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PARR'S LIFE PILLS.

PARR'S LIFE PILLS.
THIS POPULAR MEDICINE is now in such demand
a that long notices of its efficacy unnecessary
Thousands OF Testimonials Of perfect OF d. sIepsa Dy
EMERY Screula and Nervous Complaints, be te
store OF the Proprietors.
THOS. ROBERTS x Co,
No III Fulton street.
This Medicine is put in Spanish Portuguese French Ger
man aud aln Wrappers with Books of Directions and 1es
tlmonas in the languages for au3l I'm
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GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE.
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
af tha n

FIFTY CENTS PEK goI1LE 1;Ili, rao,,s
ssfs ssia,se saa s qualities
s s B. sss ,s:
s-Is saiasiisiss he circulation oith duid.
and dandrad,s aud dispo.ns ,!hs hair curl
health Il K. sss.s s % q the hair IN beauty and
Gtaous advice disease connected with the hair
Liberty street. aus i'm. IN
FRENCH ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS AND
FEAl HERS.
Aay lsiI sss05'%sH. ~ Fan
viii venture 70 say they will not without express
s
% n sy nsIs f aS1'f ra Hus
'A''' ~ = N''. e1'A''l' : 1e'1A saao lm.nc
vENEREAL DISEASE CURED.
; PILLS having stood ,s & The
sss and pssdy remedy % ~ oE Gs and IL %ss
gland They are taken without connemsn
s s e sas s ssss s sn
s rn o a s y o %
have performed many extraordinary cures chrome discharges
% s % % 0 s Sa e
y are equally oraS aSy S Sy females w Fcs III IN wa"
az lm.m 36 Catherine street.
|AGRICULT HOUSE,
lS7 WATER STREET.
AGRIGULTHuRAMh r " jMPLEMENTs NJ IS I'M aMHPKoyEp y PoR
TORY, SCREENS, SlENES, sc. &c
THE oi the public called Patent Portable
Grst MILL TO work by hand other power, with which
every farmer grind his grain Also Tor Grinding
Coffee aud Specs, and highly recommended by all who
have used them.
roats Patent Grain Cleaner, and Corn Grinder new
vention, superior any heretofore used.
Rice and Coffee Sheilers o different Sugar Mills &c.
Woods Patent Shingle Aiachne
Horse Powers calculate er horses with geering
attached. For sale at prices au20 m*rrc
MEDICAL NOTICE
STRANGERS AND CITIZENS afflicted with any form
- variety OF Syphic Alercurs other disease who
only hall cured by qaacks, mad better caruly
the follow ing letter -
DE- Coop.r-Slr Last July contracted certain privat
disease aud Immediately applied DOCTOR who 10
a week. Continued with hIn two months, but
gradually getting tried after another all the
doctors, and each promised positively 10 cure
me- length discovered the object Of these
nsy and that they doctors. concluded to into
curry eight throat aud liberated pains
in all my joints aud my body covered with ulces
complete skeleton the doctors considered dangerous TO
any medicine, and advised southern climate lett
the hospital and ny advice of several fends placed myself
your the first Of January we'll and
restored TO perfect health. wish this published.
THOMAS GREEN,
Carpenter and Joiner, Harlem NY.
Dr. Cooper warrants to matter how long
Standing Of Geet Structure and Seminal Weakness and mild
maades cured in 48 hours without interfering
with the patients habits Dr. Cooper Office, IA Duane
two doors from Chatham st. No aaiS lmsrc
1
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GENUINE TEAS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
THE CA NTON TEA COMPANY
PRINCIPAL STORE 12l CHATHAM STREET, NY
Branch s Stores, res, sls Bleecker street, Nsw York.

