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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Horner and son, Willie, are
visiting friends in St. Louis.
Mr.. Sam. Collins and family, of
Jackson, visited relatives here this
week.
Mr.. R. j. Burrow and wife left for
Mckenzie last Wednesday, to visit
friends few days.
Since Thursday night, Al. Bigham,
chief clerk at the Southern Pacific, is
too proud to work. It's girl.
Mrs. Pope, mother of Mrs. B. A.
Shepherd, after long visit here, re.
turned to Memphis last Monday.
Col. ]. Hart Freeman, County
Court Clerk Carne and sheriff Parr,
Of Trenton, were in town yesterday.
Col. John Dickinson, after shoIt
tuSsle with chills and fever, is again on
the street. We are glad to see him up.
Mr.. Pitts, president of the new
bank at jackson, and L. j. Brooks,
of the Wing, called on US last Mon
day.
Mrs. Lura Ruff, of Madison county,
passed through here this week, en-
route to her fathers home in Carroll
county.
Paris Post: Hunter Richardson, of
Milan, has taken a position behind
the counters of E. w. Grove, the
druggist.
Hon. A. A. Freeman, of Washing
ton, is here visiting his brother, Mr..
B. r. Freeman, who has been very
sick for some time.
Rev. w. NJ. ROnison has sold out
his business in Missouri and returned
to Milan. He says he is glad to get
back to the best gown yet. His
friends welcome him.
Mayor Stone left for the markets
last Monday night, and is still absent,
buying fail aud winter goods for
Owen u Co. Mr.. Stone is an old, ex>
perienced merchant, and knows just
what will sell in the market. Look
out for something handsome.
Mr.. G. r. Scott, of Lexington, spent
several days here this week. lie is
ex-clerk of the county court Of Hen
derson county, and was a candidate
for reelection, hut was defeated in
the recent election by n republican.
He is leading and a popular man of
that county, and Milan will feel hon,
ored if he casts his lot with us. as he
may do, He is favorably impressed
with Milan, as our people are with him,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25
Fine Feathers Make Fine Birds.

We are real proud Of our efforts this
season. Our Store shows up i'm.
mensely. Dry Goods are plentiful.
We have them stacked and piled, in
every grade and price. The assort-
ment is complete. The colors are
beautiful. Pretty goods cost no more
than ugly ones. The styles are cor
rect. Every thing to match. Come
AMI see the display; it is free. If you
don't huy anything, we willneverthe,
less he glad to see you You won't
find the same assortment anywhere
else. CHAMBERS CASH HOUSE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25
sit Cured the Lawyer"

[ have used bottle Of Gooch's Mexican
Syrun. and I'm so well pleased with it, that
I will not be without it in the future. l have
heen afflicted with a severe cough for num-
her of weeks, and tried several medicines rec
commended 10 me. n ne Of which gave me re.
lief. commenced trying sour syrup, and
WAS delighted to find it gave me relief;
JOHN DAVIS,
Attorney at Law.
Is Temple Bar Building. Cincinnati, Q.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25
TGE II
TRENTON ROLLER MILLS

Are now making the Finest Patent
and all other grades Of Flour. Also
Meal and bran. Highest price paid
for Wheat and Corn. Orders solici-
ted and prompt attention given the
same.
TAYLOR, RAMSEY d Co.,
Trenton, Tenn.
SEPT. 7, 1886.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25
Chambers Cash House
FALL FASHIONS.
The Latest Novelties in
DRESS GOODS.

Embroidered Cashmere Robes all
Colors. Continuation Suitings. Hair
Line Stripes and Checks, and Plain
Dress Fanrics Of all kinds Trim
mings to match. Large Stock of
Silk Velvets in Plain Colors. Stripes
and Brocaded Velveteens in Black
and I'll the new Fashionable Fall
Shoes. CHAMBERS CASH HOUSE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25

Old-mshioned iron bitters have had their
dly-are like the fiddler the bullkicked-there
is no more mssic in them. Browns Iron
Tonic stands on the threshold ci the morning.
IL purifes. reddens and enriches the blood,
ones the system, and floods tn tsoul of the
former sufferer with melody, and costs only 81
For sale by Stewart Il Banner.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25
Real Fine Wraps.

