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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12

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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12

The Southern Baptist Convention
is in session in Waco, Texas. A
large number of delegates and many
visitors are present Statistics place
the number of Baptists i'll the world
at 100000; in the United States
1000. 900.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12
CAPT. MERRY'S SOUTHERN LAND
BOOM.


To give our readers some idea of
the way Capt. Merry, General Wes>
tern Passenger Agent of the Illinois
Central road, works and what is
thought of him at his home, we pub.
lish the following from the Manches>
ter (Iowa) Democrat. If our people
will now unite with us earnestly in
the work of advertising this section of
the state, we will make things lively
here next winter. We propose short
ly to issue special edition of the
Exchange, in which we will write up
our county, its soil, climate, products,
advantages, ETC., for distribution
among would-be emigrants in the
northwest. Every man who has land
or town property to sell is urged to
let us give a description of it in this
special edition, and by this means Sc
cure purchasers. Our plans will be
laid before the people personally very
soon, when we hope to secure the
hearty cooperation of all.
owe have often heard it said that
Captain Merry's land excursions to
northern Iowa, southern Minnesota,
Dakota and northern Nebraska have
done more to develop those countries
into their present prosperous condi-
ton, than any other agency The
methods he employs are to make an
extremely low rate for excursionists,
and food the whole country tributary
to the Illinois Central with printed
matter, giving information about the
general character of the country, its
productions. resources etc. One rea>
son for the Captains unparalleled sues
cess in this buiness, may be attrlbu-
ted to the perfect confidence his COM
pany has in his judgment, and the
fact that it places in his hands entire
control of the excursion business Of
it's line. While in his Office "a few
daya since, we noticed large box,
containing bland Books of Tenn,
Southern Industries" etc. We antic-
ipated he was looking after southern
business and en- inquiry found that he
was turning his attention toward the
land excursion business to Tennessee,
Mississippi and Louisiana. We were
shown enthusiastic letters from A. j.
McWhirter, commissioner Of Tennes>
see. w. A. Wade and Robert Gates,
editors Of leading papers at Milan and
jackson, Tennessee; and the earnast
manner in which these representa-
tives of the South are cooperating
with the Captain in furnishing him
such information as he desires, will
certainly result in giving that country
wonderful boom. We were SUR
prised to learn how cheap lands are in
western Tennessee, and shall not be
surprised to see an emigration to that
section within the next two years
equal to the present boom to the
northwest. We understand the first
southern land excursion will be about
November first. Our southern breth'
: rem are certainly to be congratulated
on having Captain Merry, backed by
the Illinois Central, interested in then
welfare, and with his indomitable en-
ergy, quick perception, extended ac'
quaintance and personal popularity
| the enterprise he has inaugurated Is
sure to succeed"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12

A Virginian last spring planted
one fourth of an acre in peanuts,
from which he dug 81 bushels, and
after fattening twenty horses he had
twenty bushels left. These he had
ground into meal, which made flap.
jack superior to either corn or bucks
wheat,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12

Work given out. On receipt of
your address we will make an offer
Ivy which you can earn SO to 81 even
ings, at your home. Men, Women,
Boys or Girls can do it. Ii. G. VII
KINsoN ~ Co., 1875 and 1877 Fulton
Street. New York.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12
Latest style of Shoes, at FRENz's
The Memphis Appeal.

Daily and Weekly, is undoubtedly
the best paper for West Tennessee.
The Daily is full of the latest home
and foreign news and the latest mar
ket reports from all parts of the
world. The Weekly is devoted to
the interest of the southern people
and no farmer in Gibson county
should be withoutit Call on DIR. A.
g. Pearce, next door to p. o., and
subscribe for the Daily at $1,000 per
year or the Weekly for S100
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12
OUR NEGLECTED RESOURCES.
NUMBER SEVEN.


