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The Washington critic., 1885-11-19
Suits to order, S25 aud up. Elscman, :
The ColnmhIn IIosnItnI.

According to the annual report of the
"Columbia Hospital for Women and Lying
iu-Asylum,n submitted to the Commits
slonels today there were 3Gl women
treated, aud ll9 children born, only 3 Of
whom died. To the $4,000 appropriated by
Congress for It's support was added SO, ,4sG
from pay patients. An additional structure
is recommended. The number Of colored
patients treated was 232, white patients, l29
There We're only iS patients from the Dis
lrict of Columbia while there were ~ from
Aaryl0nd and N5 from Nirpinin.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19

Tie Episcopal Convention OF the Diocese
of Easton assembled at Easton, Md, yestcr-
day in Christ Church. The morning was
occupied with memorial services in honor
of the late Bishop Lay, the sermon being
preached by Bishop Potter of New York.
Last night the convention reassemblcd for
the election of successor to Bishop Law.
The candidates presented We're Rev IL. \.
Colt of New Hampshire Rev, DIR. Barbour
of Cambridge, DR.. Fair OF Baltimore, DR..
Lindsay of Georgetown, ID. G., DR.. Nichol-
son of Philadelphia, DR., Warren Hubbard
Of Brooklyn and DR.. Smith of Hartford.
Three ballots were taken, resulting in tire
election Of DR.. George Williamson Smith,
president of Trinity College of Hartford,
who received 10 out of 20 clerical votes and
is out of 33 lay votes.
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Mrs. Angus Cameron sane.

a gentleman has received letter
from Senator Cameron of Wisconsin, in
which lie states that he has not seen the
publications in the Washington papers in
reference TO Mrs. Cameron's condition. but
thinks they must have been greatly exag-
gerated. He also states that She has not
lost her reason, and is not insane. She Is
very sick, but her mind is Just as clear aud
uuclouded az 1t ever was
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a RIoody Encounter Averted.

Lieutenant Smith Of the Alexandria po-
lice force last Tuesday offended spectator
by eiecting him from the Mayors Office
Soon afterward he received a letter from
the injured party who said that he wantod
satisfaction. He concluded by saying:
Meet me tomorrow morning, corner
Washington and Franklin streets, at $50
sharp. If you should fail to meet me at the
hour mentioned | shall take the liberty to
notify you through the press. | am going
to have the rights of citizenship or die.
Yours, &c, Frederick Studds" Lieuten-
ant Smith was called out Of town yesterday
morning and could not keep the appoint
ment II he SO desired
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19

Ar RUDDEN's new furniture and carpet
installment house. 032 Seyenth street north
west, furniture, carpets ruggs, mats oil
cloths, mating, baby carriages aud every
Thing which housekeeper requires to make
home pleasant and attractive are sold on
the installment plan. Call and be convinced
that he sells on easier terms and at lower
prices than any other man or firm in the
installment business, Terms 10 suit all.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19
FOR CHILDREN.

An elegant assortment of Cashmere Jersey
Gloves at 10, 25 and 30c.
Colored Wool Mittens, at Is, 81, % and 2Jc.
I've invite inspection.)
10 doz Dog-skln Mittons, fur tops, fleece
lined best quality, ut S5c. 1--WE consider
them cheap at S1.19.)
Infants Wool Mittens, white and pale blue,
at 81 and 20c, worth dec.
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FOR LADIES.

30 doz Gbutton length Cashmere Jersey
Gloves, extra fine quality, in black and colors,
an sizes, at s5c. COur regular stock price has
been 1Sc)
% doz O-button length All-silk Tafetta Jer-
sey Gloves, fleece lined, in black and colors
at 25c.
1--WE cheerfully refund money IL same quail.
ity can be purchased for less than 4Sc else
whCrc.)
90 doz S-button length Cashmere Jersey
Gloves, new fall shades, in reality u G0c glove,
our price 35C.
50doz Cashmere Gloves, ribbed top, finished
fingers, black and colors, at 4sc, usually re.
tailed at 75c
Ladies' Hand-knit silk Mittens. black and
colors, something entirely new, at ST. and
Sl.4S. (Must be seen to be appreciated.
Ladies' Al-wool Mittens, all colors and
sizes and excellent quality, at 81, 30 and 35c.
we Guarantee Prices.
70 doz Ladies' Fur-top Dog-sllln Gloves,
fleece lined, spring fastenings, in black and
colors, at Sl4S, worth 81.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19
ChIId,s Norfolk sult. EIseman, cor. I nnd D
The Alleged Conspirator.

