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Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30
REGISTERS OFFICE,
Now Castle County. q

REGISTERS OFFICE,
New Castle County, Oct. 25th, 1876.
Upon the application of J. ADDISON AsPan,
of Mary Ann Aspril, late ofSt
Georges Hd., in said County, deceased, it is or
dered and directed by the Register that the
Administrator aforesaid, give notice of the
granting of Letters of Administration upon
the Estate Of the deceased, with the date
of granting thereof, by causing advertise
ments to be posted within forty days
from the date of such Letters, in six of the
most public places of the County Of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the Estate to present the same, or
abide an Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided; and also cause the same to be
inserted within the same period in the MID
DLETowN TRANSCRIPT, a newspaper published
in Middletown, and to be continued therein
two months.
Given under the hand and Seal of
49,, Office of the Register aforesaid, at
Ills. New Castle, in New Castle County
e-J aforesaid. the day and year above
written. s. G. BIGGS Register.
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MARYLAND AFFAIRS.

The rails of the Columbia and Port Deposit
Railroad are laid, and the road is expected te
be ia running order in the spring.
A young man named Smith was killed last
week al Salisbury by being thrown out Of a
sleigh, his horses having runaway.
A COW and calf belonging to VIM. Gould,
Of Queen Annes county, tried to cross Chester
river on the ice one day last week and were
drowned.
On Thursday last the dwe.ling-house on
the farm Of Samuel D McGonigal, Of Dover,
near Goldsboro, Caroline county, was burned.
Insured for $1,000.
There is mandatory Of razor strops at
North East, Cecil county, which was removed
thither from Philadelphia on account OF
greater cheapness of rent and labor.
Rev. G. R. Bristor, of Bethel NJ. E. Church,
Bohemia Manor, finds his readings to be
popular, and last Sunday, before the sermon,
he recited "Paups Defence Before Agrippa." !"
John Rison, living near Napjemoy, Charles
county, recently seriously, perhaps fatally
shot Benz. Goodrich, colored The difficulty
arose out of trespass by Goodricks hogs on
Rison's premises.
The Cr sfield Leader, Of Somerset county,
and the ST. Michaels Comet Of Talbot county,
both speak disparagingly of the workings Of
local option. The Denton Union, however,
favors it strongly.
A storehouse at Bursville, Caroline county,
belonging to Mrs. Margaret Porter, with .
stock Of merchandise owned by Wesley Por-
ter, was destroyed by FIRE last week. Loss
1900; insured for ST. 800.
The "Wilmer Farm" in Kent county, 2o23
acres, has been sold by Thomas G. Lynch TO
Jacob Tome for So, 500. A farm of 100 acres
near Still Pond, in the same county, has been
sold to William Watts for 81, 700.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Capt. Andrew Price,
prominent and highly respected citizen of
Still Pond, in Kent county. died suddenly on
Wednesday evening. He fell in the street
from an attack Of apoplexy and died in one
hour.
The young ladies Of Centreville gave the
gentlemen leap year ball on the sth Of
December, at the court house. They also
spread an elegant supper at the Arlington
hotel The Record says that the ladies as
sumed the privilege Of selecting their partners
IN the dance, and several vain and dandy
looking beaux were observed hanging against
the wall. The girls didn't look and long for
them on this occasion.
And now Cecil county produces an "oldest
inhabitant," in The person Of an old darkey,
of course, who is represented to be one hun
dred ana eleven years old. His name is
Christopher Columbus Taylor and he resides
near Battle Swamp. His age, it is said, is
verified by records in the hands of family
in Talbot county whose ancestors formerly
owned the old man. The old fellow bears
his age well and looks as if he might stay
several years longer.
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GENERAL NEWS.

