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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
PlatteYilie Camp Meeting

will be held, God willing, on the same
ground as last year, on the farm of Mr.
A. Bennett, two miles northeast OF
Platteville, commencing June 3Oth and
continuing one week. No boarding tent
or huckstering stand will be allowed
within the limits prescribed by law.
Our General Superintendent E. T.
Hart and several ministers are expect.
ed from abroad.
d. M. SINCLAIR, Chairman.
J. A. MURRAY p. G.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

Ne. The Platteville branch of the
Mineral Point railroad has changed its
time table so that the train leaves
Platteville at 5:25 IN the morning and
arrives at Warren at $50, in time to
connect with the trains going east on
the Illinois Central railroad. Return
ing, leaves Warren at 9:l5 and arrives
at Platteville at 1916
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
J. A. MURRAY P. G.
ma The Building Committee c

nm- The Building Committee con-
tracted last week with the Hall Safe
and Lock Co., Of Chicago, for four
double doors for the fre-proof vaults in
the Court House, to be delivered at
Mineral Point for 5000. So far, the
Committee have succeeded in making
contracts below their estimates, and it
is to be hoped they may be as fortu-
nate in the future.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
rw- The Fund Commissioners art

M- The Fund Commissioners are
to have conference with G. B. Curtis,
of New York, and other attorneys
representing bond claims against the
county, at Milwaukee, next Tuesday,
the 18th inst. 1t is to be hoped that
these attorneys may come to view
things in reasonable light, and that
fair settlement of the outstanding
claims may be reached at this meeting.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

wJ. j. Hoskins, who has been
attending Law school at Albany, N
Y, returned home last week, having
finished his course and been admitted
to practice in the courts.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

W The new twenty-cent.coin is out,
fresh from the mint. On one side are
spread eagle and the words "United
States Of America-Twenty cents. +"
On the other side the stars, the God
dess and 1875. 1t is larger by its rim
than the fve-cens nickle, and about
the same thickness.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

w-All the crops this side of Ridge
way ridge are decidedlybe:ter than they
are within the same distance south of
it. In fact, the best crops we have
seen in the county are in the north
eastern part, around the Mounds val
ley. Grass is generally good. --Aremo
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

wA Silver Eel measuring 81 feet
in length and weighing s. lbs, was
caught by Capt. Limbocker in the
Wisconsin near Boscobel, on Friday
morning last. This is the largest speci-
men of the kind that We have heard OF
being caught anywhere this season.
BoScobel Diol.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
Proceedings of the Iowa County
Probate Court.
Monday, June z, /

Monday, June z, 1870:
Estate of Nicholas Husk--Final &C.
count filed.
Estate Of Rowland Hughes.-Order
to hear petition to extend time July 6,
1875, at 10 o'clock a. m,
Estate of Rufus Bennett.-Order to
hear petition for administration July
9th, 1875, at 10 o'clock a. IN.
Estate of Marie Shepard.-Letters
of administration issued to Sidney E.
Shepard and John Clowney. Notice
to creditors months.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

ssg> Robert and Nathan Jacob have
struck what promises to be rich mine
of lead ore, about one mile west of
Linden. They have taken out chunks
of the ore weighing from 500 to 1000
lbs Democrat.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

sgThe Dodgeville Band would be
pleased to assist some community In
celebrating the fourth Of July. 1t is
one of the best bands in this section,
and plays on reasonable terms. Call
on or address j. Ell. Letcher, Dodge
Vile.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

tw-A premium of fifty dollars will
be offered by the S. w. Wis. Industrial
Association, at its coming fair, for the
best drilled military company. Tickets
of admission to the grounds, during the
fair, will be furnished free to the mem
bers of each company competing for the
prize.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

wJ. P. Smoker, Esq, has been ap-
pointed Post Master at Highland, in
place of G. G. David, who has moved
out on his farm.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
Partnership Dissolution.

NJ oiiCE is hereby given that the co-partnership
existing between Thomas Thorson and Henry
Leach potn OF Avoca, Iowa county, Wisconsin, here
So,Oie Known under the name of Thomas Thorson &
Commpdny''s .n's day dissolved by mutual consent.
paid 10 ana corrected by the said Thomas Thorson,
and all deDts and demands which are now owing by
the said hrm are to be paid by the said Thomas
Thorson, who will carry on the saloon business at
the old stand In the Avoca House. sss ~
Dated at Avoca, May LIST 1875.
THOMAS THoRsoN.
21maybt. HENRY LEACH.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

nSyeThe editor Of the Galena mar
row gauge Gazette having taken ride
over the G.. & S. w. Wis. narrow
gauge railroad, bursts out into poetry
thus:
Broad is the guage that leads to DEATH
And thousands sink their money there
But wisdom shows the narro,c path
That saves-on freight aud passenger.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
Business Notices. /.

