The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-12-26 00:00:00

FREEHOLD HOUSES AND PREMISES,
AYE, Near STOURBRIDGE,
Tbe BOLT) by AUCTION. by Messrs.
OATES. PERRF.NS, and WOOLDRIDGE, at the
HOTLY Iltrsn INN. LYE. on Moms %Y. .TIOrARY 4th. 1462,
at Six o'cl,ck in the Evening, subject to conditions then
tct pe read
.7ee very desiratl:i FREEHOLD HOUSES.
situated fronting to the Dudley and Pedmore Turnpike
It sad. at Lye, aforesaid, near to the junction of the road
Iron Careless Green to Hay Green with the said Turn-
pike Rout, together with the party Yard and Armor nity -
noses thereto. Two occupied boThomas Witliens, Ind
one void.
Also that Perm.' of FREETIOIIM LAND, nearly ad.
joining to the above. having A EOO4 Frontage of 61 yards
to the Dark Imo,. and Containing 168 square yards. now
in Atie m.cemsablen of Thomas Wiens.
For farther information apply to Messrs. Harmed,
Shepherd and Hariyar.l. Solicitor., or f 0 the toetioneerts,
all of Stroirbridge ; at whose offices a Plan of the Property
may be seen.
FREEHOLD PROPERTY, NEW ROAD,
(KARR Y R.l
MO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr.
1 HAWKINS, on MONDAY. JANUARY. 18th. 1669,
at the house of Mr. Samuel Leonard. the MAYPOLE INN,
tbtl`ts, st !assess /Vetoes .in the Evening, subject to
conditions to be then read, in one Or More lots, as may
be agreed upon at the time of Sale:—
All those three FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES
ewA Psi+ _Kitchen, Cellar, end suit-
able Outbui'dings and Garden Lea s:tr:ste In New.rosd,
Qaarry Bank. in the respective oeenpations of Samuel
Ponds, Samuel Westwood. and Thomas Bevon. producing
• rental of £l7 Ils pee 'comm. NA containing, with the
site of the buildings. GOO square yards. or thereabouts.
For further particulars apply to Mr. John Pest-man,
Solicitor, Stourbridge, or the Auctioneer, Brierley
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COLL. EY GATE, CRADLE Y.
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FREEHOLD HOUSES, COACHBVIIDER'S PRE.
IRISES, FRONT LAND, AND MINES.
W. HAWKINS will SELL by
.AUC-
4. 1- TILN ns L, on Mowy. the 1s th day of Ja ART.
1869, at the MAYP.H.E INN. CRADLET Frienx, at Six for
Seven o'clock in the E vetting punctually, the following
CORNER PROPERTY, in three Lott, or in our or two
Lots, as may be agreed upon at the thne of Salt., subject
to the usual conditions:—
Lot I.—All that Corner Pint of FREEHOLD LAND.
situate at Colley Gate, Cradles.. immedistely opposite the
residence aud grounds of Thomas Wood. Esq , and
fronting the Stourbridge turnpike road to the extent of
13 yards and I foot, and the highway leading thereout to
the town of Cradley, to the extent of 30 yards, and con-
taining 395 square yards, or thereabouts.
Lot 2.—A Plot of LAND, adjoining Lot I. with the
COACHBUILTING ERECTIONS now standing there-
on (essept such ports as belong to Mr. Edward Mills. the
talent, which will be specified at the sale), containing by
adimmuirement 100 square golds. This Lot hats front-
age of 13 yards 1 foot to the turnpike road.
Lot a—Three FREEHOLD HOUSES, with Out-
buildings and Gardens. fronting the highway leading to
Cradle's, and adjoining Lots 1 and 2. on the upper side,
containing by adoneasurement 531 so rfsce yards. and now
tenanted by Henry Jones, Thomas Willetts, and Tholas
Corbett, at the annual rent of elti 188 4,1, This IA t has
a (tentage of 18 yards and 1 foot to the highway leading
to the town of Cradley.
The Mines under the Lots, and half of the roads are
sold aith the simface.
Lots I and 2 are admirably situated for business par.
totes.
For further partienlars. and to see the Plan, apply to
Messrs. Homfrsy awl Holberton, Solicitors. Brierley Hill
and Colman Rat or the Auctioneer, Brierley Hill.
I stPORTANT TO PERSONS ABOUT TO EMBARK
