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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05

THE subscribers particularly request al =.
n sons having unsettled accounts with tber,.
call at their former Counting room, and Gloss u.s.
by note or otherwise. S'
We have also 6 or 5000 dollars worth br ,,,I.
which we wish TO sell at wholesale. s"V'
BURGESS s THONpSoN
Columbus, March cath, lS5s.-S7-te
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05

state of Mississippi, winston Co.

State of Mississippi, winston Co.
Weldon 5. Dye,
% VS.. I Attachment Sl5U w
Isaiah II. Whtock
NOTICE is hereby given that the above at
~ tachment was issued at the suit Of the said
plaintiff against the said defendant for the sum aore-
said and has been returned to this Office duly exc
cuted, and is now pending and undetermined in the
Circuit court of Winston county, State OF MISSISSIPPI
ri; and that unless the said defendant shall appear
or before the fourth Monday after The fourth mon
day Of April 1888, being the LIST day Of the circuit
court for the codnty aforesaid, give special bail and
plead, Judgment will be entered against him, and
the property attached viii be sold TO satisfy the
Plaintiffs demands.
Witness the clerk of the said Circuit court the
2lst day OF march, 1888.
JAS. PHAGAN, Crk.
39-4w Pr fee 81 sol
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
Land for Sale.

n an ACRES Of first qualy.river land
n CIV so ofwhich is ip fine state Of cul-
iivation, ON which there are some improvements,
with fine well OF water, adjoining the land Of the
Rev. Samuel Butler, on the west side Of the Bigby,
seven miles south OF Columbus. Also 100 acres oi
FIRST quality river bottom land eight mics south oil
Columbus on the cast side Of the river.
W For further particulars enquire at the Office
OF the Columbus Democrat. 4
Il. HARRISON.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
Timely Notice.

g S. FRANKLIN being desrous of closing
Ne the business conducted in his individual
name, all persons indebted to him previous to the
LIST January, 1888, will please call and settle their
accounts, All unsettled on the LIST April next will
be placed in the hands of an officer for collection.
march TO- ls39-35tf
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
NDWARD A. SMITH 4 JAMES II

VN DWAkD 4. SMITH 4 JAMES H.
- PETERSON having formed copartner.
ship under the firm and style ofSmith & Fricrson,
and bought ont the interest the late firm orSmi,h,
Raingcard S Co. They viii continue the business
at the old stand and trust their efforts to please and
give satisfaction, may cntitlc them to the confidence
OF the pubic. new and full supply Of every ar
ticle in their line will soon be received, and their
terms wi always be liberal
Jan. 81, lsSS--qatf
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
j. A. Marshall.

.4HOrney and Counsellor at Lar.
HAS located himself at DeKalb, MISSISSIPPI,
II and will practice in the Counties Of Kemper
Lauderdale, Noxubee, Winston, and the
djOining Counties Il required.
April II, 1885. eft
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
Commercial OF Blk Columbus Mi

1dHWuTY y Io0o.
A Dividend Of Five per cen, Ia this day de-
n clared on all the stock Of this Institution,
paid in three months prior to this date, payable TO
the Stockholders or their legal representatives on
or AFTER the 18th inst.
Stockholders win be required to present their
certificates when the dividend 10 applied for
By order Of the Board
CIIAS. II. ALBERT, Cashier.
Jan. O. Is30-26-f
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
DIR. Malone

HAVING associated with him in the prac.
m tice of his profession, Dr. JAS. r. JOR-
DAN takes pleasure in Recommending him TO his
friends and to the public and has no doubt, from his
long experience, that he will be able to give ample
satisfaction whenever called on. One or both will
at all times, when not necessarily absent be found
at the Office heretofore occupied by the former
Columbus, Jan Is: 1883 eff
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
Law Notice.
~ X GREGORY, & NJ. NJ. BRIG HAM

AN UhEGUhl, q NJ. NJ. BKlh ia VI
II having associated themselves in the prac.
lice of Law, tender their services to the public
They will practice in the counties composing the
sixth Judicial District, State Of Mississippi. And
also in the Superior Courts at Jackson.
Their office is al Columbus where theycan at oil
times, be consulted. Business from distance will
to all times be attended to promptly.
Columbus Oct sth 1886 1917.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
ConhnaoreIssI Ds...N UI Columbus,
August goth, 1887.

August goth, 1897. !
- ES0LVED, That hereafter no Stockhol.
~ dor shall be permitted to transfer any stock
Ia this Institution until all arreaages arc paid, or
settled 10 the satisfaction of this Board.
Extract from the Minutes ola regular meeting Of
tie Board held April goth, 1887.
by order Of the Board.
Aug. S6th--7-H CHAS. II. ALBERT, Cashier
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
tate OF Mississippi, winston Co.


