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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01

THE SANDERS ABDUCTioS.-The Montreal Gazette
OF yesterday says: The voluntary examination Of
the four prisoners Walter Clayton, William Ames
Blossom, Wayne W. Blossom, and Chas Hogan Ad-
ans, was brought to a conclusion yesterday after
noon when the men were fully committed TO take
their trial at the next Court of Queens Bench, on
five charges viz; one of conspiracy, one of kidnap-
ping, and three of shooting with intent to murder.
We understand that Mr. Delvin, the advocate of the
prisoners intends to make application for a writ of
habeas corpus, with view TO bail on Friday next.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01

Ex-REBELs IN MExICo.-A letter from returned
rebel, to the Missouri Republicans, gives an account
of the rebels who went into Mexico from which we
extract awe left Houston on the II tn on horse
back, having with us three pack mules, and reach
ed San Antonio on the 18th, where we met Gener-
al Shelby with force of about three hundred men.
The French admire Shelby very much and were
anxious he should join their service. From what |
saw and what the Duke of Ecklenhen told me, !
think Shelby will be offered Brigader- General's
command it he will accept it. They allow enlist
ments for one year and upward in the cavalry, and
give them $50 per month"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
House and Lot For Sale.

T OFFER FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, MY
l. House and Ten Acres of Land attached, in New
Providence, about Ia miles from the Public
Square Of Clarksyie. The House is Two Story's
High, with FIVE GOOD ROOMS with Porehes
&C., all newly papered AID painted, all necessary
out houses, good stables nc, and an abundance Of
young fruit trees. There is also buggy house
and an ice house on the premises.
win sell the above property low for cash
J. W. EDWARDS.
New Providence, Tenn., Sept l, 65-2nas
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
Hea. The Louisville Journal of the 2st6 ult

Hea- The Louisville Journal of the 2Sth ult.
says;
A meeting of the members and directors of the
Board of Trade is called for Monday at IL o'clock
full attendance is expected. Among the matters
to be considered will be the appointment of dele
CATION to visit Chicago to attend the Inauguration
ceremonies at the opening of their new hall and
Chamber of Commerce. Very extensive arrange
ments have been made to render the visit of the
delegates exceedingly agreeable, in the way of ex-
cursons banquets. &c.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
TAKE NOTICE,

DElNG pressed by the creditors of B. Plosser &
I'D Co. for final settlement as trustee, take this
mode of notifying all persons indebted 30 the above
firm TO come forward within THIRTY DAYS from
this date and pay up whatever they may owe them.
Unless this notice be Needed shall take such steps
as will compel compliance with this request.
G.. A. ROTH,
Trustee for B. Plosser Co.
Office at ]. T. MehlhOpes.
GAINESVILLE, Sept. /, ls65-3w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted TO the estate Of Lawson j.
II Mnrphey, deceased, are requested to call and
make payments by the first Of October. or their
and notes will be put out for collection
All those 10 whom the estate is indebted viii present
heir claims, properly authenticated, within the
lime prescribed by law or they viii be barred.
J. B. KlLLEBREw, Admir-
Sept. |, '6j-3t With the will annexed.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01

Mrs. JANE SEYMOUR, person 60 years Of age, was
brutality murdered at the residence Of her son-in-
law in Memphis on Monday night last by some
person whose motive, as well as his persoa. is en-
tirely unknown. Mrs S. was shot while sitting
near an outside door at about IL o'clock at night
she having risen from her bed on account of the
oppressiyenesS Of the weather. As above intima-
ted no clue has been found TO the assassin although
hat which he dropped in his fight may yet lead
10 his Identification.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
NOTICE.
MRS. Il. X. RISeGOLB.

MRS. Il. X. RISGG0LB, fiafl
Will open School for Girls, in the basement Of The
Episcopal Church, on MONDAY, the nth Of Sep.
TENDER. IL Is the purpose of the subscriber 10
establish permanent School, where Young Ladies'
may receive a refined, complete and religious edu-
cation Having secured the assistance Of teachers,
thoroughly competent in every department. she
feels confident that she offer to the children Of
her patrons, every facility for acquiring tkcrosgk
English, French and Musical education.
The Rev. Saml Ringgold will take classes To-
Moral and Mental Philosophy and Belle Let,rrs. !
For terms, &c, apply to 1
MRS. RINGGOLD,
At the Parsonage, next door 70 the Church.
Aug. ll--3t
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
NOTICE..
T.B. Pructt VS.. Robert Edmondson.

T. b. Pruett VS.. Robert Edmondson.
Attachment before Justice Of the Peace.
TT appearing to the Justice before whom process
l. has been returned, that Robert Edmondson is
justly indebted to 7. b. Pruett by three notes
amounting in all TO Three Hundred and Forty Dol
lars, and that said Defendant Is a nonresident OF
the State of Tennessee; therefore, Il is ordered that
publication be made in the GAINESVILLE 'Ghronicle,"
for four consecutive weeks commanding the said
Edmondson to appear and defend said attachment,
on the l4th day Of October, 1865, otherwise the
cause will be proceeded ez partee.
Sept. l, 65.-4ta THOS. MILLS, J. P.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
GARD.

T PROPOSE TO COMMENCE A SCHOOL fNs
L Stewart College, so soon as get possession of
the buildings, and get them repaired. have taken
this step partly to meet the educational wants oe
the community-nrtly for the sake Of educating
my own boys. hope to be able to commence in q
few weeks. What my school will be, those who
know me, can form some opinion beforehand---as
to the future, I am perfectly willing to let tho
results speak for me.
T. DELACEY wARDLAw.
August 25-tf ~
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
SIT. CECILIA,S ACADEMY.

THTS wELL-KNOwN FEMALE ACADEMY,
4 under the direction of the Sisters Of the Order
of st, Dominic situated IN one of the most delight
full and healthy localities in Davidson county, will
open the next session on the FRS, Monday in Sep
TENDER. For further particulars, apply at the
Academy, or address "The Mother Superior 81.
Cccilias Academy, Mount Vernon, Nashville, Tenn.
August Is, lS65.-4t
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
Bethel College,
Directly on the Louisville and Memphis Railroad)
RvssEMyILLE, XII.

FAcULTr.
J. w. RusT, A. NJ, Presiden, and Professor Of Men.
tai, Moral and the Natural Sciences
J. II. Quay, A. NJ Professor Of Pure hnd Mixcf
Mathematics. ..-t,.f $500.
\. n. DicKES, A. NJ, Professor Of Languages
j. +. Ayers graduate State Normal SchooO Prin-
cipal Of the Preparatory Department.
Theological instruction to young Ministers, BY Elder
W. w. GARDsER. .ts..4fr
The College Year Is composed 81 two terms Of
twenty weeks each, beginning the first Monday in
September
|. TuiiiNs per Term IN <drance.A
College proper and Preparatory Languages, eas;ss
Preparatory English, $40. Board, exclusive Of
washing and lights, $50.
Number Of Students admitted the past year, one
hundred and sixty-nne. Ff - /
For other information address the President 4
J. w. RUST,
Aug 25-4t Russeilville, Ky.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
DISSOLUTION.

THE o-partnership heretofore existing under the
l. firm of MEHLHOPE H0DGSON, has this
day been dissolved by mutual consent. Mr.. HOdg-
son retiring. The style of the firm will hereafter
be J. F. MEHLH0PE & CO.. who will continue
at the old stand on Franklin street.
J. T. MEHLH0PE,
JOSEPH HODGS0N.
Clarksve, Tenn, Aug 7sd, ls65.-Sept. l. At
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01

UNsociAL old snare says that love is a eombna-
ton of disoases-"an affection Of the heart and an
inflammation Of the bTaiu.'
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
Liberal Reward offered.

7 EFT George A. Baskervilles Sumner county.
IL Tenn, on the 4th day OF last July, bis insane
brother WN. BASKERVILLE. when ha len he
was clad in blue pants, gray coat and homemade
straw hat His age is about so years; stature six
feet; ID Of slender fgure head ball; aud INDUCES
a habit OF smackng his mouth in a singular man.
ner. ANY person delivering the said VIM. Basker-
vile TO John Parker, ESQ, Of Galatn, Tenn, or dc,
tanning him and conveying information thereof 70
the Undersigned, will be literally rewarded.
J. J. HIBBErT, y
Aug. 1885, Guardian OF VIM. Baskerville.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
LAND FOR SALE.

I WISH TO SELL MY CABIN ROW FARM,
Il containing from FOUR TO SIX HUNDRED
ACRES, 20 suit purchasers. This place Is well im-
proved with Log Buildings out houses barns, &c.
Any person wishing 10 purchase, can find me or my
son at the Old Lafayette Furnace. ! have also
many other smaller tracts Of land for sale, and
persons wishing to buy homes would do well 70
give me call before purchasing.
Avg lB-5t O. TINSLKY.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the estate Of Benjamin
IL L. Orgain, deceased, are requested to come for
ward and make immediate settlement, and all those
having claims against said estate are requested to
present them within the time prescribed by law, or
they will be forever barred.
THOS. ORGAN,
Sept. l. ls65-3w Executor.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-09-01
GAINESVILLE Money Market.

RATES OF PREMIUM AND DISCOUNT.
Corrected weekly for The Chronicle, by The Northern
Bank Of Tennessee.
D. N. KENNEDY, PresL ......JAs. L. GLENN, Cdshr.
JOHN w. FAXoN, Teller.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22

CnptnIn unfon,s RonIY.

GILEAD, o., August 10, 1865.
CArTArN ]. i. CURRY Dear Sir. Your letter Of
this day is received; and hasten to reply. You
state that you are chargedwit being harsh and
brutal to your men, and Of acting the part Of a
coward ut the battle Of Stone River.
Now, those charges are easily set aside. A 10
the brst, know you were neither harsh nor brutal
70 the men under your command, but on the con-
trafy, IN my opinion, you were remarkably leui-
cnt. ] do not romem5e Of your ever inhicting
Punishment more severe thnn that Of extra guard
duty. as ~ the charge of c0wardice--you were
detailed as Regimental Quartermasicr on the occa
sion referred to, and was with your train Mt your
post Of duty. ] never heard Of any unsoldicrly
conduut ON your part, until after your nomination
for Representative. la regard 20 the "buoking aud
Raggiug" Of Mr.. Forrest know nothing.
You inined the regiment at its organizati n in
6l, md remained with IL as long as your health
would permit. At the time of the battle of Uhicka-
mauga, You were commanding the convalescent
camp at COweB Station, Tennessee, by order from
tlIo proper authority. Yours, &c,
MILO CATION.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22
Yalnahlo Sheop or Stock Tract.

400 Acres of Land in one tract, situated in
section lS in the northwest corner of Plain Town
Tontogany, on the Dayton 4 Michigan Railroad.
The attention of sheep raisers and stsok growers
generally is especially directed to the advantages
in location aud adaptation of this body of land as
stock growing tract. II is Of the most desira-
BILE tracts of land in this portion Of The State for the
purpose above named, being well watered and ad-
mrably located. Soil is rich, mellow and deep;
the tract comprises both prairie and oak openings,
with sufficient supply of timber to fence it entire.
The railroad intersects the western portion Of the
tract. On the cast side the land is bounded by a
county road and on the west by what is called the
Town-nc Ditch. 1t is well drained throughout.
It will be sold exceedingly cheap, and upon good
terms of payment. Here is an excellent bargain.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22
Colonel McNInhnn,s RcnlY.

PERRYsBuRO, Quo, August Is, 1898.
CAPTAIN JAMES L.. CURRY D,ar SIR Yours OF
the 18th inst IN regard To various reports in cir.
culAtion touching your conduct as am ollcer while
in the service, is received.
In reply, have the honor 10 state that am not
aware at this time that YOU ever inflicted the pun
ishment indicated in your letter upon any soldier.
always found you Kind and courteous To the men
under your command aud il often appeared to me
that YOU might have exacied good order from a
few bosterous men with whom you were some
times forced 20 deal.
You were Acting Regimcntal Quartermasier only
short time during the latter part of December
1852, aud first of January, 1868, l am not aware
that you ever robbed OF defraudea the men of yoUI
Regiment out OF their ratons; and your conduct Ia
the army was good. Had you heen guilty OF any
neglect or misconduct you would not have escaped
trial by court martial had il come TO my knowl.
edge, alter taking command of the Regiment,
NV information in regard 10 your absence from
the Regiment is thar your III health dill not permit
YOU 10 engage in active campaigns aud the order
finally diseharging you ir0m the service specially
declared you even physically uaht 10 do duty IL
the Veteran Reserve Corps.
The charge Of cOwarlice made against YOU by
various parties cannot be founded in fact. l an
not aware that tue charge was made against you
in the army. Very respectfully.
A. MpMAHAA
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22
WOOD COUNTY Candidates.

In the hurry Of going to press, last week
we could only announce the names of gen.
tlomcn nominated for county Offices. 1t
affords us much pleasure now to refer more
hillg to them feeling as we do that Wood
County has seldom had class Of candi-
dates for Office mono worthy Of pGblic
support
Four of the candidates, Mcssrs. PARSONS,
BoSSEhn, BAIRp, and DONALDSON, wero re.
nominated BY accamation, which was
alike creditabIe to themselves, and the peo.
pie Of this county, whom they have faith
fully served.
GEo. N. PARSONS, nominated for Auditor,
has discharged tho duties of that Office
during the present term with eminent abil.
iiy. BY judcious discrimination in regard
TO property subject to taxation, he has
greatly increased the income of the Couaty I;
aud in conjunction with The Commissioners
has done much to assure the taxpayers
that wealth must bear its duo proportion
Of tho public burdens. In these acts of
impartial justice we trust Auditor Parsons
will continue, with tho assurance that he
viii ever possess the support and conf.
dencc Of every honest man.
J. A. BoNsE,I, the candidate for Treasurer
in his official conduct in the past has been
governed by strict integrity and honor, Civ
ing general satisfaction to all parties, and
affording the highest assurance of business
competency.
The same romarks also apply 10 Coroner
BAIRD; he has well and faithfully discharge
all public duties devolviug on him and
rs disabled soldiers. il may be said of hiu
in conjunction with Messrs, PARSONS ant
BoSSEtI., they have efficiently served thei
country both in its military and in its civil
departments.
DAVID Donaldson, tho candidate for Sur
veyor, has served his county in that capaci
ty for several years, and in his ofiicia
duties has exhibited rare tact aud ability
Il is with much satisfaction We record th
fact OF his denomination,
Lieutenant GEORGE WEppEl.I., the nom
iaes for Clerk, has served in the army an,
enslnred the horrors of Southern prisons
He is web and favorably known as younI
man of good education and high mora
character. He win bring to the Office quail
ties of heart and of life which will rellec
honor on those who have nominated him.
JoHN WOODBURY., Esq, our candidate 70
Commissioner, needs no commendati troI
us, but we can say oil him that in point q
education, and in personal character, i
business habits and in gentlemanly coul
tesy, he is posaibly unsurpassed by any mat
in this county. As Commissioner, we at
satisfied that the best interests of thi
county will be regarded.
AIExANpER BkowN, the candidate fc
Prosecuting Attorney, is ayoupg awyt
Of Bowling Green, with whom our Noquail
tNnce is limited.
The time for positive, unremtting aotio
has now arrived, aud il becomes the dut
of every Union citizen to use every eifor
between this aud the election. With sue
effort we may confidently predict the elec
ton Of our ticket by greatly increase
majority.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22
Land in Freedom Township for Sale.

24 Acres, Of choice Land. In Freedom Township,
is offered at a bargain. 1t lies on the north side
of Portage River, joining Pcmberville, the entire
tract fenced in, is under good cultivation, and has
young aud thrifty orchard of apple trees. Of
fered exceedingly low.
600 Acres, in Section 81, in Perrysburg Town
ship, on cross road, the Plank Road. For
sale at bargain.
1G0 Acres, in Portage Township, the northwest
quarter of section 80 township 4, range IL.
so Acres, Yin Middleton IN Township. the north half
Of the southeast quarter of 81, tp g. range TO-
so Acres, In Webster Township, north half of the
northeast quarter of section 3G, twp. G, range IL.
40 Acres, in Middleton Township, east quarter
of the northeast quarter of sec. %, p. g. range H.
COG Acres, in Portage Towns ship. situate in the
north part Of section 2S, twp. 4, range II. This
tract OF land is offered verv low upon easy terms
of payment-a most desirable bargain
40 Acres, Lot No. ., in Center Township. north.
east quarter Of the southeast quarter Of section 16,
township 5, range II. Is magnificent tract "
Land with good, rich soil, heavily timbered and
well dtGhed. Offered at bargain.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22
Cnr,ain curry % ColoncI rIo!nnnnn.

ToNfOGANN, ONO, August l6 1860
COLONEL McMAnAN- Dear Mr.; There being
several dsparagng reports in circulation touching
my conduct as an officer while in the seTyire /
beg leave to ask of you the following Questions 10
wit;
DO YOU knew of my having ''bucked and
gagged" n man hy the namc cf Forrest, belonging
10 Co. X, 3lst q, V. I.g
Had the reputation of being brutal and inhu
man in my treatment of the men under by COM
maudG III
How long was 4 Quartermastcr. and was |
charged with rohbng the soldiers of their rations
What was my general reputation as an officer
desire lrOR you a statement touching these
points. am yours, very respectfully,
JAMES L. CURRY
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22

X, 2ist0. " l., charging me with having "bucked
aud gagged" him while in the service | also
luarn that certain parties have reported through
some portions Of the county that treated my men
in a brutal aud inhuman manner. Also, that lad
the reputation of acting The part Of a coward at
the battle of Stone River. These charges are Of n
very serious etaracter, and knowing them to be-
without founda sion iu fact, desire 70 set myself
right before the public.
Until afer shc battle of Stone River YOU was my
Company commander, and know what my repnta-
ton was so far as these charges are made, and
though disagrccmg with me politically IN some re-
spocts, believe yo,t sense Of honor Is such that
you will do me justice, which, In addressing you
is all ! ask. Pam, Captain,
Very respectfully yours,
JAMES l.. CURRY.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22
Improved Lands for Sale.

40 Acres, in Center Township, northeast qHarter
the southwest quarter Of section 81 township 5,
range u. This tract of land is situated two miles
east of Bowling Green, on a good road has a good
comfortable house and barn, with good well Of
water, The land comprises the most fertile soil,
is under high state of cultivation, is well ditched,
and has young thrifty Orchard of 200 trees OF
the choicest frnit. Win be sold at great barr
gain, One-half cash, balance on time,
IN Acres, in Middleton Township, in section 9s,
township 0, range n. This is improved tract
of land, fertile soil and desirably located. Por
sale nj bargain.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22
A Magnifioent Farm tor Sale.

Belonging 10 Thomas s. Carman, Esq, and situ-
ated on the east side of the Maume, River, one
nile above Pcrrysburg and ten miles from Toledo.
1t comprises River Tract 81. and embraces 265
of the most fertile soil in Northwestern Ohio
-l65 acres of which are improved and under
high state of cultivation. The location is a most
desirable one-certanly one of the finest on the
river On this farm is g'ol frame Dwelling
house, convenient in every parti ,uar, with gss d
cellar and excellent well. There are also tree
Barns, large and commodious, with the necessary
sheds and out-build ngs requisite to the manage
ment and cultivation of the Farm. Besides the
well at the house, there are two other never fail
ing wells ON the premises. rwO large Orchards
of splendid-bearing fruit trees, prolific in ex-
celent fruit year after year. Besides these ad-
vantages of location, soil and Improvement an ex-
cellent fishery, surpassed by nome on the river,
rendering il one Of tie most desirable and attractive
pieces Of property in this region Of country. Tho
Farm is offered for sale ON the most advantageous
terms, anil is emphatcally magnificent bargain
10 any enterlrisng agriculturist.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22
COURT OF INQUIRY.

THERE will be a Court of Inquiry Of the Gath
l. Battalion o. N. c., held at Perrysburg, August
"a, 1865, at O'Clock r. ~, to receive and decide
upon the excuses of members Of the Battalion alb
sent from Battalion drill, at Tontogany, on the 10th
and l1th inst. The Court Of Inquiry will consist
of the following named officers:
Captain jeremiah Ketchum; Captain p. W.
Hathaway Captain A. Cook lieutenant George
Green Lieutenant A. Keifer; Lieutenant George
Weddell. BY order of
Lieut.. Col. +. r. MILLER, CONG.
q N pApSoNs A,liit 16h
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22

THE New York Times says it learns from
credible witnesses that the suffering in
Columbia, S. C., is appalliUgi cultivated
aud refined people being reduced to beg
gary and actually subsist ON charity. ln-
dividual cases of Suffering surpass any
thing known in our history, and the people
are detected, distressed or subjugated in
spirit as well as in the field, That is all
very sad, bn. II is meet that treason should
reap the dire penalty Of its damning
crimes.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22

THE country is now divided into five
grand military divisions. The following
are their names and commanders: Military
Division Of the Atlantic, Major GeReraI
Meade Military Division of the Mssis-
sippi. Major-General Shernami Military
Division Of the Tennessee, Major General
Thomas Military Division of the South.
west, Major-General Sheridani Military
Division Of the Pacific, Mejor-Gensral
Halleck.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-08-22
]. ]. BLECHER, Dentist.

OF Findlay, would respectfully announce to
~ the citizens of Wood County, that he will be
At Pryor's Hotel, in GILEAD, on the 1st of
August, ard remain until the 18th.
At the Exchange, in PERkYSBURG, on the
18th, and remain until the 26th.
At the Hbtel, in BOWLING GREEN, on the
2Sth, and remain until September 0.
lie viii! be prepared to operate in all the various
branches of ofDentistry. Those wishing work done,
will please call early, that he may have time to
fulfill their orders before leaving. IL