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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-08-17
Council Proceedings.
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MONDAY, August IA, 1876.
Regular meeting.
Present: the mayor; councilmen Evans,
Hurst, Houtz, McCulloch, Shannon and
Scott.
Minutes of July 10, August, and 8 read
and approved
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Thos. E. Shaw and others pctitioned for
crossing on - street over College St.
Referred to Street Committee
Fire Co., No. petitioned the election
of S. II. Chapman as chief engineer. On
motion laid over till next meeting.
VIM. Burnside petitioncd for reconsid-
Grafton of his and others petition for a
walk on east side of Washington street.
He made an explanation in relation to
the matter, after which the street COM
mittee made verbal report in favor of
granting the walk as far as the northwest
corner of Henry Towards property.
G. II. Laughlin and others, petitioned
for street to begin at the intersection of
Pine and High streets; running thence
south to point 80 feet south of south line
of Oskaloosa College grounds; thence
west 229s feet to old road on section line.
Referred.
VIM. p. Stanley and others petitioned
for walk commencing on the west side
of Monroe street, running thence east on
north side said street to west side Cherry
street. Referred.
G. T. Carpenter and others petitioned
for walk beginning at southwest corner
lot No. Z, block No. in Marks I'd addi-
ton; thence west on the south line of said
street 1861 feet to Pine street; thence
south along east side of Pine street 100
fit; thence west across said street to col
lege grounds. Referred.
The reports of the mayor, and street
commissioner, were read, and ordered
filed.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
The street committee reported adverse
ly to the petition of J. c. Beechler and
others for walk on North street,
Same action on petition of Jno. F.
Lacey and others for walk on North St.
Action of committee approved.
MISCELLANEOUS.
On motion the special committee on
repair of hose tower, were granted fur
ther time.
Councilman Shannon moved to &djOuI =
to Friday night, Aug 10th, and that the
grade ordinance be the special order oil
that meeting. Carried.
GEO. r. LEE,
City Clerk.
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For a good cigar go to Vernon's.
NOTICE.

c. H. Phelps of the firm of Phelps &
Gould has gone east to lay in the best and
incest stock of boots and shoes ever
brought to this city. They buy for cash
and take advantages of the low prices.
They do not intend to buy anything but
first class goods. Their room will be one
door west of w. A. Sewers grocery store,
on the southwest corner of square. Win
open by the 10Th or Goth of August.
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All parties owing us will confer great
favor by calling soon at the store of /. G.
found, and settle by the 10Th of August, as
we will want the money then to pay for
goods. PHELPS 81 GOULD.
CEMENT and PLASTER PARIS,
Two car loads just received at Agricultur-
al Warehouse.
49W2 j. III. GREEN & co.
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A few years ago august Flower" was
discovered to be certain cure for Dys-
pepsia and Liver complaint, few thin
Dyspeptics made known to their friends
how easily and quickly they had been
cured by its use. The great merits of
GREEN'S August Fower became heralded
through the country by one sufferer to
another, until without advertising, its sale
has become immense. Druggists in every
town in the United States are selling it.
No person suffering with Sour Stomach,
Sick Headache, Costiveness, Palpitation
of the Heart, indigestion, low spirits, ETC.,
can take three doses without relief. Go
to your druggist, VIM. Wells or III. w.
Clifford and get bottle for rs cents and
try it, Sample bottles 10 cents.
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Republican County Convention.

The Republican County Convention will
be held at the Court Room, Saturday,
Sept. 16, at 2 p. m, for the nomination of
County officers. Owing to the absence of
the County Chairman, the call does not
appear this week, but will appear next.
1t was recommended that township eau
cuses be held ON the 9th.
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Census.