When you come to our Store, ask
some of us to show you our line Of
fine Cloaks and Wraps. We have
them and may forget to call your at
tentiOn to them.
CHAMBERS CASH HOUSE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25
Missing Papers.

We wish two copies of the Elk,
change dated July "a, 1886, to replace
missing copies from our files. Any
one supplying them will be paid there.
for, and receive our thanks besides.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25

While attending the Trenton Fair,
be sure to 60 to the BOSS Saloon" for
all kinds of fine drinks. We have
in connection with the bar one of the
finest Billiard Halls in the city.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25
SMALL CHANGE.

| h6Ch'
A very large excursion party pass
ed here last Sunday, EN- route to ST.
Louis.
Car loads of new ard handsome
goods are being received by John M.
Dickson.
Hot days and cool nights this week
are not considered very healthful
weather.
Business is picking up considerably,
and we expect to see things lively in
a very short time.
Remember that Hon. Rice Pierce
will speak to the Bob Taylor club TO-
day at three o'clock.
Our streets are literally crowded
with school children these days. 1t is
a beautiful sight, too.
About two hundred and fifty puN
pills have been enrolled and are daily
in attendance at the college.
DR.. Jordan hos received new set
of signal service flags, and not before
they were needed. The old ones were
worn to a fra7zle.
Burglars entered Gilbert's saloon
last Wednesday night and stole lot
of liquors, cigars and tobacco. 1t
looks like we'll be compelled to have
night watch.
Mon. Weatherspoon was last Mon,
day tried before Mayor Stone and
fined thirty-hve dollars for resisting
and assaulting Marshal Lusk in the
discharge of his duty.
Barnum's big circus ad. this week
crowds out much valuable matter and
causes q condensation what local
news we have. After next week well
probably have more room.
Several parties have paid what they
owed us during the past week, for
which they have our sincere thanks.
We hope others will follow their ex'
ample during the next week.
Members of Eagle Lodge No. 96,
X. q l.. H will bear in mind that
their dues fov the fourth quarter are
payable next Friday, October 1st. Be
ready for the Secretary when he calls
Memphis Avalanche: A woman
named Williams, with two children
was al the station house Sunday, seek.
ing assistance to enable her to reach
Milan, where she claimed to have
relatives. She was helped on her
way 10y the police
We have this week heen eating bis
cults made from -four made by the
Trenton Roller mills, and can truth,
fully say that we know Of no better
or finer -four, the famous "Sylph" not
excepted. 1t is emphaticalIy first,
class. Edwards q Shepherd sell it il
Milan.
The Fulton Boomerang, in notice
of new paper, enunciate Il great
truth when it said: mo paper can Ut
a credit to "A town where the mer'
chants hold their hauds upon their
pocket, hooks, and no town amount,
to anything that cannot sustain 4
good paper
Parties who attended the rocent
session of the Carroll county circuit
court are very complimentary in theiI
praises Of Judge STiggart and Attor
ney General Bond. Their work wa,
thorough, just and economical, ant
the people think they will make tw,
of the hest officers the court has haC
in many years.
A numner of our hest Young mel
have organized debating society
which meets in the town hall, corne
Main and Church streets, every Mon
day night, We hope they will keel
it up. 1t Their will carefully read u
and study their subjects, it will be al
excellent training for them, whicl
! Will be valuable in after life.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25

Itch and scratches of every kind
cured in 80 minutes by Noolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Warranted by DR.
NJ. d. L. Jordan, druggist, Milan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Stale Senator,

Wy ILLIAMS0N.- We are authorized to
w announce S. b. Williamson, of Trenton.
as candidate to represent Gibson county in
the State Senate.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25
Representative.

NTADE.--We are authorized to announce
w Hon. W W. Wade, of Trenton, as a can
ddatc to represent Gibson county in the lower
house of the next general assembly.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25

Just Received, nice liue of Top
Buggies Cheap. Call and see them.
EDWARDS IL SHEPHERD.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25

When you are in Trenton, at the
Taylor speaking, don't fail to call at
the Boss Saloon"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25
LIST OF LETTERS.

Remaining in the postotiice at Milan,
Tenn, Sept, %, 1886.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-25

IN calling for the above letters say
advertised, s. H. HALE, P. M.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-02
The Decorative Mania.

