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The herald., 1896-05-10
Catarrh of the Head and Throat

The most prevalent form of catarrh and
results from neglected colds cured by the
physicians of the Botanic Medical nsti-
tute; s. 90 month, medicine free.
ais the breath fouls
"ls the voice husky"
"DO you spit up slime?''
"Do YOU ache all over?n
"Do you blow out scabs"'
as the nose stopped up:n
DO you snore at nght?"
"Does your nose disc harge?"
"Does the nose bleed easilv?"
"Is there tickling in the throat"
''Do crusts form in the nose?'
as the nose sore and tender?"
do you sneeze great deal""
as this worse toward night"
"Does the nose Itch and burn?"
"ls there pain in front of head"
"Is there pain across the eyes?'
"1s there pain in back of head"
"1s your sense of smell leaving"
"Do you hawk to clear the throat"
as there a cropping in the throat"
SIS the throat dry in the morning."
"Are you losing your sense of taste?'
''Do you sleep with the mouth open:'
docs your nose stop up toward night7"
The herald., 1896-05-10

the popular and successful real estate dealers the city
Brown whose place business No. 2oo IL South Broadway
years Mr. has resided Los Angeles and for years he
has been engaged in the real estate business.
BY his honesty fairness and careful attention to business Mr. Brown
has gained the confidence the people, today he controls of the
best residence property in Los Angeles In endorsing the treatment given
by the Botanical Medical Institute Mr.. Brown says:
deaf from the effects catarr bad that times
public
o
Mr. Brown resides at 1924 West gid street His place of business is
Broadway where verify
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Made . Hit.

"I hear that D'Author's new book Is all
tho rage?"
eyes; everybody Is In . rage who readi
u n-Detrolt TraA p~asa
The herald., 1896-05-10
Catarrh of the Bronchial Tubes

When catarrh of the head and throat Is
left unchecked it extends down the wind
pipe into the bronchial tubes and in time
attacks the lungs. Speedy and inexpensive
cure by the physicians Of the Botanic
Medical Institute.
Have you cough"
Are you losing fesh?"
"DO you cough at nght?"
''Have you pain in side?'
"DO you take cold easilyc"
as your appetite varable?"
'Have you stitches in side?"
''Iio you cough until you gag?"
care you low spirited at times""
'Do You raise frothy materiai?
do you spit up yellow matter:"
''Do YOU cough on going to bed?' .I ~.
"Do you cough in the mornings?'
as your cough sho rt and hacking?"
"DO you spit up little cheesy lumps:"
"Have you disgust for fatty foods?''
ais there a tickling behind the palaLe?"
''Have you pain behind the breastb bone:"
''Do you feel you are growing weaker"
as there a burning pain in the throat?''
"DO you cough worse night and morning."
DO you have to sit up at night to get breath?"
The herald., 1896-05-10
PNEUMACHEMIC APPARATUS
The Greatest Discovery the History
Coast a Enormous Expense by the
Botanic redical Institute


Lung
Heating o Conn minuted
Medicine, AN o Applied to t he Diseased
Surfaces With Peculiar
The herald., 1896-05-10

Is your hearing f;,ilingc"
DO your ears disch srge?"
''Are the ears dry and scalyo"
DO the ears itch anu hurn?''
Is the wax dry in the ears:"
.Is there a III rooI,rG in the ears:"
Are you gradually getting deaf?'
'Uaye you pain behind ears?"
"is there "A biIzziug sound heard:"
"DO you have ringing in the ears?"
'Are there era king sounds heard?'
ais your hearing bad cloudy days."
''DO you have earache C ,asionally:"
Are the sounds like steam escapng?"
''Do you constantly near nois In the ears?"
DO your ears hurt when YOU blow your nose?"
els there n roaring like waterfall in head?''
do you hear better soSle days than others?"
"Bo the noises In the ears keep you awake?"
''When you blow your nose do The ears crack?"
sis your hearing worse when you have Il cold"
The herald., 1896-05-10

