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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11
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COMPOSITION STONE.

For House fronts, Docks, P;ers Culverts. Wallis
Fountains, and all building purposes; harder.
more durable and one hundred per cent. cheaper
than natural stone.
FOR STATE AND COUNTY RIGHTS
to manufacture, apply to CnAs. W. DARLING
Secretary n. 7. FREAR STONE CO., No. ,235
Broadway, New York 4w
chicago and the Great C0nfiss graz
" ti0n.-A concise history of the PAST of
this most wonderful Of cities, and detailed, cir
cunlsantia1 and ruid account of its destruction by
fire; with scenes, incidents, sc. By Messrs CoI-
bort & Cham6erlin, City Editors of Chirago fri=
6une. Fully illustrated from Photographs takeit
on the spot. Agents Wanted Address c. F.
VENT, Cincinnati OF New York, 4w
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peu.- of Shoe findings, leather and Shoe Tools
always kept fol sale by N. B. Hendry, at th'
Factory. NQY A-tl.
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B. Y. B. S. s. II. at Chas. L. Wellers Boot,
Shoe and Hat Emporium, Main street.
aug LIFT
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PUBLIC Decentralization Friday evening last
at Odd Fellows Hall, in this city, the very inter
esting ceremony of installing the officers elect of
Lodge Is, l. 0. 0. F., took place, Past Grand
Master Hugh Latham, of Alexandria, officiating,
before large audience of Ladies and gentlemen.
and visiting members of the order. The follow
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

DEDIcATIoN.-The new Church erected at
Churchvlle for the use of the Loeb Willow con-
gregation will be dedicated Sabbath the 2! st
inst. The services of the occasion win beg in on
the preceding Friday, at II o'clock. a. IN. Sew
ministers are expected to be present.
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FIRsT-CLAss sTEIFF PIANO,

FIRsT-CLAss sTEIFF PIANO,
~
l7|
WORTH $4,000.
ring the six years of my residence in staunton
and desiring to return my thanks in substantial
manner to my patrons, make the above promise,
in good faith, whether the gross amount Of sales
of 1872 be less or greater than in 1871 which
will, trust, meet with the appreciation of the
generous public to whom am so much indebted
for their encouragement and support.
Modus Operandis
A large Ledger will be opened on January LIST,
1872, and page or pages devoted to each cash
buyer, in which strict entries of all purchases du
ring the year will be made; bills will be furnish
ed each purchaser, and the LEDGER will be open
for PUBLIC INspEerIeS, and on
JANUARY list, 1885,
the PIANO will be presented to the person max
ing the largest purchases during the year 1872.
REM RK s.:
again assert that mean what I say, and those
who have dealt with and know me, know that I
will strictly fulfill all promise. Intend to sell
rst-elass goods at the very Lowest cash rates and
guarantee satisfaction, and to give Piano (,vorth
$500 oo) besides to the largest retail cash buyer
during 1872.
NONE SHALL UNDERsELL ME
TRY ME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES!
n@ call attention to the following list of pri-
ces of Winter Goods, embracing only part of
my large stock Of
DRY GOODS, MILLINERY,
Ladies' and Gents Furnishing Goods, Jewelry,
Notions, &C., sc.
Black Alpaca, Is cents 10 $1,06f
Japanese Silk, IS cents, worth 81 rs yard;
Black and white Poplin, so cts, worth s0cj;
Beautiful corded Alpacas, oil colors, Is cts,
worth SO cts;
Scotch Plaids, from 25 cts, to 81, 90;
Genuine French Merino, $1,O0;
Empress Cloths, SO to IS cts.
DelalneS, ~ 10 OU Gus
Best Medicated Flannels at IS cts.
Fireman's Flannels, at so cts;
Canton Flannels, Is cts. to 80 cts;;
White Flannels, 20 cts. to 80 cts;
Striped Hickory, Is Cts. to so cts;
Large Linen Towels, red ends, at 70 cts;
Corsets from IS cts to $1,000;
Ladies' Hose, from Is cts. to 81 90 pair.
Of Calicoes and Cotton Cloths we have large
stock, and sell good article for less money than
any other house in town.
OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
in charge of
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

Go to N. B. Hendry for Premium coarse Boots
and he will give you premium on your specie.
nov 2-tf
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SrAUNroN MUSICAL ASSOCIATION Assoei~
alton has resumed its meetings at the Odd
Fellows Hall, AMI have taken up the beautiful
cantata of Cashier With the additional ar
ray of talent in the Association, this will be
rendered sometime during the season. with spien-
did effect. Full meetings Of the Associ alton are
earnestly requested during the rehearsal of the
piece,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

