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The record-union., 1897-05-23
Our New Millinery
Department..

The opening of this department
has proved an innovation in its
line, for, being the latest depart
ure, it has at once attained the
lead in THE BIG STORE as we'll as
in Sacramento.
'Tis fact Sacramento has never
seen SO much fine millinery nor so
many novel and pretty creations in
this line before as are shown this
season. We have done our part in
the showing, and feel gratified at
the liberal patronage accorded us,
which stimulates to greater efforts.
We are showing an unusually
strong line Of trimmed goods, and
people tell us that there is an air of
originality about this trimmed
goods which is quite pleasing to
see. Then our prices, which are
always the lowest. count for much
in the long run.
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Il VA SSAAoAi~ SAASAA
Lengths Challi will be found
on Our Dres S
Goods counter Monday. These
lengths are direct from the fac
tory. They came imperfect
from the loom, but the imper-
lection is SO slight that when
made up you'll scarcely dis
cover it. Lengths from 2 to 8
yards. Lengths for children's
dresses and ladies' waists. Pat
terms Just suited to these pur-
poses. The incest summer
goods ever produced. Sold
usually from 35c to soc per
yard. Light, medium and dark
colors, with pretty flower and
vine effects Of pink, purple, red,
green, heliotrope, ETC., l0c per
yard.
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Taken Under Amusement.

The case of P. S. Driver against the
State Agricultural Society, to recover
a premium awarded by it to Mrs. HILL
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McMorry sells groceries. Agent for
Coronado water and Stockton sarsa-
parilla and iron. 531 NJ street
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BIG LOTS.
C0lored Figured Mo-
hairs,
at 15C per Yard.

Lot 20 different colors in this
B. 34-inch material. 1t has
a rich luster ground. shot
with broken pattern illumin-
ated effects; two-toned in ap-
pearance. Colors of wine, blue,
green, gray, brown and gar
net. A wool fabric suited tor
every day or outing wear, and
far richer appearing than a
greater price would indicate.
In fact you'd scarcely believe
it sold for 15c per yard. Worth
YOUR while to see it.
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1t is better to compare prices than
wish you had. Corwin's Millinery, 607
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kangaroo Calf School Shoes;
lace and button; round and
square toes; spring heels. Sizes
81 to u, 98c; sizes III to 2,
81 18.
Boys and Youths Calf
Shoes; lace; square and pointed
toes; solid soles and counters;
ALI sizes from u to S., 81 40.
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TailOr=made Suits,
81 %.

Ladies' Ready to : Wear Tailor
made Suits, made from navy blue or
black serge, perfectly cut and tail
ored. These suits gain favor every
day, ard are cut in the most pOpu-
lar style: bolerO jacket, silk-lined,
trimmed with small buttons, skirt
full. Gu t. rusteline-lined,v velveteen-
bound bottom, perfect in hang: a
nObby street or outing suit for
81 q1
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was argued before Judge Hart yester-
day morning and taken under advise
ment.
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For a Poor Appetite

For Poor Appetite
You want something palatable to eat.
You can get fine meats and other deli
cacies at Mohr & Yoerk's Packing
House.
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Ice Cream Soda.

Headquarters for ice cream and ice
cream soda, Barton's, $40 ], 420 X.
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At the Clunie Opera house this even
ing for the last time the sparkling COM
ic opera said Pasha'' by the Wilber
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Alex. Holmes, Photo Studio. 1905 10th Il
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City Finances.

| Following is the report of City Auditor
Young for the week ending Saturday, May
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GREAT SPECIAL DRESS GOODS SALE
MONDAY MORNING.
V0NDAI
FOUR a.
French Challis,
10c per yard.

Lot l. 1000 short lengths
Short of genuine French
Lengths Challi will be found
-I on nt1r Dress
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
HURFFvILLE.

