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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
REPAIR WORK A SPECIALITY
JEFFERSON WOOLEN MILL,
Formerly Porter's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
Porter's Factory which in days gone by en-
loved almost a national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated bv the I'M
designed Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and II is
our expectation to maintain the reputation OF
the mill and TO meet the demand of the public
for first-claSs goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J.J. JOBE & co.
Post Onice-Ripon, Jefferson County, W. Va
J. J. Jobe e Bro. will continue to operate the
Mill at Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia
and will pay the top market price for Wool de-
liyered there.
April, ID, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
Diamond Dy s.

4 5 the Spring advances we call attention "a
~ full stock of Diamond Dyes, and guar
antee them 20 color Ribbons, Dresses Hats,
Feathers aud Cotton Goods.
GEO T. LIGHT,
Druggist, Next Door 10 Post Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
GEO. T LIGHT

HASA full line of Blair's Handy Paper Tab
| lets for sale, both for Pen d Pencil.
French Paper in tablets 35cts.
Linen Paper " 80.
Bill Heads " So
Statements 35
Blanks receipts, Bonds &c10.
Call and examine them.
Owing to the reduction of tax on Quinine,
and for the benefit of the inflicted, We offer the
same at $500 per Oh.
Have on hand all the popular patent medi-
cines Also keep all School Books q supplies.
GEO T. LIGHT.
Feb 10, 1883.
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TRAINS GOING NORTH.

Leave Hagerstown, Pm 10 4O'PM II 40
Arrive Harrisburg, AMI OO.P.M.S 80
c. V. X. X.
Philadelphia, P.M.6 90
r. X. X. ANA %
" New York AN 30.PM.9 80
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Surveying and Conyeyancing

I WILL survey anywhere, promptly and al
| short nOtice-accuracy guaranteed. Specia
attention paid in connection Herewith to DRAW
ING DEEDS or any embellishments OF Writing
7. O.-CharlestOwn, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
Dec. s, 1871. 5. HOWELL BROWN.
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New Goods.

TAM in receipt Of my supply Of Spring and
i Summer Goods which am selling at pOpu-
lar prices GEO. w. I. KEARSLEY.
COTTONS.
DLAIN and Twiled Sbeetings, 81, -, and
Il 1O-4: Bleached and Brown Shirtings ~ al
qualities. Bleached and Unbleached Drilling,
Heavy Duck for Machine Sheets Just reed ard
for sale by GEO w. T. KEARSLEf.
GROCERIES.
RCCERIES Of all grades, including nice
VI line Of Canned Goods, all Of which Will
be sold a. low as the lowest.
GFO. W. r. KEARSLEY.
DRESS GOODS DRESS GOODS
DRESS GOODS DRESS GOODS
DLACK Cashmere. Blk and Cold Nuns Veil
ID ing, Domesticand Fancy Ginghams, Zephyr
Cloth and Chambrays. Jictoria Lawn, India
Linen. Plain and Figured Swiss Pique and
Plaid Muslin, just received and for sale by
GEO. W. T. KEARSLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
LANDRETu's SEEDS.

w L have just opened a fresh stock Of Ian
w dreth's Seeds Now and during the en-
tire season We will be prepared 10 furnish our
customers and the public everything they may
want in this line at the most reasonable prices.
Feb. g. -. AISQUITH & 20.
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Chair Seats Gained.

NTRS.J.N. WHITTINGTON is prepared TO
VI Repair Cane Seat Chairs at short notice
and upon easy terms, at her home in the
Southern suburbs Of Charlestown, on Bloom
cry turnpike.
September % 1889.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28

WE will have by September 1st, full sup
w ply of School Books ofeyery description,
also full line of School Sundries, such as
pens, slate pencils, satches, DC. We invite
the attention OF our customers and the public
to this branch of our business. ANY book not
in stock furnished in few days,
AISQUITH & co.
August 2G, 1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28

NR >>O>N would enjoy your dinner
NONs and are prevented by Dys-
pepsia. use Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
They are o. positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
digestion. Tlau'ency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. IS and 90 cents.
.-L -L-I
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Boot and shoe Making.
REPAIRING, &C

TNHE undersigned hasremoved his Shopto the
building on b ecorner OF Charesan Liberty
streets in the building lately occupied by Wei
rick a Weller. The cbaracteroi the work done by
hesubscriberis well known andappreciatedbyt be
citizens o Charestown and vicinity. tits hardly
necessary to add that be will endeavort to sustain
his reputation a. reliable Workman, and willex-
ecute promptly and at reasonablerates ailorders
given him eithergor New work or Repairing.
JOHN AVIS OF VIM.
May l6, 1874. Aprill5, 1876.
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darper's Ferry& Valley Branch
Il. ~ o. X. It.

