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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11
1887.
Harper's w eekly.
Illustrated.

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the leading illustrated newsI apCr in Americas;
and its hold u on public esteem and couf
'ence was never stronger than at the present
time Besides the pictures. Harper'S W eekly
always contains instalments of one, Occa sion.
ally of two, of the best novels of the day. fIely
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es and papers 81 important current topics by
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1897.
Harper's Magazine.
Illustrated.

Harper's Magazine during 1851 will contain
e novel of intense political, social and roman
tic interest entitled "Narka''-a story of Rus
sian life-by Kathleen O'Meara; new novel
Southern Sketches" by Charles Dudley
Warn,r and Rebecca Harding Davis,
illustrated by William Hamilton Gibson;
"Great American Industries ''-contmued :
"Social Studies" by Or r. T. Ely ; further
articles on the Railway Problem by compe'
A. Abbey and Alfred P arsons articles by E.
P. Roe, and other attractions
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While we miss Doak's scintillatinI

While we miss Doak's scintillating
paragraphs and polished editorials in
the Memphis Avalanche, yet VIC must
say that the "oId reliable has i'm
proved in its genera! editorial make.
up. The Avalanche, under its pres,
ent management, promises to make
still greater strides in popularity. So
mote.iI be.
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The Show last week Gas heavier in
every direction Than about here. 1t
extended rs far south as Mnhiie and
east to the Atlantic Middle Ten,
nessee had ten or fifteen inches, Knox.
vile over two feet, GrprnviIle three
feet. and Bristol four feet.
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OWEN &c CO.,
Successors to w. B Williams,
1887.
HARPER'S YCuNU PEOPLE!
An illustrated Weekly.

llarper's Young People has been called 9TH.
model Of shat periodi al for young readers
ought to be- and the jus ic Of this common
dation is amply ~ tain T. by the large cIrcu.
lotion i has ut aimed both ut home and in
by methods that must commend themselves
to the judgmentof parents. no less than To
the tastes OF drcr-namely. by an carne,t
and well sustained effort 10 provide the best
ana most attractive rendiu = tor young people
at a low price The Illustrations are ctpinns
celence.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

Old-fashioned iron bitters have had their
day-are like the fiddler the bullkicked-thers
is no more music in them, Browns Iron
Tonic stands on the threshold o the morning.
It puri6es, reddens and enriches the blood,
ones the system, and foods tn esoul Of the
former sufferer with melody, and costs only 81
For sale by Stewart 4 banner.
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The Nashville American : 'eXcess
baggage" column captures the mer-
camille meandprers. When the train
comes, the first paper drummer
calls for is the American, aud the
first column he reads is Eek. bag"
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What boon is health. 1t is he joyous zeSt
of life, VIII Ise sparks illuminate with rlinbOw
tints the darkest shadow. This great blessing
is recovered, when lost by Coughs and Com
sumption, by I use of GOoch's Mexican
Syrup: COnsumptives, try a bottle. 1t has
cured hundreds and 1t will cure you.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

Hill, Fontaine Il Go. estimate this
seas ln's cotton crop at 6,387 1876
bales. The Memphis district shows
the best yield,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

Many of the daily papers are still
filled with the nasty details of the
Campbell divorce case in England.
Their space might he better filled.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

The Banner says there are only
fifty>one candidates for state librarian.
Blu, we guess all the counties have
not yet been heard fE0m.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

Are not the chestnut statesmen
paragraphs Of the papers becoming
something of chestnut themselves ?
Ring off, gentlemen.
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HAS the marriage epidemic now
prevailing 81 generally over the coun
try any connection with the cold
wnve2 They rame together, and it
NAV only be- coincidence.
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WORKING CLASSESNNEaTE. N. ON

PREP AIRED to furnish all clauses with employ
ment at home, the whole of the time or for
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Green's Cough Balsam cures coughs, colds
and all diseases Of throat and lungs. Price
5Oc. For sale by Stewart 4 Banner.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

