davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17
I82
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR The PARISH OF
ORLEANS.
LEILA SAUNDERS, WIFE OF THOMAS ). HARRE.
son, VS.. her HuAbaud.-No. 1896.

FOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR The PARISH OF
ORLEANS.
LEILA SAUNDERS. WIFE OF THOMAS ), HARRE.
son, vs.. her HuabaId.-NO. 1886.
\ HEREBY CERTIFY. THAT ON THE SEVEN.
a tenth day Of june, 1872 Judgment was rem
dered in this court In the following entitled suit n
the words and figures following 70 wit leila.
Saunders, wife OF Thomas ]. Harrison, VI. her nus
band--No Is 1876.
On motion Of Horace E. Upton, Of counsel foE
plaintiff and upon producing due proof Of the al
egationg contained IN piaintiifa petition i u or
dored, adiudged and deCreed that the Judgment ~
deiault herein entered against defendant On the
twenty-siZth gay Of June 1871, DC now confirmed
and made final and accordingly that judgment be
rendered in favor Of plaintiff Leila saunders, wife
OF Thomas J. Harrison, and against defendant
Thomas D. Harrison her husband separating them
in property forever, and dasolgiug the community
Of acquests and gains heretofore existing between
them, aud that defendant Pay COST Of thts suit.
Judgment rendered June ~, 1917.
-''' PAUL 4. THEARD Judge.
In testimony whereof. have hereunto set ny
hand aud affixed the seal Of the said court, at no
city Of New Orleans, this first day Of July, IL
the year Of Our Lord enc Thousand eight hundred
and seyeuty.tWo, and the ninety sixth year OF tbs
independence Of the United states.
WILLIAM H. CARSON,
jy2 go Deputy Cleyk.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THs
UNITED STATES
DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
IN THE MATTER OF LAFAYETTE n. LANE
Bankrupt
In Bankruptcy-No. 1918.
rEyHE UgDERgGNED HEREBY GIVES NOTICE
4 Of his appointment as assignee Of the estate q
leans and state Of Louisiana adjudged bankrupt
je5o law Il EK NORTON, Assignee.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17
NOTICE no TAXPAYERS OF THE
SIXTH DISTRICT.

NEW ORLEANS, July 16, 1872.
T AN AGAIN IN POSSESSION OF MY OFFICE,
You will therefore please come forward without
rouble. TIM DOHBRTY,
iyl6 ST. State Tax Collector, Sixth District,
Once same place, opposite jefferson City market.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17
SPECIAL NOTICES,

--ooOoo~>Oc>O,oy>,c>~y-
General Orders No. 3.-Headquarters Regi-
ment Louisiana Volunteer Field Artillery, New
Orleans July H. l872.-In obedience to orders from
Headquarters First Division, Louisiana State Mill
tia, the officers and members Of the companies
composing this regiment BATTERIES and u
win assemble at Davidsons Court on IbESOA1
EVENING, July l6, at half-past seven o'clock for
re-enlistment and re muster, II acceptance Win
act Ne IS OF the General Assembly, approved
By order Ct Major G. LIE GARDBUR,
Commanding
s.P. sxIDER, Adiutant. iyl4 2t
state National Bapls-New Orleans July 49,
ls72.-A meeting Of the stockholders OF the state
National Bank of New Orleans will be held at the
Banking House, on MONDAY, July y, 1872 for the
purpose of voting upon proposed amendments TO
the articles Of association. -
iyl4 I'm CHARLES L. c. DuPUY, Cashier.
. Office New Orleans City Railroad COM
pany. No -I24 Canal street. New Orleans, July TO-
i872-At a meeting OF the Board Of Directors Of
this Company held this day, dividend Of FOUR
DORLARS- per share was declared, payable to the
iyIl lot c. c. LEWIS, Secretary
Office of the New Orleans Gaslight Conn
pany.-At meeting Of the Board OF Directors, held
on the eighteenth of June, 1872, dividend OF SIX
DOLLARS PER SHARE was declared, payable on
the fifteenth of July. The transfer book Of the
instant WILLIAM s. BROWN,
jy4 I'm Ireasurer.
CarOndeIet street ana CarrOlltOn City
Railroad Company Office No. II CarOndelet street,
New Orleans, June 20, lS72-A meeting of the
stockholders Of this company is called for the
FIRST OF AUGUST, 1872, for the purpose Of delib,
Grating and taking action upon certain proposed
amendments to the charter.
By order Of the Board Of Directors.
iv2 I'm p NJ. BAKER, Secretary.
Bachelors Hair Dye.-TE.s superb hair
dye is the best in the wOTld-perteetly harmless
reliable and instantaneous; no disappointment; no
ridiculous tints or disagreeable OdOr TIE genuine
william a. Bachelors hair dye produces 1mmedi-
| ately a splendid black or natutRl brown; leaves
| the hair clean, soft beautiful does not con-
| tain partir e of lead any injurious compound.
Sold by 81 druggists. Factory 80. Is Bond street,
| New York iyl3 ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17

