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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-18
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EDGEFIELD, 25lh May.
Dear Sir:-Il has suited the purpose of
some of your opponents in this District, 10
circulate the suspicion, with The view of
prejudiclns.Sou in public opinion, that you
are secretly in favor of General Harrison
for the Presidency and consequently OPP
posed to 1lr. Van Buren,, and to the fa-
vorite measure Of his administration with
the State, an independent Treasury. am
persuaded that systematic effort will be
made through The public press, Or other
wise, 10 connect you with the Harrison par
~ and especially to excite public preju-
dice and opposition by The false and un-
generous insinnation that you are inclined
to favor the "Preston faction" in opposi-
ton to Mr.. Calhoun. Believing that these
surnises are utterly unfounled and thai
they have heen fabricated and circulated
for party effect, have taken the liberty of
addressing this communication TO you, not
to have any doubts Of my own removed.
but that. you may have an opportunity Of
placing your true opinions i'll relation TO
public men aud measures, before the coun.
try. | have always understood that you
were Jealous supporter Of the Sub Trea-
sury bill, as modified by Mr.. Calhoun, and
tha, in the present division of parties, you
preferred Mr.. Van Buren, for The 'presiden
cy, over the nominee of The Harrisburg
Con, cnlion, whose politics are a, least
doubtful in relation To several measures of
vital interest to The South, on which The
present administration is with us. have
supposed that you, like myself have fell
that you could maintain the relations Of
private friendship and social intercourse
with old and cherished acquainlanccs-
such as Col. Preston, with whom we now
differ upon an essential measure of reform,
without the slightest abalemeGt'of devo-
lion 10 your political creed, or he least com.
promise of public duty. Tha, while you
are prepared to give to MIR. Van ;Buren
and to the leading measures of his admin
istration. your cheerful and firm support,
you'do not feel any political obligation to
sacrifice your private friendship ufon the
altar oflhe inlolerant demon'of party. If
he correct in these opinions, shall be
pleased TO receive their confirmation in a
reply by letter, with the liberty of making
iIpuhlic.
| have tile honor to remain
rery'respccllully your ob'f serv't
w. BROOKS.
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SheriG,s Sales.

ED Y Viriue of snndry writs of Fieri Facms
ND shall proceed to sell at Edaefeld C..
House, OIL the first Monday in July next, the
following property, viz:
isaac Henry, vsJ. K. Kilbnrn, his interest
Ill eight hundred and four acres Of luld, lying
on. Savahnah river. adjoining lands of WIN.
Garrett, John Cloud, A. SibIey and others.
A. J. Ranb0, VS. the Same, The above des-
cribed property.
NJ D. hluher, VS. John Sturgeneggcr, ono
hact OF land containing one hundred acres, more
or less, adjoining lands of Charles Lamar and
others. -'''''
VIM. Gnyton, VS. The same, The above descriG-
edproperty.
Benz. Frazier, VS. HI. Kemp, one trac, Of
land, containing six hundred acres, more or less,
adjoining lands of. Sanil. Stevens, David Iiuf.
ling, Jno. Trapp, and Joshua Harris.
j.. w Stokes, vs. Turner Goldsmith one tract
"i land containing sixty-six acres, more or less,
adjoining lands OF J. Cloud, James Hubbard
and others. Also, one olhr tract of land cun.
laihIhS thirty four acres, more or less, adjoining
lands OF II. W.Sulltvan and others. two negroes
FATTY and Nlaryi Also olie Horse and Buggy.
Thomas Goldsmith, vs. the same, The above
described property.
Cook, Law & Co. VS. John q. Burgess. oua
negro woman, Pmkey.
Mancr IL Ryan, VS. the same, the above des.
cribed property
Penn & Brannon, VS. j. II. Smith: VIII be
sold at Liberty Hill on Tuesday the 3O,h June,
lle following property, viz: one lot of Bacon,
one saddle and household furniture.
Terms, Ca ": S. CHRISTIE, 8. Ed.
June9. 1910 d 70
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State Of South Carolina.
EDGEFfEED DISTRICT i1