Green's Golden Balm is a sure cure for ca
tarrh. Price &c. For sale by Stewart 4
banner,
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John +. Owens, the famous come
dian. dipd at his home in Mary land
last Tuesday.
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An epitcme of everything that's attractiv.
gnd desirable in juvenile literature Boston
a weekly feast of good hings to thu bows
ana girls ;, every family which it vsIts-
Brooklyn Union.
1t is wonderful in its wealth of picture. il.
Ny.
The Mineral argus., 1886-02-25

Another of our bachelor friends proved
unable to resist Cupii's darts, anl has sue.
cumbel To the inevitable; this time being
John Weidenan, who was married ON the
18th inst. to Miss Belle Monroe, of Lewis
| town.
On the evening of the 18th. a large dele
CATION from the East Fork started for Mr..
WIS ranch. for the purpose of serenading"
the newly married couple; arrived there
1880 and at once opened the ball with
three salutes of giant powder placed upon
posts; the effect was fine and noise .'p.en,v. ~
We then advanced, Tom Moore to the
front, with the tom-tom, made OF an oil
can. the Others following with musical
instruments ranging from fife to horse
hdile one enthusiastic serenaler was arm
ed with three sticks of giant powder and
all the Others with gun of some kind and
took turns in Earring them loose" The
aforesaid three sticks Of giant, a.,vanta-
gc"u>iy placed about fifty feet from the
house fetched John out. and everything
else about the place; the dogs left that
night and when last seen, were headed for
the Missouri river. We were received in
royal manner and were induced to par.
take Of copious doses of "rei eye" and also
OF several kinds of cake. such as one often
dreams of, but seldom gets. 'Jakey" mad.
himself conspicuous by the way he
made havoc with two spring chickens
Billy Barker seemed fascinated by the ap-
pearance Of Johns twin brother, the demi-
john, ana directed his efforts mainly to
his size, which he accomplished
with great eclat. Jim Mckay seemed As
highly honored as the bridegroom; would
give his hands "a dry wash and then invite |
the boys To drink; never overlooking him |
SELF Tom Moore gave Us song suting
he occasion, entitled: "Biddy McCarthy's
Wedding" which was well rendered. Upon |
being invited to meet Mrs. W. we oil
'ourse looked to the leader for an appro-
'rlafe speech, but he was overcome, and
couldn't get there with his accustomed
After having had very agree
ble time We returned to our homes. all
onsidcring John "A very fortunate individ-
lal in having such AN amiable wife; and
hink Mrs. w. will Prove IL valuable acaui-
ltion to the society of Upper Spring creek.
East FoRK.
The Mineral argus., 1886-02-25
BUSINESS LOCALS,

