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The Press., 1897-07-01
FrenehY.

A 5-year-old who happened to be present when his auntie's new hat came home the other day was much impress ed by the praise accorded it on all sides. One word, however, puzzled him. Beautiful" and "sweet" and "ele- gant''-all these terms were clear enough, but when it came to "Frenchy" he was at a loss to know what was meant. What does 'Frenchy' mean, mamma?' he asked. What is 'Frenchy?'" His mother therefore ex- plained that "Frenchy" meant all the other nice things that had been said about the hat and more too. It was the weight of worldly encomium. When you wish to say that thing is partie- ularly pretty and graceful and artistic, when you want to give it the very high est praise," she said, "you call it 'Frenchy.'"
 To all of which the 5-year-old listen ed with that intent literalness indica- tive of his species. Some days after this, when the arrival of the hat had presumably been forgotten by every one, the 5-year-old, with his aunt. at tended divine service at a we'll known ritualistic church for the first time. Up- on his return his mother asked him what he thought of it all. "Oh, liked it so much" was the answer. Ut was so Frenchyp'- Louis Globe Dem Ocrat
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COVENTRY.


 The distraction of the old church proves to be an Improvement to Turkey Hill street, as the locality was known when Roger Dimmick owned real estate there.
 Bert Faulkner visited town recently.
 Miss Sarah Baynton, who has taught in Branford the past year, Is at home.
 Rev. B. F. Perkins and family left town early this week, their place of resi- dence will be Hanpden, N. H.
 Benj. F. Chandler is In town-he has completed a four years course at school of::technology In Indiana making electric ity a speciality.
 The school meeting in district Mon day evening called out twenty voters. The officers of the previous year were re-elect- ed.
 Since the organization of the s. c. l. S. funds have been paid into Its treasury as follows Mrs. Susan Whitney DimOck, $11O; Mrs. Nellie Babcock Prince, $25 i; Mrs. Gertrude Babcock, $25; Mrs. Mary E. Mason, $5; Lavinia Twichell, $25 {; Miss Laura Ripley, $1O; Fourth of July, '06, $40; Membership fees, $40; fair in A. o. w. W. hall, $103, making the sum of three hundred and ninty-two dollars. There have been other gifts of money and nice tent from Mrs. Edwin-the total value of all reaching about $40O.
 The one hundred and twenty-flrst anni- versaIy of the signing of the declaration of independence is to be celebrated by the s. C. I. S., Monday, July 9th, on the green, If the weather IS suitable. If the day Is stormy the exercises will be held in the Congregational church. The pa rade of antiques and horribles through Main-st. will take place at 7.30 a. m. Three bicycle races for the championship of South Coventry will be held as follows Oue-fourth mile, scratch, at II o'clock one-third mile, scratch, 11.20; One-hali mile, scratch, 11.45. Dinner will be served on the green, If pleasant, if not, in Congregational vestry, from 12 m. to 2 p. m. ,, for 15 cents. Ice cream and lemon. ade will be on sale. The following lit erary program will begin at 2 p. m. Music; Declaration of Independence oratIons by Prof. PeebIes of Storrs, and Rev. Father Dunn and others. Recita- tions and other entertainment will be giv- en. The proceeds of this celebration will be used in general Improvements.
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RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

IJ bate Court, June 26th, 1897.
 Estate of Horace M. Kinney, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon application Of Milton H. Kinney, admin istrator, praying that an order may be granted to sell the real estate Of said deceased, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate Ofce in Stafford, in said district, on the Sth day of July, A. D., 1897, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given Of the pendency Of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- Ing circulation in said district, on or before the 1st day of July, A. D., 1897.
The Press., 1897-07-01

hISTRICT OF SOMEKS, ss. Probate 1I Court, June 26the A. D., 1897.
 Estate of Vallett c. Keeney, late of SOmers, in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of Laura L. Keeney, ad- min1strator, praying that all the real estate of said Vallett c. Keeney, situated in said Somers, be sold, as per application on file more fully ap- fully appears, it is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and de- termined at the probate office in Somers, in said district, on the Sth day of July, A. D.. 1897 at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by pub fishing the sane once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Somers, in said district. CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge
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ASHFORD.
westford Correspondence.

family by the name of BOwne, from Brooklyn, N. Y, have bought the Fred Fisher place and have taken possession.
 Miss Winlfred Kinney, who has been teaching in Southbridge, Is at home for her summer vacation.
 Rev. and Mrs.G. c. Chappell of Warr en- vile, attended church here Sunday.
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A T a Court Of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the district of Stafford; on the 29th day of June. A. D. 1897.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Lima NJ. Booth, adm1nistratrix on the tntestate estate Of John Q. Booth, late of Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said es- tate will be exhibited for settlement at the Pro bate Office in said district, on the Sth day Of July, 1897. at 10 o'clock. forenoon, by posting a copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of Stafford. and by advertising the same in a newspaper published in Stafford and hav- ing circulation in said district. Certified from Record, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
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Sale of "ArabiAn NIxhta.-

The late Sir Richard Burton's trans lation of the Arabian Nights" was sold out in ten days and brought ESQ., 900, upon which he and his wife lived royalty for five years. At his death but a remained of the sum, and Lady Bur ton deposited it in the poorbox of he. church.
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ATTENTION! !

The firing of the so called Cannon Fire Cracker on any Street, Sidewalk or Highway in this bor- ough, has been forbidden by the Court of Bur- gesses, under full penalty of the law, made and provided. And all proper officers are directed to enforce this order
 ANTHONY ADAMS, Warden. Stafford Springs, Conn, June 30, 1S97
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BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best sAlve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, ohapped hands, chilblains, eorns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satlsfaotion or money refunded. Price 96o per box. Sold by K. K. Taft.
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Umbrella Bargain.

For wOmen's use English Gloria, close roll, steel rod, with case and tassel, fine Congo han dies. 75c.
 Also 29-inch for mems use. 99c.
 Worth a third more.
The Press., 1897-07-01

The eye of a fly is so constructed as t. bring the entire horizon within his cir ole of observation, a fact which explains the extreme Alertness of these insects in escapinR attack.
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White Goods.

When you want a real substan- tial-just what you desire-you buy the cloth and have it made.
 We have a big assortment, qual- ities and designs of Organdies, Mulls, Dimities, Piques and Lawns.
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Belts for
 WOmen's Wear.

Good fortune admits of us sell ing to-day the Cant Slip" Patent Belt that does not admit of slip ping or sagging at the back. 25 cents.
 We sold them at regular prices for 39 and 49c. Some stores in the city ask 59c. To day 25c.
The Press., 1897-07-01

The goldenrod, which was advocated some time ago as the national. flower of the United States. is emblemAtio of en- oouraRemenk
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Married.

Willington, June 18th, by Rev. c. H.. Brown, George w. Stroud of West Will lington and Charlotte E. Davis of New York City; by the same, George M. Knight and Katie Curran, both of Will lington.
 Stafford Springs, June 29th, by Rev. R. c. Gragan, Ernest Washburn and Miss Julia Donohue, both of Staffordville.
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Ladies' TailOr-Made
 Dresses.

Blazer, Reefer and Eton style Jackets, half of the lot silk-lined jackets. Percale-lined skirts, full width, carefully made. Either the jacket or skirt singly cost more than we ask for the ready tO-wear dress. $4.5O for choice.
 Second floor take elevator
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Cotton Dress StuffS.

Prices are lower than the goods cost to make.
 Makers and handlers over stocked-that's why you can buy Imported Organdies and Dimi- ties that sell for 25c and 33c a yard, today for 15c yard.
 American Dimities that are good values at 1Oc a yard, now 64c a yard.
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Rnrn.

Stafford Springs, June 26th, daughter to Mr and Mrs. Frank Simmons.
 Westford, June 20th, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Irving Reynolds.
 Stafford Springs, June 27th, a son to MT. and Mrs. Samuel Cohen.
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The county commissioners will reorgan- ize to-day. Judge Holman's term expires tonight, and John Thompson, of Filing ton, Is to taKe his place on the board.
The Press., 1897-07-01
Two Martial Poema.

