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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

ANOTHER WARNING.-Sundayl last, after the
Western bound freight train, G. & o. Railway,
halted, pistol which belonged to brakeman
o. A. Woodson, was picked up by Mayfield
Sheelor, another. employee of the road. The
pistol was loaded. and whilst being handled
by Sheelor was accidentally discharged. The
ball, No. 80, passed through Woodson's arm
and entered the right side of his chest fratur-
ing two ribs. After an effort to trace the bali,
further probing was stopped as too dangerous.
DR.. A. M. Henkel has the case in hand and
reports Woodson's injuries quite serious.
Another sad warning in the careless use of
firearms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.-On Saturday last
while party of seven or eight gentlemen were
deer hunting in Bath CO., Mr.. @. II. Arnald,
one OF the party fell over some brush causing
the discharge of his gun, which was loaded
with buckshot, tue contents entering his left
side, about the last rib, from which he died in
about an hour.
Mr.. A. was native of Greenville, Augusta
county. but for the last year or so had been
living in Germantown, Bath CO., where he had
been conducting his trade, blacksmithing. He
was about % years of age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

portion of the Episcopal choir, of this
city, consisting of Prof. F. Il. Webb. organist,
Misses Tams and Berkeley. Mrs. Getsendan-
ners Messrs c. l.. Cooke and E. d. Eurtt, gave
concert in Luray, on Monday night last, for
the benefit Of the Episcopal church at that
place. This choir cannot be excelled in the
State, and The citizens of Luray should con-
graduate themselves upon the musical treat
they have enjoyed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

Pain ana Bread attend the use OF most Ca
tarrh remedies. Liquids and 81 uffs are I'M
pleasant as well as dangerous. Eiy's Cream
Balm ia safe, pleasant, easily applied with the
finger, and sure cure. 1t eleanses the nasal
passages and heals the ynfiamed membrane,
giving relief from the srst application. so eta.
at druggists. co.. by mail. Ely Bros. Owegc,
New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

AccIDENT.-Jos P. Newman, brak esman on
the b. q y. II. H.. met with quite painful &C
cioent at Harrisonburg last week; he fell. in
consequence OF the ice. from the top of a
freight ear, across telegraph pole lying upon
tne ground; he was brought to his home in
stanton, where he received surgical atten-
ton from Dr. Nj. Henkel, who reports his
injuries painful though not necessarily fatal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

MAYORS COURT John Bowyer, (colored, J
was sentenced to imprisonment thirty day for
stealinga chicken from John B. Englsman.
Vincent Smith, (colored) was likewise order
ed into confinement three months for stealing
beef hide from Hamrick q Co. After stealing
the hide he sold 1t to the dealers upon whom
he committed the raid. Il
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

Ifyou want g nice buggy ana herso. hack
s:'r:ng-wagon, or anything in the livery line
e, &, THORN bnrg's. te22-1
There is no use to send work to the job off,
csa in the larger cities when 1t can be done as.
well ara as cheap at tbs SPECTATOR Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

Did you do anything to relieve distress
Did you cast sunbeam into the homes OF
earth's poor during the holidays? II so. the
recollection of good done will make the COM
ing year brighter and happier to you.
There will be a missionary meeting, D. ",
at West End Chapel, StauEton. NJ. E. Church
South, on Sunday, January 18th, 1855. beginning
at O'Clock, P. M. The public are invited.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

In addition to the above the ovsrseer OF the
poor reports the burial III the cemetery OF 80
paupers during the year. % colored and white.
POLICE FIN Us AND COSTS.
Number of Police arrest during the year, A

Ladies.-KAYsER, Shirley & TAYLOR have
Just reduced their entire stock of DRESS GOODS
to close out Winter Stock. Now Is the time
for sy- Il BARGAINS. "a dec3l-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

What better resolution could be made the
beginning of the new year than to resolve tc
subscribe for the SPECTATOR, and keep your.
self posted for twelve months in the general
and local news of the day? We shall endeavol
to maintain the standard of the paper, snd
mase it welcome family journal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

