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Cairo. I'll.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

The campaign is beginning to boom on both
sides in Southern Illinois. The Hon. E. H.
Wright one of the finest young orators of
Chicago but who is holding responsible posi-
tion in the Secy of States Office, addressed the
people here on the 18th. He spoke from an
intelligent standpoint and was frequently in
terupted by rounds and rounds of applause.
He has stumped all oyer Southern Illinois,
Hon. A. A. Martin, our candidate for coroner,
also delivered an interesting speech He told
why he was a Republican and dwelt upon
other important questions. Major Connolly
of the L. s. Court made some very touching
remarks while Hon. Walter Warder was called
for; he is representative of this district, He
mounted the stage and kept the enthusiastic
audience enthused with his wit and humor
The Glee Club rendered some very nice selec-
tions. Mr.. Jacob Amos, chairman of the COM
mittee gave some interesting lessons on the
new voting system which was very much ap-
preciated.-W. L. Scott of this city and j. v
Hill of Indianapolis, and Mr.. Taylor of Iowa.
addressed the people on democracy on the 18th
at the Court House.-Mrs. Lettie Robertson
formerly of this city now of Kansas City is
here visiting her mother and other relatives
and attending to other business She is the
picture of health. Hon. A. E. Stevenson
the democrat nominee for Vice President and
other prominent democrats delivered their us
ual speeches last Saturday night, but did not :
draw those thousands here as was expected. |
Hon. John R. Lynch has had the largest pro-
, ession of any orator of this campaign.-Mss |
Mamie jackson who is teaching at Beach Ridge |
came home sick, but we hope she will soon re- |
cover Mrs Newman who has been out west :
for her health is in the citythe guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Kelly on Cedar st. Her husband is a
prominent undertaken and newspaper man of
Jackson, Miss.-Rev. j. B. Massah left Tues |
day for the east in the interest of st. Michel'a
church. He will also attend the Episcopal con- |
vention which is in session at Baltimore-A |
Martin went to Chicago to act as Marshal
in the Masonic parade-Your Correspondent
has sbeen troubled with chills every since his |
return from the east.-T. A. Bates, G. W. |
G. H. Hamilt on and E. E. Hamil- |
ton took drive to Nd. City Sunday and all
had a jolly time.
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Are you in need OF good watch,
if SO 60 to Henry Birketts, 2O9 S.
Fifth street.
When you want an elegant clock
or watch, call at the new jewelry
store 209 S. 5th st.
We call the attention of our
readers to the new and magnificent
jewelry establishment of Mr. Henry
Birkett at 209 s. 5th st. You can
buy some of the best watches and
other jewelry that the market at
fords at the lowest prices.
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Our Correspondence
Trip.

Kind EditOr:-lt affords me much pleasure
to pen you few lines after my. very pleasant
trip through the east including Ohio, the Buck
eye state, thence into the old blue grass region
of old Kentucky, then down to old West Vir-
gina. That is the greatest mountain country
ever saw, also great cliffs of rock and extern
sive coal fields predominant. / also noticed
that the coloredma was the employee in these
places. passed through four tunnels and we
glided by the Potomac river which flows on for
miles in majestic grandeur until it empties in-
to the great Chesapeake Bay The scenery
was mOnOtOnous but beautiful. | was ques-
toned repeatedly as to how the great state of
Illinois was going and In answering | said, if
every state would go as Illinois is going Harri-
son would be elected by large majority
A vote was had on the train for fun and Harri-
son had majority of %. A colored man got
on the train in Virginia, and the passengers be-
gan to jest with him concerning the election
when he made a speech which was loudly ap-
plaued. On arriving in Washington, d. G., /
was taken to the beautiful residence of Mr. w.
NJ. NaylOr, brother of Abner Naylor of
Springfield and enjoyed their hospitality
The Grand Lodge of the |. 0. o. F.,
was the grandest l ever saw and the press of
that city said their were 1000 in line, there
were delegates from all parts of the United
States, Canada, Mexico and one from the West
1ndias. There were 400 delegates and we had
his lady at their mansion. The President
viewed the parade Good music was furnished
by many different bands, among them were
the I. 5. Marine band, the Artillery band and
and seven colored bands from different parts
OF the country. Dancing was enjoyed by all
at the banquet and music was furnished by the
famous U. S. Marine Band
The Pittsburgh and PHILADELPHIA natriarchs
had competitive drill which was won by the
former. A fine Grafton was delivered nv Hon
II. L. Cheatham of North Carolina, member of
Congress from that state. Grand Master For
rester OF Richmond, Va, made an address
which was responded to by Hon Madison O.
Vance of New Orleans
The President of the board of Commissioners
for the District of Columbia delivered an in
teresting welcome address on behalf of the
city, and we were treated with the best of
courtesy by the people of Washington
The meeting was characteristic for the har-
mony and peace that prevailed during the en-
tire sitting OF the session, after which all de-
parted for their different homes
had the pleasure of presenting the CAPITAL
card to the Washington Pilot, newsy little
sheet of that city.
Returning l stopped at Xenia, Ohio, and en-
joyed the pleasure of visiting Wilberforce I'm
iverSity, and it is in fine condition with a very
large attendance. They have an excellent
corps of teachers. Many improvements have
been made within the last year
While in Washington, | was shown the diff
ferent departments of the nations Capitol bv
Mr.. James Wheeler of this city who holds a no
sition in the pension office.
Cairo Oct 21st
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Gllof fha late George Fowler,
very wealthy provision rS!3Pa. a
chant of Liverpool and Kansas.
= ~probated in. ENGLAND WIT nave

chant of Liverpool and Kansas.
7prohated in ENGLAND VIII nave
her big rally on Sunday Nov. 9th.
Let all come out and help Zion
raise the $500 now due. The pas
tor and congregations of this city
nave been invited and will be pre-
sent to assist at B p. m of that day.
Every body come and hear the
Boanerges Of Springfield.
Mr.. r. Scott, formerly of Jack
sonville, an energetic and prosper
Gus business man, has invaded the
northern part OF the state and has
settled IN Peoria at 31S Wash. st.
What is Jacksonville's is Peoria
gain.
We call the attention of our read
crs to the advertisement of Capt.
Jordan S. Murray. the enterpris-
ing and wide awake young man of
Central Illinois.
His tonsorial parlors are the fin.
est owned by Afro-Americans in
the state.
Messrs. Scott Burton, Ed Smith
w. G.. Hammonds are located with
Capt. j. S. Murray at 729 e. Wash
1ngton st. and are always kind
and courteous. Call in and try
them. 729 E. Washington st.
Mrs. Josephine Rose, late o.
Rock Island, is in the city, visiting
her aunt Mrs. Lucretia Thompson.
She will leave in about two weeks
for Cleveland, Ohio, where she ex-
poets to reside in the ! future.
Mr.. James Edwards of st. Louis and
Miss Mary rodd of this city, were unit
ed in marriage last Thursday evening
at the residence of the brides house,
on East Mason street. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Henderson
They will reside in the future on North
5th street in this city. The bride was
attired in a beautiful lowered silk and
the groom in the usual black.
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LOCAL NEWS

Mr.. Thomas Davis left this week
for Decatur,
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Naylor are
in Chica go attending the dedica.
tion of the Worlds Fair.
Mrs. S. B. Turner enjoyed 9
pleasant visit last Wednesday from
Mrs. Mahala Williams.
Mrs. Partridge Of Jacksonville is
keeping house for Mrs. Naylor dur
ing her absence in Chicago.
We have mailed bills TO respon-
sible persons and we feel that they
cannot much longer keep us wait
ing.
Miss Birtie Hill, who has been
spending the summer with Miss
sallie Hill, departed Wednesday
evening for her home.
Rev. and Mrs. B. Hlllman and
Mrs. M. Martin, left Wednesday
night for Chicago, to attend the
Worlds Fair dedication.
The B ,ptist Association Of Illi-
Hois will hold their annual session
of the state association in Cairo
next week commencing on the 26th
and lasting till the I'd. prox.
Mesdames Clay Clark. David
Spencer: george and Ed Coffman of
Jacksonville, passed through the
city Wednesday evening via the
Wabash for Chicago.
A great many of our subscribers
who are indebted to US must think
hat we are millionairies Or that
we have some other means of sup
ort than our just debts for sub
scriptions. You have been noti-
fled please pay.
Mrs. Mary Dodds after enjoying
Il pleasant visit with the family Of
aIrs. Simpson, returned home last
Monday noon. She reports the
family with the exception of Mr..
impson, enjoying the best of
ealth.
LEE. Mrs. Caroline Lee, an old and
rightly respected resident of this city.
Lied Tuesday at the ripe old age of 76
years. Funeral services were at st.
l'auPs church Wednesday at p. m.
lsev. Henderson officiating. She leaves
Two sons, two daughters and many
trends to mourn her loss.
Rev. B. Hillman has received in
vitations from the Providence Bap-
list church of Chicago and the Zion
Baptist church of Denver, Colo, to
Become their pastor. The people
Of Springfield sincerely hope that
neither call will be accepted.
When you are in need of shoes,
boots or anything in the way of foot
gear cal at Bartcl's 7th and Ad-
;lrrs street. Mr.. Harry Hess, one
Of. .the. polite and accommodating
.lerks will take great pains in
pleasing you.
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HILLSBORO. Ill

our grand Republican rally last Thursday
night, there were about 1900 visitors in the
city. The parade was the largest of the season
with about 1000 strong. Sixty young ladies
TOOK part In the procession
Lew Emery, II well known colored man OF
this city who has been voting the democratic
ticket for four years, says he CANNOT believe in
"1ree trade any longer" He says he will GO
10 ire keput can party and stick t. it,
Mr.. ii. Hayes says he did not know what
tariff was until he heard Senator Cullom's
speech last Thursday night.
Mr.. '. Price, young colored man was ser
iously hurt last Thursday night.
Hev. Strange preached at the Shoal Creek
Baptist church last Sunday.
ii. Hayes and family visited Mr.. Walker al
ShOal Creek last Sunday.
Mrs: Emily ClaypooI arrived last Tuesday
from Kentucky to spend the winter with hel
son.
Mrs. Sarah Claypool has gone to ST. Louis
on business.
Harvey Lowry has returned home for the
winter.
Sam Minor visited Mr.. Strange last Sunday
j. j. L.
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than we ladies usually buy. have also
purchased dress Innings, waist Innings
and the best silk thread ever used and
some black farmers satin for mother, a
dress of which wore elegantly. You
know, Mrs F. it costs as much to make
up poor trashy goods as it does the best
which always comes cheapest in the
end"
Mrs. w., does that store send home
your purchases?
'No l think not; all have ever pur-
chased, have taken home with me in
my carriage. 1t saves the store big
expense"
You are quite right Mrs. w. How
about their reliability?
''They are perfectly reliable; at least
/ have been so impressed that I have
made what purchases could there for
the past four years and have always
been perfectly satisfied"
Mrs. Clinton announces 'stea is now
ready"
''Now, Mrs. W., you did not give me
the name and number"
81 will, for it is a positive benefit for
Cou to make your purchases there. The
address is: John F. Davies, 81 Smith
Street."
:sTHANKs."
AN OBSERVER.
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WATSEKA, ILL

Miss Annie Jackson, who was spend
ing few weeks in this city. returned
to her home in Racine, Wis.,, Saturday
MIR. and Mrs D. Johnson are spend
ing the week IN Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Gowan of Martinton,
visited friends and relatives here last
Saturday.
Miss jamie Walden has gone to Ev-
anston.
Mr.. Curt Bell attended the 10Th Re-
union here Tuesday and Wednesday
Messrs. Conley. Porter and VALLEY,
of the Jingler Concert Co., called on D.
Johnson's family Friday.-A Reader
of the CAPITAL.
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EVANSTON.

The protracted meeting that has been in
progress at the Second Baptist church has re-
yived the spiritual interest wonderfully .-Rev.
Helm of Springfield has been assisting
Rey Il Davis the pastor. Rev Helm is one
OF the coming preachers of this age. he has
but few equals among the younger ministers
Some very soul stirring sermons have been
preached by this young divine Rev Crush
shon of Herman Baptist church Chicago,
preached Monday night. Rev Carr of Indiana
polls will occupy the pulpit the rest of the
week. Rev VIM Dortch is expected this week.
The young people of the church rendered a
reception to Rev Helm at the residence of MI
Branch
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SHAWNEETOWN.

Miss s. L. Richman of New Albany, Ind, has
arrived in the city and is staying at the resi-
dence OF q. b. Barnett. She is one of the best
educators in the state, having had several
years experience in the public schools of
Frankford, Ky, and in other parts of that
state.-Aaron Wilson, Henry McCallister, N.
ward, Addie McCallister Bette Wilson, and
others have returned from st. Louis The
Free Will church has just closed its confer
ence here, and its session has been very inter-
est1ng. The attendance has been large.-The
new presiding elder, Rev. A. A. Burleigh, has
been here and administered the communion
to sixty-four candidates. The pastor of the
Methodist church immersed one candidate in
the chilly waters of the Ohio last Sunday, and
also according to the rite of the church, added
seven more candidates by baptism at the edi-
nee. Their meetings have been quite interest
lng.-Our schools at this writing are prepar-
Ing for Columbus Day, and from present indi-
catlons. every part of the exercises will be
lnteresting.-Little Guy Ellis, son of Benjamin
Ellis, has gone the way of all the earth He
was one OF the brightest boys in the community
RESOLUTIONS OF CoNDoLENCE.
whereas, 1t has seemed good to the AL
mighty Disposer of events to remove from our
midst our worthy and esteemed fellow class
mate, Guy Ellis:
Resolved, That, we deplore his loss to us
with deep feelings of regret, softened only by
o"huoho noPe lndI HIS splTlG Is VIII unOSe
who having fought the fight here, are enjoy
ing perfect happiness with those in better
world.
Resolved, That we tender his afflicted rela-
uVes our sincere coincidence and our earnest
in their affiiction
Resolved, That our class and school, attend
In body the funeral services of our school
mate
Resolved, That one copy of these resolutions
oe sent to the parents, and one sent to the CAP
ITAL for publication.
Gertie McLain,
Betsy B. Barnett,
Bessie Hundly,
Claudia Morrison,
Jennie NJ Williams
Ada Cox,
Moses Higgins.
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II II | once fixed at one dollar fine and t,

4 n once liked at one dollar fine and t1y
~ I.r
ola stand on West Court eet.-Mesdames
Martha Elliott and Mary Smallwood of Chicago
spent a few days in our city last week on busi-
ness.-Ihe Sewing Circle of the Mt. Emory
Daptlst pap church met with Mrs. Clay Clark
Friday afternoon.-Tom Duncan of Chicago is
In the city visiting his parents. -Mesdames
Ed Co1fman, Clark Clark and George Coffman.
expect to depart Wednesday morning for Chic
ago to be absent few days-Mrs. Jacob Duke
was called TO Orleans last week to attend the
peo-slde OF her daughter.-Lillie Moore has re-
rurned from Cape Girardeau where she has
been visiting relatives for some time.-Mrs.
Clay Clark entertained Diamond King at her
reslnence last Tuesday.-Rev. Simons has
chosen for his text next Sunday morning.
Two Two Ways" and in the evening, The
stranger at the Gate. Lulu Wess is Sick
Emma Morton is expected home from ST
Louis this week after several weeks absence.
-TRIxY
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PONTIAC.

A grand surprise was given in honor
ofthe Rev. S. r. Cottrell who has just
returned frnm two weeks visit with
relatives and friends in indiana and
Kentucky. lie found that the good
members of the Methodist church had
carpeted the inside floor OF their edifice
from the pulpit to the door and nicely
painted on the outside. They had also
fixed up his two rooms in grand style
Painted. ppaered and put new carpets
on both floors. The Reverend only
needs one thing to make the rooms
more cheerful and hear that someone
has their eyes on him at Lincoln. We
have the right man nOw.-OBsERvER
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CENTRALIA. ILL.

Lucy Gillian left the 10th for Nashville, Tenn
she was up TO attend her mothers funeral and
visited other relatives while here. +. S. Camp
DELL has returned from pleasant trip,to Du-
Quoin.-The colored League will have a meet
ing at the rink Wednesday night-Elder Den
ton is looking for the arrival of his wife to-
night.-A festival will be given ht the hall
Saturday night by the Centralia Star Brass
Band, F. 8. Campbell, Musical Director.
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School Books,
School supplies,
Of All Kinds
lat
] B. Browns
DRUG AND BOOK STORE.
N. E. Cor. FIFTH AND MONROE
When going to Cairo stop at the
Wilkerson Hotel, 1912 Commercial
Ave.
CHEAP FARMS IN Iowa.

For reliable information in reference
TO cheap farm lands located near the
Illinois Central in the best and most
fertile portions Of the state of Iowa. call
on or address the undersigned On
Sept. 9th tickets will be sold at one
fare for the round trip to all points on
the Illinois central west of Iowa Falls,
good to return twenty days from date
of ale. d. G.. DUNsETH.
Ticket Agent. Springfield.
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For a good meal go to VIM Rob
lnson's lO4 n. 10th, st. He is
where wholesome square meal
can be had for the worth of your
money. Do not fail to call when
you want to eat. Boarding and
Lodging can also be ha6.
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AT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH.

The first entertainment given by
the Psalmist Mission Circle VII be
given Tuesday evening Oct. 25th
1892 and we do heartily solicit the
patronage of all in the name of the
Masters cause and the worthy mis-
sionaries on the field Of Africa.
Come ont and help US in the inter
est of our brothers and sisters in
that dark land. Proceeds 80 90
solely and directly for African
mission. The following is the
program that will be rendered un-
der the auspices of the Circle
MRS. J. n. DIMERY, Prest:-
Scripture reading, and the entering Of Jessabar
Opening chorus, by Circle.
Invocation.
Welcome address. .. Mamie Sanders
What we Live for,'' Recital, Five little girls.
Needs OF Africa. - Miss Estella Peterson
Kecital from fslams. BY the Circle
How can we help Africa. Mrs w Cave
song ............. By the Circle
What we intend to do as Mission Circle
......................Id Ida Richardson
Recitation. .................... Oracle Peterson
Christian Equality. ty............ Mrs j n Dimery
recitation. Observation-Disclosures. Mamie Sanders
Reward Tor helping Africa. Observation-Disclosures.
Superintendent of S s Sam1 Alexander
Closing address. BY Charles Peterson
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What They Would Like
To BE.

J. Walter Oglesby,-Ward McAllis-
ter
John MISUNDERSTANDING of State.
r. III Wright,-President.
George Bates,-Jay Gould.
Doc Morgan, Mayor of city.
Elder Henderson, Chaplain of the
senate.
Capt. Murray,-state Treasurer.
Henry Clark.-Proprietor of hotel
J: w. Young,-Owner OF the Leland.
George Beard,--A dude.
George Birdsong-A politician.
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GALESBUR&

gambling house was raided on the West
side and nearly every young man in the city
was in it, O., me!-Miss Welcome is on the sick
list. MIS- Hall is soiourning in chicago this
week. Mary Watts scalded man with coffee
he got too brand new. An entertainment was
held at the Hall by the tabernacle. "A
lawn social was given at MIS- Searles.--G
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Ella Brown returned home Friday after sev
eral era! weeks absence in Decatur-Rey. Henry
slmons spent few days in Normal with his
family John Reid is improving after a
severe lilness-Annie Douglas departed Mon
oay 1or Ebenezer after spending few weeks
Wltn her sister Mrs. Joseph Wheeler.-Mr.
and Mrs Enard of Missouri have arrived in
the city to make it their future home Mrs
N. :: jackson departed Saturday morning for
burlington, Ia, in the interest Of the Women's
CHRISTIAN 1IlI Union.-Wm Leonard and Charles
WIS. mlison nave dissolved partncShip in the res
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GOOD LOGIC"

The conversation substantially took
place at tea party on the Avenue. in a
fashionable neighborhood, last week be-
tween two ladies. We will call one Mrs.
F'airdressed and the other Mrs. Well
dressed.
Mrs. F. remarked to Mrs. w.
"Where did you get that handsome
black all silk satin dress? 1t is as nice
as any l have ever seen."
Mrs. w. answ ered.-
81 got it entirely by accident and you
would hardly guess where I purchased
1T. just four years ago, l had occasion
to get some Livery Buttons; I INQUIRED
at all the large stores and failed to get
what | wanted. l was directed to a
store in Smith Street, between State and
Schermerhorn Streets, (Saengerbund
building), and got the buttons required.
l saw an enormous stock of all kinds OF
buttons and made quite little purchase.
Perhaps being rather inquisitive, I in
CURED: What goods are those done up
in those papers? They were shown me
and l found this elegant black satin of
which this dress is made. 1 found it of
better quality than any have seen in
any OF the large stores; not but what
they may keep them, but 1 think not.
l have had this made over twice to con-
form with the fashion and it is quite as
good as new yet"
Surely think it is Mrs. W., but why
don't the large stores keep such goods?
"Why, because they don't paw big
enough profit and are too expensive. /
suppose they can make more money on
cheaper class of goods. You know
their expenses must be enormous. Only
think of paying Fifty Thousand Dollars
a year rent and the mum Der of clerks
employed, their big advertising, etc, all
to come out of retail business in Brook
lyn. 1t is only common sense to know
that the Smith Street store could sell
goods much cheaper; that is, if YOU
would find what suited. Besides, as
y tnao +a nd. these goods are intended,
FLAMES were Iaaat Innings cry X ~
the street and the 1frcmen
heir attention to the opr
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THE ELECTION OF GRAND
OFFICERS OF THE MASONIC LODGE OF
ILLINOIS,

the colored Masonic Grand Lodge OF
Illinois has concluded it's annual ses-
sion at DuQuoin. Officers were elect.
ed as follows: Grand Master, Thomas
? smith Chicago; grand deputy, w.
II. seals Quincy; grand senior Warden.
Rufus Mitchell Metropolis; grand Jun
lor warden, Lafayette Bate East st.
Louis; grand treasurer, II. l.. Bartho-
!omeW Sparta; grand secretary, X. E.
Moore Chicago; grand lecturer, Rev.
L. w. Henderson, Springfield.
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WHAT OTHERS SAY.
BLOOD POISON
BOD" COMPLETELY COVERED
WITH A RASH AND RED
3LOTCHES.
EVERYTHING ELSE FAILED BUT
LIvURA CURED,
-lIvURA MFG. C.,
AN OBSERVER.

VITA CoRBETT. bad condition; she COM
planned Of pain In the limbs and we were yery
much alarmed about her. We tried everything
we could think of but nothing had the desired
effect until we found PITCHERS LIvURA. She
had not been taking LIvURA more than one week
when her eyes looked natural again, her appetite
improved, and before the second bottle had been
used, the rash and botches disappeared, the itch.
ing left, and she is now PERFECTLY WELL and
has gained flesh. All due tol
PITCHER,S LIVURA.
Very Sincerly, MRS. JOHN CoRsErT.
b45 Madison ST., Huntsville, Ala. 90
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When arriving in Chicago, be
sure and stop at the Keystone Ho-
tel, 1922 State st., run by colored
men. You can receive hotel accom-
:7odations at this house ior 81, per
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Wanted.

An active, intelligent young lady to
learn Ladies Hair dressing and the
manufacturing of Hair Goods. Bright
complexion, good education end refer
ence required Address stating age
ETC., Carter's Hairdressing Emporium
223 Fulton st. Peoria. Ill.
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J JACKSONVILLE I'll.

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