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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-23

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than three months is considered transient
BUSINESS Accounts rendered quarterly
10Y All advertisements published Tor
longer period of time.
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reading matter will be charged ~ cents per
line for first insertion, and cents per iihe
for each insert on thereafter
Legal advertisements, such as admins
traitors and executors notices, commission
ers' and trustees sales, summons 10 non
residents &c. will be charged Tor at rates
nxed by law, except when they exceed
certain limit of space. in which case we re,
serve the right to fix our own price Al
such business mnst be PAID FOX IN AL,
VANCE. The compensation is small ana
we cannot afford to take risks or wait the
pleasure of persons To pay .
Obituary notices, resolutions OF respect,
etc, will be charged for at the rate OF one
cent a word and the cash must accom- pany
the manuscript. In cases where filends ana
patrons of the paper are concerned no charge
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words-Or articles not exceeding mat III
length.
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You May Observe 1t.

Ordinarily this office prides itself on
the neat get up of the GOLD LEAF
the press work particularly. For the
past few weeks, however, the print has
not been rs clean and clear cut as it
should. There was a tendency to blur
the trouble being due to an unsteady
motion of the press at the time of inn
preston, last weeks issue especially
annoying us good deal. We have
overhauled the machine and remedied
this defect and again present sheet
with which we are better satisfied as
far as appearances go. Of the subject
matter given from week to week we
will let others speak.
Allison & Addison's Special Tobacco
Manure for plant beds, at
j. IL LASSITER & cos.
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w. G.. T. u.

The Methodist Protestant church
was filled Sunday afternoon, except a
few seats in the s'amen corner,'' with
Mrs. Mary E. Garland, president Of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of North Carolina. The first
part of the address, "Uncle Sans Pet
Dogs though directed to the children
was listened to with much interest by
all, which interest was maintained to
the end. At the close Mrs. Garland
repeated the temperance pledge and
invited all who would like to become
members of the organization she repre-
sents by signing this pledge and paying
so cents a year to come forward and
have the beau of white ribbon pinned
on. Thirty-one women and eleven
men went forward and received the
ribbon.
On Monday afternoon, in the Meth
odist Episcopal church Mrs. Garland
gave Bible reading on ''The Typical
Woman.' At this meeting five other
women and one man received the white
ribbon and the organization of local
W. q. L. U. was completed, with
forty EIGHT members-36 active and
IL honorary members, the men being
only honorary members. The officers
are Mrs. Cary P. Harris, President;
Mrs. A. J. Harris, Correspond ing Sec
rotary; Miss Pattie Manning, Record
ing Secretary. Mrs. B. I. Powell,
Treasurer; Mrs. W. B. Shaw, Mrs. J.
S. Poythress, Mrs. F. S. Harris, Miss
Dora Ayscue, Mrs. J. A. Gilmer, vice
presidents.
Mrs. Cartland's visit and addresses
have made favorable impression on
those who heard her. She makes no
pretension to oratory but in an earn
est, straightforward, womanly way
talks right along and finds no difficult
ty in interesting and instructing an
audience.
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Death of an Old and Estimable Lad Y

The following taken from the War
renton Gazette by many who know the
lady:
We are sincerely panied tie hear Of
the death of our life longed friend,
that most excellent Christian woman,
Mrs. Emily Burt, of Ransom's Bridge,
which occurred on the 18th inst, in the
SSth year of her age. She was a re-
markable wOman-strong in mind,
strong in character and charitable to
all. She had been a widow for nearly
fifty years, managed her own large
farm, raised a family Of most excellent
children, never bought pound of mea
Or a barrel of corn, and was one of the
most successful farmers in the county.
She led beautiful Christian life, and
her charity was great. The poor will
most sadly miss her. Her friends
mourn her. Her hospitality surpassed
that of most people.
Thomson's Glove-ftting is the Oldest,
most reliable, and best known corset in
the world. $1.OO at WATKINS.
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MASONIC RECEPTION.
They and Their Friends Have q De.
lighfful Time In Their New Lodge

