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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-30

News FFREY, W.. Dec. % Special IA
very pleasant Christmas entertainment was
gwen To the children OF h .easant- Grove sun
day school last evening. The programme con-
sisted OF music and recitations by the chill
dren. After the programme was finished the
school roll was called and the presents gwen
out
Miss c. G. Lacy OF Roanoke College.
who has been visiting her schOolmnte. Miss
Lizzie Hanllns, leaves today for South Bos-
ton and they Will both return TO Danyilie
next Monday.
Mr.. j. q. Hankins. who has been in the
neighborhood for several months. will leave
tomorrow for his future home IN Danville.
This Christmas has been an unusually quiet
one.
A movement is on foot TO establish male
and female seminary III the neighborhood Of
Ingram or Oak Level and good part OF the
stock required has already been pledged.
Vernon lodge OF Masons met yesterday 10
celebrate ST. Johns day which fell on sun
day this time When the lodge was Gale
from labor TO re,reshmentthe brethren found
a big oyster supper awaiting them and every
body enjoyed H. A number Of ladies' were at
the feast.
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Much Serious sickness in Albenarle.

ScoTrsrILLE. Va. Dec. 29.-tSpecial i
The prevailing sickness here is alarming,
though the fatality is light. Mr.. John A.
Goolsby and Mr.. il. s. Bowen are critically
i'll. The family Of Mr.. j. II. Briggs are all
down. although they were well only few
days ago. Mr.. ID. II. Pitts. weil-known
young merchant, 10 aiiipg, and has been con-
fined 10 ms room for several days. 4 death
that may be expected is that OF Mr.. NJ. Il.
Gault Our doctors are not very well. but
they labor necessarily and. in many instances,
without expectation of pay or hope of re-
ward There Is scarcely d family III this or
the adjoining neighborhood free from sick
ness.
Major Hill. railroad commissioner was nj
home this morning and went down 10 Rich
mond this afternoon. social entertainment
al his residence last night was much enjoyed
by those present
Miss Lucy Powers. daughter Of our county
superintendent of schools. Is i'll from grip.
Professor Schuyler Moon, of the McDo n
ough School ut McDonough, Md, Is visiting
this his native home.
The editor OF the Strasburg Nirginian and
News. Mr.. John l.. Brady Jr. is also at his
old home here with a remarkable increase of
ayoirdupois since he has taken up his resi-
dence III the Valley.
Mr.. James VI. Tutwiler shot an overloaded
or a welk- barreied gun tie other day and
the bursting of the barrels wounded him
quite seriously.
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4 nnrdmnre Merchant Faiis.