Read the advertisement Of city lot Of
ground wanted by good purchaser.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17
ORDRR

Let this petition Of intervention be filed, and lst
the temporary writ Of injunction herein be ses
aside as in case of bond
New Orleans June IL, 1879.
(Signedl HENRY C. DIBBLE, Judge.
A true copy
ROBERT LYNNE, Beputy Clerk. jyi1
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17
POTITIOAL NOTICES.


Hall Regular Republican Mother Club,
Orleans, July Is, 1872.-The following resolution
was offered by J. Branch and unanimously adopted :
LneG 1aS - * 4 ~ ,4S = = 80
Fifteenth Ward viii hold an election at their eluo
room July 49, 1872, at 1870 P. NJ TO elect two dele
gates to the Parish Executive Committee. Also,
four delegates TO the State convention to meet in
New Orleans August 9, 1871
j. P. II. CAMP,
j717 It. Corresponding Secretary.
second Ward Greeley and Brown Gem
tral Cub.-TheTe viii be a meeting Of the above
club al the new Greeley and Brown Wigwam. cor
ner Of Carondelet street and Triton walk WE'D
NESDAY; July II, at P. N. Nominations Will be
'iO'su iO' 'no ''4's (. A. BURKE, President.
D. N. KELLEY, Secretary. iylZ 1t
A Card.-Editor RepubHcau--Ineyer signed the
statement published in the National Republican Of
in the Third Ward Republican Mother Club on Sat.
urday night and do not concur In the objects Of
the publication. n. " GREEN,
iyt7 1T No. 244 Gravier street
Hall sixth Ward Radical Republican
Mother Club, Ursulnes street near Derblgny. New
Orleans, July IS, I852-An the members of This
club are notified that election win be held on
WEDNESDAY, the seven tenth instant for two
additional delegates 70 represent TINS ward IN me
State nominating convention, called for August 81
1872 by the State Central Committee OF the hepuo-
i0'n pa % F. P. BENEDICT, President.
Hall Third Ward Greeley and Brown
Central Club No. I24 Caroudelet street.-The mem
bers OF this club are hereby notified to attend
special meeting TO be held on WEDNESDAY, July
IT, at baltpast seven O'Clock. Punctual attendance
ia earnestly requested, as important business y III
be transacted,
THOMAS O'COENOR, President
A. o. BOYLE Secretary. iYl5 2t
Headquarters Liberal Party Of LoUis-
lana New orleans, June q, l872.-Reguiar meetings
Of the PROVISIONAL state Central Executive Com
mittee KiL be held at No. Is Car0ndelet street,
every MONDAY EVEEIEG at halfpast seven
O'clock, until further notice.
D. B. PENN, President.
A. HERo, Jr.. Secretary. iez3 I'm
Headquarters state Central Committee,
Regular Republican Party Of Louisiana, no. 10
Drvades street. New Orleans, July q l81z-Ihe
state central Committee Of the Regular Repubh-
car, Party of Louisiana meets daily &c these head
Quarters. C0-Workers and friends nom the city
and parishes are invited TO call. 01dee hours
from 10 A. II. 70 p 81.
By order Of the Committee
jyl0 Nv WILLIAM G. BROWN, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17

The Parish Executive Committee will,
agreeably to adjournment, meet WEDNESDAY
EVENING, at half-past seven o'clock, at Riley s
Hotel corner OF Dryades and Common streets.
Prompt attendance is requested.
A. B. SLOANAKER, President.
GEORGE BuRKHARpT, SecretarY.g lylI
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17

Rooms Regular Republican state Gem
tral Committee New Orleans, June 26 l872-Oall
for an election Of additional delegates to the adj
iOurned session of the Republican State conven-
ton to meet August 8, 1872, at the Mechanics In
stitute city Of New Orleans, at II NJ, pursuant to
the following resolution, adopted BY the State
convention, held June Is, 1872, at Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, tOwit:
Resolved, That the State Central Committee be
authorized to eau upon the different parish organ
izations to double the number Of their present
de egates to the convention to meet on August g.,
I872."
do hereby issue this my call to the various Re-
publican Parish Committees throughout the state
TO ediately take the necessary steps for hold
ing elections for additional number Of dele
gates to attend the adjourned meeting Of the Re
publican State Convention, to meet in Mechanics
Institute, New Orleans, August 8, 1872.
The object Of this convention is to nominate a
Governor Lieutenant Governor, Secretary Of State,
Auditor Of Public Accounts, Attorney General and
Representatives in Congress, and to transact such
other business as may come before 1t.
The additional representation in said cOnyen-
ton shall be follows, VIZ:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17
we DAILY REPUBLICAN

