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Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

AGRICULTURAL NoTES.-A few weeks ago,
on the farm of Eli Reno, of Beaver county,
Pa. a hawk alighted with the intention of
helping himself to some poultry. He was
at once tackled by a game rooster, and a
furious fight between the hawk and rooster
ensued The conflict lasted for fully an
hour at the expiration of which the hawk
fell over dead and the rooster was left
master of the field.
The wife of Joseph Whisonhunt, of
Burks county, gave birth to twins the last
night of tho old year-one was born ten
minutes before II o'clock and the other ten
minutes after -. So ono was born on
Friday and the other on Saturday, one in
1878 and the other in 1876.
A California paper highly recommends
charcoal for fattening turkeys, and says
that it should be pulvcrizrd and mixed
with mashed potatoes and corn meal, as
we'll as fed to them in small Jumps.
There is cavern near Decorah, Iowa,
named the Ice Cave. 1t is POO feet deep.
In summer the water which drips from the
rocks freezes as it falls, while, what is most
strange, in winter no ice forms in the cave,
even that of summer disappearing.
W. D. Lord, of Raman, Ala, while in
seinng the other day, took two small fish
in his teeth to swim ashore with them.
One of the fish, in its struggles, went down
his throat and choked him to death.
A party of three hundred good cooks
and five hundred house girls, all English
servants, visiting the centennial, have
been induced to settle in Richmond, Va,
where steady employment is guaranteed.
Wild animals are getting thick in New
England. A bear seven feet long was shot
near the Twin Mountain House the other
day, and a hig panther is soaring the people
at Springfield, Vermont.
Those who live near blacksmith and
machine shops, and can get iron Filings
and rusty chips of iron, and will work them
into their flower beds, will add greatly to
the rich and bright coloring of their
flowers.
Let vcrbena stalks lie down on the
ground if you wish to propagate for fall
blooming. Hold them to the earth with
hair pins, split sticks, or bits Of wire.
1t is estimated that the value of the shoe
pegs used annually in this country is
$l.00O.oN. They arc made principally OF
white birch.
\ Young seal was shot at Middlebury
VT. the other day, which the people
believe escaped from Barnum's show.
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20
DEATHS

huAPIiREYs-On the 9Th inst. in Philadelphia
Rachel, wife of Stephen Humphreys, formerly OF
smyrna, in the 4Oth year Of her age.
+CkY-In AppOquinimink Hd on the 18th inst.
John Lurty, recently Of this town, aged about 40
years
m me asleep in Jesus September 10th after lingering
shtss ,hsss OF fifteen months, THOMAS ID. JESTER. The
an Ueet OF this memorial for more than fifty years
ceplable and consistent member of tho Methodist
stseolal Church, during which time he has always
eharao,eNSi evidence Of ppre and exemplary christian
ana esr. Kind and loving as husband, ipdnlgent
bnsbaaIn aneetlonate as father. warm-hearted as q
ss,ef and generous a friend he was beloved and
SESeesned by all who knew him. To relatives and
s hs departure Is asad bereavement, but TO him
ths on Immortality and eternal life for they have
srs consolation that he followed with unfaiterne
i,he e 1907 prints Of tho sayiqur to that heaven Of
''-the blissfpl world beyond.
Who would not wish TO die like those
mhom Gods own spirit designs 70 blesss
dg sink into that calm repose,
Fhen wake 70 perfect happiness7
Then let the hope Of Joys to come
IDqispei our cares, and chase our fears;
~ 1od be ours, we'er travlng home,
'nopsh passing through yale Of tears"
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

