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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28

Blunt, OAK, advices state that prairie
fires for three days have swept nearly
all the country north of that place of
its valuables, and extended across Sully
and Potter counties. Grain, hay, ma
chinery, houses, barns and animals of
value aggregating tens of thousands OF
dollars have been destroyed nearly the
length and breadth of these counties
and the north central part of Hughes,
within mile of Blunt. Prof. HammiI
of Chicago, and family lost about $1,000
in fact, all their possessions but five
horses and few light valusblee. Many
families are rendered destitute.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28

You are allowed free trGal Of thirty
Tags of the use of DIR. Dyes celebrated
VoltaIc Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances, for the speedy relief and
permanent cure Of Nervous Debility,
loss of VitaiI asa Aia4! oody and oil
kindred troubles. Also. for many other
diseases. Complete restoration to
health. vigor and manhood guaranteed.
No risk is incurred. Illustrated pam
phlet, with full informa tion, terms, ETC.,
uiuiie1 free by atsdTessiug Toiisssiii Toiisss.iiii 2it 5it
Co., Marshall Mich
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28
a'as! Gas! Gas!
MAKe:>YouR OWN GAS.
~
Equitable Gas, Machine,
Cheap, Clean, Safe, Dry, Durahle le--no fire,
no water, automatic economieaSi-Espe-
Gal4y adapted to private dwellings,,
stores, halls hotels, and
buaiunss hlncks
Machine,

1T is the only dry blower in the market Sor
:, that can be put in the market without infrih!
ging on patents. 1t is adapted to any climate,
using neither water or heat. 4 here is nothing
to freeze and no danger of accident by fire. IL
is automatic in its action. 1t avoids all the
oefects and filth of the various water and
steam machines, there being no ashes or other
residue. 1t gives you u perfect light without
fire or water, 1t is indorsed by the insurance
men; and remem Der that a machine oapable of
lighting u large building requires less care and
attention than an ordin.ry lamp. 1t simply
week and gives better and cheaper light til an
the cheapest coal gas For further informa-
lion apply TO j. ii. CAMPBELL,
Mechanical Engineer, corner Onpitoj and 2nd
streets, Yankton, d. T. Postoiiico Box 1874.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28

The Estelline Bell, Dakota's humor-
GUS newspaper. haf been sold by Fred
b. Carruth to Frank A. Parsons. Mr..
Carrnth has gained q well deserved
reputation ss humorist of ability dur.
ing his proprietorship. Mr., Parsons,
the new proprietor, is not the Chicago
anarchist of that name. but was mem
Der of the last Dakota legislature
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28

me that they must have convictions of
their own and act on them; that they
must choose their politics with thought
full care and personal Independence. In
that way alone cen they become worthy
citizens of the best government in the
world"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28

Redfeld reJoices in the possession of
a new artesian well, $50 feet deep, with
a pressure of 155 pounds to the square
inch, Power enough to turn vast
amount of machinery.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28

Cedar county, Neb., has two candi
dates for the state legislature, DR.. Van
VeIsor and J. J. Felber. The issue is
the reelection of Van Wyck to the
United States senate. Felber is Van
Wyck mantle doctor is not so pro-
ppuDoe5
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28

Shiloh's Vitalizer is what you need for
Constipation, loss of Appetite, Dizzi-
ness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia,
brice so and rs cents per bottle, For
sale at Pnrdy & Brecht's.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28

A st. Paul Press item states that the
Northwestern surveyors have reached
Grand View, in Douglass county, Oak,
and are heading for connection with
the Black Hills line at Valentine, Neb.
1t is expected that grading will begin
this season.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28

THE DAILY PRESS AND nAKoTAIAN
is published every evening, excepting Sun
days.
TERMS sT SUDsCRIPTIoN-Fy carriers, per
month, 81 O0i per year, Sl2 90; by mail, per
month, Sc cents; per year, $40 10.
Office-pREss AND DAKorAIAN block corner of
Third and Capital streets.
Telephone number 5,
BOWEN 4 RINGsBURY, Prop'trs.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28

Catarrb cured, health and sweet
breath secured by Shiloh's Cg.arrti
Remedy. Price SO cents. Nasal injector
free. Sold by Purdy Breclit
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28

Sleepless Nights, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is
the remedy tor you. Sold by purdy &
Brecht, Yankton, Dakota
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28
Yankton College.