The bappiest man in New Orleans yesterday,
was Mr. John NJ. Stoberley, Asst. Cashier of the
Mercer National Bank of II ,rrodsbgrg, KY,
who was the holder of one fifth of ticket No.
$3.50, which won the capital prize OF $4,000 In
the drawing Of The Louisiana State Lottery on
Tuesday last. when be arrived and proceeded
to draw SIS 600 in money at the hands of NJ. A.
Dauphin. personally. He is nephew of Gov.
Jno. Magoffin. Of Kentucky, who made him
self famous by his refusal to President Lincoln
when he called upon the State Of Kentucky Tor
men and money.-Nee0 Orleans (La) Picayasse,
Nov. I6
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MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

The prevailing idea of the business outlook
I n the large commercial cen:ers ia that exports
OF grain will go forward more rapidly with the
opening CT the new year.
A slight tendency TO advance quotations of
wheat is evident, bu, there is no action which
materially changes our Interior markets. The
Baltimore Sfne ca'idepsee az falInMsl
The markets generflly are in the quiet state
usual between the xhristmas an, New Year
holidays, and they little of special interest
to note. The loS zee for sill descriptions OF
merchandise a cheerful feeling to the
future. and INGREDIENTS expect that the coming
seasons win be mere satisfactory. The numb
of freight engagements made for the next
month gives promise of large export move
ment in grain, ar i as the marke on the other
side have advanced, it is likely tina, the orders
will continue. The general export trade ia fair.
with rather larger shipments of cotton than
usual"
The Chicago correspondent OF the New York
Journal of Commerce has this to say IN COM
pairing the condition of farmers of two great
sections Of country:
There can be no question to. day that there
is a wide difference in the financial condition
Of the farmers of the Northwest IS compared
with the Southwest. The former are badly in
debt and obliged to sell class of property at
less tina i the cost of production. The farmers
of the southwest have choice of several crops
to sell This must be SO, for the reason that
the Southwest at present has plenty of corn
hogs and cattle D. and hay. but we do not
sec shsr>~ ON csc commodities thrown
apon Tie mark Ell IL quantities large enough to
ospressprices in TIL same ratio as wheat"
-staunt9n Markets
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The amateur for January Is q superb holiday
number. Its most striking feature is charm
ing and genuinely artistic design in eight col
ors representing q mermaid sportively teasing
a fish. It is by Miss Dora Wheeler, one of the
New York Associated Artists. OF whose work
several other pleasing illustrations are also
given including "Hilda. ""Ths Winged Moon,"
and "Loves at Play" There is an attractive
study of Peasant Girl'':.in red. together with
the usual designs In black and white among
which are double-page Bernard Palissy"
panel, figures by Vatican and Kaemmerer,
peoples for a desert place. an owl and ivy design
for repouse brass, another lnstallmsnt Of Christ
mas decorations, and an array of secular and
church embroidery designs too numerous to
mention. The work of the famous De Con
court brothers. artists and historians, Is enter
tainingly described and illustrated. MY Note
Book, - the musical and dramatic feuilleton,
and the Boston lettor are rs vivacious as ever
The practical articles relate especially to clay
modelling. wood engraving. china painting
and embroidery, and an astonishing amount
Of useful Information Is COZ densed In the Art
Notes and Hints, ''"Notes on Decoration" and
Correspondence" Assuredy no family vita
the slightest interest In art or homo decoration
can afford to dispense with tho monthly visits
of The Art Aasa.eur. Price. 81; single numbers.
s5 cents. Montague Masks Publisher. % Union
Square, New York. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

The January number of the North american
Reuie,o is an excellent one. Itpresents no very
famous names among Its contributors, but it
ticles. We are now so safely over the crisis of
the presidential election that men of all parties
can consider calmly Bishop Huntington's essay
on "Vituperabion la Politics." and it Is to be
hoped that what they learn from it will not be
forgotten four years hence. Under the title,
The Reunited SOUTH" Henry Watterson pre-
sents with great clearness the Southern and
now stands This also is ex tremsly Interesting
TO every citizen, whether he agrees with Mr..
Watteraon or not. Another question OF uni
versal concern, which some think will soon
make itself a national issue Is that OF labor and
its compensation; and Col Hinton, in "Ameri-
can Labor Organizations" shows with what
equipment it will take the field. But the ARTICLE
that the literary reader will first turn to Is
Frederic Harrison's brilliant and incisivs dis
cussion of "Froudes Life of Carlyle" while the
religious or philosophical reader will ind in
Courtney's socrates, Buddha and Christ
specific statements and quotations OF those
parallel doctrines that are SO often vaguely ale
luded TO. For the scientific reader, Mr.. Proctor
discusses learnedly "Herschsl's Star Surveys
and Brof LIE Comic presents and explains some
curious facts in relation to 1.-The Evidence of
the Senses" Mr.. MulhalP paper on 1.-The In
crease of Wealth" is successful endeavor to
render large masses of figures popularity intel
ligible.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