IN THE PUBLIC BUSINESS, CAPITALISTS,
AND OTHERS.
BALE OF FREEHOLD INN AND PREMISES,
W.HERF.ILL.L.INE, OLD HILL.
ER- SAMUEL INSULL begs to announce
• that he it favoured with instrnctions by Mr. Was.
Millard to SELL by AUCTION, upon the Premises, on ,
WEDNESDAY. tlto 13th day of JOVAIZY, 1869, at Six for
Seven o'clock in the Evening punctually, in one Lot,
subject to conditions to be then produced :
Alt that 01,1.1icengs d and Welhaccastomed FREE- '
HOLD INN, known by the sign of the 'The Three
Furnaces," situate in Waterfall Lane, in the Parish of
Rowley Regis, and now and for many years occupied try
time proprietor, Mr. William Millard. The Premises con-
sist of a large Smoke Room. SDAOiOII3 Bar, large Club
Room, Tad II sem. Cooking Kitchen. two Chambers,
Brewhouse, capital Collaring. Stabling for eight horses.
and other necessary Outhuildinga ; the Property having
• frontage to Waterfall Lane of 12 yards 1 foot 6 inches.
ant containing in the whole by selmeasurament -119
square yards or thereabouts. with a good supply of hard
and soft water. The whole is well and snlotantially
built. and enclosed, and is complete with every conveni-
ence foe carrying on a first-class in and ont.door trade,
which has been esteem:acuity done by the present Propri-
etor for the last ten years. nod who is disposing of the
same owing to his declining Business.
There is a model Gas Works upon the Premises. earls
Isle of supplying 80 lights, which will be sold with the
Freehold.
The Property will be sold with the option of the Put,
chaser taking to the Stock and Fixtures at a Valnation.
For further particulars apply to Messrs. Homfray and
.Iberton. Solicitors. Brierley Hill and Colman Hill ; or
to the Auctioneer, Brierley hilt, at whose respective
Mee a Platt of the Property may be sees.
FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES,
NEAR CHAPEL HILL, BRIERLEY HILL.
--
rpo be SOLD, by PRIVATE CONTRACT,
all those Three well-built DWELLING•HOUSitS,
with the Brewhouse, Piggcr!ea, and Gardens thereto he.
11l ging, situate at the back of Chapel Hill, Brierley Hill.
Inn in the respective eceupationa of William Thatcher,
Martha Millward, and George Compson.
The groat rental of the property is £2l 9s per annum.
For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Freer and
Perry, Solicitors; or to Mr. Taylor, Land Agent, Stout.
bridge.
TO PLATE-GLASS MANUFACTURERS
AND OTHERS ENGA iED IN THE
GLASS TRADE.
•
MO be DISPOSED OF, a very large Quantity
of Fine VITREOUS SAND 'from an Estate in
Bedfordshire. well situate for Water Carriage by Canal,
or by Railway.
Arrangements may be made for LETTING the MINE
t be worked subject to a Royalty, or Sold at per Ton
delivered in the Barges at the Canal, or in the Trucks at
the It dlway Station (the London and North•Weatern
Railway).
For particulars apply to Messrs. Nockolds and King,
Land Agents, Ac.. Saffron Walden Essex.
Ii 1011 SALE, a good BAGATF:LLE BOARD,
Slate Bottom, with Cues and Balls complete.—
Apply to Mr. W. ;Castree, White Lion Inn, Market-
street, Stourbridge.
-
rpo be LET, a comfortable DWELLING.
.L HOUSE, with Stable and with or without an
Orchard, pleasantly sitaate in the village of Relbrough-
ton.—Apply to Mr. H. Hill, Butcher, Oleswinford,
Stourbridge.
MO LET, and may be entered upon Immedi-
ately, a Good HOUSE and SHOP, with every
convenience, situate in the best part of Iligh.strect,
Stombridge.—For further particulars, apply at the
D'..sercer Office, 92. High-street, Stourbridge.
APARTMENTS to LET, in the Heath-road,
for a LADY or GENTLEMAN, enquire at the
(As,rree Odice, High-street.
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A LE and PORTER STORES to be LET,
led by Manufactories. Satisfactory rem
s c v.., foe i. siting. Goodwill. Fixtures, Ac.,
A rly, 15, Oozelbstreet Korth, Birmingham.

