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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-05
GENERAL NEWS.

+ IL Is believed that the Rev. DR. Slicar
VINO recently preached his farewell SER
mon at the Park Congre sational Church
y. br'"KiSn, VIII succeed the late Rev
r. Inapin as pastor Of the Church of
NC we DiVlne Paternity. of New York -
IT. sheer was born in Baltimore. and i
soouC iorty Years OF age. His father was
cor mary Years chaplain of the United
States Senate. oH''e"
A sensational event marked ,or,;
at st. Johns Church, in New Orl.ans
one DAY last week. The oiticiaring min.
i'tei had demanded whether any one oh.
Jected to the marriage. when a veilad
woman carrying child rushed IN ex-
! c'ii'iiih@. - do: and turning to the
| groom: she said, this is your child: 7 an,
''"'"'ly welded to you and Won shall
! not marry this woman She tar 90
n'ti III rage. but was finally taken AWAY
ny p"ilcenlan. She said the groom had
oeen married to her for four wears ,nd
he only abandoned her when her n,na,,
was expended. The interruDtion did nnt
prevent the completion of the ceremonn
and the bridal party departed as if my.
thing had happened. go II ~
Prof. Edison has removed his e,so.,;oo,
establishment from Menlo Park n
to No. 60 Fifth avenue, New Ynri, ri w..
house, which is il four story ,lonhln hrc,,''
stone building. was formerly known y.
.he hiShop mansion. and has been leased
i u, Il lnhS term OF years by the Edison
Electric Company.
ne little town of Fairfield. Ohio b,s
oech disturbed recently by a debate on ,
>>crlptural point between members of tho
reformed and Methodist Churches ~
- morning last. when the Rev Mr.
llaie. Oh the reformed Church. announc
>" MS text. showing that the fiiSpnt,d
'int would ne discussed, George Musser
me "i the Methodist congregation. mad.
:, whispering remark to friend. VIII, m |
VIZ, Ha'e rebukeJ him. saying, lyon
VIII DE excused from church, Mr.. Mus.
er ieit the church, followed by several
i'eh.S. When MIR. Hale left tho churcb
arriving ms little boy, he was assailrd II,
II; .n">ser with club and struck Sow
''' ti,'leS' An attempt was made to ar
.St 'he asSallant. when he t1ou,jsbed :,
'Stoi ana delIed capture lie was sub-
'qnen'iy arrested, and will be tried fn,
murderous assault, 'e' 'o'
The late Senator Carpenter used 70 toll
i'h much gnsto remark made by his
VI rahi' several years ago. when the
'uth was more of juvenile than he j,
-oay. At a social evening gathering n,
e senator house 4 guest inquired ~,
noy' raul, what do You intend r.,
wv when you grow up to be a m ~ o.
wen answered the boy, "Is III
e I" drive hack. but l suppose Shall ,
We to be a Senator"
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CHESAPEAKE CITY ITEMS
TIL z ICE,

which has been with us so lonu has dis
appeared from Back Greek and its tribu-
tarIes, and the fishermen have gona forth
IN the search of the tinny tribe. and II
b. Robinson. Of Elk Neck, caught quite
a lot and sent them to the city. which
was the flrst sent since the ice disappear.
ca. Fresh fish have been quite scarce for
some time. but the prospects are that
'nere will he plenty to supply the wants
OF those who like them.
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THE BAs. T,e,rocr AZ
Beef Catths h,, fallen on a.,
s s, i'n' We qIn as follo: Very
'. VII 10; IT genera rated
f,;r nn,Iiiii'. l2lhedlum good
nric.S 81 3sf.2eXtreine nge si
.S,ris:e.- h,7,>,e,.
to br>r SL4ss s'o''
GOOD al to faia5 centfair To
Lambs SAT +"H'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-05

The order of late has been balls ,nd
private dancing parties. The ball in the
Masonic Hall was well attended and all
Wen satisfied; us also the ball in Frank
IN Hall. which was what they call a calico
nali' and it was the most profitable to
the merchants, as | have been Informed
thsir stock of c'lico has been very much
reduced thereby.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-05

- The cool winds chill tn. heart of th.
zee TaFF driver, and he now sits Shiverinq ~,
nus ooN' blue, nosed victim of despair: th,
S.rlk'n: words use DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup stare hi m in he face "s"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-05

cents VIII be charged for the benefit of
cue temperance Society. We hop. there
WI! be better order. We also hon. that
III the near future the vile drug which
prompts such action will. by law he ex
ended from our midst 0rstp,,,,
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SHOOTING GLASS BALLS

