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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
RARA AVIS FROM WISCONSIN.
Postmaster Who Wants to Abolish His
Own Office, Pro Bono Fublico.

WASHINGTON, June S-Acting Post
master General Jones has had a confer.
ence with n postmaster who desires to
abolish his own office. The official was
Postmaster Elmore, Of Fort Howard,
Wis, venerable and wealthy resident
of that place. He was first appointed
postmaster at Fort Howard il 1910, when
Amos Kendall was postmaster general,
again in 1858, and third time by Presi-
dent Ben jam,n Harrison, and he has con.
tinued to act in that capacity up to the
present day.
Fort Howard is only a short distance
from Green Bay, Wis, and If the two
offices could be united their aggregate re-
ceipts would entitle them to q free deliv.
cry service, which neither office can now
obtain on its own merits. Elmore sug-
gestcd that Fort Howard be abolished as
a separate pos,office and be made u sub
station of Green Bay. Gilmore said he was
willing to sacrifice himself for the good OF
the community. The salary OF the place
is Il, 800 year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Governor Mckinley in a Dilemma.

Kinley has ascertained that he has made
engagements to deliver addresses in two
places at the same time. One is at the
annual convention of the National Re
publican League. June 60 and the other
at the Kansas Chautauqua assembly on
the same day. An effort will be made by
him to exchange dates at the Kansas
assembly with some speaker scheduled
for another date, allowing him to make
n jump between the two places and fill
both engagements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
QUIDNUNCS ASTRAY
Presidents Selection of a Sue.
cessor to Olney.
MAN WHO WAS NOT Oh TIE LIST

OF Those Who DO the Guessing for the
Newspapers-Judson Harmon, of Cin-
cinnati, Appointsd-Olney Named for
Secretary of state-sketch Of the New
Attorney Generai-Novel Case Brought
Against Secretary Herbert.
WASHINGTON, June S-The president
late yesterday afternoon announced the
following cabinet appointments: For
secretary of state, Richard j. Olney, of
Massachusetts; for attorney general Jud.
son Harmon, of Cincinnati. Harmon has
been for long time judge OF the common
pleas court, and is man Of about SO
years Of age, one of the most conspicuous
lawyers in the west. Upon the retire.
ment OF Ex-Governor Hoadley from his
Cincinnati firm upon his removal to New
York, Harmon took his place at the head
Of the firm Of Harmon, Co.ston, Gold
smith & Hoadlcy, the last named being
son of Ex-Governor Hoadlcy, of Ohio.
Cincinnatians Highly Elated.
A dispatch from Cincinnati indicates
that the appointment is very popular in
that city. The telegram says: "When
the appointment OF Judge Judson Har.
mon became known hero attorneys from
the courts and offices rushed to the office
Of Harmon, Colston, Goldsmith g. Hoad-
ley to congratulate the new attorney gen.
eral and ask for a date for a farewell dim
ner from the bar. Judge Harmon said he
had received letter from President
Cleveland yesterday and replied to it by
wire. He went to Columbus last night
on personal business and does not know
when he will go to Washington. Judge
Harmon is not only recognized as one of
the foremost lawyers and jurists of this
state, but as one of the most popular citi-
zens.
One of the Men Who sGreeleyized."
'.He was born near this city 40 years
ago, has always lived here, and is known
by all. His father, Rev. b. +. Harmon,
was Baptist minister, we'll known
throughout tho Ohio valley. Judge Har.
mon was graduated at Dennison univer-
sity, Baptist institution at Granville,
o., in 1856, and began the practice of law
in Cincinnati in 1859. He was a Repub-
lican till 1872, when he "Greeleyized."
He was elected superior judge in 1878, re-
elected in 1885, ana when Ex-Governor
George Hoadiey went to New York in
1887 Judge Harmon resigned from the
bench to become the head of the firm Of
Harmon, Colston, Goldsmith & Hoad-
ley, which represents several railways
and other large corporations, and with
which firm he will continue his connec-
ton.
Social Phase of the A ppointment.
"When Judge Harmon resigned in 1887
Governor Foraker appointed Judge
2 - -
judge, and formerly solicitor general, to
the vacancy. Mrs. Harmon is an ac-
complished lady, the daughter of the late
DIR. Scobey, of Hamilton. They have three
daughters, Mrs. Edman Wright, Jr., of
Philadelphia; Miss EiiZabeth,a recognized
society leader, and Marjoria. the youngest
of the family, who is II years old"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
MADE RAPID TIME.
The Great Wheel Relay Race to
New York.
RED OF THE POsTOFFICE AHEAD,

The Army Rider in Blue Coming In Forty.
Three Minutes Later-An American
Records Beaten and . Great ThronE
Present in the Early Morning to See the
Riders Come with the Message from
Cktcago-Gen. Miles ON Hand.
NEW YORK, June S.-The great relay
bicycle race of the red and the blue be.
tween Chicago and this city was finished
at 1:56 O'Clock this morning. The actual
time of the race was Is hours, 50 min.
utes. This breaks all American records
for a relay race. General Miles and POST
master Dayto were at the end of the
line to receive the messages. The great
race, which had its start at Chicago at
$3.50 o'clock last Wednesday morning, was
begun after months of the most careful
preparations. Two years ago. just after
the first relay race between Chicago and
this city, General Nelson A. Miles. then
in Chicago, now com rlanding the eastern
division Of the United States army, ex-
pressed himself as being strongly in fa-
vOr of the bicycle in military life and
urged that relay races be moro frequently
run.
Bea. the Schedule from the start.
Re,;eving that the wheel wopla in the
g.. .,. ;....,t 60. =, ,,;,;..
p"' "
circies nc hiihseii oecon"h9 r'"e' "nu
has mad great deal TO say OF the present
race, which was organized almost
on the strength OF his words ol
encouragement. The blue riders
represented the military; the "red'
tbe nostal service From almost
tho first dov of tho r,ca tho riders were
Ill - .L, ,..,,,,,a .;,,,o "a .tor,
"Ae.1 =. .no .Ne,N -, - -
was s.iong rNaiy anu ia'a a.l Is De,
.ween .he T Tine.n' ., oo,o.S .. " .Sn - oae
.Inolner. aor 'ho nioS' pa.s 'no ,ous
"sio iouIu i"ii' az" 'Ho Aou'o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Couple of Bad Young Indians.

WASHINGTON, June s Philip Pratt and
Victor Bette. two Indian youths, one an
Apache and the other an Arapahoe, have
arrived at the Indian office fugitives from
the Indian school at Carlisle, Pa. Some
time ago they ran away from a farmer,
and on returning to the school were sent
to the guard house. When released they
came here and asked to be sent back to
their reservations. Instead they will be
returned to the school under guard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
China Thank, Your Uncle Samuel.

WASHINGTON, June S-The Chinese
minister here, in company with Acting
Secretary of State Uhl, waited in person
upon the PRESIDENT and presented to him
n letter from the emperor of China
thanking him in graceful terms for the
kindly offices exercised by the United
States in behalf of the restoration of
peace between China and Japan. The
imperial communication was in the Chi
nese language, handsomely encased in
royal yellow s;lk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
REPORT ON ILLINOIS WHEAT.
Condition Drops in Month from 92 to @:
Fer Cent.

Condition Drops in a Month from 92 to 9:
Fer Cent.
SPRINGFIELD. June SIN reply to many
inquiries concerning the condition of the
growing wheat crop tho following bulle.
tin is issued by the state board of agricul-
ture: ''On the lst OF May the prospect
was all that could have been wished for,
when the general condition over the state
was fixed at 9s per cent. About this time
a severe drought set in and did great
damage. The damage done by the Hes
sian fly and ch:nch bug has been great in
every locality where wheat is extensively
raised. Many fields have bcen plowed up
and planted in corn and other crops. In
a tour extending over forty counties not
one single county can be reported above
15 per cent, while the general average for
the wheat belt is not greater than g. per
cent"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Costa Rica Ready for War.

SAN JOSE, June S-Everything possible
Is being done to put this country in good
position for defense. The topography is
such that an invasion by Honduras and
Nicaragua combined would be difficult.
If the four other Central American re-
publics combine against her it is believed
she will receive Co!ombia's help, with
which she can hold her own.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Transfer of the Lincoln Monument.

SPRINGFIELD. Ills, June s-The trans
fer of the Lincoln monument TO the state
will be accomplished with appropriate
ceremonies in Representatives. hall next
Thursday evening. This was decided on
at conference between members OF the
Lincoln Monument association and state
officials. Representative w. 2. Cochran
will preside. Addresses will be made by
Ex-Governor Richard Oglesby for the as.
sociation, Governor Altgeld for the state
and Senator Cullom for the people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Rev. Jonathan Bell LocAted.