PUBLIC NOTICE.
B. RAYBOULD
1311EGS to announce to the Inhabitants of
a / Stourhridee and surroanding Neighbourhood,
that he haa taken to the
VAUXHALL INN, FOSTER-STREET.
lately neetwied by Mr. John Martin ; and trosti. by
keenino Articles of the very best quality, to merit a share
of public support.
s, •
N.B.—WELL-AIRED BEDS.
FORESTERS' AR" IN'
AND
EATING HOUSE.
47, CO VA NUT-SURAT, BTO URBRIDOP...
ALES, PORTER, BITTER ALES, &C.,
Of the Finest Quality.
GENUINE CIGARS AND TORACcO.
DINING AND REFRESHMENT ROOMS,
REPLETE WITTI EVERY COMFORT.
AN ORDINARY ON FRIDAYS. AT ONE O'CLOCK'
Hot Janes, erery day at One. awl from Te• ee
o', ioet On CWOII.II ('unit yg.
CHOPS, STEAKS, &C., &C., ON THE SHORTEST
NOTICE.
TRIPE IND cow utrts OW PRIMATE AND RATCRT %YR IT 7 P.m.
JOHN LAWLEY, Proprietor.
HALLOA!
HAVE YOU HEARD TIIE LATEST?
A' 0.
Why FOX WRIGHT has taken to the
CASTLE AND FALCON INN.
lliolrerluruipinn-street, Dudley,
And RE-OPENED it undor the name of
FOX WRIGHT'S HOTEL.
Drop in and see him, and you will find every comfort
you desire.

THE SWAN I-
N
N,
HADLEY-STREET, STOUPBRIDGE.
TOHN BRISTOW begs to inform his friends
e/ and tile nubile, that he ho. 1-ken to the 'arm.
well-known INN, where he will be glad to see any of bi,,
old friends.
ALES, WINES, AND SPIRITS,
OF TRZ BEST QUALITY.
AN ORDINARY ON COUNTY COURT DAYS,
AND FRIDAYS.
A FREE AND EASY EVERY MONDAY AND FRIDAY
NIGHT. TO COMMENCE AT SEVEN O'CLOCK.
' 'VERTICAL STEAM
'
r ' ENGINES
"--
FITTED WITH
;Art; VERTICAL BOILERS,
...! r.
r I' From Ito 12 Horse Power.
.......
ji
NO 1311ICKIVoilli REQUIRED.
....... •
' ''' • ' *
.Al H. & J. WRIGHT & CO.,
I', .. , ),4- .•
MANUFACTURERS,
It
latejm4lndisa6oo;' CHARLOTTE STREET,
r
DULILEY.
,
[A CARD.]
GEORGE WILLIAM PREECE,
LATH MANUFACTURER,
NELSON YARD, SOUTHGATE-STREET,
GLOUCESTER.
Agent for the Stourbridge Liatrict,
J. W. IFE,
Bonoty Donk, Stouvb ridge.
Where all orders will be punctually attended to
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HENRY pERKS,
STOURBRIDGE HOUSE,
43, lIIGMSTREET,
Ras a large assortment of
BLACK SILKS, CRAPES, FRENCH
MERINOS, PARAMATTAS,
HENRIETTA AND COBURG CLOTHS,
ALPACAS,
'And other materialsZsuitable for
FAMILY MOURNING,
AT NOPERITI PRICES.
Prturats ECONOIIICAI LT II PRIFIIIP.

