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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-11
Trustees Sale.


Under and BY virtue of four certain trust
" deeds TO me executed one Of date October
10th, 1875, ack nnwleugod san day. and re-
corded In the Register Office Of Shelby coun-
" in book No. lUS. page i08 ct seq ;0ne of date
October @th, 1877 acknowledged 18th NoYem-
Der, 1875, and recorded In the Registers Office
Of Shelby county in hook No. 100, page ia ct
seq; one Of date 18th December. 1876, SC
knOwledgod same day, and recorded in tho
Registers utioe Of shelby county in book No.
l09 page 376 ct seq; one of date 2lst January,
1876, acknowled ed 4h January, 1876, and
recorded in the Registers Office of Shelby
% trustee, named In said several trust deeds
Ito which reference is hereby expressly mads)
az the request of tho benefciaries therein
named, default having been made in the ray
ment Of the several debts therein made, offer
for sale for cash at public cutlery, to the high-
est bidder, the following desc ibed real estate,
together with the Improvements thereon, Sit
uate, lying and being in the city Of emphis,
county Of Shelby. State of Tennessee. to wit:
BEGINNING on the north side Of Pontotoo
street, so ieet west of a 20 foot alley next west
Of G. nthia street; thence with north side Of
Pontltoc street west60 feett to southeast corner
ofJennie II. Rawlings lot; hence north at
right ANGLES with POntOtOc street l45 feet.
then e eist parallel with PontotOc st. eet Cd
feet; thence south l45 feet to the beginning.
Sale 70 be made on the southwest corner Of
Mair and MadisOn streets, in the city Of Mem
phiA, at II m, 90
saturday, sfb January, 1851.
Fq lity Of redsap.ion waived and title per.
feet. but | sell as trustee only.
W. @ MCCLURE, Trustee.
Wright. Felkes * Wright, Att ys. 50 liz
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Clearing House Report.
COfi0n.

The market to-day opened with a
softer tone, owing to weakness at other
points. Sales yesterday were135Ob bales,
divided, to exporters $50, to spinners
ZOO bales, closing easy as follows:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-11

q HoIters j caIyary cemslerY eands.

U1HE s%emi-annual interest upon the bonds
] is.ued by Calvary Cemetery Association,
Will be pail upon presentation at Banklot
Commerce, on and after January Isl, 1881.
By order Of tho Board Of Directors.
50 liS OWEN DWYER, Treasurer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-11
Louisiana State Lottery Company.

This institution was regularly incorporated
by the Legislature Of the State for Educational
and Charitable purposes in 1858, fOr the
term of twenty-five years. to which con-
tract the inviolable faith Of the State 10
pledged, which pledge has been renewed by
an Overwhelming popular vote, securing its
December 2, A. D. 1879, with a capital Of
81, 200, 900, to which it has since added a re-
serve fund of over S350,000. Its Grand
Single Number Drawings will take
place monthly on the second Tuesday. II
never scales or postpones. Look at the follow
ng distribution:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-11
LOTTERY.
TAKE NOTICEl

All correspondence should be with N.
A. Daupbin as below. In ALL CAFES the
TICKETS themselves are sent, and NEVER
circulars offering certificates or anything else
instead. ANY one proposing to offer anything
elss by circular or otherwise, on his own be-
half or that of the Company, is a swISDLER.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
"A WIN A RORTUNEI
FIRST GRAND DISTRIBUTION. CLASS A,
at New Orleans, Tuesday, January Al,
l88l-l28th Menthly Drawing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-11
CONDITION OF THE RIVERS.

The river, at this point, is dlled
with heavy floating ice, and falling at
the rate of an inch a day, with about
2 feet 3 inches on the marks. 1t will
come to a stand by o-nieht and a light
rise set in tomorrow. The Ohio fell
u inches at Pittsburg, with 4 feet 9
inches on the gauge. At Cincinnati
e fell 10 inches, with q feet lOinches
on the gauge. At Louisville it rose Y
inches. with 10 feet ia the canal. At
Cairo Il rose 2 inches, with ) feet 8
inches on the gauge. The Mississippi
at st. Louis fell inch, with s feet >
inches on the gau3c. The Cumberland
las been rising rapidly at Nashville
for several days, and there is 10 feet 8
inches on the shoals. Tho Tennessee
at Chattanooga rose / inch, with IL
feet IL inches'on the gauge. Red river
at Shreveport fell inches, with II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-11
RIVER INTELLIGENCE
ARRIVED.
Steamer Boaz, New Orleans.
DEPARTED.
Steamer Mike Davis, st. Francis river.
" Dean Adams, Vicksburg.