Ludwell Gunnell, the colored ex-employe
of the Patent Onlce, charged with conspir-
ing with j. H.Adrians to defrdud the United
States arrived in this city from Pittsburg,
Pa, last night In company with Detective
Mattngly, and gave bail in the Police
Court this morning for his appearance for
trial.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19
4 German CnrniynI.

The Concordia German Lutheran Church
is making arrangements to hold fair at
the armory Of the Light Infantry, commence
ing February /, and to continue two weeks.
1t is to be on the plan Of the great German
Jahrmarkt and is intended to be more of a
carnival of amusements than a fair. A diff
lerent programme will be arranged for each
rNpninr.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19

Mr., and Mrs. Edwin Salter of No 002
Massachusetts, avenue northeast have re-
turned from months sojourn at the sea-
shore.
Two arrests for obstructing the sidewalk
IN East Washington yesterday,
William IL. West & Bro, tho brick manu-
iacturers, aIe building two two-story brick
dwelling houses on North Carolina avenue,
between Ninth and Tenth streets southeast,
which will cost $1,000.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19
WASHINGTON CRITIC
WEiTHER INDICATIONS.

For the Middle Atlantic States, local
rains, followed by colder clearing weather,
winds shifting to northwcstorly, higher
barometer.
For Friday, fair, colder weathcris iudi-
Gated for the Middle Atlantic States, pre-
cedcd by local rains.
Thermometer Headings.
Thermometer readings for November ~,
1856: 8 u. M, 5lo.0 Z a. m, 500; ii a. mr
b5o.G. November Is. Mean temperature,
GIGS; maximum, GEES. minimum, 1924;
mean relative humidity 7So1
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DIED.

HARBIN.-On November IS, at $40 a. M,
Thomas II, lIarbin.
Funeral from No. II Seventh street south
east Friday morning at 8 o'clock and proceed
10 st, Peters Church.
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GRDCERlES.

New Buckwhcat,
New York State.
Maple Syrup,
From Cold Storage, Vermont.
Creamery Butter,
Extra Choice Elgin and York State.
Cranbcrrics,
Extra Large Cape Cod.
Malaga Grapes,
Large clusters.
Delaware Grapes,
5-pound Baskets.
Concord Grapes,
i0-pound Baskets.
New Figs,
New Prunes,
Extra Large and Medium.
Princess Paper She'll Almonds,
80 cents per Pound.
Door Mats,
Very low. Large Assortment
Parlor Rugs,
Rich Patterns.
Feather Busters,
All Sizes.
Cincinnati Sugar-cured Hams,
10 Cents per Pound
Sugarcured Breakfast Bacon,
Small Strips
Potato Chips,
Always Fresh and Crisp
Mandheling Java Coffee,
Delicious.
Extra New MGckerel,
Small Packages.
Green Peas,
Extra choice. Natural color.
Fresh made Candies,
just in.
Graham Waters,
Superior Quality.
Preserves,
Pure Fruit and Sugar (warranted)
IN pint glass Jars. 100 doz Only
S3.5O per doz. Great bargain.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19

Mrs. Martha j. Mckinney, who sued the
Washington q Georgetown Railroad Com
pany for $4,000 damages for injuries re-
ceiyed, obtained a verdict for $500 this
afternoon.
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Fresh AIdemoy butter, ohurned every
morning and delivered in J ID. "Wardh
prints 45c. per h., Also cottage cheese
buttermilk and sweet milk, DC. per qt
Cream, 15c per pint.
The Great Eastern Is to be moored at
Gibralter US q coal hulk.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19

Small seals have superseded the largo
ones Of last season.
The prettiest collar studs solitaire pearl
with an invisible setting.
The prettiest ornament for lady's fob
chain is a seal of antique pattern.
Spiral handles In ivory and silver are on
some of the English umbrellas.
Dutch monoGrams, with many curve
and twist, are used for marking silver.
A "posyn or appropriate verse is the latest
sentimental inscription on silver tea
caddy.
Garnet combs and hairplns are quite
pretty, and are shown in the jewelers. cases
this season in a great variety
Opal sets with rose diamonds arc at
present favorite Jewels and vie with the
lucky moonstones, which are very beautiful
when set in diamonds.
Bracelets are growing a triAe wider, and
that relic of barbarism, the bangle, is out of
favor somewhat, 1t was never graceful
ornament,
The fines. assortment Of parlor suites up
holstered in silk and Mohair plushes, at the
lowest prices. Breitbarth's, Odd-Fellows
Hall.
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Visit the Bon MarCls"

And be convinced of its true statements
at all times. Extraordinary values in
Cashmere and Fur-top Gloves will be
offered this week, having closed II
manufacturers entire stock at our own
price. We enumerate II few, viz.i
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19
Mahoney surrcnders Himself.

