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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19
New Hope Items.

Reported forrhe vIRG1GIANl
Shenandoah Valley Railroad. -Concern-
ing your last article touching the Shenan-
doah Valley Railroad, it may be remarked
that the general belief isn't in accord with
your hypothesis, as to the route which will
be taken.
Suppose, Messrs. Editors, you were the
S. V. r. R; were at Port Republic and
wanted to make money out ofyour corporoci-
ty-Seeing that you desire to be a mineral
road, or become Grand Trunk Lin b., would
you follow the cratic, aggressive trend of
the Blue Ridge and South River, through a
black, sterile district follow mountain
whose ''rich mineral deposits afong the
line"-from Port Republic to Waynesboro-
are the vaguest surmises, or would you take
route. shorter by three or four miles,
through valley exquisitely fertile and with
scenery sublimely grand? 1t may be, as you
Intimate, that the original design was to
make this "a mineral road" German in
this connection. it is submitted that, if this
road be pushed ever south of the G. & O.
r. X. the topography of the country con-
strains the management to make Greenville
point. Assuming this, and seeing the
distance is no greater, wouldn't wi Sc pol
icy point to Stanton rather than Waynes-
boro? Stanton, you know, is almost within
the embrace Of commonwealth OF coal, an
empire Of iron. If the South River route
be taken, the Company may transport some
minerals-this is dependent upon their ex-
istence and deve lopment; if the central,
better route and grade be chosen, the min
eral, passenger and freight traffic is assured
them. Despite the accuracy-as rule of
your conclusions, we trust you may s'slip
ups this time.
Personal.-Miss Susie Hamilton debon-
naire brunette, from your city has been visit
ing friends here, who regret her depart ure.
Master Rice Bell is mention ed by his tea cher
as being wonderfully astute for one Of bis
years.
Hems.-A number of teachers in the
county will make an effort looking towards
anexcursion to Washington when the schools
shall have closed. Our young men will
organize debating society. The Y. M. C.
A. Is happy fixture. The ladies will have
their festival on Friday night only, instead
of Thursday and Friday as advertised. They
hope to have full house the moon will be
full-and we all expect glorious time.
LIZZIE LEAPYEAR.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19
Are Won sick? Try Bodega Bitters.

MARRIED Tuesday morning, last, Miss
Meta Eskridge, daughter Of Thos. P. Esk-
ridge ESQ. was married to Mr.. Robt. S.
Payne, of Lynchburg. The ceremony was
performed at "Folly," the residence OF Col.
J. C. Cochran, and large number OF friends
were present.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

TIN EsrABLIsHMENT.-W call attention
to the advertisement of McNabb d CARRIER
in another column. Mr.. McNabb is first
class workman, and will give prompt atten-
ton to anything in his line. Those who
contemplate building should call on the new
firm for estimates.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

S.V.R. R.-From the report of the meet
ing OF the citizens of New Hope, publ shed
in another column, it W Ill be seen that our
people are fully alive to the Importance OF
the road. We do not know which route will
be adopted, but in the meanti me would adj
wise the friends Of each line to keep moving.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

RAwLEY SPRINGS TURNPIKE COMPANY.
The Stockholders Of the Harrisonburg and
Rawley Springs Turnpike Company met in
annual session, on the 18th inst, at Pine
Grove, four miles West of Harrisonburg.-
The report of the officers OF the company
made remarkable exhibit. 1t showed that
after keeping the road and bridges in good
condition. there was surplus of 1928. A
proposition was made to declare and pay
over to the stockholders dividend of per
cent, but opposition having been mani
tested, it was determined to use the surplus
road, in matchmaking it. The expenditure
of this amount would make the ROAD first
class in every respect and add very much
to the pleasure and convenience of Springs
going people, who may wish to visit Raw
ley. A subscription of $3.50, to be expended
on the extension between the Springs and
Pendleton county, was reported paid in
and all the affairs of the corporation repre-
sented as in a healthy condition, better than
In any previous year. 1t is proper to men.
ton the officers of this prosperous corpora
ton, and give the names of gentlemen who
have so successfully managed lite interests.
D. A. Heatwole, President, an6 the Direc-
tory consists of the following persons, all OF
whom were reelected Hugh Swope, John
Brunk, j. w. Minnich, Abram Andes, Geo.
Chrisman, S. S. Hartman, Jacob Funkhous-
er and J. A. Lowenbach.
If all the turnpikes and public roads ia
the Valley we're as we'll managed, it would
add greatly to the prosperity of the country
in which they are located.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

