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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-08-11

The Colorado potatobug reached
Dorchester, Mass, on the seventh of June,
1876. 1t has thus been fifteen years trav-
cling from the Missouri to the Atlantic
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-08-11

THESioux forces are variously estimated
at from 900 to 10000 men. Prominent
eastern journals, citing these estimates,
and reviewing the record of the campaign
up to this point, are vociferous in their
statements that at least &c, 1000 soldiers
will be needed to cope with their force,
and their demands for an immediate or
der sending the whole army to the front.
From which it would appear that the
tables are turned, and one Indian can
whip two white men. How is this?
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-08-11

"A few weeks since a Chicago dru
mer saw young lady ploughing in a
field in Macoupin, Illinois. He stopped
to Lask: "When do you begin era
daling? 90 t Not until the heads are better
filed than yours" was the sententious
reply.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-08-11

IN a letter received recently from BuE
fslO Bill, he says: "There is going to
be the damnedest Indian war ever known,
and no man can FAY when it is going to
end. The Indians have thus far whipped
every command they have met. They
have one village that numbers ten thous-
and fighting men. They boast that in
mountainous country they can whip all
the whites that may come against them,
and many a white man will turn his toes
before they are conquered. L expect to
hear of volunteers being raised'
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-08-11

WRITES the poet Smith: ~ clasped
her fair hand in rapture of bliss, and
thought, o how blessed our fates, till 1
looked on the glove that ecircled her
wrist, and found that, alasl they were
eightsp'
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-08-11


Suspension bridge over the Niagara river
is going to falls one of these days, not
from any defect in construction, but
simply because iron suspended, either
horizontally or vertically, ultimately
becomes granulated and brittle, and, in
this state, breaks easily by vibration,
while to this change in structure is to be
added the inevitable weakening of the
iron by the alternate contraction by cold
at a temperature of twenty-four degrees
below zero, and the expansion by heat
of ninety degrees above zero.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-08-11
EIs.I..aa and aohso ~ ssss.....s.,--sts.g. :.
New York World.

As the republicans by their 1omina-
ton of governor Hayes have selected
Ohio and Indiana as the battlefield most
favorable in their own judgment to their
hopes, it is clear that, while the repub-
lican victory in Ohio in October would
signify comparatively little as to the
prospects of the presidential contest in
November, a democratic victory there in
October would mean not simply defeat
but annihilation for the republicans in
the succeeding month. 1t can be shown
by the election returns of the last ten
years that on a full vote Indiana really
is a democratic state, and that in Ohio
the chances of the democracy, if united,
are at least as good as those of the repub-
icans this year: The following table,
copied from the World almanac for Is 876.
exhibits the vote of Indiana at all of the
general elections held since the close of
the civil war:
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-08-11
HICKMAN FULTON co, KENTUCKY, FRIDAY AUGUST Il,

should see tides of northern capitai now
ing into the south to turn its rlcti, hl,se-
raj resources into unexampled prosgeslSsy
Tilden inspires all classes with connostce
saving the rogues. Abuse of hIp4oes
not affect him at all. He has, in//Ttno
personal resentments, which his 4ies
say is profound policy, but Wllfcn = !
know is the make of the man: ne - so
deeply absorbed in his principles tnsIS ne
pays no heed to personalities. lou
might assail him for years, and az ule
end of that time, if you were WORTHY = ne
would be the first to acknowleuisS u
When l consider the condition ., ne
country and his peculiar aptitude 70
meet the emergencies on all sides hs re,
ally seems to me more of proyidenl..ital ia
man than we have had for a long wniie.
l do not believe that the democlsue
party will be so blind as TO reject nun.
No democratic name can carry tnls s.ate |
which is allimportant, except lnuen
and he would carry it easy, because at
the independent republicans wouiu 60
for him. Yours truly,
PARKE GoonSsa
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

