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The Press., 1884-05-08

THE CITIZENS OF STAFFORD, 1 And the adjoining towns,
 Are cordially invited
 To call at MT. BROWNS
 Great DRY GOODS STORE on Main Stret
 And see the Grand Display
 Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
 He is making there to-day. HIS STOCK IS NOW THE LARGEST,
 His line the most complete,
 And with Quality and Prices
 There are none who compete. He has so many Articles,
 That to mention all in rhyme
 We cannot undertake here,
 For want of spaceland time. so YOU WILL PLEASE EXCUSE US,
 If we mention but Few
 Of the Thousand different Articles
 Here open to the view
 Of all ill want of Dry, Goods,
 And all who want 10 know,
 When they want to seethe Largest Stock,
 Of the right Place to go. TWELVE THOUSAND YARDS OF PRINT GOODS Are now in this Great Stock;
 Seven Thousands Yards of Cottons,
 And PRICES DOWN TO ROCK Three Thousand Yards of Ginghams,
 MT. Brown has now in store,
 And of Chambres and other Dress Goods,
 He has Many Thousands more. MEMS sHlRT1NGs IN GREAT VARIETY,
 Can also here be found;
 Denims, Tickings, and Sheetings,
 In large quantities abound.
 Of Corsets. Skirts and Hosiery,
 He also has share,
 And various other articles
 For Ladies' and Misses wear. A LARGE LINE OF PAPER HANGINGs,
 And all so New and Nice,
 He has in Great Variety Of Quality and Price. But this is growing lengthy And as we narrow down. We will repeat our invitation To CALL ON MIR. BROWN. TT CERTAINLY WILL PAY YOU, Even if you do not buy, The Display that he is Making Is Pleasing to the Eye. And will well repay the trouble, If any it should be, When you are that way passing To just stop.in and see Stafford Springs. JOHN BROWN.
The Press., 1884-05-08
MANSFIELD

 The Congregational church in North Mansfield is soon to be closed for repairs. Mir. H. W. Storrs is about to remove his sawmill to Phelps crossing, where he has some fine timber lots.
 MT. Lyman Barrows offers $8O reward for the conviction of the party or parties who burglarized his house on recent Sunday. Local talent is credited with the job.
 The legislative committee and trustees of the Storrs school meet at the school farm on the 18th.
 Otis Barrows of Middletown is build ing barn on his farm in Mansfield, and report says is to make his home there.
 -G. H. Reynolds of New York, who owns large and fine estate in this, his native town, on which yaS Improvements are being made every yd eontemplates the erection of mammo l rn the pres ent season. The finely bS Ralls enclos- ing his grounds are the aa Rtion of all visitors. A mansion is to Vssserected in a pleasant part of the grounds Fin the near future for his country home.
 TOLLANDsaE8
 -Landlord Johnson has nemoved to Brooklyn, Conn, where he again becomes landlord of the Mortlake Ho1ise, and the County House is without landlord.
The Press., 1884-05-08

W. BrOOkS brlppeQ over SOuo Jumper anu fell down steep bank, bringing up par tially beneath pile of plank. She had stopped breathing before she could be ex- trieated, but revived, and now seems none the worse for the accident.
 -The community was startled on Fri day to hear of the death of Miss Hannah A daughter of M. P Shahan, formerly of this village, now of Millbury, Mass. Her father. who wasain this village super intending the erection of new tenements on his property, knew nothing of her ilE- ness until intelligence came of her death. Deceased was of robust constitution. and and was attending 8 convent school in Hartford. A malarial attack, which ex- cited no apprehension, suddenly changed to quickly fatal typhoid form. Her fu- neral was attended in Norwich on Satur- day, her uncle, Rev. P. P. Shahan, her brother, Rev. Dr. Shahan, chancellor of the diocese, and many other priests at- tending, besides many friends from this village and from Hartford Miss Shahan was 181 years of age, and much of her girlhood was spent in this village, where her pleasant ways, apt intelligence, and amiable qualities had attached to her all who knew her. She was an only daqgh- ter, and much sympathy is felt for the be- reaved family.
 Democratic caucus for the East par- ish Saturday evening, at the town house, to choose delegates to the state convention at Hartford, June 9th.
 The California exeursionists write home glowing accounts of the enjoyment of the trip.
 A ". Walker < Co.'S store was closed Tuesday, owing to the death of the junior partner.
 MT. Fitzgerald of Springfield is can- wasting Stafford for the sale of Blaine's book.
The Press., 1884-05-08

-Rawitser X Bro have leased for two years, with privilege of five, the Hope mill, lately operated by B. A. Converse & Co.,, and will start it up at once.
The Press., 1884-05-08
ORGANS !

