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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-17
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Amount on hand snecial

Amount on hand special
tax l6 27 Ia 27
On motion of Mr.. Abadie, re-
solved that the balance Of the
claim of J. S. Cartright for SER
vices rendered as quarantine
gnard during the year 1878, trans
ferred to A. D. Martin, be paid
out of the special tax in the trea.
snry, The remainder of said spe-
cial tax after paying said fund be
carried to the credit of the street
and bridge fund.
On motion of Mr.. Isaacs, re-
solved that the Journal purchase
by Mr.. Wise for the corporation
be accepted, and the claim for the
price Of the same ordered to be
paid when presented.
Claim of Geo. E. Lyons for SIS
approved and ordered to be paid.
A petition signed by e. Liner
sat. I. Wise, W. D. White and
numerous other citizens Of the
town, requesting the Town Coun-
Gil to take such steps as they may
think necessary to unite with those
owning land adjoining town in
having the lines run off, thereby
lessening the expense to ali par.
ties interested, was laid before the
Council and read.
On motion the Mayor appoint
ed Messrs J. J. Abadie and J. o.
L6ge as a committee to confer
with parties owning lands adjoin'
ing town to unite to unite with
the town in having the boundary
lines of the corporation run out
and to ascertain the probable cos
Of the same.
The sealed proposals of Jas. s
Cartright and of Geo. E. Lyont
for keeping the bridge across the
the Bayou Vermilion at Abbevillt
for the ensuing year opened and
read.
The proposition of Geo. E
Lyons being the lowest, on motion
liz was accepted, ordered to be
spread on the minutes and pub
lished.
Proposal of Geo. E. Lyons-Te
the Hon. Mayor and Members o
the Town Council :-Gentlemen.
l the undersigned, propose tt
keep the bridge across the bayor
Vermilion at Abbeville, La, fol
the sum of ono hundred and TWEEN
| ~ dollars per annum.
Abbeville, July 5th 1880.
! (Signed) GEO. E. L4oNs.
On motion of Mr.. Abadie, re
solved, that the keeping of tn
bridge across the bayou Vermil
ion, at Abbeville, be and the SAM
is hereby awarded to Geo. E
Lyons, for the term Of one year
beginning July 18th 1880, or un
til his successor be qualified, fo1
the price and sum Of one hundred
and twenty dollars per annum
paya' le quarterly in currency
one-half by the town of Abbevllle
and the other half by the parisi
of Vermilion, according to th'
provisions of the joint resolution
of the Town Council Of Abbevil!'
and of the Police Jury Of Vermil
ion parish dated January 1911
1880, upon his furnishing bond il
the sum Of two hundred dollars
with good and solvent security il
solido, to be approved by tn
Mayor.
On motion, the Council adjourn
ed to the next re .ular meeting.
! A. D. MARTIN, Mayor.
w n Wr1nO Coot,u
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-17
IN BAL AUX BAYOU
TIGRES.

aernlere reunion trimes-
aSoci6te de Bieufaisance
s' : decide a qa'elle donne-
bs' = au Bayou Tigre ou
Grig. Mr.. Mouisset,
= nenbres, delegne du
arrangements, y ct qui salt
|. 0oses, a pris les mesures
pour que fien ne man.
a!,'al. LIE jour de la
aA IKE au samedi 81
nnnt, chez Mr.. Adrien
~ klen ne sera epargne
alre les plus exigeants
prunes de Ia mere
onbo aux fines herbcs
&C, seront offert aux
loutetois, on ne sera
invitations person,
C'est ASsnz diro nnr
: compose de person
lrreprochab'es. En-
y ne nuira nullemcnt
Il: We're sera faitc. ia
evillois n'auront iou
.abaine, ct nous al
he'fe que persoune de.
.'aquera a l'appel d'ur
'fe don't les admins
s,ainons en- disant one
!, ! permet, ct 'osau, on Scout eui
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-17
NOTICE
Is hereby given that Dor]loa-t5

10 nefeuy given tua! DtrslCa~S
Receivers receipt NJ, 7s' g .sa id
in the name Of john Rykoski, far
lot No. l of Section 2S, 7 ,wnshia
l5, South Range 2 East, datod
Ope'ousas, ..a., on the 25.h day Vi
Sep ember 1860, has been lost.
aud that I, as present owner ua.
der a chain of title transIativ- 81
proncrty from said John Rvkoski,
and bis assignee intend, to make
application for the refundIng Of
the money paid to the q. S. Gov
eminent for the same.
her
EMILIENNE k LAPoINTE.
Witnesses mark
w. E. WHITE,
LAsTIE BRoUssARD.
Abbeville, La, July II, 1880.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-17