Geo. A. Smith has the largest assortment of
hrogan shoes and Boots for Boys and Mems ever
brought to this city. nov l6-4t.
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Furniture House-new styles of Baskets and eases
ALWAYS on hand. Terms moderate.
THE QUEEN Understanding NICE just re-
ocived at Weler's Boot, Shoe and Hat Emporium
jan lift
George A. Smith is the only practical Ladies
Shoemaker in the business. Jan LIFT
CL7MMER WmsKEY -1O0bbls D. F. Clemmer s
superior Augusta county Whiskey part old, for
sale by BURKE & BRADLEY,
1t Agents for the Valley.
SHoEs.-The fourth supply of those excellent
Walking Shoes for Ladies, (new style). Just re-
ceived ct Wellers Boot, Shoe and Hat Emporium
jan lift
Ladies, call and see Smiths Premium hand
made Shoes. jan lit
Six Boxes (new crop) of Oranges and Lemons
just received by Taylor s Kinney--very fine and
cheap.
Two kegs of Malaga Grapes, just received BY
Taylor Kinney.
rs boxes, prime Layer Raisins, selected, just
received by Taylor & Kinney-for sale low 1t
Taylor s. Kinney
have now on hand the finest and freshest selec-
ton of French Candies, Bon Bons de Paris,
Chocolate, &c., ever brought to this market.
Taylor & Kinney
have in store so cases assorted canned goods con-
sisting of Tomatoes, Corn, Peaches, Pears, Pine
Apple. Strawberries, Peas, &c. Housekeepers
would do well to give them call before pur-
chasing elsewhere. IL
TavIor r. Kinney
have on hand 5000 pounds of fresh, anadulferatea
Candies of their own manufacture, warranted
pure, which they offer at city prices. Country
merchants would do well to give us a call. With
increased facilities for manufacturing we defy
competition in this line. 1t
B. B. S. s. II. at Chas. L. We1lers Boot,
Shoe and Hat Emporium, Main street.
aug lift
NIB Hendry got the first premium at the coun
tysFair, for fino calfskin Boots nov TT
PIeu.7- of Shoe findings, leather and Shoe Tools
always kept fol sale by N. B. Hendry, at the
Factory ReV 1-t.
Go to N. B. Hendry for Premium coarse Boots,
and he will give yoW premium on your specie
nov 2-tf.
The first premium was awarded to N B. Hen
dry at the Augusta County Fair for Ladies' Gait
ers and Ladies Walking Shoes. nov 2-tf.
NIB Hendry has furs at Philadelphia prices.
nov Soft.
N. B. Hendry is determined to sell ladies'
dress goods little lower than they can be bought
in Staunton, try him. nov suit.
n B. Hendry is offering great inducements to
purchasers of ladies fine Shoes. nov ~ tt.
For Ladies Glove Kid, Pebble Goat, and French
Kid Caters, go to N. Hendry. nov suit.
Great curiosity, The Princess of Wales shoes
to be seen at N. B. Hendry's nov soft.
For the celebrated per-tipped shoes for
misses and children, go to Geo. A. Smith.
nov 16-4t.
For good soft shoe, home made, for elderly
ladies'. go to G. A. Smiths. nov l6-4t.
Geo. A. Smith has the largest assortment of
hrogan shoes and Boots for Boys and Mems ever
brought to this city. nov l6-4t.
Hats of all descriptions for Men and Boys, at
Geo. A. Smiths, very cheap. nov l6-4t.
Mems Hats at Geo. A. Smiths for IS cents
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

The "OLD CMMoNw EALrH,' Harrisonburg, Va,
commences the New Year, in an entirely rev
dress, and greatly improved in every respect
1t is ably edited by our young friend, William
H. Ehinger, Esq. 1t is published by COM
pany, and will be literally patronized, as it de-
serves to be.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

STORE RoBBED.-On Thursday night last the
commission store of P. B. Sublett, P o. buildings,
was entered by the cellar door, and then through
the trap door leading to the main room, and
about $5S in money and $54 in bank checks ia
ken from the money drawer. 1t is the first time
Mr.. S. had left money in his drawer. af er clos
ing at ght, and the thief must, therefore been
familiar with the premises. AL Of MIR. SIS. pri-
yate papers were also taken.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