The very bad condition Of the pave
ments 10 Washington city for two or
three days has subjected several per-
sons to mishaps. some Of which have
been Of a very serious character sun
day night gentleman named Clark.
member Of dry goods firm. while re-
turning home from his place Of business
slipped en- the ice and broke bis leg On
Saturday a carpenter named William
Lawrie, while entering his residence
slipped upon the steps and fell and was
literally impaled on the heading OF the
iron fence surrounding his premises
He died 10 few minutes.
During an entertainment at the New
ark IN. J.) Opera House. Christmas
night youugster in the audience ms
took sudden concentration Of a calcium
light on scene for blaze Of fire. and
shouted .Firev ..ire!" A stampede
took place among the audience, not
wishstanding the efforts Of the manager
to assure them that there was no IRE.
The people finally realized the situation,
returned to their seats, and the per-
formance continued A woman and
little boy were crushed badly, but not
fatally
By orders from Washington, all the
ordnance stores in the arsenal at st.
Louis are to be removed The cannon,
over 800 in number. will be sent to
Rock Island, and the guns and pistols
to the New York arsenal The st.
Louis arsenal will be converted into
cavalry recruiting station.
A number Of rowdies attacked the
occupants Of two sleighs Christmas
night on the Haeksnsaek plank road.
near the Weehawken. N. j. oil dock.
and, after snowballing them. a fight
ensued. in which three Of the party
were stabbed and two Of the ladies badly
kicked and otherwise nisused.
A Norfolk, Va, dispatch reports
that the severest weather of the season
was prevailing there Christmas day.
it having been showing and sleeting for
two days. A steamer which arrived at
Norfolk from Baltimore reported fear
full storm raging on the Chesapeake bay.
Matters at Constantinople seem to
have reached q crisis. as the Porte is
firmly resolved against a.y concessions,
and the plenipotentiaries propose to
leave at once if their proposals are re-
jected.
The Internal Revenue Office is now
assessing and collecting from banks and
bankers the tax on capital and deposits
during the current month. The amount
assessed has been about $4,000. 900.
Speaker Randall has caused sub
pena to be issued against Mr.. Orton.
10 appear forthwith before the Morri-
son investigating Committee, at New
Orleans, with the required kilograms.
Gen. Crook says that the Indians at
the Red Cloud agency have not allowed
the government to float its own flag over
the storehouse where it issues to them
food and clothing.
Charles Beckwith. the embezzling
clerk Of B. T Babbitt. New York. con-
victed on two charges. has been SEN
tenced to the State prison for ten years.
John L. Shoemaker. solicitor to the
United States centennial commission.
died in Philadelphia at II 40 last Tues
day night
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SCARCITY OF MONEY.

There is no doubt but the present condition
OF all kinds of business and industry is fear
fully depressed, and it behooves every family
to look carefully to their expenses Winter is
comiug on when children are liable to Group,
Whooping Cough, etc. Coughs and Colds
will prevail everywhere, and Consumption,
with other throat and lupg diseases, will carry
off many. These diseases should not be neg
lec,ed. Doctors bills are expensive, and we
would advise our people to use BoscHEE's s
GERMAN SYRUP. 1t never has failed One bot
tie at IS cents will keep your whole family
we'll during the winter. Two doses will re-
lieve any case Sold in all towns in the United
States, and BY your druggist, II. Chamber
laine, Middletown, H. P. Baker, Odessa.
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est, The danger makes it all the

stop the rest. The danger makes il all the
more interesting.
This is sport that the boys and girls OF
Middletown know but little about. Their
fiat country affording no hills fit to coast on
they can have but slight realization OF the
exciting fun Of tearing down hill at railroad
speed, dashing against snags and stones,
flnging themselves heels over head only TO
be laughed at BY their more fortunate com
panions. winter like this with the ground
covered with just enough of snow and ice to
let the seds run freely makes coasting de-
lightful and billy countries places Of envy.
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Fifteen Months for 81.

ScRIBNER for December, now ready, and
which contains the opening chapters of
Nicholas Minturn," will be read with eager
curiosity and interest. Perhaps no more
readable number of this magazine has yet
been issued. The three numbers of SCRIBNRR
for August, September, and October, contain
ing the opening chapters of "That Lass O.
Lowrie's,'' will be given to every new sub
scriber (who requests it, and whose subscrip-
ton begins with the present volume, l.. e., with
the November number.
Subscription price, $4 a years. cents q
number. Special terms on bound volumes.
Subscribe with the nearest bookseller, or send
a check or P. O. money order to
ScRIBNER . Co., 743 Broadway, NY.
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REGISTERS ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE,

hE0lO GIs y vi AON3
New Castle County, November %, 1875.
Upon the application Of SAMUEL TOWNSEND.
Executor Of JOHN TOWNSEND, late of Appoquin-
mink Hundred, in said County, deceased. it
is ordered and directed by the Register that
the Executor aforesaid give notice OF the
granting of Letters Testamentary upon the
Estate Of the deceased, with the date OF grant,
ing thereof, by causing advertisements to be
posted within forty days from the date Of such
Letters, in six Of the most public places in the
County o. New Castle, requiring all persons
having demands against the Estate to present
the same or abide an Act of Assembly in such
case made and provided and also cause the
same to be inserted within the same period in
the MlDDLErowN TRANSCRIPT, newspaper pub
lished in Middletown, and to be continued
therein two months.
Given under the hand and Seal of Office of
~, the Register aforesaid, at New Castle,
Ills. lin New Castle Couaty aforesaid, the
lo~) day and year above written.
s. G. BIGGS, Register
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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. 28. 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 SIS per package of FIVE vials
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
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1 TIME-HONORED SpECIFJC