Mr.. Daniel L. Cahill, attorney for John
Mahoney, the young man who kicked
Patrick Bennett to death in jackson Alley
last Saturday night, surrendered Mahoney
to the police authorities about O'Clock
Yesterday afternoon. The prisoner has
been hiding in Southeast Washington since
the murder Mr.. Cahill, the father of the
accused and Sergeant of Police Brosnan
and Private Quinlan went to No. 81 Fifth
street northeast and got young Mahoney.
Mahoney, on the adyice Of his lawyer, de-
cided to give himself up and stand trial.
He says he is as sorry us anybody else that
had no idea that lie was going to kill Ben
nett,
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19
Thc slYIes in LewcIrr.

The great tragedian Is dead and gone
but the Mccullough cigar survives all.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19

THE fact having become evident to us
that we have a larger quantity of Dress
Robes NEARLY COO in stock than we wish to
carry, we will, for tomorrow only, sell any
of these at 90 per cent. discount from
marked prices This reduction is for to-
morrow (Friday) only.
LANsBURGH & BRO,
Strictly one price.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19

The Bon Marche ventures nothing In
saying that its prices will he found the
lowest TO be met with In this city, not
withstanding the advertising of Bar
gains and so-calIcd ''Sacrihces" by so
many other houses.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19
FINANCIAL.

New York Stock Market.
The following have been furnished by j.
Vance Lewis, broker, southwest corner Eighth
and O streets:
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GPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, COR.
- 9Th and ID SITS VA practical business
education that qualities young mon and wo-
perform the active duties of life. Thorough
instruction given in rapid writing, the English
language, correspondence, rapid calculations,
bookkeeping business practice, commercial
law, political economy, ,stenography and type
writing Regular day and evening sessions re-
sumed Tuesday, September, /, at o a IN aud @
pm, Office open for arrangements by the
year or quarter on and aftor Monday, August
d. a full corps of teachers. illustrated cir
cular, giving full information, sent free on ap-
HENRY c. SPENCER, Principal.
Mrs. SARA SPENCER. VicePrincipal.
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TO Order, s., pants. EIseman, eOr. 7th & d.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-19
"AIdcrney parry Vyagons,,

ChIld,s cape overeoat. Elseman, 7th and Z
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FOR GENTLEMEN.

a warm and at the same time, dressy Glove
Of Scotch Wool at 1Sc, usually sold at furnish
ing houses at zoe.
A frst-quallty Scotch-wool Glove at Gee,
regular price 81.
Mems All-wool Ringwood Gloves, white and
dark shades, at 5Sc
25 doz Dog.skin Gloves, fur tops, fleece
lined, spring fastenings at Sl.iS, regular
price 81.
The same Glove, sizes for boys, at S1,3j.
% doz Boys scotch-wool Gloves, an elegant
quality at Pc.
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EAST W1SHINGTON.

'ants to order, s. and up. Elsoman Bros
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EDUCATIONAL.

rINO ART STUDENTS and Parents-At
Il the National Academy of Fine Arts cor
ner 18th st. and N Y. ave, one can receive
the most thorough instruction in every style
OF drawing and painting; years of study saved
Mrs lmogene Robinson Morrell, the founder
studied fifteen years in Europe with the most
celebrated artists. Particular attention to
sketching from nature. Childrens Saturday
class $40 per year.
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T lie M ONIT0R
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

For ivy poisoning nothing is better than
simple lime water Those exposed to 1t
must apply it several times day. II 1t
once gets fairly started it is difficult to en-
tirely cure it. until it has run its two weeks
course.
When planting pot plants in the open
ground and the ball of earth is matted WIN
roots. the ball should always be broken by
SLIGHTLY bruisinc it between the hands be-
fore placing it in the ground. to lessen the
resistance. Healthy, vigorous, growing
plants can hardly be watered too much at
this season, provided the pots are well
drained Such plants take up and eyapor-
ate water with great rapidity.
When oil cloths have been washed, II
matter has been allowed to settle in the
checks. have this removed with brush
Neither soap nor mop should be put on
these carpets. Use tepid water, ana clean
and wipe dry piece by piece. Before wiplnS
rub with cloth wet in water and SKIM
milk. half and half After oilcloths are
swept, tie an old soft cloth over the broom
and 90 over them to remove the fine dust
that cannot be swept up.
Fill a basin with soft. warm water. latiier
a medium-sze sponge with good soap, ana
wash the face carefully. Then take fresh
water. without soap, and wash AGAIN with
the hands, and rub thoroughly with Turk
isf or crash towel until the face is dry and
tineling. This will do much toward I'M
proving and preserving the complexion;
and the little, vexatious, black spots, called
''hesh worms will usually disappear after
a time. il it is persevered in,
The French method of administering
castor oil TO children is to pour the oil into
a pan over moderate fire. break an egg
into it. and stir up: when it is done, flavor
with little salt. or sugar, or currant Jelly
To remove dandruff take piece OF gum
camphor as large as chestnut and place in
one pint of alcohol This camphorizes the
alcohol. The mixture may be perfumed to
suit the taste. Wet the scalp with this
daily. 1t will stimulate the scalp, promote
the growth of the hair. and in many in
stances prevent it from falling off. German
women are noted for their luxuriant hair
Once in every two weeks they wash their
heads thoroughly with quart of soft
water, in which handful of bran and lit
tie white soap had been dissolved; then the
yelk Of an egg, slightly beaten, is rubbed
into the roots of the hair; this is allowed to
remain few minutes, and then the hair is
washed and rinsed carefully in soft water.
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A ROY WITH A BULGE.

mo. my son. he replied, as he put on
his hat, lyon can't go to the circus.
.'But why, father p
"Wen, in the first place, | can't fool
away my money on such things.
Eyes. but | have enough of my OWN"
"And in the next place it is rough
crowd, the sentiment is unhealthy and no
respectable person can countenance such
things
"But, faith"
Chats enough, sir! You can't go! |
want you to enjoy yourself but you must
seek some more respectable amusement. y
An hour later a curious thing happened
in the circus tent A boy climbed to the
ton flight of seats and sat down beside a
man who had just finished glass oflemon-
ade and was lighting cigar. He had his
plug on the back of his head and seemed
to be enjoying himself hugely. 1t was
father and son. The father had gone
straight to the grounds from dinner, and
the boy had run away. They looked at
each other for half a minute, and then the
boy got in tie first blow by whispering:
''Say, dad, if you won't lick me ! won't
tell ma you was here
The father nodded his head to the agree
ment and the great spectular parade in the
ring began.-Detrod Free Press.
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AlIgltf

People who want to have
their money bring them full re-
turn, cannot afford to buy of
those who get their merchandise
on long credit. Goods bought
this way are not bought cheap
and of course cannot be sold
cheap. If you want dollar to
buy a dollars worth you should
look up those who buy for cash,
They are the only ones who have
any claim on your patronage.
f. b. HUMPHREYS & Co.
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WHAT RUM DID FOR THEM.

In reply to ZONE questions in regard TO
the previous habits and training of the
children at the Michigan Reform School
Prof Charlton sends the following infor-
nation: "Fathers of Is per cent. of the
boys were drunk more or less. Fifty per
cent. of the boys used tobacco outside,
nearly 33 per cent. were orphans and as a
rule there has been some lack of home
training; % per cent. never attended
school, and 10 per cent. when they enter
here are in what is known i'll city schools
as the first and second grades" To this
We may add on Flower Mission Day two
years ago when the question was asked
Glow many of you came here through
drink? ." fully y per cent. raised their
hands.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

We have linen table diaper from zoe. to
40c. yard, bleached damask from 45c. to
9oc., the largest stock in this part OF .Jer-
sey, alsod'oyleys at 75c. cream and bleached
napkins, several qualities. and the incest
white counterpanes for 81 90 we ever sold.
At no place that we know of in town or
country can You get better served in these
goods or better value for your money than
in our stock. Z. b. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

letter from Barnum has been pub
lished recently in an English newspaper,
in which he says that twenty years ago
when he began the management of his
travelling show with 500 persons, it was
made condition that they should be dis
charged and forfeit S. if they were not
total abstainers from strong drink during
the season of seven months. Nearly every
one complied, and at the end of that time
he offered to invest their savings and guar
antee them the principal with interest at
per cent if they would still continue to
abstain. Over 400 accepted the offer, and
dollars safely invested.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

The law cheapening postage by increas-
ing the weight of letters too ounce for sim
gle rate, which went into effect July LIST, is
already giving token of its influence in the
orders that manufacturers are getting
Light weight writing papers have had the
preference over the heavy ones to avoid
double postage, but now the tendency is
setting toward the heavy papers, which, of
course, are greatly to be preferred.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