Time Table in Effect May 80, 1885.
SOUTH BOUND TRAINS.
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DFeSS-.uGEjHg
AND FAMILY SEWING.

TTNHE undersigned will do Making and
I Family Sewing upon reasonable terms al
her residence next door 10 Mr.. Burton on
Lawrence street. 4 share of patronage sOlici-
ted. MRS. MARY ROBERTSON.
April 8. 1856
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10 RTH BOUND TRAINs.

Nos. lO3 and 4Oi daily. Allothertrains daily
except Sunday
July y, 1856.
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THE BROKEN BOTTLE.

''I wonder if there can be a pair of shoes in it ?" .f.sf.f -.e. t...a -s.l
 Little Tim sat on the ground close be- side very ugly, dark -eolored stone jug He eyed it sharply, but finding it quite inn possible to see through its sides, pulled out it's cork and peered in.
 Cant see nothin', but its so dark in there could't see if there was anything I've great mind to break the hateful old thing" a.s. .
 He sat for while thinking how badly he wanted pair of shoes to wear to the Sunday school pic nic. His mother had promised to wash and mend his clothes so that he might go looking very neat indeed, but the old shoes were fur past mending, and how could he go barefoot? Then he began counting the chances of his father being very angry when he should find bis bottle broken. He did not like the idea of getting whipping for it, as was very like ly, but how could he resist the temptation of making sure about those shoes The more he thought of them the more he couldn't. He sprang up and hunted around until he found a good-sized brick bat, which he flung with such vigorous hand and correct aim that the next instant the old bottle lay in pieces before his eyes. How eagerly he bent over them in the hope of finding not only what he was longing for, but, perhaps, other treasures. But his poor heart sank as he turned over the fragments with trembling fingers. Moth. ing could be found among the broken bits wet on the outside with badly smelling | liquid.
 Tim sat down again and sobbed as he had never sobbed before so hard that he did not hear step beside him until voice said
 "Well What is all this 2"
 He sprang up ia great alarm. It was his father, who always slept late in the morn ing, and was very seldom awake so early as this.
 "Who broke my bottle ?p he asked.
 "I did, l" said Tim, catching his breath half in terror and half between his sobs.
 "Why did you ?''
 | Tim looked up. The voice did no sound quite so terrible as he had expected The truth was, his father had been touch ed at the sight of the forlorn figure, sC small and SO sorrowful, which had ben over the broken bottle.
 "Why, he said, "I was looking for pair of new shoes. want pair of shoel awful bad to wear to the pic nic, All tn, other little boys wear shoes."
 ssHow came you to think you'd fns shoes in the bottle 2'' s"s .r
 .sWhy, mamma said SO. asked he lfor some new shoes, and she said they haa
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gone into that black bottle, and that lots of other things had gone into1b to--coats and hats, and bread and meat and Things -and thought if broke it I'd find them all-there ain't thing in it-and hanirna never said what wasn't so before--and thought 'twould be so-snre.p sa.t ss.5 st
 And Tim, hardly able to sob out the words. and feeling how keenly his trust in hissmother's word had added to his disap- pointment, sht down and cried harder than ever. a.sftH .t ttasaf
 His father seated himself on n box in the disorderly yard, and remained quiet for SO long time that Tim at last looked up timidly,
 'I'm real sorry broke your bottle, fa. ther," lie said. "I'll never do it again.v
 No, guess you won'tv said his father, laying rough hand on the little head, as he wont away, leaving Tim overcome with astonishment that his father had not been angry with him. 'l lA rq'. .iH.
 Two days after, on the very evening be- fore the picnic, he handed Tim a parcel, telling him to open it. s4t 4. tEia,fIl. .f
 "New shoes new shoes r Tim shouted ,'Oh father, did you get new bottle, and were they in it ?'' .fEoa
 "No, my boy !; there isn't going to, be a new bottle. Your mother was right all the , time-the things all went into the bottle, but you see getting them ont is no easys matter, so Pm going to keep them outhfa 8 fer this Pi i.t 1l-sa.-.. ,l.5.f ts.,...
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4 tPrepared for The Press
 THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

