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St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-24

s[EA-% & a~A$ so a p
Both the method and results when
Syrup If Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently YET promptly on the Kidneys,
Live 2nd Bowels. cleanses the sya
:cln e.,2ctr;si,y, di>peIs colds, head
aoh"* and levers and cures habituas
o''s'in2tirn. Syrup Of Figs is thu
oniy remedy OF It's kind ever pro
d"cc,: pleasing to the taste and &C
certa:1e to the stomach, prompt in
lis action and truly beneficial in its
effects prepared Only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
nany excellent qualities commend it
20 ali and have made it the nost
popular remedy Known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
aud 81 bottles by all leading drug,
glsts. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try il. Do nvt accent any
substitute.
cA-iF0!7ViA FIG SYRUP C..
84n FRANCISCO. CAL.
.0usVHfr Hv uFw WORN dt
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-24

How few have any material sympathy
for youth at that period when
standing with reluctant feet
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-24

The man who is well heeled can always
foot his bills.
The thermometer is no Mason, but it
takes some high degrees.
Before arithmetic was invented people
multiplied on the face of the earth.
Funny, isn't it, that after man has
once given his word he should try SO hard
to keep it.
"Aye. there's the rub" quoted the bot
tie of liniment to the man with the rheu-
matism.
Mamma, Lima has been telling another
fib. Say to her that it is very wicked for
a little girl to tell fbs-that she must
wait until she grows up"
A Boston correspondent writes: you
want to know what kind of fruit an axle.
tree bears. Why nuts of course one on
each end of the tree"
A man in a town not a thousand miles
from Bangor is trying the experiment of
grating apple twigs into pine tree. He
wants to raise pine apples.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-24
What Sunday Is.

"The pearl Of days"
"The golden clasp of the weeks vol
ume."
"The diamond in the ring of the week. "
"a golden finger post that points to an
everlasting rest"
Heavens milestone on the highway of
ftme."
''Smooth stepping stones along the
stream of life."
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-24

A fond mother called the other day upon
President Patton, of Princeton, and asked
anxiously if her son would be we'll taken
care of at college. Said DR.. Patton,
Madam, we guarantee satisfaction or re-
turn the boy"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
The Teachers Institute.

The teachers institute held at
Dodgcvillc last week was very
largely attended, III eleven teach
ers being enrolled. Many visitors
were present; and more teachers
came on Thursday and Friday, too
late for enrolment. The exercises
were conducted by Prof Pray, of
Whitewater, and Prof. Walker, of
Black Earth, assisted by the County
Superintendent. Prof. A, h, Jollcy,
of Mineral Point, was also present
two days and conducted some OF
the exercises. Below are given the
names of the teachers enrolled, to-
gether with their postoftice address
AvoeA.--Amy Walker, Anna Flannery, Mag.
gle Brown, Mary A, Brown, Mamie Flannery
Mary l.. Temby Clara Temby.
ARENA Lulu NJ Roberts, Mary E Day ison,
Nellie G, Burns, Annie Gilbert Nora l., Shea.
JoNespALE. ~ Margaret A, Reeves
CLyDE.--L1ulse Martell, kitue Conway.
STANDARD, Mary A, Walker.
HELENA. Minnie j. King
DoDGEyILLE.-MiunieA Arletta Matthew's Edith
Ann Matthews Lou May Bartle, Lena +,
Hosbin, Ellie Jewell Mary A. iaun, Cora &c,
Tyrer, Bessie E. Matthews, William Kewl ey
Quine VIM. Johus, Ir, Geo W, Mundy, Frank
Metoalt Nellie Johns, Sheba Temby, Anzonetta
owens, A. May Wiekham, Mamie r. Larson
Mabel Louise Arthur, Eta Laurey, Annie r.,
Thomas, Jennie l., Noble, Nellie s. Bennett,
WIN c. Hughes, Jennie A. Jones Nettie Il. Pri.
deaux, Blanch r. Rowe. Idbbie Halyersou,
Lena stratman, Annie Lawrey, Ella NJ. Walker
Susie Wilson, Nellie Clark Freeman, J, p.
Temby, Ida d. Reed, Clarence Mylroie, Anuie
r. Pengely.
HyDEs MILL - Maggie Morbaok Flora May
Reese Theresa NJ. Quinn.
CouB johanna Griffin, Nellie Robinson, Lot
Vickerman, Frank Ycrke, Laura Fox.
WALDwIcK- Emma L. Kramer
WYoMRG.--Cora Adele Levake, John Louis
Parr, Lou NJ Hatch, Bird Billington.
PERRY Christian Anderson Andrew otter.
SOIL
AsNAToE.--Lizzie Burton,
BARNEyELp Mary A. TorphY Michael A.
Torphy. Maggie Blackney Barbara u, Watkins
BRlGuAN.-Marle Chestelsen
HIGHLAND ary T. Keane, John Wall, rs
ther Reed, Emma NJ. spicer, Priscilla NJ.
Spicer, Jennie Cody Katie Manning. Bidde
Hennessey, James Powers,
LINDEN, Elizabeth Grace Thomas, Alice Polk.
inghorn, Mary E. Baker Ella Barrett
MINERAL PoET. Nellie Dunbar. Mar,
NeCabe, Rose Dunbar Nellie Higgins Elizt
Hankins Mary rrevIlllan, Jennie Walker, Rosie
f. Poterton Margaret A. Crawford, Emml
solms, Lena solms, Richard Crawford, Salom'
Venning.
RiDGEwAY.-M Maggie Rogers, Sadie g. Ruggeh
Bertha Cretney, Theresa Brunker. Maggie Todd,
Rosena Brunker.
MIpFLIN. Ida II. Crunow.
SCALES MOUND. ILI~--Anna N. Pryor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Wells for the Pulp Mill.

The Mineral Point Linen Fiber
company are pushing forward the
work Of establishing the pulp and
paper mills, The manager, Mr..
Tower, returned from the east a
few days ago, and the company
have contracted with ], S, Stover,
well driller, TO sink the wells nee
eSsary to obtain a sufficient supply
of water for the mills, Work on
the first well was commenced to-
day, Thusday, opposite the zinc
works.
When it is fully ascertained that
a flow of five hundred gallons Of
water per minute can be obtained,
of which at present there seems
no doubt,-the work of erecting
the buildings will be commenced
and orders placed for the ma
chinery required to carry on the
manufacture of pulp and paper,
The Democrat feels confident that
the project will be successfully car
ried forward, and that the invest
ment of 100000 capital i'll a man
ufacturing enterprise which will
give employment to large force
of laborers and return good divi-
dends to its stockholders will prove
of great benefit not only to the
people of Mineral Point, but of this
entire section of country, as well,
1t is dcvoutly to be hoped that the
water tests that are being made
will prove that an abundant sup
ply of water can be obtained for
all the purposes for which it may
be required.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
FOR CASH
Boots and Shoes at WAY DOWN
PRICES, to make room for
NEW F.ALL GOODS.

This viii be a genuine bargain
sale to all who have the CASH as
We arc determined to close out
certain lines, at considerably below
actual cost,
ALL GOODS at 10 to Is per
cent, below regular value. Every
thing marked in plain figures,
WomcnS, Misses and Childrcn'S
fine and heavy goods, Mems and
Boys Work Shoes, at extremely
low prices
How is thisp Ladies fine Don
gola Kid all solid shoes at Sr,es.
Mems strictly all solid genuine
calf shoes, hobby and stylish, at
SL65. Boys, same as abo"e, sL35,
PENHMIE6oN Bios,
p, S,--ltave concluded to con
tinue sale ten days longer. Come
and avail yourself of this chance
for bargains
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
nNrSNnNl MrnIinn.

Mrs Ella Roberts returned last week 10
Hampton, Iowa, after brief visit at the home OF
Mr., and Mrs, John Edeu.
John Batteu, of Linden, attended the Platte.
vlIle races last week with his ruuuiug horse
Liaden Boy, lie reports arst-olaSs treatment at
the hands of the managers Of the races, who he
Says conducted matters with ability aua air.
ness
w n, Douglass and family Of Chicago are
here visiting with James Brewer aud family,
Misses Belle and LisS,e Turner OF Chitayo,
have been visiting for the past week at the home
ot NrS. Il, Gruuow OF Maln,
John Charles is here nom Meuomou,e, where
he has been for some time past superintcudiuy
The. building Of the Dunn county insane asylum,
His wife and children have been with him fog
two months at Menomonio, and he expects to
return there IN few days,
Mrs. Joseph Thompson and daughter Miss
Mary Ann Thompson aud Fred rhtlln,S and
wife stated on Tuesday for visit with relatives
and friends in northwestern Iowa,
Miss Susie THOMPSON, of Crete, Neb,, Is visiting
friends ia Mineral Point
Richard Beckerleg is home from Quincy, ILL.,,
after completing course at the business college
Of that place.
James Speusley and family aud Mrs. Fred W,
Phillips attended the DodEevtue fair ON Thurs.
day,
Mrs, Charles Ferrin started for beaver today
Thursday, after visit with Mr. aud Mrs W, II.
Osborne,
Miss Farmer, from South Bond, Ind, is visit,
ing al the home OF Richard White, In the town
OF MaldMtek.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Always Among the Best.
The Galena Gazette.

The Fair Of the Southwestern
Wisconsin Industrial Association
will be held at Mineral Point Sept
/, ?, 3 and a. The management is
putting forth every effort to make
this fair better than any previous
one that they have ever held and
their fairs have always been
among the best. There will be
a balloon ascension each day
and many other attractions. Wed
nesday, the second day, will be chill
drens day, and children will be
admitted free, and no labor will be
spared to make every thing en-
joyable. All children are invited
to attend. Hon. James Spensley
is President ofthe Association and
John W. Horn Secretary. The
management is in good hands.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
A suit for libel will soon

A suit for libel will soon be
brought against several news
papers that published the alleged
confession of Mrs. Olive M. Stout
of Lima, Wis. The article first ap-
peared in the Evening Wisconsin
and stated that Mr.. Stout on her
deathbed confessed the murder of
her daughter-in-Iaw, Emma Sicily.
Congressman-elcct Bushnell states
that his law partners have the case
in hand. There is not a particle
of truth in the story" said Mr.
Bushnell, "for Mrs Stout is still liv-
ing and furthermore has not been
ill this summer"
Our old-time druggist, r. d,
Pulford, is keeping step i'll the
march of progress in this city, He
has had the interior of his store
rehtted, repainted, and handsome
ly decorated, and in the near
future will put in an entirely new
front of plate glass which will add
greatly to the fine appearance OF
the building.
Prof. A. r. JolIey assisted in the
work of the teachers institute at
Dodgeville last week; and in re-
sponse to a telegram received from
Prof. Pray he went on Monday to
Shullsburg to take part of the
work of the institute which is being
held at that place.
Martin Ryan, late clerk at the
Cash Grocery House, has decided
to go into business for himself and
for this purpose is having the
Priestley store building opposite
the u. S. Hotel, rehtted and refur-
nished with shelves and counters.
The Plattevillc News says that
$500 people attended the camp
meeting last Sunday, and that in
terest in the meetings was we'll
maintained throughout the session,
which was a very profitable one in
a spiritual sense.
The Courier reports that the
competition among threshing ma
chine men in Crawford county is
so sharp that they are threshing
for "one cent and half per bushel
all round. "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
More Pensions and Bounty.

a gentleman representing Milo
b. Stevens & Co, Pension Attor-
ncys of Washington, d, C., and
Chicago, Ill.,, can be seen at the
United States Hotel, Mineral
Point, and Meehan House, Oar
lington, Friday, Sept 4th by per-
sons desiring information concern
ing pensions, bounties, etc, or
having claims which they desire to
have prosecuted by said attorneys,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
The Democrats Special.

Our special edition will make its
appearance next Thursday. 1t will
be a six-column, eight-page paper,
handsomely illustrated with cuts
of prominent citizens, business
blocks, churches and private resi-
dences. The liberal manner in
which our citizens have taken hold
of the enterprise have enabled US
to get up what we believe will prove
a satisfactory paper, and fully meet
the expectation of our readers.
The work is being completed by
Ford Rowe, an old-time Mineral
Point boy, The reading matter is
gotten up in brief and pugent style,
and is very creditable to the writer
They will be given wide circulation
and we think will prove of great
benefit as an advertising medium
for our hustling, busting city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
To Welcome the Governor.

Gov. Peck will attend the fair OF
the S. w. Wis. |. A. on Thursday
next. He will arrive on the 1915
train, and the Uniformed Rank
Knights of Pythias of this city
have arranged to meet him at the
depot, and with the Dixon band
will act as his escort. The line of
march will be from the depot up
Commerce street, thence up High
street to the residence of w. A.
Jones, thence to the residence Of J.
Montgomery Smith, whose guest
the Governor will be during his
stay in this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Attend the Fair.

1t will pay every farmer and
every stock raiser in southwestern
Wisconsin to attend our great dis
trict fair next week. The choicest
products of the soil will be on eX-
hibtion, and the show Of horses,
cattle, sheep, and swine will un-
doubtedly be large and very fine.
Come and note the advancement
that is being made in all directions,
and compare notes with your
friends and neighbors in regard to
the best means and methods to
be employed in carrying forward
the dairy, farm, and stock raising
interests of this section. Lay aside
dull care for one short week and
come to the fair and enjoy your
selves; you will have plenty Of
company and good entertainment
is provided for everybody. The
1891 fair of the S. w. Wis. |. A,
will beyond doubt be one of the
most successful industrial exposi-
tions ever held in Wisconsin, and
those who fail to attend will miss
a great event.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Special Inducements for the Fair.

All who attend the fair ut Min
.eral Point arc especially invited TO
call at the Shoe Store of ], L.
Frieden, where they will find a
large and full line of Boots and
Shoes of the best makes for sale at
aStonishingly low prices. Our
prices are always as low as any
competitors, but they will be lower
than ever for fair week. Store
directly opposite the First National
Bank. |. 2. FRtppEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
The Right Man IN the Right Place.
Tho Darlington journal

The Mineral Point fair this year
will be greater success than ever
it the weather be propitious, Sec
rotary ]. w, Horn is earning his
salary every week i'll advertising
the exhibition, lie has a talent
for this sort of work which would
make him invaluable on the worlds
fair advertising corps.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Bad Effects Of the Drought.
The Riohland Republican,

The continued dry weather has
already affected the corn crop and
il the drought is not soon broken
the crop will be considerably short
OF an average The hay crop is
short and hay is now selling in
this city at ten dollars per ton.
Pastures are drying up and cattle
have to skirmish lively this hot
weather to fill up on Some parts
of the country have been favored
more with moisture than others
and their prospects are brighter,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Millinery Announcement.

Having purchased the millinery
business Of Miss Lille Stanley, |
desire to announce to the ladies of
Mineral Point and vicinity that
will open with a fine new stock of
millinery on September Ist.
M. l.. CoUsE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28

j X. McGarrity, successor to j. Il.
Hosking, takes pleasure in stating TO
the people Of Mineral Point and vicin-
nifty that he will be ready TO make any
thing in the picture line In another
week, from locket to life size. and
solicits share Of 20 ur patronage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
ChanberIain's Eye and Skir Ointment

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter. Salt Rheum, Scad Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema
Itch. Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing.
Hundred Of cases have been cured by
it after all other treatment had failed,
1t Is put up In rs and so cent boxes.
For sale by w. III. Prideaux. oyi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
JanesviIIQ Steam Laundry.

This laundry does good work, and,
inyariable gives satisfaction. Collars
&C.; cuffs &C.. shirts, ioc.; new shirts
15c. Articles called for on Tuesday
and delivered on Friday of each week,
free Of charge. Mineral Point agency,
at Chas. Winn's barber shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST.

The signal service prediction for
Thursday was, cool and fair.
Attend the great district fair at
Mineral Point next week
The Wisconsin School for the
Deaf, at Delavan, will open Sept. 2.
1t is reported that the Kickapoo
Valley railroad will surely be built
this season.
Oats in this section are turning
out a good average yield - from
forty to fifty bushels per acre.
The Dodgeville Sun of Wednes-
day reports everything booming at
the fair grounds at that place.
The work of putting in the
Mineral Point electric light plant is
being pushed rapidly forward.
Prof. Johnson will make balloon
ascensions daily at the fair of the
S. w. Wis. l. A, next week.
Weather and temperature signals
were displayed for the first time in
Mineral Point on Monday morn
ing.
Twenty new members were re-
ceived into the M. +. church at
Richland Center on Sunday.
Harry Z. Light, an eastern horse
buyer, shipped twenty-one fine
horses from this city today.
There will be a grand reunion of
the people of southwestern Wiscon-
sin at our great district fair next
week.
Eight fine Jersey COWS, belong
ing to Levi Decker, a farmer living
near Madison, were killed by the
cars.
About 1000 pearls have been
taken from the Wisconsin river by
Grand Rapids people and sent to
Chicago for sale.
P. II. Bum, expert electrician,
of Chicago, and manager We'll are
putting in the wires for electric
lights in Mineral Point.
Alvin Goldthorp, the young man
who was injured a short time ago
by a horse at the livery barn of S.
Sims, is gradually recovering.
]. S. Stover, well-driller of this
city erected last week Aermotor
wind mills for Peter Ley and
Anton Weidenfeller.
Rev. S. r. Chubb breaches next
Sunday morning at grove meet
ing in Linden, but will be at his
own church in the evening,
The many thousand strangers
who visit Mineral Point next week
will be given an opportunity to
note the progress our old city is
making.
John Batten's horse, Linden Boy,
contested in two good running
races at Platteville last week, and
took first Money in one and second
money in the other,
The West Wisconsin conference
of the M. Z. Church will meet at
Eau Claire, Sept. 10. As Bishop
Vincent will be in Europe some
other bishop will have to preside.
The M. Z. church at Rewey will
be dedicated on Sunday, Aug. 80,
Rev. d. w. Couch, of Brooklyn,
N. Y, and Elder B. Z. Wheeler, of
Platteville, conducting the services.
The c. NJ. Henderson Band of
Dixon, ILL.,, and the Montfort Band
will play at our fair next week
which fact is sufficient guarantee
that the musical part of the pro-
gram will be well carried out.
The hot weather does not seem
10 affect the congregation at the
P. M. church very much, for last
Sunday there was not an empty
seat in the church anywhere. This
is as it should be.
P. M. CHURcH.-Mr. w. Jacka
will preoch at 1890. At 700 Rev.
S. R. Chubb will give his tenth
lecture on the Pilgrims Progress.
This will be the last one for the
present series.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Weather and Temperature Signals

w. H. Prideaux, of this city,
with commendable enterprise, has
made arrangements to secure daily
weather forecasts, which will be
displayed from flag staff over the
front of his drug store. Parties
desiring cards explanatory of the
signals will please call at the store
aud obtain them. Mr., PrideauX
has, at his own expense, insured
the service of the Weather Bureau
to Mineral Point, having purchased
the necessary appliances for the
proper display of the signal flags,
The service will prove of great
convenience and benefit for the
people of this vicinity, and Mr.,
Prideaux is entitled to full credit
for the enterprise he has shown in
the matter of obtaining it for us.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Before selllnn your Butter,

Eggs and poultry call at ], a.
Spratler's, He will pay the highest
price,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Fruits and Celery.

Celery and all kinds of Fruits
sold At the very lowest prices at
]. A. Spratler's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
A Very interesting

and profitable experiment buying
goods ut the Cash Grocery House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
AT the Mineral Point Fair

Many things can be seen that will
open your eyes. So can II. Zim-
mer, if you will call and see the
lines and styles Of Cloaks he is
showing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Atlas Held the World.

Brewer \ renhallegon hold the
trade In llne groceries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Town Ta!k--Biu 10.
For sale by Brewer \ Penhallegon.
China and GlassW are.

Go to Gales for fine China and
Glassware.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
]. A Spratlor

Keeps everything usually found in
a first class grocery store. All
goods are warranted and sold as
cheap as the cheapest
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Boots and Shoes.

II there IL ought in this life that is sore 10
the sight and punishment to ones entirety, II
IN an out Of style boot or shoe that does not prop
erly 1T the feet, II either too tight too loose
II brings we believe, more misery than aught
else TO the wearer.
To obtain either fine boot or shoe for either
sex, or age, for wear in summer. spring or fall
and at satisfactory prices, one should not fail 10
call on r. ]. DAyEY, Mineral Point Wis.
To have ret feel In manner right,
We al should have good shoes,
that bring, to women much delight
Ard mar will ns'er refuse.
And best OF such TO e'er obtain,
To r. J. DAvEY the people 20.
For prices least they there do gain,
fact Of which we know.
lie has them for ladies fine wear
For children, too, as well,
And patrons often,imes declare,
That cheaply he does sell.
For gents he. too, has very best,
oi every latest style.
And slippers fine, that stand the test,
An. makes one pleasing smile.
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Try X. 2. cigar.
Choice Fruits,
Fresh and in large variety at
Hcndra Bros.
BIG 10 FLOUR.
Buy IL and you win have the best.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
Large Stock

OF Boots and shoes at prices low as
the lowest, Mt the the store OF y. Jacko.
Read his liberal offer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28

Fancy flour is best of ALL Try IL.
ID. JACKo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-08-28
The Best Tonic.

Big 10. For sale by Brewer &
Penhallegon.