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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02

OuIu uIItu y! teClIOu OF IN aCt U OVIlsTUss
approved June g, 1874, to be afixed to each
bid for carrying the mail, and to be taken be-
fore an offieeT qualified TO administer Oaths.
Of, bidder for carrying the
mail on route No. =, from - TO -, do
swear that have the ability, peeunisrily, to full
fill my obligation as such BIDDER; that the bid is
made in good latin, and with the intention TO
enter into contract and perform the service in
case said bid shall be accepted.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, -
- for the Of -, this -
day Of -, A. d. is7 and in testi IsEAL.l
m0Dy whereof hereuute subscribe my
name and afix my olheiai seal The day and year
Aforesaid.
NoTE.-When the oath Is taken befOse Justice
OF the peace. or any other officer not using seal.
except Judge ofa United states court, the ee rtln-
cate Of the clerk OF COuTtof record must be added,
under his seal OF Office, thai the person who admin
isfPred the cath Is duly qualified such 0fiear
BIDS o. $50 and upward must be accompanied
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02
FORM OF PROPOSAL, BOND, AND GER
TIFICATE.
PROPOSAL.

The undersigned --, whose post ONCE
address is -, county Of, State Of -,
proposes TO carry the mails Of the United States,
from July /, 1875, to June so, Isl. on route No.
-, between - and -, State Of -,
under the advertisement OF the Postmaster Gen.
eral, dated December l, 1874, with celebrity and
security" for the annual sum Of - dollars;
and If this proposal is accepted he will enter into
contract, with suTetIes to be approved by the
Postmaster General, within the Time prescribed
in said advertisement.
This proposal is made with full knowledge Of
the distance Of the route, the weight OF the mill
to he carried, and all other particulars in refer
ence 10 the route and service; and, also, AFTER
careful examination OF the laws and Instructions
attached to advertisement Of mail service.
DATED l. bidder
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02
SCHEDULES TO BE FURNISHED AND POSTED UP IN
POST OPPICEs-REGIsTEKs TO BIZ RETJEEED ANB
REPORTS

The Postmaster General has no power, under
the law. to release bidders and contractors and
their sureties IRON their liabilities the allega-
ton Of real or supposed mistakes of any kind in
that, before Bidding, the fullest inquiry and in
Testigation be made in regard to the route, dis
lance, service, weight OF mails, cost OF stock,
feed, and all expenses existing and likely 20
occur during the contract term, and with due
consideration Of the consequences imposed by
law on delnquents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02

SERVICE TO BE AWARDED TO THE LOWEST BIDDER
bids or FAILING CONTRACTORS NAY NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
Sec. 2i9. That all cOntractsNfOr carrying the
mails shall be in the name o.. the United States,
and shall be awarded TO the lowest bidder tender
ing sufficient guarantees for faithful perform
ance without other refernce to the mode Of trans
pOrtation than may be necessary to provide for
the due celebrity, certainty and security thereof;
but the Postmaster General shall not be bound
to consider the bid Of any person who has Willfuly
or negligently failed 70 perform former con-
tract.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02
BIDDERS NOT RELEASED UNTIL CONTRACT is

ENTERED INTO AND SERVICE BEGUN.
Sec 252. That 10 bidder for carrying tile mails
shall be released from his obligation under HIS
bid or proposal, Notwithstanding an award made
to a lower bidder, until contract for tho desig-
mated service shall have been duly executed by
such lower bidder and his suretes and accepted
and the service entered upon by the contractor to
the satisfaction oil the Postmaster General
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02
H ALI f. K I JIB }rrustees.
deI4-d&ds LATIAER q CLEARY, Aucts.

81 THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED UN-
hour and place. -
BALLET ALiJ E. z Tb I5 Trustees.
LATIMER & CLEARY,
AuctIoupers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02

SECTIONS OF THE ACT OF CONGRESS
ITO RENlSE CONSOLIDATE AND
AMEND THE STATUTES RELATING
TO TIE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENTS
APPROVED JUNE S, 1872
The POSTMASTER GENERAL requests that bid
ders, guarantOrs, suTeties and all persons con-
cerned, intending to be concerned, in mail con-
tracts will carefully read and critically examine
the abstract Of laws here presented, and also the
forms and instructions at the end Of this adVer-
tisement, in order that bids may be made and
liabilities assumed Understandingly, and that all
misrepresentation or cause of complaint hereafter
may be avoided.
familiar with these laws and instructions, that
they may be able to inform and direct others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02
coMBrEATrozs TO PREVENT BIDDING PRoHrB-