Soon after the close of the civil war Cassius M. Clay, T. c. Durant of the Union Pacific railroad, Commodore Boggs, Curtis Guild, the secretary of the Russian minister, and two other gentlemen were guests at little supper at the Fifth Avenue hotel, New York. The conversation turned upon Tenny- sons Charge of the Light Brigade" which one of the guests declared to be the most martial poem ever written.
 "Bahr' exclaimed one of the compa- ny, half in jest. "The rhythm is faulty, and some of the lines remind me of pumpkins rolling over a barn floor. For instances:
 "Some one had blundered,
 Rode the six hundredI
 1T defy any one to name an Ameri- can poem so inspiriting," retorted the enthusiastic lover of the British poet. MT. Guild, who reports the conversa- ton in his "Chat About Celebrities, |" suggested that there was Holmes poem of "Old Ironsides. :"
 Do you know the linesr' was de- manded.
 "Oh, yes. I acclaimed them more than 80 years ago at school"
 Well, l challenge you to recite Old Ironsides, and I will recite The Charge of the Light Brigade. and we will abide by the verdict of the company as to which is the more inspiriting."
 ''The Charge" was recited first, and 1t was done admirably. At its conclu- sion, after the applause had ceased. MT. Guild began back in "A Metrical Els say, ," in which the author represented the poem with an introduction and then followed it with the well known verses, beginning:
 Aye, tear her tattered ensign downI
 By the time," he writes, "I was half through the first verse saw the face of Commodore Boggs light up and his eye flash. Cash Clay, too, was all attention. The poets lines had their effect. As the declaimer ended with
 "Nail to the mast her holy flag,
 Set every threadbare sail,
 And give her to the god of storms,
 The lightning and the gale, the brave old commodore brought down his fist on the table, exclaiming, That s so, by Jupiterl and Clay leaped to his feet, shouting, 'Hurrah for the Amer ican fagP P"-Youth's Companion.
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HORSE-For sale. M. J. EATON, II 14t2w OrcuttS

DROPOSALS will be received by the N borough Of Stafford Springs for the digging laying and covering of the sewer for West-Mafn street until 12 o'clock, noon, Tuesday, July 6, 1897, with the privilege of rejecting any or all bids
 For further information inquire of
 A. ADAMS, Warden.
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A T Court of Probate holden at Tol- A land. within and for the district of Holland, on the 2Sth day of June, A. D. 1897.
 On motion of Sylvester F. Morrison admins trator on the estate of Louisa P. Morrison late of Wilmington, within said district deceased. Present, VIM. D. HOLMAN, Esq.,, Judge. It is ordered by this Court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate office in said district, the 9th day of July, 1897, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by post ing copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of Wilmington, and by advertising the same in a newspaper published in Stafford, and having circulation in said district.
 Certified from Record,
 VIM. D. HOLMAN, Judge.
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Dress Goods.

In addition to selling Dress Goods at low prices, We take or ders for Tailor Made Skirts for 76c each.
The Press., 1897-07-01

The steamer St. Louis broke the record from New York to Southampton the past week, making the trip in 6 days, hours and 23 minutes.
 A terrific hall storm struck Topeka, Kansas, last Thursday. Hail stones weighing from twelve to sixteen ounces did great damage. Dogs were instantly killed and many persons were injured.
 The great boat race at POughkeepsie last Friday resulted in an easy victory for Cornell, with Yale n good second, and Harvard five lengths behind Yale. The Courtney, or American stroke, did 1t. The English stroke of Harvard was decid- ly lacking, and their hired English coach failed to meet expectations. The Cornells will row with the University of Pennsyl- vania and Columbia tomorrow
 Samuel l.. Clemens, who ia in London, has written to the New York Herald, de clining to be the beneficiary of subscrip- ton started by the Herald The fund had reached g., ,03S. Mir. Clemens has just iln- ished n new book, from which 1t Is expect ed he will realize handsome profit, and help him greatly in his financial difficulties.
The Press., 1897-07-01

TuIH Papor and The Connecticut Courant somi-weeklyl furnished for S2.i5 per year.
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c. F. MACFARLANE,......... ...AUCTIoNEER.
 A UCTION !-Will be sold at Public A Auction, on the premises, Prospect street, Stanord Springs, Conn.,, Saturday, July 3, at 10 o'clock a. m., all of my Household Furniture, consisting Of Bedsteads, Beds, Bedding, Exten- sion Table, Chairs, Tables, stands, Stoves, Car petings, CrOckery, Tin, Glass and Wooden Ware, and variety or other things it would be i'm possible to mention here.
 r STEPHEN FORD
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Flags for Decorating

We have big assortment of sizes and qualities, and it won't cost much to exhibit some pa triotism if you buy here. We sell them same way we do other things.
 Prices according to size and quality. 4c. to $6 each.
 Third floor, take elevator
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EOR SALE-Standing grass, belong \ ing to Mrs. c. J. Holmes. Apply to
 F. F. PATTEN.
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Smith & Murray,

Its going to be a lively weeks trading between now and the Fourth.
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NOTICE-I hereby forbid all persons 1N trusting or harborfng my son. Roswell H. Warren, after this date on my account, as have given him his time, and shall not pay any of his accounts or collect ny of his wages after this date. EVERETT E WAKREN
 Stafford, Conn.,, July 1sL, 1897. 14s3w
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TO RENT-2 Desirable tenements of 10 l Rooms on Maple street. c. E. NEWTON.
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\ OST.-A black purse. containing sev. IL eTal dollars, on WeStford avenue.
 MRS. HARRIET WILLIAMS.
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TNO RENT.-Two good tenements, to \ small families. c. F. WOOD. If
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Don't give them tea coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called Grain-O? It is delic- iOus and nourishing and takes the place of cOf- fee. The more Grain-O you give the children the more health you distribute through the1I systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains, and tastes like choice coffee, but costs about 4 as much. All grOceTs sell 1t. 15c. and 25c.
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Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanki us- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com mlttsd to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to It's subscrib- srn until a definite order to discontinue is re- eoivod and all arrears are paid In full.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-02

Captain Troilope Hiss Mansel's cabin
was empty. She had slept in her bed,
that was certain. The clothes were toss
cd on cne side, as though she had re-
leased herself quickly.
Amazemcnt held the beholders silent
for some moments. Then TIE little skip.
per puffed cut:
Where is she? Where's tie young
lady: She's il the ship, Ct course. Mr..
Matthews, see if she's on deck CT for
waru, or if she his found her way into
the steorage."
The mate, with a face Of corsterna.
tion, rushe' oat.
Miss Mansel diSappearcdr' cried
Mrs. Peacock in half screaming voice,
crowding in. Whats become of her:''
Where's the steward?" cried the
captain.
Here. sir. answered Tricklc on. side
the people as the door.
Gentlemen, nasc way il you
please" said the captain. "Therc i;
nothing left to lcok st. Tho cabin i:
empty"
Caldwell and Trollope lounged off.
The others stood apart. Their excite.
ment and dismay were too deep to per.
init them to quit the scene Just then.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Dent whispered together
Mfa Hclroyd went to her daughter.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-02
CHAPTER LIN 1884 the Queen,
n 0'SAVAa h. - Oo>~o. o-A.>-

CHATTER LIN 1884 the Queen,
. clipper bark. leaves Sydney. Ans
tra'ia. with treasure. There are ten
male passengers and five women.
II-She Is chased by cutter. which
puts on load James Murray. who
wishes passage to England. lila
steamer follows. Police board the
Queen to arrest Murray, who is ab.
scounding with money. Murray
commits suicide. w, V aud Wilt
hiss bten discovered that the arms
chest Of the Queen has been robbed
VII and V.Il-The csptsin orders
the rooms to be searched, but moth
ing is found. TX and X-Miss Mar.
Patet Mansel. a passenger, overheart
d plot OF the pirate ten to seize the
vessel. She is gsggei end thrown
ovtrboa'd.
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ana She light wind was uIled With sbe
hummipg Of takers.
CHAPTER Xu.
BENoON CALLS A COUNCIL.

BKNoON CALLS A COUNCIL.
The captain stepped to where Poole
stood watching the ship and said in q
low voice: Go and see il the chief ON.
GERS asleep In his berth, sir. II he il
not, my compliments, and ! desire him
to come to my cabin; also send the sur
geon to me-.
Mir. Poole showed himself in three
ardent skips mp the weather ladder.
Mr.. Matthew'S, sir, was now going to
the captains cabin, and the surgeon,
sir. was already there.
Il wish to confer with you," began
Captain Benson. ''I do not know what
Is wrong with me, but il IL strange that
]. who have followed the sea all my
life. should find myself wanting in de-
termination at-at-this time Of day, ~
he added, somewhat Historically. "I
am troubled by the mysterious los of
the young lady. It is terrible to be un.
able to form conclusion as to how she
met with her end. II we could think Of
her as murdered'- He stopped and
glared at Mr.. Matthews.
Il don't think that, captain; really I
don't" said the doctor. "What con.
ceivablc object would any living crea.
ture in this ship have in numbering
her?"
There it is," gasped the captain.
"Things Of the most extraordinary kind
happen in this vessel, and you can't
find motives for them. Why was my
arms chest robbed? What puts it into
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eoeYussr. ssSs. ~ ~ Ausyuea.

