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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
Lunenburg.

December 1.-Mr. Alfred Greeneaf died
at the residence of Mrs. DR.. Colby two
weeks ago of old age, only few days
after the death of his wife. The funeral
was held at Mrs. Colby's home, and the
remains were taken to Lancaster for
burial.
There was a dance at the hall Thanks
giving evening with music by Palmer's
Band of Lancaster.
Miss Mabel Phelps has been engaged
to teach the winter term in the lower
room of the village school.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Winslow OF White
field, visited at Mrs. Lorana Sllsby's last
Friday afternoon.
Miss Ida Dodge is to teach the winter
term on Pond Hill.
Eugene Hartshorn, Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Miller, Charles King and wife,
and others came home to spend Thanks.
giving.
Joe Mclaughlin had the misfortune to
put his shoulder out ofjoint few days
ago while getting off load of hay.
Curtis Spaulding has purchased the
Ransom Smith farm, and will move there
in the spring.
( Miss Lois Wentworth of White6eld
came here for few days visit last week
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
Norton.

December IA very happy event oc
cured at Lake. November 81, wher
about sixty friends gat hered at the resi-
dencc of MIR and Mrs. ID. Calvin to cele
brate the twcnty-ffth wedding auniver
sary OF that worthy couple. After tn,
best wishes and congratulations wer,
extended an excellent silver tea servic,
was presented them by their many friends
at Lake and Norton, and the following
address was read by Mrs. Z. Mclver:-
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Calvin
Our very dear friends 1t is n source oi
deep qualification to your friends and neigh
bors, who are assembled here this evening
under your hospitable roof. to convey to you
Their heartfelt fluctuations upon your attain
ment of the twenty fifth anniversary of your
marriage. We are confident that when you
cast back glance over that period of conju-
gal bliss feeling of proud satisfaction must
he yours, conscious that those links in the
chain of the past are enwreathed with tie
fultilment of duty, aud marked with the be-
nign but powerful incentive OF good example.
Your joint efforts in that direction have been
crowned with the fullest measure of iruition
May those twenty five years be but the be.
ginning of the career of noble usefulness
mapped out for you by the solcitouS and
uncrring Hand of Divine Providence. May
you long continue to taste and appreciate
those manifold enjoymeuts so peculiar to do
nestle lite. We ask you 70 accept this silver
tea set As a slight token OF that affectionatt
regard and esteem which you have deServedly
earned and won from all those who have
had the privilege of even your acquaintance
A CARD. We wish we could find words
adequate to express our appreciation and
gratitude to our kind friends who so gcner.
ously and pleasantly surprised us on the oc
casiOn OF our silver wedding. We are very
happy in the knowledge OF having so many
good friends, including those who were not
present on that occasion, but who proved
their friendship so well. To one and all We
return our most heartfelt thanks.
MIR. AND Mrs. u. CALVIN.
Mr. aud Mrs. W. 6. Nelson are in Bos.
ton, Mass, this week.
W. +. Griffin of Bartlett, n. T., spent
Sunday in town.
We are sorry to say that Mrs. S. \.
Baldwin is very sick this week. We all
nope for her a'speedy recovery.
The concert which took place last week
was great success, realizing $4,000.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
Oil Heaters at Vallee Brothers.

The long planned fair under the direc-
ton of the Ladies Aid Society of the NJ.
E. Church auspiciously passed off Friday
November 20. There was an elegant dis
play of fancy and useful articles which
found ready sale. Some of the needle
work received much praise by admirers.
The home made candy table was the cen
tire OF attraction until the delicious sup
ply was exhausted The chicken pie sup
per was well patronized and was all that
the most fastidiouS appetite could desire.
The entertainment Caught at Last"
proved to be a drawing feature. The i'm
presentations reflected credit upon the
participants. The violin solos and read
ing drew from the audience prolonged
applause. The Kitchen Companion
was another centre of interest. The
work elected many words of praise as
an excellent compilation of household re-
cpes. The receipts of the evening were
over 500.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
CHURCH SERVICES.
congregational.