DETROIT, June Sit is stated here that
the London police have located Rev.
Jonathan Bell, -betrayer of Emily Hall,
and that his arrest will depend on the
proofs regarding Miss Halls death. G.
Clipperton, son of the British consul at
Philadelphia, has been looking Up the
evidence against Bell in this city, and his
report will be forwarded to the proper de-
partmcnt at London
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Mou,der., Union May Meet a. Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, June S.--Vicc President
Valentine, of the International Molders'
union, stated that it was very likely that
the coming convention Of the union
would be held in Cleveland instead of
Chicago. as originally intended. The
members are now voting on the PROPOSE
ton. The meeting will commence July
10 and last three weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
BRUTALITY OF MooNSHINERS.
Shoot q Man, Beat His Son and Stamp His
Daughter Unconscious.

Daughter Unconscious.
BLAIEsvILLE, Ga, June S-John Phil
lips, his daughter and his son narrowly
escaped death at the hands of . gang Of
moonshiners who visited their home, near
here. The gang went to the house after
the soz: Albert. who was suspected Of
"infOrM;lg" to the revenues. They
called Kim out, and when he saw the
crowd he called for his father. John
rushed to his sons assistance, and was
shot by some one in the crowd.
Then Miss Annie, who is just 16, ran
out to defend her father, and was knocked
down and stamped on until she was un.
conscious. The crowd took the son off a
quarter of a mile and stripping him gave
him terrible beating. The daughter re-
covered and raisel the alarm which
brought neighbors to the scene. The
father and son are in a critica condition.
-Four of the gang have been apprehcnded.
There were fifteen in all,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Fatal Railway Wreck.

CAMDEN, Ark, June S-A wreck oc.
CURED on the mill road of the Little Bay
Lumber company near what is known as
'Happy Hollow" in Calhoun county
The engine jumped the track Those
killed outright were: Melvin Routher-
ford, Frank Sloan and Joe Airson. The
wounded are: John Colhey. John Cham
bers, Ed Hopkins, Jim Wagner and -
Dealton, stranger, whose identity is not
certain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Strike Brewing at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND June S.-For several
months past the bench molders of this
city have been actively engaged in
strengthening their organization, and it
is stated that it is almost certain that be.
tween one and two thousand molders will
go on strike during tho coming week.
Two weeks ago a demand was made for
the restoration Of the wages paid two
years ago. This the foundrymen abso.
luteIy refuse to grant,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Did You Pay Your Income Tax?

WASHINGTON, June S.-Blanks are pre-
pared at the treasury department for the
use Of persons who have claims against
the government for the refund of the in-
come tax. Few claims have as yet been
filed, probably because the claimants
have been waiting for official informa.
ton on the subject. Every dollar of the
income x already collected will be re-
paid to persons from whom the COL
lectionS We're made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Triple Tragedy in Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, June S.-George Green,
colored, shot and instantly killed his wife
and her stepfather, named Henderson
Weakes, and then attempted suicide.
Green's wife had left him, going to the
home of her mother. The woman was
killed while asleep and her stepfather
upon coming into the room when at
tracted by the pistol shots. Green is still
alive, but has two large holes in his
head.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Ouesad> VIII Not Talk.

JACKSONVILLE Fla, June S.-General
Quesada, the Cuban revolutionist, was
asked as &c THE truth OF the report that he
was engineering n fiibustering expedi-
ton to Cuba. He said it was best not to
saY much for publication.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Drowned in the German Floods.

LONDON, June s-A dispatch to the
Daily News from Vienna says that re-
ports from Kobersiorf make it evident
that lo0 persons are missing at that place
~ result OF the mountain floods
Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
On the II sse iSali Diamond

CHICAGO, June s-Following are the
records at base ball of League clubs: At
Philadelphia-St. Louis 8, Philadelphia
5; at Blltimore-Chicago 10, Baltimore
S; at Washington-Cieveian s. Wash
ington 5; ut Boston-Pittsburg l, Boston
3; at New York-Louisville 3, New York
3; ut Observation-Disclosures Y, Brook
lyn 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
CASE OF JOHN NJ. QUACKENBUsH.

One That Obtains the Sympathy Of the
JudGe-History OF the Matter.
WASHINGTON, June s.-The application
Of John NJ. Quackenbush, late commander
United States navy, for writ Of manda-
mus to compel Secretary Herbert to RS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Chicago.s CLAIM to Population.

CHICAGO. June s--The city directory
which will be published within a few
days will give Chicago a minimum popu-
lation of / 1es5, 00p. The publishers de-
clare that these figures are conservative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08

To have perfect health you must
have pure blood, and the best way to
have pure blood is to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08
Sustain
Home Industry
On Tap everywhere.
Only Union labor employed.

The Rock Island Brewing Company, success
ors to George Wagner's Atlantic Brewery. |.
Huber's City Brewery and Raible & Stengels
Rock Island Brewery. as we'll as julius Junge's
Bottling Works, has one of the most complete
Brewing establishments including Bottling de-
partment in the country. The product is the
very best. Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to any part Of the tri-cities. and may
he ordered direct from the head offices on Mo-
line avenue by Telephone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-08

Call for Rock Island
BreWfng Co. Beer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-06-28
VARIETIES.

Little girl:-''Mrs. Brown, ma
wants to know if she could borrow a
dozen eggs. She wants ter set 'em
under hen" Mrs. Brown: you've
got a hen sitting, have you? l didn't
know you kept hens" Little girl
No, ma'am, we don't; but Mrs.
Smiths goin' to lend us hen that
wants to set, and ma thought if you'd
lend us the eyes, we'd find nest our
selves"
Mrs. Hammond-"Mrs Hashcroft
has Dragged again to-day about keep
ing her boarders so long" Mrs. Fora
week-''She doesn't really keep them
long. She keeps them SO thin that
they look longer than they really are"
-Customer-"Wai what is there
for dinner today?n Waiter (under
the notice to leave)-"Oh, the same
as usual-tough steaks, leathery fowls,
sinewy beef and fiavorless mutton"
The Tourist-"You seem to be
proud of your family title" The
New York Millionaire Abroad
(proudly)-"Of course, l am. l paid
for it in good hard dollars"
Sad Faced Tramp 1
am homeless man." Patient House
| wife-"Well, If you are more homeless
than my husband is, | pity your
wife"
-Dashaway-"Aren't you spruced
up good deal" Uncle Ebony-"Yes,
sab Nah wife has done got work"
-Subscriber-''Wh is my paper so
damp every issue?'' Editor-"Be-
cause there is so much due on it,"
When you give others advice, take
some of it yourself.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-06-28
HE DIDN'T UNDERSTAND.

He is German and the keeper OF u
saloon. He had been in America but
few short months, and consequently
his knowledge of the English language
is not great 1t is no wonder then,
that he should make Il few mistakes
as to the Interpretation of certain
sounds expressive of meaning in the
language he has adopted. He was
sitting behind his bar waiting for
trade Saturday afternoon, when a
young man entered.
Are you the proprietor?" was the
inquiry.
IVA, ich ben boss hier."
well, I'm the agent of Lipp's Pub
fishing Company, and | want to sell
you Shakespeare"
Veil, ich habe Lieber's bier, und
Maus' bier, und Schmidt's bier, und
Budweiser. | tink me dots genug.
Didn't never hear of dot Jake's bier, -
"Oh, you don't understand me. l
am not speaking of beer. What have
to sell is book"
"Vell, you come around in four oder
five days and hat book, too"
The young man left in disgust
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-06-28
2uetica1.
81 SHALL BE ATISFTED."

al SHALL BE SATISFIED"
Not here not here! not where the sparkling
waters
Fade into hooking sands as we draw near,
Where in the wilderness each fOOtstep patters
Il shall be satisfied oh not here.
Not here. where all the dreams of bliss deceive
us:
Where the worn spirit never gains its goal;
Where haunted ever by the thoughts that
grieve us
Across us floods of bitter memory roll
There is a land where every pulse is thrilling
With rapture earth's sojourners may not
know;
Where heavens repose the weary heart is thrill
ling
And peacefully life's time tossed currents
flow.
Far out of sight, while yet the flesh enfolds us,
Lies the fair country where our hearts abide
And of its bliss is naught more wondrous told
us,
I Than these few words: II shall be satisfied
Satisfied. satisfied. The spirits yearning
For sweet compapionship with kindred minds,
The silent love that here meets no returning,
The inspiration which no language finds.
Shall they be satisfied? The souls vague long
ing.
The aching void which nothing earthly fills ?
Oh j., what desires upon my soul are thronging,
As look upward to the heavenly hills!
Thither my weak and weary steps are tending,
Saviour and Lord with thy frail child abide;
Guide me toward home, where, all my wander
ing ending
shall see Thee. and "Shall be Satisfied
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-06-28
HAIR CUTTING ELECTRICITY.

To have your hair singed off by
electricity is the latest development
of the tonsorial art. The apparatus
to perform this operation consists of
aplatinum wire stretched over comb.
BY pressing button in the handle of
the comb current is applied to the
wire, and it is heated to a white heat.
The comb is passed through the hair,
and as the wire comes in contact with
the hair it is burned off, the end of
each hair being cauterized as cut,
which process prevents the loss of the
oily substance with which the hair is
filled. The apparatus is connected by
flexible cord and attachment plug to
a lamp socket, and can be used by any
barber of ordinary skill.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-06-28
REAL ESTATE SALES.
TRUSTEES SALE.

REAL ESTATE SALES.
TRUSTEES SALE.
for Hartford County as Court of Equity, the
subscriber, as Trustee will offer for sale al
Public Auction, at the Court House door in
Bel Air
On Monday, July l, 1895.
at IL o'clock, A. NJ; one undivided third part or
interest in and to all that certain piece or par
Gel of land which is composed of parts of tracts
called Addition" :'Week Folly" and "Pine
Grove" containing
"a l-2 Acres,
more or less. This land is situated on DEEP
RUN, in Hartford County on the public road
from Prospect to Susquehanna Hall, and is inn
provedby good Grist Mill, known as Enfield
and Days Mill, also good Dwelling and Sta
ble.-Also the one undivided half interest in
and to about 1S or 20 acres of land more or less
situated adjoining the above described Mill
property. Improved by u Storehouse and Dwell
ling, Stable &c, both properties being the same
mentioned and referred to in a mortgage from
VIM. Enfield and wife, to Thos /. Cooper dated
Dec. 4, 1885, and recorded among the Land
Records of Hartford County in Liber A. L. /,
No. 55, Folio 119.
TERMS OF SALE.
The terms of sale prescribed by the decree
of the purchase money shall
be paid in cash on the day Of
sale or on the ratification thereof, one-third in
six months and the balance in twelve months
from the day of sale, the deferred payments to
bear interest from the day of sale, and to be Sc
cured by the notes or bonds of the purchaser,
with security approved by Trustee, or all cash
at option of purchaser.
GEO. Y. MAYNADIER.
Trustee.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-06-28
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs Phoebe Thomas, of junction City ILL.,,
was told by her doctors she had Consumption
and that there was no hope for her, but two
cured her and she says it saved her life. Mr..
Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida St., San Francis 90,
suffered from a dreadful cold, approaching
else then bought one bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery and in two weeks was cured. He is
naturally thankful. 1t is such results, of
derful efficacy of this medicine in Coughs and
Colds. Free trial bottles at Thos. 6. Forwood
L. Co.'S Drug Store, Bel Air,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-06-28

In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
for Hartford County as Court of Equity, the
subscriber, as Trustee will offer for sale al
Public Auction, at the Court House door in
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-06-28
Trustees Sale.

Hartford County in chancery, passed on the
18th day of April, 1895, in the case therein de-
pending. of The Second National Bank of Bel
Air VS.. L. Hall Richardson, ct al, we will
offer at Public Sale, at the Court House door,
in Bel Air, on
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-06-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Fishing, Grabbing, Rowing and
Sailing.
Otter Point, Bush River, One Mile
Below Abingdon.

AeN Having overhauled all of my
boats am prepared to accommo-
date Fishing and Sailing Parties of any num-
Der.
Lines, Bait, &C., always ready and expert
enced, trusty men, who know the fishing
grounds, to accompany parties. Parties of six
or more 25 cents per head. Less than six, for
sail boat and man, S1.5O per day. Trot Line
and Bait 81 extra. Row Boat, 90 cents per
day. Fishing Lines and Rods free of charge.
charge.
Large parties will please let me know in ad-
vance of their arrival, so that / may have
everything ready for them.
~ Parties wanting Fish Dinner or Supper
can be supplied at so cents each. by giving a
days previous notice.
JOHN p. LEIGHT,
14je Abingdon P. o., Hartford Co., Nd.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-06-28
THE EGISAND INTELLIGENCER.
Is Published Eyery Fridayby
FRANK E. GORRELL.
TERMS SI.OO A Year I'm advance.

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insertions or less $50. Each subsequent in
sertion 25 cents. Longer advertisements in
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lines makes a square. Figure work double
price.
Obituaries and Personal Communications
will be inserted at 10 cents per line.
Yearly Advertisements at Special Rates.