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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

Read this; wish to say that B. G. Kelsay
the Natural Doctor Of our town; relieved me
from the Gbominsble habit of the use of NOR
phine, | had been one among the unfortunate
and from a scrofulatic affection of the blood
and an injury inflicted on my left knee had
lost my leg. and from the severe pain NOR
phine was prescribed and used by me tor two
years | had become a slave to its fatal grip,
but thanks, first to God then to Dr.. b. G..
Kelsay, ! am entirely cured Of all my diseases.
ali saw lust what You please, b. C. Kelsay, the
Natural Doctor, is the man for me.
RoB'T n. HOLMES, Jackson, Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21
ALL TOKNOw.

/ had been suff, ring for numbsr OF years
with kidney and bladder disease. ! could
fine no relief whatever. and my life had become
a burden. heard of the much noted Natural
Doctor Kelsay, and through "a. iosity visited
him, He examined only theveins in my arm
and without asking me one question, or me
telling one word he told me every symptom of
my disease. OF course that gave me confidence,
| placed myself under his treatment and com
menced improving in a very short time. am
now cured sound and well and was only under
his care four months. All who doubt the above
can address me. Respectfully,
jan. BLANKISsHIP, Milan, Tenn
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21
TO AFFLICTED FEMALES.

IwOuld say with those suffering with prolap-
sus uteri and diabetis of the kidneys that they
can be cured by the natural doctor kelsay of
our town, for have been troubled for twenty
FIVE years with both troubles and am cured by
him. Respectfully.
MARTHA MALONE
Malone Bottom, Pulaski, Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

I would cheerfully recommend the afflicted
to the atural Doctor. Kesay, for he has at
several years with liver ard other complicated
troubles and had the skill OF some very emf,
nent physicians of North Alabama exercised
in my case without much success, and Or.
Kelsay cured 'me. He also cured my son, thir-
teen year old, of diabetes or incontlnuence Of
urine. Respectfully, Mas. 'MEs WRIGHT.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

This is to certify that the Natural Doctor
Kelsay, cured my wife of partial paralysis.
She is "a years ofage and is how stout and hear
ty. L have been a citizen Of Jackson for 40
years and the Natural Doctor is the best and
cheapest doctor it has ever been my fortune TO
meet for he gives happiness and health with
his harmless vegetable Medicines
Respectfully, HOB'T BRowE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21
Attention. Fruit !GroMersl

1t is earnestly requested that there
be full attendance of the members
of the Fruit Growers Association at
Milan on Saturday, the 2Sth of this
month, at two O'Clock p. M, as bus
mess of Importance demands their
attention. A. A. DAVIDSON,
President.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

would not take five hundred dollars for
the cure. Ny daughter had been deaf for
nineteen years. / heard of the new, Doctor
Kelsay. Ny daughter went tn see him, he
gave her some of his harmless vegetable med
icines to take and some to drop in her ear. and
now she can hear as well rs ever. lie also
cured my wife of a chronic trouble she had
had for twelve years. Respectfully.
W. G, NELLY.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

To the suffering; / can recommend you to
the Natural Doctor, Kelsay, of our town, for
the good he done my wife. She having been
troubled for some time with inactivity Of the
liver and some throat trouble, also a severe
cough. / applied to DR.. b. G. Kelsay and to
my establishment she was speedily cured by
him. He also did other practice in my fam
lily with like good success, / recommend him.
Respectfully, W, A. TAYLOR,
Jackson, Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

This is TO certify that the Natural Doetor,
B. c.. Kelsay, has been prac.icing In my fam
lily for the last four months and has had per
feet success, and he has cured nae Of an old
chronic case Of liver and kidney disease and |
am as well rs l ever was. | would advise all
that are suffering to call and see him.
Respectfully. 2. A. WORRELL.
Denmark. Tenn, May IL, 1882.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

This is to certify, that B. c. Kelsay the
Natural Doctor, cured me of a severe case of
rheumatism. l have been suffering for some
time and could not walk without crufches.
NV leaders were drawn. Dr. kelsay cured me
sound and WE'LL was able in a few days after
using his tire ttment to throw away MY crutch-
es and go to work. Let all afflicted with rheu-
matism try him. }. w BURREss,
Milan Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21
poN,T FAIL mo- CoNsIpER INNS ?