Sec 20. That no contract for carrying the mail
shall he made with any person who has entered,
or proposed to enter into any com binatOn to pre-
vent the making Of any bid for carrying the mail,
or who las made any agref ment, or given or per-
formed, or promised TO give or perform, any con-
siderstion whatever TO induce any other person
not to bid for any such contract; and if any per-
son offending is a contractor for carrying the
mail, his contract may be annulled and for the
FIRST offence the person go offending shall be dis
Qualifed TO contract for carrying the mail for five
years, and for the second offence shall be forever
disqualified.
FAILING BIDDERS AND CONTRACTORS CON
TRAcIs EAY BE EXTENDED AND TEMPORARY
CONTACTS MADE
Sec. ISL That after any regular bidder Whoss
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02
FAILING CONTRACTORS GUILTY OF A MrsDE-
MRANOR.

Sec. 254. That any person or persons bidding
for the transportation Of the mails upon any route
which nay be advertised to be let, and receiving
an award Of the contract for such service, who
shall WrongfuIly refuse or fail to enter into con-
tract with the Postmaster General in due form,
and perform the service described in his or their
bid or proposal, shall be deemed guilty Of mis-
ished by iRe not exceeding hve thousand dol
lars, and by Imprisonment for term not exceed
ing twelve months.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02

CONTRACTS TO BE EXECUTED AND PILED IN TIE
DEPARTMENT By THE FIRST DAY OF JUNE. .
Under the provisions of section 245 Of the act
approved June ., 1874, the Postmaster General
has prescribed the list day Of June, 1875, on or
before which day the contracts Of accepted bid
ders must be received at the Department in
Washington, executed in due form.
Accepted bidders not complying with this reg
ulatiCn shall be considered az having failed TO
comply with their proposals. and the Postmaster
General may proceed TO contract for the service
with ether parties, according TO law.
CONTRACTS RECEIVED AT THE DEPARTMENT
AFTER JUNE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED BY THE
POSTMASTER GENERAL.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02
COMPENSATION FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE


Sec 26O. That compensation Tor additional
service il carrying the mail shall Lot be in ex-
cess Of the exact proportion which the original
compensation bears 10 the original service; and
when any such additional service rs ordered, the
sum 10 be allowed therefor shall be expressed in
the order, and entered upon the books Of the
Department; and no compensation shall be paid
for any additional regular service rendered be.
fore the issuing Of such order
Sec. 261. That no extra allowance shall be
made Tor any increase OF expedition in carrying
the mail unless thereby the employment OF ad-
ditionaI stock and carriers is made necessary,
and in such case the additional compensation
shall bear greater proportion to the additional
stock and carriers necessarily employed than the
compensation in the original contract bears to
the stock and carriers necessarily employed in
It's execution,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02

"a And awning frames, manufactured by ]. o.
HOGAN, us Market Space. Awnings for stores,
publlc buildings hotels, and private residences AZ
netory prices. Flags and camp-meettng tents Tor
Sole agent for the ly genuine Mlds.-proos
Awning Goods tef3-a
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Court Proceedings.

Monday, May II, Court met at 2
o'clock p. M. L. ID. Wetmore, j., and
j. G. Dale, A. j. on the bench.
Argument list taken up.
JAS. Baptie VS.. j. L. Acomb; mo-
ton for new trial, which was refused.
American S. M. Co. VS.. Copeland.
Stay of III. Fa. Money paid into
court.
The following, cases in the sessions; !;
Com. VS. Lacy. Recognisaneos for
feited bail respitel until next term,
and case held ovef to Sept. sessions.
Com. VS., Farrer, disposed of in same
manner.
The following roads were allowed /:
From Pennington road to point near
Geo. Haight's; to be 93 feet wide.
Road from near bridge in Claring.
ton to a point on Clarion river road,
vacated and supplied. Road to be 90
feet wide.
Kelley to use Castner VS.. Jas. Black.
Continued 20 next term.
The usual constables' returns were
received.
Court adjourned to meet on Tuesday,
Aug. 10th, at o'clock p. m.
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Republican Co. Committee Meeting.