Man is the only animal to whom is giv- en the power of laughter. God intends man to be mirthful. ia .lt&
 ''They langh that win. "-O Othello, act iv, scene i. tst 6 t4 'a't gl
 Shakers Certain agamists founded in North America by Ann Lee, called "Moth- CT Ann, daughter of poor blacksmith, born in Toad Lane Todd Street) Manches- ter. She married smith named Stanley, and had four children, who died in infan cy, after which she joined the sect of Jane Wardiaw, a tailoress, but was thrown in to prison as q brawIer. ez 3e E. While there she said that Jesus Christ stood before her, and became one with her in form and spirit and when she came out and told her story, SIX or seven persons joined her and called her "the Lambs bride. ''F Soon after this she went to Amer ica and sattled at Watervliet, in New York state. Other settlements have been estab- llshed in various parts of the United States.
 If you have occasion to use the word gentlemen, do not abbreviate 1t % gents, or pantaloons to pauts, better for the lat ter word use trousers.
 Ofiwhom does the Bible speak as blow ing with twelve yoke of oxen ? Elisha. - l Kings. 19: 19 ;t,f tG iHr
 Reader, take rational enjoyment (would emphasize rationaD as you Journey through life, take it each day. for we tray erse this road but once. Do not defer it until a fortune Is assured-should you ever reach that point it will be, doubtless. when the senses are dulled and when twinoes of pain remind you of advancing years The keen relish for viewing grand and pictur- esque scenery, the works of nature and art, objects of interest ill this and foreign lands Is gone, gone forever. With sad dened, regretful hears, you take but slim comfort i'll the fact that you have accumu- lated riches and s'know not who shall gather them, and failed to gather the rich flowers, which delight the mind and heart, growing all along your pathway, ignoring them to gather, later in life, an immense bouquet of delights which proves a Will o'-the-wisp.
 Lake the Irishman who! upon landing in America, saw shining haif-dollar upon the walk would not pick it up. but said "Be labers, I'll not stop to pick that up, I'll go to the head of the hape." It is doubtful if. he ever reached the "head of the hape," but 1t is certain that he lost the half f-dollar
 By whom and for whom was the first bury1ng ground bought !? Genesis, 8: 3, 4, Is, IS. '.' .t.'' : - ''
 Sally Lunn tea-cake so called from Saay Lunn, the pastry cook of Bath, who used to cry them about in basket, at the close of the eighteenth century.
 Salary-The salt rations. The Romans served out rations of salt and other neces, saries to Itheir soldiers and civil servants. The rations altogether were called by the general name of salt, and when money was substituted for the rations, the stipend went by the same name QIatin, salarum, from Sal, salt. .1 " | Rice thrown after a bride.-A relic oi the s'panis farreus, 2 in the most honorable form of Roman marriage, called "confar. reatio. .
 Plum Puddings on Christmas Day: Elm. blematical of the offerings of the wise men to the infant Jesus. ,- -....
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(For The Press.)
 RECOGNITION.

Two met, who had ne'er before each othel
 seen;
 Net. in a dense and crowded thoroughfare Met, as utter strangers, but parted lifelong
 friends.
 Note, what transpired: An intent look from each to each Revealeda a truth not known beforee A Abomething new, unsoughts but sweet ~s-'* That instant took possession of their souls, And filled their hearts with joy Unspeakabte,
 And drawing nigh unto each other They spooke in looIts, not words. In ha1d grasps, full of feeling In hand grasps and pure eafneat looksy AS one may feel when he conFeys away A part of his own dearer, better self 4 part he knows is sacred. They spoke a language few but known, A language of the soul. ,,sAk 1 is 1t yOst [" 'sYes, it is | Was what was spoken from the depths Of each their hearts, What need of words, when these two saw, And -read ariQht the Thoughts that were GDs pIainly told 4whsH eye tpaeyel f And Aand in handi tfley feel the q Sure, Apure stfueR sana majesty of HI Friendships love.
 That boon divine had fallen on their souls, Ere they could know or understand it's cause It brought them to each others arms; It bared their hearts to friendshipS charms J They FELT and LEFT 8 faith in each That ears of knowlod dgeIcould not reaqh They knew that in each other dwelt friendships love, more dear unto their souls Than ALI. they e'er had felt before. Both felt as David, and had they speech,a Would both have clalmed his Jonathan, Would not have parted until from each fThis truth had been Sdivn1geds 'ssA fj a' An should it be that ne'er in life Their eyes, or hands, should meet again, The memory of that recognition ! Will keep. their love and friendship Izss gs Fresh and pure forever.
 Springfield, Sept, 1886. s.J.F.
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IMPROVING OLD CuRRANr BUSHES Two years ago, writes one of our correspond ents from Wisconsin, I secured an old gar den. Along one side of it there was row of stunted currant bushes, the life of which had been nearly choked out by tho gmss in which they stood. The leaves were covered with worms, and they presented a sorry appearance. At first thought I would dig them up and plant new ones. An examination of the roots convinced he that they were comparatively healthy, and I concluded to cut the tops back, cleau out about them, and sec what good cult- vation would do towards retaining them. I had the ground spaded up, turning the sod under, and gave the soil good top dressing of manure, digging in n quantity about each plant. I cut of all the old tops and waited for developments. Very soon sprouts made their appearance from each bunch of roots, and of these l selected four or five of the best, and kept all others pinched off during the season. They made a vigorous growth. allowed tue hens to run among the bushes, and they proved better than hellebore in keeping tho worms away. That fall I spread lot of litter about the plants, md this spring dug it in about them, and have given the ground among the bushes a liberal coating of ehip-dirt from the wood yard. T allow the hens to wallow in it. believing that they will pick up all the larvse that may belurk- ing there. The plants have blossonied wonderfully, and every stem was heavily set with fruit. Old bushes can be reclaim ed, after years of neglect, by q little care and cultivation. .-ADaertcan 4grfcnItstr- ist for October. ..'
 The editor of the Corsicann, Tex, Obser- yer, MT. G. F. Miller, had severe attack Of rheumatism in his left Rnoe, which became so swollen and painful that he could not walk up the stains He writes that aataT a few ap- plications of St. Jacobs Oil tho pain entirely disappeared and the knee at sumed ita normal proportions. .ot.fg gi st..fsalIY
 lid Bits: Elderly gentleman (from way back on his first visit to New York)-- )--- What an immense thropg are gathered at the entrance of wonder church how ex- citedly they struggle for admission Co the sacred edifice 1 Evidently Y revival of un- precedented dimensions in proernassia.,.a
 Unregeperate gauain (scornfnilyl Nav, dat ain't no revival, Dis is der last night of der big church fair, an dey re koit ter rafiie fer der grand pianny in half an' hour.
 Counterfeits are always made to look as near like the original as possible. House. keepers are cautioned Rgainm the mnny worthless and damaging limitations of JkMRf PyLE's PnARnINE, some put up in similar looking packaeea, aud othera V with ynnuanu sounding like Pearlina, which dealers ma, U endeavor to urge upon them. 4ses
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John Lounsbury, M. D., Of Oxford, Ct., graduate of the Medical department of Yale college, thorough botanical student, and who makes specially of Chronic Blood Dis. orders, states as follows concerning "Red Jacket Bitters.v
 Oxford, Conn.,, August IA, 1882. Messrs Lewis G6 Go. :- k
 2Gentlemen-I have examined your formula, and after visiting your establishment and witnessing you method of preparing these bitters, unhestatngy t1fy that your Bitters should produce favorable re- suits in any affection of the liver. While many dis orders of that organ cannot be cured, temporary lief may be afforded to the These Bit ters should be beneficial in many forms of Kidney complaint and decidedly valuable nsdyspepsia and fin debility, arising from malaria or other remote '' JOHN LoUNsBURY, M. D.
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Consumption, can be cured. Not by any secret remedy, but by proper, healthful exer- else and the judicious use of Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites, con- taining the healing and strength-giving vir- tues of these two valuable specifies in their fullest form. Prescribed universally by phy- sicians. Take no other.
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' VslBhE %! suHbBl } T I. E ' V oaa
s fFor The Press.l
 TO PATRECIUs.

Dominus yehiscbm, Domines ypbiscum,
 Sings in my heart from day to day
 Dominus vobiscum, Dominus vobiscum,
 Are the only words my life can say ,a ,.... Dominus vobiscum, Dominns vobiscuha, ;, sSwells from my soul fFom honr to hour tss Dominus vobiscum, Dominus vobisCum, sf,. la the only pxaVer within ny bowen asug Dominus yobiscum, Dominus yObiscUm,
 Come from my heart with every breaahs ~ < DOminus yObiacuna, D0minus vObiscum,
 I'll breath for you until my death.
 Dominus yobiscum. Dominus vobiscum,
 Could you hut breathegthis prayer fopRek o. Dominus yobiscnm, c, Dominus vobiscum, My life would be one prayer for thee. N
 springheld. Sept, 1sss JosHAHss1 Buy Sperry c Barnes' celebrated pork products and you will wonder why you have been 90 long without them; they guaranteed sweet, delicious and perfectly healthy. Avoid all western manufac- tured goods. 4N Mah NN
 It was no doubt bachelor compositor who, in setting up the toast, tsWoman without her, man would be savage" made it read, s:Woman, without her nan, would be say agep sks .tk kk 2E ss-a saass sE A. st&
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STAFFORD SPRINGS, CONN. sEPTEMB
..Mr. Chairman. sad member of th

tMr. ChalrmRn, sad member of the committee on resolutions, ''your commit tee has made good beginning on plat form, but finds itself unable to proceed without the voice of the convention. ]"
 Chairman-WiIl the gentleman please read such of the proposed platform as the committee has been able to complete un- aided
 Committeeman-Ye Yes. sir. Reads. .sWe, tue pepplk, view wish FAlaf lns 4- E" That is as far as the committee has proceeded.
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Conn. Farmer Of the coming faiIs in this section oi the state none is likely to be Q greater success or better worth attending than that of the Stafford Agricultural Soci- ety, which is to be held Oct 13 and IA.
 We know of no association which has been more energetic and progressive than this, which, while sparing no efforts to keep it's exhibitions free from any objectionable features, never lacks those attractions which win and satisfy the multitude.
The Press., 1886-09-30

w Food for the brain and nerves that will in- vigorate the bod without intoxicating, is what we need in these days of rush and worry. Parker's Tonic restores the vital en- ergies, soothes the nerves, and brings good health quicker than anything you can nse.
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stanard Tslsnhnne Directory.

H. S. HANoox, Norwich, Sup't. Norwich district.
 Stafford Central Office in Stafford National Bank Building, Stafford Springs. Miss FANNY SPARROW, manager lsl4t ~. .rf .rE .ssf. r...... f t r.
 .4, sUBsCRIBERs-sTAFFORD sPRINGss sz. Dr.L B Richards residence. Jas Mclaughlin residence E. A. Buck 6 Co.'S store. G The Press office Dr. J. S. Clark, office Dr.C.B Newton, residence Julius Converse residence N. l.. N. R. R. depot w. H. Cooley, residence Rawitser Bros residence Cushman's Livery Stable. ..i 4 :" office
 x. C.Dennis' office. Smith 6 Cooley's office R. $. Hicks. residence. q .' aGlyn Mill. O. J. Holmes, office. Dr. F. l.. Smith, residence Mineral Springs Go. office. Stafford National Bank W.U Telegraph Co. office Warren Woolen Co.,, office B. SO. Telegraph Ofacetg sy d ss,s es q sE,f.t
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Hon. Salem H. Wales of New Yorl writes to friends that he hopes to wis it Wales the first part of next month with his wife to renew the associations of his youth and see again the homes and graves of his ancestors
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} MURDERED.-The body of Julius Baer wal found by freighters five miles west of here Tuesday morn, in terribly mangled condi tionA His head and face were smashed so as to be hardly recognized, and numerouf wounds were found on his body, Mir. Bael was agent for thegreat blood edicfhes Sdlph' UT Bitters. Robbery was undoubtedly the motive, as he was well known to have large sum of money on his person. As we go te press there isnd dew t6 thsE perpstEatora r Colorado Press
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HALE'S hUNEl .> lue ..,us tire, .5, aJc., sI
 cEENNS SULPHUR S0N4A heals hnd beaaii6esss s35Et
 GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Eous & B.niOnz, 2See- HILLS HAIR WHISKER DYE-Black & Brown, 6Oc. < PIXIES To0THACRg DRoPs cure in Minute, 95c, 1 nEA Aw$5 nlE0akMFIc FtLLse . sssaacSss, ksOe
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I suffered terribly from neuralgia in the head and face After taking two doses of lAthlophoroe the pain all left me, and not a particle have bad sincE hall alwaya keep Ath'ophoroS in th6 house. Mra Diet |rich, 16 HWison-a Ne# Haven, Ct.
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FACTS WoRTH KNOWLNG.-In all diseases Oi the nasal mucous membrane the remedy used must be non-irritating. The medical pro fession has been slow to learn this. Nothing satisfactory can be accomplished with douch- es, snuffs. powders, syringes, astringents of any similar application, because they are all irritating, do not thoroughly reach the affect ed surfaces and should be abandoned as worse than failures. A multitude of persons who hSd7fer Gyeaf elalF tae worry an1 and petnape w1pd Ps Ely's Gre rdsAfhn Balm.
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. bTAFFURD . R. S. Beebe's store (pay station).
 KNOXVILLE. Chas Holt's office. (Phenix Wooden Co.) 5$Esh#E ssrAFFoRDyILLEa tftS A. s. Eabon's store (pay stationl S-s S.sBs Amadonssoh sEfEEt. -t1t~#
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WANTED at South Willing AJ ton. G. HAIL. Jr.s & CO.,