1 wish to say to any one suffering from the
annoying diseases of Fistula and Kidney
troubles that there is cure for them by APP
plying to b, c. Kelsay, known as the "Natu-
raj Doctor" | have been troubled for years
with the above disease and could find no re-
cures made by DR.. Kelsay, cast mo from all
prejudice, and visited him, placed myself I'M;
der his charge. and was in six months cured
sound and well by his remedies, Try him
Respectfully, j. ., 'NIER,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21
DE. KELSAY

Paris Post: DR.. Kelsay, ofJackson. has been
able cures. We say this on the Authority of
the patients themselves, who are responsible
persons. Work done is the only true test Of
medical skill. and the doctors works are here
to speak for themselves.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

Athens. Ala. Nov. Is, 1880.
This is to certify that had chills for several
weeks, Having taken quiLine without any eff
fees whatever, l consulted the Natural PGysi-
clan, DR., b. G. kelsay. One bottle Of his GER
tain chill cure had the desired effect; and
recommend his medicine to all afflicted.
A. GOLDSMITH.
with bipman * Co,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

Let all read and consider |, in the inter;
est of ali those suffering with kidney and
bladder diseases, will say that they had better
avail themselves of the Opportunity OF seeing
and consulting the Natural Doctor, y, Z. kel-
saw in regard to their case, as / had been sut-
feying with those annoying troubles for con-
siderable time; and from experience recon-
mend DR.. Kelsay.
Respectfully,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21
1888
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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21
TESTIMONIALS.
UNSURPASSED FOR BRUISES.

wish to say to the public that Dr. kelsay's
severely bruised by the foot of n young mare
on my hip, AVID could not help my self at all
until | used DR.. Kesay's Liniment called
Eyerybodv's Friend, and was soon we'll.
Respectfully. /. IL. SANDusKY,
Bohemian, Giles CO., Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

To suffering females: I recommend the Nat
ural Doctor Il. C. Kesay for comfort and health
1 now enjoy. lie has cured me of some very
serious troubles, as l suffered greatly for a
considerable time, and can highly recommend
him that has done Sc much for me,
Respectfully, Mrs. p. q. DUNSAvANt,
Two and a half miles east of Veto, Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

Dr. Kelsay-Dear Sir; am happy to state
that my wife, after long aud severe illness,
though under the treatment of two well know n
and experienced physicians and by them de-
cared incurable, is now. | am happy to say,
fully recovered under your treatment.
GEO. BROAD, Jackson. Tenn.
July 10, 1882,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21
For Sale at a Bargain!

Ioffer for sale, very cheap, all of
my Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture, consisting of fine Parlor Set,
Bedroom Sets, Dining Room and
Kitchen Sets, Carpets, Pictures, etc.
This offer holds until next Thursday.
as intend leaving.
j. e. RAMsER.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

To all. This is to certify that B, c.. Kelsay,
the Natural Doctor has been my family physi--
clan for the past year, and feel that | cannot
saw toe much in his praise. He has cured one
very severe attack of mahrial fever for my lit
tie girl and that very speedily. too. lie has
alse Idone other practices in my family with
perfect success. More than that, l live next
door to DR.. Kelsay's Office and see manifesto,
tions daily of his success in the cure OF all
manner of diseases by the numberess ones
visiting him and proclaiming ''he has cured
me, my wife or my child" These are the
words hear daily and then knowingly rec
ommend him to the afflicted every where
Respectfully, Mrs. x. kEARNEY.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

freely give this my certificate in the inter
est of suffering females. l he'd suffered Tor
several years with complicated liver, kidney
and female troubles. my Gaze baffied the skill
OF some of the best physicians of this city,
they could but give me temporary relief. l
heard of the arrival of the Natural Doctor
Kelsay. | sent for him; he told me my trouble
without asking me one question. ! at once
placed myselfunder thu treatment of his pure;
mild and pleasant vegetable medicine and
thanks TO the giver of all good he cured me
in a few months. do say without fear of con-
tradiction that he is the best doctor it has been
my good fortune to meet, and cheerfully rec
Omm end him to all suffering humanity.
Respectfully, Lucy AKIN,
jackson, Tenn, 4. Dec. 1881.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

am cured of n severe cancer on my face
by b, G. Kesav. the Natural Doctor, l ad-
wise all those suffering from cancer to see DR..
Kelsay and be cured. Respectfully,
W. l.. COPELAND,
Ten miles from Browsville Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21
ANDERSON Z. CLARK. ESQ. .

Brownsville, Tenn,
Dear Brother-I hardly know how to thank
you enough You were so kind TO have DR.. b,
c. Kelsay come and treat me. Had he not
been in my grave to day, for my other physi-
clan had made a complete failure and said
must die, | feel like new woman, and desire
to say TO all those afflicted to see DR.. kelsay,
as he save my life, and | think it my duty TO
make it known to all sufferers. Your sister,
y. b. BANCROFT
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21

Swain says that Polk paid him to
steal the ledger faom the state treas.
urers Office. This will probably
make matters worse for Polk.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21
Holmes Liniment

Is an InEsTINABLE Boon to all chid-bcaring
Women; al blessing to suffering females; a
true MOTHRR's FRIEND. When applied a lew
weeks before confinement il will produce n
safe and quick delivery control pain, and al
letiate the usual dread, agon zing suffering,
beyond the power of language to express
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21
H1sOLUe1lt Notice.

p" AVING this day suggested the insOlven-
i L cy of the Estate of solomon Burress, de-
ceased. 10 the Clerk of the County Court of
Gibson County. Tennessee, all persons having
claims against said estate are notified to file
them with said Clerk, properly authenticated,
on or before the LIST day of December. 1885, or
the same will be barred, This June 25th, 's3.
j. i. JONES, Admir-.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-07-21
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-10-26

The notion that those who work
only with their brain need less food
than those who labor with their hands
has long been proved Va be fallacioua.
Mental labor causes greater waste Of
tissue than muscular. According 10
careful estimates, three hours of hard
study wear out the body moro than .
whole day Of hard physical exertion.
Without phosphorus. no thought"
is n German saying, and the con.
sumption OF this essential Ingredient
OF the brain increases in proportion
To the amount Of labor which this or.
gan il required to perform. The
wear ana tear Of the braia are easily
measured by careful examination OF
the salts in the liquid excrstions. The
importance OF the brain as q working
organ is shown by tho amount of
blood il receives. which 10 properties.
ately greater than that Of any other
part Of the body. One fifth ~ the
blood gocs Ia tho brain. though the
average weight is only ons foriicth Of
that Of the body. This fact alone
would be sufficient 20 prove that
brain workers require more food, and
even better food, than even mschan.
ics or farm laborers boston Jour
nal OF Chemistry.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-10-26
STRAY ITEMS.

Pray, my good man," said a Judge
to an lrishman who was witness on
trial, "what did pass between you
and the prisoner?' "Och, then, phase
your lordship," said Pat, ''sure 1 sees
Phelim stop of the wall. Paddy y
says he. 'Whatr says l. Here,
says he. 'Where?' says 1. 'Whisht. ;
says he. 'Hushr says l. And that's
all, phase your lordship."- Cham
bers' journal.
The Mississippi river, eight miles
above Natchez, is caving rapidly in a
direct line OH the Mississippi side
through the old Nevite chute, which
was once the bed of the Mississippi
river. The distance across the point
is less tnan a mile. More than a
quarter of mile has caved into the
river during the last 20 months, and
it is only matter of time when the
river will resume its old bed, aband-
oned more than 40 years ago.
Landlord Roberts woke up one
night by hearing some one travel
about his house, and, lighting a
candle, found one of his guests in
full shirt dress, wandering through
the rooms. "What do you want? %
said Roberts. Il want to find the
hen -pen," said the man. "What in
thunder do you want of the hen pen
at this time of a nighta' asked
Roberts. "Well," said the man, ''you
see lost my pillow somewhere, and
wanted to get into the hemp and
get feather and make anotherw
The road agents who recently
robbed coach in Montana ranged
the men in line with hands up and
relieved them of all their valuables
They then passed a bottle of whisky
and box of cigars, compelling each
one to take drink and a smoke. One
of the unfortunates had never smoked
a cigar in his life, but under the
persuasive and urgent invitation Of
the gentlemany robbers he lit his
first cigar, and possibly the pleasures
he will derive in the future from
smoking will compensate him fol
the loss he sustained
Bound to impale him-"Mr. Hack,
said the managing editor, MIR. Wire
work, the opposition candidate, il
going to be at the conference to-mor
row; write a sharp editorial and give
him fits for trying to curry favol
with the churches" But Wireworl
has written a letter saying he can
be there" replied Mr.. Hack. "So7'
said he managing editor; "well then
write slashing article on his daring
to ignore the best people in the Vii
lage. Give it to him good ant
strong"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-10-26
IDLE CHATTER

