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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
SOUTH DAKOTA.
WE'RE WASHED OFF.
Terrific Flood at Hot Springs SOutI
Dakota

Terrific Flood at Hot Springs South
Dakota.
Hot Springs, S. D., Aug. IL. - This
city has been visited by a terrific flood.
A solid bank of water, fully fifteen
feet deep, came rushing down the
canyon, sweeping everything before it.
Several cottages in the suburbs of
Coldbrook were swept away with all
personal and household effects, the
families barely escaping with their
lives. The Burlington railway tracks
were washed away to within mile of
the city. The Elkhorn railway had
several bridges washed out and can
only bring trains within three miles
of the city. They will have things re-
paired in a couple of days. The Ia
nous plunge bath was badly wrecked,
both ends being washed out and the
pool filled with debris. 1t will take
several days to repair it.
w. G. MorehOuse, general freight
agent of the Elkhorn, and a party OF
friends were sleeping in his private
car on a switch track near the creek.
The car came near being washed
away, the occupants escaping in their
night clothes. Telegraph wires were
temporarily connected SO as to COM
municate with partial satisfaction. a
party of campers were washed down
stream. All escaped but the sixteen
yearold son of Prof. Williams. teach
er at Pine Ridge agency. The body of
the boy was found four miles below
the city and buried from the Metho-
dist college chapel. The whole camp
ing outfit, clothing, money, tents,
horses and wagons were washed down
the stream and lost. The Buffalo
Gap Lumber company yards were
mostly washed away, infiicting loss
of about $1,000. The entire damage
will run far into the thousands. The
Oldest residents never witnessed such
a flood, though it lasted but little over
an hour.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
NORTHWEST NEWS
NORTH DAKOTA.
DIED FROM LEPROsY.
Disease said to BE Prevalent in Clay
County. MINI.

Disease said to BE Prevalent in Clay
County. MINI.
Fargo, N. D., Aug. 14.-There is a
revival of the report of the existence
of leprosy in Clay county, Mimi, be-
tween Georgetown and Perley. The
death of Hans AIdrich, which occurred
some months ago. is said to have been
due to this disease. He was sent to
Mount Clemens, Mich, for treatment,
and hastily sent home, on the ground,
it is row learned, that he was afflicted
with leprosy. He went in public car.
Other cases of death are reported to
be due to the same cause. New cases
are said to have been recently report
ed. The county will take steps to in
vestigate the matter, and if leprosy is
found stringent quarantine will prob
ably be enforced permanently 1t is
said few or no precautionary measures
have been carried on against the
spread of the disease.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
For EaIse Arrest.

Fargo, N. D., Aug. 14.-C. A. Kaep-
pier, the Fargo fruit man who was re-
Gently arrested at the instigation of
the Red River National bank for an
alleged attempt to defraud his credit
Ors, has begun suit against the bank
for $4,000 damages for false arrest
and Imprisonment. The bank with
drew it's suit against Kaeppler before
a hearing was had, but not until after
he had been in custody tw odays.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
The Roads Raised 1920, 900.

Bismarck, N. D., Aug. S.-The state
board has settled the matter of rail
road taxation by adding a total OF
100000 to the valuation of roads in
the state for the purpose Of taxation.
The increase is at the rate of q
straight assessment Of $3.50 mile on
the franchise, something that has rot
been considered before in the valua-
ton of the personal property of the
roads. There are 2,507 miles of road
in the state and the total increase in
valuation is $626,0OO.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
Gogebic Mines Resume.

Wakefield, Mich, Aug. 10. The
Brotherton mine resumed operations
and will employ 200 men. The mine
has been closed for the past four
months, there being lack Of ore sales.
The Sunday Lake mine, which works
in conjunction with the Brotherton, on
account of the water communicating
from one to the other, will probably
resume N few days with about the
same force Of men.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
AID. roIacheck Held.

