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Middletown transcript., 1870-06-04
THE GREAT FIRE IN CANApA.-Cauada

The GREAT FIRE IN CANADA. Canada
appears to have been unfortunately de-
luged in " a sea of troubles" lately. By
taking up arms" however, she has
pretty effectually and summarily "ended"
the least of her innictions-the Fenian
foray. The terrible fire along the banks
OF the Saguenay river was not SO easily
checked. Full particulars of this terrible
conflagration have come to hand. The
fire broke out on the 10Th inst as we
have already announced by telegraph, and
from Mistassinie to St. Alphonso, the
greater part of the habitations were des-
troyed, rendering over 5000 persons
shelterless. The area covered by the
flames was about FIVE miles wide by thirty
six in length, and extended from Lake
st. John to Chicontimi. The work of de-
struction was completed between two
o'clock in the afternoon and nine o'clock
in the evening of the same day. The or
igin of the fire is tributable to the stu
pidity OF certain farmers in setting fire in
an extremely dry time to the woods in
different places. Many of the sufferers
have reached Quebec and report that six
adult persons and two children pershed
in the flames. The total number of fami-
lies who are left destitute by this sad ca
lamity is 655. The fire travelled in a
circuitous direction, covering over 1900
miles in super6ces, and 100 miles from
one extreme point to the other. Some of
the sufferings which the poor Inhabitants
had to endure are painful to contemplate.
One poor woman who had but few hours
before the fire reached her domicil given
birth to child, was removed, with the
newborn infant, by the husband to a
swamp, where she passed the night alone,
as the husband had returned to the house
to save some of his wearing apparel, but
found in the meantime that the fire had
cut off communication with the swamp
where his wife sought shelter. Another
man, finding escape impossible, jumped
into his we'll, where he passed the whole
night and part of the following day, while
the fire swept over his head, A number
of families sought shelter on the lake
shore, but were compelled to wade into it
over the waist, as the fire in its ravages
had burnt up everything down to the very
edge of the water.
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THE ANNAPOLIS Boat RAcE.-The
boat-race at Annapolis, on Saturday, be-
tween the Quaker City picked crew, of
Philadelphia, and the Midshipmen of the
Annapolis Naval Academy, was a most
exciting and well contested match. At
IL o'clock, the word ego" was given,
and both boats started upon their compe-
titive voyage. The start could not possi-
bly, have been more fair. The midship-
men on the first pull made fully half
boat length by dextcrously giving one
quick, short pull, which threw their boat
out, while the Quaker Citys were gather
ing for full, long pull. Before, however,
they had taken their first the midsihpmen
had gathered for a long pull, which they
gave even with the Quaker City. During
the first minute the midshipmen took
pull of AZ strokes, which they let down to
40. This stroke they kept up during the
entire race. The Quaker City started on
3o-stroke. 1t was thought this was a
ruse, though they did not increase on this,
while the midshipmen, after the first min
ute, kept up their stroke of 40. The wa
ter was in good condition, though little
rough. In rounding the stake-boat post,
the bow oarsman of the midshipmen sprung
an oar, which neeessitated pulling easier.
Before reaching the home-boat, the oar
broke, the midshipmen pulling in with
three oars. AS the midshipmen crossed
the line of victory their friends on the
shore rent the air with round after round
of cheers. They made the distance (three
miles) in 20 minutes and 25 seconds, or
33a seconds ahead of the Quaker Citys.
The Quaker City boat was of cedar, 4S
feet long. and weighing with the crew
$50 pounds. The boat of the middies was
of papier mache, 43 feet in length, and
weighed, including crew, 66s pounds.
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NOMINATION ELECTION. Demo-
cratic nomination election for Sheriff and
Coroner will take place in this county this
afternoon. The candidates for Sheriff are
James Armstrong, of Newark; Isaac
Gruhb and William Fl. Lambson, of New
castle Hundred; and Michael Lally, of
Wilmington. For Coroner, Daniel B.
woodward, John Moore, Lawrence Pen
dergast, George G. Ward, John George
Racine, Andrew Alexander, Richard
Groves, and Joseph Earnest.
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Blaoksmithing and Wheelwrighting
IN ALL THEIR BRANCHES.