THE DAILY REPUBLICAN
Cav be had Of the following dealers;
George Ellis, opposite the Postof6ee.
a. Simon, No "a Exchange Alley.
G. G. Haley, No. 19 Commercial Place.
C. CD. Hole, No. 81 Exchange Place.
James Ennis, Pontchartrain Railroad
Depot. Third District; also, at Depot foot
Of Lafayette Street, First District
J.W. Long, corner Of Love and Enghien
Hsrsets, Third District.
Variety newsstand, corner Dauphine and
Canal streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17

Only two lines of street cars use horses
for propellers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
cry TAxRs.

TAXPAYERS ARR REMINDED THAT ONLY
III fifteen days remain In which they can pay
their taxes without costs.
1t is better to take advantage Of the heavy dis
count on certificates, etc, with which large pro-
portion Of the bills now be paid, than to pay
the sheriff, with costs Of court. etc.
JOHN S. WALTON,
ivl6 LAT Administrator ef Flnance.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17
Legal NOTICES.
EIeHra pIsrRIcr rnrRr.

hLIFEaGI3 UIeIFtINE UWl EIEs
STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. JANIS GRAHAM
Auditor, et al. No. 7766.
FTHHE PETITION OF INTERVENTION OF THE
Henry G. WarIuoth, Governor respectfully repre-
sents
That che State of Louisiana Is vitaly interested
IN the issue made BY these proceedings that IL
the sale Of bonds advertised aud set forth in the
petition fled herein is not proceeded with 50 re-
quired BY law, the State OF Louisiana viii auteF
lrremediable injury BIZ the depreciation Of her
credit and BY the loss OF faith and confidence On
tne part OF the financial community.
therefore, the State Of Louisiana prays to be 81,
lowed 70 intervene herein, through Henry g. War
moth Governor and be permitted 70 set aside the
of bond.
Petitioner prays for general relief
GEORGE S. LACEY.
FL TrLER
]. B. HOWARD
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17

LIMB OF THE LAw.-OuF young friend,
Arthur E. Adams, Esq, lately clerk in the
First District Recorders court, has resumed
his profession, that of the law. This is his
first love, and as he has given that branch
close study and possessing natural ability,
it is expected he viii soon find front posi-
ton at the bar; at least, all his acquaint-
ances desire to see him succeed to the full
est extent. His disposition is not to climb
the ladder Of fame too fast contenting
himself with slow but sure progress. Al
though there is no lack Of attorneys in
New Orleans, yet there is room for one
more, whose generous nature and upright
character are his recommendations. His
office is at No. 9 Commercial place.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17

THE EXEMPTION LAw.-We nave Deen
informed, indirectly, that justices OF the
peace occasionally ignore the exemption
law, and even defy it. Parties who are ag-
grieved or wronged should lose no time in
making the fact known, or take an appeal
where it is possible. The act is in full force,
and no tribunal has decided to the con-
trary. Judge Cooley passed his opinion on
it, and he did not declare it wrong IN any
sense. Punishment for constables or others
who violate the law is severe, and will IN
doubtedly be dealt to those who dare defy
it. Interested persons can readily ind those
who will see that the act is alive
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-17

Be it known that on this eleventh day Of Jaly, IN
the year 1872 before me, Edward Barnett, a notary
public in and for this cit1 and parish Of Orleans,
State of Louisiana aforesaid duly commissioned
and sworn, personally came and appeared the per-
sons whose names are hereuntO subscribed, who
severaly declared that awaiting themselves Of the
provisions of the statutes Of the State of Louisiana
relative 10 the organization Of corporations in this
State, they have agreed, and by these presents do
agree and bind themselves and those whom they
represent to form themselves into corporation
for the objects and under the stipulatiOns, Oblga-
tions and regulations following 70 wit:
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

