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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-11-30

FIRE MATrBhs.--A meeting of mem.
bers OF both the Hook and Ladder and
the Hose Company was held at the
school house on Thursday. After pass
ing upon few laws, but without effect
ing thorough organization, the meet.
ing broke up. 1t is now supposed that
the two companies will act independent
~ OF each other as heretofore. and the
Hose Company will therefore call upon
the people for pecuniary aid in keeping
their apparatus in proper order. Secu-
rity against fire must be had at any price,
and we hope therefore that liberal con-
trlbutions will be made.
VIM. j. RYAN, late of the firm of Stein
bach & Ryan. hairdressars, takes, leave
OF Phoebe this morning. for his old home
in the East. He leaves behind good
reputation and bears with him the sim
cere wishes OF friends for long life and
general prosperity.
CUTE 4 YoUNG's stock consists in
part Of groceries, provisions, mining
steel, crockery, rubber betting and min
ing boots, at lowest rates for cash Give
them call and save money. ESQ
To ARRIVE To-DAY.-The following
passengers left Hamilton yesterday for
Phoebe, who will arrive on to-day
stage: ]. Meyers, j. Lynch, L. Lee, R.
Furguson, S. L. Blackwell, VIM. Taylor,
Jimmy Harrington.
O'NE11 & ARMsrEoNa.-In addition to
their supply of beef, mutton, ETC., have
gone into the making of fresh lard and
pork sausage. Give them a call and see
for yourselves.
JOHN G. LYNCH, corner of Main and
Lacour streets, has just completed the
painting and papering of his saloon. 1t
now presents a very handsome appear
ance.
Mono. KAvANAUGH, local reporter OF
the Schell Creek Prospect, is on visit
to Phoebe. We hope he will find his
stay in our town pleasant and agreeable.
RAFFLE.-A rattle for fine gold watch
and chain, valued at $3.50, will come off
at tho Mint Exchange on Sunday Ito
morrow evening.
PAPERs.-We are indebted to Chas.
Wiederhold for literary papers and pic
| torials. His store is well stocked with
all the late papers.
DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS. Govern
or Blasdel arrived by yesterdays stage
from Hamilton. Ex-Lieut-Gov. Cross
man is also in town.
| The purest and freshest drugs and
medicines are to be had at Burrage's
Drug Store, Main street, directly oppo-
| site LacOur street. o2-lm
The District Court will meet at 10
O'clock this morning at the Court House.
The regular December term begins on
Monday.
MESSAGES at Western Union Telegraph
Office for Thomas Saunders, John Law
and John Young
CIRCULATING LIBRARY at the Postoffic,
| Variety Store. n30
DIARIES for 1873 at the Postoffice Va
riety Store. n30
H. M. BARNES, Notary Public, at tn,
Postotice. n30
STATIONERY at the Postoffice Varet,
Store. n30
The Best Roll Butter at Clute 4
Young's. MO
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BISHOP Bros. have just received large
and fine assortment of Perfumery, Toilet
and Fancy Articles, such as Ferina,
Pinaud and Wright's Colognes, Lubin's
and Phalon's Extracts, Florida Water.
Pomades, Hair Oil, Cold Cream, Creme
de lis, Laird's Bloom of Youth, Bazin's
Tooth Paste, Steinberger's Glycerine,
Honey and Elder Flower Soap, Lubin's
Soaps, etc., ETC., etc., which, together
with full stock Of Chemicals and Medi-
cnes, they are selling at the lowest mar
ket prices. -a....
In ALL CASES, of whatever nature, DR..
D. H. Whelpley guarantees sure cure.
In cases of venereal diseases, piles of
long standing, chronic diseases, ETC., q
cure is effected without the use of mer-
curry He cures piles in short space of
time, Consultations strictly confidential.
Office at Room No. 7, Mrs. Christy's
Lodging House, Meadow Valley street.
n26-tf ta.
$500 REWARD. The above reward will
be paid to anybody who will furnish as
good a Cigar as is sold at H. Michael's
Tor 20 cents. Always on hand, large
assortment of genuine Havana Cigars.