Put away the little coal -hod that our darling
wants to paint
For she fain would decorate it with devices qu
and quaint,
Hide the dish pan ard the wash tubs and lib
wise the garden hose,
Or Matilda will adorn them with the lily and y
rose.
When our Bridget in the morning gets the wooe
chopping bowl w.
To concoct the morning corned beef hash, 1t
vexes of her soul
To behold q wreath of pnnsies where she most
must cut and slash,
So she scrapes it off because the paint might per-
meate the hash.
On the household rolling pin is t ed a pretty
bow,
And the lilies of the valley oft commingle with
the dough,
While the new potato masher and the kitchen
pans and pots
Are magnificent with butterflies and sweet for
get-me-nots.
All our articles of furniture, the ancient and the
new,
Are resplendent quite with drapery and bows Of
brightest hue.
In the house we look about with mingled sorrow
and amaze,
For Matilda is afflicted with the decorative a-ssr
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-02
The Art of Visiting.

Some people visit nearly all the time,
and so waste their own lives and their
friends substance; some rarely visit at
all, and so deny themselves and their
neighbors one of the greatest pleasures
of a social existence. Some people
make visits so short that they are not
worth the trouble they cost; Others sta"
so long that the visit becomes "v'
tation" like fever or famine.
use is always essential to excellence
any art, only those who have cert;
amount of practice know how to Wis
we'll, while those who visit too muc.
sin another way, and become bad visi-
tors from imprudence and carelessness.
But we are writing the essay which W
began with simple suggesting and vii.
only add, in conclusion, that all rules
must vary More or less with the charac-
ter of the visitors. AS an old epigram
says
"What smiles and welcome would give,
Some friend to see each day lives
And yet what treasures would pay
If some would always stay away J!
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-02
Five Millions in q Bag.

John 1. Blair, of Blairsville, N. J., is
one of the most remarkable of the guests
of the Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago,
at present. Though 80 years of age,
his bearing is perfectly erect, and he is
more active than many young fellows
of 50 years. The Jersey town, in which
he lives, was founded by him and nam
ed in his honor, but he is known in the
West as one of the most extensive rail-
road builders of the country.
He is a man of very large wealth and
of very original methods. Many years
ago, it is told of him, he was partner
of John B. Alley, another millionaire.
They disagreed and separated. Some
time after Alley sued him for something
like two and half millions. When
the trial day came Mr.. Blair was not
ready for some reason and he wanted a
postponment. There was a battalion
of lawyers in the case and a great deal
of quibbling ensued. The court finally
decided to grant the motion, but stipu-
lated that bond of double the amount
of the alleged claim should be filed.
"The bond required will be S5,ooo,-
900, I understand" said Mr.. Blair,
when that point had been reached.
The opposing counsel were quick to
assure him that he had not overstated
the amount.
81 expected there would be some
thing of the kind necessary" said Mr..
Blair quietly, ''and SO brought this
along"
"This" proved to be black bag,
which he had laid down on the floor
near his chair when he came into court.
He opened it, and stepping up to the
bench took from it and spread before
the Judge $4,000, 900 in Government
bonds.
"These will answer, 1 suppose, he in
quired.
After the Judge recovered from his
amazement he said he believed they
would. "But," he continued, 81 will
make you custodian of them, with the
distinct understanding that none of
them shall be used while it is a part of
the bond"
"Your Honor need have no fear on
that score," Mr.. Blair responded, reas-
suringly. 81 only brought in few
this morning for this purpose. These
are some that l have no use for while
the matter is pending"
1t was some time after tire millionaire
had left the court room before the wit
nesses of the scene recovered from the
stupor produced by the display of such
princely wealth in such matter-of-fa
fashion
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-02
Gadding and Gossip.
BY GEORGIA A. PECK IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.