A TlME-HUNORED SPEClFlC.-Thel long
and successful career Of DR.. Wishart's Pine
Tree Tar Cordial as contrasted with the
speedy collapse Of nostrums devoid Of efficacy
which have from time TO time been puffed into
brief notoriety during the twenty odd years
that this celebrated medicine has been sold,
affords proof that the American public con-
tinues to repose its confidence in deserving
articles only. The Pine Tree Tar Cordial has
long been recognized as the leading specific
for Consumption, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Diptheria and all other diseases Of
the breathing organs. 1t is, moreover, GER
tain, speedy, and safe botanic remedy for
Dyspepsia, Liver Disorders, Scrofulus Affec-
tons, Urinary Troubles, Gravel, Dropsy, De-
bility, Constipation, and Female Complaints.
Constantly accumulating evidence Of an un-
impeachable character establishes the fact
that it not only entirely eradicates the dis
eases to which it is adopted, but also that its
action is remarkably prompt and thorough.
The crucial test of experience has demonstrate
ed is reliability in every particular. Sold by
all druggists. Principal depot, No. GIG Fill
bert Street, Philadelphia.
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GOOD NEWS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL,
WN, DEL.

A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for Girls and Young Ladies. Rev. WILLIAM
G. BUTLER, Rector.
This School is offered to the parents of this
peninsula as Home, under their own eye
and within their reach, where their daughters
may receive faithful training in all things that
eonduce to physical, mental and spiritual
growth as members of the family, of society
and, above all, of the Church Of God.
The Department of Music, instrumental and
vocal, will be III charge Of Graduate and an
experienced aud successful Teacher in that
speciality.
Boys, under ten years of age, received.
Address the Rector for circulars. The Fall
term begins September goth, 1876. jul29y
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sive use, has proven that it stops the falling
of the hair Immediately often renews the
growth; and always surely restores its color,
when faded or gray. 1t stimulates the nutri-
tive organs to healthy activity, and preserves
both the hair and its beauty. Thus brashy,
weak or sickly hair becomes glossy, pliable
and strengthened; lost hair regrows with
lively expression falling hair is checked and
established thin hair thickens; and faded or
gray hairs resume their original color. Its
operation is sure and harmless. 1t cures .
dandruff, heals all humors, and keeps the
scalp cool, clean and soft-under which con-
ditions, diseases Of the scalp are impossible.
As q dressing for ladies' hair, the YI6oR Is
praised for.its grateful and agreeable perfume,
and valued for the soft lustre and richness Of
tone it imparts.
PREPARED BIZ
Dr.. }. c. AVER CO.. Lowell, Mass-
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
Sold by all druggists and dealers in medicine.
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WORDS or WAKNING.

During the present year, as in the past. the
grave will close over thousands, simply be-
cause they neglect the means which would re-
store them to health. Meet the fell destroyer
at the threshold and dispute his invasion by
that more than wonderful medicine, DR.. Nor
ris' Syrup Of Tar, Wild Cherry and Horehound
There is no cough or cold, case of asthma,
bronchitis, blood-spitting, weak lungs, Group
readilp to this great BOTANIC remedy than any
other medicine. If you would avoid disap-
pointment and be speedily cured, ask your
druggist for DR.. Morris Syrup Of Tar, Wild
Cherry and Horehound. Trial size, 10 cents.
Regular sizes, 80 cents and one dollar. Sold
by Adkisson 4 Co., Middletown, Del, and H.
P Baker, Odessa, Del.
Hrof. Parkers Pleasant Worm Syrup is per-
fectly safe. Extremely palatable. No physic
required. Costs rs cts.. Try it. tfebl
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NOW COMPLETE.

and will show you the Testimonials of those
already in use. Ny sale of HEATERS has
MT exceeded my expectations, having sold
over fifty the past season. am in receipt OF
Testimonials from large majority Of those
r,w using them. publish the names Of q
tew Of my many customers now using my
Heaters.
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NnTIGE

NOTICE..
All persons having claims against the Es-
tate of the deceased must present the same,
duly attested, to the Administrator on or be-
fore Nov. goth, 1877, or abide the Act OF As
sembly in such case made and provided.
THOS. H. GOULD, Admr.
Address-Middletown Del. nov25
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INTERNATIONAL ExPos1T1or.

