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vICK'S
Flower and Vegetable Seeds

VICK'S
Flower and Vegetable Seeds
are the best the world produces. They
are planted by million people in
America, and the result is, beautiful
Flowers and splendid Vegetables. A
Priced Catalogu, sent free to all who
enclose the postage-a cent stamp.
VICK'S
Flower and Vegetable Garden
is the most beautiful work of the kind
in the world 1t contains nearly $50
pages hundreds of fine illustrations, and
four Chrome Plates of Flowers, beauti
fully drawn and colored from nature.
Price 35 cents, in paper covers; 65 cents,
bound in elegant cloth.
Vick's Floral Guide.
This is beautiful Quarterly Journal.
finely illustrated, and containing an ele-
gaEt colored Frontispiece with the first
number. Price on1s 25 cents. for the
year. The first number for 1876 just is-
sued Address
JAMES WICK, Rochester, N. Y.
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At the Peoples Store you can bmy
brown muslin as low as cents per yard.
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OVER LAND GRANT ROADS.

am the only agent east of the Mis-
sissippi River, acting under appoint
ment received from Governors Of West-
ern States. My duties are to see that
you get Reliable Information and the
Best Possible Rates on Transportation.
Don't fail to call on or write 20 me be-
fore making any arrangements relative
to moving your people or property. l
Make no Charge for services.
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SHER DAN TO SHERMAN.

wAsHINeToN, July H.-Gen. Sheri-
dan has forwarded the following dis.
patches to General Sherman: 81 have
already ordered General Merritt to join
General Crook, but he will be detained
few days attempting to intercept the
Indians who have left the Red Cloud
Agency. would suggest TO Crook to
unite with Terry, and attack or chase
the Indians; but am 20 far away that
will have TO leave to them, as | have
DONE"
GENERAL. CROOKS DISPATCH.
"CAMP ON GOOSE CREEK, wy, July L. |
VIA FETTERMAN, July is. !
"My last information from Red Cloud
Agency was that the Cheyennes had left
there to reinforce the enemy in my front.
Az this takes away all the disturbing
element from that section have avail
ed myself Of the Lieutenant Generals
permission, and ordered eight companies
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CINCINNATI, Nov &c, 1872.
Mr.. ii. r. STEVENS:
DEAR SIR-The two bottles of VEG
ETINE furnished me- by yonr agent, my
wife has used with great benefit.
For long time she has been troubled
with dizziness and costiveness; these
troubles are now entirely removed bv
the u-e of VEGETINE.
She was also tronhled with Dyspepsia
and General Debility; and has been
greatly benefited.
THOs. GILMORE, 2294 Walnut Street.
FEEL MYSELF A NEW MAN.
NAT1cK, Mass. June 1st 1872.
Mr.. II. R. STEVENS:
DEAR SIR-Throngh the advice and
earnest persuasion of Rev. f. S. Best, of
this place, have been taking VEGET
for Dyspepsia, of which ! have suffered
for years.
7 have used only two bottles and al
ready feel myself new man.
Respectfully,
DIR. j w. CARTER.
Report from Practical Chemist
and ApOthecary.
BosToN, Jan. l, 1874.
DEAR SIR-This ia to certify that ]
have r, ii at retail l543 dozen 1852 bot
,les) of yonr VEeETINE since April II
1870. and can truly say that it has given
the hest satisfaction of any remedy for
the complaints for which il is recon-,
mended. that ever sold. Scarcely day
pass es without aome of my customers
testifving to its merits on themselves or
their friends. am perfectly cognizant
Of several cases of Scrofnlons Tnmors
being cured nv GEaETINE alone in this
vicinity. Very respectfully yours,
Al GILMAN, 46S Broadway.
To II. r. STETENs Esq.
Vegetlne Ia Sold by all Druggists.
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VEGETINE
VEGETINE

Is acknowledged and recommended by
physicians and apothecaries to be the
best purifier and cleanser of the blood
vet discovered. and thousands speak in
its praise who have been restored to
health
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WEST

Call on or Address.
J. NJ. KELLY.
General Emigration Agent, N. W.
Corner Fourth and Vine Streets Direct
ly Opposite the Post Office Cincinnati,
Ohio.
To Land Buyers
A FRFE RIDE!
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We employ frst-class me-
cha7aics and guarantee
satisfaction =!

