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Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-30
x.a1~e and Soefetv.

The following officers of Rathbone Lodge, Knights of Pythias, were elected Wednesday evening: O. C., w. E. Gould; V. C., E. F. Durand; F., F. B. Futile; M.- of E., J. K. Bundy; M. of F, H. ". Durand; K. of R. and S., J. H. Norman. Representatives to Grand Lodge, E. F. Durand, J. K. Bundy. Trustees, P. B. Futile. E. D. Platts, H. F. Andruss.
 Germania Lodge No. 7s, I. o. O. F., elect ed officers last night as follows: Louis Vo- gel, N. G.; Alfred Parlow, V. G.; Oswald 4. Baehr, Sec. August Kapitzke. Treas.
 Deborah Lodge No. 14, D. of R., I. O. O. F., elected last evening as follows: John B., Freysinger, N. G.; Fanny BretzfeIder, v. Gs Emile Dunsing, secretary Margaret Brisko. treasurer; trustees Margaret Leyeszaph, WiIhelmenia Felsburg. Halbrina sshwenck. The annual election of oficsfs of Hiram Lodge No. l, F. and A. M foccurred last eYening, when the folloHi1g officers were
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-30

On Saturday evening the Harry Miner Comedy Four Consolidation will appear at Pecks Grand Opera House This is the second annual appearapce here They give an entertaining show. ''Murphy's Dreamy Is a special attraction. Seats at Loomis'.
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Suicide tn WnIltnxfortl.

An aged and respected resident of Walling- ford named Chauncey Cook, residing on Cook Hill, where he owned property, ended his life Tuesday evening by taking dose of laudan- um. He bought vial of 1audanum in the morning at drug store. When his condition was discovered doctor was sent for, but it was too late. He was 76 years of age. Why he did the deed is a matter of conjecture, as he was comfortably situated. but old age and Weariness of life are attributed as the cause
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-30
Al Former Colored solaier.

few weeks ago colored man named Azariah Freeman, a resident of East Lyme, received pension arrearages amounting to @9OO. Since that time he has drank freely of intoxicauts, and, as he expresses it, has had 'tpretty good time" He was soldier in Company D, Twenty-ninth Connecticut volunteers, and enlisted from Woodstock. He claims that he was robbed of about $40 in Carlisle's store, Newe London. on Wednes- day, by young fellow named Daniel Moran, aged nineteen years. Moran appeared in the police court yesterday morning and pleaded not guilty to the charge Moran was bound over to the next term of the Superior Court and ordered to furnish bonds of $30O
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AEaf6Rnfa-

Arthur E. oviatt, of Milford, an employe of the Consolidated railroad, had his collar bone broken yesterday forenoon by getting jammed betweena 8 palace car and a door at the railroad shops. Dr. Frank Whittemore attended him. The car was being pushed a little way. He was taken home on a mat trass.
 William Vandry, another workman in the shop. had the quarter inch chisel of the nor. ticing machine, at which he works, accident ally thrust nearly through the back of his hand
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Cured by Faith.

A few years age Mary Chaddock, the little daughter of James Chaddock of Mystic, lost her eyesight during protracted illness The child was treated unsuceessfully by local physicians. A few weeks ago MT. ChaddocI procured some mortar from the famous chapel of Knock, in county Mayo, Ireland. The cement was dissolved in holy water, and the solution was applied to the eyes of the blin2 child. The patient also drank at morn. $ ing and night of the remedy. Before a week had passed the girl began to see dimly, and before the end of the second week she had fully recovered her sight
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Pastoral.

The parish meeting of the members of the Holy Trinity church, Middletown, rendered the appointment of rector to the Rev. A. D. Miller, at present rector of St. Johns church in Hartford. It is not yet known whether or not MT. Miller will accept.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-30

Another brilliant occasion may be expected at the skating Rink this (Fridayl evening. when will be given the first exhibition of fancy skat- ing at the rink. Much interest is ex- cited and the lattendance will be unusually large. The exhibition will begin at p. in order to give all opportunity to witness it. Music is given by the American baud every evening and Saturday af- ternoons; and every morning and afternoon during the holiday children will be admitted childrens l5 cent tickets
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Musical.

Miss Thompson, who was soprano at the Calvary Baptist church, now with the Emma Abbott English Opera company, made her first appearance with Miss Abbott in Faust She next has appeared as the Maid in Oli- Sette, and as Angela in Patience, and this week she is appearing as the Countess in Olivette. A musical critic writing from Chi. cago says that her singing in that city was guDerb
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Funerals.

Funeral services were held yesterday after. noon at Spiritualists' Hall, 100 Orange street. over the remains of the late Mrs. Mary A., wife of zerah P. Futile, of North Haven. Rev. Mr. Houghton, pastor of the Church of the Messiah, oficiated. Prayers, songs and an impressive address by the clergyman were the exercises. The deceased died at the hos. pital Her age was 67.
 There being so many funerals for today, one to have taken place to-day was post. poned, owing to all the hacks being engaged
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A Silver Wedding.

On Saturday evening about fifty of the friends of Mir. and Mrs. Lewis Hitchcock, of Plainville, met at their house to celebrate the twenty-ffth anniversary of their mar riage. After pleasant social intercourse, Dr. Fox presented, in behalf of the company, au elegant silver and china tea service of fine design and finish to Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock, Rev. A. Hall and several others made appro. priate remarks, to which MT. Hitchcock hap oily responded.
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Marrow Escape,

John Smith. who has been working in Naugatuck since last September, had g mar, row escape from drowning while in this city on Q spree Wednesday. He fell into the Naugatuck river, but was rescued by watch man at Holmes, Booth & Hayden's, and was taken to the lookup In the Police Court this morning it was shown that he was very drunk, and his honor thought he should pay $5 out of gratitude for having his life saved. - Wqtcr61L7y American
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elected: ". M., Edwin F. Mals-s.,a. sa ". William J. veitch; J. w., George e Arnold; secretary William A. Beers; treas urer, William W. Hyde; trustees, J. D. DeweI, George Crabtree, George E. Frisbie directors of the Mutual Benefit association, William A. Beers, Julius Twiss, Frank D. Sloat marshal, 4. J. Kennedy. very large number of the brethren were present among them being many of the older mem l bers of this old lodge. The installation oi officers will take place on next Thursday evening. when it is expected the exercises will be of an interesting character.
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Catarrh.

The remarkable results in disease SO uni versal and with such variety of character istics as catarrh prove how effectually Hoods Sarsaparilla acting through the blood reaches every part of the human system. A medi- cine, like anything else, can be fairly judged only by it's results. We point with pride to the glorious record Hoods Sarsaparilla has entered upon the hearts of thousands of peo- nla it has cured of catarrh.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-30

Rice's Surprise Party gave their version of
 Babes in the Wood" at Carlls Opera House last ing to fair sized audience. To condense greater amount ot nonsense into one evenings performance would seem impossible, and the music is a sort of medley of airs taken from the light of the day. from Patience down. The audience laughed and ap- pauded alternately and highly enjoyed the fun MT. Henry Dixey who is hard to beat in the burIesque business, Miss Carrie Perkins, MT. George Schiller and Miss Jessie Calf the principals of the other wise fair company.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-30

All shoe dealers have found difficulty this past two years in supplying for $3.5O Ladies fine Curacoa Kid Button Boots that will not crack or burst out. We have recently re- ceived from our manufacturer thirty (30) dozen of this popular boot, all widths, A to D, that we can ''warrant." Some of them box toe and French heels, and others made on ''common sense'' lasts.
 w R Fr,,r G- Co
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Democratic Caucuses.

Selection of Officers for the Boards of AL
 dermen and C0uncilmen-A Ffrst-C1ass
 Democratic Love Feast.
 The Democratic members elect of the
 Court of Common Council held meeting Tn
 the Adermen's chamber last evening at 5
 o'clock. Contrary to former meetings or
 this kind, this was an open one at which re-
 porters were admitted. The meeting was a
 real Hove Feast" and from appearances it
 would seem that the ''slate'' was made up
 before the convention was called to order.
 Whether in the Register or Union office 1t
 was hard to determine, although it was un-
 derstood that the wh ole matter was 'tfxed
 beforehand Alderman Faulhaber was called
 to the chair, and Alderman (elect) Law was
 appointed secretary.
 The chair appointed Alderman Ciancey and Welch as tellers.
 On motion of Alderman States, Timothy J. Crowley was nominated for assistant City Clerk, and the secretary was instructed to cast the vote of the convention for Mr. Crowley, which was done and he was de- clared unanimously elected. Alderman States placed Peter Carberry in nomination for Sealer of Weights and Meas ureg, and he was nominated unanimously, the secretary casting the ballot. This concluded the business of the joint convention. The Aldermen then retired and the ''elect'' of the Board of Councilmen organized. On motion of Councilman Welch, Council man Scully was called to the chair, and Coun- cilman Kirby was selected as secretary. Counci1men Wheeler and Kehoe fEeHr efa7 pointed tellers.
 Councilman Welch was nominatoa for president of the Board of Councilmen, and the secretary was authorized to cast the bal lot for MT. Welch, which was done. 1nhr IT fhan nominated for IaQA of the Council by unanimous consent. Councilman Wheeler was selected as Coun-
 cilnanic member of the Board of Finance. Councilmen O'Brien, Hilton and Eagan were selected as caucus committee on the part of this Board. Adjourned. The Aldermen elect met in the ante-room of the Aldermen's chamber after the joint convention adjourned. Alderman Faulhaber was called to the chair and Alderman Law was chosen as sec- retary.
 Aldermen Clancey and Griffin were ap. pointed tellers.
 Alderman States was nominated for presi dent of the Board of Aldermen, and the secretary was instructed to cast the ballot o1 and Alderman States was declared elected. For director of the Derby railroad Alder. man Armstrong was selected by unanimous consent.
 For page John J. Lane was selected by the unanimous vote of the convention. For members of the Board of Finance the candidates selected were Aldermen Law and Mix
 l The secretary was instructed to cast the l vote of the caucus for Aldermen Faulhabel and Doty as caucus committee. Adjourned
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Miss Cummings now stopping at the Elliott House,
 appears in Romeo and Juliet at the New Haven Opera House next Monday evening. She will appesr as
 'Juliet," supported by either MT. Thorne, Mir Mur- | ray or MT. Mccormack as .Romeo." Frank Dever-
 non will play 'Mercutio Welsh Edwards will appear
 "Friar Lawrence" Byron Douglass as "Benvolio' D Leicester Bishop ''Tybalt," Thomas Reid as the apothecary, Miss Vademtr az "Lady Capulet," Mrs. Hapgood the nurse and Miss Reisner the page. There may be some changes in these leading parts
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VOL. XIX.
Friday Morning. Dec. 30. 1881.
NRW ADVER1,IsEMENTs rO-DA ]

At MA1ley y's-Diaries. Closing Next Monday-William Gay. Deak Pads-A. D. Perkins. Diaries-At Afalleys Emily Rigl-Grand Opera House. Family Outfts-1S Center Street. For Sale-Chilson Fnrnace-Wm. F. Damn. Found-Sum of Money-Rapfd Telegraph Ofhce. French Fruit Glace-L. E. Ryder & Co. Music Boxes-H. c. Jacot. New Year Goods-At Minors New Year's Goods George H. Ford. Probate Notice-Estate of Maria Morgan. Rare Bargains-At Malleys.
 Rubber Linen Markers-13 Center Street. Rubber Stamps-A. B. Perkins.
 Rough on Rats Iron Holder-E. S.+Wels. Shaker Sweet Corn-D. S. Cooper.
 Special Sale of Diaries-At Malleys.
 Wanted-Paper Box Makers-Sargent Co. Wanted-Man- This Ofice. Wanted-Pattern Makers-Norwalk Iron Works Co. N Wanted -Situation-234 Chapel Street. Naated-Situatio1- Congress Avenue. WSQted- -Situation-2O7 Franklin Street. wantaad- -Situation-17K Edwards Street. wtlson%a Magnetic Corset-Julius Ives. D
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Police Notea, |,

Edward H. Saxton was arrested last even- ing for burglary. He is charged with break ing the window of Charles c. Bradley, No. 5s Mill street, and stealing therefrom dou- ble barrelled, breach loading shotgun of the value of $50. It is said that Saxton sold the gun in Waterbury, where it was recovered.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-30
Shell Fisheries.

The new report of the shell fisheries con-
 mission will show that prior to May 45,ooo acres of oyster ground were claimed, and
 that since that time 10000 acres have been
 seldS and another 10000 applied for. There
 are about 5000 acres of natural grounds in tue State waters.
 Regarding taxation, the commission recon ] ]. Ands that it be regulated by State board of assessors and State board of relief and that oyster grounds be taxed like other real es- tate. They recommend the registration of | oyster boats at the office of the commission, but take no sides regarding the question of ateam of sail
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-30

Bretzfelder, at 312 Chapel street, will offer this week extraordinary bargains in ladies', misses and children's cloaks Bretzfeldef manufactures all his cloaks; he can there. fors sell them less than other stores buy them at de29 St
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Rare RarraIns and Very Handv.

We offer for the balance of this week q stock of 1882 diaries, bought from hard up manufacturer for cash, and we will sell them at prices that anybody can afford to buy one. 1882 diaries going for 50 cents on the dollar
 E. VALLEY.
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RufIhinR Onerntiona.

MT. J. Burton Hine has commenced opera tions for the erection of several dwelling houses on his block of land on State, Bishop and Edward streets.
 Five new dwelling houses on Hamilton street, near State, are roofed and sheathed.
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Bargains.

A few dozen pairs of Boys, Youths and Child's NPp, worn calf boots, costing us up $4. 30 Rpair, will be closed out at one dol
 w B. FENN x Co
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aueer Work by Q Telegraph Wire.

As engine No. 5, the Russell Tominson, was approaching Waterbury on the afternoon train Monday telegraph wire at the Water town Junction was encountered. The wire had sagged sufficiently to admit of the corner of the headlight catching it 1; the strength of the wire prevented it's breaking at first, and slipping from the headlight it raked the loco motive and forward cars with frightful shivering, rasping sound which created some alarm. especially as an insulator attached to
 the wire pounded against the train with i'm
 mense racket, smashing one of the cab win dows and several more in the smoking car. Had the fireman been looking from the side
 window, as is his frequent custom, he would
 probably have suffered the amputation of his
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A Eormar Ne,r rInxen man.

l 4nONV
 Jerome L. Stout, who formerly lived in this city, and was well known merchant on State street, firm of Stout, Yale & Co.,, died of apoplexy in New York on the 23d inst. Mor- ristown, N. J., was his residence.
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Milius Frank,
 FRANKS BUILDING. NO. 325 CHAPEL STREET. de29
mAIRVOYANCE.

ID USINEsS and Medical clairvoyant and Magnetic
 D Healer. Mrs. J. J. CLARK, formerly of BostoA, now located at 8I Church street. Room 4, over Cod necticut Savings Bank. Mrs Ciarks mediumist9c powers gre simply marvellous She locates disea9es while in trance condition with unerring certainty and applies the proper remedy. Hundreds who have been successfully treated by deep-seated and
 painful diseases ready testify to her great almost miraculous skill The lady is equally gifted in giving advice matters of business and, indeed the most incredulouA ofhce hours from m. fo 8 P m de2sfy
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TSHE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications,

- WAR DEPARTMENT, s7a7 fs 1tssF OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, ! <
 WAsHNaroN, 2. O.. Dec. 30-1 A N. Is~ 2rt9 New England, cloudy followed by clearing weather winds northwest, falling roilowe r1slng barometer.
 For the Middle States, colder. clearing weather, northwest winds and higher pressure.
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Don't delay, always be on time, for pre- yention is better than cure. All Coughs and Colds and such affections of the throat and lungs as lead to consumption are cured by Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
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Great Rareains in Cloaks.

several styles; keep ink from fingers or desk very desirable for those using rubber stamps at 4. D. Perkins, 13 Center street
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When we have cold weather w. B. Fenn & Go. will offer for sale Ladies' Fur trimmed Carriage and Quilted House Boots.
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Curacoa kid, button boots with button holes stayed so that they cannot be torn out sold by w. B. Tenn & Go. and warranted at two dollars and fifty cents pair.
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L. Candee & Co.'s Ladies' stOpera,' D "DeH Drop' and other styles of light overshoes.
 w. B. FENN & Co.,
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Keep Your Accounts

and find out how much money you expend and what you do1during the year. at very lit tie cost. Come immediately and procure one of our 1882 diaries which we are selling at prices that would not pay for the paper alone.
 E. VALLEY
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About 300 pairs of the soft French Goat anti-squeak button house boots, that we sell at $1.95 ". B. FENN $ Go.
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Ladies will find rubber linen markers fancy initials and monograms. at 13 Cente street, opp. Loomis'.
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We have the largest stock of Ladies, Misses and Children's Newport Ties and low button shoes at retail in New England. They were bought at this unreasonable season cheap for cash, and are retailed at 25 to 5C per cent less than usual prices.
 w B. FENN & O.
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HARRY MINERS COMBINATION.

day afternoon and evening. All are invited II who went to the last picnic will highly recomm 1t. Seats at Loomis'.
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Send 10 cents to E. S. Wells, Jersey City, N. J., and receive by return mail beautiful etRough on Rats" Iron Holder. It's splen. did. de29 ltdw
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Be it remembered that although we may eat heartily at~every meal of the most nu- tritious elements, if the stomach fails to di- gest them no real benefit is derived The first step toward relief is to aid the stomach in it's work by selecting food that is easily digested, and that contains in large propor- tion the vital nutritive and healing clements The irritation of stomach once healed, we have 8 supply of gastric juice of the proper quality to digest our food and get the desired
 -ernents into our blood. This done, in- creased strength and vitality are sure to fol- low. The Blanchard Food Tonic for the dyspeptics, possess all the desirable quail ties above mentioned, and rarely ever fail to give satisfaction. One trial of them will convince the most incredulous of their great value. Write for free pamphlets. Address the Blanchard Manufacturing Company, 27 Union Square, New York city.
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Just for a Flyer.

Cork soles with leather bottoms for slipper soles. We shall receive large lot to-mor- row. W. B. FENN & Go.
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Wllaace B. Tenn & Go. sell Ladies' French Kid Button Boots for $4.5O; French heels and box toe; also made on common sense'' lasts. They have the style, fit and finish ot $6.0O boots.
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Ruhher Stamns.
Desk Pads,

Dating, self linking, pencil stamps and hand stamps of every description, at A. D. Per kins', 13 Center street.
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The GsntIemen's Pointed" toe and tight lace and button shoes, sold by us this month at $5.5o, are not to found elsewhere in this State. W. B. FENN 9 Go.
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4 Nice New Year,s Present. One of Bretzfelder's elegant satin de lyon oimans at $20, worth $35.
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W. B. Fenn & Go. offer large job lot of ladies' pump and D sole French kid button boots at $2 95.
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Rare Bargains

Now to be found at the palace of attractions. All our fancy goods, toys, books, etc., etc., will be sold for fifty cents on the dollar. The space they now occupy is needed by Janu- ary 1st. They must be sold if we have to give them away. Price no object. Every thing cut in two. D. VALLEY.
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ssLucca Ties, g

Laties fine Kid Lucca Ties, one dollar and thirty three ($1. .33) cents.
 w B. FENN X Go
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IfYou Wake up in the Morning

Farren Bros. rolling spring bed, the cheap est and best. Salesroom 43O State street. Open evenings during the holidays.
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Special saiehsl ss at MaIley's.
 Now is your tim : trchase diaries. Nal ley intends to clef lis entire stock this week at some pL1 ther. No reasonable offer refused Hey not carry them over. Gays Store, 3s5 Street. Will Posi- ffyeAyCloAT ext Monday.
 Buy books now if You ever buy prices no object to us; come on immediately. Oil paintings belonging to paSties who received l them as gifts must be takSk away at once. l We have 25 not taken. Don't delay it as no 1 one will be admitted next Monday while packing. Respectfully 1 wnr Civ
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With bitter, bad taste in your mouth, take Simmons Liver Regulator. It corrects the bilious stomach, sweetens the breath and cleanses the furred tongue. d2S 6d1w
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200 pairs of Infants Kid Button Boots at 60 cents. w. B. FENN 6 Go.
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Ladies, it,s Just Lovely

Attend Maney's special sale of diaries to day and tomorrow
 E. MAIIry
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Fam tilx outats
Special saIei as at ma1lex,s.

of chanqeable rubH er type for linen marking, MiTa, ,Indelible InkaNat 13 Center street, opp.
 k8oomiSes ,
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.sSteel Embroislere,I.,

new style of Ladies' ''Steel Embroid- ered' Slippers; also, Ladies' Patent Leather Slippers and Pumps, all widths.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
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Large sizes.

We have left over about thirty pairs of sizes 10, 104 and II, Mems Embroidered Slippers, fine patterns, generous sizes, that we shall sell this week at the cost of the patterns.