AvlNG employed good workmen, am how
IL prepared to do all kinds of work in WbeeI-
WWrlghting. in connection with Blacksmithing.
Horseshoeing, Carriage Work and Cradle Work,
done IN the best manner. All work warranted!
nave new process for tempering mill picks,
ana hnlshing them. Millers will end it to theft
a;n,g aa;y,ahtage to call on me before sending their
picks 10 the CITY to be temnered :.
also haye some second hand Peach Wagons
bargain. ]. c. VANDENBRAEK
June 4-3m Niddletown. Del
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We desire to cali public attention to
Two things. One is, that we publish obit-
'uary notices only at advertising rates.
Another is, our local column is not the
place for advertisements. 1t is devoted
TO local news. We have department
for business locals, separate from adver-
tisements or news, which advertisers can
Sse at the rates published, tep cents per
line.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

Notices under This head 10 cs a line for each insertion
A STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL will be held on Tues
day and Wednesday, June 7th and 9th, at Sas-
safras, for the benefit of the Library attached to
the NJ. E. Church.
The Townsend Brass Band will be in attend
ance.
Admission 10 cents-Chldren free.
By order of
COMMITTEE
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The Presidents health is failing; he re-
Gently experienced an attack of cholera
morbus. A physician who knew him be-
fore his accession to his present office, ex-
presses his surprise at his changed appear
ance-the sunken chest and delicate ap-
pearance of one whom he knew as a rug
ged healthful man.
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NOTICE,

II AVlNG purchased the exclusive right for
- New Castle county to manufacture and SELF
smiths Patent Extension Step and Fruit Ladder,
we hereby forwarn all persons from trespassingg
up on opf rights in said Ladder, as we will en-.
TO rec the law against any one so offending. -
June 4-H J. b. FENIMORE q co.
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SMERIFFALTY.

HERIFFALTY.
10 the Electors Of Neo Castle COUNTY.
FELLOW CITIZENS IL offer myself to YOUR con,
sideration for the Office of SHERIFF of New Cas-
Tie County, subject to the nomination of the DEM
ocr"uc party Respectfully yours
ISAAC GRUBB.
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GIBsoNs PRICE CURRENT

The above prices will be paid in cash for pro-
duce delivered in good order and we wish to
say that we keep constantly on hand good as
will sell reasonably for cash, at tl,e Corner ~
Broad and Anderson Streets, Middletown, Del.
March 20-tf Wm' 6IRSoS
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hEhiFFALTY.-T the Voters of the Demo
~ cratic Party of New Castle County:
o,,' HESILEMEN :-Encouraged by many friends I
am ihuuced to offer myself as candidate for
nomination for Sheriff for the County of New
castle, pledging myself to abide by the nomina-
tion OF said Party and give my hearty support to
'he successful candidate. Respectfully,
New Castle Hd. Dec. 25-ts
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A conflict took place at Willamstown,
N. Y. between the Fenians and u. States
troops. on Wednesday the latter firing up
onthem, driving them into the cars,
wounding several.
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Gss- DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS and CA
TARRll treated with the utmost success, by ].
lsAAcs. NJ. d. and Professor of Diseases Of The
Eye and Ear (his speciality in the Medical College
q IhaadeLphid, 10 years experience, formerly OF
Leyden, Holland, No. sO5 Arch street, Phila
testimonials can be seen at his o. ce. The med
ical faculty are invited TO accompany their pa
tients, as he has no secrets in his practice. Ar
tihcial eyes inserted without pain No charge
for examination. apr l5-ly.
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~ of New Castle County: 'o'erS
GENTLEMEN again offer myself IN vorr oor-
sideration as a candidate for the Office Of Sbor;e
OF New Castle County, subject to the nomination
oil the Democratic party, aud hereby pledge nv
self to give to the successful nominee a hearty
support. Respectfully, NY
wh;.o JAMES ARMSTRONG,
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1t is officially announced that sixty-four
National Banks have failed and gone into
liquidation since these institutions were
established.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY A. t. BRADLB

EsrThe Great Original CHEAP JOHN, will
open out at No. Town Hall (ate bank room) on
Monday Evening, the Both of May. lie will sell
everything used in housekeeping, dry goods,
crockery ware, boots and shoes, carpets, oil
cloths, window shades, glassware, table and
pocket cutlery, &c. &C. &C wholesale and retail
at the lowest prices ever sold in Delaware. Look
out for him. NAV 2l-9w
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John A. Reynolds h Sons have just received n
nice line of Spragues, Pacific, Jaconet, Organ
dies and French Lawns, in new styles and colors,
at Is, 20, and 25 cts. per yd. japanese cloths
per yard. French Grenadines, 40, so and so
cents per yard.
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Hinkley Kn.tter.

