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prices might have been less. But as there was
no contract. he got what he was disposed tc
( chargeor as agreed upon by MN ana Inc buyer
Now for selling his goods to the city, though In
official position at the time, nave not one
word of censure to offer, as this is no excep-
4 tional case, and don't believe that The goods
/ he made contracts with the city's agents to sell
them. cost the city any more than they would
have done If purchased from any other dealer.
But when the gentleman attempts to hold me
up for public observation, as one VINO accepted
contracts Through an employee. and censures
this council for giving them to me, deem 1T
only fair to recite few chapters from his own
history, which, though rather ancient. has not
! fallen into ''inoeuous dessuetude.I
Mr. Cochran claims shat in the brlef history
of the years service of this council, published
in Mr.. Tams' first al tice that the recorded vote
then given. which showed that Mr. Z. voted
against the public school building, forced him
to reply in order to defend his record on this
question. If Mr.. G. felt thus aggrleved he
might have continued his controversy with Mr..
Tams in the conservative manner and tone in
which their first articles were written, and let
the public judge between them, but when he
begins to descend to personalities, and to try
to divert public attention from the castiga-
lions he is getting from Tams by Juggling me
into the matter, then he must expect me TO de-
fend myself
am exceedingly sorry that Mr. C,'s charge
against this counsel and myself in particular,
forces me to show the people that if the present
council erred in allowing me compensation
from the treasury for work done the city, then
Mr.. G. is one of the last gentlemen who should
ever have mentioned it, and think the above
statement from the record will clearly bear
NE OUT.
In conclusion, l desire to show the public
that Mr.. ArnalPs bid was the lowest for the
steam heating, and submit the following eXpa-
nation of the bids:
The "Mt joy and "Florida' boilers. used in
this work, are of the same grade, and the "Gor-
TOM is recognized generally as the best in use.
Mr., Arnall offered to put in the Mt. Joy for
81 900. or the Gorton for $4,000. West q Branch,
of Richmond, offered to put in Florida heater
for $3.50. Messrs. ] & A. Bargamin of Rich
mond offered to put in the Gorton heater for
$500. From all the Information the council
could gather they deemed it economy to use
the Gorton, for which Mr.. A IS bid was only
$19 over the bid for boiler of the same coal
consuming and heating capacity ss the one he
proposed to put in for 81 800, and for which the
other bidder asked 1889. And how Mr.. Coch-
ran arrive at the conclusion that Mr.
Arnall having secured this contract, and my
execution of the work has taken bread out of
the mouths of other mechanics of the city.
am at a loss to understand, though presume.
il is natural for horny handed mechanics like
Mr.. c. to take a partial view in behalf of their
fellow workmen in a cause against bloated
bondholders and life insurance experts like
ArnalI and mvself G.. BARGAMIN
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County Court.

During the past three days of the present
term of the County Court, Judge Stout
despatched large amount of business.
The following estates were committed:
That Of Andrew Robertson to Thos. M.
Smiley, administrator; George Smith to
j. Newton Wilson. adm r; Jno w. Priests
and John Carriers to Levi Myers. John
Miller willrecorded with Peter S. Miller.
Elk or, and Samuel Hays with VIM. Fl.
Fix, Admir- with will annexed. Polly
Smith with A B. Lghtner, Adm r with
will annexed.
Jno. w. Churchman was appointed JUS
tice of the Peace in South River Township
in place of Wilson M. Brown resigned.
Applications were made underline late
Act of the Legislature allowing pensions
to eX-Confederate soldiers as follows:
George Almarode, Abram Mathews. Jno
S. Kennedy, George Spiers. James, Way,
Jon. M. Meek, Jacob Fl. Dull. Jas. s. Ar
genbright, Elijah Bateman, which were
passed. and those of w. E. Vanfossen, ].
w. Terrill. Jno. II. Whitesell, and W. C.
Smith, are pending
Application for liquor-licenses were
made and doeketed as follows: VIM. H.
Rodgers, foot of Shenandoah Mountain,
bar-room. For retail, VIM Sedgwicll, and
}. W. Specie at Buffalo Cap.
The horse thief who stole Mr.. Thornton
Stout's mare few weeks since, had his
trial Tuesday, The Commonwealth S
Attorney, M. +. White, Esq, prosecuted.
and Geo. S. LghtneF, Esq. Counsel for
the prisoner. He was indicted and found
guilty as John Mills, alias Ratliffe, alias
Miller. He is an old offender and was re-
cognized by several of the law officers as a
man named Glass. who was arrested in
Augusta county some years ago for horse
stealing, and pending trial was renanded
In Rockbridge for having previously stolen
horse in that county from Marion Par.
rent. He was there tried and sent to.the
penit9ntiary uaierlthe name OF Smith. He
was given, for the present offence, Is years
in the State priSoa. He was originally
from Campbel county.
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OUR CITY.
Its Finanees-Ist Credit-Ets General Gen.