Rs5-We invite the public to call and examine
our material, and we will show you our work
now on hand and in process OF completion As
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yEGETINE
VEGETINE

Was looked upon IA an experiment for
some time bv some of our best physi-
clans, but those most incredulons in re-
gard to its merit are now its most ardent
friends and supporters.
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vegetIne is Sold by all Druggists.
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VEGErINE

Instead of being puffed-np medicine
has worked its way up to it's present az
tonishing snccess by actual merit in cur
ing all diseases of the blood, of whatev-
er nature.
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WAsHINeToN, D. c.. July 17.-Gen.
eral Custer and five Of his officers were
insured in the New York Life Jnsnr.
ance Company as follows: General Gus
ter, $4,000; Captain Yates, $1,000; Cap.
tain Keogh, $4,000; Lieutenant Cal.
houn. $1,000; Lieutenant Crittenden,
$4,000. and Lieutenant Porter, $1,000
in all $4,000. As these insurances were
effected under special provision made
by the company named for the benefit Of
army officers, there will be no trouble
about prompt settlement of,he claims,
notwithstanding they were killed in bat
tie with Indians,
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Jtlistellalteous advertisements,
A MATTER OF POPULAR INTEREST,

We condense/ /ffom the Leligh Regiaer the
substance Of Conversation about Oak Hall, in
Philaden nhia IWanamaker& & Browns " Largest
attendant lEe the speakers: '--N
Y5sitor. /" What corner is the Building on7s
attendant: South East corner of Sizth and
Market Please note the SIXTH, for some
by designing persons"
=. Y; IT is perfectly colcssali Do you know.
1So odd on Sixth. six stories high, has over
os. occupied pIsass b twenty different 6usi,
A: "A giant young engine furnishes power
iort the neight and passenger elevators and the
t;e HOers I steam ior heating, and the other opera
A: They are first opezed and arranged in
thence on the fl1ight elevator TO the inspec.
v. as inspectina khe first oper.t,on
A. mo, sir. measuring. The goods are first
measured in the piece, then inspected The
CLOTH passes over rollers in the face of q strong
behind the goods, watching with the eve eve of % =
hawk for the least PIN hole imperfection. and
marking every flaw, so that the cutter NAV see
and a.a ayold 1t when he comes to cut the gar
lyon must employ an ar1ty Of cutters?"
keep 20 hands all the tie cuking up the cloth
into garments, -beside4 Y6 machines that do
dozen mems work each Il stroke.'
". DO you manufacture all your own
A. I'VE do, and most carefully. Our ex-
aminers inspect every stitch and seam. and
certify 70 every garment as extra-well made
before We put our ticket on it, and become
responsible for IT," ''''-'o
"; Your system must save you a great
A In every direction, sir. 1t is th9 system
ana economy we practice all tie WEI through.
that enables us to put our pri 16wn to the
of it?' !" - 'as pecoli'es
A. Before 1t goes into Stock it IL tickaed
Every single garment has its number and
0tner points noted On it, SO that its entire his
tory can be traced without fail, upon our
"" You must have 80 or 40 salesmenr
a; Why sir, on busy days you mav1see 100
IN the various rooms and suites OF rooms
selling to the throngs of customers."Z
Y, Do you do an order bud Aesi by mail
and express % VIZ
A. Very great All over the country. Our
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Comm unicated.)

| NEW CASTLE, DEL. May 10, 1876.
Dear Transcript Soon after the sad in
telligence Of the death Of the late Chief Justice,
was received, the Courtroom and the portico
and front Of the Court House, were heavily
draped in black. These insignia of death
and sorrow, and tokens Of regard, were per-
mitted to remain until Tuesday, after formal
announcement by Judge Wootten of the
mournful event, and adjournment of Court
for day, in respect for their late presiding
officer. :.
The Criminal Court met on Monday the
9th inst Judge Wootten presiding, assisted
by Judge Houston. Very little was DONE
The rolls of jurors. grand and petit, were
called, baliffs were appointed and afidavits
of applicants for liquor licences were received.
Judge. Wootten then announced the death of
Chief Justice Gilpin and ordered recess
until the next day.
Tuesday-Court met-present as before
and proceeded with the routine of criminal
trials. There are no cases Of general interest,
anu enS H'iuoi SooeS oIC ociuk uISpOScu Vi 50
rapidly that the docket;will be closed early
next week, if not before. Wednesday fur
nished repetition, as to character and in
terest, Of the business Of the day before It
was thought that the question of the constitu-
tionality of the Courts proceeding with bust
ness, with vacant Chief Justiceship, would be
argued and determined but, for some reason
the question was not raised. | was informed
that members of the Bar were divided in
opinion upon the question, and heard one
Of the Judges say "it would be better to hear
thereon, in hnine." If am cor
'ectly informed, the Constitution makes Dor
7ision for conducting the business of the
Court, in the absence Of the Chief Justice;
which presupposes the fact of there being such
IN officer, whose attendance is prevented by
sickness, or some other cause; but it is
ilent as to the procedure, when the Office has
'een made vacant by death.
The interest in the question, who is to be
;hief Justice? seems to have died out, as il
rarely discussed. MORE ANON
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perfect system gid rules Of self.measurenent
as1sy1 a.sy ! p6srfscty = 4 they were here Il
" II suppose you have at least half dozen
different Departmental?
A. my dear SRI We have more than t,ce,.lv.
each charged with It's own business, and each
ttno,TSoughiy tn ,S Organized, necessary wheel With
V. will you name I dozen Or Is or tbem >.
A. with pleasure. The Custom DeDert-
ment. for those who prefer custom-made 10
Mit6y Teia6y-imad to s osp Fu.ni.hins d9 DspsTment
The Shirt lkctory with IT, busy mschines.
making our own hrst-cla1 ahirts. The Trim.
ming Department, itself asbig q many 9 feRu-
lar a store: The Garment Stock Room. The
named before: The Special Uniforms DeDsrt.
ment The Delivery Department with its
score Of messenger. The" - =
V. Hold, holdl sir, enoughr'
AIM not half thronShf The Advertisr~
Department. with its bill and sign distlibutors,
joyFna1 tS' "a Gin. circuls 50 oeo copies mcathly
bepartysna 5e, ~ yonr His Ti sSri TIE Hsn
Department: The Youths Deparnenf The
Children's Department, with ~ spe.iai
entrance for ladies The Telegraph Depart
is meSs boot Ins cnief rS Cssks Depament xth
ayers Department; Finarciefs Ofice, and
other Offices of the firm/ busy - bees
thinking: planning. exef fhting, buying, max
ns and Is sending ont selins
to carry on business with the peopIe a1nos1nf.
Ing nngs,9D fo between 100000 and ssOooOoo an
v. "S-tu-p-e-n-d-o-u-s~s
A. Indeed 1t isl ! forgot to name thu
Cashiers Department, which handles m SQ5 000
OF retail sales on some single daysF'
". "$25,000I Immense That's. what enables
the house to buy cheap and selICheap?"
a. Exactlyl You have lit hit Il. The
people tnrong here, kn( Ei9e that We depend
much about?'' =
A. Our system of business dealine-l. One
price, no deviation; 9. Cash for everything:
A guarantee protecting the purchaser: 4, The
be suited" rss-- = = - -
Y. Nothing could be fairern
Nothing: And the people see IT,"
attention" '- P''''0
"a; A . Mt at all It's pleasure to give you
Coll again; and be sure of the ploke-Wsna-
maker y Browns Oak HALL Iouh East cor
ner Sixth and Market Y
v. Thank you'll Ishall be happy to do 70.
Good morning"
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emerging from the misfortunes of the panic
of '73. Within the past year The suspended
debt of the institution has been reduced from
$56, 40oto So, ,069. OF the paper discounted
by the retiring Board, not dollar remains
suspended. A dividend of per cent. was
declared for the past six months, and $500
added to surplus fund.
At the election, all the old Directors, ex-
cepting Mr.. Cummins himself voted in favor
of the old Board, including Messrs. Fiddeman,
Massey and j. E. Collins, who are members
of the new Board.
Hon. James Williams has written letter
from Washington declining TO serve in the
new Board of Directors of the Bank of
Smyrna. He states that he was made stock
holder and director without his knowledge or
desire, and shall not accept.
In letter to Col. George H. Raylnand
from Col. H. B. Fiddeman, of Milford, dated
lhe 9Th instant, he states that his resignation
will be forwarded by to-morrow's mail.
II also reported that George V. Massey will
Times.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-13
C.. III. GALLAGHER
No. West Tenth Street, Wilmington, Delaware