Jas. w. CAT, Jas. D. Parker, Coahoma,
Guiding Star, Mary Houston, Pillow Boy,
Marlin Speed, Josie Harry, Boaz, James
Ice. Osceola Belle.
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CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
100000 Tickets, at Two Dollars Each,

1857 Prizes. amounting o............-..sil 0,4 400
Responsible corresponding agents wanted
at all points, to whom liberal compensation
will be paid.
For further information, write clearly, Civ
ing full address, Send orders by express or
Registered Letter, or Money order By mail,
III. A. nAuPHIN.
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MsmPhis ana CharIegaon.

- HHNTHs NWHITH1
-
Now Orleans Mail, daily II. 80 pm. TO- 10 am
Bardis Accommodation,
daily Except Sunday 3.5 pm. 9.1o Am
freight train daily lex
cept Sundayl-m........l 40 an 2.26 p.m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-11

memphis and Little Rock.
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Paducah and Memphis.

IEAvE. ARRIVE.
Mail d passenger. daily. s.5oA.m. s top.m
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RAILROAD TIMETABLES

'OHisville and Nashville and Great
Southern.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-11

oOTToH EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS..
,u...d..d International Classification
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-11

feet on the gauge. Navigation in
Arkansas river is entirely suspended
on account Of tho low stage Of water
and heavy ice. White river is falling,
but frozen at several points.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-09-23

The President is dead and the nation
mourns. The hearts of the people are wrmS
s. with anguish and their heads are bowed with
grief In common with the whole country
our village is draped in mourning, and the
somber emblem of grief is no mere idle show,
but represents in a faint degree the sorrow
. of our citizens at the loss of an upright
ruler, brave man, and a dear friend.
A meeting Of citizens was held AT the
court House, on Tuesday evening, at which
Judge Richards was elected chairman. and
10. w. Rowland, Esq, secretary. COM
mittee, consisting of Messrs. Heron. An
drews, Rowland Maynard, Fitch and Rich
ards, was appointed to make arrangements
for union memorial service TO be held ON
the day of the Presidents funeral. Ap-
&propriate remarks were made by w. NJ.
Cook, Esq, of South Haven; .. W. Row
land, Esq, X. w. Noyes, Esq, Judge Nash,
Rev. DR.. Schetky, Rev. G. l.. Cole, Rev Mr..
Hurd and Judge Richards. Messrs. Schetky,
Rowland and Maynard were appointed -
committee OH resolutions and submitted the
following, which were unanimously adopted
| by rising vote:
WHEREAS, We called upon to mourn the death
Of orr beloved President, James A. GARFIELD, stricken
down by the hand of dastardy assassin:
ResoICed That we deeply deplore the sad event
which deprives the nation of just and upright
ruler, family of a kind and affectionate husband
and father, and people of one who was
brother TO their hearts.
Resoiced, That we deeply sympathize with tine
aged mother, the stricken widow and the bereaved
children OF our loved President.
ResOiCed, That we recognize the hand OF Divine
Providence in the government of nations, and
though "Clouds and darkness are round about Him;
His pavilion is dark waters and thick clouds OF the
skies; justice and judgment the establishment
of His throne; mercy and truth shall go before HIS
face; God reigns and the Government at Washing
ton still lives"
Gro. P. scHErKY,
o. w. ROWLAND, Com
&. ;. MAYNARD,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-09-23

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Feve
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positivel.
cures Piles. 1t is guaranteed to give perfec
satisfaction or money refunded. Price 2
cents per box. For sale by Duncombe
Stearns IL Co.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-09-23
Local and Business Notices
FARM FOR SALE.

farm of so acres situated one mile soutl
of Mattawan and about 15 mile west, all i'm
proved but 10 acres, good buildings, plent.
of fruit of all kinds, windmill, and all fix
lures necessary for stock water, etc., wei
fenced. 13S1m3
C. A. FULLER, Mattawan, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-09-23
APPLES WANTED.

Ten thousand bushels of apples wanted by
the Paw Paw Evaporating Company, at theil
dry house in Paw Paw, for which the high
lest market price will be paid.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-09-23
NOTICE.

Whereas, my wife, Carrie Sheldon, has
left my bed and board without just cause OF
|provocation / hereby forbid any one har-
boring or trusting her on my account, as
shall pay no debts of her contracting after
this date.
Paw Paw, Sept 10Th, 1881.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-09-23
InraI @eparfmenf.