uSy 0uO uS1E TEnGUO3 Il0VS u LIZ.
Hghfful Time In Their New Lodge
Rooms.
Henderson Lodge No. 229, A. F. s.
A. NJ, held public reception in their
new lodge rooms in the Burwell build
ing Friday night. Invitations had been
given to a number of the friends and
families of the members and altogether
there were about $50 persons present,
among them quite number Of ladies.
The hours were from 8 to 10 and the
time was agreeably spent in pleasant
converse in free and easy manner,
there being no speak making or for
mality about the event.
An elegant supper was served Bur-
we'll Hall being used for the purpose.
There was an abundance to eat the
menu consisting of oysters, stewed and
raw, turkey, ham, breads, crackers,
pickles, cs2ae cakes &c. The cooking was
all that could be desired and the service
of the best. There were five large tables
and the whole company was seated at
one time. To say that this feature Of
the entertainment was fully enjoyed
need not be added.
Among the visitors present was Mr..
n. NJ. Lawrence, Superintendent of
the Oxford Orphanage. Many of our
citizens had the pleasure Of meeting
him for the first time and if Mr.. Law
renee went away carrying as favorable
impressions of Henderson and its peo-
pie as he made upon them he will visit
us again and often.
The happiest ''hit'' of the evening
was made by Mr.. n. Lehman. He had
his little sons goat carried up into the
hall that evening and when anything
was said about the proverbial "goat
riding the person of an inquiring mind
was shown to dark corner in the ante
room, a curtain was drawn to one side
and the presence Of his goatship was
revealed. He had but one horn and
this gave emphasis to the fact that he
had not only ''seen service" but that he
was pretty hard fellow to ride when
the Masonic fraternity are holding their
monthly conclaves and mayhap putting
some raw recruit through the degrees.
If there was any doubt that the goat
and greasy pole were necessary adjuncts
to every we'll regulated Masonic lodge,
this must have been dispelled, for there
was the goat to speak show for him.
self and the poles Though rather small
to climb, which Of course would only
make the task all the more difficult of
accomplishment were noticeable about
the room, though they had not been
'slicked up" there being no occasion
for this as they were not to be used that
evening. The ladies and young people
especially enjoyed this immensely.
Altogether the Masonic reception
was one of the most pleasing and sue
cessful events known in Henderson in
long while. 1t was greatly enjoyed
by all, and it was the unanimous sem
timent of those present that it was not
only good thing to be Mason but a
Mason's friend on such an occasion as
this.
To those who had the matter in
charge too much praise cannot be given
for the brilliant success they made of
it. The ladies especially who assisted
about the supper deserve great credit,
and they are due the thanks Of every
one whose good fortune it was to be
counted among the guests.
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Charming Musical Event.

l, was our good fortune to be present
at a Pupils Recital given by Miss Daisy
Stephens on Saturday, 3 P. NJ, at her
charming home Vine Villa. Everything
was in keeping with the occasion, an
afternoon rich with warmth and sunshine,
beautiful apartments artistically arran-
ged and decorated. A most engaging
hostess Mrs. Stephens, to say nothing OF
the 'rare and radiant maiden directing
the performance whose attainments in
the art OF music are only equaled by her
ability to impart instruction to the
pupils committed to her care. 70 this
all will bear testimony who observed the
pink little fingers traversm.. the key
board with such marvellous dext Gritty and
rapidity. Solos, duets and trios were
performed in perfect time and harmony
by little children, and selections from
H offmann, Gottschalk, Mendel lsohn,
Mozart and other great composers were
rendered with clearness and fine express
ion by very young girls. Both technique
and shading were remarkable.
We congratulate teacher, pupils and
parents and commend Miss Daisy to the
public as brilliant performer and a
faithful, painstaking instructor.
The evenings entertainment closed
with a dainty repast gracefully served.
NJ. PARHAM.
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Notice.

DY AUTHORITY OF THE POWER
ID of sale conferred in Trust Deed ex-
ecuted on the 14th day of November, 1887.
by Y. B. Adams and q. A. Adams his wife
and registered in Book /, page 80. in the
Office of the Register of Deeds of Vance
county, shall sell for cash. by public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, at the Court
House door in Vance county, N. g., on
the 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1896. the
property described in said Trust Deed as
follows: Situate at Hea It'll Seat, adjoining
Herman church: beginning at stone in
j. II. Parham's line. corner Of church lot
and run Z. 3 chs. II links to stone in q.
W. Wright's line, thence n. u chs &c links
to stone in Wright's line, thence along
his line nearly West 3 chains 20 links to
j. II. Parham's line thence $. 12 chs. to the
beginning. containing acres, 8 roOds and
"a poles.
This goth December, 1895.
IL E. CREWS, Trustee.
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Potash.
Notice of Incorporation.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