T. j. Mar-toh. the .Icwcler
Elegant Creamery !uiter aud Cheese a,
F"land>. next door to ,osioilirc.
Fresh eggs at foland's grocery store. mex,
door to l"'stotlicc. only ~ cts. per dozen.
Go to 4. loissorr,uult's for lined and
unlin"l Gloves and Miits and onc-tinrere,I
Miits.
Another reduction in Oyer,hirts in order
." close ont balance of stock. Call and q
l:ois>onneaut.
Parties will find il 20 their advantage f.,
purchase liquors for private use or bar
trade of kcmper IL Atwood. Fine Ken
lucky bourbon. just received. Something
Extra 3
From $40 Ia so actually saved by pur.
chasing II through stage and railroad ticket
I" points in United States and Canada. VII,
Killings, BENTON and Maiden Stage Line.
covered coaches to the railroad. Choice of
r",ie> from Il. Paul allowed purchaser of
ticket. For rate, ami further particul,rs.
call on ar address. john Beck. agent. Mai
d't, VI. 4.
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W" earn That The firm Of Chas. Lchma,
" Co., "i ''n'toIwood. will be dissolve,
'his week. A.r. ". " Dewitt withdrawn
u ~'c'' h"nii prove ~ be the case tbs
Citizens of Cottonwood and vicinity will
realize that ia the withdrawal of Mr.. De.
VIII they lose philosophical, enterpris.
ing man, whose place will lie hard to fill.
ne mas made Cottonwood what il is and
Mr.. Lehman will regret his retirement.
visit t" Lewistown last Monday re-
vealed the fact that all of her citizen, are
confident Of a boom this summer and fall
candidates Tor county honors are numerous
There will he no trouble in selecting good
timber for officers, but ii grieves Us to thins
OF what "a long row OF citizens will be
doomed to disappointment after the colntv
conventions have perfected their labors
still, while there's life there's hope. STAY
with 1t gentlemen. and may you all win.
Everyone has cure for sore throat, but
simple remedies appear to be the most
efiectun.. Salt and water is used by many
as " sargIe' but little alum ana honey
dissolved in sage tea is better. An appIica-
ton Of hot cloths wrung out Of hot water
and applied to the neck, changing as often
Us they begin to cool, has the most po,encv
Tor removing Inflammation. IL should In.
Kept up for a number Of hours ; during the
evening is the usually most convenient time
Tor applying this renedy-Ex.
Commissioner Berkin returned from his
business trip to Butte last week. where he
was looking after sonie mining interests.
lie says that in some respects Butte is the
greatest city he has ever seen. II seem,
but lew years since he saw the town build
up to eighty-five buildings, and few
months later assisted in pulling down the
for the lumber, leaving but four
een standing. To-day the city has Il popu.
alton Of 1900, and all the modern i'm
'rovemcnts. Mr.. Bcrkin speaks highly of
ne hospitality accorded hiE while in the
i'y.
The people of eastern Meagher county
VII he pleased To learn that the contract
or carrying the mail between Junction and
I. Maginni, has fallen into better hands
'a'ii Mccormick. the leading merchant of .'
junction., being the successful bidder. MIR.
'cCormick will equip the line with first
lass coaches aud teams and conduct il in
manner, We have no doubt, that will be :
cry satisfactory. 4. &. Power * Bro. of
on Benton being the contractors of the
ne between Maiden and IT. Benton. il may
expected that it, too, will be run in first.
ass style. The two lines will make close !,
injection and it is highly probable will 9
tract large share of the travel between
e river metropolis and the Northern Pac;- -
:. This hew order of things zoe, int, =
lect July LIST, aud will be of vast benefit ="
Maiden and eastern Montara.-IIus- :
'id"ian. AT present there is no contract
tor route between BENTON and Maiden.
1t an effort is being made that will doubt
- secure ii. The Junction route termi. !,
ties at Maiden Instead OF Magnns. In
her respects the IIusbaud,nan has hit the :
II ON the head y
The Mineral argus., 1886-02-25
To Persons suffering with a.shn..

4 rial OF DR.. VAN WrIrs Bsisiu vii,
deinon>trate the Tact thar they need meyer
lose another nights rest from this disease
ihe BALsaN can be procured of ThornI.,,n
Il Brainerd.
DR. VAN WfET's Pills will cure all trou-
oles OF the digestive organs.
a, No family should be without DIR. V,N
WEHrs BALsAM. 1t is sure cure for
'rouP and WhoopiDg Cough and so agree.
able that babies never refuse I'm tale !,
Thompson 4 Brainerd are the agents for
this place. '
DIR. VAN WEET's Pills will cure all from
Dies OF the digestive organs.
DIR. VAN WEaT'S BAI&AM
HAS been the means of depriving Pneumo
MA OF half lis terrors. Thompson A Brai
nerd sell it.
DI. NAN WERT's Pills will cure all
troubles of the digestive organs.
The Mineral argus., 1886-02-25