Charles Jackson, of Chrltsna Hundred, fs s gaaAs
% y potatoes @ ns sssssa s s n n
Phosphate a ns %a that the p''d'e
Mr. H Jordan of Hundred says: 434 ss5ga
USED two tons Of your udt and found equal the
his advantage freely crops : 1 81 s1 - ~
MI. J. Moore ofM Creek Hundred says: - 4 sns ~
vigorous growth and believe greatly % ad led % to M
truck, nwanttw M " ~ "
Your PO9d,, @
liberty to in recommending farmers
Hon Hocom Representatives. says: ssi #
is % % S vis @ spP & soo1 % 100 lbs Of your Poad the
purchased 1sa % wan9ssH fdnals nee says rs me
a ss assage ea sad o aS With s ssps, 5 m % use use
yield have ~ - = - - ~ M " M
Dunn of Brandy wine Hundred says:
s @ @ h ssGs its G results s h n es psssP1s m
George Savage Hundred, says
used your Pudett wheatand
thy @ E farmers se d % ahs Os pss @ which it sold brings within the
find w " ''e On :" s'p
.1 ss ss ams s
used it on truck and the result has been large
the best things to po on II.
hills give The start ofgrowh the satisfactory rsm
.Ls used % pesss %
VIM. Reynolds Of Peneadsr Hundred says.
IT'D s cheapest % snd ann f es S Srsr ii as M re-
aeS can therefore consdentp Rp ron n
mend TO farmers generally - - - - ' :. ' ~
of Creek Hundred saws; sTra3
used
~ y not Si S.,y gave % s quick and strong growth but
he %asl farmers " one Of the best and think decidedly the
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Nervous Debility.

Vital weakness or depression: weak ex-
hausted feeling, no energy or courage; the
result of mental over work, indescretions or
excesses, or some drain upon the system, is
always cured by Humphreys Homeopathic
Specific No. %. 1t tones up and invieorates
the system, dispels the gloom and despon-
dency, imparts strength and energy, stops
the drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect success
by thousands. Solo by dealers. Price ST.
per single vial, or S. per package of FIVE walls
and So vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address Humphreys Homee-
pathic Medicine Co.. 562 Broadway, N. Y.
See large advertisement.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-13

Ralph Fl. Graves. principal of the
Hillsboro, N. c., Military Academy,
died suddenly at Hillsboro on Wednes-
day
A FIRE on Wednesday afternoon des-
troyed James Clark's great tobacco
preparing house, at Louisville, KY.
Loss. $4,000.
The Book concern fight has been re-
newed in the Methodist Conference and
another investigating committee has
been appointed
1t is reported that six French vessels
engaged in the Iceland fishing trade
have been lost. and It is feared the
whole feet has been destroyed
The London Morning Post says that
l03 members Of Parliament have already
signed the memorial asking for the re-
lease of the Fenian prisoners.
King Alfonso has permitted 1900
officers who joined Don Carlos forces
to resume service in the royal army
with the rank they held previous to de-
sertiop
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Pnsitivalv the Best.