The Public
venton
paratus than all other
$500 complca
OF troubles
until = ~
Why They Cure Their Patients
Their medicines
Is o LEADING
Only One Office
And that
13 a. 15 and g. get
Botanic Medical Institute
S3-The Only Charge-S3
You will be treated until this
and attention free.
The herald., 1896-05-10
Catarrh of the Ears

Catdrrh extends from the throat along
the Eustachian tubes into the ears, caus-
ing defective hearing. Speedy and mex
pensive cure by the physicians of the
Botanic Medical Institute.
The herald., 1896-05-10
Mr.. MOrris Keller

Heartily Endorsed the Botanic
Medical Institute
old residents Pomona Mr. Kel
a
the verdict
the phys Of
man"
ancM I
and
be glad al
The herald., 1896-05-10
The Office Hours of the
Botanic Medical Institute

Monday Wednesday and Saturday. Sundays
IotoI Telephon
The herald., 1896-05-10
Remember the Place


l. South g
The herald., 1896-05-10
The Botanic rlediCal Institute

a month for all diseases until medicine fur C>
- - nished free patients apply y -
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e middle While
the
Iungtr lbeg
~
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HE SELLS THE EARTH
Now He Feels as Though He Owned 1t, for He Was
Made to Hear by the Physicians of the
Botanic Medical Institute

Brown One of Los Angeles Leading Dealers
dorses This New Treatment
The herald., 1896-05-10
Botanic Medical Institute
Gordon Block 2O6gS South Broadway
The Extremely Low Rate

three at
o
In
bladder troubles
will be treated until cured for So go month
Only Office
Botanic Medical Institute
Block 2O6>s South Broadway
open today
Mr.. rlorris Keller
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09

A Splendid Assortment of Cooking Stoves
ranging in price from S7.50 up to $50 and
higher. T. e SCAFFE.
Dec 81 no.
Standard books, poems, novels, essays,
etc In various bindings and editions at
H. G. Osteep Il Co.'S Several new editions
to be found only a, this store will make
exquisite Christmas gifts.
There need be no immediate uneasiness
about the postmastersbip Of 'hls cit?, for
Postmaster Gailard has little more than a
year vet to serve before his term expires 1t
is fact, however. that, not~i,bsta odlng the
long lease Capt. Gaillard still oas on the po-
stion, there are several who are looking
with longing eyes in the direction of the
post Office, and are making plans to capture
the coveted position. They will have long
campaign of it and it will require great pa.
thence TO sustain them while the tedious
months pass slowly by.
Four or fye Marlboro County farmers have
purchased large plantations in the county
within the last three months and he"o AL
ready removed, or will remove TO this c..
to live sbout January lst Mr. Thomas
Edens, brother Of the gentlemen who pur-
chased the A. S Brown plantation, has pur-
cha ed the Fox Grove place, formerly owned
by ]. r Phillips and will take possession Of
it on January lst. The natural fertility of
the lands of Sumter Couoty is beginning to
be appreciated and the low price at which
they can now he bought is attracting pro-
gressive and eoterprisipg planters from Sec
liocs where it is Impossible to pur-
chase farming lands ar a reason
able price. There is an abundance Of land
in Sumter County for all who desire to cast
their lots with the fortunes of the Game Cock
couaty; and for all progressive, enierprisiDg
and law abiding citizens, who will assist 10
developing the magnificent resources of the
county, there is warm welcome. 1t is an
omeo of q brighter future for any coucty
when prosperous and intelligent men invest
their capital in land and make their houses
with in it's borders when the improbable and
unsatisfactory tenant system can be abolished
aud the county settled by thrifty popula-
lion of farmers tho Own their own land and
live on it, the wealth Of the county will in
crease and substantial prosperity, greater
han ever known, will follow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
The Grand Lodge.