No limitations sold here under false pre-
lenses. .....a n28-tf
IMPORTED HAVANA CIGARS OF the fol-
lowing brands can be had at Wilson &
SaIomons': Flor de Morales, La Presi-
denta, Nillar de Villar, Ell Rio Sella,
and other brands. Also stationery and
news matter. @ -f o2O
CIRCULATING LIBRARY. 4 Levin
On Main street have just received the
latest and best publications at their ex-
!enslye circulating library, and they offer
II 10 the public at 25 cents per volume
Gall and see them.
At Burrage's Drug Store, Main street,
directly opposite Lacour street, is the
largest and best assortment Of pure drugs
anu patent medicines; also perfumery
fancy goods, paints, oils, turpentine,
'"p chimnies, etc. o2-1m
CUTTING & Co.'S California Canned
FRUITS, Jellies and Jams are fur superio,
O ~ al other brands. For sale by ali first
w. "lEDERHoLD's Circulating Library
NAN street. Also, Cigars, tobacco, sta.
SMI aasy, etc, etc. Opposite the foot Of
'eadow Valley street.
pleasant hour may be passed a,
LLlancy's Saloon, where all the papers ar.
''p' on file for the use Of patrons. nit
All kinds Of lamps, Jessep's steel
E 9nlngle nails, &C., at J. J. Halpin 4
0o's' east side Main street. o29
HARRY HOLMES will attend to all orde,
o OFF paper hanging, Apply at the REcoR1
''' MOI.
nh ni%ohed Hsrriags At
'-- s. ASHIM < BROS.
"i4 8. AsHIM h BROS
ana ~ suits--Pretty, substantia
AA s. AsH1M BROS.
Dutch Herrings 1t .a5
-7 5. AsHIM / BROS.
herman Salt Pickles Mt
8. AsHIM 4 BROS.
n,Sskied Pigs Feet at IN Is
M ags 8. AsHIM 4 RRO's.
'"eep's Tongues At a
-eT s. AsHIN L BROS.
md A. John n Lodge. u. D., ?.
fTfW T-aiy 20 ~
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BANCROFT'S ,..
(72l MARKET SRI
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

STANDARD BOOKS IN FINE BINDING,
- Christmas Gift Books, Elegant Galleries,
Choice Poems, Fine Stationery, Japanese Cabi-
net, etc. We have an immense stock of ele-
gsntly illustrated Books and o magnificent as
sortment Of Choice Stationery, suitable for Holt
day Presents, which we are Offering at New
York Prices. Photograph Albums, Bibles and
Prayer Books, Ladies' Work Boxes, Ivory Card
Cases, Children's Books Portfolios, Writing
Desks, Gold Pens, Diaries for 1873. Monogram
or Crest, Pocket Cutlery, Engraved Visiting
Cards. Bancroft's is the place to buy Holiday
Presents. A. L. BANCROFT l. co.
n27-lm San Francisco, Cal.
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TIN ROOFING
Roof Painting.

SAMUEL W. BARNUM RESPECTFULLY IN
- forms the public Of Picche and vicinity that
he is now prepared to execute. at short notice.
all orders for Tin Roofing and Roof Painting in
the best style and with all the latest improve
ments. Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.
All Orders left at the News Depot OF Charles
wiederhold, will receive prompt attention.
selS-u SAMUEL W. BARNUM,
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FOR SALE,

A HOUSE AND LOT ON CEDAR STREET,
"A immediately opposite the Episcopal
Church. T.N
House we'll adapted for q family, and is in o
desirable place for Boarding House and Lodg-
ing8- |ru-"s
Inquire at
nl4tf JESSE BEENE'S DRUG STORE.
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John 4 Lodg.. u. D.. ~

Hall ON Laeour street. "
Even; iea Communications, Fourth Saturday
lions EN- IN each month, Called Commu,ics.
inss' ~ f11rst, second and Third Saturday Fven.