To Mr.. A. G. Berkey and wife, Saturday, Aug
18th, ten pound girl.
TO Mr.. William r. Lacey and wife, Sunday
morning, Aug. 18th. ten pound girl.
To Rev. II. II. Mitchell and wife, Sunday, Aug.
18th, fine Centennial boy.
To Adolph Foehlinger and wife, Aug. 10th, a
daughter.
To Phillip Snider and wife, Aug Bird, girl.
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Dated July 81, 1876.
TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the office
of the Auditor of Mahaska county, Iowa, for
the erection of bridge across the Des Moines
river at or near Wilson's Ferry in said county,
until noon of the 9th day of September, 1876.
Propositions may include both Substructure
and Superstructure or either separately. The
substructure will be heavy stone work as per
plans and specifications on file IN the Auditors
office.
Total length of bridge GAO feet, spans of l35
feet each of iron, and 100 feet of wooden APP
proach. Width of roadway Is feet. The right
to reject any or all bids is reserved. By order
of the Board of Supervisors.
GEO. A. Ross,
47-5w County Auditor.
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HOME MARKETS..

Oskaloosa, Aug. 9, 8 p. m
WHEAT-New 40 old 70.
CORN-Old 40
POTATOES New go
OATS-white 20, miX'd II.
RYE-25.
BARLEY-2O.
CATTLE-3046 60.
BEESWAX-2O cts.
TALLOW-6@6t.
FEATHERS-new 45cts.
SHEEP PELTS-25aS5.
HOGS-Lower 75@5 80.
SHEEP-Steady 2@2.50
EGGS-10 cts.
BUTTER-15 cts,
TIMOTHY 1.50a175
CLOVER SEED-10.00.
HIDES-green, 3@4cts.
HIDES-drv,1 a10c.
WOOL-washed, 24a27 unwashed, 15a
8; tub washed, 30.
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John Dodds lost his pocket book Tues
day last, containing fifteen or twenty dol
lars in money, and some valuable papers.
A liberal reward will be given by leaving
at HERALD office.
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A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

ALBION, March 81, 1876.
MIR. EDIToR.-Wishing to express my
gratitude to DR.. n. Nj. Wilson for the al
most miraculous cure of my eyes, which
have been sore for five years, and for last
year was almost blind, l would ask it as
favor to give this to the public. began
to doctor with DR.. N NJ Wilson, of Mar
shalltown, last August and in two weeks l
could go to my place of board alone, and
In four months my eyes were well so /
could read fine print, sew and see as well
as ever did. MARILDA HAUsER.
certify that the above is true.
JACOB HAUSER.
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Leaye your orders for Ice and it will be
filled prompt and then you can have ice
cream and lemonade and it keeps butter
nice and sweet, don't do without ice when
you don't have to freeze your hands to get
1t home. Johnston will deliver it in good
shape 40
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The Republicans of Monroe TIP, will
meet at Indianapolis, Saturday, August 10,
to elect delegates to the county conven-
ton, and elect TIP. ticket.
l.. +. ELLSWORTH. Com.
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EREIT EANNING

Amos Kemble has made arrangements
to can cherries, raspbcrries and every
kind Of fruit for parties who desire such
work done. He will furnish cans, or sim
ply do the work rs desired. He is ready
now to begin, and will endeavor to accom-
modate. Bring on your fruit. Call and
see him and talk about it,
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Don't fail to call at Proudfit s. Co.'S
wooden mill or Boyer s. Barnes store, on
the west side before you dispose of your
wool. They pay the highest price. Are
now making specially of all kinds of
custom work Manufacturing by the
yard or on shares, any way to suit custo-
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WIDE AwAKEs .-ORGANIZE.-Will not
our live young Republicans take hold and
organize wide awake company, Tor half
dozen for that matter,) at once?
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We learned, only few days since of
the death of our friend A. G. Thissell, of
Bellefontaine, on the 9th of July. He
was gentleman of much worth, and
business man of great enterprise. He
was son of the late Ezra Thissell, of that
place, and son-in-law of Daniel w. Coun-
Gil. Heleaves wife and four children
About a month since he was in town to
procure a coffin for the son of Mr.. Locke,
who was killed, and returning home was
thrown from the wagon by the tipping of
a seat, and fell upon his head, inficting
injuries which brought about inflammation
of the brain, from which he died. The
following resolutions speak for them
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DIR. s. ID. HOWES ARABIAN LIVER
PILLS, cure Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint,
Indigestion, Bloating after eating, Sour
stomach, Wind on the stomach, Chills
and fever, Billiousness, Costiveness, Sick
headache and regulate the bowels and
create an appetite. Large doses purge,
small doses regulates. Sold by MAYS &
BRIGGS, Druggists. 47w4
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Nervous Debility cured, Lost Vitality
and manhood restored and the broken
down constitutions in (either sex) built
right square up by the use of from one to
six bottles of DIR. s. d. HOWE'S ARA
BIAN TONIC BLOoD-PURIFIER, sold
by MAYS & BRIGGS, Druggists.
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons interest
ed, thaton the list day of August, A. ID. 1876, the
undersigned was appointed by the Circuit Court
of Mahaska county, Iowa, administrator of the
estate of Nimrod Ross, decd, late of said
county. All persons indebted to said estate will
make payment to the undersigned, and those
having claims against the same will present
them legally authenticated to said court for
allowance. JOHN o. d. Ross. Admir-.
ID. II. MOORE, Clerk.
Dated August /. 1875. 30
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DROBATE NOTICE.

