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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1886-12-23

THE THIN LITTLE GIRL OPENED THE DCGR
He knocked, and the thin Little girl with
the pale, delicate face opened the door, came
out, and shut it behind her. The tract dis
tributor took off his hat, sho looked up ct
him, and l knew she spoke, though was got
near enough to hear what she said no
ticed, too, that she raised her hand in ges-
ture-a solemn and intensely dramatic ges-
ture, it seemed to me, for one SO young to
make unconsciously. A queer sort of chill
crcDt over ME. The tract distributor opened
the door and went in, but she stood ontsitls,
and was still standing there when reached
the door.
Somehow. when l YVES quite rear her
could find no words 20 utter. She seemed to
understand, ard pointing to the door, said:
sYou can go in il you want to. Father died
this morning!'
1 stood speechless in the presence OF that
chlld's fearless sorrow.
@But help came to you yesterdayl"I said,
ray heart sinking as n possibility had never
thought of flashed into my mind.
ayes, he-tha man who has Just gone in
camo ard was very kind. He stayed by
father all night, and was only away little
Ehile; but father died while he was gone"
Aud-dij-did-no5ody else come yester-
Gcyi' / stamnicred.
aNobody else" said the child, looking up
siIrprisel ct the question.
felt ashamed TO go in and face the tract
distributor in the presence of the dead he had
somforted and whom l had left for others to
somfort-others who never came.
lie greeted me with gentle kindness, and as
c,asped his hand in that woeful dwelling
inver1ily lent before him in ESTABLISHMENT.
We went out together to plan for TIE
funeral and procure further aid for the liY-
ing.
"You did good work when you wrote
about these people" he said, "and l thank
you, for otherwise l should not have known
of their existence in time TO be Of help when
they nccde;. it most"
With what shame remembered my article
On religious frauds. of which 1 had been so
proud only two days before.
From that hour We became warm friends.
As learned to know him well I looked back
in amaze,nent ct my former conclusions in
regard to him. @Calanity" Parker, indeeis
1t would have been more fitting had named
Lin. Berefcent Parker. His life WIS . bene-
diction-unobtrusive and self-ienyirS; he
gave CT lis abundant sympathy and slender
worldly means without reserve. Nor was his
never failing patience ard sweetness of spirit
the cloak of hypocrisy, but the result of years
Ct spiritual asniratioa ard discipline. which l
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1886-12-23

M-.s PaTi,all was the first 70 arrive.
She entered the room with n very grand
air, and in full dress, Us it had been in vogue
some thirty years previously, wearing an elab-
crate tprban head dress, an Adelaide co!ored
satin gS,rn, white gloves and gold sPanGled
fan, all little faded and worn and soiled,
but showing that Mrs. Parnell considered
that she had come to On orthodox evening
PARTY and understood wla. was expected en-
such occasions.
Honor hu-ricily conducted her to the seat
Of honor, explaining that she felt it so kind
OF her to come and help them entertain their
guests, who were for the most part people in
humble life.
Eirs. Pari!e;l looked rather ,iisag-eeably sur
prised and drew herself mp a little haughtily
for moment But she had only time to say
that. although she had not been accustomed
to mix with her interiors, she had no cbjec-
ton TO DO so for once and under the circurl-
stance OF being invited to assist in entertain
ing the good people, VIXEN, after little scuf-
fling in tie passage, the door opened, ard
assisted by friendly push from Sally, old
Mamie entered the room.
To figure as one OF the guests for whom she
he'd helped to prepare was just ut first too
much for CID Nannie's philosophy. There was
certainly q great contrast between Mrs. Par
nell in her faded grandeur and Mamie in her
short, scant, well worn meriro gown, her
plain muslin cap, her sleeves too short to
cover her bony wrists and her hands bearing
witness to life Of toll. Her only prepara-
tions for company seemed to have bsGn that
OF turning down her cuffs, which We're usually
turned up, putting on an cid fashioned collar
with frill reaching TO her thin shoulders,
and pinned on ;;wI-y, will, a brooch of Cam
den Town e,ncralds ard diamonds purchased
for heT by Sally in honor CT the occasion.
So fa!. all was going on propitioiIsly; and
no sooner was Mamie inducted into her com
Portable chair by the fire in the back room,
where she sat with 4 hand planted upon each
knee, and her. eyes turned complacently to-
ward the well spread table, than the little
tailor and his wife-neither OF them much
rioro than five feet higi-ygere ulsilered in.
TIE pretty, clir-llG,iresI school mistress, in
deep mourning, was welcomed. and after her
came Johnny and his mother. No one seemed
to think Of calling her erarything but Johnny s
mother" With them came the poor
lodgor," who had not been easily induced 20
accept tie invitation, and vino vas looking
very Gcabtfai aI!s; reserved, ard on the de-
fensive, so to speak, as though their motive
vas as yet not quite clear to him.
But Ronor's diplomatic lille aside, which
had answered so well with the others, seemed
to succeed with him also; at any rate, so far
as Gisarining, his suspicious went. In reply he
bowed low, with few words about his osti-
nation of the privilege OF being allowed to
assist Aiiss Bryson ii. any way. But it was
enough 70 show that ne WAS gentleman, had
lie not, evidently weak as he was, and appre-
ciative OF tho comfortable chair assigned TO
him, Sc courseously ei'de2vorcd 10 decline it
in fcyor OF others. The th-eadbare clothes
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1886-12-23

