The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-11-15
ROCKS AND PERIODICALS.

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The October number contains the
commencement Address" OF DIR. ).
w, Nevin to the Graduating Glass, OF
1867, at Franklin and Marshall Col
lege, "English Literature and the Re-
formation" by DIR. Higbee, "Normal
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BALLOU's MONTHLY MAGAZINE.-
This very popular and exceedingly
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Mrs. Edson's exciting serial, "The La
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The publishers offer unusual attrac-
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ethyst Wayne will furnish an exciting
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