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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27
The New House that JACK
Rmjlt,

The derrick is the house that Jack built.
The oil 10 the malt that lies 10 the house
that Jack bnilt.
Tho producer 10 the rat that gnaws the
malt that lies ia tho house that Jack ou'lt'
The refiner ia the cat that eats the rat
that invades the torres that lie 10 tho house
that Jack reared.
The Press is the dog that worries the cat,
tha, leeds on the rat. that gnsws on the
ssck. that lies 10 the douicil reared by
Jack.
..Rezoloor" 10 the cow with broken
horn, that tossed the dog with pointed
tooth that worried the cat that indulged on
the rat, that dined on the malt embalmed
In sacks that lies iu the mansion built by
Jack.
The Association ia the maiden 80 weak
and fo,iorn, who milksd the bovine with Q
twisted horn, that tossed the dog like bag
of corn, that troubled poor pussy's domestic
peace, that troubled the rat that fed on
greece, that lie IN the tenement Jack built
The Agency Is the prIest with pomp anu
form, that married the maiden so fair and
torlorn, that received the tactical from old
Crumple Horn, that tossed the dog with
rage aud scorn, that broke the back ofpussy
cat, that made meal of the ravenous rat,
that ate the riches stored in fat, that lay in
the houee that Jack framed.
And the ''bulls and bears" they roared 10
the morn when the shaven priest with pomp
and form had married the maiden so sad
and forloro, that took care of she milk from
twisted Horn, that charged on the dog
With 'srezolot" scorn, that kept the feline
~ troubled mind, that hashed the raj
with felonious fang, that invaded the riches
in plethoric sack, that lay in.ths mansion
reared by Jack.
tTidloute Journal.
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Parker Oil Field.

A we'll on the Lewis Gibsun farm, Petrolis
di.trict, owned by Bolger i Morrisy, has
yielded eighty barrels day fer several
months
The Sheidmantle No. 2 Petrolia district,
is doing one hundred berrels per day.
The Tsmpleton & Foster well, near Pet,
rolia, is considrrsd good for srvs .iy-s
barrels a day.
W. II. Coulter recently struck forty
barrel we'll on the Banks farm, nssr Peirolia.
Several weeks ago we spoke OF dry hol-
having bsen put on tho B.rnhart iarm
near Millerstown, Butler county. We have
since learned that tho well referred to be-
longs to W. F. Nessimer, OF Lswrrncrbn bnrp.
and that it has not yet been drilled To the
third sand. but in all probability will s,rk.
the sand 10 u few days. In the second .and
a heavy gas vein WAS struck which has CIV.
On a good deal of trouble. The we'll is now
down about 400 feet.
A new we'll started upon the J ohm Redicl
farm. adjoining the Gallagher farm, TWO
miles north west OF Luwrenceburg, on Tue.
day iast. The well 10 owned by the Colum.
oia Oil Company. and started at the rate O
Sixty barrels . say.
The fourth we'll at GreeceiCity has bee q
drilled some depth In tho third sand. and
is flowing large quantities Of oil. S. D.
Karnes aud others are the owners
A we'll on the Grant farm, near Parker
Laading, owned by J. p. Conrath, J
Woodward and S. E. Brown, Esqs., wa
lnbsd ou the 18th inst, and has been yield
ing about twenty-eighI barrels barrels OF OF
per day up 10 this time.
tOilman's Journal
The next three parasraphs have been tax.
en- from the Butler Cilizen:
Wa are pleased to learn that drilling has
been recommended at the Thorn creek we'll
1t has been cased, and detsrm med effor
viii now he made to give it a thorough
test. Although its depth now is Cause O
encouragement, yet We have hopes of even
tual success.
This well is now down over l,sOO fee,
and although much Ionble has bean expsr
fenced frem great flow of salt water, ys
The owners continue to have q strong hop,
CT being able to shut II off and obtaining II,
oil.
The derrick for tbs Saxon 'on Company
on the,Butler Branch Railroad, has beer
erec cted.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