A~' secretary n19.tf
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TT ''I" IT III
ereof OH the demand of
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Mexico, JUNIATA COUNTY, PESS.,
Nnvnmf,nr TT 1870

EDITon PHOENIX: In September. 1864,
Mr.. Jeremiah Eruner, who was then a
soldier IN The war, found boy ut or
near Norfolk, Va, and from his des,i-
tute condition, felt it his duty 10 take
charge Of him. Ho brought the boy
home with him, aul has since made
efforts TO tind Ills relatives, but so fur,
without succcsa The boy is unable to
give much account of his relatives. He
Is seventeen or eighteen years Of uge,
slender make, light complexion mud
auburn hair. His name is Lewis Daniel
Manning. He says lie had brother
named Horny, aud also sister. His
mother dicd at Norfolk, Va, butt it seems
was not n resident of that place.
Mr. Braner is poor. and has not the
means to make search that would involve
expense. and requests you to make u
note OF the circumstances Of his being
with him, 60. ind publish in your pa.
per, requesting Southern papers to copy,
communicate any information you may
obtain TO Mr. Jeremiah Bruner, Thomp.
sontown, Juniata County, Penn.
You're truly, J. D. WALLIS.
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TuE ABDEviLhE F1nE-Spcaking Of
the losses by the late fire, the Abhcville
Press and Banner says:
Among the merchants tho heaviest
losers are tho Mcssrs. Bnrnweli, who sus.
tnined total loss of their goods, esti.
mated at $1,000 or So, 900, but co vered
by insurance to the extent of $4,000.
A. NJ. Hill & Co. sustained loss Of
perhaps $1,000, large portion of their
goods being stored in their adjacent
warehouse. which escaped, and tho rest
oi the goo. 5 which were saved being
transferred there. Their loss is covered
by policy OF Sc. 500. Mr.. Hill himself
lost his clothing and that of his family,
household furniture. mud some $500 in
gold. which was in his trunk in his bed
room. His loss is about 81 900, and a
very heavy one, as he had no insurance
upon his household effects.
j. d. Chain RS & Co. estimate their
loss Mt 81 900, having saved the greater
part of their goods. Their luss is
covered by policy of l,GGO.
Lee & Parker also we'd The greater
part OF their goods, and estimate that
81 500. Their loss is covered by policy
Of 1000.
The four stores burnt would not cx-
ccel in value Sl4.0O0. Two Of them,
those Of Messrs. Robinson and Aiken,
were uninsured, and tho two belonging
to the estate of A. A. Williams were in
snred to tho amount of 1000.
Heavy losses occurred by tho removal
OF goods. Wardlaw & Edwards estimate
theirs at So. 600 Or $500; Neleon Il Can
non, Mt S400 or 5000; ). b. & w. J. Ro.
gers. at $500; H. W. lawson e. Co.. ut
S; Mcdonald & Haddop, Mt 500.
Some damage WAS done to Lawson's
building and Wilson's block, upon
which We have heard no estimate. All
of these losses arc covered by insurance,
except that of Lswson's stock.
No blame, it seems. attaches to any
ono Of the public officers that they were
not saved; those officers residing at some
distance of, and before they could be
reached the progress of the flames mado
their rescue impossible. The officers
also lost valuable private papers. We
are pleased to announce that tho late fire
has not dampened the nrdor of our bust
neHs mcn, who have been the chiof suf
ferers.
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Rome, when Rome was free" We will
DO this trio oi candidates the igstise to
.ani. "a, sasy .rsv'.EhkSf 4! isprXents;
Senate. nov. that sHe is III chains; Is !;

FoRrHcoMrNa APPROPRIATENESS a-Flusb-
ed with SUCCESS, the Administration ia
about to take some bold steps. It
ssnoies that it is strong enough to defy
public opinion, and, betow Offices upon
any OF its favorites. no matter how little
they possess the public confidence. Thus
We hear it,given ont that when the vone-
rable Justice Nelson rctires from the
Supreme Court. as it is his intention
shortly to do, the President will appoint
that petty politician whom he raised
from obsourity at the Philadelphia Con-
vention, Thomas Settle, to the vacancy.