Milwaukee, Aug. 13.-Complaint has
been filed against Assemblyman Chas.
PoIacheck, charging him with attempt
ed bribery This is the result of the
sensation sprung when Aid. Elkert
made the statement that he had been
offered $500 for his vote in favor Of
the Wisconsin Rendering company by
Polacheck. Judge Wallber refused to
call grand jury, but the common
council will probably order an investi-
cation.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
Bon Voyage to Bray.

Bismarck, N. d., Aug. 10. - Consul
General John p. Bray, recently ap-
pointed to Melbourn, Australia has
left here for San Francisco to take
passage for his destination. Before his
departure a banquet and reception
was rendered him by Mayor Patterson,
at which hundred prominent citizens
Wehe present.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
FRANCE WANTS WHEAT.

A Decree Temporarily Admitting 1t
Free of Duty for Milling Pur-
poses.
Paris. Aug. 14.-The official returns,
Just published, show that the imports
into France for the past seven months
were 2O,217,OOO below those of 1896.
On til other hand, the exports foot UP
III, 1887 900 france, more than during
the same period of 1896. A decree has
been gazetted temporarily admitting
hard and soft wheat for milling pur-
poses.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17

Washington, Pa, Aug. Il. = Lieut.,
Col. James B. Streeter, of the Tenth
regiment, N. G. p. who gained no.
toriety during the Homestead riots by
ordering Private Iams to be suspend.
ed by the thumbs and drummed out OF
camp for expressing approval OF the
shooting of III. G. Frick, was defeated
for reelection by Maj. James %. Bar
nett. Col. Streeter has been mem
her of the guard for sixteen years.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
Assessment stands,

Pierre, S. d., Aug. IA. - The state
board of assessment met in adjourned
session and a motion to reconsider the
vote raising the assessment OF the
Great Northern lines was lost. re-
cess was taken to afternoon, and if no
further business comes before the
board a sine die adjournment will be
taken. This will increase the railroad
assessment over last year in round
numbers $4,000.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
Killed n ROy.

Custer, S. D.. Aug. 11.-George Jack
son shot and killed John Metcalf. They
had been quarreling for several days.
Jackson came to Custer and procured
a revolver. After doing the shooting
he fed to the woods, but was overtak-
en- by Sheriff Walch and lodged in Jail.
Metcalf was nineteen years old.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
Attachment Released.

Milwaukee, Aug. II. - The attach
ment against the Illinois Steel COM
pany to satisfy claim of $60,539 in
favor of the Newport Mining company,
was released upon the presentation of
a guarantee in the sum of $125,OO0
signed by FRANC G. Bigelow and Chas.
r. Pfister. The attachment did not
delay the operation of any part Of the
plant.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17

ST. Thomas, N. D., Aug. la bridge
on the Great Northern, about two
miles north of this city, has been
burned. The bridge crosses dry
coulee and is about twelve feet long.
There is no clue to the origin of the
fire, but it is likely that some gang of
hoboes camping under the bridge fired
it either Intentionally or through error.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
fDed From Poison.

RhineIander, Wis, Aug. 14.-Lewis
Annis, ore of the early settlers Of
this city, died suddenly, apparently
from poison. Mrs. Annis entertained
friends at supper, and all of the fam
lily and the guests became i'll short
time after with similar symptoms. Mr..
Annis died before a doctor could be
summoned. The poisoning is thought
to have been caused by canned
fruit
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
No Money for Lawrence.

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 11.-Lawrence
university at Appleton, Wis, will not
derive benefit from the $4,000 bequest
in the will of Robert Mcmillan. When
the estate is settled up there will not
be enough left to pay it. This is due
to an enormous shriRkage sustained by
Mr. McMillan's fortune through gen.
eral depression and various specula-
tons which went against him.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
Better Than Gold.

Minor, N, D., Aug. S.-Sargent coun-
ty will be one vast field of golden
grain for the next two or three weeks.
Harvesting has just commenced. New
elevators are being built at Minor and
De Lamere, in this county, to help
handle the large crops of the northern
part of the county.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17

Vermillion, S. d., Aug 1O-AleXander
Pell, of Johns Hopkins university, has
been elected to the chair of mathemat-
les at the University of South Dakota,
vice Prof. ]. S. Frazer Mary E. Lewis
will have charge of the English de-
partment and retain her position as
preceptress. There will be no further
changes. Both East and West hall
will undergo thorough repair.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
IOWA.
Interstate Hearing.