NEW STOCK NEW STOCK
Hats and Caps.
The Usry latest styles-cheap-received
this week at Ell. & j. Rowe's.
Large Mare for Sale.
T have a mare from which have raised
four large and promising colts,one of them,
a four year old, I have in daily use. Not
wishing to increase my horse stock further
at present, offer her for sale cheap. An
exchange to suit may be made.
j. A. PLATT.
Farm two miles southwest of Dodgevile
village. June 9th, 1875.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

ew The population Of the town of
Waldwick, by tie census of l o75, just
taken, is ella falling off of "a since
1870,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
SELLING OFF AT COST.
7. z. Jones

j. r. Jones
offers his entire stock of goods at cost. His
stock consists of Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Notions,
and all articles usually found in a first.
class country store.
Now is your chance for bargains.
j. r. JONES,
Iowa street, nearly opposite Court House.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

ew~It seems highly probable that
we shall have no fourth of July cele-
bration in Dodgeville this year. This
ought not to be thus.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11


RY~The attention of the afflicted is
directed to the card of DR.. M. F. Turner,
who is now permanently located at
Arena, having settled in that town in
March last. The DR.. has had tw enty six
years. experience in his profession, and
was lately phi ysician Of Notre Dame Uni
versity, at South Bend Indiana; but
the most solid evidence of his ability
as a physician is found in his rapidly in
creasing practice at his present location
especially in the treatment of chronic
diseases. For the accommodation of
patients afflicted with chronic diseases
many of whom have been disappointed
after coming miles to see him, at finding
him absent visiting other patients,-he
has decided to set apart Saturday of each
week rs special Office day, and will make
it point to be in his Office at the Wiscon
sin House, Arena, on all Saturdays ex.
cept in critical or special cases.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
Bird Cages.
MUSIC LESSONS.
S. II. Osborn,

S. It. Osborn,
Teacher of Vocal and instrumental music
and Thorough-bass, offers his services to
the people of Dodgeville and vicinity. He
is also agent for the Burdett Organs and all
styles of pianos and musical instruments.
Musical instruments to rent. He visits
Dodgeville everyW ednesday.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

s9n Thos. Williams, one of the ear
Hest settlers of this county, died at his
residence in the town of Ridgeway, on
Sunday evening, the Both ult.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

gs8. 3. D. Eaton, son of Rev. S. W
Eaton, of Lancaster, graduated at the
Yale divinity school,..a few weeks ago.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

The firm of Roberts & Jones having
been Dissolved, it becomes necessary that
all accounts due the firm be settled with
out delay. Those knowing themselves
indebted will please govern themselves ac-
cordingly. JAMES ROBERTS.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
Camp Meeting

The Mineral Point District OF the
M. E. Church will hold camp meet.
ing at Bethel Grove, three miles east
of Belmont Station, commencing June
10Th, and closing on the Tuesday
morning following.
No huckstering will be allowed.
p. s. MArHER, p. b.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

s@-If the Chinch bugs take the
wheat crop of this section this year,the
theory that cold wet weather will keep
them back is a delusion and snare.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

nA- Rufus Bennett, an old and WELL
known citizen of this county, died at
his home in Avoca on the Goth ult
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

sWHon. Fl. S. Magoon is expected
to deliver the grafton at Apple River,
ILL.,, on the 4th Of July.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
Dress and Bonnet Making.

Mrs. NJ. A. Robinson has opened out a
dress and bonnet making establishment in
the room to the rear of Orville Strong's
office, where she will be pleased to see her
friends and take orders for anything in the
above line
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
Dissolution Notice.

The co-partnership heretofore existing
between us has this day MAY 9Th, 1885,,
been dissolved by mutual consent. The
business will be continued by James
Roberts, to whom all accounts due the
firm must be paid.
JAMES ROBERTS.
r. 0. JONES.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

The contract was accordingly
awarded to John n. Cornish, who i'm
mediately entered into bonds with
ample sureties for the faithful per-
fo1mance of the work, which is to be
completed by July LIST.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

A@~The latest sensation of the age-the
Great Bonanza.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

sB" See the Great Bonanza on our
second page.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
For Sale Cheap.

A good Woods Organ. Also some
household goods. Apple to
apr9tf ORvILLE STRONG.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

of all descriptions. for sale at JAMES PET
Ens' carpenter shop, Dodgeville, at re-
duced prices.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
Spelling School.

