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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
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DEATHS.

In this city, July 80, Angie May, only daughter
Of j. p and Georgia f. Jordan, aged months
% days.
Notice of funeral hereafterl
In Bath, July 2S, James E. Riggs aged Go years
In West Bath, July IS, Mrs. Rhoda Mitchell,
aged 81 years IL months.
AZ years.
In Paris July IA. Ella Ripley, wife of Stephen
Rawson, aged so years months.
In Topsham, July IS, Maud j. Perkins, aged 8
years months,-daughter of Thos. r. and Annie
L. Perkins.
In London, England, July %, Mrs. Eleanor M.
Hyde, widow of the late Zina Hyde of Bath.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Edward W.
Perkins will take place this Friday afternoon at
230 o'clock, at his late residence, No 167 New
bury street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31

Pure BLOOD

Means health and happiness; bad blood means
Scrofula, Canker, Blotches Salt Rheum, Cancer
Pimples, Bois, Ulcers, TumOrs, Black Heads and
various other difficulties which are always the out
growth of impure blood.
REV. THEo. GERRIsH is Pastor Of the Pine
Street M. E. Church, and author of "The Blue and
the Gray" A member of his family had severe
case of Canker in Mouth and Stomach, tried in
various ways to get relief, at last bought Browns
Sarsaparilla and was cured. Rev. Mr.. Gerrisb
will endorse the above.
MIR. G. A. PARcHER, of Ellsworth is agent for
the American Express Co., and owns a drug store.
There was in that town an acquaintance of his
whose vocation was that of a sailor. Fran eating
salt food he had contracted a bad case of humor;
hair came out, face and body covered with
blotches He took one bottle
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
BROWNS
SARSAPARILLA

and it helped him more than anything he ever had
When he went to sea a few days ago he bought
large supply and said he should come home well
man.
MIR. FRANK CURTIS, the we-known boot and
shoe dealer in Bangor, had trouble with Canker in
Mouth and Stomach. This caused constant sour
stomach, indigestion, etc. Mr.. Curtis has for
years tried to get rid of this humor, and only sue
ceeded when he began the use of Browns Sarsa-
parilla. Mr.. Curtis authorizes the use of his name
He is.in better health than for years. He says
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
National Encamnment.

The next and probably the final, meeting
of the executive committee will be held Aug.
22d. 1t is thought that all the reports will
be in at that time and the business con-
cluded The keys to the store in the Union
Mutual Company's building, which served as
headquarters during the encampment, were
given up Yesterday
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
Band Concert.

Those people who went to Deering Park
last evening, and good many went, were
rewarded by the pleasure of listening to one
of Chambers best concerts. The programme
was well arranged, and the splendid music
put thoughts of the muddy roads and wet
grass from the minds of the audience.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
The Last Excursion to the Yellow
fsi4s stone National Park.

Messrs. Raymond g. Whitcomb are to send only
one more tourist party to the Yellowstone Ma
tiona Park. The date fixed for its departure is
Thursday, August 9th, and it offers the best OPP
portunity ever yet presented for thorough and
satisfactory inspection of the wonderful geysers,
hot springs, canons, falls, ETC., of that famous re-
gon. The programme of travel will be the same
as the first party is now pursuing. W. Raymond,
No. 24o Washington street, Boston, will send
descriptive circular, and also circular of give
August Trips"
Lovers of the weed should try the new pixie"
five cent cigar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
The Last Rites.

At a special meeting last evening Casco
Bay Commandery, U. 0. G. c., voted to at
tend the funeral of the late Edward w.
Perkins in body. The members will meet
in their hall at 3 p. m. The funeral services
will take place from the former residence of
the deceased, on Newbury street, at 2.3O
o'clock
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
Yesterdays Seizures.

Yesterday Officers Firth and Massure seiz-
ed six half barrels of beer at Franklin wharf.
Officer Langmaid took keg of lager beer
from the cellar Of the house No. so Washing
ton-stFeet occupied by Sylvia A. Rose Off
GERS Newcomb and Hicks from shed in the
rear of the establishment of Mr.. Timothy
Twiggs one-half barrel of ale and two tin
sprinklers each containing a quantity of Ii
nunr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
A Careless Sportsman.

Wednesday valuable cow, belonging to
Mr. G. W. Coolidge of Deering, was shot
while in the pasture and had one of her legs
broken. The animal was able to limp home
at night, but was shot yesterday. 1t is sup
posed that some sportsman with more zeal
than ability, shot larger game than he in
tended.to.hunt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
Accidents.

Mrs. Fowler and another lady of Cape
Elizabeth were driving on Portland bridge
Wednesday when they collided with an ex-
press wagon driven by man named Pickett
Mrs. Fowler was quite badly hurt.
Yesterday morning in Market square a
horse belonging to man from the country
took fright and made things lively for few
minutes. The wagon and contents were
wrecked
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31

Rev. Mr. March, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church is visiting friends in Chicago.
Ill. ''e0'
=. MI Kilby, former editor and publisher of
the Somerset Reporter, has been visiting old
friends IN SkOwhegan the past week
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
MARRIAGES..

In this CITY, July 90 at the residence of the
BRIDES father, Walter II. Thomas Esq., by Rev
G. j. Clark, Walter s. Smith and Miss Harriet M
Thomas, all of Portland.
In this city, July 80, by Rev. NJ Crosley, Peter
J. Masterten and Miss Alice M. Leray, both of
Portland.
Genr@e + eScn og Elm ~ and Miss
Stevens of Portland
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
+ THURsDAY-John Doan Intoxication Ten
days in county jail.
Patrick Cady, John w Smith and Coly Milan.
Search and seizure; Second offence as to Cady.
smith and Coly fined 500 and one-third costs
each. Cady fined 500 and one-third costs and
six months in the county jail. Each appealed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
BROWNS
S AR SAPARILL

is wonderful medicine for himor.
W. A. JOHNSON is a clothing dealer on Pickering
Square, Bangor. II have had," said Mr. johnson,
"a eanker or humor about me for long time,
which showed itself in my stomach and mouth and
/ had feeling which l can best describe as gen
eral ability. Have tried many remedies, and at
last bought Browns Sarsaparllla. 1 am free to
say that, so far as my experience goes, it is the
best thing for purifying the blood known,
If you have any disease arising from impure
blood, no matter how serious, you may be sure
that Browns SarsapariIla win cure you If not,
money will be refunded
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
MIR. GEO. PARCHER.

Consider Bakers Great American Specific one
OF the best family medicines in use. Whether
used externally or internally good results are
equally sure to follow. 1t is in very general use
In our vicinity, and all agree that 10 Invariably
gjces satisfaction,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
COL. e. G. HARRINGTON,
of Gov. RObie,s staff. writes.

"Have used it with perfect satisfaction for two
years. Have known many others in this neighbor-
hood who used it for cholera DlOrbus Internal
pains, etc, and never knew single case of dis
satisfaction" Z. G. HARRINGTON,
Fryeburg Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
EDWIN L. PRAY, ESQ,
35 Potter ST., Providence. n. H., saws:

Was taken with cramps in the stomach, very
similar to Cholera MOrbus. Took 40 drops
Bakers Specific in water and bathed outside of
stomach freely, and was entirely free from pain in
thirty minutes and as well as ever. Can cheer
fully recommend your medicine as n sterI-
ing article.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
DR.. R. C. FLOWERS
Scientific Remedies.
RIP VAN WlNkLE

Joseph Jefferson, the great actor (whose equal
in the character of Rip Van Wrinkle we shall never
see AGAIN., states that he visited Dr. Flower in a
very low state of health. He had given up the
stage on account of his health being utterly brok-
is to-day enjoying the very best of health, after
having filled last season heavy professional en-
gagement. The two great remedies used in this
celebrated cure were DIR. Flowers Liver and Stom-
ach SanatiVe and Nerve Pills.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
sawed at the mills in the eastern part of the


IN GENERAL.
The following patents have been issued to
Maine inventors this week;
p. A. Collier of New Gloucester, skimming
device for icreaming-cans.
W. r. Evans of Portland, tooth brush ar
tificial tooth.
]. b. Mitchell of Portland, ready light or
taper.
IT. Monk of Lewiston, elevated railway.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
N. Ii. DALTON,

Portland, Me-, says
have found immediate relief for Cramps, Coli
ana summer Complaint in Bakers Great Ameri
pains and distress.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
NEW ADvERTIsEmENTs To-Dav,

ADJUSTMENTS.
Eastern New England League Games.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
hummer Specialties- Owen, Moore & Co.
session q Portland Clothing Co.
To Let-Rooms.
Rain Umbrellas Brothers
n For Sale-Shot Gun
artists Materials-Cyrus +. Davis
To Let-Rent.
: haymond,s Vacation Excursions
Westbrook Seminary.
For Sale-Mail or Travelling Business.
To Let-House
Snow 4 Reed-Hair Dressers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31

Had occasion to use Bakers Great American
SPECIFIC for a very severe attack of Cholera
morbus and simmer Complaint. One dose
relieved and a second cured me.
A. II. JENNESS. ErYehnrp Me
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
SOLD BY ALL DEAL ERS

Ask for s'BAKER'S Great American
Portland, Me.
SOLD BY ALL DEALERS, Price so cents.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
AskIour grocer for Bakers Best FlavOing Extracts.
YlO eOdtf1Stor4thp
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ITO LET-Rooms, single and en- suite, with
Il board. SO STATE ST, cor. Gray St 31-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-31
A CASE WITHOUT A PARALLEL.

In that horrible railroad disaster at Ashtabula,
Ohio, which every one remembers, Mrs. f. Nj. Coul-
ter hurled through the bridge 20 feet into the
river of ice. Her friend and Messrs. Moody &
Sankey's associate, the sweet singer 2. p Bliss
was killed, and she so badly injured and her nerv-
Gus system so shocked that chronic hysteria fol
lowed She was sent to private asylum where.
after long treatment she was pronounced incur
able -Four years ago friend sent her bottle of
DR.. Flowers Nerve Pills. The effect was like
magic; IT bottles were taken, and Mrs Coulter
was thoroughly cured.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-27
Trunks w tn False y tom !.

You would be surprised Mt the num-
her Of orders we fill for trunks with
false bottoms" said a trunk manufact-
urer.
For thieves, ehp'
Sometimes, yes, but more frequent
ly for heightened people. A man came
to me one day with an oil painting of
Il beautiful woman, and asked to have
the painting bu it in the bottom OF a
trunk. Naturally | was curious, and,
as he was talkatiye, soon found out
that the painting was of his first wife.
ana that his new wife was awfully
jealous. Il don't like to burn up the
old picture, You see, he said, us she
is not de Id, AMI it's sign of mighty
Dad ucA h. burn up the picture OF Il
living person. | suspect il she was
dcad my present wife wouldn't care
Well, built tue picture into the trunk,
seat 1t home, and | suppose everything
o. lovely, and the new wife thinks the
picture has been DESTROYED A woman
came once ani wanted trunk with Il
iH 81 bottom arran red so tAat She could
1T at il easily. We generally make
the openings To false bottoms from the
under side, but She wanted this through
he upper side Of the bottom. asked
Hrr how deep She waited the ia So bot
tom and >hc said, abscntIy, 'On, big
enough to hold II package OF letters
Aud photgrapn. Now, that was a
trii litc o@drr, wasn't it? Ju,t rs if
knew how tniyk Il package OF letters
was! Sac Was the handsome young
wife o. Il rich old husband, But, OF
roafSr. Ia e mnnnr9t order comes
rom Wom'u Nn, Waut some safe D ace
o aide tirr money N. A woman
anN, ta"rc !, ~ +. o. ike II trunk
90 httH< ns,l#y. Sts Fra SCI
=. ~. q &.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-27
80 q anl.