NOTICE.
IN /, Charles Z. FOxwell, Of Smyrna Kent County
and State of Delaware, do hereby give notice that
intend TO make application to the Court of General
Sessions of the Peace and Jail Delivery OF the State of
Delaware in and for Kent County at its next session.
which will commence and be held at Dover in Kent
County aforesaid Monday, the twentythird day Of
October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and seV0ntys six, for license TO keep ON inn
and to sell Intoxicating liquors in less quaH
titles than quart to be drunk on the premises at
and In the house now occupied by me as tenant and
known as the Smyrna Hotel" The location Of said
house wherein propose to keep an inn tavern is
i'm United School District Nos. and 107 in Kent
County in the State Of Delaware and in the town of
Smyrna in Kent County aforesaid, and on Main Street
I'm the said town of Smyrna The time when the said
application will be made by me will be on Monday.
tile twenty-thrd day Of October, in the year Of
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy six,
being the t day of the next term of the said Court
of General Sessions OF the Peace and Jail Delivery OF
the State Of Delaware I'm and for Kent County. The
names Of the freehOlders recommending my said ap-
William Denny Edward B;ais.
VIM G. Mitchell, o. Fisher.
VIM. ii. Mannering, i. Spruance
Robert HILL X. II. Cummns,
JOhn w Flick Jacob Leinberger
Thomas T. Jefferson David Richards,
George II. Willams Thomas Buckmaster,
VIM. A. McKOwn. =, ,,oD,u,,,,
axvPrA Sent 18th. lS76.-3W.
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

PARIS sExroaIroN.-WorI was begun in
August on the fair to which the city of
Paris invites tho nations for May l, 1878.
The edtice is to be composed of the now
generally accepted materials of glass and
iron. with the exception that the two cx-
trcmities, or two grand facades, will be con-
structei in dressed stone. There will be
no restaurants or cafes, theatres, concert
halls-in short, no establishments whatever
Of a catchpenny nature within tho limits
but every enterprise of that nature may
spread itself on the rrocadero just over the
river.
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

The Old South Church property has at
last bccn sold for 100000, with the rcstric-
tions, however, that while the church re-
mains on its present site it shall not bo used
for business purposes or for religious
services on Sunday. The restrictions are
to continue in force for so years. If the
church is moved from its present site, the
restrictions do not affect the use to which
it may be put, nor do they affect the use of
the land after removal of the building.
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20
DELAWARE COLLEGE.

The next collegiate year will commence ON Wednes
DAY evening, September the 9th -
Iherc arc Three Courses of Studv. Tho Classical
INC scientific and Agricultural III. The Literary
selection of Studies, however may be made but
regular course is strongly recommended
ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES
boasd or the Soilcgato year of thiryeight weeks at
Tuition, f100
Room rent and incidental cxpesnes, 1000
Total, Sl9iOO
students are required to provide their own books.
cost ~ y"
students who receive scholarship appointments are
relieved nom tho charge for tuition, and the above
estimate is thereby reduced from Sl94 to Slsl
Scholarships may be obtained by APPLYING to ,nern
bers OF the Delaware legislature 20
Both sexes are admitted to the College class roons
The time table ON the r. w. l. r. Railroad and its
connections " now such that students residing within
convenient distance may attend the daily session Of
rates, e' ~ ASN"SS"
Catalogues and further information may be had nv
addressing the President, ~ ''''N "
Nvw.nv n,.,.u WIN: H. PuRNELL, Ill. D.
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

Tweed is already on his winding home
ward way. lie will be sent from Corunna
to Cuba IN the Spanish mail steamer which
sails on the 2lst inst. William .Hunt will
be also returned as a prisoner, though
what is the charge against him we do not
know. lie may be arrested as an accessory
to Twecd's escape.
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

There is not to-day handful of men
who were active twelve years ago in build
ING up Confederacy OH the ruins of the
Union, who are now working with the Re
publican party. They are all working with
might and main for the ascendency of the
Democratic party, which is substantially
mat OF twelve years agO.-.Sun Francisco
Botcta Rp.)
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20
In the District Court of the United Stotos

In the District Court of the United States,
for the District of DELAWARE.
In the Matter of EDWARD BECK
Bankrupt-m BANKRUPTCY.
AtWILMINGTOE,i in said District on tho ciohtccnth
day of September. A. D., 1876
District Of DCldWdrc SS:
This is 10 give notice that Petition has been filed i'm
SAID court by Edward Beck. of Kent County in said
District, duly declared a Bankrupt under the act of
Congress of March ., 1867 for discharge and ccrti-
cate thereof, from all his debts, and other claims
provable under said act and that the 29th dav of
september 1876, at l0OclOck NJ is assigned for the
hearing of the same, at Wilmington aforesaid when
and where you may attend and show cause if anv
you have. why the prayer of the said Petition should
not he granted.
sep 20-2w S. REDMOND SMITH
Clerk of the T. S District Court Delaware District
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