Beatty has failed, but the ESTEY & SMITH OR CANS HAVE NEVER FAILED TO GIVE PER- FECT SATISFACTION TO ALL WHO HAVE PURCHASED. THEM. They FIRST CLASS IN EVERY RESPECT, and sold at as LOW PRICES as they can possibly be afforded. Always on hand and for sale hy BE. F. TAYLOR.
 Stafford Springs, No. 8 south-st,
The Press., 1884-05-08
TOH.LAND.
WELLINGTON.
MONSON.

Rev. L. $, Goodell will preach at Moose Meadow next Sunday at II 2. m.
The Press., 1884-05-08

TRY RICE & CO.'S ECLECTIC PILLS.
 \ Purely vegetable, cathartc and cholagogne. No gripping. Sure for liver, stomach and all mala- rial diseases. Price, 25 cts. For sale by Es Ae FIT, stafford Springs.
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The Girl Bigamist.


But SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD AND TWO HUSBANDS
LIVING.
telegram from Boston, August 9th, SAYS ::
Pretty 17-year-old Catharine Dunn sat on the
edge Of the wooden bunk in a cell at station No. 4
to-day, and between her sobs admitted to the ser
geant that she was blgamist, and that both her
husbands were still living. She was born at Char
lottetOwn, Prince Edwards island, and when she
was still quite young her parents moved to Hal
lax. She was blushing young school girl OF IA
Wnen sne met young man named Geo Z. McDon-
aid, and after short c0urtshp she married him.
only to be deserted In a few months. His unfaith,
fulneSS however, did not affect her much for i'm
me01ately he was gone she began Keeping company
with an officer in the English army, named May
nard. and was on the point OF marrying him when
ne was transferred to England with his regiment
linen she met VIM. BanniSter, and soon had him
willing slave. She and her mother shortly after
Watd moved TO birmingham Mass, but the two
lovers managed 10 keep up correspondence,
and she finally induced Bannister to leave Halifax
and come to Boston that he might be near her He
TOOK her advice. and five weeks after her departure
he was working in stable Eliot street, in this
city. They finally agreed to marry. \ day or two
after they were engaged Bannister heard that his
intended had kept company with other parties be-
sides Maynard and himself, and, In order to satisfy
his mind, he wrote 10 her and asked II there was
any truth in the story In her reply she said that
the story was false. This was satisfactory to him.
license. and on Saturday, they married by the
Rev. Mr.. Cunning. The groom not having enough
money TO buy furniture, they lived In furnished
rooms at No. 80 Lagrange street Things might have
gone on smoothly after this had not the mother of
the girl, In looking over one or the Boston papers
seen the names under the head OF marriage tnten-
lions She came to Boston Immediately, and in
formed the police. and, early this morning, Officer
Burnett went 10 their room and arrested her for big
amy. Her mother claims that she told Bannister
that he had better not marry her, as she was al
says is false, as he has never spoken ive words to
the mother In his life.
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Romance in Real Life.
REUNION OF MOTHER AND HER SON AFTER 81
EpA o.