rA CARD.]
JAMES TURTON GREEN,
rLATP ARRATIA3I GREEN,]
PLUMBER. HOUSE DECORATOR,
AND
HORTICULTURAL BUILDER,
54, High-daft, Stourbridye.
GENERAL GROCERY AND PROVISION
WAREHOUSE,
No. 1, COVENTLY-STREET, STOURBRIDOE.
To THE INHABITANTS orSTOURBRIDGE
AND ITS VICINITY.
T HILL begs to announce that he has taken
tl • to the above premises, end trusts that with strict
assiduity to business, together with first-class articles at
a small remunerative prcfit, to share a good portion of
public patronage and support.
PAINLESS DENTISTRY AND ARTIFICIAL TEETH.
NOTICE.—STOURBRIDGE.
TR. PARKER (Licentiate of Dentistry),
SUROEON DRNTIST, from Birmingham, at-
tends at Stoorbridge, every FRIDAY, at Leeds house, 158,
High-street.
:The experience of a Practice of nearly thirty years,
extending over the greater partof the Kingdom. enables
the Messrs. Parker to offer • complete system of Painless
Dentistry, at a cost within the reach of all.
NEW INVENTION.—LETTKA PATENT.—Artifirial Teeth
to last a lifetime, are tired firmly in the mouth without
springs or wires, or causing the slightest pain. Thu,
adhere so securely, that the full powers of mastication
and articulation are completely re-mstablislird. These
Teeth never discolour, cannot possibly be distinguished
from nsture. and are of the very best quality. A Tooth
frem is, • Set from £5. Every optratiou in Dental
Surgery.
MR. S. J. PARKER
Attends daily at
' 1 7.— BENNETT'S HILL-17
BIRMINGHAM.
ea- Notice particularly Name and Address.
TO MALSTERS.
BEST WELSH MALTING COAL, at
colliery price.. Truck loads, to any Station.—
Apply, 0. J. Xveson, i:ailway Coal Wharf, Stonrbridge.

_
FRENCH PYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, TRADESMEN'S ADDRESSES.
70 , HIGH STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
. SANDLAND, DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON USE THE
6
[FROM LONDON] STANDARD" TEA!
BFALIS
ompe;ti
ire eg eh rtf I y
uhuve s ;VT.,
fd ies of Stourbridge and Neighbourhood, that he
ONLY 3r. PER lb., AND ONLY TO BE HAD
CIJMA.ITING, FROM
And can aysure all who may honour him with !heir patronage. that all Orden shall have his immediate attention
coupled with the latest inventions and improvements in the trade. ILLIA3I pLATT,
GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES RENOVATED
TEA MERCHANT,
HT THE
NEW STEAM p STOURBRIDGE.socEsS.
70, ITIGFI-STRF.ET, STOURBRIDnE. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
MR.
.ARcHF.R CLABKE begs to inform
JL Frienva thio the NoRTRA I T ROOMS will
be CLOSED on VIIKISSIIS•11AV ONLY.
Studio OPEN from NINE to THREE.

ITNER.AL CA RRIAGE ESTABLISHMENT,
STONE STREET, DUDLEY.
GEORGE IVIORRIS,
ivrOST respectfully returns thanks to the Public generally for the very kind support
rneed4ml in the FIJNFRAI. PvI,‘RTMENT of his Ensiness. and hogs to assure thern that it
will always be his 'thirty to molt n et ntinoanee of that support by iERIONAL attention, end the conduct.
inn of hyrcr.na in the moat solemn wanner, and up n the most reasonable tern.a. Cabs, Cars, and
Gigs on hire on the Shortest Notice..
G. MORRIS HAS ALSO ADDED TO HIS ESTABLISHMENT,
A pATENT COMPOSITE ITEARSE
...-
Which lea derided t linen the IT, mar,, we hove be n accustomed in tee. Its appearance is
elegant, and with a pair of first-class black horses, would do no discredit to the funeral rites of the upper
classes.
By this arrangement the Yery unseemly practice of placing the coffin either beneath the mourners or
underneath the hammercloth of the coachman, is entirely dispensed with.
As this improved Ilea becomes more xtenaively known, it canot fail to be widely approved and
adopted.
••• OFISERVE THE ADDIIESS--.
G. MORRIS, STONE STREET, DUDLEY.

PIPES. PIPF,S. PIPES,
THE FINEST STOCK OF
IVI S C I-1 A_ TT it PIPMS
In the Midland Counties rnay be seen at
S • FIELD'S,
92, 111011-STEERT, S7'ol-RBRIDG.E,
'Where may be had the
CHOICEST HAVANNAIIS AND FINEST CIGARS
TASTE AND TRY, AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES.
WHOLESALE CIGAR ESTABLISHMENT.

CHOICE TOBACCOS.
COPE'S CELEBRATED MIXTURE.
COPE'S HONEY DEW.
COPE'S RIFLE CAKE.
COPE'S BIRD'S-EYE.
\V ILL'S BIRD'S-EYE.
pURNELL'S RETORT SHAD
BRISTOL BLACK AND RETURNS.
SOLD BY
S. '
c)2, HIGH STREET, STOUT:BRIDGE.