Great things have everhinged on trifles The
first family difficulty on record was caused b.
an apple core; the last we heard of was tn
negligence of father to keep up the supply
Dr.. Bulls Cough syrup when all hands had q
cold
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31
Sweet Gum and MuI.efn.

sweet Gum and Mullen.
The sweet Gum, as gathered from a tree OF
the same name, growing along the S nall
streams in the Southern States, contains a
stimulating expectorant principle that loosens
the phiegm producing the early morning cough
and stimulates the child 10 throw off the false
membrane in Group and whoopiDg cough
When combined with the healing mucllagin-
Gus principle in the mull elm plant of the old
fields presents in TAYLoRS CHERoKsE RENE
DYTsT SWEET GUM AND MULLEN, the finest
known remedy for Coughs, CIoup. WhOOping
Cough, and Consumption; and SO palatable,
any child is pleased to take it. Ask your drug
gist for it. send twO-ceni stamp for Taylor
Riddle Book, which is not only for the amuse-
men t'of the little ones who viii gather around
yoar trfiee to bear the neutrality-suspicious., bat
containing information forthe health and well
fare of every home.
WAITER A. TAYLOR. Atlanta, Ga.
.eari rotnd thatThornburg's is ths place to
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

An esteemed contemporary apologies to Its
patrons for the appearance of the paper during
the holidays, stating their roller had given out.
We have heard itcaled by good many names,
but never ROLLER given out" before. This is
both original and unique
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

s9- Wonderful Preventive OF Chicken Choierx.
WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS. TRY THEM
TRY THEM!i The only authorized agents for
these Powders are BERKELEY & WALTERS.
jy1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

HE SOUTHERN PLANTER.-This old and
standard agricultural monthly, commences its
4oth year with renewed life and vigor. The
January number is choice one. Colonel w.
Q. Knight, editor-price LIS per year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31
LEGAL NOTICES.
unMMIss1oNRR,s orrrcr

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
stanton, December 18TH 1854
ITO ALI. PARTIES INTENEsTEl,:N
TAX NOfICE-That will proceed, at
my Office in Stsunton, on Tuesday, the 2Oth daa
o. january. ISIS, to take the accounts required
by decree, entered Nov. 2lst, 1881 by the Cir.
cult Court of Augusta county in the cause OF
The Nat Valley Bank VS.. J. Il. Heck and ais.
showing the real estate owned by the defend
ant. d. Heck,-tie liens binding the same in
the order of their priority, &C. &c
decl7-4t GEORGE NJ Fl RRISON, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

MAJOR Z. r. MAsoN.-The many friends of
this venerable gentleman will learn with re-
greet of his illness. He is at lis residence, near
Swoope's Depot in this county, confined to his
room from disability, which it is thought may
soon pass away. Intelligence from him yes
terday stated that he had improved.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

Call and examine our stock of TOBACCO AND
CiG Rs. Caewing ToSacco from SO cents TO
81 90 per pound. BERKELEY & WALTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

4 have been troubled with catarrh from
boyhood and had considered my case chronic
until about three years ago procured one bot.
tie of Ey's Cream Balm. and count myself
sound to-day, all from the use OF enc bottle
j. R. Cooley, Hardware Merchant, Montrose
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

II you want quick returns and full prices on
Hides, Furs. Wool, Roots, Butter, etc., etos,
send for our Price Current.
COnsignments Solicited.
r. L. WILLIAMS & Co.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Office, 1859 WILLIAM P,T.,
octl5 'S4-ly New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31
IlO OURE NOT To CURE.-That

| To CURE o NOT TO CURE.-Tbat is
l the question. and the only question which
snch persons as are afflicted with dyspepsia,
disoreered bowels, loss of appetite, nervous
heaoache constipation. and such other dis
/ eases as nave their orasin in improper dice
| ton. We admit that sufferers had better be-
| their llls than resort TO remedies that they
know MOI; out when they have the ASSURANCE
or their friends aud neighbors that BAKERS;
BlfIERS are an unfaiiiDs remedy for these
eompIalnts; that they purify the blood,
| strengthen the nervous system, quicl en- the
secrelons, 1t Is little strange that all who
snHer 90 not seek relief by The use OF them.
Ihese BIfTER5 have now borne the test of
time, ard from their curative powers havr be
come an established family medicine In this
sectlon Of the country. Their properties are
Withoot fear of Injury, and will prove an un-
iadnng toDle in all cases of loss of appetite.
Sold by Druggists in Staunton and else
"heie. K BAKER,
Proprietor, Richmond Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

