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The Newtown bee., 1878-03-28
A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE,


 Last Friday afternoon the large saw and blaming factory, and lumber yard of Gilbert Bros, of Bethel, situated opposite to the Dan bury X Norwalk railroad depot, was destroyed by fire, causing loss of not less than S20,OO0, on which there was an insurance of only SC, ,00O This fire broke out about about o'clock in the afternoon, and for several hours ragged with great fury. The fire department saved considerable property ,and prevented the spread of the flames.
 In the town of Bethel the water supply ques- ton has been well agitated, and by a recent vote of the legislature bill was passed grant ing the borough [ water charter. Should it meet with the Governors favor it will proba- ply come before the people for final considera, ton.
 Newtown needs good water supply, and these disasters and our recent narrow escape from loss by fire, admonish us.
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THE DEBATING CLUB.

The debating club have numbered with them at present, the ladies Miss Carrie R. Gately Miss Nj. C: Morgan, and Miss Della Botsford
 Last week Miss Gately read poem entitled "Mary Maloney," which was received with de light.
 Miss Mary c. Morgan submitted the follow. ing problem, with promise of correct ans- wer at the next meeting. In the meantime the members of the club were to try their skill A and bought 100 acres of land, at an average price of slo0p per acre. A took his from the north sidc, at silO per acre. B took his from the south side at $9O per acre. Each paid $5,OOO How many acres did each get, and how may the question be proved? Answer given next week,
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ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

Major C. T. Greene7r sr.,was in town last week the guest of his son, at Dicks Hotel.
 Miss Ella Dick returned home last Saturday, After pleasant visit ofstx weeks inWashington D. C. f' ' 't.i '' =.
 Mir Austin Warner, of vicksburg Miss, re- turned home on Tuesday, having remained some three weeks visiting friends. He was the guest of his father, the last few days of his stay. E 5is t,k
 MT. George F. Dunoomb was in town the first of the week, calling upon old friends. <
 Miss Annie 4. Henderson and Miss Julia Prindls returned home las. Friday, from visit of several days in Bridgeport.
 MT. H. B. Beers, ofBrookdeid, passed through Newtovn Monday, CT his way to Boston, where 10 intends speudingse z couple'of weeks. 5lk Belaep returned home on Saturday af- setab5n, fitom gails viflage, where she had been i,f'se7efdi days, visiting her mother, who was m - z, !
 ' Mir. Edward Clark, returned home to Brook syn, last wedk He len as |, niatk pf his esseem ssr his friend Mir C. H. Peck, town clerk, a tury handsome ink-stand ,. saf iss ? Ar. c. c. Chamberlain and lady, of New Ha. Ter, sre visiting Mir. H. T. Nichols fAmily
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, Feb. 17th, IS,

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, Feb. l7th, 1878. DEAR SIR That barrel of buckwheat that came from Newtown is almost finished, It is probably the only barrel of that kind of flour re- ceiyed at this port this year. You can judge yourself what kind of folks live here when tell you they don't know what buckwheat-cakes are. While 1 am about it I may as well say that in the bathroom there is only about four dozen left of that barrel of Norwalk oysters. You see we are getting reduced. Perhaps if you would circulate this some of our kinsmen or women would chance to sec it and refill our cOmmissary department.
 Last Monday evening I had the pleasure of listening to Canon Farrar of Westminster, in the City Hall. The occasion was a celebration of the Glasgow Band of Hope, and he spoke on Temperance. liked him very much indeed. It is said the Hall will hold 5,Oo0, and it WAS full There was choir of two or three hun. drsd; and with the very fine organ there, the music was good The Rev Marshall Lang, of the Barony Kirk, successor of the Rev. Norman Mcleod, also spoke. He was introduced by the chairman as one of their latest recruits. He always speaks well. i've heard him a number of times. The Band of Hope has only been or ganized eight years here, and now numbers about 24,0Oo members in Glasgow.
 Weston began walking again last Mond:y evening at S. and last night tsaturdayl at g the papers thought he would accomplish his feat of walking 4Oo miles. He expects to keep on walking Sundays excepted) until he has made ] l,5O0 miles. He proposes to do that in-I be iieye-J25 hours.
 Last Wednesday had the pleasure of being shown through the large eotton-mill of George Grant & Sons, Mile End, Glasgow. The mill is new, having been burned some two or three years ago, and but lately finished. The ma chinery Is mostly new and of the latest pattern and with all the latest improvements We were shown the cotton, ss received in bales
The Newtown bee., 1878-03-28