NOTICE
IN The undersigned in compliance with the second
condition of Section 10 of the Act regulating the sale
Of Intoxicating liquors hereby gives notice that on
Monday the twenty third day of October next he shall
apply to the Judges of the Court General Sessions of
the Peace and Jail Delivery for Kent county then to
be held at Dover for license to keep an inn or tavern
and TO sell therein intoxicating liquors i'm less
ties than one quart to be drunk on the premises in
the hotel now occupied by him as tenant called the
Kcnton HOTEL within the limits of School District
No. ., of Kent county, i'll the town of Kenton The
names OF the frcehOldcrs recommending Inc are:
Howell B. Husbands T. F. Bravman
EnOch David, his
Jehn i. Poor, Robert L. 4 Thompson.
Vim. d. WildS mark
VIM. letter, Wtncss-E J. Poor
Vim. +. Jones, VIM H. Cooper
II. Gerkcr, his
James r. Purse, Thomas y Hilyard
John ConnOr, mark
Vim. NJ Jones' Witness-Stephcn Minncr
DAVID JONES.
KESTOS, September IS 1S7G.-3w
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Registers Order.

REGISTERS OFFICE, DOVER, KENT COUNTY DEY.l
August 4, 1876 {
Upon application of JAMES GARNfAN Executor of
JOHN GARMAN, late of KCntOn Hundred. III said
County deceased, it is ordered and directed by the
Register, that the said JAMES GARNIAN give notice
of the granting of Letters TCstamcntary upon the
estate OF the said deceased by causing advertisements
to be posted within forty days from the date of such
letters, i'll six of the most public places of the County
or Kent requiring all persons having demands against
the estate To present the same abide by the Act of
Assembly in such made and provided; and also
cause the same To he inserted in the SMYRNA TIMES
newspaper published in smyrna and continue there
i'll weeks.
Given under the hand and seal of office of
lSEAL. the Register aforesaid at bower Kent County
aforesaid, the day and year above written
J. C. PENNEWILI., REGISTER.
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

There is one remedy for intimidation
and only one: when both parties are
solicitous for the negro's vote, both parties
will unite in seeing that he votes without
let or hindrance.- Christian Union.
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

Col. IngersOll said one of his best things
IN his speech at Philadelphia on Wednesday
night. Speaking of Gov. Tilden as rail
road attorney, he remarked: "He's made
fortune like Jacob in the Bible, by water
ing stock"
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

DR.. Geo. B. Winship died in Boston on
Tuesday. lie was noted for his ardent
belief in muscular sxertion. He had the
arms and shoulders of Hercules, being
otherwise somewhat diminutive. lie once
lifted weight of 5000 pounds, and then,
proceeding to lecture on his hobby, tainted.
The morslist will observe that after great
amount of training he has died at the ago
Of 42
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20
PUBLIC SALE
Valuable Real Estate.

r. Foxwell In the town OF Smyrna, Kent county.
State OF Delaware on SATURDAY, Sept. 23d, ut 2
O'Clock b. NJ the following Real Estate;
Eo * Id of ground situate at the northwest
corner Of North Avenue and Main Street. In the town
OF Smyrna fronting on said street sixty (GO feet and
on North Avenue ninety-txo CyD feet, WIN WO-
story Brick Dwelling. . - a.. j..
No 2-A lot Of ground. situate in spruanee City. at
Streets fronting on Upham Street eighty lS feet and
ON Commerce Street one hundred QuQ) ieet, Win Y
Yo-story Frame Dwelling Stable and Carriage Aopse
ing and Loan Association of the town Of Smyrna and
wifi be sold without reserve. Attendance VIII De
sffe ~ JE0. NJ. V0SHELE.
Presidents OF Loan Association
SMYRNA, Sept. 9th, 1875.
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

SUFFERED with fever and ague for
seventeen months and an nOw ccN through
the TN use OF the William Penn Infallible
fever and Aguc Cure II. Storm, MI
lor0 NctoS. For sale by ]. Wesley Donnnv
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20
TESTIMONIALS.