NEW ESTABLISHMENT the 18th
of March, Messrs. Lipscomb & Berry, Of
Baltimore, will open on New street, in the
Cowan Building, now being fitted up for that
purpose, large stock of Boots, Shoes and
Leather. The parties to this firm are young
men of high character, fine business train
ing and qualifications, and we have no
doubt will succeed. Staunton is fast be-
coming the centre OF large country trade,
especially in leather, as there is but one
tannery in operation in the county-that OF
Mays & Slower, of this place-and the great
er the inducements offered by competition,
the more rapid will be the increase in bust.
ness. These young gentlemen will be
heartily welcomed to this community and
doubtless receive liberal patronage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

Comparatively few valentines passed
through the post Office on Saturday last.
The Court House yard is being greatly
improved by the thinning out Of the trees,
and general brushing up.
Kasper B. Kolner has been appointed
postmaster at Koiner's Store, in place Of 7.
J. Yancy, resigned.
Mcnamara, the tailor, has moved to the
store just opposite his old stand on New ST.,
and is having handsome glass front put in.
A Fishersvlle correspondent of the Alex
andria, Gazette, states that Mr.. Miles and
Miss Wagner eloped from that place on
Wednesday last
A most delightful entertainment, con-
sisting of music and recitations, was given
by the pupils of the A. F. Seminary, on
Saturday night last.
In noticing the Stonewall Octette Club
last week, we neglected to state that Mr.. j..
Edgar Timberlake, a fine tenor, was the
Vice President of the organization.
Rev. Jno. S. Martin Presiding Elder for
this district, filled DIR. Hough's pulpit last
Sabbath, and preached two very able and
instructive sermons.
Trinity Episcopal Church, New York, the
rector of which was Rev. Randolph McKim,
son.n-law Of Rev. R. II. Phillips Of this city,
was burned to the ground last week. It
was magnificent structure, costing some
| s125,OO0.
| As significant indication Of the activity
| in business we notice that the earnings of
the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway for Janua-
ry, $780, were s202 1856 against ssS,677 for
January, 1870. or gain of Sl13,6GS on the
month. This is the best showing OF the
road Cor years.
The statement which has heretofore been
made that Miss Florence Phillips would be
candidate for the position made vacant by
| the resignation of her father, Rev. r. 81.
Phillips, as principal of the Virginia Female
Institute, is incorrect. She is not a candidate.
Capt. Jno. N. Opie, of this county, makes
an earnest appeal through the Dispatch for
the two wings of the Conservative party to
bury the Ratchet and dwell together in
unity. He waits to save the State to the
Democratic nomination for President.
Simon Smith formerly a resident Of this
county. and father of N. Fl. Smith, who
not long since was engaged In business at
this place, was shot aud killed at Warm
Springs, on the 9th. by Jno. Campbell, the
two being engaged in difficulty. Camp
bell was arrested.
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Mount Sidney Items.

reported for the VALLEY VIRGINIAN.l
Elopement. Jacob Early, nearly q years
Of age, son of Noah Early, who resides about
two miles northeast of this place, eloped
with Miss Alice Reed, daughter Of James
Reed, who lives but short distance from
Mr.. Early's. She is about is years old and
very good looking. The young man had
been paying her marked attention for some
time, much against his parents wishes, and
knowing that their union would meyer be
effected with the old folks consent, they
concluded to try the virtue of clipping
About II o'clock Sunday night, while the
rest Of the family were wrapped in slumber,
the ardent lover entered the house of his
betrothed and, after arranging affairs, they
started to Staunton, accompanied by Geo.
May. There he purchased tickets, via Valley
road, to Harper's Ferry, where they in
tended to be married on the bridge Tuesday,
and 60 thence to Illinois, where they will
make their future home.
Debote.-Notwithstanding the very in
element weather, large audience attend
ed the debate last Friday night.
The question (which is the more pleasing
to the eye OF man, the works of art or the
works of nature?" was debated by Mr..
Watson and a number of members. Mr..
H. c. Early a visitor, also participated.
The decision was given in favor Of the
affirmative. A good rule adopted was that
submitting the decision of the questions to
committee. instead of the vote of the So
ciety. The com mittee thus Apo lnted is
composed Of Messrs. 5. M. Crawford, B. F.
Richard and c. A. Roller. The question for
Saturday night next,is (Which deserves the
greater honor, Columbus for the discovery
Of America, or Washington for defending
it?n
Nems.-This place assumes quite business
aspect since Messrs. G. w. Shumate &c Co.,
have added steam machinery to their large
mandatory. These gentlemen are turn
ing out first-class work Of every kind and
style.
Mr.. j. Dinkle, for many years resident
OF Bridgewater, Va, VINO has purchased a
portion OF the "old Pillow and Harrow
property, containing 81 acres, for $4,000
cash), has taken possession of it. We well
come this gentleman to our town, for his
business qualities are we'll known.
The protracted meeting, which has been
in progress at this place, has been closed,
but without any conversions. INCoNNU.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