Our aeighboring village Of Kent
was visited by . destructive fire on
Saturday night last. Between II and
one O'Clock in the night the flames
were discovered issuing from the west
end of the BRICK building on Main
and Water streets, known as Earl's
Block. The engines were soon on
hand and, after they were got into
working order, did very good execu-
ton; but the flames had gained such
Roadway as TO render all attempts to
save the building fruitless. The west
end was totally destroyed and the bal
ance OF the b Hiding SO far injured as
TO render it nearly va!ucless.
The building contained three very
street. The room at the west end was
owned by Mr.. Z. B Sink, and was oc-
cupicd by him as Clothing and
Gents furnishing store, aud both his
room and stock arc total loss. The
middle room was owned by DR.. E.W.
Clark, and was unOccupied. TheEsst
room was owned by DIR. j. w. Shive-
ley, and was occupied by Mr.. Thoinp-
son as drug store, most of whose stock
Of goods was removed. The only Oc-
cupants of the upper story as we learn
were ,Messrs. Rockwell y Norris, as a
law Office and DR.. Sweeney, ply ysician.
The total loss, we learn, is estimated
at about $4,000, with only from $l3,-
600 10 $4,000 insurance on the whole
property. The fire is thought to be
the work of incendiaries.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
DEERFIELD.
Cor respondence

o.
EDITOR PREss.-We learn that the
boy who had the pitchfork run into
him a few weeks ago has so far re-
covered as to be around again.
Miss Laura Burgess, daughter OF
Mr.. VIM. Burgess, of fthis town has
been very sick for the past week, but
her ply sician considers her out
danger at present.
Rev. NJ. T. Hayden, of Hiram,
preached in the Deerfield Disciple
Church on Sunday last.
The young man who corresponds
with the Cleveland Leader from this
place gave his young wife dose of
ysewing-machine oil through mistake
for peppermint drops. His nose is
like the rest of the Republicans around
here. He can't smell anything let it
be ever 80 rank and strong.
The youngest daughter Of j. w.
Gillingham, while swinging in pole
swing in her fathers yard fell from 1t
while it was under motion and was
badly, though not dangerously injur-
ed.
One of the leaders of the Republi-
can party here has declared his deter
not to support the Grant
Administration any longer. This is
the third man of the Radical ranks
whom we have heard utter the same
sentiments within a week. And still
they come. G.s-,
/ Mr.. l. w. Smith, a former clerk in
the store of Smith Bros. of your town
is now at his home in Deerfield..
Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. Hudson, of this
place, will leave here for Philadelphia
to attend the Centennial in few days.
Z July 81. 1876. B.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03


Two numbers more will finish the
eighth volume OF the DEMOCRATIC
PRESS. and this is an appropriate occa-
sion for us to once more urge upon
delinquents the Importance and neces-
sity of paying up arrearages. We are
6 out OF Sorts" have reached the "bot-
tom OF ourscase," and, to enable us to
continue the publication of the Press
we MUST HAVE money. and we know
of no other way of obtaining il but 10
appeal 10 those who owe us. Don't
compel MS to suspend and go on a tour
of collection to raise the means to
meet bills against us, without the pay
ment of which our business must
stop. We mean business.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
Reunion of Battery A.

The ninth annual reunion of Battery
A. .1st O. V. l.. "A. GO te,'s- old Bat
tery) will be held at Twin Lakes, near
Earlville Station, on Wednesday and
Thursday of next week, August 9th
and 10th, when the survivors of that
gallant old organization will go into
camp for couple of days, and recite
the stories and revive the recollections
and friendships of the earlier associa-
tions. We learn that the Alliance
Artillery squad, or section, will be on
hand with their two field pieces, and
that the Ravenna Independent Brass
Band and Prof. Humphreys Orches-
ira have been engaged to furnish
music for the occasion. The boys are
anticipating a joyous time, and will
be pleased to receive the visits of their
friends in this region.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
Prohibition Convention.

The Prohibitionists of Portage Co.
will met iu convention at the. -
METHODIST CMURcH, ATwATEn STA
TION, on
TMesday, AH0ust 22nd, 1876.
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for County Of
ficers to be supported at the coming
October election. i..t
All those favorable to the cause of
Temperance are invited TO participate.
BY order of the County Executive
Committee. p. III. MEAD,
E- Chairman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

BARNS BuRNnD.-On Saturday
morning last, at about o'clock, the
barn Of Mr.. j. &. Campbell, at
Campbellsport, with its contents,
consisting of hay, harnesses, and
express wagon and farming i'm
plements was destroyed by fire. The
loss is estimated at 500 or $500, on
which there was $500 insurance.
We learn that the harm Of Mr.. Wat
KIN Davis, a short distance west of
Paris Center was consumed by fire
about two weeks ago. A quantity OF
hay and grain, lumber wagon and a
lot of farming tools stored therein
were destroyed. Loss about $500.
No insurance.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
MANTUA.
Correspondence