ADAMSTOwN LANE Co.. Pa, May l. 1875
DIR. Swaync " SOn-tcntlcmCn: About two years
ago my wife was suffering with Consumption ami
during her sickness had the hest medical attendance
Ill TINS and adjoining counties. Her case was pro-
nounccd hopeless hy all of them. | was induced
through the recommendation of your agent DR. Isaac
H. Miller, of West BreCknOck IeTkS Co., Pa and who
can verify these facts. to try Dr Swayncs Compound
syrup of Wild Cherry. After using It for some time
Shc was entirely cured and is now well ever in
her life and fully able 10 perform her usual labor
am SO fully satisfied that il is your preparation that
am indebted for her restoration health that grant
you full liberty To give her publicity in the hope
that others now suffering may derive benefit from her
experience. Yours respectfully
-
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20
Or. SWAYNE'8
Compound Syrup of Wild Chorry.

Volumes might be filled with proof from all parts of
the world to prove that remedy has ever been dis
covered i'll the whole history of medicine that acts so
promptly, even i'll the worst of pulmonary dis
ease. a good appetite. complete digestion. strength
and disposition for active exercise is to follow
It's use. If you have been tampering with the many
artlcleS put out by persons totally ignorant of the
science of medicine. in theory practice, and your
case been neglected. the cough dccPwith puruentand
throat, darrhca, night swcats, fever parchcd skin
you Will find in DR. SwAYNES COMIOUND your only
nope OF cure. If the bowels are cosve, headache
accom- npanieS yOur disease the use of SWAYNE'S SAR-
SAPARIl.LA and TAR PILLS will remove it. Thirty
years experience and the increasing popularity of
DIR. Swayne'S Medicine" are convincing proof
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

'NNIFNA BItANVH IRAINS.-AdditiOnal 10 those
above, leave Smyrna for Clayton lpfI A. N 90 and
-, r. NJ Leave Clayton tor smyrna -.1, A. NJ, BIS,
~ ana ~ r. NJ To make connection with trains
lNoT-h and SOUTH from Clayton.
IL. +. KENNEY, Sup't,
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

VNO THE PUBLIC.
i In compliance with the second paragraph of the
10th Section of the Act regulating the sale of nOXi
eating liquors" passed at Dover, April 10th, 1873
hereby give notice that on Monday the 23d dav Of
October next, shall make application to the Court of
General Sessions of the Peace and Jail Delivery, then
to be held at Dover. i'll and for Kent county for
license to keep an inn or tavern in United School
District Nos. and II. in the town of Smyrna, ION
Main street. between Commerce and Methodist streets
east side, lying i'll between the Patterson and Fiscr
estates" in Duck Creek Hundred in said county in
house known as the German Hotel" with the priv-
ege of selling therein intoxicating liquors in less
quantities than on quart to be drunk the premises
The name of the frceholders recommending me are ::
John Mustard, his
Augustus Scout, Michael 4 Riley,
J. q. BrintOn, mark.
VIM Daniel. WitnesS-JacObScnn.
Thomas A.. RCes, James II. Pratt,
Jon. r. Jackson, Thomas Chase
Edmund J.. Stats his
jas. HendricksOn, James y McCluskey,
Nicklas Grewer, mark
his Witness-Robert Clyde.
Aaron G. = Morris his
mark. VIM II. = Burris
WitneSs-G. A. Wick mark.
John J. Sem, WitneSs-Samuel Jess
ISAAC X SHORTMAN.
SMYRNA September H. lS76-3w.
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A REMARKABLE CURE