The kalamazoo Times has collapsed.
The Gobleville Advertiser has enlarged.
For unalloyed cheek, give US a bank cashier.
Peter Mackelar was in town last Sunday.
Bloomingdale has new apple-dryer estab-
lishment
Mr.. Alonzo Sherman has returned from
Ibis eastern trip.
Quite number of the children in Waverly
are having the mumps.
G. G. Nash has been running his stave
mill to its utmost capacity lately.
Ex-senator Christiancy has been chal-
|lenged to fight duel by his wife's brother.
The Herald man had better "douse his
|Glim' '(mer) up in Waverly. 1t fickers pain
fully.
c. G. Nash has been to Chicago this week
ito purchase turning lathe. to add to the
|machinery in his mill.
Van Auken & Young have just commenced
delivering their first tanning mills. They
are making very superior mill.
Alonzo Z. Chase has purchased the store
owned by Rodenbaugh at Glendale. and is
about to engage in the mercantile business
thereat.
James Crane was here the fore part of the
week, looking up life insurance. Jim. repre-
sents a good company and is doing a good
business.
South Haven is to have another news
paper. The attempt to run an opposition
paper there has failed once or twice before
II ought to fail again.
Ed. S. Darling who had already given $500
ito the relief committee in Detroit, voluntarily
Eleft $500 more with us to be added to the
amount raised here.
Governor Jerome has issued a proclama.
|tion calling upon the people of the United
States for aid for the fire sufferers. as theil
needs are greater than Michigan can supply
The people of the village of Paw Paw are
still watching with interest, the suit of the
Village against w. N. johnson, but the only
interest they take in it now, is to pay the
amount of costs that may he taxed against
Them.
The South Haven Sentinel says that Mr.
Frank G. Campbell and L. A. Leighton have
Iput their heads together, and are about to
organize frst-class dramatic company to
take the road, opening in that place on Mon
day, Sept. 9th.
We had always supposed, until the new
board of county examiners was elected, that
the statute prescribed the branches in which
teacher had to pass an examination to en-
title him to third grade certificate, and that
photography was among the list.
At meeting of the village board on the
10th inst, ordinances No. IL and l3 were
passed. One in relation to hawkers, peddlers
|hnd nonresident vendors, and the other in
relation to coaches, omnibuses and other
vehicles and the licensing thereof, for the
purpose of having them in force during the
fair.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-09-23

The board of county examiners has estab-
| lished the following rules, 10y which the ex-
1aminations viii be governed;
1st.--That all examinations will commence
at o'clock, a. IN.
2d-Applicants are to provide themselves
with stationery &c, for written examina-
ton.
3d.-That no communication by amy
means will be allowed, either by spectators
or candidates for examination.
4th.-No reference to books of any kind
will be allowed, during time of examination.
5th.-No applicant for examination Will
be allowed to leave the room during exami-
nation, except by permission.
Gth.-An applicants will be required to
give satisfactory evidence of good moral
character.
IL 7th.-Teachers having taught one or more
terms of school will be required to present
satisfactory recommendations of their sue
cess in teaching.
The following minina have been fixed for
Il granting the different grades of certificates:
First Grade, single branch 50 per cent. Average s5.
Second Grade, 4" 20 " s5-
Third Grade, " 90 " 81"
In addition 10 the above at least one year
/ of successful experience in teaching is re-
&quired for a first grade certificate, and at
least six months of experience is required
1for the second grade
! The circuit court was in session on Mon
day-Judge Hawes presiding. The follow
ing cases were disposed of:
Mary Doyle was granted divorce from
James p. ID lyle.
Albert Robinson VS.. Lottie Baker ct al: a
decree for partition granted.
In the matter of the petition Of John
Sheldon. to determine the execution of an
assignment of a primary school certificate;
decree granted in accordance with the peti-
ton.
A bill of exceptions was settled in the case
of James Canning vs.. Theo Harlan.
Seth Center was released from custody,
for irregularity in commitment papers
Margaret Greenman VS.. VIM. A. Green
man ct al: writ of attachment for con-
tempt issued.
f. o. Briggs VS.. w. II. Glidden; motion
TO dismiss writ of repleyin denied.
Mary b. Hammond VS.. Elsie Adsit ct al;
decree for partition granted.
Jane s. Storms VS.. Chester Storms de
cree for divorce.
Albert Il. Wildey VS.. Thos. b. Irwin ct al;
decree dissolving co-partnership and declar-
ing the parties rights as between Irwin,
Wildey apd Briggs.
+. G. Bartholomew vs. Amanda Salisbury:
decree of foreclosure granted.
Calvin Mafit was arrested under the fraud
ulent debtors act at the instance of Amelia
9. Sweet, who obtained judgment against
him on a second trial for $3.50, for breach of
promise to marry. Calvin took the matter
very philosophically and said, very feebngIy;
"well, Hank, Tn old and amt got long 10
STAY, and / think I'd just as soon stay in
jail my few days as not if you will use ma
WELL On second thought, however, Tues
day morning, and after sleeping on one of
McCabe's wire mattresses(?) he concluded
sthat he never would pay another cent to
lawyers" and paid up the judgment and
costs, and went his way, sad example of
indiscretios in the way OF promises.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-09-23