Cores pondcnce.
Your correspondent from this town
still lives. appearances to the contrary,
for several weeks past. being some
what delusive. Not possessing as
fruitful an Imagination as some wri
tiently waiting for something to "turn
up 80.
During thunder storm over week
ago, the old Atwater barn at the Sta
ton was struck by lightning and set
on fire, but, fortunately, the fire was
extingaished before any damage was
done. A horse belonging to Mr.. Dar-
ling, a tenant OIL the farm. was instant
ly killed and another considerably
injured.
A singular affair happened at the
house of d. w. May on one of the
warm nights of last week. His two
sons were sleeping in chamber with
windows open on account of the heat
when large horned owl entered an
open window in search Of food, and,
mistaking Norman's phisiognomy for
his legitimate prey. suddenly pounced
upon it, while he was peacefully en-.
Dying a sweet and pleasant dream of
his latest and best evenings ride with
his chosen one. With long and sharp
talons firmly fixed in the unsuspect-
ing Norman's throat, the murderous
bird endeavOred to lift him from his
bed and carry him to convenient
place for picking his bones, but he
soon discovered that Norman was no
ly bv the attack of some wild animal
as he supposed, and considerably
frightened, he started with a loud
shout, seized the assailant and tore
him loose from his savage grasp, and
throwing him to the floor, sprang out
of bed aud prepared for battle. Ills
loud outcries soon aroused the whole
family, and after light was procured
he received sufficient re-infOrcements
TO warrant all offensive attack. and
the contest was soon decided in Nor
mans favor, as his bloodthirsty assail-
ant, after brave but unsuccessful re.
sistance, with lace and feet to the
foe," gave up his life, and went
where all owls go. His outspread
wings measured five feet, aud his claws
had Il grasp OF five inches, with long
aud sharp talons. thus making him all
unpleasant nocturnal visitor to have
around loose in ones bed chamber,
besides having tendency to mar the
personal beauty of any young man at
NorInan's time of life, aud seriously
endanger his prospects for future Ell.
ioyment and happiness.
The yearly Meeting of Spiritualists
will be held in Atwater's Grove, at
Mantua Station, on Sunday next.
Almon French, of Clyde, Ohio,
and other speakers will be present
both forenoon and afternoon. All
are invited. Truth wears no mask
and bows at no human shrine. she
only asks hearing.VF $ VERfrAs.
July 81. 1875.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

POLE RAIsING.-There should be a
general turn out to the Tilden and
Hendricks pole raising in Brimfield
on Saturday next. There will be sew
eral speakers present, and the patriot-
ic ladies of that sterling old Demo-
cratic town will provide free dinner
on the occasion. A jolly good time
Is anticipated. 49,.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

THE Poe House. Ravenna. has again
changed landlords. Mr.. Ezra Fowler
the new proprietor, who has had an
experience of several wears in the hO-
tel keeping. and who is well known to
many orour citizens as having once
been a clerl: in one of our dry goods
stores in this place, is now the popu-
lar host. We advise our readers. when
in Rsyenna, to stop At the Poe House.
renew old acquaintance. and get q
good square peai.-QarrettsvilIeJoAr
ma.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

POSITIVE REsULTs.-There are nu-
merous remedies that cure sometimes
and become trusted IS useful, but none
have ever proved SO efIectual-cured
SO many and such remarkable cases
as DIR. Ayers medicines. f
4, The Cherry Pectoral has restored
great numbers of patients who were
believed to be hopelessly affected with
consumption. 5''r "-
Ague Cure breaks up chiils and fe-
yer quickly and surely. $40
Ayers Compound Extract of Sarsa
parilla eradicates scrofula and impur-
tiles of the blood, c'eanses the system
and restores it to vigorous health. By
its timely use many troublesome dis
orders that cause decline Of health
are expelled Or cured.
Ayers Pills and their effects are too
well known everywhere to require
any commentator from us here.-
Scranton (Pa.) Times.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
A N1-Mrrr of youno Ravennians. an

ANUMBER of young Ravennians, and
some older ones, visited Cleveland
during last week, and think the fun
was immense. The race of Thursday
in which Goldsmith Maid got SCOOP
ed" by Smuggler, has been the talk
among horse men ever since. 1t was
certainly big thing. The Maids best
time was 2:151a: that of Smuggler
2 :l6h, the latter taking the last three
heats.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

On Tuesday last Mr.. Myron A. Wa
tcrmaii, Tor many. years a resident OF
Ravenna, left TO seek his fortune in
the wide, wide world. lie is a young
artist of rare genius and ability, and
a gentleman of irreproachable habits
in Raycnna will be happy to learn OF
Ills good fortune wherever fate may
fix his lot. tr,,.ss --.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

On Saturday last, G. II. Warner of
Mantua Sta, o., put OH to the walls
and ceiling of G. III. Thompson's new
store 5792s square yards of plastering
in less than heurs, and it was pro-
nOunced by experienced man to be an
excellent piece of workmanship, while
a granger expressed his wonder aud
admiration thus: "Gosh, how that
ere teller could throw mud into an
other fellers eyes if he took notion /
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
TRAINS WESTWARD.