The city will be 10 the hands of the Masons
to-day. Three hundred representative men
of the State will be in Charleston Monday as
delegates to the annual communication Of the
Most WORTH Grand Lodge of Ancient Free
Masoos of South Carolina The lodge will
meet al Masonic Temple at high twelve
Mayor J. Adper Smyth will extend a welcome
to the delegates, and this will be followed by
the address Of Col Claude E Sawyer, Grand
Master This will regularly open the lodge
for business, and the Grand Secretery will
also make report The condition of Ma
sorry throughout the State will next be
showo by the reports of the various District
Deputy Grand Masters from all over South
Carolina The lodge will hold afternoon and
evening sessions and likely consume :hree
days, although it NAV be able 10 dispose OF
the business in two News apd Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
Our Advertisers.

The holiday season is at hand and al
minds are absorbed with plans that will give
pleasure to their friends and themselves
The wise closely scan the advertising columns
of this paper for they know from a lifetime
experience, that the progressive merchants
and business men Of Sumter make use of thi:
means Of informing the patrons Of the good
things they have for them. In to-day's issue
the following new advertisements appear:
Schwartz Bros.-Holiday Goods in I'm.
mense quantities.
Walsh l. Shsw.-Life Size Portraits witt
Ten Dollars worth of Fine Shoes at Prices
that defy competitors.
j. F. W. DeLorme-Holidsy Goods and
Specialties. See them before buying.
H. Harby-Horses, Mules, Wagons, Bug
gies.
Sumter China Hali-Tin Ware that Won
Rust, Holiday Goods, Toys, Chinaware
Crosswell Co.-Good Things for Christ
mas. The Best and the Most for the Leas
doney. These are the facts :
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
DEATH.

Mr.. A. D. Kicker died Wednesday night at
his home in this city after an illness of several
months duration. and his end WAS not un-
expected. BE had the advantage of the best
medical attention obsaiuaole aud his life was
uodoup,edly prolonged by the skill of his
physicians. Mr. Kicker was native of
Maine and removed to this State Immediately
subsequent 10 The close of the war, masking
Suuter his home He was successful in bus-
ness and amassed comfortable fortune with
in the last thirty years. He leaves family
consisting of wife, four sous aud a daugh-
ter. The funeral services were held Friday
morning at II o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09

Mr. A. Plummer Burgess, of Summerton,
and Miss Marion Mood, eldest daughter Of
Dr.. j. A Mood, were united in the holy bonds
of ma,rimony last Wednesday evening at the
residence of the BRIDES father on Washington
Street The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Henry VI. Mood. the grandfather Of the
bride The marriage was quiet home affair
and only a few gnests were present, and these
were members of the families and intimate
friends Of the nride and groom.
After the ceremony the wedding supper
was served. The evening was pleasantly
speat by the guests despite the blizzard that
held ali the world outside in chilling EN-.
brace.
MIR. and Mrs Burgess left Thursday for
Summerton, VI hich will he their home in future
and with them went the best wishes OF The
wide circle 10 which the tride was favorite
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09

The most acceptable present for gentle
man-a reliable fountain pen. A complete
stock to select from e. G Osteen l. Co.
Births and deaths reported to Health Of
6cer Reardou tor past week, ending Dec. 4th,
and one male Deaths W Whte-Oue female
IS years old, and one male 10 years old
large water fowl, having strong resem-
hlarce to goose was brought to this Office
last Friday. The fowl was almost as large
as a common domestic goose, but with a
longer neck. The back WAS dark grew,
while the breast and under partef the body
was white The loon, if it be loon, was
killed on the savanr sh near the Richardson
place. A large aock has been on the savan-
nah for several days, but so far one ohly has
been killed.
Health Officer Reardon is distinguishing
On Saturday afternoon be had a small sized
riot all to himself on Canal Street He sue
ceeded in landing bis man in the guard house
after lively tussei, but the six or eight ne
groes who showed disposition to interfere
escaped, as be had his hands quite full With
one.
The shade trees in every portion of the
city are worse broken and dis6gured than
was anticipated. The melting Of the snow
has not improved appearances at all
Why will you buy bitter nauseating tonics
when Groves TasteIess Chill Tonic is as
pleasant as Lemon Syrup. Your druggist is
authorized to refund the money in every case
where it fails to cure. Price, SO cents.
few Of the stores were lighted by elec.
triclty Thursday night, as one circuit was not
dowo, but large majority Of thsm were
forced 10 resort 10 kerosene OIL or TO close at
an early hour. Very few places Of business
kept open after clock last night. as there
was no business and everybody wanted to be
at home by comfortable FIRE. Thestreet we're
in utter darkness throughout the night as
the wires were down in so many places that
it was impossible to repair the broken cir
cnits yesterday.
and several days may e'apse before the sys-
sgain The wires are broken in innumerable
places and are so tangled with broken limbs
anG fallen tree tops tha, the labor required TO
straighten out the wires and re stretch them
is almost incalculable.
The trees throughout the city are wrecks
of what they were before the blizzard de-
scended upon them, and it appears as
if the chief beauty of the city-tbe magui6-
cent oaks-has sbeea practically destroyed.
The uia may not be as great as appearances
indicate, ont lie thai rs il may, the shade trees
have been sadly crippled ard it will require
years for them 10 recover their wanted sym
metry aad beauty Of form.
The committee from the Board Of County
Comm ssioners appointed to consider plans
for the repairs of the Court House, held 8
meeting Yesterday, and it was decided to call
a meeting of the full Board TO be held op
aturday, at which time the plans will be
omitted and the Board will decide on
what action will be taken
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
Sumter People Abroad.

The News and Courier of lest Thursday
has the following references to two we'll
knows Sumter people in the report of the
Baptist State Convention then in session in
that city:
A prominent laymen is Mr.. T. ' Walsh,
of Sumter. Mr.. Walsh has been Probate
Judge of Sumter County for more than thirty
years, aud ls not often seen away from bis
office and home He is an bonored and vel.
coined visitor here and is enjoying meeting
his brethren.
The Rev. William Hayusworth, a native ol
Sumter, now pastor Of the Denmark Church,
is in the city. Mr.. Haynsworth is one Of the
educated and rising young preachers of this
strong South Carolina denomination and is
an earnest worker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09

Books in cheap editions, prices not dupli.
Gated in Sumter H :. Osteen 4 Co.
a choice stock Of fine stationery, leather
goods, ETC, at H. G. Osteen Co.'S.
The whole Story of the wonderful cures by
Hoods SArsapari!la is soon told 1t makes
the blood rich, and and ncu urshing. Il
cures scrofula; catarrb, rheumatism.
Hoods Pills act hsrnoniousy with Hood s
Sarsaparilla. Cure all liver ills, % cents.
See our Holidsv goods before you make
your selections. J w DeLorme.
The cold wave was behind schedule time,
but there is no doubt about it getting here
The whole wave came. for if any Of it had
been sidetracked On the way, there would
have been less Of it here, and there is no dis
putting that Sumter had entirely enough.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
Christmas Gifts for the Poor

The Dorcas Society has been reorgaozed
and the members will canvass the city for
articles and money 10 be used in making a
Christmas Offering to the poor and needy OF
the city Foo number Of years collection
has been taken up for the poor and grea,
deal Of good has been DONE The Dorcas
Society has undertaken the work this year,
and the people of the city should assist liter.
ally.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
CHAPTER M & SONS.
The Officers of Beulah Chapter
r. A. M for Ensuing Year.

The Annual Meeting of Beulah Chapter, R
A. NJ was held on Tuesday night and the
annual election of officers held The follow.
ing are the officers who were elected to serve
the Lodge during the ensuing year:
L S Carson-Higb Priest.
". F. Rhame-King.
Abe Ryttenberg-Scrhe
B j. Rbame-C H.
!. C. Strauss-P. S.
c. E. Denpiston-R A C.
LII Parrot-M 3V
J.F. Laugbery-M. ".
H. c. Moses-M V.
H. Ryttenberg-Treasurer.
F. Spaun-Secretary
A. D. Moses-Tvler.
Thursday, Dec. 10th, was appointed for the
conferring of P. NJ. and NJ. E. degrees and
for installing of newly elected officers
good set OF officers have been elected and
much work is expected the coming year
The secretary and treasurer made bis repor
which shows the finances of Chapter to be in
6ne trim, much better than for years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
New z. Of P. Lodge.

A rew lodge of Knights Of Pythias will
be instituted 10 Timu onsville on Wednesday
night Arrapeeue eots are being nade 10
secure reduced rates on the railroad for all
Knights who go over to participate IN and
witness the cereu oay incident 10 the install
lation. A large number Of Knights from
Game Cock Lodge expect TO go over and the
Grsud Lodge officials expect knights from
other places be present also. From what can
be gathered at present the occasion viii! be
somewhat in the nature of grand Pythian
festival
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
MARRIAGE.

The invitations to the marriage of Mr.. D..
Reese McNeill and Miss Caroline Meredith
Alsop, of Newport News, Va, have been se-
ceived in this city by the freiuds Of the pros
pec,ive groom. The marriage will occur 90
the evening of December 9th 10 the TbIr-
teenth Strees Christian Church, Newport
News, Va. Mr.>McNeil is native Of this
county and wos for year or more resident
of this city, holding position u the office of
the General Manager of the c. 5. l. N. Rail-
road
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
Roads Blocked.

The roads across Rocky Bluff Swamp
and Cow Pen Swamp are both said TO be par.
TALLY blocked by trees that were broken
down by the freeze last week The road
ba1ds have not been called ont to remove the
obstruction, and those who had to travel the
roads mentioned in coming to town on Mon
day and Tuesday, CO onplained seriously OF
the condition in which they found them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
MARRIED..

Mr.. J Butler, of Reidsville, N. C. aud
Miss Mamie Muunerlyn, of Srnithviie. this
county, were united 10 marriage on Wedces-
day, December %, at the residence of Rev.
T w. Munrerlyn, the BRIDES father. Mr..
Butler and bride will make Mayesvile their
home
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
Officers Elected for Another Yea

Sumter Lodge, No. l077, Knights of Honor
held.a regular g eetiug Monday night. The ao'
nual election of officers was held and the
following officers selected TO conduct the af'
fairs Of the lodge during the coming year:
] H Levy-Dictator
G Osteen-Vice Dictator.
Pierson-Asst Dictator
W J Duraot-Past Dictator.
r Moses-Repor,er
CM Hurst-F Reporter.
yttenberg-Treasurer
J S Hugbson-CbapIain
G D Shore-Gnide.
G H Hurst-Guard
A D Moses-Senioel.
Trustees-Al,amont Moses, H Hardy and
C Pierson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
Telephone Exchange Closed.

The Telephone Exchange was closed Friday
a. ! ! o'clock and is still closed. There were
so many Of the lines down and not working
that it was thought best by the manager of
the exchange to close until all repsrs Gao be
made and all lines be put in working order
again.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
PERSONAL.

Rey w W Mood has gone to Conference.
Mr. John McCaa, of Boyklns, spent Monday
10 the city.
DR.. j. W. Hudson, OF Mayesville, was in the
city yesterday
Mr.. WI Reese, of Stateourg, spent Fri
day in this city.
Mr.. Samuel BoYkin, of Boy ykibs, spent Non-
day 10 the city.
Ar. T. II Bradley, of Spring Hill, was 10
the city Monday
Mr.. W. L. DePass, of Camden, spent Sun
day il this city.
Mr VS.. James, of Bisbopvllle, was in
the city Monday.
Misses Laura and J7lia Mood returned to
Spartanburg Saturday morpiug.
Nr. D. W. Bos,ick, of Allenda'e, spect
Friday in the city on business.
J. N. Nathans, Esq, of Charleston, was in
the city Monday on business.
Mrs Mulligan, of Spartaohu e was visiting
at Dr.. ]. A Moods last week.
Mr. W. B. Meacham, of Mayesville, spent
several days in the city last .seek.
Capt. and Mrs. We Dick and daughter
have been in the city for several days.
Mr.. MIG. Ryttenber9, who went to New
York to spend Thanksgiving, has returned to
the city.
Miss Annie Gaillard left last Sunday 'even-
ing for Charleston, where she will study
s,enography.
Miss Dnlcie Noise has returned from New
York where she spent more than month
with relatives.
Rev Nj. Bailey aud William Burgess Of
Summerton, speptia wednesday, and Thurs
day in the city
Mr. W. a. Thomas, of Charleston, Granp
Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, was 10
the city yesterday.
Mr.Calhonn, OF AbbeyiIl4 who has been
visiting his daughter, Mrs R. q. Baker, re-
turned home on Saturday
Rev Patterson Borgess., of Atlanta, ga,
attended the marriage of his brother. Mr. A.
P. Burgess, and Miss Marion Mood.
& Messrs. J Ed Stuckey, N. Barnett. Frank
McCu,chen and W. K. Crosswell. OF Mann
vile, we're in the city on business Monday.
Misses Pearl and Leila Rembert, two of
Ridgeway's charming bellee, are visiting
tneir sister, Mrs. Warren Hammett, OF Mann
vile.
Nessrs. J. E Mayes, W D. Rho5es, A. a.
Strauss, R. w. Chandler, W. B Mecham and
number of other gentlemen, of Aayesyille,
speu, Monday 10 the city.
Miss Lizzie Keese, Of Anderson, who has
been the guest of Miss Daisy Nash for the
past two weeks, returned to her home yester-
day morning Miss Keeseis most charming
young lady and the many friends she made
while here regretted to see her leave.
Mr.. William Mccall and sister, of Florence,
have been visiting Mr.. J. E Wilson and FAM
lily at thei. home near Magnolia.
Mrs.. Lilies Miller, of Charleston, is in the
city to-day.
Mrs. B. N. Carpenter and daughter, of
Baltimore. Nd, have arrived in the city and
will spend the winter here.
Ar J. g Norment. of Darlington, is in the
city to-day in tae interest OF the News and
Courier.
Rev. W. G.. Power, Presiding Elder of
Sumter District, Rev: j. W. Daniel, Rev. T.
G. Herbert end other ministers in charge Of
Methodist churches in this county left for
Abbeville this morning to at,eod the annual
Conference.
Mr.. j. n. Knight. lay delegate to the
Methods, Conference, left for Aboevile this
morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Stied's Pianos
b. Harhy-Note this Ad
W. b. Ingram, Master-Sales.
Crossweli L Co-Christmas Goods.
J.F w DeLorme-Holiday Goods.
Schwartz Bros-Tae Christmas Spirit.
A. B. Stuckey, Co Auditor-Tax Returns.
Walsh 4 Shaw-First Fall Announcement
SINNER China Hall-Tinware that Won,
Rust. E,c
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09

Holiday novelties 10 our Front Window,
See them. j. F. w DeLorme
Read our advertisement in this issue. l:
ay interest you. ]. F. w. DeLorme.
It is cf,en mystery how cold has been
"caught." The fact is, however, that when
the blood is poor aud the system depressed,
one becomes peculiarly liable to diseases
When the appetite or the strength fails,
Ayers Sa,saparilla should be taken without
delay
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09

Toy books for children The largest,
cheapest and Il ost artistic stock in the city.
H. G Osteen & Go
Ifyou wan. the cheapest and most econom-
ical stove 90 Garth, buy the Chip Burner 1t
will pay tor Itself in a week-at SCAFFE' S.
Dec 81 mo.