The State of Tennessee owns in fee
simple, according to the census of 1S-
80, three hundred thousand worthless
ours. What property? OF course
they are absolutely necessary to the
happiness of your glorious colored
population. But they are quite ex-
pensive to the whites and arean I'M
told nuisance to your commonwealth.
Gibson county ought to own fifty
thousand sheep. That is only giving
twenty-five to each farmer, yet these
fifty thousand sheep could be main.
tanned at very trihiug cost, and just
look at these figures for few minutes,
Every thoroughbred Cptswoed or
Southdown sheep will produce ten
pc lnds of wool, then we have 1000
sheep producing ten pounds of wool,
each, equals total of 100000 pounds
of wool, which at 20 cents per pound
is 500, 100000, actual cash and no
discount. $4,000 lambs at 70 cents
each equals S1S,750.00. 10000 weth
ers at S1.00 each is 100000. This
makes the sheep crop worth total of
S12S, 10000. These are low figures.
Prices are always twice what is here
stated in the great markets of the
world, and what are your railroads
for if not to take produce to market?
You can ship them all over the world
and you will always get the worlds
price for your products if they are up
to the worlds standard in quality
Your climate is particularly favorable
to sheep culture. They thrive we'll.
All that is needed to make them bring
you all these thousands is little pa
tient perseverance and the use of a
little real good common sense.
Sheep are excellent for pool land
and will do well on pea hay all the
winter. You can also sow corn,
make ensilage pits, and raise three
crops Of it in one year and keep your
sheep for comparative song. Why
not do it? Make your sheds at small
cost and use one third the labor phvs,
ically that you do in cotton and you
will have one of the great industrie;
at your door. "Sheep culture" say:
wise authority, "pays larger divi'
dend on the money and labor invested
than any other crop the farmer evel
raises" 1t is gospel truth. Why
not avail yourselves of it? One hun
dred ewes will bring you one hun
dred lambs every year. Kill you
ours, raise your sheep and be happy
Wool is easier raised than cotton anC
is worth twice the price paid for you
best cotton. You are not in the grea
cotton belt of the world, but yol
are in the great sheep belt. VIII
not produce that which viii
bring you the most money for tn
least labor
Let us reason together and do tina
which is good for ourselves, our fami
lies and our country. You have S,
accustomed yourselves to think 0
cotton as your money crop that yol
don't know that there is dollar to b.
made at any thing else. The God 0
nature never intended West Tennes
see for cotton country and the soon
er you find that fact out the soone
will you revolutionize your industrie
and begin to accumulate wealth again
Your property is wearing out wit
your present management and yo
must change or starve in few year.
Begin while yon have something t
work upon.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12
New Millinery and Dress Goods.

Mr.. d Mrs. 0. II. Hallstrom have
just received a large and elegant
stock Of the latest styles and most
fashionable Dress Goods, Notions,
Millinery Goods, ETC., 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, 1883-05-12
For Sale.

The house and lot in Milan known
as the Central Hotel building" AL
so some valuable land, lying near
the college building. Apply to w
Y. Williamson, or the Milan Elk.
change.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12
Nom Resident Notice.
In the Chancery Court at Humboldt.

Atkins az Hand VS.. G.. r. McAliIley ct ais.
1t appearing from the bill filed in this cause
which is sworn to, that the defendant &
McAlilley is a nonresident of the state of Ten
nessee and resident Of the state Of Kentucky,
so that the ordinary process of law cannot be
served on him. 1t is therefore ordered that
publicatio be made for four successive weeks
in the Milan Exchange, newspaper publish,
ed in Milan, Tenn. commanding the said
nonresident defendant TO make his appear
ance herein at the Court House in Hum boldt,
Team, on or before the 2Hd Monday in
June, 1888, (rule day and plead, answer or
demur to compliments bill. or the same will be
taken for confessed and set for hearing expar-
Re as to him. This May. 9Th, 1888.
T. j. WILLIAM, C. Il NJ.
RANKIN & RHODES, SOILS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12

Mrs. A. NJ, Doats, Gad's Hill,
Tenn, says: browns Iron Bitters
cured my sixteen-year-old daughter
of dyspepsia. "
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12

A. Jordan will have an auction
counter in his store, and on this coun~
ter will be goods that can be had at
very low figures.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12

If you don't believe Sedberry has
the hest Beer in town, go and see tor
yourself. He sells as much again for
five cents as any man in town.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12

VIM, Webb, Bristol, Tenn, says.
"Brown's Iron Bitters cured me of
dyspepsia and liver complint."
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12

Go to A. Jordan's and buy a
Lawn or Grass. cloth suit at half price.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12

Nuns yelling in all colors at A.
Jordan's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-12

Frenz has the latest styles of Straw
IL Fur Hats.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18
Damaging Flood In Rocking
ham.
LBy Telegraph 70 the Dispotch. ]


UARkIsoNBURG, VA, July Is. "A
most damaging flood prevailed In this
place last night. At about s o'clock
two angry clouds met just north Of the
town, aud the rain poured down 10 tor.
rents. Blacks run, a small riv ulet run
nlng through the town. became a
mighty river, the water spreading oyer
some OF the principal streets. Shocks
of wheat from neighborlng fields, hogs,
chickens, fences, small houses, aud end
less drift came pouring hrough.the main
thoroughfares.
Many private houses were flooded and
greatly damaged. An Irishman, while
attempting to save some hogs in a pen,
was swept down the stream aud came
near losing his life. Plyemenls, slde-
walks. and loot bridges were swept
away, and the str, cts we're greatly
damaged. The whole population was
out on the streets until after midnight.
1t is Impossible at present 10 estimate
the damage done TO property.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18
uest Pocket Dyspepsia Cnre, 25c.
y SOLD 81 THE DKCGG1STS.

CAMP MEETING.-The seveuth.day
Adventists of this State contemplate
holding a :ampmeeting at Valley View
Springs New Market, commencing
tie morning Of Aug. 9th and continu
ing until the morning of Aug. 18Th.
Preparation are being made Tor q
large gathering from all parts Of this
State and May land. Ed. Geo. l.
Buttle Of Iowa, President of their Gen
eral Conference, aud other labOrer;
from abroad will be present.
The B. & o. r. r. will place OF
sale at all stations between Winches
ter and Hsrrisonburg from Aug. Q TO
18th. Excursion tickets TO this meet
ing at one fare for the round trip.
Admittance 10 tie grounds lr Il
all.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18

FRANK LEsL1E's SUNDAY MAGA-
zINE.-The August number is even
more brilliant than usual; tie variety
a nd excellence Of The contents ale high
ly creditable TO the editor, and COM
N end it not only 10 religious but 10
general readers-they combine most
edifylng, entertaining aud instructive
reading. No. VII, of Religious De-
nominations in the United S stes,
wv hat is Episcopacy?" is contributed
by Rev. Charles II. Hall, D. D.; there
arc portraits Of the late Bishops Chan
ming Moore, of Virginia, and Wall
wright, o. New York. 1.-The Ameri-
can Pilgrim 10 Palestine" by De Leon,
aud Among the Natives Of the
North" by Lieutenant S;hwatka, are
continued. There are also interesting
articles by Ida Hervey, Rev. W. w.
De Hart, Alfreton Hervey. Rev. II.
Benham, Rev. II. NJ. Field, etc. The
charming stories THE CITY OF the
SUM-" aud "Mr. Burke's Nieces," are
continued, and there are essays,
sketches AMI poems Of rare merit. The
editor, 7. De Witt Talmage, contribu-
ties "Helpfulness," and sermon to
the Home Pulpit, Spice in Religion"
The miscellany is abundant and The
illustrations profuse. No family should
be without this excellent magazine.
Price 25 cents a copy; SO a year. post
paid. Mrs. Frank Leslie, Publisher,
SO, IS aud 81 Park Place, New York.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18

Parties having visitors at their house
will confer a favor by giving notice, a
the Herald Office, in order that prope
notice may be made.
PERSONALS Miss Jennie McGinni'
daughter OF DR.. A. B. McGinnis. o
Guyandotte. w. Va., is visiting a.
Willow Grove.
Prof. E. 4. Campbell, of Hagers-
town Female Seminary called TO see us
on Monday. He represents his school
as 10 s. flour.shing condition. He is
evidently pleased with life on the other
side Of the Potomac.
Mr.. Geo. Varnell. of Illinois, after
an absence of thirty wears, was visiting
bis old friends in Woodstock, last week.
Mr.. Saml. Richey and wife Of Luray
are visiting Rev. F. H. Richey and
family.
DR.. Hickman al s, verai children are
whiting frieLd DIS in Woodstock.
Miss Mary Ramey, of Sras burg is
now vlsine htr iieuds at Saumsville.
Mrs. b. Z. Cav nee Miss Gennie
Wolf Is visiting Rev. j. Il. Van Horns
family.
WILL W GRCvE.-At this attractive
resort are now registered the following ::
From Washington, d. e.
Miss Ranney and Miss Carrie Ran
ney, Lieut.. G. II. Peters anu wife, child
aud nurse, Miss Barnhonse, Miss Fer
gusOn, MIR. j. L. Caden, and Mr.. j. NJ.
Wilson.
From Baltimore Miss Emma King.
From Richmo nd:
Misses Mary, ard Jennie Dean; Liby,
Ida and Lolita Bowers, and Mr.. John
Bowers.
From New York, Mr.. II. NJ. Darby.
They are all delighted with the
groves, ripping waters, beautiful seem
cry, oyeifiowing table aud the kind
attention OF the hostess.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18
Sold by Druggists. Price, $780,

MeaSr'. Edit0rS;-
The above Is good likeness Of Mrs. Lydia T. Pink
ham. Lynn. gsss who above all other human being
NAV, trthfully called the Dear Friend Of Woman,
tssome Of her correspondents love &c call her. She
izea.u'v devoted to her work. whica IS the outcomt
Of lifo-study, and IS obliged to keep six lady
ntants TO help her answerthe large correspondent
which daily pou.a in upon her each bearing its special
burden Of suffering; or Joy at rclea5e from It. Hel
Vegetable COMPOUND IS a medicine for good and moi
evil purposes. have personally investigated 1t and
en- satisfied Of the truth this.
On account of Is proven merits. Il Is recommended
md prescribed by the best physicians in the country
One savs; 81. works like charm and saves much
ra!n It will cure entirely the worst form Of falling
NJ the uterus, Lcrcosrhna, irregular and painful
Nensiruation all Ovarian Troubles, Inflammation and
liberation. Foodnss all Dsplacements and the con-
socuent SPINAL weakness, and Is especially adapted to
the Change OF Iife.'
Itpermeatos every portion Of the system, and gives
new life and vigor Il removes faintness. hatulency
destroys all craving for simulants, and relieves weak
ness Of the stomach. !. cures Bloa;ng, Headaches,
Nervous Prostitution General Debility, slceplessness,
Depression and Indi tion. That feeling OF bearing
down. causing pair -c'-it aad baciache, Is always
permanently cured g. use Il viii at all times ana
under all Circumstance act IN harmony with the law
that governs the female system.
Hcors oily e. per bottle six for g. and is sold by
druggists Any advice required to special cases, and
the names Of many who have been restored to perfect
health IL the use Of the Vegetable Compound can be
obtainoi by addressing, Mrs. p, with stamp for reply
at her home in Lynn, Mass.
For Kidney Complaint Of either sex this compound Is
unsurpassed as abundant testimonials show.
"Mra Pinkhams Liver Pills." says one writer, care
the best in the icord for the OF Constipation
Biliousnosa and Torpidty Of the liver. Her Blood
Purifier works wonders in its special line and bids fair
10 equal the Compound in It's popularity
All must respect her as an Angel Of Mercy whose sole
ambition Is to dogood to others.
Philadelphia. Pa % Mrs A. ~ d
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18

Mr.. &. Fansler has taken charge Of
the Poor House in this county. With.
out rejecting on any of the former
arrangements Of this institution, we ex-
press what we believe is the general
sentiment Of our people, when we de-
mand for tie poor inmates of this in
situation the kindest Of treatment and
The best OF food. Economy in the
management of public institutions is
important, but We want none OF that
economy which would deprive these
people of the necessaries or even the
luxuries which they ought to have.
Shenandoah Is wealthy county. She
has been favored with a pleasant cli-
mate, fertile soil, and abundant crops.
These things have given the county in
connection with the Valley a repuIa-
ton throughout the entire country,
Let her have the reputation CT taking
the best care Of her poor. Their rooms
should be pleasant and clean and well
furnished with good furniture Of all
kinds NJ cessary. Their food should be
Of the best. AmusemeEts should not
be bauished from the place, but should
be suited to tile wants of each patient.
Some find the most agreeable amuse-
ment in light work upon the farm,
while others can be best amused in
their rooms. Everything that can rem
der the poor house a cheerful home to
its inmates should be cheerfnlly done.
There are some whose presence on
account Of their diseases is disagreeable
10 others. These should have an apart.
meut entirely separate. Should the
authorities see proper 10 make this an
institution of which the county would
feel proud, we are sure their action
would be approved by the people.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18

