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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30
MARY SHAR? COLLEGE,
1hs Female University Of "a. South
At Winchester, Tenn.
IhEITIhN


unsurpassed for variety and beauty OF scene
ry, and entirely exempt from all malarial anc
epidemic diseases.
THE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
in this Institution are Surh Il. common sens,
and the wisdom gained from long experience
nave demonstrated to be most effective.
No plan is acc, pied or rejected because it is
"n,w or "oH' but ii proved jcst, no stigma
Is placed upon it because it is not the birth Of
yesterday.
TIE TEACHING
in this College is fully pp to the progrcsSiy,
demands of the present. Both the instruction
and example such that even the sluggish and
Indifferent soon become interested, and study
becomes \ positive pleasure.
THIRTY YEARS
the Mary Sharp has stood firm amid the drs-
olaton vi war and the prosecutions OF envy
and jealousy, and this long record OF faithful
and successful toll should BE- sufficient guar.
ance Tor the future.
STUDENTS OF THIS COLLEGE,
land, and who, by the education here rccriv.
ed, are made blessings to Thousands Of south
crn homes, and to the communities in which
they reside are htUtg mj!,psSS ul the thorough
work done at the Mary Sharp in educating
mind and heart.
ECONOMY
Of dress is insured hy neat and inrxpcnsiy,
UNIFORM.
Books and stationery can be bought at
by which any teacher is to receive a profit in
monies spent lor pupils
TIE PROSPECTS
Of the Institution were never better; request.
for Catalogues and information received dai
~, not only from the Southern State, bu
from points north Of the Ohio river.
THE STANDARD
Of education is htgh, and rest upon the con
victOn that every system Of Instruction NhuuC
be estimated by its success in promoting tn,
higher education by its ability to incrcar,
the power and range of thought, and To not
only excite the mind to extended scientific
ltHtUltH DHi w J'lh WIN II ll"N VNlt InbI HI
culture by which alone the true dignity and
w.ll-hyingoi humanity is insured.
THE FACULTY
consist Of Dr. 4. c. unA\Fs, first and onI,
President, assisted by fUiI able and cxpc-
ri, need rorps Ct Professors,
EXPENSES.
Pa Month.
Tuition in Collegiate Department ---- 50 90
" Intermediate - ) 90
Primary ..- . 90
" Music, piano. With u-e Of
instrument q w
" Special Noca! Lessons i %
" Painting mot including ma
tcrial ! 90
" Drawing ...-.--... . 30
" German and French each 90
Board, including washing, lucI ana
lights .---.---..---- ..--- Is 80
Payments to he made, onc-hall in advance
Tor each half session Of twenty weeks.
For Catalogues, or information, address the
President, or Professors &. W. Johnston and
4. T. Barrett.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30
N. w. CARTER
J. A. CARTER.
A. CARTER. N. w. cARTEF
CARTER g. BROTHER.

CARTER has admitted his brother Carter partnership under firm
CARTER BRO, the old stand Winchester Tenn ...., ..
NJ us received large stock of New Style Ruchng and
nccs Also Just from New York big stock of Keeps Ce
ebracd Launered and Unaundred Shirts styles in
Genemen's Collars and Cuffs Umbrellas from the Keep
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30

John and fish Poe were brough here
last Monday and put in charge of cur
Jailer.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30

DR.. Highlands Lightning Relief is Il
sure cure for Rheumatism and Neural,
gia For sale by G. G. Phillips.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30

MS lUNtlUll'nt IOT lIAl'lfdN ana Urn
'TLtMEN, bcgins its third Scholastic Yea
with Faculty Of seven teachers, August
goth, 1880.
ADNANTAGES:--Eocation for health un.
surpassed, and easy Of access from all parts OF
the STATE
Young, earnest and able teachers in every
department.
Classical, Scientific andlrrcgular courses OF
instruction.
Special advantages in Music, Vocal and
instrumental Pcnmanohip, Bookkeeping,
and Modcrn Languages
Cheaper board and tuition combined with
superior School-room advantage.
ture of Body, Mind and Heart, the watchwortl
being, \ True Manhood and True Woman.
/ hood
God places brothers and sisters in the same
family, and by placing boys and girls in tho
same school, the boys are gcntlcr and the girls
stronger, whiIy the morals and mauncrs OF both
are purer and better
The instruction is given by teachers who
have warm hearts to welcome and willing
hands to help, and is thorough, careful and
complete.
Thecomplantso often urged that teachers
( in Colleges are slaves To routine, that they
bIindly follow prCccdcnts, and never originate
or adopt new methods can not be made against
Winchester Normal. She has fresh Young
life, does not roll in the old ruts; but is guided
by large and liberal ideas, while possessed Of
force OF will to carry them out
The Scholastic Year comprises two terms,
each OF five months.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30