N. B. Hendry got the first premium at the coun-
tyssFair, for fno calfskin Boots, nov TT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

J. E. STEWART, Ese.-We regret to see the
announcement in the last number of the Page
Courier, of the retiring of this gentleman from
the editorial control of that paper. Mr.. Stewart
is one of the most facle writers in the State
with taste and adaptability for newspaper la
Dor. The Courier has lost an efficient help.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

PIEDMONT AND ARLINGTON LIFE INSURANCE CON-
pANy.-This company is daily growing in popu-
lar favor and must continue in popularity, if
prompt payments, and accommodating, energetic
officers will contribute to it. Messrs. Berkeley
and Fountain, are the General agents. and James
Ker and Meade F. White, the local agents, located
in Staun.on.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

GONE SoUru.-Our young fiiend, ". r Tyree,
associated with Dr. B. 2. Reese in the Drug bust
ness in this city, has Withdrawn from that estab-
lishment, and gone to Columbia, S. C. In the
short time Mr.. T resid ID in this city, he made
many friends, who regret his departure. He is a
gentleman of high character, and has the best
wishes of this community for his future success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

To MY FRIENDs.-I have Withdrawn, by mu-
tual consent, from the firm Of DR.. B. ?. Reese u
Co. DR.. Reese will continue the Drug Business
ut our old stand, and respectfully solicit for him
the patronage of my friends and the public gen.
orally. VIM. Il. TYREE.
1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

Charles S. Turner, Esq, whose law card will
be found in another column, has been appointed
a Com missioner in Chaacery, in the Hastings
Court of Staunton. H is young man OF great
Industry and application, and will make an excel
lent Commissioner. We commend him to public
favor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

The first premium was awarded to N. B. Hen
dry at the Augusta County Fair for Ladies' Gait
ers and Ladies' Walking Shoes. nov 2-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

PATENT GRANTED.-Dr. VIM Williams of Har-
risonburg, has had patent granted him, from
the Patent office, Washington city, for car-coup-
ling We understand that it is very ingenious
contrivance, and is likely to prove source of
considerable profit to the inventor. We hope it
may, for there is no worthy gentleman in
Virginia than DR.. Williams.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

ANOTHER SALE OF REAL EsTATg.-CoL NJ.
e. Hartman has sold eleven acres of land in the
sear of his former residence east of the city, to
Maj Z. C. McMahon, for $475O, equivalent to
cash The tract is part of the lands at one
time owned by DR.. j. C. Nerrillatt. This makes
about 900 worth of real estate sold by Col
Hartman in one week. All the result, doubtless,
of advertising in the Virgiaian the best medium in
the Valley through which to reach the public
especially live business men.
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HANDSOME REsULr.-The Agricultural Society,
of Rockbridge, last year, offered a premium of
$40 for the best acre, and $50 for the best five
acre field of corn produced in the county Prof
A r.. Nelson. Col. J. D. H. Boss and g. w. Petit
GREW. were competitors for the prizes. Prof
Aelson raised Sc bush. and 81 Tbs. by weight, on
one aore-e1 bush. by measure. From five acres,
bv measure 333 bushels or sc three fit bushels
per acre, by weight 81 bushels, or 60 two-f fths
bush per acre. Col Ross, gathered 7s& bushels
from one acre, and 263 bushels from five acres
Mr. Pettgrew gathered from one acre, by meas
ure. ss4 bushels by weight 80 Al Sc bushels
From Ave acres, IS bushels per acre, by measure,
and ~ S-56 bushels by weight. Gross by meas,
ure, $50 bushels, and by weight AGO bushels ana
40 lbs, on five acres. Mr.. Pettigrew was award
ed the prizes The corn of the two former grew
on upland that Of the latter on bottom land
We learn these facts from the Gazette. Augusta
sTill be heard frcm this year.
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For good soft shoe, home made, for elderly
ladies'. go to G. A. Smiths nov l6-4t.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

For the celebrated copper-tipped shoes 70
misses and children, go to Geo. A. Smith.
nov 16-4t.
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n B. Hendry has furs at Philadelphia prices
nov Soft
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

COMMON DEror.-We join with the Specta-
,tator in urging upon the G. & O.. Railroad Com
.pany and the Valley R. R. Company, to unite
and erect q large Depot at this point for the ac-
-commodation of their respective interests. When
1.-The Valley Rail Road and the Washington
branch of the G. & O. Railroad, from Staunton,
is constructed there will necessarily have to be
81 large Depot accommodation. If the two Com
snaniss would combine their efforts, magnificent
.structEre could be erected
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13
aiuOgtt Of .Tun.
Life Of a Reporter.