A moro unfit selection. for the highest
Judicial position in the land, can hardly
be imagined. Why is it that the groat
Republican lawyers, who would be
proud of suoh an elevation the Evartses,
Fieldses, hferediths, Binghams and
Hoars-are slighted, aud man of noto-
rious mediocrity is thrust beyond his
level? Is it not part OF ths Presid ent's
now established policy to give preference
to small men for Office, 80 that his own
dwartshness may not be more conspicu-
Gus than necessary? Another report
circulated in the official organs is. that
one Langston. negro practioing in the
Washington Police Courts, is to have
Attorney General Williams place in the
Cabinet. Even Fred. Douglass de-
Eounces this embryo Cabinet Official rs
fraud.
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Low They TREAT THE CoLoRED ELE-
AEsr IN NEW ENahAND.-The managers
OF the Hartford (Conn.) Woman's Chris
tam Association Homo baviug refused to
admit q respectable colored girl TO the
institution, were reported to the board
of directresses. bnt have been sustained.
tho board resolving, by vote Of four.
teen to seven, to exclude colored womon
from the Homo 'as matter of Chris-
tain expedienoy." Much feeling exists
in Hartford and vicinity over the matter
aud result.
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One Of the novelties at tho American
Institute, in New York, is q saw with
diamond teeth. It outs its way through
all opposition in rnpiily slicing marble
block into thin sheets. Only few of
these precious stones arc set several
inches apart. but steam force drives them
to and fro vigorously without wearing
off their sharp angles.
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TAxEsfoR HIGHWAY PURPOSES.
epElsy. General Chamberlain has render
hs follo=;rsopinESn oa the power
at9ounty Commissioners toHlevy Axes
lo4 highway purposes: :; n
OT11oE OF ATTORNEY. G GEHEnAn,
* C0LUIBIA, So, November 10, 1879.
u a. Bryant. Esq, Chairman Board
!. County Commissioners, Richland Com.
ty. ag p2nsH -: ~
DEAR S1R: I lave considered the
,question submitted to me few days
s'nce IN regard to the power OF the
County Com missionsrs Of a County to
levy tax for highway purposes ID ada;-
tion to the full amount of the levy al
lowed hy the j,int resolution OF March
13r 1872
Section 81. Of the Act of September
rs. 1868, entitled "An Act to define the
jurisdiction and powers of County Com.
missioner.," (pnge 1874. volume IA. pro-
Yides that ''no tax shall be levied and
collected by the County Commissioners
until the same has been authorized by
tho Geuernl Assembly"
Section 2. Of the Act of March Q,
1871, entitled IAN Act to provide for
The construction and repair Of public
highways" (puge G67, volume IA. au-
thorizes the Couniy Commissioners to
''assess tax Of eighteen cents. if SO
much be necessary, ou every 800 Of the
l'sts Of the County" for highway pur-
poses.
The jnint resolution of March IL,
1872, cutitled Joint Resolution nuthor-
izlng aud directing the State auditor and
County Commissioners to levy certain
taxes" (page 293. volume 49, author
liz IN the County Commissioners of each
of The Counties 20 levy IL tmx not exceed
ing three mills on Il dollar Of all taxable
property in their respective Counties.
except the Comfy Of Fairfield, in which
the County Commissioners shall not
levy q tax Of more than one aud hulf
mills, for the fiscal year, commencing
November !, 1871.
The question growing out Of the
statutes now quoted is, whether the
jnnt resolution Of March 13, 1872. is in.
tended to fix the highest limit of County
taxation, 40 as to render tho laying of II
highway tax in addition to the limit
fixed by that resolution, illegal?
/ have no time 10 elaborate nv views,
but am Of the opinion that the County
Com issoners nre limited to three mills
inclusive Of the highway lax. III ali the
Counties except Fairfield, in which
County the limit is one and one half
mills. Vcry respectfully. yonr obetlient
servant. u. II. CHAMBERLAIN,
Attorney General, S. C.