What is it that never fails to cure
Sick and Nervous Headache? DR..
Highlands Lightning Relief. For sale
by Ct. G.. Phillips.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30
NulRTY YEARS

the Mary Sharp has stood firm amid the Dies
citation vi war and the prosecutions OF cny!
and jealousy, and this long record OF faithful
and successful toll should be Il sufficient guar
ance Tor the future.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30

We were not aware of the value OF
such an addition to the industrial ncccs-
sites of Winchester when inc. A. Law.
ing "opened up" his shop. He has a
neat room next to the Post-ofice, and il
you want any intricate work in wood
or any neat design, 60 and see him.
John is, really, Jack of all trades If
YOU want your umbrella fixed and your
name neatly painted thcreon-go and
see him. If you want scroll work of
any kind or anything glued and paint
ed artiStically-go and see him. And
We shall never forget his kindness in
saving us about ten dollars, because he
made a Baby carriage of ours as good
as new, and it cost us S25 when new.
All this for a mere song. The fact is,
John Lawing has started a "shop" which
we will all appreciate if we patronizc
him. He seems to have known the
wants of our town, and we recommend
him as a gentleman, skillful artizan
and public necessity.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30

We would call especial attention to
The advertisement of Col. L. d. San
ford, at Dcchcrd. Col. Sanford is an
Engineer and can only find business in
boating and constructing railroads, con-
SequentIy he has to 60 too long dis
lance from home to make him, willing,
ly, leave his family 50 far from him,
We volunteer this notice in regard to
Col. Sanford's advertisement. We know
that his advertisement docs not tell halt
the attractions of the place, for, We have
been all over it. And we suggest to all
who want Il home, attractive in all
respects, to avail themselves Of this
chance. a bargain can be had.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30
THE TEACHING

in this College is fully ur to the progrcssiy,
demands of the present. Both the instruction
and example such that even the sluggish and
Indifferent soon become interested, and study
becomes \ positive pleasure.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30

, Board can be had with the President at Sl2
per month, exclusive OF washing; SO incu-
>iyc OF cvcrything
The best families in Winchester and vicinity
will open their houses to board,r. on favorable
terms.
THIS SCHOOL Is no llorSr nF RIFoRM
Those with permanent al habits need not
inter-, Tor the welfare Of Tie school ana safety
OF oth.rS will require their renewal.
ONLY WORKING STUDENTS WANTED.--
Those who g. to school to spend money, to
keep bad company 10 he !h""""' respects u
Nc., had better go TO some fashionable College,
for they wi!lnot be h"r,iry here. THIS School
is no refuge from care and labor The stu
dent wins Success only by patient industry and
hard study. Students willing to cxpcnd al
their energies in the great work OF education
will find congcnal spirits in the Normal
For Catalogue, or any desired information,
address J. VI. BLEDSOE,
iull2 Secretary Faculty.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30

lights ---.-~-..- Is 80
Payments to he made, onc-hall in advance
for each half session Of twenty weeks.
For Catalogues, or information, address the
President or Professors &. W. Johnston and
\. L, Barrett.
reA. The next session begins the I'd We'd
ncrday in September.
HAYDEN MARCH,
President Board of Trustees
July II, 1850
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30
Millinery! Millinery
Kris, ssA!El71N ( Kris, COLEMAN

Have opened. on the South side OF the
Square, in newly and ncatly-titted rooms, q
handsome stock of
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30
THE METHODS or INSTRUCTION

in this Institution are such as common sense
and the wisdom gained from long experience
nave demonstrated To be most effective.
No plan is acc, ptcd or rejected because it is
"n,w or "od, but ii proved j,st, no stigma
is placed upon it because it is not the birth OF
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30
The lWl'iis.Aes.a. Normal,
WINCHESTER, TENN.

This Institution for LADIES and GEN
'TLhMEN, begin. its third Scholastic Year
win Foculy Of seven teachers August
3ltb f220
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30
STUDENTS OF THUS COLLNGE,

occupying positions Of honor throughout the
land, and who, by the education here rccciv-
ed, are made blessings to thousands Of South
crn homes and to the communities in which
they reside, are h,ia9 mj!,~sv,S ol the thorough
work done at the Mary Sharp in educating
mind and heart
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30

lS-Wm, Ives and I. X. Rice.
Constablcs W. 2. Tucker and ". 4
Caldwell will wait upon the Court,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30

Of the Institution were never better; request.
for Catalogues and information received dai
~, not only from the Southern State, bu
from points north Of the Ohio river
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-03-30

Of dr,ss is insured by neat and inexpensive
myoNn
Books and stationery can be bought at
Nashville prices. No combinations formed
by which any teacher is to receive profit in
monies spent Tor pupils.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19

connected with it. Daily subscribers
can get it at fifteen cents per week,
and it is worth twice the money. We
wish it prosperity.
The Nashgi lille Christian Advocate,
the organ of the NJ. Z. Church, South,
is one Of the best religious newspapers
in our knowledge. Besides publish
ing all the official news of the church,
its columns abound in the best gener-
al reading for people of all ages, class.
es and conditions. As the General
Conference will meet in Nashville
next year, it will be especially inter,
esting, giving full reports of the pro-
ceedings of that body. No Metho-
dist can do without the paper and
keep posted with his church news.
Subscription price only two dollars
per year, which you can remit to
John B. McFerrin, d. d., agent, at
Nashville, or pay over to the nearest
Methodist pastor, who will order the
paper for you.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
Memphis Conference Appointments

The Memphis Conference NJ. +.
Church, South, Bishop Paine presi>
ding, concluded its labors last Mon
day. We give below some of the ap,
pOlntments of interest to our readers:
Paris DiStrict-B. A. Hays presi-
ding elder; Paris Station, j ii Rob~
erls; Paris circuit, j I Wiggins; Nc
Kenzie, X w Newsome; Gleason cir
cult, j II Witt; Spring Hill circuit,
j B Sears; Bradford circuit, f B Da-
Wis; Trezevant circuit, A n Sears;
Milan, NJ NJ Taylor; Milan mission,
supplied by John Jones; Murray cir
cult, w II Blalock; Paris Landing
circuit, to be supplied; By Sandy cir,
cult, j r Bell; Camden circuit, j H
johnson; Huntingdon circuit, T j Nc
Gill; Mckenzie College, + d Chap>
pei, Pres; Agent Mckenzie College,
II M Sears.
Rev. W H Leigh takes charge of
the Bolivar district; E Z Hamilton
the Dyersburg district; j IL Evans
goes to the Central church, Memphis;
j NJ Scott to Paducah; OF Parker
to Kenton; B f Peoples to Ruther-
ford; Guilford Jones to Trenton; Da>
vid Leath to the 1st church, Jackson;
q K Brooks to Humboldt; Bryant
Medlin, to Lavinia circuit; w o La
nier to Spring Greek; A l. Pritchett
to Springdale circuit.
r H Mahon, GuiIford Jones, w
I Harris, A r Wilson and Thos.
Boswell were elected clerical delegates
to the General Conference. with w
Z johnson, Jas A Heard, j Ii Evans
and N 7 Ramsey as reserves. j d
Bright, A q Hawkins, l. d Mullins,
DR. Tanner and DR. Irion were elected
lay delegates, with DR. Goodwin, Rev
George johnson, IT Bell and w |
Mcfarland alternates.
The next session of the Conference
will be held at Dyersburg.
The Methodist people and Others
here will be glad to know that presi'
ding elder Hays and Mr.. Taylor have
been returned to their old places.
They have done good work and the
people are pleased.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
RAILWAY NEWS.

Col. Jim Hunt is employed at the
car hoist.
Tho L. q N. pay train laid up
here Tuesday night.
Trainmen complain of too much
work. 1t is "a wonder that they get
along as well as they do.
The extension of the M. u o. road
to Cairo has been completed, and
freight trains are now running ovee it.
Two or three freight cars jumped
the track at the Main street crossing
on Wednesday morning, but were
soon put back.
Some coal cars were wrecked at the
coal shute, two miles this side of
Humboldt, last Monday afternoon,
delaying trains few hours One
man was slightly injured.
The stockholders of the Memphis
and Charleston railway met at Hunts
vile, Ala, Tuesday, and elected a
new board of directors. For some
months there has been an extraordina-
ry demand for this stock from I'M
known parties, supposed to be antag.
onistic to the East 1 ennessee, Virgin
ia and Georgia railroad company,
who have twenty years lease upon
the Memphis and Charleston. These
unknown parties have secured the
controlling stock and elected a new
board of directors, They will imme,
diately begin a suit in the United
States court to GUST the lessees and
gain possession of the property
There is wide spread belief that i
Louisville and Nashville syndicate il
behind the scenes working the wires
to get control Of the M. u G.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
PERSONAL.