About this time the newspapers TEEN with
advice to hIIsbanGs-how to treat wives, what
TO buy for them, and to be sure to buy some
thing. Immediately following mandatory
articles of this kind come suggestions to
wives to make home pleasant for husbands
during the days Of good cheer. So much is
done for infants that little gentle reminder
TO tho big married children may not come
amiss; but is the editorial mind q safe one to
go to for hints On how to maintain con-
nubial felicity! Marry! 1 lnlow net, for
sooth, as ShaSespca-os people say Ssier they
are noapiussed. Every enc E,'st Work sut
five urot,:e.,, for himself
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1886-12-23
the trays and g

FEET.
The little tailor, Mr. PEBBLES, was then
called upon to tell his story. swell, if /
must, 1 must" he said; "but Pm afraid it
will make the missus n bit vain when tell
the company that my happiest moment was
that night when We was 'scrouging' to see thu
siuminations,' and she said she'd sooner n
deal have me to take care Of her than Steve
Jackson; for Steve was We'll to do in the
world-set up for k.iilself, with kcrse and
cart and all complete, in the green grocery
line, master man. He was better figure
CT a nan to lool at, too, for its no Use my
trying to make believe as vas ever SO hane.
some as she thought ne"
Mrs. PEBBLES was next asked TO speak.
Just then Sally heckoned Honor out CT the
room, and when she reente, ed, which she
did before Mrs. PEBBLES began to talk, there
was look on her face telling that something
unusual had happened. She put her hand on
the back of chair, rs il TO steady herself ard
said: Mrs. Peebles,.I think there is somebody
here who can tell your story for YOU"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1886-12-23

Merry Christmas is here, With a snile end q
cheer,
Let all your cd troubles and quarre!s he ended;
For the friend thct is near lave o greeting mcst
dear,
And breathe good wish for the fee who's OF
fer1eL.
Tlo,ci with him was the spite,
End With you was the right,
In kindness cs spiri: forgive him tonight
For whoever makes plea meath the evergreen
tree
prince Of gcod fellows. en-! welcome Is he.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12
MARRIED.

Her many friends here will read
with interest the following from the
Nashville Union of yesterday. Dur
ing her stay in Milan, Miss Bette
won the affection of all with whom
she became acquainted. The Elk.
change has great p easure in wishing
the bridal couple all the happiness
and prosperity which this world and
the next can give:
"Mr. John w. Payne, of Hopkins
vile, KY, and Miss Bette D. Riddle,
folLsriy at Lebanon, were married
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Hatton, the brides aunt, on
Park street. The ceremony was per~
formed by DR.. WitherspoOn in his
usually happy and felicitous manner.
The attendance was somewhat limit.
ed, only few of the immediate
friends of the bride being present.
Messrs. Baker and Henry of Hop
kinsville, accompanied the groom to
the city, and were among the guests.
The bride, who is unusually popular,
was the recipient Of numerous hand
some and costly presents, Mr.. Payne
is rising member of the Kentucky
bar, and is, at present, the democratic
candidate for attorney general in his
county. May his success in this dis
rection be as great as it was in vim
ming the prize he carried off yesterday,
The happy couple took the 5 o'clock
train for their future Kentucky home,
and left the residence of Mrs. Hatton
amid a shower Of rice, and with the
congratulations and good wishes of the
guests
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12