SHOOTING GLASS BALLS.
oh last Saturday. the glass ball shoot
ISIS gathered themselves together near
the Union Church, where some fine sbots
were made. Mr.. w. r. Weaver carr;ad
III the palm-every shot was a snasber
william has keen optic and Il STEADY
nerve-in the absence of hard cider
Like our Bro. Scribe of Farminrton Wa
are IN danger. One of our SPORTING
friends VS. IS mad. Mad right-mad all
over. When he gets mad all over blood
VIII he shed. 1t happened so once he.
'"re. when the streets OF the Valley ran
req with human gore. 1t is the Valley
Of The Wing he is after
ms, I'M time. Now it is not our fault, we
'lu IN kindness what we could for him.
ma We pity those who have never realized !
ne supreme pleasure and sublime delioht
u sleigh riding while she softly sings
Darling kiss my eyeIids down
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\ SINGULAR CASE.


There is an old gentleman residing
near this place, over 80 years Of age, who
visited your town of E1kton, a few DAYS
ago, Tor the first time in 81 years and saw
tne last tram for the first time in his
NE, and says he would walk to the c;,v
rather than be rode So fast on IL rail.
SCARLET FEVER
lhere are several eases of scarlet fever
at Port Hartman. and James Frazier has
lost two of his children by it. 1t has n,t
as yet reached our city and W., hone il
will not. ~
OUR MERCHANTS
are getting ready for the Spring trade
ana several of them will 90 M to tba
'ity this week t" lay in their supplies.
Personal.
captain Layman is still very low. Int |
We hope he will recover and pet about |
gain.
REMOVALS.
There will be many changes this sea.
on in removals. A great many are roinp
way from the place to hunt empIoyment
nd none coming to fill I'D the vacancies
a'h t"'a that there are thirty houses I'M
'"aite'i' ana the prospect is that the
u VIII be increased some twelve or
iteen more after the 25th inst.
POLITICS.
ihere are a great many Democrats in
us neighborhood. but they are not all
.ntic'ans. like those twelve Republicans 4
lth one exception, and he can't Get the =
emocratS to boom worth cent. Canse !;
TOO much -. well. wont say what. !;
u the Democrats all know and stand v
ar Of ''''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-05

ohr enterprising merchant II. II. Cam
eron, OF the Depot store, is to be succeed
Ell by the firm of Armstrong & Souier
VINO Will continue the same line of busi,
ness. " ""'i-
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NEW STORE,

). Is. Haley is soon to start a grocery
ana provision store, in the new buildinr
ne Is having erected on Main street Mr.,
Liaiey $ health has for Some time past
"een very Indifferent, he being on that
' account compelled to withdraw from the
"ieeh iiili Fire Brick Co.. of which he
was an active member. He is a good
ie'" ,. ana deserves the patronage of the
public generally '-''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-05
WORTH EAST ITEMS.
ITEMS OLE NEWS

III 'his locality are at present scarce
commodity with your correspondent
Notwithstanding the many sudden
oranges ,r m The weather of late. the health
"i our citizens and the community zen
orally is remarkably good.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-05

MT. /. V. Rose, died recently from sun.
posed collie. Ellie was the mother IF
iliden (not Samuel J. but Il celebrated
morse raised and trained by Mr.. r. $
Miller, whose aptness in this line is sim.
ply marvellous.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-05

46 INCH SILK ANDWOOL FABRICS AT
IS cents. Cost to manufacture, one dollar.
46 INCH ALL WOOL DRESS FABRICS
at IS cents. Reduced from one dollar.
A INCH BLACK GRAIN DE PONDRE
at IS cents. Reduced from one dollar.
43 INCH BLACK CASHMERE NOME
CLOTHS at IS cents. Pure wool and
beautiful blooming black Selling nowhere
else for less than one dollar.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-05

~ To arrive-l90 bushels Eastern Early
Jose Po,arues-pure' Abese'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-05

Some person or persons having FORGOT
ten the eighth commandment. ornotbeipo
governed by its restrictions. broke into
tue dwelling OF DR.. $. L. Ford on SIM
nay nlsht last aud stole therelom a
quantity OF meat stored away the day
pe'"re. All the efforts Of our North East
detective Agency to find clue 10 the
I'll, 1ii'eVeS nave thus far been unavailable.
The greatest skill is sometimes batled
FISHING,
Our fishermen are beginning 10 stir
Some have already commenced !
operations. while others are preps.in TO
oiiow. We shall soon miss tile genial
smiles of our confidential friend, b,t hone
'ur loss will be our gain.
TRIO.
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IMPROVEMENT.