Dr.. Morris Syrup Of Tar, Wild Cherry and
Horehound is the very best compound ever
prepared, advertised or sold by any person or
under any name whatever-for the immediate
relief and permanent cure Of Coughs, Colds,
Group, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and all diseases of the consumptive type. 1t
will thoroughly eradicate these alarming
symptoms in one half the time required to do
so by any other medicine. 1t is purely vege-
table and contains not particle of opium or
other dangerous drug. Physicians all over
the country endorse it as the most eficacious
antidote known for all disorders of the throat
and lungs. 1t never fails. Every bottle
guaranteed to perform exactly as represented.
Be sure to obtain DR.. Morris Syrup Of Tar,
Wild Cherry and Horehound. Sold at C.
Anderson's Drug Store, Middletown.
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N%SEND FOR CIRCULAR. ADDRESS
j. B. CL.ARKSON, agent, .Niddzetown, Del.
CERTIFICATES:

The Farmers Friend published Mecansburg Pa the interests of
we different asked BY correspondents
which contains all the elements needed the growing Such
crop
entirely crop Produced
successful o~ts but ob % en sf a% @ oadrse
pISP % msnss & & i0nt a @ s the % %sn M in 5 about & the G p'9R p,o and
the
+ an ss,s % %sa % & following %
permission them to perual.
Mr. Joseph Peiemange of chisiana Hundred says:
used Road,s this Spring and gives pleasure that
5 ng s @ % 1 eags aBs 5 & & s & s m i s sss M yield @ s has 9 s
mend farmers reliable fertilizer and the best and cheapest the market shall
% qns sasS ' M 'a 's 'aa' %st % %
which fertilizer justly meris
Wilmington Delaware
Ny which applied Poudr will produce handsome yield
nd g % the @ @ es9s and vee @ mt % y g nSo m % % s % and has p
recommend the best fertilizer market
Stephen Wilson, ofHoksan says
the
better results than any fertilizer for the money have tried
ThomasJ Edge ofL fLondongrove Chester county, says
adjoining which
but the time the favorable
which
Samuel comy Bridge Newark Grange No says
wbe " e PonaSe @ @ xSat Wy wo G I @ M gave great
better, other fertilizers
is required i nothing, n opinion equal. ~ ' s
George Jackson OF New casteH Hundred, says: t-ehso
apply all greatly corn believe cit
TO be good fertilizer. a -
AbnrHo Horingsworth of Hundred says:
given good satisfaction had little left after planting which
thur pas 5 far as Ten 3 The f & oes @ ns Ra 5 without any any fer
nothing believe fertilizer be good, and you claim
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-13
SHOE BUYERS. ATTENTION

SHOE BUYERS, ATTENTION
We have just received in stock large and
carefully selected line Of Ladies' Kid Button
Croquet, Newport Tie and Lasting SLIPPERS.
Also, Gents and Boys low cut Shoes and
Caters of various styles-good, neat and
cheap. No auction goods sold by
JOHNSON BROS,
MiddletCwn, Del. Town Hall Store.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-13
Philadelphia and the Centennial. i.

Our readers who are about 10 visit the
great Exhibition will fnl unusual prepara-
tons have been made 10 receive them. Every
branch of business has put forth its best effort
to produce special stocks of goods for this
particular Season.
The immense Stock of Splendid Clothing
displayed by MESS. BENNETT & Co., Tower
hall, 5ls MARKET ST, is W orth journey to
inspect. The styles are new and tasty the
material choice and reliable, the prices being
guaranteed lower than others elsewhere, and
bargains offered in every department We
say stand by your old friends and give them
call, and be sure TO go in RIGHT UgpER the
LARGE CLOCK
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-13
Rusiness Iofals.