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, DISORID=MS OF TI-IM smomAcml
Are the sources of the deadliest maladies. Now,•what is the operation of the Pills?
They cleanse the bowels, regulate the liver, bring the relaxed or irritated stomach
into a natural and healthful condition. Changing sickness into health.
AILMENTS OF FM3STAMMS.
At the two epochs in life in which the system undergoes the most important
and critical changes, the Pills are priceless in their abet in disorders to which the
sex is liable; and at the turn of life are a safeguard against evil consequences.
177M.A.1...-I\TMSS AND DM]EtILITY. e
These Pills remove all symptoms of debility, languor and weakness, as they
act upon the mainsprings of life and give strength and vigour to the system. ,

TI-1M MIEST IRMILMIYZ ICLTONCTZT FOR
Asthma. Debility. Influenza. Stone and Gravel.
Bilious Complaints. Dian.lima. Liver Cumplaints. Secondary Symptoms
Blotches on the Skin. Female Irregularities PiMs. Weaknece,from what.
Constipation of the Bowels. indigestion.. Retention of Urine, over cause, &e. sio.
rr CAUTION !—None are genuine unless the words "Holloway, London," are
discernible as a ;Intermark in every leaf of the book of direetions ; which may be
plainly seen by holding it to the light.—** Soll at tile maniiitt,tury of Professor
lioLLowaY, 244, Strand, London, and by all 1), Ayr: in 3fe.liein.^. in loxes at
is. 10., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., us., 225., and 33s.—There is a cuusidera6lo saving by
taking the larger sizes.—Very copious directions for use are affixed to each box.

OPEO,4TI Srorenalnox awn ICionertxrcrram BANK.
71, MOH. STEELE, SIOUNHAIDGE,
Oct. 1868.
ARirie.nlLCHforEtßhe C.LeApoßrtlitE thanks his
heyhavo.ceor indekatd.
him since he has commenced business in Sfourbridge
lie is sorry so many persons have called upon him for
Portraits, etc., when he has been out on business, but
having now engaged a competent Assistant attendance
will be given daily; and he hopes that those friends who
were disappointed by not finding him at home will do-
him the honour of calling again, when their orders
shall have his best attention and thanks.
Studio open daily from Nino to Four during the winter
months.
CARTES DE VISITE, 6D. EACH.
CHURCHILL NEW CHURCH,
Five difkant Views.
HAGLEY lALL AND CHURCH.
THE HON. & REV. W. 11, LYTTELTON.
New Pleturcs, 91 each, Post Free, 1 Stamp extra.
Tux CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE MIDLAND
COUNTIES FOR
STATIONERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
'WHEN FOUND MAKE A NOTE or"—captain Clink.
WILLIAM WILLEY,
WHOLESALE PLAIN AND FANCY STATIONER,
PARS.! GE, (Balboreet End),
BIRMINGHAM.
Ledger!, from le to 100 e, always in Stock.
Shopkeepers supplied on such terms that must command
a continuance of their favours.
NOTICE.
TO LANDLORDS AND OTHERS.
JA. STOKES, Auctioneer and Appraiser,
. • be/Pi to announce to the Inhabit:nits of Dudley and
the .urrounding neighbourhood. that lie is prepared to
Levy Distrnints for Rect. Executions. Rills of Sale, and
all kinds of Processes at Law, and parties favouring him
with such business urn guaranteed against all Actions and
Suits at Law. At Moderate Charges.
Now Ready, Crown Bvo., Price le, by Post 13 Stamps.
THE HORSEKEEPER'S RECEIPT BOOK,
(By a Practical,Chernist).
ONTA MT; a bore than One Hundred Rare
Choice Recipes, indistienentle to all who own
nave the carrot that noble animal the Florse.—Ad.
dress, W. J. Sarin, publisher, Duntnow, Essex.
To BE GIVEN AWAY ! ! I
A new Medical Work on Marriage, the cause and cure of
premature decline in nine, Nervous Debility, impo-
tency. A:c., with Rules for removing eel tain disqualifi-
cations that destroy the happiness of wedded life, or
EVERY MAN HIS OWN DOCTOR.
For two stamps sufferers may avoid the nnmerous im-
postors who send their books for nothing, publish testi-
moniala which they write themselves, Refill ins reviews
from imaginary .7ournala. profess to care di-eases with
instruments instead of medicines, and other absurdities
as cruel as they are deceptive.
physician. 25 years extensively engaged in the treat.
meet of debility, and the various mental and nervous
affections resulting therefrom, will send free on reeeint of
two penny stamps to prepay postage, a pamphlet contain.
ing his highly successful sad only safe treatment, with
sit te the
rn.
mec pas; fir
cure y
resthemselves
elr pt ons
at
ri nti ti direction,c ost Av
awahripc.h
,tiffr.
Mr. Lewes, Medical Publisher, 14, Hand Court, Holborn,
London.