RY OLIVER ToWLES ESQUIRE,
- Ordinary of Edseield District.
Whereas Litlleberry Freeman d. Hen
ry Freeman, hath applied TO me for Letters
Of Administration, OIL all and singular the
goods and clralies, rights and credits of
James Freeman, late of the District alore-
said, deceased.
These are, therefore, TO cite and ad-
monish all and singular, the kindred and
creditors of tile said deceased, to I've and
appear before me, at our next Ordinary's
Court for the said District, 10 be holden at
Edsetield Court House on The 22d day of
June instant, to show cause, if any, WHY.
The SAID administration should no, be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
Eighth day Of June, in The year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and forty, aud
IN the six'y-lourtb year Of American lnde-
pendence.
o. TOWLES, o. e. d.
June S, 1910 (s2 l24) big
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The columbus, (Geo) Sentinel, of 9Th
inst. appends the following paragraph to
The article published in this paper some
days since, giving an account ofthe shoot,
ing of an individual in Aiken, who had
committed some improper acts in that
placo,-Char. Cour.
The unfortunate subject Of the above
remarks, -Sherman, had resided in
our city, and its neighborl,ood, for some
months past, engaged in Tho Study OF law,
and became dera6eed, we arc advised,
froln intense application. The correspon-
dent Of the Courier is therefore mistaken,
in surprising him To be n highwaynan,
which we have no doubt arose from his
violent conduct. He made one or two
violent attacks OH some of our citizens, and
the weapons found on him, he took from
The gentleman IN whose Office he had been
reading. lie was native ofConneclicui,
and, we believe, relation, perhaps the
grandson, Of the distinguished Roger
Sherman.
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SILVER BLUFF June /. 1910,


Dear Sir:-Your letter of the 25lh ull
reached me only this evening, and | sit
down 10 answeritat once. ] cannot -ex-
press the sentiments ! -entertain onthe sub
iects 10 which you refer, so well as you
have done it for ME. We have been so
little accustomed of late years, TO any seri-
Gus discussion and division on the Presi-
denlial question in S. Carolina, that hard
Iy expected To hear it suggested as attest in
any election in our State. have never,
however, 1leslla,ed TO express my opinion
on the subject. I confess that Mr.. Van
Buren has asreeably disappointed me in
the frmness and consistency with which
he has administered the Government and
that his leading measures SO far. have met
my cordial appreciation. Without pledg-
ing myself to any rudiscriminate support
of his A administration, have no hesitation
now, in saying that prefer him to Gen.
Harrison, upon every ground, and am
under existing circumstances, in favor of
his reelection.
have always been an advocate Of the
independent Treasury, wiIh'the specie fea-
,ure, and of very thorough reform in the
present banking system, which having
served its time and grown into a mos, dis
astrous abuse, should be replaced by some
safer organization Of credit.
AS regards Mr.. Calhoun, nointerruplion
whatever has occurred in our personal or
political intercourse since first entered
public life. WitbCol. Preston, Have had
no political communication for three or
four years, and during that period have
rarely met him. ! entertain for him per-
sonaly, however, the sentiments always
did, aud it will not be my fault if our social
relations do not conlnne the same as here
tolore. With regard 10 "olhcrs" who may
come under the denomination of the Pres
ton fac,ion."I have only to say,lha, have
never yet yielded up private friendship
for political differences alone, and do not
contemplate doingso Sor any consideration
which public life can offer.
Ihave no wish TO obtruic upon the pub
lie, and occupying the position in which |
have been placed ty The partially Of my
friends, | feel a peculiardelicacy about ap-
pcaring to do so. But have nothing to
CONCEAL, aud acknowledge the obligation
Of answering fully. the reasonable inqui-
ries of all to whom my present situation
may render my opiniuGs interesting. You
are therefore at perfect liberty to make any
use Of This lsucr you think proper. l am
my dear sir, with the highes, consideration,
Very truly and sincerely, your ob't serv't,
]. H. HAMMOND,
Col. WHITFIELD Brooks.
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Col. WHITFIELD Brooks.
From the S. Carolina Temperance ldrocafc.

FROM Wc .. CHTOtHH temperance 11uCOCWc.
Mr.. Editor.-Your readers, no doubt,
before this, have heard more awful and
distressing accounts han this of the iuun-
lations Of The Savannah river, bun the
sketch which shall give will not he with
out interest. aud will be almost confined ID
my own observation.
On Tuesday night The Goth Of May we
lay down with some little apprehension Of
the River being over some of The Low
Lands the next morning; hut the rain
which had fallen did nol warrant The uu-
preccdenled ovprAow>whirh was seen The
next day. The next morning.. May q, |
was awakcd by call for assistance to
remove The slaves and property from the
ferry, (Barksdale's Ferry,) assistance was
Immediately sent and as soon as conve-
nien, went down TO the water. The
scene can hardly be described. From tho
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From the Charleston MercurU

The following proceeding of a venerable
Association at Princelon--Ncw Jersey
have been transmitted to US for publication.
Extracts from the minures flhe Ameri-
can Wing Society.
Resolved, That we have heard with
deep sensibiIity of the death of our disin-
gnished fellow member, Gov. PATRICK
NOBLE of South Carolina.
Resolved, That The Society tender 10
the family Of tho deceased The sincere as.
surance ofis sympathy and respect.
Resolved, That in testimony of our re-
gard for his memory, we wear the usual
badge ofmournins for The space Of 80 days.
Resolved further, That the above reso
lulions be published in the PrincetonWhig,
National lntelligeucer, aud Charleston
Mercury.
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THE SEAsoN.-So far we have been
blessed with an abundance of fine refresh
ing showers, which have been very beue-
licial to vegetation in general, and our or
ausc trees in particular. The latter are
thriving we'll and many promise to yield
a uice crd Up Of fruit this year. We think
next season VIC may say olr orange trade,
which has heen suspended Tor more than
five years, owing TO the frost having killed
the trees, will he again revived. Our fig
trees arc loatfed TO abundance, and ripe
ones are already being hawked about the
streets for sale. The air has been delight
fully cool and refreshing, aud the health of
The city very good. Thus Providence,
while he has sorcIy afflicted US with a saw.
age, foe, has showered down blessings
upon us for which we ought 10 he truly
grateful and lhank(ul.-S. Aughstinc
Herald, 29M alt,
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Apricots.-We have the pleasure Of ac-
knowIedging the receip of handsome
aud gratifying present, OF very fine Ar-
cots, from the garden of Mr.. Jacob Levin,
of this town. They were OF. the Peach
and Plum kind, very large, rich, and fine
ly navored-atogelher, decidedly The fin
est we have seen This season, which has
been far more favorbie than perhaps any
previous one. to This delicious fruit. We
understand that the tree from which they
were gathered, has contained perhaps
some three or four 5ushcls.-- South Caro-
liaiun.
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DAVID G.. TAYLOR, Secretary

The augusta Mrror.-still hand
someahd well conducted publication, it de
plores the sad calamity that has beGaIleu
the beautiful city that gave it BIRTH. Alas,
for devoted Augusta, we fear it will take
years to restore her to her pristine vieour,
We hope our friends will hel pom the Mir
ror, as i, can look al home now for little aid,
r min anh3Iesola.i', h"s hnf"lin" 'i'~-o Tho
were its best supporters. Let generosity
actuate all, at such crisis.--SauannaE
Daily telegram.
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Il IornadOm Sampler District.-A cor.
respondent in Mounf Clio, Sumpler Dis
trict, writes US, that ''ou Thursday The 4th
inst. they were visited by a Severe storm
of wind from ihe west The damage TO
corn and cotton is immense-l never saw
so many trees down at one time" He
had NOT learnt, when he wrote, how far
the tornado had extended, but mentioned
a number of his neigh6drs by name, who
had redseyerely from its ef1ecis.- Char.
OJSsruer.
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Notice, 10 Money Holders.

THNHE Subscriber living twelve miles below
Il Edgcfed Court House, and two niles
left Of the road leading from EdgefeId to Aiken,
will sell at Edgefeld Court House, (ir not pre-.
viously disposed Of at private sale) for cash. on
the first Monday IN. July next, the following
property TO witt
Three first rate Negroes, one n woman OF
fifteen years of age, good cook and washer;
one 10y twelve years old, and the other QUO
man Of twenty seven years of age, a good
wagoner; three young well broke mnles; ono
new Road Wagon and FIVE pair of Gear, all
new; one pair of gentle Carriage horses; ono
baro,lch, and entire interest in Stone Ware OH
hand
Also, Six Thousand Dollars in good Notes,
to sell at a reasonable discount for Cash.
COLLIN RHODES.
N. B. Any person desirous of buying and let
tirg the mules and Negroes stay to carry OF.
The business, will remain and attend to tho
same for them, if desired. c.
May 25, 1910 II
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Hard Ciaer.-We find the following in

Hard lciaer.-We find The following in
the New Era:
"'The General Conference OF the Meth
odisI Episcopal Church, recently held at
Baltimore, took up The subject Of tenn.
perancc in connection with church discp.
line, aud very interesting discussion en-
sued. One of The most eminent of their
preachers, DIR. Capers, OF South Carolina,
took occasion to warn the assembly against
The effect upon the temperance cause. of
making ''hard cider the watch word of a
party in The political contests of Tic coun-
try. His remarks are said 10 have been
of the mos, direct aud impressive cllarac.
ter"
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WILLIAM l.. SToRRs, now a represen-
ta,vc in Congress from the State of Con-
neclicut, has been elected To fill the va
capcy on The bench of the Supreme Cour,
of that Stale, caused by The election of
Judge Huntington to The Senate of The
United Stalcs.-Chdr. C6ur.
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The Chronicle s. Sentinel, of The 2lss
inst. says:-"We are gra'i6ed to learn that
The damage done TO the Georgia Rail
Road, has been SO repaired that the cars
will resume their passage at The regular
hours after Sunday next.
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:Abbeville District. June 5, 1910.
MOBILE, June 4.

MOBILE, June 4.
The Mississippi, at New Orleans, is
now at the highest stag etha,il has attained
this season.
The Picayuhe says that The river has
been rising at the rate of II inches every
"a hours, for The last six days. The Mis-
sissippi was rising al Vicksburg on Satur-
day, butthe upper rivers were falling aud
the probability is that the river will com
mence falling at New-Oreans. A crerassc
has been mado by the river, in the parish
of West Baton Rouge, about three miles
above the plantation of Judge Chinn.-
The breach is said to he three acres wide
and The water four feet deep. The roar
ing 'of'lhe water as it rushes into the gap.
may be heard at considerable distance.
:. Jyne 3.
Extract form letter received from the
Post Master at Columbus, dated 30th
May, 1910.
I'VE have been now three or four days
without Northern Mail. The obslruc-
ton is between this point and Grecnsbo-
rough, the wcster termination of the
Georgia Rail Road. The Ocmulgee river
which crosses the Stage route between
Monticello nd the Indian Springs in this
State has ZEN swollen to such height
as to prevent the passage of the mail at
that point, and the information received to
day adds that the bridge over The Ocouee
river, eisiI miles this side of Grernsbo-
rough, has been so much damaged by the
flood as. to o5struct the transportation of
the mail there al so. 1t will be two or
three days YET before we receive North
ern Mail"
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French Military FOrcc.-Thc French
G0serninent possesses, at this time, five
manufactures of arms, niue arsenaIs. three
cannon foundries which furnish six hun
dred pieces of cannon every year, and e.
leven powder mills, in which five mil
lions pounds Of gunpowder arc annually
made.
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Mr. S. Fouche proposes publishing a
Democratic paper, to be called the "Inde-
pendent Press" at Crawfordvile, Ca
We wish him success. Democraticrapers
are much needed in Georgia. In no South
ern State in the Union, are the Wings
making greater efforts to advance their
cause. In none do they use more unscru-
'pulous means, to overthrow the principles
of Democracy.
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The ST. Augustine News oflhe 29lh ult.
says:-There is rumorin Town, and gen
orally credited, that the Indians made an
attack on one of the ATachua settlements,
on Sunday night last, killing thirteen fam
lilies, and The garrison of six men. The
attack was ma'Ie at night, and is repre-
senlcd as a complete surprise.
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SAVANNAH, June 9.

ShfaNNab, JUNE ~.
THE Late Flood-The Athens Banner
of'Friday las, says:-On the Oconee, the
flood has been general, but have few par
'lculars to record, more than those men
TONED last week. Dact. P6ullain Is, we
are informed; one Of The severest sufferers.
His strife with all lis contents, and tile
bridge ercclel by him, have been carried
of, which added to The injury done his
plantation, involve him in loss of prob
ably from twenty to thirty thousand dbl
lars.
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CHEAP sseeODS.

YENIIE subscribers being desiroi,s of selling
"a. their remaining Stock of Goods by the
Fall season. would inform their customers and
the public generally, that they will dispose of
them at very low prices. All those wanting
good bargains will do well 10 call and examine
their stock.
NICHOLSON g. PRESLEY.
Edge6ed G.. H., June 10. 10
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haye fallen into bad company, and the sooner
they escape iiom its contamination the better.
Let them remember the fatal effects of evil
communications.
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& Shoe Shop opened.

Am the Edgefcld Road near Mt Vintage,
W where good Cow Hides will be bought
or tanned OH shares-ome half for the other;
and fine Shoes, Boots, and Negro Shoes will bo
made on as good terms, and Of materials info
rior to none in the State.
Wagon Harness made, and Carriage Har-
ness repaired. Any articles made will be ey.
changed for good Cow Hides. From applica
ton 10 business, and the best Of Leather the
subscriber hopes the public in general will pa
tlonizc his new effort to accommodate This
District, aud will call and see his work and
judge for themselves. ,<..ea
MICHAEL GEARTY;
Near Mt. Vintage, S. C.
Ma,ch 90. 1910 dS.
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THE CuINcn BuG.-Wc arc glad 10
hear the opiuion confidently expressed by
several intelligent farmers, that the late
washing rains have carried away this
troublesome insecl: al least they have dis.
appeared Tor the time being, and will not,
ii is hoped, be again sccn.-Raieigh Reg.
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.ttAGftaaafFtEEuEzSI0 SI0r-1rzzHzrEEuHrsN
HYMENHGAEI.
" The saken tie that binds i,co ,ciHing hearts.
State Of South Carolina.
sECRETARY's OEFICF, !
Columbia, May %, 1910.

To all iuhom ii may Concern:
PEit known, tlRtJAS. Is. GLADNEY Of
I'D the County Of Pickens, in the State Of
Alabama, appointed and commissioned by His
ExceIoucy the Governor of this State, Com
missioner, TO take the Acknowledgements or
proof ofany deed, mortgage, or other convey
ancc of any lands or teneme.ts, lying in this
State, or ofany contract, letter or Attorney or
any other writing under SEAL or to be used and
recorded in This State; did, on the 9Th day of
May. A. D, 1910, take and subscribe on oath,
before Reuben Gardner. Justice of the Peace
for the said County of Pickens and State alore-
said, "TIat he would well, truly and faithfully,
discharge, TO tile best of his abilities, all the du-
ties of such Commissioner"
M. LABORDE,
arCIernry nf. S.u.o--
June S, C 20
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State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
Rcuben Carpenter and others,
Annlironfs va

Applicants, vs. .
Nancy AT6slcy and others Defendants.
Hp'Y an Order from the Ordinary, Ishall pro-
lid cecd 10 sell at Edge6eld Court House, OH
the first Monday in July hcxi, the real estate
of Fanny Butler, deceased, situated in said Dis.
trict, on Stevens Creek, bounding OIL lands of
John, Rochrll. George Robertson, Charles Nix,
and The said Reuben Carpenter, and containing
one hundred acres, more or less, on Il credit Of
twelve months. Thepurcllaser will be required
to give bond and good personal security, and a
mortgage of the premises TO the Ordinary.
Cost TO be paid in Cash
S. CHRISTIE, S. F.. n.
juno 3, 1910 ($3) d 10
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We are indebted 10 the Hon. f. w.
.Pickens, for Il copy of the Address Of the
Hon. Edward ]. Black to his constituents,
and particularly to the State Rights party
.ofGeotSia.
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Many articles designed for this weeks
paper have been unavoidably GRO vded out,
make room for The excellent Lecture of
Jas. Terry, Esq. on Vegetable Physiolo-
ey." aAYoter" shall be inserted in our
next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-18

VIM. NJ. Goodlett,. Esq. was recently
elected Sheriff of Greenville District, by
very large majority over his opponent,
D. Hoke.
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Farm Weather.-Summer has COM
meuced in good earnest. For a. few days
past tie weatherwas oppressively hot
On the 18th inst, the thermometer stood at
92o. Since writing the above, the wea-
therffa. become very"caol.
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State of South Cal oIina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
Ellis II. Gotf and wife, Applicants.

LIlIs H. uUII uHu WIG, Appilcants,
Eli Holsombach and others, Defendants.
HPf an Order from the Ordinary shall
-ED proceed to sell at Edge6eld Court H House
OH the first Monday in July next, the real es.
tale of Ahie Holsombuck, deceased situated
in said District, on Shaws Creek, and bound
ing on lands Of Moses Swearengen, John Lam.
drum, Amos Landrum, and others. and con.
taining six hundred ana-,erunry uCrps, mora
or less. on credit OF twelve months. Tho
purchaser will be required to give bond and
good personal security, and mortgage of tho
premises to the Ordinary.
Cost to be paid IN Cash
s. CHRISTIE, s.E.D.
Jan 8, 1880 (S3) d 10
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ShcriG's Sales.

RY Virtue of writ of y6eri taeias, to
b ID me directed will be sold ut Edsefeld
Court House, OH the first Monday and Tuesday
in July next, the following properly, viz:
James T. Gray. VS. John G. Swan, one pair
of gray horses.
Terms Cash. S. CHRISTIE, S. E. D,
June Is, 1910 GO