STANTON. Va. Dec. 29.-lSpecial. Will
liam Thornton. doing business at No. % east
Beverly street under the firm name of Drury
Il Thornton made an assignment to-day TO
Charles Curry. trustee The deed conveys all
the stock. insurance policies and moneys in
the bank. The National Valley Bank is q
preferred creditor for two hundred dollars,
Mrs -. Il. Thornton for three thousand one
hundred dollars and twenty-six firms from
different parts of the country come next with
claims aggregating two thousand one hundred
and three dollars; total liabilities, five thous-
and two hundred and forty-three dollars and
seven cents assets not stated Messrs. Drury
and Thornton came here a little over a year
Rgo and have carried on a general hardware,
gun and notion business.
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A Snowman Borrows and Disappeared.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. Dec 29-lSpecial.l
The little boy. son of Mrs. Adelaide Perry,
who was SO badly burned yesterday, as re-
ported in YHE Trms of to-day. died last
night after intense suierlngs.
Elaborate preparations are being made tor
the colonial ban 10 be given in the opera
house New ) ears night. Friday. January l,
1892, under the auspices OF the Society TOR
the Preservation OF Virginia Antiquities.
This society now owns the house on the cor
ner Of Charles and Lewis streets. III this city,
formerly occupied by the sainted Mary
Washington the mother Of George
Washington. where the father Of bis coun-
try" spent a portion of his boyhOOd days and
where he took his final leave OF his mother.
Ii Is designed 10 convert this building INTO a
museum. where the many valuable relics al
ready in the possession Of the society. and
such others as can be obtained may be ex-
hbited and visitors charged small admission
fee. The society has already met with great
announcement. and il Is thought that 8 large
sum will be realized from the ball.
Some very good plays have been presented
at the opera house this season, but one was
advertised Tor last night which failed 10 ap-
pear. Tho advance agent was here short
time ago and adorned the bill boards OF the
city with brilliantly illuminated posters. lie
then borrowed about 900 ID small sums from
a hotel proprietor and several other citizens
and left lie has not since been heard from,
N0Y have the show people arrived.
Hon. John II. Hudglns Caroline's delegate
in the Legislature. was IN the city to-day.
Mrs. II. b. Lane returned home last night
from protracted visit to relatives and friends
in Richmond and Petersburg.
Mr. John Longworth. of New York. is visit
Ing Mr. George +. Cole and family.
Mr. John VI. Daniel. wife and child, of
Washington. y. c are visiting the home Of
Mrs. Mary A. FitZhugh. the mother of Mrs.
Daniel, on Hanover street
Mr. James j. Barton and wife. of COving-
ton. Va. are yisitIng Judge William s. Barton
and family oa Princess Anne street.
Miss Laura Motley, OF Caroline county, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ. b. Rowe, at
'ErOmpton.H
Mrs. DR.. If. NJ. d. Martin is seriously sick at
her home on Princess Anne street.
Mr.. William II. Peden. of New York. is on
q visit - bis parents at theis home in Stafford
county. few miles from this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. George /. Wheeler returned
o-day from Baltimore, where they spent the
holidays.
Messrs Thomas H. Bigger and H. +. Thorn
ton. OF Richmond. were in the city to-day
aod lett THIS evening ON visit TO friends in
this county.
Mrs. Goodrich. wife Of Judge John Il.
Goodrich. has returned from Washington.
where she has been visiting friends for the
past several weeks.
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Elegant Entertainment at Iron Gate.

IRoN GATE, Dec. o. Special The en-
tertainment given by Mr.. 4. g. Dinkle and
lady, at the home of " W. Wilson. to party
OF gentlemen Saturday evening was the
grandest event OF the Christmas season The
supper consisted OF every delicacy of the sea-
son.
There were present Messrs George }. An
derson cashier OF iron Gate Rank. O. Hie
mon, secretary and treasurer of the West Iron
Gate Land and Improvement mpauy: w.
i. Hutcheson, general manager of South Iron
Gate; L. h Hockmon. attorney at-law. of
Washington, D. C.. Walter ID. Bradley. CIV.
Showalter q. T.. Cooper and + ID Robertson;
NJ D. burges, Of West Virginia. J. G. Talia-
ferfo, superintendent Il. - >. and T. Works.
~. T.. :. Pendleton. W ". Wilson. Lee
Griffin Mr.. and 5irs 4. G. Dinkle and Ms.
Wilson and Mrs Griffin
Nrs- \. h. Mlthrow and son Legrand are
visiting Mrs. Byrd. of this place.
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Horny Barker,s Case Investicnted.

AblNGDoN. Va. Dec, Especial. The
grand Jury summoned TO investigate The
charge of rape against Henry Barker commit
ted on the seyen-year- old child of Daniel Gar
rett. OF MENDOZA, Va. indicts him for an at
attempted criminal assault The evidence is
very strong against Barker tc-lav.
The murder case OF DR.. Baker was called
yesterday Tor the purpose Of continuing Mrs.
6iliner's bond until the January term. Tie
case VIII likely come 10 trial at that term.
yesterday was county court. There were
more people In town than have been seen on
our streets for severa, years.
Christmas passed off quietly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-30
Young People Amusing The mseiyes.

CLIFTON FoRoz. Dec. 29-lSpocial. On
Christmas eve the Sunday school OF the
Presbyterian church gave an entertainment
which was much enjoyed by all. ON Christ
mas night the school of the Baptist church
gave an entertainment consisting of cantatas
tsblesuX. etc. This also was a very enjoyable
affair.
one OF the prettiest entertainments. how
ever Was Fagot party" given by Miss
Matte Hughes Christmas night. MANY
friends were present Some played. some
sang and some recitcd. and all were much
enjoy Judge George Swami was awarded
the first Prize, while Miss Angie Ballou re-
ceiyed the second
Last night the Sunday school of the
Christian church had Christmas tree.
Mr. George 5. Wallace. president and sTr
f. t.Allen, secretary, of the t. L. Associa-
ton, returned day or so ago from business
trips IN the interests of their order.
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Nnrfnllr Nntes

NoGrolK, Va. December 90 Special. -
The Board OF Trade OF Portsmouth has APP
posnted IA committee 10 appear before the
Legislature TO ask Tor the enactment Of law
permitting the Seaboard and Roanoke Rail.
road Company 10 lay their tracks down Craw-
tord street so that a union depot may he
built The following gentlemen compose the
committed Is. IL. Owens. chairman. j. ".
Wilcox, e. ;. Sherwood, II. l.. Maynard and
Colonel W. II. Stewart
- Mr. John scheft, large lumber dealer in
Princess Anne county. had bis neck broken
YESTERDAY near Nimoes. that county by being
thrown from his wagon. When found he hal
been dead several hours.
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usual. Some OF our farmers have. however;
had a good time hunting, and a. u result
have caught three or four foxes aud two deerr'
one of which was splendid buck with spread
inc antlsrs.
.ohnol mot ON Christmast day and the chill
dren we're made happY 10y the distribution Of
good things. The school was the recipient OF
n handsome addition to its library OF forty
volumes from one of its most popular and
beloved teachers.
Mr. Henry Acherson, ap Englshman resld-
ing near Cohoke. IN this county. VINO was
gosred by an infurIated bull few weeks ago.
has died from the effects of his injuries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-30
SD Accident in nnnnrn-.

AUBURN Minis. Dec. 29.-fSpecial. The
community was thrown into a great state Of
excitement by q sad accident which befel Mr..
Wise Nuckols while out hunting last Satur-
day. IS one Of LIS companions was in the
act oi drinking az branch Mr.. Nuckols. by
way OF sport. attempted 70 hold his head IN
der The water with the stock Of his gun. the
muzzle pointing toward himself. when in
some uuaccount0ble way the whole load was
discharged into his head. killing him IN
stantly. He leaves a wife and five small
children. besides Il large connection. who
have been saddenod By his untimely end.
The grip and diphtheria are prevailing 10
al alarming extent NJ here. There has. how
ever been change in the weather. and it is
probable that the health Of the neighborhood
VIII improve.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-30
Timing Letter Carriers.

At the entrance 10 the carriers lobby in the
Chicago postofice. says the Tribune OF that
city. is new clock. IL is IN ordinary looking
timeplece. four feet high. and inci0seI IN a.
carved oak case Similar appearing clocks
are TO be seen every day and they do not at
tract q passing glance This one, however is
of widespread interest. for 70 las taken upon
itself the duty 0f keeping al accurate account
Of the movements Of all mail carriers in the
Office The machine first came 10 the notice Of
Inspector Stuart during his visit in Washing
ton not long ago He found one undergoing
experiments in the Washington posto ice
and he obtained permission to make the ex-
pertinent here.
Tie register has dial similar to that Of an
ordinary clock. but down where the peuiu-
lum should swing is II large keyhole. Zach
carrier is provided with a kew caring his
number in raised metallic figures. As he
passes the clock he inserts tie key into the
hole and gives it a slight twist to the right.
There is ~ click. a little lell rings and on a
strip of paper within tie clock is registered
his number and the exact time indicating
fractions of minutes roughly that he inserted
the key. For example. If carrier No. la4 left
TIE office al eXectiy 32i the strip would bear
the inscription. BILL IL" IN this way
an exact account can be kept OF the move
ments Of tie employees entering and leaving
the Office.
The method long in use has been TO enter
the numbers and time in book kept for the
purpose, but this means has been both mac
curate and troublesome. BY the new method
the register will speak fer itself and there
will be no chance b claim that errors have
been committed. 4 Waterman stationed
near by will see that the men DO not fail to
insert their keys AZ they pass in and out of
the Office. and as there IL no means OF cheat
ing the register the records will stand for
themselves.
If the experiment proves successful. enough
instruments will be purchased so that every
100 carriers will be supplied with one. Al
though only two postoifces have expert
mented with it az vet. the device has been
widely adopted by business houses employ
ing large numbers OF men,
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FLoYp CouErHousr. Dec. %. Especial. J.
Tie Presbyterian. Methodist and Lutheran
churches had Christmas trees on the evening
OF the oath. Unfortunately some young men,
outsiders. got into difficulty at the Lutheran
church. and one of them was badly stabbed
ia the shoulder.
The grip IS in our section. Two OF the
leading physicians Of the place. Drs. Stigie-
man and Mullins. have been quite III with IT.
Hon. p G.. Lester is spending his Christ
INNS az home
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4 Report Denied.
Editor Times

LUIIOI JIIHts.
In your paper of Saturday. December 9Th.
YOU had a piece copied from a North Caro-
lima paper which gave m account OF "a con-
fession made by Mr. Felix Boane on his
death-bed saying he had murdered man in
Yanceyyille. This is all false. as he was not
in ianceyyiIle when the murder occurred. or
was he in North Carolina. This IS great
injustice to his relations. and also 10 the
memory OF his brother, who was a highly
respected citizen OF Richmond for many
years. y. l. 4.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-30

~ hiSs WILLIAM COURTHOUSE. Va, Dec. 20.
Especial. imChristmas has been duh in this
section. What with the grip and the sultry.
has been but little animation among our
people even the darkey has been quiet and
John barleycorn has not flowed as freely as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-30
c, a. GENDRILL MFG. Co.,
7 LoyD A5D WIFE AGAINST FARMER
l. AND OTHERS.
Office. No. 2ll COMMERCE ST.
BALTIMORE. ND.
tOcli-iyI

I LLOYD ASD WIFE AGAINST fAl'hhH
l. AND OTHERS
~ Riebmoa lefty. entered December 2. l't4''
Mo ourt doth further siiulso oflss
AMI decree hat this cause he feirTt'a 10 ir
the comni. toner's ~ tnis court. VINO is ui'e''
ed % InQulB an reicI' ,.tt.or,bo.e
~ An A. cunt OF al OF the debts oi "a. az t
FfiIsbcth lloyd. deceased. X any VIZ" 'Ne''
amounts anl prlori,es- 49,, clt,,aeth ID.
iovd Iecased after tho payment pi az vin....l
md debts, 4 an, belongs. and ~ ""~' P''i"'-
Bnt before making the said inquiries tio ~, 800
comnisgioter shall give notice 10y tutiient
fc- - lenstAuce a week for four "e.~a III '"l4
nerspauerpublishe In the city OF ilcnnlonN
Of the tim. and place II maAius sNcn iht1ia,Ss'
and such ioiice 80 pulliahsd small pc etl.'SS
lent Ia uersonGl service on al parties coAs eino~
Cors,fSsfoNrRs OTnCF, lFNfn ANn DANAl
Srnrrfs IstNEMoNn. Aik"tNiAs
December o. 1871.
All ,,rties Interested ir tie forese.n deere
.ni more especially ali uedNort q .AfeiS
N IoyI decsased are nJtined fhht A.',
ttxeI on nv ohice As above as the place aht ~
49, "a 80 az "a A. H.. Is the TIME Tor h~A
10, the inouiries directed By ralt decree q
xss,ch Mace ant time hey must attend ana 70
Mat may be necessary % protect thclt ~ nor
In .ha nrsmises H. RAND NELLfOIsp
80 49, Commissioner IA ohAncciy
FIJI. Mcguire. p. I. 0' - No"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-30