Tionesta, Pa, May II, 1875. Com
mittee met in pursuance Of the call of
the Chairman. The following districts
were represented and members pres
ent: Tionesta Boro., I. j. Van Gle
sen jerks twp, Jacob Mercilliott +;
Harmony lower, j. +. Connolly
Hickory, L. Keister; Green, L. Ar
ner; Barnett, A. Cook; Howe, w. s.
Cole; Kingsley, w. A. Dusenbury.
Absent, @. w. Clark, Tionesta twp. {;
P. Berry, Harmony upper. On mo-
ton W. A. Dusenbury was chosen
Secretary of the meeting.
On motion it was resolved that the
committee concur in the choice Of the
Republican Co. Committee of Clarion
and Elk counties in the choice of M.
A. K. Weidner as Senatorial Delegate
to the State Convention.
On motion j. B. Agnew Esq. was
chosen delegate to the State Conven-
ton at Lancaster, and was instructed
to support Gen. j. f. Hartranft for
Governor, as the choice of the Republi-
cans of Forest county; and also in.
structed to support Hon. Henry Rawle,
of Erie, as the first choice, and Hon.
L. w. Mitchell as the second choice
of the Republicans of Forest county,
for State Treasurer.
On motion the day for holding the
Primary Meetings was fixed on Satur.
day, Aug. 7th, 1875.
w. P. MERoILLIoTT, Chairman
w. A. DUsENBURY, Secretary.
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Notice to Tax-Payers.

The subscriber will be at the following
named places aud dates for the purpose of
collecting taxes within the county of For
est for the year 1875, as per act of Assem-
bly, in such cases made and provided:
BARNETT TwoEsHIP.
Monday, June 14th-At Cooksburg from
10 to II a. m, and at Clarington from to
6p. m.
JENKs TOWNSHIP.
Tuesday, June h-Marienville, ,at J. ID.
Hunts.
KINGSLEY TOWNSHIP.
Monday, June 2lst-Newtown at Wheo-
Ter, Dusenbury IL Co.'s Store.
HARMONY Township.
Wednesday, June 23d-At J. I. Ranges
Store. Thursday, June 24th--Trunllcy-
vile, at John Petersons.
HICKORY TOWNSHIP.
Friday, June 25th-East Hickory, at II.
j. Bowman's Store.
n HOWE TOWNSHIP.
Monday and Tuesday, June 2S and 20
At BroQkston Co.'s Store.
GREEN TOWNSHIP.
Thursday, July 1st--Nebraska, Hotel.
TIoNBsTA TOWNSHIP.
Friday, July 2d-Tiouesta, Treasurer's
Office.
TIoNESTA BOROUGH.
Saturday, July 3d-Tionesta, Treasur-
er's Office.
Those paying previous to August 1st
are entitled to per cent. reduction. All
Mercantile Taxes must he paid previous
to July LIST, or they will be collected accor-
ding to law. S. j. SETLEY,
May 9th, 1875. County Treasurer.
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For Sale.

The old Holmes House property is
caered for sale on very reasonable
terms. This property consists of two
acres of land, barn, suitable for liv-
cry, size 105x40 feet. The foundation
of the Holmes House contains large
amount Of first class building stone.
The land is. suitable for gardening,an
with proper care will raise superior
vegetables. This property will be
sold cheap. For terms enquire Of the
editor Of this paper, or Of G. F. GILES
pie, Wing Hill. 33tf
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-05-19

just opening-a new Spring stock,
consisting of mems, women's aud chill
dren's underwear; Balbriggan, Iron
Frame and other choice makes of
white and fancy cotton hosiery. Also,
gloves, corsets, embroideries, standard
trimmings, linen collars and cuffs,
neckties, &c, &c, at the Hat Store ;
Sign of the Big Red Hat, two doors
below the Post office, Tidioute. 2tf
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Rights o. Citizen,