PROBATE NOTICE.
In the matter of the estate of John Millikin,
deceased, intestate.
In Circuit Court of Mahaska county.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned.
administrator of the estate of John Milliken,
deceased intestate, in pursuance of the decree
of the circuit court of the State of Iowa. In and
fer Mahaska county, entered at the November
term, A. D., 1875, of said court will sell at pub
lie auction for cash in hand, at the door of the
house in which the last term of said circuit
court was held i'm Oskaloosa, Iowa, on the
31st day Of August, 1875,
at one O'Clock, p. m, for payment of the debts
of said estate, all of the following described
l;tnd to-wit: ''Ten acres OF land bounded by u
line commencing at the center of section No. %
in tp No. II, NOf No 10 w, in Mahaska county.
Iowa, and running thence s IS degrees to the
channel of North Skunk river. thence down
said channel until said line intersects the center
line running E and w through said section
thence west to the place of beginning: SAID
land to be sold subject to the dover interest
therein of Ellen p. S. Milliken, widow OF said
decedent, and a deed will be made to the pur-
chaser accordingly.
Nj. T. WILLIAMS. Admr.
August Z 1876 49w3
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MAX REDEMPTION NOTICE.

STATE OF Iowa, L.
Mahaska County.
To ]. %. johnson and the unknown owner or
owners:
You are hereby notified that the east part lor
No. ID, east addition to city of Oskaloosa, in
Mahaska county, Iowa, was on the nth day of
October 1872, sold by the treasurer of Mahaska
county, Iowa, to Lafferty & johnson, for taxes
for previous years, and that the right of
said land be made, unless redemption from such
sale be made within ninety days from the COM
pleted service hereof, this 10th day of August,
A. D., 1876. JOSEPH KELLY,
49w4 Owner of certificate.
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LOST OR SToLEN-A black setter pup
with white breast and small spot on hind
feet. Age about six months. A suitable
reward will be paid at this office for any
information leading to the recovery of
said pup.
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4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby givento all persons interest
ed that on the 10th day of Aug, A. d.. 1876 the
undersigned was appointed by the Circuit Court
Of Mahaska county. Iowa, Administrator of the
estate of A. c. Thissell, deceased, late of
said county. All persons Indebted to said es-
tate will make payment to the undersigned, and
those having claims against the same will pre-
sent them legally authenticated TO said court
for allowance. DANIEL W. COUNSEL,
Dated Aug. 10th, 1876. Administrator.
d. r. MOORE Clerk so
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The Republicans of Rose Hill will Or
ganize Hayes and Wheeler club at that
place next Thursday evening. Two excel
lent speakers, J. Kelly Johnson and II.
w. Gleason, will enliven the occasion. Be
sure you hear them.
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The timbers for the railroad bridge over
the Des Moines river are now being framed
in this city 1t will be six hundred feet
long and will require enough timber to
build small town, but it will be good
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ooih ". tsosiis NSPeJ
DRORATE NOTICE.