Nathan's Circus had an unusually
large crowd at their exhibition, in this
place. yesterday. The people were
well pleased with the performance.
They had with them a quiet set OF
men, and the gambling and cheating
which is so common with circus crowds
was wan ing. A number OF persons
emblbed TOO Freely ard several knock
downs added life and excitement. The
police, with their large stars on their
Goals, were generally on hand 10 take Il
part in Quelllng dis turbances.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

LUTHERAr.
Rev. A. A. (. Bushong, breaches in the Lutheran
Church, at Woodstock on the mornings OF the
lst and I'd Sabbaths and at night on the 4th
Sabbath Of each month.
METHODIST.
Rev. ]. r. vsnhorn, breaches in the Methodist
Church, at Woodstock, on the % and 4th sundays.
morning and evening and At Edinbmg on Isl ana
% sundays Of each month, morning and evening.
PRESBYTERIAN.
nov. r. Ii. Fleming. breaches in the Presby-
teriGn Church, at WOodItoek. every sunday
morning and evening.
REFORMED.
Rev G.. H. Martin. ID. L. breaches, In the Re
formed Church, at Woodstock, on the LIT ana 80
Sundays, morning and night. -
CHRISTIAN.
Rev. 1. A. Cutler, breaches in the Christian
Church st Woodstock, on the Sd Sunday Of each
month, morning and evening.
EPISCOPAL.
rev. W. W. Walker, preach ss in Woodstock, on
the 1.t and Sd sundays of each month, morning
and evening.
NJ K. CHURCH COLD.
Rev, W. H. Dunson, breaches Woodstock
every Sd Sundsy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18

A :ruiy valuable Medicine, it beats any
thing ever saw or used for Coughs snc
Cold; dent know how could ever do with
out it; tits a perfect cure for ConsumP-
tives; it is the creates, Medicine / ever used
and other like expressions from those that
have used wAGNER'S crock l. RYE
E1PrcroRAsr WITH BROMIDE" 60 10 chow
that it really is Medicine Of great merit
It's wonderful effects upon weak Longs ha:
given renewed strength and hope TO many
an Invalid and the steadily growing demand
8 best proof, of its growing popularity. Try
I by all means. Ask your Druggist for il
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18

A heavy hail and rain storm passed
over Hamburg and vicinity IN this coun'
ty. last Thursday. The gardens OF
Capt. S. H. Bowman and many Others
were entirely destroyed. The fruit was
knocked from the trees. Capt. Bow
man and Mr.. Jacob Rosenberger lost
heavily by the high waters washing of
their wheat.
Along SyCver Creek fences and
wheat were washed away. The loss to
some of the farmers was quite Leavy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18
In the Whole History of
Medicine

No preparation has ever performed such
marvellous cures, or maintained so
wide a reputation, as AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL, which is recognized as the
worlds remedy for all diseases Of the
throat and lungs. Its long-continued
series of wonderful cures in all eli
mates has made it universally known
as n safe and reliable agent to employ.
Against ordinary colds, which are the
forerunners of more serious disorders,
it acts speedily and surely, always re-
lieving suffering, and often saving life.
The protection it affords, by its timely
use in throat and chest disorders,
makes it an invaluable remedy to be
kept always on hand in every home.
No person can afford to be without it,
and those who have once used it never
will. From their knowledge of its
composition and operation, physicians
use the CHERRY PECTORM extensively
in their practice, and clergymen recon-
mend it. 1t is absolutely certain in
its healing effects, and will always
cure where cures are possible.
For sale by all druggists.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18

SUNDAY SCHOOL Pic .NIC.-Ther re
will be large Sunday School Picnic
including the Lutheran Sunday Schools
from stanton to Shephe rdstown al
Fishers Hill on Tbcrsday, August 3D.
Excursion trains will run from Staun-
ton and Shepherdstown and intermedi.
ate points.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-07-18

A St. LOUIS drcssinaker is in trouble
for putting tweniy-six yards Of silk into
a dress Which doesn't measure bu
seventeen yards. She says the ODD
yards must have evspofatcd.