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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-06-25

loaded with buck shot and await
ed the arrival Of the thief. About
IL o'clock he heard a noise out
side, and in a few minutes he
heard some one pulling corn
through large hole in the side Of
the crib. In loud voice he hail
ed the unknown, but no response
WAS received, when he placed the
inuzzle Of the gun in opening and
fred. After going TO the house
and procuring a light he found lie
had shot an old ncgrcc living in
the ncighborhood, named James
Dobbs. The negroe was a man
respected by all his neighbors
and looked upon as handwriting,
honest man. The whole load Of
shot passed through his neck,
tearing his wind pipe away and
killing him instantly. The coro-
ncr, Mr.. J. Ii. PriddY, held an in
quest On Saturday morning.
The virdict of the jury was that
the death Of theInegroe was the re-
suit Of z wound from a gun shot
in the hands of Phillip Webb
without IN a a e.-Lexington
(Tcnn.) News.
Some of the potatoc patches are
turning out q hundred barrels to
the acre. While out driving, yes
terday, for recreation, a well known
citizen saw forty men digging the
esculcnts in a single field. The
diggers are bald IL cents per bar
rel for their labor, while an expe-
rienced cooper and packer gets
$3.50 per day, only one cooper be-
ing necessary for each farm. 1t is
thought that 10000 bbl. of pota-
toes will be sent to the North
western cities from this vicinity
the next five or six weeks.
.McmphissLedger.
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GRAND CAMP MEETING.

The people of Weaklcy and
Gibson counties will hold a Grand
Camp Meeting at the old white
Masonic Hall, three quarters of a
milc.from Greenfield, Tenn, com
mencing on Thursday before the
LIST Sunday in August.
COMMITTED on DIVINE SERVICE.
Rev. J. II. Shields, Memphis,
Tenn, i. Rucker, Huntington,
Tenn, 4. c. Fuqua, Newbern
Tenn, J. b. Bradford, Martin,
Tenn, T. Olive, Trenton, Tenn.
The following Divines are OK
pectcd to be present Bishop j.
B. Campbell, d. j. l.. l.. d., O p.
Ross, PaducIh, KY, one Of the
ablest men we have, Rev. o. D
Asbcrv, Paris, Tenn, Rev. e. W
Wynncs, Cairo, H., Rev. S. X.
Coleman, Martin, Tenn, Rev. G..
w. Hamilton, Preacher in charge
Many others, whose names We will
omit for the want Of space, will
be present. The clergy at large is
invited to attend. The meeting
will continue until the 18th, it
will then be removed to Dresden,
Tenn, where it will continue I'M
til the oath. Place of meeting
known as Mays Trcstle, one mile
and half from town. Reduced
rates over all rail roads in the
bounds Of the mecting.--Adr,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-06-25

III NilI
man who was financially ruined,
bought a cottage and four acres of
land four miles from Memphis.
There was nothing growing on the
land and the cottage was dilapi-
dated structure. In the spring of
1874 he made a garden, planted
shade and fruit trees, and flowers.
At the end of the year some mon
ey had been saved and the table
had been supplied all the time.
There were also eggs and spring
chickens, and a cow that supplied
milk and butter. Next year straw
berry plants were put out on rent
ed land, and a good and profitable
crop of sweet and Irish potatoes
and turnip5 were raised. Another
lot of 221 acres was then purchaS-
ed at $50 per acre. Then more po-
tatoes, strawberries, fruit and
shade trees, and grape vines.
Raised forage to feed the team and
pork to feed the family. In 1877
his books showed $1,000 profits.
Then he added 10! acres to his
farm. In 1873 bought 81 acres
and planted eight acres in straw
berries In 1879 he planted one
tenth of an acre in cotton, using
common seed, which produced $50
pounds seed cotton. In 1880 plant |
ed two acres, which produced four
bales of 500 pounds each. The |
soil is red clay, worn and washed |
in deep gullies. The cotton was
raised on ground that had been |
deemed too poor to cultivate by |
its former owner, and had lain idle |
for many years. A plow and road |
scraper wiped out th@sullies, and |
stable manure and Held peas put |
life into the soil. Thus, a mere |
suggestion of a farm, so to speak,
with no live stock, no crop, no
tools, no outbuildlngs, no fences,
with seven years unceasing toll |
have brought forth brilliant re-
suits. This industrious gentle
man now has nearly one hundred
acres of land in high state Of cul-
tivation, and tools to cultivate it.
On his farm there arc shade trees
80 feet high, 1000 bearing fruit
trees, 90 acres in small fruits, 10
acres in clover, a growing crop
worth $1,000, and 4 comfortable
house of eight rooms. This farm
er owes no debts, and has a small
balance to hi. credit in bank.
HThere was no ..tinanciering, no
trading, no lodging of bills, no
bulldozing laborers nothing but
plain straightforward hard work
TO accomplish these results. Sew
en- wears ago this rural gentleman
was in poor health, and further
afflicted by partial loss Of sight,
with helpless family dependent
lpon him. His experience affords
a striking illustration Of what in
lustry and perseverance can ac-
in Tennessee.
The above is not a fgment of
the Imagination, but arc the points
in a letter from this ex-
farmer himself To Hon
Wm. r. Moore, who had requested
him to write out his cxpericnce.-
Memphis Avalanche.
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w. s. DanIey,
No. "a Union Street.
NASHVILLE, TENN,

The choicest cid wires end liquors
and the most popular brards of cigars
and tobacco always in stock.
An invitation is extended 20 all West
Tennessee to call when visiting the
city.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-06-25

We commend to victims of chil's
and fever reliable remedy,
"Hughcs' Tonic" it affordsquick
and thorough relief. 1t is entire
ly vegetable no unpleasant re-
suits follow It's use, such as head
ache, giddiness, buzzing of the
ears, DEAFNESS and nausea, which
often follow the constant use of
quinine. 1t is prepared by one of
the oldest and largest drug houses
in the west, Mess. r. A. Robinson
& Co, Louisville, Ky, from best
materials, which are So combined
and proportioncd as will almost,
beyond reradventure break up
long stumbling and obstinate cases.
Give it trial.
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LAND SALE.

BY virtue of an Execution ia my
hands, issue from the Law Court at
Humboldt, Tenn, in favor Of Bishop
Bros. VS.. L. Baird, 1 will Oh Sat-
urday, July 9Th, 1881, in front Of the
law office of Ware d. Martin, Milan,
Tenn, sell to the highest bidder for
cash, the following town lot, viz. {:
bounded South and East by o. II.
Halstrom, North 10y Bryant, Vest by
Main Street. This sale will be made
subject to levy made by John c.
Yost on said lot. Sale to take place
in lawful hours.
This June lst, 1881.
". B. WILLIAMS.
lS-4t. Deputy Sheriff.
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r. w. lIGHTSURN

Gen. Fr't. & Ticket Ag't.
A. Y. STENENS,
Passenger Agent.
No. Z Monroe St, Memphis, Tenn
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-02-10


4 copy Of the Drookings County
Press, Dakota Territory just received
contains full particulars Of the death
OF Herbert E. Pierce son Of George
W. and Delta L. Pierce, former resi-
dents of this County. Herbert, the
deceased, was born 1T New Oregon,
October 18th 1862. His parents NOV
ed TO Vinton, Iowa prior to the time
the railroad reached this county. At
which place he obtained the benefits
Of the excellent public schools of
that city. He removed to B:ookings
With his parents about fifteen months
ago, having during all Of said time
been a clerk in i. drug store OF the
place. On the evening of the 9Th Of
january while reading iii the drug
store IA companion clerk was en-
deavoring to remove the eyienaar Of
n revolver which was supposed to be
Hnlonded, when through s1i.ie un-
lucky movement the pistol was dis
charged the bullet striking Herbert
III the left side Of the neck and lati-
ing in the spinal column, from the
effects sf which he fingered in il
Comotose condition until Sunday
morning when death ended his suf-
ferings. For the parents in their
overwhelming calamity, We, and
their many friends in this county
extend heartfelt sympathy.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-02-10
81 cash will buy II lbs. Alden dried
apples ut w. b. Wehsfcrs.

Miss Helen Mar White gave n
reading mt Lyric Hall Il few nights
since which deserved n large attend
ance. The snow blockade delayed
the train on which she came until so
late an hour that many believed
there would be no reading, while
others getting within their homes
neglected to face the storm which
prevailed without. IN this they
missed an entertainment which would
have amply repaid them for the pclt-
ing from the elements. 4 favorable
condition, the roads and the weather
gave G Paul Smith Il full house COM
paratively, but i'll point Of merit his
reading compared to hers, was mere
baby-talk. We hope she may appear
in Creseo ut some future time under
more favorable conditions, and OBJ
tain the recognition from our people
which her talents entitlc her to. He,
appointment after this place was ut
Fulton, iii, the next evening, which
she failed to reach rs the train on
which she took passage did not reach
here till night fall.
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Careful and attentive readers ha

Careful and attentive readers have
not overlooked the announcement
in Hayward's advertisement goods
at cost for 30 days with q view OF
quitting business in Cresco. This
conclusion is not the result Of want
Of patronage from our people, but
results from larger interests III more
profitable fields, which demand his
entire attention. We trust that the
stock may be retained here with
such additions from time to time rs
the needs of the public demand. Mr..
Haywarl's business here has been or
vast benefit to all classes OF people
pa.ronizing Greco with their trade,
because it enabled them first to
procure the best grade of goods in
every line, and second that the pri-
ces placed the bet within the reach
OF the humblest. That he always
says what he means IS what We re-
rret when lie announces his fntcn-
ton to close his business in CTesco.
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sense or Folly.
here.

have been il resident of Crcsco,
and watched its elections for several
wears. ! have seen free drinkers
select sober men for office. because
Ivy so doing they could draw votes
from the opposite party. / have seen
the no license party select Old saloon
Keepers aud frequenteIs. for Office,
who would give more heed TO q slang
phrase from IN old ''pard," than they
would to all the temperance songs
ever sang by the Father Matthew.
W. G. L. L., aud the Temple Of Hon
or, societies. men who We're not earn
cstly in sympathy with the move 81
reform, but would indirectly aid the
enemies Of the party which elected
them. Men who Are not Il success
ia any business for themselves, and
Of course had no idea of tn" sue
ces sful management ~ public affairs.
The only reason for support Of such
men is, that they have never had an
idea in opposition to any one else.
and consequently have never made
any one mad enough to lie about
them. The question now is, shall we
continue the foolishness Of the past.
or shall those who love orler, intelli-
gcncc. progress and thrift, select
such men lie have been life long
monuments to the cause they desire
to honor. and vote for them, abiding
the result cheelfully. What shai' the
coming election develop? should and
does interest every Resident OF
creseo. NJ. B. ID.
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de I cash will buy y lbs light brown
ED Il sugar at w. b. Wcbster's.

The Davenport Ga1ette Of the End
inst, devOtcs over two columns Of its
space to the proceedings Of temper
snee convention held at Moore's
Hall, FOR the second Congressional
district. The Gazette introduced
Hon. A. kimball of Cresco. Hardin
county, State Senator. DR.. d. X.
DUNCAN, introduced IL resolution
favoring arranging .for immediate
and separate political action should
the political parties now in the field
neglect or refuse to take decided
political action favoring submission
or the prohibition amendment. The
resolution elected warm discussion,
and was adopted by large majority.
Senator Kimball Of Hardin county
lodged that discussion. On which
side is Senator Kimball OF Howard
county? Or is he like the other
Kimball Lying low for ducks?
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-02-10

Counterfeiters arc ever on the al
ert to find fresh fields to work, but
they never initiate n worthless aiti-
Gle. Prof. Guilmette's French Kid
ney Pad was brought out about ten
years ago, and since then u host OF
chaps without skill or conscience
have sought to initiate it by many
worthless affairs; but diserimina-
ting public will hold fast to that
which is good,' and the Gnilmette
Pad more than hold its own. It
cures all kidney diseases and sue
cceds where medicine often fails.
Ask your druggist if this is not 50.
1874.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-02-10

DIR. J. G. Aver & Co., Lowell Mass
have sent us their annual collection
of Almanacs bound in a single vol
ume. The list embraces every live
ing language, $50 far as we know
We have turned the volume over to
u young man 70 study their language,
who may in tho future become n
missionary to the "Cannibal Islands. :
It will be handy to be able to tell
them that he "chaws" and hence is
poor fodder.
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de1 Cash will buy 10 lbs. A. Sugar
ED at w. Il. Webstcr's.

Tim Hopkins was In town last
week returning on Sunday last W.
understand that he persuaded John
+. Hess to accompany him. Beside
our local police Crcsco employs ono
or two United States revenue officers
exclusively most Of the time. It is
probably the smartest town on the
line of the road.
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Good Advice.

II you keep your stomach. liver
and Kidneys in perfect working or
der, you will prevent and cure by far
the greater part Of the ills
tha. afflict mankind in this or any
section. There is no medicine known
that will do this rs quickly Or surely
us Parker's Ginger Tonic. which will
secure perfectly natural action Of
these important organs without in
terfering in the least with your daily
duties. See adv. feb.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-02-10

Mr.. A. i. kaercher OF the Kendall
vile mills dropped us |, sack OF his
best grade Of -four, and alter ii
thorough test of its quality. it is pro-
nounced rs fine is any that ever
found its way to our nomicil. With
the small advance he charges over
his cheaper grade and OVER that Of
other mills. it is pronounced incom-
parably the cheapest, II we are not
il cook we understand something of
the quality Of bread and buseuit.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-02-10

REEFS GIr EDGE TONIC cures Dyspepsia.

Some weeks since John knudtson,
II section hand on the railroad, work
ed on the road handling an iron bar,
one of the coolest days of the winter,
freezing both thumbs. DIR. McCol-
lnm attended him, but the severity
Of the freezing was too much for
medical skill, and few days ago
both thumbs were ampntated, DR..
A. A. Eddy, performing the surgical
work in a skillful and satisfactory
manner.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-02-10

We are told Tint Granny Ridling-
ton rreycl al rs last Sunday night in
public. We are really too grateful
for utterance. We really hope she
may not overlook her own danger
for unless Bob Ingersoll induces the
devil to shut up shop, she is in i'm.
mincnt peril. When We become
sufficiently humble Tor hypocritical
to prey At oar enemies we assure hel
she stands near the head OF the list
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REEDS GIT EpGE Tonic prevents Malaria

The Crcsco Times gives an exceed
ingly flattering notice Of a gentle
man Of our town gone west and oil
his prosperous business. It would
have required but a line more to
have informed its readers OF the
nature of that business, viz, selling
whisky by the glass.
Jewels are rare, hence, O, con-
sistcncy, thou art one.
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Advertisements in double columns,

Advertisements in double columns,
double the single column rates.
Business Cards Of Ave lines, one year 80,
All advertisements making more than
I've lines will be charged as One inch.
All transient advertisements to be PAID
n advance.
Advertisements inserted in the local no.
tice column. 10 cents line for first inscr-
zion. and FIVE cents a line for each s'ibse-
auent Insertion; but no notice inherited Tor
less than 30 cents.
Leral notices will be charged 81 per
square for the first insertion. and SO cents
Per square for each subsequent insertion.
All legal notices must be upon the respon-
sibinty Of the attorney ordering them pun
lished, and no affidavit Of publication VIII
be given until the publication fees arc paid.
All accounts payable quarterly.
In connection with the paper, We have q
splendid assortment Of Jsbbing Material,
and are prepared to execute all kinds Of
printing in q style unsurpassed.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-02-10

A DEBORAH editor who for nearly a
fourth Of Il century las been Il flat
among flats fails 10 see any .,;iarps
among tine sharps an. fats If 4
"ncighboring paper III looking
over the items alluded 10 We had
allied the medicine notices snarps.
but defer orr own Judgment to that
Of iii expert.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-02-10
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL.

Night Gowns, Drawers, Chemises
Couch Covers, Pillow-shams &c.
just opened at James Morgan's 3S6 &
388 East Water ST., Milwaukee and
marked at prices to command the
largest trade in these goods in the
northwest us we'll as in Embroideries
Is still Offering great bargains in
Cloaks, Dolmans, Hoods &c.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-02-10

MANY persons are bitterly opposed
TO patent Medicines and will rarely
use them at all. There is no doubt
that many arc worthless,yet a remedy
tina; has stood the test for years. like
DIR. Shcrman's pEIcKLY ASH nrfTERs,
and its sale and popularity incrcas-
ing every day. must have merit OF it
would have disappeared long since.
g,,h
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| SANFoRD'S
1R A OLGA 1 CUR E
FOR CATAHRII.