Mr.. j. f. McRee died in Trenton
on the 7th, aged abou. seventy years.
Z. Solomon, of iChicago, late Of
Humboldt, was In town Wednesday.
Geo. Harris and Jim Hilsman,
two of the liveliest men on the road,
were here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Clarke re-
turned from their bridal trip to the
eastern cities last week, after most
delightful months travel.
Mr.. Rison, a promising young Par,
is lawyer, spent Thursday evening
with friends here, who will welcome
him again when he chooses to call:
Will Rucks, late of Nashville, but
now tcaveling for New York house,
was in town yesterday. He is as
handsome as ever, and pushing busi-
ness.
Mrs. Mollie Yale, nee Reeves, of
Louisville, is visiting her fathers fam
lily here. She is as bright and hand.
some as ever, and her friends are glad
to see her again.
Our handsome friend, r. S. Nc
Claran, has accepted position in a
drug store in jackson and passed here
last Sunday for that place. His
friends here will rejoice at his pros,
perity, for he deserves it.
We neglected last week to state
that our friends o. IL. Halstrom,
Phil DonneJl and Vernon Ware had
gone to New Orleans with the excur-
sion party. Maj. Halstrom will re.
main some time, for the benefit OF his
health, which we trust will soon per-
manently improve.
DIR. Nj. B. Harris, after an absence
Of two or three years from our town,
made his appearance on our streets
last Thursday. He has been on the
Pacific coast much of his time, anC
has travelled 10000 miles since h,
left here. He is tat, hearty and al
lively as spring colt.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
Bad Burrell.

Buifell Hollis, colored, has lately
threatened 70 take the life of one or
two of his coloren brethren. Not rel
ishing this, they swore out a peace
warrant; but, hearing of this, he kept
out Of reach of the officers. Mars hal
Lusk saw him one day at distance,
but could not reach him. He also
fourished pistol and threatened to
kill Lusk and Constable Moore, but
was careful to keep away flom them.
He went to Greenfield, and the
constable there was authorized to Ar
rest him. On doing so, Burrell fought
him desperately, and received shot
in his arm during the melee, He was
brought here, tried before Esq. Hale,
anu, in defaLlt Of bond, Went To Tren'
ton Jail.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
Should You Need

Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Solid
Silver Ware, Silver Plated Ware,
Clocks or Cutlery, send to Mermod,
Jaccard Il Co., corner of Fourth and
Locust streets. St. Louis, for their
illustrated price list. This jewelry
house, the largest in the south and
west, has on hand the finest stock and
sell their goods lower than any house
in the south or west. They make a
speciality of Gold, Solid Silver Watch.
es for SO, which they warrant. When
in st. Louis, be certain to see the
immense jewelry house Of Mermod,
Jaccard Il Co., corner of Fourth and
Locust.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
Going to Board.

Mr.. A, G. Hamilton has given up
housekeeping and will sell his entire
household furniture. 1t is as good as
new, at one-half its value. Carpets,
Sideboards, Spring Mattresses, Bed
room sets, Wardrobes, "a Kitchen stove,
Chairs, Tables, Rockers, Queensware,
China Water set, one Cow and Calf for
sale. Apply at his store. Will rent
his dwelling house for the balance of
the year at $3.50 a month.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19

Purify the blood and regulate the
bowels, if you would have health,
There is no remedy equal to the
Prickly Ash Bltters for this purpose.
They act directly on the organs con-
cerned, going 10 the seat of disease
and driving it from the system. Nor
do they stop here, but strengthen the
system, giving it tone and action,
rendering it much more capable of
resisting all future attacks.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
New Millinery and Dress Goods.

Mr.. Il Mrs. O. H. Hallstrom have
just received a large and elegant
stock of the latest styles and most
fashionable Dress Goods, Notions.
Millinery Goods, eFc., from New
York and St. Louis. Call and see
for yourselves. Prices to suit the
times. They defy competition.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.

Is it not worth the small price of rs
cents to free yourself of every symp-
tenn of these distressing complaints?
If you think so, call at our store and
get bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer.
Every bottle has printed guarantee
on it; use accordingly, and if it does
you no good it will cost you nothing.
Sold by M. d. l.. Jordan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
All the Year Round,

] call the attention of the public to
the fact that | constantly keep on hand
a full supply of all kinds Of meats
During the time / have run butcher
shop in Milan have spared no pains
or perils to accommodate the public
In 1878, during the yellow fever, l
did not leave my post, hut was ready
to supply the wants of my customers.
l have staid with the people, winter
and summer, while others have de
serted them. Now, as the time of
year has come for me to make money,
l ask my friends to stick as close to
me as | have to them.
A. L. WILLIAMS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
ShilOh's Catarrh Remedy.

A marvellous cure for Catarrh, Diph-
liberia, Canker Mouth and Headache.
With each bottle there is an ingenious
nasal injector for the more successful
treatment of these complaints without
extra charge. Price 80 cents. Sold
by DR.. Jordan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
Cotton Stealing.

Deputy Sheriff Williams this week
arrested James Porter, colored, and
his sons Whit. and Harry, charged
with stealing cotton from l.. Sires.
Jim and Whit were acquitted. dar-
ry was sent to Jail in default of bail.
They were tried before Esq. Jordan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
Houses for Sale.

AS my health is failing, l intend to
go South. l therefore offer for sale
ten houses and lots in the town Of
Milan. Apply to
o. HI. HALLsTROM,
Milan, Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19

The academy at Newbern was de-
stroyed by fire on the morning of the
10Th. A fine piano and organ were
lost.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
SMALL CHANGE.


sum dog to suit him.
Next Thursday is thanksgiving
day, and we have no turkey.
Delightful weather the early part
of the week, but clustering and rainy
since.
A bale OF cotton was stolen from
Harlan q Cook last saturday night.
No clue to the thief or thieves.
The Mirror says that our tax col>
lector received over eight thousand
dollars on the first Monday of this
month.
Milan has about five miles of brick
and plank side walks and twenty
three bridges, and they are generally
in good condition.
The Trenton Mirror has been bit
by CDR Rice" of Louisville, and Ed
win Aldwin, of Cincinnati. Join the
Press Association, neighbor, and keep
posted.
All members of the Metho dist
church here are requested by the pas
tor to be present at the morning SER
vice tomorrow, as he desires to talk
to them on some important matters.
Coulter Il Senter will in few days
begin to build brick business house
for John Holloway, on the corner Of
Main and Jackson steeets. 1t will be
one story high, twenty feet wide and
fifty.nine feet deep.
We understand that nearly all the
men and boys at Lavinja spend their
time now in gathering hickorynuts
and shooting pigeons. Laying in
their winter rations, we suppose. We
will give years subscription to our
paper tor one bushel Of hickorynuts.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen
have ordered that brick sidewalk
shall be laid on Main street, between
the railroads. Hurrah for them
This will "fill long-felt want" and
we will be willing to stumble over
the rough places few days-and
nights-longer to enjoy this blessing.
In our announcement column will
found the name of Mr.. G. P. Ham,
who is again before our people as a
candidate for Mayor. Mr.. Haun is
one of our best and most enterprising
citizens, and has host of friends who
will support him in his race. If elec,
ted we believe he will make a consci>
entious, prompt and thorough going
mayor.
Parties who are going to ouild, or
who may need any kind of lumber,
doors, sash, blinds, etc., will do well
to write to S. r. Conger, Jackson,
Tenn. He has fine planning mill
and the largest stock of lumber near
here, and his prices are reasonable
We take pleasure in recommending
him as reliable, prompt and careful
business man, and hope our people vii
give him liberal patronage.
A strange negro man was found
lying on the street last Tuesday in {
critical condition. He was deaf anc
dumb, and afflicted with heart dis
ease. He was on his way to Missi,
sippi, and intimated that he had heeI
put off a train here. He was careC
for by the town authorities and mem
bers of some of the colored charitable
societies. He seems to be an intelli
gentman, reading and writing readily
The Morning World, Nashville
live new daily paper, is fast growing
in popularity, and deservedly, too, f1
it is sprightly, newsy, we'll editec
paper. Politically, it is opposed t.
the 1908 settlement Of the state debt
and is trying to unite the Democrac,
On compromise at 50.4 Wills VIII
liams, late Of the Trenton Herald, i
one of its editors, and A. T. Mcclure
late Of the Humboldt Argus, is ais
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-11-19
4O6 "a

Remember you get as much of DIR.
Greenhalge's Hair Restorer for SOC.
as Of other kinds for dollar. Best
in rhe-try it.