PRINCIPAL STORE, L2l CHATHAM STREET, NY
Branch Stores 38 Bieecker street. New York.
26l Grand street, near Suffolk,
l3i Green1cich, near Fulton,
ll6 Fulton street, Brooklyn.
.dls0, Corner Of Maine and Houston street.
80 Chestnut and IS North Fifth street. Phiiadelphia.
II Iidn0per street. Boston
INVITE the attention Of City and Country Families and
Purchaser: their several establishments where they think
will Be found By far the best selections Of and unduersted
nown Of their house with reference high qualities low prices
and upright dealing well understood further
ments Original and only warehouse for Of
howaaas Blac. rye will bs paItcusr
l2 between Pearl and Roosevelt The public will
also be pleased take notice that the Canton Tea Company
have nothing do with other except those described
at the top Of this advertisement au23 3m~ec
SCARPA'S OIL.
THE following taken from the Boston Atlas valuable
Arcle-Scarpas Acoustic Oil is said by those who had
occasion to use it, e be an excellent medcne Of Deaf
lady, who long since almost Immediately relieved IT,
and the certificate Of Mr. John Reed Of Bunker Hill street,
Charlesown Mass unanswerabe testimonial Of lis eff
Sold at wholesale and retail, by A. b. D. SANDS,
Druggist No. 70 wilton street, 13 broadway n East Broad
m
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ERUPTlONS ON THE FACE.-It has long been desired
II among the fair to find article that would
pinples, ireckle erupons and ringwoms from the skim
Nothing has been found safe certain and CHURCHS
vEGETABLE LOTION The Of hi. remedy for short
time will clear the skin and establish brilliant complexon-
Sold in bottles IS cents eac ss Bowey Of Spring
street.
COUGHS AND COLDs-Dr Church's celebrated Cough
Drops will be found safe and certain for Coughs. Colds
RHEUMATISM, &c.-Dr. Churchs Chemical Essence OF
Mustard remedy universally known for the speedy and eec
each.
ITCH-ITCH-This loathsome disease cured with single
application Of Churcs Scotch Ointment The above valuable
remedies sold ct 1888 Bowery, n Spring aI0 mvrc
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TO MACHINISTS, &c.
NUMBER of Machines for Braiding-aIl complete-to-
"A gehsr with quantity OF Reels spools, Swis Will
be sold very low to close Apply 81 Ferry
New York. au30 ln-ec
EEA1IiERs--i0oo lbs Wsssrn Live leess, for sale by
suso g. X COLLINS 4 CO. H Bouih o.
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SHIRT MANUFACTORY
GENTLEMEN's CLOTHING STORE,

GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING STORE,
90 Maiden Lame.
lust RECEIVED the latest and approved French
shrs Aiso general of Clothing Of all
descriptions.
Clohlng made up order the following low prices
brock and Dress Goats made and trimmed from $500 70 $1,000
Paidi aud Vests, " lo To LIS
All m ,de IN the best manner and fashionable style
Under liarmen made 10 order Hosiery, Gloves Stocks
Cravars Collars, SusI~nders, NC. WA. COLLINS.
au27 msec
d. Nj PEYSER " co.
No. 90 John street and 800 broadway.
HAVE received BY arrivals and keep constantly
IL hand tasteful selected of French and
German articles for Embroidery and Fancy Goods which they
oiier for sale at wholesale aud retail, viz
Berlin Zephyr Worsted German Worsted, Canvas, Floss
Silk Chenille and variety Of other articles for Embroidery
Beads Purse Ornaments Bracelets Jet Combs and Bracelets
Gilt and siiyeed Hair Plus Combs Fringe Braids Cord.
Tasses Necklaces, Slices, Sc. -
and Chenille. -,
Embroidered Suspenders and Suspender Trimmings SILK,
Wosted and Cotton and Gimp all coors and qua
ttes.
Oiled Silk French manufacture white yellow and green.
Jy "a 3m
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BOARDING.
ITO LET, WITH BOARD.-Two handsomely furnished
r1riors suitable for gentlemen and their wives Also,
location and the table supplied the best style Please enquire
at 2oi Fulton street. jy3o lmrc
MADISON HOUSE, SOUTH BROOKLYN, l.. /.
SITUATE No. IL ATLANTIC ST., OPPOSITE Loso ISLAND
RAu-RoAD DEpoT
THE subscriber would respectfully call the attention Of
for their accommodation breakfast previous 20 the
Ss Es %s Sfo. n% ana % s @
Of Atlantic ST. q. REMSEN,
ala im-m Proprietor
poLITICAL CARICATuREs.-Th bes, and most salea M 1
BE aisormeni are published and for sale BY jAMES
remittance will be punctualy attended to- Price So per 0o
TO GUNSMITHS.
NOV 0PENING1loo common, Boys Guns, ,a single bar.
rels 400 full size Fowling Guns do 200 ne do;
The above guns comprise full assortment of English and
German Guns from TO finest qualities and at lower
ALso~PscLs Belt Dueng Pistols; Rifles of every de-
%l s35s fS and Limbs
Game Bags Percussion Pills and Caps and every other article
appertainng to the business.
ALso-A general assortment Of HsrdWqrs W. % and Cutlery
aulS imsrc 2l8 Pearl street. Plstt ST.
BARONTO Artist in Alabaster Marble Scaglioa from
ssdg public Hi
g his oId Museum Of Arts No % Orchard street between
splendid assortment q Italian and English Osmsns in
sad Ssa 5 oY d as &
T s of yar9as zss G Gr0ars
sp ots 2s%p %sf%ieE ana DsSorsSiis Shell
sf sssi :af pss
Gozaoy and Ring Vases rss5 Wsshs Ring stands Gard
Naples Books Soachoosy, Mnersosy, Geology Marine
Cleaning and repairing oil every description ON moderate
terms. Admission free alS m*m
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IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES.


