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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-22

"A California fruit-grower netted
$4,000 on single shipment of pears
eastward.
-" The men who heroically stick in
the mud" 10 the loving epithet applied
by departure democrats to the anti's.
A Savannah man was recently cured
of rheumatism by being compelled to
actively get out of the way of a mad
bull. He has now abjured pain-paint
and ready relief and will keep an ami
NAL of this sort on hand hereafter to
guard against relapse.
Col Pickett, Georgia planter, has
planted this season, in the southwestern
part of that State, $500 acres in cotton
and $500 acres in corn, and it is estma.
ted that he will clear slS0,000 upon his
cotton alone. This is said to be the larg
est cotton crop planted in the South. HI
employs nearly 400 hands, all of then
negroes.
= Miss Emeline Taylor, young lad,
living near Kelly's Station, Pa, has re
vived after remaining twenty -one day
in a trance, during which period he
every physical function was utterly sus
/ peuded. On the day she aroused from
the trance, she was hale and hearty, an,
laughed as if nothing had occurred
Her case is remarkable one, and bal
flies the mind of every one who has takel
any interest in it. Thirteen eminen
physicians visited her as well as a nun
Der of the clergy.
The Boston Journal says "a fe
days since the workmen employed in a
tering the residence of the late Hon. d;
vid Sears for the uses of Somerset clul
discovered large room, the entrance |
which had been for many years so car
fully concealed that no one knew tn,
such room was in the house. With
this room report states that there wei
discovered 131 dozen bottles of Madeil
wine, which must be at least forty yea
oiled. 1t would no doubt bring $40 DO
tie. making Q total Of SIS. 720."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
THE COURTS.

RECoRDER's CoURT-Jennie Roach, as
sault and battery, So; Lou Carter, same,
So; Jane Smith, throwing rocks, $50;
Martin Loor, creating a nuisance, 50;
Chas. Miller, drunk and disorderly, So;
Geo. Hall, same, SIS.
CRIMINAL CoURT-The evidence in the
Morgan case was concluded yesterday, and
the argument commenced by Gen. Bate
for the State. At the conclusion of his
address the court adjourned till this
morning.
PROBATE CoURT-Nothing of any par
ticular public importance occurred in this
court yesterday, more than that it was
general payday in the line of licenses, and
many of OAR merchants visited the County
Clerk
LAW CoURT-Several cases were disposed
of in this court yesterday, but none OF
special public Importance.
The Magistrates Courts were barren of
interest No State cases were heard veg
terday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
RaflroadJtIes.

At meeting of the Board of Directors
of the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad
on Tuesday evening, the resignation o
Mr.. Anderson Powers, as member OF tn
Board, was received and accepted, ant
Col. V. X. Stevenson, of New York City,
was elected in his stead.
Twenty-Five Green Line freight cars pass
ed through this city, from North to South,
yesterday, all loaded with miscellaneous
freights for points southwark.
Very heavy freights, both local and for
eign, continue to be the order. Indeed
judging from the heavy trains of good
that arrive and depart for all points, thu
country must be in fair business way,
despite the cry of hard times for money
anG business.
A squad of horses and a lot Of mule
passed through the streets yesterday, snt
left for the South in the evening.
We heard a railroad man, yesterday
say that he never had known 30 great an
amount of stock carried over railroads
that had received as little injury, as tn,
stock carried over the railroads, centering
here, during the season thus far. So fal
as we know this is even SO; we have no
heard of single instance scarcely wher,
stock received injuries by transportation
over our lines of railroad.
A fine train of passengers left by tn,
Louisville Road yesterday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