Every dollars worth of goods bought at
Stiff's Bargain House, entities the purchase
to chance in 43-piece Moss Rose china set.
Nov 49, IT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31
remnants! Remnants! In
sndless variety, at
dec3l.3t KAYsER, Shirley e. TAYLoR's

The WEATHER.-The cold weather which
commenced about the 18Th held its own very
well till the 9th when gradual modification
commenced. During the time ice four inches
thick has been housed by many persons in the
city and vicinity. The weather now is more
spring-like with damp atmosphere, and should
admonish us to be careful Of exposure, for it is
the kind to make people lay aside over-coats
and wrappings and thereby cause sickness
which would otherwise be proven ted
The frozen earth is now yielding to constant
thawing since Saturday, which has rendered
the clay roads heavy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

If you want R9- BARGAINS ia go
to KAYsER, Shirley & TAYLoR's REMNANT
COUNTER. dec3l-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

have been great sufferer of dry catarrh
for many years. and I tri led many remedies
which helped me, but had none which did
puch benefit as ElYs Cream Balm, it
>eIy cured mem. y. Lally, 80 Wood
Boston Highlands Mass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

Look OUT FOR THE GREEN IIGHT.-When
you see the green light burning in front OF
Berkeley & Walters Drug Store You can get
prescription put up any hour OF night By
either DR.. Berkeley or Mr.. Geo. Walters gel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31
Local Business rsotfces.

Competing houses may sometimes. for an OBJ
ject, cnt under my prices, but In the long run
have found that where my customers bought
ut less than my figures they found difference
in quantity or quality, which explained the
difference In price. My motto is: "loaOest prices
consistent soiM good quality and honest quantity"
ITS g. WHEA1'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

The Charlottesville Chronicle has entered up
on its XVI volume, in a prosperous condition
with increased advertising aud subscription
patronage, which it well deserves. This paper
is one of our most valued exchanges, its ablt
Editor having the happy faculty of condens
Ing and saying much in short, pointed, ano
pithy editorials. Its local department is ad-
mirably conducted and the paper is one-tha1
every family can read with pleasure and profit
Long may 1t wave
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

Call and see the Remnant COun-
Ter at KAYsER, Shirley & TAYIoR's. do. 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

LOST, IN Stauntor, Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, .Jres
ceipt book Of the Singer Manufacturingco-
me book contained few receipts tat b.d
been countersigned. A liberal rews1d viii h.
paid If returned to the office of the nc az MAJ
ufacturing Co., No. New strs S.
Va, T. FR<e., o'au1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31
DIAMONDS, RUBIES, AND PRECIOUS
JEWELS,

Wrsugh into any design, and set in the rich
est ornaments of the art.
Gold and Silver Watches made and recessed
Geld ard Silver Ware worked out in all style:
and in the highest finish.
MY experience and employment as an Arti
san has given me long application and study
In perfecting my skill as q worker in the Pre-
cious Metals and stones, and 1 offer my ser
vices at charges much cheaper than in New
York or Northern city prices for similar ser
vice.
MEDALS made to order, and old Gold and
Silver worked up when desired.
ENGRAVING on Stone and Metal and free
OF charge On goods sold.
j. O.. ARU z q Err,
IS Main Street, next to the Marble Yard,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS
Last sabbath morning the Baptist Sabbath
School elected the following officers for the
year IS85:-
Observation-Disclosures W. Todd; Asst SUI
perintendent-C Miller; Secretary-W esley
Kerr; Asst. Secretary-Walter D. Hoge; Libra
rian-E. Staples: Treasurer-R T. Lsfwich
Chorister-H. E. Summerson; Asst. Choristel
W. O. Thomas; Organist-Miss Mary Sum-
merson Asst. Organist-Mrs. r. T. Lcftwich
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31
Painful Accfdent-Leg Broke N.