 md followed 1t through an the processes of picking. earding, doubling, twisting, spinning, winding, warping and weaving, Mostly Assiea ar employed, and number something more than thousand. They turn out about 70 miles of nnished cloth every day. They have l ,sis looms In one room. In all they have i,7is looms Ky law in tbis country looms cannot be put in the second.story of mill, so they are all put to. gether on the ground'nOor, In what they call weaving, sheds. There arc some very extensive weaylng'sheds in Glasgow, but never hpd tho pleasure of going into one before. and 1900 looms is ono room was great sight to me. Ts celebrate tho completion Of their mills tic firm gave soiree concert and assembly last Friday evening In City Hall perhnrS description of it would interest you but won't inaict it on you this time, Guidnioht. L, t. PnAsT
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A VERY NEAT PIECE OF WORK.

4 few evenings since, while visiting the re. silence of Marcus C. Hawiey, Esq, we were shown parlor Bagaten table, made by Patrick Gannan, Mir. Hawley's eoachman. It is equal in every respect to one thatwe saw in the Grand Central Hotel, and considering the disadvanta. ges that Patrick labored under in having only the rudest kind of tools to work with, we must say that he displayed remarkable mechanical skill, and is really diserving of praise. The table was presented to Mrs. Hawley, and was complete surprise to her
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THE DEBATES.

For two weeks past the debating club have been highly praised by those who were pre- sent to hear the questions discussed, We have been unable to attend, being absent from town on the night of meeting, and as no one has as yet favored us with an outline of these interest ing subjects debatedppon, and the names of those who took part, we are unable to say any thing definitely, about them. Some of our young friends win please take the trouble to nete down q few items of the next debate.
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FIRE AT BLOOMFIELD.

Last saturday gntabout ls o'clock fire broke out in tho dwellls house of Robert Smith ln Brookaeld, .obtuJe Dist. and totally consumed the house and allof ts contents except part of the furniture 5iss. smith whoi very sick with the consumE ton had to' be carried to n neighbors house on q bed, There sas no in. sumnee on the house.
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ANorHRR LARGE sTRE IH RRrHEL.

Tuesday morning about l-3o o'clock A. M., the extensive hat factory of Nichols & Hine, in Bethel, was discovered to be on fire, and being entirely composed of wood was totally destroy ed. I,was the largest hat shop in the centre and gave employment to over two hundred hands, some of whom resided in Danbury. This firm has always done fine business, and had on hand large number of hats ready for shipment This fire, following so close upon that Of the Gilbert Bros, of last Friday is ter rible Tn its consequences upon the industries ol Befhel. The loss and insurance we have been unahic so learn. However, the loss has been .sI.s.
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LIBRARY MEETING.

Ee<t ruasdsy evening there wil Vsstsy helf. at which all tfe @. s.., asrlialiy inyited to bs present. Al .. :. l
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Tig awners D. dogs will take notice of the Ia time the justices ordering the ...-.-..- fall dogs in Sewtown.
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FARMERS CLUB.


 The Interest In this new institution continues, and at the meeting held Saturday, the subject of cutting brush was pretty well ventilated. Mir. Abel stillson told'of his experience, and elicited attention enough to secure promise rom one gentleman present, who intends 10 try the plan, commencing next Saturday, the last quarter of the moon. when the sign is in the feet s''
 MT, stIllson said that De had noted the fact down, and though others might not believe that the moon. and sign, had anything to do with it, still that was lhe particular tImc when he secpred good results, and should hold to the theory until convinced that be was wrong,
 Mir WIn., ,Platt offered resolution on govern. ment during debate. .whch was adopted The next subject to Do considered at the meeting Saturday plight. will be gardening, and tho best means Of applying manare on land. A full attendance IS requosted, We herewith publish the following article of the constitution adopted by the club: "''
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CONSTITUTION.