SEAlk VI NOhTd CAKOLINA.
To all to Whom These Presenfs Shall Come
-GREE7ING:
Knoso le, That 1t appears from the Ger
tifcate from the Clerk Of the Superior
Court Of Vance county that the following
named persons. Z. Y. Bergman, Maurice
w. Thomas and l.. w. GlazebrOOk, here.
tofore on the 4th day OF October, 1895,
signed and filed Articles Of Agreement for
the formation of a private corporation be-
fore said clerk, and copy Of said Articles
Of Agreement, duly certified by said Clerk,
under the seal OF said Court. have been
filed and recorded in this Office, as pre-
scribed In chapter 3lS OF the Acts OF 1893.
Nop, Therefore. Under the power and
authority vested in me by said chapter 3lS
Of said Acts of 1898. do hereby declare
the persons signing said Articles OF Agree
ment duly Incorporated, under the name
and style of the HENDERSON ELEC-
TRIO COMPANY. for the period of
thirty years from and after the LIST day OF
December. 1895, for the purposes set forth
in said Articles Of Agreement, with all the
powers, rights and liabilities conferred and
imposed by law OH such corporations.
WITNESS, my hand and the Great Seal
of the State of North Carolina, at Office In
the City of Raleigh. this LIST day OF Decem-
Der in the l20th year of our Independence,
and in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety five.
Z. NJ. COOKE,
l6iny4t Secretary Of State.
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The Best State Almanac For 1895.

As a State Almanac for correct as
Economical time, for official, historical,
statistical, and agricultural information,
for domestic use in the family, and a
record OF the most important events,
with biographical sketches of prominent
citizens who have died during the past
year in our State, Turner's North Caro-
lima Almanac for 1896 has no rival.
There is no other Almanac to be com.
pared to it in its valuable information.
Price only 10 cts. For sale at Melville
Dorsey's drug store, Henderson, N. C.,
or by the publisher, Jas. H. Enniss, Raj
eigh, n. c.
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Death of rIr. j. w, Cooper.

Mr.. Joshua Watson Cooper, a well
known and estimable citizen of the
county, died at his home near Will
liamsboro Sunday night at O'Clock.
He had been sick only ten days, OF
pneumonia. His condition Saturday
was reported to be such that he could
not survive, but his friends here in
town where he was we'll and favora-
bly, known still hoped for the best.
Mr.. Cooper was the oldest child of Col.
S. S. Cooper, of Henderson, and would
have been 4G years old in March. He
was brother of Mr.. G. M. Cooper,
Mrs. NJ. Dorsey and Mrs. W. O. Shan
non, Of this place, and at one time
lived here himself some years ago.
Mr.. Cooper was a man of quiet dis
position, steady habits and Industrious
nature. He was farmer by occupa-
ton and was held in high esteem by
his neighbors. n wife and two chill
dren survive him he having married a
daughter of Mr.. Presley G. Person, of
Franklin county, in 1887.
The body was brought to Henderson
and inferred in Emwood Cemetery at
2:3O O'Clock Tuesday afternoon in the
the presence of large number of sym.
pathizing friends and relatives. Rev
Julian E Inge conducted the burial
| services.
Rupture, pile, tumOrs, tistule and all
| diseases of the lower bowel Except can
| cer), radically cured. Send ten cents il
| stamps for book. Address Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, 663 Mair
| Street, Buffalo, n. Y.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-23

For pain in the chest piece of flannel
dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and bound on over the seat of pain, and
another on the back between the shoulders.
will afford prompt relief. This is especially
valuable in cases where the pain is caused
by cold and there is tendency toward
pneumonia. For sale by NJ. Dorsey, Drug
gist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-23

