore or chest or back lame. use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by DIR
NJ. d. l.. Jordan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26

Send for the illustrated catalogue of
Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silver
ware, Silver-Plated Ware and Cutie
ry, issued by Mermod, Jaccard q
Co., corner of 4th and Locust streets,
Odd Fellows Hall, St. Louis. This
is the largest firm in the west or south,
and carry an immense stock. All
goods in this house are marked in
plain figures and but one price to all.
They makea speciality of Engagement
and Wedding Rings; also, OF bridal
presents i'll solid Silver and Silver
plated ware. Before purchasing any
of the above goods, you would con-
suit your own interest by writing to
them for designs and prices. Address
MermOd, Jaccard u Co., 4th and
Locust streets, St. Louis.
nn1-eow1v
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26

Still another! Mr.. J. i. Sullivan,
living u mile and a half from town on
the Stewart place, left with US on last
Monday fine specimen stalk Of bis
growing cotton crop. 1t rs one and a
half feet high and has thirty six
squares and one bloom on it. He
says he has twenty-five acres of the
same sort.
AT their last meeting in June the
Knights and Ladies of Honor elected
the following officers for the nextterm:
Mrs. J. E. Jordan, President; Mrs.
NJ. P. Mills, Vice President; E. P.
Donnell, Recording and Financial
Secretary; Mrs. Bette Edwards,
Treasurer; Mrs. E. P. Stone, Chap
lain; Mrs. Fannie Donnell, Guide;
Mrs. S. j. House, Guardian; ID. G..
Senter, Sentinel
A beautiful job of painting the tran
SONS above the entrances of the rail-
road ticket Offices in the Southern
Pacific Hotel has just been finished by
Mr.. James McClaran. 1t is certain
ly fine piece of work, and is admired
by all who see it. McC. is master OF
the brush, and will do painting as
cheap as anyone. Give Jim any work
in his line you may have and he will
guarantee it to give satisfaction.
Happy Hollow" must be in very
bad sanitary condition if the sense of
smell can be relied upon. The bad
odors which assail persons olfacto-
ries in passing that point are at times
nauseating, and if one chances to be
going to dinner he has but little ap.
petite left when he gets there, unless
he lives a good distance off. We
opine that very little search would
result in the dicovsry of good sized
nuisance, which, if not abated at
once, will have TO be removed.
We notice Il very material incon-
venience to pedestrians and parties
driving vehicles in the fact that
freight trains are left to obstruct the
crossing, while the engine is engaged
in switching. A short while since
quite Il lengthy train was stopped in
this way, causing IA number of ladies
returning from the Methodist church,
tc wait some ten or fifteen minutes be-
fore they could proceed. Cannot
these trains come TO a halt short
distance from the crossing and thus
obviate the annoyance?
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26
SMALL CHANGE.

Neal Ware had his moustache en-
tirely burned off during the late fire.
Among other things on our streets
that ought to he cut, is the dOgfenhel.
A shoe buttoner has been left at this
Office, which the owner can get on ap-
plication.
A glorious rain fell here on Mon
day and Tuesday, refreshing the
parched earth and giving new life to
the growing crops.
The crop, prospects are truly fatter-
ing, and the average planter smiles
sweetly. The general outlook in this
section is promising and the people are
happy.
Our devil presents us with some
fine onions raised on his fathers place.
They are fine specimens, measuring
over foot in circumference. He has
our thanks.
Mr.. Ed Ing tas placed upon our
table freak of nature in the shape
of a double egg, each shell perfect and
Joins at the the ends. This curiosity
can be seen at Our Office.
DIR. +. b. Moore places us under
obligations for lot of onions, which he
terms the potato" onion. They are
the finest we have seen, half dozen
weighing three pounds and some
measuring as large as twelve inches in
circumference. Who can come up to
this3
Mr.. j. W. Cox. living one mile
frohl Lavinia, brought in last Thurs
day a cotton bloom of the "Peeaer"
variety. This is some 10 days ahead
of the usual time, the earliest We
cali call to mind being on he 23rd of
This month three years ago.
The protracted meeting at the M.
e. Church is still in progress. Upto
Thursday five or six had protested
conversion and three had connected
themselves with the church. 1t was
Thought at the Wednesday meeting
that there was sufficient interest man.
ifested to warrant a continuation of
the services for few nights longer at
least.
The GAINESVILLE City Guards passed
through here from Memphis en- route
home ON Wednesday, They are a
handsome body Of men and made a
fine impression in the "Bluff City"
The Misses Smith and Robb, two
charming young ladies from Clurks'
vile, accompanied the gentleman on
thelr pleasure tour.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26

