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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
RAILWAY NOTES.

The engine house of the l.. IL N.
road, at Auburn, KY, was destroyed
by fire Tuesday morning.
The railroad war has reduced
freight rates to five cents per hundred
between Memphis and Chattanooga.
We have hopes yet that we will
have good news regarding the Ten,
nessee Central before strawberries
ripen.
The railroad fare between Memphis
and Chattanooga, via Nashville, has
been only two dollars during the last
week. A war against the NJ. d G.
road is the cause.
The Directors of the Illinois Gem
tral Railroad Company have declared
the usual 4per cent. semi annual cash
dividend, payable March 2, 1885, out
of the earnings of the six months
ended December 81, 1884.
MIR. Walter Nance, most efficient
and popular engineer on the L. &
N. road, died of pneumonia last week
in Humboldt. His remains we're
carried to Jackson for interment.
The engines on this division of the
road are draped in mourning in re-
spect to his memory.
A freight brakemen named Ed.
Madison fell from local No. 7 on the |.
q. road last Thursday, between Mar
tin and Sharon, killing him instantly,
it is thought. 1t is said his neck was
broken. No one saw him fall and he
was not missed until the train reached
Sharon. He was known by nuns
Der of our citizens, his father having
at one time kept the City Hotel here.
Two little boys stood four hours in
the cold on the track of the Alabama
Great Southern road, a few days since,
to flag down a special train which
would have plunged into swollen
stream where bridge had been
washed away. On the train were the
millionaire, Pierre Lorillard, with his
wife and some friends, travelling in a
palace car, for which he paid S100
per day. The engineer barely stopped
at the edge of the gulf A collection
was taken up for the little heroes, and
the mean millionaire contributed the
immense sum of five hundred cents
We suppose that is just about the
value of his carcase.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
DIED.

Mr.. H. H. Deshong, of this city,
died last Monday at 8 a. M, of con,
sumption. Although the death Of
Hardy had been expected by his
friends for many days, it caused a
feeling Of deep regret to all whO
knew hi",. He was just in the prime
of his manhood when the hand OF
death overlook him. He was loved
by many as young man of noble i'm.
pulses and great force Of character;
was ola cheerful, bright temperament,
liberal disposition and a welcome as
sociate to large circle of friends.
All will be glad TO learn that he died
believer in the saving power Of
Christ, and was willing to 60 or stay.
The funeral discourse Of Rev. j. P,
Weaver was a most touching and ten
der sermon and left a fine influence
on the hearers. The bereaved family
Of the deceased have the sincere sym,
pathy Of the community.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31

Habitual constipation Is not only
one of the most unpleasant, but at the
same time, one of the most injurious
conditions of the human system, and
is but torerunner Of disease, unless
removed. This is usually accom-
plished by the use of purgatives,
which for the time afford relief, but
after their immediate effects have
pissed they leave the system in IL
worse state than before. 70 effect a
cure it is necessary that the remedy
used should be one that not only by
its cathartic effect relieves the bowels,
but ut the same time acts as Il tonic,
81 as to restore the organs to Il sound,
healthy condition. The PrickIy Ash
Bitrers will do. 1t removes the cause
aud restores health. jan31>4t
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
Emerson Club.

The above named club was organs
lied Saturday night of last week for
the purpose of reading from Emer.
sons essays, and explaining the ideas
has conveyed in each sentence, and
for their mutual benefit. This is the
right step in the right way for our
young ladies and gentlemen, and will
no doubt be very instructive to all
concerned. Mr.. Thomas d. Pearce
was elected president, and Miss
Mickie Hansbro Secretary. The fol,
lowing are the members: Misses Anna
Turner, Bertha Wolfe, Eta McDow>
ell, Matte Henderson, Cora Peoples
Ethel Pearce, Mickie Hansbro, Zorah
Pearce, Professors E. E. Urner, d.
E. Keen, K. E. Harm, Messrs. 4. D.
Pearce and w. E. Turner. The
club meets at DR.. Henderson's to
night at 7 o'clock.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
His Own Surgeon.

Dave Hall, colored, who had three
fingers on his left hand frost-bitten in
Memphis last week, performed the
amputation himself last Friday. He
took razor and cut his fingers to the
bone around the first joint and then
unjointed them and took each finger of
very coolly. Its wonder he didn't
bleed to death; however, his fingers
are improving fast. How many would
have the nerve to cut off their own fin.
gers to save S15 doctors fee.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
Burglary.