At the Congregational Church next
Sunday morning at l Rev. {. o. Cries
haber will preach from Matt. 3:2-"Re-
pent We for the Kingdom OF Heaven is at
hand" At in the afternoon on the
subject, "The still, small voice. All are
cordially invited to these services.
Episcopal.
Sunday next, Second SunGayin Advent,
services at Christ Church will be Sunday
School at 10, Mathis, Holy Communion
and Sermon on Christ and the Scrip.
tures," the second in the course of Ad'
vent addresses, at II, and Evensong at
Z, with a sermon on The Advent OF
Buddha." To these services all are earn
estly invited.
A. VINCENT BENNINGTON, Rector.
Methodist Episcopal.
At 10 a. m. Sunday, Love Feast.
At II a. m. sermon. Subject, "a re
membered friend" followed by the Sac
rament of the Lords Supper.
1915 p. m. Bible School.
3. p. m. Junior League.
Up. m. Sermon. Subject, "Tekel.'
100 p. m. Tuesday, Devotional anc
literary meeting of the Epworth League
700 p. m. Friday, Prayer meeting.
To these services all are welcome.
REV. A. E. ATwATER Pastor
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Lexington and South Canaan.

December 1.-Geo. K. Ramsay has i'm
proved his premises by removing the
rocks in front OF his dwelling AMI build
ing with them neat stone wall.
Bernard O'Neil has finished off several
rooms in the upper story of his dwelling.
He now needs good housekeeper and
we hope he may succeed in getting one.
Our representative from Lexington
has returned from his arduous labors at
Montpelier in apparent good health and
condition.
William Bryant is at work for Miss
Ellen O'Neil, who has laid eighty rods OF
lead and iron pipe in order to have a sup
ply of spring water for her dwelling and
stock.
The editor of the bud" made us a
pleasant call last week. AS is usual with
editors he was too busy to stop long.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
ESTATE OF LINUS BLAKEsLEE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon Probate Court for the District of
Essex, commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per-
sons against the estate of Linus Blakeslee late
of Lunenburg in said District, deceased. and
all claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purposes
aforesaid, at the residence of Samuel Phelps
in said Lunenburg on the 22d day of Deem
Der and 18th day of May next, from O'Clock
a. m. until p. m. each of said days, and that
1896 is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Lunenburg, Vt, this 23rd day OF
November, A. d. 1896.
JAMES PHELPS, | o,:,,.u
A. |. MILLER, NohihissioheiS rs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEN, IS

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF Essen, SIS
In Probate Court held at Guildhall, in
and for said district, on the 9TH day of Novem
Der, a. D., 1896 an instrument i'll writing
purportng to be the last Will and Testament
of Robert Madigan late OF Bloomfield in said
district deceased being presented to the
Court by Fred A. Roby the Executor therein
named, for Probate.
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at
a session OF said Court to be held at the Pro
bate Office in Guildhall on the 9th day OF De
cember A. D.1S96, and show cause, if any they
may have, against the Probate OF said will.
For which purpose is further ordered, that
a copy of the record of this order be published
three weeks successfully in the ESSEX COUNTY
HERALD, a newspaper printed at Island
Pond. previous to said time appointed for
caring.
BY the Court Attest
Nov. 20. ROBERT CHASE, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
ESTATE OF WILLIAM {. JAMES.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon Probate Court for the District OF
Essex commissioners, to receive, examine,
and adjust all claims and demands of all per.
sons against the estate of William G. James.
late of Victory, in said district, deceased, and
ali claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby
give office that we will meet for the purposes
aforesaid at the Town House in Cranky.
on the 18th day of December and sth day
of Nav next, from 1 O'Clock p. m. until
6 O'Clock p. M, each of said days. and that
six months from the 10th day of November,
a, ID. 1896, is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims
TO rs for examination and allowance.
Dated at Victory this Goth day OF Novem.
Der A. d. 1896.
~. M. SHORES, e"'"''''SS'o"erS'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Rev. Mr.. Sidclinger preached in this
place last SUNDAY evening.
Several rods OF the road between here
aud Lancaster cavcd into the river last
Sunday. IL will lie impossible to repair
IL. and a new road will have To be made
in the spring.
MIR. aud Mrs. Nathan Beaneutcrtained
twenty relatives at dinner on Thanks
giving day.
John Stafford has gone to Lancaster
TO work for the winter.
Miss Lizzie Thomas of Gorham is
spending her vacation with friends IN
town.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

December 1.-F1ed Blodgett. who
drives Mrs. Atherton's bread cart, ha.
been very sick for the last week. His
mother is taking care of him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel White are visit
ing at Mrs. fuckers.
Arthur Burlington and family of Lit.
Teton are visiting i'll town.
Alec Workman is recovering from his
injuries. He is cared for by Otis Covel
in Lexington.
Mrs. Loyne spent Thanksgiving in
Jefferson.
We are sorry to lose Charles French
who has found it necessary to make his
headquarters at Sawyervile, p. Q.
Mrs. {. {. Hicks has returned from
her visit in Concord and Lakeport.
Mrs. Jennie Mosher is on the sick list.
Mrs. Flora Gilman and daughter Alice
have been making a weeks visit in Der.
lin.
On Wednesday the ladies of the NJ. L,
Church gave a tea in the veStry in honor
OF F. A. Read, who closed his labors here
" SNH'S h'S poPuidl iSCluiS Oh ENSpl
i'll the evening. A vote of thanks was
proposed and enthusiastically and unani.
mously given. Mr.. Read has made mauy
friends in Colebrook.
We are rejoicing i'll the possession Of
THE Kitchen Companion, a cook book
issued from the HERALD office. and com
piled by the ladies OF Island Pond. Our
Thanksgiving pudding was voted In
comparable. We hope the ladies will
meet with financial success in its publ.
cation and sale.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
A. VINCENT BENNINGTON, Rector.
Methodist EpiscOpal.
Canaan.

December 1.-The Kickapoo Indians
are in town selling their remedies and
amusing the fun loving people.
The X. of P. gave grand ball in Cas-
tie Hall on Thanksgiving Eve, with
Steadv's Orchestra of Berlin in attend
ance. 1t was, as all previous ones have
been, success.
George McKelvey of Island Pond Wis
tied his sister Mrs. Irving Quimby last
week.
Rev. Mr.. Gale of the M. E. Church was
unable to conduct services last Sunday
on account of illness.
w. H. Bishop editor Of the "Bud" was
in town last week on his annual visit
He is a welcome visitor to our town.
IN. Wesley and wife are both teaching
school this fall.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
EaStCharleston.

December kit Hudson took a bust.
ness trip to Lancaster, y. H., this week.
Adna Coblcigh. with = lady friend from
Thetiord, spent Thanksgiving in town
with relatives.
Frank Davis has repaired his house.
Frank Trip has put new hour lighted
windows in his house.
Rev. Mr.. Steele of st. Johnshury will
preach here through the winter.
VIII Roby has sprained his ankle " hicli
confines him tn the house.
+. Il. Lang who has been very i'll is able
to be about the house.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
Bucklen's 4arnIca Salye.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
a box. For sale by !. W. Thurstou.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate Court.

SESSIONS OF said Court will he held M
Brighton the second Tuesday OF OctoI1rr and
April. canaan the second TUESDAY ~ No.
venher anu May. West Concord the second
Tuesday ri December and Iune. l-unrni,,,Ts
the Second Tuesday of January and Iuiv.
special sessions will be held al any nlsrr a,
the niStiict by agreement
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
W. II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal At HERALD Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

The Chautauqua Circle rendered a
farewell reception to their ex-president,
Mrs. Z. NJ. Dunbar, last week at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs. o. S. Eaton. 1t is
mainly through the untring efforts OF
Mrs. Dunbar that the Circle has been
maintained and brought to its present
good standing, and her departure from
town is much regretted.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Sheriff Davis arrested man one night
last week that he found in his dining
room, and for safe keeping confined him
in a room on the fourth story of the
Essex House. Later, much to the sher-
ifs surprise he found that the man had
escaped by jumping on to the hard frozen
ground and, incredible as it may seem,
without injury. He subsequently had an
interview voluntarily with Mr. Davis
and another with Justice Parsons,
acknowledged his fault and paid the fine
imposed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

The encyclopedia advertised elsewhere
can be seen by anyone at the HERALD
office. The low price and liberal terms
Offered bring it within easy reach. 1t is
q rare bargain.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Gov. Grout has re-appointed our
townsman, Porter H. Dale, examiner of
teachers for Essex County. OF Mr.. Dale
the HERALD can safely assert that the
past in like capacity is secure and of
the future we have no fears.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

At the request of an officer from Barre
Vim. Meehan was arrested by NJ. c.
Davis last Sunday on a very serious
charge. Meehan returned to Barre in
the custody of the officer on Monday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
COlebrOUk. y. III.
untended for last week. }

On Friday the goth, the body of Mile.
letters was discovered IN his house on
Piper Hill. He had been living alone ior
several months and becoming weary ot
his life ended it by shooting himself
through the heart. Appearances indicate
that he had been dead "A couple OF DAYS
The last entrance in his diary on the pre-.
ceding Wednesday stated his intention
to commit suicide. A will recently
drawn, was found among his papers.
Rev. W. A. Loyne conducted the funeral
services on Sunday p. M.
A horse and buggy owned and driven
by Alec Workman was hit by the engine
OF passing train, a; the crossing on
Bridge st. Saturday afternoon. 1t is
feared that Mr.. Workman is fatally in
Jured. The horse WAS cut in several
places, and the wagon completely demol-
IShed.
Episcopal services were held at the
Congregational Church Sunday at p.
m. 1t is expected that these services will
be continued on alternate Sundays
through the winter.
Rev. c. II. Gleason is introducing a
new feature in his Sunday evening serv-
ices, consisting of stereopticon views ac-
companed by explanatory lectures.
The special meetings at the NJ. L.
Church. conducted by Rev. +. A. Read of
LennOxvllle, p. q, are attracting a large
number of young people. Several per.
sons have received the ordinance of bap-
tism.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Mrs. Geo. Guilmette of West Milan, n
H., is very sick at the horne of Mrs. s. l.
Emerson. with whom she is visiting.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Henry Record is undergoing a sentence
80 days. in the county jail at Guildhall,
imposed by Justice Parsons for intoxica-
ton
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

We would be pleased to show you our
new line of fall and wintergoods. Clarke.
Pomeroy & Clarke. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
TC wv TOPICS.
Oil Heaters at Vallee Brothers.

NJ. L. Dyer has gone to Steep Falls.
Me, to visit his parents, expecting to he
absent two weeks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

We acknowledge the courtesy OF Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur T. HoIbrook in their
gift Of a large and splendid cheese, OF
their own manufacture. Accompanying
the cheese was a new patch work quilt,
the handiwork of Mrs. Olive Holbrook,
lady now in her ninety-third year.
Despite her great age Mrs. Holbrook
does all her own sewing and reading
without the aid of glasses, and she is
always busy sewing or reading, making
quilts for her friends orreading her Bible
which is her favorite hook and never out
of her sight. She is well informed, her
mental faculties are not impaired, and it
is great pleasure to her to entertain
her friends and recall and recite interest
ing "reminiscences of days long past. VIZ
shall prize very highly this quilt, and are
proud to be thus remembered.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Friends will regret to learn that Joseph
Andrew is quite sick, suffering from a
severe attack of hemorrhage of the lungs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Christ Church presented handsome
appearance on Sunday last, being en-
riched with a very beautiful set Of chan
eel and altar vestments for use during
the seasons of Advent and Lent. In color
thew are what is known as "Bishop's
purple" The designs of the embroidery
are particularly chaste and fine. The
Church is now fortunate enough to
possess the necessary and canonical
hangings for each season Of the ecclesias'
teal year, and every service can now be
carried through "decently and in order. v
Mrs. w. B. Causebrook is the generous
donor of these new vcStments. The
Church is deeply indebted to her for this
and many other kindly services.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

DIR. Sutton. Den. y. will he at the
Essex House from the goth to the 3Otb
of each month.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
Oil Heaters at vallee brothers

All silk tics marked down to soc at
Clarke. Pomeroy & Clarke's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04
Oil Heaters at Vallee Brothers.

DR.. ]. II. Linehan, Inspector, Bureau OF
Animal Industry, resolved a telegram
last Friday ordering him to reopen this
port for shipment of cattle for export
from Portland or Boston, and Mr.. ].
w. Thurston, collector in charge Of the
port, received similar instructions from
the Treasury Department. New commo-
dious cattle sheds have Just been erected,
containing 10 pens, capable of holding
and handling a shipment of 400 head,
and each pen is provided with facilities
for feeding and watering. A number OF
the pens are covered.
A pleasant home wedding was solemn
lied at the residence of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert L. Davis on
Thanksgiving Day, when Evelyn Flor
ence was united in marriage with Arthur
A. Savage. Blanche II. Davis, a sister
of the bride was bridesmaid, and Frank
P. Savage of Lewiston, Me-, cousin OF
the groom, acted as best man. Rev. A.
E. Atwater officiated. Following the
ceremony a wedding dinner was served,
and the happy couple left on the after.
noon train for Portland, Me-, their flu.
ture home, carrying with them many
beautiful tokens of good will from
friends with best wishes for long and
happy married life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Every railroad and working man
should have pair of Blanchette's pants
at $3.50. See advertisement.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

The annual fair of the Congregational
Ladies Aid Society. which will be held in
the Opera Hall, Tuesday afternoon and
evening December s. takes the form of a
"Mother Goose" Market, where that
worthy matron and her illustrious asso-
ciates will sell wares of various descrip-
ton, useful, ornamental, and eatable A
honey supper will be served from 5 to 7
O'Clock. In the evening one act comedy
will be presented, introducing all the
mythical characters of child lore from the
ancient King Cole to the modern
Brownie. Supper and entertainment rs
cents; entertainment 10 cents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

A pair of boys mittens. found ON the
street, await an owner at the HERALD
ofhcr.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Mr.. Frank L. Pierce of Clarksville
Tenn, is visitor in town, the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert l.. Davis.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

The Woman's Symphony Orchestra OF
Boston, now upon an extended western
tour, while i'll Canton, Ohio, were invited
to the home of president elect Mckinley,
and were received most cordially by him
and his wife. This orchestra is composed
OF twenty young ladies', one of whom is
Miss Brownie Emerson of Gorham, n.
H., well known to many of our people as
violin student. After giving several
selections of music which were received
with much pleasure, Major Mckinley
presented each member of the orchestra
with souvenir pin, and the young la
dies gave to Mrs. Mckinley bouquet OF
30 beautiful roses.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

The Woman's Auxiliary will meet with
Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Mckinley next
Tuesday afternoon at the usual hour,
and the Junior Auxiliary next Saturday
afternoon with Miss Nellie Hall. The
Junior Auxiliary will give social at the
home of Miss Cornelia Needham this
Thursday evening to which all friends
are most cordially invited.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

The concert and social dance given
Thanksgiving evening by Burnham g.
Barney's Orchestra was the social event
of the season. The orchestra never ap
peared to so good advantage, and rarely
il ever has their music been excelled in this
town. A large party enjoyed very much
both the concert and dance. A splendid
supper was served by the Woman's Aux
iliary, and it was highly complimented
The Auxiliary realized some 500, Burn
friends than ever, which is saying con
siderable.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Books sold on installments; also at
20 per cent less than publishers price for
cash at COlby's Bookstore, Lancaster.
II
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MARRIED..

At the NJ. E. pars onage
Derby, November 16, by Rev. /. p. Chase
Mr.. 5. NJ. Cole of Island Pond and Miss
Mae Spencer of West Derby.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Prot. +. l.. Hunt, optician, will he at
the Essex House until Tuesday, DC. s.
All persons who are troubled with their
eyesight should see him. Consultation
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Oil Heaters at Vallee Brothers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-04

Mrs. Thomas Brown being about to
close out her millinery business and leave
town requests an iaM late settlement
OF all accounts due her. All her stock
will be sold at unheard of prices.