"I don't want to compel you
To let your baking go,
But I came in to tell you
Some things you ought to know!
"It won't take long; no doubt you
Will think it can't be so,
But folks all talk about you
I've come to let you know.
"Now there's your next door neighbor--
Don't sag told you, thought
She says it no great labor
To find out all you know!
"You see you're too confding;
You don't know friend from foe.
I'll set you right! providing
You think you ought to know.
You've heard of Mrs. Grundy?
She thinks it looks quite low
For you to drive out Sunday.
I'm sure you ought to know.
"Your class don't like their teacher,
knew it long ago!
They all prefer Miss Preacher
Thought you might like to know.
"You must change your dressmaker:
You make sorry show
P,immed up like some old Quake- =.
s'pose you didn't know.
"But then I've heard it hinted
You don't pay what you owe;
s'pose your means are stinted.
Of course you ought to know.
"Though you may not concede it,
Your baby doesn't grow
They say you don't half feed it,
But then you ought to know.
81 saw your husband last night
With Mrs. So and So;
Of course it may be all right,
But should want to know.
81 think this bread will sour,
You don't half mix your dough!
I would mine just an hour,-
It's strange you shouldn't know
"You need me to propel you
This clocks little Slow
I'll drop in soon and tell you
More things you ought to know !"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-02
A Hunter for Crests.
PhiLadelphia Press.

West Spruce street society just now is
greatly interested in VIM. Francis Gre
gar, young gentleman of Tioga, who
has returned from England, where he
passed some weeks looking up the an
cestry ofan extremely rich Philadelphian
with social aspirations. He is busy
putting the material that he has gained
into shape for book that his patron
purposes issuing. 1t was given out that
he had brought over an assortment of
crests and coats-of-arms, and number
of wealthy people called on him for the
purpose of inspecting the stock and OBJ
tanning list of prices. Mr.. Creger
was rather annoyed by their visits. He
had not brought over any arms, he said,
and added that he did not deal in in
sigma of nobility ready-made. He pur-
sues his Investigations largely out of
love for genealogical research, and a
fee of $500 or $500 for each case. He
will not, however, guarantee the dis
covery of noble ancestors for anybody.
A very rich manufacturer of agricul-
tural implements offered him large fee
to compile history of his lineage for
$50 years. Mr.. Cregar made prelim
mary search, and, having come to the
conclusion that it would be impossible
to connect the manufacturer family on
this side of the ocean with its stock on
the other side, he valiantly declined the
fee. The manufacturer went elsewhere,
and now his new family carriage bears
new coat-of-arms in red and yellow as
big as a pie plate. Still this does not
surprise Mr.. Cregar. For Mr.. Cregar
says that stationers in Philadelphia are
wonderfully quick at discovering rich
customers right to bear arms, and their
taste in combining the colors in strik
ing manner is really much to be COM
mended. He does not desire to enter
into competition with them, and says,
besides, that his mission, being that of
pure research, is much higher than the
selling of lions rampant to persons who
don't know what the beasts signify.
In tracing family accurately back
to the time of its settlement in this
country it sometimes becomes necessary
to travel over half dozen or more
States, the people scatter so widely.
This is particularly true of New Eng
land which apparently has sent its sons
and daughters over the length and
breadth of the land. Pennsylvanians
move but little. There are some coun-
ties in the State-Montgomery, for in
stance-in which nearly the same fami
lies have been living as long as the re-
cords run.
Now of the 80 rich Philadelphia
families whose ancestry you look up,
how many have the right to bear armsP
Five, probably; no more
But arms are common enough in
town.
True. But as result of my investi-
cations, 1 should say that the Philadel-
phians who have right to arms seem,
generally speaking, not to bear them.
'And the others?'
The other people hlz.nardon
me Insignia Insignia of nobility are common
enough too, in New York and the New
West
'Yes. The enterprising stationer is
everywhere.
Mr.. Cregar said that he goes abroad
again in December to execute ancestral
commissions for three more rich Phila-
delphia families. His fees now average
about $4,000 a year.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-02
The Art of Composition.
H1rDer's Mn1nzine.