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OSyau ~ S0e case rOGN0AY&e,40QSauf
af ossesss s1fe1ss s cnerss tnss q; ;ths iny6thn.l
tasF bankfuptN Of the. f3fsenviilaSAnd
Columbia RaiIroad OoE:i M 4 4 - -. 3
triots of South Carolina. n 80 the
dGreenville and Ooiumbis Railroad. 90
parte Daniel T.. Scannell, eu paftS Chss.
Madsen. Petition for involuntary
bankruptcy. as@F -: z.s':@e e
It will be seen that tile issues made by
the pleadings in this, case arc, as follows:
/. Whetherithis court has Jurisdiction,
the State Of South Carolina having ,usti-
tated proceedings as gnarantor upon the
bonds Of the respondent, aud in the
State court, under which ail the property
OF the company has been taken posses
sion Of? . l%
q. Whether the Grcerville aud Colum.
bia Railroad Company is corporation
subject to the provisions ot the Bank.
rupt Aot2
8. Whether the interest coupons
severed from the bonds are commercial
paper. and the non-paymeut thereof for
fourteen days is an act of bankruptcy?
4. Whether tho Greenville and Culum-
bia Railroad Company was bankrupt und
insolvent ut the time it suffered judg ment
to be taken against it by default?
5. Whether, being bankrupt aud in.
solvent, the defendant suffered payment
to be taken against it with intent thrrcby
to give preference to those or, editors. or
to defeat or delay the operation Of the
Bankrupt Act?
e. Whether the respondent has suffer
ed its property to be taken Oh lega! pro-
cess, with iutent thereby to deieut aud
delay the operation Of thu Bankrupt Act,
in the case OF the State CD reiHione the
Attorney General, against the GreeDviiic
and Columbia Railroad Company?
As to the first question. I hold that
whatever the interest or lien tho State
may have in or upon iho property .: ~"
said 'Greenville aud Columbia Railroad
Company, if said company be bankrupt,
the jurisdiction of the bankrupt court n
not ousted, because tho Stale IL IL credi.
tor.
As to tho second question, I hold that
the Greenviile and Columbia Railroad,
un0er the Act and decisions upon the
Act, is corporation. subject to the pro
visions Of the Bankrupt Act.
AS to the third question, hold that
the interest coupons severed from the
bonds are commercial paper, and ii the
Greenvillo Railroad were IA banker,
oAohShS phSISduhSs tLNuCII
or miner" the non-pnyment of its cou-
pons for fourteen days would be an act
of bankruptcy; but as it does not (,n my
opinion) fall within my ono of these
Glasses. the penalty for such stoppage
does not attach.
AS to the fourth question, (acting in.
stead Of q jury,) have net been ahls to
find tho insolvency of the company, or
decide that it is insolvent.
An to the fifth and sixth questions, not
having found the Greenville nnd Colnm-
bia Railroad insolvent, it is not neccssn-
ry that I should decide them.
| have simply stated my conclusions
upon tho issues presented, without argu-
ing them and without reference to the
authority upon which they rest for sup.
port. Time has not permitted moro.
Let the decree be entered accordingly.
GEORGE S. BRYAN,
Circuit Judge District South Carolina.
! NOVEMBER IA, 1872.
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GAMDErTA. The coming ,nau i'll
France is Leon Gambetta. He has been
once before, it is true, but there are wise
heads in Europe which say that when he
comes again, he will come TO stay. Gam
beta is Republican in theory--that is.
~ French Republican. SO was General
Bonaparte ut the outset Of his career.
So was young Louis y. nc.anarte in the
days Of Boulogno and Strasbu:s. They
belitved in the republic, and found,
when they came TO rule, that strong
government was necessary for France.
When Theirs dies, Gambstta will step
into his shoes. He will find the French
turbulent, dissatisfied, revolutionary.