In matters of the estate of James Allison,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on or before the
sixteenth day of October, 1876 there will be on
file in the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court
of Mahaska Co.. Iowa, the final settlement and
petition for discharge of Rachela Allison land
Joshua Marshall, executors estate of James ALI
son, decd, and the same is set for hearing on the
to be begun and held in OskalOosa, on the 18th
day of Oct, 1876, at which time objections
can be made to the approving of said settlement
and granting the prayer of said petitioner.
40 ID. R. MOORE, Clerk
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The undersigned will receive sealed pro-
posals for the erection of school-house,
in sub-district No. 8, in the township of
Jefferson, county of Mahaska and State
of Iowa, at his residence in said Tp.,
where plans and specifications can be
seen until the 26th day of August, 1876,
at o'clock p m, at the Center school
house in said township, when said con-
tract will be awarded to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder, the Board of Directore
reserving the right to reject any or all
bids. ]. FL. EVANS, Sec.
July Gath, 1876. 47-w4
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The Oskaloosa Coal Company are de-
livering coal on short notice to any part of
the city Leave orders with Henry L.
Briggs at Mays & Briggs drug store.
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PnGRms.-Last Mondays train bore
away number of centennial pilgrims.
So far as advised, the following left: w.
A. Indy and wife, Clara G. Lacey, Rach-
ell Morris, Miss Lappan, Mrs. Ripple.
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SHERIFFS SALE.


Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a
GENERAL execution directed to me from the office
Of the clerk of the circuit court of Poweshiek
county. Iowa, and dated July 9th. A. ID.
1876 have levied upon and will offer at sherif's
sale to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at
the door of the house in which the last district
court was held, in 0skaloosa, in said county, on
Saturday, the 9th day of September, A. d. 1876
at the hour of o'clock p. m, the following de-
scribed personal property, to wit:
One safe Diebold & Kienzle make, one u. w.
writing desk, one Office stool, one revolving
chair, and one arm chair; letter copying press
and stand, gas fixtures, one base burner stove,
one coal rack, two curtains, one half interest
i'm one forty ton Fairbanks track scale on track
of Central Railroad of Iowa, one-half interest
I'm a telegraph line from Given to Mine No. l of
the Consolidation Coal Company, and also at
the same day, hour and place, the Incorporated
franchises of the Hardin and Mahaska Coal
Company.
Taken as the property of the Hardin and Ma
haske Coal Company to satisfy the above NEIL
toned execution I'm favor of The Black Dia-
mond Coal Company, and against the Hardin
and Mahaska Coal Company
]. f. HETHERINGTON,
40 Sheriff of Mahaska CO., Iowa.
By j. G.. Roth, Deputy.
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Do not fail to hand 10 your relics to the
fair, and make that department interest
ing. Bring in all the Indian hatchets and
everything of that kind curiosities of all
shapes and kinds viii add to the show.
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a a a a q q q q q q

To the working CIass.-We can furnish you
employment at which you can make very large
pay, in your own localities, without being away
from home over night. Agents wanted in every
town and county to take subscribers for The
Centennial Record, the largest publication in
the United States-16 pages, GA columns; Elegant
ly Illustrates; Terms only 81 per year. The
Record is devoted to whatever is of interest
connected with the Centennial year. The Great
Exhibition at Philadelphia is fully illustrated in
detail. Everybody wants it. The whole people
feel great interest in their Country's CenteD-
NAL Birthday, and want to know all about it.
An elegant patriotic crayon drawing premium
picture is presented free to each subscriber. 1t
is entitled, "In remembrance of the One Hun
dredth Anniversary of the independence of the
United States" Size, % by 80 inches. Any one
can become successful agent, for but show
the paper and picture and hundreds of subscrib-
ers are easily obtained everywhere. There sno
business that will pay like this at present. We
have many agents who are making as high as
$50 per day and upwards. Now is the time:
don't delay. Remember it costs nothing to give
the business trial. send for circulars terms,
and sample copy of paper, which are sent free
to all who apply; do il to-day. Complete outfit
free to those who decide to engage Farmers
and mechanics and their sons and daughters
make the very best of agents. Address,
THE CENTENNIAL RECORD,
n50 Portland, Maine.
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ii. w. Gleason gave US a number of fine
specimens for our cabinet, recently
Among others is piece of the famous
"Blarney stone" which every Irishman in
the land win recognize as home relic.
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Samuel Row is building fine new house
on his farm five miles southeast of town.
1t will be two-story, and when completed
will compare fayorably with any farm
house in the county
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SHERIFFS SALE.