178 81 l7o 62
W. B. White, Treasurer, in ac-
count with the town Of Abbeville.
To the Hon. Mayor and alder
men.
The following | submit as my
report for the quarter from April
5th to July 5th 1880.
1880
April S To cash on hand this date
on general fund as per settle
ment 5 7o 70
July 5 amt reed
on said fund to
date 144 "a 223 09
Cr.
July 5 By amt paid
On said fund to date -
as per receipt % oo
Bal on hand on gn1 fund 1e7 %
DR..
April 5th To amt on street ano
bridge fund 10 81 ~ u
July 5th By amt paid on said tuno nc
tn S,ta 10 OC
!, Bal on hand st. & B. fund 81
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-17

ley being present assented to this
condition by signing the present
resolution.
(>igned) MARTIN BAGLEY & Co,
Art S Resolved, that Art. 4
adopted April 5th 1880, be amen
ded by striking out the words
"Coulee Grange road" and inser
ting in lieu thereof, the words
Lafayette Road"
Art 6 Resolved. that the Fl
nance Committee be and they are
hereby required to make full
and final settlement with NJ. C.
Broussard, ex-parish tax collector
Art I Resolved. that the pro
ceedings of this Of this body shall
hereafter also be published in the
french language, and that an ad'
ditional compensation Of fifty dol
lars shall be paid E. |. Addison
Publisher of the MERIDIoNAL for
publishing the same to January
lst 1881, to be paid quarterly.
Art 8 Resolved, that G. B.
Shaw, Sheriff, be and he is hereby
authorized to pass receipts with
! the Parish Treasurer for fines col
lec,ed during the March term Of
1880 of the 25th Judicial Dis
trict Court.
Art 9 Resolved that the follow
ing persons be and they are here
/ by appointed road cverseers fol
their respective road districts, viz
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-17
DLlCE .rupu

OlQcE JURY.
~ the 5th day Of July
J. U'.ce !, Jar met in rega.
7. .Oe courthouse.
howard Hofpauir,
! Pa. and . Messrs. Brous.
y Y.aslyke.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-17

!. .,,,,.ieanis'ss de Thibo,
Y -, ,,s',,. rs,sass spchantes de
's1,,ss /. :, ,'ss,isai aIai' d elsrs ,;d sur le
Cay et lstrle ..... .....
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-17

| lassB II Honorable John S.
II, stecandidat du troisieme
As Coagressionnel, nomme
rip,i democratic a Ia con-
iataae a la Nouvclle-Or-
i i Billiu, idcr';it ayec
ion de ce district ct
I'd ses bcsoins, il repre-.
6guement seq constitu-
Spas ccux qni ont a cenr,
nala prosperite du pays,
Ns soter pour lui. En-
y celia lis agiront EN- bons
aA Seatinelle.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-17

II pouyons nous empecher
rlittentiou du public non
~ a. cette parolsse mais
Srdss s,oisinantes, a la tan,
n vi. A. D. Martin. Lou.
rti.y iait ne peut stre SUR
i seus ds6ons qu'on puisse
"A ds pps beau CUR en- Loni.
ri, aossi i ne laut s'y
4. i brave Alimene est ar
ntpsiire dams son meter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-17
REGULAR vERMILION
p A G. X EFT

,~RAk Shippers on vermilion
~ B.you are hereby informed
q k1E that the Str. EXCHANGE
is thoroughly redtted and is now ready to
make REGULAR trips to New Orleans.
Freighh taken at inorganic Teeh9
rates, storage at Abbeville free.
Apply to j. e. Csriin. agent at New
Orleans, or to the undersigned at Ahoe-
vile, Louisiana.
SOLOMON WISE.
November 8, 1o7s.-f.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-17
TOWN COUNCIL.
.Tulv 9Th 1891.