huPef o 4huyu@We'
If the dreary composition written by
the great majority of candidates for ad-
mission to college were correct in SPELL
ing, intelligent in punctuation and un-
exceptionable in grammar, there would
be some compensation; but this is so
far from being the case that the instruc-
tors of English and American colleges
have to spend much of their time in
teaching the A B C of their mother
tongue to young men of twenty-work
disagreeable in itself, and otherwise
barren of result. Is there any remedy
for this state of things? I venture to
say there is; but it is one which de-
mands persistent and long-continued
work and hearty cooperation on the
part of all who have to do with use of
English in the schools in any form and
for any purpose.
My plan is briefly as follows: I.
would begin as early as possible to over
come the mechanical difficulties of writ
ing, IS, and would use all practicable means
and possible opportunities to do so; 2.
I would not frighten boy with "com-
Positions" so called, till he could form
his sentences with tolerable correctness,
and use his pen with freedom; but 3.
when he was set to work writing COM
positions he should be kept steadily at
it, and at the same time be made to
take an interest in what he is doing,
and should be impressed with the i'm
portance of having something to say,
and of saying that something in an in
telligible and natural manner.
s@- Husband The census taker was
in, dear. He demanded the age of
each of the family, and l was obliged
to give him yours. He said it was the
law.
Wife (enraged)-baw What do I
care for law7 John Smith, did you tell
that man my age?
Husband (hurriedly)-Yes, I told
him you were 23.
Wife (molli6ed)-Wel 1 suppose
the law has got to be respected.
pa-"Don't be fool my DEAR" re-
monstrated a husband to his wife, who
was letting her jaw swing loose in the
breeze. "I won't, Mr.. jenkins, l
WON'T" she answered; "people
wouldn't know us apart if did," He
went right down town.
BaF Elijah-Say, Zeke, I heah yo'
brudder married rich heiress, am dat
so? Zeke-Yes; she's wuth bout fl
million. Elijah (surprised)-So much
as dat? Zeke-It's fl million or fl
hundred, l dunno wich, but know it's
'normous mount.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-02
Men With Double Identity.

An intense interest attaches to nearl
all proceedings in the Probate Cour
writes New York correspondent of Il
Indianapolis /0u,naL 1t is always
dispute about money. 1t is probir
of affection. There is a romance
every case almost. 1t is no more so
issue, like the humdrum suits on
mercial paper for goods sold and d.
cred or horse trade disputes. 1t al,
involves the relations of families.
takes the roof off from the house d.
invites the public to look down into the
house circle and witness the dragging
from the closet of the long-concealed
skeleton.
The most curious cases that eve
come before the New York Surrogat
are those in which the head of the fan
lily has lived a dull disappearing III
der one identity to his wife and childr
and domestic friends and under
other to the rest of his acquaintance
Sometimes this dual life continues
many years sometimes for score.
years-the man who is known as SIN
to his family and relatives being knc
at his office or his store as Jones.
would suppose that such cases mus
exceedingly rare; but my observe
leads me to believe them common
numerous. The fact that within
last three years at least three sucl
stances have come before the Surro
implies that there must be hundred
men living in this city under dc
identity to-day. should think it W
make a man nervous not to |
whether the next man he meets wi
cognize him as Smith or Jones
whether he may not encounter twoI
one of whom will salute him as S
and the other as Jones.
Philip Schuyler, the railroad mil
aire of twenty years ago, was one Z.
these two-faced persons.
"Why, Bob Spicer, how came you
to know that man? l didn't know as
sslifiheyBa ss fhey Baajsa hlsas Il aas5s sse'7 f"''
on Broadway, and to wb Dt
"Well, yes, kno"" him slghtly
said young Spicei,I s.castically. "Why
shouldn't know him, seeing that he is
my father"
"Your fatherl' exclaimed the other,
with a laugh; "not much. You're not
a wise boy; that's Philip Schuyler. !"
"Tain't, either" answered the boy,
excitedly. "Don't l know my own
father? What are you talking abort
Haven't l seen him every day ever sir
l could remember?"
"But, have you generally seen hin
evenings, Bob2'' al
"No; he works downtown eve
ings."
"Works l tell you he's Fifp
avenue swell, Schuyler is, and he goe,
to all the Patriarch Clubs parties and
balls, and he is bachelor, and he is
sweet on my Aunt Emma; and he play
billiards at our house every few ever
ings. They say he's awful rich"
"See here" said Rnh Spicer sole
ly to his companion; eve can
friends any more if you talk in9
way. Talk is cheap. Come hopar
me at five O'Clock and see whs1 inc
and sisters say about it. Fat'
there. I'll bet you" ~
The boys parted withzlF
a wager, but Bob investigated.
found that his loving and inC
father, John Spicer, was known on
Stock Exchange and uptown as
railroad lnagnate and bachelor mill
aire, Philip Schuyler.