We have all the needful goods for ladies
misses and children's white dresses; such
as plaid and plain nainsooks, India mulls
and victoria lawns, at prices to suit, also
hamburgs for trimming. f. B. Hum
phrevs K Go.
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We have good assortment of the popu-
lar batiste dress goods-heavier than lawn,
and lighter than cretonne. We are selling
them freely and the buyers are pleased with
them. Price l5c and ice. Nearly a yard
vide. f. b. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

We have the best Jamaica Ginger, in
large bottles, full strength, equal to
Browns, at 20c bottle 2 or bottles of
essence of lemon, &C.; . on. bottles Of es-
ence of peppermint, DC; 3 on. bottles of
pure sweet oil. Sc; . or bottles of best
castor oil, &c. large bottles sweet oil, &c.: :
large bottles castor oil, Sc. The best ex-
tract of lemon, l5c. for Il bottle f. b.
Humphreys 4 Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

We offer quarter-barrcls of fat, late
taught. No. 3 mackerel, for 81 -, and war
rant each package TO contain 45 pounds of
fish. Also kits of same, with 20 pounds
in, for $1.00. We sell no short weight
packages at any price. f. b. Humphreys
& Co
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

Our own well-known make of cheviot
shirts, cottonade pants both for men and
boys-likewise overalls, all sizes, made i'll
our building and warranted not to rip.
Z. B. Humphreys 81 Co.
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THE MONITOR, WooDsTOwN, n. !
EGGS FOR MATCHING
EGG TESTER.

This being my second year in incubating and
the study of poultry, and intending to make Il
business in this line, | Offer for sale Eggs
from Plymouth Rock and White Brlhma fowls
from as good stock as be found in
South Jersey, of this kind of fowls, some of
them having been purchased since the first of
the year from one of the best and most reliable
breeders in the state. Eggs at farmers prices:
Plymouth Rocks, 10 cents for thirteen; W hite
Brahmas, $l2j for thirteen, and, in order to
make it still cheaper. | viii give for fifty
cents additional one of the most reliable Egg
Testers that is offered for sale whereby child
twelve years old can tell whether your eggs
are fertile. One of these Testers would enable
Yen. in many instances, TO learn why you have
such bad luck in Matching.
I2-2m. j. II. PETERSON, Woodstown.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

Women's plain lasting slippers soc, grain
leather slippers at same price. Ladies fine
French kid in Newport ties and 2 button
lace at 81 90 to sl.25, hand made and good
goods, no better assortment in town, also
morocco shoes or rather half shoes, a cross
between slipper and high cut shoe, side
seam and low heels, Just the article for
comfort in warm weather, 81 90 per pair,
at F.. b. Humphreys & Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

We have fine damask linen towels. -
inches long by 20 inches wide at % cents;
also heavy buck towels, all linen, 36 inches
long by 10 inches wide. at l24 cents. Our
stock of linen table diapers and figured
linen damask, in all widths, from AZ to "a
inches wide, is full and complete. We
know just where and how to buy these
goods and sell at a close margin of profit.
+. b. Humphreys 4 Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

just received 500 pairs of ladies', misses
and children's hose at s, 10, II and IL cts,
worth more money. Come and see them
4. h. Humphreys 4 60.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

The corset we sell at 80 cents is possibly
better than you can find elsewhere for the
money. We also have them at higher prices,
60, IS and 90 cents. f. b. Humphreys &
Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

Ladies summer gauze merino vests with
high necks and short sleeves, all sizes; good
goods at 30 cents. Children's and Misses:
Is in 12c.. IS in. Is c.. 90 in 1Sc., % in 90
=, "a in 22c., 2G in 25c, % in. CSC, 30 in.
Soc, % in. 35c. L. b. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

Ladies' silk sun and rain umbrellas. 90
inch, $500; "a inch $40; 20 inch at 50, 90
to S3.25, made to our own order and worth
all we ask for them. +. b. Humphreys
Il Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

Ii you have any need for Hamburg
edgings, you will do yourself injustice if
You fail to see our stock before You buy
Prices greatly reduced. f. b. Humphreys
d Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

Shoes for old ladies, with broad soles.
side sesms and hand bound just the thing
for ease and comfort i. e. Humphreys
& Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-07-03

LOOKING GLASSES, all sizes, all prices.
from 10 cts. upward. Window shading by
the yard, or the shades made ready to hang
up, at 40 and 80 cts. New stock wall
papers Just opened. Balance of last years
stock marked down 10 close ont H. b.
Humphreys & Co.