JOS. D. Hurf is under DIR. Phillips care
Miss Lilly Cant is home from the normal
for few days.
North Brothers, of Grenlock, are visiting
David Ralston.
Jesse Jones visited a brother last week
whom he had not seen for 20 years.
s. ]. Evans announces that he is not a
candidate for township collector.
Republican town caucus is to be held in
Town Hall next Saturday evening, on call
of Chairman w. G. Kindle.
Evangelist DeMaris was away Monday
night but took hold Tuesday night again.
He is booked for Cedarville next.
A large number of coaches and carriages
filled with members of the family, friends
and members of various Orders, came to
Bethel ce Eetery where the remains of the
late ex-senator Daniel j. Packer were in
tered.
The K. of P. took down their flag pole to
put on new rope last Saturday SO that
Old Glory might be raised on the 22nd.
w. d. Chew, of Glassboro and Pitman
Grove camp meeting sang beautiful solo
on Sunday night in connection with Evan
gelist DeMaris' SCI vice.
Samuel G. Locke has dug the cellar for a
new house at Bunker Hill on the main road
near the school house.
Benz. Epley is the proud father of another
boy.
L. B. Kier and Elmer Porch called a
meeting to see about grading and grayeling
the side walk from bridge to the church.
The meeting was called to order Saturday
night, and 7. B. Kier elected Chairman and
E. F. Porch, Secretary. Il was decided to
do the work if the Trustees would consent.
G. ]. Davenport and W. P Thompson we're
made Committee to consult the Trus ees
Many offers were received to help do the
work. On Tuesday morning men and
teams were on hand, and the Trustees met
and decided to permit the WALL to be cut
down to depth Of not over feet, and not
nearer the fence than six feet. The outer
edge of the new stone and gravel road will
be rs feet from the cemetery fence at the
hill top. Ali hands were soon at work and
the hill was cut down before night We'd
nesday men and teams were busy gravelling
the walk. People passing Bethel church
cannot but notice and approve the change
The revival meeting at the Methodist
church is going gradually on. Eleven
persons joined last Sunday morning, and at
the evening service there were twelve at
the altar. OF these four were converted,
and on Monday night FIVE more were con-
yerted- Both nights there were shouts
from happy souls. On Tuesday night four
teen came forward. and two professed con-
version. Mr.. DeMaris has been asked to
stay until Saturday.
The Chairman of the last meeting OF
Democratic voters, DR.. G. B. Phillips, has
callSd the caucus to meet on Saturday
afternoon, at 2 80, at the house of Mr. Gard
ner, Cross Keys.
There is strong talk of E. D. Pearson OF
L. A. Atkinson for Collector. Chas. Col.
Inns .is also mentioned. J.. T. Pauln. AL
Randall, Chas. d. Nicholson,W G. Kindle.
Saml G. Locke and others are spok en- of in
connection with the Assessorship. This
does not mean that the above gentlemen
are all seeking the Offices, but that the peo-
pie are looking for eligible men.
Elwood Chew is aboat again.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
cLARKsBoRo

The Republicans of East Greenwich
township will hold their spring caucus on
Saturday afternoon the 9th inst. at half
past two o'clock, in Clark's Hall.
A number OF the young friends of Will
bert Shute gave him a surprise party on
Saturday evening the 18th inst.
Extra meeting are being held in the Bap-
fist church at Berkeley.
The fresh coat Of paint, together with
the other improvements recently made, on
the Gill property, now owned by DIR. Clark
of Woodbury., makes it q very desirable
home, which we hope soon to see occupied.
The attendance at the lecture and con-
cert given by o. @. Gilbert in Clarks Hall,
last Thursday evening, was small. Those
present expressed themselves well pleased
with the entertainment. Mr.. Gilbert spent
the first hour in singing old plantation
songs He has full, rich voice and the
songs were attractive and we'll rendered.
An interesting address on the subject, " A
dash for liberty" followed. In this he
gave his personal "reminiscences of slave
life and his wonderful escape from bondage
with number of other slaves, pursued by
bloodhounds.
Miss Reba Haines, of Mickletop, was
surprised last Friday evening by number
of her young friends from our town and
Mickleton.
Miss Lucy Gill returned on Saturday
from two months stay with relatives in
Connecticut
Mr.. Charles Craven, of Philadelphia,
spent few days here this week with his
father, T. J. Craven.
Miss Emma Nichols is suffering with an
attack of the grippe.
Rev. William Walton delivered q sermon.
on the character of Martha Washington
from his pulpit on Sunday evening, taking
for his text the Mary and Martha of the
Bible
The rain on Monday evening was the
heaviest that has fallen in this locality for
some time Thunder and lightning accom-
panied it, and it is hoped that the scarcity
of water will be remedied in a very short
time.
A good audience assembled in the M. E.
church, on Monday evening, at the Christ
ian citizenship meeting in celebration of
Washington's birthday anniversary The
night was most unfavorable, very dark and
rainy, but all present felt well repaid when
listening to the very interesting program
The church was tastefully decorated with
the American flag and the white ribbon.
Rev. William Walton delivered most elo-
quent discourse on Washington's career
and its lessons to u.s." recalling infinitely
the leading incidents in the life of that
wonderful man. In conclusion he said
Washington was statesman, a patriot, a
true citizen and model husband, and
every American citizen may be the same
in imitation of that peerless model. Rev.
J. Fl. OBrien spoke most encouragingly
and approximately Of the work of the w.
G. T. U. and of their effort for the promo
ton of Christian citizenship. Recitations
and singing by the members of the Loyal
Legion were well rendered.
DIR. Charles Rurk and family returned to
their home in Philadelphia on Monday,
after spending two weeks here with Mrs
Burk's parents, Postmaster Ford and wife.
Mrs. Samuel Guest. of Swedesboro, spent
Tuesday here with Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan
Guest.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
MANTUA.

4
Our tonsorial artist, Augustus Truncer
reports uccess on his paper route.
1t is with real relief that we are able /,
report the convalescence Of Mrs. Isabella
Long.
The E. L. devotional meeting on Sunday
evening was led by Mr.. Benjamin Zans in
a manner profitable to all who attended
Come out Epworthians and see if you
don't receive and also do some good.
Stephen Pardee has returned after few
weeks visit with relatives in Wilmington
and Sudlersville, with the intention OF
resuming again the study of music.
Geo. Truncer and friend attended the
extra services being conducted at Hurff
vile, on Sunday evening, and report great
interest being manifested.
Edward Lewis spent Sunday with some
old acquaintance in Sewell.
Mr.. 81. HI. Bradshaw, one of our mer-
chants, contemplates moving one of his
dwelling houses opposite his store, to be
occupied by tenant.
One of our former residents, Mrs. Amanda
Hudson, is back to the homestead again.
Job Scott is Identifying his residence
with coat of paint.
Geo. Paul, of Camden, is visiting parents
in the village.
A lecture under the auspices OF the
Epworth League will be given by Rev.
Provost, of Woodbury., on Thursday even
ing. March 4, 1897. Subject, down South
in Dixie" ALI are cordially invited
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
The terrapin supper IS Tonight.

Ephraim Dilks was attacked by a bold
highwayman while on his way from church
on Sunday evening last, who struck him il
the breast. but finding that he had ne
money let him pass.
Capt. A. J. Craig has returned from 8
two weeks visit at Atlantic City.
Samuel J. Craig captured large diamond
back terrrpin, the first one Of its kind evel
known to be caught around here. They
are often sold at $50.
Samuel Sooy had light paraletic stroke
while sitting at dinner on Monday last
He is improving.
A flock of about forty wild geese went
over this place on Tuesday afternoon. i
old sayings are true, we will have warmer
weather.
Harry P. Landres will move from the
Lodge farm to the John w. Jessup farm
near Barnsboro.
Some of our sportsmen had barrel q
glass balls to practice on on the ed Lee
Eldridge was the best shot, breaking % out
of26.
Six persons joined the church on Sun.
day.
Job Scott is having his house newly
painted.
George Fink was adopted into the Odd
Fellows on Tuesday night. He will make
frst-class young member in the Order.
There have been four cases of poisoned
dogs in our town lately. Garrett Sheets
lost his two 6ue rabbit dogs.
Capt. Raymond and mate Herbert Hew.
lings, are up the creek with load o.
manure.
Miss Florance Sooy, of the State Normal
School, spent Sunday with her parents.
Our champion boy bicyclest, Harry
Hillegass, did some good shooting at glass
balls on Monday.
George Wilson lost his horse on Wednes.
day last, of old age.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
BRIDGEPORT.

Caucus meeting on Saturday evening
this week in town hall Election March 8.
Town meeting will be held at 10 O'Clock
a. m.
On account of the increased attendance
of pupils at the public school, there will be
an effort made to enlarge the seating capacity
by building new house, the present one
being considered not safe for school purpose.
The revival meetings at the M. E church
are well attended, and great interest is
taken. Quite q number have professed
conversion. Evangelist A. J. Dalbow has
been in attendance during the services, and
will also aid in the meetings during their
continuance.
With the breaking up.of ice the boats are
again plying the creek. Esq. Schlag is
shipping sand to Philadelphia again, and
Capt. Charles Salisbury has started his
boat for the spring work carrying manure.
The Board of Education is considering
the ACCESSIBILITY of building new school
house, the present house not being safe for
school purposes. A plan by architect
Peddle, of Woodbury., is considered very
favorably by many of our citizens. A new
house is much needed for more room and
safety.
Mr.. VIM. L. Featherer has removed the
large tree in front of his house BY digging
it up.
Report of Bridgeport public school.
Primary department.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
pAULsBORO.