Orleans (new crop zoe; sirups 6O@65ci
golden strip Goo,
OoFFEE-Rio, common to choice, 17@
1910; Laguyra PIC; Java 27c.
RIoE-We quote best Carolina $50.
SALT-Iiverpool sack So; seven bush
ell barrels by the oar load, 3.35; five and
q half do. 2.75
TEAs-Imperial l. POOL. 70; Young Hyson
S1.4O@1.75; Black SlQl.25; Gunpowder
! S1.259175.
FIsH-Mackerel-Nos 2 and 8, 1900 and
400 p barrel; in kits, Nos l, 2 and
800, 200 and LIS. Sardines 21.50
case.
OHrEsr-We quote factory at 163o; Eng
ish dairy, none.
NAus-We quote st $50 for 1Od's.
and 25c additional for diminishing grades
UANDLEs-Stsr, light weight, 1910.
PowDEB-Dupont 6.75; Hazards 6,75;
blasting Ats; fuse, per 100 feet, 75c.
EHoT-Pstent $50; buck 2.75.
LGoUoRs-Oommon rectifed whisky 2
gallon, LA; Robertson County 1.75@
$50; Bourbon 1.25@4. 80; Lincoln County
1.75@2. %; Highwines LOO.
BAGGRG-We quote Dundee at PC
hemp 32c; fax $50.
RoPE-Ws quote at 11c.
CoTToN TIEs-We quote at 5000.
BRooMs-We quote at 2.25@3.50 . doz-
LEMoNs-We quote at 5000 per box.
demonstrating, . doz, 40@75c,
WashboaFds 2.75 2 doz; Buckets, . doz.,
2.5092.75. Tubs 4.50 y nest Starch
70. Candy-assorted stick 80 p
pound; fancy assorted zoo . pound.
Snuff TX q hoy for Garratf's nackad
Matches 500 per case. Pepper 25c.
Spice zoo. Ginger 1Sc. Oysters $50 2
case for one pound cans; $50 p case for
two pound cans. Canned peaches, two
pound cans, 2.75 y doz- Soda 63@7c-
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Supreme Court.

Opinions were delivered in the follow
ting causes on yesterday:
Burns VS.. McElrath. Opinion by Judge
Turney, reversing decree of Chancellor
and giving Judgment here.
Rankin vs.. Clandy. Opinion by Judge
Turney, affirming decree.
State vs.. McElroy. Opinion by Judge
Nelson, affirming judgment.
Dean VS.. Smelling. Opinion by Judge
Nelson, Diminishing bill and reversing judg
ment.
jackson vs.. Collins, adm. and others.
Opinion by Judge Nelson, modifying de.
cree and taxing each party with half the
cost.
Officer, et ais. We. Sims ct ais Opin-
ion by Judge Sneed, reversing judgment,
and remanding cause for new trial.
Morgan Il Co., VS.. Gardenhire. Opin-
ion by Judge Deaderick, affirming the
| Judgment.
Davidson vs, Morgan ct al Opinion by
| Judge Deaderick, overriding exceptions to
report of sale and confirming same.
Saylor and others VS.. Cole. Opinion by
Judge Deaderick, affirming Judgment.
Hamilton VS.. Sanders. Opinion by
Judge Freeman, reversing decree.
Hendly vs. Bean. Opinion by Judge
Nicholson, reversing Judgment below.
Tuchstone vs.. Tuchstone. Opinion by
Judge Nicholson, reversing judgment
and dismissing motion.
johnson ct al. VS. johnson Ell al. Opir.
ion by Judge Nicholson, reversing de-
cree and demanding for account.
Deitz vs. Mitchell. Opinion by Judge
Nicholson, affirming decree below.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

We notice the name of NJ l.. Killebrew,
of the firm of Killebrew q Williamson,
on the register at the Maxwell House.
Hon. James o. Fleming, of Hardeman
recently elected Senator 10 fill the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of Senator
Bryant, left Memphis yesterday for Nash.
vile. he will probably arrive and be
sworn in to-day.
Capt NJ L. Dedmsn, of Selma, Ala;
Albert Buford, of Giles county, and one of
the members of the Legislature elect; j..
d. Otis, of New York; and DIR. w. n.
Foley, of GAINESVILLE, were registered yes
terdsy at the Maxwell House.
N. j. Kimbrough, of Forts Station, one
of the great grain dealers and flour manu-
fscturers of Tennessee, B. f. Harrison, of
Huntingdon, j. II. Franklin and daughter,
of Sumner county, and P. F. Thweatt, of
Logan county, Ky, are in the city. They
are stopping at the st. Charles Hotel.
Mr.. o. f. Douglas, of Gallatin, was in
the city yesterday; Col, Thomas Perkins,
Of Williamson, whom we were much
pleased TO meet, and also our young friend
Mr.. Thomas, of the Springfield Record.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