Burglars entered Keileber's bak,
cry Thursday night by boring holes
in panel of the hack door, through
which they could reach and unlock it.
A lot of cigars, tobacco, cakes, cider
and about five or six dollars in mu-
tilated coin were taken. Loss about
SIS. The job was evidently done by
inexperienced thieves, as they left
the brace and bit. But they must
have been fall;liar with the premises,
for Mr.. X. has been keeping bad
dog until the day before the burglary,
when he gave him away. 1t is hoped
the thieves may soon be caught.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
NORMAL COLLEGE NOTES.

The final exercises of the second
term Of the Normal College were wits
messed by large audience at the
Baptist church last Monday night.
A part of the Rhetoric class and the
Scientific class entertained the au-
dience most Interestingly with the
program as given below:
Rhetoric Glass - Miss Fidelia
Woollen - Searching for Pearls;"
Miss Alice Karnes-"A Chain is only
as Strong as its Weakest Link"
Yancey Bledsoe 80 Paper" Miss
Maud Coulter-"ro Thine Own Self
be True;" Miss Lura Duncan-"The
Love of Nature"
Scientific Class-Miss Eta Nc.
Dowell-"England's Noble Queens"
Elvin Goldsby-"Heat;" Miss Ethel
Pearce-"lntluence of Literature;"
W. T. Haun-"Unseen Ties;" Miss
Cora Peoples-"Robert Burns"
We would like to comment on each
one separately but have not the space.
They all did exceedingly well, and
1t would be hard to find scholars any>
where that could handle the subjects
as well.
The people of our community are
pleased with our school and are salts
fled their children are learning very
fast under the Normal system. Un-
der the able management of Prof.
Urner the school has become great
success. In a short address, he stated
that the new term had opened that
day with most fattering prospects.
Several new pupils entered, swelling
the already long roll.
The young men of the Normal
college have organized debating so>
city, and will discuss. the questions of
the day every Friday night.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
MARRIED.

At the residence Of Mr.. M. Hop
per, near jackson, last Wednesday,
by Rev. Mr.. Fife, MIR. Frank M.
Blanks, of Trezevant, and Miss Jeffie
l.. Gill, of Madison county. After
the ceremony the couple went to
Trezevant, where they partook of an
excellent dinner at the residence of
Mr.. VIM. Blanks.
Mr.. W. M. Mann and Miss Addie
Thomas were married last Wednes,
day at the residence of Mr.. j. W.
Thomas, four miles west of town, the
Rev. j. P. Weaver officiating.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
PERSONAL.

Capt S. H. Hale attended the Ma,
sonic Grand Lodge at Nashville this
week.
Mr.. Ben Moore and wife, of Nc
Kenzie, visited relatives here last
Tuesday.
Miss Bessie Harvey, of Braden,
Tenn, is visiting MIR. Claxton's fami-
ly, in this city.
Miss Mary Grasty, of McLemores-
vile, visited Misses Mcdowell and
Wooden this week.
Fonnie Loving, the handsome and
genial clerk at the L. q N. R. R. of,
fee, went to Memphis Monday.
DR.. and Mrs. gordan accompanied
by their daughter, Miss May, left for
the New Orleans Exposition yester,
day.
Miss Lorena Whitmore, of Corinth,
Miss, has arrived and will take charge
of the Music and Art department of
the Normal College.
DR.. Bob. McClaran, of jackson,
smiled on his many friends here a
few minutes last Wednesday. He was
en- route home from Memphis.
Mr.. L. j. Brooks, of the jackson
Wing, called on us few days since.
He informs us that he has bought a
new dress for his paper, ana will
come out in handsome style soon.
We congratulate him that he is able
to do 50.
Mr.. Thomas, late of Indiana. who
lived last year in Mississippi, is here
looking for a location. He appears to
be pleasant gentleman, and our in.
formation is that he is of frst>rate
family. We hope he will find place
here to suit him, and believe our peo>
pie will welcome him.
We should Nave announced last
week that the Rev. A. j. Wheeler
had gone to Wingo, KY, to take
charge ofa fourishing school in that
town. He is one of our best young
men, and we hope our Kentucky
neigbbOrs will treat him we'll. He is
worthy, and the Exchange wishes
him the greatest prosperity in his
new home.
Dyersburg Gazette: Rev. II. NJ.
King, Of Milan-who, by the way,
captured one of Dyer's fairest daugh>
ters-is in luck. The other day he
and his estimable lady moved into
the new parsonage at that place and
hardly started the fires when their
host of friends raped at the par
sons door and deposited a bountiful
supply Of the substantials of life. 1t
was nice compliment to popular
and deserving minister.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
TO the Boys

