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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-01

Mrs. j. F. Libby's mother of y. New
Portland has been with Mrs. l.. Tor IA
short time.
Mr. and Mrs. Tracy of 81. Adams
were in town this week calling on rela-
tiVes.
Miss Angie Witham of Fairfield is in
town with her grandparents.
Mrs. Lizzie HUFF of LevaLt was with
her sisters, Mrs. 5. Campbell and Miss
l.. HUFF last week.
Mrs. Cinne Allen of the Maine Gener-
al Hospital at Portland, who was visit.
ing relatives in town last week, has re-
turned to her duties.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-01
CORRESPONDENTS.


The farmers have got about done hay
ing.
Elder Mccain of Houlton. preached a
very interesting sermon, Sunday 1870 A.
NJ. at the Gould school house.
There are a great many fishing parties
at the pond this season.
Nellie Blaisdell Of skoNhegan, was al
Mr.. Coles over Sunday.
Elder Andrews of New Sharon, made
a number of calls in town last week.
Gorham Bailey who broke some of his
ribs is on the gain, 50 he is able to work
little.
Tracy u Kelley traders at the village,
have dissolved partnership. Mr.. Kelley
will continue in the business.
Edward McIntire has sold his horse
Charles Gilman, to parties OF Wateryille,
for $50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Atwood Marston have
gone to Aroostook whore they will spend
a few months with their sons, Frank aud
Willie.
The raspberries are very plenty this
summer.
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Messengers Notice.
STATE OF MAINE.


SOMERSET S. COURT OF INSOLVENCY
This is to give notice that on the 25th day of
July, A. ID. 1925, warrant in insolvency was
issued by Turner Boswell, Judge of the Court
of Insolvency for said County OF Somerset
against the estate of Herbert l.. Whittier
representing the late firm of Cabot & Whittier
of st. Adams in said County, adjudged to be an
insolvent debtor on petition of said debtor.
which petition was filed the 25th day of
July, A. d. 1895. to which date interest on
claims is to be computed. That the payment
of any debts to or by said debtor. aud the
transfer and delivery of any property by him
are forbidden by law. That meeting OF the
creditors OF said debtor, to prove his debts
and choose one or more ASST gnees OF his estate
will be held at a Court of Insolvency to be
holden at the Probate Court Room in Skow
hogan, in said County, on the 18th day Of
August, A. D., 1895, at one O'Clock in the after
noon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written. 2w3l.
R. s. WILLIAMS, Deputy Sheriff,
as Messenger OF said Court of Insolvency.
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StarkS.

The rain that fell last Saturday night
helped the crops along finely.
Mr.. Herbert Bracket who has been
confined to his bed for time is falling
very fast.
Mr.. Herbert Frederic from Norridge-
wock, was in town Sunday.
Mrs. Emogene Varney from Andover,
is at home on visit to her father Mr..
Freeman Frederic.
Rev. Mr.. Varney from Andover,
preached very able discourse at the
Methodist church, Sunday.
Mrs. Lizzie Greenleaf from Madison,
spent Sunday with her father and moth
er, and Mrs. Cyrus Greenleaf.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-01
Messengers Notice.
STATE OF MAINE.

SOMERSET ss:- COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
In the case of Joseph W. Blaisdell of Fair
field. Insolvent debtor.
This is to give notice that on the 26th day of
July A. d. 1895, warrant in insolvency was
issued out OF the Court OF Insolvency Tor said
County of Somerset against the estate of said
Joseph w. Baisdell of Fairfield, adjudged to
be an insolvent debtor on petition of said deb
tor which petition was filed on the 26th day
of July, A. 1895, to which date interest on
claims is to be computed. That the paymen
of any debts to or by said debtor, and the
are forbidden by law. That meeting OF the
creditors of said debtor, to prove their debts
and choose one or more assiguees of his es-
tate will be held at Court of Insolvency to
be holden at the Probate Court Room, in
Skowhegan, on Tuesday the 18th day of Aug.
A. d. 1895, at one O'Clock in the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written. 2wB
VIM. F. MUTT Deputy Sheriff.
as Messenger of said Court of Insolvency.
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Messenger s Notice.

SOMERSET So COURT OF INSOLVENCY
This is to give notice that on the 25th day of
July, A. n 1895 warrant in insolvency was
issued out OF the Court of Insolvency for said
County Of Somerset against the estate of
Benjamin Roderick, of Fairfield, adjudged to
be an insovent debtor, on petition of said
debtor, which petition was filed on the 25th
day of July, A. d. 1895, to which date in
terest on claims is to be computed That
the payment of any debts to or by said
debtor, and the transfer and delivery
of any property by him forbidden by law
That meeting of the creditors of said debt
or, to prove their debts and choose or
more assignees of his estate, will be held at
a Court of Insolvency to be holden at the Pro-
bate Court Room, in said Skowhegan, on Tues
day the 18th day of August, A. D. 1895, at one
O'Clock in the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written 2w3l
VIM. f. MUTT, Deputy Sheriff
as Messenger of said Court of Insolvency.
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Carratunk.

Mrs. Esther Clark returned home from
Madison last week.
Edith Gibbons is at home during her
summer vacation.
Alice York is visiting at her fathers.
Rev. Mr.. HIATT has moved his family
TO The Forks, where he will stop the re-
mainder of the summer. He returns
here twice a week to hold services
Summer visitors are quite plenty at
Pleasant pond, as it Is a pleasant place,
all are well pleased and seem to enjoy
themselves finely.
Mrs. Sarah Baker went to Salem last
week.
.P. S. Dung and wife were in town one
day last week. Mr.. Young is in bad
health and in an almost helpless condi-
ton. He has the sympathy of all.
The picnic of last week was enjoyed
by all, both old and young, and was a
success IN every way.
Mr.. w. II. Tibbtts of Newport, X. /.
is spending his summer vacation at
Pleasant Pond.
Those who went to the Wild West
show at Watervile, were Thomas Berry,
Ezra Pierce and Leander Bright and
wife,
James Mcguire, who has been in the
hospital at Portland for treatment of
the eye, has returned home much i'm
proved.
Another happy boy Is Forrest VIII
liams, he is enjoying brand new bicycle
Sheriff Ham accompanied by lady
friend passed through town one day last
week
j. II. Frame of Skowhegan, passed
through town Friday on his way home
from The Forks, where he has been hay
ing.
George Jones and wife have gone to
SkoMhegan after material for building
his house,
Mr.. John Comber and lady passed
through town Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. HIATT preached an able ser
mon to large and appreciative audi
ence, Sunday; his text was "Triumph OF
Faith We were indebted to Mr.
Arthur Dinsmore, wife and daughter fol
some very fine singing.
A bicycle "built for two passed BY
to-day to the wonder of the little boys
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in the examination with Drs. fash, and
Cfooker and DR.. Rand The wound was
found to be much worse than expected,
and there is but very little hope OF his
recovery. The accident has cast gloom
over the village, for Joe IS fayorte and
4 fine Young man
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Notice of Dissolution.

The CO. partnership heretofore existing be-
tween +. r. Folsom and j. P. Oak, under the
firm name of Folsom & Oak is this day dis
solved by mutual consent, Mr.. Folsom having
purchased Mr.. Oaks interest in the business.
F. X. FOLSOM,
j. P. OAK.
Skowhegan, Me-, July 80, 1895 3w3l
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-01
BEAUTIFUL DOLLS.

To any person in Maine or New Hampshire
sending cent stamp, we will forward
set OF six dolls, beautifully Autographed
in colors on fine cardboard. Address,
BROWN & JOSSELYN, Portland, Me- state
Agents Washburn Crosby Co.'S, Superlstive
Flour. zsti'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-01
NOTICE!

New or nearly new roofs should be
stained with our Asphalt, Oil and Slate
Stains, making them look and wear like
slate roofs. Old roofs Off not too old
repaired and painted. Roofs inspected
and costs estimated without charge
Satisfaction guaranteed. 3mo29
FRED ELWELL,
Skowhegan, Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-01

Mr.. HIATT ia meeting with good success
at The Forks. great interest being
manifested in the meetings. \ goodly
number have come forward and will be
baptized and taken into the church next
sabbath also a number from this place.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-01
Embden Centre.

About half the farmers finished hay
ing last week, Others will want another
week of good weather. About an
average crop has been secured, but it is
rusted worse than usual. Other crops
are looking well.
Geo. Moulton and Sid Dunbar have
gone to work in the pulp mill. W.
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SEAL


SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT IN VACATION.
SKowHEGAN, MAINE, July 80, 1895.
Upon the annexed Writ and Libel, it is or
dered by me. the undersigned, Justice of
said Court, that notice be given to the Libelee
by publishing IN attested copy OF the same,
or an abstract thereof, together with this Or
der thereon three weeks successfully in The
Somerset Reporter. a newspaper printed in
Skowhegan in the County of Somerset the last
publication to be thirty days at least before
Skowhegan. within and for said County, on
the third Tuesday of September next, that he
may then and there appear in said Court and
answer thereto, il he see fit
VIM. p. WHITEHOUSE,
Justice Supreme Judicial Court.
SOMERSET SIS.
true copy OF libel and order, with abstract
of writ.
Attest: n. w. BRAISERD.
3w3l Clerk.
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Sampson, the corner druggist is sery-
ing strawberry syrups with his SODA,
made from this seasons berries.
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COrnVille.

Miss Minnie Davis has gone to North
port.
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Groder's Pine Pitch Salve-sure cure
for piles, II. w. Cushing's.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17
HUTCHINSON KANSAS, THURSDAY NOON, JANUARY H. 1885,

were paid in promises TO pay. Uroers
were drawn on an empty treasury,
which, under the provisions of the law,
could be presented to the treasurer,
and when by him Endorsed mot paid
for want of funds" bore interest at the
rate of per cent. per annum until
paid. The Understanding scrip was
sold upon the street at discount from
its face value of 10 to 20 per cent, al.
though provided for by current levy
and practically sure of being paid
within year. School district bonds
were issued for the construc
ton Of schoolhouses under the
authority Of the statutes, bearing
interest at the rate of 10 per cent. per
annum for period Of not more than
Eve years, and their sale forbidden at
q price less than 80 cents on the dollar.
Many could not place their bonds at all
under this 20 per cent. limit Of dis
count. Even as late as 1868 the city of
Leavenworth, with its known wealth
and prestige as the metropolis Of Kan
sas, found it difficult to sell $50, 900 of
its bonds to erect high school build
ing at this legal limit of discount.
''Yet with all this, the fact remains,
that Kansas has moved steadily on its
course up to the stars 1t is safe to
say as truth that so large measure
of prosperity, so rapid an accumul a
ton of wealth and surrounding
physical comforts has never realized
from like investment of money and
labor, in the history of human en-
deavor, as has been accomplished here
in Kansas since her admission into the
union. Then we had scarcely 100, 900
population, now we have 100000.
Then the total assessed valuation
of property was S34, 744, 1858, now If is
$337, sol ,722. The total taxes of 1861
was only SIG, 1888, in 1898 it was 3d.
1902, 794. The entire wealth of the state
as shown by the United States census
reports was about Sl,SOO,OOO,OOO. The
center of population was at the east
boundary line of Douglas county; now
it is at the west line of Dickinson
county. Then there was not line of
operated railroad within the state; now
we have S,OOS miles, only Illinois and
Pennsylvania of all the states exceed
ing this in mileage.
ION these lines of transcontinental
and lateral railways have sprung up
more than 100 centers of population
and business, cities, the least of which
contain more than thousand people,
and in the aggregate 3s1, 173, domiciled
in thrift and comfort, with churches,
school houses, court houses, water and
light plants, not equalled in towns Of
like populations in any of the original
states of this union. More than two
thirds of these cities have increased in
population during the past year, not
withstanding the existing depression.
The national land endowment of our
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17

the sisterhood of states. 1t is an APP
propriate time to review its history and
to mark it's progress. 1 ask your in
diligence, therefore, while briefly
compare its status on the Goth of Janu-
airy, 1861, with the conditions which
now surround it.
THE measure of dignity and strength
in statehood attained by a common
wealth will ever be found co-equal with
the measure of love and devotion borne
to it by it's citizens. The respect OF
mankind for a state can no more rise
above the respect of the state for itself,
than can public respect for man rise
above his own self-respect. 1t may
we'll be said that the duty of man to
defend and protect the good name of his
family can only be second to his duty
to defend and protect the good name
of his state.
1.-THE life and experience of Kansas
has fairly verified the legend upon its
great seal as an inspired prophecy. 1t
has indeed, climbed up to the stars
through difficulties In its progress it
has met and mastered obstacles that
would have crushed anu conquered a
less forceful and selfreliant civilization.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17

Faithful to it's divine purpose, Kansas
put more volunteer soldiers in the
union army than it had male citizens
of military age; and no stronger proof
of their devotion to the old flag and
their bravery on the field of battle
could be given than the simple fact
that the rate of mortality of the Kan
sas soldiers was greater than that Of
any other state. At the close of that
great struggle it found it's industries
decimated; it had neither agri.
culture, trade or commerce. Its
chief city, on it's eastern border, con-
tanned more than fifth of the
capital and productive industries OF
the state. There existed neither pub
lie nor private credit wherewith to en-
ter upon new career Of prosperity. A
state bond could not have been pl aced
at less than a ruinous discount, II
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17

j, A. TROUTMAN, W, q. EDWARDS,
Lieutenant-G Governor. Secretary OF State.
educational institutions has been man.
aged by wise legislation and prudent
administration, known in the expert
ence of no other state, until we have
an Understanding common school
fund, in bonds and land contracts, of
50, CSC, 0O3; an agricultural college fund
of $500, 027. 3j; state university fund
of S14O, 73l, and state normal school
fund of S137,211. The state university
has received added endowment, by be-
quest, of greater sum than that from
the government, but which is not in
eluded in the aggregate amount of i'm
terest-b bearing funds, making grand
total of all funds, sacred to education,
of $40, ACT, $50; the annual income from
which, at per cent, amounts to the
sum of secs, O71. 10, as a current fund to
aid in the problem of education.
"There have been constructed 0,Os5
public school houses, at an aggregate
cost of $40, 7O3, 7OS, and chiefly by the
sale of district bonds, about $4,000, 900
of which have been paid and cancelled.
In these buildings are employed 11,ssS
teachers, at a cost of IS, 600, 459. As year;
the total tax levied and collected for
common school purposes being SO, $780,
9s6. Ii per annum. The total sum paid for
educational purposes for the past year
In the state being about $500, 900. In
1890 we had 1920 church organizations,
with 1854 buildings valued at 81, 447,-
$50.
"There have been expended for state
buildings the following sums, nearly
all of which have been paid for from
current Ievles in cash: state univer-
sity, 100000; agricultural college,
$3.50, $50; state normal school, Sl27,S75;
school for the blind, Ss5, 440, school for
the deaf and dumb, Sl44,950; asylum
for the insane at Topeka, $780,
37s; at Osawatomie, $4,000; esy'
lum for imbeciles, $99,O7S; sol
diers' orphans home, 1851; reform
school, S119,8G3; penitentiary, Sl,G59,-
700; state house, So, 900, 900; rcformatory,
$4,000 industrial school for girls,
$40, 700; Grand Army home, $4,000;
making a total of So, 152, 1884, to which
add state expenditure of s770,s sol in
construction of university, normal
and agricultural college buildings, and
we have grand total of SO, 032, l75, of
which but S56OOOO was derived from
state bonds not vet due and 50, 372, l75
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17

paid from the pockets OF rne peoplo IOr
the permanent and lasting use Of the
generations to follow us.
'There can be no more complete
reputation, no more emphatic condem-
nation of the organized and persistent
assaults upon the fair fame, good name
and business credit of the people Of
Kansas than is found in the simple re-
cital of facts have given in your hear
ing. In the light of this record of phe-
nomenal progress let every lover of the
state, every one with faith in it's future,
gather comfort and courage"
THE STATE OFFICERS SWORN IN.
Having concluded his address, the
new governor and the other state Off
GERS were sworn in by Chief Justice
Horton.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17
AT SOC Y'D.
AT 25c Y'D.

36-inch Fine Double Warp Cash
mere, in Black and all Colors, worth
75c. yard, Bell Sale Price soc. yard.
1t may be the 10th Sale.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17

Special manager goes each trip, 10
care for the many wants of the passen-
gers en- route.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17
AT Sc Y'D.

Best Amoskeag Ginghams, in
Fancy Dress and Apron Designs,
worth Z lie, Bell Sale Price &c. 1t
may be the 10th Sale.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17
INAUGURATED.
Gov Morrill, and the Other State
officers Sworn In.
THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS.
He Briefly Compares the States Former
Status with the Conditions which Now
Surround It-The Number OF SCHOOL,
houses COnstruoted-Eto.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 1A-Shortly after
noon to-day, in the presence of host
Of people from all parts of the state,
who crowded representative hall,
which was gaily decorated, Maj. e. N.
Morrill, was sworn in as governor of the
state Of Kansas. His appearance at
the stand to deliver his inaugural ad-
dress was the signal for applause, and
at 1910 o'clock he began to read from
manuscript as follows:
Fellow Citizens: A third of CEN
fury has passed since Kansas entered
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17
AT 46c Y'D.

5O.inch All Wool Storm Serge, in
Black and Navy, worth S5c., Bell
Sale price Acc yard---it may be the
10th Sale.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17
AT &c Y'D.

Yard wide Standard Sheeting, I'M
bleached, soft finish, sod for 4 lie
yard Bell Sale price 2 1-2c yard. 1t
may be the 10th Sale.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17
AT Sc Each.

100 doz, honey-comb Marsailles
and Linen Towels, 36x18 inches,
WORTH Z 1-2c, Bell Sale price SOC doz.
It may be the 10th Sale.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17

Car Leaves CHICAGO-Eyery Thursday
Via Colorado and the Scenic Route.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-17

Remember we handle all kinds of Feed and
Produce and kindly solicit your orders for
same. You people living in smaller towns
can save money by trading at the only Cash
House in Hutchinson. Respectfully,
THE STANDARD GROCERY
MCDERMED ( McDERMED.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-27
Obituary Mention.

Mansion, Wis, March 23-Miss Jen-
nieve Fossbinder, daughter of William j.
Fossbinder of this city, died last evening,
aged % years.
Baraboo, Wis, March 23.-William Z.
Wackler, who resided in BarabOo for q
quarter of a century and who has been
a manufa cturer during most of the time,
died yesterday evening, aged % years.
He was born in Germany and married
Miss Bertha Pierson in Milwaukee III
1872 He had one brother, Henry, who
resides in the Cream City.
Boscobel, Wis, March %. = Joseph
Kane, aged 40 years, died this morning.
He had been sick but a short time
Fort Atkinson, Wis, March 23.-The
body Of Mrs w. L. Frost of Sioux City,
Ia, was brought here for burial yester>
day.
Portage, Wis, March 23-Mrs. Thorn
as Spargnapani died at Wyocena Thurs
day. Her age was So years.
Chicago, ILL.,, March 23.-Chief Clerk
Catlin of the Wabash. one of the oldest
and best passenger rate clerks in the
country, died Thursday in st. Louis
Mr. Catlin was a war veteran. having
served in Wisconsin regiment.
Boscobel, Wis, March 23.-Joseph
Kane. an old resident of this city, died
early this morning of quick consumption.
He was 40 years of age and leaves a
wife and six children.
Oshkosh, Wis. March 23.-George w
Lancaster of Vinland, this county, died
of pneumonia. Deceased was 70 years
oil age and was well known in this City.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-27
FOND DU LAC PIONEER DEAD.
Charles Heth Expires at a Ripe Old
Age.

Charles Heth Expires at Ripe Old
Age.
Fond du Lac, Wis, March 22.-Charles
Heth, an old resident of this city, died
yesterday afternoon. He was over 80
years of age and one of Fond du Laos
Wealthiest business men.
died in Milwaukee hospital, will ar
rive in this city this afternoon and be
inferred here. Fond du Lac was his
former home. Mrs. Holt still resides
here The funeral will be held Sunday
morning under the direction of the
knights of Pythians, of which order he
was a member.
Neenah, Wis. March 22.-Chester c.
Walker, prominent dairyman and farm
er of this county died Thursday even
ing at his home in the town of Neenah
of consumption, aged 43 years. Deceased
leaves four children.
Madison, Wis, March oh. Christie
pher, a prominent furniture dealer and a
leader in local politics, died this morning
of pneumonia He was 6S years of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-27
An Ex-Convict Arrested While
Attempting to Break
Into a Store.
pLUCKY MkRiNETTE ALDERMAN
George Clark Taken in Charge by
Mr.. Lahaie-Other Newsy
State Specials.

Marinette, Wis, March 23.-Ald. La
hale personally apprehended a young
man named George Clark in an attempt
to force an entrance into the Office Of
Sommervlle & Gregory early this morn
ing Mr.. Lahaie captured the fellow who
had a bunch of burglars keys in his
hands. Clark just got out of Waupun
for robbing the n. Ludington company S
store her a year ago.
Minnesota Junction, Wis, March %
Last evening Charles Gilman and son
George and Fred Landphear were az
rested on charge of breaking into a
box car that was sealed and stealing
merchandise. They were placed in jail
at Juneau to await their hearing next
Tuesday at Minnesota Junction:
Dorchester, Wis. March 23.-BurgIars
last night attempted to rob the safe of
H. La Bossier, but only succeeded in
blowing off the outer door. They car
ried away a few meerschau pipes and
a pair of shoes The change III the till
and a gold watch was left.