DELAWARE MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF WILMINGTON, DELAWARE,
John P. McLear, Pres. MN. Child. SEQ
BRANCH OFFICE:
IN. W. cor. Ninth & Chestnut Streets,
PHILADELPHIA.
GEo. W. STONE, Vice President Manager,
GEO. F. TURNER, Gen'l Agent 4 Attorney,
Purely MutuaI--LOw Rates.
A Ii Policies Nonforfeiting after One Annual
II Payment. Every accommodation consist.
ent with safety guaranteed to Policy Holders.
., Books containing full information concerning
the plans and rules of the Company sent free up
on application to the Branch Office.
Agents Wanted throughout the States of Penn,,,lya.
MIA and Neo Jersey.
fEFEnEScEs lby permission )=-Hon. E. W. Gil
pm, p ohiei Justice State of Delaware; Hon. Thos,
F. Bayard, y. S, Senator from Delaware; Rt,
Rev; Alfred Lee, Bishop of Delaware Gen. Hem
ry du Pont, Powder Manufacturer; Hon. Cove
salisbury, Gov. State of Del the Presidents of
an W ,ne Banks IN the city Of Wilmington Hon. J.
D. valentine, Mayor of Wilmington. !
June 4-ly.
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$4,000
White Oak Peach Baskets.
10000
Stave, or Clayton Tub Basket.
10000 American Berry Basket.
In store aHd for sale by
A. T. BRADLEY

"A. I. BRADLEY
Commission Merchant Middlet6wwn, Del.
T. .S.-Peach Growers, before you buy call
and see my stock you can soon satisfy yourself
That have good article, and as cheap as can
be found in any market. All applications by
mail promptly answered.
Jnpe 4-3mos A. T. Bradley,
Middletown transcript., 1870-06-04

blast at No. l, Bank Building. Sale all day on
Saturday, for the ladies. Going to circus free
is nowhere for fun, like going to hear Cheap
John. Sales every evening. lie will remain all
next week.
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WHAT WILL he DO WITH Ir.-People wondered
what Mr.. Wanamaker wanted to enlarge his Oak
Hall for. Let them look in there one of these
fine mornings and the crowded salesrooms will
answer their question.
WANTED.-A young man acquainted with re-
tail dry good business Best references required.
Address P. o. Box 5l3, Wilmington.
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x;,etv-ntne in she shaoe'

oh f- a lndec IL garden Of olcumhers!
m Tor m iceberg " two n ooutrei ,-,
or S,r vale which at MIDDAY ne dew cuin'e's
on isr a p!ea-gre trip up to tie Pole
On r,ra lit.lo ene-stlry thermomtter,
WITH uotnin- hut Zsrcs all rar.el IA TO"
Or FOR q hg Jouhie-harrellei by dfol9etei brow
To IN sasUre this moisture that To.-s io-i- ~
Oh that this cold world we've twenty .lil
fIhat's irony red hot il see;leth % ~.
oh for : turn Of its dreaded coid sh"-II
on what a comfort an a-ue Wouli Oe-
Oh f,r ErJito 10 typi'y beaver =. y,.t.
S,ooped ~ the rock under clla.is
Oh f,r { Winter of oi>cnntrnt et en-
Oh Tor wet blankets iuIiclousi1 oA'
on for A soda f,unt sD0utin- W noId.5 t.-tt
From every hot lanP-Po "a ust w ~
M ~ r-,uf maiden 3, lo3k on ne o'ilt'
Freeing nv soul with glance OF her eye
Then on fra dralshi from crp oi cell pizen -'
"A IN for a restilg-rlaec in The c5ld 4r1Te-
Wiz, a bath ia the styx, where tGe thick shade"
And 3ecgens the chill ofite dark-Tslning wave!
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eral Use as An element in the manufactured pro-
duets OF this country, where its great consump-
tion is to be looked for, is strong reason why
the price Of production should not be stimulated
by arbitrary means. The object of the operators
in th;s contes- is to SO control their works as 10
keep the supply of coal as regular as the law Of
supply aud demand will make it, and at
he same tine pay as good wages as the
trade Bill warrant To accomplish this
object VT propose TO remain idle until
our present Eorkmen will agree with us, mas
mach IS our terms arc reasonable, or until We
can supply ourselves with another class OF work
men We ask the trade abroad to feel no con-
cern about the price OF coal. We have the sssur-
ance tina, the tolls viii be reduced, and We pro
pose to sell at reasonable rates upon general
resumption CT the trade We have no desire to
see coal GO IN TO q high figure. 4 far price and
steady demand is best for producer and consumer.
These extreme fluctuations limit the demand ard
render the trade uncertain and unreliable. To
prevent SUCH fluctuations we propose to make
cur business regular b. the control Of our
works, and to make the competition in the trade
the same IS in other business, and the prices re-
gulsted by supply and demand In order TO
show that the demands of the men are continu-
ing to be more arbitrary in each new move, we
publish the following resolutions as showing that
their otes, il simply demand for an additional
twenty per cent, Smoothing It down somewhat
by p-e.eutins any miner making any more than
eighteen dollars per week, though many OF them
will earn that in as many hours.
Reso r,a, That on and after the 18th day ofJuly,
eight hours shall constitute lawful day 5 work for
all members OF this association in tine anthracite
cOai-islcs.
R.-oitsc, That each branch and District shal! re-
gclye tle!r average contract work not 10 20 over
- psr csy On tas.s # 1853 with the privilege Of
twenty hfe cents per DAY for sangways and wet AID
dangerous places.
hs,a usl. That those places who have no; ytt the
basis H- restricted O. Dns fifth their labor with one
excepton-tE0se working IN the Carbonate regu-
ltons but the eight hours % be enforced without
distinction Ia al the districts.
Iris means ten hours nay for eight hour, la
Der We're til. demand sccelel to by the oqer-
stogs DE bartleu then would fall upon the con-
sum-.e
We teiieye cur aim TO be jus: and reasonable,
and Therefore call upon al dealers ami CONSUMERS
10 sustain US IN resisting the unjust exsct0rs Of
the WorkiLgmen's Benevolent Association.
ANTHRACITE BOARD OF TRADE.
Pc,tsvi.le. July 3, 1870.
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riei them about, AMI often taken them out Of
his pocket here aud there for patient revision
snd Information. The last words be corrected
IN print were And my heart th7obbed with
exquisite bliss God grant that on that Christ
mas Eve when he LAID his head back on his pill
low and brew up his arms as be had been won't
to do when very weary, some consciousness Of
duty done and Christian hope throughout HE
humbly cherished, may have caused his OWL
heart so to tbrob when he passed away to his
Gcdeener's rest -
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EG3peT5as Fire EIss. Co,
of LONDON. ENG.
ASSETS. $1,000" 600.
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Perhaps no one meciciue
is 90 universally required
by eve.ybod as a cathar-
tic, nor was ev r sny be-
FIRE So universally adop-
tedinto use, in every couu-
try and among all classes.
as this mild bu, efficient
purgatiFe Pul Tee Oovi
Gus reason is. that Il is 4
more re tablet and far more
segectual remedy than any
other. Those who have
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EsSEX CLASSICAL INSTITUTE.