OF the United StdteS-HoiO to erereise and
hol0 to preseTre them. by TheophiLts Par
sons, Ill. ID.
Containing a commentary on the Feder-
al and State Constitutions. giving their
history and origin, and a full explanation
of their principles, purposes and provi-
Officers; tho rights of the people, and the
obligations incurred in every relation of
life; also, parliamentary for deliberative
bodies, and tull directions and legal forms
for all business transactions, as making
Wills, Deeds, Mortgages, Leases, Notes,
Drafts, Contracts, etc. A Law Library in
single volume. 1t meets the wants of
all classes and sells to everybody. JONES
BROTHERS d CO., Phila., Pa. @ At
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Mr.. G. L. White, for some time
past local editor aud business manager
Of the News, of Tidioute, has leased
the Office, and now runs it to suit HIM
self. The paper is well patronized
and is on a paying basis. We believe
and hope that Chas. will put money 10
his purse by the operation.
--Mr. i. Klein, himself watch
maker, indeed, in whom there is no
guile, wishes us to announce that in
course of ten days or two weeks he
will send a man who is first-class
matchmaker and jeweler, to this place
who will be able to do all kinds of re-
pairing in the best manner, and whose
work he is willing to warrant. Send
him along, Klein; we'll use him well.
Attention is called to the new ad-
vertisement of N. Wise, Merchant
Tailor, Tidioute, Pa, which appears
in this issue. We have inspected his
goods and prices, and can recompaeRd
him to any who wish any goods in his
line. There is no doubt but you can
get custom made clothing of him 25 to
30 per cent. cheaper than in any other
town or city about us.
Mr.. S. II. Raslet has gone to
Williamsport to the Grand Lodge in
the capacity Of representative of Tio-
nesta Lodge No. 369, 1. 0. o. F. We
met Mr.. Jos. Clary, who put up the
stonework for the creek bridge and
the Lacytown bridge, on the up train
last Monday who goes in the same
capacity for the Lodge at Sandy Lake,
Mercer Co.
We are under obligations to the
Meadville Sportsmen's Club tor a com
plimentary ticket to Pigeon Tourna-
ments which comes off to-day on the
Fair Grounds at Meadville. The club
have 1900 wild pigeons on hand. The
prizes are 800, $50, $40 and 500.
Professionals barred. All matches are
to be shot under the rules of the Mead
vile Sportsmen's Club Rules. Sorry
we weren't able to attend.
The June number of Ballou's
Magazine is something the publishers
may well be proud of. 1t has an ex-
ira good assortment of stories, elo.
quent poetry, fine illustrations, and
all the variety that goes to make up a
first-class and popular magazine. 1t
is the greatest favorite for a cheap
serial, of any in the country, and the
reason is, it has more variety than 9TH
er magazines. A sea story is in each
number, and one or two personal ad-
ventures, which are always interesting
to men and boys, and even ladies like
to read them, if thread of love runs
through the tales. Thomes & Talbot,
Publishers, SO Bromfeld Street, Bos-
ton.
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FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

President Judgc-L. d. WErMoRF.
Associate JHdgeS-ANDREw Cook, JOS.
q. DALE.
Sheriff.. J. VAN GIEsEN.
Jredsurer-S. j. SErLEY.
ProthonotGiy, Register e Recorder, &c
y. NJ. CLARK.
ommisSiOnerS-JoMN THOMPSON, JAS.
x. CLARK, ELL BERLIN.
County Uperiatendent-S. j. RoHRER.
District Atorncy-S. ID. IRWIN.
Jury Commissi0RerS-JAs.F FLYNN, VIM.
PATTERSON.
County SnrUcVor-S.D. IRWIN.
CorOHer-M. ITTEI, in.
County AHditors4-T. B. Conn, L. WAR
MIR, q. JAMESON.
Member Of Congress 19M DtStrict--C. b.
CURTIS.
.Assembly-J. B. AaNEw.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-05-19

May 16, 1875.
ED. REPUBLICAN -
To-day, here on
the prairie, the weather is warm and
pleasant; flowers begin to spring up
everywhere; for on the western prairies
are found all kinds of wild flowers,
and every month during the summer a
flower of different color appears.
Very few farmers here adopt the
theory put forth by the late Horace
Greeley, in his books called "What 1
know about Farming yet this great
sage's advice to young men to go
West" was sound advice, and many
young men east would find it to their
benefit if they would cume west, settle
down, and make home for them.
selves. Wages are very good here
among the farmers; from 500 to $50
per month is paid good hands on the
farms, and the railroads pay still high
er wages. Work is always plenty, and
help is generally scarce. Emigrant
trains begin moving further west, and,
as this is. the direct route from Chica-
go to Northern Iowa, Minnesota, Da-
kota and Kansas, these trains are
passing westward day after day.
Prairie fires during the spring, be
fore the grass grows, do considerable
damage here. A fire was set out north
of this place, on the Bluffs, few days
ago, that burned over miles of terrific
ry, and only ceased when put out by a
shower of rain. Great damage was
done among the famers. Yet a most
beautiful sight to look at, is a belt of
fire reaching for miles, with breeze
to carry it along; during the night
this scene is splendid, but many have
to suffer. This State makes the set
ting of these fires a State Prison Of.
fence.
On the 28th of last month the CITY
of Oshkosh, in this State, was almost
totally destroyed by fire; about one
hundred and fifty business houses were
burned down, and many that were
wealthy a few days ago, are now
homeless.
To give you some idea of this place,
would state, that from an elevation,
can see six towns, and at each a
railroad station. These towns are at
least five miles apart. From this point
the Bluffs west Of the Mississippi, a
distance Of fifty miles, can be seen
distinctly. The Blue Mounds, fifty
miles east of here, can be plainly seen.
As to health, l would say that it
is very healthy here, except for horse
thieves they as a class do not enjoy
the climate.
For the benefit Of your hunters,
would state that game is plenty, deer
being the principal game. Wolves
are very troublesome in some locali-
ties, and large beunties are paid foI
their scalps. Grouse or prairie chick
ems are to be seen by thousands, and
hunters find good sport in shooting
them on the wing.
More soon, N. b. Hoop.
jamestown cloths, fine assortment
Suitable for gentlemen's clothing. inst
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-05-19