NEW DISCOVERED REMEDY for Worms diff
fering from all others-it removes the worn
nest. Rinehart's Worm Lozenges.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-09-23
FOR SALE.

Three second hand stoves, one Round Gal
md two parlor. Enquire of A. Van Auker
)r l.. Crane.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-11-19

and the MERIDIoNAL one wear
The extremely low price of So SO CA
8atou Rouge is now the permanent CI
tai Of this great State. and this is an
celient opportunity to get the Capital ~
parish news for LITTLE more than 0NE
PRICE. The CAPITOLIAN is a spicy,
interesting journal, filed with itefary
matter for the ladies', humor for the I'm
loving, historical sketches for the student,
and news from all parts of the World, FOR
every one. Its editorials upon the cur
rent political topics of the day are writ
ten in pithy and attractive style, while
other subjects of importance are present
ed 70 he reader in vigourous and nnmis.
taxable terms. It is, in fact. a lirst-rate
Democratic family newspaper, calculated
to elevate and strengthen the morals q
onr State. and should circulate in everg
nook and corner of its boundaries.
Send to the publishers for a specimen
COPY, which is forwarded free upon ap
rlication Address. The CAPITOLjAN
Baton Rouge, La.
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NEW YORK'S
Gas-Lit Life Illustrated

The above is the title Of a series
Of sketches Of the shady side Of life
and character in the Great Me-
tropolis, now being fully IIlustra-
ted from authentic sketches in the
National Police Gazette
of New York, which are realistic
and faithful portraitures from real
life. The illustrations are by the
best artistic talent attainable, and
the descriptions are from the pen
Of the most gifted journalist and
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is conceded, has rivalled that
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Charles Dickens. 1t is sufficient
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ing, vivid and truthful pictures Of
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uewsdealers, price 10 cent per
copy, or it can be ordered direct
from the publisher.
Subscription price, $4.00 per
year. The National Police
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connection with any other publica-
ton of its class, who for gain, as
far as possible copy its title and
appearance. CAUTION.-The
public are cautioned against buy
ing weak limitations of the Nation
al Police Gazette. In all cases
see that the paper is dated from
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name printed On each copy.
Remittances should be made by
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York, or by registered letter, to
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For Sale.

A desirable little property, sit
uated at Perry's Bridge, three
miles from Abheville, measuring
238 feet deep by 264 feet front, a
dwelling house. kitchen and other
out houses. This property is sur
rounded with good picket fence !:
fine business place aud is on the
west bank Of the Bayou Nermil-
ion, all improvements are perfect
" new. Around said place are,
number Of umbrella chinatree'
growing, peach trees, plum trees,
and orange trees. And another
tract Of land and improvements
measuring about 8 acres by q or
west bank Of Vermilion Bayou,
about 200 yards from the above.
For particulars apply at this Of
| fee or to
i. NJ. FERAY Agt.
Perry's Bridge.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-11-19
official Directory.

District Judge. cn,o
district Attorney.
J. A. CHARGoIs.
Clerk of District Court,
LAsTIE BROUssARD.
representative 2r.. ounn,,n,n
Sheriff e. Tax Collector,
G. 3. SHAW.
Police Jury.
q, HorrpAuIR, President.
9 pp1uEAUy. JOS. TRAHAN,
VANsLYKE, J. T. BRoussARD.
\ NuyEz l.. THIBEAUX.
Clerk of Police Jury,
A.I,AcouR.
Parish Treasurer,
. ISAAC WISE.
Tun Council.
LEoNcE PERRH, Mayor.
III. ABADIE, JACOB lsAACs,
1 WISE. j. o. LEGE,
GEo F.. LYONS, Constable.
Justices Of the Peace, Sd. Ward ::
LEO PERRET, W. b. " HlIE.
Surveyors
". W. EDWARDS. q. MoNTAGNn.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-11-19

Will attend TO allsbusiness in the line
of his profession in Vermilion or the
adjoining parishes,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-11-19
POLICE JURY.
MONDAY, November 18th 1881.