II. NJ. Ferry a Co., the well-known seed.
men. nj Detroit, Mich. announce that they
are on their feet again and ready and anx.
i"'ls To receive orders for see,ls from EVERY
ONE ~ their old customers. aud from AS
MANY new ones AS feel kindly di.,ose,l
toward them. They are in condition to fill
promptly every order with new seeds The
best qualify
On January l,t their immense Warehouse
was destroyed 10y fire. 1t was filled with
probably the largest stock of assorted : eds
ever gathered under one root Their books
and palers were all saved, and every person
who had ordered seeds of them will b,
supplied with hi, usual stock They had
large quantities of seeds ia their ware
houses on their see'. farms. in the hands of
their growers and not yet delivered, and on
the way from Europe, which, together with
their fully stacked branch Seed Store in
Windsor, Ontario, close at hand. ana the
free and vigorous Use at the telegraph and 4
cable, enabled them Ia secur. a new stock /
in remarkably short time
Before the hfe was subiuej th,y had
secured new quarters and were ,leyotinr all
heir energies to their ctstoriers' interests.
In thirty days from the fire they were IN
perfcct working order again.
When We cun,i.icr the magnitude of their
business, the appalling i,..truction of prop
ATTY al the most unfortunate season of I'M.
e..r. We iuub, II the annals of history
urnisa a case OF ,ucl rapid refrigeration.
.ci. ci.ersy d,~-ryt., ~ilcc-ss.
The Mineral argus., 1886-02-25
County Road and Bridge Improvements.

y couple of weeks ago the MINERAL
ARGUS asked us how much money had
been eNpended for road and bridge brildi,v
IN the Fergus end of Meagher county. We
are anxious to comply with the request
huf cannot find time to devote to makin,
ont the list We can assure the ARa,.s
however, that considerable more money
was spent in Fergu, last year than in
Meagler. We have not CHARGED the c,,n-
i"'ssi"n'rs with having unfairly discrimi-
mated against Meagber in this matter. as
one might infer from the manner in which
We question was put. The bridges built
last year were Necessity. That the COM
iiissioners were rs economical in their OBJ
eraiions connected with these ,mprove-
nents as they should have been, We do not
pretend To state. but they were no dount
CONSCIENTIOUS IN the matter and are ex-
c'isable Tor some blundeis -IIusban,lman
We are pleased to note that the Hus-
handnan is willing. even at this late day. |
10 coice''e that the road fund expended i'm
this end of the county last wear was 4,
necessity. Yet our question as to where |
me nuik OF the general road fund for 'all
the years since the creation of Mearher
county, barring 1885," WAS expended re-
mains unanswered. There are other bridge
and road improvements that are as great a
Necessity as any made last year. notably. "a
bridge across the Mussclshc,l at Reeds
rossing, and We trust the county father,
viii endea'or t" have one built this spring,
The Mineral argus., 1886-02-25

located at the junction Of the Billings and Rem
stage lines. ~ '"s'
Stable and Bar in Connection with
House. Good Meals and Beds.
The Mineral argus., 1886-02-25
Franklin Literary Society.

lhn '';irin meeting of Franklin Lite
rary -''rieiy wa held at the school house
Boy Elder Greek. Tuesday evening. Feb.
riiary Mh. lss.;.
/ There was large attendance from on,
the neighborhood. After instrumental
music quartette sang moonlight on the
Lake; tenor. Mr.. Parrou; basso, Mr..
Murray; with ladies tor the apprnpriate
parts. Then followed the Usual literary
exercises. which were brief. to give time for
the farce 10 follow. The piece was n hazing
episode in an Eastern college. The char
acters were:
Prof. Smart. {; college professor.
Jack, can,iidiie for admission from the
country. sometime, CARED JacLass. by his
his name.
Deacon Jones. his father
Sam, Negro janitor, wag.
Sophmores.
Scene F'rst-Jack with father before pro.
lessor. Jack alone with professor. Jack
in the care of Janitor Sam, who shows him
his room and explains somewhat of the
trials which await him, and sur,es,s line
of action.
Scene Second-.Jack IN the hands of the
soPhmores. Jack as a smoker and song
ster. Jack unpacking his preserve bag for
the SoPhs. Jack a. warrior with sho,
gun Tor his prosecutors. Jack at a secret
society initiation.
The piece WAS modelled on he recollection |
Df one acted in an eastern college, the COM
position. however. was the invention of
Dne of the members Of the society. assisted
~ several Others. 1t abounded in local
hits which were greatly reIislied by the
audience for their pertincncy. In fact
he actors were 80 well gotten up. and so
thoroughly versei il their parts that the
'iece went oil to the satisfaction of all
PRESENT. MANN.
The Mineral argus., 1886-02-25

The party given by Joseph Wolfe at
the international. ON the 22d, was a
social and financial success. Seventy.
two numbers were sold, which beats
the record. The supper was good and
music first-class. The ladies looked
charming, and the gents were unus-
nnlly sprightly and audacions. There
Was u large attendance from north and
east of the range. The number of
friends from Lewistown and Cotton
wood Was small.
The Mineral argus., 1886-02-25
Notice..