A strange old gentleman, who aeems
Ia he cracked on the subject OF or
biography, IL going about tho city
furnishing entertainment and some
instruction 10 whomsver will listen 10
him. Last evening he was harrsngu-
ing small crowd IN Lake Frort
Park on his favorite theme Said he:
More than half your lives are wasted
in idle chatter that means nothing
and teaches less. You meet n friend
and say good morning. He says
good morning to you, and then you
say 1t IN pleasant morning He says
IT IL very pleasant, pleassnter than u
was yesterday when u rained. "
course you acquiesce. and probably
add that you hope IL will be pleasant
to morrow. There you stand like two
geese squawking about something
that isn't worth n word. and never
teaches anybody anything. Nov, II
You would only study your pronounc-
ing dictionaries 10 night and learn
something You might bc able 10 do
your friends some good when you
meet them 90 morrow"
The old man then gave the boys
some examples of common error. in
pronunciation. and the keuw report
or turned away with fresh resolu.
ton. Entering the Office he mot the
exchange editor on the stairs, with;
The word possess has no hard
sound of in II
Well" said the man Of sbears
what Of it'"
And new and blue rhyme with
few"
We'll, don't you suppose I know
that, you ninnyr
The commercial editor was coming
from the library
Dog Is not dawg; il rhymes with
frog"
"Who in tunket said il didn'tf" and
the man OF the stock board ran down
stairs.
The funny man was coming out Of
the editors room. Said the reporter
to him:
The last x in 'demagogy' 10 soft."
Good morning. Mr.. a." remarked
the joker m no darted out.
The editor in chief was the last re-
sort. The reporter entered his room.
"'Squalor' IL not 'squawlsri Il 10
pronounced with long sound Of Q.
And slough is pronounced 10 rhyme
with now Duty IL not 'dooty,'
but rhymes with beauty, and the %.
cent in microscopy 10 on the 'cros.'
Say, young man. said the editor.
this little piece Of paper will get
some money for you in the counting
room. You take that money and 70
for long, long vacstion-an endur-
ing. permanent vacation, II you tell
an Ogden avenue car conductor 10 let
you of at some suitable place the oar
will be stopped right at tho door Of
the Cook County hospital"
As the reporter went out he stopped
to say:
"Mr. Editor, this decoration around
the room il not Iaydo,' il is dahio.'
Ia ta.-- Chicago News.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-10-26
FOR THE LADIES.

A girl named Guennessen, agcd
16. the youngest Of her sex to reach
the summit of Mont Blanc. accom-
plished the ascent during the second
week in August.
What a beautiful sight to see a
25O pound woman, with q back as
broad as canal boat, bearing about
nine ounce parasol to protect her
from the sun.
An old bachelor says: 1T is all
nonsense to pretend that love is blind
l never knew man in love that did
not see ten times as much in his
sweetheart as l could"
Loss of sleep. it is said, is making
men small and puny. That is a fact.
just look at the difference in the
physique of delicate scholar and
the robust night policeman.
There are only two classes OF un-
married women in society. "scrawny
old maids and young 'chit Of girls"
You learn this by hearing each Of
these classes describe the other.
Ayoung lady artist married young
gentleman artist. The uncle OF the
bride made call upon them and
found them sitting in opposite cor
ners OF their joint studio in the sulks.
the husband saying that his wife's
waist was ont of proportion, and the
wife saying that her husbands nose
was too small.
Uncle-"Now, what would you say
it l gave you shilling apiece p
Master Jack-"Id rather you gave
mine to sis, uncle, and tell her TO buy
me a shilling cannon, rs pa said the
first money got should go for that
window broke,'
The canning Of whales is a new in
dustry in Norway. The creatures
are not put up whole, only the eatable
parts being subjected to packing pro
cesses.