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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-16

The woman who is earning 81, 200
year and upward isn't worrying very
much whether people speak of her as an
old maid or as girl bachelor, or even
spinster. Brooklyn Eagle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-16
Brown & Goodsell.
ATTORNEYS

viii practice in all courts in the
county and state. Real estate bought
and sold. Probate business special
ty Collections promptly attended to.
Office over State bank
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-16
HUMPHREYS

SPECIFICS are scientifically
prepared Rem edies; have
been used for half a century
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-16
ooTTAeg soR 10 EAMlLlEs.


a Comfortable Home and a House For
Rent-Can Re Secured For Ss.aO0.
lCspyrlgiit, 1895, by George Paliiser Architect
- Park place. New York
A money maker Is a thinking man who
is wise enough to go into the investment
of home for himself and one to rent.
This IS really a sensible idea that very few
people are fully alive "a. and il Is general
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-16
w. ]. Brennan,
ATTORNEY

VIII practice in all courts. Special
ties: Collections, loans and settle
ment OF estates. Office in Baxter
block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-16
Clark & Taylor,
ATTORNEYS

Office over Postoflice in Clark's
clock, Lancaster. Wis. /.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-16
For Sale or Rent.

Farm Of 100 acres in Sections IA and
Is all fenced; 30 acres under cultiva-
ton; plenty Of water viii sell at a
reasonable figure or rent for cash.
f. TEBo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-16
w. T. Howe.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
Practices in all courts. Collections
a speciality. BosCoBEL. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-16
Cleary & Cleary,
ATTORNEYS

Will practice in all courts. Special
les: Collections, Loans and Settle
ment OF Estates. PLATrEvILLE, WIS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-16
Physicians
F. NJ Cronin, N. D.,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

PHYSICIAN z SURGEON.
Office over Iiegler's hardware store,
east Of court house Residence form
erly owned by DR. Barber Calls in
city and country promptly attended.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-16
Lawyers
Lowry & Clementson,
nTT0RNEvC

Will practice'in all courts. Probat-
ing of estates and real estate collec-
tons a speciality. Branch office at
Fennimore Office over Basford's store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-16
nell, Watkins & Moses
ATTORNEYS

Practice in all State and Uuited
States courts. A. X. Bushnell will be
in Lancaster on the LIST and Sd Tues
DAYS Of each month.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Obituarv-Edward Ellinpen.

This we'll known and longtime resi-
dent of Mineral Point died at his
home in this city Thursday evening,
June llth. and was buried sunday,
the l4th, in the German Catholic
cemetery. Some weeks ago he Sus-
tanned Il paralytic strullc, which pro-
crossed into dropsy and terminated
in heart failure.
Deceased was born at RuchholZ,GCr
lnany, July ID, 1926. In 1861 he emil
grated to California, thence he came
to Mineral Point in 1868. For several
Years he successfully conducted the
business Of undertaken and furniture
dealer here, in company with his
brother Joseph, but for long time
has been incapa%itatcd for any bust
ness. In 1859 he married Miss
Schaciicr, who survives him. To
console the widowed mother there
are siX worthy sons and three daugh-
tiers. OF the sons four are braVcly
contending for fortune in Alaska,
William, Edward, Charles and
Ignatz; one, August, is express mes
scngcr on the rum between Chicago
and II. Paul, the other, Girls, is a clerk
for Jones d Owens, merchants at
Dodgcyillc. one daughter, Mrs. Al
bingcr, resides in Chicago, the Others
.Abbie and Gertrude are unmarried
All the children except tn" four sons
in Alaska were ut the funeral. as was
also Mr.. Peter Ellingen, brother OF
the deceased, from La Sale, Ill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

Tho Washington correspondent OF the
ST. Louis Gj.b" Democrat sends this
good story to his paper
Shortly before he went out of con.
grcsS Mr. Bland was II Rucstnt dinner
given To several Missouri members by
ex-senator John b. Henderson.
Bland, said General llcnds rson,
some eastern people were discussing
you in my presence the other evening
They were wund, ring whether You were
honest III your profession. whether you
really believed what you talked about
free coinage They wanted to know
what Thought about II.
What did you tell thcmf' asked
Mr. Bland
! told sh0m, sand General Hen.
dcrson, that you believed all you said
about free coinage
am much obliged to you, said
Mr., Bland.
- told them, General Henderson
went On after 4 moments pause, that
you were honest III your silver pufes
sioUs because you didn't know any bet
ter.
. | don't know that | an So much
obliged 10 yon, nitrr all, said Mr.
Bland good humurcdly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
The I.aid silver swindle.