CIRCUIT AND COUNTY PETIT JURIEs.-
The Petit Jury for the Circuit Court, 10th
DAY Of March, are Samuel P. Strain, ia
cob H. Brubeck, r. H. Palmer, C. X, Zir-
KEEL, r. F. Way, Wellington II. Watts,
James a. Shumake, Daniel k. Shreckhise,
Chas. R. Stiegel, Jno. NJ. Marshall. VIM. D.
Wren, J. Kenney Brown, Jas. Il. Todd,
Geo. N. Speck, Patrick Henry Silling, VIM.
A. Rife, Martin F. Rohr, Jos. A. Wilson.
The venire to the 3rd day of the Feb'y
term Of the County Court, the Goth inst,
are VIM. F. Asst, Jno. N. Opie, Adam d.
Shuey, Newton J. Baylor, Benjamin Deffen-
baugh. James Lohr, Jos. Tannehill, Mich
ael McAleer, Jno. W. Doom, r. F. Whit
more, C. T. Palmer, Arch Kinney, Jno. d.
Plunkets, VIM. Crosby, Jno. N. Lambert,
VIM. A. Brown.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

For a good Shave aud Hair Cut, call DIV
ERNEST NoTHNAGEI's IS, the Barber. No. II
New Street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

Where can I get the wonderful Bodega
Bitters? Ask your druggist for them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

"Staunton'' and 'Bodega" Bitters. See
"B. B. B." advertisement in this paper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

NEWSPAPER NEws.-The Anderson En-
terpr1se, one of our most welcome exchanges,
has been enlarged to a thirty.two column
sheet. 1t is now the largest weekly paper
published in West Virginia, and if its growth
keeps pace with the enterprising town from
which it is issued, and which it has done so
much to upbuild, we may soon expect it to
be issued in book form.
The Allegheny Tribune is now under the
control of Messrs. w. II. Fl. Frenger and Geo.
S. Null, two first-class printers and go ahead
men. 1t starts out on its new journey with
fresh vigor, and we hope its career may be
one of continued and increasing prosperity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

THE INSTALLATION OF Rev. J. NJ. Frost
Jr. as pastor of the Baptist Church of this
city, will take place on the night Of the 9Th
of March. Rev. DIR. Sears will preside, Rev.
Thos. Hume will deliver the address OF
welcome. Rev. DR.. Henry Melon aid, Of
Richmond, the charge to the pastor, and
Rev. w. E. Hatcher of Richmond, the
charge to the congregation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

BUSINESS HOUSES WANTED.--The de-
mand for business and dwelling houses is
steadily increasing. We have been told by
person who had made inquiry, that there
that was not rented or engaged. Several
new rooms are being fitted UP, into which
new business firms will shortly 60. The
same difficulty exists with reference to
moderate sized tenement houses. There
seems to be but few houses OF any kind for
sFsnt, and we have no doubt but that the in.
sereasing demand will cause the lot owners
and men Of capital to begin improvements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

4 LARGE STOCK OF WHITE and COT,oPFn
IA Table Damasks. Napkins, q DOvSios
Huckaback and Damask Towels.
feb5 at DAVIS A. KAYsER,s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-19

wonder what will do me good? Dou't
DESPAIR. Try Bodega Bitters.
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CONTRACTS AwARDED.-Messrs. McMa-
hon e. Green have been awarded a large
contract on the Lexington & Big Sandy
road, their bid having been accepted for a
million feet of trestling on the road between
Big Sandy and Ashland.
The same enterprising firm has also just
closed contract with Mr.. W. T. Wicks,
superintendent, for large quantity Of ma
sonry and number of coke ovens. at the
Lowmoor Works.
Mason, Shanahan & Hoge. and McMahon
& Green have accepted contract from C..
p. Huntington OF New York, for the con-
struction OF some 80 miles of the Lexington
& Big Sandy Road and will commence work
ON the same at once.
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e. M. Gushing 6 Son, Auctioneers, made
the following sales:
For Messrs. G.. NJ. Harrison and Jas. Bum
gardner, jr., Commissioners, the Timber
lake property on North Augusta st. to j..
Lewis TimberIake for 81, $500
A house and lot on Sunnysde street to
NJ. N. Bradley for $500
IA house and lot on Market street to Mrs.
Easter Brigham for $3.50.
For James. Bumgardner jr., Commission
'er, the Piper Building, adjoining the Vir-
GINA Hotel;te w. L. Bumgardner for $1,000.
The Shelley house on East Main Street to
ID. F. Clemmerlinr $4.2S5.
a house and 1us on New Court House
Street to Thos. Hayden for 5000.
PERsONAL.-We were pleased to meet in
Stanton on Friday last, Bishop Glosbrenner.
Although he had recently gone through a
severe spell of sickness, he was looking re-
markably well, and was then on his way to
his Conferences, six of which will be at
tended before he returns-four in Pennsyl-
ginia. He expects to return by the LIST of
April. The Bishops many friends, in the
circle of our readers, will be gratified to
learn OF his recovery, and that he is now in
the active discharge of the responsible and
srduous duties of his exalted trust.
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss has accepted an invi-
tation to address the Chamber of Commerce
and citizens OF Pittsburgh, Pa, upon the
mineral resources IT Virginia. He will de-
liver his lecture on the 9th of March.
Maj. D. Shanahan, ct Covinston, was in
the city Monday.
Mr.. Dan'l Dechert, Of the Spirit Of the
Valley, called to see us Tuesday.
Col. D. s. Young. whilst going home the
other night, slipped and fell, infllcting in
5uraes Of Q painful. though not ser ious
character. He has been confined to his
residence for several days.
The Arizona sentinel., 1880-12-04
d. Ed.

YM"E ,iAL.-At Ep."; Dec. :; d. T., mon
lhp3",.', C - yes.
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tached to our store we have new and
hplete
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when the court convened and on receiving
a favorable rero.t from the committee on
examination Of applicants. for admission to
Inc bar, AND on examination IN open court
instructed the clerk to administer the oath
TO those gentleman. On motion of Dis
trict Attorny Col. G. NJ. L. ChiplcY was
admitted to The bar on presentation Of
affidavit that ne had been admitted 10 the
Supreme courts OF Virginia and Califor-
ma Grand Jury reported ignoring the
CHI. rye against Jusn Noli who was than
discharged i ON custody by the court.
Court adjourned ul.l 10 a. M, Dec. End
THURSDAY Dec. End.
Court met at 10 A NJ M 'nutes o. yester-
davis pFoccedinI cad and app. owed.
Gil Doc aes WAS ;aken up and The diGcr-
ent cases set. Cause of Philips vs. John
Cast 10 end Charlie Baker was argued.
A'ezaader for plaintiff, Roweil for defend
eats. Case ta.en under advisement by
re Court. The G;nd Jury not being
able TO report court WAS then adjourned
un,il Dec. 3rd. IL A. NJ.
FErDA- DE-, 3rd. $3.50.
s'on con, ened at 10 A M case o. A,
: .e = mi Il against DaviG Meth, JGdg-
II on slug was allowed of S4i2,9j
DeDeuGant, 81 otter cases on the
Sender were passed unit tomorrow,
ENC July rcported find true bill o.
iicment gains C~stu]lo Hernandez.
cess taken until 2 2, NJ.
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Our people should not forget when they
go TO the city, to call on Uncle Harris
We hear ola great many people being
victimized in numerous dens in San
Francisco. that call themselves by differ.
ent n: mes such as Unclc's, and Crcle
this and that. Our citizens should be
sure and take little mains, and sec thai
when purcha.iag, that they read the name
OF Uncle Harris, on the window aud in
the store, No. 22l Kearney Street, between
Bush and Suffer.
The Arizona sentinel., 1880-12-04

A special train taking Cononcl G .ay ant'
a uarty of Central P.ciAc Officials 10 s.
rrsncisco met with a Sc. ious acci16nt
fifteen miles east OF Yuma MondlY ace
noon. The engine jumped Tie track ID
was disched, the ba~wa c-c9r being throw p,
across the rails. The oaly person in
jured was Bruce, the eng me-. who had a
leg broken and sustained other injuries.
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PLoNoso PLACEIs-Mr. Tyson passed
through town on Thursday last en- route
for Sau Francisco with the first shipment
OF gold dust from tine Placers At Piomoso
He had with him about seventy ounces
OF gold dust the rcaulL of three days min
ing of the four Stephens machines now
in successful operation at the point, He
lnfsrms US that Doctor G NJ. See ey til"
President Of tae A iona Concentration
Company is now on the ground at Plomo-
SO Conducting operations in person, and
there is employed at the present time
over seventy men: The difficulty exper-
fenced heretofore in ohtainisg Il spH"ien-
cy OF efficient labor has Lcen partially re-
moved by the recent importaiions u white
labor from San Francisco: Aud the Doc
tor now anticipates fair saillng-conlineus
running, and grand result rom this fine
forward, We re unframed That the com
pany contemplate extending their opera
lions as soon as practible by the erection
CT addi.orial machines at the Choy0s,
Middle camp and other Placers in Plomo-
80 District and elsewhere throughout the
Territory We congratulate the Arizona
Company upon the assured success Of
their enterprise.
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Mr.. Threlfell of the California Ramie
Company row operating at the Colony.
was in town this week. He reports every
thing, IL looking booming, machinery
working well, and J1rning out a large
quantity of excellent M erial. The sue
c-ss of this undel taking is now assured
and will become an immense business n
the shorte It possible lime.
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y /. I'll W.. ~

