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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17
All Free,

Those who have used DR.. Kings New Diseoy
cry know its value, and those who have not,
have now the opportunity 10 try it free Cal
on the advertised druggist and get tlial bot
tie free. Send your name and address to H. T..
Bucklen Co., Chicago, and get sample box
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills free, as well as a
copy ofGulde to Health and Household Instruc-
tor, free. All of which is guaranteed to do YOU
good and cost you nothing. W. W. Padgett,
Port Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17
Piccawaxen Items.-The Piccawaze

PiccaWaxen Items.-The Piceawaxen
boys have followed the example of maay other
of our active and energetic youngsters
by organizing base nall club for the
season
A very pleasant entertainment; was gwen al
Mr.. Thomas Herbert's on Monday last
Mr.. Delbert Neck, of Washington city, IN
tends opening store at Tompkihsville the hrst
of September.
Captain Bill Hunter, of st Mary's county,
was arrested and carried to the Leonardtown
iail on the 9th instant by Sheriff Albrittain,
for fishing in forbidden waters at Rock Point
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17
ORDER NISI.
In the Circuit Court for Charles County
No S26 Equity
Zach T. HAYDEN VS., Theodore II Hayden ant
Mary L. Couher

Zach T. HAYDEN VS.. Theodore II. Hayden an
Mary L. Gopher
Ordered by the Court this 3lst day of JuIV
1894, that the sale made an. reported b
Adrian Posey, Trustee, in the above entiIe
case be ratified and confirmed unless cause
the contrary be shown on or heio:e the q;
day of August, 1894; provided copy Of hi
order be inserted IN some newspaper publish
ed in Charles count. once week for the
successive weeks prior to the said Dist day
Aul ust, 1874
j. SAMUEL TURNER,
Clerk Circuit Court fer Charles COUNTY
Trae copy
Test j. SAMUEL TURNER, CI.rk.
aug 3-rt
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Accident Mrs Shields had her carriage
broken up on Tuesday by an unruly horse. =
She was at Chapel Point, ard in attempting
10 drive her horse be became unman 1geaOle
and in pitching about overturned the carriage
and smashed it up.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

One hundred and (l50l worms from two
doses of Dr. Fenner's Pleasant Worm Syrup.
Write Mrs S. s. Sherick, or Mekrs Brenne-
man Steiner, Elida, Allen Co., =; cbild's
cordial for all stomach, bowel All N-erm dis.
eases. Money refunded if sati rot
given. For sale by all dealers
Padeett, Port Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Piles, sore eyes, cracked lips, chapped hands,
and ali skin eruptions, are cured bv DR.. Fen
ner's German Eve Salve Warranted 10 sat
isfy or money refunded. For sale by all deal
ers and W. W. Padgett, Port Tobacco
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Go to the Fair. The Fairl Z
Fairl The Grand Agricultural Fa Id
at Upper Marlboro next week, on
Tuesday and lasting four days, Use
of being the most interesting eRie to
be held anywhere IN Southern N this
year. Exhibits of fine ST secs,
balloon ascensions, and .ncing
.will be among the number things
Of interest to be seen and enjoyed. Thurs
day will be Charles county daJ and let us
pack the train, and see what is tolbe seen and
show our appreciation ofthe comb endable en-
terrrise of our neighbors in doing something
to help the farming community and have a
good time generally.
Col L. A. Wilmer, with Catain II.
Boswell and F. DeSales Mudd, bill serve as
marshal in all the parades.
The train will leave Bel Al bn at 10 35
a. N. daily, and stop at all the 81 ions to the
fair grounds.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Mr. EdItor.-ln looking over the locals in
your last issue noticed an article from Harris
Lot, stating that DR.. A. - Shoots water
melon patch had been visited by CITY ladies,
aud as the Doctors place adjoins ours, deem
it my duty in justice TO my family and ladies
visiting us to say that we are ignorant of the
existence of watermelon patch on his prem
Uses
Very truly yours,
A. BRADFORD BATEMAN.
Yattan Farm, Aug I, 1894.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

When Baby was sick. we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss she chung to castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Mr. - Behr, of Baltimore, who re-
Gently purchased Preference, is pleased with
this county's land He is now having
surveyed Causin's Manor with view of pur-
chasing another farm.
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Terms for Advertising
Transient Rates.