Sixteen ounces Of silver viii coin
81. in silver dollars Thcao 10 ounce,
Of silver can b. bought IN the market
Of the world today for $0,JI Thcr
would therefore bo Il pruut Of So G6 on
an Investment of 50 ~. being about 81
per cent. if holder of silver could
TAX" IL 80 the mint and com ii without
charge into silver dollars
That il all there il % the silver queh.
ton at It's centcr-thc active center,
whence comes tho energy in means IL
keep orators. editors and politicians at
work be"aJliBg the wrongs 10 silver
aud pc,enadin2 the poor that their woes
are due 10 the eoldhngs Of Wall street
in order thus to cover up the bald swim
die of the great silver producing cap.
talis:s --By1Ou Transcript
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
PLATTENILLE.

To The Iowa County Democrat.
Professor and Mrs. McGregor royalty
entertained the Methods" classes
Tuesday evening at their beautiful
| home.
The examining committee Of the
Board of Regents paid an official visit
to the school this week, qui2zing APP
plcants for elementary certificates,
candidates for graduation, and exam
ming the papers of the class.
Mr.. Miles Thomas, Miss Mary
McCabe and Miss y. Mahr, of Min
eral Point. were among the visitors at
! the Normal this week. MesSrs. John
McGovern and X. F. Hatch visited
Mineral Point Saturday,
The Euterpe Club gave musical
recital in the Normal hall Thursday
evening. \ large appreciative audi
ence enjoyed the splendid programme.
The graduating recital of Miss f..
Hess took place Friday evening. Miss
Hess was assisted by Prof. Churchill,
Misses Richards, Wilson and Thomas
DR.. Chalmers delivered the com.
mencement address at Montfort Fri
day night.
DR.. Chalmers delivered the annual
address for the graduating, sunday
The Dr. took for his text blessed are
the pure in heart. for they shall see
God" The address was one of the
best that the DR.. has delivered in
platteville and was listened to by a
very large appreciative audience. The
graduating class attended in Il body
and the hall was full to overlooking.
State superintendent Emery and
Major lockwood, secretary of the
Board of Regents, spoke in chapel
Thursday morning.
Pres. Pray, of the Stevens Point
Normal, visited us this week and de
livered the chapel address Friday
morning.
Members Of the Faculty crossed
bats with the Seniors on the campus
Monday. Score, faculty IL, seniors 10.
Miss NJ. L. Doyle, supervisor of
practice teachers, has been transferred
to the Superior Normal. Members of
the faculty, students and townspeople
admire Miss Doyle and are very sorry
that she will not be with us again.
Miss Doyle is an estimable and worthy
lady, and fine teacher, and while we
are sorry to lose her, we congratulate
our sister Normal on the valuable
acquisition to its faculty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
HOLLANDALE.
To The Iowa County Democrat