Trains No. l. ?, AMI II on main line run
daily.
Palace Sleeping Coaches on trains No. ]. ?. 8
and IL between Cincinnati and New ork daily.
Hotel Coach on trains and II, between Leay-
ittsburg and New York. daily
connections ut Mansfield with Pittsiiurg. Fort
WAYNE * Chicago, and Baltimore x Ohio Rail
roads. ut IsavenDa with Cleveland * Ttttsbur@
Railroad: at Neaivillc, Union and Cory for
Oil Regions. at jamestown for Iufralo and
Niagara Fall :ani at Binghampton forAibany
Sprin gsieiti, Worcester, BcstOn and New Eng
land.
Close connections at Cincinnati with trains
for the south and West
No sfOp-over'' allowed upon local tickets
Local passengers must purchase tickets to uieil
first stopping place, and MAY hen fepurchase
from that point to de- san:ltion. 10 4W
w. b. = SHATTUC, = ks
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
CISCINSATI, o.
P.D. COOPER
General Superintendeht.
3!5 - CLEVELAND. o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

EXCURSION TO PUT-IN-BAY.-An ex-
cursion 10 Put-in-Ba is being ar
ranged for August 18th, "a week
from next Saturday-under the aus
picas of the Disciple Church. Persons
living on the line ofthe C..& Pi II. r.,
Ravenna Accommodating train, and a
special train viii be provided for their
return. Fare forthe round trip 50 so
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

Mothers can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by
the use of Castoria, perfect snbsti-
tute for Castor Oil. It is absolutely
harmless, and is "a pleasant toitake as
honey. For Wind Colic, Sour Stom-
ach, Worms or Constipation, for young
or old, there is nothing in existence
like it. 1t is certain it is speedy, it is
( cheap. IEi LF skI s !
Caked breasts, rheumatism, Sci
atica, SwelIings, Sprains, Still Joints
Burns, Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and all
flesh, bone and muscle ailments, can
e absolutely cured by the Centaur
Iiniments. What the White Lini-
p'ent is. for. the human Is family, the
Yellow Liniment is for spawned,
CALLED, and lame horses and animals,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

UNNEKsALIsT,t GROVE ,MEETING.-
The Uniyorsalists will hold "a grove
meeting III Garrettsvill on Sunday
Augasu l3lh, at 10 30 a. m and 1:;50
p. III. Services will be conducted by
Rev. Andrew Wilson.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

The Painyra g Independent Cornet
Band" furnished the music for the lit
erary contest at Mt. Union College on,
Thursday evening last, and did them
scivcs great credit by their fine play
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
Lama Lace Points.