COMPLETE TREATMENT 81.
SA11oKp's RADICAL CTRE, catarrhal solvent
land Improved Inhaler, wrapped IN enc pack
R1sts Tor one dollar. Ask Tor Sanford's Radical
iCure.
From simple cold or influenza to the rot
ting, elOughlng, and death OF the senses OF
ismch, Taste and Hearing. this great remedy
tts supreme. Poisonous mucous Accommodations
iare removed, the entire membrane cleanset,
Idis.nfected, soothed and healed, head ana
stored and constitutional ravRges checked.
Thus, externally and internally, does this great
Economical remedy work, Instantly relieving
land permanently curing the most aggravated
and dangerous forms OF CatarTh.
WEEKS q POTTER.
| General AGENTS. Boston.
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Marina Washington Tea Party:

The ladies of Grace Church will
give q Martha Washington Tea party
ut Lyric Hall Tuesday evening
Feb. ed, at which time and place
they will dispose Of a handsome silk
quilt and numerous other articles.
George and Martha Washington in
primitive costume will preside dur
ing the entertainment. Proceeds foi
benefit of Grace Church. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY,

CowgrexatiOnal ChNrch.--kcv. alex. y
McConncll pastor. services every Sabbath nt lo;5t
1. m and 7:3s p. m. Sunday school ~ u M. ~
IRE cordially invited.
Hnaeeonal. Grace Church-aectsr, Rev. F.
u. foTTs. Services every Sunday A. il:oo
a. and ,. NJ. Sunday School 10 .. N
Evening prayer Friday evening.
seats ell Tree. Strangers and the Psb''c, cor
daily invited.
Methodist Episc opal--Rev Geo Ellio.1
Sunday. at ten A. NJ. and :
Sabbath school Immediately after morning serve.
ay meeting each Thuredny even nts. ocA.'
,roe General invitation extended.
BAPTIST.-Rey. T., w. Green. Pastor. Servlecs
every sunday In Prices Han, Sun'.as
morning aud evening, at the same hour n: ser.
vices mi the congregational church. Seats
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70 QUIT BUSINESS.

Bargains for svef.. aliy I il
Your nej.rhbor- and s.sisa..s AMI ea.t
ssan. aill. yours .}.siarsS u t'f5.s....1
tias liovan pleasant aaa profitable
aaa its.9fsfs atii Expectations. ut ;te
~. ns,ti astf catire tiiae - aeN1t. ta
NJ rapidly increasing .faae ri r.
ta..ii IL ne'l M IL oar iar@r NA.tle
safe trsan iii tile Weston .-ftte
which III otr Sll year u .xo rienre
i 4. siev..r beer MI COED As 'ae pA,f
SIAS5. HI We have s.s.fsara iariI1s,6
ut ctr Sisl" aete. H..t 40 gn,i. ~
first give some liberal s;tr-s.in's &.
orr customers. for w fas;iy apafess
ate the liberal patronage extsltsssi
IL from the start aad low w. pro
pose Il close out CIR ISTiaI
STOCK Of Boots, Sac, 5 and i.tlb-
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Come ia and Settle Accounts i.

Strcmel & Anderson desire that all
those having claims against them
present their bills and get their pay
They also request persons indrbt-
ed to come and settle, that their bus
mess for 1880 may he properly clos
ed up.
Crcsco January 25, hsl.
SrREMEL & ANDERSON.
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j. I. Mitchell and family are call.
ed upon TO mourn tho death Of then
q months old child, from that fell
destroyer, diptheria. Two others OF
the children are very sick with the
liannsa
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-02-10

DEBORAH ISsTITTTE.-The average
cost per week Of table board this
year has been 81. Is. Rent Of furnish
Cd room, 374 cents Per week. STU
dents should bring towels and bed
clothes. Telegraphy Is taught by Z
practical operator.
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REEDS GILT hpeE TONIC restores the appetite.

Last Sunday morning Augustus
Smedley, lad Of about ten years fell
from the door steps fracturing an
arm near the elbow. The fracture
was reduced by DR.. Eddy, and as we
learn the patient is doing nicely.
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The st Louis Post Dispatch says

The 81. Louis Posi- Dispatch says
"rhe North american Iapi eic IS the
great summarizcr. not Gnly of na-
iional affairs. III, Of the progress al
the world. 1t is tile Great editorial
commentator OH everything tina, can
Interest the ratFlot aud caamopoli-
tam" The fsrietr and lAc rlAi,
DE,LER. are furnished together III
IS per year. Subscriptions shoull
toe sent at once to this office.