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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

There was but very little damage
done to the Vigue house at the fire,
Thursday evening, owing to the use OF
chemicals from the truck of hose l..
Probably the damage will amount to
$25. There will be an inquest at the
city rooms, next Monday evening, to
INQUIRE into the cause of the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Hon. G. A. Curran, president OF the
Washington County Railroad was in
the city, yesterday, on his way to
Calais. Mr.. Curran says that without
question the road will be in operation
by the first of August next year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

No, we are not troubled much by
tramps now days, thank you. Evi-
IDENTIFY Mayor Redington's story of lite
in the bastile at Augusta must have
been read by large following OF the
roadside fraternity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Ahiram Encampment of l. o. Q. F.
will dedicate their new quarters next
Friday evening. Parmenas Encamp-
ment of Skowhegan will attend the seq
ercises, coming here by special train IN
the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

At a meeting of the Skowhegan aai
Norridgewock Electric Railway and
Power Company held, Thursday. the
following officers were elected; Prcsi-
dent T. w. Brown: clerk, Turner Bus
we'll: directors. r. w. Brown. y. r,
Gerald, A. H. Weston. j. +. Clark. l..
c. Emery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

The subject of the Rev. Geo. D. Lind
says sermon in the Methodist church,
Sunday morning, will be "a Significant
Title" Christmas concert in the eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Andrew Harvey, former resident of
this city, now residing in Yonkers, n.
r.. is visiting friends in this city for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

All the mills and factories will OBJ
serve Christmas by shutting down
They will give the employees a vacation
Of two days which will be very much
appreciated by them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

There will he preaching in the chapel
on Winter street. at IL \. NJ. Elder
Rasney is expected TO be present and
speak to the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

The tramp record at The police sta
tiCn shows a falling off for December
of about 20 from last year Let the
good work go on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Ernest L. Topper. Esq. of Winchen
don, Mass. is visiting friends in Skow-
hogan and Starks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

The city marshal is keeping sharp
lookout for the man who travels back
and forward on the trains selling
handkerchiefs and incidentally few
spectacles that We're found in the car
seats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss Ethel Colby. who has been Wis
iting Gardiner friends. returned 10 her
home at Iceboro, Yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Mss JOY. who has been head miliiner
fol -. f. Studey. closed her duties
The >, yesterday afternoon. and left for
her home in the vicinity Of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss Clara Clark. who has been very
iii for some time. has So far recovered
as to be able to De out of doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

The journal will be found on sale
Mt news stand of w. ID. Spaulding. C..
A. HendricksOn, 1O3 Main ST., COrsOn
& kidder, No. 81 Main ST.. nnL
Gideon Pitcher. No. 90 Water St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss Gertrude Townsend returned,
Thursday evening. from Boston, where
she passed several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Those who have the Sunlight Hop in
charge at d'oresters' hall. this after
noon have made every arrangement to
have il Il great success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Mrs. Frank Blanchard and George
Toothaker, left, last night, for New
York. where they will make week s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Hunters are hayng some luck about
here Just at present. Thursday. Ben
Smith and Clyde futile each succeeded in
bringing in raccoon. one of which
weighed about IA and the other about 10
pounds. Friday, Ed StrattOn. secured a
fine snowy owl while out after some
christina trees. The bird was a very
fine one and when mounted will make Il
handsome ornament for any parlor or Ii
brary These birds are comparatively
scarce about here. only one or two being
seen each winter. and are very seldom
shot. They are much sought after on ac-
count Of their size and great beauty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Already their is talk of a new high
school building and it is more than
probable that the city council of next
year will be asked to make an appro-
priation for a $4,000 building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

AS 1t is nearing the end of the year,
Collector Knauff says he has taken his
coat on and hopes the dear people will
keep him busy making out tax re-
ceipts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

a few days with his parents. Mr. ami
Mrs. r.. w. Atwood on Lincoln street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

G. w. Nash of Skowhegan, superin-
tendent of the Bailey oil cloth plant,
was in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