EOURTH YEAR BEGINS SEPTEMBER
2, A. ID. 1885. CollePiate, Scientific
and English cor.ses. Preparatory depart
ment. Instrumental and vucsa music Paint
lug and Drawing, EXPENSES low.
JOSEPH WAED, President
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28

THE following resolution was unanimously
adopted by the committee:
ReS0iUed, Believing it would be of advau-
tage to the party, this Commi tee recommend
10 the next territorial convention that the re-
publican central committee of the territory be
gates from each legislative district be author
lied to name n member of the central commit
tee, and report it to he convention, and that
dicial district of the territory, for approval,
and one member at large, wDo shall be chair
man. This resolution is presented with the
call in order that members of the convention
may be given notification for discussion.
A, q, mELLETTE, Oh hartman,
II. ELRoD, Secretary,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-28
Great Trunk Line

To all eastern and southern states. The
Peoples Line is superb in all its appointment
elegant coaches, Pullman sleepers on I'LL night
trains and its rates are always as low and time
az quick as other lines.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07
PERSONAL.

Mr. Campbell of Middleton was in
town on Monday last.
G. w. Deming, of Toone, called
to see us Oh Monday last.
Messrs. Reaves and Shearrin, Of
Middleton, were in town on Mon
day last,
Mrs. Robinson, of Toone, is visi
ting for a few days at Mr.. w. a
MERGERS.
Mr.. Walter Moore, of the Jackson
Dispatch, was visiting relatives in
town this week.
Mr.. G. G.. Adams left for Mem
pins on Monday last to spend a few
days.
Mr.. T. j. Jackson, of the 18th,
district. paid the Bulletin call on
Saturday last.
DR.. John w. Nuckolli, of Toone,
was in town on Saturday last, and
dropped in to see US.
Prof. E. A. Fusch, Of Hickory
Valley, was in town on Saturday
last, circulating amongst his friends.
Mr. Siler called in in to see us on
Monday last, and reports farmers
getting along well.
Esq. T. D. Clinton has a fine boy
at his house, and his neighbors say
he Is two feet taller than he was
before.
Esq. Jesse II. Franklin, of the
5th district, reports that the farmers
in his section are making excellent
headway towards making another
crop.
Mr.. J. G. Harris, a prominent
member of the Ripley, Miss, bar
was in Bolivar on Monday last OF
professional business.
Mr.. A. J. Walton, of the 14tt
district reports that the farmers o
his section are in good spirits, anC
! getting along finely with their work
DIR. VIM. Thompson and Mr.. Ma
Huddlestone, of Crainsville, Were
on our streets ON Monday last.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07

No. 884 R. D. Vendors bill. In the
Chancery Court OF Hardeman County,
Tennessee. john w. McLarty, vs.. c. NJ.
Black, admir-, of Isaac Cash, dec ct ais
ut appearing from the bill which is
EswOrn to In this cause, that the defen-
dants Jacob Cash, col, or his unknown
heirs: Sarah Gosh, col, or her unknown
heirs; Charlotte Cash, col, or her I'M
known heirs; CIaracy Cash, col, or her
unknown heirs, all Of whose names and
residences are unknown and cannot after
dilingent inquiry be ascertained, and that
Bette Perry, col, is a resident Of the state
of Arkansas and nonresident OF the
State of Tennessee.
It is therefore ordered that said defen-
dants enter their appearance herein before
or within the first three days Of the next
term of the Chancery Court Of Hardeman
County, Tennessee, to be held in Bolivar
on the second Monday in June, 1885, and
plead answer or demur to eompIainants
bill, or the same will be taken Tor confess
ed as to them and set for hearing ex parte
and that a copy Of this order be published
for four successive weeks in the BoLrvAR
BULLETIN. This Z, April, 1886.
W. c. DORION, G. q NJ.
Jesse Norment, Sol'r for complainant.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07
FOR CHANCELLOR.

We are authorized to announce Hon. A.
g Hawkins, of Huntingdon, as a candi-
date for Chancellor of this Chancery Di-
vision, which is composed Of the counties
of Hardeman, McNairy, Madison, Hen
derson, Crockett, Carol Henry and Chester.
Election first Thursday in August next.
We are authorized to announce Robt W.
Haynes Of Jackson, a candidate tor Chan
cellor of this Chancery Division, which
a. composed of the Counties of Hardeman
McNairy, Madison; Henderson, Crockett,
Carroll, Henry, and Chester. Election
first Thursday in August next.
We are authorized to announce Judge
Thos, c. Muse, of jackson candidate ior
Chancellor of this Chancery Division
which is composed OF the Counties of Har-
demau, McNairy; Madison, Chester, Hen
tlerson, Carroll, Henry and Crockett. Elec
tion the first Thursday in August next
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07
Prom Salisbury.

Mr.. Editor:-As your valuable pa
per IS read by so many of our good
County people, I presume they would
like to know something of our corner.
We claim to be abreast with any
portion of our County, save the Capi~
toI, Bolivar. We are quite sober,
religious, and enthused eyer the
amendment to the constitution,
looking te prohibition in the near
future, so that the yoemanry OF this
great State can decapitate the
hydraheaded monster: l formed an
alliance at Hopewell Church, this
county, yesterday evening with 16
members, 6. J. Leath, President;
J. O. Dickson, vice-President; A
c, Ferguson, Secretary; Miss Alice
Dickson, Treasurer; Solicitors for
the Issue, MISS Laura Smith, Miss
Mary Ferguson.
Enthusiastic speeches. were Inaue
by D. A. Ferguson, Prof. John
Windes, and Rev. G. j, Leath. Ho
for the temperance cause! We are
not outlaws, we have a temperance
alliance, a good Sunday School, &
coed day school, presided over by
worthy and efficient teachers, Prof.
john r. Windes and Miss Fannie
Norment, services every Sabbath
at the church. Four doctors Bost-
wick, Goddard, J. d. and B. Sauls,
and s enterprislng firms always ready
to exchange goous Ter cash or credit
] he farming interest is on boom
more thrift and improvements than
usual. j. y, S,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07
ATTORNEY GENERAL.

We are authorized TO announce II. S,
Young. Esq. Of Covington, q candidate
for Attorney General Of this District,
winch is composed Of the coSntles OF Ll'r-
deman, Fayette, Upton, Lauderdnle,
DYER, and Lake. Election the first Thurs
day in August next.
We are authorized to announce s. L
CocIroft, Esq. Of Dyer, candidate Tor
Attorney General of this Judicial Circuit,
which Is composed of the counties OF
Hardeman, Fayette, Upton, Lauderdale-
Dyer. and Lake: Election the first Thurs
day in August next.
We are authorized 20 announce A. J,
Coates candidate for Attorney General
of the 18th Judicial Circuit which Is
composed of the counties Of Hardeman,
Eayette, Upton, Lauderdale, Dyer and
Lake. Election first Thursday in August
next
We are authorized to announce Frank
nj. Wilkinson Esqr., of Lauderdale coun-
~, a candidate for Attorney General Of
this judicial circuit, composed OF the coun'
ties of llardeman, Fayette, Upton, Lau-
derdale, Dyer aud Lake. Election the
FIRST Thursday in August next.
We are authorized 70 announce John
A. Upton, ESQ. 81 COviugton, q candidate
for Attorney General OF this judicial cir
cult, composed of the counties of Harde.
man, Fayette, TiTton, Laudordale, Dyer
and Lake Election on the first Thurs
day in August next
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07
"Meal Bag on a Bean Pole
Elberton, Ga, june l !, i

Elberton, ga, June l, 1880.
Ny brother has a son that was afflicted
with rheumatism in one of his legs until
the knee was so badly contracted that he
could not touch the ground with his heel
aud had scrofula. He took only two bot
Ties Of B. b. B., and scrofula and rheuma-
tisnl are both gone.
Mrs. NJ A. Erred came TO my house the
past summer almost covered with carbun-
cles and boils. got two bottles of B. B.
B. and before she had got through with
the second bottle she was entirely well.
She was also troubled with swollen feet
and ankles, and had been for twenty
years. All gone-no trouble with swol-
len feet now.
Twas troubled with bleeding piles since
1853 used one bottle, and have felt
nothing Of the kind since taking the medi
cine The clothing that was wearing
when left Atlanta fitted me ABOUT the
same as meal sack would bean pole
I have on the same clothing now, and
they are a tight fit
You can do as you like with this; as for
me and my household, we think three BIS
is fully orthodox, and will do to swear by
J. NJ. Barfeld.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07
From Hick orr YaIler.