B. F. Lippincott has still very large stock
of plants and flowers on hand at his nursery
and greenhouse on Broad street which he is
selling very low. Ladies call and examine
his stock
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-13
Guns and Locks repaired at
LINDLEY & KEMP'S.

The shoe factory begins operations to-day
We will soon have made up large and COM
plete assortment Of Shoes of all qualities,
styles, &C., for Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses and
children. We will not be excelled by any
firm in the United States. Cheap rent, labor
and living, and having the advantage and ex-
perience of buying raw materials for cash in
a depressed market is a sufficient guarantee to
any reasonable person that this is not an idle
boast but an assertion with a great deal of
meaning. Shoes that we make will not rip
or otherwise prove faulty they will be sewed
procurable, and no pains spared to make them
in every respect the best. We invite the pub
lie to visit the factory and see how they are
made. JOHNSON BROS,
Town Hall Store. Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-13

Ladies in need of nice Silk Dress, call at
S. NJ. REYNOLDS and look at those Guinet
Black Silks at so and ST.. 10 per yard, just
received direct from the importers.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-13

A large assorment of Linen BUSTERS at
MIDDLETOWN CLOTHING STORE.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-13

Resolutions ON the Death OF John Coch.
ran.
HALL OF PEACH Blossom GRANGE, P. OF H.. !
MDoLETowN, Del, May 9, 1876. I
Whereas, On Sabbath morning, the Both
ultimo, the Great Master of the Universe in
the dispensation of his wise providence sud-
denly to remove by death from our midst
john Cochran, our beloved brother.
Whereas, In his decease this Grange has
lost It's founder, faithful Secretary, and most
intelligent and active member, most earnest
advocate of the principles of the order, he
was ever foremost to cooperate in thoughts,
words and deeds for the general benefit,
Peach Blossom Grange, the State organi-
lion and National as we'll, have come to
amcnt his loss. The members individually
can never supply the place of so genial, kind
and affectionate friend and brother and will
always miss the companionship of one whose
big heart was continually bubbling over
with cheerful and fond emotions, which found
full and unchecked expression in his whole
personal intercourse with others through
looks, words and action; therefore
RESOLVED, That we deeply deplore his loss
and extend our heartfelt sympathies and sim
cere coincidence TO his heart broken family
and mourning friends in this terrible vista
ton of human sorrow and sadness.
Resolued, That in respect to the memory of
our deceased brother and Past Master we
drape our charter with the badge of mourn
iug for sixty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be pub
lisbed in the Farmers Friend and MIDDLETowN
TRANSCRIPT and a copy of them be presented
to the family of our late beloved brother.
Attest: H. A. NowLAND, Master.
j. NJ. BARR, Secretary, pro ten
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-13

EE0CeeOb08o Om INC Oo0Gn OI - Ss uAeff1ts
HALL OF PEACH Blossom GRANGE, P. OF H., l
MIDDLETowN, Del, May s, 1876. !
Whereas, death has mysteriously taken
away from us our beloved brother j. Stewart
Merritt. and left vacant his seat; therefore,
Resolued, That in the decease of brother
Merritt this Grange has lost one Of its best
and most estimable members, and its best and
most worthy, active and reliable Treasurer.
Resolved, That we deeply deplore with feel
ings of profound sorrow the loss this Grange
has sustained in the decease of our worthy
brother and that we will ever cherish in our
hearts the remembrance of his many good
qualities Of head and heart.
ResolUed, That we sincerely symparhize
with the bereaved relatives of the deceased
and hereby extend to them our heartfelt con-
dolence in their affection, in token whereof
copy of these resolutions shall be trans
mitted to them.
Resolued, That in respect to the memory of
our deceased brother and Treasurer we drape
our charter in mourning for sixty days.
Resolved That these resolutions be handed
the editor of the TRANSCRIPT for publication.
Attest, H. A. NowLAND, Master.
j. NJ. BARR, Sec. pro. tenn.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-13

The best Coal Oil in the market at cents
per quart, at s. NJ. REYNOLDS.