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, 1881-05-14

OLD TILLIcTAS-E- :. McGonas, former
" of the Mountain .Ssmiari, and Mr.. Miner,
# Sn"igr.ss & Miner, sc.,,rai m-r :ha:.ts Of
Lat;ra.,de, surprised Us with their presence
in this ofiic.. Mr, Slin-r hls been away
from home for some Time past recnperating
from the effects of 1 severe accident, and
Nc, The only regret We nave Is that he has
Of it, brightest jwrls ai.d When he and Hay
''stood for the ris!ir" the thunder elasliei
and the niorntails rcvcrba,ed the e.hnes oi
justice. We hope so..n 10 Melc"m; Nc
Conas back into the fold ef ''InLoccu.
lambs
, 1881-05-14

wrbfoot Oil cures pain in from one Ia fifteen
minutes, warranted
, 1881-05-14

webfoot Oil is . priceless jewel in your fam
ily. IL speaks for itself.
, 1881-05-14

n,..-x,c,,,ox Elsewhere is a COM
80. ,,or -, citizen which contains
nun ,a5 suggestions Oh the subject oi
'0'.' .,,,,. under the auspices Of our tern
n''' Sw. commend it tn onr legislators as
.ory; at public benefit which 'honid be
attended 20.
, 1881-05-14
rus OFFICIAL CITY PAPEk.

p,ssfss.-Mr. VIM JOhnsOn' long time
- mi, valley but now settler IN
o r,,on. country, is in the city on oa'i l.
, 1881-05-14

Orr AG.IS.-The quail fiend, who was
rather brus4uely introduced to the Game
Club, Justice OF the Peace and the game law
all at one and the same time, and which III
PRODUCTION 80 shocked him that he W..
forced to seek the conclusion Of tine dark
cell, has sufficiently recovered to be on the
street again He quietly tells his friends
that he will no longer frcluen; the launts
of the Bob White for,
80, many a shaft, al random ht,
Finds mark the archer title nieaEt,
And MANY a wurd at r:,iiinm spoken,
May southe or wouuda hearts that's broken.
Mine friend, do: vas nine tum tums.
tot dot vas raabcts Ven | shoots before
heets them. Lo, so shoots ze guaiis, go
to preson. Very guide, 90"
, 1881-05-14

BIps.-The following bids have been re-
ceived by the quartermister OF the post at
Fort Walla Walla:
, 1881-05-14

y Weifot Oil is sure cure for Dyptheria O
/ IRE Throat
, 1881-05-14

/" les PIr>oN CEII--The two Monyo-
lAs NhO were arrested near Dayton some
AAie Aso Tor rJa7ntly Charley Davis store,
" subsequently, indicted by the grand jury,
'ae N's' hard iousi.t trial convicted of
e ,'1ne for which they were arrested.
'rFiAy Judge wng.rd sentenced them
:" 'h''e years IN lie the ,er;te rial peni.en-
S' The Chnanrn, while languishing in
-A'v "ie, toll their prison associates
ne >'hwabscher robbery was commit
" 'AiaaHien, and that they first affected
4-hoe IN the sturr about S month. ago.
'' ais sad tha: oue Of the officers had
.r.'.s 'he guilty patty but for some reason
- ne sa' let -. We hardly believe
p,,,. ."'an'en r,e are teiiin. The truth in this
80 ShiHAmen ma, have committed the
d. ~ cl' 1t Is m",e ,rutable that the
S colsumnst..i IA, whit. me,
, 1881-05-14
FoR STENCILS. 50 To Straislits-

Wcbf,1t Ul can t< had at your druggists.
, 1881-05-14

'''kFH "F Jrir.-It i. about time tina.
'a' eni-rprisins ci.izrns take some
h. "S aTd having Fourth Of July c~le-
III 'his civ There is no sense in
;, - a ~aiins until within q week Of
a''A before taking ANY active measures
-, =. halter lie. Us step in before all the
n''''ng village. mak. their arrange
A''' then maybe We viii be .lle to
- u b. iag- croud. This u \ ..taer of
- - .'d the ssa = our b..i.... me.
T. = met c"'ciu.ion the better it VII he
r,.,- s0s only In the matter Of c-l..
stlsr a. ,ss Fourth Of July but in MANY
p.,t.s ing =. Will The sorn "a "A =
Z. .or.s SaC.'ti,a OF The early bird, e.seh
lss .s-. prsry applicable in thi. -
n 49, sere After snd TIE onl, Nv =
e ~. y t. dig for them-In,.. -. =
80 s2lts. Lt u. .sres "a - -. y. =.
- + iss'.ssa.ia. w.Is Wan. - -, ~ =,
~ ~ = - ...s.-s,- ~.
, 1881-05-14

Mp. R.R. THKorGH lDAHo.-lt Is 4
matter of quiet interest to US IN +" an MA
to know the progress of the Northern racine
all ,louu the line. The Lewiston Tt!ier says:
"H. NJ. Mccartney, Esq, chi,f Il the eon'
structiou on the Pen d0rcfle division OF the
n P. railroad, came to Lewiston on Satur'
day last and remained until Monday He
came on business conn ,cted with the recent
survey made by the government, IN the VI
cinity of the Pen d'0reille. He reported
about 500 MN employed Oh that portion OF
the road between Spokane Falls and the
lake, and that good portion Of them were
across the Idaho line The company want
1000 more men on this portion Of the road,
but men are dificult OF access for the Dusl-
ness. They have plenty of teams but hot
sufficient men.
, 1881-05-14

WUcoyI SISTER JoHS.-lt is with pleas.
nr. ,h., We barn Of the return, by We'd
ne.lsy. tram, OF Sister John Of the Cross,
rom Montreal. She is accompanied BY the
mother general, who is IN \ t"ur OF inspec-
,inn 10 the different missions IN tins tsrri-
sory. We hope tha, Sister John will remain
inlW ala Villa AMI continue the work she
h,, .r nobIy done during the last four years
shc h.. been With us a. Superior oi the
Haus- d; Providence in this city
, 1881-05-14

v,.nt<e.-Mr. Randolph Harrison, who
:. in III. employ of tie o. r. I n TO-, at
MI, With hi. wife n,e Miss Mollie
Troup.. !. in the city on business and VISIT. st
,;.,,. The STATESMAN embraces the
'as ".,,,uni,v Of wishing the young coupe
nrr r,n, long years Of prosperity.
, 1881-05-14

RETAINED. Mr. Cassius 'awter, who for
.,n. tine past has officiated in the morey
,,l., ofice under his father, Is. We under
,.,pa to be retained in the position. This
=. ro,l move as Cassius is deserving
voupg m.n. and one who has always attended
!. hi. work with promptness, and We are
,1r, ,hs. his retention will meet with the
,,,,o,.l u the general public.
, 1881-05-14
FIERY FORKS.
rhe Fire Boys Again to the
Front and this Time
to Save
DR.. NICHOLS RESIDENCE
From the Tolls Of the DeSouref
Good and Efficient work
---Smaii Loss.

At about twenty minutes to eight on rr'-
day morning. W-shinsson's bell gave iol'n
the alarm of danger. In an incred'ao'y
short space of time the different oompAnies
Lad reached the scene of conhagration which
proved 10 be the property of G. Roberts on
snumacb street between Second and lh'rd'
and occupied by DR.. S. A. Nichols. On ar,
r;rinv at the grounds wsshingtons ioana
that the cistern was empty necessitAt,hs
.L.;, ,e,u,p N the creek. and then upon un,
,ssI;ro The hose it was found that feii
sbort about 100 feet. By tins time n"Se
carr;aoe No. & came up ard then ssnins
TOMS played with good effect through
SIX HUNDRED FEET OF fo1E
Meanwhile Tigers ran their hose down
Third Street, and from there sent so0a
stream on the hsuse whose whole root
va. envelOped IN flames. fis''sn''' as Is
thar custom, were camping on the srorrds
when the boys came up with theis heavier
,..b;n.. Pit short work was made OF the
hungry flames after the bsy. had got down
20 their work. The fire originated "e.r
where the chimney passed through the roo.,
and before it was discovered IT hai hi"ue
considerable Roadway. Dr. N,cnols man man
,cea IN save sll his furniture and txlngs Will
ont sustaining much ics, from breakase.
NJ Roberts' loss ON the building VIII not
exceed $500. Building and furniture ins';'c'i
, 1881-05-14