The Trustees Of this school take pleasure in an
nouDcing that the popular instructor Mr.. T. D..
MUssEY, A. B., under whose direction The iEstitu-
the coming year. The tall term viii begin We'd
nesday, Aug. 81 ana continue THIRTEEN wEsks.
Tuition at the usual rates. Tried and competent
teachers employ ed IN all departments. Iheortt'
cal instruction IA the srt 81 teaching given hy
means Of teGcher's Glass; IN connect with which
Fracie c'ass's viii he formed 10 give practical it,
struction IA teaching TO those des ring g. follow
that pruies ion Every attention given 70 young
men fitting far col eye. Daily morni lectures
given by the Principal curing the term. and
course OF Lectures by eminent men from abroad will
he arranged. The school will receive daily prao-
tce IN gymnastics. Board 81 10 $3.50 per week
Rooms fer those wishing T. board themselves 25ets
per week. Persons wishing to enter the schuol or
procure further information apply at once TO
a. 81. BUTLER
July 10 -dltaH dY6H Essex Vt
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>. ancient times. when srito-s ven. to vOo,-
And beartiess malcs would send them hopeless
back
Les. the fond SWANS their courtsiip should renew
The cruel bellies would lender them the " sack
Ard ifone dared again renew mis- suit,
By IA success maze desperate and holder,
He Jared still worse. From pa lie sot- 4 boot,
From her-poOr fellow only cold shoulder.
Our modern usage in the Court of Love
l., when the youth By some .dir mad is smitien,
In token ot his suit he sends glove,
His suit rejocted-she returns "H4iltel.'
Such is my hap.ess case, Oh cruel fair
Who seat tins mitten-emhlem q NJ fate,
But why the dickens oitn't GU send Iair-
For whats the use OF ore, w.thou, mate
P1uczIusl3.
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EEAR-ADNIBaL JOHN A. nAuLCREN.
Tie death OF Admiral Dahlgren took place at
the Washington Navy-Isrd Tuesday morning
Hi- health had been indifferent for some time,
Tut tia immediate cause Of his death WAS heart
disease John a. Dahlgreu was born in Phia-
daphia IN $50 He was appointed q midship-
man from Pennsylvania in 1926, and made his
first cruise in the frigste Macedonian, then at
tachei 20 the Brazil squadron. Two years later
he was transferred to the soop of-war Ontario.
ani remained On the Mediterranean station until
lo- lie vas on coast survey duty from 1886
90 1872, was promoted 10 Lieutenant IN 1887,
and commanded he frigate Cumberland in the
Mediterranean in le4i-5. While on that station
D1hlsren perfected his theory of cunnery, and
made several valuable inventions IN wsriike pro
iert-es and the armament Cor boats. ON bis
return to the United States In 1877 he was as
signed 90 ordnance duty During the ten years
devoted TO this service be completed the inyen-
,ion v which his name ia inseparAbly connect
cl-the Dshlereu CUR. This valuable improve
ment v0n for him renoTn abroad as well IS IN
his own country, sui the government recognized
Ifs cmineu merits by promoting him % therauk
a. uroai-v il l-.l. After a two years cruise
In che oriaarcl ship Plymouth, for the purpose
o- testing The power and range Of his gun, be
Was ti-nel % ordnance duty Il tac Nasai1g-
tln Navy yard At tie breaking Ont qt the late
war llhlr-lu vas promoted 20 the commeul Of
,ae Alvy-ys.l, and was commissioned as cap
Hn, -u- shortly Afterwards was appointed
thief q Jhs Ordinance Bureau. When the navy
was CrEenzsi, ). 1853, he vas assigned % the
c-uu2al. O.. the South Ataut, B0ckaiing
squadron, relieving Rel--Aimirai Dupont. With
disappointment ne received the commission q
sesr-q4uiral He co-opsIa'ei with General Gil
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LOST,