Speaking Of Petroleum Centre the editor
Of the Titusville Courier. iu this mornings
paper says. We owe the Courier man one
for the very ompIimen tary mention OF the
RECORD:
PETROLEUM CENTRE. is one Of the
historic points of the oil region, aud holds
lie own we'll in these dull times Consdei/
stle many improvements have been mad
here during the past season. Some Of the
best and most active operators make their
headquarters here, and the pace always
presents a lively appearance. Here Is also
published one Of the spicest little daily
newspapers in the entire region. Charley
Wicker keeps up the reputation Of the RE/
CORD 10 fine style. The Central, tha Roeh-
ester and McClintock houses, OF this place,
are three good hotels, and all under excel
lent management. At the Central our old
stad and sober friend G ]. Cross. can most
always be found, while the pleasant, good
natnred aud geuisl Johnny McOmber stands
ready to do the agreeable to any wayworn
traveller who may conclude TO stop at the
Central. There Are three finely constructed
churches here, standing near together on
the bill, the Presbyterian. Methodist and
Catholic. Rev. W. G. Bnrchard is pastor
of the flrst Rev. G. Moore Of the second,
and o, old friend Rev. James Dunn. of the
last named. These churches are we'll sup,
ported, and attended by large oongrega-
tiens every Sunday. Father Dunn is most
energetic and devoted priest, and has sucI
ceeded In building during the past season, a
new school house, and making some needed
repairs on the church ediiee.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

The Pittsburgh Commercial Of Saturday
has the following dispatches frcm the oil
regions:
Tairview, Pa, January -, 1873
A new vel on tho Wilson farm. owned
BY Messrs. Ralph ri ,tsr & Co., is flowing
about one hundred and City barrels per day.
1t will probably tprovs good seventy Ave
barrel well.
Greece City, Pa, January "a, 1873.
The Karns we'll at this place, which was
struck on Tuesday, flowing two hundred
barrels y day since, was tubed this after
noon aud will probably settle down To slgb-
ty hal. .eIs.
There are about Thirty wells going down
near here, eighteen OF which will be CON-
pl-ied within iha next sixty days. Pioba-
by 'we,,v OF thu entire number will prove
10 b. dry holes.
PrroIis. City, Pa, January "a, 1873
+ The Wilson well. jnst below this place,
/ on the J 'mes Wilson isrm, at which well
the fire started and was so destructive to
property Two wrecks ago, hasbeen started uE
sg In uLd is dong ninety barrels.
The Parsons we'll, the rig of which wal
burned iu the same fire, has been sbsnd-
oned.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

Land is being taken up rapidly, snd .
few rigs going up, in the vicinity Of Busna
Vslv. The coming summer swil develops
q large scope OF territory 10 this section.
The Newton well, 90 the Dougberty farm,
below FalIview, win be completed in Q
short tins. The well 10 located between
the Roadside and Jennings, The former is a
good well. the latter dry bole, aud con-
siderable interest 10 felt in the result.
Roadside well GU the McCleary farm, was
torpedoed last week and iis production
materially increased. After exploding the
torpedo the well commenced to flow, aud
after the pump was star led produced for
some time ut the rate Of one hundred and
fry barrels cay.
Fairview Reporter,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

The amount OF oil in tank throughout the
lower dist ricss surpasaes anything known in
the history Of the oil business. The ma
Jority OF the present strikes have ths bulk
OF their production 10 tank, while all stock
that conld be held at the Old wells is still
ou hand awaiting riss in the market
Many OF the large wells wers obliged to
hold their production in consequence Of
[Fairvisw Reporter.
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NEE HERE.

Fl. Il WARNER, has just received iron
WAS never bsat for quality. Also, appln
eggs, butter, 10. Tha best bnttsr ever
bronget isto this towa, which be will tsll isf
cash, hut will nottrust any more goods aiI.r
the first Of January. 1878.
All those inhabited 10 him ara Yequestsl
to call snd sst.ls without delay and mvs
costs.
II. Fl. WAIyll.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

The Record says the great want Of Petrol
Ieum Centre this winter 10 "lirst class vet.
erfhary surgeon The condition of the
Centre reminds US OF the boy who was 'dy-
ing tor buzzom pin."-Tilusville Courier.
There would have besa no danger had the
boy only put little "salt butter Ia his
rear eye
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

Vast Bumbsis oi animals are .lIeady
arriving forIMr. Barnum irom,evsry direction
aud from every Cline. Among these is .
fairy elephant, so dainty and small that It
can be carried about on the shoulders Of any
man who has sn inclination 10 Try. Is comes
from the East ladies, aud weighs about one
hundred and forty ponnds
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

One new pipe line from Antwerp to Pet/
I ola 10 now laying pipes. Another is be-
Ing projected to run nearly the samo direc/
ton and IRON the same points,
The object 10 to furnish Increased facili'
ties for running and tauking oil through the
heart of the lower producing district.
These lines will pay and do much good
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

-. The market has been trifle irmer for
ths past two or three days, probably owing
to the fact of outside cSpii alis,s being su.
gagged in pntting up number OF large tanks
10 the lower districts for storing purposes.
When these tanks are filled the price will
undoubtedly drop lower than 9. any lime
heretofore
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For Sale.