Mai. NJ. L. BIanton, Of Nashville,
is now conducting q very successful
meeting in the Methodist church.
Much good has already been ac1ome
plished. Several have made profess
sicus, number Of back.sliders have
been reclaimed and almost the entire
membership has been blessed. The
meeting continues TO grow in interest;
one great feature is, that all denOmi>
nations are taking an active part.
The preaching is plain, logical and
powerful. Let every one come and
take part in the meeting and be
blessed. Large congregations attend
every night, the ladies have interest,"
ing and profitable meetings every af-
ternoon at four, and general prayer
meetings are held every morning at
nine,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12

Messrs. w. g. Caldwell and W. C..
Folkes of West Tennessee, Peter
Turney and II. H. Lurton of Middle
Tennessee, and D. L. Snodgrass of
East Tennessee, we're nominated for
supreme judges by the democratic
convention at Nashville last Wednes>
day. the fist four on the first ballot
Messrs. Turney and Caldwell were
named as the candidates for the state
at large, Judge Turney being the on>
ly member of the present bench and
Judge Caldwell being the most pop.
ular of the new men throughout the
state. We have long been convinced
that Judge Caldwell would receive
the nomination, and we were not sur
prised at the nomination of the others.
The ticket is very stro lg, probably
the strongest ever put before the peo-
pie of the state, and they will receive
the enthusiastic support of the voters.
Old men say that the convention was
the largest and most intelligent ever
assembled in Nashville. 1t was GER
tainly superior to any we ever saw
there. The Exchange is peculiarly
well pleased with the ticket. Judge
Freeman's name was withdrawn be-
fore the first ballot was announced
and his vote in this county divided
between Messrs. Folkes and Lea,
The nominations indicate a very pos
tive protest of the people against so
many long.winded written opinions of
the court on points of law heretofore
decided by the court, and desire that
more cases be decided from the
bench. BY this course it is thought
the court can decide twice as many
cases and thus clear the dockets
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12
RAILROAD NEWS.

Mr.. E. L. Dickson, who is now std-
toned at Bolivar, as night operator,
was in town this week mixing with
friends.
Mr.. H. w. Clark, the affable Asst
Div Supt. L c. road, and lady, spent
Saturday and Sunday in town. Mr..
Clark's many friends here are always
glad to see him.
jackson Wing: The l. c. road has
adopted a new feature for carrying
fresh Texas beef through, designed
for Cincinnati, Baltimore and other
northern and eastern markets. Refrig>
orator cars are put on passenger
train No 2, which passes here early
in the morning. About fifty are ems
gagged for the service and two pass up
every day.
Excursion No. 4, over the Illinois
Central railroad from Iowa to Ten
nessee, Mississippi and Alabama, will
reach Martin and Jackson June q.
The Ohio Valley railroad company
was chartered at Nashville, June 9TH.
The purpose Of the organization is the
construction of road from a point on
the northern line of Tennessee, either
in Weakley or Henry counties, runs
ming thence through the counties of
Henry, Weakly, Carroll, Gibson,
Madison, Henderson, Chester, Harde.
man and McNairy.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12
CITY DIRECTORY.
GREAT JACKSON ROUTE.
CITY OFFICERS.

CITY OFFICERS.
f.. y Stone, Mayor.
John b. Lusk, City Marshal.
II. P. Miller, j II. BlankinshipJ. A. Hen
derson, K. T. Haun, r. L. Edwards and ID.
A. Taylor, Aldermen.
CHURCHES.
Baptist-Church street. J. P, Weaver, pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday morning and
evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
Sunday. scnoOl am, -.
Nethodist-North Main street. R. NJ. King,
pa stor. Preaching every Sunday morn ng ana
evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing. Sunday school 8 am.
Cumberland Prosbyteria n--South Nam ST.
J. D. Lewis, aston. Preaching every sun
day morning and evening. Prayer meeting
Tuesday evening. Sunday school am.
MASONS.
Milan Lodge, No. 19l--M. D. L. Jord an, w
NJ. S. Ii. Hale Secretary. Meets LIST Wednes-
day inc ach month.
X. ofH.
Liberty Lodge. No. 453-W. &. yanhook
Dictator: T Jackson. Reporter. Lodge meets
irstand third Friday nightsin each month.
X. of P.
Prospero Lodge, No. 24-H.W. Lovihg,C C.
W. Y. Williamson, X. X. S. Meets every
inuF'aaY nisn'' A.o.U.w.
Stonewall Lodge. No. 9O-A. Chambers. NJ
W.; NJ. D, L. jordan Recorder. Meets thirC
aud fourth Friday nights.
X. and L. of Il.
Eagle Lodge, No. Connects first and thir'
Monday nights in each month, S. H. Hale
P; w. A. Wade. Secretary
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12
Personal.