| To The Iowa County Democrat
Haying is the order of the day in
this vicinity.
Grant Noble has rented the livery
effects of w. H. Spellman, and Solicits
a share of the patronage of the public.
Miss Lizzie Ley, of ,4onesdale, and
Mrs. John O'Nel, of Darlington were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Parks
last week.
Messrs. Hanson and Kelly are still
busy repairing and laying new side
walks.
John Kelly and wife visited with
friends at Waldwick Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. T. Corey left Satur-
day for a brief visit with friends at
Mt. Horeb and vicinity.
Quite number of people listened
to the temperance lecture Sunday,
given by Mrs. Brunn, of Chicago.
The Misses Mary Bohan, Lulu Field
and Name Conway spent Sunday very
pleasantly with the Misses NJ. J. and
Nellie Leonard.
Miss Lizzie Bohan Sundayed with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bohan.
Master Clarence Corey arrived home
from Mazomanie Monday, where he
had been attending High school.
DrS. Hiram Day, and Shea of
Blanchardville, performed an opera
ton on p. J. Paulson's little girl Mon
day.
Mr.. Ole Steensland and family Wis
tied with relatives in our burg Sunday.
DR.. H. f. Mcdonnell and James
Mckinley, Of Mineral Point, were
seen or our streets Tuesday.
c. T. Corey and W. H. Spellman
attended the Democratic convention,
in Dodgeville, as representatives from
the town Of Moscow.
j. A. DunStan has on sale a very
fine two seated barouche, also many
other fine carriages. If in need of
anything in his line give him call,
He will guarantee satisfaction.
Best teas and cotfees at c. Z. Corey S
store.
Charles Holt has treated himself to
one of J. \. Dunstan's fine buggies.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fathers are
visiting at Mineral Point, this week
p. w. Demuth and Mrs. J. l.. Parks
are visiting friends in the vicinity of
Mineral Point, this week.
Ice cream daily ut the Morgan
restaurant.
Fresh plums, cherries, straw and
gooseberries at Morgan's restaurant.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

The indianapolis News says that the
Indiana Germans may redeem that state
10 sound money Even admitting thai
Indiana il for free silver uuw, says
The News, 1T Gucs not III all follow
that il will b. for free silver when clcc.
tion day rolls around. In that cduca.
tioual work the Germans will bear Il
large part They arc very nluch III ear.
nest in their opposition 70 free silver,
and they are mostly men Of intelligence
and influence
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

owing TO the continued Illness Of
the proprietor, the saloon fixtures and
stock of NJ. j. Minor are offered for
sale. The stand is one Of the best in
the city, and everything is in lirst-ciass
condition. For further Information
inquire Of ]. II. MINOR.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
4 Grand Celebration

Will be held in Gribble's Grove, six
miles east of Mineral Point, under the
auspices of Diamond Stars base ball
club of Waldwick, on July Fourth 80.
President of the Day, Nj. Toay; Vice
Presidents, Steve Walsh and T. Law
erty. Exercises to commence at ~ q.
NJ, sharp. Orator, E. c. Fielder, of
Mineral Point; Reader of the Declare
ton of Independence, Mr.. Stephen
Walsh Music by the Glee Club.
Basket dinner at l. o'clock.
Amusement commences at | ?. M,
sharp. Horse race -purse, $40: first
horse IS; second horse 50; third horse
81; entrance fee 81. Base ball-free
entrance; $40 purse for all mines.
Pigeon shooting, target shooting,
wheelbartow, sack and potato races.
Trotting RECOURSE IS; first horse 50;
second horse So entrance fee 81.
Fireworks in the evening. Come
everybody, help celebrate the Fourth
and have a good time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Wall Paper
Very Cheap, at J. J. Hanscom x Co.
instrumental Music.

! will be home Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday and saturday, each week
and will take pupils on Piano, Organ
Violin, Guitar and Band instruments.
Leave orders at Pulford's drug store,
or call at residence, north Of Mr..
oseph Gundry's.
j. W. NJ. ALDERsoS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
When Your Grocer

Offers you -four Just as good" as
Pillsbury's Best, refuse it. Pillsbury's
Best is the best, then why experiment:
Brewer i Penhallegon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

We are anxious to do little good
in this world and can think OF no
pleasanter or better way to do it than
by recommending One Minute Cough
Cure as a preventive of pneumonia,
consumption and other serious lung
troubles that follow neglected colds,
w. II. PrideauX.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
BREWER x PESuALLEGoN's.
When we consider that the mites

When We consider that the intes.
tines are about five times as long as
the body. we can realize the intense
suffering experienced when they be.
come iniamed. DeWitt's Collie \
Cholera Cure subdues Inflammation at
once and completely removes the diff
fculty. W. H. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
The Central Meat Market

Is the place 70 get your sausage. A
professional sausage maker constantly
in our employ Try his product.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

For Roasted Cotfees, Japan Teas,
Dried Fruits, and such other goods as
are fashionable" at this season of
the year, and where close dealing is
important, drop into Brewer \ Penhal-
legon's where satisfaction is guaran-
teed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Mothers Bread.

Our bread is as near like the bread
mother used to make as it is posi-
bic for any one except mother to
make. Its as sweet as a nut. Ask
for mothers bread, at
RREM.ER N pEN.1LA EGnN,s
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

Byron used great deal of hair
dressing, but was very particular to
have only the best to be found in the
market If Ayers Hair Vigor had
been o5tainable then, doubtless he
would have tested its merits, as so
many distinguished and fashionable
people are doing now, days
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Before Buying

A refrigerator, call and examine those
new Automatic Refrigerators at Mar
tin 4 Toay's. Something entirely
new.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

A grocer say that some other brand of
flour is just as good as Pillsbury's
Best? Because pillsbury'S Best is the
standard, that's why.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

Some people are constantly troubled
with pimples and boils. especially
about the face and neck. The best
remedy is thorough course of Ayers
Sarsaparilla, which expels all humors
through the proper channels, and so
makes the skin become soft, healthy
and fair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Books! Books!

The largest and finest assortment of
books ever brought to Iowa county
at J. J. HanScom 4 Co.'S.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Dandy Wind Mills,

Tanks, Pumps and pump work done
on short notice by
43w4 MARTIN Il ToAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

"Wake up, Jacob, day is breaking"
so said DeWitts Little Early Risers to
the man who had taken them to
arouse his sluggish liver. W. H. Pri-
deauX.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
j. A. Spratlcr

Always keeps the very best in the line
of Groceries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

Acquainted with pillsbury's Best don't
bother much about other kinds of
hour Brewer & Penhallegon
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Gasoline,

At the Cash Grocery House. Cans
called for and delivered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
OYSTERS.

Hendra Bros. will be in line with
the Best of Fresh Oysters, in cans OF
by measure, throughout the season.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

Can show you some beautiful Window
Shades. See them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

Persons who have coughing spell
every night, on account of tickling
sensation in the throat, may overcome
it at once by dose of One Minute
Cough Cure. w. H. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
\ Fine Line

.Of Window Shades at Hanscoms.
Examine before purchasing elsewhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
China and Glassware.

G. +. Gale carries a choice line Of
fancy China and Glassware at reduced
prices
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Window Shades

In great variety, and at all prices al
Hanscom 5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
The Largest Stock

OF Wall Paper in Iowa county, at j.
]. Hanscom Il. Co.'S.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
A Sack OF Flour,

Branded Pillsbury's Best is the best
that money can buy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Wall Paper

The largest stock in Iowa county, al
HanscOm S.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Death Of .Inmcs ILetTron.

The funeral Of Mr.. James Heffron,
of MinIin, took place on Monday, the
services being conducted by George II.
Legate Post OF this city. The funeral
was largely attended. Twenty two
members of George II. Legate Post,
were present, besides comrades from
Linden, Rewey, Livingston and other
points.
The deceased was member of Co.
f., Both Wis. Vol; was born in County
Wicklow, Ireland, in 1886, and was
consequently 60 years Of age. He en-
listed Aug. II, 1862, at Mineral Point,
in Go. T.. commanded by Capt. I'd.
Deylin; was mustered out at Louis
vile, Ky, sept. 20, 1866.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Fancy Groceries.

Always a complete stock at G. E..
Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

Eli Hill, Lumber City, Pa, writes
Il have been suffering from Piles fol
twenty-five years and thought my case
incurable DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye was recommended to me as a
pile cure, 50 | bought box and 1t per
formed a permanent cure" This is
only one OF thousands Of similar
cases. Eczema, sores and skin dis
eases yield quickly when it Is used.
W. II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Taken In

by the undersigned, living IN the town OF
- Linden, ON or about May a. two steers
and one helfer; yenrlings; red and white;
I'd 10 call. prove property, pay charges and
take said strays away. JoHN II. ARGALI.
Dated May IL, 1906.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18

HEADACHE cured in 20 minutes ty DIR. Miles
PALF PILLs. "Obe cent a dose7' At druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-18
Choice Groceries