800 BARREL TANK q.
Petroleum Centre. Iron sides
wooden top and Bottom, price
S4OO. Apply to Central Petrol
cum Co. x
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

Rustic beauties, whose parents do not take
o daily newspaper, rig mp very handsome
hustle Of cJrnstaiSA and siraw. covered
With sheepsSin. Courier.
How do you know, Sloan,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

Reading Bartender has not livedin vaiu
He has invented ''ssrgis coaktstI," war
ranted 10 cure the most obstinate case O
'ors throat. And COW svery man 10 the,
city is snrs.ing with an iuaamed eulles
asd The hour ly salutasioo is, lie, Us gsrge.
And hey gavsle.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

Some sianer dropped several bad nckles
10 the collection box of the NJ. E. Chu. CD,
at Emieutou, on Sunday, whersat the Sun
toproves them mildly.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

The Emleuion Pipe L,us Co. have erec1
ed ten-ihoushud harrel tank on the hillside
sbDve 'o~o, We presume tois IS 10 bold oil
Tor better price.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

The Village OF Failing Waters of Rip Van
Wrinkles time was not patch to Plymouth
Centre, CT. They have bull, bu. one house
'hs'e in forty iye years
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

cF Fine SINGLE HARNESS ftcss,
TO 500 at Marshall & Richsrds sbpoiii,
the RECORD office.
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+ Ocal Notices,
For Sale, '

Ny stock and 6xtures ere now for ,..
and my building ior sale or rent. '
J. W. BEArr,
Pstrolrum Centre, Dec. %. 1879. =;
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-01-27

eB Sleigh Fsllf, QBnffalo Robes, Wolf
Rohes, Lisp RsheS, &C., at Marshall 4
Richards, Main Street. tt..
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rEWhips, at Marshall i Richard, m.
posite RECORD Office, Main Street, Ps,ts
ieum Centre, Pa.
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Harness Repairing ut Marsbali & Rich
ards. Main SUesi
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r etroIeum Centre Daily Record.
Pss. centre, Pa, Monday, Jan ~.

Oivtno service.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Services every Sabbath at II A. N. ana
~ p. II. Sabbath School at lz1f r. NJ.
Rev. G. NOoRB, Pastor.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Preaching at IL O'Clock A. NJ. and 7
s's'sek p. NJ, BY the Pastor, W. G. BURCH.
ARD. Sabbath School at l2z, directly
sftsr forenoon service.
Prayer Meeting and Sabbath School
fsssher's Aeesing Tuesday evenings OF
sash week.
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The Pittsburgh Commercial Of Saturday
has the following dispatches frcm the oi
regions:
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SUCCESSION SALE.

Succession of Sam'l Miller, deceased.
py virtue of writ of sale to me
II directed, from the Honorable
Parish Court of Bossier parish, La,
L will proceed to sell at public auc-
ton, to the last and highest bidder,
at the Court house door in the town
of Bellevue La, between the hours
of IL O'Clock i'll the fournoon and
in the afternoon, on Saturday, the
Ind day of August, 1873, the follow
ing described land, to-wit
East half of southeast quarter of
section ten, and the northeast quarter
of northwest quarter of section Is;
also, the southeast quarter of the
northwest quarter, and northeast
quarter of southwest quarter, and
southwest quarter of northeast quar-
ter, and north half OF southeast quar-
ter, and southeast quarter of south
east quarter of section u, township
%, range IA, Northwest Louisiana,
countaing AS acres. more or less.
Terms of Sale-Upon a credit of
one and two years, provided, two
thirds Ofthe appraised value be bid,
else on credit of one, two and three
years for whatever it may bring,
purchaser giving bond for price bear
ing S per cent per annum interest
from day Ofsale. and secured by ven
doris lien of mortgage on land bought,
and by approved personal security.
b. +. ONEAL,
Sheriff and ex-officio auct'r.
Bellevue, La, June IS, 1873.
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Legal Sales.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