He is man Of neryo, and lie will put
down his iron heel. He will keep it
down. Despotio powcr, once hnnded,
is with difficulty relinquished. France
will sink into its periodical lethargic it,
There will be on Emperor Leon in the
TuilIeries. History repeats itself.
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BEAUTIES or THE KU KLU1 Laws
The proceedings in Alabama, whereby
Conservative members Of the State Lee
gislaturc were arrested under the Ku Klux
laws and kept away from The capitol, in
order to prevent them from taking part
in the organization of the Legislature,
and thus to throw it into the lands Of
tho negroes. is another of tho outrages
under the Enforcement Acts. This devil
ish proceeding, we are sure, is against
the spirit Of the day, aud not consistent
with the feelings and desire of President
Grant ut this time But what can be do?
The weapons are in the hands of un-
scrupulous wretohes. and they cannot be
wreeted from them. Gen. Grant will
probably desire the repeal of the most
Objectionable part of the enforcement
laws; but until Congress acts upon aud
modifies them, the South is ever liuble
to the annoying and unconstitutional
acts Of ignorant aud ruscally Federal
officials under them.
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W. W. Corcornn has given over
$3. COO, 600 in all to the city OF Washing
ton.
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General Assembly, approved March 4,
1872, aud the joint resolution of the
General Assembly, approved March -,
1872
Aud that each OF The County Trea-
surers, the defendants i'll this action, be-
epioinca, ua,ii further order in this
cause, from using ar disposing Of any
part Of the proceeds OF the said tax
| which may come into their hands re-
spectively, for tho purpose Of paying
my note or obligation Of the said State
Treasurer, Niles G. Parker, or any order
or check nude or endorsed by him; or
any pay certificate of any member or
subordinate officer or employee Of tho
General Assembly, whether endorsed by
the said Niles q. Parker for payment by
any County Treasurer Or not; or any ac-
count for public printing, certified by
the Clerks respectively Of tho Senate and
House OF Represen tatlves; and that each
of tho said County Treasurers be en-
joined from using or disposing OF the
proceeds Uf the said tsx, or any portion
thereof, save only County taxes, for any
purpose whatever, except for payment
Of tho same into the Treasury Of the
State.
(signed) SAMUEL. W. MELTON.
! NOVEMBER 81, 1872.
LIST OF NEW ADvERT1sEMENTs.
Board of State Can Canvassers-OIfcial.
Exchange COCKPIT.
Seibels l. Ezell-Anction Sale.
j. N. Robson-Soluble Pacific Guauo.
II. G. Gower-Resl Estate.
Meeting of Palmetto Lodge.
@. +. Juckson-Don't Pass the Store.
Lace Handkerchief Lost.
Cook, Washer and Ironer Wanted.
| P. Cnntwell-Whest Bran, SO.
W. W. Corcornn has given over
$3. coo, 600 in all to the city OF Washing
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Columbia Music Store.
& Son

TNAkE pleasure in calling the attention of
Il the public to an examination of their
STOCK OF MUSICAL MERCHANDISE, con-
eieting of Pianos, Church and Parlor Organs,
Mclodeons, Violins, Guitars, Danjos, Flutes,
Accordeons, Brass and Silver Band 1nstru-
ments OF all kinds. Also, Sheet Music and
Instruction Pooks for every class of Musical
Instruments en- bund at all times. Sheet
Music sent by mail post paid. on receipt OF
price; and all kinds of Musical Goods cent by
Express, when ordered, to any part of the
State, marked G. o. D. Good Second hand
Pianos and Organs for sale cheap, for cash.
Pianos, Organs and Melodcons tuned and re-
paired in a satisfactory manner; and will give
especial attention to Packing, Removing and
Shipping Pianos for other parties to any poin
desired, at moderate prices.
All ordcre promptly attended 10 and satis-
faction guaranteed to those iavoring us with
their patronage. Send for our catalogue Of
Sheet Music and Musical Merchandise. Tay-
lor street, Citizens Savings Bank Building.
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