The spelling contest at the Court
House this (Friday) evening will be
conducted by spelling one half hour,
and tallying the words missed
AT the expiration ofthat time It there
are as many as three who have missed
no words they will be permitted to con-
test for three prizes as follows:
LIST, W riting desk with inkstand, pens
and pencil, and box of fancy station
cry.
I'd, A large and beautiful mirror, with
ogee frame.
Sd, Beautiful glass tea set and sill
yer butter knife.
IF there are only two who have miss
ed no words in the first contest, they
will compete for the two largest prizes.
and if there are more than one who
have missed but one word they will
compete for the third prize.
The prizes will be presented at 'ns
close of the contest.
Spelling to commence at the usua
hour.
Per ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

EE The county Building Committee
met at the Court House on Tuesday,
according to advertisement, to open
the bids for digging the foundation for
the new jail--35x39 feet and five feet
deep. Seven bids were received, as
follows:
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

Standards Grove Days Meeting.
Next Sunday, June 18th, a days
meeting will be held in Mr.. Standard s
grove-Floyd's Mission. W. D.
James, P. Allen, J. Ralph, J. Bond
and T. Strut, are expected to preach.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

s1A Mrs. S. Maddin will open a Sc
lect school in the Grove school house
next Monday.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
Children's CARRIAGES.

A fine assortment of Children's Car
riages just received at James Roberts
Drug Store. Very cheap, for cash.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having been permanently cured Of
that dreadI disease, Consumption, by simple reno
dy, is anxious to make known to his fellow sufs
ferers the means of cure. To all who desire IT,
will send copy of the prescription used, tree OF
charged with the directions far preparing ana US
ing the same which thew will find suRE CURE
or CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRoNcHITIs &C.
Parties wi shing tho prescrip VIII p,es@s az
dress Rev. n A.. "AI1o
1874 Penn t.. Willians3arSh. Neg fork
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
TuR Ina NnrsHEhL-A lady

The CASE In NUTsHELL.-A lady
entered street car in Richmond, Vir-
ginia, not long since. The only vacant
seat was by a matronly-looking colored
woman. The latter politely drew away
her skirts and made all the room pos
sible. The true born Southerner de-
clined the seat with a scornful toss OF
the head and tip of the nose moro
than nature had given it. "Lor' bless
ye, honey said the culored woman,
smilingly, eff you owned me you'd sit
in my lap
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

Stylish Boots and Shoes.
A new stock received this week al IL. q j
Rowe's.-good and cheap.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

H Judge G. e. Brown, of Kalamazoo
Michigan, the author of Government Of
Michigan" Government of Ohio" &C., i
now haying engraved very interesting
map of the Old Northwest Territory,
showing the locations Of the old forts, trad
ing.posts; missions, and other points Of
historic interest, giving dates and other
particulars concerning their establishment
This map will be furnished, by addressing
the publisher, for fifty cents.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
MONEY TO LOAN |

MONEY to loan on frst-class Real Els
tate. Apply to
REESE & CARTER,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

sg-Spelling school at the Court
House tonight.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

W-All out doors is looking more
than lovely.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

az The work of remodeling the
lower story of the Court House is to be
commenced next Monday.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
n@- Darlington wants band.

WGo to the Bonanza, dry goods store
for bargains.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
Letters from Druggists.

There is no case Of Dyspepsia thai
Green's August Flower will not cure
Come to the Drug Store of James Rob
erts,s and inquire about it. If you suf'
fer from Costiveuess, Sick Headache, Sour
Stomach, Indigestion, Liver Conplaint,o '
arrangement of the Stomach or Liver try
it, Two or three doses will relieve you
Boschee's German Syrup is now solo
Ia every town and city in the United
States. We have not less than five hun
dred letters from Druggists, sayir that i
the best medicine they ever sold fol
consumption, Throat or Lung disease
Cample bottles OF both 10 cents each. Reg
ular size rs cents. i
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

Extras for Woods Reapers
At the Lumber Office Of WILLIAMS q
REESE, Arena, Wis.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

sA- Mineral Point is making prep
arations to celebrate the fourth of
July.
vururUns carriages and bird
cages cheaper than ever at James Ro b.
erts' drug store.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
MISCELLANEOUS.

DANIEL HoLCoMB,
~ ARENA, WISCONSIN,,
Has for sale DIR. Chase's General Doctor Book
he Combined Photograph Family Record, "Tell 1t
ll,'Or the great expose of Mormonism, nd also
he Harrisburgh Corn Shelter. 12febly.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

A DVERTISING; CHEAP Good Systematics
N Ali persons who contemplate making contrac.
with newspapers for the insertion of advertiseme
should send IS cents to Geo. P. Rowell & Co., Al
Park Row, New York, for their pamphlet Book
(wiy-sveh edition., containing lists of over 1000
newspapers aud estimates, showing the COST AID
States at at tremendous reduction from publisher
r1aes GET THE BOOK.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

W- Jones & Williams, of Arena,
have Orr's (Adamsville) -four for sale.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