And nice gentlemen generally. Soft
hats, and hats not so soft; Stiff hat s,
and hats not so stiff; Stylish hats, and
hats not so stylish. In fact, more
hats and more different kinds of hats
just received at Tom Harrison's than
the balance of Milan has. Any price
or kind Of hat wanted can he found
at his store; white, blue, green, black
and invisible colors. "Folks, they
are daisies"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
Have your pictures taken
go DAYS! 60 DAYS!

l am instructed to sell these new
hats out in 60 days. You will be
surprised at the display. The parties
are in great need of money, and say,
make prices that will sell. The
place is Tom Harrison's. The prices
will not be in the way if you are rea,
sOnable. You will sure find some>
thing hele to suit you. Come right
along.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
Business Mems Meeting,

We have heen requested to call a
meeting of the business men at the
Mayors Office TOR next Monday night.
A full attendance is desired, as busi-
ness ofimpOrtance will be discussed.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31

Young man, the first thing you do
after you marry, carry your bride to
Weakly d. Warren's furniture ware.
rooms, Nashville, and allow her to
select what she wants. Your mar
ried life will then he happier, and you
will live longer.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
Printing Office For Sale

The U0ttt Of type, eases, stands,
stones, cabinets, Press, etc, of the
late Humhoidt Argus and Fruit and
Farm Reporter can he toughtst very
lOp figures by addressing ". g. Tur,
ner, Milan. Te0n. A good man is
wanted to run a paperin Hamboldt,
and now Is his chance.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
New Millinery and Dress Goods

Mr.. q Mrs. O. H. Hallstrom have
lust received 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, 1885-01-31
iiniiY Additions.

Yon will fnd nice specjslties srriv>
ing now daily tie suit ladies and gen.
tlemen at Tom Harrison's. Watch
the place where the nice trade seems
20 drift, aud YOU sill not mistake the
ularp
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
SMALL CHANGE.

Tuesday night.
We understand Will Hansbro is
very fond of babies.
Bob Jordan has Il very convenient
dog; so say the young ladies.
Representative Wade voted for the
winner in the race for state treasurer.
The measles is very bad in town
at present, but no deaths have oc>
Cured.
Mr.. Wills. Harrison has bought the
handsome residence of j. H. Dickin.
son, Esq.
Several arrests were made last
Saturday, and the corporation is rich
er and wiser.
Marshal Lusk has approved his
personal appearance by wearing fine
policeman hat.
We think a good cough syrup would
do the people in town some good,
Judging from the coughing last Mon.
day night at the College exercises.
Peddlers will do we'll to remember
that they cannot ply their vocation in
Milan without taking out license.
Several have been hauled up lately
and fined.
The state has lost an excellent off
Ger when the legislature failed to elect
Esq. Williams, but our chancery
court will retain a first-rate clerk and
master. That's some consolation.
Bro. Weaver requests US to urge
full attendance of the members of the
Baptist church tomorrow at eleven
o'clock a. m. Subject of discourse:
"A form Of godliness without the
power" 2 Timothy, iii, 5.
Mr.. Jesse Franklin, aged about
seventy years, living near Hope Hill,
fell and broke his hip few days
since. AT his advanced age, this is
very serious accident. We have not
heard how he is bearing the misfor-
tune, but hope he may recover.
A safe burglary was committed in
Bells one night last week, for which
a negro Was afterward arrested in
Humboldt. After his arrest he
stated that he was a member of an
organized gang of burglars the oth-
ers being white men-who intended
to burglarize safes in Humboldt and
Milan and then 60 to Chicago. We
have heard of no other arrests, and
suppose the balance Of the gang have
skipped However, it will be we'll
t. watch tramps and strangers, and
keep close guard over your cash.
Mr.. g. r. Armstrong has bought
the remnant of the Rec yes stock of
groceries and moved them into the
Kestnar house. He has also lust
purchased a large stock of new and
fresh groceries, and is now receiving
and opening them up. He proposes
to keep full line and will sell cheap
for cash. as he can afford to do, hav>
Ing paid cash for his stock. He is a
live, pushing man, and will probably
rush things. Mr.. Thomas jackson, a
well known and popular salesman,
will be found in the house, and he ins
vites all his friends to call on him.
The Milan Common School Acad.
emy, under charge OF Prof. M. Vann,
coI"red, has about 1876 names enrolled,
with an average attendance of about
lOO. The professor has an excellent
reputation as teacher, he being a
graduate himself and very successful
as an instructor. He proposes to
give the colored children a good com,
mon school education and to prepare
them to enter college if they So desire.
He Is ably assisted by Miss Dixie
Williams, who has had thorough
normal training in Nashville. Our
eolored population are fortunate in
having such good teachers.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
FOR SALE.