EDITOR BULLETIE:-The first day
Of May was celebrated at the Insti-
tute bY GROWING a May Queen.
Mary McClarty, a little girl OF ten
years, was elected, she looked very
beautiful on her throne wreathed in
flowers as her subjects came forward
and presented their gifts. The
maids of Honor" were also beaua
tiful, as they sat, one on the right
the other on the left, of their Noble
Queen, laden with flowers and gar
lands.
After the exercises OF GROWING
the Queen was over, the School and
and spectators repaired to the woods
(by selection of the Queen for dim
ner and there they all Jared sumpt-
uously. When dinner was sery ed our
estimable teacher Prof. Z. A. Fusch,
called the school to order, and after
an address appropriate for the
occasion proceeded with their regu-
Lar closing exercises of the ''Salma-
gundi Circle" society, which was
tOmpcsedo of recitations, compositions
etc, which were delivered fluentlyt
and after the cheers of the spectators
school was dismissed. The young
people Of town were then given an
| entertainment at the residence O
ESQ. J. P. Ferguson, Where was
spent a pleasant evening, and the
hospitable host, and hostess. as, usua
made their guests spend it as pleas
antly as possible. Thus ended tn,
che pleasant May-day which vii
4 Hong be remembered Us those Ircscu
Spectator.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07
DE-. s. TgcHss an.
MEDlCAL MEN!
WHAT TWO PROMINENT
PHYSICIANS SAY OF
NOTED REMEDY.
CrawfordviIIe, Ga; Democrat.

Crawfordville, Ga; Democrat.
BIB. is without doubt one of the most
valuable and popular medicines known
to the medical science, and has relieved
more suffering humanity than any other
medicine since it came into use. It has
never failed in single instance to pre-
duce the most favorable results where it
has been properly used. Physicians every
where recommend it as doing all it il
claimed to do. The following certificates
are from two prominent physicians, who
have done large and successful pr actice
for many years, and upon whose judg-
ment the public can safely rely:
Crawfordvilie, Ga, July IS, 1885.
Editor Democrat:-For the past ten
years Ihave been suffering with rheuma-
tism in the muscles of my right shoulder
and neck, During this time have tried
various remedies, both patent medicines
and those prescribed by physicians. Last
summer commenced using B.B.B., and
could see an improvement by the time I
had taken one bottle have been taking
it at intervals since last summer, and can
say it is the best medicine for rheumatism
I have ever tried. / take pleasure in re
commencing it to the public.
J. w. Rhodes, A NJ, NJ. D.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07
Local.

a Temperance Alliance was or
gained at Pocahontas last week.
Work has begun en- the iron bridge
across Hstchie at Statlers Ferry.
On Saturday last, the first day of
May, there was a good deal of frost
here, but it did not damage veglta-
tion any.
Mr.. G. NJ. Savage was up in town
last Monday for the first time in sHo
or three weeks. His many friends
were glad to see him out.
A par Y of fishermen from Hicko-
ry Valley spent two or three days OF
this week at Statler's Ferry.
Rev. Mr.. Hope preached on last
Sunday to a large large and atten-
tive audience at the Presbyterian
Church. Hope his services may be
secured as their pastor. We give
him hearty welcome.
Miss Nellie Greene, viii give a
recitation at the Cumberland church
next Monday night. Subject: ''The
drinking house over the way"
We learn from a private. source
that our esteemed friend I. A.
Osborn. now of Paducah. KY, is
doing well in his new place. We
regret his leaving US and wish him
we'll.
From the present outlook the
strawberry crop viii be very good
in this section this season, and will
soon be on hand.
Maj. w. B. Rufin, postmaster at
Toone, is very i'll, and is not eX~
pected to live many days. He had
a stroke of paralysis sometime ago,
and has gradually grown worse.
bIr. B. NJ. Hatcher has beded a
quantity of the different varieties of
sweet potatoes and is now ready on
short notice to fill orders for slips,
at $3.50 per thousand.
We are thorized to state that
there will be no meeting of the Guild
on Monday night on account of the
prohibition meeting at the Cumber-
land Church, but the same has been
postponed until Monday night the
18th. inst.
John Boyd, the colored barber
from Toone, who is charged with
stealing the money from Mr.. WE.
Fuller, has been brought back to
jackson and lodged in Jail. His
brother, Geo. Boyd, is said to have
told on him, and George is being
held as a witness. 1t is claimed
that the prosecution is in possession
Of sufficient evidence to secure his
conviction.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR REGISTER.