Dental Notice. will be in La Plata
August lG. II, 90, 81, %, \ %.
DR.. ?. +. SASSCER
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

The railroad authorities are investigating
the cutting off of the colored boy, vlncents
foot, which occurred some time ago. Suit
has been threatened, but he has no case
against the company, as he contributed to his
own injury BY Jumping of running train.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17
9Th. d and Penn. Avenue, S. e.

The Ladies want Dress new Cape, new Hat
new Gloves, new Shoes, Hose and new Corses an,
Summer Underwear
The Gentlemen want new Shirts, new Neckwear
Straw Hat Summer Underwear and new Gloves
The Baby wants IA Dress new Cap new Coat
summer Underwear, new shoes and a new Carriage
The House needs MattingS Window Blinds, new
Linens now Dishes new Cooking Utensils and all
Wooden and Tin are for the wash-loom.
The Lowest Prices and in the City
can be found all the
above goods at
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Base BalI.-For the amuseIient OF the
Waldorf boys, tue juveniles and number Of
the members Of the detunct odIcluh OF. this
village paved game at Waldorflon Tuesday
resulting in victory for WaldOritfs. be score
after plnying Eve innings stood TO in IA
yor Of the Waldorf club. The game ended at
the fifth inning 10 enable the La alta players
to take the evening tram for houi
On the same day a game waI played at
Chapel Point between Rockville team and Il
picked nine of this county. Tht latter were
not in it, the Rockville team aiming the
game by decisive victory Of 80 2.
On Wednesday at Waldorf, & Waldorf
club defeated the Horse Head { .'of Prince
Georges county. by score Of 10 IS IN I
innings The game was then cal because OF
the darkness Pitcher Carrico rec I'd asllg It
bruise about the face from bait iall which
Uni irt-r-rs. eyrf fsxipeb TOR several
week.
The BrYantown Junior club defeated the
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

The schedule of the morning passenger
train has been changed. Instead of going
through 10 BaltmorH. it will connect at Bowie
vita train on the branch. 1t will arrive
at this station at 8 50 a III. and leave Mt 3 II
p. m.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

The new set Of Maryland Reports from The
Librarian at Annapolis, to take the place of
those burned has been received BY the clerk
The last Legislature passed bill directing
them 70 be sent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

stock of fairly new merchandise is adver-
tised to be sold at Bel Alton tomorrow week
1t will he an opportunity for bargains. S.ve
up your small change and attend Ladies'
especially.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

The Rock Point cannerV began canning last
week. The tomato crop grown for the pur-
pose is not large, but large enough TO keep
the mill doing regular work for several weeks
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Col. L. A. Wilmer has bsen appointed at
4oln.y for this end of the B. P. r. X.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

week
The BrYautown Junior club defeated the
La Plata Juniors, at this village, yesterday
Il score of 80 to 10.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

The picnic neld las: week ut Pomfret tor
the benefit of that church, we are pleased to
learn, was success.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Our accommodating butcher, Mr.. Bally,
has purchased himself iue wagon horse, to
be used in delivering fresh meats 10 his in
c7easing customers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

The County Commissioners were in session
on Fridey Of last week paying off the road
supervisors and their hands.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Mr. F. p. May, well to do, aud prominent
hard ware merchant, Of Washington city, is
spending II few days with his family at Chap
eli Point
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

The Democratic primaries are to be held on
the 25ih instant. The rival ia, tions it is
said, are AT blood heat, and on the occasion
of the fight the wool is expected TO Ay
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Mr. H. Sherwood, who has heed i'll for
the past few weeks, has recovered sufficiently
TO be removed to his home in Baltimore. He
did not have typhoid fever us stated
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Mr.. John Turner, of Washington city, is
visiting his parents, MIR. and Mrs. j. Alex
Turner, this town.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Mrs Leigh NJ Soulherlsnd and Mrs. J.
Mitchell Cochrane, ct this village are visiting
friends in Camden, New Jersey
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Mrs. Charles Cobb, of Baltimore, has been q
guest Of Col Wilmer and family iurug the
week
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

The announcement has been made of the
marriage of Mr. Robert Lee Davis Of this
county. to Miss Allie Taylor, of Washington
city, to take place OIL the 3Oth instant.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Mr. " H. Neale gave The favors TO the
participants in Il German held At Chapel
Point, ON Friday nigh; last.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

The famous play, Lady OF Lyons, will be-
acted here to night hv some of our 81. Mary's
county friends. The prospects are promising
of large attendance.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Over. ct Washington city, is
atie How ard, Lothair.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-08-17

