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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-02-10
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

ETTERS Of Administration having been
= granted to the undersigned at tho January
term Of the Probate court of Oktbbeha county
State of Mississippi, on the estate of James Rent.
trow, deceased notice is hereby given, that all DER.
sons indebted thereto must come forward and make
payment immediately. as no indulgence will BE- ri
ven and all those having CLAIMS against the same
viii present them within the time prescribed by law
or they viii be forever barred.
PETER Z. RENTFROW. Ex'r.
SARAH RENTFROW Exirix.
Jan 10, 1855 a7t6
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Land for Sale.

Land for Sale.
II On ACRES of first quality river land,
- ON so of which is p fine state of cul.
tivation, 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 of
first quality river bottom land, eight miles south of
Columbus, on the cast side of the river.
To- For further particulars enquire at the office
Of the Columbus Democrat.
L. HARRISON
Nov.'Is, 1ss7-G
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DIR ID. r. Cornell

~ AS opened an office at the store Of S. S.
EkFRANKLIN' where he tenders his proiess-
ional services, TO the citizens Of Columbus and it's
vicinity. February Is .lS37-tt.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-02-10
Land TO Rent.

LaHU 10 Rent.
$500. PERSONS wishing to rent for the ensu-
R12 ing year, any lands belonging to the I'M
4TY<s dersigned in the vicinity of Columbus,
-. will please call on Judge Sampson, y
miles east of that place, on the Military road.
Those indebted to the undersigned for rent Of
lands or otherwise, will please also call on him and
pay their respective accounts, whose receipts will be
good against me. JN0. PERKINS,
Near the Grand Gulf.
Dec 80, 1887 25t6
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J. A, NIarsllaII.l

Attorney aod Counsellor at Lar.
HAS located himself at DeKalb, Mississippi,
Il and will practice in the Counties of kemper
Iashoba. Laudcrdale, Noxuhee, Winston, and the
dioining Counties if required.
April IL, 1885, i2-.u
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Tor Rent.

ME Storc-house recently occupied by our.
II selves, Brick Store near the Planters bank,
and the store now occupied by G.. d. FAINT, ESQ.
as a Jewellers shop. ID. & w. STANTON.
Jan 10, 1899 27t4
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HAVING taken Mr.. JOHN C. KNIGHT
- into Copartnevship, wo will con,;nro he
Commission and Forwarding Bus;ns,s - W"... ~ NJ
leans under the firm Of Walker, knight, + ~ nd
~ Mobile under The firm Of ID. q j. n W.. a' :.
Go. D. & J. D. WALKER, Mobile ''"''
-. y. WALKER & Co. New Orlean.
Mobile, Dec. S0th, IS37--25-4m.
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E. A. O'NeaI s. II. Armstrong,

A TTORNIES AT LAW, Columbus, Missis-
IN sippi, will practice in the Circuit Courts Of
Lowndes, Monroe, Oktbbcha, Winston and Noxu-
bee counties Their office is on Main street, one
door cast ofMcCuer s. HuDplrries' Clothing Store.
Nov. 2j. ls37-eO-f
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Music.

a s. PFIsTER, begs leave to announce to
a. his friends and the public, that he has con.
menced teaching young ladies' TO perform upon the
Piano Forte, and is now ready to attend to all those
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COMMITTED to tho jail Of Leak County
~ by John II. Gordan Esq. on the oath ut
negro man, who sayI his name is Billy, and be-
longsto John Owens ofWicox county. Billy is a.
bout 81 or IS years old, feet 9 inches high, of
dark copper color, with scar on his breasts also
on the and finger Of the right hand the owner IS re-
charges, or he will be dealt with according TO law.
II. N. WHITMAN, Tailor.
Carthage, Aug. 5th--4-6m. PRS. fee 1917 90
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AZ. =. GAGE, Commission MERcHANr.
- Mobile, Ala. Oct. IL, l837.-l4-2lw
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-30