We hereby tender our sincere
thanks to Mr.. Blue and family, and
Mr.. Holder and family, and Capt.
A, X. Miller for their unstinted hos
pitalIity and courtisies extended us
during our recent stay in Gallatin.
Our best wishes attend each and
every one of them.
Rev. DR.. Harrison, of the Episcopal
Church, held services on Monday
night last IN Mr.. Welch's brick build
ing adjoining the hotel, instead of the
Hall as previously announced. Meth
er the Rev. Mr.. Gray nor the Doctors
son, on account of sickness, were able
to be present. We regret the weather
was so unpropitious.
Col. Leon Trousdale, State Super
intendent of Public Instruction, ae-
companied by his wife and DIR. Leroy
Broun, professor of mathematics,
Vanderbilt University and Prof. j. +.
Scobey, of MurfreesSoro, passed thro'
Milan on Tuesday Ell route to Bolivar,
where they will attend Teachers
Institute now in session at that place.
Capt. Jno. G.. Mann, for some time
Division Superintendent Of the c.,
St. L. q n. o. Il. R., has had his di-
vision extended from Cairo, ILL.,, to
Canton, Miss, being over one half the
line. He is an excellent gentleman,
well infcrme l railroad man, and an
officer who has satisfied the people as
well as the company. We congratu-
late our friend upon his promotion.
We had the pleasure of taking by
the hand, few days since, Mr.. j. E.
Lopez, who has been attending school
at the University of Tennessee, at
Knoxville. Joe brings with him his
well-earned laurels in the shape of a
gold medal, which was awarded to him
us a prize for his proficiency in math'
ematics, also a certificate of distinc>
ton attained in general branches.
The medal is of fine metal, of a round
shape and with and appropriate in
scription. We congratulate him on
his attalnments of which the wearing
of this badge is indicative.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26
RECEIVERS SALE,

Having been appointed Receiver Of
the stock of goods, wares and mer-
chandise formerly belonging to We'll
4 Bro, l will sell the same at cost
for cash. | am authorized to sell the
stock at wholesale in lots or by retail
over the counters. The stock is large,
well selected and can be bought cheap.
Anyone desiring to purchase the en-
tire stock will get the best bargain
ever in Milan. The stock will posi-
lively be sold, and for cash only. Ev-
erybody invited to come and see me
at VIM. We'll q Bros old stand in
Milan. l prefer selling at wholesale.
j. s. JONES, Receiver.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26
Out at Last.

"Good morning, friend A., I am
surprised to see you out, and looking
so well; heard you were confined to
your room and bed, by that pest of
humanity, Piles" Eyes, Mr.. B. | had
been long a sufferer when | heard of
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment. 1t
proved blessing to me indeed, one
bottle having so far restored me as to
enable me to be about my business
again with ease and comfort. You can
recommend it as a genuine remedy"
Price 80 cents bottle. For sale by
w. H. Coley.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26
Gibson COUNTY Bank.

A circular received by the Ex-
CHANGE informs us that the Gibson
County Bank at Trenton, will open
for business on Thursday lto-day). 1t
is a strong concern financially and its
officers are John w. Elder, President,
and II. NJ. Elder, Cashier. We con-
graduate the citizens of Trenton upon
their establishment of this institute
and trust that it will be remunerative
to those Immediately interested.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26
Taken in the Act.

Sister Jones called on Elder Smith
a few evenings since. Being a next
door neighbor, she entered his study
unannounced, and was greatly shocked
at seeing him taking a drink from a
suspicious looking bottle. He noticed
her look of inquiry, and said: "This,
Sister Jones, is Tabler's Portaline, or
Vegetable Liver Powder, the only
remedy / have ever found for the
many troubles arising from a disorder.
ed Liver. l can recommend it.
Price 90 cents. For sale be w. H.
COleY.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26

Bro. BrutOn, of the JAG kson Wing,
can't keep up with himself. In one
issue of his paper he says she never
advocated 33B cents us basis of com.
promising the state debt" and in a
former issue puts it thus: 1--WE have
never been willing to admit the valid
ity of the entire debt, nor have we
ever taken the position that it should
be paid in full, bit hare argued from
time to time that the people ocould cheers
fully cote for 338 cents on the dollar.
An editor with a short memory is to
be pitied.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26
Personal.