have concluded to show my stock in Middle
town, and persons not having an opportunity
10 visit the Exhibition in Philadelphia and see
the display of fine Stoves. have only to come
to my store and Mr.. w. H. johnson will take
great pleasure in showing my stock which is
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the Estate
Of the deceased must present the same duly
attested to the Administrator on or before Oct.
25th 1877, or abide an Act of Assembly in
such case made and provided.
ADDISON ASPRIL, Administrator.
Address-&. Georges, Del. oct 28-2m
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FLoWERSl FLoWERSi

CUT FLOWERS furnished at short notice
from my Hot Houses, for WEDDINGS, PAR
TIES, FUNERALS, &c, on reasonable terms.
Also winter blooming Plants 10 great variety.
Visitors always welcome.
nov 35-lms B. F. LTPPlNCOTT.
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NICHOLAS MINTURN," !"
By DR.. HOLLAND, the Editor.

Dy DIs AOLLAnOj tuC AS0ttoAs
whose story of "Sevenoaks'' gave thei highest
satisfaction to the readers Of the Monthly.
The scene of this latest novel is laid on the
banks of the Hudson. The hero is young
man who has been always "tied to woman's
apron strings" but who, by the death of his
mother, is left alone in the world,-to drift
on the current of lifs,-with fortune, but
without purpose.
Another serial, "His Inheritance" by MISS
TRAFroN, will begin on the completion of
"That Lass O. Lowrie's," by Mrs. HoDGsoN
BURNETT. Mrs. Burnett's story, begun in
August, has a pathos and dramatic power
which have been surprise to the public.
quisitely illustrated papers Of popular
Science" by Mrs. HERRIoK, each paper COM
plete in itself. There are to be, from various
nane ma nera IN
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NOTICE

All persons having claims against the Es-
tate of the deceased mnst present the same,
duly attesied, to the Executor on or before
Nov. 22d, 1877, or abide an Act of Assembly
in such case made and provided.
SAMUEL TOWNSEND, Executor
Addrose- -Townsend Del uov25
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g. W. W. NAUDAIN's,
Middletown, Del.
AYERS HAIR VIGOR.
FOR RESTORING GRAY HAIR
o IT'S NATURAL VITALITY AND COLOR

Advancing years,
sickness, care, dis.
appointment, and
hereditary predispo-
sition, all turn the
hair gray,and eitht {
Of them incline ii 10
Sshed prematurely.
) ArEa's Hair vigor
hv l0n0 and eYten.
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sEYEvrY DIFFERENT PATTERNS

from the very finest nickel-plated to the cheap
est bed room, ranging in price from So to
$50. Ny stock embraces all the improve
ments Of the present season and was bought at
very reduced prices; therefore intend SELL
ing them at very small profits, SO that every
one can commence the Fall and Winter Of
"76' with new stove Not having had any
space assigned me at the great
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30
4 AND LEARN FOR YOURSELF.
nv valuable discoveries and much useful
edge is kept from the world, because Of

t4 immense expense in making them known to
tie people. This is not the case with BoscHEE's
GERMAN SYRUP, although but few years in
troduced into this country, its sale now
reaches in every town andvillage in the o. S.
Its wonderful success in curing Consumption,
severe Coughs, Asthma, and all other diseases
of the throat and lungs, was first made known
by distributing every year, for three years,
over 400, 900 bottles to the afflicted, free Of
charge, by Druggists. No such test Of merit
was ever given before to any other prepara-
tion. Could you ask more? Go to your
druggist, H. Chamberlaine, Middletown, or
II. P. Baker, Odessa, and get bottle for 75c
and try it. Sample bottles 10 cents.
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Household and Home Decoration"

will have prominent place. The list Of
shorter stories, biographical and other
sketches. etc., is long one.
The editorial department will continue to
employ the ablest pens of both at home and
abroad There will be series of letters on
literary matters, from London, by Mr.. We'll
FORD.
We mean to make the magazine sweeter
and purer, higher and nobler, more genial and
generous in all its utterances and influences,
and a more welcome visitor than ever before
in homes of refinement and culture
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30
THE BEST Is CHEAPEST. "
THE DAVIS
VERTICAL FEED SHUTTLE
SEWING MACHINE

is unhesitatingly pronounced by hosts Of prac-
tical operators TO b, the best machine for
practicability and economy, as well as dura-
bility and simplicity, now before the public.
t is bey yond question, more desirable for al
kinds Of work than any other machine in useI
II is the only practical machine for hem
ming bias alpaca, poplin or other such goods
without basting, and is especially adapted to
DRESS MAKING.
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BoUST1FUL NATURE affords no finer Specific
for skin diseases than Sulphur, a fact that is
clearly proven by the action upon the cuticle
afflicted with eruptions or ulcerous sores, Of
thar supreme purifier, Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Depot Criitenton's, No. I Sixth Ave N. Y.
Hills Hair Whisker Dye, black or brown,
Sfl cfs
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FOREIGN TRAVEL" !"

