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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-08-31
Kilrain Goes South.

BALTIMORE. Aug. a3-Jake Kilrain
left Baltimore last night for Purvis,
Miss, whore he will answer the charge
of prize fighting. His attempt to secure
delay by habeas corpus proceedings was
q failure,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-08-31

NORFOLK, Va, Aug. 23.--The Virginia
Republican Convention has nominated
by acclamation General William Malone
for Governor, and Colonel Campbell C.
Slemp for Lieutenant Governor
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-08-31

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 22.-The
first train over the new Knoxville, Cum
berland Gap and Knoxville road reached
this place this morning. Regular traig9
will be put on about September /.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-08-31
1owA's BLUE GRASS PALACE.

Governor LarrabOe.
CREsToN, Ia, Aug. 24.-The blue
grass palace was dedicated and the ex-
position formally opened Thursday by
Governor Larrabee. The illuminations
in the city were elaborate and presented
q gorgeous appearance.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-08-31

Sudden Death Of Lteutenant- uovernor
CARSON, New, Aug. 23.-Lieutenant-
Governor II. C. Davis fell dead in bis
garden this morning from heart disease.
His family is visiting In the East
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-08-31

MAcKEY AUSTIN, of Maple Run, w.
Va, has hen with brood of twelve or
fourteen young partridges. The eggs
were found in meadow while moving,
and put under hen for day and night,
and now Biddy is looking well after her
queer brood.
EDGAR +. LINCOLN, of Topeka, Kan,
has taken out more patents during the
last two years than any man in the
country.
JUSTICE LAmAA, of the Supreme Court
of the United States, has recently made
tour through Alabama, Mississippi,
Louisiana and Texas, and has found, he
says, notable industrial progress almost
everywhere.
The late Mr.. Maybrick's life was in
sured in the Mutual Reserve Fund, of
New York City, for $4,000, and the
company has paid Mrs. Maybrick 81, 900
Of the amount. II the verdict is finally
sustained Mrs. Maybrick will hardly get
any more money.
BRowN-SEQUARD now holds the chair
of experimental medicine in the College
OF France. He has wide practice as
consulting physician in diseases OF the
nervous system He has been especially
successful in treating obscure diseases OF
tho spinal column.
THEY are talking up North in mild
way OF a proposed Canadian cable, which
1t is planned 70 lay from Labrador tc
Ireland. This would be $50 miles north
of any other Atlantic cable, and in com.
paratiyely shallow water. Its length,
1 100 miles would be 900 mfles shorter
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-01

Transfers Of Property Deeds From
Elizabeth Meyers to John w. Waring for
"Crouches' Git' and Clark's Purchase"
consideration, $500. Thomas P. Gibbons and
wife to james T. Ford for part of Barton 8
Hope" consideration, $25. A. Posey and
wife to J. B. Mattingly for acres Of Ian i;
consideration, $3.50. Joseph Henry, Presi-
dent Of the Inland and Coastwise Transporta-
ton Company of Baltimore city to Peter Dill,
deed of confirmation; consideration, 81. John
G. Po,ey to Thomas Mahorney for 2 acres Of
land, consideration, $50. Thomas b. Glib
bons and wife to John 0. Young for part of
"Barton's Hope" consideration, SIS. r. H..
Edelen and J H. Mitchell, trustees, to D. J..
Bragunier for several tracts of land, the
property the la;e W. b. Carpenter; consid-
Grafton, the premises.
Mot age from John B. Norris and wife to
john G Richmond on tract of land decided by
Peter W. Grain to Mary " Norris; considera
ton, 5000.
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LOcdI BreUffteS.

The ground hog is due tomorrow, (satur-
day.
The county commissioners will meet On
Tuesday next.
No appointment yet for the vacancy on the
Orphans Court bench.
The Inauguration ball viii Be the grandest
affair ever given.
Mr.. S. NJ. Dent Of Downbam Co, Alex
aodria, Va, was 10 town on Thursday l.si.
The Howard Rifles will attend the iaausu-
ration.
Mr. Hayemond Hayden Of Cobb Neck, mad
his house burned last week. Insurance. $500.
Several focks Of wild geese were on the
marsh adjacent to -,he village IN Wednesday
night.
II is rumored that Mr. l.. T. johnson, the
popular hotel proprietor of La Plata, intends
to remove from the county in thenear future.
A colored man, whose name We have been
uFduit W ichiug was uiO"uNu AZ AsNSe AS'AAt
on Wednesday last
Gen. Chapman was in Washington on
Monday looking after his confirmation by the
Senate. The impression prevails that the
General win not be confirmed.
It would pay Captain Blake to make trip
on Monday morning. March 4th, 10 leave
Glymont at clock touching at intermedi-
ate landings, and arriving in Washington at
ga. m.
The Alexandria Gazette of Thursday last
says that cards are out for the marriage Of
DR.. Best of Winchester, and Miss Matte
Harmon of that city. Miss Harmon is the
daughter Of Mr.. Charles E. Harmon Of this
county.
Whatever tends to diminish strength
should be removed from the srstem. For
those weakening diseases of babyhood collie,
diarrhoea, ETC., use DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
which always cures.
For functional disorders of the stomach,
liver, or bowels use Laxador, the slfest and
surest remedy that can be employed. Price
only Is cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-01

Souvenir Gujde.--A special invitation is
extended by the propretors, Messrs. Wood
ward and LotLrop, to all visitors from this
county who attend the Inauguration, ceremo-
MES in Washington on the 4th Of March to
make their magnificent establishment corner
of llth and Street, N. W, headquarters
during their stay. An attractive Souvenir
Guide Of the city has been gotten up at con-
siderable expense by the proprletors for gratui-
tpus distribution to all strangers in the city
who cali for them. Do not fail to visit this
magnificent house when in Washington.
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Typhoid Fever. Ne regret to announ

Typhoid Feyer.--Ne regret to announce
that Mr.. George p. Jenkins, jr,, is seriously
i'll at the residence of his father, Judge Jen-
kins, with typhoid fever. This disease, for
several years past has been gradually getting
"a stronger hold in this section of the county,
until now its ravsges are causing considera-
bic apprehension. Our people should take
every known precaut on to prevent the spread
of the disease, and if possible, to stamp it ont
entirely. 1t has been decided by medical
men that it is due to local causes, impure wa
ter, or some other impurity, not noticed pos
Sib.Y ~sa.s, such q s6a-assss..es te.eSeets.afa
disease. A stable or pig-sty, although apPar-
jiy 100 far from the dwelling to cause sick
:, has been often proven upon investigation
lave originated the disease. II is duty we
,we our loved ones to carefully investigate
our premises and see TO their sanitary condi-
lion, and if water is used from wells and
paSnps 80 SEE that 1t is pure, and mortified
with frogs in all stages Of decomposition. BY
such. careful means We may hope for immunity
IRON this disease wAich. n proportion to the
Lumber Of sick, is as fatal as that scourge
t { the South, yellow fever,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-01

Fire.-The dwelling of Mr.. MareelIus
Thompson was discovered TO be on FIRE early
on Monday morning last, but as the flames
had made such Roadway nothing could be
done to arrest its course, and the house. a fine,
large and roomy residence, was entireIy de-
stroyed The flames caught from the kitchen
and was cansed by defective Hue. Mr..
Thompson succeeded in saving most Of the
furniture, but in much damaging condition.
There was no insurance on the property. Mr..
Neave, the Agent of the Montgomery Mutua
Fire Insurance Company intended to call on
Mr.. Thompson on Wednesday for the purpose
Of insuring it. The loss to Mr.. Thomson is
very serious one aud he has the sympathy
of the entire community.
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What Shall we Read After snhs,

DhhAA W. Hhtdus-AIler SHUSCTiU-
ing to your local paper and before subscrib-
ing to any other for tie coming year send to
the Star, Of Washington, D c., for a sample
of its weekly edition. 1t is a large we'll
printed paper of eight pages, few advertise
ments and every copy choek full Of news. 1t
gives the fullest congressional reports. all
about government affairs, important decisions
of the United States Supreme Court all the
latest telegraphic news and well selected as
sortment of good ard highly instructive read
ing for every class Of readers. We advise all
wishing truly desirable Metropolitan ioarnal
to subscribe to the Weekly Star. Send for
sample copy and premium list, one or more
premiums to every subscriber. 1t also offers
plan by which you can buy yonr choice of
long list Of fine photographic sheet music at
ten cents copy postpaid, aud music books at
Is to so per cent less than sold for bv dealers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-01

River Pirates. Mr.. A. 7. Lloyd, had a
visit from river pirates last week, who broke
open his river shanty and stole everything
therein. We have bad and dangerous set
of men on the Potomac during the oyster sea-
son from other sections, who seem to enjoy
stealing and law-breaking as pastime, and
who carry Winchester rifles as an ornament,
or for intimidation. Such scoundrels should
he appreheuded ifit takes all the police force
of the State, and placed where they cannot be
continual menace to law-abiding citizens.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-01

Found Dead-0n Saturday morning
last, Alfred Pickerell white man about
sixty years of age who formerly resided near
Middletown, was found dead IN the woods.
near the residence of Mr.. Dominick Nudd -
lie had been at the house Of Marcelus Picker
ell and started from there 10 visit relative,
and as nothing was heard from him for over
two weeks searching party started out to
look for him. and be was found in the woods
about mile from Marcelus Pickerelrs house.
Justice G. Ferdinand Beale summoned jury
of nques,, aud, after an examination of the
body by DR. Monroe, verdict was rendered
that he died from an unknown cause.
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A Corrected Statement

hayden says that the informatlop which ave
received and published in last wc,k's issue in
reference to a difficult, at Lothair in which
he was Gus, Was not lorrect,he sa>s; 9Asyou
are cvei ready to do justice to all respeciful-.
" request that you publish the following
statement. On the 22nd instant inTcompa-
ny with other gentl men went 10 PORT Tobac
co and on our return stopped at Lothair,
when Mr. jackson nsuled me as soon as en-
tered the store, and after repeated efforts to in-
duce him to desist was compelled to knork
him down two or three times, but did not get
on him nor attempt to beat him while he was
doga Mr.. jackson did not cut me, was
cut by "A colored man named Thomas Moore,
and Isccused him of it and he left the store.
have been informed he has since left the
county The above are facts and canaot be
successfully controyerted."
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Tnhmnn,s MALL

At Tabman's MALL Another one Of the
pleasant entertainments which has made Tub
mans Hall such an attractive nlaca for the
youth and beauty Of Pomonkey was given
by the young people on Friday evening last.
The committee, consisting of Messrs Benz.
Tubnen, +. Z. Harmon, Joseph Green. and
f. DeSAles Howard, were indefatigsbIe II
their efforts to make all present have al en-
Z 7Sslse.s'aa9, A:saa''sf <&asrgf, M. W.
Mason Lambert, served in his inimitable
style. the most delicious oysters to the dancers.
whose appeiites had been sharpened by the
exhilarating exercise of the dance. Several
young men from, and adjacent to this village.
were present, and as is usual with them on
returning, were extravagaut in Their
praises Of the fair ones thsy had.
ust. Among he 49,. young aiss.
present were the Misses Denen, Mis- clara
Mcpherson, Misses Downs, Misses Green and
Misses Padgett Of La Plata.
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Fox Hnnters.-Mtssrs. Webb simpso

Fox HHnters,-Messrs. Webb Simpson,
John Norris, Phil Freeman, b. Maddox aud
other members of the Harris Lot fox hunting
club, are having rare sport aud much success,
having killed four xes last week. Can any
other club heat this. II so let rs hear from
them. In the future, Webb, lookout for
chicken coops and gates. Mr.. A 7. Lloyd
has not joined the club, but is having quite a
success with his two efficient hunters. Join
them ''Moiey," the more the merrier,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-01

Is one which Is guaranteed to bring you sat
isfaetory results, or in case of failure u return
Of purchase price. On this safe plan you can
buy from our advertised drusgista bottle OF Or
Ti1K's New Discovery for consumption. 1t is
uAranteed to bring relief ia every cas" when
llsad for amy affection of throat, lungs or chest,
such It's consumption, inflammation of lnngs,
asthma, whooping congh, Group. &c
II is pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly
safe and can always he depended upon. Trial
bottles free at W. ". Padgett's store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-01

We extend special imitation to our
out-os-town patrons to visit our estab
lshment on March 4th. Make the
sore your Headquarters" We will
take charge of your satchels, parcels,
wraps, etc, free of charge. This occa-
sion offers you grand opportunity to
combine business with pleasure. You
can see the Inauguration, all the sights
of the city, attend the Inaugural Ball if
you wish, aud at the same time do your
necessary Spring shopping in Clothing,
Dry Goods, Housefurnishings, etc.
AS an attractive. extraordinary We
have had printed at considcrai le cost a
very attractive Souvenir Guide Of the
City,, which we propose to present
gratuitionsly to every stranger visiting
our esta olishment on that occasion. Tnis
Souvenir book will contain all the
principal points of interest in Washing
ton and vicinity, their location. hours
of access to visitors, and engravings Of
the Capital and Presidents House. -
Also pictures of Harrison and Morton.
with their biography. 1t will also con-
tain an engraving and description of our
establishment. Our Mail Order Depart
ment, how to shop by Mail, and its ad.
vantages to out of-town residents.
Should you be unable to come to
Washington on this occasion, and will
write us to that effect, we will send you
copy of this Souvenir" upon receipt
of two cent stamp for postage.
If you are in need of anything in our
line-Dry Goods, Fancy Goods. &C.,
We shall be glad to receive your orders
and promise you entire satisfaction or
your money will be cheerfully returned.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-01

Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs james
Medley, Of Annapolis, celebrated their golden
wedding on Thursday of last week. Mr..
Medley is brother Of Mr.. T o. Medley, a
well known resident Of this county, and moved
from Prime Georges county 10 Annapolis
about thirty years. large number of rela-
tiyes and friends we're in attendance, aud Il
number Of beautiful aud cost! presents were
Ieeelved.
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The DelIneatOr Our

The DelIneatOr Our lady readers who
wish to bave a reliable fashion magazine
which gives the latest and most correct styles
should secure the Deineator. 1t eau be had
At the moderate sum of one dollar aud fifty
cents per year Single numbers fften cents.
Address the Busteri.-k Publishing Compnuy.
Z, 8, aud IL West 18th Street, New York City.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-01

NOtIcc.-On to Washington A position
for everyonel We want several good men in
your section to sell nursery stock. We guar
sntee it true to name, delivered IN good con-
dition, and 6rst-class in every PARTICULAR
Salary and expenses. Expense money ad-
vanced Unnecessary. Apply at once, stating
age, to the c. l.. Van Dusen Nursery Co.,
Geneva, N. Y,
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Surgical Nnoration.-Nettie.

Surgical OporatiOn.-Nettie, the little
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Spaids, OF
Pomonkey, has for some time past been suf-
fering great pain from tumor in the face
which cased her parents great anxiety. On
Thursday. of last week. DR.. Bayne, of Wash
ington, removed the tumor, and now the little
one Is much relieved and is doing WE'LL but is
still under the medical care of the skillful
physician.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-01

Eve desire 10 say to orr citizens, that for years
W. have heen selling Dr. Kings New Discovery
or consumption, DR.. Kings New Life pills,
}ucklen's Arnica Salvc and Electric Bitters,
ma have never iltndled remedies thai sell as
we'll or that nave 81 ven such universal aisfac-
ion Ne do not hesitate TO guarantee them
very lime, and we stand ready to refund the
purchase price, If satisfactory results do not
oilow their use. These remedies have won
their great popularity purely on their merits
~ NJ pudretl's store.
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Mortgages Sale
OF
Valuable Real Estate,

By virtue of power OF sale contained in a
mortgage from Amanda Matthews to Adrian
Posey, and now recorded in Liber B. G. S.,
No. 5, Folio 362 one of the Land Records of
Charles county, Nd, the undersigned will
sell at public sale at the Court House door, in
Port Tobacco,
On Tuesday, february 18th, 1889,
between the hours Of and p. NJ, all
that tract or parcel Of land, situated in the
First Election District Of Charles county, near
the village Of La Plata. Containing
124 acres l Rood and 10 Perches,
more or less.
Commonly called and known as part of
Hermitage"
consisting Of three lots designated as Lots
No. 2, and 4, on a plat made by James l..
Rragaes, cu1nty surveyor, in the division q
the real estate Of thelate George W. Matthew'S
Terms Of SaIe.-C.s6 on day sale. Of npou
me fittiiscasiofs os IKE sale by she court.~..~
A. POSEY,
feb l-lt Mortgage.
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p.ckIen,s Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruis-
es, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevor sores, tet-
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all
skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
Is cents per box. FIR sale by W. W. Pad
Vptt
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-01

Fire.-A tenant house on the farm OF Mr
W Henry Wenck near la Plata, occupied 5y
Iirhard Frederick, was destroyed by Gre on
Wednesday morning. A quantity Of provis
ions and n"arly AL the furniture was destroy,
ed There was no insurance on the buiIeung
or contents.
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Do,.hvs pronb vincfic FYMid

Use it in every sick-room Will keep the at
mosphere pure aud wholesale; removing all
bad odors from any source. VIII destroy all
disease germs, isicction from all fevers and all
contagious diseases The eminent physician,
J, Marion Sims, of New York, says: 81 AIN
convinced that Prof Darbys Prophylactic
Fluid is a most valuable disinfectant."
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r. T.. NJ urdock.
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
Near Port Tobacco Station.

Just received the fashions for Spring and
Summer, am now prepared to make suits in
the most fashionable style. Securing, repair
Jug, cleaning, bind ny, &c, coats turned,
al of which is done at the shortest notice and
cheap, | will be in Port Tobacco every Tues.
day and Saturday, prepared 10 take meas ure.
and receive materials. Work delivered in
Port Tobacco if desired. Thankful for past
kyoro, solicit the same Patronage and salts
faction guaranteed jy lin
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FOR RENT.

The dwelling aud store house at Aliens
Fresh, belonging to the estate of the late James
TAYLOR, will be rented for the year 1889, to IA
reliable tenant. Immediate possession given.
For terms apply to
Mrs. NJ. A. w. TAYLOR,
ian ll-ct Crispin, Chas Co., Nd.
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Lieutenant Colonel Commanding.
Armory, Co L, lst Regiment, l. NJ. N. G.
Port Tobacco, Jan. 3Oth 1889.

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Port Tobacco, Jan. 3Oth 1889.
Special Orders
No. 2
10 pursuance Of orders from the Lieutenant
Colonel Commanding the Regiment, this COM
pany will assemble at the Armory on Nc nday,
February 18th, 1889, at II o'clock a. m. in
full dress Uniform with overcoats) heavy
marching order, with blankets rolled on
blanket bags, blouse in blanket bags, fatigue
cap suspended from left rear button of coat
for inspection aud muster by the Lieutenant
Colonel Non-commissioued officers will fol-
low instrueti MS ia Special Orders No. ; fron
the Lieutenant Colonel Published above with
out further orders By Command.
II. IlEBEa Boswell,
Captain Commanding
Ronr, l. DiGGEs, lst Sergeant.
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Headquarters of the Lieutenant Colonel Com
handing.
lst Regiment, l., Mn G..
Port Tobacco, Jan. 10th, 1880.

POrt lOOaccC' Jan. Z9thi 1881.
Special Orders)
No. g.
Immediately after the inspection Of the sew
eral companies Of this Regiment ordered by
General Orders No. 4, Brigade Headquarters,
there will be theoretical instructions ofofilcers
aud non-commissioued officers, by the Lieu
tenant Colonel commanding, in the movements
in Options Revised Tactics from paragraph
1862 to paragraph 523 inclusive.
The officers and nou-commssioned officers
Of the said several companies will, therefore,
study, for recitation at the time named, the
portions of the tactics within the above
mentioned paragraphs; and commandments of
companies will issue orders in accordance
with this special order. BY Command.
L. A. WILMER,
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For Sale.

A second hand Champion Binder and
second hand Champion Mower. Cheap and
terms easy Apply TO
Jan 25-ft A. FOSEl.
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A. POSEY. Publisher.

Terms Of advertising: For plain matter
81 90 per square e llnesl for the first iuser-
lion. 25 cents for each subsequent insertion.
Pnle snd figure matter double the above rates.
Obituary notices half rates.
YEARLY RA TIES:
3 mos. mos. IL mos
One column SIS 90 $40 90 SIS 90
Half colsmn 400 rs 90 40 90
Quarter column 800 IL 90 % 90
Professional cards under 10 lines) 90
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=. FER low prices Of Lumber, Sc adssssirs.
ment Of WfIlrtl Il Libby.
> - - - -t-.zs -
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Ropr |. Diocrs, lst Sergeant.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
a Discovery.

"Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by o lady in
this country. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she WithstOod it's severest tests, but her
vital organs wore enaarmined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily I'D
could not sleep. She bought of us a
bottle of Dr.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and was SO much relieved
on taking first dose that she slept all
night and with or5 bottle has been
miraculously cured. Her name is Mft
Luther Lutz." Thus write w. c. Ham.
rick g. Co, ofShelby, N. SEE a free
trial bottle at F. E. Bailey's.