n,,,,,,Sr,rrvE.-E. W. E'ersz' OF the
g.. 3 rv.rsz & Abe, left on Sunday
,, 10, Vancouver, where he goes as re-
.,.,.u,,tire to the Grand Loise Of l. o. o.
= from Enterprise Lodge of this city ana
rJl ,;.,. California before he returns IN
-, os h..;np benefited IN health thereby
, 1881-05-14

.,v ggnKev. Mr.. Il. ROthschild, while
,,m;u., into town in wagon upset by some
a, the grading on Rose street. He was v'o'
,.,.,v thrown 10 the ground, breaking his
arm r.,r the shoulder joint. The old GEN
,,.n,, don't SEEM to be much affected by
~. ,,,;l.nt =, bllnl SMILE Ger sprea dis
Ii. cheerful face.
, 1881-05-14

v,.rr,sc FnrESpS. Tony No!.ner, OF the
Portland Standard, is III the city. MI
yol,n.r is gentleman of ability and Is pun
r.b;,s the best paper in Portland, AMI Is
D., tr,,, any rinrs-m1re than We can say
=, n,nv other papers. Mr. Noltner Will
70, ..n ."r !, .b;s upper country for few weeks.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
attachment Notice.

Before A. Jordan, j. P. Gibson county, Tenn.
W. Z. Bryant VS. lunk WoodsOn.
Tn this cause it appearing from affidavit on
file that defendant Bunk WOOdson. is a
non resident of the state, or so abscOnds or
coneeals himself that the ordinary process of
the ltw cannot be served upon him, and the
plaintiff, W. 4. Bryant, having obtained
from me an original attachment. which has
been returned levied upon the property of de
PENDANT by W, 5, Moore, a constable of said
county. It therefore ordered that publiqa-
ton be made in the Exchange, a newspaper
published in the town of Milan, Tenn, notify
ing defendant to enter his personal appear
ance before me at my office, in Milan, Tenn,
on the 3lst of NoAembes, 1881, to m axe defense
ts the attachment proceedings, which are bas-
ed upon an account for $40. or the same will
be proceeded with exparte. This l4th Octo-
Der, 1881, A. JORDAN, j, p.
W. NJ. Mccall, Attorney.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
FIRE-LIMIT ORDINANCE.
CHAPTER X.
ARTICLE |.

SEC |. There shall be established within the
town Of Milan tire-limit, viz: Beginning at
running east of south with Second street to the
vacant lot known as the Clark or HutchersOn
lot. thence north of east with the north line of
said lot to Main street, thence north of east to
lot, thence with First street west of north to
the crossing of First street and Front Row,
thence south OF west with Front Row to the
SEC. 2. Any person or persons who may
build or cause to be built any dwelling or other
character O house within said limits shall build
or cause the walls of the same to be built out of
brick. stone or some other non -cOmbustible
material. and the roof shall be of iron or other
non -combustible material. No house or houses
shall be removed to another lot within said
limits unless said build ng shall be erected in
accordance with the preced ng section:
SEC. 3. All persons are forbidden to increase
or add to the dimensions of any building al
ready erected, or to change or alter the con-
struction thereof, under the pretsnse of repair
ing, or any pretense whatever, or to cause the
same to be done, within the limits described in
Sec. of this ordinance; or to repair the roofs
or any part of such building, or to cause the
same to be done; or to build any building partly
destroyed by fire or otherwise, or to cause the
same to be repaired, except by using in such
repairs such materials as provided in Sec. 2.
Provided, however. that special dispensatons
or permits for alterations or repairs ofbuildings
may be granted by the Board of Mayor and AL
dermen, upon the written petition Of the par
ties desiring such alteration, setting forth spe
officially the character and extent of the same.
| Provided further, that if any per, on or per-
sons shall desire to build any house of any
Specification other than specified in Sec. of
this ordinance, such person or persons shall by
written petition to the Board of Mayor and AL
sermen specifically set forth the kind and
character of building desired to be altered, re-
paired or built And ii the Board shall in
their sound discretion be of the opinion that
snch houses as described in said petition can be
so built or repaired without danger of fire or
other damage to other property in said limits,
than the BOard may by written permit allow
such house to be so built, repaired or altered.
Provided. further. that the Mayor shall be a /
lowed and empowered to grant permits to per-
, sons To repair the roof Of any building now
erected with the advice of the Fire Committee,
and within said limits.
S. II, HALE, Mayor and Recorder.
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OVER THE STATE.