The burglar who entered r. L. Small
woods house Thursday night last did not
want silver spoons or anything but ready
cash. which he did not find In any great
quantities. He entered back window,
put the flowers carefully out of the way,
overhauled all closets and drawers on the
first floor. and got about FIVE dollars, some
eggs and canned fruit.
William Shoemaker has engaged to work
10 meat and pr vision store in Philadel-
phia as meat cutter.
F. 81. Crammer has hired another barber
to work in his shop in Laws Block. Surely
business is looking up with him.
Lodge Bros have started their manure
boat out carrying manure from Philadel-
phia.
J. b. Bibo was in town Saturday calling
on some of his friends here.
The question often asked here now is
who will be our next township collector.
There are several aspirants. but who shall
it be-
w. ]. Adamson has sold one of his new
houses, recently built on the Warner tract,
on Broad street. to B. s. RUSSELL
A coach load of American Mechanics
paid visit to Gloucester Lodge Tuesday
night.
R. A Jester is selling some low priced
goods this week.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
County Notes.
THEo Brown.

Thos. Butterworth, an old citizen OF
Clay ton, died Wednesday morning, the Gath
inst, aged So years.
Thos. Dubois, Of Franklinville lost q
finger in circular saw on Tuesday. He
was taken to Coopers Hospital for treatment.
The sister and wife Of Geo. LashIey Of
Lake, franklin township. died aud were
buried last week, while he was seriouly i'll
and bed-fast His sister, Rebecca, widow OF
the late Lafayette Chew, for many years
constable of Franklin township, died on
Monday and was buried on Thursday, Mrs.
Lashley died on Tuesday and was buried
on Friday last
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
New Time Table,

Under the new schedule which went into
effect on Sept. 18th, over the West Jersey
and Seashore Railroad, trains leave Wood
bury for Philadelphia at 5 IS. 6.34, Z "a
As, SO, 80, 9 09, 1901, II 10. a. m. 1 Oh
LIS, 800. 4O6, so, SIS, 535, sos, 6 So
TIC, 1905, II O5 p. m. On Sunday, 5 81
45 a. M. 3.O5, %, 5.46, $40, 1l.O5, p.
m. Leave Philadelphia for Woodbury.
$40, 800. $40, 900, $50. HOO, 1900 m,
13O, 2 so, 800, 80, 40. 43O, 90, 90
40, 6 90. 80, 80, 90, 1915. 11.45 p. m.
Sunday, 8 90, Is, a. M. IL 80, S 90, S 80,
10 90, o. m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
Gloucester County Legal Matters In
the Hiaher Courts.

Last Thursday was opinion day in the
Supreme Court, and among large number
delivered we're these from Gloucester Co.:
MUNYAN VS.. FRENCH AND FOX.
Tho Chief Justice decides that the de-
murrer must be overruled in the case Of
james Munyan VS.. Ellis French and Geo.
B. Fox. The defendants, French and Fox,
executed joint money bond to the
plaintiff, and while this instrument was
outstanding, French becoming insolvent,
made statutory assignment for the benefit
of his creditors. and the plaintiff, Munyan,
duly made claim hereunder by virtue of
the bond in question. The opinion says
that such an act is discharge of one of
two just debtors, and the rule is that when
one of the obligations is disposed of all are.
Swackhamer for Munyan. Summerill for
French and Fox.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
wooLwIcH ROAD CASE.

The celebrated Woolwich road contest
was brought to mind again in an opinion
on the action of the town meeting in voting
an appropriation to pay for work on the
celebrated Parker road. The town meet
ing, by resolution, voted an appropriation
of 81, 400, to pay Parker and others for
work on the new road and suit was brought
by its opponents, in the name of Alfred A.
Bradshaw, and the validity of the resolu-
ton taken to the Supreme Court on writ
of certiorari. The opinion is in favor of
Bradshaw, the resolution being set aside on
the ground that the work was performed
voluntarily. Pancoast for Bradshaw. French
for township.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
Notiee to Adxertisers.

Cut Of total of 277 weekly papers pub
lished in New Jersey, the American News
paper Directory for 1896 aecords circulation
in actual figures to but 81. The GLoUcES-
TER COUNTY DEMOCRAT is one Of the 81,
and the circulation is guaranteed by a
reward Of 500. It's circulation is the larg-
est Of any paper in Woodbury. or Gloucester
county.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
Who Did IL?

County Collector Barber thus reports
nest egg for a county conscience fund =
Last Friday afternoon the County Collec-
tor received by special delivery $3.50 in
crisp notes, accompanied by the following
letter:
"Three hundred.and fifty dollars are hereby
returned to Gloucester county, being en- amount
received over and above what justly belonged to
one who now gladly returns it Ito the Treasurer
Of Gloucester County, New Jersey.
There was no signature, nor anything to
Indicate who the sender was The letter
was post-marked Philadelphia, and been
mailed during the day.
HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Bilionsness, Indigestion, Headache.
a pleasant laxative. All Druxrists
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
Church Notes.