SHERIFF. = SALE.
J. l.. &. Graham,
John NJ. Arnold. ....... ...
In the District Court of Bossier
Parish, La.
Dy virtue of Il writ of fiera facias
II issuedOut of the Clerks office of
Bossier PARISH, and to me directed, |
have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, at the Court house
door in the town of Bellevue, La. and
within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday the Ind day of August,
1873. the following described proper
ty, tO-wit:
The whole of the northeast quarter
of section 80, township IS, range -,
North West tanning
$50 acres, more or less; and the UNI
divided one-eight part of the east
half of section is; the west half of
section 81; the south half of the
southeast quarter of section %; the
northwest quarter of northwest quar-
ter of section So; the north half of the
northeast quarter of section 10, and
the southwest quarter of northeast
quarter, same section, all in town.
ship 10, range Is, \. w. Louisiana
the Sth part being 10 acres, more or
less.
Said property was seized and to
be sold to pay and satisfy the sum
of S25 900, less various credits, with
interest. i'll favor of the plaintiff and
costs.
Terms of sale-On credit of u
months for whatever the property
may bring, purchaser giving bond
for price bearing interest from day of
sale, with vendors lien and mort
gage retained on lands bought.
Act of sale at the expense of pur-
chaser.
B. f. ONEAL, Sheriff.
Bellevue, La June q, 1878.
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STRAY SALE.

L strayed before L. w. Brasher, J p, on
Reuben Williams, and will be sold at Belle
vue. La, iur cash, te the highest bidder. on
SATURDAY., the 18th day Of September, 1873, "A
BAY HORSE, about years old, * hands
high. and branded with Mexican brands on
the left shoulder. Said animal came to his
premises March, 18th. 1873.
Appraised at $40
The owner is requested TO come forward
prove property, pay charges &c.
j. A. THOMAS, Stray Master
Bellevue, La, June II, 1872.
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STRAY SALE

TINstraycd before T. H. Hutton, J. p. on
IL 18th day of June, 1873, by A. o. Black
man, and will lie sold at Bellevue La, fnr
cash, to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY. the
9th day of October, 1873, one sorrel horse
about - hands high, aged about 6 years
whitestar in forehead, and branded AC. on
left shoulder.
Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, paw charges, &c.
j. .THOMAS, Stray Master
Bellevue, La, July 10, 1873.
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TAX COLLECTORS SALE.
j. c. Head, Tax Collector,
Mary d. C. Cane, nonresident;


Mary ID. C. Cane, nonresident;
l. M. Galloway, curator adj hoe.
ID y virtue Of the authority conferred on
I'D me by law, / have seized, by recording
i'll the Recorders office of Bossier parish,
Louisiana, according to law, and will
proceed to sell, at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, at the Court house
door, in the town of Bellevue, Louisiana,
within the legal hours for Sheriff. sale, on
Wednesday, July 13rd, 1873, the following
described land and personal property, to
wit:
Two horses, eight mules, twenty head of
cattle, twenty sheep, two wagons, one
cart.
Also, section thirty-four, undivided half
interest in section thirty.five, southwest
quarter of section twenty weight, south half
and northwest quarter of section twenty
nine, and fractional east half of east half
of section thirty, fractional section thirty
three, and forty-five acres in section thirty
two, all in township eighteen, of rang
thirteen.
Also, northwest quarter of section thirty,
three, township seventeen, range tbi.rtee i
Northwest Louisiana, east of Re<l Riy e-
and in Bossier parish
Sold to pay State and parish taxes I,ue OF
said land and personality, per. tablC;au o
1872, and cost
Terms of Sale-Cash-
JIG EEAD,
Tax Collector.
Bellevue, La, July 5, 1873.
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STRAY SALE.

