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The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-01
TIE DAILY ARGUs.
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A girl called at a lawyers office and
wanted suit entered ''for breach of prom
ise." Says she, ''he promised to marry
me four times. My affections have been
blighted." Says the polite lawyer, ''how
much damages do you estimator" well
was blighted four times, and l think
$100 blight is none too much" So it
it entered up $400 damages for four
bliohts
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-30
gkw 9aren @aig aaGurning sarnal and Ganriet

this lsw-abiding people. The bill was re- jected, and the adverse report of the com mittee accepted.
 Bill repeating the Sunday law relating to attendance Sat concerts of music, dances and other diversions" {" adversely report ed on.
 Mir. Wright. of Branford, offered the fol- lowing substitute:
 ''Section 5s, chapter g, title 29, of the re- vised statutes (page 522) is hereby amended so as to read as follows: Every person who shall be present at any dance, operatic or theatrical entertainment or variety show on Sunday, or on the evening thereof, shall be fined $4."
 After lengthy discussion the resolution of Mr.. Wright and the original bill were re- jected.
 The following were rejected:
 The bill providing for the use of rope fire escapes in hotels. Bill changing the time of holding annual town meetings. Bill regulat- ing the fees of clerks in criminal cases.
 Bill giving the railroad commissioners pow CT to pass upon applications for building a railroad was made the special order of the day for Wednesday next at II o'clock.
 At 1880 the House adjourned till Friday at 10 o'clock.
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State Correspondence.
StrAt1Ord. The ''library" runs itself.

The '1ibrary" runs itself.
 MT. Jerome May, our talented banjoist, was present at the benefit rendered to George Vance, in Bridgeport.
 Booth and Sturges are to open fish mar ket and fruit store in Booths block on Satur- day evening.
 Mir. Sutton Green, 8 member of the Strat- ford clam exchange while at work upon Skate bar 8 few days ago found hatchet. From marks which appeared upon it, the finder was convinced that it was the identical "little hatchet' with which the cherry tree was cut down. The hatchet was presented to Mr. Jerome May. It can be seen at his saloon at the lower wharf whereit is now on exhibition.
 William B. Wheeler and family are soon to move to Toledo, Ohio. MT. Wheeler is to establish himself in the manufacturing busi- ness of hard wood floors and mantles.
 The freight depot of the Consolidated road was damaged yesterday afternoon by fire to the south peak of the roof of the building and is supposed to have been caused by a spark from the Shore Line express which passes our station at half-past 8, for the fire was discovered 8 few mo- ments after. It was fortunately discovered in time to prevent the destruction of the building Mutual Hook and Ladder company was promptly on hand and did admirable service as it was by their main efforts the building was saved. In absence of Foreman L. K. Whiting, Dr. B. D. Mooney WAS in command of our firemen and was the right man in the right place. Mir. Dan Leeser of Bridgeport, and MT. Charles Fernald, travel ing salesman for L. G. Hoadley, the well known confectioner of New Haven, rendered valuable aid. It is well the fire occurred in the daytime, for if it had taken place in the night nothing would have saved either depot
 barn belonging to W. A. Booth was set on fire last night The loss is $500. The hook and ladder company responded very promptly, but was not able to render any service
 March 29. stMosourro."
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Are the PureSt and Best
 BitterS ever made,

They are compounded from Hops, Malt, Buchu, Mandrake and Dandelion,-the oldest, best and most valuable medicines in the world and contain all the best and most curative properties of all other remedies, being the greatest Blood Purifier, Liver Regulator, and Life and Health Restoring Agent on earth. No disease or ill health can possibly long exist where Hop Bitters are used, so varied and perfect their operations.
 They give new life and vigor to the aged and infrm. To all whose employments cause irregu- larity of the bowels or urinary organs, or who require an Appeti- ger, Tonic and mild Stimuiant, HOP Bitters are invaluable, being highly curative, tonic and stimu- lating, without intoxicating.
 No matter what your feelings or symptoms are, what the disease or ailment is, use Hop Bitters. Don't wait until you are sick, but if you only feel bad or miserable, use Hop Bitters at once. It may save your life. Hundreds have been saved by so doing. $500 will be paid for a case they will not cure or help.
 Remember, Hop Bitters is no vile, drugged, drunken nostrum, but the Purest and Best Medicine ever made; the 'F Invalid's Friend and hope" and no person or family should be without it. rs,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-30
GuflfOrd.