ARTICLE lsr. This society shall be known us the Newtown Agricultural Society. ARTICLE 2ND. The objects of this Society shall be to discuss matters pertaining to the farm, orchard, and garden, and thus advance the farming interests of the town, by giving an opportunity for a free interchange of thought and speech among the farmers, allowing every one to give tue result of his own experience and experiments, thus mutually benettting all.
 ARTICLE 3RD. The officers Of this Society shall consist of a President, Nico President, Secretary Treasurer, and an executive committee of three, all Of whom shall be voted for separately.
 ARTICLE 4TH. The duties of thcse officers shall be the same as Is usualln debating and other similar socie- ties.
 '' ARTICLE 9TH. The officers of this Society shall be chosen semi-snnually. and on the first Saturday in March and September respectively, and shall assume their duties immediately after being chosen. Adopted March 23d.
 RESOLUTION. Resolved that each member in speaking shall stand and address the President in q respect ful manner and no 3d other member shall inter. rupt him without permission from the presiding officer.
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 THINK OF IT, that Cough or Cold neglected, may lsadito serious consequences in the early stage Of Throat and Lung diseases. IKadame Por- tsr's Cough Balsam is an invaluable remedy, can be taken by the oldest person or youngest child. Is safe, reliable, and agreeable to s tasts Price D cents, and in large bottles at 50 and IS censs 4 GUARANTEE that any one affected with con stipation or a torprd Liver can be relieved by taking regularly, by directions, Simmons Liver Regulator. It has been known to cure hun- dreds or cases, and will do it again.
 "As q general family remedy for dyspepsia, torpid Liver, constipation, Sc. l hardly ever used anything else, and have never been disap- pointed in effect produced; it seems to be al. mesta perfect cure for all diseases of the ston- ach and bowels.
 w.J. McELROY, Macon, Ca"
The Newtown bee., 1878-12-05
HI. MI. B0lleS, NEW PRESTON, CONN.,
 DEALER IN HEkDsTONES AND MONUMENTS OF EVERY DESIGN.

My marble embraces the very best of both Am erican and Foreign grades and the most popular qualities now in use.
 Having had nearly thirty-fiva years experience in the marble business, and during my long cXpc- rience as u marble dealer I can truthfully claim that my work has always given satisfaction. My work is warranted and satisfaction Is guaranteed in every case Owing to the depressed times ill which we are living. and believing small profits are better than none" have decided to furnish cemetery work at the lowest living rates. Gran itc, both Scotch and Native. at importers prices. Fine specimens of my work can be seen in the Ncwtown cemetery. My motto is. and always has been, Equal and exact justice to all ......-. Orders by mail will receive prompt attention and estimates furnished on application free.
 H NJ BOLLES, Proprietor.
 H BOLLES. General Agent.
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TBIT' BICB BI00D!.

PARSONS fuRGATIyE PILLS make New Rich ninGd, and will cumplp tely change tho blood in the entire ssstcm in tlr'e months Any person who will taka pill each night from l to 2 weeks may be restored to sound health, if such a thing Ee possible Sint by mail for letter stamps. l. s. JOHNSON CO.,, Bangor. Me
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n IIAlEs J0uHNAL 0f HRALrn." New

,t HALLS JOURNAL OF HEALTH" New foff.
 10 aims tu show hQa dsfasa may be avoided. ft s tlr oldest aad best Heath publication 10 the wgfat sud thuusanis attribute lle .nll measure of htalt aui lappineH they enjoy largely to ltH teach mes. fdu6d hy BF, F, H. uIhiia successor to the iair nf. W, W, IlALi, Subscription price, slbe ysaF, pustsgs pald, ,,, n o.
 NJ haze utadn ap AFIahBehtht Nlth pr uihnh which vill enable nc to mrnisli any Of our old or nru suiis.u5brrs with HALLS JOURNAL OF HIAITH, 70 iur oue Dollar y,r or fity ceHts for six mauihs l age paid, sample copies may ss sssu gt this AEWIuNh hhh,
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The ANTIDoTE TO ALCOHOL FOUND. 2,
 HART THE FATHER MATHEW kEMt.pY

Is a certain and T eedy. cure for nienperAnoo. n dastroys all appclit, alcoholic liquors and bnildA m inc nrryuuH system. After "a debauch. OT sny iliempetEte Indulgence, single teaspoonful will remove El mental and rhyt cal drprrHsion. IL also cures every kind ul fEylh, lnhthrsiA, and IonriD. lIf nf the LIvEE Sold by all druggists Price q prF bottle. Pamphlet on Alcohol. its Effects. aud
 ntunnoranub as A disease sent irre on writing to tho FATHER MATHEW TEMPERANCE Manfg. Co, ad luud A.. \, ', l6iw.
The Newtown bee., 1878-12-05