Addison Cam.n:cN i, the most i'm
portant man on he bear Stl". The
small operators ci c,e a;onnd him like
June bugs around RI Jet. They look
upon him as the fountain-hcad of all
''bear" wi dom and inspiration.
Words from his lips are as precious as
pearls and are caught and carried
along from Que to another until they
have gone the rounds. He is II heavy,
broad-Shou. drrrd man. OF IS. with iron
gray har aud nuSt"ch". Ills eyes are
gray, and his mo.;th aud chin and nose
are large, and Indicate iirmmess and
resolution. He dresses very plainly.
although hi, c.otnrs are made by the
most expensive tailor in town. and he
always carries walking-stick. He
speaks quickly, aud almost invariably
follows each remark with tne inquiry
"Huh?" Being bachelor. he has
valet, who attends to his wants.
He is member of the stock
exchange. but is rarcy seen on the
floor, and is not downtown even haf
50 much rs one would suppose he
wau.d be. He GOES out walking and
riding great deal. and is often seen in
Central Park. Cammack is man of
exemplary habits. At one time ne was
an inyctcra G smoker lie smoked the
strongest Kind of cigars and great
ago his physician told him that his
health would be improved if he smoked
| less. He never smoked a cigar after
that. The mans will is so strong that
he will do anything he makes up his
mind to 90. He is soathcrner. He
was born in Kentucky and drifted down
| to New Orleans. He subsequently
came north and started in as cotton
| broker in New York. 1t was not long
before he got TO dealing i'll stock, and
he was successful.
He is now worth $4,000, 900 or 81, 600
600. He goes on his Judgment, which
is next TO uncrring. He works the
market against JAY Gould, and Gould
does not seem to be able to entrap him
in any way. He is always posted on
everything, and there is scampering
when he makes a move. lie is gruff,
blunt, and to the point, and has a
mind of his own. He can form his own
opinions. That is the great secret of
| his success. A friend who was talking
to him one night said:
II hear you are called The Mephis-
topheles of the street. :"
What is that for?n growled "Old
Cam
Because you raise hades down
there. suppose. +"
well, ii you mean that | do as |
want TO, that's what | am, and | don't
care what name they give me-"
Cam" used to be shaved by GER
tain barber in the shop in the Windsor.
The man was very attentive. Not long
ago the man had a chance to buy a
shop, and Cam let him have g, POO
to start in business.
Cam made 81, 600,0 in the fall in
stocks at the time of the panic of 1873.
In the last great decline he has made
all of 81, 600. 600. 1t is no uncommon
tang tor him to make or lose a quarter
OF million. While he may make that
amount ut any one time it is not often
that he loses so much IN lump 1t
may cost him Sl00,0 900 or 5000, 900 TO
get the market in shape to realize, but
he gets it all back, with a huge profit
besides. He rules the market just as
much as Jay Gould. Cammack has
made all his money in the marNet by
his wits -AcO York Chronicle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-27

as | would, could not persuade N.Y.
self that ii was simply her assistance
that was so valuable to me. | began
to listen for the soft voice. and laid
many a deep plot to win a laugh or a
smile.
One spring morning. when | was
working alone, an open envelope was
brought me, which | knew TO contain
the weekly effusion of The Man
About Town" The address was writ
ten in his customary style, but when
the Ms tumbled out, to my intense
amazement, it was written in the we'll
known, rather peculiar hand of my own
secretary. Was it possible that Chari-
ity should be the author OF these clever
papersp
lmpulsiye for once in my life. | went
INTO the inner room. laid the paper on
The girls desk, and asked her what it
meant. Her answer was so eloquent
that words of mine are powerless to
describe it; she simply looked up at me
and flushed holly.
II am very pentent," she said,
though she did not look it in the very
least, ''but it was so easy. Father used
to write them first, and then, when he
couldn't. | took it as we'll as his other
work. Mr.. Blake did not mind, but
knew You would, because | am wo-
man, SO my brother always copied it
for me. He copied it this time, and
must have posted the original by IA
stupid mistake. Are you angry? All,
don be angry-please don'tp'
Angry Why, am proud Of YOUR
| answered her. 80 happy. too, that
| want to tell you something else; NAV
|, Chauty?"
Yes. Mr.. Blake
saw the sweet face as she half turn
ed from me. and seeing. l gained cour-
age TO continue.
Charity means love- said, softly.
Darling. am | too vain or mad if
hope" The words failed me, and
held out my arms. Charity, will
you not come to me?"
And then, with new, brigh. light
IN her glorious eye, Charity came.
''But, after all. dear, what a terrible
come-down it was for you! sac is apt
to protest, when | repeat the popular
opinion that | am not good enough for
my wife; ''for YOU only married The
Man About Town. -
And, for my part, answer that he
may laugh who wins, for, writer or
not, | certainly married particularly
nice girl.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-27
Wants a Fresh Dictionary.

The editor sat sadly at his desk. His
mouth was puckered with tho express
sion man assumes when he tries to
cut a tough piece of meat with silver
pie-knife. His cheeks were distended on
one side by chew of tobacco, on the
other by mouthfnl of Asiatc words.
AT af-g-a-n gan---no, g-a-h-n-
hang it! g-h- n! Afghanistan.
James!'
..Yessir"
Run up to the house and tell my wife
to send Tommy down with his geogra-
ply the minute he gets home from
school.
..All right, sir. y
Let me see. How had | best advise
Gladstone? / wonder whether Murgha
is a man or place. But its getting
late, so here goes.
ITO the thoughtful student of inter-
national politics the recent action of
Gladstone cannot but appear weak in
the extreme. If he had ordered the
troops to attack Rawil-Piscde instead
of waiting for Gen. Kushk on the banks
of the komaroff great advantage to
England would certainly have followed,
and Sarakhs, as far as Kohn-Dilain was
concerned, would
.William!n
"Yessir."
Bring me fresh dictionary and an
ice-bandage for my head. "
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-27

Said Herman Glass, grasping Gal
weston landlord, to Tom Scantling, one
of his tenants: II want you to pay up
your rent right of. )" Il haven't got any
money : But you have got to pay it
anyhow" Now, you look here; if
you keep on dunning me for that rent
when Eve not got cent, do you know
what I'll do? don't like to do it, but
you'll goad me to it." ''What will you
doP" I'm buy me house for cash
and put stop TO this paying rent by
the month. - Icras SJtings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-27
Grant County 4erald.
Ihat "Pinafore."