The programme arranged for the SER
vices at the Methodist church for Sunday
will be:
Selection from Redemption"
Orchestra and Organ
Gloria. MoZarts 18TH Mass
Chorus Choir Orchestra and Organ
Responsive Reading, Psalm 96.
Gloria Patri, Choir and Congregation
Lords Prayer"
1T Came Upon the Midnight Clear
ObiiGato Solo. Miss Mildred Wadsworth
Scripture Lesson. Luke .: 500
hymn l6, Calm on the Listening Ear
of Night, Choir and Congregation
Prayer.
Sole. "A Dream of Paradise"
Mrs. W. G. Preble
Cello Oblisato, Mr.. J. NJ. l.. Bates
Notices and Offering.
Sermon, THE Joy of Christmas" Luke
:: 10. Rev. Albert A. Lewis
Quartet. BE Joyful o Earth"
j. T. Macy
Benediction.
PoStlude. Orchestra and Organ
At the Universalst church, Sunday.
services appropriate to Christmas will be
held. The church has been very prettily
dec Grated. The order of exercises will be:
ofertoire, a fat, Edward NJ. Read
Anthem. Sing, Oh Heavens
Berthoid Tours
Responsive Reading.
Gloria.
Scripture
Carol. And the Sky Was Bright with i,
Holy Light" Neidlincs |
Solo, Mr.. Beck-Quartet A.
Prayer.
Responsive. Lords Prayer" MS
Christmas Song. 1.-The Chimes of Chlor,-
mas Morning. Dussler
Solo, Mr.. Beck.
Violin obligato. Mr.. Blodgett.
sermon. THE INCREASING Significance of
Christmas.
Offertory. "Cavatina." Raft
Mr.. Blodgett.
Anthem, 1T Is the Blessed Christmas
Morn. Bartlett
Solo. Mrs. Case.
Violin obligato, Mr. Blodgett
BenedictiOn.
Postlude, Festival March," j. Baptist
The services at the First Baptist
church, Sunday. promise to be very in
teresting. Music will be furnished by a
large chorus under the direction of F.. ]
Stanley. supplemented by an orchestra
consisting OF Miss Edith Newell, first vio-
lin: Robert Harlow. second violin; Ralph
Manson, clariOnet: William Heath, cOrnet:
L. L. Flagg. double bass: Miss Grace
Hooker. organist. The following is the
programmes:
Voluntary. Selection. Rossini
Orchestra and Organ.
Coronation
Responsive Reading
Anthem. Hank. the Hosts of Heaven
Are Singing Marston
Scripture Reading.
Hymn 10S Mendelssohn
Prayer.
Response, Shanks
Male Quartet,
Notices.
OffertOry.
Hymn 107, DR.. Mason
Sermon. THE Religious Significance of
Christmas
Anthem, 'There Were Shepherds.
Malmene
Praise God from Whom All Blessings
Flow"
BenedictiOn.
Appropriate services will be held in the
evening, to which all are invited
About 700 tons If hav MA heipC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Mrs. Thomas Hussey OF New York. is
visiting her parents. Capt. and Mrs. +.
d. Hadley on Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

The little NORM boy who was nearly
suffocated by the smoke at the Vigue
fire, Thursday evening, is now all
right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss Alice Lalley. who attends Cor
ham Normal school. is passing the
holidays with relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
The "a. 3. g." (American
Benefit Society

{ cigar Ii leader. Pure Habana filler.
HAbana wrapper. Smokes evenly and
e!ves beautiful ash. The best Decent
cigar going. Manufactured by Philip
1ork. 10 Gray street, Waterville, Me.
sept2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

the guests of Ahiram Encampment of
that city. The latter society VIII
dedicate their new hall on this occa-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Somerset r. A Masons will elect
officers, Friday evening. Dec. 81. Som
erset Chapter election occurs the fol-
lowing Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

There is rumor that a manufacture
ing company is looking for a location
in this city. Let it come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
SKOWHEGAN.