Pearl, Gay & Co.
VS.. Attachment S73b %
Thomas Jones.
NOTICE is hereby given that the above at
~ tachment was issued at the suit of the said
plaintiff against the said defendant as an abscondng
debtor for the sum aforesaid, and has been returned
to this Office duly executed, and is now pending and
undetermined in the Circuit court of Winston coun-
ty, State Of Mississippi and that unless the said de-
lentant shall appear on or before the fourth Mon
day after the fourth Monday of April 1883, being the
lst dny Of the circuit court for the county aforesaid
give special bail and plead, judgment will be enter
ed against him. and the property attached will be
sold 10 satisfy the plaintiffs demands.
Witness the clerk Of the said Circuit court the
It'll day Of march, 1888.
JAS. PHAGAN, Cpk.
sow Pr fee 81 sol
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05

The business will be continued BY the subscriber
on bis own account. He will continue to keen ON
hand large and general assortment of Dry Goods,
Groceries, Hardware, SC. which he will sell ON as
good terms as can be found at any establishment in
the county. JOSIAH N. WALTON.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
Law Notice.

Law Notice.
HID EUBEN DAVIS, STEPHEN COOKE
NJ and JOHN GOODWIN, have associated
themselves in the practice Of Law. One or more OF
the firm will attend to business conGded 10 them in
the Circuit Courts Of Lowndcs, Monroe, Chickasaw,
Pontoioc, Tippah, Tishemngo, ltawamba and
Oklibbeeha the Federal and Chancery Courts,
and the High Court of Errors and Appeals at Jack
son.
r DAVIS, Office in Athens, Monroe County, Mi.
J. GooDwISs, " in Aberdeen, Monroe Z"
:. CocHE's in Columbus, Lowndes "
march 8, ls5S--3ttf
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
Notice.

TEVHE partnership heretofore existing between
u the subscribers under the firm Of j. N.
WALTON s co. expired on the first dav Of jan
uary, 1888. JOSIAH N. WALTON,
HORACE DAGGETT.
Cotton Gin Port, March "a, iSss--s7-tG
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
SIDNEY S. FRANKLIN,
JOHN A. FRANKLIN,
WILLIAM S. HASTE.

Columbus march O. 1888. S4-Sm.
~ The MssisSippian at Jackson will publish the
above for six weeks, and forward their account o,
Franklin & Brother,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted
to the late firms Of }. N. Walton < Co. Walton &
Daggelt, or Oaggett & Walton, that al accounts
and notes, not settled by the first of March. will he
put in the hands of an officer for collection. without
respect 10 persons.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
DIR IL. r.. Cornell

MAS opened nm office at the store Of s. S.
AAFRANKLIN' where he tenders his profess
ional services, to the citizens of Columbus and its
vicinity. February Is 1876.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
State of Mississippi, Monroe Co
Circuit Court, October Term, 1897.
JAMES GAY

RouERr c. BAILEY and injunction D'''
WILLIS A. FARRIs.
NHlS day came the complainant by his coun-
- sci, and il appearing TO the court that p'o.
cess has been regularly served upon the defendant
Robert c. Bailey, and he having failed 10 plead, an
swer or demur the said bill of complaint Where
FORE on motion oithe said complainant by his coun-
sell il is considered by the court that the said bill of
complaint as to the said Robert c. Bailey be taken
for confessed and it further appearing TO the court,
that an order of publication was made at the last
term of this court against Willis A. FUrris has not
been published Wherefore, it is ordered by the
court, that publication be made for the term Of three
months IN the Columbus Democrat, newspaper
printed in the town of Columbus in this State re-
quiring the said Willis A. Farris TO appear before
the next Circuit court to be holden for the county OF
Monroe, at the Courthouse in Athens on the 4tl
Monday of April next, then and there to plead an
swer or demur to the said bill of complaint, other
wise that the same be taken for confessed, and Sc
over for hearing car parte against both the deien
dants. Issued TIE LIST January, 1898.
Copy Attest S. II. BUCKINGHAM, Clk.
March 3, Isgs-S4-isw TPr lee SOS oo]
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
CommcrcIal B'l Of CoIunlbns, I'D.

November 9, 1891.
ID ES0LyED. That this Institution will i'd
"a vance on Cotton shipped to its Agents IN
Mobile. New Orleans, New York and Philadelphia
and that ell persons avaing themselves Of this offer,
may calculate upon similar advance on their next
years crop, after the present season expires; and
that al Cotton 50 advanced upon viii be placed IN
der Insurance Immediately and tie nett proceeds be
paid over soon as returns are made
Extract from the minutes.
Bv order OF the Board.
CHAs. II. ALERT, Cashier.
Nov. 4, Iss7-i7-tf
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
State Of Mississippi, winston Co.

State Of Mississippi, Winston Co.
Demon Files,
81 VS.. Attachment for $40 90
Simeon Nixon,
NOTICE is hereby given that the above at
~ tachment was issued at the suit Of the said
plaintiff against the said defendant as a removed
debtor for the sum aforesaid, and has been returned
to this Office duly executed and is now pending and
undetermined in the circuit court Of Winston coun-
ty state of mississippi, and that unless the said de-
PENDANT shall appear on or before the fourth Monday
after the fourth monday of April, 1888, being the
first day Of the circuit court for the county aforesaid,
give special bail and plead, judgment will be enter
ed agains, him and the property attached will be
sold 10 satisfy the plaintiff demands.
Witness the clerk Of the said court the cath day
July, 1887. JAS. PHAGAN, Clerk.
April 39tI Printers fee, 81 sol
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
$50 600 On Personal Securi,r,

"HE Notes and Accounts due fine l,,,s
Il of PEARL, GAY & Co. have been n q
in my hands for collection. They viii po,;,;r.1 s'
put in suit on the first day Of February nsrt \.
paid before that date. uta
SAM. +, BCTTERWoRru
JanIo, 1888. 27f nm
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
p. A. O'NeaI s Il. Armstrong.

A TTORNIES AT LAW, Columbus, Missis-
n sippi, will practice in The Circuit Courts Of
Lowndes. Monroe, Oktibbeha, Winston and Noxu-
bee counties. Their office is on Main street, one
door east Of MeCluer s. HUMPHREYS ClothingStore.
Nov. IS, ls37-2O-tf
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05
Dissolution.
Peoples line of Stages for August,

FcOpltfs HE Oh Stages Tor Augusta
NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS GOING Non7u
~ This splendid line of four horse post coorA
es is in successful operation, and runs daily beweg
Montgomery, Alabama, and Augusta, Georgia. Pas.
sengers can be assured Of more comfort and eynt.
dition by this line than any other now running ia
Augusta. The company have spared neither rams
nor expense 10 procure The best Troy built coaches
excellent and well trained horses, experienced, sobl
and careful drivers.
TO avoid mpositions repeatedly practised on TN
travelling community by contractors at all times era
wing monopoly, passengers will be careful gon
North not TO take their passage farther than Mon
gonmery, on any other intersectng line, where the
will at all times have preference on the People
line for Augusta.
This line runs 45 miles on the Augusta and Ad
ems rail road, which will land passengers in Angus
ahead of the mail Line several hours
GEO. w. DENT.
Agent Tor the cornpanp.
Office Montgomery, Ala. mar 81, 1888, SSyl
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-05

NDERsON ". DABNEY, ATToRNET
n ,yp CouysEsLoR At Law: Office At Ma
con, Mississippi July . loSe-2u
T" DICKINSON 4 4 BOYkIN Ar
H ToRNETs ASD CoUNsELLRs AT Law
Columbus, Mississippi Dec. 20, ls36-23f
DANIEL STANTON. Insurance AoESr
- at Columbus, Mi. for the Augusta Insur-
anee Banking Company, Of Augusta, Geo.
November 10, Is36-l9d
Daily Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1833-1840, 1838-04-11
ostD" e f,,ipps's 1ofsesn,rGied S1TsdIGTIaa,
SCROFULA
MERCURIAI, nISE.sHS

TIVE SarsAparla OF shops very ant 10 be nearly II
Il not cutie inert either from having be en- oh.
OF the medicine together with the improper modes OF pre-
pairing IT, which have lons been vogue have probably
trbued tos variable reputation. The activity
Is belcvedto depend upon more acrd prnclpies
vOlatze rendered inert by chemical change at the
leraiure22 deg This fact appears TO be by
Hancock makes the following observations AFTER long
boiling the poe ular odour which rises abundany ON lie
cocOn OF good SarsapaIa is almost From
the Sarsapatilla prepared In this
dTowsy and rackng effects prouc ed by large quanty
although the decoclon Of six eight tried
dose II Wood & Baekes u. s. Dispensnforv
knowledge OF these facts and the nceTtanfy prAc-
ice OF the preparations OF SarsapaTila
after repeated experiments neho of
pairing compromising The extract now oercdo the ed.
without boiling and is contain in con.
eenraed FORM the active principles Of the root Obtained
from the most approved species OF smilax.
Its efficacy has been repeatedly pryEfe practice
In the suceessf treatment Of the of the
eases for the cure Of which sarsapafiIfs
amer othcrpreparaions OF thai medicine the Panacca
tensye ulecraions and affections OF bones in sipe
scroiuIa, and In mercurAl and syphie
nave been permanently euredby its In three months
withoutan other treatment except the apni
cations TO the parts diseased trial or botes
in similar cases, will prove the efficacy Importance OF
the preparation.
Is particularly useful aer calomel where thai cipe
has been given too freely IN scroOus habits cure
of other Diseases being admirably In such cases
TO remove all disease from the body, and the
vlgor OF the constitution. The OF three bottles
Will on every such OCCASION prove an ecctua security
against secondary affections.
As tonic and alternative particularly in general debility
with impure and depIayed conditions Of TIC system
Scrofula and other diseases, in chronic
obstinate affections Of the skim is an invalid Ne
further supply just Teeeivedby
for ha1 pprte
Daily Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1833-1840, 1838-04-11
ROBERT NUNS, CLARK q cos
/ ...s[ILsyl[IsE

With Metallic Brace ana fiale, 1rsnu nSuoo
long sounding board, upper Dampers and tw0
Pedals.
TIME subscriber is constantly receiving sup
i plies from the above makers, the superior
quality of whose Instruments, in all respects, IS
duly acknowledged by daily increasing demand
for Them throughout the United States and the
Canadas, and as they are offered In Richmond
ut the same price the make charge in New ork,
adding only freight and insurance, the subscri-
Der hopes TO receive continuation of the patron
age so literally bestowed on the above establish
ment by the citizens of Richmond, and of the
Stale in general.
To those not already acquainted with these In
struments, it may not be superduous TO say, that
they are made with particular regard 10 keeping
In tune, Gan object so desirable, especially when
distant from cities, or where tuners are seldom TO
be net with, having not only the Metallic Plate,
but also the Brace, the most essential OF all me-
taic applications in the Square Piano Forte.
This brace is not applied by any makers exceP,
Nuns, Clark Go; -
The Grand Action as applied IN these instru'
ments, is of simple construction, at the same time
most effective in its operation, being easy to the
touch, producing powerful or soft tone at the
will of the performer, and will remain in perfect
good order for many years. The Dampers are
Taade on an improved plan, having four times the
quantity OF cloth, and otherwise varying from the
ordinary hampers, which causes them TO operate
better, will last mach longer, and are net liable
to stick ormake jinglIng noise so often the case
VITA those OF the ordinary construction.
II a guarantee in writing entities the purcha'
ser 10 return or exchange his instrument any
timewthin one year, should itprove defective. r.
All new Pianos sold to remain in this city, will
will Ice kept IN tune one year without charge,
and those to be sent in The country, packed with
Vt charge.
Pianos tuned, let on hire, and taken in ex-
change. P. ii. TAYLOR,
sep26 Music Store, opposite the Banks
Daily Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1833-1840, 1838-04-11
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS
And Lovers OF field Sport.


THOMAS TYRER, Imported and Manufac.
Il turer of Guns, Pistols, Rifles, SC. has
nearly completed receiving his fall supply OF
Guns, Pistols, Sc. SC. together with his other pur.
chaseS OF Fowling Tackle, Fishing Tackle, Mill
tary and Fancy Goods, bought and select -i first
hands by himself. he is Is now enabled 10 Offer a
far more extensive assortment OF Goods IN his
line, than has ever been offered in Virginia, and
at prices that cannot fail to make it TO the advan.
tage OF country dealers, rs well as the lovers oil
the Cum in want of any article in his line TO give
him call, and satisfy themselves that they can
purchase IN Richmond as cheap, as they can IN
any OF the Northern ciues, any of the following
Goods:
$50 single barrel percussion and flint Guns
100 double do do do do
65 percussion and flint Rifles
$50 pair OF pocket belt, rife and dueling Pts
tolls
As dog pistol, rife and gun Powder Flasks
30 doz double and single Shot Belts
1900 plain and split Percussion Caps
As doz gun, pistol and rife Locks
80 do leather drinking Cups
do fine and common game Bags
Is do sett OF gun, pistol and rife Mounting:
% do percussion gun Wrenches
10 do do cap Primers
Dog Collars, Calls, Couples, Chains and Whips
t'lInis, shot Chargers, liquor FlaSks, Mahogony
and leather gan Cases; gun and rifle Barrel;
Ribs, forged and fled gun Materials, of al
kinds; gold and silver morBIe@ walking Canes
some very sUpcriur; gold silver and tortoise shell
ever pointed Pencils, with and without pens; bcs
steel Pens, letter seals, pocket Books, lemen' )
holm'S, Elliott's and Rutcher's superior pockeI
Guile. 4 Razors, &C.; nne gilt aud plated mount
ed SSords, together with great variety of mil
itary and fancy goods. 30
Daily Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1833-1840, 1838-04-11
FASHIONABLE
VIRGINIA CLOTHING STORE


Nearly OPPOSITE THE BELL TAvgRN.
TNHE Subscribers respectfully inform then
u friends and the public generally, that they
have now on hand, and intend keeping, n large
and extensive assortment of ready made fashion
able Clohing, consisting IN part Of the following
articles:
Blue, black, olive, and other shades of Dress and
Frock Coats
Brown, olive, mixed and drab Over Goats
Peiersham and Flushing do do
Mixed, olive and brown cloth and cassinet Coat
ees
Blue, black, drab and other shades cloth and cas-.
simere Pantaloons
Black and fancy buckskin cashmere Pants.
Blue, brown, mixed, plain and striped cassinet do
Beaverton pantalOohs, Jackets assorted
Black and hg'd silk velvet Vests
Thibet and Valencia do
Cloth and cashmere do
Satin and bombazine do
Black silk and fed silk do
Gentlemen's cloth aud camlei Cloaks
Merino Shirts and Drawers
Irish linen Shirts, plain and plated muslin do
Wooden and cotton hanne lShirts and Drawers
Tenants celebrated Stocks
Negro Clothing, &c. &c.
Also on hand, a very superior stock Of Cloths
CassimeTes and Vesiings, purchased from the
latest imporalions, which they will make up "a
order on the shortest notice, and most approved
| style and newest fashion.
AL Of which thov will SELL wholesale and re-
tail, as aceommod ttibg terms as ARTICLES Of the
same description caa be purchased IN any Of IN,
| northern cities.
| Country Merchants aud others will hnd ID Il
thsir advantage to give them a call rs they ars
determined 10 sell at the lowest possible prices.
y aaf4 unnpE1 a ma en-
Daily Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1833-1840, 1838-04-11
DEAFNES SIS,


AN INFAILIBLB REMEDY FOR DEAFNESS
TUE gtcai success which has attended the application Of
Il this valuable Remedy in some hundred cases In the
Westminster Dispensary (for diseases ofhe Eye and Ea)
for which Letters Patent have been obtained 10y NJ IayloI
received om the Royal Academy Of Medicine in Pals
well from the following Medical gentlemen, Mr. Abcrns,
by Sir Ashley Cooper, Drs. ROsion, Curtis Drake and T..
scgaais, AuIis &c aud other Aurss ami Surgeons infc
rior 10 In Medical Science, have used and
relieved by this wonderful discovery has Undue ed the
tor TO appoint an Agent for The sale Of 4 ~ Ibis country
no abouIcd description such is us worth and highly Is
valued by those who have experienced lis wonderful e.
port Of the Profession aud the public generally han any
Thing tls proprietor csn in It's favor and 10y particular
request he has pubshcdc following extraordinary cases
Mrs :. A. NORTON, Of Mile Hnd Road was many years
afflicted with deafness aner trying every thing she could
hear o. and her physician could Presenbc ono 99e Of
before she used the thirdbouc she perfectly
THOMAS hoRsGY, y Farrinron street, who was 4
lieutenant in the 42d Regiment was stuck deaf on The
The n ono bottle Of Gutia Vegetables perfectly
cured.
years deprived oftho sense Of hcang quite cured by
using - O' DEAFNESS CURED.
For the benefit Of the public, and in gratitude Dr. Mat
thew Taylor, consider duty C~e 10 make known the
great good have derived FROM his rcmsdy ol Deafness
having been Eve years afflicted with dulncss Of hearing
accompanied with very dsagrecablo sounds In my head
as the ror1r bells Sc made application TO numerous
my sense Of hearing by hall bottle u Tsyors Gutis We
geisbis any ono afflicted with similar symptoms may be
sehuykiii, between Filberi and Arch street
JAMES LANEY, boot snd shoe Maker
To the aged who most commonly afflicted with Deaf
ness this preparation willindecd prove blessing ~ has
frequently cured the worst Of csses When NO hope NJ
covcry had been anticipated derived from other
Tothoso attic led with deafness Arising rem cold this IRE
psrson prove invaluable, aud will restore them "a
CIvrios 70 THs PusLic-o prevent bste imposed upor
look well At tho certificate Of the Proprietor and lnyenor
Dc % Agents for tho Proprietor