MAGISTRATES' WARRANTS AND EX-
AVA ECUT TlONS at Greatly Reduced Rates.
Ap plyat this Office.
old NEW WSPAPERS. GOOD TO PUT
~ under carpets, paper walls, clean win
dows. lamp chimneys. etc. Call at this office.
TRN HOUSES & LOTSIN MILAN. WILL
L be sold very low. 0. VI. HALLSTR0M.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31

r. j. Burrow is now ready to
"catch your shadow" Come ON boys
and bring your girl with you.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
GREAT JACKSON ROUTE.


GREAT JACKSON ROUTE.
ILLINOIS CENTBAL RAILROAD.
After January llth, 1885. trains will leave
Milan as follows:
SOUTH. NORTH.
No. NAT 9:5S am No, 2. at $3.50 am
No. 3. at 2:40 pm No. at l:41 pm
No o. at l:0l am No. 5, at l2:lg pm
Passengers are also allowed to ride on the
following freight arains:
SOUTH. NORTH
No.7. at2;4Opm No. 5. at 1920 am
h. NJ. BeowN, Ticket Agent.
A. u. HANSON, Gen'l Pass. Agent, Chicago,
Ill. j. W. COLEMAN. Asst. &. Z A. New
orleans, La.
LOUISVILLE 4 NASHVILLE R. R.
Trains leave Milan as follows on and after
August oath. 1884.
PASSENGER TRAINS.
No. |. south. leaves at...""..."","...". l:o5 am
No. y. 1: 10 pI
No. 2. north, ........"....,"...... 1:l5 pm
Ne. 4. ..............'......... o:lS am
CANTWELL, Ticket Agent
N. c. Il st. l..
On and after August oath, 1884, passenger
trains West
LyNashviile Ar Mckenzie -,
" Z" 7:l5 pm - :" 1900 pm
" " 2:00 am - 6:47 am
EAST BOUND.
Lv Mckenzie 1902 pm Ar Nashville 7;45 pm
- 4:2D am 9:U0 am
$500 pm l2:4O m
OF. CANTWgLL. Agent.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31

John Weatherford says: Have
your purity taken at Burrows Art
Gallery"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
Wall Paper.

Ga to Henderson & Martins fol
rare bargains in Wall Paper,
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-10

the office of the Street Railway Company
that they were compelled to stop the running
of cars on LaGrave street last evening, and
will, probably, be obliged to do the same
this morning. The reason given for this by
the company is that property holders along
this street are shoveling snow from lawns,
walks and cutters upon the track faster than
they can remove it with their plows. This
explanation they make that patrons may ui'-
dersssnd why they are not served. Among
the property owners, who seemed the most
persistent in defeating their ends, the com
pany names an ex-alderman.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-10
Forming A Sxndicaie.