Mrs. Lou Williams, of Hope Hill,
is in town.
Mis-. Mamie Lopez has left lis for a
day or two, to visit friends in Oxford,
Mississippi.
Miss Katie Miller has gone on a
visit to friends in Cleveland, and
other points in Ohio.
Senator L. O. {. Lamar, of Miss,
passed through here OH MOndayslast
Ell route to his home.
Rev. j. NJ. Leonard, of the c. 7.
Church, held divine services here last
Sunday morning and night.
DIR. j. b. johnson left for Nash.
vile on Tuesday, where he will at.
tend the State Dental Association.
Miss Douglass Dibbrell who has
been visiting Miss Katie Miller, left
for her home at Martin on Thursday
last.
Esquire Lee We'll, one of our clever.
est young men, returned a few days
since from flying trip to Mayfeld
Ky.
Mr.. W. H. Bobbitt, of the staunch
law firm of Mcfarland d Bobbitt,
Humboldt, was here this week on
legal business.
Mr.. J. r. Walker, of the reliable
legal firm of Cooper, Buchanan d
Walker. Trenton, was in our city a
few days since.
Miss Cora Moore, one of our Milan
young ladies, read an essay on FRI
day last at the Crockett County Teach.
ers' Institute held at Alamo.
Mrs. Heathcock also sends in cot
ton bloom plucked from her place
about one and half miles from town.
The cotton crop is forward this season.
r. F. Lopez, son of Mr.. JIG. Lo>
PEI, of this city, has graduated in the
naval school at Annapolis, Nd, and
is now NIidshipman in the regular
navy. He is here at present on a
visit to his parents.
At a meeting of the board of di>
rectors for this civil district, Prof. j.
Q. Pearce was unanimously reelected
to Eli the place of first assistant in
Milan College, the same position he
has heretofore filled.
Our jolly and wide,awake friend
George Harris, representing the CO.
lossal dry goods house of Carter Bros
& Co., Louisville, was with our mer-
chants on Monday. He carries sam.
Piles and prices that cannot fail to
win.
We are pleased to note the return
of our genial friend, Prof. B. F.
Hooker, after couple of weeks alb
sence visiting relatives and friends in
Murfreesbolo. The professor looks
well and of course enjoyed his visit
hugely"
One of the greatest sufferers by the
recent fire is our friend w. H. Coiey
the druggist. He received letter
frex one of his largest creditors, re-
leasing all Indebtedness, certainly a
mark of genuine favor and one which
COley's big heart warmly appreciates.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26

The Bohemian Sharpshooters AS
ISOLATION had picnic near Chicago on
Sunday last. A quarrel ensued be-
tween the sharpshooters and num-
Der of citizens, whereupon the compa.
ny, with fixed bayonets. charged the
crowd and fired three or four volley
into it, killing one man and wounding
q number of others. This fearful bar.
barity occurred on the wrong side Of
the river for the Republican party.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-06-26
HEARNE, Texas, Jan. 10, 1879.

r. &. Lattipg, Memphis, Tenn;
DEAR SIR.-Please ship me at your
earliest convenience 30 boxes of your
soap, as follows: 10 boxes xxx Ger
man, 10 boxes Dixie, and 10 boxes
India blue. | have neglected order
ing until / am out and | have found
no soap that gives so perfect satisfac>
ton as yours, having had to try sever
al brands since yellow fever broke out
my our city. Please ship at once.
Yours truly, JAS r. BURT.
For sale by Edwards Il Shepherd.
feb27-6m
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Do We Believe in witch-Craft!

81 take the position that We do not,
in its broad sense, said gentleman of
years and experience, and yet we find
many of the present day carrying a
Buckeye in their pocket through a
kind of superstition, when'they might
be relieved by a few applications of
TabIer's Buckeye Pile Ointment. p"
This Ointment is made from the Buck
eye, and is recommended for nothing
else but Piles. Try it. 1t will cure
you. Price 80 cents a bottle. For
sale by w. Ii. COley.