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a
genera. execution directed to me from the Office
of the Clerk of the circuit court of Mahaska
county, Iowa, and dated August i, A. D.,
1876 have levied upon and will offer at sheriff
sale to the highest bidder for cash in hand ut the
was held in Oskaloosa. in said CO., on Saturday,
the 10th day of September, A. D., 1876, at the
hour of / o'clock p. I'm, the following des-
cribed real estate, in said county to-wit:
Lot eight (S1 in block two (2) west OskaloOsa,
Mahaska county, Iowa.
Taken as the property of Alexander Hall to
satisfy the above mentioned execution in favor
Jabez Shannon, and against Alexander Hall.
JAMES Z. HETHERINGTON,
so Sheriff of Mahaska county, Iowa.
Jnbp q Roth
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The Road leading to the Yearly Meet
ing House should be put in good trim i'm
mediately, as the meeting commences
there in two weeks, and thousands of
strangers will pass over it.
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DIR. HOWE'S ARABIAN MILK CURE,
cures Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Group,
Sore-throat, Whooping-cough Catarrh,
Asthma, Loss of voice, Shortness of
breath, Night-sweats, Bleeding-lungs,
Bronchitis and Consumption. Sold by
MAYS & BRIGGS, Druggists. 47w4
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Remember the Ohio Reunion at Oska-
loosa, Thursday, Aug. 24th. Come every
one. f. III. LoRING, Secretary.
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Money to loan ut 8 per cent. interest,
years time, secured on first class farm
security. Money can be had the day of
application if title of land is found good.
KENDIG & HALL 4l-tf
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J. III. Green & Co. are receiving a fresh
car load of bright new Schuttler wagons
the leading wagon of America. 49w4
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Nichol has the best BOOTS and SHOES
and sells them the cheapest.
Remember that Phelps & Gould will
have one of the finest stock of goods in
their new room, in a few days, that was
ever brought ts Oskaloosa Their boots
and shoes will be of the finest. so
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Two houses one of four rooms and cellar,
and one of five rooms and cellar.
wv VIM BURNSIDE
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MAsoNIc.-There will be work on the
first degree next Friday evening, Aug. IS,
and on the second On Monday evening,
Aug. 81 Let there be general attend
ance, prompt at7:30.
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STUDEBAKER WAGON

At the Agricultural Warehouse j. H.
Green & Co. have big lot of this cele-
brated wagon 49w4
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There is no town in the State of Iowa, of
the size of Oskaloosa, that is putting up
half as many good business rooms and
residences as we are, this is acknowledged
by all travelling men.
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Full line of Reynolds Bros goods the
best made. Every pair warranted at
40 Z NJ. BEATTY'S,
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Make your entries early at the fair, and
give officers more time to attend to arrang-
ing things, and not crowd matters so
much
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Quite a number of our citizens attend
ed camp meeting at Agency City, this and
last week. A large crowd is in atten-
dance.
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The show ON swine at the Mahaska Co
Agricultural Fair which commences in
this city Aug. 30, and closes Sept. LIST, will
be one of the finest ever exhibited in this
county. In the list of Berkshires we find
the first premium on best boar, one year
old and upwards, SO and under one year
so, second premium So and So. On SOW
one year old and upwards, $15, and under
one year $40. Second premium IS and So.
On Chester White and Poland China pre-
miums same as on Berkshires There are
other premiums on the lists that are equal
ly as liberal. The premiums are all liber-
al and worth looking after, and gives you
the best opportunity you will ever have to
show your fine stock. Persons wishing to
improve their stock cannot afford to lose
the golden opportunity to compare the diff
ferent breeds, and select the kind that
pleases their fancy best. So turn out and
help make the exhibition what it should
ha