EE ORTGAGE SALE.-Default hov.
I'VE ing been made in the payment of certain
sum of money, secured by mdenture of mortgage,
bearing date the fifth day of January, in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thir-
ty-seven, executed by l. vi L. Clark, of Wayne
County, st 10 of NV York. to Nathaniel p.
Lee, of the County of Seneca, in the said State of
New York, which said mortgage was duly re-
corded in the Registers Office Of X Mt County,
in the Stale of Michigan, ON tn 27lh day of Jan
uary, 1897, at 6 o'clock, p. NJ. in libor A. of
mortgages, pages 20, IL, and ~; and was also
recorded i'll the Registers Office of Calhoun
County, in Michigan aforesaid, on the 5th day of
August, A. ID. 1887, at o'clock, A. NJ, in liber
B. of mortgages, at foos Sc, 81 and SO and al
in the Registers Office of st. Joseph county,
Michigan, on the 10th day of January, 1885, at
o'clock. p. M, in mortgage book b., pages
363-4-5; on which said mortgage the amount
claimed TO be DUE 1.-THE date of this notice, is
one thousand FIVE hundred and twenty 1.-TWO dollars
and sixty -four cents.
Notice is therefore hereby given, that by virtue
of tho power of sale contained in said MORTGAGE,
and in pursuance Of the statute in such case made
and provided, the premises described in said mort
gage, TO wit call that certain tract or parcel of
land situate and lying in Michigan Territory, and
described as follows being the nor h.cast quar-
ter of section number thirty five in township
number TWO 20 north, of range number five 10y
west, containing one hundred and sixty acres of
land; also all that certain piece or parcel of
ground, situated in st. Joseph county, in Mich-
gan aforesaid, known and desigaated as the west
half of the northeast quarter of section twenty.
four, in township seven, south of range twelve
west, Of lands in the western land district of
Michigan, containing eighty acres of land also
certain parcel of land in Ionia county, in said
Territory (now State,) oil Michigan, and being
the northwest quarter of section FIVE, in town
seven north, of range five west, of lands in the
western district of Michigan, containing, by 60
vernmCnt survey, two hundred and three acres of
land, be tho same more or less, SO much thereof
as may BIO necessary to satisfy the said mortgage,
will be sold at public auction or venduo, on Fri
day the thirteenth day of July next, at 0 O'clock
in the forenoon of that day, at the courthouse
at Centreville, in the county of st. Joseph, and
State of Michigan.
NATHANIEL p. LEE, Morfgagee.
STEWART e. WEBSTER, Atty's.
Centreville April TO- 1898.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-30
IHyHE subscribers, succeasors to .MAarIN 8

HNHE subscribers successors TO Martin &
n TowNsED, would respectfully inform the
Inhabitants of Michigan, that they are now re-
eeiving, direct from England, the largest and
most general assortment Of Hardware, Cutlery,
The goods being imported direct from the
manufactures in England, and bought TO the best
possible advantage expressly for the wholesale
trade, they will supply country Merchants and
Dealers. on as reasonable terms as they can buy
in N. ", adding transportation. Always on
hond-Iron, Steel, Nails, Tin Plate. Copper,
Sheet Iron. Tin Ware. Stoves and Hollow Ware,
at Wholesale and retail.
NEWBOULD g. STRONG,
No. I'D, Jefferson Avenue, sign of the Paddock
Detroit. September A, 1887. 9w63
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CIRCUIAR.

I'd Y
TO Parents, Teachers, and The friends Of Ed
rcotion generally, in The State Of Miehi-
gan.
At tn late convention IN this city, OF gentle
men from different sections of this state, interest
ed in the promotion of common school education,
the following among other resolutions was a.
dopted:
'.Resolvcd, That committee of three be APP
pointed to take into consd ration the Importance
Of engaging an able and qualified editor. to con-
duct a monthly periodical, devoted exclusively to
the subject of common school education; and IT
thought expedient, to employ such editor and de-
wise ways and means for tho remuneration OF his
services"
Having been appointed said committee, the I'M
dersignrd, after mature consideration OF the SUBJ
iect before them, have come to the unanimous
conclusion, that publication of tn character
contemplated in the resolution, would be eminent
" serviceablc to the cause Of education, and en-
titled TO the countenance and patronage of every
enlightened and patriotic citizen. It's design is
to awaken deeper interest throughout the state,
in the Importance ofprimary education, TO elevate
the character of common schools, by coinmunica-
ting important principles and sugg ations con-
nected with the mann cement and instruction OF
youth, and to spread before the community such
facts and information as will interest all who feel
any concern in the subject of popular education
The committee have great pleasure in announ.
cling that they have engag I'd as editor OF the pro-
posed Journal, the Sup 'rintcndent of Public In
struction, Mr.. john ID. PIERCE To literary qual.
iications Of high ordtr, Mr.. Pierce unites the
advantage OF former experience as practical
teacher and ofminute and xtcnsvs acquaintance
with the condition and wants of every portion of
the state. Under such auspices, the committee
cannot doubt that The publication will be valua-
BILE auxiliary in the cause of education and they
appeal with equal earnes,ness and confidence to
their fellow citizens to encourage and sustain the
enterprise. 49, s a
The committee are DESTROYS, if possible, TO send
il into every town, and every school district in The
state and they respectfully solicit the oo-opera-
ton ofgentlemen in every town, post-masters and
common school inspectors in particular, in procu-
ring at least, four subscribers for each school dis
trict, and renting payment to ALEXANDER Nc
FARREN, ofths city, before the first of March.
Printers throughout the state are requested to
Insert this c :ular few ", eks gratis.
" s5H H. II. SCHOOLCRAFT,
GEORGE WILSON,
iisffsI M NEWCOMBE.
.ee TERMS. The Journalof Public Instruction will
be published monthly, in this city, under the ed-
torial charge of John ID. Pierce, and will be at
forded to subscribers at rs cents per annuin.-
Payment in all cosos required III advance
Detroit, Jan. %, 1888.
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GOWN WBNDOW GLASS


" subscribers have rec ntly CT. ctod Grove
Glass Factoroa az BEDFoRD, Clinton county, Now
York. They have spared pains to make il
ono Of the best establishments in the United
States. Having procured skilful workmen, are
now making CROWN WINDOW GLASS
of superior quality, from White Flint Sand"
obtained near tho fictory. This glass combines
all the requisites which distinguish perfect ar
ticle, and is particularly remarkable for its
strength of enamel, beauty and ovonness Of sur
face, transparency, lightness Of color, and un-
common brilliancy, resembling the finest des-
cription of Plate Glass.
1t is the only Cro,on Glass made from " Flint
Sand" in this country, and is capable of stand
ing every change of clmats--nor will il lose
any Gifts lustre by age-being all made of double
thickness, will be found on comparison cheaper
and stronger than Foreign or Cylinder Glass.
Orders addressed to them either at Troy or
Bedford will be executed with care and prompt
attention.
COOK, LANE g. CORNING.
Troy, August |, 1886.
IL The undersigned having been appointed
agents for the sale ofthe above Glass in this Ter
ritory would inform the public that they are
ready to execute orders for any amount, and for
all sizes, from IL by 10 to % by II. They would
respectfully request an examination ofthe article
by all wishing to purchase.
CHAPLIN g. OWEN.
Detroit, june VI
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a ECO. w. sCHNAREL, bcgs

a ECO. w. SCHNAHEL, begs leave
IN to inform the public, that he continues to
make up Cloth to order, as usual, at his Shop,
on Water street, Constantine where ho will be
happy to receive, and attend to all orders for work
in bis line of business.
Having made arrang ,ments to receive the
New- York and Paris FASHIONS, regularly,
as soon as published, and from long experience
in his business, he fatters himself that he will
be able to give entire Satisfaction TO those who
may favor him with their work.
He intends building a shop soon, for the pur
pose of cnlnrging his business, and keeping on
hand general ASSORTMENT of READY MADE
CLOTHING. From the more than liberal pat
ronage which he has heretofore received from
the citizens of Constantine, and adjacent country
and the rapid growth of this village, he feels con-
fident in the belief, that any additions which he
may make to his business, viii bs amply re-
wardcd by the appreciation and cncourl cement OF
the public
CUTTING will be done in the latest style
nd warranted to fit, Improperly made up.
In conclusion, he would be- permitted to ex-
,rcss his thanks for past flvors, and solicit con
tinuanc of public patronage.
Constantine, June 90, S36. &c
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-30

n D ANA NOTECE.---By an arr sngcmeni
-E-D with the Bank Commission the banks
in the third judicial circuit, will be under the inn
mediate supervision Of the undersigned. Until
further notice, all communications intended for
me in relation to my official duties, should be sent
TO st. Joseph, Berrien County, postage paid -
Every bank subject TO the General Lsw, that does
not give the real estate security required by the
sixth section Of the amended act, and tpithin the
time prescribed By tie 36th section, will be con.
sidcred as unable or unwilling to do so, and be
dealt with accsrdingly and any bank that shall
increase ats present circulation without having
given legal and satisfactory security upon real
estate and the mortgages duly executed, certified
TO- recorded and filed in the ofiics of the Auditor
General or that shall hereafter violate the 4lst
section of the said act by issuing its notes with
out endorsement by a Bank Commissioner, will
be considered as intending to cvade the law. and
defraud the public. The County Register should
not only certify that there is no incumbrancc on
the mortg lged premises, but also, that the title
appears of record, to be vested in the mortgapor,
and that he is satisfied such is the fact. Nothing
short of rigid adherence to the lao on tho pari
OF all concerned, can restore public confidence
IN our banking institutions, or protect the people
against imposition or fraud. No plea of igno-
rance will be permitted as an excuse for palpa-
bic violation of law. The interest and honor OF
the state. as we'll as of the banks, imperiously de-
mand tbat every officer having any duty TO per.
form under the General Banking Law shoulddis-
charge It with fidelity, this tho Bank Commission.
crs VIII at least ondeavor to do and for the infor
nation OF all concerned, and that there may be
no just cause of complaint hereafter, let il be dis
tinctly understood, that every institution that
does not, within 80 days from and after the 10Th
of January last, bring itself, in every respect,
within the requirements Of tho general banking
law, will DO promptly wound up and not suffered
any longer to disgrace such as comply with the
law.
THOMAS FITZGERALD.
one Of the Bank Commissioners.
st Joseph, March TO- 1899
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A CARD FOR YOUNG HOUSE

A CARD FOR YOUNG HOUSE
fM KEEPERS.-Just received at the cash
store Of TiiOS. MOSELEY.
~ doz. Eastern made fancy chairs
600 lbs. live geese feathers;
10 pieces bed ticking;
3 bales brown sheetng;
1000 yards shilling calico, with batting
for comfortables
Brass kettles, tea.kettles, shovels and
longs, and-irons;
Tea trays, coffee mills, knives and forks,
bed cords, crockery and tin ware.
With many others very desirable in this land
of promise.
Nov. Is. Gw72
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ESANK OF IBEsEST.-This shall cor
HE tify that Banking institution has been
daily organized under the "Act to organize ano
regulate banking associations" to be located al
the village of Brest in the county of Monroe. by
the name and style ofthe BANK OF BREST
with capital of one hundred thousand dollars
and that the Stockholders thereof have glver
bonds TO our satisfaction in the sum of three
hundred thousand dollars, in conformity with The
provisions of the llth section of said act. Mon
roe, Sept. 18th, 1887. PETER p. FERRY,
Treasurer of Monroe County
CARLOS COTTON,
County Clerk of Monroe County
Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State
Sept Is, 1887. X. PRlTCHETTE,
f3w*66l Secretary of State
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Hin. j. 1. BOARDMAN, having do
- tcrmined upon permanent residence at
White Pigeon, respectfully tenders his profess
sional services TO tho inhabitants, and those of
the adjoining country; trusting that ten years
experience in the practice of his profession, and
particularly in the fcvers incident to a new coun-
try,will enable him to satisfy all who may fit to
call upon him. Testimonials Of his professional
qualifications arc in his possession. Office at tho
White Pigeon Hotel.
N. B.-For the information Of those, whose
fears are justly excited, in respect to the cxces
sivo administration of Calomel or Mercury, in
any form, he wonld add, that they may rest as
surcd of suffering no injury, from those substan-
ces in his practice. s6tf
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N EW FHERM.-The undersigned have
~ associated themselves in the mercantile
business under the firm of Charles Bisscll e. co.,
and upon tho opening of navigation, they intend
to offer an assortment Of staple and fancy dry
goods, not inferior to any in the city, at No. 80
Jefferson Avenue, Immediately under the museum
and in the store room now occupied by G.. G.
Hammond & Co.
CHARLES BISSELL,
HORACE III. COMSTOCK.
Detroit, Juno 90, 1896. 1v1
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OR sTOLEN.-on IN

GTRAYED OR sTOLEN.-On the
~ l2tuIof August last, from the subscribers
esidencenear Three Rivers, pair Of six year
I'd red OXEN. The near side one had on when
last seen, large boil attached to leather strap;
he was brockle faced, and white under the belly.
The Of side one part line back; had a largs
white spot in his forehead and hind legs white a
little way up from his feet. Both oxen had on
their horns wood knobs. Whoever will deliver
said oxen TO the subscriber at his residence near
Three Rivers, or.give information where they
may be found shall be handsomely rewarded.
BUEL WOOD.
Three Rivers, Mich, Dot. 3. 1897. 66w3*
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y htTOHgAGE, FtRvyAR-

A 6TOHsAGE, FVRWAR-
141SM - Ding & COMMISSION
JAj M b lSINESS.--Ti,c subscribers will
-x,sAkssARs agv0 a Ware House and necessary
app nd IS foi 'a.,ding ard Storing Goods at
w-Buffalo, On, itn ofthe lien Rivor, ri
en- county, Michiya W on the opening of navigt-
ton, and tender heir services to the public
promising the stric,.st attention to all business
committed to their charge. ~. p
WWHITTAKER, e. co.
RErHR To s. II. Armstrong, New-York, r.
Hunter, Albany, Barker and Holt Buffalo, O.
Ncwberry, Detroit, Newberry and Dole, Chicago.
Cash for Wheat.-Wo will pay Cash for any
quantity of Wheat delivered at our Warehouse,
and will receive by the first vessel e-om Buffalo
a general assortment of Groceries, ! articles
in tho Grocery line, which will be offc,. to the
public at reduced prices.
We will also keep a constant supply Of Salt on
hand. w. WHITAKER g. co.
Now buffalo, June 90, 1896. 1yl
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CEyy SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY

In AND ATLAS.--In Press and will be
published in the month of July next, Geography
ON the productive system, for Schools and Acade
mics and Families. BY Roswell c. SMITH
author of "Intellectual and Practical Grammar,'
)" Practical and Mental Arithmetic" - The Pro
ductive Grammar" introductory Arithmetic,
& etc. etc. fa.,.
The Geography will be illustrated with hume
rous ongravings, printed on fine paper, and
bound in the best manner II is accompanied by
AN ATLAS containg:
"a /. A map of the World,
9. A map of North America,
3. A map ofthe United States,
~ a. A map of the Eastern States,
5. A map of the Middle States,
o. A map of the Southern States,
7. A map of the Western States,
!. g. A map of South America,
8. A map of Europe, t
10. A map of Asia,
2 IL. A map of Africa,
10. A chart of the World.
EXHIBITING ON A NEW PLAN.--Thc compare
tive and actual size of the different Empires,
kingdoms, States etc. their population, the mum.
Der of inhabitants to, the square mile; the actual
and comparative NUM- of inhabitants in every
important city and town; the length and height
OF N1ount1inSi inc lcnHu, WiusH dhu uoPth VI
the largest Lakes; the width of Iethmuses,
Straits, and Oceans; length of Rivers, Cults,
Bays, Sounds, etc. the navigation of Rivers,
Lakes, Cults etc. the forms of Government; pre-
vailing Religion state of Civilization, and the
races of Men inhSbitmg each country.
No pains or expense has be- spared in tho ex-
ccution of this Atlas. The Maps are engraved
ION steel plates in tho best manner and with tho
book, will contain great variety of new and use
ful matter. They are from entirely new draw
ings, made by The author, especially for this work.
from the best authorities, including all the recent
discoveries. The chart is new, and.th pub
fishers believe much improved plan. The author
has bestowed more time and labor on this Ge-
ography and Atlas, than any of his other pop
'ular school books, and it is rocommcndcd 10
Teachers as being every way worthy of their of.
tention.
NT twill be published by
~ SNOW d FISK, Detroit.
80 X, w. MARSHALL, a CO. Philadelphia.
sts ID. DURGES g. co. Hartford.
Detroit, June 80, 1886. 1yl
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EEOLT, PALMER & co., Success.

OFT, PALMER 81 CO., Success.
IA Il ors to Barker q Holt, STORAGE, FORWARD.
ING and COMMISSION MERCHANTS, =. i'd stand
foot of Main street. Boffalo.
The facilities of this house are { 4. passed by
none engaged in the business and n lie opening
of navigation they will be prepare az eceive and
forward goods to any point on Lax Erie, Huron
and Michigan, on the Erie and o. Clnals and
Southwestern Riyers, with promptiess ana dis
patch.
Any property intrusted TO their care, for
sale here, in the New. York or other markets,
will recsive prompt and especial attention. The
usual advances made when required.
Merchants Line on the Lakes.
Steamboat Buffalo, Steamboat Constellation,
Michigan, {" Pennsylvania,
Sandusky,- " Victory,
Upper Lakes Line.
Ship Mlwaukie, Ship Julia Palmer,
Brig Manhattan, Schr. LaseHe,
Schr. Michigan, Hudson.
I" Marengo, " ~ c.. Baldwin,
Lake Erie Line of Vessels.
Schr. j. Barker, Schr. Lodi
Merchant, (" Marshall Ney,
" GazeIie, Napoleon,
" Nancy Dousman.
Erie Canal-Mcrchants' Linc.-Start two
bouts daily. +. WILKIE, Agent,
No. 0 Coenties Sin. N. Y.
Washington Line.-Start one boat daily
Il. p. WATERS, Agent,
1875 Broad Street, N Y.
Ohio Cdnal--Eagle Lne.-Start ono boat
daily for Portsmouth, and intermediate places.
RANSOM, BALDWIN, & co.
cleveland oh o.
REFERENcEs.-R. Hunter e. Co Albany; j.
j. Carter Il Co., dol III. Hunter, Roc hester; Rm-
som, Baldwin, & Co., Cleveland o. Newborry
o. CO., Detroit; Newberry & Dole, Chicago;
Hollister and Boult, Sandusky; G. ID. Dousm n
n Co., Milwaukee; J. f. Porter, st. Jos sph, and
Isaac j. Ullmann, Constantine, Mich