B. Dorgan has just opened a grocery.
cigar and liquor store at l02 North College
street, corner of Capitol avenue.
Browns & Cheatham offer for rent two
small farms.
The Fall Fair of the Tennessee Agricul-
tural and Mechanic Association for 1871,
commences on Tuesday, Oct. ,, and con,
tinues five days.
The knights of Nashville Commandery
No. are summoned to attend a stated
conclave at their Asylum tonight.
We direct attention to the card Of the
new firm of Dismukes and Woolwine,
wholesale dealers in hats, caps and straw
goods, No. 81 West side Public Square,
1.-THE firm of Pitcher, Wright 4 Co. has
been dissolved. G. Snow retiring, and
the transfer business to be hereafter con-
Quoted under the firm name Of Pitcher 4
Wright.
We refer to the advertisement of the
Battle House elsewhere. Gen. Battle is
thoroughly overhauling the entire estab.
lishment, and is determined that his old
friends shall be made comfortable when
they visit his house.
A lot of fine parlor, kitchen and bed
room furniture will be sold to-day at the
account Of w. Q. Shaw, constable.
Massengale, Douglass i Co. will receive
per steamer America $50 bales choice Ohio
river timothy hay, which they wish to sell
on the levee.
The Talismsn clears for Cairo on Friday
at 4 P. NJ.
Try Browns bronchial troches.
Procure bottle of the Magic Arnica
Linimsnt.
G. Rice & Co. are selling silks at less
than importers prices, and are offering
great bargains in dry goods generally.
DR.. Mortimer has returned from his
professional visit to Huntsville, and takes
rooms at No. q South Cherry street, where
be will remain until April
''Oh, Father, New Shoes. is title of a
poetical effusion that appears among our
city notices. Read it, and then call on
Winstead d Co.
Yeatman, Shields Il Co. close their large
Sheriff sale this morning selling dry
goods, boots, shoes and hats.
Our enterprising dry goods merchant,
Rice & Co. announce their grand semi
annual closing out sale, which means
business. In order to have room for their
spring stock, they are anxious, of course, to
close out the stock on hand, and to enable
them to make clean sweep they are offer
ing dry goods at such reduced prices as
cannot fail to be appreciated by the buy
ing public. Our readers are referred to
their price list elsewhere; and if you want
goods, they are to be had at the figures
advertised. Now is the golden opportu-
nifty to obtain cheap goods, and if We are
not mistaken their mammoth establish
ment will he crowded for a week to come.
Just think of it, Ilish linens at % cents a
yard, and everything else in proportion.
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Oh, Father, New Shoes

lob, father, dear father, do please hurry home,
My patience no longer abuse;
You've promised me time and again, when yor
come,
To bring me pair Of new shoes.
My BIG toe sticks out, like q CLAIMS round head,
Accusing you Of neglect and abuse,
Because you've failed to do as you said,
In buying me pair of Maxwell House Shoes /!
"Oh, how can you bear your money 10 keep,
While reading the PEOPLES" morning NEWS
That Winstesd & 90. are ceiling so cheap,
Their splendid stock of Boots and Shoes.
You know my toes are STICKING OUT,
Exposed to rains, and SHOWS, and thews,'
Then do not leave me any longer in doubt,
But bring me the MAXWELL HOUSE sHoEsw
JAMIE ct
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
Nashville Produce markoa.

PEANUTs-Ssles from wagon to-day Of
500 bushels at $I.10@l.15.
DRIED FRUIT-Market dull. We quote
apples at 3@34c; quarter peaches 64@7c;
half do. 79@8e; peeled do. 14@15c.
FEATHERs-We quote at &c.
EGGs-Market fuctuating. Sales to-day
from first hands at 22c.
SAUR KRAUT-We quote at $40 q Dbl.
BUTTER-Good country commands 100
18c; choice do. 25c.
GREEN FRUIT-Tennessee apples are
about exhausted. We quote nominally at
1904 q Dbl; choice Northern are very
scarce, and have advanced to 81 q Dbl.
PoTAToEs-We quote from store at
1908. 25 2 Dbl.
FEATHEBs-We report sale at &c. Mar
ket dull.
CABBAGE-In demand at 12@15c.
ONIoNs-Scarce at 10000. so 2 Dbl.
BEEswAX-We quote at 25c.
Broom CoRN-We quote light receipts,
with sales at 2@4c.
BRAN-Owing to the increased demand
and continued scarcity Of the article,
prices have advanced to 1000 2 ton.
HAY-We quote at $21.OO p ton.
COTTON SEED-We quote at SO per
ton.
GNsENa+We quote at soc.
SHIPsTUFF-We quote at $50 y ton.
MDDLrSds held at $40 p ton
RAGs-We quote at 40 as the outside IL
CURE.
WcoL-We quote bury at 10000; IN
washed without burs 25@26o; washed
without burs S5@40o.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