The exercises in Guilford churches Easter | were appropriate to that day and attracted large and attentive audiences. The decora. ! tions were more elaborate than in past years and were artistically arranged. The praise service in the North church was particfpated in by all the churches in the borough and | the singing and remarks by R0vs. Taylor Andrews and Rance were appropriate and secured the closest attention of the large audience to the close. MT. Frank E. Cruttenden died on Saturday evening last, aged 30 years, and was buried on Tuesday. Funeral at 2 p. m.
 At the annual meeting of Christ church parish Easter morning the following officers were elected. Wardens, G. B. Spencer, Will liam Skinner; vestry, L. R. Elliott D. R. Spencer, J. B. Hubbard, W. T. Foote, Charles Scranton; treasurer, Christopher Spencer clerk, Geo. 0. Griswold.
 A Guilford lady put some apple tree twigs into clear water, kept them in windows where they could get the sun all day, when it shone, and was rewarded by 6 prefusion of blossoms on Easter Sunday
 The miscellaneous exercises of the Lyceum last Wednesday evening consisted of four and SIX hand performing upon the piano, Q vocal solo and trio with piano aecompani ment, readings and recitations, furnishing good entertainment to large audience.
 Mr. Richard T. Kelsey, who has been very sick with congestion of the lungs during the past week, is able to be about his house and venture out cautiously.
 The regular meetings of the Lyceum will if is understood, be discontinued until next au- tumn, although three or four lectures may be given within the next two months, of which due and timely notice will be given.
 Among the improvements to be made by the N. Y, N. H. $ Fl. R. R., on the Shore Line division, is a remodeling of the Guil- ford depot, plans for which have been drawn and the work will be commenced soon as practicable.
 March %
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A. REAL S K IN GU R F.

There is only one and that with simple name.-
 Hy sk acich has been coUered 1Cith scay sores has become cleGn, smooth and soft as ladys. My hands aceTe coUered ath little dry scabs. They haue disap- peGred and Pm better ta1s haUe been toa t,uenty gears, using Dr. Benso1ls Skin Cure"-A. M Noble Selma, N. G., July 3, 1882
 external treatment at same time, and it makes the skin white soft and smooth It contains no poison- ous drugs. N. at druggists.
 'I had Salt Rheuno tor 19 gears. Four paeEaqes Of DT. Be7so1as Skin Cure entirely cured nae.n-F F. La- velle, Merced, Gal. $1. at druggists.
 pr. Benson's Skin Cure consists of internal and external treatment at time, and it makes the skin white. soft and smooth. It contains no poison ous drugs. $1. at druggists.
 -'tDr. Be1Son's SEa1 Cure eradfcated uav pinn4zes Ihey used to break out cotanaaIy" Steve T. Harri- son, Rochester, N. Y. $1 at druggists.
 -Dr. Benson's Skin Cure consists of internal and external treatment st same time and it makes the skin white soft and smooth. It contains no poison ous drugs. S1. at druggists'.
 -"FOr jour gears SttfeTed agony from e skin dis ease Dr. Benson's Skisa Cure cured nue." O. B, Mo Donald, Plantersville, Ala S1. at druggists'.
 -"Pn happy to say Dr. Benson's Skaa1 Cur |, has cured 1y Eczema of the scGLp of jour years stand n Jno. A. Andrews, Atty at Law, Ashton, H. A, at druggists.
 -Dr. Benson's Skin Cure consists of internal and external treatment at same time, and 1t makes the skin white, Roft and smooth. It contains no poson- ous drugs. $1 at druggists.
 -"FyUe doctors; end of Treedicine no rezief Dy BesSOn's Sk Cure has drive aacay au eyuptioas and I'm nearly aceU."-Ida O. Young, Hamilton H.
 O. N. Crittenden, Sole Wholesale Agent for Dr. q
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-30
Th0 HQuae.