Mr.. David Gentle, a farmer OF Fairfax county. Va
is visiting his widowed mother Mrs Anna Gentle
formerly OF this city, at Annapolis, after sep
aration OF 81 years, during which he has lost an
arm in battle. The meeting between mother and
son was quite affecting. Each had thought the
other dead until a short time ago, when q letter
from the son brought the glad tidlngs to the
mother that her only child was living. and led to
the happy Ieunion
tells the story as follows: Thlrty-one years ago
Mrs. Gentle losJ her husband. David was then an
infant. They lived In Washington. When II years
Old the boy was put to work on farm in Fairfax
county, the mother remaining in Washington TO
support herself as best she could. David remained
On the farm six years He then went to another
farm In LoudOun county, in the same state, and re-
manned there TWO years. He liked farming, and his
employers always spoke OF him as an industrious
youth At the beginning OF the civil war; at the
age OF twenty years, young Gentle threw down
his farming implements, and entered Virginia
at the battle OF Petersburg after which be was
discharged. Becoming married in 1866. he settled
down TO farming In Fairfax county. and acquired a
ever since. MIR. Gentle had believed his mother
dead, but his Wife. he said, had often remarked that
ne ne Mould una her time He never
known OF her existence but for the Intervention OF
lady. Two years ago this lady, who knew his
name Of Gentle mentioned In a railroad car Ap-
preaching the party addressed she questioned him
about his parents, and becoming satisfied that she
had discovered the lost son, told him where he
would likely find his mother She said a Mrs
Gentle. who had son David, lived In Washing
ton lew years previous, and promised to make
inquiries about her, and TO let the son hear
from her when she returned The lady went
TO Europe and remained year, and return
Ing to Washington learned that Mrs Gentle had
moved to Annapolis. and so informed the son
when she next met him. David had recognized her
On the street on her second visit. and going up to
her asked II she had aScertained the definite Where
aDOutS OF his parent On learning that she was
living at Annapolis, without moments delay the
son wrote to her. propounding certain questions
to establish the relationship which he knew only
days the welcome answer came from the mother
containing endeartng messages OF love and request
Ing him to come TO her, which he did at the first
opportunity Mrs. Gentle is siXty-nve years old
and her son forty-four. The mother has been in
Vted TO spend the balance OF her days on pleas
ant little farm in old Virginia, and share the hospi-
taiities OF the place with the daughter-in-law and
an only grandchIld, and she Will nrohahlY ACCENT
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CARPETS, CARPETS,
OPENING NEW AND CHOICE STYLES OF
BRUSSELS AND INGRAM CARPETS
BEST TWo-PLY CARPETS Is cents
FINE LL-WOOL INGRAM, &C
EXTRA DoUBLE-wEIGHT INGRAM, Soc
VERY GOOD INGRAM, Sc.
BRUSSELS CARPETS. choice designs. all new THU
season. 75c.. Soc, &c. Soc
FLOOR OH. CLOTHS all widths
DRUGGETS. RUGS, MATS COCOA MATING
CARPETS sEwED AND LAID PROMPTLY.
BLACK CASHMERES
EXTRA WIDTH all-wool Drap-d'ete finish &c. Sc
60c.. Csc. Toe. 75c
LADIES' DOUBLE WIDTH FLANNEL SUITING sc
LADIES' Ga TRICOT CLOTH. in al colors a.
BOYS CLOTHS-Fall Sulting. 22c., Soc. SIC.
ALLWOOL WHITE FLANNELs, lsc., &c.. 26c soc.
CANTON FLANNELS. 5hc. exc. &c.. 1Oc., 12,sc.
BRITISH HOSE. SOLID coLoRs. NO SEAMS.
Is CENTS 4 PAIR
WAMsUTTA COTTON. eta
SAEETING COTTON 2Dc.
TURKEY RED TABLE LINEN, 46c
| 80
wsON's,
6s6 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE South side.
aoN Near 7th street.
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Outraged and Robbed.

Adastardly ass ult followed by robbery. was COM
United yesterday by tramp upon Mrs Christina
Schwenker. widow, who, with her children, re-
sided in the second story OF building In Scranton
Pa She had just entered the kitchen when . noise
behind her caused her to turn around She saw
man standing In the doorway, who told her quite
70 eat Wh1le she was putting food on the table
ne sald ne wanted money also, and when she re-
her by the throat, at the same time putting his
hand over her mouth to prevent ner screams from
oeing neard, when she swO0ned About II O'Clock
her httle daughter came into the house and called
her mother: The latter not replying the child went
INTO the bedroom and found her unfortunate parent
dttion. The daughter at once gave an alarm and
the neighoors came In, when Il was found that
MIS- SchWenker had been subjected to violence
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Stranger Than Fiction,