Stanton has always enjoyed good
name in financial aud business circles.
There has never been a single failure of
any far reaching or disastrous conse-
Quences: and in all financial centres, the
credit of our city and of its business men
has been A Mol. We believe that our credit
IS maintained to-day, fully up to the high
standard Of the past. We havein the past
few weeks given some facts as to the
financial condition of eur city; facts taken
from the official records, and which can
not be successfully contradicted.
Ii is therefore matter OF painful sur
prise that we find statements published,
and sent out to the outside world,
calculeted to impair our credit, and
do untold injury to the financial
standing of our city. If the facts
were as stated it would be the
duty of every good citizen to keep our
family troubles within the limits of our
homes. AS it is. we at home understand
the aims, objects, and purposes of these
publications; but when outsiders read ID
cold print that in two years Staun-
ton City bonds that sold for l06,
will not now bring over 100, and that
upon the promise on the part OF the seller
that he will take them up at any time the
party buying may demand it, cruel dow
is struck at the credit of our city, not
warranted by the facts nor justified by
any fair consideration. 1t is made to APP
pear that the city had no credit in bank,
and could not borrow money, and yet, in
the next sentence the statement is made
that city bonds could not be bought for
less than 106. If the city was without
credit, how is it made to appear that her
per cent. bonds were worth 1906 The
custodian of the sinking fund had on hand
in cash $l2, 577.43. Now if the credit of
the city was at such a low ebb it does
seem reasonable thai this amount could
nave been invested in city bonds at less
than les, And yet, with this condition
of things. we are gravely told that the
bonds were not purchased because the
price for them was 1906. 1t is hardly rea-
sonable to expect candid minds to credit
this as sufficient ground for attacking the
credit of the city.
Now what are the facts. as shown by the
books Of the city treasurer?
October 2lst, 1886, Treasurer Hoge re-
ceived from Mr.. Cochran, as chairman of
the Sinking Fund. ............$ l2, 81 43
Treas. Eoge collected coupons
for the Sinking Fuld. Nov.
/, 1886. ................. $4,000
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Since January 1st, A. A. Arnold tour
Rover has been travelling agent for
Messrs. II. II, Warner & Co, of Roches-
ter, n, 7. He is now off again CD an ex-
tended trip i'll the interests of the firm.
We predict for Mr.. Arnold bright career
in his new field. and are sure that he will
at all times keep watchful eye out for
the best interests Of his employers, He
is the right man in the right place, and
the firm will be apt to keep firm hcld
upon him. We wish, him success
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COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
~ STAUNToN, March 7, SS.
Margaret A. Bureh's admir-
Mary l.. Burch & Ais.
All persons Interested in the foregoing cause
are hereby notified that have fixed upon
The I'd Day of April, nert,
to take an account of the transactions of Thos
A. Brownlee in his several capacities, ad :
minstrator of the estate of Margaret A. Burch
decd as curator of the estate of Mary l.. Burch
and as special receiver in this cause
Cd. An account of the debts against the es-
tate of Mary l.. Burch, decd, with their prior
tiles.
Sd. An ACCOUNT of the real estate of Mary L.
Burch, decd /, its annual rental and fee simple
values and other accounts, which are re-
quired by order of reference entered in said
cause on the 5th day of Dec. 1887.
JNO. M. KINNEY Comm'r.
Craig & Paul, and Curry, p. q. mars
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Summer Boarding.

The management OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad, are now arranging their list
of summer boarding houses, or places
where persons who may desire to escape
the heat of the cities to the country can
find accommodations Any person propos-
ing to furnish accommodations OF this
kind, should at once communicate with
the nearest agent of the c. and o. com
pany and furnish such information as to
locality, terms, &C., as will enable the
management of the road to act advisedly in
the premises.
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Services at the Lutheran Church.
The services for Passion Week at the
Lutheran church, have been held every
night this week, and will continue until
Friday night, when there will be prepare
tory service for communion, Easter Sun
day. Services at a quarter to eight o'clock
Special Easter service will be held Sunday
morning, after which the Holy commun-
ion will be administered. Sunday after
noon, Easter service by the Sunday school
will take place at 5 O'Clock. A special
program has been carefully prepared, the
church will be tastefully decorated with
evegreens, and the services of the day will
be in grateful remembrance Of the Risen
Savior
Rev. Mr.. Rider, the popular pastor of
the church, is conducting the services.
c. G. WHEAT has a fair roasted coffee
at % cents. This is straight.
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Charged with Passing Raised Money,

Charged with Passing Raised Money,
Among the prisoners who were brought
here for trial at the United States District
Court were ]. w. and Maggie Bryant, from
Charlottesville. charged with passing raised
money. The man is a native of Nelson
county and the woman a resident OF
Staunton, They lived as man and wife and
have been in custody together for several
months. On being brought here, how
ever. the woman denied being married
to Bryant. They were returned to the
Charlottesville jail yesterday -Lpachbatrg
Vir0inina Mar 81
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James Lee, an old colored man, living
gu the Churchville road, about two miles
from Stanton, was found dead in the
woods ON Thursday last. He had gone
out from the house to gather some wood
and remaining longer than usual, his
family became uneasy, and commenced a
search for him, when ne was found dead.
His age was about 20 years.
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CITY SERGEANT.


Respectfully announce myselfas candidate
for re election TO the office of City Sergeant,
for the city of Staunton. L take this occasion
to return thanks for the many kindnesses of
my fellow -citzens in the past, and solicit their
support in the approaching election.
mar 'SS-tde. w. d. TUNNELS.
To the Voters Of the city of Stanton.
/ hereby respectfully announce myself can.
didate for the office of City Sergeant, and
earnestly ask the support of my feIlow-citi-
zeps, and promise, if elected, faithful dis
charge of the duties. LOGAN TURNER.
mar8-tde
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GRAZING LAND FOE sALE-ss2 ACRES.

U r
Idesire to sell my land in Highland county
on Crab run and Jack mountain for which
will take So, 0OO-S50O on the 1st day of April
1883, and the balance in five equal annual pay
ments, with interest from, date of sale. The
above land will keep from eighty (S0l to one
hundred Q00) cattle. In 1886. I'VE kept so cattle
and Is colts, besides pa sturng horses for Mr.
Stone. In 1887 we kept seventy (70) cattle and
eight (S) colts. Persons desiring such prop
erty can learn any further particulars by ad-
dressing or calling on the undersigned.
JACOB HOOVER,
marsh ChurcnYille. Augusta CO.. Va.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
MAYOR.

MAYOR.
We are authorized to announce A. H. FULTZ
for Mayor of the city of stanton.
TO the Voters OF the city Of Stanton:
l Respectfully announce myself candidate
for Mayor at the ensuing city election.
marl5 w. Q. STRAUGHAN.
respectfully announce myself Il candidate
for Mayor of the City of Staunton.
mchl5-tde SAM'L S. SMELTZER.
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Dress Goods a speciality, at
CT. nelson & Co. Land Agents.

We desire to call attention to the adyer-
tisement of the above firm, offering a
"chance to sell'' to those who may have
lands to dispose of. Now is the most pro
pitious time offered for many years for
parties having land for sale, or for those
who would like to divide their farms, and
secure Industrious and good citizens and
neighbors. Parties from the West are
making enquiry about Our Valley lands.
The practical way to work this matter, is,
for each farmer desiring to sell, to make
up his mind definitely, as to what be
wishes to dispose of. Make out full and
accurate description of the property of
fered. fix a fair and reasonable price, based
upon location. improvement, ard general
advantages. Place the~property in the
hands of good and reliable agents to be
catalogued, and advertised. Fancy prices
and fancy statements will not do. To he
done successfully, there must be business
throughout the whole operation.
Messrs. c. F. Nelson 81 Co. are fully
equipped to do thS work. They have all
Inc necessary means, energy, and oppor-
'tunlty TO render efficient service. The
members of the firm are well known to
cur people, and it is their purpose to give
strict attention TO any business entrusted
to them, and to work on solid basis,
which will give encouragement to contin-
ued immigration to our county. Time is
an imnortanf factor and ,uo III
trust our people will not delay in giving
this matter serious attention, and act at
Guce
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NOTICE TO FARMERS buy any
Fruit Trees or Nursery Stock until you
have seen YEAGER, Hurley 2uilding.
above Postoffice.
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Public Binding at staunton.

The bill making an appropriation OF
$4,000 for public building at Stanton
has been fayorably reported from the Com
mittee. and placed on the calendar OF the
House.
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The largest and handsomest line OF line
Embroidered Handkerchiefs IN town, can
be found at j. }. Shirley 5.
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coMMoNwEAI,TH.s ATTORNEY

hereby announce myself a candidate for re-
election, this spri ng, to the office of Common
wealth's Attorney for the city of stanton, and
respectfully solicit the support of my fellow-cit-
liens in the coming election. A. c. BRAXToN.
mar. 1St,-t0e.
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New Flouncings, Nainsook Embroider-
les. Swiss Embroideries. Hamburg Edg-
ings and insertings, in endless variety,
are being displayed at j. j. Shirley S.
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Fresh Broiled Mackerel in lib. tins
Salmon, Lobster, Goldfish, Blue Fish. Sea
Trout, at Z. Z. WHEAT 5.
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We direct attention to the advertise
ment of personal property by Mi. DAVID
Funsten, administrator, at GREENWOOD
Dept. Albemarle County, Va, on the oth
of April Persons desiring TO purchase
any of the articles named i'll the advertise
ment. would do we'll to attend the sale land
especially. as there Will be some fine stock
offered on the occasion.
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CITY TREASURER.

respectfully announce myself candidate
for election to the position of City Treasurer
and ask the support of my fellow-citiZens in
the coming election. ARISTA HOGE.
marl5 tide
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Call and see c. c. WHEAT's different
lines of Fish, Sauces, Catsup, Sardlnes
and other goods for Lenten season.
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STEWARDS OFFICE, w. l. A, /
NfornI TX 1900

March Is, 1858. |
Ia Whom, ii Nay Concern
The following experiment was tried at this
Asylum with DR.. John H. Fry Hog Cholera
Remedy Out of 100 hogs we lost co. From the
remaining 50 we selected 10 that seemed to
have the disease fully developed, some of them
apparently beyond remedy. They were placed
Ia a pen and fed the medicine according to
drectons-nne of the ten recovered. The
rest of the hogs were fed some of the medicine
as q preventative. All seem to be healthy and
free from the disease.
mar22 j, w. BLACKBURN. Steward
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Mr.. j. F. Moan, for number of years
the efficient telegraph operator for the
B. and 0. R. R., died in Roanoke on the
28th. aged about IS years. He was pop
ular officer, a genial, unobtrusiye gentle
man and universally respected. He mar
ried Mrs Lena Divine, of this place
few years ago. who will have the sympa-
thy Of her many friends here in her sad
bereavement.
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Just received a fresh arrival of choice
Bananas and tropical fruits, at j. E
TAYLOR and Son.
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LIGHTNING FLAsH.-Photograph cheap
er than ever at Landes gallery. One half
dozen Cabinets 50: one dozen Gard So; ore
dozen Petite 81. Satisfaction given Or no
pay.
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EGOU URDU.

A splendid imported Percheron Norman
Horse, French No. 707i-American No. 1921
will stand present season at BELLEFONT
FARM, one mile east of Witt d Hollis mill and
one mile and a halt from stanton, on the New
Hope road.
PEGOURDI is dapple gray, years old, 1914
hands high. weighs 1850 lbs.-fne action and
good style, and in every respect is perfect
horse.
Having but one stand, and that at Bellefont
Farm, with reduced expenses, he will be let to
mares at SIG insurance.
mar22 HARPER HARTMAN.
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Y. MI. C. A. Work.


Notwithstanding the very inclement
weather OF last Sunday afternoon, the
committees appointed by the Y. M. G. A.
to visit tie city almshouse and jail,
promtv end cheerfullY performed their
duties. matron as well as the in
mates the almshouse. express them
selves as Ii lch pleased at these meetings,
they being the only religious services they
have. The meeting at the Y. NJ. c. A.
room, was large one, great interest being
shown on the part Of the young people.
These several works will be maintained in
the future, and other wants will be met,
as they may appear, and to the extent of
the ability Y. M. c. A. to supply them.
Dress Goods speciality, at
HENRY, YOUNG & Cos.
Tomato, Mushroom, Walnut and Other
Catsups for soup and fish, at
G. G. WHEAT's'
Remember. Ladies, since the change in
the firm, J. J. Shirley is selling any
thing in the Winter Stock at Great
Sacrifice to make room for Spring Stock.
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respectfully announce myself as Candi-
date for reelection to the Office of Commission
er or the Revenue, for the City of Stauntoh.-
During my term OF office, have done all in my
power to guard the interests of the City, and
protect the individual rights of citizens. In
asking my fellow citizens to return me to office
pledge the same fidelity to duty, as have en-
deavored to render in the past.
mar. 1st,-tde. L. j. CRoWDER
respectfully announce myself candidate
for Commissioner of the Revenue for the City
of StauntOn. j. w. ABBY.
mar lst-tde.
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Joseph W. Drexel, the New York
Banker, died on Saturday last.
Ladies don't purchase until you have
examined the beautiful stock at
HENRY. YOUNG & Co.
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Cheapest Fish, Fruits. Flowers ard
Nursery stock in the State, at YEAGER's,
ABOVE postoffice.
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American. imported spices. mustard
Sardines, at G. G. WHEAT's.
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Don't fail to visit J. J. SHIRKEY's and
see the New Novelties in Dress Goods
as they come in. No trouble to show
them.
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Beautiful Combination Suits, at
HENRY, Young & Cos.
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C. g. WHEAT has the most desirable and
select stock of staple and fancy groceries
in the city. Try him and you will be con-
yiaeed.
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Plum Pudding. Parmason Cheese, Spig-
uetti, Maccaroni, at G. G. WHEAm's.
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Beautiful Hamburg Panels and En-
broidery, at HENRY, YOUNG &CO7s.
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New Ginghams, Percales. French Sa-
teens, just opened at J. J. Shirley s.
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Death of J. F. Moan.

snad and twenty other different kinds Of
Fish at YEAGER S. above Postoffice.
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COMMISSIONERS OF THE REVENUE

We are authorized to announce w. H.
GOODE for the office of Commissioner of Rev.
enue for the city of Staunton,
Spec & Win COPY. feb23
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GAVE YOUR HOGS.

The following certificate speaks for itself.
There are many other cases just strong.
Persons wishing further Information can get
it by calling on JOHN II. FRY,
Stanton. Va,
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No trouble to show goods, at
HENRY, YOUNG Il Cos.
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Don't fail to visit j. J. SnIRKEY's No.
p east main street, for Novelties of all
kinds. This is his speciality.
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EPIushes in great variety, at
HENRY, Young & Co.'S.
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Encourage home enterprise and buy
your pure candy from J. E. Taylor & Son.
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Remember G, C. WHEAT has sauces
Of all kinds
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Ii you want anything in the way Of win
the goods, now is the time to buy it of ].
J. Shirley. He's selling them at bot
tom figures for cash.
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c. G. WHEAT has the best olive Oil in
the city.
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Best quality of French Satines at
HENRY, YOUNG & Co.
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G. G. WHEAT has Maekerel by the doz
and in and bbs.
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Eyaporated Peaches and Apples are all
the rage Call on c. z. WHEAT.
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Remember we make our pure flint candy
every day. J. e. TAYLOR s. Son,
No, 8 w. Main ST,