Mr.. r. P. McKelvey visited friends
in Dyersbprg this Week
Miss Cora Peoples is home Rom the
NJ. c. F. Institute, Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. u. Williamson, of
Trenton, were in the city this week
visiting G. W. Williamson's family.
DR.. Glenn and Bob Jordan took in
the Nashville convention this week.
Misses Alice and Nora Holt re-
turned from school at Jackson Tues,
day.
Miss Eta Mcdowell, of Humboldt,
is visiting friends in the city this
week.
Misses Minnie Clements and Alice
Moore are the guests of w. H. Blank,
inship's family.
Mrs. j. H. Freeman and grand>
daughter, of Memphis, are visiting
DR.. Jordan's family.
Jackson Wing. Mrs. Hilliard Will
liams, of Milan, lis the guest of Mrs.
G. Az Brown, tbs city.
Mrs.. W. G. T:rper, who has been
quite sick IL Eovss WI far the
past month, we are sorry to learn is
not improving.
Messrs. A. Jordan, S. F. Rankin,
D. A. Taylor, Geo. Werner and W.
A. Wade were the Milan delegates
at the state judicial convention.
John Weatherford, of Irrelevant,
was in town Wednesday. Young
ladies, he will return to his home soon
and will remain here permanently.
Miss Dora Rankin left last Tuesday
to attend the annual meeting of the
Woman's Missionary Society of the
NJ. E. church, South, at Augusta, Ga
Gen. Alex W, Campbell, of Jack
son. candi late for congress in the
eighth district, honored our sanctum
with visit a few days since. The
gallant old soldier would make use
full and energetic member of congress
At the closing exercises of the NJ
G. F. Institute in jackson this week
the degree of Mistress of English Lit
erature was conferred on Miss Cora
Peoples, one of Milan's most brilliant
and talented young ladies. She also
graduated in Latin and Mathematics
Miss Alice Holt, another of our bright
and accomplished young ladies, grad
uated in instrumental music.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12
Be Cautious in Hot Weather!

During the heated term in summer
it behooves everybody to keep cool.
BY letting yourself become overheated
and excited, you may have sunstroke,
which will either prove fatal or result
in permanent disability of some
kind. You can avoid all danger of
this by regular diet and daily visit
to some place adapted to comfortable
surroundings and nice scenery gener>
ally. This is all arranged for the peo-
pie Free Of Cost at CHAMBERS
CASH House
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12
To the People.

have decided to make the race for
Circuit Court Clerk of the Humboldt
Court before the people instead of
the convention. Ny reason for this
step is on account Of my wife being
sick for the last mouth, and it is inn
possible for me to leave her, to see the
people within the jurisdiction of the
Hum bollt Law Court, to make can
vass, and therefore will not 60 before
the convention. [ kindly ask the vo
t-rs within said jurisdiction to remem
her nae at the polls, l will try to see
all the voters personally soon.
Very respectfully,
w. Z. TURNER.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12

If East Tennessee will now present
a solid, square>toed competent demo-
crat for governor, West Tennessee is
inclined TO give him her enthusiastic
support. We hope our friends there
will unite in their choice on one of
her many distinguished sonsand pre-.
sent his name to the convention.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12

Carroll, Henderson and McNairy
counties have instructed for Mr.. A.
G. Hawkins for chancellor. The
invention meets in Jackson next
Monday, and the indications are that
Mr.. Hawkins will be the lucky man.
A host of friends here will rejoice if
it turns out that way.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12
DIED.

Mrs. Ruth Taylor, aecd about sevN
enty-fve years, died at Hope Hill last
Sunday morning, after long illness,
She leaves three children to mourn
their loss, and many friends. Her
funeral will be preached at Hope
Hill church on the third Sunday of this
month by Revs. Waters and Black.
burn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12

East Tennessee has not furnished
the state a democratic governor since
Andrew johnson was elected, about
thirty years ago. If she will now
present a man who will come any
where near filling his hat, we are for
him. Gentlemen, who is the com.
ing man?
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12

The greatest bargains of the season
at Owen IL Co.'S. 800 pairs Ladies
and Misses Hose, 500 Ladies and
Gents Handkerchief, $50 pairs Sus.
penders, fine lot of Fans and Para,
soils, Unlaundried and Dress Shirts,
all 80 per centUnder Regular Prices
Do not tail to come to>day and secure
the beet goods and the 6rst choice.
Our sales on 3 and 10c Lawns are
quite large and will have fresh lot
next week. Our prices seem to SUIT
the people and we intend to keep at
the head of the procession with our
low prices aud desirable goods,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12
Wire Sash and Doors.