The lungs are strained aad racked by a
persistent cough. the general strength wasted
and an ineurable complaint often established
thereby. DIR. ID. Jayne's Expectorant is m
effective remedy for coughs and colds. and
exerts beneficial effect on the Pulmonary
and Bronchial organs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-30
J. w. Randolph & Co.,
1862 AND 1904 MAIN STREET.

Mail orders will receive prompt attention.
large stock Of BOUND JUVENILE BOOKS >,
low prices
In addition to the above We have large stock
Of MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS a. very low
prices de 20-su.tu w.thsu6w
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.OIIRISTAIAs.

{ jHI1SIHAS'
We are Offering for tie Holidays am extra fine
selected stock Of the following goods New,
cleaned CURRANTS and RAltlNs; extra nne
CIIRON and LEMON and ORAlGE PEElING;
ali kinds of new NUTS and Ga, Dehesa RAILS
ms: new layer FIGS. Dads and Trench
pTDDiNGS: finest CHOCOL TIES md CAN
DIES; SWEET CIDER; cooking and very nne
table SHERRlES: very ola POTTS and french
BRANDlES: Jamaica RI VI aW Batavia ana,
RAG We have also great variety Of inlofte 4
ASPARAGUS. CAUIifLOWtH, PEAS and
BEANS IN glass and tins no
HERMANN SCHMIDT
800 auID2 eat Broai street.,
tyD
WI. WHITES, s33 est Main street.
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WEST. JOHNSTON 4 co. CALL ATTEN.
w TON TO their large and attractive stock NJ
CHRISTMAS BOOKS. CARDS AND BOOKLETS.
CALENDARS Of every. description. IltAlEh-
BOOKS. HNlNALS. BIBLES. BEAUTIFULLY
ILLUSTRATED BOOKS. TOY BOOKS. IEAIU.
FR GOODS ofall styles PAPER KNIVES. PEN
KNIVES WHITING DESKS Elegant line q
STATlONEKl-all fresh and suitable I0r Hoh-
day Gifts. Cal early..
delJt NENl. JOliNSION * CO.
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STAFF or LIFE,
.FLOURI8s|.

The reasons for tho UNPRECEDENIED
SUCCESS Of PATApSCO FLOUR Tor OFEh
ONE HUNDRED YEARS are: pror-pr,cG
because the PArAPSCO f ,.,V,t t et,s,T
Mills grind the CBEAM OF III P 35.p1
HARD WHEAT OF. EVERY fAhlhli
grown in this country u,,vsr-,-rropv
Because the FLOUEE ALWAYS ~ ID, 'y IN
N QUALITY and alwsys elyes. tns ille p ID /
RESULTS TO THE lpNoLMl ~ ..,,rr,-u ia
,rtN'- f. the FRCNltR Flour Of America.
RI LEADS ILL BRANDS in tns country
and ali American brands IN Europe
Ask vour Grocer Tor a.
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GROCERIES,. &c.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-06-22
The Great SUN Dragon.

1t is the belief among both the ignorant
and the educated classes of China that
eclipses of the sun are caused by great
dragon which attempts to devour the cen.
ter of our solar system. An eclipse which
was visible in the Celestial empire occurred
at a time when the people were celebrating
the birthday Of the emperor. Now, it is
the custom 20 celebrate such an event clad
in the best raiment that can be afforded,
it is also customary TO wear sackcloth and
30 into mourning at the time of an eclipse,
at least until the sun has been rescued
from the great dragon which seeks TO de
vour IT, Here, indeed, was a dilemma Al
last the emperor was petitioned. He be
ing as superstitious as his people, ordered
his birthday ignored and commanded the
people 10 80 into mourning until the sur
shall DO RESCUED. n-St Louis Republic
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-06-22
James Keeps His Place.