DETWEEN Unde hill Centre and Richmond a
ID POCKET DIARY qses) containing scsonnts
valuable only . the owner Reward az Five
Dollars will be paid the finder, by returning 70
SAMUEL CHASE,
July lb-v3v UnderhiIl Centrs Y,
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DAY BOAT AND >ICuT RoA1

n ~ bOA
With twenty lst Glass Steamers. only SIX day
through 70 Milwaukee and Chicago. without chang,
o. boat First Class Tickets include Meals and Stat
Leaving ogdensburgh every day, SUNDAYS ex
eepted) on arrival OF noon trains for Chicago NIL
wsusee, Shsboygan and intermediate ports, without
change Of Boat, and every evening SUNDAYS Ell
cepted,) for Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit, and inter
mediate ports
Passengers ana Families MOVING West can embark
with their Luggage, Teams stock &C. and lanf
together without disturbance or Transhipment al
their port OF destination, thus avoiding the great in
convenience Of the many changes, DELAYS and ex
penses OF ether routes soT~Ihese Steamers have
L@rge cabins AMI State Rooms, amply and ueatl,
FURNISHED, for First Class Passengers, and Ssconc
Cabins with Cook stoves and comfortable arcotnnlo.
cations for Passengers and Families who NAV wish r.
furnish their oNn provisions. No efforts will he
spared 10 maintain the reputation Of this, rs the
CHEAPEST AND BEST RoJTEI
Be sure and see the agents of this line hefore vou
buy your tickets. TTusty men will ALWAYS meet D.
sengers at the Depot in Ogccnshurg 10 take CHECK.
and recheck baggage for this Line. Ask tor Tskets
via Northern transportation COmpany's Stearne-s
The only American Lines leaving Ogdenshurg We
will make II the interest Of every Traveller = see ~
Agents Of this Line before purchasing elsewhere.
One hundred pounds Of baggage free % each pas-
senger Baggage checked through 10 all points
~ Through Tickets 70 California and ali points
in the Great West North IVES: and South West
cheaper than the cheapest, on application TO
u. A EDDY Man ging Agent, Office Steamers
Landing, Ogdensburg n. Y.
GEO. W. SMITH, General Ticket Agent Office
corner Ford and Patterson Streets opposite johnson
House, 0gdensburg, y. Y.
Ii. J. GOoDSo, Passenger Agent.
April l0-t-d&w6m
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ySTANTED-AGEsTs 70 sell s thoroughly good do
w nestle article, wanted in every family. No
competition Exclusive territory given. Business
verv pleasant. Agents have sold dos. netting $50
profit per day. one sold 40 10 q small tosn, an
other 100 in towns another 81 in calling on 81
families. cost ofoutat 50. No danger of imposition.
Best of references given tend for circua-, TO i02
Washington street. Boston, Mass. Students have
found this very profitable.
Jane s-v4v LrTTLEPIELD DAM.
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A NY one wishing information in regard to land,
"A in the Roanoke Valley Of Virginia will do well
to address the subscriber who is interested in sse
property in that region.
FRED LANDON,
2w5W Clarkesville, Va.