For solid comfort during the hot
weather, 90 to T. W. Adams and buy
2 set of Wire Sash for you doors and
wiudyws; then you can leave your
doors aud windows open without fear
of thieves.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12
County Warrants taken in pay
ment for goods at Dickson's.
Hail Columbia +!

1T is not good to live alone" SO
says the good book. The President
got married, and why not all of our
young people. You can get nice
things to suit the occasion at CHAM,
BEERS CASH HOUSE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12

The convention urged President
Cleveland to appoint Col. j. NJ.
Heating of Memphis to the Office of
public printer, and the press of this
state join heartily in the request.
He is worthy and deserving.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12

Col. Z. W. Ewing, of Giles, perma.
nent chairman of the convention, is
one OF the best presiding officers we
ever saw. He held that large body
we'll in hand and put all business
through with rush.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12
Red. White and Rlne

Striped Madagascar Cloth, the lat
estnovelty; White Jersey Jackets, the
newest style; all worn by the Prettiest
Ladies and can be found only at
CHAMBERS CASH HOUSE,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12
SMALL CHANGE.

DeWberrles are ripe, out scarce.
The boys have begun to play base
ball.
The car hoist at this place is no
more.
The brick walk on Main street is
sadly in need Of repair.
See nonresident notice in case of
A. j. Fields VS.. John Conway.
MI. E. A. Collins lost several tons
of fine grass by the rains this week,
The monotony of the town was
broken this week by one or two negro
foot races.
The Milan baseball club will play
the Union City club at Trenton,
Tuesday, 22d.
Both democrats and republicans
should subscribe for the Exchange
and keep posted this summer.
The farmers in this vicinity have
been set back this week in wheat har-
vesting, on account Of the rain.
Raspberries have been shipped in
large quantities from here this week.
Very fair prices prevaiIed and the
shippers are happy.
Deputy Sheriff G. W. Williamson
resigned last Monday, when Mr.. Will
Harris was appointed in his place.
Both are good men.
Read the ad. of the Arkansaw Fe-
yer and Ague Cure, buy a bottle and
stop shaking" 1t is said to be the
boss medicine of the kind.
Prof. r. A. Mofitt's Milan Cornet
band made some excellent music on
last Saturday, emancipation day, and
everybody said it was far superior to
the Carroll county band.
Messrs. John Coulter and g. L.
Cain have closed contracts to build
four large two-story brick business
houses in Greenfield. That town is
enjoying quite a boom this year.
Any of our readers who may visit
the republican conventions in Nash,
vile next week will find the ST. Cloud
hotel one of the best, cheapest and
most conveniently located i'll the city,
Stop there once, and you will do so
again.
The heavy rain on Wednesday
night of last week did great damage
along Johns branch: in Carroll coun-
ty, literally washing away many
crops. Some small farmers are almost
ruined, and need the assistance of
their friends.
The June number of the National
Builder is filled with valuable and in.
teresting matter which should be read
by builders and mechanics generally,
as well as by others. This excellent
monthly is cheap at SO per annum,
Address the National Builder Co
Chicago, enclosing 80 cents, and pro
cure sample copy.
The colored people of Milan and
vicinity turned out in large numbers
last Saturday to celebrate the ami
versary OF their emancipation. Two
brass bands and large procession of
men and women on horseback pa
raded the streets, after which speeches
were delivered at the school house IN
the western part of town. Cream
and berries and fine barbecue con
trlbuted to their happiness.
Quite large crowd assembled a
the college last Friday night to wit
ness the match debate between La
vinia and Milan. The question wa
well handled by both sides, consider
ing they were all amateurs, aud wa
decided in favor Of Lavinia. Afte
the debate, ice cream and cake werr
served and all enjoyed it, The MilaI
society deserves great credit for thei
efforts to get up something for tn
public as well as for themselves. lie
us hear from you again.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-06-12
Anniversary HAPPINESS.

The colored people celebrated the
21st anniversary of their freedom at
New Hope on Saturday, June 9Th.
One Of the grandest times ever wit
messed in Carroll county among the
colored prople. There were about
1900 in attendance and not the least
disturbance prevailed. Orators Of
the day, Prof. F. Gobel, G. P
Woodson and MIR Sidney Pyles
Muse was furnished by the New
HOPE brass band.
G. P. WoODsoN, Chairman,
A new lot of Dress Bingham il
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