TR 6. B. SMITH. Phila Dedr Sir: Finding my stock of Electric Oil nearly exhausted, l have to urge that you send me another supply at once, say Go to 100 dozsn of lag size have not been aole to supply the demand. I cal quote for you nu- merous cures-sonle very rem .rkable ones, too one physician. cured by your Oil. It has become noted fact and is m ntioned by our citizens. thai it cur. every tins. Please give ytur earliest at tention to my order and oblgs Yours respectfully FRED. E. SMITH, Druggist, Montpelier, Vt.
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EE raH make mansY hstfr ai wnrs for ms Ihlh O al AuytAiuE else. taplltl r1i required sr
 will stari JUu, sig FF tsy st home made b' the industrious, Mru WuHzu, boys Hti1 Fl,l wanted rksrywurEa to Hftk 8nf us, aoh is lhr titae. Costly uutnt and teftaa ftee, AdlF'57, IriIn < b. AmlnaIa. Maln..
The Newtown bee., 1878-12-05

MANCHESTER. \. H., April 6.-DR. SMITH, Phil,a. Dear Sr-Your g-Ruine original Electric Oil Is do- ing wonders in New Hampshire. Some men here cannot do without it. don't remember ot selling single bottle that has not proved itself eicacious o auegree unusual. Yours truly, JOHN A. PER RY Druggist.
The Newtown bee., 1878-12-05

Es-u E xN sEs Lusturss yuu raH rnaaer ln % HET TD \ to s.a prF HaY Hm,ir hS any WarEGfs of either Ht6 right ia gAif own localities. plriirulatv and sampi.s worth % uee' Improve yuuF spare time al thls business AalrfH,
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Atn m 1 nnn Invested in Wall street mlU lu l,uuu ainrks makes fortunes es' ay month, b1ak sent fr, elllainlng every thins Afirss. BAXTER X uo., HASRfIs IT Wall ht. NY.
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PROVIDENCE, R. l., May 1Oth.-DR SMITH: Dear Sir:-We are en irey>out of dollar size. Not single bottle ill the house. Send us 10 gross small and gross large at onSe. We a"e layng large sales.
 Yours truly. BALCH SON.
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Use strictly zecnr sfne to sirsr41nr. Keep botu vel ecrksa.- PzzrE 5a czr1s ksD sito.
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IT COMPRISES

A Current Event EXpositor: \ Living Pulpit and Platforms; A Missiouary and Baptist LYcnt Record; A Sunday School InsitHte: An Educational Advocate; \ Literary, Theological, scientific and Art Review Popular Story Page Family Miscellany and luz Zlers Realm; l Husbandman's n's and Housekccpcr's Helper; A Mark, RapOTlyr, etc. all conducted ill an outspoEen, wide-awake and pop
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PORTSMOUTH N. H.. April 2d.-DR. SMITH, Dear s ': I havs sold large quantlti of your Electric Ol. find it very superior article, and reeommed u to my customers. Yours Respectfully. VIM. R. PRES TON, Druggist.
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Iwant the agency of this oil in Maine for ten years II. Ii. HAY, Wholesale Druggist, Portland
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From welL-kno,gn house. uhich has sold $5, 1000 WOrth.
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pr. sNrrH's -rEzrrnfc OT1.~ is an infallible ERE vESTIyE ol cxTAsEox y a1 1plyng and also Ia ing S9 drops. It is zeg pieezast in the moHh- LARsE bot tes gre fssr fines the chezp.st say for Rkel nsd- fen: but in Dse>s<- the small size is qnite sum eient, or for SIRE EYES CT Cozss.
The Newtown bee., 1878-12-05

GB- Energetic Canyassers are wanted, anc wiiI be paiG liberal CASH CommsGion,s
 For sample copies and terms to canVasscrs ad dress P. 0. Box 3835, New York City.
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Clubs of Ten $22, with Il Free Paper.

The Examiner and Chronicle is distinct lively d Family Newspaper. In making it the Editor has the cooperation of the best newspaper writer's of his own denom- ination, besides the occasional cOntribu- tions in special departments, of writers of acknowledged ability in other com- munionS.
The Newtown bee., 1878-12-05

We have sold large quantity of DR. SMITHS "ELEcrRIc OnL." which is spoken of with unquah- fed pr .ise. Good repIrts from every bottle WEEKs POTTER, 154 Washington St., Boston,
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PErRoLEUM CENTRE, PA. Oct. 5th.-We hage FelG in one day more than S30 worth oi Dr. Smith. Etec- tllc Oil at retail 4. D. MILLER O., Druggist.
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Agents.

