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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31
QUEEN VICTORIA 5 CROWN.

diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphlres and
emeralds, set in silver and gold. Its gross
weight is 80 OK dwt. troy. The numttr
of diamonds are 1852; pearls, 273;
rubies, o; sapphires, II; emeralds, II. 1t
is an o.d saying-Uneasy lies the head that
wears crown. 1t is better to wear the
crown of perfect health and peace of
mind through the curative effects of Per-
rine's Pure Barley Malt Whiskey. For
sale by G. b. Robbins, Btoomsburg, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

That oil may be found in this place is
now an open secret An expert was here
last week and took away samples of the oil
for analysis. Mr.. Messenger refused a
$500, cash offer for his well just Ns it stands
from Philadelphia gentleman, last week.
I1Dorte ReDllbhcdn
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Superintendent Leader will issue excur-
sion tickets over the b. g. S. railroad,
Thursday September 9th, Grand Army day.
special train will be run which
will leave Central at 1880 and Benton at
500 a. m. Returning will leave Blooms
burg about II p. m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The annual harvest services of the
Orangeville charge will be held as follows:
Hidlay, Sept. 3, at 1890 a. m; Briarcreek,
Sept. 2, at 2;3O a. M; Zion. Sept. 0, at 103C
a. m.' Orangeville, Sept. 16, at 1O.39 a. M
and st. James, Sept. 23. at 1918 a. m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The Pennsylvania Reserve meeting at
Bloomsbury, Pa, on Grand Army Day
Sept. 9th, promises to be an unusually
large and interesting gathering. 1t will be
interesting for all Reserves to go because,
besides the opportunity of meeting COM
rades not seen since the war, the monu-
ment question win receive particular at
tention and important action will be taken.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The Berwick fair commences one week
from next Wednesday. The exhibition
promises to be better this year than at any
previous year. Invitation has been sent to
Gen. Beaver and he has replied that he will
accept, and will be present. probably on
Friday. The cyclorama of the battle of
Gettysburg will be one of the attractive
features.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

FL. M. Hickman will have charge of the
dinner stand at the Berwick fair. He will
move the stand from its present site inside
OF the race course. Mr.. Hockmap has
established himself as just the man to have
charge of the dinner stand He pleases
everybody.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

1t costs something to ride across the
United States on special train. Mrs. G.
B. Markle, wife of the wealthy coal operator
who died recently at Jeddo, Luzerne
county, paid 49, 500 for the run from Port
land, O,e., to Chicago in coming home
to attend her husbands funeral
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to osstoria.
When she had Children, she gave them oaseoris.
WANAMAKER S.
Closed Saturdays at I P. M

When you come to the city
bear in mind that Wanamaker S
is a meeting and resting and
waiting place as we'll as the
biggest store in the world.
There are reading and sitting
and retiring rooms for you: tele,
phone, telegraph, and mail facil
tiles. Your parcels will be
cared for without charge. We
try to make you welcome wheth-
er you care to buy or not.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

There is no longer doubt remaining in
the mind of anyone that Bloomsbury is
about to experience a big boom. 1t has
been sleeping for many years, but at last,
with the coming of the new bridge, the
Silk Mill and Carpet Factory, and other in
dustries that will doubtless follow, il will
awaken from its slumbers, and, like Rip
Van Wrinkle after his twenty year nap,
wonder whether it is itself or some Other
town.
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cfrHlu
SQUARf
THIRTkENTHs 81

You know that there is no
worthy hot weather Tor any
weather) thing for wear or home
use but we have it. Ifyou can't
come to the store, write for
whatever you want, samples or
goods. Shopping by mail has
come to be simple and certain.
A few scratches of a pen, and
all the facilities of the store are
yours.
John WANAMAKER.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The Reformed Sunday school o Blooms
burg will picnic at Hess's Grove, near Cen
trail, next Saturday, Sept. l. The fare for
the round trip has been fixed at the low
rate of 40 cents. The train on the b. & s.
Il. Il. will leave the ID. l.. & w. station at
$3.50 a. m. sharp. This may be the last
cheap rate excursion to the above named
popular place during the present season.
Avail yourself of this opportunity If the
weather proves unfayorable on Saturday,
the excursion will be postponed to the fol-
lowing Monday or Tuesday, notice of which
will be given.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The Scranton Bicycle Club will take an
excursion on September Sd, to Niagara
Falls, Toronto, Buffalo International FAIR,
which begins on the 4th, to remain open
ten days, and the Worlds Bicycle Tourna-
ment, which will be in progress on the 4th,
9th, 9th and Sth, and will be the greatest
event of the kind ever undertaken by
wheelman. Tickets for the round trip are
1925 from Plymouth, good until the 18th
inclusive.
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SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

allow cough to run until it gets
beyond the reach of medicine. They
often say, "Oh, it will wear away"
but in most cases it wears them
away. Could they be induced to try the
successful medicine called Kemp's Balsam,
which we sell on positive guarantee to
cure, they would Immediately see the ex-
cellent effect after taking the first dose.
Price soc. and 81. Trial size free. Al all
druggists.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The lawn tennis tournament at the
grounds of the Bonita Club of this place
Thursday afternoon of last week between
the Catawissa and home clubs resulted in
the complete defeat of the visiting club,
the Bonitas taking every act.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Summary-Earned runs-Bloomsburg q
Danville o. Stolen bases-Ammerman 1,
Ross l. Double play-Reed to J. shannon
to w Shannon 1. Hit by pitched ball
Reed, l J. Shannon, 2; Deal, |. Base on
balls-Hoffner, l. Wild pitch-Hayes,
Passed balls-Deal, s. Missed Sd strike
Deal, 3. Wild throws-Ikeler, /; Sylvis, l
Hayes, 1. Fumbled rounder-Shaffer, l
Hagenbuch, /. Muffed thrown ball-Ent,
l. Umpire-Housel.
8. L. F.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

A. N. Brice & Sons of Sunbury have com.
menced the publication of the "Northum.
berland County Legal News, weekly
publication devoted to legal doiugs in
county and State" The first number is
| full of interesting matter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31
PiIes,Pties, Itching piles.

SYMPToMs-Moisture intense itching and
singing most at night; worse by scratch
ing. If allowed to continue tumors form,
which often bleed and ulcerate, becoming
very sore. Swayne's Ointment stops the
itching and bleeding, heals liberation, and
in most cases removes the tumors. At
druggists, or by mail, for 80 cents. DIR.
Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. maya 1y,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Mr.. Samuel Kressler of Espy, who is
over eighty-four years of age was the last
to receive his duplicate from the commits
sioners office and was the first to make his
return. He came into the office Tuesday
with the gold in his hands.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

A nice top spring wagon went through
this place on Tuesday, from The Milville
Wagon Works, on its way to Moses
Slicher's at Mountain Grove. The people
over the river are finding out where to go
| for good wagons
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

We return thanks to Mr.. Jacob Dieffen
bauch for the luscious watermelon left al
this office few days ago. 1t was of an ex
cellent variety of which Mr.. Diefrenbauch
has fine crop this year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The Bloomsbury school board has made
some vast improvements in the Fifth stree,
public school building. The walls have
been calcamined the wood work repainted
and new floors laid.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The Y. NJ. G. A. at Berwick has Just
completed its arrangements for holding out
door entertainments. A grand stand has
been erected for the use of the band or Or
chestra. On all sides of the stand are paint
ed beautiful landscapes. The settees scat
tered throughout the lawn are in various
colors giving fine effect. The people of
Berwick are justly proud of their associa-
ton, and do everything possible to make it
pleasant for the young men OF the place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31
The Fav0rite

Medicine for Throat and Lung Diff
culties has long been, and still is, Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. II cures Group,
Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, and
Asthma; soothes irritation of the
Larynx and Fauces; strengthens tho
Vocal Organs; allays soreness of tho
Lungs; prevents Consumption, and,
even in advanced stages of that disease,
relieves Coughing and induces Sleep.
There is no other preparation for dis
eases of the throat and lungs to be COM
pared with this remedy.
my wife had a distressing cough,
with pains in the side and breast. We
tried various medicines, but none did
her any good until | got a bottle of
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which has cured
her. A neighbor, Mrs. Glenn, had the
measles, and the cough was relieved by
the use OF Ayers Cherry Pectoral. l
have no hesitation in recommending this
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The Grand Opera House was literally
packed last nigh, and the comedy "a Cold
Day, or the Laplanders," is gaining the
favor of the public. Messrs. Sampson and
Lessenger are creating great merriment for
the audiences nightly, and the piece has
caught on.-Brookiyn Eagle.
This excellent company may be seen al
the Bloomsburg Opera House next Tuesday
evening, September 4th. Don't miss it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The Normal school began its fall term
Tuesday under very favorable conditions.
The female side Of the boarding house is
crowded, there being more than at any
preceding fall term.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

