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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22
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OrfOrd.

Grafton County Probate Court helt
it's regular session here this week Tues
day, and as very little business came
before it, adjourned soon after noon
II. P. Snow in drawing hay from
the Haselton place to the depot has go,
badly poisoned with poison ivy.
Mrs. q. A. Bass is still quite low
but more hopes are entertained Of her
recovery.
Tuesday was the first real wintery
day this winter.
Mrs. H. H. Sanborn has gone to
Concord N. H., to visit her brother
and other friends, and thinks some OF
going to New York before she returns,
and return via Boston.
70. Carr and wife have been to
Meriden, N. H., and Sharon, VT, to
visit their old friends.
Some of our citizens have gone away
to invest some Of their spare capital,
while others choose to invest at home
feeling it may be better to help our
neighbOrs than strangers, each Qnf
must act for themselves.
Three copies Of democratic Repub-
lican and General Advertiser" printed
at Haverhill, N. H., Oct. 2, 9 and 10th,
1888 by John r. Reading have just
come to light at Oxford, among some
old church documents, making them
fifty-six years old.
Quite good number went from
here to Lyme last Tuesday evening to
attend the concert and all were we'll
pleased.
The Secretary of the Oxford and
West Fairlee Telephone Co., Burton
Dodge, was in town this week and re-
ports the putting up the wires, and the
line will probably be in working order
in about one week.
The winter school has closed and
Miss Maud Riley is spending her vaca-
ton as usual at Mr.. j. o. Carr's with
her friend Flossie.
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Union Village.

H. M. Griffin Of Bradford was a
guest Of G.. G.. Clark's one day last
week.
Quarterly meeting next Sabbath.
The celebration of the thirtieth ami.
versary of the marriage of Mr.. and
Mrs. 0. L. Pattrell Friday eve, Feb
10Th was pleasant occasion. Friends
and relatives numbering about fifty
gathered at their pleasant home to par
ticipate in congratulations, festivities
and refreshments. They were present
ed with a handsome hanging lamp, a
silver pie knife, and number of other
beautiful articles.
The Ladies Aid Society met with
Mrs. M. S. Pierce last Wednesday af-
ternOOn.
Mrs. Sophia Huntington has re-
turned home from West Lebanon
where she has been visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Geo. H. Kibling.
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East HaVerhill.

GRAFTON COUNTY w. &. 7. U. Con-
vENT1oN. cordial Invitation is ex-
tended to all friends of Temperance to
be present at the Grafton Co., w. C.
T. U. Convention, which will be held
in the M. E. church at Woodsville, on
Wednesday, Feb. q, 1889. Following
is the program of the exercises: 1880
a. m. devotional exercises, led by Mrs.
DR.. Sawyer, of Littleton. II. a. m.
organization of the County w. G. T.
u; IL. m. noontide prayer; 2 p. m.
devotional exercises led by Mrs. James
Cairns Of WQ0dsYille: 2. rEeports
e. f. y! q 4; !:
las Hatch Of Litt1efon; 3.15, Constitu-
tional Amendment, opened by Mrs.
G.. W. Buzzell of Haverhill; $50,
How shall we be able to do more effect
i've work, opened by Mrs. Cairns of
Woodsville; 3.45, Question box, open
ed by Mrs. Knox; Collection; p. m.
devotional exercises, music and recita-
tons; Address by Mrs. Knox, Pres.
N. H., W. G. 7. u, subject, "Why
Don't You Go Faster?" Collection.
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Warren.

The selcctmen are settling up their
accounts for the past year.
The town have settled with DR.
Bucklen for damage done by running
into the telephone wire.
Samuel Adams of Newton, Mass.
has been visiting at Lyman Eastman's
He served three years in the Rebellion,
and for the past twenty-three years has
been in the west along the frontier
Was with the Indians nine years. He
has some thrilling adventures to tell OF
the wild west.
Annual sing at North Haverhill next
Tuesday.
G. NJ. Morse spent the Sabbath al
his home in South Newbury, return
ing Monday.
G. M Williams has moved into the
Ingalls, house.
DR.. Hallenbick from Plymouth was
in town Monday doing some dental
work, stopping with J. E. Davis.
DR.. r. E. Merrill is improving some.
F. w. Baird, station agent at Woods
vile, was in town over Sunday.
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West Fairlee.

S. Pierce is again conductor on the
milk car for j. G.. Eastman.
Nellie Burr met with quite serious
accident while coasting on Robinson
hill, coming in collision with another
sled in such a manner as to injure the
muscles of her leg so she is unable to
walk.
George L. Church sold to Moses
Flanders of Bradford, pair of ten
months old calves weighing 1875 lbs.
Who can beat Geo. L., on calves?
Last Saturday morning about 5
O'Clock fire was discovered in the two
story building owned by Judge Bean
and occupied by j. G. Smith for tin
shop. VIM. Eva who first discovered
the fire promptly gave the alarm, but
it being too late to save that, attention
was turned to Judge Beams house
which was in iminent danger. AS
there was no wind at the time, the
house was saved by lively work and
ttfuse of carpets and water, after
which the citizens turned their atten-
to the barn which was saved, but
old ..tanperv house was burned.
partially covered by Insurance.
VRnhard Smith is at home.
JIG. Smith lost his horse last Tues
day.
Rev. j. D. Cross of Vershire preach
ed a very interesting sermon last Sum
day from Psalms iv. 8.
George Brown and Eddie Church
are pressing hay in town.
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North ThetfOrd.

Though we have the truth offered ul
fifty-two times year, it is declared
that Brother Hough of Bradford il
ours for the coming Sabbath p. m
We look for general turnout on that
occasion.
A recent social at the stone house
was as brilliant as anticipated. The
elders kept their arm chairs, the actors
circulated and the children clattered
overhead. One song most exotic, was
heard, and the company dispersed.
Another social is in progress for Fri.
day eve, March LIST, at the Latham
house, VIM. Murfey host. Here is a
mansion of primitive type and such
relics are becoming shrines of devotion
to many. During the evening strength
will be reinforced by chicken pie
supper and "fixins."
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Piermont.

Elmer Libbey is on the street again.
Rev. Mr.. Hoyt addressed the people
last week Wednesday evening at the
Town hall. He urged the adoption of
the prohibitory amendment at March
meeting. They chose committee OF
five to 60 into the various districts in
town to arouse the voters for the COM
ing election.
Every one present were highly pleas
ed with the cantata last Friday eve
ming.
The pound sociable passed of pleas
antly Monday evening at the Congre-
gational parsonage.
Rev. MIR. Converse attends the
ecclesiastical council, at Lyme this
week. A. P. Chase chosen as dele
gate.
The Methodist society had an Anti
quarian supper at the Town hall
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. l.. M. Robe and Miss H.
Chandler have gone to Fitchburg.
Rosie Hunt with his friend F. Brad
ford, spent the Sabbath at Il. Hunts.
Mrs. Robbie, Miss Grimes and the
Misses Gould are attending the Music
al Convention at Lisbon.
Lou Ford has been quite sick the
past two weeks, but is thought to be
better. DR.. Eastman of WOodsville
is the attending physician.
Arthur Burbank has moved to Hav-
erhill.
The Temperance Union meets at the
Town hall Friday evening
The Society of Christian Endeavor
meets at the Town hall Saturday eve
ming.
Rev. Mr.. Blanchard of Dartmouth
College breaches at the Congregational
church next Sabbath. Rev. Mr.. Con-
verse breaches at OrfOrdville.
The returns of butter for the month
of December at the creamery were
$lO41.54 for 1876 pounds, making the
whole amount of money received dur
ing the past year $l9,67l.54. Every.
one interested in the December lot OF
butter can make their own estimate as
to its being worthless or at 10 cents
per pound.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22
Post Mills.

The next sociable will be held al
Mrs. s. G.. Smiths the 9th inst. A
way will be provided for all to ride
who wish to attend.
W. B. Forbush of Springfield Occu-
pied the desk at the church last Sun
day In very acceptable manner.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Knight return
ed from their trip to Brattleboro last
Saturday.
Mrs. II. G. Putnam is slowly recov-
ering from her illness.
H. H. Titus went to Bradford Mon.
day and had his finger examined. The
DR.. advised him to have it taken off.
G. M. Couch of Windsor was in town
this week. He formerly run an ar
lists gallery here.
David s. Wilcox lost yearling last
week by it's being hooked into the wa
ter box.
Fred Slack of Lebanon was in town
this week.
A company Of young people attend.
ed o party at Miss Kate Titus, West
Fairlee Centre, Wednesday evening.
At the annual society meeting the
following committee was chosen: s.
G. Smith, Geo. B. Holbrook, and E. 5.
Cook. They were instructed to try
and procure the services of w. B. For
bush of Springfield to supply the desk
at the church.
B. r. Dodge is away at work on the
telephone line.
All books belonging to Peabody Lii
brary must be returned Feb. 9th.
H. M. DODGE, Asst. Librarian.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22
ThetfOrd.

Charles Slater is making his father
a visit.
Mr.. Gilman, a student from Han
over preached at the Hill on Sunday.
School closed at the Academy on
Friday, the students having sociable
in the evening which was enjoyed by
all.
Henry Elmer is taking care of the
store and post-office, his father being
quite sick
Rev. Mr.. Fowle returned missionary
from Turkey, visited his relatives at
the Hill recently.
Irving Morey and wife of Oxford
were i'm town last week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22

s.An idler is a watch that lacks both hands;
As useless if it goes, as when it stands"
Alas! how many women, though house
hold and children need their care. are nee
eases peculiar to their sex. TO all such
DIR. Pierce's FavOrite Prescription is prec-
ious boon, speedily curing internal inflam-
nation, leucOrrhea, displacement, ulcera-
ton, tormenting periodical pains, prolapsus,
clearing down sensations, morning sick
ness, bl0ating, weak stomach, nervous pros
trati0n, and tendency to cancerOus disease.
In all those ailments called ''female COM
plaints," it Is the most reliable specific
known to medical science.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22
Norwich.

Mrs. NJ. Wheeler has returned
home from White River Junction
where she has been visiting her son,
N. p, Wheeler the past week.
Mrs. Charles Walbridge is visiting
her brother at OlcOtt.
Frank Willie has gone to Hartford
to work in the chair factory.
George Wheeler has gone to West
Hartford to work for Will Tucker.
Freeman Mosher is very sick with
but little hopes of recovery.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22
Lyme.

Rev. E. p. Butler was dismissed
from his pastorate of nearly sixteen
years by his request, at an ecclesiasti-
cal council convened Feb. Goth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel King observed
a wedding anniversary at their home
on the 18th inst.
Rev. E. B. Chamberlain of Sharon,
VT, was in town this week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22
Don't Experiment,

You cannot afford to waste time in exper-
imenting when your lungs are in danger.
Consumption always seems at first only a
cold. Do not permit any dealer to impose
upon you with some cheap imitation of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, but be sure you get the
he may tell you he has something just as
good, or Just the same. Don't be deceived,
but insist upon getting DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which is guaranteed to give re-
lief in all Throat, Lung and Chest affec-
tiOns. Trial bottles free at
A. +. CLARKE's Drug Store.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22

As an invigorator and tonic, Laxador, the
golden household remedy is nOnpareil. II
promptly relieves ind cures cositiveness OF
Constipation or any other bilious affection.
Price only Is cents.
Another investigation has proven beyond
doubt that Dr.. BULBS Baby Syrup is the
best medicine for teething children. Price
Is cents bottle.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22
Itisac Curious Fact

That the body is now more susceptible to ben
eft from medicine than at any other season.
Hence the Importance of taking Hoods Sar-
saparilla now, when it will do you the most
good. 1t is really wonderful for purifying
and enriching the blood, creating an appe-
lite. and giving healthy tone to the whole
system. BE sure to get Hood's'Sarsaparilla
which is peculiar to Itself.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22

No matter what the school of physic,
They. each can cure an ache or phthisic-
At least tits said they can;
But as Science turns the wheel still faster
And quacks and bigOts meet disaster,
To us there comes man
Whose merit hath won countless zealOts
Who use and praise his pheasant Pellets
The pleasant Pellets" of DR.. Pierce
though gentle in action, are thorough, and
never fail to cure biliOuSness, diseased OF
torpid liver, and constipation.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22
Patents Granted.

The following patents granted to
citizens of N. H., and VT, Feb. 10,
furnished by Hon. A. II. Cragin
& Son, solicitors ETC., Washington.
H. A. and j. Keir, Greensboro, bend
heater for stock watering troughs,
398,052.
J.S. Crane, Lake Village, N. H.,
stopping device for knitting machines,
1877 1913.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22
Some Foolish Peeple

Allow cough to until it gets beyond the reach
medicine They often say, "Oh, it will wear away.
but in most cases it them away. Could they be
induced to try the successful medicine called Kemps
Balsam, which is sold positive guarantee to cure,
they would Immediately the excellent effect after taI
ing the first Dose Price soc and $I.oo. Trial size
free Al all druggists.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22

If you are aft 'cted with rheumatism, neu-
ralgia, govt or other bodily pain, or if you
have sprained wrist or ankle you ought
at once to procure bottle of Salvation Oil,
the greatest cure on earth for pain. 1t only
costs Is cents bottle.
so! the poor INDIAN dying with cold.
Won't some sgoOd Samaritan send him a
bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22
Don't Give Up

because you feel blue and are troubled with
that tired and all-g0ne feeling. Do as did,
YOU feel like new person; it did me.
JENNIE HOLMES, SH fremont St, Boston.
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DR.. Loueee's Vitalizing Compound

is absolutely the greatest known remedy
for the Radical Cure of ScrOfula CancerOus
Humors, Diptheretic or Mineral Blood Poi
soning, Dyspepsia, rheumatism, Dropsy
and Liver Complaint. 81. per bottle g for
81. At druggists.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-22

The undersigned has large meadow
farm to let on shares.
Call on or write to
f. b. HIBBARD.
7-tf Newbury, VT
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-04-29
a Gre At Scheme.
ErAl4 ~ D..-p

The latest luminous sensation bids fair
60 be not Liberty Enlightening the W orld.
but Pennsylvania cnlightening New York,
including Ioboken This is to be done
by means of the wonderful wells of nat
ural gas that are ta constitute new
source of wealth for the keystone state
and rcvolutionize art, industry, manu-
facture and domestic economy. True, is
would require hundreds of miles of con
duits and much forcing pressure TO carry
the gas from its native reservoirs and dis
tribute il through the metropolis, but
money can do that if ii will only pay.
The same gas that helps 10 make the
clear plate glass through which the rich
New orker can get better view of the
outer world in the daytime will enter his
house at night. illumine his surroundings
and enable him TO defy the local gas
companies. though whether a Penn
svlvania syndicate would be any more
merciful We are inclined to doubt We
know OF no proposition Of its kind more
comprehensive than this unless IL may be
the scheme 10 generate electric light for
the whole state of New orlI 10y utilizing
the power of Niagara falls There ara
large schemes afoat these days
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-04-29

In France all the COWS are MIXED on
the left hand side and the off horse is al
WAYS called the nigh one.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-04-29

In some parts Of China the mission
aries travel in wheelbarrows,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-04-29
elephants In Africa.
lCbiesgo Herald

Elephants are not numerous on the
western slope of equatorial Africa, being
found only along the fertile river val
leys, and rarely ever gong near the banks
of the Congo until the hIlly and barren
country is passed. Above Stanley Pool
they increase in numbers and roam in
large herds, seldom being molested or
hunted 10y the natives.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-04-26
The twentieth Century.

"Wben does the Twentieth century
begin?" is asked. The instant after
Dec. 81, 1900, and not 1899. as many
believe, says an exchange.
Beg your pardon, but the twentieth
century begins on the LIST day of jan
uory, 1900, aud not on the 1st of JAM
uary, 1901, which is plain to anyone
who will give the su jeet o moment
Thought. Suppose boy was born on
the 3lst day OF December. 1880; on the
Let day Of January, 1889. he entered up
on his tenth ysnr, his nine years having
been completed on the 3!st day of last
December. The ninet eenth century,
by the same course OF reasoning, will be
completed on the 3l.t dry OF Dece III Tor,
1899, and the 1St day of January, 1900,
will be the beginning of tbs twentieth
century.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-04-26

Thomas Mitchell is arranging a leach
ing plant on the west side of the Ray
mond and Ely dump.
Wild flowers are already blooming on
tho south slope of the hills while the
northern sides are in many places still
covered with snow.
Geo. Ashwood, bcilE-ms.tzr =. the
Raymond. shook the dust of the town
from off his feet week ago and left for
Salt Lake after paying his landlady a
81 check as one of $40 aud receiving
change therefor.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-04-26
The wedding.

A very quiet Wedding took place at
tho residence OF DR.. j. Henderson at
$50 last evening, in tho presence of q
few invited friends aud rel.tives of the
high contracting parties. The marriages
ceremony Was performed by Rev. Por-
ter With neatness and dispatch, the re-
'ponses were given by the bride aud
groom with becoming fortitude and
1.-The twain wsre made one fesh," &C.
cording to Scripture. After receiving
congratulations Mr.. and Mrs. Brain led
tho way to tho dining room where a
oountiful collation. was laid to which all
present did ample justice After re-
turning to the parIors Miss Belle Hen.
derson took her seat at the piano aud
favolsd the audience with some fue
music, 4 short time was then spent in
social conversation when the gutsts
dispersed with many kind wishes for
the health, prosperity and happiness of
Mr.. aud Mrs. james Brain.
The newly welded couple wero tho
recipients Of u number of beautiful nd
valuable presents, anon! which we no.
ticed the following:
Set oxidized Silver Tea Spoons,
Mcssrs. Talbot & Harrington.
Pair Silver Napkin Rings, N. B.
EJe.
Silk snddlebags, Miss Belle Hsnder-
son.
Silk Plush Sofa Pillow, Mra. L. O.
Henderson.
Silver Ice Pitcher, Miss E. NJ. Brain.
Silk Plush Lamtrequin, Mr.. and
Mrs. III. H. Miller.
Hand Painted Tidy, Mrs. Lynn.
Bureau Scarf and Pin Cushion, Mrs,
c. w. Grover.
G Id Watch md Chain, presented to
Mrs. Braiu by her husband.
The lNDEPENDENT i,ins the many
friends of Mr.. aud Hrs. Brain in wish
ing them pleasant and prosperous
journey throughout lifcs pilgrimage,
trusting that :he storms of adversely
may never disturb the calm surface of
their sen OF life, and that they may live
long to enjoy the fruits of o union of
hearts, az we'll as union of hands,
and that they may ever look back with
pleasure to that suspicious moment
when they took upon themselve. the
solemn engagements which united them
ns man and wife.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-04-26
ParneIl Victorious.

The offer Of ,he London Times to pay
Mr.. Parnell the sum of Go 900 for dam-
ages incurred by reason of the failure to
convict him of the crimes conspiracy
with which that journal charged him, is
frank confession TINT it libcled him
and is willing to foot the bill without
litigation. The only question remain
ing is, us the sum teD dered su fficient?"
Mr.. Parueli replies "Nn." He claims
that he should have sufficient, Mt least,
to cover his actual outlay in making
his defense. This the Court will not
probably allow, II is thereto e alto
getber likely TINT Parnell will force the
Times to trial and take his chances OF
recovering II lnrger SIM. and the prob
abilities arc that no will succeed, since
it is believed that he can prove an out.
lay in defending in excess of the sum
rendered Il Sacramento Record Union.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-04-26
Judgment for Fare.

A lady OF Battle Mountain travelled on
the Nevada Central Railway on the life
pass of L. A. Scott. The Superintend-
ent Of tue rond brought suit against the
fair one for her fare from Battle Noun
tain to Austin, and judgment was rem
dered for the amount. It is surmiSed
that AIR. Scott will be gallant enough to
pay the judgment.-T Silver State.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-04-26
Live and Let Live.

Those who desire fresh Groceries and
Provisions, us well as glassware. Queens
ware, etc. should not fail to examine
my stock and prices before purch asing.
"a penny saved is as good as penny
enrned." and yon can snve money by
purchasing goods ut home. I carry n
large stock OF seasonable goods and
will sell at Live and Let Live prices.
218. RI. CHASE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-04-26
Special Notice.

Owing to the severe and dangerous
illness of Bro. Walter Chase. an old and
prominent member of Elko Lodge No.
IL. 1. O. O.. F., the proposed ball at
Freeman Hall on Friday night, April
26th, will not take place.
BY order of the
1t. COMMITTEE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-04-26
Gnduratod Fibre ware.

The attention of the public is directed
to my new stock of Tubs. Buckets, Ba-
fins, etc., manufactured from Indurated
Wood Fibre, pressed out in one piece,
without seams or hoops. It is light
and durable, will not shrink or swell,
will not faint any kind of liquid
and bids fair to supercede tin and wood.
en- ware. Call and examine it.
III. CHASE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-04-26
For sale.

A neat, well flushed frame house
OF four rooms with convenient closets,
good CELLAR and out buildings, is
Offered for sale on reasonable terms.
The house is well furnished and will
bo sold either with or without the fnr.
nitnre ut the option of the purchaser.
For further particulars call on or adj
dress,
E. BILKEY.
As II. Elko, Nevada.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-04-26

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership formerly existing between Way
land Perry and Fred Perry. under the
firm maine of Perry Brothers, in the
hotel business in the town of CurIin.
Elko county, Nevada. is this dry dis
solved 10y mutual consent. All out
standing demands are to be paid 10
Wayland Perry who assumes all d-bts
against the firm and will continue the
business as formerly.
WAYLAND B. PERRY,
+. S. PERRY.
Carlin, March 81, 1883. sod.