At J. A. Spratler's. Also crockery-
glassware, etc.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

cd II into cold water. After the cruci-
BIC was co.a be broke n. and n hniion
Of iron OF about the Eamp diameter as
the cruClble and half an Inch thick.
bat covered with graphite scales, was
exposed 20 view. This contained tie
diamonds. ~. Molssan told bis audi
cnce be did not wish them 10 think
that the South African diamond fields
had yet been supplanied, for the dia.
monds he had just made were very
small-thc largest being not over 81
IOOOihs Of an inch IN diameier--and,
therefore. OF no commercial value rs
GEM But N. M0lssan II sanguine rs
10 the future development Of his pro-
cess. To him the great consolation u
that be- 4 producing actual diamonds.
Ills diamonds show the same differ
cnce Of crystalline structure seen In
diamonds found IN different parts Of
the world. Some diamonds have small
black spots. which French jewelers. IN
disgust call "toads" M0issan Is glad
when his diamonds are studded with
"toads." for he Is reproducing nature.
When ordinary diamonds burst, their
owners are dismaycd; when Moissan' =
diamonds burst he u ovcrIoyed. as be
Is coming nearer enc OF natures great
secrets, which has defied the subuesi
alchemy OF ages.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18
m THE RESTAURANT.
Tie Dlda't Get Much Pleasure Dat Of {
Meal TO Music.

Tie Didn't Get Much Pleasure Dat Of
Meal to Music.
did you ever" Querled the man
with the rcd ernvai Of the New York
Journal man. "dinc In one Of those res
tauranis whtre they give you a meal
and a band concert for q quarter"
Il never did" replied the man with
the asbestos shirt. but have dlned
IN restaurants whore I did not get
either a square meal or a band concert
for a dollar"
We'll" resumed the man with the
necs;io. ladea with disgust, this ex-
pcrlence had was new.
Il went into a restaurant about 5
o'clock In the afternoon. There was no
other victim IN the place. 4 walter
who wore an apron that put me In mind
OF tablc-clo,h after hard days work
at a choEdcr party dexirously at
tempted 70 knock out my eye with a
napkin. The hand was just tuning up.
I fancitd the leader vas gazing a. me
with an expression Of interest Any
how. I ordered soup. and all the time
was putting Il away the band played
Swim Out. 0'Grady.
4 tackled a piece Of chicken. and the
band switched to When You and ]
Were Young. ! started IN 70 carve a
piece OF the alleged rcast beef and III
band played Hes an Elephant on Hil
Hands. After I gol through with an
assault on the roast beef took BID
out Of a pickle. ! thought ! would foo
him the next attempt. and made a sud.
den lab at a piece OF pie. Il nevel
phased him. He came right back 81
me with The Sidewalks Of New York,
and had 10 admit as I unbent M
teeth that he knew the crust. | gulpel
down n drink Of water, and the leadel
detected some evidence Of my un
familiarity with the beverage. for IN
band played 'Arrah. Go On, You're onll
Foolln'. I started 10 leave belor
there was a chance Of losing my mind
AZ ana 10 the band with a note Q
cxultation In the tones Of all the instru
mtnts. spelled Just Tell them Ths
You Saw Ne You are the arst ma
have told"
The man with the asbestos shirt va
lost in thought for two minutes The
he said:
Charles. believe you're smoking {
q cheap place"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

The amiable young men at the gem
ercal postoiliec In Rochdale have been
the victims Of q great deal OF annoy
ancc lately Ia Consequence Of a curious
addition which has boon made to the
ONCE counter.
Along the front. for lts whole length.
piece Of wire netting has been placed
just raised above the surface enough
to allow small parcels. etc, 10 be hand
ed under H. Owing TO this the assist
ants at the counter have received a
good deal Of cha6 from cnstomors.
But the other day local legal lumi-
nary was effectively siloaced. After
having been served he asked the as
slslant a, what tine the animals be-
[ San 70 feed.
The young man ives equal 20 the oc-
casion. however. and. handling q few
nuts over the counter. ne informed the
oslonisAod solicitor that De could ooa-
monco at once. -Answgra.