J. c. Gerry of Portland, was in town
Friday, on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Ansel Holway, Mr.. and Mrs. S. F.
Emerson and Mrs Ella Fl. Crowell
have returned from Augusta. where
they attended the State meeting of the
Maine Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Parmenas Encampment. No. IS. l.. O.
o. F., will go to Waterville by special
train, Friday evening" Dec. 81, to be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

The election of officers in Skowhegan
Lodge, 70. X. of p, occurs next Thurs
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Johnson Of Ever
EFT, Mass, will spend the holidays with
Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

The journal Is ON sale at Wings
Bnxnnr. Madison Avenue and
also at Rixby ~ nuck's. - Water St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets. All drug.
gists refund the money II 1t fails to cure &c.
The genuine has l.. u. Q. on each tablet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Arthur Brown is home from Shaw 5
business college. Portland. for the holt
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
FAIRFIELD.

Harry Nenrck is home from Nashua,
y. H.. for the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss Dorice Toby has arrived from
Boston,. and is visiting her aunt. Mrs.
Frank Holt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Russell Jones of Boston, is the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Young at the
Brunswick hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

The village schools open, Monday.
Jan. 3, 1898. Many of the teachers will
attend the meeting of the Maine
Pedagogical Society at Augusta, next
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
GARDINER.

Miss c. ]. Robinson has arrived homo
from Northampton, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss Josie Varney arrived from Dres-
den Mills, Friday, to visit her mother,
Mrs. G. A. Varney
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
Our Candy Kitchen
Cannot be Excelled.

/ keep constantly on hand large
amount of the choicest CONNECTIONS, fresh
from the hands of the maker. 1 can
make anything you may want in the cam
dy line.
/ am agent for the Freeport Green
houses and everything in the plant line
may be found at my store or ordered di-
rect from the greenhouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss Mary S. Snow. superintendent
of the public schools in Bangor, will
give an address before the Sorosis and
their guests, Friday evening, Deem
Der 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss Bertha Smell has returned from
Pennington where she has been attend
ing the normal school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Mr. V. r. Conner is in the region of
Moosehead lake attending to his lumber
ing operations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Daniel Gldden left yesterday. on a
visit to friends at the Hub.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Elliott Libby of Richmond was in tn
city. yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
Daily Kennebec 3ournal.

Daily kennebec 3ournal.
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WATERVILLE.
Journal telephone number for Water.
Vile is 34.2.
Merry Christmas.
1t was like a real winter day yester-
day.
Prof. A. l.. Lane returned from Gar
diner, yesterday.
A carload of turkeys was brought to
this city from Bangor, Friday.
Deputy Sheriff Colby Getchell went
to Augusta on business. yesterday.
Col A. w. Potter of Atlanta, Ga. is
a guest al the Elmwood for a few days.
+. T. Niles, sheriff of Somerset coun-
ty, was in the city on business yester-
day
Prof. S. x. Marsh and family have
gone to Dexter to pass the Christmas
holidays.
Ernest Saunders of Livermore Falls,
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. f. A. Davis of
Western avenue.
Misses Hattie and Mamie Marshall
have gone to Gardiner, to pass Christ
mas with relatives.
Miss Flora Moody of Mount Vernon,
is the guest of her cousin, Miss Emma
Dore Of Water street.
Miss Florence Mosher of Chaplin
street, has gone to Gardiner to pass
Christmas with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Mrs. E.. NJ. Harmon arrived home
from two weeks visit at Gorham, N.
FL, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