received at the National Savings Company,
corner Union and College streets, where
cotton, gold, bond and stock quotations
are received hourly, and are always access
sible to the public:
New YORK, Jan. IS, 1O.25.-Ootton
quiet.
NEW YORK, Jan. IS, 12.-Cotton dull
and heavy. Ordinary 13tc; good ordinary
I4sc; low middling l45c; middling 1885;
good middling 164c; Mobile 15sc; Orleans
155c.
NEW YORK, Jan. Is, 2:35-Ootton dull
and heavy; sales 2, 500 bales on the spot.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. Is, 11:3O-Market dull
sales 10000 bales. Uplands Sd; Orleans
SID.
NEW YORK, Jan. Is, 3.-Cotton dull and
nominal. Ordinary 134c; good ordinary
I44c; low middling 144c; middling 154c;
Orleans 154c; January delivery 14sc; Feb
ruary 15c.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

The sad intelligence was received here
late last evening, by telegraph, that ii r.
Hugh Patterson, brakeman on the Mask.
vile and Chattanooga Railroad, wRs killed
near Estell Springs by falling from the
train. 1t appears that the caboose car
jumped the track, and by the violent mo.
ton occasioned by its running on The ties,
he was thrown off and dashed to the
ground with such violence as to kill him
instantly. He was a son of the late DIR.
Hugh Patterson, and his sad and untimely
death will cast a gloom over the commu-
nifty in which he was known. Mr.. Groomes
the undertaken, on Cherry street, went out
last night and will bring in the remains
this morning, when an inquest will proba
blV he held
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
Small Fire.

A fire was discovered at No. IL Deader-
lex Street, at o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, which, however, did no special dam
age. 1t originated from burning SCOT fall
ing from the chimney upon the floor of the
premises, which ignited from the same
and had been burning for several hours
before developing into flame. The fire
department. with their accustomed alac.
rity, was promptly on hand and the fire
was soon eItinguished without serious loss.
Nashville has one of the best and most
efficient fire departments in the United
Statea
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
Columbia ExciIeh

We learn quite an excitement is getting
up at Columbia, relative TO a missing
shoemaker, who disappeared from thai
CITY rather mysteriously few days since
He went towards that part of the tow
known as Flat Rock, and was seen last
near the bridge a few evenings ago, and
as nothing has been seen or heard of hin
since, it is feared he has been dealt with
foully, as it was generally supposed he had
q good deal of money about his person.
His sister has telegraphed, hut can get no
clew to him anywhere. The citizens are
preparing to drag the river in search of his
body, as they believe if murdered he has
been thrown into the river
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

We learn that the common schools of
the county under the supervision of the
Davidson County Board Of Education and
Superintendent Cartwright, in conjunction
with the Trustees and other officers, are
doing remarkably well, forthe time the
system has been in operation. The atten-
dance is good and the teachers so far as
we learn, are faithful, energetic and com
petent We expect great results ultimate
ly from those schools
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
Horse Collars.

Will not our country friends, who drive
loaded teams into the city, with collars on
their horses, unworthy the name of collar,
be kind enough and humane enough to 60
to the saddlers, or harness makers, and
buy some new, easy ones for their poo,
brutes? Horses and mules have feelings,
and we do not like to see a man drive 9
poor dumb brute with collar that must
be literal torture to the animal-an old
braided straw collar, or few old boot legs
laid under the names; that won't do, gen.
tlemen, if you have any kindness at ali in
your souls
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
stock sale at the Fair Grounds.

The Directors of the Tennessee Agricnl
tural and Mechanic Association have di
rected the Fair Grounds Committee tc
make arrangements for a grand sale Of
stock and agricultural implements at the
Fair Grounds in the early part of May
A programme Of every thing proposed to
sold, with the rules and regulations of the
sale will be published at an early period.
Parties desiring to offer stock, etc., at this
sale will forward list of same with all ne
cessary particulars to the general agent,
j. II. Williams, Esq, Nashville
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ueeu To day.

Tbs County Finance Committee hold
meeting today, at the County Clerks
Office, at lOI o'clock A. N, for the purpose
Of eqnalizing assessments, etc.
The Railroad Commissioners also hold
a meeting at the same place at 3 o'clock
z. N.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

Benz. Wallace, the County Assessor for
Edgefeld, will commence enlisting the
property on next Monday, and can be
found portion of the time at Campbell's
office, Bridge avenue; and for the accom-
mediation of the citizens of North Edge
field, will locate at Brannon's store. Par
ties are requested to hand in their lists of
taxable nrOnartY
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

We learned from Mr.. Bransford yester-
day that the cotton shipments from this
place via the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad has amounted TO from 200 TO
1000 bales daily during the last two OF
three weeks. The capacities of the road
are strained to their utmost to accommo-
date the heavy shipments of freights both
Wavs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

