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The herald., 1897-12-19
Plaved Ball 200 Years AGO.

They played ball in Lapland two hum
dred years ago, according to a history
Of that country written in the seven
teenth injury. Its author describes
the game as follows:
"In those sports wherein women as
we'll as men are players they common
ly play with leather ball stuffed with
hay, about the bigness Of ones fist.
Whatever company of men and women
there is present Is sorted into two sides,
ground, the other on another plot op-
posite to it, and some distance off.
Then every person of one side in his
turn, beats the bail with a club
through the air, those of the contrary
side catching it at the fall; and If any,
one chance to catch it in his hands be-
fore it touches the ground. then the
order of play is inverted and this side
strikes out the ball. and the other Is
fair to catch. Thus play the men and
women, boys, and girls together, nor
90 the Ineu SHOW themselves more eX-
pert than the women. They besides
have another play at ball in the hard,
frozen snow they draw two lines at
some distance from another; then all
the multitude Of men and women part
ing into two sides. one applies itself to
! the defense of this, the other Of that
line. Then they meet in the middle
space between the two goals, and fling
down the ball. Then each party, with
handles and clubs, strives to strike tho
ball across the opposite party's line,
each party still maintaining the de-
fense of it's own line But If one side
chance to strike the ball with their
handles over the others line (for 1t Is
foul play to fling it with their hands)
and so take their goal, that Is ac-
counted the conquering side"
| If this last game does not come
pretty close to modern football, it will
be hard to find anything that does.
They had cards and dice in those days,
too, up there in the land of perpetual
ice and snow.
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a young man that had been helper to
one of them, one harmless enough, a
good and quiet lad. Him, for the sake
Of the stipend, they had persuaded to
be their cat's-paw.
But the folks of Balmaghie We're
clear against giving him any foot
hold, so that he made little more Of
1t than he had done at the first.
Then 1, who had striven so lately
with the powers of evil in high places,
was stricken to the heart at all this
strife and resolved within me that
there should be an end to it.
Who was 1 that l should thus be a
troubler of Israel and make the hot
anger rise in these quiet hearts?
Could 1 stand against all Scotland :?
Nay, could l alone be in the right and
all the others in the wrong? There
was surely work for me to do outside
the bounds of one small parish, at
least few godly folk of the ancient
way to whom I could minister.
So I resolved then and there, that
after the Sabbath service at which
had hidden Earlstoun to purge himself
by oath and public confession. L would
NO more remain to stir up wrath, but
The herald., 1897-12-19
XXXYI.
IT LOVE YOU, QUINT1N!"

There was little more to do, The
scanty stock Of the glebe was, by
Hobs intervention, partly sold to Ma
than Gemmell of Drumglass and the
remainder driven along the Kenside
by the fords of the Black Water TO
Ardarroch, where my mother received
!: with uplifted, querulous hands. and
my father calmly, as If he had never
expected anything else.
you think" cried my mother, "that
the laddie we sent so proudly to the
college should shut himself out of
manse and kirk hame, and TAX to the
moors and MOSES as if the aud perse-
cutting days were back again."
ut is in a guild cause" said my faith
er, quieting her as best he could.
II daresay," said my mother. "but
the lad will get mony a wet fit and
weary mile, If he ministers to the Hill
Folk. Aye. and mony a sair heart to
please them"
Fear ye not for Quintin," said INV
father to soothe her, "for if 1t comes to
dourness. the Lord pity them that try
to overcrow our Quintin!"
I made no farewell round on the
kindly faithful folk Of Balmaghie. NV
heart would have had too many break
ings. Besides I promised myself that
when took up the pilgrims staff and
ministered to the Remnant scattered
abroad, seeking no reward, should Of
ten be glad of nights shelter at
Drumglass Of Cullenoch.
Nevertheless for all my brave re-
solves it was with an overweighted
heart that passed over the Black Wa
ter at the Tornorrach fords with INV
staff in my hand. had, as it were, come
over in two bands. with Hob driving
the beasts, and I the furniture upon a
carr or trail cart.
Now I left the parish poorer than ]
entered it. I knew not so much as
where would sleep that night. had
ten pounds in my pocket, and when
that was done-wcll, would surely not
be worse off than a Kings Blue Gown.
I was to minister to q scattered peo-
pie, mostly of the poorest. But at the
worse was sure of an inglenook, a bed
in the stable-loft, and a porringer of
brose at morn and e'en anywhere in
Scotland. And I am sure that Outlines
the Gallilean fishermen had not so
much.
My mother threw her arms about my
neck.
20 laddie, laddie, ye are ganging far
ava on rough road and a lonely.
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copyright, 1897. by 8. R. Crockett.1
SYNOPSIS