About 700 tons of hay are being
pressed at Rangeley, this winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. s. L. Loud of Ellsworth,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss Fannie Moore of Waterville. i
visiting her parents at Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss {. j. Robinson has arrived home
from Northampton. Mass.
Daniel Glidden left, yesterday. on a
visit to friends at the Hub
Elliott Libby of Richmond. was in the
city. yesterday. on business.
Miss Fannie Moore of Waterville. is
visiting her parents at Randolph
Mrs. Frank Cusick went to Rich
mond, Friday, to visit her parents
George Harrington went to Boston,
Friday afternoon, on a business trip.
Mrs. II. +. Emmons arrived from
Brunswick, to visit here, yesterday.
Ernest Parshley and Miss Mari, a
Parshley left, Friday, to visit at PoFt-
land
Jedediah Thomas left, yesterday af-
ternoon, to visit his son at Beverley,
Mass.
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George Stone is back at his duties at
tHe post Oillcc dItef an llIneSS OF Il rev
days.
Miss Ida Dunton went to Lewiston.
Friday, to spend Christmas with her
sister
II. w. Cook left, yesterday, to spend
Christmas at his home at Whitman,
Mass.
Mrs. j. Nj. Turner returned, yester-
day, from visit to friends at Leeds
Center
Mrs. E.. M. Harmon arrived home
from two weeks visit at Gorham, N.
f., Friday.
Miss Dorice Toby has arrived from
Boston,. and is visiting her aunt. Mrs.
Frank Holt.
Russell Jones of Boston, is the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Young at the
Brunswick hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred johnson of Ever
EFT, Mass, will spend the holidays with
Gardiner friends.
Miss Josie Varney arrived from Ores
den Mills, Friday, to visit her mother
Mrs. c. A. Varney.
s53fa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Mrs. j. NJ. Turner returned, yester-
day, from visit to friends at Leeds
Center
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Mrs. Frank Cusick went to Rich
mond, Friday, to visit her parents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss Florence Mosher of Chaplin
street, has gone to Gardiner to pass
Christmas with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Prof. A. l.. Lane returned from Gar
diner, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

II. w. Cook left. yesterday, to spend
Christmas at his home at Whitman,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss Ida Dunton went to Lewiston,
Friday, to spend Christmas with her
sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Miss Flora Moody of Mount Vernon,
is the guest of her cousin, Miss Emma
Dore Of Water street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Merry Christmas.
1t was like a real winter day yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

A carload of turkeys was brought to
this city from Bangor, F 'iday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
Telephone, No. - 41-3.
&. W. WALSH,
Proprietor.
As Good as the Best
Prices Accordingly.

The public should know that I have
just secured the services of as good a
candy maker as New York can produce
and that | am ready to attend to every
thing in the way of an order for a
lunch. large or small amounts of con-
fectionery or for catering. L will take
orders for a supper for 100 or 1900 people
and guarantee to serve the same in the
best possible manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Col. A. w. Potter of Atlanta, Ga, is
guest at the Elmwood for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Mrs II. f. Emmons arrived from
Brunswick. to visit here, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

The programme arranged for the SER
vices at the Methodist church for Sunda '
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Deputy Sheriff Colby Getchell went
to Augusta on business. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

George Stone is back at his duties at
the post Office after an illness of a few
| days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

George Harrington went to Boston,
Friday afternoon, on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Ernest Parshley and Miss Mari a
Parshley left, Friday, to visit at PoYt-
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Jedediah Thomas left yesterday af-
ternoon, to visit his son at Beverley.
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Clifton Gray of Belfast: has won the
500 prize which was offered for the best
scholarship at Meadville Theological
School in Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Misses Hattie and Mamie Marshall
have gone to Gardiner, to pass Christ
mas with relatives.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-10-21

A few weeks ago the editor was taken
with q very severe cold that caused him
to be in most miserable condition, It
was undoubtedly very bad case Of Ia
grippe and recognizing it as dangerous
he took immediate steps to bring about a
speedy cure. From the advertisement Of
Chamberlain's Cough remedy and the
many good recommendations included
therein we concluded to make n first trial
OF the medicine. 10 say that it WIS very
satisfactory in its results is putting L
very mildly, indeed. It acted like magic
and the result was speedy md perma-
nent cure. We have no hesitaucy in rec
ommending this excellent cough remedy
to any one afflicted with cough or cold
in any form.-The Banner Of Liberty,
Libertytown, Maryland. The 25 and 80
cent sizes for sale by Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-10-21

Our quadruple plated silver
ware has just been landed at our
door. We expected this ware in
two weeks ago but it was miscar-
ried by the railroad company.
This is very attractive and beau
tiful limo warranted for twelve
years. We are going to give it
away free just for an advertis-
ment, Hilfiker's Cash Store,