81 SCARLET FEVER. This virulent disease is
making sad havoc among the children in our
community, hree cases already having ter
minated fatally, and we hear Of several more
who have taken the complaint. We are in
formed that the Sabbath School was post
ponea last week on account OF the prevalence
Of this dire epidemic. Our.people cannot be
too careful in their treatment Of this disease.
and on the first ind cations ct its appearanee
should prevent any exposure Of the patient
to the sudden and violent change OF weather
To y hicll this country is liable at this season
Of the year. as well as to prevent the spread
of so Dangerous a contagion.
~ ct - -
PRosrSG Up.--The anticipated early with
drawai OF the lands of this Valley from mar
ket has brought large number of farmers
and ranchmn mo town to prove up their
claims. and they are docking to the land
agencies like flies to a sugar cake seeking
the necessary sstiffickitsY to s.-.their titles
clear to ranches On the land" We would
suggest to Mac. and his. fellow agents the
necessity for enlarging their offices, or we
shall soon be unable to elbow our way
through the crowd Of clamorons applicants
for one of Uncle Sans farms who now throng
the approaches to their shebangs.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

THE EXTENSION OF THE FoRT ELLIS
We notice that remonstrance
is being circulated and generally signed
against the extension of the Fort Ellis Mill
tary Reservation. From what we can learn,
we understand that the officers OF the Post
applied to Gen. Hancock some time ago to
have the reservation extended SO as to EN- !.
brace a tract Of country twelve miles square.
This application was returned from Head
quarters of the Department for further infor-
nation, and proof of the necessity OF the
proposed extension. The extension would
work great injury to many of our citizens
who have located ranches and valuable min
eral claims inside the present reserve, but
who would be elected from their claims ii
the reservation should be extended. Our
readers will remember that Col. Chesnut's
coal mine. upon which three or four thousand
dollars has been expended, is located within
the limits OF the proposed reservation. A large
amount of valuable timber, much needed for
building and other purposes. would be COW
cred by the extension. When Fort Ellis
was located many of our citizens were obliged
to abandon their ranches and improvements,
for which they have never yet received 4 sin
gle cent, principally becanse-the Command
ing officer would not recommend their claims.
The limits Of the present reservation are
large enough; larger than most any other
in the country. They embrace fine agricul-
tural and grazing lands, which are not ex-,
celled by any in the valley. Under all the
circumstances we hope that the relnonstrance
will be universally signed, and that the
rights of our citizens who have expended
time and mouey will be fully pratectcd.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

n COUNTY BUILDINGS. he contract for bull
ding new Court house, to replace tla MA
destroycdby fire last fall Ut Hadsrsbi,rg. M /
been awarded to "A. NJ. Hotter & Bro. for
vi ,Ss40O, they being the lowest bidders.
This sam should certainly be ample to bnila
good, substantial house, containing ALI tho
necessary offices for the county officials. the
district, clerk, &c. This brings ia our mind
the fact that all the old settled counties. III
me Territory, except Gallatin and Madison
nave excellent public Lnildings. Misso,lla
county, the Youngest county iii tile Ter
rltory, in regard to populous settlement, has
probably the best court house and Jail in
Montana. Gallatin county IS rapidly tncrcas-
ing in population, and material progress is
notable in every branch of our industry. Our
town is assuming the proportions and com
mercial importance of a city; and, in view Of
the rapid settlement Of the Yellowstone val
ley which-has already commenced, with in
dlcations that hundreds of ranches will be ia
ken UP during the next few mcnths-Boze-
man will soon be as centrally located as any
other point in the county, or as could be de-
sired. With these facts, and assuming that
Bozeman will permantly hold the county
seat-as we believe it is the wish of large
majority of the qualified voters Of tile county.
that she should do so-we think it is time
that our county commissioners were making
some provisions for the erection Of suitable
buildings for court house, jail. &c. While
we are aware that this steIp might possibly
embarass US financially for short time, the
wisdom Of such movement would soon
demonstrate itself, and the investment prove
a good one. The rents usually paid by
counties in this Territory for buildings for
county purposes, while waiting to become
able to build, would more than defray the ex-
penses Of putting up substantial court. houses
&c. We do not say that such has been the
case with this county, batsuch We know to
be correct in regard to other counties Of the
Territory.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
ADMTyISTRATRfx NOTICE.

ton were granted july 18th, A ~. ISL, To TIKI hn
dersigned Administrative Of the estate of John q.
Murphy, deceased. The creditors Of ind all per
REQUIRED to exhibit them, with the neees,sarS
vouchers for allowance, within one ye;tr after the
date OF the ,et,.r, or they may be pTcelutted freI
any benefit Of such estates and if such claims be n"
exhibited within two Years from the dte of the let
tiers, they shall be forever barred.
LUCY r. MURPHY,
Administrative of the estate OF John l.. Murphy
deceased
Dated at Boze1nan CITY, March ed, 1872.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