ATDME. COUPELLE'S IiAIR-RESTOR.
INS FLUID.
Under Eminent Medical Patronage.
This wondrously efficacious and truly marvellous Prepare•
lion, having been for e long time employed in private, is
now brought before the public, and is offered with the
greatest cenfidenee as the only true Hair-restorer. It
removes dandruff, and prevents the hair from falling off,
giving it the lustre and strength of youth. It has been
tried in numerous cases of supposed hopeless beldness,
and success has invariably attended IN employment.
From its own intrinsic merit: alone, it is rapidly supersed-
lug everything else of the kind. Those who have tried all
the advertised remedies without effect, are especially in-
vited to make trial of this efficient and never-failing
remedy. Try it once, and von will never use anything
else. Price 4s 64 per bottle, of Woods, Chemist, 27.
High-street, Worcester ; Wyleys and Brown. Worcester;
Whitivell, Chemist, btourbridge ; and through all Chem-
ists and Perfumers, or direct from Mdrue. Conpelle,
Bedford House, Russell-square, W.C.
N.B.—This is not a Dye, but under its tonic action
grey hair is speedily restored to its original colour.
THE GREAT REMEDY FOll NERVOUSNESS,
DEBILITY, EPILEPSY, AND ALL THOSE SELF.
ACQUIRED AILMENTS THAT EMBITTER AND SHORTEN
LIFE.
Protected by Royal Letters Patent of England, and
Sanctioned by all the Continental Colleges.
CIURE IN FOUR WEEKS.—Dr. DE ROOS'
GUTTIE VIT,E, or VEGETABLE LIFE DROPS,
have in notuberless instances proved their superiority
over every other advertised remedy for languor, depres-
sion of spirits, indigestion, pains and p%lpitation in the
side, giddiness, noise in the head, die., which if neglected
often result in cousumption,insanity, and untimely death.
This medicine strengthens the 'vitality of the whole
system, gives energy to the muscles, speedily removes
nervousness, renovates the impaired powers of life, and
invigorates the most shattered constitution. For skin
ernptioes, pimpli a. blotches, freckles end other unsightly
diseases where mercury. serener:lla, dee., are too often
employed to the ruin of health, its surprising efficacy has
only to be tested. Puke 4s 6d, lb. or four times the
latter at Its per bottle, of Woods. Chemist, 27, H igh-
strdet, Worcester ; Wyley aud Brown, Worcester ; Whit.
well, Chemist, Stourbridge ; and through ell chemists in
the world, or direct frees 25, Redford Place, Russell'
square, London, W.C., near the British Museum, where
thousands of testimonials may be seen.
A BRANCH
j-IL House isnow
Opened in London
for the sale of thie
Remedy, which has
- e +1."1 been in Uge
-
iit.y.t'ple, • )7.,,„4".0r5•-' Americaoverthirty
yeers.
„ e It is pleasant to
; , 4*l take, and as safe in
•
all cases; it soothes
the child and gives
it rest, softens the
gums, and will silty all pain or spasmodic solidi], and is
SURE TO REGULATE THE BOWELS.
Depend upon it, Mothers it will give rest to yourselves
and
RELIEF AND HEALTH TO YOUR INFANTS.
It will almost instantiy relieve Oriedsg in the Roach
and Wind Colic, and ass belie Sc it the hest sad serest e.
reedy in the world in all cases of Dyaeutely and Diem
hcea in Children, whether arising from teething or other
causes. We have hundred,' of testimonials from America
and England. Be sure and ask for" Mrs. 11;od.'s
El Ohio(' Sprirp." Price ls lid per leuttle.—lt is sold by
all medicine dealers, with full directions ; —s%k your
ehemist for one of "Mrs. Winslow's Family A I rnatiacki."
Principal Office, 205, High Holborn, London.