There were "a deaths in Memphis
last week.
Nashville had twenty five deaths
and twenty births last week.
Since July 1, there have been forty
eight applications for divorce in Chat
tanooga.
The Memphis death rate for the
month of October was 1898 per
thousand.
Col. T. w. Dick Bullock is an
nounced as the managing editor of
the Nashville World.
Mr.. w. A. Cox, of Henry county,
has raised two crops of sorghum this
year on the same piece of land.
A St. Louis artist has sued the
Mystic Memphi for 5000, they owe
him for painting pictures for them
last year.
H. I. Griscom, president of the
Tennessee press association, is an ap>
plicant for the postmastership at
Chattanooga.
The post>office has been re,opened
at Sailors Rest Station, on the L. q
N. railroad. Major John Minor is
the postmaster.
Fred Douglass, the distinguished
colored orator, will deliver lecture
on "Self Made Men, at Knoxville,
Monday November 21st.
The Tobacco>Leaf says there are
movements on foot in GAINESVILLE
looking to the establishment of sever
al manufacturing enterprises.
The Wolf Creek correspondent of
the Knoxville Chronicle says: The
first black bear of the season was
killed last Monday by Corporal John
Miller.
The supreme court adjourned on
Friday after a session of two months
at Knoxville. Three hundred cases
were disposed of, and there are three
hundred still on the docket.
Union City Our Country: Our
farmers, notwithstanding the drouth,
which has left less favored localities
desert waste" have enough to live
comfortably on, and nearly every one
something to SELL
Dickson County Press: 1t is est.
mated that there are from five to
seven times as much wheat sown in
this county this fall as in any pre-,
ceding year. With anything like a
fair crop next season prosperity will
again smile upon us
A Memphis man who married some
months ago, is now in mourning over
the appearance Of his first wife, whom
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
Notice to Creditors.

J. P. Rhodes, Admir-, etc., of j. G. Boyd,
deed, VS.. Joseph Williams.
THIS cause having been removed from the
l. County Court of q bson county to the Chan
Gerry Court at humboldt for settlement, it is
Boyd. dec d. file their claims properly authcn-
ticated within the time prescribed by law
thereby making themselves parties to this suit
by petition, or this notice will be plead in bar
of their recovery. 1t is further ordered that
this notice be published in the Milan Exchange
for four consecutive weeks. This 18th October,
1881. Il. j. WILLIAMS c.. * NJ
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
T7'lLSt11'S safe.