SOME of our roads are still in almost an
impossible condition, rendering it almost
Impossible to get lumber from some OF the
mills and consequently impeding the pro-
gress OF buildings.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18


THE YELLOWSTONE VALLEY.--We publish
in this issue an interesting letter written BY
FL. F. Williams Esq. who recently visited
the Yellowstone Valley. in regard to its
many and attractive resources. Quite a
little community is forming in the vicinity
of DR.. Hunters Springs, some half dozen
adjoining ranches having been taken up the
past week. Besides the fertility of its soil,
the abundance of its water, its pictureque
beauty. and majestic forests, the climate of
the Yellowstone Valley cannot be surpassed
in the world, But little snow falls in the
Valley, and the ides Of March bring with
them blooming flowers and green heritage
and baIny spring weather. Il is one Of the
very best valleys in our Territory, and offers
good homes to thousands Of immigrants. In
view OF the lands being Withdrawn from the
market after the 23d inst, those contempla-
ting taking mp ranches should do SO at once.
There is no time to be lost.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
ONLY TWO DAYS MORE.

POSITIVELY all final proofs must be COM
pleted by the evening of the Goth inst. in
order to avoid going to Helena to purchase
pre- -emption claims; and homestead entries
not made within a week will probably be
barred 10y the withdrawal Of land. Loans
negotiated. III. N. MAGUIRE,
Bozcman Lend Aoencu.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

ftKTUkNED.-Mr. Theodore Burnett. one OF
our Oldest business men, who has been on a
visit to friends and relatives in Canada dur
Ing the winter, returned to this place a few
days since. and will resume business at his
old stand.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
sUuMONS..


In the Probare Court of Gallatin county, Aos4
tana Territory.
II. II. Williams Plaintiff,
Against q.
Truman G.. Evarts Defendant.
E The people of the Territory Of Montana send
greeting L Truman q. Evarts--the abore named de
fendant s5s sssB
You are hereby required to appear In MI sctior
brought against you by the above named plslntiff
in the said Probate Court, and to answer Tie COM
plant filed therein within ten days exclusive fhs
day Of sayvitel Alter the service youoE this stS
nous IL served within this County; or ifseryet ont
OF this county but in this Judicial District, taen
within twenty days, otherwise within forty days )
or Judgment By default will be taken against you
in aeeordance with the prayer Of said complaint.
The said action is brought against sou 10 recover
the sum OF Que hundred dollars, due from you to
the Plaintiff for professional services as aitrHey
and costs of suit. And You hereby notified that
II you fail TO appear and answer IS above required
Judgment will be taken against You for sad slifn
and the COSTS 0f this suit
fsEAL) Given under my hand and the seal of
said Probate Court this 18th day az March, A. i5.
lss2
ISL W LANGIIOis.IE
Probate Judge and Ex-Oilfcip CLERK.
4 Edw Ids 8 Fiyion, Attorneys for pls Il
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
(sarden,
Grass, and
Flower Seeds
just received at
= s. Il. HOLMAN & BRO.

Our BANKING HOUSE, We understand
that Mr.. Roe, of the banking firm Of Fox,
Lyster & Roe Helena, who recently pur-
1 ;ased the lot and house Of All. Story, Ger
ner OF Main and Black streets, will be over IN
a few DAYS to make arrangements for the
building OF substantial brick house imme-
adiately OF, the corner, for Che purposes Of
banking house. which will be opened az an
early day.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

Mr.. STRAsBURGER went over to Helena a
few days since. His fine stock Of dry goods
will be opened out here about the 1st of May.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

The BALL advertised to come off az Odelps
Hall on Thursday evening last was postponed
for some reason until a future evening.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

From this date On, I'VE are determined to do q
CASH business. and believe that our patrons will
coincide with ms in saying that II Will be to their
advantage as well as!ourS-
Thanking the public for their past patronage, assd
hoping they viii continue to favor us, as heretofore,
We remain,
BLUM & ENGESSER
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

CRoFuTr's Wsst,ru World, for April, con-
tinues its Yellowstone sketches, which are
Handsomely illustrated.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

The divide or range between this place and
the Crow Agency, we understand, is almost
impossible to cross with loaded wagons.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

SNow.-We learn from Mr.. Drew that
about twelve inches of snow fell in the Yiein-
ity of his mill a few nights since.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

JuDGE LANGHoRsE is having some altera-
tons made in Fridley's new building, pre-
paratory to opening the new drug store.