TRADESMEN'S ADDRESSES.
TEA. TEA. TEA.
FIAVING made several very large Purchases
of FINEST NEW REASON TEAS, begtoeall
the attention of the Nobility, Gentry, and the l'oblie
generally of the surrounding district to the undermen-
timed price.
:
GOOD ROUGH FULL CONGOU, 2s. 61.
REALLY FINE RICH-FLAVOURED
CONGOU, 3s. 6d.,
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
C
Large Assortment of
HOICE NEW
FR I:
I T S
For the &moon.
ALL ORDERS WILL RECRivli PRoMPT AND CARRECL
ATTNNTIoN.
BLAREWAY'S
OLD-ESTABLISHED TEA WAREHOUSE,
40, HIGH-STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
_
C . . L
FMAIRE,
PRACTICAL UPHOLSTERER,
49, HAGLEY-ROAD, SEOURBRIDOE.
LADIES' NEEDLEWORK TASTEFULLY MOUNTED.
WINDOW DRAPERIES, CURTAINS, AND ALL
KINDS OF BLINDS,
Made and Fixed on the Shortest Notice.
N.B.—WORK DONE FOR TEE TRADE.
Agent for the Albert life Assurance Company, 7,
Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, London,
46, COVENTRY STREET,
STOURBRIDGE.
MESSRS. BOSWORTH & CRASSER
Beg to inform the Public that they
HAVE OPENED THE ABOVE SHOP.
With a well.seleated Stock of
VISH, FRUIT, & VEGETABLES,
And they hope to receive a fair share of the Public
paironage.
ALL ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO.
REMEMBER THE ADDRESS
46, COVENTRY STREET,
TOURBRIDGE.
NOTICE.
DANIEL BIRD,
BASKET MAKER,
188, HIGH-STREET, STOURBRIDGE,
HA vf come
mi
iNq in in
rthaen habit
district, HAWKING BASKETS in his name, beg. to
Inform the Public that he neither Hawks himself, nor
does he employ any Person to do no; and would take
this opportunity of thanking those Ladies and Gentle.
men who have no long supported him,
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—EPPS'S COCOA.—
GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING.
Only in lib., Ith.. Ilb. Packets—tin-lined and labelled.
SOLD NV Ton TRADE IN ALL PART,
Prepared by Jag. Kips
toCollloniceoplithie Chemists,
d

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TIIE PATENT SELF-ADJUSTING
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Working Man should here.
It is pronounced by the Press (and all soientific men
who have seen it to be the best, cheapest, and moat
simple Microscope ever invented.
It has twenty times the power of the Coddington or '
Stanhope Microscope, and is twice as good as the cele-
brated Rae Microscope (which has been awarded no many
price medals), as may be inferred from the following
letter received from Mr. Rae himself.
Cantiste, December 12th, 1867.
To Mr. McCulloch, Philosophical Instrument Maker.
Sir,—Racing seen some of you; Diamond Plate Lenses
I write to ask your terms for supplying me with the same
per 20 gross, as I consider them superior to mine.
Yours. &c.,
Bus & Co., Opticians, Carlisle.
I beg to inform the Palle that I have no Agents any-
where, and ail pretend. itAgcy.'. are imposters. The
above Instrumt:ut can only 1 • lit from me, ii, Birming•
lism. Those st • distance also care for itatructios and
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' with Look of full instruct I ins. ton retteipt of 82 Postage
Stamps. Samples sent Aroad, two stamps extra
All persons wtsbicr futher particulars at rt testimonials
most s.efel stan.ped and addressed eitielupe.
AnnnEss:—
A.
McCULLOCH.
PHILOSOPHICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER,
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PUBLIC NOTICES.
WHITE LION MUSIC SALOON.
MARKETSTREIT, 62'OITBRILIGE.
Proprietor W. CASTRIM
Enivinenwnt of
MISS EMMA LUNN,
The great Serb-Con Singer and Loam.
R. L. DE LANEY,
Comic Yogalist.
Pianists Mr. CLINENTS.
Concert eressineneee on Monday. Friday. and Saturday,
at Sie ; other Evenings at Seven.
Ales, Spirits, and Cigars, of the first quality.
NOVELTY AND FUN FOR CHRISTMAS.
CORN EXCHANGE, STOURBBRIDOR.
TWO NIGHTS ONLY.
NEXT MONDAY AND TVESDAY, DF.C. 2 AND 29..
(Under the most di,tinguished Patronage),
THV CTVAT
AMATEUR IrUSICAL CONTESTS.
The Programme contains 411 Entries for the two nights,
and promises to be two highly SMU•iillif and unique Even-
ing.' Entertainment. Programme, with all the Earn.
at Air. Brnoinlialge and the ob rear Office.
Ado ls, and ed. Iteeerred Seats for the
two nights, Sr. Second for both eights, Intl
Open at Seven; Commence at a Quarter to Elea.
RE-OPENING
or not
WESLEYAN CHAPEL, STOURBRIDGE.
ON SUNDAY, DEC'EllnEtt 270, 1868, TWO
SERMONS will be preached in the above Chaisel,
in the Morning. at (1011-part Ten, by the REV.
ANTHONY WARD, of Birmingham; audio the Eras-
ing at Six, by DR. NELSON, .T.P.
The Chapel has been closed for extenaire Repairs.
Alterations, and Painting, and a liberal Collection is
solicited.
The Ladies have provided a CHRISTMAS TREF,
the Articles from which, with other ornamental end use-
ful contributions of Needlework, dna., will be offered for
Sale in the School-room, on Monday the 28th, at three
o'clock, and in the Evening after tea.
Tea after Five o'clock. Tickets admitting ho Sale Int
Tea, in; to Sale only, 131 before Tea, free afterwards.