Our friend and patron Mr.. James Dryer
whose family grocery establishment on
Church street, is we'll known, has superb
article of cheese, which we pronounce as
fine rs was ever manufactured, as we have
had abundant opportunity of testing re-
Gently. Mr.. D. is a liberal, spirited citi-
zen and bis sore is always supplied with
the best article on the market.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

GRENADA, MISS, Nov. 8, 187O.-Messrs
Mansfield Il Higbee, Memphis, Tenn
Gents: In accordance with my promise, l
now write you about the effects of your
Hungarian Balsam, which l procured last
month for the use of my father, who was
suffering from lung disease, which COM
menced four years ago last January. He
has used only three of the bottles, and all
pain in his breast is entirely gone. His
breathing is free and natural, with little or
no expectoration. He says he commenced
improving from the time he took the first
dose. l think he is about well, but will
write you again. Very respectfully,
1t ELIZABETH GARLAND.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
Watch Chain stolen

A valuable gold watch chain, worth $50
or SS5, was stolen from the residence No.
300 Church street on Tuesday night. 1t
was attached to a silver watch, which was
left, the taker of the gold chain being evil
IDENTIFY discriminating enough to separate
the gold from the drOss The owner thanks
him for leaving his time, at least.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
Miscellaneous.

SEEDs-Brisk and in demand, with mar
ket somewhat fluctuating. We quote as
follows: Glover 1925; timothy $6.15;
orchard grass $2.25; blue grass $3.50;
herds grass SLIGO; Tennessee and Ger
man Millet zoo; Hungarian 200.
BARREIs-Receipts large to-day, and
sales at 40@424c.
CoTToN YARNs-We quote at II, IA, 16@
1Sc for 200, 600, 500 and 400.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
RIVER AND WEATHER.

The river was still rising at this point
yesterday with three and half feet on the
shoals. Weather cold and cloudy, with in
dications of snow
The John LumsGen left Cairo yesterday
morning for this port, instead Of leaving
here last evening as advertised.
The Umpire cleared for Cairo, loaded
with cedar lumber to be shipped to Sc.
Louis.
The America from Cincinnati is due this
evening.
The Talisman is the next packet for
Cairo, leaving on Friday.
IBy Telegraph
CAIRo, Jan 1S.-River rosa inches
Weather clear. Mercury IS at dsylighs
and 80 at dark.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

The undersigned has the honor of offer
ing his services as Professor of the Ger
man Language, taught by a new method,
easy and thorough Lessons given either
privately or in classes. Highest references.
For terms, ETC., apply at w. G. Collier 4
Co. 8 or W. 7. Berry & Co.'S.
jane 2aw 2w E A. PLUMaCHKB.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
Nashville Live stock Market.

CArTLE-Receipts liberal to-day, and
sales at prices ranging from 2@5c.
HoGs-Arrivals small. We quote at
5000. IS.
SHEEP-In demand at 1905 per head
the latter figure only paid for choice selec-
tions.
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NashxtlIe Grocery MARKED.

BUaAR-New Orleans NEW CROP 94@114;
Demerara Supply light 1870; standard
hards l5t@15ac; N o. clarified white 13t
@14o; do. yellow l9lc; A coffee l5c; B do.
1870; y do. l49o.
MoLAssEa AND BIBUPs-We quote New
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
Returned 10 Nashville

Dr.. Mortimer has returned from his pro.
fessional visit to Huntsville, Ala, and ha.
taken rooms at No. 81 South Cherry street,
where he will remain until the coming
April. Those who are suffering from any
form of chronic disease can call and consult
him.
Office hours from . o'clock A. NJ unit
P. NJ. janl9-tf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

Jacko, a favorite parrot, and pct in the
family for sixteen years, died at the resi-.
dence of DR.. G. X. Winston, on the It'll
inn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19
Last, Resi- and Riggest card

This morning we offer our whole lot O
striped and checked Silks at one dollar, war
ranted all pure silk.
jal85t THOMPSON Bros. & KELLY.
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Business Notice.

Reed & Talley (the former late Cashier
of Savings Bank strictly commission
merchants, west side Public Square, Muir
freeshoro, Tenn. Refer to all the Nash
vile banks. dec3O I'm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-19

Tremendous fall in the price Of Cosees,
Sugars, Teas, Spices, and all imported
goods, at Slime & Birmingham's, corner
Cedar street and Public Square. ian7 Il