'DccldedIy Better. thank you. But
the doctor has ordered her to Eeep her
bed answered Mrs.. Holroyd. It'll
noon"
Meanwhile it might have been OBJ
served that while this conversation went
on Mr.. Caldwell merely toyed with the
food which he asked fer Tie expression
of his face attracted the attention of Mr..
Masters. From time to time he eyed
him s.renuously. The eyes were blood
shot and dim. Upon his swarthy, gypsy
dark skin lay a sort CT weak, greenish
tinge, as though he sat under colored
glass. His coal black hair and beard
were little wild, too-shaggy, I'M
Ecmpt Cr diso-dered. as Of purpose-au
effect which was Gssuredly remote from
the desires Of that mans soul. Some.
times he'd glance at Trollope or Shan.
non, bCt rarely at the others. He drank
thirstily of ale and feigrcd 70 eat. Mas.
ters, sitting beside Eurn, whispered:
whats the matter with Ca!awcll:''
81 guess" oozed Eurn, 'he's afraid
Of the n.oIert when Miss Mansel will
step forth and proclaim our secret"
"Warily now," says the other. whis
pering and looking down while nc pl:ct
his knife and fork. "What have you
hearG:''
"Trcllore's answer this morning
was
"Oh." sputtered Masters, "conaidcl
where you ar9i''
1t was just then that Captain Benson
exclaimed, ''II rot Miss Mansel well?
And raising his voice. Can you Civ,
mo rcascI,, sir, fer Miss Marsel hein;
absent from the breakfast table:'
u have not heard that she is 10
WE'LL" answered the doctor, lookins
round at the steward.
''Hss sho asked to have some break
fast taken to her?" said the captain.
.'No, sir" replied the steward. "Sh
was sleeping when knocked, an hou
| ago."
There was nothing so uncommon in
passenger. particularly a female passen
ger, continuing to rest beyond the regu
lar time Of meals as to excite notice.
Presently Mrs. Holroyd left the table
She WAS about to enter her cabin, when
turning to the captain. she said:
| "Shall I look in on Hiss Mansel IN
see how she does:''
''If you please, madam" says oil
Benson, who was standing up.
The table was thinning, when a CT
from Mrs. Holroyd brought him and al
others who were Gil the move to D hal;
Mr.. Caldwell, still seated, turned hi
gloomy face heavily and slowly to ico!'
Mr. Matthews jumped up.
There's no Miss Mansel here w.
Mrs. Ho!royd's exclamation. She stoo
in the doorway and addressed tho car
tain, and her face was white, with sud
den astonishment and alarm.
what Go understand" said Captai
Benson, coming from the head of th
table. Miss Nansel's not in Ler be-:t
do you say. ma ar?''
He entered the cabin and was follow
cd by the surgeon and mate. A snla'
crowd of people came to the Gool
Among them was Mr. Caldwell an
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PSsssi ps,~si I'ssss,

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Oiutmcu,
sill cure blind. b'eeding. liberated
md itching piles. II sbsorbs the
tumors allays the itching st once.
scts as q Poultico. gives instant re.
-eiief. DIR. Williams Indian File
ointment 10 prepared only Tor pie,
md itching Of the private Psr,s. ano
nothing else. livery box 10 gusrsn
,eed. Sold by druggists. eco, b,
natl for SO cent? aud 81 per box.
WILLIAMS Mo Co.. rrops., Ci.ve
land. Ohio. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-02

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas. Of Junction
City. III. was told BY her doctors
she had consumption and that there
Was no hope for her. but two bottles
OF DIR. Kings New Discovery com.
Pletely cured her and she says Il
saved her life. Thomas Eggcrs. lss
Florida street. San Francisco, sus.
fured from Q dreadful cold. approach.
ing consumption. tried without re.
suit everything else. then bough,
one bottle Of DIR. Kings New Discov.
cry and in two weeks Was cured
He Is naturally thankful. Il 10 euch
results. Of which these are samples.
that prove the wonderful efficacy ol
this medicine In coughs and colds.
Free trial bottles st Hartx q Tile.
meyers drug store. Regular size.
50 cents and el.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-02

Fer ala By A. y. Rc.rs aud otto ess,,ea. dsa.
gists. R,ck 1slind
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whipped out the captain IN a choking
sort Of whisper. Its Just that. and
that job Of the arms chest 10 q piece Of
1t. and that fellow ON the jib boom end
last night another. can't Ct In the
young lady, can't flt in He stop
ped. pressing his hand 20 his brow.
But not . syllable Of this" he went
on after q short silence. during which
his companions had eyed him. almost
oreathlesH. for may be mistaken.