We know Of but one community in the
world where dyspepsia is practically I'M
known, and that is the Shakers of Mount
Lebanon, N. Y. These good people have
been studying the subject of digestion for
more than a hundred years, and that they
understand it pretty thoroughly, is evil
denced in the foregoing fact. Their Diges-
tive Cordial is the safest and best remedy
in cases of Indigestion that we know Of
A trial bottle can be had through your
druggists for the triling sum of 10 cents.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial supplies
the system with food already digested, and
at the same time aids the digestion of other
foods. 1t will almost instantly relieve the
ordinary symptoms of indigestion, and no
sufferer need to be told what these are.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-23

have q full supply OF coal on hand,
ready for delivery. AL kinds-the best
to be had. Cheaper than ever sold be-
fore. Place orders early.
Us. POYTHRESS.
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Not few who read what Mr. Robert
Rowls, of Hollands, Va, has to say below,
will remember their own experience under
like circumstances: Last winter had la
grippe which left me in low state ofhealtll.
| tried numerous remedies. none of which
did me any good. until was induced to try
bolt e of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
The first bottle of it so far relieved me that
l was enabled to attend to my work, and the
second bottle effected a cure.' For sale at
25 and so cents per bottle By NJ. Dorsey,
Drnopist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-23

1t pays to plant good seeds, and we
advise our friends who are thinking of
doing anything in this line to send 10
cents for Vick's Floral Guide for 1896
This amount may be deducted from the
first order. James Vick's Sons, Rochcs-
ter, n. Y, are the pioneers in this line
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Card of Thanks.

The undersigned take this method of
extending their heartfelt and appreci-
alive thanks to their friends and neigh
bors for the many kindnesses shown
them i'll various ways during the recent
serious illness Of their little daughter
Ethel. To DR.. Tucker especially they
feel under deep and lasting obligations
for his constant and solicitious atten-
tions and the skillful and successful
manner in which he managed the case
to the convalesceEce Of the little suf.
ferer.
Very Respectfully,
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Very Respectfully,
Mr.. AND MRS. E. E. HIGHT.

Watkins is Offering great bargains in
mems boys and children clothing. Good
goods, that fit and wear well.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-23

Having succeeded the firm OF The
Lassiter Parham Co. we ask contin-
uance Of the patronage SO literally ex-
tended them and their predecessors for
the past thirty years.
JAMES II. LAssITER & Co.
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Electric Lighting.

A limited number of lights can now be
placed. lfyou want your residence or
store lighted apply at once.
HENDERSON ELECTRIC co.
J. H. BRIDGERs, Supt.
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WE ARE LOSING DEAL.
The Opinion of q Gentleman Just From
New York.

A gentleman terse in expression,
bright in ideas, who talks right from
the start and to the point, dropped in to
the Sun Office this morning and scat
tered around some thoughtful thoughts.
It was Mr. Louis de Lacroix, of Ok
ford. who is known to many North
Carolina readers for his intelligent
views On various subjects.
Said he: II am just from New York
on my way home. 1 will tell you what
is fact. heard any number of men
up there inquiring as to what could be
done in North Carolina. There seems
to be no general information hand
among these people, and we are losing
some fine opportunities by not adver-
Using the States resources among them.
These people 1 speak Of need enlight-
eminent on what we can do.-Durham
Sun.
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G,ezgEz2IG2i.;Ieez ...gtzlzzl:axxknnsr
>4s@ TALK r
1oF THE TOWN ?
W2&z1v
LOCAL LACONICS PICKED UP HERE AND
THEREBY OUR EAGLE-EYED
REPORTERS.
Henderson Lodge, No. 229,

Henderson Lodge, No. 220,
AT. X n. Nj.
Meets fist Tuesdays in each month at
$50 D. m, and third Tuesday nights at
7:3O. Reavis Hall.
Henderson Chapter, Royal Arch
MasOHs,
Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in
each month, at 10 a. III.
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GuanO For Plant Beds.

One car load Star Brand Special, just
received. People who have used this
guano say it is the quickest they know.
]. 81. LASSITER & co.
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We hereby give notice of the disso-
luton of the firm of The Lassiter Par
ham Co., the term of the copartnership
having expired by limitation.
All persons, indebted to said firm
will please make immediate settlement
to S. S. Parham, who is winding up
the business.
Messrs. J. H. Lassiter & Co. will
succeed us and we commend them to
the public.
JAMES H. LAssITER,
S. S. PARHAM,
I. II. PARHAM.
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Statement.
OFFICE REGISTER OF DEEDS
OF VANCE C0uNTY

OFFICE REGISTER OF DEEDsl
OF VANCE COUNTY,
Henderson, n. e., Dec. 30th, 1895.
Pursuant to the provisions OF section 7l3
Of the Code the following statement show
audited by the Board Of County Commits
siOnerS of Vance county to members
thereof severally from December lst, 1894,
to November 3Oth, 1895. both inclusive, is
submitted to the public:
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Don't stand aghast with surprise.
When trade begins to lull
And you're all in stew
Then is the time to advertise.
Sow advertisements and reap GUS
toners.
Your large stock Will decrease in size
If you will begin now to advertise.
The simple announcement, "Bar-
gains To-Day has filled many mer-
chants heart with joy.
Let every business mans motto be
to "Widen OUT his business. What's
the use in doing merely a city trade
when you can do a city and State
trade?
Advertise your business when trade is
TO reclaim the customers you formerly
Advertise your business when trade is
brisk
10 insure your credit against future risk.
A good advertiser is good business
man. Not all good business men are
good advertisers.
Money invested in judicial adver-
Using draws bigger interest than gov
eminent bonds.
If writing an ad. and haven't time to
think,
Invest five dollars in "Prs1ter's Ink
Malvolio (up to date)-"Some are
born rich; some achieve riches, and
some have riches thrust upon them
through advertising."
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-23

This is your opportunity for buying
Chenille Curtains and Portieres cheap, at
WATKINS.
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To the Ladies.

Still few Cloaks and Capes remaining.
Come at once and get a choice garment
at your our, price. SAM'L WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-23

sLaxol Is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor
Oil.
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Allison 4 Addison's Special Tobacco
Manure for plant beds, at
]. H. LASSlTER & cos.
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For Low Prices

On Lime, Laths, Shingles,
Doors and Windows, call on
IOHN B. WATKINS.
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THEY DIDN'T ADvrRTTs

1HEI D1DN ADVENIISE'
There is land of bitter tears and wailing-
A land most like that drear one Dante
knew,
Where wan faced Niobe, with dark robes
trailing,
In sad procession moves, brows crowned
with rue,
1t is land peopled with willess mortals-
Compared with them the Virgins five
were wise,
And it is writ above its gloomy portals.
" We did not think 1t paid to duuertise."
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There is land that flows with milk and
honey
Not the condensed, nor yet the sorghum
stra aims
Each dweller bears gripsack fat with
money,
Bonds, coupons, stocks, and various other
gains.
Happy are those. as at high tide, the fishes !;
No tear doth drown the laughter in their
eyes;
For better luck they have no sort of wishes;
The gold is theirs-they learned to adoertise
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Jurors for Superior Court.

The following are the jurors drawn
for the Spring term of Vance Superior
Court, to begin February 18th. Judge
Boykin will preside:
Alfred Plummer, S. S. Written, T.
Z. Stewart, John A. Harris, Frank S.
Fuller, Robert Crow. II. V. Vaughan,
l. T. Hart, Sam r. Harris, L. L. Girls
som, W. II. Parrish, r. p. Jones, Jas.
r. Riggan. W. J. Floyd, J. z. Rice,
Geo. b. Hughes, W. II. Wade, Jr., w.
D. Burwell, S. w. Greenway, Robt.
Riggan, Henry Robertson, j. D. Finch,
Jas. A. Boyd, T. II. Harris, Jno. Short,
A. II. Hinton. B. F. Currin, w. Y.
Swain, J. II. Falkner, NJ. B. Prince,
Julius Steel, John Mason, A. J. Wyche,
Emanuel Bullock, Rob't Merriman,
John kearsey. The last six named
are cOlOred
SECOND WEEK.
S. Z. Phipps. J. 7. Starke, Fred
Dickerson, C. II. Williams, T. L. Hes.
ter, Jerome Perdue, j. B. Watkins
Joe Stone, W. a. Britt, H. T. Shanks
NJ. B. Fuller, G. B. Beckham, L. R.
Croker, J. \. Green. II. W. Tucker
W. II. Brame, John jenkins, Jr., Har
rison Workman. The last one named
is colored
The remaining stock OF Blankets, La
dies Underwear, Muffs, Furs, and Knit
Goods will be sold very cheap at
WATkJ\S'
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Two Pictures.

The following lines from an exchange
present two views of picture familiar
to US all. They carry their own COM
ment:
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Total, 1886 90
|. Thos S. Eaton. Clerk Of the Board of
County Commissioners, do hereby certify
that the above accounts are a true eopy
from the books in my Office. and that the
number Of days and mileage credited to
each Commissioner Is true.
THOMAS S. EATON.
Clerk 10 Board
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The remaining stock OF Blankets, La.
dies Underwear, Muffs, Furs, and Knit
Goods will be sold very cheap at
WATkINS'