An accident on the Pennsylvania road
Monday prevented the daily papers from
reaching here until evening. The occur
renee was the burning of train of oil cars
at Wayne station.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31
$4,000 Reward

Will he paid for information leading to
conviction of any person or persons fishing
with gill nets, seines, explosives, poisonous
bats or by any other unlawful means in
any of the waters of Columbia county.
COLUMBIA COUNTY GAME AND FISH Asso
aug. 24-3m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Arsenic and quinine are dangerous drugs
to accumulate in ones system, and 1t is to
be hoped that these poisons, as a remedy
for ague, have had their day. Ayers Ague
Cure is sure antidote for the ague, is per-
fectly safe to take, and is warranted to
cure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31
Eczema, Itchy, ScaIy, Skin
TOrtureS,

The simple application of "Swaynes
Ointment" without any internal medicine
will cure any case OF letter, Salt Rheum
Ringworm, Piles, Itch, Sores, Pimples,
Eczema, all Scaly, Itchy Skin Eruptions,
no matter how obstinate or long standing.
1t is potent, effective, and costs but a trifle
tv
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The ladies of the w. G. r. U. will
serve lunch at their rooms on the 9th of
September. They will also haye barrels of
water on the streets for the use of the pub
lie
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

New and very comfortable seats are be-
ing placed in the Opera House by the
management, in order to insure comfort to
their patrons. 1t will make great i'm
provement In the house, the lower portion
of which will seat 632 persons. Don't
fail to try them next Tuesday evening
when the comedy company presenting the
musical comedy "a Cold Day." will appear
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Regular services will now again be held
in the Lutheran church, commencing mex,
Sabbath morning, Mr.. Manhart having re.
turned from his summer vacation.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The Autumn meeting Of the Sunday
schools Of Centre township will take place
at the Lime Ridge Evangelical church
Saturday September sth, when an interest
ing program will be carried out.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31
SALES.

SEPTEMBER Sth.-John p. Jones, trustee,
will sell valuable real estate known as the
Welsh Baptist church property situate IN
the town of Bloomsbury at 2 p. m. See
advertisement in another column.
For SAIH.-A desirable and commodious
residence on Main street, supplied with
water, gas and steam. Apply to
jan20tf. Z. N. MoYKR.
WANTED bushels of baking apples
wanted by e. Deiffenbach, Bloomsbury. III
For SALK.-A special "Pony Starr
bicycle, latest pattern, in first.class order,
has not been run over so miles.
JOE. WELLS
Bloomsbury, Pa. aug-A.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

A request to the Normal students. Dc
not buy your tablets, pencils, box paper
school books, states, &C., until you have
seen our stock. j. Ii. MERCER.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Prepared by combination, proportion
and process peculiar to itself. Hoods
Sarsaparilla accomplishes cures hitherto
unknown.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Go to the Opera House and try the new
seats at the performance of ga Cold Day
by Fishers comedy company next Tuesday
evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Boring for oil near English Centre, Ly
coming county, is in progress. Two strong
veins OF salt water and flow of gas hav,
already been struck.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Mics E. Barkley will open good assort
ment of fall millinery about Sept 1st. Lat
est styles, lowest prices. Call and see
Main st. below Market.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Thursday, September 9th, is the last day
for the registration of voters. See to Il
that you are assessed and registered by
that time
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

M. S. Williams will haye a stand at cor
ner of Main and Market on Grand Arm,
Day
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Don't fail to see Perkins ID. Fishers
company in the musical comedy, "a Colo
Day." at the Opera House Tuesday evening
September 4th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Full lines of columbia Yarns" now
opened consisting of Germantown Wool,
Saxony, Shetland, Stocking Yarns, all kinds
mt Clark Il Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The full text of the Presidents recent
message to Congress is given on our first
page this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Next Thursday will be Grand Army Day
and the biggest day that Bloomsbury has
known for number of years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Il. Jacoby will open his "Oyster Bay" on
Friday. Shell oysters, tub oysters and
fresh fish,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Five hundred pairs of ladies' shoes 20 he
closed out at less than cost at F. d. Dent
ler'a
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

A handsome sign in the shape of large
yellow boot, has been swung across Main
street in front of the Housel Bros Shoe
store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The "Cold Day" Company open the
theatrical season at the Opera House next
Tuesday evening, September 4th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

List of letters remaining in the Poet Of
fee at Bloomsbury for week ending Aug.
2S, 1888.
Mr.. Dan Baumap, Mrs. j. W. Fox, VIM.
Guist, Miss Alice Hutchings, Mr.. Beuj.
Kingsley, Miss Anna Lyons, Mr.. Peter
Synnon, Miss Gertrude Wagner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

All the latest styles of bracelets. Cleve.
land ana Harrison scarf pins at q. E. Saw.
ages
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The latest col ors in stiff and slouch hats
are golden brown, tobacco and cedar. You
can get them at Lo Lowenberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

For school supplies of all kinds go Ia
MERGERS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Full line of red and white hannels, cot
ton flannels tickings, muslins, &C.. at
Clark & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Our stock OF eorsets has been filed and
embraces some Of the best makes. Nine.
Foy corset always on hand
Mt II w Sloan's
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Orders taken for school books and schoo
supplies at Mercers Drug and Book Store
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Cheap quality red white and blue ribbon
for decorating at II. w. Sloan's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Buy Testers School Shoes.
Every pair warranted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

| Remember that it will pay yon TO get
your furniture at Baker & Bender's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The annual Chautauqua picnic was held
| at Oak Grove yesterday, Thursday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

If you want dress goods of any kind 60
to Clark 81 Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Sufferers from indigestion, loss Of appe-
tite, liver or kidney complaints, rheuma-
tism or neuralgia, would do well to give
Ayers Sarsaparilla trial. For all such
disorders, no medicine is so effective as
this, when faithfully and perseveringly
used.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

THE POPULATION OF BLOOMSBURY
is about 5,000 and we would say at least
one-half are troubled with some affection
of the throat aud lungs as those complaints
are, according to statistics, more numerous
than others. We would advise all not to
neglect the opportunity to call on their
sam for the throat and lungs. Price SOC.
and 81. Trial size free. Sold by all drug
pists.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The public schools Of this place will open
next Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

X. A. Rawlings two little daughters have
little brother, and Ed. is happy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Great clearing sale Of shoes at F. ID.
Dentler,s
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

New lines of Ladies Habit Cloths now
open at Clark & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The Hughesville First National bank be
gan business last Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

The Changers Interstate Picnic at Will
iams' Grove began on Tuesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

To PRESERVE NATURAL FLowRRs.-Dip
the flowers in melted parafiine, withdraw
ing them quickly. The liquid should be
only just hot enough to maintain its fluid-
ity and the flowers should be dipped one
at time, held by the stocks and moved
about for an instant to get rid of air bub-
bles. Fresh cut flowers, free from moist
ure, make excellent specimens in this way.
If you would preserve your health and in
vigorate your entire system use Perrines
Pure Barley Malt Whiskey, Tor sale by
G. b. Robbins, Bloomsbury, Ia [eow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Miss Laura Burnhard will remain and
attend the Bellefonte Academy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Pure cider vinegar at g. c. Marr's 8
years old.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Go to G. G. Mari for the latest styles Of
prints and glnghems.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

All the latest styles in parlor goods at
Baker & Bender's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Oak Leaf soap is the best and largest &c.
cake sold. BY G. g. Mari.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

THE HOMLIEST MAN IN BLOOMSBURY
as well as the handsomest, and others are in
vited to call on any druggist and get free
trial bottle of Kemp's Basam for the
throat and lungs, remedy that is selling
entirely upon its merits and is guaranteed
to cure and relieve all chronic and acute
coughs, asthma, bronchitis and consump-
ton Price so cents and 81.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Our own make nickle harness for fifteen
dollars at G. s. Furman's aug. 31-2t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Red, white and blue material for decor
ating on Grand Army Day at H. w. Sloan's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

For bargains in furniture go to Baker 80
Bender's, Cor. Main and West Sts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31

Bedroom suits of latest styles and best
finish at Baker & Bender's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31
POsTALS.

Miss Ella Lunger Melford Vernoy.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say advertised"
GEORGE A. CLARK, p. M.