- Miss Lucy B. Bagby, of Richmond, who has
cen visiting Maj. B. 7. Bagby's family, foi
re weeks, while out shopping with Mrs.
nsiay morning last. stepped out oi
h front of Witz & Bros. store, and
broke her left leg, just above the
hat she slippedsn getting out of the
ell, thus throwing her weight upon
[nb, breaking both bones, one CT
ruding through the flesh. and even
lie hose. She was taken into the store
comfortable. Medical aid was sum
which she was removed to Maj.
dence on Frederick street.
tended by Drs Patterson, Atkin-
alker.
ISIS Bagby's parents are dead. She
H. hvorite with her acquaintance and
much sympathy is expressed for her misfor
tune, which it is sincerely hoped will be OF
short duration. She was composed and bore
her trials with courage.
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CoMMIss1oSER's OFFICE

s-tauntOn, DeceTnber 18th, 1854.
ITO AL paroles EHTEREsFEG:-
L TAKE NOfIcE-That / will proceed. al
my Office in situation, on Tuesdoy he 2iih do,
Of January. 1855. to take the accounts required
by decree, entered Nov DIST 1891, in the case o.
j. M. Lewis and ais VS.. Emily Meyers and
county, showing what estate was left by Har-
vey Smith decd how the same has been adj
m1nistered, what debts exist against said es-
tate, &C., &c. GEORGE NJ. HARRISON,
oecI7 a. Commissioner.
"IRGEN1A-IN VACATIoN-In the Clerk s
office of the Circuit Court of Highland
county, December Sth, 1SS4.-
Luther p. Campbell. Admir- of Benz. B. Camp
Dell, oec Plaintiff,
VS.,
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About Advertising.

Ifyou can arouse curiosity by an advertise
ment, 1T is a great point gained. Tie fair sex
don't hold all the curiosity in the world.
A thing worth doing is worth doing. we'll A
thing worth advertising is worth advertising
well. a newspaper worth advertising In Is
worth making contract with.
Tomake man realize an idea as you realize
! it, is what is necessary to make him under
stand his needs. Advertisements should aim
to place matter 80 clearly before the public
that they see it as clearly as the advertiser
does.
| Don't expect an advertisement to bear fruit
| in one night.
| 1t is a mistaken notion that fine store in
an eligible location, surrounded by attractive
| signs is 81 superior advertisement; for the ex-
perience OF the most enterprising merchants
is that it pays better to spend less in rent and
more on advertising.
| Enterprisins people are beginning to learn
the value CT advertising the year. round. The
persistency of those who ale not irtimldated
by the cry of dull times" hut keep their
names ever befofe the public, will surely place
them on the right side in the end.
Advertising is the pole that KNOCKS the per-
| simmons.
An advertisement in the SPECTATOR will get
them every time, and don't you forget it,"
large advertisement once and then discon-
tinued, creates the impression that the man
has lzzled.
Large tyre is not necessary in advertising
blind folks don't read newspapers.
Don't be afraid to invest In printers Ink lest
your sands Of life be nearls run ont.
A constant dropping will wear rock. Keep
dropping your advertisements ON republic
melt under 1t like ice under rock sat.
You can't eat enough in week to last you a
year. ard you can't advertise os that plan ei-
ther.
People that advertise only onc- in three
mon tbs forget that nest folks cannot ren1em-
Der any thing longer Than about seven days.
Quitting advertising in dull times is like
tearing out dam because The water is low =
Either plan sill prevent root, times from ever
coming.
Trying to do business without advertising is
like winRing at pretty girl through pair of
green goggles You may know what you are
doing, but nobody else does
The enterpTieing advertiser proves that be
| understands hcw buy, because in advertis-
ing he Knows how t. seli.
Bread is the staff OF human life aud adver-
| Using is the STAFF of business.
A simple ''card" mag pTuAtably stand years
without changing, but a sensational advertise.
ment should be changed AZ nfsen as you can
get the printer to doit.
We don't recommend advertising as the best
u ay to get good wife, but we can recommend
it as the best way to get good trade
A heavy advertisement once is more than
ausdrupled in value by small card published
for few months after giving your address.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

81 Call and examine our stock of XMAS
GOODS. CARDS at half-prce.
no12 BERKELEY & WALTsRS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-31

Roasted Coffee, Fresh and nice, at
Ats G. G. WHEATS.