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The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1896-07-15
A Little Ratified.

Some years ago Mr.. Tarsney OF
Missouri was billed to make q speech
in York state. He arrived in town
only a few minutes before the hour
for the meeting and hastened to the
town hall and to the platform. He
was introduced by the local chair.
man. "Gentlemon and ladies'" ex-
claimed this funotionary proudly,
I'VE have with us tonight ono of the
greatest statesmen from the west,
an orator famed throughout the Mis-
sissippi valley, a gentleman whose
name is as familiar to you all as a
household word. Permit me to in
troduce to you Mr-Mr. -
"Tarsney Of Missouri" the orator
whispered in reply.
Fellow citizens," resumed the
chairman, lit is my proud pleasure
to introduce to you Mr. Larceny CT
Missouri !'-Chicago Times-Herala.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1896-07-15
Marvellous Results.

From a letter written by Rev. j..
Gunderman, Of Dimondalc, Mich,
we are permitted to make this ex-
tract: 81 have no hesitation in re-
commencing Dr.. Kings New Dis
cOvery. as the results were almost
marvellous in the case of my wife.
While was pastor Of the Baptist
church at Riyes Junction, she was
brought down with pneumonia sue
cecding Ia 'grippc. Terrible. parox-
ysms Of coughing would last for hours
Si+t. zinterruption and it seemed
as If she could not survive them. a
friend recommended DR.. Kings New
Discoycry;'it was quick in it's work
and highly satisfactory in results.
Trial bottles free at the Valley Drug
Store. Regular size SOC. and $l.O0.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1896-07-15
4 Baby'S Life Saved.

"My baby had Group and was saved
| by Shiloh's Cure: q writes Mrs. J. 3.
Martini of Huntsville, Ala. Sold by
e. G S1naIley.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1896-07-15
Pills DO Not Cure,

Pills do not cure constipation.
They only aggravatc. Karl's Glover
Root Tea. Sold By L. G. Smallcy.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1896-07-15
The Best Cough Cure

is Shiloh's Cure. A neglected
cough is dangerous. Stop it at once
with Shiloh's cure. Sold by Smallcy.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1896-07-15
Consumption Can Be Cured

by the use Of Shiloh's cure. This
great congh cure is the only known
remedy for that terrible disease.
Sold at smalley's Drug Store.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1896-07-15

II you want the official news of the
county, read the REPUBLICAN,.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

DOVER Dec. 99-After hustle between
the Democratic and Republican lawyers
here to-day. George M. Jones who repre-
senbed the Union Republican Inspectors,
waived summons and asked for sever
ance from the other defendants in error
Edward Ridgeley did the same thing
on the part of VIM. H. Walker, the Dsm.
ocrat.
The assignment was then filed by the
Democrats. 1t was as follows: THAT the
court erred in giving Judgment In favor of
tho relators, in issuing the peremptory
writ of mandamus, in allowing an amend
ment making the Board of Canvass, COM
posed of the inspectors, a party respon-
dent" Then followed the reasons why
the court erred.
Mr.. Hayes then filed the following re-
Joinder:- "a
And now to wit, this Goth day of De.
cembor A. d., 1895 the respondents In cr-
ror by their said attorneys as to each and
every Of the assignments of error filed in
this cause say that in the record of the
Superior Ceurt of the State of Delaware
In and for Kent county filed in this cause
there Is no error"
The court then fixed Thursday at 1879
a. III, as the time for hearing argument
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30
DI.AIhs.


LINN DE ii MAN-ln W est Chester, on
December 49, 1896, Tacie VI. LenGcrman,
in her 40'h year
Relatives and friends, also Naomi Re-
becca Degree Lodge, No. 8, !. 0. o. f., are
invited 70 attend the funeral services, Mt
the residences Of her brother, James NJ
Thomas, >, +. corner 18th and Washing
ton Eslrects on Thursday, Dec. 81 at /
O'cIoCk. Intormcnt private.
COLLlNS-On December %, 1916, Anric
Collins, in the 18th year Of her age
Relatives andfriends are respectfully In
vited to attend her funeral from hcr par
ents residence, Mr. and Mrs Henry Col
ing. High mass in st. Peters Church Mt
oo'clOck and interment in adjoining ceIn-
ctGry.
JACk-On December 20 1896, Hen ry Jack
aged - years.
Relatives and friends arc invited to at
tend his funeral from his late residence,
Ninth and Church streets, on Thursday
afternoon, at $50 o'clock. lntcrmont ut
Ola Swedo's Church cemetery
FOliREST-In Appleton, Nd, on Dec.
%, 1886 Willam Forrest. fer,aarly e
thid city aged ~ years.
Relatives and friends arc Invited to at
tend his funeral from his mothers resi-.
dcnce, 2Dl5 Delaware avenue, on Thursday
afternoon at . O'Clock. Services at tho
house. lntcrment at Grceuhll cemetery.
IITTLE-On the 27th inst Sarah Susan
nn, laughter Of William L. and Mary
Little, Of Mill Creek Hundred
Relatives ana friends are invited to at
tend her funeral, on Thursday, Deem
Der 2lst Services at White CLAY Creek
Church at | O'Clock y, m.
MCCLYMONT On December %, 1896.
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

