The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-01-06


tonight. The officers win be installed
in the castle hall By Grand Chancel-
lor Mallory, Of jackson. All visiting
Knights are invited to be present.
Miss Molie House, the orgauist of
the Methodist Sunday School, was
presented with handsome Bible by
Superintendent Rankin last Sunday,
for her teacher, as a reward for faith
fal attendance. she having been pres
ent every Sunday during the year.
Il WAS woFthily bestowed.
Oar little friend Kenny Taylor, on
Sunday, 26th ult., received hand
some Bible from the Superintendent
of the Methodist Sunday school as a
reward for punctusl attendance and
good department during The year.
He did not miss a Sunday or misbS-
have in the slightest manner during
the year. 1t was'worthily bestowed.
A most excellent and bountiful
dinner Was enjoyed at Mr. John Shep-
herds residence lsst.Tuesday, prepar-
ed By the exquisite taste Of his accom-
plisheS wife. The occasion vas the
fifth anniversary or wooden we'd
ding" Of The couple. A number of
relatives and friends were present, all
of whonzwishcd many. many happy
returns. A number Of appropriate
and useful presents we're displayed.
DR.. Jas. NJ. Pratt, recentlylot,,tbis
neighborsood, has moved to. Annons,
Red River county, Texas where he
has permanently located. His nu-
merous friends here regret exceeding
ly to part lrDms him, as he is young
physician Of fine talent and had built
up an extensive practice. Wejoin in
wishing hun a successful career, and
cheerfully recommend him to the peo-
pie of bis new home as talented, ac-
complished and reliable gentleman.
Both the Methodist and Baptist
Sunday schools made the little ones
(and big ones, too 'happy with enter
taiumeats aud presente.duriug the hoi-
idays. On Christmas eve night the
Methodists had tive trees and cross
beautifully decorated and loaded with
gifts. On Christmas night the Bap>
lists had fine pyramid loaded down
with elegant and costly presents.
Both entertainments passed off happi-
ly, and all we're well pleased.
Dave Senter says he is ready to
bear testimony that advertisements in
newspapers are read. Two weeks ago
a small item appeared in these col
umns oslling for a dog. The conse-
quence was that crowds of people,
black and white, little and big, were
after him for days, trying TO sell to
him. lie also received dogs Of all
colors and materials on the Christmas
trees, and on reaching home found a
big yellow hound in his front yard,
who answered the ad. in propria per-
s0ne.
The business notice in this issue
will explain itself. Since newspa-
per is the property Of every one ex-
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dorbtless provoke criticism and GEN.
sure. We have effected the cOnsoli-
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lief that our interests, pecuuniary aud
otherwise, will be better conserved,
ard we believe, by joining forces, we
will be better able to publish a good
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subscription price. The price hereaf-
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IN sdua,lce, and We are ready to re-
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We are also prepared to do all kinds
Of plain and fancy printing at greatly
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