A SHOCKING STORY OF DEPRAvITY AND CRUELTY
In May last Samuel Francis. a small farmer OF
Springfield, l. l., commenced suit against his
father, VIM j. Francis, for alternating his wife's
affections, claiming 500 900 damages. Samueps wife
had confessed that an intimacy had existed between
herself and her father-in-law. A few weeks after
ward the father had Samuel and his wife ex-
amined as to their sanity under an order OF the
court The doctors who made the examination
declared both insane, and on their certificates they
were committed 70 the Queens county asylum at
Mineoia on June q. Samuel employed counsel and
commenced proceedings to have REORGANIZATION.
and the matter was heard by County Judge Arm.
strong. at Jamaica, l. l., Tuesday, who reserved
his decision. In the meantime, however. Dr. Bo-
CART, the medical attendant at the asylum made
an examination OF both man and wife, and found
that they were sane. Tuesday they were dis
charged from the asylum, and the son has COM
nenced a new suit against his father, asking
SIS COO for OBTAINING himself and wife in the asylurS
under false DretenSea
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Affairs 81 West Washiuxtou.

PRESERVE TIE TREEs-FearS are expressed by
tne residents on street. between 34th and S5tt
streets, that the 1ourishng young trees there will
be sacrificed by the change OF grade unless they
speedily transplanted. In cutting down the street
there would be no necessity to hasten the trans
planting.
GkAIs REcE1r1s-canal boat NJ. c. W Boyer ar
ket is steady and slow. Following are the quota
Tons yesterday:-Lancaster at Gle to 92c.; mixed al
sc. TO S9c-; prime rultZ al &c. 10 Sc
Coal TRADE-Thlrty boats. carrying 1881. Il:
tons OF coal, left Cumberland Tuesday.
CONDITION OF THE WATER AT A. N.-Great Falls
80; receiving reservoir-north connection 26; south
connection, So; distributing reservoir influen,
gatehOuse, 36; emuent gatehouse. &C. Low tide In
The river to-day at p M: high tide at is p. m.
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for THE EVENING STAR
COUNTY CoURT.-The county court continued Its
session TO- day occup1 d with the Adamartine belt
dock house and are kept closely together, fol
although the case is only one OF larceny. yet much
feeling has been excited in Alexandra county
PoLITIcAL-There was large meeting of demo
Gratis az the Cleveland and Hendricks working club
lace, Of Orange county, delivered most entertain
ing address, which was well received The repub-
mean congressional convention OF the eighth dis
morrow.
TEMPERANCE MERrINa.--The lecture room Of
Trinity On. E. church. on Washington street, was
under the auspices OF Golden Light Lodge OF Good
TeInplars. Addresses were delivered by MesSA
Jarduse, OF Washington, and others, and much en-
tertainment was AFFORDED by Master Johnny Sktv-
ington, the tiny orator.
POLICE REPoRr:-John Brent, cclored member
OF the chalngang, charge, INSTRUMENTATION was the
only prisoner at the station house this morning.
The mayor has fined George Thornton, Nan Lucas
and Jas Russell IS each, and Jesse Thornton 81 So
for disorderly conduct Mary White, charged with
ARRAY, has paid her fine and been discharged John
Brent who was again insubordinate on the chain
gang, was ordered to be again bucked and gagsed
NoTEs.-An effort Will be made by the. Society for
Islands OF Mercy" into the pubic schools Here
mule was stolen on Tuesday night frotl Timothy
Murphy. at Springfield, on the Midland road.-A
c. kell died OF consumption yesterday at his home
on Pitt, near Queen street.-At the last meeting
Of the Mechanics; Building Association s., 900 was
loaned at 425.
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EARLY FA11 SUPPLIES.
sEATON PERRY.

SEATON PERRY.
SUCCESSOR TO PERRY RRorHER,.
IS OPENING DAILY NEW FALL DRY GOODS n
NEW FRENCH BROADCLOTHS AND TRICOrS
LUPIN,S CASHAIERES IN BLACK AND ALL THE
NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER SHADES FROM
G1LBERI,ss-4 ATWOOD HAB1r-c.,orHs AT 81;
NLW CoLORINGS IN Atwood FRENCH DRESS
gIIAKKlIz, DRAp DALMA AND HlNDou CLOTHS
1MPOkTLD JERSEt s From $50 TO 49,
PARIS EMBROIDERED FL HUS
MEDIUM WEIGHT IMPORI ED WRAPS AND
JACKETS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICE,
s1LK; CHnDDA, CASHMERE AND BERLIN sHAwLs
'sfl &c GiA q R RAEGAiN .iN BLACK AND co1oREp
COMP. Etc STOCK OF POLKA DOT sATTEENs
NAVY Blue AND CREAM WHITE A1Lcwoo,,
TENNIS CLOTHS. 81 INCHES WIDE, AT Soc
AND 81 INCHES WIDE AT 81
SUMNER BLANKETS FRO u 81 TC SlO PER PAIR
:" Ct OSI NG PRICES" ON PARASOLS.
LINEN LAWNS. SCOTCH GINGHAMS. EMBROI.
iS;ln ROBES; AND M SUMNER GOODS
THE BEST EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS.
cwcMoIcE GOODS PLAIN FIGURES AND Coz.
hECT PRICES
sEATON PERRY.
Perry Building,
Established 1s4o [au2si Penna avenue. COZ. 9Th st.
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Two boys Hang n Playmate.

Childish freak that barely escaped being a
painful tragedy happened in a Central avenue
door-yard in Cincinnati Tuesday evening Samuel
Frankenberg, nine years old, was playing with
Harry and Frank schepper, aged eight and ten,
when the latter privately agreed to hang Sammy.
They attached piece Of clothes line to swing,
and, after Sammy had taken a seat in the swing,
the knot under his right ear. Then they pushed
MIN OIL the seat and he was left hanging and strug-
CLING tor his life. Becoming frightened at what
Dor happened to see their frightened looks. and,
suspectlng something wrong, Went into the Schep-
per YARD and found Sammy hanging with his lace
instantly and called doctor. who with difficulty
restored the boy to CONSCIOUSNESS. The Schepper
vited two other boys to witness the execution,
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SILKS AND VE1vrrs.

SILKS AND vELvETs.
BROCADE BLACK SILK VELVET sIO0
COLORED SILKS. 80 FANCY SILKS, 81
COIORED SILKS. 81 So reduced to $1OQ
BLACK SILKS 81 o. reduced to Sl.U0.
CASH Prices NO CREDIT
CARRIERS I'll MARKET SPAoR
BLACK cAsHMEkts double width. pure wool.
3718 so. So, rs.
Double Width BLANKETS, $500
CLOTH. fer Boys wear, 81 and So
Bleached TABLE DAMASK pure linen 75 reduced to So
COLORED CASHMERES Pure Wool, double width
81. 30. g. IS
COLORED SATINS, so BLACK SATINS 50
BROCADE BLACK SILKS, Is
BLACK SILKS. e. reduced to 8l5Q
New York Mills SHEETING COTTON
widest and best, Is.
BLACK CASHMERE ShAWLS, pure wool Al 30
Good c NTON FLANNEL. g.
NUNS YELLING. widest. double-width. pure wool,
REMNANTS OF SILKS. COLoRED AND BLACK
CASHMEREs AMI DRESS GOODS AT
LESS THAN COST
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The Close Of the Camp.