III the little room Of StocCkcs brewery
where the employees get their daily 20.
tiOns Of the celebrated lager beer, hangs q
picture, the work of Mr.. George II. Bow
man, done with pen and pencil, in black.
The scene represents hOht-iabellod the
Habor de Gratz' '--naa.ing majastiCaly on
tie bosom of Somewhere river. which Is
h.lnd with twelve we'll known men about
town, on Il fishing trip.
The likeness to those bearing the differ
aut names is truly renA"klbte consider.
ing the short time the artist was cXecu-
ting this celebrated picture Tho we'll
known fucGs of the fishermen who evk
gently had been feasting an tine bait pros
viGgd which consisted Of Stueklos lager
beer, switzer cheese, Ltinb"rger cheese,
ard other delCaciGs of the season. Daniel
DoLl, the excluding inspector, Is live.
IKE depicted in the att.ti,le Of leaning
over the side Of the boat with both hands
claspod In a prayorful manner, engaged
In the giving up what looks like gold dol
lars. L!s countenanco! bearing the agony
Of despair to think that be had to
even cast up his Funds" upon the waters
in regular spend thrift way.
Then the familiar phzes OF Kirk, Chris,
Cliff. DnYy, Leonard, shop. snap How
ard Mailer, Bayard aud Dick were all
brought out IN such q manner that they
were recognizable by tholr friends. The
title under this life picture was "The
F!libustcr," and it looked IL; Tho large
form in the stern Of the boat l. complete
ly filed up by the stern Of ono Of Stoeckle'a
we'll known otlice men, We will repro
duce a miniature cut in tho REPUBLICAN,.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

Yesterday afternoon Herman Hubert
was found at the 2. w 4 3. depot rolling
over the floor Of tho waiting room. A
young doctor pronounced the trouble
with tbs man as being an cpi!cpLic fit. Ho
was taken to the patrol station and re-
moved to one Of the hospitals where his
case was diagnosed as being to, much
beer aboard.
He wore Il house Of correction shirt and
and will take trip to New Castle for ten
days by order Of Judge Ball.
Two other cases Of common drunken
moss wore rated at on, dollar and costs.
Court had just adjourned when Il color
ed girl entered and asked for law A man
living IN the sama house had assaulted
her by striking her with a rock, in tho
mouth She spoiled her dress and apron
with blood. Clerk Adams issued tho
proper papers and her assailanU will DO
behind the bars before noon,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30
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Rnhheh 4 dwelling of q / tmnnds,

Sneak thieves last night effected an en-
trance to the house of Charles G. Hex, No,
Eight, East Second street, last night and
stole two diamond studs valued at $500
which have not yet been recovered by tho
police despite diligent efforts to that end.
=. The robbery occurred about 8 O'Clock
None of the members Of the family were
in the house and .mr. Rex himself was in
his bdr-roOm.
The thief evidently opened the side
door of tho house and walked up stairs
lighting the gas to do his work The
gent were in Mr.. Rcx's bedroom where
there was asoa quantity of money but
which the thief did not take. He evident.
ally found the diamond first. 1t was go
o'cio, when the robbery was discovered
and the police wcr1 Immediately notified.
This is the second time the houHe has
been robbed by sneak thieves
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

Elwnod McClymont, of Wissahickon,
died there yesterday from typhoid fever
He was about 50 years of age and well
known hero having married daughter of
the late James W. Ware. 1t will be re-
membered that a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
McClymont, died here some time ago.
Mr.. McClymont was skilled draughts-
man and ship designer. He worked for u
long time in the drawing room at Roach
shipyard, and later went to Cramps, in
Philadelphia. For some years he has
held fine position under the Navy De-
partment being stationed at League Is
land. He had a fine home at Wissnhickon,
and was doing very nicely. He was very
vol known in this city, where large
circle of friends had watched his success
in life and win deeply mourn his untimely
death
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30
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Whnt We Would Like to Ece,

A big tot turkey sent to the snake edi-
tor of the REPUBLICAN.
A better advertising medium in our
city than the REPUBLICAN.
Our merchants pntronizo the home
papor better than over this year.
Every man who swelrs off on New
Years day to live up to his good resolu-
tons.
Clean meat stands and plenty of bust.
ness for the butchers.
Eggs selling for 20 cents per dozen.
Plenty Of work and every mechanic en-
ployed.
All idle houses occupied and tbs land
lords able to collect their rents.
Every subscriber send this paper any
local happening which may come under
his notice
Tho reporters grow wealthy, so that tho
wealth may be better distributed in our
city
A river front for Wilmington and the
Cherry Island marsh covered with big in.
dustlics.
The banks be more liberal to those of
our merchants who attend strictly to their
business.
Loss idle gossip about financial affairs Of
those thcy know nothing about
A Police Commission that will treat all
the police force with the same fairness, as
laid down in the book un page 4llii.
A police blotter that will contain tho
happenings Of the day
A water commission that will run the
department in the interest Of the water
renters,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

sparrnws Point Furnace Again to blow.
Many Wilmington mechanics will be
glad to learn that the big furnace Of the
Maryland Steel Company at Sparrow's
Point will he put into blast Oh New Years
Day. Tho furnace has been banked since
-eptcmber 49, The starting Of the fur.
mace will give employment to l}j men.
The officers Of the company expect to keep
the furnace going permanently, as during
the enforced idlcncss large orders piled up
and iron and ore ordered before the shut
down accumulated,
At the time Of the banking Of the fur
race large quantities Of orc were stacked
about the plant, for which thore was no
demand at that time owing to tho ilnan-
cinl depression throughout the country.
since the election "a number Of the other
large iron and steel companies of the
country have been making active prcpara-
lions to renew work, bu5 tho Maryland
Steel Company is among the fist to blast
its furnaces.
During the past week coke sufficient to
keep the lres Of the furnace going for sew
eral months has been received at sSparrows
Point, and men have Deen engaged in get
ting things in readiness 1t take, from
eighty to A hundred mon to work tho fur
mace and thirtyfiye or forty to hAuula the
coke A furnace will yield 3JJ tons Of
iron daily,
The other departments dependent on the
furnace will resume operations, and when
ali again in operation from 800 to GJl al
ditiouai men vii! be given emp!oym mt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30
UATR

Il
Watch night services will bo held in
| Covenant Reformed Episcopal Church, Bird
l and West streets. beginning ut 1880 D. m.
| Special music. Strangers cordially inyi-
\ ted.
James Brady, residing on West Fourth
! street, fell on the icy pavement at Third
| and Madison streets this morning and
strained his hip. Officers Ford and Riley
| summoned doctor.
Look OH tho fourth page for the bank.
rupt sale Of r. W. Wolters. Great bar
gains in clothing. 1t will pay you to call
and see his clothing before buying else
where.
Two of the actresses at tho Musee sing
ing very taking song entitled, Il could
learn to love you now" Tho singing Of
this popular song produces quite sensa'
Uion, as the actresses put all of the action
of the song into their rendition the song
A wcllknown merchant doing business
on Market street was tho recipient Of
small bible sont him as Christmas gilt
by one OF his gentleman friends. Tbs
merchant says he is reading it, not having
much to do now since the holidays. He
expects soon TO DO able to quote scripture
quite tiuently.
Tho sid dog of the late Thomas J. Ben
net Is dead from grief Mr. Bennett WAS
faithful companion.
DIR. G.. w. Marshall, chairman Of tho
Kent County Union Republican Commit
tee, has issued II call for u conference of
Republicans to be held in Dover to-mor.
row night
Hawkins g. Co, No 7l9 Market strest,
have applicants to rent largo sized mod
ern residences at fair rates.
CiD to the Covenant Reformed EDiscoDal
Church, tonight, and hear the cantata
entitled, "a story Of the Stars" given
by the members of the Sunday school.
David Miller, who was injured few
weeks ago by being squeezed between two
cars, at tho West Yard, has fully recover
ed and will enter upon his duties in a few
days.
There is very handsome Christmas
tree ut the residence Of Charles q Weidin,
305 East Eleventh street, which friends arc
invited to call and inspect
Anyone having a milk route In tho west
ern part Of our city to dispose Of should
address Dairy this office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30
Wilmington tonincrclai ana Educational
Institute

There will be avery interesting program
given at tho Reception and Recital on
Thursday evening of this week and all
friends are cordially invited to DJ present
No, 1lO3 Market street.
Richard schmidt who gave such sats
faction last year Hs violin teacher will bD-
gin his classes at once. No other teacher
has been able to Ill his place. Miss and
Mr. Peaker and MIR Harris are well known
as superior trAGlcra
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

SWARrS-JOHNS the resi-
denca of Mrs Mary c. Swarts, 1902 Tat
nall street, on Monday, Dec. Is, 1896 by
the Rev. A. n. kcigwin, D. ID Ralph Il.
,wartS, Of Wilmington, and Annie
Johnson of san Francisco, Cal
JOHNSON-CONRAD-At the residence
Of the brides father. by Rev. William
Il. Joh nson, of Cambridge, Mass, VIM.
II, johnson. Jr., of stamford, Conn, to
Anna Margaret Conrad Of New London,
Chester county, Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

DOVER, Dec. 90. The hotel property at
Bowers Beach was sold at Adm illustrators
sale to-day to h, h Kcnney for 5000 The
property consists Of thirty seven acres of
land in addition to the hotel property and
bath houses. 1t is said syndicate Will
make a first class excursion resort out OF
the place.
Sheriff Shaw sold the farm OF Isaac b
Berry containing forty. five acres of land
a house, barn and outbuildinss for $50
It was the cheapest farm ever sold IN
Kent County.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30
WE START A RUN

to-day on & large lot OF Boys
Cape Overcoats, ages "a to -
years, net every size in every
lot, but You can be sure Of get
ting the size you want in just
the right pattern.
Prices ore about one half orr
ginal very low prices.
They are all in neat pat.
terms, mostly plain, blues, drabs,
greys, Oxford, mixed meltons,
etc, deep capes.
Former prices were to 50 to
So.
Prices to run them off quick
ly, 81 to $3.50.
Some Little Boys Storm
Overcoats, ages, 4 to 10 years,
are ~ each; just half former
price.
Strictly one price, and If dis
satisfied with Your purchase
we will return your money.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

Alfred G. Brooks, who was elected as
SCISSOR IN White Clay Creek Hundred last
November, has already Competed his
work and given 1t the closest sctutiny.
There have been changes made in equal
iZng the assessment, and it Is hoped that
the taxpayers may be satisfied, Mr.. d. Is
strlven to do the fair and square thing.
He deserves credit and ii reelection for his
tur dealing,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

AS Mrs, Clara A. Walters of No. 1907
Kirk avenue was walking in Eighth street
about s o'clock last evening, stranger
stepped in front of her at Wollaston street
and grabbed from her hand pocket book,
containing about 81.
There were several people near by and
Mrs. Walters cries OF stop thief" attract-
ed their attention Several men chased
the fellow in Eighth street but he proved
too feet OF foot and made his escape.
Mrs. Walters reported the affair to the
police but could give no description of the
thief. Neither he nor the pocketbook
have been recovered
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

james Anderson of Chrstiana Hundred
has purchased the mill property with
thirty acres of land Of William Graves,
near Fairvillc, Chester county, Pa. for
s., 800 lie took possession some thrco
weeks ago, and Is now ready to accOmO
date the G'tiz1ns in that vicinity. Jane 5
is an industrious man and deserves to be
literally yatronized.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

Henry C. Baldwin and Marshall II .
Mat; lack, Of West Chester, representing
the Penn Mutual Fare Insurance Com
phny Of Chester County, yesterday adjust
ell the loss sustained by Wesley brennan
in the burning of his sadlcr shop at Avon.
dale. The aiju5tors awarded Mr.. Drcn.
nan 800. The fire, which resulted in the
destruction Of II whole block Of houses in
Avondale the other night originated i'll
brennan shop.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

About week ago thief entered the
yard attached to tho residence CT Mrs.
Hannah Batter on jefferson street below
Third and carried of quantity of cloth.
Ing that was Oh the clothes limo. Yester.
day morning some wearing apparel was
found in tho yard Of Gordon May at No.
SO3 South jackson street.
Last night thieves robbed tho clothes.
lines Of about SO worth Of goods at 200
and %? Washington street. The former
Is the residence Of officer ManNon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

William j. Smith u member of the
House of Delegates of Cecil County, Nd,
has through his counsel, Albert Constable
docketed in the Circuit Court at Elkton a
suit against the p. w. u B. Railroad
Company for $1,000 damages, Mr.. Smith
alleges tha5 ho had some trouble with one
of the Compauy's conductors, at Elktun
on Saturday last, Of which the suit is the
ont come
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

G. w. Blest, of No. 203 Monroe street
has another one Of tho prettiest trees in
this city. Beneath the spreading branches
of the graceful pine, is garden in which
houses are erected and animals of every
description nibble grass, and many other
things, too numerous to mention, help to
make the park attractive On the bran ches
are u miniature Mckinley and Hobart
ban her and II Liberty bell, which are the
only ones in the city
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

When cards and dice are not convention,
finding the pnkcy" is "a favor.te form Of
betting The game consists Of squeezing
the fingers Of one hand with the other
hand IN such a position that the tips all
look alike, The other fellow In the game
then tries to designate which Is the little
finger, If he designates the wrong finger
he loses, and if he succeeds the 0w4er Of
fingers pays,
An expert in the game can so arrange
his fingers that the tips not only all look
alike, but the little finger Is found whers
one OF the other fingers would naturally
he. Considerable sums are sometimes
Wagercl CD the entrnncing eglne
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

Mr., f. II, Cloud, who resides near Tai
lcyville, Brandywino HID, supposed he
lost his pocket book containing SO in our
city, on Wednesday Of last week, but on
returning to his home he wai pleased to
find that il had been found by member
of his family, where he had dropped IT,,
while gearing his team. 1t is needless to
say he was very glad.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

1t is reported that sholled corn sold at
Harrington, on Tuesday, at at cents per
bushel. 1t is folly to talk of raising corn
at profit for any such price. The free
trade tariff that crippled our manufact-
urcrs, also nearly ruined our farmers.
When ono branch of industry is paraIy2cd
all Others suffer, and he is an idiot who
cannot zee and understand that when a
large number of men arc idle all Xxi nd, of
food must decline in price.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

Robert Brown, of Tn!ieyville, Brandy
wine Hundred, offers IA snug little farm
for rent at a moderate rate The build
ings are fair, the land productive and the
location high and healthful, As it is only
three miles from this city, it is we'll worth
looking after by any one fond Of a resi-.
denCo in the country. Mr. Brown is sex.
ton Of Grace church, and hence his desire
to rent his farm
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

"Did that old man stop at your door?'
This is the subject of the sermon to be
preached on New Years eve by the Rev.
George l.. Wolfe, pastor of First NJ. L.
Church, Seventh street below Walnut.
The service will begin at $50 o'clock.
Come and bring your friends
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

Testimony for Dr. Simms' Worm Killer
the best childrtn's tonic known. VIM.
Algea, S!3 Bennett street nfGpr two doc
tors had given my daughter up as being
incurablc, | used DR.. Simms' Worm Killer
and she was soundly cured, passing large
quantities of worms % and soc. 6y6 King
Il of
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

The streets have been very slippery for
the past few days, and many horses have
fallen and narrowly escaped injury. In
decd two or thrce were seriously hurt and
one belonging to Horace WOrrell, was
killed. Tho blacksmiths have been kept
busy in shucing, and most Of them have
rcaped II rich harvest
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

Yesterday afternoon tho Water Com
misslOncr5 began preparing their annual
statement, which will be ready for publ
cation in afew days, The balaneein bank
was reported to be $40, iG7lS. The weekly
pay roll of 1903 81, the monthly pay roll Of
$27i,67 and the quarterly pay roll Of S%!j
were ordered paid.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30

Edward Brady of No 6l9 W. 4th street.
foil at Third and Madison streets and in.
jureh bis left hip so badly that DR.. Crum
baugh had to render medical aid
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-30
Bermuda AT Last in Legitimate Business.

The famous steamer Bermuda has at
last gone into respectable carrying bust.
ness Shn is now in New York and in a
few days will 90 to Bermuda to tow the
British steamship, Tyr!an, to New York.
The Tyrian was bound from Halifax to
Havana, and put into Bermuda Oh No.
vember g. with her shaft broken, ard was
sold there on December q, to J. d Hart
mllQu