Supervisor Stumptner is busy at present lay
ing the new steel rails recently sent him 10 re-.
pair this portion OF the railroad TRACK
The Lamar register., 1894-12-29
TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAS. Marx NJ. Priday. Of the County
W OF prowers and State OF Colorado. did
tecnth day of March A. u. Isse, which Is
duly recorded in book at rage . OF the r c
erds OF said Prowers County. convey I99
estate situated in the County OF Proves yrd
State of Colorado, to-wit The northwcst omar
lwcnty-three Is3l south Of Range NO. Forty
four lfilyest of the Sixth Principal Meridian.
contaiuaSfeene hundred and sixty ll60l acres
NOR, or feSs Nrcording to United States govern
ment survey. together with one full paid per
petual water right out Of the main canal of the
Lamar Canal Company canal and applied 70
the south half of said quarter section above de
scribed, to secure the payment Of one eeEtain a
lromisSory note Of date with said trust
deed and being for the principal sum Of Three
Hundred aud Srvepty-tiye Dollars with six
each attached. payable semi-annnally the
fifteenth day of Septeinher and March OF each
year payable To The Lamar Canal Company
Whereas, said deed " trust provides nons
other things. that in case OF default OF paywcrt
thereof according to the tenor and ed ect OF said
note. upon failure to pay taxes or assessments
levied against SAID above described property be-
fore the same shall become delinquent II shali
IL, lawful for the trustee Ia sell and dispose OF
said premises at public auction at the front
door OF the Court House in the Town OF Lamar,
County of Prower> and state Of Colorado. for
cash nrsi giving four weeks public notice OF q e
time terms and place of sale and Of the pro :
~ TO be sold by advertisement in one Of the new
papers published in the Comfy where the prem
ises are situated; and
rncnt Of the coupon note of said above q
scribed nots due September fifteenth. y II;
1891. and the same i past due and unpaid, ano
the legal holder Of said note has declared the
whole amount due and payable
Whereas, said Henry J. Page hiss resigned ss
trustee aud refuses TO act as such. whereby the
undersigned John Q. Hagerman. acting sheriff
of Prowcrs county. Colorado, has become and i
successor in trust;
Now THrEEposE. Notice is hereby given that
/, the undersigned John @ Hsgcrman. acting
sheriff OF Prower- county, Colorado. successor
in trust a< aforesaid. at the request of The
present legal holder and owner OF said note. and
under and by virtue of the power ard authority
in me vested by the terms Of said deed of trust
will on Wednesday. the 18th day OF Jannary, \.
u. 1875, at the hour Of one clock, in the ate
noon of said day, sell the above described PROV
erty and all the right. title, benefit and eecs y
OF redemption of the said Marx NJ Priddy bis
heirs and assigns therein. at public auction for
the highest and best price the same will bring
in cash. at the front door of the court house. iu
the town Of Lamar. in the county of Prowers
and state of Colorado, for the purpose ofpsy'ng
said principal note. all interest due thereon NJ.
to the time Of sale and all costs and expenses of
executing this trust
Dated Lamar. Colo. December 18th. i-qi.
JoHN O. HAsERNAS.
Acting Sheriff of Prower> comfy. Colorado, Soc
ceSsor in Trust and new Trus ee-
The Lamar register., 1894-12-29
"Howdy,
Stranger"
Is the Texas Welcome.

Texas viii say ''Howdyr to you if you
will run down and give her hospitable
citizens half chance to get acquainted
with you.
Besides being pleasant place to visit,
it does not take back seat as a wealth
producer. On the Gulf coast of Texas
may be found big attractions for home
seekers; 20 acres of land, planted in
pears. nets owner $1,000 yearly
J. p Hall. Colorado Passenger Agent,
Denver, will furnish free pamphlet des-
cribing Texas. Write for it.
Cheap rates in effect during the fall
and winter months; inquire of nearest
A. 7. & S. f. agent.
The Lamar register., 1894-12-29
TO THE EAST.
BEST DINING CAR sERvIcEiMrhe
WORLD.

The Rock ISLAND is foremost in
adopting any advantage calculated to
improve speed and give that luxury,
safety and comfort that popular pat
ronage demands. Its equipment is
thoroughly complete with vestibuled
trains, magnificent dining cars, sleep
ers and chair coaches, all the most
elegant and of recently improved
patterns.
The importance of this line can be
better understood if short lesson in
geography be now recited:
What is the great Eastern termini
of the Rock ISLAND RoUTE Chicago.
What other sub Eastern termini has
it its--Peoria. To what important points
does it run trains to the Northwest p
st. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota,
and Watertown and Sioux Falls, Da-
kota. To what important Iowa and
Nebraska points ?-Des Moines, Dav-
enport, Iowa: Omaha and Lincoln.
Nebraska.
The Lamar register., 1894-12-29
THROUGH PULLMAN SLEEPING
CARS TO NEW ORLEANS VIA
THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND.

Recognizing the demand for better
train service to Texas, New Orleans
and the Southeast, IHE Omar Rock
ISLAND RouTE is now running daily
from Denver, Colorado Springs ana
Pueblo, a athrough Pullman Sleeper to
New Orleans via Ft Worth and Texas
n Pacific Ry This desirable depart
ure will serve to give passengers
bound for New Orleans and interne-
diate points all advantages derived
from the removal OF the disagreeable
features of changing cars, and 10y
quick connection at TT. Worth obvia-
ting tedious waits at junction points
The cars are the latest pattern, are
lighted by the Pintsch gas system,
and combine all the luxurious essen
tial features necessary TO the travel
er's comfort. Leave Denver $40 p.
IN, Pueblo $3.50 p. m, Colorado
Springs o:lo p. m, arriving at New
Orleans at ESQ a. m. on third morn
ing, two hours quicker than by any
other route. This through service
should be popular as it is only two
days out and makes good connections
at New Orleans for all Southeast, Gulf
and Atlantic points. Berths may be
reserved in advance aud full partieu-
lars will be cheerfully given by
W. ii. FIRTH, &. A.
c., r. l. X p R'y, Denver. Colo.
The Lamar register., 1894-12-29
WHEN THE
KICK COMES IN

Is not the title OF a new song, nor
does it refer TO the backward
action of that much maligned
animal, the mule.
1t is phrase used by the in
habitants of Oklahoma to desig-
nate the approaching opening of
the fruitful acres OF the Kick
apoo Indian reservation
II you wish to find out all about
the Kickapoo lands, as well as
those belonging to the Wichita
and Conanche tribes-where cot
ton, wheat and fruits will pay
handsomely-ask J. p. Hall, Colo
RADIO agent, Denver, for
free
copy
of
Oklahoma
folder.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-09
Personal.

Some sixty members of the Bar of But
Ter county, and four members OF the Press,
enjoyed late supper, and spent pleasant
evening at Jno. W. Browns handsome
residence on Fairview Ave, last Friday
evening.
John Kemper has opened aharness store
at 342 ). Main ST.
Rev. Limberg is seriously i'll.
Jas. L. Dickson of Penn twp. is serious
ly ill.
Benz Pearson Of the slippery rock Signal
was a delegate to the Republican County
Committee meeting.
Mr.. J f. Arnold formerly Of Ere eport,
and of the firm of Bell d Arnold, well
drillers, was in Butler Saturday, for the
first time in thirty years. In 1878 Mr.
Arnold went to Honolulu. the Capitol of
the Sandwich islands, where he remained
tor seven years engaged in the business OF
well drilling. He became well acquainted
with the leading men there, aud thinks
that the government they have establish
ed will prove good and permanent ore
The islands produce sugar, rice, and tropi-
cal fruits. Orange trees grow wild, and
the oranges are the best in the world The
SOIL IL NbII lcTtllb huu plOhuSpo ihhNAo|
crops of sugar, but it has to be irrigated
with water from the mountains. The big
volcano is one of the sights of the world,
and a splendid hotel has been erected on
the brink of the Crater in view OF the rag
ing molten lava below A tour Of the
islands on steamer and with guide costs
$50.
In 1885 Mr.. Arnold went to Australia,
where he rem ined until the LIST of January
last engaged in the same business. Ii
never SHOWS in Southern Australia, though
il is in about the same latitude South that
we are North, and in summer (they are
having their summer there now the mer-
curry often runs up to l20. The coasts are
heavily wooded, but the interior consists of
vast plains on which grass grows sever
feet high, and on which immense flocks OF
sheep are pastured The population OF the
island is from three to four millions; the
government is practically Republican, and
the people are becoming very tired of be-
ing tied to England. Mr.. Arnold left s. d.
ney Jan. 1st.: the steamer stopping az
Auckland, Apia, Honolulu and other points,
and arriving on our Western coast Jan
22d. There are two lines of steamers be-
tween this country and Australia. the one
owned by Americans, running from San
Francisco, and the English line from
Vancouver.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-09
To the Music Loving People OF
Butler.

To the Music Loving People OF
Butler.
Grieb & Lamb display in their
window an A. b. Chase Piano, one
Of the makes which gained the VERY
HIGHEST AWARD obtaiDable given ut
tue Worlds Fair. To obtain such
au honor piano must surely be per-
lection, since none Others but those
o the very best make, such as TIE
celebrated Chickeripg of Boston, the
Behr Bros. of New York, &c, were
accorded the same honors. Grieb x
Lamb have for years sold and con
stantly kept in stock three makes Of
pianos, also two of organs. which re
ceived the highest awards, somethin
that even no PIttsourg dealer can
boast of. Their object is not TO get
large profit, but TO gain the conf.
dence of their customers and furnish
such goods that will always give sat
isfaction. The above facts demon
strate the earnestness ofpurpose We
are in position to furnish most any
make Of instruments at the very low
est cash prices. as we are not sub
agents. but general agents" for all
goods we handle. controlling many
counties, thereby saving you the mid
ole profits.
A large line Of smaller musical in-
slruments and sheet music constant
ly kept in stock, the later sold at bait
price Respectfully yours,
GRIEB IL LAMB,
lZ5 ", Main St, Butler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-09
NEIeHBoRHooD NOTES

In addition TO the reward of 500 offered
by the commissioners Of Indiana county
for the apprehension Of Jacob Bookamire.
suspected Of numbering his father-in-law,
John Cunningham, two weeks ago, it is
said the local authorities will add $500 on
their own account Cunniugham's person
al popularity has aroused a demand that
the assassin, whoever he may be, shall be
brought to justice. 1t has been agreed
that Bookamire must be hiding where he
is fed and sheltered, as the severe cold
would have driven him in from the noun
tain.
Mary Short, daughter of Elishus Short,
OF Elktown, Pa. died recently and was in
TERED at Boulden's chapel, silk dress of
her mothers having been used as a shroud.
The mother was soon sfterward taken i'll,
and not improving. VS. told that ii was ON
account OF her dress having been used as Il
shrDud and that as the dress deesyed 80
would the health of the owner iall. Super
stition overcame her. and the father, with
the aid of the sexton, Jonn Clark, exhum-
ed the body and changed the dress IL is
said the mother is getting we'll.
Last week man named Vasbinder of
Indiana county attended revival meeting
at Horizons and professed to having
change of heart, during which time he con-
fessed to having, with the assistance of
companion, murdered peddler and robbed
him of his money and pack and hid the
body in the woods near Mahaffey. the
affair created considerable excitement aud
the person Vasbinder I'M mplicated as his as
sistant in the murder threatened proseeu-
ton for slander. Matters we're getting hot
for Vasbinder, and he confessed that the
story was u fake and told "for iuli" He
evidently secured the wrong kind of re-
hgion and should have it kicked out of
him.
In Pittsburg, Monday night, Chas. Mess
ner shot his step mother tor accusing him
of theft, and then took his own life.
In Allegheny, Monday, a seven year old
girl, romping along the streets with other
school girls, with toy ballon in her
mouth, sucked the balloon down her throat
and was dead in few minutes.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-09
Oil Notes.


Mcfarland d Co. are drilling on the Cyrus
weigle farm in Franklin twp. north east
Of Prospect.
The McJu g. Co. well on the Camp
bell farm in Pcnn twp. is holding up at 60
bbls. Their rig for No. 2 is completed; and
Phillips is building his rig for his No. 8.
Stewart g. Co., on Tobin, have rig build
ing, also Reiber q Bradner, on Forsy the,
and Walker q Co., on Rowan farm about
to drill.
Esq. Kennedy's well on the Eicholtz was
shot Friday. and is rated at 40 bbls.
Irwin d. Co. are building rig on the
Miller farm, Gallery district.
Ritts & Walker will drill on the Gardner
and LEM g. Co. OH the Meeder, and the o.
d W. v. Oil Co. on the McKinny dis
trict.
The Showalter Bros. we'll on the Robt.
Shira in Washington twp. is said to be
doing 40 bbls.
A 25 bbl. well is reported to have been
struck in the Jas. Alexander farm, two
miles east of Mercer.