EUREKA LODGE NO los, meets at he Good
Templar Hall, opposite the Masonic LII u,eVery
Monday evening at o'clock,
Members visiting the village aretnvitedto etteho
VIM. Il. OWENS w. c. 7.
J. C. TREZONA, W. X. s.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
No ice to Debtors

All persons indebted to me are request
ed to call and settle without delay or fur
Their notice. j. r. JONES.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11


at one o'clock p. m. Each Grange is
entitled to FIVE delegates. A full at
tendance is necessary, as business Of
Importance will be brought before the
Council. By order.
RICHARD Rowe, Secretary.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

TowAENoAMPMENT, No. OF 10. IF, meets in
Odd Fellows Hall, first building south of the
SQUIRT house every2d aud 4th Tuesday evening ofeach
month, JOHN RALPH, G. p.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
SOCIETIES.

ausuA 100. F.--Dodgeville lodge, No. LAT
.SsATAES6<. meets in Odd Fellows Hall, every Sat-
s6g4S6SSa@ urrlay at ~ O'Clock. Members visit
~SsEaF$SS< ing tue village are invited to attend.
Ell, McELHOSOE, N. G. WIN, Il. OWENS Secy.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

c.. w. II.
DRIDEOF THE WEST, NO. 4, meets
at Amcitia HALL, corner of lowe aud Division
streets, every Wednesday evening. All are invited
cooperate.
GEo.F. DA VEY,
BANCROFT, w. HIS.
WILLIAM Il. OWEN Sape. tctsL mt
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

Girl Wanted.
To do general house-work in a small
family. Inquire at this office.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11

~ GOODWILL DEGREE TEMPLE, Meets at
N Eureka Hallthe first aud third Thursdays in
each month. JIG. NELLY, u. L.
NM Il. OWENS. u. S,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-06-11
Sash and Doors

Iowa street, nearly opposite Court tx
Arizona citizen., 1875-09-11
Yuma County.

Condensed from The Sentinel of September A.
 F. M Chapman has gone to take charge of Teamster's Camp.
 Letter received from T. D. Lockwood says that the PicachO mine looks we'll ; drift in thirty feet; lead nine feet wide 100 tons of excellent milling ore is out. D. A. Sanford, for some years resident of Tucson, who has been on a visit to California, came in by his private con- veyance last Thursday, in company with J. B. Bloxton and sister, all on their way to Tucson.
 August 2S, one of the freight wagons bound for Tucson, upset near Antelope Station and James Quinlan was caught by the falling freight. One arm and side from the hip down, were severely injured. On the following Tuesday, he was taken to Yuma on bed in a buggy, when it was found that a bone of the arm was broken. But with the care of Dr. Arnaba, Mir. Quinlan was getting on pretty well.
 Wm. B. Hooper & Go. have shipped during the week, by trains of w. Miller and Jesus Contreras, 10000 pounds of government and citizen freight to the interior.
 The Montana was expected at the mouth of the river, from San Fran cisco, last Saturday; and the river steamers connecting with her were ex- pected at Yumaeon the 8th or 9th.
Arizona citizen., 1875-09-11

MIR. THEo. F. WHITE, United States dep- uty surveyor, arrived by stage of last Sat urday, from San Diego. After getting through with his surveys for the present season, it Is his purpose to locate his fam | fly in Tucson and remain here perma-
 nently. Before entering upon field work
 in the Gila Valley opposite old Camp Goodwin, he will do whatever private
 work parties may be ready to have done and wish him to do, and also it is expect
 ed that he will survey the valley opposite
 Tucson 10 enable owners Of tracts there to perfect their titles in accordance with all act of Congress for their special benefit. Mir. White has provided himself with splen-
 did set of improved instruments adapted
 to any kind of engineering. or surveying
 work. He has had improvements made to his solar instrument for mining work, and a solar instrument is the only one
 with which a correct survey can be made in mineral regions. He has also brought
 on a fine transit and levellng instrument,
 and various apparatuses necessary in his
 profession.
Arizona citizen., 1875-09-11

THURSDAY we called into Major Lords office, in the second story of Maish X Co.'S brick building on Meyers street. He and MT. Conrad, his clerk, are comfortably fix ed in the southern side of the building the northern side being now prepared for the Major and family. When fully com pleted, which will be soon, the rooms will be very comfortable and convenient. While there, we observed an enormous muskmelon, grown on the Agua Caliente ranch of J. P. Fuller, about nine miles be- wound Camp Lowell. It weighs 261a pounds and measures over the longest circumfer- ence three feet eleven inches, over the shortest, two feet eight inches, and in length one foot and seven inches. We are informed by Mir. Fuller that he expects soon to have a second crop of water and muskmelons of excellent quality. He can't bring them in too soon-if ripe.