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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11
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On Sunday. June 10, by Henry Luck, Esq,
Mr.. ADRIAN ELDER, formerly of Clearfield CO.,
Pa, to Miss KATE LUCK, OF Belmond, Wright
county, Iowa.
AtJaynesville, on July Sd, by John G. Cain,
Esq, Mr.. DANIEL SP4NGLE to Miss SARAH
JANE RICHARDS. both of Bcccaria township.
On Tuesday, July 5th, in Philipsburg, by
Rev. III. Wilson, Mr.. AUGUSTUS GoopRIcH, OF
this place, to Miss SARAH, daughter of Vim
cent B. Holt, of Bradford tp.
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7 ooK HERE, GENTLEMEN.- WAGON

OOK HERE, GENTLEMEN WAGON
IL SHOP AHEAD i,t-The subscriber thankful
for past favors takes this method Of informing
his old customers and the public in general, that
he has removed his shop from the Foundry TO tho
shop formerly occupied by George W. Orr. on Sec
ond street, Clearfied Pa, where he viii continue
to manufacture Wagons of every description, TO
order, of good material and in a workmanlike
manner. AiSo, Wheclbarrows, Harrows, Grain
cradles &C. made on short notice. in superior
style, and of the best stock. Repairing of every
kind done with dispatch. and reasonable terms.
June %. 1859 WILLIAM X. BROWN.
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n NSUNFILLE IN TIE RING !-NEW
~ FALL AND WINTER GOODS III. SWAN
announces to the citizens of Ansonvile and the
surrounding country, that he has just returned
from the East and is now opening at his store an
extensive stock of choice and servceable Fall and
Winter Goods, consisting of general assortment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES. HARDWARE,
QUEENSWARE, HATS & CAPS, BOOTS6SHoEs,
and great variety of useful fancy goods among
which may be found the latest styles of Ladies'
DRESS GOODS, SHAWLS. BON NETS,
RIBBONS, LACES, FLOWERS. &C., &c.
The undersigned would direct particular atten-
ton to his extensive selection of Parlor and Coal
Stoves, Cook Stoves and fixtures, Stove pipe, &c.
ALSO, large quantity of Salt. Persons DESTROYS
of purchasing any of the articles in my line of
business, invited to call and examine my stock
before buying elsewhere, as feel persuaded that
can supply them on as reasonable terms for cash
as any other store in the county. Lumber of ev.
cry description, and approved country produce
tax en- in exchange for goods. Ii. SWAN.
Ansonville. November 10. 1858.
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NEW DRUG, STATIONERY, AND VA
IN RIETY STORE.-The undersigned would
inform tho citizens of Cleariold and vicinity that
he has opened new Store, in the room formerly
occupied by Drs. Lorain Hartswick. nearly OPP
poste the Jail, where he intends keeping a full
assortment of Drugs, Stationary, Perfumery, Oils,
Paints, Tobacco, Segars and Fancy Goods of every
description, which he will sell very low for cash.
Call and try the new store of
April 30. 1859 GEO. W. RHEEM.
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As this seems to be fast age in more than one
instance, and as we are in the midst of bogus DEM
ocratic Conventions and the excitement caused by
the Sckles trial at Washington it is not surpris-
ing that the folks of Clearield would get some
what excited to keep up with the times; and as
the subscriber likes to keep up to the fashions in
more respects than one, he would announce TO the
people OF town and country that he has constant
ly On hand large assortment of Boots and Shoes
Kin and story Boos d;as M ana nes Boots
dressed and undressed, with or without French
heels; also any amount of French and country
calf Lace Boots; Gents French calf and cloth Gal-
ters on hand or made to order; walking Shoes of
every description from the Sckles LAGER to the
coarsest brogan; also findings on hand all the
above will be disposed of at extremely low prices
for Cash or Hides. Custom work made to order
ON short notice; and the times are mending
will nav particular attention to mending Boots
shoes and G alters. l am always TO be found at
the Short Shoe Shop on Second street, nearly op-
posito Reed Weaver's store. Please call and
see Shorty FRANK SHORT
Clearfeld. May 4th, 1853
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

On Mond ny, July 4th, the election of officers
and organization of the "Anderson's Creek
Public Road and Navigation Company" took
place. John Patton was elected President {;
Wm. irwin, John Dubois, John Brubaker,
Charles Blanchard and John Irwin, Managers !;
and VIM. Mcbride, Treasurer and Secretary.
The capital stock of the company is So, 900,
all subscribed, and near 81 200 paid IN at the
organization. At meeting of the Managers,
at was resolved to proceed at once to make the
road A proposition made by Messrs.
Blanchard & Co and Dubois & Co., to clear
out the creek and keep it in order, for the
tolls, leaving all the money subscribed to be
expended on the road. If this proposition is
accepted, and it probably will be, it will ena-
bIc the company TO make good road to
Moore's Mill in Union township, thus giving
the people in that section convenient out let,
over road that can be travelled both sum-
sner and winter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

All persons who are suffering from Gout can
be cured by Du Vall's Galvanic Oil without
fail. Corns can be cured by three appiica-
tions, in every case where pain exists.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

Our farmers, during the past week, hav,
been busy hay-making, and some grain ha
also been cut in the county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

Wm. Porter, Esq, is building an addition to
his house, and otherwise improving his prop
erty at the upper end of town.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

In our advertising columns will be found tn,
card of that well-kept and convenient public
house, the U. S. Hotel, Harrisburg, Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

II TAVERN STAND AND FARM of S5 acres
of Land, 65 of which cleared and under culti-
walton. situate Clearfeld Creek, on the main
road leading from Clearfield town to Clearfeld
Bridge, in Clearfield county Pa. and three miles
from the former place. The house is large, now.
well calculated for Tavern, and will comm and
nearly all the custom of the watermen during the
freshets which usually last from four to six weeks.
There are also good Barn, Wood Shed, Wash and
Bake House, and various other buildings necessa-
ry for convenience and comfort The terms of sale
Enr Eoi frh 1e hape -FOUR annual payments
Esq, DIR. A. L. Schryver, James Ii. Larimer, Esq
Clearfield, L. w. Weld, Glen Hope, Clearieid
county, Pa. Possession can be given so that the
buyer rentor can have the benefit of the spring
business, which alone will amount to more than
double the rent A. T. SCHRYVER.
Clearfcld. Pa January 5. lS59-tf
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THE JOURNAL.
CLEARFIELD, PA, JULY ls, 1859.

The weather for a week or ten days has been
very warm here. Yesterday the mercury ran
np to 90 in the shade.
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The Charleston Ne,cs declares that, If the
Charleston Convention hesitates about Slave
Code, and especially if Mr.. Douglas is in dam
ger of nomination, the Southern delegates
will secede, and nominate for themselves.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

king start towards erecting a dwelling house
for himself on Water street.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

We direct attention to the advertisement of
Mr.. G.. G. Evans, of Philadelphia, in this pa
per. In our business transactions with Mr.. E
vans We have found him prompt, and have no
doubt that he will treat his customers right.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

j. III. Caller, formerly of this county, now of
Tyrone, gives notice that he is prepared to
furnish his old Clearfield friends with any
quantity of -four at the lowest prices, having
made arrangements with manufacturing es-
tablishment to supply him with the article.
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NEW FIRM AND NEW GooDs.-rhe

l Y dersigned, having become sole owner of the
store of Eliza Irwin Sons, in Curwensville, Pa,
would respectfully inform the public, and the old
customers of the establishment that he has Just
received frem the East. large and extensive as
sortment of SPRING & SUMNER GOODS, which
he will dispose of at the lowest prices.
He desires to call particular attention to the
great variety of LADIES DRESS GOODS, which
have been selected with an express view to meet
the wants of the community. He has also Cloths
and Cassimeres of the latest styles, and large
stock of Ready-made Clothing. Hats and Caps,
Boots and Shoes, Ladies' Bonnets of the latest
fashion; Maekerel and Herring Sugar. Tea and
Molasses; Hardware, Queensware, &C., &c, all of
which he will sell at prices to suit the times.
Lumber and country produce of all kinds, ta-
ken in exchange for Goods.
He invites purchasers to give him call before
supplying themselves elsewhere.
JOHN IRWIN
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Q ON NAhDLE "
LIB The undersigned adopts this method of in
forming the public and the patrons of the late
firm of s. A. Gibson K Co. that he designs
rying on the MARBLE BUSINESS in Belle
fonte, in all its various branches, and will hold
himself always in readiness to furnish those who
call upon him. with all kinds of Cemetery Work,
of the latest classical designs, and superior work
manship. such as Monumients. Boz Tontbs, Cra-
die Tombs, Spires, O5eltsks. Greciam Ton,Js, Ia
bic Ton,bs, Head Stones, Cared. Scmiptmred or
Plain, as cheap, if not cheaper, than they can be
had at any other establishment in the country.
Thankful for past favors, the undersigned solicits
increase of patronage. WM. GAHAGAN.
Beliefonte Pa March % IS59-tf
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NOTICE.-At meeting of the Directors of
i the New Washington and Glen Hope Plank
Road and Turnpike Company, held at Newburg on
May ID. 1859, an assessment of sweire dollars and
ffty cents on each share was laid to pay for work
completed on said road The stockholders of said
road will therefore take notice. that the above a
mount is required to be paid, on each share, on
before the First day of August next. they will
be dealt with according to law. BY order of Board
June29. SO. JOSEPH M'MURRAY. Treas.
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rAUTION.-All persons are hereby cautioned
" against purchasing or meddling with one red
COW, 10 head of sheep, 2hogs, and one air-tight
cook stove, in possession of Jas. ". Montgomery,
of Bell township, rs the same have been bought
by Geddes Marsh d Co at constabIe's sale and left
with him loan, and subject to my order only.
junl5-3tp SAMUEL L. HOOVER, agent.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

On Sunday morning next, 18th inst, in the
Episcopal church, will be preached a dis
course, being tribute to the memory of the
late Judge Burnside.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-Letters
IA of Administration the estate of Ralph
Campbell, late of Union township, Clearfeld coun-
ty, Pa deceased having been granted to the un-
dersgned; all persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims will present them duly authentica-
ted to L. j. Grams, Esq, Clearfeld, Pa. or
TVM. f. JOHNSTON,
Union tp., June 8, 1859 Administrator.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

We learn that week before last, Benjamin
Myers, Esq. citizen of Lock Haven, whilst
numbering on the Moshannon creek, was so
severely shocked by lightning that he was en-
tiIely scnselcss for about four hours after
which he revived, and is now as well as ever.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

Mr.. EDITOR In looking over the several
counties of our Senatorial District, think
Clearfeld county entitled to the next Senator,
and would recommend NJ. A. Frank, Esq. as
a very suitable person for the same, and would
urge his nomination by all fair means.
Yours, GIRARD.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

On last Wednesday night a-week ago, the
store-room of Ellis Irwin x Sons, in Goshen
township, was entered and about $50 worth of
goods stolen therefrom.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

NINANMERS, READ THIS 1.-THE Farmer S
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Established in 1881. Published for twenty ght
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in every State in the Union and in the British
Provinces Each volume contains Three Hundred
and Eishty.fonr Pages, and is profusely illustra-
ted with expensive wood cuts. 1t Is sent to any
address for FIFTY CENTS YEAR!
In order to Introduce the Farmer into districts
where it has few readers, will take subscrip-
tions to the coming half volume July to Deccm-
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scribers, % cents; five copies for 81, and copy
of our beautiful 25-cent book the Rural AmnwaI
and horticultural Directory, prepaid by mail, to
the person getting up the club; sixteen copies for
50. and a Rnrak Aa,muai and extra copy of the
Farmer for a year, or two for the half volume. to
the person getting up the club.
We also make liberal offer of cash premiums S
a still greater inducement to form clubs. Full
particulars will be found in the paper and every
one interested in the cultivation of the soil is in
vited to send for copy, and, if pleased with the
paper to act as agent Specimen copies sent free
to all applicants. Address
JOSEPH HARRIS,
Publisher and Proprietor,
may1S Rochester. N. y.
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ERUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES

enue Nursery. Rochester, New York. beg leave to
announce to all who take an interest in the cul-
ture of APPLE, Peach, Pear, Ptum and other Frat
Trees, ShrHbbery, Plants, DC, that they pre-
pared to furnish anything in their branch of bu-
siness on as accommodating terms they can be
procured in the country. The fact that large
number of trees delivered last spring to citizens
of Clearfeld county residing in the vicinity of
GAINESVILLE. are all doing well, and that they have
been solicited to supply others with trees induces
them to establish an agency in Clearfeld borough,
under the care of lur. G.. Merritt who will be
pleased to receive orders. Among those whom
the undersigned supplied with trees, and to whom
reference can be had, are-Jamcs y. Hegarty. w.
A. Neyling Abraham Neyling, VIM NJ. Smiley,
Abraham Byers, Asa Byers, Henry Byers and 9TH
ers Trees contracted for now will be delivered
the coming fall w. NJ. HOTT 9 CO.
p. s. james A. Hegarty is agent at James
vile, Clearfield county; ID. j. Deplnark at Cur
wensvile. june s, 1859 3m
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HRoCERY AND CoNFECT1oNARY.

GROCERY AND CONFECT1ONARY.
" STEPHEN GRAFT informs his old friends
and the public generally that he has re-opened
his Confectionery aud Grocery at his old stand in
the Borough of Curwensville, where he will be
prepared to supply all with Sugar, CoGee, Tea,
lHoiasses, Bacon, Aie Beer, Lem0aade, Canaies,
Eruits, Cakes, DC. 4re. He respectfully solicts
share of patronage. May IL. 1859
N b. lie is also prepared to accommodate the
public with all sorts of cooper work, and will re-
pair barrels, tubs, DC on short notice. S. G..
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~ his patrons, that he will be absent from his
Office in Clearfeld during the three first weeks in
July, on professional trip to Elk June29.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

IA of Administration on tho Estate of Thadeus
Z. Rex, late of Knox township, Clcarfeld county
Pa. deceased having been granted to the under
signed; all persons indebted to said estate re-
qested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims will present them duly auth entica-
ted for settlement. VIM. W. CATHCART,
June Is IS59-6tp Administrator.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

rAUT1ON.-Allp persons are hereby cautioned
~ against purchasing meddling with the fol-
lowing property, to wit: One Roam Horse now in
possession of Nicholas Verbeck, as the same be-
longs to me and subject to my order only.
June 3 1S59-jl5 ST. r. Il. HOBBS.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.-Letters testa-
IA mentary on the estate of Thomas Mckee, late
of Burnside township Clearfeld county, Pa, de-
ceased, having been granted to the undersigned !;
all persons indebted to said estate requested
to make immediate payment, and those having
claims will present them duly authenticated for
settlement. JOHN MKEE.
JOSEPH MKEE,
July 9th, 1S59-6tp Executors.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

ACCIpENr.-We learn that yesterday, a son
of George Logan, of Lawrence township, was
thrown from load of hay, and had both bones
of one of his arms broken, 8 or inches above
the wrist. The fractured limb was dressed by
DR.. Woods, and it is thought that in short
time the lad will be able to it again.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11
BANKING AND COLLECTION OF OFFICE
LEONARD, FINNEY & CO.,

CLEAKFIELD, CLEAKFIELD COUNTY, PA.
Bills of Exchange. Notes and Drafts Discounted
Deposits received Collections made, and proceeds
promptly remitted. Exchange the Cities con-
stantly on hand. Office. on Market St, opposite
the residence of Jas b raham, Esq. lAprl3.
JAMES T. LEONARD. : :: :: D. A. FISSEY.
wH A. WALLACE 4. c. FINNEY.
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TNOR SALE-A Saw-mill and about 125 acres
IL of land for SALE Price $1,000. For descrip-
ton, &C.. apply TO L. j. GRAMS,
June & IS5a Clearfeld.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

EXCELS MARBLE YARD.
- The undersigned hereby announ- -
ces to the citizens of Clearfeld county.
that he is still engaged at his old stand -
in TYRONE CITY. in erecting MONUMENTS
and BOX TONES. Also Head aud Foot Stones
of the latest and most approved styles and on the
most reasonable terms All orders promptly at
tended to. Address, ISAAC BERLIN.
Aug 25 1858. .-dec23-'57. Tyrone City.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

rAUT1ON.-All persons are hereby cautioned
~ harboring trusting my wife Margaretta
who has left my bed and board without any just
cause or provocaton 1 will hereafter pay no
debts of her contracting They also notified
that whoever harbors my children David Bryson
and Charlotte Amanda will be dealt with accord
ing to law. CHRISTIAN IEAGER-
Lumber City, Pa, June L, 1859 3tp.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

SUMNER DRINK.-To make Sherbet, take
eight ounces of carbonate of soda; six ounces
of tartaric acid two pounds of loaf sugar,
finely powdered three drachms of essence of
lemon. Let the powders DC very dry. Mix
them intimately, and keep them for use in a
wide mouthed bottle, closely corked. Put
two good sized a-spoonfuls into tumbler
pour in half pint of cold water, stir briskly
ard drink off.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

A solution of whale oil soap will destroy the
numerous insects that infest trees and shrub
berry at this season of the year. Dissolve the
soap in warm wafer, making s'suds'' of medi-
am strength, and sprinkle the leaves with a
syringe. This specific is sure death to the
caterpillar, miller, and the army of ravagers
that destroy the foliage. Now is the time for
its application.
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Clearfield Market Prices.

CORRECTED BY RICHARD MoSsoP.
The following are the prices at which the ar
ticJes named were selling yesterday:
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rAUTION.-All persons arc cautioned against
" purchasing or meddling with Two sorrel III or
ses Cows, and set of Harness, which were pur-
chased by at Sheriffs' Sale on the 14th May,
in possession of Albert Young, of Ferguson town
ship, as the same are subject to my order only.
June l. 1859 JOHN STRAW.
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EEDAR AND WILLOW WARE. received at III q
~ cheap cash store. and for sale by
Apr y, 1859 wM Z. IRWIN
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4 SIIER COCHRAN'S.E .ESTATE.-Notice
IA is hereby given that Letters of Administra-
ton have been granted to the undersigned on the
Estate of Asher Cochran, late of Penn township,
Clearfield county, deceased. All persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate requested
to make imm eeiiate payment. and those having
claims against the same directed to hand their
claims duly authenticated, to the undersigned,
without delay, at Curwensville, Clearfeid Co., Pa
iuu22 JOSIAH EVANS, Admir-.
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nISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
IL The undersigned, trading under the name of
Weld Dickinson, in Glen Hope, having dissolv-
ed. on the 1Ith day of June, 1859. the partnership
heretofore existing, give notice that the accounts
of said firm must be settled without delay.
l.. W. WELD.
June %, 1859. w. r. DICKINSON.
NB The Mercantile business will be continued
at the old stand by w. r. Dickinson June22.
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SHOWALTER ESTATE FOR SALE
~ The. farm or real estate of John Showaiter,
late of Decatur township, Clearfeld county, ae-
ceased, is now for sale on reasonable terms Ap-
ply to the subscriber at his residence in said town
ship. RUSSELL d. SHOWALTER.
Decatur township, February 16, 1S59-6nl.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

a MBROTYPES.-The undersigned has Mt
IA ted up rooms in .Sho,v's ,se,c rosc, where he
is prepared at all times to take pictures IN WORK
manlike manner He will remain until after the
coming Courts. Call and examine specimens
June s, 1859 W. ii. CRANDALL.
N B. Plating with fine old aud Silver done
on short notice and reasonable terms.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-07-11

,LoChs AND LOOKING GLASSES, of yaricps
" kinds. Just received and for sale hy 'S"
3li' =: N2e WM- T IRWIN
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NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
AT THE CHEAP CASH STORE,

may1S