1t is a settled fact that the MeCullougl,
iron Co., under the able and skillfuI
management of William Scotch ESQ
i3tehds to erect a new steam sheet mill
Negotiations for supplying the necessary
material therefore having been entered
INTO, the work will be commenced At tha
earliest practicable moment. " WAY
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-05

On the sick list, Mrs. Honegper has
been dangerously i'll with pneumonia.
She is convalescent. A little child of
Mr.. Joseph Miller has been quite sick.
Catarrh was the trouble. Mr.. Lambert
Potts is quite sick-not able to be ont.
MIR. V: I. Prices children, We learn. are
sick with scarlet fever.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

GERMAN BArTIsTs MEETING At ASHLAND
oHro.-First class excursion tickets will be
issued to ali persons desiring to attend the
annual meeting of the German Baptist
Church, at Ashland, Ohio which conyenes
on Tuesday, June I. 1851. Fare for the
round tip from Somerset aud Berlin $Ie,
Meyersdale si1.50. All baggage will be
checked through to Ashland, by J.H. Fritz,
Passenger and Ticket agent of the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad, hc has the tickets for sale
and will give ali necessary information, and
viii meet parties at the following places on
the days named, each week until June Sth
Berlin, Tuesday evening and Wednesday
morning at Mansion House; Salisbury
Wednesday afternoon, from to4 at the
Wagner House; Confluence, Wednesday
evening from to 10 at Ross store; Rock
wood, Thursday morning from 5 to II al
the depot; Meyersdale, on Thursday after
noon from to ) OF the Jones House; Som
erset, on Saturdays and Mondays and ON
Tuesdays till noon, at his Office in Cook &
Beerits' block. Passengers leaving Somer-
set and Meyersdale at noon, on No 1, viii
make direct connection at Cumberland on
and after May 22d, and arrive at Ashland
the next day. Ne change of depot by this
route. The d. & o., will run a special car
from Somerset and Meyersdalc for party
of thirty. This is decidedly the best route
to take by all those who intend going to the
~
church The scenery through West Virgin
ia is grand, some portions of is equal to
that of the Rocky Mountains.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

GENERAL ORDERS HEAn QUARTERS, De-
rARrMENsT OF PENN'A.
Noe. GA r.
PHILADELPHIA. May II, 1881.
In compliance with the Rules and Regu-
lations and existing Orders, Monday, May
3oth, will be observed as Memorial Day
throughout this Department.
As we are called upon to devote but one
day of the year, to rendering tribute to
the memory of our dead comrades, it is sx-
pected that upon that day the pursuits and
cares of daily life will be pat aside, and that
every comrade of the Order will participate
in the solemn and impressive cervices, show
ing to the world, that with us at least the
memories of our dead companions in arms,
have not grown dim with passing years,
and that we, who through the dispensation
of Providence, have been permitted to sur
vive them, fully appreciate the privileges
we enjoy.
Let the exercises of the day be so arranged
and conducted, as to reflect no discredit
upon our organization, and prove that with
the Grand Army. Memorial Day is not one
of merriment or festivity, but day, wher
the mind of the American Soldier, is given
to sober thoughts and earnest acts, as pure
and as patriotic, as those that moved him,
when he enrolled himself as a volunteer
soldier of his country, and went forth to
battle for its honor and the perpctuity of its
institutions. As the associations of the day
are sad and its memories sacred, may its in
fuences be ennobling and elevating, ,inci;ing
in each a purer and more generors patriot
ism.
Our Nation readily Joins with rs in pay
ing our annual floral tribute to the Nations
dead, believing that their lives were part of
the terrible ransom paid for the, present ex-
istcncc. of the Government, and prosperity
of our people.
In localities in the State, where there is
no Post of the Grand Army. it is hoped that
the citizens thereof, will assume the duty of
decorating the graves of all soldiers buried
in their vicinity.
Throughout the grand old State of Penn
sylvania, let not single soldiers grave,
however lonely, however humble, be unc-
dorned with flowers, on tie evening of Na7
yOth
Forms of Decoration ceremonies csa *
had upon application to the Assistant Adiu
tant General.
As q raa.ses or interesting information
and for the purpsse of future use, a report
should be made on the blanks furnished, of
the location of each cemetery and the num-
bero of graves, which have been decorated
by the Post or by other organizations.
BY command of
JonS TAYLOR,
Department Commander.
JIM. VAxDERsLrcE,
Assistant Adjutant General.
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DIED.