nN SATURDAY. 81 DECEMBE q, 1881, by
~ virtue of deed executed TO nls by John
Douglass and wife, TO secure debts owing to
John c. Yost and others, | will, in the town
of Milan, sell al public sale, in lawful hours
the following described realty; One house and
lot in ward No. |. bounded on the northwest by
east by Richardson lot, and northeast by 7. j.
Harrison, containing one acre. terms mat de
known on day of sale. Title good
Nov. II, 1881. S. Y. RANKIN, Trustee.
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he deserted in Iowa years ago. On
the payment Of 5000 she agreed to
let him remain with wife No. 2.
Rogersville Spectator: The largest
block of marble ever gotten out in
this country was brought to town
Monday from Chestnut u Chesnutt's
quarry. The block contained 1876
feet, and weighed $4,000 pound. ana
required "a horses to bring it in.
Lebanon will become taxing dis
trict on January l, 1882. The coun-
ty court has appointed the following
commissioners: j. Matt Woodland, f.
E. Beard and j. r. Gwvnn. The
commissioners are appointed to serve
two years from January l, 1882.
Alamo Sentinel: Mr.. Jason H.
Thompson's residence, about four
miles northeast of this place, was en-
tirely destroyed by fire on Wrdnes-
day night of last week, together with
nearly all of his household and kitchen
furniture, an l some money belonging
to his mother.
The Tennessee supreme court unan-
imously decides that the law plovi-
ding for the assessment of railroad
property is unconstitutional. The
American says this dicision will EN-.
power every city in the state to as
sess AUTOBIOGRAPHY as private prop.
erty, and to collect back taxes sinch
1876 at such an assessment.
Memphis Appeal: 1t has been de-
monstrated that Tennessee produces
more corn and wheat to the acre than
any southern state except Missouri,
that in the production of cotton per
acre is equal to Mississippi, inferior
to Arkansas and Louisiana, and ex>
GELS all southern states, and in coal,
iron, water powers and climate it is
superior to every other southern state.
Jackson Wig: We learn that the
hailstorm Sunday evening was very
disastrous to the turnip crop, also to
cotton in some.sections Of the country.
Mr.. d. NJ. B. Hassier informs us
that at his place near La Grange,
some of the nail stones were as large
as guinea eggs. In some places it
covered the ground to the depth of
several inches. In Moscow it is said
to have been very severe, splitting
shingles on the roofs of houses, shat
tering the glass in the windows, etc
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19

Mr.. Earnest Keileber is now in the
position to furnish his customers
with fresh bread and cakes, which
he will always keep on hand, The
bakeshop is model of cleanliness, of
which everybody who has mind to
visit him can satisfy himself He
has now on hand "A fine lot Of fancy
cake, which makes a mans mouth
water to look at. Give him ii call
and try his bread and cakes.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
Private Boarding.

Mrs. A. NJ, Guion is prepared to
accommodate eight or nine day board
ers. Her table will be supplied with
the best in the market and her pri-
ces will be reasonable.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
DEXTER. MISSOURI.
CINCINNATI, ST. LOUIS,
AND
MILAN, TENNESSEE.
MAIDEN, MISSOURI.

We desire call your attention few interesting facts concerning the Dry Goods
trade Milan and the advantages have buying Purchasing
wholesale houses we are thus enabled to
eddare
in O
We
esu oHan Drie FrutEg DOL &c&
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19

IMndorsed and reoonsA
ssssnded By the sSbedt-
oaI proHesssOr, for
Duspepsfa, General
Deb9ttfy, Female Dis
eases, Want of vital
ify, Nervous Pr0sfrd-
fiOp, ana Gonzales
scenceTrOfn Fecers, 6c.I
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-16
Council Proceedings.