The House was called to order at 1C o'clock by Speaker Pine. Prayer was of fered by Chaplain Stone.
 Matters from the Senate were concurre6 in.
 Committee reports were received as fol lows:
 Incorporations-Favor on incorpora. ting the New England Pin company; calen. dar.
 State Prison-Favorable on releasing Eli jah W. Smith; calendar. Averse on releas- ing Daniel Waters, Henry s. May, John Warren and Frank Keefe: [given leave to withdraw.
 Insurance-Favorable on amending the charter of the Travellers Insurance company, of Hartford, changing the time of the annu- al meeting; calendar. Favorable on bill au- thorizing life insurance companies to do an annuity business; calendar
 Cities and Boroughs-Substitute bill amending the Bridgeport charter; calendar favorable on bill amending an act relating 10 tne city of Bridgeport; calendar.
 Sale of Lands-Favorable on petition of Elvira Davis to sell lands; calendar.
 When the calendar was reached what ia termed the Birdsan bill, revolutionizino tba laws concerning special taxes on corporafions was taken up, and upon the committee's rec, ommendation MT. Perry, of Hartford. moved that the matter be continued to the next AooCAADAys AGO A4Ob4O6 Whb U0D6G6Q Af soma length, Messrs. Simonds of Canton, Rob- bins, of Wethersfeld, and Wright of Bran ford, speaking against it. Mr. Pease, of Enfield, chairman of the Finance committee. said that the bill was long one and con tained some sections which the committee thought the people might wish to examine; but they were not particular about having it continued. The motion to continue Was lost. On vote the bill was rejected unani- mously.
 Bill to compel the Enfield Shakers to take care of their own paupers, which the com mittee said fought not to pass" MT. Rob- the committee's action, and gave a review of she evidence produced before them. If the own of Enfield wants the Shakers to sup port their own poor, it should remit the axes the Shakers annually pay for the sup port of the other poor in the town. He did aot believe in interfering with the rights of
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- finaruiid.
NEW YORK, March 2s.

NEW YORK, March 29. The boom in the stock market inaugurated yester- day, and which was believed by great many to be the commencement of bull movement in gpecula . tioD, hzzled out ignomnousy to-day and affairs fell back again to the old rut in which they have been running for some time. No faature of importance was developed in todsy's trading and the changes were generally slight and uninteresting. At the opening there was show of firmness and . frantic effort to continue the advance but purchasers were freely supplied and it soon discovered that there were mere desired to realize the advance of yes terdsy than to see higher prices. Prices very sp and down under bull bear influence whenever any of them saw 8 chance to gIean eighth a fourth and finally left off generally fractionally lower than yesterdays closing. Alton and Terre Haute preferred and Wells Fargo were about the only marked exceptions, the former closing per cent and the latter two higher The specialties duu' the only changes of importance being decline of thres in Evansville and Terre Haute and IS in Oregon Transcontinental and advance of two per cent. in Oregon Navigation and one in Memphis and Charleston.
 Money was easy again to-day, 5a6 per cent. being the ruling rates. In the last hour, however there was an advance to 7as
 Exchange closed strong and higher. Posted rates advanced to 4s2a4 s41< actual rates 4s3Ka4 s3a< for demand.
 Governments closed firm.
 [Clesing prices reported over the private wire of BrNNEII, N SCR ANrTO1J EorAaru an5 E2ro1ro,.1
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New York. New Haven & Hartford
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New York; New Haven & Hartford
 R. R.s Feb. 18th, 1883. Tra1ms Leave New Haven as Follows FOR NEW YORK-+3 65, 4 18, A 28, 20 30. -7 30, 8 10, 30 g 40 m., 12 noon, T 50, 30 to Bridgeport) 8 S5. O. $ %, 20, T s5, 715 ito Bridgeport) 45, "S 34 g Is p. m. Sundays 8 55, -4 IS 8. In., %, 15 D.
 Washington Night Express via Harlem Rtver-Leaves at Il 30 D. nn., stops at Bridge port, South Norwalk and Stamford. FOR BOSTON vis SPRINGFIELD-+12 5S, %, 110 90 .. n, T 21, 12, 6 28 p. Sundays, +I2 5S FOR BOSTON via NEW LONDON AND PROVIDENCE -'124 45. s0S, 10 4S [. m.. +410 Boston Exl P. n. Sundays, %12 45 m.
 For Boston via Hartford and N. Y. & N. E. RR.-A2 30 8. m.
 FOR SPRINGFIELD, &c-"12 15, @ 30 g. ID. to Hart ford) +12 5s. 05, Oo, s10 4O 10 to der- 1denl T 21, 12 55 (to Hartford), +6 2s, 12 p. ,,cy m Is. s9ndays. -12 5s g.
 FOR NEW LONDON, &c.-+12 45, 8 03, 10 43 6. m., 10, t4 20, 15 p. to Guihord1, 20 p. m. VIA B x N. '. AIR LINE DIVISION for Middletown, WiLimantic, &c.-Leave New Haven for all sta tfons at 30 a. m. [mixed), 50 6. m., 15 p. m., 623 D. m, connect st Middletown with Conn. valley RR., and at Willimantic with N. Y. x N E. ana N. L. & N. RR., at Turnervi1le with CoLCHEs- TER BRANCH. Trains arrive in New Haven at 9S7 q. m., 40, 5 Is (nixed) 20 D. m-
 E. M. REED Vice President.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-30
Death ofRev. Philip Sheridan.

Father Philip Sheridan, of Chester, and formerly of Danbury, died yesterday fore noon of pneumonia after short illness. He was man of sterling worth and of great de- votion to his work. A few years ago SenR- tor Hough, of Essex, had cook taken sick with the smallpox. He sent for Father Sheridan, who went down there and took care of her himself. Several of the city priests will attend the funeral. which takes place to-day. Several left last evening Many in this city knew Father Sheridan and will hear of his death with sorrow.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-30
Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer.

It Is entirely different from all others. II IS as clear as water, and, as it's name indi- Satess Is perfect Vegetable Hair Rsstorer. It will immediately free the head from aII oandrun, restore gray hair to its natural has fallen on. It does not in any n,anne- = affect the health, which Sulphur. Suoar of Lead and Nitrate of Silver prepsrstions have done It will change Haht or fsfIed hair in few days to . beautiful eIossv brown. Ask your druggist for It. Eack bottle is warranted. Ohas. N. Orittenton New York and Geo. O. Goodwin ( O., Bos- lon, wholesale agents. s6 Iyd&w
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-30

Best Varieties and Lowest Prices at Au-
 drew GOOdman's, SS Crown Street. Gallon cans Vermont Maple Syrup S1.35. Quart bottles Maple Syrup 3ec. lb cans Pure Strained Honey CSC. ID cans Pure Strained Honey 45c. ID bottles Pure Strained Honey 23c, Best New Orleans Melasses roc per gal. Best New Porto Rico Molasses 65c per gal. Best Golden Drip Syrup 58c per gal. 10 10 pail Genuine Shaker Apple Sauce 900. ID pail Genuine Shaker Apple Sauce 5Oc lb can Peaches per can 1Oc. Fine Marrowfat Peas, per can 10c. Fine Sweet Corn, per can 1Oc. Fine String Beans, per can 10c. lb can Tomatoes, per can 9c for 25o. Fine Blaokberries, per can 10c. Fine Cherries, per 12c. Fine Strawberries, per can 12c. Best Lima Beans, per can 12c. Winslow Jones Succotash, per can 14c. Bahama Brand Pine Apple, per 17c Ib Best Table Peach, per can 1sc. Best Early June Peas, 12c Fine Blueberries, per 1Oc. Fine Bartlett Pears, per can 15c. Boston Baked Beans, per can 1So. Golden Pumpkin per can 12c. Best canned Lobster 14c. Spiced Lamb Tongues roc per dog, Boiled Ham S5c per pound. Fresh Neufchatel Cheese 5c each. Nice Butter 22c per pound, A lbs for $1. Fine Butter 28c per pound, 324 lbs for $1 Best Creamery Butter 35o per lb Durham Creamery Butter in Ib rolls received every
 week.
 Genuine Rye and Rock 65c per bottle. Fine Old Grape Wine 75c per bottle.
 Robt. Smiths Philadelphia Porter $1. .65 per dog.
 We have great many other bargains too numerous to mention, space not permitting. Please pay visit.
 ANDREW GOODMAN, No. ss orownst Bet. Church and Temple sts., GoodmAn's Building
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-30
The Court Record.
Superior Court Civil Side - Ju
 Bear6lSIey.

Superior Court Civil Side Judge
 BeardsIey.
 This court came in yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
 The case of James F. Hart vs. Samuel B. Johnson on trial, went over until Friday of next week owing to the absence of wit nesses.
 The case of Edward Malley vs. various in surance companies was set down for next week Wednesday.
 The jury which was to come in next Tues day were excused for one week owing to 8 press of court business.
 This morning the cases of the Hartford and Harlem railroad company vs. the Con- necticut Air Line Railroad company will be commenced.
 Court adjourned until 9:3o to-day. Court of Common PIeas-Judge Torrance. This court came in yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
 '. The case on trial was that of Morgan $ Humiston vs. Nicholas Countryman and is an action to recover $1OOj alleged to be due for window blinds and doors furnished the de- fendant The defence is that the articles were improperly made from green lumber, causing him a loss for repairs of sixty y-seven dollars.
 Court adjourned until this morning at 10 o'clock.
 
 ing.
 Spencer swiggett, theft, $6.14 costs, thir- ty days in jail. James McCann, fornication with Mary Ann Lyons, $7 fine, $6. 93 costs. Mary Ann Lyons, same, $7 fine, $6.1S costs. John Thomas, embszzlement, $S.5l costs, thirty days in jail James Wadsworth, keeping unlicensed dog, $1 fine, $6.17 costs. Thom- as Coyle, vagrancy, to March 30. Samuel Burmstein, breach of peace against Harmon C0ffmann informant cncnan6ad EdwopH Gallagher, theft, $6.14 costs, thirty days in jail. Richard F. Maher, same, to March 31. Michael Connolly, jr.. theft, to March 3O. Whitney E.. Goodnough, breach of peace against Margaret Gussman, to March 3O. Arthur Reilly, truancy, to March 30. Har- fined $2. Daniel w. Meehan, breach of peace, to March 30.
 In the City court yesterday John Thomas, an employe of RSmedley Brothers & Co.,, was charged with embedding $8. .95 from his em- ployers. He claimed that while taking the money he had no idea of embedding it. He was sent to jail for thirty days.
 John H. Hanson, of Bridgeport, who com plained to Prosecuting Attorney Pickett that his wife had deserted him and was living in adultery with man in this city, did not put in his second appearance as agreed. The woman is said to be lying ill at 8 hotel in this city.
 Judge Luzon B. Morris has brought suit against the German Independent Rifle com pany, Frank W. TiesinR and a number of others to recover on note for $8, 500 dated August 1st, 1876, which is now held by the Connecticut Savings bank. The bank holds mortgage on the Schutzen Park property, which at the time the note was issued be- 1onged to the Independent Rifle company. Sg 1ok 41o it is not likely that there will be much of a contest in the courts.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-30
Gentle
 WOnaen

Who want glossy, luxuriant and waVy tresses of abundant, beautiful H air must use LYONS KATHAIRON. This elegant, cheap article always makes tho Hair grow freely and fast, keeps it from falling out, arrests and cures gray ness, removes dandruff and itching, m akes the HI a ir strong, giving it a curling tendency and keeping it in any desired position. Beau tiful, healthy Hair is the sure result of using KathairOn.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-30

Mrs. S. E. Wing, of Hamden, Me-, writes 'I have used several bottles of your Wheat Bitters and think them an excellent remedy" Mrs. I. s. Livingstone of Contocook, N Y., writes 'I have used your Wheat Bitters and highly recommend them to all.''
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-30