Sioux City, Iowa, Aug. 10-The inter-
state commerce commission has adj
journed without hearing the grain rate
controversy between the Grain Ship
pers' Association of Northwest Iowa
and the railways traversing this part
of the state. The testimony of the re-
spondents will be taken and the hear
ing finished in Chicago Aug. 10.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
TERRIBLE CRIME SUSPECTED.
Wisconsin officials Investigating
MXSterious Death.

Wausau, Wis, Aug. 11.-WOrd was
brought to Wausau Sunday from Pike
Lake that a man named l.. Postawka
had committed suicide the previous
day by shooting himself with revolt
yer An official Investigation was
started and facts are already revealed
which make the suicide theory inn
probable. The officials are hard at
work upon the case and it appears that
one of the most deliberate and we'll
planned crimes in the history of the
Wisconsin valley will be revealed and
the guilty parties brought to justice.
POstawaka carried considerable life
insurance, which, it is alleged, has
been paid.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
Tvxvo Were Drowned,

Spattsville, KY. Aug. IA. - 1t is re-
ported from a point above here on the
Green river that Thomas and Peter
Drew were drowned while going
across the river to their farm. Peter
Drew was a son of Thomas Drew,
nrominent farmers in the Green Riv-
or valley.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
DEAD ON HIS wIFE,s GRAVE.
Lew Deerwester Uses u Razor on
His Own ThrOnt.

HIS Own Throat.
Bellefontaine, Ohio, Aug. IA. - Ex-
element was at fever heat in this city
on account of the body of Lew Deer
wester, who was on Tuesday night ar
rested on suspicion of having been i'm
plicated in the DERRICK double murder,
being found in Blue Jacket cemetery.
The general verdict now is that Deer
Wester, together with an accomplice,
committed the shocking crime. Deer
Wester, who was found on his wife's
grave, attempted suicide by cutting
his throat with a razor. He is uncon-
scious and still living, but slight hopes
are held for his recovery.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
KLoNDYKE FEVER ABAT1NG.
People Beginning to Realize the
Folly of Starting Now.

San Francisco, Aug. 14.-During the
past week the Klondyke fever has
abated somewhat in this city, owing
probably to the discouraging reports
from Dyea. There are plenty of peo-
pie who announce their intention of
trying the Chilcoot route in the spring
and of those who are anxious to 60 at
once, large proportion seem disposed
to travel via st. Michaels and up the
Yukon. At the offices of the steam
ship companies it is reported the in
Quiry for tickets is diminishing.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
scbooI building Strike.

Chicago, Aug. IA. = Two thousand
men employed on Chicago's public
school buildings went on a strike by
order of the Building Trades council.
There are thirty-five school houses I'M
dergoing repairs, and if the strike IS
not settled soon it is said the buildings
will be in such a condition that they
cannot be used at the opening of school
in September.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
Electricity for Huron.

Huron, S. D., Aug. 1.-THE Huron
Electric Light and Power company
has sold it's plant to Harry S. Sterling,
who will at once put in a perfect sys-
tenn. He has leased the Risdon ar
tesian well, which will furnish pow
er. The new plant will be in opera
ton within the next thirty days.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
Enioined Again.

Milwaukee, Aug. IA. = Another in
junction was served on the directors
Of the Milwaukee & Waukesha Elec-
trio Railroad company. This time the
company is enjoined from reducing it's
capital stock from $3,00O,000 to S1,000,-
600. The document was served while
a meeting was being held for the pur-
pose of effecting the reduction.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17

Yankton, S. D., Aug. 10. = A young
man named Calvin, alias Hiscock. has
been arrested here on a charge OF
horse stealing, being wanted at Te-
kamah, Neb. A band operating under
the name of Hiscock brothers have for
wears past stolen valuable horses in
Nebraska. The prisoner admits he is
called Hiscock.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17

Glendale, N. D., Aug. 14.-Work has
commenced on the new roller mill at
this place. The contract for the ma
chinery was let to E. p. Ellis & Co. of
Milwaukee at a cost of $7,705. The
mill will turn out from 100 to 125 bar
rels per day and will be in operation
by Nov. /.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
New Whent Pest.

Miller, S. D., Aug. 11.-Those farm
ers who sowed wheat late now say
that it has been completely taken by a
new pest called pigeon grass" which
some say is "fox tail" The wet sea-
son has caused this grass to grow
wonderfully. The early wheat and
crops that could be cultivated have
not suffered so much from it.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
An.Hairess to S25O.OOO.

Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 11.-Mrs.
j. w. Smith, residing near here, has
been in correspondence with attorneys
who claim that she is one of the heirs
of Capt. Matt Cleveland, who died in
the English navy, leaving a large for
tune. Mrs. Smiths shar els mOdestly
put at S25O.OOO
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
Rnsiness Picks %,

Ipswich, S. D.. Aug. 11.-Harvest in
Edmunds county commenced this
week. There is a promise of a good
Weld in most fields. Business men an
ticipate a great increase of business
over last year. New families are con-
stantly arriving and locating in Ed
mundS county.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
w. charged with Murder.

Anaconda. Mont, Aug. ii. - Sam
cahalI who was arrested a few days
ago for assaulting the thirteen year-old
Theodore Conry, of 511 Front street.
los more serious charge against him.
The boy died and Cabell is now held
for murder.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
Tobacco Crop Damaced.

Viroqua, Wis, Aug. 14.-The damage
to the tobacco and other crops is even
more serious than first reported. Fully
one-half of the acreage Of tobacco in
the country was destroyed by hail and
wind, and the loss to tobacco growers
alone will foot up $150,000. Many
farmers are blowing up their tobacco
fields
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17

Miller, s. D., Aug. 11.-Several faml-
lies that went to Missouri and Oregon
are returning to this section. One
man who returned from a ''back re-
gion'' of Arkansas says the women
there chewed tobacco and went to
dances barefooted, and that was more
than he could stand.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17

Madison, S. D., Aug. 11.-Joseph B..
zimmerman. a farm hand. attempted to
assault the grown daughter of I'll. g.
Cole The girls cries brought her
father to the rescue and a desperate
fight ensued, but Zimmerman escaped.
The sheriff and deputies are in pur-
suit. 1t will go hard with him if cap
tured
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
MASSACHUSETTS BENEFIT LIFE.
A Petition for Receiver to Be
Made Soon.

Boston, Aug. Il. - The Globe says
that the Massachusetts Mutual Bene-
fit Life association will probably cease
it's corporate existance Tuesday, Aug.
81, on which date petition will be
presented to the supreme court for the
appointment of n receiver. 1t is under
stood that there will be no objection
to the motion.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
sold Illicit whisky.

Lakota, N. D., Aug. 8.-Sheriff Dahl
has closed the last blind pig in Lakota,
and an injunction has been placed on
the building.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17

jamestown, N. D., Aug. 8.-The total
wool clip handled here this season has
amounted to 10000 pounds, some 90
600 pounds larger than last year.
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Miss Mamie Proudfoot, who for

Miss Mamie Proudfoot, who for several days has been guest of Miss Addie Brady, of this city, will on to- morrow leave for Little Rock, and from thence return to her home in Colorado. At one time Miss Proud foot resided in Pine Bluff, and her personality and cultivated mind made her very popuIarin social circles. Her friends. who are legion, will bid her adieu with deep regret, and hope sincerely that she will at an early day pay her old home an- other visit.
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A Household Necessity

Casearets Candy Cathartic, the most wonderful medical discovery of the age, pieas8nt and refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels, clens- ing the entire system. dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habitual consti- patton and biliousness. Please buy and try box of c. c. c. to-day; 10, 9. 50 cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists. 12-30eod
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The office hours of the General Sec retary, when he can be found at the Institute, are from to II 8. m. and from 2. to D. m. and form to 10 D.. Ill. These hours will be observed each week day except Friday. Dur ing the meetings of Dr. Pierson the night hours will not always be observed.
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Everything is Certain
WALKER DRUG co.
 110 Main St.