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Of Philadelphia.
 We quote few letters from iirst-ci@sS houses and doctors. See papers ana phampIcls for hundreds that have been receiyed.)
 70 No Bleeding, Purging, Smartins' Burning mcdication--no Oplum' Cahl- phor, Capsicum, Alcohol and Water Ill it. Cannot be diluted with any cheap stuff without showing it at once. This genuine ELECTRIC OIL is the only cure of DEAFNESS in the market Cures all pain that it can reach, pr" notes absorption either superficial or decp-scated, as nothing else can do. II modiGcs the secrctions, and is instantly soothinp tO the mucous membrane of the Throat, Stomach, Intc5tincs and Bladder acts specifically on the Kidneys, does not relax, but is peculiarly pleasant to the bowels. That it's operation is electric, in the familiar acceptation of the term is beyond question. It scenes to reach the sources of disease and pain with lightning-liie celerity, and to abate lh- 1 tammatiOn from whatever cause arising, with extraordinary dispatch. Being as mild as it is potent, it can be given to children for croups, cramps, and othel complaints to which they are subject, without the slightest danger. Cures Cronn in an hour. Nothing equals it fol Gathered Brgas., which it relieves at once, and soon di5sipates by absorption, on physiological principles.-lt cures the most terrible icons, saving all the bone never even leaving scar. Same on Rurn or FROSTED FLESH, ERYSIP ELIAS, SALT RHEUM, TETTER, ant other cutaneous diseases readily yield tt this soothing balm. Try it on the fac' after shaving, or on chapped lips or hands It QOn SL1dIG Uu du Iilaht, OH all mothers who have tested it say, '' n more paffs and powders for my child, a : this oil is a perfect charm to irritate cuticle. Tt cured MT. MUNTz, for 2 wears Treasurer of Georgetown, D. @ ( Amaur,sis. He was blind. All the drus rists in Washington know him. and the sell the OIL and recommend it. It cure SICK HEADACHE in 20 minutes. builds up the vital system; does not in pair nutrition. For PILES there is notl ing vet known like it. Asthma, Brol ebitis, Chronic Stiff Joints, Glandul; Enlargement and Swellings, lnfl"me Sores, Earachc, Mumps, etc, are cure by this Oil. It relieves palpitation once. For Corns alone it is worth tt
 times it's cost. Cramps and Bloody Flu
 it relieves and cures. Try it frcel
 Bring in the worst cases to DR. SMITH
 or to the Drug Stores.
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CONCORD \. H. February 21-Dr. Smii h's Electric oil has m de s..me great cur here and have or dered slO0 worth of 1t at tina. E. H. ROLLINS.
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 Contains 5000 Illustrations, nearly three times as many as any other Dictionary. | Iso LOOK AT the three pictures of sHIr. on pgcc lf5l these alone illustrate the m eaning of more than 100 words and terms far better than they can be defined ill words
 More than 3O.OOO copies have been placed in ihe public schools of the United States
 Recommended by 34 State Superintendents of Schools and more than 50 College Presidents.
 Has about O,OCO words and meanings net in other Dictionaries.
 Embodi, about 100 years of literary labor. and is several years later than any other large Dic- tonary. ., as great as the sale of any other series Of Diction aries.
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pR. SMITH. Phiia.-Dsar Sir: Your Electric or cured my son, who was yea's un' CT the care of an eminent phy .cizn. and given up cripple for i life J. ". HARCoUKT, Peoples Line" office. Albany, \. I. Dec :. lsI7.
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ss- ELECTRICIASs and DENTISTS, from Maine to Texas find it indispensable. Ne have many let tcrs from them
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THE NATIONAL STANDARD ::
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Fall sR Winter OvercoatS

QAUB g y1Ug 3 B OSJ19 9 @I ONE LOT BLACK ROUGH ELysIANs long and bound  only shall after these are edonlya an early application will secure one THE BEST OyERCOAT WORN persons engagd york out o Mills Felt and they are light but aoo retad all last season for S We shall themth throughout the season at 0O' s asl W a be bought by the hundred. 8KE MORE LINE OF THE ABOVE goods, bound wide with lack ioth-very hobby, for !"
 Line of heavy BLACK DIAGoNAls popular and stylish wo LINES BLACK BROWN ELYsIAE for 6O
 Lot 469 is the Heaviest and Best Eysiau rhowni n for O W for S Land never less than siz ata bargain at the price We name RI .cK AIIwo0 BEAVERS stylish thatcan We have line that shall sell for IF W perfectly durable best tof for service
 Elysans in Black Blue for i2, i5, is. 2O4 22 % A Special Bargain is oferedin Sizes
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 Any man or young get fitted from this lot of coats will obtain bargain that he may not duplicate in aife time s HUB CLOTHING HOUSE.