THE subscribers take pleasure offering the Ladies their
4 PATENT ELASTIC AtTEMlAN BRACE. 4 his an
Invention which has been long needed and must eventually
an Indispensable article OF the Female wardrobe combines
~ IT'S manner OF construction all the graceful proportions Of the
Corset without OF its injurious tendencies while the Cor
set b unnatuly comprising the chest mpedes the free and
hsaha acton Of the lungs thereby diseases o. TIE
most fatal tsndency he AItl EhlAIN BRACE expands the
chest gives Tree and healthy the Lungs and grace
iul and pleasing outline to the hsure possessing does the
correcting power oi Keeping the erect aud the shoulders
symmerca Parents aud Guardians particularly requested
I? examine this article. twill be iOuud fuln
all the purposes Tor which recommended and of immense
benefit 70 children OF either aud all persons who have
quired The habit VI stoopug This Brace manufactured
der e immediate nsT con Of Parsels who has been
gagged Tor e last eighteen ears IN the msnuiactur Of different
ARTICLES for similar purpose and offers the
Brace article that has heretofore fallen
his observation Ladies Department No. Park Pace, first
door from Broadway where lady perfectly acquainted with
the structure and fitting Of the article will be attendance
W holesale Department at the old establishment of
PAKSELLS X AGATE,
~ lmsec 2I Broadway, corner of Park Place.
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nOCTOK Johnson, II Duane street, well known to
- the victims Of Syphtc the successful
practitioner thai New York boast Of in the treatment Of
found at his old Office. Dr. johnson satisfy that
he legally qualified TO- practise Physic and Sugryhat be
Of your general Physcianand that his skl in the trsat
and Structure Of the Urehra preemnent My patients
not only from every part Of the United States but they
from the West Indies and Canada average
900 patients year dscountspanes quackey in any FORM
in the country where they find physician skilled in
the treatment Of their disease Every undertake
make charge No matter how long you may have G.t
strer Ulcers upon the body in s throat, pain:
is curable. Constitutional Weakness sometimes
called Seminal Weakness brought by secret habit INDUCED
Of this maady Many unfortunate victim Sf this unnatural
Of the limbs and small Of the back confusion Of intellect
orgeulness papitation of the heart aversion society
ed guarantee cure Post paid letters with statement e
Duane street door from Chatham au 10 m*rc
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TO COUNTRY RICH A N T s !.
ROOTS AND SHOES.

- THE SUBSCRIBERS have received and now offer
sale the selected stock Of Boots and Shoes Tor
fall and winter trade, that can be found "a the CITY q
New York. consisting in part q Mems ihcE Roo,s Mems Msns
Half Welt and Pump Calf Grain and Seal Boots Mems Kip
Pegged and Sewed Brogan Mems Calf Broeans, Mems Fine
Cali Boots Womens Leather Boots and buskns Chidens
Leather Cack the best article the market Ladies hn buskns
CATERS Slippers anh French Ties and a other ARTICLES IN the
Rubbers. Mems and Womens t9r sale s cheap p9yNsoN 9y
l42 Chatham street opposite Chatham Theatre.
GT-Open till 10 o'clock in the evening" au23 lmFec
ESTABLISHED 1884.
WIN WILD Manufacturer of Cutlery. No. 100 Division
w New York. offers the trade choice selection Of goods
cheap for cash. We them 70 be as a. the
imported goods nothing but Mess Sandeson
Brothers X Co.'s best cast steel:
AZ there inferior article ours offered to the publif
goods from our manufactory are marked =
Celebrated
American
Cutlery.
NB-We have no agent Oniy TO be had at Establish
ment. aus lmsrc
LOCOMOTlVE PRINTING ENGINE,
115 John street, near rearl
CIRCULARS Bill Heads, Bills of Lading, Shipping and
MACHINERY FOR CARD PRINTING.
Having of the halds0mes and best pieces ol machinery
for Printing Cards. furnish the VI
quality the shortest notice, and at remarkably low
prices. <,,,r !. ,,,r,,o>,
N.B.-No engaged to solicit orders, or printing
Please call a tile Office Ju29 nF M
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LEECHES-LEECHES-L -LEECHES.
OK O0O LARGE AND HEALTHY SWEDISH
NCsOOO LEECHES, ust received per barque Franklin
SIeebboom from Hamburg for sale the lowest prices
q. A. " WIT1E,
=. importers OF L. eches, 80 John street.
PsA large and fresh supply Of Leeches always on hand
au20 m~rc
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READ WHAT SHERMAN'S LOZENGES



MR. DAY boot maker, No. 20 Tillary street, Brooklyn
M suffered greatly for eighteen months with emaciation,
by sickness Of the stomach loss Of Appetite shooting pains
in the bowels his stomach rejected almost kind Of ood
He had been attended by physicians and
for months by the professors Of the Unversy and all
purpose.
On reading Dr. Sherman Book descriptive Of the symptoms
Of Worms he thought they his he purchased box
Of Shernan Worm Lozenges few doses brought away,
heudged, about Of and entirely cured him.
multitude of similar might be mentioned where chill
den and adults had suffered all but death from worms and
thing save relief but Shermans Lezenges.
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Whoopng Cough aud Con-
mpton, all cured by Shemans Cough Lozenges
any other known remedy. They aay the tickling
few seconds and enable those afflicted with the harrass
coughs sleep whole nights The Rev Dr. Dunbar Rev.
Mr. DE Forest Rev Dr. Easmond and hundreds Of Thousands
attest their happy virtues Others the efficacy Of
Shermans Cough Lozenges for headache papaton owness
OF spirits sickness and asstude from bodily mental
eon and for the wonderful properties Of Sherman's Poo
Mans Plaster which but 2K cents, and warranted
cure for rheumatism and lumbago pain or weskess in the
Poor Mans Plaster and that his and his fac sime
worthless limitations hawked about and sold by unpncped
and Tmss-none Others or you will be deceived.
Dr. Shernan Warehouse Nassau street Agents-22
Hudson st. Spring. s8 Bowery Spring. n last Broad
way Marke 8 William st; li0 23 80 and COL Broad
way In Brooklyn, Mrs. Hays, s9 Fulton and MOUNTAINS
Drug store 33 Fulton; Smson Prospect and Jackson
In Jersey Ciy-E Randall, grocer In NewarkJ b. Tnppe
and David Bryson. Phadelphia-Zieber X Co.. Ledger
Buildings Boson-Redding Co. State street. Albany
A. Guthrie, 4 Sanwx Hall. d23rc
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cIUUVENEL a. CO.,

90 GOLD. STREET. NEW YORK, Manufacture all
20 sorts Of GLASS, and and match it to pat
term; Con.x1py On hsaa complete assortment Of every DO
They also manufacture Solar Lamps Chandeliers Gnan.
doles Candelabras Suspendns Solar from TO " lights Hall
Lam Astral altered g Solar C9pntr merchants and 9th
pot John street Broadway where they obtain art-
cs OF the best quality warranted, and low prices
wholesale aud RETAIL Goods loaned for parties y26 m*ec
LITHOGRAPHY.
TCALL Observation-Disclosures, Manufacturers and others,
who require Business Cards Of their Establishments Cir.
cular Bill Heads Drawings in Architecture Machinery and
Laldscae Maps and rsblisheTs who require illustrations
executed ia the best style aud moderate terms,
h. JONES' Lithographic Establishment,
l28 Fulton street., New York.
N. B.-Dnwngs and Specifications Tor Patents.
IN &c
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Solid contents. la9 grains
Hydrosulphuric Acid Cas- Sulphuretted

Hydrosulphurc Acid Gas, Sulphureed :. !.
The Springs are within few hours ride Of Albany Troy
Saratoga, Schenectady Utica, accessible either from
coaches daily await the arrival Of the cars from sen
OF eight miles, time for dinner or by the
Cherry VALLEY Turnpike by daily stages being ABOUT iortye
York evening boats for Albany, arrive at tie Sharon
0r~ffs rmvf 2taw @ Am zee ' - '' ~ CLARK 4 GARDNER.
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NORTH RIVER DISPENSARY, 2Oik Fulton street.
~ DOCTOR MORRISON continues TO be consulted conf
denaly all private Diseases which he without
curry restraint IN diet pursuits and particu
lahy Gouorana" he three six days The most
obstinate Structures yield Dr. M and successful
men without pain. In the forms Of Structure he
a perfect cure.
NERVOUS AND CONSTITUTIONAL. DEBILITY
This Affection and the train Of evils resulting from secret
ultimate npoency radically cured by Dr. NJ patholog
cal principles by restoring the healthy and
enstans its original vigor perfect guaranteed
charge.
who claim 70 be he s perhaps the only qualified
advertising Surgeon the city, See his Diploma, his Office
2OiA Fulton Letters post paid and containing fee
will medicine and advice part of the Union. Of
To 10 l.. Vi. daily. jY30
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2 JOSEPH 'l6 Maiden Lane, (up stars importer Of Eng
Os lsh French and German double and single barrel Fowl
Also always hand, extensive assortment of PISTOLS
including the modern Six Barrel Bev DIVERS all Of which will
be sold lower than other house in the trade Merchants and
making their purchases they will certainly find it their
advantage a20 4m*Hc
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TO CITY AND COUNTRY MERCHANT1
FIVE PER CENT CASH STORE,
10 Cedar street.
THE SUBSCRIBERS offer CHOICE and well selected stock
OF Dry Goods advance Of but i've per Le
actual Country MerchAnts will find ay 70 their ad
goods they intend purchase The attention Of
city dealers also requested Our goods are all marked n
figures the charged the foot Of the ball.
call is respectfully solicited BY . s,,,,,,
Five Per Cent Store,
au2l lmsrc l6 Cedar street, Pearl street.
TAKE NOTICE.-The Subscriber continues practice on
terms that hx has the last years the
city Of New York. naneyo attend 70 every biaeh o. sick
that the human subject partic ay such
of long standing and appear ncura e He wishes
such call h and they shall receive the t medicins
gratis. Office No. 81 krad few doors
north from Broadway 8. HEiNE, M. ID.
au22 Inns m t,ernan Physician
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SHARON SPRINGS PAyILloN.

3
THIS spacious House which, since the improvements ana
addiios made 10 during the past wlnsf psisvs1 -
be one Of commodious and comortabe oi ne sse
ss. q G x y r s. sas Sa ss s
the large and increasing number Of people
snd the season Sharon Springs the sub.crber have snss nee
Psson an entirely new buding which embrace. twentysI
scons aparfmets besides making large additions and I'M
smenrs 10 the and business parts OF the mouse
nad grounds in front the Pavilion have been laid out and
taseuly planted with shrubs and nowe-the oetn ooms
havs been oyehauled and furniture PROVIDED furnishing
every conyenisnce TO those who wis 70 ENJOY sne m lie
of past and exeron VIII be used 70
receive Of the coming season IN man n9 .o y
surpassed other place oil fashonaoe feo 'ne oh
those who have heretofore visited tbs Sharon spTn9s
Is sufficient 70 say the qualities Of the water ap naysn
o which 9yep below are very nearly u n except that
by the testimony Of the medcai men wiz s ~
aanted with both the Sharon esteemed the most poIen
Situated in elevated region Of country me M " .s.
York From elevated position has the advantage o.
continually dry cool and refreshing atmosphere Pleasant e.
. as and .sfs u1 % points rom
scenery and their history offer themselves on every hand
whilst Billiard Room and four spacious Ball Alleys leave no
a9yded within pS.s for e srrnns can Be
said IL is not surpassed by thing OF the kind IN the known
world for rheumatic cutaneous bilious and dys
pepc complaints, and for The enrs o @ S;Isv AL a:
has certified by OF the most eminent eoc po
sors. p-s.-:.,or. or The Snv;pcs
aI hv one Of Ike most eminent Chemists this country.
rosso- Reid Of New York the following results nave pee
oba h. i from one gallon OF water - . a..
Bcsrpinate Of Nlagnesia ............' q s'a'"'
Suiphate sAiagnesa. ....' q
Hydrosalphaie % Of Masnesia and Lime 80.
Chloride Of Sodium and Magnesium. u
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TING TURE AND LOTION
INTT(yO ~ 1YvON

INVIGORA7YOW.
IMPORTANT NOTICE-Monsieur Virney, of Lyons, has
appointed DE LAUNEY GRAY, of New. York, sole
agent for the sale OF Incure and Lotion Of nvgoraon in
the United States and Canadas The reputation Of these
unrvalled preparations leaves it scarcely that
they certain remedies for Impotence sery aversion
incapaby OF connubia intercourse uor abus general rros
traon q the all the diseases produced by masrba
bic The Lotion Is used externally. They act Immediately,
after they applied and they be had separately 18th adyn
tae but most eihcacous conction For sale 02 Mas
bottle each They also made in powders and
by mail folded the form of letter with full directions
for &c., at double letter Price three dollars for
letter packag containing Two powders one for the Incue
and another for the Lotion s. for double package $40 for
five powders Of each Their effect warranted Orders by
mail be anked postpaid and directed DE LAUNEY
4 GRAY, New York city. au4 lmdySwy*ec
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III NRER.

VIE sahssuhers having purchased he LEN
Il bLR YARD on Man .ifeei near he D. dee.
i'lmef'y occupied ty Mclean a Rec. fe.pee,f,Il,
'siarm Tie puhis that lhey ore pfeparei A. si ip..
10 iufnlsa ali kin4s q PINE LUMHLR on The lnas,
iayefabie terms Tor ca.h.
Aiaehed 10 ihis yard is an eIe.'leni planning ma.
enc Which Nj be oeusasilY snpplled .iih mn.
se9 A'5f'ss Neslo, boarding f,ilise. s.. Nhfh :. m
o sa'd III cash hs lu~ g. aiauy plaee "a the We.
''th county. Al ofden hsukfulis received AMI
prampty attended to. L. : ROOF 20
Wheeling August LII
ash'egion LAam net copy 10 ainouat Of ism J.l
VI ihfs. snd charge Times
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DEAFNESS CURED,

COMPOUND KREosOTE ACOUSTIC OIL
INOR ,As cure Of DEAFNESS. gaias. ard -
II discharge n matter lfosn The ear, - al ii.-'
disarreeahle noises. lie The bazEiag Of Izsef
siding af .sslrf Nhixziug u steam. Sc. Ae. MIC
afs sympierrs of approaching deafness. snd 80
generally siieadsnt wiih lhe disease Fer sale ~
On } CRUABAckER. NJ liz. Man 81.
Sgls Agent
= Ttis medicine 70 highly recommended. ard ~
fnefobs eertiheales are rven, by very fesf-ria .
persens. oflhs many ss,oalshins cufes shlsh hA'
peslarmsd. ssay -