There is small boy working in mer-
camille establishment In this town who is
not likely to be hanged while he stays in
New York state and the present laws stand
as they do More than this concerning
this young man it would be rash to proph
eSy
Now, the merchant who employs him to
do great many things very badly is large,
red of face, pompous and dignified He
was once in the senate gallery at Washing
ton when Roscoe Conkling sat down, met
aphorically speaking, on statesman from
JimtoWn or some other place. Since that
time this merchant has been Conkling
esaue, particularly when rebuking an EN-
ploye.
Now the small boy, who may be called
James, succeeded the other day in perform
ing some especially yillainous action that
drew down upon him the wrath of his EN-
ployer So he was called into the presence.
The dignified merchant expanded his chest,
frowned and proceeded to annihilate the
small boy with a look. The small boy
would not annihilate.
"Jamesl' said the merchant haughtily.
"Yas, sir" said James not at all haught-
lily.
81 wish you TO listen to me"
''Yas, sir" said James.
"This sort of thing won't do at all, sir"
"Yas, sir" said James.
"There can be no apology for such pro.
ceedingsl Do you hear, sir2" said the mer,
chant. II will not hear of an apology,
sir!"
"Yas, sir" said James, but | haven't
made none"
Then the seance closed, and James is not
yet discharged. The naughty merchant is
still thinking the matter over, and does not
see his way clear James does.-New York
Recorder.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-06-22
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
Notice for Sewer Bids.

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids
IN will be received by the city of Salem,
Oregon, at the office of the city surveyor
of the city of Salem, at Salem, Oregon, un-
til o'clock p. IN. of June 18th 1881, lat which
time SAID bids viii be opened) for the build
ing and construction of a sewer from the
present easternterminus of the main sewer
in Marion street in the city of Salem, Ore
gon, to a point easterly in the center of
Marion street, Salem, Oregon, four hundred
and sc enty (470) feet, in accordance
with the plans and specifications now on
file in the Office of the city surveyor of Sa'
lem at Salem, Oregon Eech bid must be ac-
companied by deposit in ia gor of the city
of Salem, Oregon, in the sum of one hum
dred dollars (Sl00) as a guarantee of good
faith on the part of the bidder that If the
bid is awarded to him he will execute the
contract, furnish the bonds and undertak-
ings with good and sufficient sureties in ac-
cordance with the terms of the plans and
specifications, and contract andbond to be
provided by the mayor of the city ofSalem,
and, in a case of failure to do so said sam
to be forfeited to the city of Salem as fixed
and liquidated damages for sand failure.
said deposit must be a certificate of depos-
1t in some bank of the city ofSalem, Oregon
The city of Salem, Oregon, reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
Done by order of the Common Council OF
the city of Salem, Oregon.
6l2td NJ. e. G0ODELL, Recorder.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-06-22
$ August.
Flower

Mrs. Sarah M. Black of Seneca,
Mo, during the past two years has
been affected with Neuralgia OF the
Head, Stomach and Womb, and
writes my food did not seem to
strengthen me at all and my appe-
tite was very variable. My face
was yellow, my head dull, and had
such pains in my left side. III the
morning when 1 got up l would
have a flow of mucus in the mouth,
and bad, bitter taste. Sometimes
my breath became short, and had
such queer, tumbling, palpitating
sensations around the heart. Iached
all day under the shoulder blades,
in the left side, and down the back
of my limbs. 1t seemed to be worse
in the wet, cold weather of Winter
and Spring; and whenever the spells
came on, my feet and hands would
turn cold, and 1 could get no sleep
at all. 1 tried everywhere, and got
no relief before using August Flower
Then the change came. 1t has done
me a wonderful deal Of good during
the time have taken it and is work
ing a complete cure. " o
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man 'fr, Woodbury., NJ.