This is the story of Quintin Mac Clel-
lans life. written by himself, with addi-
ions by. his brother Hob. Quintn has
been ordained Il minister of the State
Church OF Scotland. but having openly
defied the Prcsbytery in refusing, to ad-
NIT the authority of Queen Anne in mat
ters of religious belief, he has been. de-
posed, and has only. kept his church IN
Balmaghe by the forcible measures of
the parlshioners to prevent his being
ousted. Quintin finally decides to join
the Scotch Covenanters with whom he
has always been in sympathy. At this
time ne hears that several charges have
been brought against his old friend. Alex
ander Gordon. the laird of Icarlstoun. a
noted Covenanter. and that he has been
threatened with excommupication In con-
sequence. the Presbytery even having re-
fused him the opportunity to deny or re-
pent. Quintin goes at once to Gordon,
whom he finds in a towering rage. and af-
ter a stormy interview promise of re,
pentance-whch Quntin arranges shall
take place in his own church-is extracted
from the great man. Quintin has been In
love since childhood with Gordon..s
daughter Mary. The girl has refused his
offer of marriage when he first came to
Balmaghle. but Quintin has. nevertheless
reason to believe that his lovo for her is
returned.
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ing her father back defiant glance for
glance, we were married decently and
in order.
Now" said Alexander Gordon, so
soon as the "Amen" was out, "go to
your chamber with your mother, Mis-
tress Mary! Take whatever We can
carry-but no more-and get you gone
out of this house with the man you
have chosen. will teach you to be
fond of dyke-backs and of throwing
yourself away upon beggarly, broken
men!"
| And he frowned down upon her, as
with head erect, and scornful carriage,
she swept past him, her mother trot-
ting behind like a frightened child.
| think Alexander Gordon greatly de-
sired to say something to me while he
and I stood waiting for their return.
For he kept shifting his weight from
one foot to the other, now turning to
the window, anon humming half q
tune and breaking off short in the
/ midst. But ever as he came toward
me with obvious intent to speak, he
checked himself, shaking his head
sagely, and so resuming again his rest
less marching to and fro.
Presently my lass came down with
a proud high look on her face, her
mother following after with face all
beblubbered with tears and wringing
her hands silently.
II bid you farewell, father" Mary
said. ''Tfll now you have ever been q
kind father to me. And some day you
will forgive me this seeming disobedi-
ence!"
Then 1t was that her father made q
strange speech.
"Quintin Mac Clellan has muckle to
thank me for Had it not been for the
roaring of the Bull he had not so easily
gotten away the dainty quey!"
So side by SIDE and presently when
we got to the woods edge, hand in
hand, Mary Gordon and I went out in
to the world together.
addition and conclusion by Hob Mao
Clellan.]
Thus my brother left the writing
which has fallen into my hand. In
word I must finish what I cannot
amend.
His marriage with Mary Gordon was
most happy and gracious. though I
have ever heard that she retained
throughout her life her high, proud ma
ture.
Her father relented his anger after
the great renovation of the Covenants
at Auchensaugh. Indeed I question
whether in driving them forth from
Earlstoun, Alexander Gordon was not
acting a part. For when he came to
see my wife, Alexander-Jonita, after
our little Quintin was born, he said.
Heard ye aught of your brother and
his wife?'
I told him that they were we'll and
hearty, full Of honor, work, and the
happiness of children.
AYE" said he. after a pause Of re-
Election, "Quintin has indeed muckle to
thank me for. took the only way
with our Mary to make her ten times
fonder o. him than she was!"
7 He chuckled little deep laugh in
his throat.
But" he said. IT wad gle years
rent to ken how she liked the dyke
back the night she left the Earlstoun." !"
THE END.
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Guild kens IL your auld mit.l or will ever
look on ye again. Quintin, this Is sair
heartbreak. But ken hae myself to
thank for 1t. bred ye to the Folk
1t was your ain mither that took ye in
her arms to the sweet conventicles on
the green bosom Of Cairnsmuir, that
delectable mountain. I had ye bap-
tised at the Holy Linn by guild Master
Semple, and never a whinge or a greet
did ye gae when he stappit We into the
thickest O. the jaw"
And the remembrance seemed in part
to reconcile my mother to the stern
Cameronian ministry was about to
take up.
"And what stipend are they promis-
ing ye?" she said presently, after she
had thought the matter over.
"Nothing!" answered. calmly.
"NOcht ava'-nO a bawbee-and a.
that siller spent on your colleging!"
Then my mothers mind took a new
| tack.
"And what will puir Hob gaun to do.
puir fellow? He has had nae ither
thocht than you since ever he was a
laddie."
Faith" said I, smiling back at her,
IT am thinking that now he has some
other thought in his mind"
My mother fell back a step. mo a
lassie!" she cried; "a laddie like him!"
Hob is no week-old bairn-chicken,
mother" said I. "He will be five and
thirty If he Is a day."
"But our Hob-to be thinking O. a
lassie!"
"At what age might We have been
n, rriod v,ootbar2p asked KNOWN o
that could turn her from thinking of
Hobs presumption.
Mel was married at seventeen, and
your father scant a score! Faith, there
was spunk in the countryside, then. Moo
lass will be over by four-and-twenty
before she gets an offer-aye. and not
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And SO I bade them farewell. What
I said to them is no mans business
but theirs and mine, and shall not be
written here. But the tears flowed
down and the voice Of mourning was
heard.
Then ere pronouncedthe benediction
I told them that one dear to me and
well-known to them. had a certain
matter to set before them.
With that up rose Alexander Gordon,
in the midst. looming great like a
hero.
I put him to the solemn oath and
then and there he declared before
them his innocence 6f the greater evil.
purging himself as the manner was.
purgation had been refused him by
the Presbytery.
by the grace and kindness Of your
minister, I, Alexander Gordon of
Earlstoun, being known to you all, de-
clare myself wholly innocent of the
crime laid to my charge by the Pres
bytery of Kirkcudbright. May the
Lord in whom I believe have no mer-
cy on my soul II I speak not the
truth.
But as for. the shame ESQ he con-
tinued) that I brought on myself and
on the Cause for which have been in
time past privileged to suffer, in that
I was overcome with wine in the
change-house of st. Johns Clachan,
that much is true. With shame do I
confess it. And 1 confess also to the
unholy and hellish anger that descend
ed on my spirit. from which blacknesa
of darkness I was brought by your min
lister. For which I. unworthy, shall
ever continue to praise the Lord of
mercies, who did not cut me off with
my sin unconfessed or my innocence
unprecedented"
Alexander Gordon sat down, and
there went a sigh and murmur over
The herald., 1897-12-19
XxXVII,
THE LAST ROARING OF THI
nTYY

"Come." she said, aft-r while. 'Iet
us go to my father!"
And now the Rubicon being passed.
there shone quick and alert gladnes,
upon her face. Her feet scarcely seemed
to touch the ground. The mood Of &C..
dateness had passed away, and she
hummed gay tune as We went down
the stairs.
Alexander Gordon was coming across
the yard to speak with his wife, as
Mary and I appeared hand in hand at
the stair-foot.
He stopped as it had been suddenly
aghast when he caught sight Of us.
"Mary!" he cried.
She nodded and made him a little
prim courtesy.
"What means this?" he said, sternly.
"Just that Quintin and love one an
other!'
And as she spoke I saw the frowr
gather omineusly on Alexander Cor
don's face. His wife came near and
The herald., 1897-12-19
XXXV.
FARE YOU WE'LL!

But whilst I had been going about my
work at Earlstoun, the enemies had
had not been idle. They had deposed
me from the ministry. They could
not depose me from the hearts Of a
willing and loyal people. They had in
voked the secular arm, and that had
been turned back.
Now they had also by hasty process
appointed one McKie to succeed me
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wildernesses of the -outh-West than
here in the well-sheltered strath of
Dee.
Now, at all events, I must face the
blast, the bluster and the bite of it..
But though 1 was to look no more on
these well-kenned, kindly faces.
knew that their hearts would hold by
me, and their lips breathe q prayer for
me each day at eventide.
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AT Oxford, England.