On the morning of Feb. 20, 1895, was sick with rheumatism, and lay in bed until May 2lst, when I got a hottie of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The first application of it relieved me almost entirely from the pain and the second afforded complete relief In a short time was able to be up and about again. A. T. MOREAux, Luverne. Minn. Sold by W. l.. De- woody X Co.
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The Postal Telegraph and Cable Co.,, hns leased tie James building, on Main street, for it's office. The building is being thoroughly over hauled and sky-light put in. The management of the new telegraph company expects to be ready for business in this city by the first of May.
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Parents of our school children should sIlow their interest in school work by visiting the schools at least once in every few months. The teachers, as well as the pupils, will gladly welcome you.
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It is, or should be. the highest aim of every merchant to please his cns- toners; and that the wide-awa ake drug firm of Meyers & Eshleman, Sterling, H., is doing so, is proven by the following. from Mr. Eshle- man. "In my sixteen years exper- fence in the drug business l have never sfen or sold or tried q medi- cine that gave as good satisfaction as Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhGa Remedy Sold 6y ". l.. DewOody X Co.
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Messrs. Byron J. Price, C. ] Proc tor, J. A. Gibson and J. w. Crockett citizens of Arkansas county, passed through the city today enroute home from Little Rock.
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Bradford x Knox received, yester- day, by the steamer Eugene, 6l rolls of carpets and mating, which they have placed on the market at prices never before euual!ed. 3 5dtf
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Th5 recent rains and the pres mt cold snap have caused our farmers and gardneres suspend operations for q time
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l desire to attest to the merits of Chamberlain Cough Remedy us one of the most valuable and efficient preparations on the market. It broke an exceedingly dangerous cough for me in 2i hours. and in gratitude therefor, l desire to inform you thnt I will never be without it and you sheuld feel proud of the high esteem in which your remedies are held by people in general. 1t is the one remedy among ten thousand. Success to ito. k. DowNEY, Editor Democrat, Albion, Ind. For sale by ". l.. Dewoody < Co.
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I desire to announce to my friends that have opened up new and complete stock of staple and fancy groceries at No. 3a6 Main street, and solicit share of the general trade.
 ". $. BEARD.
 37d2w
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Misses Lizzie Grace, Gussie Me kinney and Jessie Adams went up to Little Rock this morning to visit and inspect the methods of teaching in the schools of that city. They will return this afternoon.
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Mr Thas Christopher. a former Well known Cotton Belt passenger conductor, but now running pas senger train out of Los Angeles, Cal, is here on bushes trip. He is meet ing with warm and cordial recep- tion from his old friends.
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DoN'T WORRY about your health. Keep your blood pure by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and you need not fear the grip, colds, bronchitis. pnenmonia OF typhoid fever.
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Did you know that Bradford X Knox had a line of shades that they guarentee the color for ten years? Something new. 3-3-dtf
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The police force failed to make an arrest last night. They have q kick because people are becoming too orderly and law-abiding.
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Tetter. salt.Rbeura and Elczema.

The intense itching and smarting incl dent to these diseases is instantly allayed 69 t applying I:il chamberlain, 1qa. s Eye and have been permanently cured by it. It a favorite remedy for sore nipples i; chapped hands, ehilblains, frost bites and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
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Dr. Cady's Condition Powders, are just what horse needs when in bad condition. Tonic, blood purifier and yermifuge. They are not food but medicine and the best in use to put a horse in prime condition. Price % cents per package.
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Mir. D. c. Bell has been appointed Masterin Chancery to audit accounts, etc, in n suit between II. C. Daniels and J l.. Ussery.