The business success Of the dry goods honse
% HisloI,. PoTteous & Mitchell. Of this place
m brief career Of twelve years is fhenome
nal Pressed by local business thy have
ben obliged to extend their quarters nntii
the vhole-ale and retsii depaFtmenfs occn-
py ~ three adjoining blocks. the rooms once
occupied hy five stores. making their Nor
wicls store the largest and most extensive es-
Enlistment Of ihe Kind III C0nnecticut east
Of tke Connecticut river.
They have also established Themselves in
New London. Conn. and ~ Aai1arn. y Y
and IN fhese PLACES their fair dealing and
coarfeous treatment Of their pafr0ns have
w0rs flr them bn ines successes which flace
them in me front rssk Of TIRE trade IN both
Cities. Cous'aniS rr3Vth an3 iucrs asiar PIT
ronaxe best exurs-ss the ruo,ic apFrfc csstfsn
IF their one price system ani their cantina-
Gus ofTer Of bargains 10 al Vh9 deal plth
them.
TIE firm have nov leased onr Of the hest
fear- -efary business blocks IN Grand Rapi ls.
Mich, known as "Foster block. aal ab0uf
the ni3lie of Narca vii establish their
f0nrth basiBe<s houSe ansler ire title -
Trsnkla. Taraieeoa 4 50. TIE head af the
new arna. Mr. CAaries Trankla. hss bern IN
charge Of their NoTw5ch wholesale store for
the rast eight pears. hss a thoroaxh knovl-
edge Of the firms mode Of dosas bass1ess.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-10
GRAND RAPIDS CHOSEN.
The VALLEY CITY TO The FRONT
Another Branch TO be Established
Here by Representative OF Hislop.
Porteous & Mitchell.

IL speaks much for the present progress
and future PROSPERITY OF our e4ty when men
OF such high standing Ia the commercial CIR
cles of this country, men raised to tlle hIga-
est pinnacle Of an uncheqaered business ca
reer Dy their own industry, shresdness and
business capacity, enjoying every advantage
OF large acquaintance Of business men
from ali over the country decide TO make
Grand Rapids the objective point for still
further developing their unparalleled busl-
ness success. Hislop. Porteo0s Il Mitcht Ii
are natives of canny Scotland, and their ro-
pfesentatiyes lii this city vail meet with Il
hearty welcome by the trading public.
We are IN receipt OF papers from Norwich
and New London, Connecticut, commenting
On the business career of tins hrn, from
whicn We quote as follows:
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-10

Hislop, POrteous Il Mitchell are about TO
establish at Grand hapId-, Mich, their
fourth dry goods store, under the nrm title
OF frankie, Jameson 4 20. When this firm
of young Schotchmen came To Norwich
twelve years ago as the pioneers of quick
sales and small profits" IN the dry goods
trade their failure was oftener predicted
than their success, because their mode of
doing business was new and regarded with
suspicion 10y their easy going competitors.
They made stir in the market that moved
the business waters To their depths, and to-
day they have not competing hrm IN the
city of Norwich that witnessed their advent.
They cheapened the price OF goods and al
lowed nothing TO get out of style on their
shelves. They sold goods at bargains,
changed their stock often, benefited the
people and were themselves protited. Their
unexampled prosperity has kept them con-
Stanily enlarging their Norwich establish
ment, until five stores III three adjoining
blocks are required 10 accommodate their
wholesale and retail trade, which Is probably
iarAer thin the business OF any five firms III
tJwn ut the time of their coming.
This of itself Is n wonderful prosperity but
II represents only small portion of the
business done by this house. Nine years ago
they established dry goods store at New
London and four years ago started another
Mt Auburn. N. Y. These two stores have
business successes. The New London
branch will III the coming spring move into
one of the finest stores in Connecticut
which is now being fitted up especially for
their use.
Their new store at Grand Rapids Mich,
is 10 be conducted by two of their Oldest aud
most competent and faithful employees as
partners. MIR. Charles Trankla. tie head of
the new firm. haS been with them for twelve
years, and for the past eight Years has been
in charge of their wholesale department.
Mr.. Trankla's experience in the business
makes him fit head for the new firm, the
success of which under his guidance cannot
be questioned. Mr.. John Jameson has
been i'll charge of the dress goods &C art
ment for several years, and his thorough
business training makes hIm Il worthy part
ner in the new enterprise.
HlslOp, Porteous and Mitchell are rapidly
forming II syndicate of their own. In the
market they have all the advantages which
result from making large cash purchases
and thus they are constantly able to- present
bargains to their customers. Their aim has
been to sell immense stocks of goods at
small profits rather than Il less amount at q
greater per cent. This policy with their un-
deviating one price system is the key that
has opened TO them the marvellous and un
precedented business triumphs of the past
twelve years. Nelc London Gonna Day.