SPECIAL NorIcE.-W We call atten-
tion of our readers to the advertise
ment Of the well known business firm
Of John Steyenson's Sons. Those con.
templating the purchase of goods in
their line will find this to be an oppcr.
tunity rarely offered. The firm is an
old and reliable one, and their repre-
sentations may be relied upon. 81 3m
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Ths forest Republican.
BOROUGH OFFICERS.

Purgess--JoHN RICK.
COuncitmcn--G. w. Robinson, s. A.
Warner, A. B. Kelly, $. IL. Haslet, A. II.
Partridge, II. o. Davis.
Justices of the Pcdee-D. $. Knox, C. A.
Randall.
Cbnstablc--H. Swaggart
School Dircctors--D. s. Knox, II. o. Da-
Wis, S. j. Wolcott, s. II. Haslot, A. Is.
Kelly. ID. Clark.
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Notice.

Whereas, my wife, Caroline, has left my
bed and board without just cause or provi-
cation hereby warn all persons against
trusting her on my account, as will pay
no debts of her contracting,
Il . ISAIAH JONES.
Trunkeyville, March %, 1875. 2tf
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-05-19

Rev. Elliot will preach in the
Presbyterian church on Sunday next,
morning and evening. Sabbath School
at 3 o'clock p. NJ.
ID. G. Hunter, of Tionesta twp,
is to-day announced as candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to Re-
publican usages.
Hon. j. d. Agnew has fenced his
property and now has pleasant and
comfortable home, and a valuable
property.
The Forest House improvements
are being rapidly pushed to compile
tion. The addition will add to the
looks of tho house, beside making it
larger and more convenient.
L. L. Brennesholtz, of Tidioute,
advertises with US to-day. He has a
large and select stock of Dry Goods
On hand and sells at hard times prices.
For particulars see advertisement.
Mr.. j. Bonner, of Stoneboro, is
in town at present, looking after his
varied interests in this town and coun-
ty. He brings a daughter and grand
daughter with him to enjoy the trip.
Mr.. Shadman commenced u select
school in the Union School building
on Monday last. He starts with a
goodly number of pupils, which argues
tavorably for his reputation as teach
er. He will teach three months.
Mr.. Partridge's new furniture
store is growing in size and beauty,
day by day. This, when finished, will
be the largest building in town, except
the court house. IL is being finished
on the outside with block siding, and
shows off we'll.
The grounds back of the court
house, which have hitherto been in q
neglected condition, are being improv'
ed and beautifed. With a little la
Dor and care, the court house grounds
can be made place of beauty, and o
credit to our county.
The editor of the Elk Advocate
while shooting at cat recently, shot
himself through the big toe. lie got
excited and .wiggled his toe (being
barefooted) and mistook it for large
brindle cat, and fired. He couldn't
miss it, hence uses erutchos.
The Clarion Democrat says; az
S. Brockway was elected Superintend-
ent in Forest county over the recent
incumbent Mr.. S. F. Rohrer-the vote
standing Brockway II, Rohrer 16
The salary was reduced from $500 to
$500. which was move in the wrong
direction"
IS. ID. Irwin, Esq, is beautifying
his property greatly. among other
noticeable improvements being terrace
in front of his house, extending across
the front of his whole lot. This is
sodded, and the effect is good. Many
of our citizens would do well to follow
his example.
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LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

Bills have been sent out by M.
". Tate, Esq, for subscriptions due
to the FoREsr REPUBLICAN. These
bills are not ours, but the company's,
of whom we bought this office on Jan
uary 1st, 1873. We collect our own
bills. If.
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ESTATE OF PETER SIBBEL, Deceas-
II ed. Notice is hereby given that Let
ters of Administration on the Estate of
the above named Peter Sihbel, late of the
Forest, deceased, have been granted to
Nancy. A. Sibbel, and
John Zents, residing in Tionesta township,
said county. All persons, therefore, hav-
ing claims or demands against the estate
of the said decedent, are requested to
make the same known to the said Nancy
A. Sibbel and John Zents without delay.
NANCY A. SIBBEL,
JOHN TENTS.
April Goth, 1875. Ct
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"A new stock of Spring hats and
caps just opened at the Hat Store, two
doors below the Post office, Tidioute /;
very stylish. Call and see them. 2tf