The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-01-01

freesboro, having graduated in 1858.
Upon the completion of his literary
curriculum he studied medicine and
held a diploma from Jefferson Medical
College, Philadelphia, one of the most
noted institutions of its kind on the
continent. After his state seeded he
espoused the cause of the South and
for four years did active duty as sur
geon. In 1875 DIR. Jordan served a
term in the State Senate, having been
elected by Il handsome majority.
While in the Senate he made consid :
cradle character as legislator and
proved himself clear-headed, well-in>
formed, polite and far-sigh,ed. At
an early age DR. j. found taste for
literature and aesthetics, and has been
a seeker of truth ever since. He is a
close student, keeps thoroughly post
ed with current events and is keen
observer. As practitioner of medi>
cine he has been prominently success
full and enjoys a large and lucrative
prsctice. For some years he has
been engaged IN the drug business and
success has attended his efforts in this
direction. He carries a mammoth
stock of drugs and such articles as
are usually found in first class drug
store and puts his prices at rock bot
tom.
L. F. Deshong-Is a north Carroll
MAN by birth, but has spent most Of
his life in this vicinity. He is a man
with a good deal of drive i'll him and
sticks closely to business. He is COM
fortably fixed in worldly goods, and
has n paying business. His stock Of
staple and fancy groceries is full and
he has great many good things for
the holidays. Above his store room
he has II frst-class restaurant where
fresh oysters and other tempting eat
ables can be had in their season.
Il. ". Robertson.-Hardeman coun-
ty, in this state, has the honor Of be-
ing the birth place of the Hon. Il. W.
Robertson. He lived in his native
county until 1870, when he went to
Brownsville, Tenn, where he located.
In 1872 he was elected a member to
the State Senate and served for one
term. In 1878 he came to Milan and
commenced buying cotton. 1t can
not lie denied that he has made our
cotton market lively and by paying
top prices has brought many bales of
the feecy staple here that would have
found another market. Mr. Il. is
man of untiring energy, shrewd,
and capital business man.
4. c. Hamilton-Was born in the
- g JI,1 - 1890 o,J ANNA r.,
the United States in 1872. Shortly
after his arrival he was employed by
the dry goods prince of New York,
A. L. Stewart, with whom he remain
ed for TWO years. From New York
he went to indianapolis, where he re-
sided until 1875 when he went to Mem
phis and accepted a position with the
dry goods house of b. Low
enstein d Bros. As salesman he
was universally popular and cons
manded a fine salary While in Mem
phis his health ssbegan to fail, so he
sought relief in the pure atmosphere
Of Minnesota and in few months had
almost completely recuperated. Act
ing under the advice of his physician
be concluded to change his abode to
the country and came to Milan, en-
in the dry goods business.
Associated with Mr. Puryear he car
red on business here, having excel
ent success, when he bought the in
crest of his partner i'll the stock. Mr.
Hamilton, ever alert to his interests,
next established branch house in
Humboldt, with Mr. Thweatt us part
lcr and manager of the house. We
rave thus briefly shetched the busi>
less history of one of our most active
md wide.awake merchants, and heart
ly congratulate him upon his success
YES in life.
DR.. j. Il. Harrison is one of the |
most promising young physicians III
he state. He was born at Rome,
Tenn, secured good education and
rraduated with distinction at the |
Vanderbilt Medical College in the class
# 1878. The same year he located
n Milan and offered his medical SER
ices to the public. The public was
lot slow il recognizing the merits and