Those who have taken Simmons Liver Regulator declare that it sets the liver in &C., tion and invigorates the system in such way as to destroy the craving for strong drinks m16 eod95w I'm
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CRStOr1Re

OAStOFIAo Stomachs will sour and milk will curdle In spite of doctors and the cradle; Thus it was that our pet Victoria Made home howl until sweet CastOria Cured her pains Then for peaceful slumber All said our prayers and slept like thunder.
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New York Produce Market,
 NEW YnRE

New York Produce Market NEW YORK, March 29. .F@LoUR@UnShangsd @ sales 13,7OO barrels; State, southern, $4 20a7 %. w WHEAT-2SazSc. higher and firm; moderate speculative trading No. white, $1 sales 12O OOO bushels No. Red for April, s1 1955a1 201S 520 184 00e bushels do. for June $1 23a1 23Z sales s GOO bushels. eS' N'' CORN-%a1c. higher; mixed western for spot ela6Shc.; do. for futures 66a701c sales $40, 0oO bushels. Receipts, 92,925. ' oATS-Ha1c higher State 52a5sc.; western, 5oa 57c sales, s60 900 bushels, including No for April 51Sa52he; do. for May, 51zSa52%c. {; do. for June 6lNa52Hc receipts, 3950O bushels -
 BEEF-Held very firm and in moderate raouest :. plain mess quoted, S11 75s12 75 extra ress SIS OOs IA IA o9 packet S14 50a15 25 city extra India mess
 PoRK-Firm spot mess, S19aI9 25
 LARD-A trine better steam rendered s11 25k
 BUTTER-Dull; Western, 10a32c State 16a25c.; creamery, 33c. ''
 sUGAR-Has not varied in any respect demand continues light and prices about steady fair to good refining quoted at 7a71<c,
 RICE-Firmness is noted to prices and demand contlnues very fair Carolina and Louisiana quoted bond. ~' 3<A>40' D
 MoLAssEs-Tradingi is quiet but prices rule firm. Porto Rico, 35a53c. '
 COFFEE not varied in price, ruling firm. but demand continues light
 PETRoLEUM-Market quiet and firm: United. 95hc; crude in bbls., 76a75Sc. naphtha in bbls 6%c. refined in bbls here, s14as%c.; do. in Philadelphia and Baltimore, Ska8kc '' ~
 SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE-Firm at 49c --W5
 ROSIN-Firm at $1 65a1 70.
 TALLoW-Steady at 5-16aS35c.
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GrabsIsrs' GniAs.
Star1n's New Haven Trans-
 pOrtatiOn Line.
Daily Excenf aa+r,d.-

2ACopG S8GUF0aYs Leave New Haven from startn,z Dock szsz5S4asa at 1o:15 D. m. The JOHN H. srARTN 0aps. MeAlisser, every Sunday. Tuesday and Thursr Monday, Wednesday and Friday -' e''f' Returning, leave New York from Pier ls foot O, Cortland Street at p. m.-the STARIN every Mor day, Wednesday and Friday, the CORNING eve Sunday Tuesday and Thursday. Tbe only sundsy night boat from New York. Fare. with berth in cabin, H with Berth in state room. G. 50. Excursion tickets, S1.5O
 Free Coach leaves the depot at s.1f,n m T~.vu commencing at S:30 p. m. ~ OeA Tickets sold and baggage checked to Philadelpbta. Passengers by Fair Haven Snd WestviIIe car. o.r boat. -AoAA4 SAe Tickets and staterooms can be puI cha.sed at MoAl 1stea ts Marfeas e0o !ou[ oface the Tontine dotel' ana at 5O9 ana 551 Chapel gtreet.
 V. B. MILLER, Aeent NarrI Ia-.a.
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.wens' .Rough on Cor

Wells ''ROugh on COrns.'' Ask for Wells Rough on Corns' 15ct Quick, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions.
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Don't Die in the House.
 ''Rough on Rats.' Clears out rats, mice, reaches, bedbugs, flies, ants, moIes, chip hunks, gophers. 15c.