ENstrayed before l.. w. Brasher, J. p,
II on the 18th day of April, 1873, by
Reuben Williams. aud will be sold for
cash, to the highest bidder, on Saturday,
the 18th day OF September, 1873, at Belle
vue, La, a medium sized bright sorrel,
about ii years old, white spot in forehead
two saddle marks on back, branded with
letter IN" The said animal came to his
premises March 18th 1873.
Appraised at $50 90.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay chrages, &c.
J. A. THOMAS, Stray Master.
Bellevue, La, June 18th. 1873.
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TAX NOTICE

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
can make no promises as to extern
i sion of time for collection of taxes
now due to any ore. / wish all par
ties to distinctly understand that /
shall use no partiality. Taxes that
are due must be paid Immediately, or
/ shall proceed as the law directs. /
am determined TO do my duty, ire
spective of the numerous and annoy
ing appeals for further time. | wish
this TO be understood as fair warning
To all who wish to save cost, &c.
All persons who fail to give in their
Assessments by the 10th of July. will
be assessed from the rolls or by other
information.
J. G. HEAD, Tax Collector.
May 81, 1873.
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j. c. Head. Tax Collector,

VS..
c, W. Arnold.
pY virtue of the authority conferred on
~ me by law, have seized, by recording
III the Recorders office of Bossier parish,
Louisiana, according TO law, and will
proceed to sell, at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, at the Court house
door, in the town Of Bellevue, Louisiana
WITHIN the legal hours for Sheriff 6 sale. on
"Wednesday, July 23rd, 1873, the following
described land, to-wit:
The southeast quarter of the southeast
quarter of section ten; southwest quar-.
ter OF southwest quarter, and southwest
quarter dissection eleven; the southeast quar-
ter and west half of section fourteen; south
west quarter of southwest quarter, and
southwest quarter of southwest quarter OF
section 23i northeast quarter of northeast
quarter, and southwest quarter of section
Y, all in township -, range Is, Northwest
Louisiana.
Sold to pay State and parish taxes due by
said Arnold, per tableau of 1872 and 1872
with cost and penalties.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
J. C. HEAD,
Tax Collector.
Bellevue, June 81, 1873.
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STRAY SALE.

Z Nstrayed before the undersigned, author
n ity, -on the 18th day of June, 1873
by Henry Stone. and viii be sold at Belle
vue, La, for cash, to the highest bidder, OF
Saturday, the 9th day of September, 1873
a small BAY MARE Colt, about years old
with white spot in flank. Came to his
premises about one month ago.
Appraised at so.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, &c.
j. II THOMAS, Stray Master
Bellevue, La, June II, 1873.
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1t is reported that in some
parts of Illinois farmers were
seen in a single day, about the
middle of June husking corn,
breaking stalks, blowing
gfolnd. planting corn, and
ealtlyating corn six inches high,
which may be called mixed
husbandry.
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SUCCESSION SALE

Succession of Joseph Graham, decd.
pY virtue of writ of sale to me
IL directed from the Clerks office.
Parish of BOssier, La, l Will sell at
public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, at the Court house door, i'm
the town of Bellevue, La, between
the hours oil o'clock in the forenoon
and in the afternoon, on Saturday,
the Ind day of August, 1873, the fol-
lowing described land, to-wit:
The south halfand northwest quar-
ter of southwest quarter, northwest
quarter of northeast quarter, and
northwest quarter of southeast quar-
ter of section one; and the souto
half of southeast quarter, north h.aIi
and southwest quarter of southwest
quarter and southeast quarter OF
northwest quarter of section two.
township q, range Il.
Terms of Sale-Cash, provided the
the appraised value be bid. else ON
twelve months time for what it will
bring, purchaser giving bond for
price, bearing s per cent per annum
interest from day of sale, with mort
gage ana vendors lein ON land
bought and approved personal Sc.
b. f. ONEAL, Sheriff
and eX-officio auctioneer.
bellevue, La, June %. 1873.
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STRAY SALE.

EIstray ed before the undersigned, author
H ty, on the l4th Oay of July, 1872, by
Burrell Burns, and viii be sold to the high
est bidder, for cash, at Bellevue, Louisiana
on Saturday, the 9th day of September, 1873,
Black Cow, with smooth crops off each
ear, and under bit in right ear; with cali
about two months old. Came to his prem.
ises about four months ago.
Appraised at SIS.
The owners requested to come forward
prove property. pay charges, &c.
j. A. THOMAS, Stray Master
July 18th, 1873.
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The fruit crop in Southern
illinois is so small this year
That the Illinois Central does
not run a special train. The
Total received in Chicago thus
lar is 80 car loads of strawber.
ries.