We are authorized to announce t. M.
Newsom candidate for Register Of Har-
deman county. Election first Thursday
in August next,
We are authorized TO announce w. j;
Redd, candidate for Register of Harde-
man county. Election FIRST Thursday in
August next.
We are authorized to announce Z. f..
Ammons a candidate for reelection to the
office of Register of Hardeman county.
Election first Thursday in August, 1886.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
Paul T. Jones candidate for Register
of this county. Election the first Thurs
day in August next.
We are authorized to announce W. p.
Day, of the 18th District, a candidate for
Register of Hardeman County. Election
first Thursday in August next.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07
A cortain's Fortunate n;sooverv

Capt Coleman schr. Weymouth, plying
between Atlantic City and \. Y, had been
trouble with a cough 50 that he was m
able to sleep and was induced to try DR.
Kings New Discovery Tor Consumption
It not only gave him insta t relief but al
layed the extreme soreness in his breast.
His children were similarly affected and a
single dose had the same happy effect
Or. Kings New Discovery is now the
tandard remedy in the Coleman house
hole and on board the schooner.
Free Trial Bottles Of tai Standard Rem,
dy At Savage s Emerson,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07
Traveller Dr..

The beautiful Mountain Slasher
Harness and Saddle Stallion of this
name, which was the property Of
Marshal j. Polk, and for two years
in the hands Of Eooner d Emerson
at this place, is now owned by DR..
Paul T, Jones, Of Somervil,e, Tenn.
and viii stand the present season in
Loves Livery Stanle at Somerville.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07
THE RAEAAR.

The Bazaar, given at the Opera
House on Wednesday night last, by
the ladies of ST. James Church, for
the benefit OF he church. was a per-
feet success. 4 large crowd was
in attendance, and al esjoyed them
selves finely. The hall was lastly
decorated, with evergreens, flowers,
aud lace curtains with blue, red and
pink back grounds. Temporary
counters were inprovised on either
side, and upon these and the walls,
which were also beautifully decorat
ed, the goods and wares were dis
played in manner which demon
strated the fact that ladies would
make the finest shop keepers in the
world. The centre columns were
decorated with evergreens, bunting,
and flowers, The whole presented
the appearance Of a cosy drawing
room, and was lighted with lights Of
different colors, which showed tho
goods, as we'll as the charming clerks
off to an advantage. A great varie.
ty Of merchandise was displayed,
which found ready sale. A splendid
supper was also furnished, which vas
presided over by several experience
ed matrons. Excellent music was
furnished at intervals, lead by Mrs.
A. t. McNeal. Exquisite taste, as
we'll as a good deal of tedious labor.
was manifested in the arrangement
Of everything, and the ladies merit
praise for its success. It was a plea
SAINT social gathering, and viii long
be remembered as a most enjoyable
occasion. The sum of S150.25 wa s
taken in.
Proceedings OF Hardeman CouRty
Democratic Committee.
The Committee met at the court
house in Bolivar, in pursuance OF
call of Chairman on April 20, 1886,
with following members present,
q. 1T. Anderson, Chairman; A. J.
Coates, Secretary; r. w. Smith, r.
N Mitchell, w. D. Hankins, and
G. A. Miller, members +. NJ. Nc
Glathery and S, II. Clinton were
absent. J. w. Wilson was repre-
sented by proxy and by the Char
man. On melton OF G.. A. Miller, a
convention of the democracy Of
Hardeman County, was called for
May %, 1886.
A. ]. Coates, Esq. rendered his
resignation as Secretary of the
Committee alleging his candidacy
for Attorney General as a reason
for same. The committee reluct-
antly accepted same after voting
thanks to Mr.. Coates for his eff
cheney as secretary. On motion Of
R. w. Smith, Esq. G. A. Miller
was elected secretary in place OF
Coates, resigned.
@. II. Anderson, Chr'n,
@. A. Miller. Sec'v.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07

.sGet outen the rye. you slick taifpos-
You cau'tlsetch coon with Pokeberry
blossump'-
said n customer. to his druggist when he
handed hius "a bottle Of iron hittcrs, instead
al Browns Iron Tonic-his faverite,mcdi-
eide.
For sale by Savage & Emerson.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-05-07

The best salve Ia the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblaine
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-,
lively cures Piles, or no pay required Il
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents pei
box. For sale by Savage & Emerson.