The Council met this day in
regular session, there were present
his honor A. D. Martin, mayor !;
and Messrs Jos. J. Abaoie, Jacob
Isaacs. and J. O. Lege, aldermen.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and adopted.
The reports of Geo. E. Lyons,
as collector, and W. B. White, as
treasurer of the corporation, for
the quarter beginning April 5th
and ending July 5th 1880, were
read.
The Mayor appointed Messrs
Abadie Isaacs a committee to ex-
anime said reports.
The committee having examined
the reports, in connection with the
receipts. vouchers, &c. of said Off
GERS, declared the same correct.
Whereupoh, on motion said re.
ports were adopted, ordered to be
spread on the minutes and pub
lished.
To the Hon. Mayor and Members
of the Town Council. / tho nn-
dersigned respectfully submit this
my report as Constable Collector
for the town of Abbeville for the
quarter ending July 5th 1880.
Total amount Of licenses received
for collection $40 90
col on same 1000
Amt uhcollected 6O OO
Amt of fines col
from the follow
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-17

ION TDdu uiStIlCl, Uc anu tne
same is hereby abolished that the
hands belonging to said road be
attached to, and ordered to work
on the 9th road district.
On motion of Mr.. Vanslyke,
Art IL Resolved that the fol-
lowing rules be published for the
government of road-overseers
A days work shall consist of S
hours, as follows /: in summer from
7 o'clock to ] | o'clock A. NJ, and
from 2 to 6 o'clock P. NJ, and in
the winter from s to IL o'clock A.
NJ, and from l to 5 o'clock P. NJ.
Teams aud carts are TO be al
lowed as follows:
One ox-cart a oxen) and driver
! 4 days for one man for each days
work.
Mu|e.cart e or 4 mules) and
driver 4 days for one man each
days work.
Horse cart e or 3 horses) 3
DAYS for one man for each days
work.
Plough, 2 mules or horses, and
man, 3 days for one man for each
days work. ,
Harrows same as ploughs, 8
days for one man for each days
work.
All contracts for materials to
be discretionary with the road
overseers and parties contracting
for the sames
Owing to want of funds in the
parish treasury to provide neces
sary materials, it is !;
Art II Resolved, that all road
overseers are from this date, unit
repeal of this resolution relieved
| from performance Of the duties i'm
posed by sections 1877 and 1915
| Revised Statutes, relative to set
ting up and maintaining mile
posts and sign-boards.
Art 13 Resolved, thct at the
coming Presidential e'ection TO b
Iheld On the lst 9'uesuay in NO
vember, 1880, an election shall be
held for the purpose of taking the
sense of the taxpayers Of this par
!, ish for levyiug a special annua
tax of 81 mills Of every dollar o
4 taxable property in this parish t.
be levied and collected for three
years succeeding the adoption 0
said tax said tax to be applied
, 10 the building Of a Jail.
, All persons voting on said taz
!, shall vote for or against the tax
!, The words "For Jail tax" 0
lI"Against Jail tax, shall be print
) ed o. written on the face of eac
q, Presidential ticket and. deposite'
r in the general ba'!o. box ap'
;. that the commissioners OF electio
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27
Sherin's Sales.

by virtue of sundry executions to me di-
rected. will sell at Orangcburg c, II. OH
the first Monday in March next dnring the
first Monday in March noxt, during the le.
gal hours Of sale to he highest bidder for
cash all the right title and interest of the
defendant i'll and TO the following property
to wit:
lst All that tract or parcel of land
situate, lying and Icing in tie County and
State afole.aid, containing fifteen hundred
l5CO) ncres. more or less, and bounded bv
ands now or formerly Of Christian Gates
on the North, East by lands of NJ. X. IIol-
man, South by lands of a. O. Holman and
West by Pcllcville Road and lands of VI. G.
MILESTONE
Levied on MS the property of L. NJ.
keitt, deceased, at the suit of Ellison $.
kcitt, against Susan $. Kci,t IA adninistra-
triy of the Estate OF l.. NJ. Kcitt deceased.
also
All that tract rf !and known rs Rumpl,
Place, lying md being in Branc!viilc
Iov nship, containing six hundred mud
thirty lour amt three quarter acres. more or
!csa and bounded North and Vest by lands
nj ". j. fairev and + + Ernca nnd -
hu!;"a East by nuds OF /; 4 II Smoak. and
South i,y - Byrd. and al that other
tract 3f land situate in said Township. con-
iainings sh.e hundred and twcnty-Dnc t5.li
acres more or less. and known AS Char,rand
Place, and Bounded North and East bv
lands Of Dr y II OFT, and South and Wes,
by lands OF -- Bird which said tracts
OF land ar" levied on as tn. property OF
Frederick i Fairy IT the suit Of a L Ii
D"Hcs.
IL. LIVINGSTON,
so. {.
Sheriff. Office. Or:ugcburs Comfy, S c..
February 1;h 1880
feb l3 Ct
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