MILLER.-At his residence near Stoys-
town, on May 3, 1881, Mr.. Noah J. Miller,
aged sc years.
A little more than a week before he was
in town, showing no signs of approaching
dissolution. We did not know he was sick
until we heard the word passing from
mouth to mouth Noah Miller is dead y
SO sudden, therefore so sad-sick less than
a week. He was a member of the United
Brethren church for IS years, and his grief
stricken widow and children comfort them
selves with the thought that this life in
which he found so much to trouble him, has
ended only TO admit him into a brighter
life of uninterrupted joy in eternity. The
funeral services were conducted by the writ
er, assisted by Rev. J. d. Wagner, of the
Reformed church. Ak.F f.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

The hea;hcn Chinee is getting along. The
announcement that two thousand of him
who had been employed on western rail-
road have struck for higher wages shows
that he IS learning to understand the ways
and appreciate the blessings of Caucasian
riVilizatipn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

Ofall the cultivated land in this country
only eleven an half per cent. is in use.
And yet lots OF young men had rather
brace up against the side Of a brick block
and decorate the pavement with tobacco
juice than to seize the plow and 60 shares
with II.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

Rev. A. N. MILESTONE received copy oi
the revised edition OF the New Testament,
the first to reach Somerset, on Monday. He
kindly loaned il to us but We shall go on
believing in King James version and dam
nation" Notwithstanding the revision and
condemnation
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25
HooyERsyILLE ITEMS :

lfoovERsyILLE ITEMS -
The weather has been wet and cool for the
past week, too much so for farmers to put
ogt their corn
The prospect for an apple crop is immense,
unless frost or something else should hap
pen TO it.
The S. & c. r. Il. are putting down sid
ing for 100 cars in Ripple's bottom. but just
where the station is to be is the query.
Samuel Gisal will take the cake" and al
so wear the belt for trapping. lie has
caught SO skunks, 20 foxes, and 10 raccoons
the latter part of this winter. Who has
done better? Sam no. Sol is the boss
trapper so far.
Hooversville is on the inlpravc now
houses are being built and old ones repair
ell.
A new groceryman from Somerset, Ben.
ford by name. has bought J. III. Smiths gro
cery. Eff SEE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

Vcnnor predicted q warm spell n. this
time and his friends are growing, but any
body who takes notice Of the weather could
have made as good guess. The records oi
the past five years shows that We always
suffered under exactly the same weather at
this time in Nav.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

Mr.. Nef Parker, known to the b'hoys as
Dr. Whi.efeather,) who left Somerset some
five years ago to seek his fortune in the
land of bugs and beetles" is home on a
visit The Dr. looks well and hearty and
SAYS ''the Bluffs is the place for me-"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

The unprecedented crop of potato bugs
this spring, effectually knocks the bottom
out of all preconceiyed notions of their mi
gra.ory character. They have come TO stay,
And war of determination may as well
be declared at once Now is the time TO do
effective battle.
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HoovEnsvrLLr, May 2lst, 1881.

ED. HERALD II" the Stanton Mills
correspondent was wrongly informed when
he wrote his items for the HERALD of May
IL, stating ''that the Quemahoning School
Board had closed their school houses against
preaching" The directors have made. no
such move they are open for Divine wor-
ship and every sensible man considers
preaching teaching. unless he is heathen.
ouemahoning School Board has not stoop-
cd so low as to close its school houses
, against their best interests.
r. OF S. b.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

Farmers are giving all their attention to
complaining, and the corniverous blackbird
sits upon 4 limb with a smile upon his face,
as lie corn-templates the finn he will have
when the tender germ is ready TO pull up by
the roots
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

Hon. Isaac Hugus of Somerset, formerly
State Senator from the Wes,moreland and
Somerset district, has located az Greens5urg,
where he will resume the practice OF the
law. Mr.. II. is an able, experienced, and
honorable member of his profession, and as
such will commend himself to the people of
the county, Htf.,nr.fnnd Dcnlncnrl
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

place to Jomstown Monday. The contract
having expired for carrying it overland and
there being no one TO take charge Of it on
the railroad. It is understood that Mr.. W
w. Knable has been appointed Postal Route
Agent, and he will probably receive orders
to-day or tomorrow TO go on duty.
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate OF John Merley, late of Quemahonins
Twp, Somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice Is hereby given to those
Indebted to the said estate TO make immediate
payment, and those having claims or demands
against 1t TO present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Saturday, July End, 1881, at the
house OF the undersigned.
DANIEL A. WEAVER,
May 25 Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

If the railroad crossing at the East end of
Main street is not speedily repaired, our
Borough will be mulcted for heavy damages.
II is in a most deplorable and dangerous
condition. The pedestrians who travel that
way have waited until patience has ceased
TO be virtue, and unless the repairs are
made at once, suits will be commenced for
damages sustained.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

4 fatal disease has broken out among the
sheep in Mercer county, Pa. They ap-
pear well enough, and then suddenly drop
dead without warning. A farmer in Will
mingion township, has lost forty out of a
sixty, and other heavy losses are reported.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

GLOW ARE Ior Ny ON FRrgSD Ask
cd bright locking man. "0h , feel mis-
erasle, I'm bilious and can't eat. and my
back is 50 lame ! can't work why in
the world don't you take Klinoy-wo-t ?
that's what ! take when I'm out OF. sorts,
end it always keeps ME in perfect tune. My
doctor recommends i; for all such troubles
Kidney-wor. is a sure cure For billiousness
and constipation. Don't fail TO try it,
Long Branch Ners.
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.
That reader must be hard to please who
in the diversified contents of the NorH.
| American Reriew for June should find moth
ing to win his attention. First we have an
article by the Hon. Hugh McCulloch on
"Our Future Fiscal Policy" treating of the
problems of refunding, the reconciliation
of silver, and the restoration of the United
States to their just rank among the mara
time nations Of the world. George b. Lor-
ing writes of '.rhe Patrician Element in
American Society,"" but the reader need ap-
prehend no glorification of artificial rank,
for i'm the authors estimation the pa.rician
element here is simply the strongest popu-
lar seleInent-that portion of the people,
whatever their lineage, who are engaged in
developing the mental, moral and material
wealth of the Republic. Dorman b. Eaton
makes spirited defense of civil service re-
form Prof. w. G. Summer states very clear
ly the argument for free ships Frederick
Douglass writes of "The Color Line ;
Desire Charnay, of "The Ruins of Central
America" Dr. Austin Flint discusses the
benefits of vaccination j. NJ. Mason as
serts the lawful power of the government to
regulate railway charges and finally, Prof
f. S. Morse sets forth the evidences of the
existence of man upon this continent in
prehistoric times
Our Democratic brethren had quite live
ly contest at their primary election on Sat
urday. The following is the vote polled in
this township and borough
Somerset township No. l., for President
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

HABrTUAL CosTvESEss-is the bane OF
nearly every American woman. From il
usually arises those disorders that so surely
undermine their health and strength. Eve
ry woman owes il to herself and to her fam
lily to use that celebrated remedy, Kidney
Wort. 1t is sure remedy for constipation,
and for all disorders of the kidney and liv-
er. Try it in liquid or dry form. Equally
efficient in either--B Boston Sunday Badgd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

4 New York 100 cent store" was robbed a
few nights ago of eleven gold bracelets, six
watches, three diamond pins, fourteen gold
brooches and fiffy-four finger rings. The
loss Is estimated at two dollars and twenty
eanfS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

SUNDAY SCHOOL CoSvESTroS.--Th fifth
annual session Of the Lutheran Sunday
School Association, of Somerset county,
viii be held at Fricdens, commencing Tues
day evening, May 81. 1881. Excursion tick
cts will he sold at Confluence, ursina, Cas-
selman, lockwood, Garrett, Meyersdale,
Berlin. Sand Patch, southampton Mills,
Milford Station and Somerset. 1t is hoped
every school will be represented. Number
of delegates unlimited, but addresses must
be sent to Rev. J. J. Weich. If entertain
ment is expected. We will welcome visi-
tors of all denominations.
W. II. RrPPLE,
President
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-25

Carpenters, masons, gardners and white
washers are as busy as bees, and if you want
the services OF one you must engage him
about a month ahead, and you'll be lucky
then if YOU don't suffer disappointment.