In Queens College, Oxford. the
Christmas dinner Is composed princi-
pally of a boars head, parboiled, then
roasted, served decorated with holly
leaves and berries. and eaten with
plenty Of mustard.
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depart over Jordan with no more
than my pilgrim staff in my hand.
So called the people together and
spoke quietly to them.
'"This thing" caid I, becomes q
scandal and shaming. This is sure
ly not the Kingdom Of the Prince OF
Peace. True, not we, but those who
have come against us began the fray.
But when men stumble over a stone
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Hold your tongue, woman!" roared
the Bull shaking the armament with
his voice.
'Be not feared. my lass, ye shall
have your mothers countenance
though your father cast you off," said
Janet Gordon, nodding at us with un-
expected graciousness.
Hold your peace, I tell you'll"
"Aye, Sandy-when have done!'
Though he set you on the doorstep,
will pray for you," she went on, "and
for company. on the long way, I will
give you copy Of my meditations,
which are most meet and precious"
Her husband laughed quick, mock
ing laugh.
"a bundle Of clean sarks wad fit them
better-but here comes the minister"
I turned somewhat shamefacedly and
there. bowling to the laird OF Earlstour
was Gilchrlst of Dunscore, whom the
Presbytery Of Dumfries had lately de-
posed. He was about to begin speech
Of congratulation but the Bull broke
through.
Marry these two!" he commanded.
And with his finger he pointed at
Mary and myself, as II he had been
ordering us lOI llIlIllGuitilc tAeCuIlOUs
But" began the minister.
Instantly an astonishing volume of
sound filled the house.
"But me no butts! Tie them up this
moment! Or by the Lord I will evis-
cerate you with my sword!"
And with that he snatched his great
basket-hilted blade from the scabbard
where it hung on a pin by the side OF
the door.
So with quaking minister, my owr
head dazed, and uncertain with the
whirl Of events, and Mary Gordon CIV
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-09-01

My boy came home from school one day with kis hand badly laeer- ated and bleeding and suffering great pain, says MT. E. J. Schnll, with Meyer Bros. Drug Co, St Louis, Mo. 'T dressed tae wound. and applied Chamberlain Pain Balm freely. All pain ceased. and in | remarkably short time it healed without leaving scar. For wounds, sprains. swellings and rheumatism 1 know of no medicine or prescription equal to it. I con- slider it household necessity. The 25 and 90 cent sizes for sale by ". L.. DeWoody x Co. Druggists.
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Asslcnee,s SaIe.

Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of au order of the Chancery Court of Jefferson county, Arkansas the undersigned, as As signee, will. on the 1lth day of September 1897, between the hours for judicial sales at the store house. No. 203 West Second avenue in the city of Pine Bluff, offer for sale,1 at public auction to the highest bidder the J. R. Britain stock of dry goods, notions, etc. Terms of sale. ten per cent cash, and the Ter mainder in two equal installments at sixty and ninety days respectively; for which de- feared payments the purchaser will be re- qulred to give notes with approved personal security.
 Inventory may be seen at office of Tankers ley, Roberts < Co.,, and will be glad to afford all reasonable opportunities to inspect the stock w. z. TANKERSLEY, Assignee Pine Bluff, Ark. August 3l, 1897.
 S-31-d-10t
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A Cure for Bilious Colic.

RESOURCE. Screyen Co.,. Gal have been subject to attacks of bill ious collie for several years. Cham. berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy is the only sure relief It acts like charm. One dose Of il gives relief when all other remedies fail. --G. D. sharp. For sale by ". l.. DeWoods < Co.,. Druggists.
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fhe Parnell Springs camp meeting closed last Sabbath night. Dr. Jno. H. Dye, who was in charge. left Monday and was succeeded by Rev. Goddard, of Monticello. A large at tendance and great interest are re- ported. and many campers assured for next year.
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CoIored Industrial Institute.

The Colored Industrial Institute, near Jones Park, opens its usual session on the first Monday of Sep tember, The new three story brick building Is one of the finest in the State. The Sisters of Charity will make their home there. Besides the usual literary branches. music and sewing, cooking and house-keep- ing will be introduced. S24 If
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It Saves the Cronpy Children

SEAyIEw, Va-We have splen- did sale on Ghamberlain's Cough Remedy, and our customers coming rom far and near, speak of it ill the highest terms. Many have said that their children would have died of croup if Chamberlains Cough Remedy had not been given. .-Kel- lam & Ourren. The D and 50 cent sizes for sale by W. L. DeWoody & G0., Druggists.
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The meeting at the First Methnd- ist Church continues, and q great time is expected tonight. No trades display today. Everybody invited and all members of the church confidently expected.
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The jolly crowd from Little Rock, consisting of Misses Ray Levy, Joe Goldman, Gertie Johl, and Nannette Altschul departed this afternoon for their homes. Ladies, you are ever welcome, and we hope you will be our guests soon again.
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Tetter, salt-Rheum ard Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting incl dent to these diseases is instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain s Eye an6 Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases have been permanently cured by it. ', is equally efficient fer itching piles ane a favcrite remedy for sore nipples chapped hands, chilblains, frost bits and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
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MT. Fred H. Jones, Division Pas senger Agent for the St.Louis South western, Is here to make arrange ments about running special train from Little Rock to Pine Bluff on Labor Day.
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MT. W. B. Tomlin, formerly with the Simpson Webb Furniture Co.,. ls now with the W. S. Beard Furniture Company, where he will be pleased to see his friends.
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Miss Lucy Hillis, the charming sis ter of Mr. John Hills, the popular Cotton Belt ticket agent at this place, returned to her Jonesboro home this morning, after pleasant visit to her brother.
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Mrs. Thos. A. Eaton and Miss Sal lie Holmes, oI Aitheimer. will leave for Water Valley, Miss, tomorrow, where they will visit friends for ten days. They will then go to Nash vile Tennessee, and will be at The Centennial on Arkansas day.
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Here Is Your Chance.

Notice to parties desiring Park privileges on Labor Day:
 Bids will be received for privileges -ss ':s Park on Labor Day up and until [eeptemher ?, 1897. Committee re- Eeryes the right to reject any and all NAds. Address, BEN ROBINSON. sK2od5t 1T Main street
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Gov. Jones has offered reward for the arrest and conviction Of Lo- renzo Smith, Forest White, Dan Matthews and George Hall. negroes implicated in the killing of T. T. Johnson, at Kendall's mill, Cle9e- land county.
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NJ. Glenn Farerr has taken charge of ]. (. Myer's books, as book-keeper. Clem is most estimable young gen. tlenlan and m expert accountant.
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Ex- Governor James P. Clarke ar rived in Pine Bluff yesterday after noon en route from Portland to Camden. He left for his destination on the 80 q. m train.
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Why is it that after dirt is raked into piles on the paved streets it is not carted away, but is allowed to remain there to be scattered again?
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Yesterday Gov. D. ". Jones ap- pointed Messrs. A. Brewster and q. W. Davis to positions on the State Equalization Board, vice Ghas. Well and I. w. Walker. resigned
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Constable J ohm Case, of Jefferson township, brought a prisoner to jail yesterday afternoon. The prisoner was negro charged with forging an order.
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Miss Aznbah Thompson, the accomplished daughter of pr. A. c. Thompson, of Sulphur Springs, is in the city today visiting friends.
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A telegram to Mir. W. Garland Streett. from Lake Village, received at an early horr this morning, an nounced that his brother, Mir. Bruce Streett, was dying. Mr. and Mrs. Streett left for Lake Village on the morning train.
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Dr. Cady's Condition Powders, are condition. Tonic, blood purifier and medicine and the best ill use to put a horse in prime condition. Price 25 cents per package.
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Mrs. D. c. Walt, of Altheimer, came over to see the street parade yester. day. She stopped at the Arlington
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Mr. T. A. stroud, formerly with Fox Bros, has arrived in the city and has accepted a position with the hardware house of R. c. Thompson.
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IF You WISH to purily your blood you should take medicine which cures blood diseases. No other medicine has such a record Of cures us Hoods Sarsaparilla.
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MT. H. B. Allis, son of MT. Geo. B. Allis, and MT. Beni. Woodson, q son of Mayor Woodson, who have been guests of Mr. Tracy Mills, re- turned to their Little Rock homes this morning.
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A telegram was received from Col. Fordyce, President of the St. Louis Southwestern By, by Master Me chanic Galbraith, today, states that Col. Fordyce will be in Pine Bluff on Labor Day without fail
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GOLD lN HEAD

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Mir. Nj. l.. Clayton. popular young merchant of Altheimer, is in the city.
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HooD's PILLS are easy to take, easy to operate. Cure indigestion, billiousness. 25c.
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Billy (Shadow) Maber came over from Texarkana yesterday to greet his friends and see the street parade