covorel by insurance in the Lirerp tol, London, and Giok.
the ant ot'.ors, for their promptitude in render-
• ibu .1,,,ea0u
tphree ybern,t4intgrywwhiatti
nt isorte abtee
tetodiansua, spt,:eits. '
r tre. The pie ..hroker was not lit hie in case of theft.
If be lived 'he premise. and left no one in charge. °dire The grew
• •t is due to the fire brigade.
"I.TI he War ; het if he was on th- premises. and
the articles stolen, he was not liable —ls answer to the
Bench. contolnivant acid the goods ena her ft 19s fid. matrons coati-041.4'J., We believe that the ordinary
and that she went to the defendant. He tot her there
had been a fire, and that her goods were burnt; bat i'l the fir,'.
could not say how the fire originated.—Mr. Stokes said
it was all a mystery how the fire originsted.bot the fire
office authorities hal made an examination of the pre-
mises, and were satisfied it war an accident. and had paid
the money claimed. They did not let pawnbrokers in.
sure to the amount of gents received, bat for the money
only lent noon thern.-1!r. Moore said he considered it
every liar I east' for per,ons to pledge their Root. and
not to he ahle to have them again if an accident occurred.
and that the p Odic should know that they cannot claim
the goods.--llvfendant was then sworn, and said that he
received the goods in pledge of the complainant. and
placed them on the shelf marked " ti," and put them in
the store-room, which was at the bark of the house. A
fire occurred in the store room. Could not tell how it
oecnrred. At four o'clock be was in the room. It was
all right then. B nne lionrs after the place was on fire.
Had siuce claimed 10s from the Fire Insurance CondtallY
for the tormey advanced or. the coat and shawl. and had
been paid the amount ; tire whole claim being £2O 5s ssl.
witinh he had received from the Fire Office—The Witch
considered it a very hard case for complainant to lose
onods, but they had no alternative hut to dismiss the

CORItESPONDENCE.
We wish it to be distinctly understood that by inserting
letters io this red 1001,, we do not thereby ident,:fyourselass
with the opinions of our Corresponds-oils.
To (he Elitor of the. Obeerver."
Sin,—Yea omitted aline or tw, fern the latter part 04
my letter of the 18th lust, and it i. scarely intelligible
se it reads. I shall be glad if coo will supply the correct
reading in your next issue.
Beginning at the words, " Anl olthinigli it would up.
pear from the reports of the abovednentioned meeting "
it should continue as follows.—.. that the clerk thought
the receipt for the two guineas precluded a claim for any
further 0010 being made by the auditor who gave the se.
voila. I cannot think that the Commissioners as a bully
would sanction such a dictum."
Your insertion of this will oblige.
Yours truly,
A RATEPLYZI.

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