Rev. Groves W. Drew, has severed his
connection as pastor of the First Baptist
Church of Paulsboro.
Rev. Mr.. Thompson, of New York, will
again occupy the pulpit Of the Central Bap-
fist church next Sunday.
Geo. Fl. Grandfeld rece we'd, Feb 20,
from the Clarksboro Land and Improve
ment Co., the deed for lot No. S, which
was brought for the Clarksboro Baptist
Church. They will build as soon as possible
The regular monthly meeting of the
Woodbury. Womans Christian Temperance
MON will be held on Monday evening,
March LIST, 1897 at the home of Mrs. DR..
Thomas, on Delaware street, A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
"A team of horses brought 1902 at the
Beideman sale last Thursday.
Fish and Game Warden Densten starts
East tomorrow morning to secure the trout
which Assemblyman Watkins secured to
propagate the streams of this county.
The minority party in Woodbury. ex-
pect the majority to fill the salaried offices
with Republicans but as taxpayers they
have right to insist that careful, conscien-
tious men be elected.
1t is reported on the street that the
investigation of the Treasurer's books, has
been continued the past week by Messrs.
Ladd and Best with the result that other
errors have been discovered.
"A special meeting of Friendship Fire
Company No l, will be held this evening,
Feb. rs. for the purpose of accepting an in
vitation from the First Baptist Church, to
attend services there next Sunday evening.
lex Senator Packers funeral last Sat-
urday was attended BY many prominent
people Of the State, and prominent citizens
Of the county generally, while the citizens
of Woodbury. attended en- masse, making
one of the largest funeral gatherings Of
recent years. Rey. Edward Dillon, of the
Presbyterian church, conducted short
service.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25

Four head of cows coming into profit, and
8 nice heifers coming into profit.
Fifty head of hogs and shoats Some nice
breeding sows, and nice Poland China seed
FARMING UTENSILS horse market wagon,
Osborne hay rake, new; cart, two-horse fallow
harrow, horse plough, 2 hoe harrows, 2 Planet
Jr. sweet potato harroWs, nine turner complete;
| Planet Jr. sweet potato digger, wheelbarrows
swill cart, on wheels: grindstone, 800 fve-eight
stave truck baskets. lot of bushel baskets. forks
hoes, rakes, shovels, lot of manure by the heap.
81 foot ladder 1000 lima bean poles, lot of cedar
siding, 3cords OF wood. stack of meadow hay,
50 bushels choice onion sets 30 bushels seed oats
20 buthels pea seed. $50 bushels corn, 10 lbs to
the bushel, so lbs. onion eeed, sets single car
riage harness, lot collar pads, lot of horse
blankets, breast chains, T and COW chains lot OF
whips. lot of rope lines.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS-Ten foot extension
table, small extension table. lot of windsor chairs.
lot of cane chairs, lot OF rocking chairs, 200 yds
rag carpet, 100 yds ingram carpet. lot floor oil
cloth, 2 new Western washing machines. wash
tubs, buckets, oxen good brooms, 2 gasoline
stoves, new lot of boots and shoes, and many
other articles not mentioned.
Sale TO commence as O'Clock.
A liberal credit will pc given.
Jos. Kirkbride, Auct. S-ls-S7st.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
MOONS PHASES.
vENDUE REGISTER.

Feb. 20 Alex P Owen, near Mickleton
Feb. 26-I. G. Cox & Bro. Blackwood.
March 2-B. R. Bittla & Bro, at Clements
Bridge. Deptford Township.
Mar. Franklin Turk, at Evan.
Mar. samuel E. Evans, near Hurfville.
Mar. 3-W. G. Cowgirl and D. W Brown, combi-
nation sale, Paulsboro.
Mar S-Harriet H. McIlvaine, Repaupo
Mar. &C. C. Jessup, near Mantua.
Mar. 81. G. Cox & Bro Paulsboro
Mar. GA. s. CLARK, Evans Mills
Mar. 6-Brooks Bros. Westville.
Mar. s-wm G. Fox, Evan, Nj.
Mar. s-H. A. DeHart Thorofare.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-02-25
piles, plies. Itching piles

SYMPTOMS Moisture; intense itching and
if allowed to continue tumors form. which often
bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore
SwAYNEs OINTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation, and in most cases removes
the tumors. At Druggists or by mail, for 80 cts
DR. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia