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The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18
'sThe Capital" Located in the Bad
lands.
In July number of the Northwest.

In July number of the Northwest.
James w. Foley. Jr.. sends us the
following description of 1.-The Capt.
tal," decidedly novel feature of the
Bad Lands near Mcdora.
The original of the view of "The
Capital stands, grim and imposing,
in the center of u decidedly level
tract of land, like some huge monu-
mcnt upon its pedestal. AS is readily
observed from mere glance ut the
picture, the diameter of the stump
proper exceeds that of the pillar, and,
from its inclined position upon its
support, the stump would seem easily
displaced. Nevertheless it remains
firmly imbeddcd in the soil under.
meath, and delies the efforts of the
winds of almost cyclonic force to dis.
lodge it.
Scattered here and there over its
surface are masses of crystalline for.
nations, which sparkle and glisten
beautifully in the sunshine, and
which in connection with it's other
curious characteristics, give to the
whole formation the appearance of
some statue of Il giant warrior, whose
iewel.bedecked helmet flashes with
the glints of refracted sunshine.
While there exist, scattered in
reckless abundance, throughout the
length and breadth of the famous
Bad Lands, innumerable stumps and
truncks of petrified trees, such freaks
of caprious nature as this are very
rare; and it is we'll worth the time
of any n with an eye for the artis-
tic, to visit and satisfy himself as to
the truth of the existence of such Il
curiosity.
The most plausible theory us to the
gradual change from a once solid
foundation to the present insecure
support, and the theory which is gen.
orally excepted by those who have
seen for themselves, is, that the tree,
the stump of which now remains,
original grew upona conical elevation.
In the course of time, this elevation,
being composed of but Il sandy or
clayey soil, has been erodcd by the
action Of the elements; and, Of course,
the lower part of the hill having been
more sensible to the action of water,
was washed away first, until the
shape was changed from conical to
cylindrical.
If, on some summer evening, you
stand upon some neighboring hilltop
and look down upon its statuesque
outline, you are seized with an indie.
finite feeling of awe; and the very
fact of its curious position inspires
you with IN understandable respect for
Natarc and her wonderful works.
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Some Sayings Of Uncle Abe b.

Fuss, feathers, style and u gaudy
attire may attract attention in the
world, but when it comes to the test,
solid worth is appreciated. The
dressed peacock on the Christmas din.
ner table beside the plump turkey
wuuld not receive admiration, OF be
in demand.
The p%ossessor of wealth thinks he
is of more consequence than a dozen
ordinary men, but when the census
nan comes around he only counts one.
Money can build the massive mon
ument to adorn the tomb of the rich
ancestor, while Il narrow slab marks
the poor mans grave; yet, this dis
tinction does not penetrate to the
collins beneath. There i'll both it is
'dust to dust, ashes to ashes"
There is an old saying "laziness will
clothe a nan in rags" If that is
true my friend what kind of dry goods
will you and ! wear some dayl
Wealth. alone does not bring happi-
ness, See it's possessor with his care
worn expression, and then look ut the
darkey eating watermelon with his
pearly white teeth and tell me which
is the happier and yet, on u vote the
nahob would get the majority.
1t is said: A poultice of angle
worms on the back of his head will
stop a man from lying. If that is
true and they should come into gener.
al use for that complaint, there would
he u demand for more worms than
mother earth is in the habit of produc.
ing-the angle worm crop would soon
run short.
Every man has a duty to perform
in this world, there is work and a
place for all. The humble position
must be filled as well us the higher.
In an engagement the powder boy il
as necessary rs the commander. If a
man can't fish he must cut bait.
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18
A Beauty Standard.

The standard of female loveliness
varies greatly in different countries
and with individual tastes. Some
prefer the plump and buXom type;
some admire the slender and sylph-
like, and some the tall and ~queenly
maiden. But among all people of the
Caucasian race, II point of beauty
is always admired-a pure, clear and
spotless OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the fe-
male be of the blonde, brunette or
hazel:cyed type. This first great To-
quisite of loneliness can he assured
only by a pure state of the blood, &C
tive liver, good appetive, and diges-
ton, all of which are secured by the
use Of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. 1t is guaranteed to accom-.
plish all that is claimed for it, or mon
ey refunded. If you would have a
clear, lovely complexion, free from
eruptions, moth, patches, spots and
blemishes, use the Golden Medical
Discovery"
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18
Court Mt Modora-Local Notes


District court convened Wednes-
day afternoon on the arrival of No. l,
at the court house, Judge Winchester
presiding. The only case on the cal
endar being the state VS.. Eugene
Brugiuer, grand larceny. Ex.Judge
Francis was appointed by the court
on request Of the commissioners Of
billings 10 prosecute, Judge struville,
attorney for the board of stock CON-
missioners for Montana, assisting.
The great difficulty is in getting a
jury, a panel of 80 mel having been
exhausted up to Thursday night, and
the sheriff and deputies were out
skirmishing the country fM more
material. l.: a: SiMpsan is the lead
ing attorney foI defendant, assisted
by b. w, Shaw of MMndan.
Miss Edith Winchester is visiting
at Mr.. Foley's while her father holds
court here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Pelissier have IL
little daughter. Mrs. Pelissier is ex-
pected home from Jamestown next
month.
j. A. Van Eeghen returned from IA
trip to jamestown on Wednesday.
Mrs. NJ. Wadsworth is undergoing
an operation at Battle Greek, Mich,
very successfully.
j. A. Ferris sold about SO head of
cattle this week.
Rev. VIM. Ewing and IL b%rother-in.
law were tourists in the place We'd
nesday.
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NEW ENGLAND CITY NOTES.

Crops of all descriptions are boom.
ing in this locality.
The festive mosquito is getting in
his work these days.
II. l.. Wilkins wrote that he would
leave Gardiner, Maine, for N. Z. City
on the 14th.
a. III. Keene's brother, son and
neice from Boston, were visiting with
him the past week.
Orlando Giles is negotiating for the
purchase of G. r. P%endergast's ranch
on the Cannon Ball.
More rain has fell in this vicinity
during the last two months. than for
the entire year of 1890.
Three and one-half inches of rain
fell Saturday afternoon and evening.
About 1917 inches has fallen since
the first of April.
Reliable reports indicate that a
large number of Russian families will
locate on the Cannon Ball near New
England City this fall.
j. f. Cobb and Will Kirby we're
marking their sheep this week, us
they intend to herd them together
during haying and harvesting.
Flowing fre.gaurds has been the
business of ON citizens for the past
week, and there is now enclosed II
large territory both sides of the riv-
er protected.
The waters of the Cannon Ball
reached a higher point Monday than
ever before known to the oldest in.
habitant. For three days it was i'm.
passable, except by swimming. w.
F. Lash appeared on the south bank
Monday morning and called across to
Will Kirby to go up on the north hank
and rescue his sheep which were COR.
rallied ON the north side of the river
and surrounded by water. Ed. Gibbs
had a narrow escape--he was asleep
in a shack near the river, some dis
tanoe below the ranch, where he had
their band of sheep herded Sunday
night, and vas awakened by his dog
jumping upon his bed. On getting
out of bed lie found himself up to his
knees i'll a roaring torrent of water.
and lie had barely got out of the
shack when it went down the river
with its contcnts-the sheep were
found on Il rise of ground entirely
surrounded by the flood, but all safe
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"A party of is New Englanders, from
in and about Meridian, Conn.,, were ell
route Tuesday over the Northern Pa
cific for the National Park.
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PERSONAL

Fred Cellars had business in Dick
inson OIL Wednesday.
MI. and Mrs. l.. \. Simpson return.
ed home OF Tuesday.
Ed. Chase, of Chase u Frey, left for
their ranch on Tuesday.
II. J.. Wilkins returned this morn.
ing from his trip to Maine.
G. w. Chittenden went to Glendive
Thursday to take IL part in Il concert.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. E. Morgan were
up from the Cannon Ball this week.
States Attorney Bates returned
from IL trip to Bismarck Wednesday
morning.
j. NJ. Tracey was up from Taylor
on Wednesday. He says the rain did
no damage to grain.
Mrs. Fred Leonberger of Mandan
is visiting with Mrs. John Leonberg.
er of this place.
j. G. Williamson. E. q. Paddock
and Howard Eaton were in Dickinson
the first of the week.
Gen'l Supt. Kimberly inspected
this division of the N. p. with Mr..
Phelan on Wednesday.
Ed. r. Bonney was ut New England
City yesterday adjusting hail ill.,
surance for II. w. Smith.
j. ID. Wooster, editor of the Aurora
Advertiser, N. V. was IL caller this
week, westward bound.
p. Wibaux, the North Dakota Mon.
tana stockman, passed through east
on Monday, returning Friday.
*. $. Brookings was in from Rich
ardton Tuesday. The rains delayed
his work of surveying for IL few days.
Mrs. a.. ID. Knight, from New York,
arrived last Saturday and will spend
the summer with her daughter. Mrs.
4. J. Greene.
a. II. Keene came up from New
England City Wednesday night to see
his brother and niece off OH the west.
bound morning train. Miss Keene
has engaged II school ut Seattle.
Mrs. Brooks GOodall returned this
morning from Il months visit with
relatives in Texas. Mrs. Goodall
says the grain and cotton crop in Tex
as is very large this year, the former
now being harvested.
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II. J.. Wilkins returned this morn.
ing from his trip to Maine.
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18

Any delinquent subscriber who will
settle to date and u year in advance,
or any new subscriber paying u year
in advance, will receive free Il copy of
the Bismarck Tribune's popular edi.
tiOn of the laws of the recent session
of the legislature, the cash price of
which is 75c.
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Mrs. Brooks Goodall returned this
morning from Il months visit with
relatives in Texas. Mrs. Goodall
says the grain and cotton crop in Tex
as is very large this year, the former
now being harvested.
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p. Wibaux, the North Dakota Mon.
tana stockman, passed through east
on Monday, returning Friday.
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Shall We Exhibit Our Produce and
Herds.
New England City, N, ID.
eW England City, N, ID.
Illv liz :Ql

buly 10. 6l
MIR. EDITON:- Would it not be
well for the farmers and stock-grow-
ers of the west Missouri country, to
bring together for exhibition the pro-
ducts of the fields and herds with a
view to advancing the interests of
farming and stock raising in this Sec
ton, and the better acquaintance and
cooperation of those who arc engage
ed in these pursuits. 1t may he too
late to do the necessary preliminary
work for a successful fair the coming
fall, but for one l would be glad to see
the question agitated.
Yours Respectfully,
A.. II. KEENE.
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NOTICE.--CONTEsT.

us. Lunu UmCc, BTHI1atCE, N.U.
July II, 1891.
Complaint having hcea eatescd at this office by
Enoch hammond against athariM McCullum for
failure 10 comply with law as to timhcr-culture
enEy. No. sl69 dated July 80, 1884, upon the north
y Wes1f; SECTION e % w Il, township y r;nM i, ,ss Ira range naes 81 in STARK n;
said entry; contestant alleging that said Cath arine
McCallam has never planted any trees, seeds or
cuttings upon said land since his said eutry was
made and that the whole OF said tract il
now in Il wild and uncultivatcd state;
the raid purtics are hereby sumtaoned to APP
pear at the office Of Ed. X. Bonney, Clerk of the
the 18th day of August, 81, at 10 O'Clock a. M, to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment. Hearing at this Office on
the 18th day of August, 1891 at = p. m.
I. S. NEAL,
july 1l-5t Register.
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GLADSTONE NOTES.

ULAI1STUNE NUTES.
II. w. Patrick drove his sheep
through town Wednesday, on the way
to his ranch on the Cannon Ball.
Marquis Brown returned Tuesday,
having selected a site for Il ranch.
Mrs. \. Il. Berry and daughters
Dora and Maple. were in town Wed.
nesday.
Mrs. w. II. Brown, nee Miss Tina
Lee, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Lee.
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NoTICE-CoNTEsY,

U. S. Land Office, bismarck, N. D.
June 26, 1891.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Andrew Ientner against Isaac o. Sloan for
failure to comply with law as to timber-c culture
entry No. dated upon the
northwest /, section 8, township 139, range 92, in
Stark county, North Dakota, with a view to the
cancellation Of said entry; contestant alleging
that the said Tsaac o. Sloan, has not planted any
trees seed or cuttings OIL said land since the date
of his said entry was made, the said parties are
hereby sommoned to appear at.the Office of Ed.
X. Bonney, Clerk Of District Court, at Dickln-
son, NJ. on the I'd day Of August, 1891. Mt 9
concerning said alleged failure. Hoaring at this
office On the Of August, 1891, at p. nj.
E.. S. NEAL,
jc S-6t Register.
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18

At Il meeting of the county board
of insanity this week Angus Schroeder
was found insane. He had been i'm
the employ of Chase & Frey.
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18

Take N0tfc1!

! have closed my butcher shop out
and all oupon books must be returned
and settled for by the first of August,
and all bills, unless paid on OF before
this date, will go into the hands of an
attorney, for l am going to Cuba.
jly 1926 WIN. RAY.
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Take Notice.

All parties are hereby warned
against hcrding stock, or cutting hay,
or tearing down and burning stables
OH my claim 2 miles north of town
S. w. "a Sec. 90, Il. $40, II. Q6-under
penalty Of law.
je l3-3m. l.. X. GRANTEER.
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18
The Custer Sheep Investment Com

The Custer Sheep Investment Com
pany is meeting with wonderful sue
cess, and owing. to the sElehdid condi-
tion of it's 'il6cks, and The assurance
of lalge aud constantly increasing
dividends it has advanced the price
of its stock for the present from SO to
10 per share, and will in all p%robabili-
ty advance it still further before long.
The company is otlicered as follows:
President, II. LeGrand Ensign; Vice
President and Western Manager, Hon.
H. l.. Dickinson, Dickinson, n. d.;
Treasurer, Thomas Bromley: Score.
tary, Walter S. Richards; Managing
Director. 3. +. Observation-Disclosures
Magazine.
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NOTICE-CONTEST.

Z. .Land Office, Bismarck, n. d.
July IL, 1891.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
John Zirnsibl against j. E. Mutually Tor
dated August 81, 1888, upon the southeast l.,
section g. township l40, range 90. in Stark county,
N. d. with n view to the cancellation of said entry,
the said parties are hereby to appear
at Office of Ed II. Bonney, Clerk of district
court, at Dickinson, Stark county, North Da-
kota, on the PEND day of Aug. 1891, at I O'Clock D..
M, to respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged abandonment. Hearing ut this Office
on the 10Th day Of August, 1891, at22. ~
E.S. NEAL,
july 1s-5t. Register.
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18
TAKE NOTICE.

drew II. Burke. governor of the state of North
Dakota, at his office, in the city of Bismarck, on
the Bird day, of August, 1891, for the pardon OF
Charles Hull, convicted Of the crime of grand
larceny in the District court Of the Sixth Judi.
cial District, held in Stark county, on the 18th
day Of April, 1891, and on the same day sentenced
to six months imprisonment in the penitentiary
of said State.
july At a. ID. CARPtNTER.
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18

Strayed
From Sec. 10, Twp. 14l, r. so, in the
latter part of May, a span of bays
one a horse 4 years old, white star in
forehead; the other a mare S years
old, white face. Both branded with
figure7, with bar across, on left side.
Halters on when they strayed.
Address, WILLIAM KUKU,
Conger, Burleigh Co.,
jly 18.4t No. Dakota.
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Straye,l

SCIUytW
From the premises of tho under
signed, July 1, a bay mare, heavy
with foal, four years old, weight
about $50; branded JE connected on
left shoulder, M on right shoulder;
when last seen had a head halter
with about 80 fit. of rope. Any one
giving information of her where
abouts will be suitably rewarded.
A. III. KEENE,
New England City,
july lit North Dakota.
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Post Office,

S Stass G 9Bsasl lr3 Dept: open during g; d III; to h s;as p M
Star route mail leaves on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays at 10 a. m. for New England City
and points south. arriving on Mondays, Wcdnes-
days and Fridays at 3:15.
Office open Sundays from 8 TO 9a. M, from
1880 to 2:4O p. m. and $50 to 1:3o p. m.
]. THOMSON. p. NJ,
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NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RTE.
DEMpTION.

70 K. IL; Montgomery, YOU are hereby notified
That the following described pieces and parcels Of
ignd, situated in the county Of Stark, state Of
Dsliie!d, lot I, block 80, sold for taxes on Oct. l.,
1883, for the sum Of S1.5S. $50
Application having been made for II tax deed
tice that the sum necessary to redeem the same is
$$s:9s, exclusive OF the cost of this notice, together
with such interest rs may accrue from and after
said land will expire on the 2Sth day Of Septcm.
Der, 1891, or within sixty days after publication
day Of July, 1891. Gro. AukD. -'
July dit County Auditor.
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NOTICE-CoNTEsr.

US Land Office, Bismarck, N. D..
June 10, 1891.
Complaint having been made ut this Office by
Daniel pfnff against Carl F. W. Alpcrt for aban..
1855, upon the southwest I, section 10, township
13s, range 99, in Stark county, North Dukota'
with q view to the cancellation of said entry,
at the office Of Ed II. Bonncy. Clerk Of district
court at Dickinson, North Dakota, on the 18th day
OF July 1s9i, at ! O'Clock p: IN. to respond and
d da5m,sn Hs1 Hnar;yy, eo o1 ;GIn paid alleged aban-
Of July, 1901, at 3 p. M. "'
june, IL, Rc,,ister.
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For Rent. Sale or Exchange.

l will rent, sell OF exchange for
stock my house, near the Baptist
church. Dickinson, N. ID. Apply to
IL. i. Schatfner, Fargo, Or to this
office. july Act
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18

Dickinson Lodge No. 10, Knights Of Pythias,
meets every Monday night in Odd Fellows Hall.
A Knightly and courteous invitation extended to
visiting Knights.
W. x. McCioy, c. c.; L. A. Simpson, X. of r..
md g
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Warning.

All persons are hereby warned not
10 trespass OF to let stock roar at
large on section II, township l39,
range %, under penalty of law.
M. COOGAN & Co.
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Take Notice

That all parties are hereby forbidden
to allow any stock to run at large on
S. Z. a sec. 2, twp. 1870, II. 90.
may23t w. X. WHEAT.
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FOrlsent.

Section II, township l39, range ",
(near Richardton,) for rent OIL same
terms as school lands. Write to
nj. COOGAN e. Co.
Milwaukee, Wis.
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Take Notice.

All persons are hereby warned
against herding stock or cutting hay
OH what is known as the the Davis
farm about four miles northeast of
Dickinson.
je 27.2m G. s. ADAMS.
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18

Go to Scolield's for ''gilt edge" shoe
dressing. 1t is the Oldest and best
shoe dressing manufactured.
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CHRISTIAN OLSEN
NoT1cE-CoNrEsr.

U.S $. Land Office, Bismarck, N. d.
June 10, 1891.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
August Naderhoff against Adolph Nordberg for
entry No. 2198 dated March 4, 1885, upon the
northeast I section 10, township 1870, range o., in
stark county, N. d., with a view to the cancela-
ton OF said entry; contestant alleging that the
said Adolph Nordberg. has not planted any tree
seeds, cuttings or trees on the said land since
his said entry, was made, the said parties are here
by summoned to appear at the office Of Ed. r.,
Bonney, Clerk Of District Court, at Dickinson, N.
d., on the 9th day OF July, 1891, III 2 O'Clock D.
M, to respond and furnish testimony concerning
naid alleged failure. Hearing ut this Office on the
9Th day Of August, ut 9 p. M, 1891.
E. S. Neal,
u so'ot Register.
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Take Notice

That all parties are hereby forbid
den to allow any stock to run at large
on the Fennell section, No. %, this
town, under penalty of law.
mar 28.3m RUFUS ROBBINS.
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august Vetterlein has bought the
Fennel residence property in the
west part of town.
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Born to Mr.. and Mrs. I. j. Greene
Friday, July 18th, 1891. "a son..

Financial statement of Stark coun.
ty, quarter ending June 30. appears
this week.
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Mrs. f. q. Paddock, who has been
stopping in Dickinson for a while for
medical treatment. returned home to
Medora this week, much improved in
health.
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18

SHILOH'S CURE will Immediately
relieve Group, Whooping Cough, and
Bronchitis. Merry & Mcdonald. II
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18

Gharles H. Pond moved out to his
homestead claim, which is about 90
minutes drive from town, this week.
He rented his residence in Dickinson
to MI. Stabler.
The Dickinson press., 1891-07-18

The board of equalization adjourned
Thursday to meet again on the 23rd.
The PRESS is unable to give proceed
ings until next week.
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n. Of r.

Will meet every Saturday ut 2 p. m. at the Con,
gregational church.
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NOTICE OF HOMESTEAD FINAL
PROOF.
Lnnd Office at Bismarck, N. ID,
June IL, 1891.
Notice il hereby given that the following. nam.
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make
maj proof roo in support Of his claim, and that said
Court, at Dickinson, N. D., on July 10, 1881. viz.
CHRISTIAN OLSEN,
for the southeast I section Il. township ,ao.
rnngc %. NV
lie names the following witnesses to prove hi.
said land, viz; :"
Martin Olson, Ole A. Olson, Henry Lindell and
Andrew Knutson, oil of Richardton, N. d.
E 8. NEAL,
june l3"t Register.
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WHY WILL YOU cough when slli
loh's Cure will give immediate relief
Price 10 cts, SO cts. and 81.
IL Merry & Mcdonald.
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Endeavor Lodge No. , meets at Odd Fellow
hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays o
each month at 8 O'Clock p. nj.
Esther Fowler. N.G Alice Campbell, r. S.