OFFICE OF TIE CLERK AND REcoRDERl
~, MEAGHER COUNTY,
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Dec. Is, 1855.
In accordance with the salary law. rassed
by the Fourteenth Legislature, which takes
effect on and after Monday, December 2Ist
all lees received by county officers must I've
turned into the county treasury. All par
tics having business with the recorder
oiiice involving the payment of fees, will
secure prompt attention and avoid DELAY by
sending the money along with their work.
as under the new iepartureI must collect
the fees in advance.
l.. ROTwITT.
Clerk and Recorder, Meagher Co.. MT
The Mineral argus., 1886-02-25
LOCAL NEWS NUGGETS.

The Washington birthday party was
Pr"i ounccd success.
The county commissioners meet in regl
lar session next Monday. March LIST.
Jos. Wolfe has purchased the hotel ba
r""n aud intends to carry - fine stock o
goods. Drop in and see hin.
Al. I.an'son, for a year pas, engineer fn,
The Maginnis Mining 20 lcit on MONDAYS
coach en- route Ia New jersey.
Another light snow fall Monday night
Thus far this winter the total tall in the
Judith mountains will not aggregate over
mine inches
Under instructions from County Trc,sur,..
Folsom, Deputy sheriff Wash. Kelly no,i-
"''i the business men of Maiden to get ont
'heir county license for the coming quarter
without delay. Folsom is after them all
with a sharp stick
Encouraged 10y the success of hi, Wash
ing'on birthday party Mr.. Wolfe has de.
ci'ie'! I" favor the public again on -. Pat
r'ck's Day. March 18th. and has already
commenced arranging thcreior. Invitations
will he issued ia short time. See adyer-
iisement.
Ton missioner Berkin's family has been
afflicted with considerable sickness ,lu,iny
the past month. All the children have
been down with fever. but we are clad to
state have recovered excepting one .Iaugb
ter who is conyacscent.
Wante,l-A siuelter.-IIushandma Far
saie-A smelter.-Pcople of Maiden. I.
it not l'"ssible to negotiate to the satisfc-
ton of all parties concerned? We've had
our smeloer), why not give the rep
pie of White sulphur Springs a smel(t,rl
too?
The twenty tons of S,mttcd Uorse ere
sold on the 2oth inst, by deputy sheriff
Wash. Kelly, to satisfy a judgement OBJ
tanned 10y James Mitchell was purchased
ny the Maginnis Mining Co. for ,si2 Der
ton. The ore assays from sIuo to SEQ TIER
ton in gold.
The MagDnis Mining Co. are sinking Il ,
double compartment shaft from the lower ,
level of the oro Cache mine. Tie timber, ,
:
I" match perfectly. 1t looks more like |
mining on mimi principles than anything !
heretofore in this district. I
According To the new road laws, passed !
by the litl legislative assembly the county !
commissioners are instructed to advertise '
Tor bids for Keeping the roads and bridges II
n the several road districts IN proper con- G
ii'ion, at their March meeting: such bids u
4" he opened in June an., contracts awarded
~ There Is probability that the pre- II
timber culture and desert land !,
c's viii lie repealed by the present congress -,
here Is ilkeiy To tie considerable aciivit, ia
ie Rand business this sprins. Those who n,
esire {" take us. land un,ier either -. the. -.
20 VIII Mt have mach tii.le to -, on a.
le evident sen'inient oi con.re,s is favor n,
Die 10 fii,ir r,i,a..-k Rive. I.s,,.
The Mineral argus., 1886-02-25
Maiden 4 bet Stage Line.

Leaves and arrives daily except SUNDAY. Con-
'ecfs At bet with Bil.ngs and i..pton Siay,. lin
los points named: