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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01
Decoration Day in Somerset.

- ~ Ia 4 - = Z E-sE Il
The Both, day Of May Decoration Day"
was day long to be remefh bered in the
annals. Of Somsrset's history The day
daRned most beautifully a bright, clear
sky eanopied the green earth, and the Sun
in all his majestic splender mounted his
throne to reign over and pour forth his
rs sfulgent trays upon the participants of the
memorable occasion. From early morning
people gathered in from all directions to
unite in paying worthy tribute of respect
to the momory of the, "unreturned dead"
By u O'Clock the streets were crowded
with people; at I o'clock SHARP the process
headed by the drum Corps. Next in order
followed the Ewing Guards who made an
attraction and military display that vivid-
ly recalled to the mind Of many an old
veteran recollections Of twenty years ago
Next came the Tom Talbot Post, G. A. r.
under whose auspices the ceremony was
observed, followed by soldiers and sailors
from every part of the country, next in
| OTuer Cduie tue uSCSTatiuS COuiulHtc COii'
posed of two hundred ladies and children,
all appropriately clothed in white ard
carrying boquetts and evergreens to be
strewn uIeu the graves of the fallen herorss.
They formed one of the most attractive
features of the procession. Then eamethe
Someraet Band to whose well timed music
all marched in regular order. Last but
not least followed an immense concourse
oflcitizens on foot and in carriages making
the procession full half f-mile in length
The cemetrys were all visited andrelativef
and friends strewed flowers over the graves
of the nations dead. -,e--
The vast crowd returned in front of the
Court House where every thing was in
readiness to carry out the programme o
the day. Chas. E. Spencer, read a. poem
entitled the Blue and the Gray. DIR. r
B. Woodwar them introduced the orator
of the day, Gen. W. III. Ball who deliver
ed soul stirring address which was at
tentiveIy listened to and frequently ap-
plauded. This concluded the days pro-
gramme and the vast assemblage soen dis
persed, all feeling satisfied with the man
ner in which the day had been spent Ia
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

F. A. Diltoe and his accomplished Bride
returned Saturday from an extended tour
of the Eastern Cities. A hearty welcome
and repeated warm, sincere congratulations
were extended the happy couple on their
arrival. Next week will find them cozily
domiciled in their own elegantly furnish-
ed residence on South Columbus Street;
beginning life in earnest. May the fav-
orable auspices under which the happy
twain enter the journey of life together
prove true index to the blissful, useful
and honorable career. all predict for
them. 9"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01
nR: FRAlzER,s ROOT BITTERs.

" Fraizer's Root Bittsrs are not dram
7hop whisksy beverage, but are strictly
medicinizl in every sense. They act strong,
1y upon the liver and Kidneys, keep the
boW6ls open and regular, make the weak
-Jtrong, heal the lungs, build up the nerves
Sand clepse the. blood and system Of every
impurity.
: For. Dizziness, Rush Of Blood to the Head
steuding to Apoplexy,N Dyspepsia, Fever
and Aeue, Dropsy,3 Pimples, and Blotcires
eSexpfulous Humorsand Sores Letter, Ring
o&Vesnss, " hite Swelling, Erysipelas, Sore
Eyee md for yovng men suffering from
weakpess- Debility caused from impru
dence, and for females Of delicate health,
.Fruizers Root Bitters are especially rec
emmended.
- DIR. Frazier. have used two bottles oi
oeur Root Bitters for Dyspepsia, Dizziness
. Weakness and Kidney disease, and tn ey
did me more good than TIE doctors and all
the medicine ever used. From the first
dose i hook L began to mend, and am
nov in perfect health, and ! feel as well al
Fever did. consider your medicine one
OF the greatest Of blessings. rg7a 81
MRS. NJ. MARTIN, Cleveland, O.
Sold by. slldru2sists at 81 per bottle.
s'' siivf tsls HENRY 4 Co, sole prop'rs,
o. i''''' -.i'-r16 62 Veeey street, Nsw York.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01
/, rrrPILESi PILES! PILES!
"A Sure Cure Found :at Last !!
A.
", No One Need Suffer!

a Aure cure for Blind, Bleeding, Itch
ing and liberated Piles has been discover,
ed by DIR, William, ian Indian remedy, }
called DIR, Williams Indian Ointment. A
single box has cured the worst chronic Ca
ses Of 25 or 80 years standing. No one need
suffer five minutes after applying this won-
aerful soothing medicine. Lotions instru-
ments and electuaries do more harm than
good. Willism's Ointment absorbs the
tumors, allays the intense itching, (partic.
ulariy at night after getting warm in bed ;,
acts AZ poultice. gives Instant and pain
( less relief, and is prepared only for Piles
itching Of private parts, nothing else
ERead what the Hon J. VI. Cofiinberry O
. Cleveland says about Dr. Williams. n
dian Pile ointment: i have used scores Of
Pile Cures, and it affords me pleasnre tC
say-that i have never fonnd any ythini
which gave snch'immediate and pernIanen
relief as DIR. Williams Indian Ointment
For sale by all druggists or mailed Oh
receipt OF price, 81. HENRY 4 Co, Props
62 Vesey ST., N. Y
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01
jealousy.

Some poet has said that "All torn ents
of the damned We find in only thee. Oh
Jealousy. thou tyrant Of the mind" This
is grandly sweeping and magnl6cently in
accurate. Any sufferer from Indigestion
knows to the contrary. Indigestion the
villain of the tragedy played among the
gastric juices Of the stomach can, and
double discount the horrors of Jealousy is
often an attendant upon the latter, and
when indigestion is removed this jaundiced
companion of a deranged liver flies. Tar
axine is the best known remedy extant
for impaired digestion, deranged liver, and
diseases Of the bowels and kidneys 20
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01
American Ladies.

The first impression Sara Bernhardt re-
ceived of the Amrican ladies manifested
itself thusly:-"Oh! re ladies, "a are so
beautiful, 'ueh clear complexion ! nevare
see BEFORE" all of which is due to the un-
iVersal use Of Swayne's Ointment for skin
diseases, which .insures clear and clean
complexion, and healthy color. Thi.
recalls to mind the divine precept "clanli-
ness is next to Godliness."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Darst and Ream are selling paints, oils,
varnish, brushes &c, at what it costs to lay
them down at their door. Their motive
isa commendable onsand characteristic of
this enterprising frm. Ordinarily they
handle goods for the profit derived from
them as do all men engaged in msrchan-
dising; but in this instance they are hand
ling painters material without profit as an
inducement. to all who will avail them
selves Of the opportunity, % paint pp the
property in the corporation and improve
the appearance of the town. All they ask
is thss the material is paid for in cash
This Is rare ch ance and is Is to bs hoped
many Of our citizens will not fail TO profi
! by H.fG7 r3THIW 5-E11k ~
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01
"The Domestic Tyrant. -

"The average man" "quoth Mis-. Parting
ton, sis weak and irritable domestic tyl
IT," and Mrs. p. is correct Tyrannl "a
to a fault the average man will enter, the
bissful Paradise of happy home, Sc atch
himself in fendish glee, send the bal in
to convulsions, and for what? Why, be-
cause he has the Itching Piles" an is too
mean to buy Swayne's Ointment, ,ich is
an infalliable cure for the worst cases of
that annoying complaint 5a
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Bill Vansickal put on the varnish last
Saturday and Pre- cposed to raise hell in gen.
eral over the article in THE PRESS that a
drunk leaving his wife to do the plowing."
Bill is good hand at the HI raising
business at long range but amt worth a
curse when the subject of his wrath is at
hand -. ..r
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01
DECORATION NOTES.

Our noble dead will never be forgotten.
The crowd was immense. The Ewing
Guards made a fine display.
Flags and bunting covered the business
portion of our town and many residences
were tastfully decorated. 1.o
ESQ. Drummer came over from Glenford
to participate in the ceremonies.
The music by the several bands was
pronounced first class.
The court house was profusely and tast
fully decorated. s.- a'3
The Tom Talbot Post deserves great
credit for their untiring efforts in making
the decoration ceremonies snch a grand
success. @ eds Hi .f @
The plow was forgotten and the day
spent in honoring the nations dead.
{ oil. Jackson, Judge Kelly, Auditor
Thacker, Maj. Free. Sheriff Crosbies, John
Fitzgerald, ex-Sheriff Martin, Jo. Huff
man, J. F. iMcMahon and many others
from New Lexington were here.
The Ewing Guards were much admired
BY all and received the lions share of the
praise. 74 .t4s ..+-a H.,
John Mcdonald, one of the comrades o.
the G. A. R. came up from Athens Coun
ty to attend the Decoration ceremonies
John is one of Somersst's best mechanics
and is swimming along, smoothly in this
life's journey He returned on rWednes-
day.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Owing to the cool weather | have been
enabled to purchase a line of the latest
summer styles at much less than regular
prices which will arrive the last of this
week. Buyers will find it to their interest
to call on Mrs. s. A. MCCORMICK,
Brown Block
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

P. H. Binckley repor' s favorable grades
from Salem to point South East of SOM
erset several miles. The deepest cut is
only 45 feet and not very long. Twenty
ieet more of cut on one side and fill on the
other would reduce the road to nearly a
level grade. fg ~ vees
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

The teachers for the public Schools fol
the ensuing year have all been appointed
with the exception of the Grammar School
which will be filled at the next meeting oi
the Board. We understand there ars:three
er four applicants for the position, .J
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

If you wish to 60 to the Greenback State
Convention next Wednesday and return
the same day go to Nashville and take the
o. c. Railroad. The train leaves that
place about 7:30 in the morning and re-
turn about $50.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01
Greenbaek County Convention.

The Notional Greenba County Con-
vention for the purpose of selecting dele.
gates to attend the State Convention on the
7th of June will be-he in Shawnee, on
Saturday, June Srd, 1882. 1t
BY Order Committee .f
J. D. SMITH, Chairman.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Somerset with no less than three hundred
thousand dollars of personal property re-
turns little over eighty thousand dollars
to the Assessor The matter should be
thoroughly looked up. ,fss 5ll 3a1i5
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01
Notice.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Council
of the Incorporated Village of Somerset, o. until
Monday June 9th 1882, for lighting the street
Council ressrving the right to reject any or all
bids. Bids TO be left with Cooperation Clerk and
70 pc seperats. d. o. BRuNNER, Mayor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Mr.. Thomas Levitt spent Sunday with
friends here. Tom has accepted the posi-
tion of travelling Salesman for wholes ale
Grocery house in Zanesville, and has 10
cat ed in that city.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

The rail road Company we learn will
put up stock yard. Now II they would
ship on the shares and allow the shipper
one half the value OF his stock for his share
some one might be induced to try car
load or two.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

The advertising cards issued by DIR. J
G.. Aver Co. are works of art-worthy Of
place in any collection. On receipt o.
green stamp they will send set of The
cards TO any address.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Over two hundred thousand dollars Of
personal property is allowed to go untaxed
in Somerset. Some taxpayers who have a;
high as six thousand dollars and Other
personal effects don't return one cent.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

The Council will hold its reg ular month
fy session next Monday evening at which
time the bids for lamp lighting and bel
ringing will be opened and awarded to The
lowest responsible bidder. 80 -a
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

:, Farmers are already looking around for
their harvest hands and many think that
The last Of June will find about all the
wheat in the County in shock. 7fr9
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Charlie Lutz come cut last Saturday
with a new wagon and harness. He has I
good team and good tools to work will
which 10 the secret Of his success in hi
business,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

A cure cure for blue Monday, is the
Peerless with protector Washboard. 1t has
no equal, and every board is warranted
Call at B. Wbitmers and examine them
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Will Stickel and Miss Phillips were
married on Thursday last. The tin-pan
brigade turned out in the evening with
their hidesus machines.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

A Western Virginia. paper which Las
been eaking out an existencs since last
October being behind time gives ttt fol-
lowing truthful statement of the general
cause of such mishaps: We are again sev
eral days behind time caused by the cnr sed
laziness of the whole concern. q.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

james Wick whose name is familiar with
growerslof vegetables and shrubbery, died
last week. EE@ 49,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Prof j. X. Henry was in town last Sat
urday. We.understand he will accept the
Superintendency of our Schools for tn
ensuing year.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Sore eyes, letter, salt rheum, etc, are
ured by "Dr. Lindsey's Blood Searcher.'
Sold by all druggists. Never fails,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

The forty acre tract of land owned by s
M. Shaw deceased is,dow ready for Sale,
and will be sold at private sale. Call on OF
address r. M, Barr, admiaistfator.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Our Saloon keepers smols smile when
they received the news that the Pond Law
had been decided Unconstitutional.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

John Conner killed two copperhead
snakes with one blow of a grubben.. hoe last
week. They were two feet and half il
length,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01
Administrator A Notice,

Notice 10 hereby given that the undersigned has
heen aupointed and qualified Administrater Of the
Kstste oi Mary wiseman late Of Perry County, o.,
deceased, By The Probate Court Of said Iounty,
. - Il n :SAnsxL HELskR.
new Lexington, March 24thI 1852, -
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Ed Kempf has the largest stock and
greateet variety Of fine cigars and tobacco
to be found in any house in the county.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

The Commissioners will hold their regu
lar quarterly session next week, commen
cling on Monday.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