aAc CIODe u the C0mps
LAST DAY OF TIE MEETING At WASHINGTON GROVE
TENrERs PACKING Up AND GOING HOME
Correspondence Of THE EVENING STAR
WASHINGTON GROVE, August 18th, 1884
The last day Of the Washington Grove camp
meeting was one OF the notable days of the camp.
Quite number Of visitors spent the whole day In
camp. but the greater number came in the after
noon, bringing supper, to remain until the close
AT midnight last night, upon the suggestion of Mr..
WorthingtOn, the time-honored Methodist farewell
circle was formed and the good old hand shaKfng
each heart gave vent to its sentiment In the swell
Bye and Bye
THE LAST EVENING SERVICE
At the evening service, after an earnest and STIR
ring Gospel appeal by Rev. Richard Norris, based
to the altar. Now and then the Doxology would
be sung, heralding conversion.
The fortnight OF labor has resulted In the con.
version OF sixty, and the awakening OF interest ia
scores Financially as in every other .Way this
camp-meering has been a success The untir1ng
Efforts OF the president Of the association, Major
Morgan, and others, namely, Messrs. Worthington,
Someryille and Wade are applauded by every one.
Dr. Deale, r E., gave his Whole soul and strength
his responsible position, and TO him is Que much
credit for the success OF the camp. The music has
been exceptionally rood these closing days, un-
Henry Wilson enl1vened things musical at the
tabernacle during tlIe evening service
CLOSING SCENES.
Some other closing scenes at the tea table this
last evening gave evidence that irrepressbe Cupid
had not been Idle In camp, and the several matrt-
monial smiles and malden's bushes cheered the
minister with the hope OF prospective fees Satan,
too, was energetic as usual During the evening
service pistol Shot rang sharply out on the air.
IL was fired by Sheriff Miller, who caught q thief
I'D the act OF stealing from the team Of Clint Dor
sey. The offender was captured with diniculty,
tried before Justice OF the Peace Warfeld and sent
10 the mouse vi correction for SIX months. The
prisoner Is James Cook, cOlored, OF Derwood Mont
gomeiy county, Md. William b. Miller will remove
him to Baltimore tomorrow.
THE SCENE THIS MORNING
|. The camp grounds present picture of activity
and chaotic stir this morning. Those who have not
gone are busy packing to leave at midday. Promi-
nent among the visitors who stald at the grove
until the close were Miss Maggie Webb, James
Phillips, Miss Fushings of Baltimore; Percy
Thomas, Frederick; J. $ Poole, jr.,. r H. Wilett,
Misses Dorsey, DC; E. c. Braddock, Miss Riggs Ed
Perry and Judge Grinith B.
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CARRIERS. III MAaxrr SPACE.

au15 CATERS III MAaxrr SPACE
Buy the Comfort Shirt, elegantly made Of the best
muslin and 2l00 linen. reinforced and only Is centa
Fine Unfinished Shirts only 5Oc Finest Percae Shirts
only $1.50.
Finest Laundred Dress Shirts in solid bosoms ready
to put on. for 81.
Six finest Dress Shirts made to order sod bosos)
49, Perfect fit guaranteed at
MEGINNIS,
au0 1902 F street.
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The PENNSYLVANIA MINRRs--From two hundred
10 three hundred miners paraded the streets O.;
Efeennelo, Pa, yesterday morning, and then
marched to Neels mines, but were ordered OF.
Ihey halted short distance away. Ashley went
10 work details OF the strikers met them and en-
de;isored 10 persuade them to join the strike One
man became indignant, and said he would moi
come oat, and the miners replied: "We'n bring yor
Today, as Deputy Sherin Mcclure says II the mel.
conduct themselves as they did yesterday he vii
order the whole crowd under arrest The miner
intimate that they will not submit to any more q
their members being arrested on O conspirac,
c!arge aud lively times are anticipated II Mcclure
attempts 70 put his threat into execution Anothe,
camp viii be established near Neel's mines. OF III,
tairl pool soon.
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Transfers Of Real E.,,,c

DEEDS in Zee have been filed as follows W. Ock-
stadt 1T al, trustees, TO W. F. Nash, pit g. So s1a;
s51o- Reoecca s Phenix ct II to Horace G. NAL
colin. lot Il, So. 500 $500 Geo Taylor to Seymour
W.Iullock lots and !. So. 1879. ana lots 10 TO 49,
block 4. Rosedale and sherwood; 1900. b. H.
warner TO Margaret Little Sands, lot {, Little es-
tate; s..
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Gaslight and Postcritv.

Girls Gossip in London Truth
The electric light is recommended, instead OF gas
as consuming no oxygen; but papa says it is as vel
much too costly business to get it supplied to a
private house He is. however, OF opinion that it is
the light OF the future and that posttriry viii re-
gard US with pity and some contempt r0r having
ever USED SUCH an atrocity as gas in our dwell.
do you? Ass
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vIcTOa 8 FLETCHER. 1roIn Cincinnati. Is at the ST.
Marc hotel with Il fine collection OF old Tiohns-
Lovers OF fne instruments invited to call for two
days