Mineral Point, Sept. 4th, 1SS1.-A
regular meeting Of the common coun
ell was this day held in the council
| chamber
Present, His Hon.J M. Smith, Mayor
presiding; aldermen Prideaux, Toay
Hooking, and Jenkins; absent, alder
men Gilman and Allen.
The proceedings of the last meeting
We're read and approved
The following accounts were pre-
sented and allowed, all of the aldermen
present voting therefor:
J. 7. Hankins for painting, paper
hanging, etc. to City Hall, as
per contract. ............. $50 "a
Il. james for S tons of soft coal
at 500 per ton .......... 46 OO
John Kelly sweeping chimneys
to City Hall 4. 49,. 20
James Dunn police services one
month and days as ianitor. 10 00
John Clowney lumber and SER
vices fixing belfry, caps over
stage i'll hall and erecting scat
folding to repair chimneys. - -
man, repairing ChimneyS. - "a
The account of VIM Oates for draw
ing plan for extension of City Hall. of
Fl was not allowed.
Application and license bond of NJ.
J. Minor was filed and approved, and
a license for a hquOr saloon granted
him for seven months, having present
ed to the clerk the treasurer's receipt
for 1915 dollars.
Petition Of Richard Goldsworthy.
John Theis, Patrick Conway, and IS
other citizens and tax payers of the
city of Mineral Point, asking for the
the removal of the old building situat-
ed near the corner of Fountain and
Commerce streets, commonly known
as Mrs. Hoods old building" on ac-
count Of its dangerous position, was
referred to the city attorney, with tile
request that he correspond with the
owners thereof relative to the removal.
Memorial Of widow Timmons for
temporary aid was presented to the
council and referred to the mayor, who
thereupon granted her ten dollars.
His Hon. the mayor, nominated, and
the council confirmed as inspectors and
clerks Of election, the following per-
sons:
Inspectors, 1st ward, Joseph Prid-
eaux. Alfred jenkins and Thos. Priest
lev Clerks, Robert Crawford and
Ben J. Bennett.
Inspectors. 81 ward. Samuel Jenkin.
4. c. Ansley and Richard Williams.
Clerks, Josiah Jacka and Geo. Jeuck.
On motion of alderman Jenkin. $3.50
was taken from the general fund for
road purposes.
On motion of alderman Jenkin eoun-
ell adjourned until half-past o'clock,
a. N. Sept. 9th, 1881.
Attest:
T. ;. ANsLEY, J. 81. SMITH,
City Clerk. Mayor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-16
THE FAIR.
THE FAIR.
A GRAND SUCCESS. - EVERY
BODY CAME TO SEE 1T.
Largest Attendance for n Number
of Years.
EVERYBODY SATISFIED.

The fair held last week, commencing
Tuesday. notwithstanding djsasreeable
weather part of the time, was one of
the most successful attempts the Sc
ciety has ever experienced, surprising
all previous undertakings for mum
Der of years: in fact, every town. vii
lage, hamlet or cross road in this CON
greSSional district. at least. were repre-
Sented GA the grounds ana among the
exhib {
On Tuesday. the first day. the entries
poured in at such an unexpected rate
that the secretary ana treasurer We're
obliged to appoint number of depu-
ties 10 assist them during the unusual
rush.
Wednesday, though ali day cold,
with 4 DRILLING rain / II the morning.
preventing thousands from attending.
and hundreds from making entries:
nevertheless there WAS i crowd t. see
what was 10 ne seen. including the
races. which afforded on unusual
amount Of interest.
The wind that blew perfect gale.
proven ted the performance ON the telc-
graph wire.
Thursday morning The weather
somewhat moderated. The multitude
which bt gan To arrive in our city 10y
sun Use filled our streets To their ut
most capacity. though. fortunately. no
accidents occurred About | clock
the throng adjourned 10 the grounds,
which. by that time, WAS moving
mass of humanity The officers. Of the
association. on referring 10 the records.
found the gate receipts to be the larg
est for any one day in the history Of
the association. with one exception
which occurred eight rhine wears ago.
exceeding il hut Il few dollars.
! One of the additional features of the
! day was the performance of the Dodge
willie Gymnastic Club. which, though
an amateur club Of but little pr aetice.
we doubt whether it can he eonalled
in the state.
Friday. the last day. though the al
tendance was not as large as the pre-
eeding day, it WAS the largest last day
the fair has ever had
On the whole the last fair was the
most successful one ever held III this
city The racing each day was never
surpassed in the interest attracted
The music furnished by the resident
band and the Highland band ON the
field, and the IEoare Bros. i'll the build
ing. was no small factor in making it 4
success. 1t fact, to attempt 1t this
time to comment on the various points
of interest, or to mention the names
of prominent personagcs III attendance
would be as long and tedious rs to at
tempt to give complete list of repub-
lieans that are ready and willing to
serve this county rs school suptrinteu-
dent.
Next wear we expect to hold our fair
on new grounds Nv it'll a track not To he
eXeelled in this section of the country,
us the association has decided 10 spare
no pains in its selection and prepare
ton. In Il short time we shall be able
to give Il complete list of premiums
awarded.