Was that Of Edward II. Hanson. Engineer, at
George Swecnys Pottery, 1884 Ridge Avenue Phila-
delphla. He had Il violent cough night swcats sore
throat great weakness spit at different times a pint
OF blood gave up all hope of recovery Through the
sound and hearty man, and remains so to this day
although Overtwenty years have elapsed since he was
cured.
Price 81 per bottle. six bottles for s. Ii your drug
giSt or stOrekCcpcr does not have it, we will
forward half dozen to any address. freight
paid, on receipt of the price
Prepared only by
DIR. SWAYNE & son,
:B3O North sixth StrecT. phsIndeIphin, P,nn,a
SOLD IY ALI PIOMiNENr DEUGGIsTs
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

1st.--Force Feed Arrangement for Sowing Grain,
consisting OF one gum and one iron rOllcr-which is
really the only force feed arrangement made-giving
you an and regular distribution of grain at ali
times. Can SOW any amount of grain, from peck to
two bushels
2d.-Thc Patent Spring Hoes having gum springs
on end of Drag Bar, (being the only perfect gum
spring arrangemenD thereby doing away with the old
wooden Dakepins, and allowing the Drill to pass any
obstruction that the axle will go without inter
ferng with working of Drill.
3d.-The Futont morabIe Sliding Falcrum Of Spring
Bar, Tor sowing the grain deep shallow, is an i'm
prOVemcnt not possessed by any other drill
4th.-Thc Patent shield for corcrlq The gear lcheels
10 prevent clogglng or cramping with weeds, corn
stalks oraccnmatOnS of grit and gravel which make
other drills
5th.-The land SurVyor is correct as it is posi-
Die 10 make one having one face showing 1-l6 acre
and another face registering the acres.
6th.-The Imtcm Arle is so constructed that the
bearings are all on the outer and inner parts of
SPINDLE causing the Drill to run lighter to the team
and more steady than if bearing all center of
spindle.
7th.-All we say for the Tutcnt Guano or Ftrti-
zer attachment is that is the only one that will sow
or distribute properly all kinds of fertilizers in all
conditions.
THE BEST also has Patent Hoe Shfer by which the
Boots can be changed from straight to zigzag line
or vice versa while seeding along. The Grass
Seed Attachment il perfect In fact, II
would impossible to give all thegood
and superior points possessed by
this Drill, without occupying to
much space. Suffice il to
say our Drill is just
what is claimed for
i-tho best-
AND HAS NO
EQUAL.
SMYRNA, DEL, Sept 9TH, 1874
MeSsrs. Harper d Baker, Dover
GENTLEMEN THE Kellers Patent-The Bcst-Grain
seed ana fertilizer Drill bought of you last f has
drills, consider the Keller as its name implies THE
BEST Drill in tho market. The Fertilizer attachment
anu tram arrangement are perfect want no better
Ihey only want to be known 10 be universally used
VIM. G. MITCHELL.
Pamphlets, Price List and Terms furnished on appli.
cation, by
w. G. HILL,
GRAIN MERCHANT,
CLAYTON, DEL.
General Agent for Smyrna, Clayton and Vicinity.
HARPER e. BAKER,
DOVER, DEL,
General Agents for State of Delaware and Fasterp
| shores OF Maryland and Virginia, aug 1-2m
---~--r-srT~~v=s~=~y~~~-~~~zz~-
Circulars and Cards printed at this office.
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20
THE MARKETS.
MARRIAGES

utsSFORD-DOwNs.-At the NJ. Z. parsonage. Sept
IS'h, 1876, by the Rev. EnOch Stubbs. Mr.. William
tGessfOrd TO Miss Emma T. Downs both of Kent
county.
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20
WANTED.

ny Young Lady of Kent Co.. Nd situation MS
Geher ti III some public school in Delaware or situu-
can be given if desired For name and address orni
TO the Editor of the SMYRNA TIMES sen Mn
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-,

