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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
EAST DOVER

Mrs. L. A. Roberts is expecting this
week new goods for Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs L. L. Staples and child re
turned Friday night from their II weeks
visit in Lowell. Mass. 49,.
a quiet wedding occurred on Wednes-
day. Dec i. at the home of Mrs. Mary
Brown, when she was married to 3. j.
Wilson of Richmond, this state. The Ger
emory was performed by n. c. Johnson,
justice of the peace of South Wardsboro.
Friends and relatives of both parties were
present and left substantial tokens OF their
well wishes. Refreshments were served.
The best wishes follow them to their home,
which will be in this place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
DUMMERSTON .

Christmas will be observed at the Con
gregational church, Tuesday evening, Dec.
%. Committees have been chosen and are
arranging an interesting program OF eXer-
cises. Christmas tree will be the main
feature of the gathering.
The 10Th anniversary of Evening star
Grange was very pleasantly observed at
Dummerston Center Tuesday evening.
December +, with a literary and musical
program which was followed by a repast
OF oysters, pie, cake and hot coffee sew
eral of the original charter members were
present and the occasion was one that viii
long be remembered by all All appreci-
ated the kindness of Bro. Knapp and Sis
ter Taylor in assisting in the program when
unable to be present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14

and many good wishes follow the couple to
their home in East Dover Mr.. Ballou
and sister, Mrs. Marcy, accompanied by
MIS-. Davidson attended the wedding.
Any one interested who has not received
a catalogue of the library at the pOst-ofiice
building, or who has lost his copy, can be
supplied with one by asking the postmas-
ter or librarian. There are a few new
books there and many works of standard
interest A share can be bought for 81, or
one years reading for - cents. one vol
ume per two weeks five cents and no ex-
ira charge for another if returned within
the two weeks
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
GUIIFORD

Edwin Weatherhead is very low, having
been a great sufferer for the past year from
a tumor in his throat.
1t was very large and merry party of
friends that gathered at the home Of Nj.
and Mrs. Archie Mellen last Friday even
ing to offer congratulations, it being the
25th anniversary of their marriage. Many
from Brattleboro were present. The Occa-
sion was planned as a surprise to Mrs. Mel
len, but that good woman heard all about
it and turned the tables by serving an oys-
ter supper with cake and coffee to the en-
tire company, Many presents were re-
ceived, including a silver tea service, rat
tan arm chairs, silver spoons, knives and
forks, linen, sum Of money and other ar
ticles, both useful and ornamental. The
company left at a late hour
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BRoOKLINE

The United Workers will hold social
Tuesday evening, Dec. Is, at Mrs. Mason
Whites. All are cordially invited.
The Baptist Sunday school voted last
Sunday to have a Christmas entertainment
and tree. inviting the other society to Join
in the exercise.
The crazy tea at the Methodist church
was complete success. The entertain
ment was as crazy as could be desired. A
song medley was given by several young
men and women, all dressed in crazy cos
TUNES The medley was different from the
usual medleys in that they each sang a
different song. and all at the same time,
causing am effect which is indescribable.
A crazy reading was also given by several
men and women, with appropriat COS
TUNES Royal Marsh. dressed as a man
of - or 100 years ago. sung "a song which
brought down the house. Several recita-
tions We're given, several by the children,
including Allen Wellman with his little
piece. The supper was as crazy as the en-
tertainment and was participated in by 100
people beside several small children. The
church was tastefully decorated with crazy
quilts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
JAMAICA.
Death of John clark French.

John Clark French, 76, died Friday at
South Londonderry. Mr. French was
native of Windham, but had spent nearly
all his life in Jamaica. He had lived for
A. years in his house at Jamaica, which was
burned last Thanksgiving day After the
fire Mr.. French was carried to the home of
his daughter in South Londonderry. The
cause 'of death was dropsy, and he had
been in a serious condition for year
Mr. French's lifelong occupation was that
of a farmer. He was one of a family of
l. children. three OF whom survive-Hor-
ace French of Wardsboro, Mrs Ann Wood
burn of Wardsboro, and Mrs. Lydia Farm
ham of Ludlow. Mr.. French first wife
was Louisa c. Pike, who died in 1857. He
was married in 1861 TO Lucinda b. Works
of Weston, who survives him. Five chill
dren of his first marriage are also living
Horace French of BratteborO, Mrs. Chas.
Coleman of Jacksonville. Mrs. n. +.
Bragg of Ludlow, Mrs. n. b. johnson of
South Londonderry, and Mrs. G.. c. Good
ell Of Gardner Mass The funeral was
held at South Londonderry Sunday, Rev.
Mr.. Mackie officiating. The burial was at
Jamaica, where Rev Mr. Vincent offered
prayer at the grave.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
MARLBORO.

Henry Adams is on the sick list
Il. NJ. Adams is on a trip to Boston this
week.
We expect our parsonage will soon be
occupied.
Miss Lotte Adams mas returned from
Hartford, Conn.
Owing 10 the storm last sunday not
many were out to hear MI Shaw's excel
lent sermon on individual work.
The dance at /. c. Hale's was attended
by about 30 couples There will be another
dance Friday evening, Dec. p. The ladies
will furnish supper as usual.
On account OF the bad travelling of last
evening the ladies postponed their annual
supper and sale of fancy articles TO Tues
day, Dec Is, when everyone is cordially
invited to come and help make il a success.
No postpOnement on account of weather
then.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
GROVE.

The Grove Debating society held a ~
ceum in the schoolhouse Dec. l, and will
hold another Dec. - at : O. clock CUES.
ton: "Resolved That young Vermonters
had best stay in Vermont"
The Halifax Farmers club met Wednes
day, Dec. >, with Benz. Barber and son
Subject discussed, What to use for an
absorbent, and the best time to dispose OF
fruit. Alexander Griston favored leaves
Chas. Highly spoke in favor of brake
knobs, G. NJ Scott thought a certain kind
of muck dug out and left over one year
made the best absorbent, W. c. Niles was
for sand, Horace Stowe, Fayette Niles and
o. B. Dix favored sawdust or anything
that would do good service. The company
adjourned TO meet with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
NJ. Scott Wednesday, Dec 10. Topic, 1.-THE
care of fruit trees
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
GREEN RIVER.

The ladies aid society will meet with
Mrs. Alva Thomas Friday afternoon and
evening, Dec. y. All are invited.
There will be an entertainment at Union
hall Christmas eve, Dec. "A, consisting OF
a tree, vocal and instrumental music, speak
ing and dialogues by the young folks.
Everybody is invited TO attend and assist
i'll filling the tree with presents and to help
in other exercises TO make ii a No. / en-
tertainment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
NEWFANE.

Mrs. keziah Park has been unusually i'll
the past week
Forty-five was the attendance at church
last Sunday in the storm.
Miss Benedict can now supply the thrifty
with nickel savings stamps.
Attendance at the concert rehearsal I'M
der Mrs. Kinney's direction Monday even
ing was %.
Mrs. W. II. Goodnow of Boston is spend
ing two or three weeks with her mother
Mrs. Morse
Charles Jenkins, late of Kidder a Ed
wardss store has been spending a few
days in the place
Little Miss Fray Ballou was the young
est, as far as reported, TO go abroad on
Thanksgiving day.
MI and Mrs Kinney organized a sun
day school in West Jamaica last week with
encouraging prospects.
Regret is expressed from various quar-
tiers that Pastor Hardy is considering the
ACCESSIBILITY OF resigning his charge in this
place, on account of reasons for not con
tinuing in two pastOrates
Now is the time to Join the magazine
club. During the past year, including two
magazines whose use has kindly been con
tributed, the club has had the reading of
six monthly magazines besides Harper
Weekly and Bazaar
Guy Allbee will 60 to Burlington in Jan
uary to attend the dairy school located in
that city. Park Holland, formerly of the
creamery here, and William Hobrook of
Townshend are also to be in attendance
there.
b. j. Wilson, formerly of Richmond,
this state, was united in marriage Wednes-
day evening TO Mrs. Mary Brown of East
Dover. Mr. Wilson is well knoYn in this
place, being the father of MIf Ballou,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
WEST DOVER

There will be a Christmas tree at the
church.
The ladies aid society will meet with
Mrs. Z. Il. Cook next Wednesday after
noon.
Ben Buttertield had the misfortune Mon
day to cut his foot quite badly, severine
the cord of the big toe.
A few of the young people of the place
attend the singing school on the Intervale,
so-called, in Wilmington, with a. d. Howe
as teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
SOUTH NEWFANT

Albert Williams, who has been i'll for the
last few weeks, is gaining slowly,
There will be a Christmas exercise at the
Baptist church on Christmas night Dec %.
Between 80 and 60 of the parishioners of
Rev. and Mrs. Coops called upon them in
surprise and left with them So in cash
and their hearty good will.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
Relief in SIX IIuurs.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved
in SIX hours by the New Great South American
Kidney Cure Inns new remedy il "a great sur
prise on account of It's exceeding prOmptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys back and
every part OF the urinary passages IN male or liz
male IL relieves retention of water and pain in
passing il almost Immediately. II YOU want
quick relief and cure This is your remedy Sold
by GEO. y. GREENE. uruggIsL BratLLehoro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
For Over Finy Year..

Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup has been used
for over nifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teethlng with perfect success
IL sOOthes the child, sOttens the gums, aliays all
pain, cures " ind collie, and Is the best remedy
for diarrhma. II will relieve the poor little sui.
terer Immediately. Sold by druggists in every
part of the world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Be sure TO ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
aUILFoRD CENTRE

Remember the iyceum the 18th.
Cecil COrbett has gone TO Florida.
John Corbett and family have moved to
Greenfield, Mass.
There will be exercises in the church
Christmas eve. A tree is TO be filled and
the contents disposed Of.
Lyman B. Bullock and Nelson King are
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14

English SPAWN Liniment removes all hard soft
or calloused Jumps and blemshes from horses,
blood spavlns curbs, spllnts sweeney, ring bone
stines, spralns all swollen thrOats, coughs etc.
Save $50 by use of one bottlt. Warranted the
most wonderful blemish cure ever known Sold
by Geo. L. Greene, Druggist, Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14

10Th for a two weeks vacation.
Frank g. Taylor, master of Pomana
grange, with Mrs. Taylor, and Frank Z.
Ward, master of the Broad Brook grange,
attended the state grange meeting at Nor
risville They return today.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14

Send your full name and address TO Dobbins
Soap Mfg, Co., Philadelphia, Pa, by return mail,
and get free OF all cost, coupon worth several
dollars, if used by you 10 its full advantage.
Don't delay This is worthy attention
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
"a Friend in Need Is Friend Indeed. !,

A friend advised me 70 try Ely's Cream Balm
and after using it SIX weeks believe myself cured
of catarh. IL is most valuable remedy - Joseph
Stewart, 664 Grand avenue Brooklyn, n y
My son afflicted with catarrh. j induced
him TO try Elys Cream Balm and the disagreea-
bic catarrhal smell all left him He appears as
well as any One.-J. c, Oimstead. Arcola, Ill
Price of Cream Balm is 30 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14

All disorders caused by a bilious state of the
system can be cured by using Carriers Little Liv-
er ri Is. No pain, gripping or discomfort attend
ing their use. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14

Ministers, lawyers, teachers and others whose
occupation gives but little exercise, should use
Carters Little Liver Pills for torpid liver and bill
iousness. One is dose. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
1t Cures

DR.. Miles Nervine is sold on a positive
All druggists sell 1t at 81, 6 bottles for g.. or
IL will be sent, prepaid, on receipt OF price
by the Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-14
Tired, Weak, Nervous
Could Not Sleep.

Prof. L. d. Edwards, of Preston,
Idaho, says 81 was all run down,
weak, nervous and irritable through
overwork. / suffered from brain ia
tigue, mental depression, etc. / be
came so weak and nervous that /
could not sleep, 1 would arise tired,
discouraged and blue. l began taking
DR.. Miles NerVine
and now everything is changed. /
sleep soundly, l feel bright, active
day now than l used to do in a week;
For this great good l give DR.. Miles
Restorative Nervine the sole credit.
The Washington times., 1894-11-02
WILL BE READY WITH HIS BOND
Mt. Wnlett's Conference with the Postmas.
ter GeueraI-May Qualify in Ten Days.

Mr. Wnlett's Conference with the postmas.
ter GeucraI-May Qualify in Ten Days.
As previously stated in TIE TIMES the
bonds to be submitted by Mr. Willett, re-
Gently appointed postmaster, was prepared by
the bond clerk at the Post-offlce Department
on the day of the appointment, and sent to
the Postmaster General. The bond is in the
penal sum Of 500, ,000 to secure responsible
ity OF 100000.
The bond clerk stated that while the in
creased business of the office might call for a
larger bond it would not be exacted for an ad
interim appointment What action, if any.
he said, would be taken, as 10 a change in
these figures could not be taken until the
question OF the confirmation of the new ap-
pOintee came up.
Mr.. Willett had a talk with Postmaster
Genera! Bissell yesterday, during which he
informed that official that he expected to have
his bond ready in about week or ten days
This may be taken as an intimation. however.
unofficial" that Mr. Willett will qualify
within that period and assume charge of the
office. In the meanwhile his many friends
still continue to call on him, where he is
doing business at the old stand
The Washington times., 1894-11-02
CANAL BOARD MEETING.

Conference of the Engineers on the Chesa.
peake Bay and Delaware River Project.
The engineer board appointed by direction
OF Congress to report on the most practicable
route for the construction of a ship canal
connecting the waters of Chesapeake Bay
with the Delaware held its first meeting at the
War Department to-day. The board con-
sists of Gen. T. /. Casey, chief of engineers;
Capt. George Dewey, of the Navy; Col. w. P.
Craighill. corps OF engineers; Mendes Cohen,
Of Baltimore, eX-president of the American
Association of Civil Engineers. ard J. A.
Porter, a prominent engineer OF Savannah,
Ga.
The board organized by the selection of
Gen. Casey rs president, and then proceeded
10 discuss generally the whole subject There
were seven routes of survey before it exclud-
ing the present Delaware and Chesapeake
Canal, which would need much enlargement
to serve as a twenty-seyen-foot ship canal
These were the Sassafras River route, 1919 25
miles; the Southeast Greek route, lis. IS miles;
the Centreville route, 106.3S miles; the
Queenstown route. 1929 miles; the Wye
River route. 1882 miles; the Secretary and
the Ferry Creek routes, 1881 miles. The
board took all the papers fo- individual con-
sideration, and adjourned to meet again Sat-
urday. The sessions are secret and the re-
port viii so direct TO Congress next session.
The Washington times., 1894-11-02
DR.. SHADE, 1882 .14TH ST.
Specialty--Lunq, Throat and Catarrhal
Diseases.

DIR. Shade has been actively engaged in the
quarter of a century, But since he made his
discovery of the Mineral Treatment for Con-
sumption he has devoted his attention almost
entirely to diseases of the throat and chest
The majority of lung and throat diseases arc
more or less complicated with stomach, heart,
kidney or liver trouble, &c. DR.. Shade having
been a general practitioner for so many years
understands the unraveling OF the most COM
plicated cases, especially those contested
with diseases of the throat and chest. Con-
sultation free and terms reasonable Office
hours, 8 10 10 a. M, to 2 p. m. and to 7
y. m.
The Washington times., 1894-11-02
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

ORPHANS CoURT-PRoBATE DIvIsIoT-JUs-
TIcE Proceedings in estates as fol-
lows: Mary 1. Campbell; final notice. May
hew Platter; will admitted to probate and
letters testamentary granted Alice B. Platter
Robert Greer, jr.: executrix qualified. John
Rosenberg; executor qualified. Guardian
ship-George Bowman: petitions to be guar
dian 10 Florence E. and katherine E. Bow
man.
CIRCUIT CoURT, No. I-JUsTICE BRADLEY-
Samuel K. Bond VS.. Baltimore and Potomac
railroad Company: verdict for plaintiff for
$500. Grafton VS.. District OF Columbia; Rev
burn vs.. District OF Columbia: Burnston VS.
District of Columbia; Richey VS.. District of
Columbia; Emory vs.. District of Columbia;
judgments in certiorari. James T. Petty vs.
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company,
leave granted 10 amend declaration. Allen VS..
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company.
leave granted plaintiff 10 amend declaration
Assignments, No. l03 on hearing; Nos. IS, Al,
40]5, %. 1873.
CIRcUIr COURT. No. 2-CHIEF JUSTICE BING-
HAM-lsaac S. Lyon vsJJ. W. Howell; verdict,
500 against defendant Howell only.-Assign-
ments odd Nos. 2il TO 251.
EQUITY COURT, No. 1-JUsTICE Coy
HaiDeS VS.. Todd; time to take testimony lin
tied to twenty days. Green vs.. Buckingham;
leave to amend answer granted. Nash vs..
Waring; pro confesso vs.. certain defendants va
Gated. Robinson vs.. Washington and Chesa-
peake Beach Railroad Company; ]. Kennedy
Todd ct al. made party compartments. Nor
gan vs.. Morgan; time 10 take testimony lin
tied to forty-tive days. Assignment-No 80.
EQUITY COURT. No. 2-JUsTICE HAGNER-
Donahoe VS.. Cahill order dismissing appeal
with costs Moore VS.. Moore ct al; order
ratifyinG sale. nisi.
CRIMINAL COURT. No. 2-JUsTIcE COLE
Thomas Cannon, housebreaking; verdict
guilty; order to restore property TO Santus
Auth: sentence, Albany one year and six
months. William Carter Charles Shreeyes,
and Charles Willis, perjury; motion to reduce
bail ove-ruled. james Snowden. assaulting
officer: verdict guilty; Albany two years; war
rant OF removal.
The Washington times., 1894-11-02
Remember, All Purchases

of pound of Thea-Nectar or pound of A. s.
7. Baking Powder can now make selection from
the largest and choicest aggregation of Special
Presents we have ever carried. Those who drink
our Coffee know its excellence. With the re-
bate checks we present our patrons they can
secure all the Crockery household needs call for
Thea-Nectar, per pound. 60c
A. 81 P. Baking Powder. .45c
O'clock Breakfast Coffee.
Java and Mocha Blends .33c., 35c., 3Sc
New Crop Teas at -. .40c., 50c, 60c. and SOC.
Per pound.
Our new crop of Moyune Teas at 81 per pound
is excellent Don't forget
No other house sells the same grades of Coffee
that we handle
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company,
sol and SOB Seventh street northwest
1920 Fourteenth street northwest
301 NJ street, Georgetown
S15 H street northeast
Stands in all Markets
Telephone, SIS
1t NEWTON H. BOWMAN, Manager.
The Washington times., 1894-11-02
REPORTS OF OTHER OFFICERS.

Recommend ations for Isolation Of Conta.
FGious Diseases-Inebriate Hospital
Chief Clerk Sylvester's report accompanied
that of Superintendent Moore.
The expense of the operations of the de-
partment for the pas. year exceeds by $4,000
the expense of preceding year.
In 1894 the items of account were: Pay roll,
The Washington times., 1894-11-02
Shield Of Hnnnr-

The necessary steps for the formation Of a
new lodge of the above order in the eastern
section of the city have been taken. meet
ing will be held at No. 713 Maryland avenue
next Monday evening, when an officer of the
Grand Lodge OF Maryland will be present, anC
when it is believed sufficient number o.
names will be secured to formally apply for {
charter for the new lodge.
The Washington times., 1894-11-02

Pennoycr's Thanksgiving Proclamation.
SALEM, Ore, Nov. 1.-Goy. PenEoyer to-
day issued the following Thanksgiving proc
lamation: II hereby appoint the last Thurs
day of this month Thanksgiving holiday
In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the
day OF adversely, consider. .'-Eccl clesiasticS
Yii:l4' -
The Washington times., 1894-11-02

Heitmuller, addition to stable, rear Of No.
1881 Fourteenth street northwest.
E. L. Hoof was yesterday dismissed from
the force of the fire department, and J. NJ
OfTut was appointed TO I'LL the vacancy. NJ
A. Jones was appointed an additional private
upon the fire force.
The Washington times., 1894-11-02

Mr.. Stutz Took a Header-While coastins
down Capitol Hill on his bicycle yesterday
afternoon, Mr.. Andrew E. Stutz, the draughts4
man, ran against the eurbing and was thrown
from MS machine. receiving severe injuries
about the head. He was attendeda at his homs,
No. $40 Sixth street, by DR.. Stone.
The Washington times., 1894-11-02
Nothing Said About GANG.

The President returned TO the White House
last evening from his trip to woodley and his
shooting expedition. He was closeted with
Private Secretary Thurber through the even
ing, discharging official business.
The Washington times., 1894-11-02
Indicted for Cons piracy.

ONANcocK, Va, Nov. Five OF the leaders
of the 'Sanctifed band" on Chincoteague
Island have been indicted for conspiracy in
separating wives from their husbands, and
for being public nuisance.
The Washington times., 1894-11-02
FUNERAL EXPENSES REDUCED.
II HINES

Undertaken and EmbaImer, Main Once, 2203
and S205 Fourteenth street northwest Branch
of1ice 80 FOur-and-a-haR street southwest
Twenty years experience in the business and
frst-class work guaranteed Arrangements can
be made with US for funerals in any part Of Ehs
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No. Vanished CONN, without glass. SIS %
No. Vanished Coffn, with Glass. . 90
No. Vanished Casket, with glass 35. 90
No Vanished Casket. better grade....... Is. 90
No. Black Cloth Casket, with glass ....... $500
No. S Black CIot0 Casket, with glass $500
No, Black Cloth Cssket, with giass........ 300
No. 10 Black Cloth Casket with glass----... So 90
Metallic Caskets furnished in proportion when
desired 1t will cost you nothing 70 investigate
our prices ses-eno
The Washington times., 1894-11-02
Handsome BoudOir Clocks, Sl.5O.

Guaranteed fine time-keepers
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