MONDAY, November 18th 1881.
The Police Jury met this day
a the Court House pursuant to
adjournment.
Present :-Howard Hofpauir,
Esq, President, and the following
members, viz: Messrs. j. L.
Broussard, Severien Primcaux,
Louis Thibeaax, JOS. Trahan and
A. Vanslyke.
Absent d. Nuncz.
Minutes Of last meeting read
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-11-19

FoAMIsG and Sparkling Bailey's
SALINE ApERIENT is the cheapest
and most delightful purgative in
use. For dyspepsia and habitual
constipation, it delights every
body.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-11-19
DR.. VT. 4. Thompson, ,
Oil Canal Street, New Orleans.
sPiIes, Fistl.Ia and Fissure

= - odudl otiN wv, ANC" vi iiSaiic. Z.
sPiIes, Fistl.ia and Fissure
Cured without the use Of the
KNIFE. LIGATURE OR CAUsUC.
Free from pain, danger or loss OF
time from business.
These Diseases Receive Special
Attention and Cures Guaranteed.
Epilepsy or Fits treated with
wonderful success, as all cases arc
carefully examined, and none
taken but those offering good
prospects Of curing.
Impotency. Spermatorrhea and
Sexual Debility. treated by med
cine alone, has heretofore proyee
usiess and even injurious. They
do no good, is the universal
testimony of all honest physicians
Thousands have "doctored" for
these complaints, and have thrown
away their money and their
constitutions together, but the Doe
tor combines medical treatment
with electricity, the electricity
being generated 10y simple
electrical apparatus that any one
can use, and by these means
insnrcs success.
Constipation, the bane Of so
many lives and the most prolific
source Of ilIhealth, cured by q
simple method, with little or no
medicine.
Diseases Of women treated hy
electricity, without pain or expo
sure.
Sticture Of the Urethra and
RecInm cured without a surgical
operation and without pain: Tape
Worm, Diseases of the Kidneys,
Bladder, Private Diseases, Rheu-
matism. Neuralgia, Nervous and
Sick Headache. Asthma, Weak
Painful and Sore Eyes, without a
surgical operation; Deafness.
Noise in the Ears, all Skin
| Diseases. Scrofula. Tumors, Loss
| Of Voice, etc, successfully treated
| by improved remedies.
Letters of inquiry must be
accompanied with stamp for reply
n. B.-No names made public
without the written consent of the
parties.
The following persons may be
referred to:
New Orleans Testimonials.
Capt. Max Blanchard, Piles.
Jas. WalILillech, Supt. John
sons Foundry, Rheumatism,
l.. H. Patterson, Pilot stmr
Fagan, Plies.
Max Beer, 1863 Canal street.
Neuralgia.
Mrs. Miller. conner Jacson and
Libery streets, Deaf.
Z. Dill, Morgan Railroad, Tape
| Worm.
Thos. Robinson, 10 Cont street,
Piles.
Jacob BIam, Baronne ST., Piles,
Capt. Pharr, Morgan City, Loss
Of Voice.
Leo Wolfson, Craps Bluff. La,
Plies.
Col, W. O'neal, Coyington, Ky.
Fistula.
W. T. Shrock, Goodman, Miss.
Piles.
J. T. Swim, Main street, Cincin'
matt, Fissnre
E. W olf, Port Hickey, la, Piles
Byron Eastman, Mercer, Ky.
Structure.
J. B. Roos, Ben Lomond, Miss
Piles.
JAS, Aidflcn, CoFlHSloh, ny +.
Diabetes.
S. Freidheim, Bastrop, Id, Pile
\. j. Gordon, 1872 Walnu
street. Cincinnati, o.. Catarrh.
J. 7. Hawkins, Mason, Tenn
Discharge from the Ear.
J. B. Wilson, Alton, Ky
G. D. Hickerson, Vicksburg
Miss, Asthma.
J. I Warren, Carrollton, Tenn
: Bronchitis.
Fl. shipp, Owen, Ky, scrolula
Office hours from 8 q, M, to
p. m.
Dec. II, l88o,-8m.