Here Is hark Twain's experience as re-
porter, given IN recent lecture:
l reported ON that morning paper three
years, and 1t was pretty hard work. But
enjoyed Its attractions. Reporting is the best
school IN the world to get knowledge oi
human beings, human nature, and human
Was, nice, SentlCmanly req orter-l make
no reierence-ls well treated by everybody.
Just think of the wide range oil acquaintance
ship, his experience of life and society No
other occupation brings u man into such
familiar relations with all grades and classes
of people. The last thing at night-mldnlght
lie goes browsing around after items among
police and jai-birois, in the lookup, question.
ing the prisoners, and making pleasant and
lasting friendships with some OF the worst
people in the world. Laughter. And the
very next evening he gets himself up regard
less OF expense puts on all the good cloth his
friends have got laughter goes and takes
dinner with the Governor, or the Commander
in Chief of tue District, the United States
Senator, and some more OF the upper crust OF
society. lie is on good terms with all OF
them, aud he Is present At every public gath
ering, and his easy access to every variety OF
people Why, | breaktasted almost every
morning with the Governor, dined with the
principal clergymen, and slept in the Station
House. Laughter.
A reporter mas to lie little, of course or
they woald discharge him. This is the only
drawback to the profession. That Is why
lett it, daughter. am different from
Washington; | have higher and grander
OF principle. Washington could not lie.
can lie, but I ,roat Prolonged Laughter.
Reporting is fascinating, but then it is dis
tresslng to haye to lie so. Lying is bad
lying is very bad. Every Individual in this
house knows that by ex: rience. think
that for man to tell lie " zen hc can't IL &c
anything by 1t, is wrong. Laughter.
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

TAX SALE NOTICIo.-Houce 10 hereby Civ
That st sole Of dsnqueat lands aad swn lots by
.le Treasurer Of Il Ssls county and stats Of Illinois,
ata county and other taXes and hs
year 1853 and previous years held At the Csur House in
Ottawa In said county eonmsncet on ah day OF June
ls0 and continued from day 70 day according law W.
henery o. tbs 2eh Day OF June ls0 purchased the fol-
lowing dsscreed pand 20 Wit The und onesXth ~
ssS Sec ~ Town a. Range taxed name o! Fenton
Ward and .sid hsn:,y =. daily a.'lrned h cerscse
purchase 70 and that the time Of redemption viii expire
on n. 9th day OF Jane 4. p ls0. WA. STRAIGHT,
Ottawa, January 9Th, l57-9w Assignee.
III l. LSET'TIFM NJ E nj MOTTO r.
i f. ArD o. SAMUEL c. WAIxHH DDCHAsRp-SoeeS 10
hereby to s psrsons Interested In said estate that
teorze walker executor Of the ast win ent Of
San s wsher deeeaseA wiz appear osfors Ceunry
Court OF the county Of La Sa snd sSsts Of Illinois,
Court House In Oto said the third Monday
OF Peouuy ls2 for he purpose Of rendering A
fOr the tnsl set tement.
Dated at Ottawa, tAs 18Th day Of December lsT7
decS%w Il. l. kKAD. Clark
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

Do bumble-bees roam about seeking whom
they may inhict inguish upon in winter-time I
II they do, THIS story is seasonable otherwise
not. A little girl ATTEMPTED to play with one
Of the aforesaid %. bs. The b. b. unreefed his
jayelin and stung the child. She cried, and q
sympathizing bachelor uncle wanted to know
what in the nation she was running after the
b. b. for. "Oh,' she sobDed, Il wanted it for
my own"
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

what shall do to get warm 7" asked u
iashionrbiy attired lady of a Quaker who was
riding in carriage with,her, at the same time
shiverlng in her lace shawl and profuslon of
Jewelry-'l don't know" replied the Quaker,
solemnly, "unless thee puts on another breast.
pin"
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

A friend courted lady for twenty-eight
years and then married her. She turned out
to De a perfect virsso, but died in few days
after the wedding. Now said our friend
in scltcongratulating tone, 'sec VIVA, hsve
escapc. by long cour'ship'
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

A Southern California paper advertises for
"a young freck !ed-iaccd man that won. back
down, with pair of saddle-bags pistol and
bowie knife, to collect for his office 4 large
salary Will be paid
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

A gentleman of this city who went to bal
IN Paris recently, says tla: he was enameled
with Il siren there.
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