The Orangcburg Agricultural So
cIety held its regular quartz r!y meet
ing a. tho Fair Bullling OH last
Saturday. After the regular bust
ness was trunsact ed, the Committee
appointed at the meeting held in
November last, to inquire into the
feasibility Of establishing u cotton
factory at This pIa &C, were called on
for th"ir report. Mr.. II. Riggs sub
United what information the Com
mit'ee could gather on tho subject,
showing that all of the factories in
this State that used the Clemens At
tachmcnl, hal mala net pr If, f
40 per cent, while those spinnia e
yarn by the old process, only ncttcd
IS per cent. The Committees re.
port being favorable, it was moved
that those tavorins the enterprise
would come forward and subscribe to
The stock. Over 32500 vas subscrib
cd at once, and the Secretary wa:
ordered to open books Of subscription
at his store in this pace. The prtsi-
dent WAS also rcqucs ID to appo.n, n
Committee Of 10 to canvass the
County for subscriptions to he stock
The remainder of the time Of the
meeting was taken up, in discu ssing
the bes, mode of making swee, pota
toes. The result OF The discussion
showed that large beds 5 to 6 feet
apart and rough barn yard manure,
was the best way Of making them. It.
was also said tina. The ra'nse cane
from the sorghum mills had prov cd
TO he a@ool manure for So Get potl-
toe.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

See change of Mr. Eros advertise
ment. He has on hand fresh sup
pl y o; French and American candies,
currants, &c. which he sells at the
most reasonable prices. lie is also
prepared Tor the season of ice cream
which the warm weather admonish es
us is approaching.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

No medicine has ever been discoy-
ercd TO prevent death. The hs>t that
can be done is t. assist nature iu
keeping The fun, tions Of the body in
ah~aIthy condition during life. The
German Chamomiln Toaic is jest the
thing for all disorders ni' the Liver.
For sale only by DR.. J. G. Wanna
maker.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27
/ He STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
OEANGEBvhO coIrErY.

BY C. i. GLOVER, ESQUIRE, rEoBATE JUDGE
Whereas, Kirk Robinson hath made suit
to me, to grant him Letters of Adminis,,a
ton of the Estate and effects uf Murray
Robinson, late OF OraH geburs County, de
ceased.
These are therefore to cite and almonish
all and singular the kindred and Creditors
OF the said Murray Eobinson, late of
orangchnr% Coun,., deceased, that they be
and appear, before me, in the Court
Of Probate, TO he held at Orangcburg, c. H.,
ON 6th March next, after publication
hereof, at O'clock in the forenoon, 10
show cause, any they have, why the said
administration shonld not be granted.
Given under my Hand this I'D day of
February, Ammo Domini 1880.
Ls &. b. GLOVER,
Judge Of Probate, Oraugcburg County
feb u 21
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

One day last week a muly of Dr.
Cookies attached to Il wagon perform
ed nu unusual number of antics to the
great amusement Of the small bows
and bystanders. Mr.. Kelley however
was too mu>h for him.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

y new feature Of the Fromen's
parade waa the procession OF bays
bearing banners with strange devices
such Ms lic'p i"nr Big Builders"
The la'ics Will Help Us" Nc. 1t
struck III asa gen;lc hint for somebody
10 help the Fire Department, and it
is Il very plain matter that the hint
is deserved Ths Fire Department is
the towns safety, and it should he
by the property 10 d.rs.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

The many friends, in this County,
of DR.. j. B. Jeter, the able and
much beloved editor of the Religious
Herald, of Richm ond, will be paincd
to hear Of his death. II his demise
the South has lost great and good
man, and the Baptist denomination n
dis ;ingaIsh,d representative.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

the Fifth Annual State C,nveu-
ton OF the y NJ G A will take place
in Oran5eburg from April LIST to the
4th inclusive. Distinguished workers
from abroad will be present aud an
interesting meeting may be expected.
We will give of the particulars
as the time approaches.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

We are pleased to note that acti,
steps are ut last taken towards get
lin. " cotton factory in Ora 'geburg
S25OO were raised OH Saturday, and
subscription books are now open at
AR. Kirk RubirSon's store for all
VIII, viii take stock. We see no
reason to prevent the whole sum be
ing raised IN a few weeks.
Let lis put our heads aud hands
together, and have factory in
Orangchurg without iail. Much de
ponds on The Committee of Jap
polntel to canvass the Loun for
stock. l.et every member Of this
Committee take his district, one. tenth
OF tho County, and canvass it faith
fully and promptly, aud the matter
will be accomplished. Othe wise t he
enterprise will lungui,h aud die. Do
your duty gentlemen.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