Under the appic.tree she sat,
My little love in her broad-brimmed hat
And her blue checked pinaiOre.
ire robin above her swcled his throat,
But the maiden's song rivalicd his sweetest
note,
Though he warbled it DER and Ger
on. shining and red were the skins that fell
Prom the sweet ripe apples she pared SO well
You may help" she sad iii you will"
Then took tue bowl on my own strong knee,
And whispered. Sweet as the apples may be,
know who is sweeter STILL.
The brim OF her hat fell lower down,
Ana hid from my gaze her eyes so brown,
As she steadily worked away.
nut slyly whispered, Would II might be
That we might be served ike the apple you
see
And paircd by the parson some dayl"
upwent the pinafore over her face,
III of her bushes could see no trace
=. Ihen-what do you think didf
10 hide the sorrow and shame | felt
IN deep contrition beside her knelt,
Ana my face in her pinafore hid.
I've often wondered whether twas wrong.
Bnt while the robin was singing his song
Up in the apple-tree,
gave sweet Katie a kiss or two:
Aud Katie, of cOurse--what else could she do?
Gave both Of them back to me-
And the pinafore- bless the thing. say,
j., r the friendly shelter il gave that day!
Kept our sweet secret we'll
ana ud trOIn the sun and the robins view
sweet hatie's bushes, ana helped me, too,
a certain story 10 tell.
Harper's Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-27

Poor Carlotta'sn new guardian,
says foreign letter. is NJ Dupont. a
retired artillery officer, popular in
Brussels society. His appointment
comes from the King Of Belgians, His
new functions will entail complete
change in his mode of life. This is the
manner in which his sovereign appraised
him of his new appointments: m. Du-
pont. we have chosen you 10 take
charge OF the house Of her Majesty, the
Empress Carlotta. You viii enter on
your duties in three days. You are
forbidden to ever spend night outside
the chateau. Twice week, if you so
desire, you may come and spend few
hours at Brussels
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-27

Big RAPIDS Mich July 2 1883
This is to certify that have known and prac-
ticed with DR.. Fred b. Wood for years past, and
always found him genial and kind to all. His
practice has been unbounded while in surgery
he operates with that peculiar skill and rapidity
which is only gained by hard study, close Obser-
vation and thorough knowledge of the parts.
In the treatment of diseases peculiar to women
he has superiors. In this specially he has
spent years of study and Investigation. Those
needing the services of competent physician,
can DO no better than consult DR.. Wood.
A. p. KEAM. NJ. d.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-27

BIG RAIDs, Mich, July 10, 1888.
BE IT KNOWN
That have been intimately acquainted with
Dr. fred B. Wood for seventeen years last past
and always knew him TO be hard student and q
scientific and successful surgeon. BY energy and
close observation to his professional duties he
has always maintained high position in the
ranks of his profession. ] would recommend
him to the suffering public a true friend while
in his specialties he has few if any equals and nc
supcriors. Nj. BROWN.
Late Judge 18th Circuit Mich.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-27
BIG RAprps. Mich, June 10. 1888

For twenty years | have known DR., Fred b.
Wood as standing at the head Of his profession.
Always genial. courteous and kind. he has
reached an enviable position in his profession.
For years he has made specially of chronic and
surgical diseases, in the treatment of which he
has no equal. To those needing the services of
a competent physician or surgeon / most cheer
fully recommend him. ). G.. WEBSTER.
Treasurer Mecosta County.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-08-27

Who of us are without our troubles,
be they small or large? The blessings
of health are best appreciated when we
are sick ana in pain. A hacking cough,
a severe cold or any throat or lung dis
eases are very troublesome; but all these
may be quickly and permanently cured
by Doctor Bigelow's Positive Cure. Safe
and pleasant for children. Price, 80
cents. Trial size, free f. W. Bryan.