FoND MoTHER.-"Come here, my son, and
hand me that strap. 1t hurts me very much
to whip you" Young Hopeiul-"No it
don't hurt you half as much as it does me; ii
it did you wouldn't do it SO often, too, now. =
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

gentleman was seen few days ago after
thanksgiving walking quietly down Main
street Buffalo, with Il small placard on his
back inscribed, "Choice Poultry Inside" He
says nc will be careful how he leans against
anything near provision store after this
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

men ans p.eopied DO not appear to indulge
vel verv lar ''r in the innocent game of keno,
Inc ro"eo iured only fifty leading citi.
zens at one place, on a recent raid,
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

A Terre. Hsute rutiian Is said to have "a
wonderful talent for bereaving any family he
does not happen to like. .'-Detroit Post.
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

A Terre Haute girl don't low no fellel
round her that aD't rid on the keers"-
Philadelphia lge.
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

What Is the difference between farmer and
" pottie OF whisky One husbands the corn
ana the other corns the husbands
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

A gentleman travelling in Tennessee, just
after the close OF the war, overheard this con-
versatiou between two women OF that country,
who had been to town. and were returning
home on the CARS
"What have you in that paper p
''Soda."
"Soda what's soda ~
"Why, don't you know wha. soda Is that
ere stuff what you puts in bski,s tina: make.
EN- q: up and hump Themselves
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

"Mother," said Il little boy, I've got bad
headache and sore throat, 'n,."
"Well, you shall have some uedcine,' said
the mother.
''It's no NATTER said the s'"ewd urchin,
"lve got EN- but they don't Aa.t me-"
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

Lu.NAL SEI'TLE EN,T NOTICE,
EsTATS o. Isaac PAr~rlR DCIAsIp Notice Is hereby
fsa!s hdn!nstr.I Of the estate Of Isaac Painter de
ceS will appear before the County Court Of the county
OF La Sals and state Of Illinois, q tho Court House in
Ottawa In said county. 81 the third Monday Of February
m for purpose Of rendering account Of her pro-
ceedHss IN the administration ofssd estate for settle
Dated ss O,AwA this S,A day Of December 1871.
jan64W H. L. MEAD, CLERK.
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

observation-disclosures politanarianlsm" is
the latest reIigo.sociopoltlcal sensation in
Georgia.
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

Why is baby cutting its first "iuclsors'
like q teapot! Because it's a tea-thing.
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

MOTT & 9.-H.rA IN - DAVID r. PouNpsTogE, Dscp
~ Notice hereby given. that The undersigned aiiss
traitor o! the estate Of David PouHdstone late Of
q La Sale and state Of ll,os deces.ed vii app..r be
fore the County Ceurt Of ssid county TIE th-d Monday
tOeas She 18Th day Of February 1874 the Court House
Ottawa in said county. vteu and where all persons HAVING
claims densnts sysinst sAia aoe - attend
aad present the same u writing for adjustment.
Dated this Sd dal Of Dseenber A. ,. ISL.
c. ,. POUSpsTONR,
dscNev Administrator.
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

NOTICF.-NrArB ~ RrsRssOoK IAssRr1 DDo d.
Notice 10 hereby give. that the anaersigned, sdmnis.
trstor OF the estate Of Hushbrsok FAett eeua
Of la s.e and STATE Of Illinois decsed win appear before
te county colrt Of SAID eosay thrd Monday being
the h day OF February s5 tho Court House Ottawa
in said county when ne vhers oil persons savnE
the same In writing foS adjustment
Dated this 2su dSy q DssenSsr D. III
WILLIAM SLY,
dscSoSv Admin ttrASer.
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

NOIICh:.-nsrArso OF JOEL ". AIHsr sor6. Dsc'D.
Souce hereby sven ihat ls unde'sicned ltIix
county Of Ia Sale and stss Of ncs viii appear
The county court OF said county the third Monday being
18th day OF February 49, ~ the Court House In O,tswa
sad county when and where all persons having claims
msuds sAd notified x;,end pree
same in writing FOX adjustment.
Dated this sts d! Of December 4. y. ls1.
CORDELlA 2. ARMSTRONG.
dscleNW RIoratriX.
The Ottawa free trader., 1872-01-13

And further notice Is hereby glven 10 al whom II may
That the time OF REDEEM picn rom the and
purchase will expire yesrs respective dates
thereof w.P. HESERY.
Ottawa, January esh, Ls7a-Sv