I. Ii has been susgestea. lhs st,hspsopl. Of
/ Somerset and Reading township get up
Grand FoarthJ Of lJuly 'cslebra-
ion and basks. Pic Me. A regular old
fashioned reunion where all can enjoy
Themselves. 10" ~ .-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

just received, a lot of new Y. III. Tea .
Kempfs, which for fine flavor and price
can't be surpassed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

The honest ia azpayers of the Corporation
ask that the fraudulent returns made oi
personal property in Somerset be correc-
ted.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

New prunes, raisens and cheese a
Kempfs a; 4-..
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Mr. Michael Dittoe returned to New
Yoik last week. He will again visit his
IA a0ne nsAt.fails 3H
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

: Our streets presented business appear
ance last Saturday notwithstanding the
corn planting season.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Now is the. time to buy tWhite Lead.
lust think, only one dollar and seventy
cents per kes. ltA!
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Z Tie undertakers need not complain of
the M. DIS. II no one will get sick it is
not their faults.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

In another column will be seen a sealed
proposal notice letting out the lamp light
ing and bell ringing. 1r ar
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Largest and cheapes. line of Dress Good
in town at Scots.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

All Patent Medicine, Drugs and Drug
gists' Sundries, advertised in this pape
for sale by l.. Clayton.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

All the new Laces, in white, black and
cream at Scots. @ aE
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Mrs. Sterling will remain with hel
friends until warm weather sets in.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Capt. Greiner has a wagon he will sell
or trade. 1t is one-horse spring wagon.
Just the thing for some one wishing to put
on style on a cheap scale. Has been new
ly painted with Tomjohnson's refusspaint
Far superior to the once famous Buck lead
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

!" What keeps up the price of wheat is the
knoity question which many are trying to
solve b ..Lna. ..--.... -.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Ed, Kempf will sell'.yo better goods
for the money than any other house in
town or money:refunded.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

"Vop," in last weeks Press must have
been misinformed as regards any of our
ice dealers refusing ice for any sick pc. son
They claim there is no truth in the state.
ment whatever
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Take out your twenty five dollar Govern
ment Revenue before you duet off the
demijohn. u
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Many of our farmers are BEGINNING to
look happy over the prospects of IN abun'
dapt harvest. --~a-. ts-s.--fr
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Our ice dealers are wrestling with two
foot lake ice this season.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Old Fashioned Coffee. How is this, Il
cents pound at Whitmers.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Ell. Kempf has just bought twenty bag
of Coffee and fifteen BbIs Sugar.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

DO to SCOTS and get package Of "Swss
Home" Soap. 1t comes pretty near doinI
all the washing without any assistance.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Men and Boys Cassimer, New styles and
astonislringly low prices at Scots.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

j, Croft had the hoe brigade out las
week seraping the streets and alleys.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

just received beautiful glass. sEt+ at
Kempfs. =3ar,fsf-. -,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Look at Job lot OF Whirea Shirts, at 20
cents. worth 81, % at Scots.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Miss Engli-h is visiting her grand
mother Mrs. Lutz. .
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

About twice every month l take dose
dfa'ssliers Liver Pills." and Ialways en-
Toy excellent health.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

George shogh is painting A. 4. Yost's
dwelling. Amer is determined to have
things in order. s no .sr
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

All wool filing Dress Goods. 10 cts. a
yard at Scotts.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

List of Letters Remaining uncalled fol-
in the Post Office at Somerset, o., June !,
1890.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01
A BARGAIN.

DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
A Large brick dwelling in perfect re-
pair, excellent we'll, cistern and out hou-
sss. together with barn and garden. This
property 10 desirably located and will be
sold very low, A splendid opportunity
for any one wishing to buy good property
For further information inquire at thiI
Office
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Go toiJalnss Nee aaid for the best Brand
OF ,hour In Town. z-H @
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Half fare rates to the Greenback State
Con vention at Columbus next Wednesday
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

The Busy Bees" at their ice cream
festival made some nineteen dollars.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Go to. Mrs. MeCormicks and get latest
summer sty les at bottom prices.
We understand Che BUSY Bees" will
give an Ice Cssam m festival at Music Hall
On the evening Of the slourious Fourth.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Rinehart's Worm Lozenges the children
friend. For Sale by c. A. Roberts.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Ladies and Gents Summer unaware al
STYLES and prices at SCOTS.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Kempf still holds the fort.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

VIM. Huston is circulating among
friends.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

According to the last Census, Ohio ha'
319S, ,062 inhabitants.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

A glass set Of four pieces for 30 cents at
Kempfs.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

Marshal Croft has donned his new blue
uaiform.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

New Goods daily received at Scots.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-06-01

sberin Crosbie was in town last week
on legh business.