! have a few elegant Lama Lace
Points which / will close out at Cost,
aflording a rare opportunity TO buy
cheap. o. V. SEARL.
July 3Ist. 1876.
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cheap. o. V. SEARL.
July 3Ist, 1876.
BusiNEss continues duh in town.
AND now the chirp of the Cheerful
cricket salutes the ear.
THE nights are not as intolerably hol
as they used TO be.
THERE are nine prisoners confined
in the county Jail at the present time.
THE almost universal exclamation
these mornings is "Shoo fly, don't
bodder me-"
The Hotel de Risdon has been lively
during the week, and literally patron
Iized.
? BRoTIfER KNIGHT, of the Akron city
Times, made us . brief call on Thurs
day morning last. al 4" ~}'
s TIE farmers are pretty much
through s7ith fitheir w heat and hay
harvesting.
THE NJ Quites are blowing their
i'm the air.
GREEN Corn is becoming plenty i'm
the market, which causes smiles 10
play upon the phizes of he physicians.
The man'w lfo will geetoFa printer
aud procure bills printed and then not
call or pay for them will steal wool il
an opportunity offers.
THE North Eastern Ohio Medical
\ Assost;,tioalF wasFin &c ssionFat Akron
on Tue 5dsYs IA siumber Of ourlRa-
yenha physicians attended.
THERE are $500 Democratic voters
in Forage county, every one of whom
should have his name upon the SUBJ
scription list of the Press.
ALL. who have used that .:Baker
Davis Flour, pronounce it tip-top.
Call al Geo. O. Mason's, in Phenix
Block and try it.
LITTLE is heard of the base ball
fooiishness in this region, and the de-
mand fer the skilllul surgeon is con.
sequently small.
If you want an excellent article OF
Flourtry the "Baker Davis brand to
~ ..a1 af (.nn n Masnn's
REV. NANlIoRN, OF Wellsvillc, will
occupy, the pulpit of the Disciple
Church next Sunday, in exchange with
Rev. Geo. Darsie.
THERE is no Improvement TO note in
'ihe prices of wool. The greater part
of that great staple has been gathered
up.
EFDELE{TG
DIR. a. +. -PRFcf, of Fremont, spent
sunday last in town, visiting his pa
rents and iriends, stopping off on his
return home from the Centennial.
THE pole .planted on the northern
glacis of Court House park =" last
week received coat of oil, and has
been raised 10 perpendicular posi-
tion.. = s-sEt-1 c. ~. 71i4Ea7 -.e0-
/ .-1ElupiI-s- s1-It-.=.at i.s t-H+1i.1-i ff
THE School Examiners were in ses.
sion last Saturday, and had twenty
applicants for certificates before them.
Their next meeting will be held Au-
gust 18th.
as.- r-t,-.. --+ i5,. a. .sta .f..t. rtf
SOME one has made the sensible OBJ.
servation that the next hardest thing
10 -dialy7tonkeep is a5lead2 pencil
Right, only he didn't think Of an UNI
breila.
a-.s 4.a.. ..f--. -A,= .r-i.
AND now be getting ready for the
County Fairs.. That of this county is
TO ''come off, on Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday, September 10Th, Goth
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
ASSignee'S Sale.

TN pursuance Of an order of the Probate Court
of Portage County. Ohio. will offer for sale
at public auction at Kenward's City Meat Mar
ket in Rs.yenna. ,5 s8fs s3A ffa
On Saturday, August 5th, 1876.
ut one o clock P. NJ. the following described
real estate of Sail kcnwastf: Situate in the
township of Ravenna in said county and K nOwn
S)-100 acres of land i'm lots Nos and L. and
bounded 10y tantls OF Henry Seymour and Elias
Hickman. VIII also Offer for sale the person
III property OF said George Kenwari consisting
al Butchers Tools, Scales. Tables. Tackles an.f
Rope, Whipping Paper. Hops. Sage. Stoves. 2
String BELLS saddle Set Dna,hle Harness.
Wagons, Horses. Lexington Colt. and oi her
riticleS Also. the buihiinsl known kon-
War > Meat Market. ta.etiicr with the fixtures
and property thcre.a Terms Of sale. cash, y
81 q 4. REED,
- = ef Assignee of Georcs, Kenwar3
F. p. II. EEAN. AnetonesE. 4i9-5ws grsda
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
New Advertis. It's.

OTICE TO CONTRACTORS.-Th
IN Trustees of Sha ersville Township wi | re-
ceive sealed proposals from responsible parties,
for twenty days from this date. fer furnishing
material and building a house in the Center
Cemetery. Bids will be received and plans and
specifications seen at the Township Treasurer'S
Office until Saturday, August 5th, A. d 1876
The Trustees reserve the right 10 accept or re-
ject all bids. Bv order of the Trustees of Shall
ersville Township. .r4.a-
SILAS Z. HANKS. Township Clerk
Shalersyille, July 18th, A. D.. 1s76. 4i3-2w*
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

DEATH OF Mrs. Burnham.-Mrs
Mary G. wife of Daniel G. Burnham.
died al the family residence in Roots
town,on Friday last, July 2Sth. Mrs.
Burnham was the lady who, on the
25th of January, 1874, in fit of cough
ing, lost her tongue while at dinner,
all account of which we published at
the time. The Immediate cause of her
death was paralysis, resulting from
the disease which occasioned the loss
OF her tongue. She was coniined to
her bed about twelve weeks prior to
her death, and, though great suffer-
er, bore her a1iliction with christian
patience and resignation. She was a
most estimabie woman and was uni
versaly respected by all who knew
her. d Ffs s "a i sE ~ n Z.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

CLEVELAND K PITTSBU RIG RAILROAD
= On and after Sunday, June -. iS76, Trains
will leave Stations daily, Sundays cXcepteti,j
follows: