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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-23
LErrERs.

NIIu TlON WANTED-IN "A. rRivArE
kinds Of cooking, plain and fancy, Dreams.
soups and jellies 81 all kinds; also fine butter
and, bread, Hotels please don't answer. Ad-
dress Della, independent office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-23

WANTED-CUSTOM CLOTHING SALES
w man for city trade; none but experienced
statesmen need apply; references required. Ad-
dress Salesman, this Office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-23

SITUATIONS WANTED--MA ALE.
Advertisements unaer this head three times
FREE.
SITUATION WANTED-BY YOUNG MAN AS
bookkeeper OF clerk. Can talk Scandinavian
Address 9. y. H., this office.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
The Game of TeIeGraIns.

The game of kilograms, according to di-
rections given by The Home Queen, is
played as follows:
Select at random any ten letters that you
happen to think of; take them from the
headlines in the newspaper columns or
from the titles on the books standing on
the shelves. Call out one letter at a time
and let each player write them down in
regular order; then let every one write out
4 sentence, every word of which begins with
one of the letters dictated, using them in
regular order.
Current events, local happenings and
family failings can be lightly touched in
these ten words (the limit for an ordinary
Geographic dispatch-hence the namel;
and the "bent" of the different minds is
matter of no little amusement. Here is
an example,: The letters dictated were T, n,
7, Il, l, A, y, T, +, II, and the sentence
picked at random showed the writer's
politics at least-"The new tariff law is a
nuisance to economical housekeepers."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
A WoMAN's DISCOVERY

Another wonderful discovery has
been made. and that, too by a lady in
this country. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years she
withstood its severests tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months she
coughed necessarily and could not sleep.
She bought of US bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption and was
so much relieved on taking the first dose
that she slept all night, and with one
bottle has been miraculously cured. Her
name is Mrs. Luther Lutz" Thus write
W. c. Hamrick & Co., of Shelby. N. c.
Get free bottle at Hartz s. Bahnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09

Baby is sick.-The woeful expression
OF Des Moines Transfers countenance
showed his deep anxiety was not entirely
without cause, when he inquired of a
druggist of the same city what was best
to give baby for colG2 1t was not
necessary for him to say more, his coun>
tenance showed that the pet of the FAM
lily, if not the idol of his life was in dis
tress. I'VE give our baby Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy" was the druggists
answer. Il don't like to give the baby
such strong medicine" said the teamster.
You know John Oleson, of the Waters
Talbot Printing Co, don't your" in
quired the druggist His baby. when
eighteen months old. got hold of a bottle
of Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy and
drank the whole of it. OF course it made
the baby vomit very freely but did not
injure it in the least, and what is more, il
cured the baby's cold" The teamster
already knew the value of the remedy,
having used it himself. and was now sat-
isfied that there was no danger in giving
it even to baby. For sale by Har,z s
Bahnsen. druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
How Marbles Are Made.

Many of the marbles with which boys
everywhere amuse themselves in season
and out of season, on pavements and in
shady spots, are made at Oberstein, Ger
many. There are in that neighborhood,
explains The Great Divide, many large
agate quarries and mills, and the refuse is
turned TO good account in providing the
small stone balls for experts to ''knuckle
down" with. The stone is broken into
small cubes by blows of light hammer.
These small blocks of stone are thrown by
the shovelful into the hopper of a small
mill, formed of bedstone having its sur
face grooved with concentric burrows;
above this is the runner" which is OF
nard wood having a level face on its lower
surface. The upper block is made to re-
volve rapidly, water being delivered upon
the grooves of the bedstone where the
Glarbles are being rounded. 1t takes about
fifteen minutes to finish bushel of good
marbles, ready for the boys knuckles. One
mill will turn out 100000 per week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09

Checked tweed gowns for morning }.
travelling are made with deep coat an 4
plain skirt simply finished with stitching
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
For ever Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers for
their children while teething. If dis
burbed at highland broken of your res
by sick child suffering and crying with
pain OF cutting1teeth send at once and get
bottle o. "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for children teething. 1t will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon it, mothers. thereis no mis-
take about it. 1t cures diarrhoea, regu-
lates the stomach and bowels, cures wind
collie. softens the gums. reduces infismma,
ton and gives tone and energy to the
whole system, Mrs Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for children teething is pleasant
to the taste and is the prescription of one
of the Oldest and best female physicians
and nurses in the United States. Sold by
all druggists throughout the world. Price
twenty-five cents bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
A WHIMSICAL PuPPET.

,pv One Can Make 1t Easily and Quickly
Ont of n Pocket Handkerchief.
MANY clever tricks can be performed
with no other apparatus than pocket
andkerchief, and our sketches show how
nv this means droll looking figure is
made. out of which boys and girls can get
,rl,rnnt deal of amusement.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
EPOCH.

The transition from long lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the individ-
usl. Such remarkable event is treas
ured in memory and the agency whereby
the good health has been attained is
gratefully blessed. Hence it is that 80
much is heard in praise of Electric Bit
tiers. So many feel they owe their res-
toration TO health, to the use of the great
Alternative and tonic. If you are troubled
with any disease of kidneys, liver OF
stomach. of long or short standing you
will surely find relief by use of Electric
Bitters. Sold at SOC and 81 per bottle
at HartZ s. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
ASTHMA.

Asthma is one of the most
annoying and difficult diseases
to treat in the whole entire
range of pulmonary trouble.
When firmly seated it has al
ways been held to be incurable,
and so it is to the ordinary ap-
plications, but that it does yield
to Reds German Cough and
Kidney Cure, we have abundant
proof. NJ. E. Erler, is a leading
ieweler in Peoria, Ill. He has
had asthma for over thirty
years and to such an extent for
the last few years he had to
sleep upon a tar pillow at night
in order to obtain any sort OF
relief. He was induced to try
Reid's German Cough and Kid
ney Cure but without any hope
on his part Of deriving an bene-
fit. Since then he has discarded
his tar pillow and for months
he has had no asth ma. He
saws himself that his case is
almost too wonderful for belief,
but the facts are potent to all
and cannot be denied.
For sale by all druggists. 2s
and so cents.
SYLVAN REMEDY Co.,
Sole Manufacturers,
1O7 Main St.. Peoria, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
Charles Fox and His Snuff Box.

Charles James Fox. the celebrated En-
glishman, being once at Ascot races with
his intimate companion, General Conway,
missed his snuff box. The general was
lucky enough to discover the thief, ant
seize him before he could get clear. Upon
this the man fell upon his knees, and, with
many tears, besought Fox to pardon him
and not expose him to ruin, for he was a
poor weaver in great restitution, and this
was the first offense against the laws tina
he had ever committed. Fox was greatly
affected, and not only let the offender go
but gave him guinea. Shortly after this
having occasion to use his snuff box, n
found no sign of it in the pocket where h.
had replaced it, and turning to Genera
Conway, he said, my snuff box Is gon-
againr'
Yes replied the latter, 81 saw tn
scamp take it a second time, when yol
gave him the money. but l thought
wouldn't interfere again.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
A Real Balsam 10 Kemp's Balsan

The dictionery says, "a balsam is q
thick, pure, aromatic substance flowing
from trees" Kemps Balsam for the
throat and lungs is the only cough medi-
cine that is a real balsam. Many thin,
wstery cough remedies are called bslsam's
bnt such are not. Look through bottle
of Kemp's Balsam and notice what a pure,
thick preparation it is. If you cough
use Kemp's Balssm. ut all druggists
Large bottles SOC and g..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
RESTORATION.
There is a Venus carved in stone.

There is Venus carved in stone.
Far famous for its sculptured charms;
IT'S queenly, fair, and marred alone
BY this; the goddess has no arms
Those shapely arms were interlaced
For centuries with dust and mold:
So close their marble clasp embraced
They broke ere they released Their hold.
Those fair limbs mingled with the earth:
But nature yields all she immures;
And now they have their second birth
And we see them here restored in yours,
Could that white Venus but possess
Your arms in girlish grace so sweet,
Then would her calm, cold loneliness
In I'LL its glory be complete.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09

We have sold Ely's Cream Balm about
three years, aud have recommended its
usein more than hundred special cases
OF catarrh. The unanimous answer to
our inquiries is, tits the best remedy
that ever used" Our experience is that
where parties continued its use, it never
fails 10 cure. 81. Montgomery s. Co.,
druggists, DEBORAH, Ia.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
pUCKLEN's ARNIcA sALyR.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chspped hands, chilblsins
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. Il
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents pei
box. For sale bv Hsrtz s. Bshnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
White Pine BARK Tea Tor Canker.

To cure canker get white pine bark
fresh from the tree, if possible, and steep a
strong tea from it. In another dish steep
a strong tea from common sage leaves,
Strain and put equal quantities together
while hot, adding enough pure bees honey
to make it very sweet. Use it either warm
or cold, rinsing the mouth and gargling
the throat with it several times day If
some should chance to be swallowed there
need be no cause for alarm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09
Do You cougAi

Doubleday. Take Kemp's Bslssm, the
best cough cure. 1t will cure your
coughs and colds. 1t will cure pains in
the chest. 1t will cure influenza and
bronchitis and all diseases pertaining to
the lungs because it is a pure balsam.
Hold it to the light and see how clear and
thick it is. You will see the excellent
effect after taking the first dose. Large
bottles SOC and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09

When l began using Ely's Cream Balm
my catarrh was so bad l had headache
the whole time and discharged large
amount of filthy matter. This has al
most entirely disappeared and have not
had headache since.-J. H. Sommers,
Stephney, Conn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-09

4 IVNhL4 HANDKERCHIEF UANOES.
Figs. l, . and 3 show how the head and
hands are formed, the head by knot in
the middle, and the hands by knots at the
upper corners. Then the two united
corners are held in the hands, and the hand
kerchief rapidly revolved to form Fig f.
The united ends form the feet, and it will
be easy for any one with a few minutes
practice to form the figure 1t is made to
dance by a thread from side to side as
shown in Fig 6.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26
STILL THERE'S MORE TO FOLLOW.

Clerk Smiths license record shows the
matrimonial market to be in a prosperous
condition in Hand county. The past
week shows It e following entries:
lucius Darlington. of Gilbert township,
and Rosetta Wilson. Of Beadle county.
Daniel Murphy and Carrie Brown, Rose
Hill township.
j. A. Brundndge, Pearl township, and
Carrie Thomas, Alpha township.
Albert HeinzerlIng and Blanch Rush,
Holden township.
May an all wise Providence enable them
to appreciate the multitude OF blessings
this old world contains for all those who
earnestly aud cheerfully seek them.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26
w, @. T. II

EDITOR PRESS The W. CT. @. meet
al hrs. Carrolrs the first Thursday I'm
December. al We have standing invita-.
ton to meet at her home during the win.
ter At our last meeting Il vote OF thanks
was gwen the PRESS for publishing no.
hees the past year Following is list OF
oihe"rs selected for the ensuing year {:
PRESIDENT, Mrs. Blaine; Vice, Mrs. GRAY:
Corresponding Secy. Mr." Carroll; Re.
cordISg Secy. Mrs. Poner; Treasurer.
Mrs Lane. Mrs. PORTER, Rec. Sec,.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Chas. Geisler, of Holden, Jas. Hooking,
ol glendale j. Engieman, of Carlton, D,
W. huston, Florence, J. C. Gee, St. Law.
reuce' and q. p. Britt, of Alpha, consid.
er the PRESS worthy literature TO enter
their homes each week. May their home
never be visited by uny worse affliction {,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Chas. sontag reported an exciting wolf
chase a couple of miles west OF town last
Friday. Charley's four grey hounds OBJ
tanned coed start, ana the leader cap
tured the wolf in less than 200 yards
His woJfshlp made vicious fight, but ths
dogs soon ended bis career.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Inc Morning News, of Springfield Mo-
" ,eeeisea at the Press oflce, marked
A. This is the paper in which Mess,s
van hosen Clayton are interested. Its
announced proprietorship is the "sprps.
ne'a eo'ope tatiye Publishing Co" The
paper Is a sprightly seven column folio
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

A Mr.. Hayes Of Buffalo county, broth
er Of Mrs. L. w. Arnold, brought some
grain to the Miller market Tuesday. lie
says Mrs. Arnold is at the home OF Their
parents in Illinois. and has recovered from
her temporary arrangement. Her trou-
ble was prostration from over work.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

For the week ending Nov, 20, 1881, the
following letters remain uncai!ed for at
the Miller post office
VIM. II. Olds.
Parties calling for above will please say
advertised. L. NJ. MEAD, p. N.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

As Indicated by her advertisement else
Ehere, Mrs. o. s. Fulton will move her
fore next month totbe CoqnilIette stand =,
She offers some coed bargains before
removal,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26
WARRANT CALL,

All registered warrants OF Hand coupt r
D. ~ from registered M. 2O6 to No. 30s
are called in for payment, and
VIII De paid On presentation. Int.re.,
stops after November 2Sth, 1891.
g. E. RosENKRANs,
County Treasurer
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26
ATTENTION @. A. r.

Election of officers OF Canby Post will
take place at the next regular meeting
Dec. Bird at 7:30. All members Of Candy
Pos. are requested to be present at said
meeting, FRANK MYERS, Adjt.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

II Miller 4 Sons purchased the Pur-
kew implement Office, and last week re-
moved 1t to the mill, where 1t will be used
iOf an office.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Abba, Ia. Defender: Mrs. G. V. Close.
of Iowa Fails. is in the city. called here
by the sickness and death OF her sister
Mrs. Carl Anderson. While here she VIII
visit Mrs, J. NJ Gass and renew an nc
quOintance aud friendship formed by sew
eral years residence in the same Dako'a
town (Miller) and ''sister-in-lawship
IN the same fraternal society the ], o. q.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

The home Of Earl Crawford, in south.
ern Hand county was saddened Tuesday
by the death of four year old daughter
from diphtheria. Mrs. Crawford is also
down with the same disease.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

,torpey d. d. Rorick now occupies
.,,u. in the Bovine d Pussy bdiiding,
10 stairs.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Alex Warner, one of Spring Lakes
yOung rustlers, needs the PRESS and Ag-
i,ulturist to make life a continual round
q pleasure.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Uncle John DuthIe, Of Rockdsle says
The PRESS and AGi iculturist is worth
$50. That's what every body says
and It must be SO.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

vsrmilhon aud Brookings have closed
,,.,, .cbools on account of diphtheria.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Sinety-one schools are In successful
Operation in Hand county, all of which
bnve employed the new uniform text
books except Plato township. 1866.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Pierre Capital, 2Ith:-A. B. Melville, c.
G. HarteJ, E. j. Vert, Mrs. Mary Vert,
DR.. +. II. Wood, and DIR. W. II. Lane OF
Miller, were parties who arrived last
night 10 participate in the divorce trial.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

D.E. Hayward, Of Boulder, Col. and
Fred GRAY. Of Emerson Neb. send for the
PRESS to keep Hand county green IN
their memory.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

The PRESS has been unayoidably de-
byed In sending statements to its sub
scribers, but we'll get there" in few
days. We expect ali to respond prompt
iy, and obtain one Of the premiums We
offer
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

D. Whltcomb, Of Rec Heights. Was In
the hub Yesterday. He handed the PRESS
man $3.50 with the remark that his hogs
ihreshed % TO the acre.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Mrs. Z. ]. Vert and her attorney A. b.
Melville, were in Miller Saturday for the
purpose Of taking depositions in the d.
voTee case OF f., j. Vert.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Mrs. e. w. Clayton and daughter Miss
Georgia departed Monday for Omaha
where they will visit awhile prior to go.
ing TO their new home at Springfield, No.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Elevators and gram houses are filing
NJ fast, and the local grain markets will
be seriously interfered with If cars are
not soon received to ship some OF the
gain out
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Ed Thompson, Of Glendale township,
Departed Monday for Storm Lake. Iowa,
for short visit.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

All parties indebted to us on book
account os note are respectively request
ed to call and settle the same At once, ~
we are closing out our business here aui
must have our money b Jay otf oar debts
So ue saa uore 20 inFa aa
vic 0HS -.
.9u J, ". CoQufLLkTTs.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

Henry Miller and wife departed Mon
Al, for California. where they will spend
tbs winter,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

John oConnors lunch counter, In the
,a Sewmirs building, will catch the hun
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

A.. Blomberg, OF Howell. visited Mitch
,ll last week.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

The result Of this years crop will be
,otlceable In largely Increased holiday
tade.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26
RRE HEIGHTS.

Mr.. Wiley is running first. class hotei,
and receives good patronage.
J. n. Mcyicker loaded his car Of house
hold goods and stock Thursday, bound
for Eagle Grove. Iowa.
We hear of one or two farmers who
wsn to buy more sheep.
From copy of the Springfield Morn
ing News, we notice that G. w. Clayton is
again in the newspaper business at Spring
field, Mo. We are glad to hear every day
brings 100 new subscribers, and that the
expectation mark Of 1000 readers will
soon be reached.
JAS. Hooking was in town Saturday,
marketing flax.
Smith Belt, with his new team and
wugon, drove IN the last of the week to
purchase more farm implements.
George Woodbridge arrived Monday.
He will prove up on his tree claim.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

hney and Frank Daily came down from
Columbia this week to shake hands with
Miller friends. They were on their way
10 Sioux City, where they will 60 to
school this winter. The family expects to
return to Miller next spring.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

&. II. Prestiu, Of Miller. was indicted
last week by the U. 5. grand jury at
Pierre for selling liquor without gov
ernment license. Trial is set for the May
term Of court ut Pierre.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26
QuEENswARE.

A big new sto,k OF queensware and
glassware at ID. II. Smith i Cos. Latest
designs at bedrock prices.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

The diphtheria scare is thought to be
about over with here, rs no new cases
have been reported. The city schools be-
gan Monday. after three or four days
vacation. However, IL is well to use
every possible precautron,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

".-Anothtr change Of time on the c. & n.
w. is rumored. Ills report places the
east bound train at Miller about 5 80 in
the morning, and the west Mt 500 in the
ewalng
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26
musIoAL INsrRuMENrs.

MUBICAL IN1ThU ~ENfo'
II Won contemplate the purchase OF
piano, organ OF sewing machine. call at
the postofice book store.
3stf G.. G. BRIGGS.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26
REMOVAL !+s->
DECEMBER IS,

But to do quickly must REDUCE my large stock. there
fore offer the additional nducemen liberal these
very low prices quoted the past month
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-11-26

turning poll books ..........., oo
On motion Board Adjourned to so'olock
q. IN. NOV IL.
Nov H. Board met pursuant to sd-
iournment. Membert present: Livings.
ton. Elder. Mckay and Smith. Minutes
Of last meeting read and approved. Elsc-
tion expence bills contained