Mack Jones, the disturber Of the
public peace, who shot poljccmu.
jones some time ago in the discharg"
Of his "iiicial duty, has been captured
and LODGED in Jail. He WAS caught
near Willis,on by Mr. " hicM,rhlei
who was informed of els whereabouts
hy Chief of Police Cannon. 1t has
turned out that Marshal Jones bali
took e:f CT in hi. los.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

Buy none but "Town Talk Baking
Powder from the agent, G. d. Kort-
john. 1t is cheaper than Sea Foam
or Horsfords. 1t is perfectly pure,
no alum in it, nor any her delete
r'ous drug.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

The series of Sunday School
meetings inau ;nratsl in the Presly-
terian Church, to be held on tho
18th Sabbath in every other month,
commenced on last Sunday. Til he
address I" the children WAS rnadc by
Capt. Mortimer Glover, who took az
his subject the Golden Knle." Ii,
was sound, practical talk, and was
richly enjoyed by both the young &nl
the old. These meetings, we think,
are productive Of good, and we are
glad OF the good start made by our
friends.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

a horse ran away on unday after
noon with Mr.. PcrrycIcar's Iiltle son
carrying him alta rapid rate past Mr..
Duke, where he was stopped by II
colorcd man. Had it not been for the
p rtlnacity and seIf-posscssion of the
nllle fellow serious damage may have
been done.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

The Howard School for co'ored
people i'll Columbia was about to be
clos i, i..r want OF funds, but so iiber-
nj are the contributions, both from
the whites and blacks that it is hoped
tina, II will b. CONT III .d
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

We had the pleasure of II stroll
into the new rooms of tie y. Nj. c..
A. on Tuesday, and were pleased
with the air Of neutncss and comfort
they presented. A little paint OH the
walls we think would b. Il deci ced
Improvement.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

Mr.. j. G. Pike has just returned
from Charleston where he has been
selecting cl.oice lot oi manures for
our farmers. They are arriving every
day at Tie depot Call and get the
best fer this firm deals i'll nothing
else.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

AT kcrtjohn's auction house, Sat
urday and Monday, couts, pants,
shoes, hats, undershirLs, draw crs,
notions, tinwarc crockc,y and gro
ccries ior sac, - close out consign-
menls on account OF all concerned.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

We call attention To the card OF
Mr.. Kirk Robinson, Insurance
Agent, i" to days issue. Mr.. Robin
son represents none but safe and re
liable companics, and nll desiring to
insure had better cal on him. Insure
while you have the money.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

The members of the Orange Light
Dragons are ordered by Lienl, G.
w. Cu.,r, through Secretary j. ).
Rowe, to drill on the first Saturday
in March at 10 o'clock a. Nj. sharp.
This will be o fetal notice.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

IF you want Il fine gold or silver
watch or fin. gold chain Al d. not
wish t" pay an enormous price 80
do, down to Mr.. DrCheviu,te's and
examine these goods anI prices, oi
which he hus just received ncw
stock. Now is the time to present
your wife, sister, aunt, niece, cousin
or sweetheart deur, u nice present lul
little money.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

No child Will have rosy complex.
ion as long US worms exist in tn e
intestines. Shriner's Indian Vermi
fuge will destroy the worms and re.
store the health OF the child.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27
M :arfOn Jackson

Respectfully v returns his thanks to
his many customers for their past
patronage. and hopes to merit the
same in the future by keeping con
stnntiy on hand fresh meats of every
kind. At his old stan in r.ar of the
Pos:oiiicc, during the present year.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

DR.. M G. SulIcy Las moved his
rooms to the Mcronay Hotel whcrs he
will be glaI TO se. shis friends. AMI
persons who wish his pro:cssionaI
services.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

ID + Smoak & Co, who now occupy
The first rank among the merchan Of
Orangeburg. have added fertilizer. to
their general mcrcLandi re. They
are constantly cei sing fresh lots of
nmmonialed bone fertilizers for our
farmers Aa4d deal only in such ma
nur.s as improve tn. land. They
have also fresh supply Of spring
goods. ca anil examine.