we have IA Winter on the Nile" by Gen.
McCLELLAN ''Saunterings About Constanti-
nople," by CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER; "Out
of My Window at Moscow" by EUGENE ScHUY-
LER; can American in Turkistan," etc,
Three serial stories are announced:
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Business gotals.

Star Skirt Braids cents Cash, at
s. NJ REYNOLlS
Hams, Shoulders, Sides, Beef (smoked), at
s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
ENVELOPES of all sizes, and letter heads with
business cards, furnished, very cheap at the
TRANSCRIPT Office.
New No. l, Q, 4 Mackerel in ba: rels, half
barrels, quarters and kits New Split Iabra- |
dor Herring in barrels and half barrels, just
received and for sale by S. If. REYNOLDS.
A choice Rio Coffee, green, 25 cents, roast
ed 20 cents, CASH, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Ladies in need Of a nice Silk Dress, call at
S. NJ. REYNOLDS and look at those Guinet
Black Silks at 81. 90, 81 .25. $l.50 and ST. 75
per yard, just received direct from the inn
porters.
DON'T FAIL to see the "ECoNoMY
COFFEE Por" At Eliason & Benson's. the
most economical coffee pot ever manu-
featured.
A neat, comfortable HOUSE TO LET from
the present until March 25th, 1877, with the
privilege of next year. Is on Broad street ad-
joining B. F. Lippincott's. Lowest rent in
town. Apply at the BooT AND SHOE SToRE,
or to G. E HUKlLL.
Ladies' 2-Button KID GLOVES, all colors,
0arranted Every pair that rips or burrs, ex-
changed for new ones. ST per pair.
s. M. Reynolds.
Boys and Youths Congress Caters, Balls,
and long Boots to fit all the little folks, at
ST. IS, l so h L Is, at s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
you want Gros-Grain Ribbons cheap, 60
to W. MOORE l. co.'s.
Mems fine calf Dress Boots. double and sim
gle sole, at 81 90, A so and 90. Also. calf
90 and 4 90, at 8. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Clark's best Spool Cotton. s cents per Spool
: S. II. REYNOLDS.
Kid Gloves-every pair warranted-at w.
H. Moore l. Co.'S for ST..
One bale Of heavy twilled Gray Flannels at
| 25 cents, same goods sold last season at 373
cents. 3. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Go to W. b. Moore 3 Co.'S for Zephyr.
The largest stock Of Hamburg Edgings in
Middletown can be found at w. Fl. MOORE
4 CO.'S.
Good, heavy long leg Boots for mems wear
| s. Is, Q SO, Q rs and 90, for sale by
S. M. REYNOLDS.
| Extra long leg, whole leather, double sole
Mems Boots-warranted not to leak, rip or
| break until worn out with old age. Price,
only $4 cash, at SIN. REYNOLDS.
Opened this day, new case os CALICOES,
warranted fast colors, at cts. per yard, at
s. N. REYNOLDS.
New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
| Syrups, at s. N. REYNOLDS.
| Rumford's Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
An elegant Two-Button Kid Glove for Is
cents cash, at S. M. REYNOLDS.
Home made shirts, made Of the Best Wam-
sutta Muslin and No. 2l00 Linen and perfect
| it, for 81 90. For sale by
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Rumford's Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by S. N. REYNOLDS.
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A neat, comfortable HOUSE TO LET from
the present until March 25th, 1871 with the
privilege of next year. Is on Broad street ad-
joining B. F. Lippincott's. Lowest rent in
town. Apply at the BooT AND SHOE STORE,
or to G. HUKlLL.
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aHOMELlFE and TRAVEL

Also, practical suggestions as to town and
country life, village improvements, ETC., by
well-known specialists.
Mr.. BARNARD's articles on various indus
tries of Great Britain include the history of
''Some Experiments in Cooperation" in the
November number and "Toad Lane, Roch-
dale.'' in December The subject of
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30

An elegant Two-Button Kid Glove for Is
cents cash, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups, at s. N. REYNOLDS.