EkSzs@&&sas - -
Steamers F1LCON and PIERREPONT will on and
after SATURDAY 10Th inst. make daily trips between
Philadelphia and Smyrna.
ILC0N leaves Pier No. South Wharvcs. Phila-
dclphia for smyrna every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, at o'clock, r. NJ, touching ut Pennsville
and Firms Point n j.. Bombay Hook, Deakyne's,
Flemings, Eagles Nest, Brick Store, and Rothwclls
Landing. Returning, lcavesS Smyrna for Philadelphia
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at O'Clock,
r M stopping at the above named Landings, arriving
in Philadelphia from to O'clock Al
PIERREPONT. leaves Pier No. 8, Philadelphia for
smyrna every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at
Socloek, p. NJ, touching at the above named Land
lngs. Returning, leaves Smyrna for Philadelphia
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at s. p. NJ arriv-
ing at Philadelphia from to ), A. NJ.
PEACHES carried at 8 cts. per Basket Other
freight at reduced rates.
The steamer Falcon has just been thoroughly repaired
and is now in good running condition.
The PfcTepOEt is now being repaired refitted and
painted, and will be manned by an entire new crew
of men, with competent Pilot, when we propose to
run these Boats on time, landing Fruit &C. in Phila-
delphia in time for the early market
August 10th, 1876 ~''i'
Smyrna times., 1876-09-20

NOTICE.
IN l. Jacob Raymond, ST., of Smyrna, Kent county
and State of Delaware, do hereby give notice that
intend to make application to the Court of General
Sessions of the Peace and Jail Delivery of the State of
Delaware in and for Kent county at its next session.
which will commence and he held at Dover, in Kent
county aforesaid Monday the twenty third day Of
October. in the year Of Lord thousand eight
hundred and seventys6 for license 10 keep an inn
tavern and to selintOXicatng liquors in less guam
titles than quart to be drunk the premises at
and in the house now occupied by me as tenant. and
known the Delaware House" The location of
said house wherein propose tO keep inn tavern
is in United School District Nos. and a, in Kent
county and state of Delaware, and in the town Of
Smyrna in Kent county aforesaid, and the corner
of Methodist and Main streets in the said town Of
smyrna The time when the said application will be
made by me will be Monday the twenty third dag
of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventysix being the first day OF
the next of the said Court Of General Sessions
the Peace and Jail Delivery of the State of Delaware
in and for Kent county. The names of the free
holders recommending my said application are:
his Geo. Davis.
James X McCluskey John Mustard,
mark Is. s. GOOtce,
Witness-I c. Gillen Jacob Hallman,
his Jon. X. Jackson
Michael x Riley, VIM. Daniels NJ. D.,
mark John G.. Black
Witness-N. S. Pratt. D. J. Cummins,
Eicklas Grewer. ii. G.. Douglass,
A. Scout Isaac X. ShOrtman,
j. J. Sem, J. q. BrintOn.
JACOB RAYMOND sR.
SupYSA Scutember l6 lS76-3W
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All frcights must be at the various stations at least
thirty 800 minutes before starting of tran otherwise
they viii lay over tweny-tour (2D hours Freight
trains Will have passenger car attached and will he
subject to delays incident To freight business
July D. 1876
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suNCTIoN g. BREAKWATER,
u BREAkWATER & FRANKFORT.
- AND WORCESTER Pail PoAnQ
~ to%NECTIO$ WITH THE
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY
IMPORTANT NOTICE,
CHANGE OF TINE.
%JRTitWA ARD
snITuMARI

on and after TUESDAY, May gth, lS7G. the trains
WI nc run as follows, daily, except sundays:
JI.NCrInN a mr. AL.,r.A MN l, l,
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Maryland & Delaware Il. r.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after MONDAY, July 3lSt 1876 trains will
run daily as follows, Sunday excepted:
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NOTICE.

The undersigned Executor named above hereby
gives notice that Letters Tcstamcntary were granted
70 me on the lth day of August o6 all persons there
fore having demands against the deceased estate will
present the same properly atteStcd or before the
half.
aug 3D-:iW JAMES CARAVAN
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WANTED.

large number of good Axmen. Hewcrs and Cbon.
mt mt LOT the season. at good wages getting out Cross
r;. reS; Apply Immediately at MaSScy's Cross Roads
Sept. Ii, 1S76.-iw i4i"'