Sole agents for Yuma Case
Grande sndvicpity Dealers can be supplied
st the same price and on the same re. ms IS
at the wholesale house in San Frsne'.ce.
Sod by :'e gallon and bottle. It has been
sold in all the Eastern sta es and has given
universal satisfaction. 1t is highly recon.
mrnded by the faculty in all eases OF Ner-
robustness, Weakness, Debility, Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, ETC. 1t is now introduced 10 tAs
public of the Pacific Slope, Endorsed by tls
following certificates of the eminent DIR. s.
Dana Hayes, State Assayer of Massachusetts,,
and I,r H. &. Laudcrhach, of 81. Louis, Mo.
both gentlemen prominent in there protest.
ion and which is guarantee to all buyers Of
its purity and quality. 1 car show thousands
of letters from persons from all parts OF tie
Union and Canada, to testify to its merits and
the benefit it has afforded as family remeoy
and tonic. Sold by all druggists and greece
ries in bulk or by the case or bottle. Ceun-
try orders promptly attended to.
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n GODS ARE DELIVERED AT DEPOT
Q and all parts OF the town frle
charge.
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Judge D-Forest Porter with his GOOD
lady and Miss Serane, ere stopping at the
Colorado Hotel. The Judge has host
sf friends at Yuma who are always glad
20 see him, and regret chat he had to ie-
move from among Us, we bespeak good
lime for them while at Yuma.
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The continuous increase o! our trade
s sufficient guarantee that the public is
billy convinced Of our fair end honest
scalings.
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Genuine Signature the Cork G. Sim
mouds Sole
Boston,
Halves tate Assayer for Massarh
Lou %,
nave hesitation saying Without exception the purest article have used
prescribed Nabob Whisky
y. Please send $
H. ch,M d
100000 the
The Arizona sentinel., 1880-12-04
WEDNESDAY DEC. al, 1880.

The District Cour. met in pursuance 10
adjournment this merhiny 1t 10 A. NJ. Pre-
sent Hen. DeForest Porter Judge Clerk.
Sheriff and District Attorney Hon. H. N.
Alexander, Attorneys, Capt. c. ". G..
Rowell, L. A. Mullan, A Grand Jury
consisting offs was cmpaunelad with W.
L. Hopkins as foreman. The court after
instrcting the jurors as to their duties,
presented the case of Juan Noli, held by
Justice Mallory Of Ehrenberg, on chargt
OF murder, for their consideration G.. H..
Brinley was sworn as Interpreter. On mo-
ton of L. A. Mu!lan to ADMIT G. NJ.
Knight and Chas K. Truesdcll as Attor-
nys. The court appointed CIV. q. 10
well, L. A. Nullan and the District Attor-
uy as q committee en- examination. Court
then tosk recess until 8 o'clock P. N.
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BAKERY,

ucted by a frst-class baker. AL or
ders E'iad at short notice.
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Official Result in the Territory

The following figures are the returns of
the vote for Delegate 10 Congress and
Superintendent of Public Instruction, az
csnvassed by the Secretary of the Terri
tory.
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Meets the e. emen.s of Tie rational
ne = al pl..oso JAY whirh at pres ent pre-
il It is be re''tly pote Ve%e 2ole
m.:cv. IN .ci ~ t.ic Lire j nDOr ant
o.'r. is OF prove I've, Il to?ic. ard
II aItci'a i've. II for;ities ihe body against
di,'l>h. 'nvl@Oratcs and vevitalizes The
,or ~ ,:o:ia ii and liver, and enects
so sa. i;ary ch'nce in the entire syste m
w..ra ia Il mo o.d cond on.
- For sale by all D. u..is,s and deal
ers ally.
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