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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07

This legislature cannot afford to be
a joke; the State is drifting too close to
republican control to have any fun in
it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07

The alarming increase of suicide
since the election would indicate that
Mckinley was the advance agent of
hari kari,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07

William Worldorf Aston has became
a British subject. So mu h for the
toryism of the last campaign.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07

If you buy Ladies' Home Journal,
Munsey, Mcclure and Cosmopolitan,
every month, they will cost you 81. 20
each, or $3.50 cents year If you
want them all for next year, l will fur
nish them for $3. TO- saving you 81. TO-
Harper's Monthly, regular price $500
at $3.50. Other prices furnished on
application. Respectfully,
Fl. W. LYLE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07

Nashville must be a wicked city to be
visited by the legislature and half
million fire at the same time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07

Chairman Latin will be o dead
language sure enough by the time he
gets through with Tillman's contest.
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THE oAUCUsEs HELD.

B! Case, of Hamilton.
THE oAUCUsEs HELD.
Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 5.-The dem
ocrats of both houses of the general as
sembly held caucuses yesterday to
select their officers. The house got
along swimmingly, but the senate be-
gan in deadlock over the speakership
and ended just as it began.
One hundred and twenty-five ballots
were taken, John Thompson. of David
son, receiving ten votes from beginning
to end l.. T. M. Canada, of Shelby,
the same number, and lid Waddell, of
Obion, three. This was the complex
ion of the first and all other ballots.
At ago o'clock an adjournment was
taken until this morning.
1t is the general impression here that
Canada can not win and that it will be
either Thompson or Waddell with the
chances favoring the former.
The house caucus met at 1890 CLOCK
w. NJ Brandon, of Stewart, was Sc
lected chairman and j. S. Ewell, of
Coffee, I. j. Walker, of Fayette, and
VIM. Kinney, of Haywood, as secre-
taries. Thos. B. johnson, of Davidson,
was selected for temporary speaker of
the house.
Nominations for speaker being in
order j. d, johnson, of Chester, arose
and announced his withdrawal from
the race. Pat Boyle, of Shelby; E.
Jarvis, of White; Morgan G. Fitzpat-
rick, of Trousdale, and Jos. W. Byrnes,
of Davidson, were placed in nomina-
ton.
Mr.. Jarvis withdrew and seconded
the nomination of Fitzpatrick, then in
quick order followed the Withdrawals
of Messrs. Boyle and Barnes The
nomination of Fitzpatrick was then
made unanimous amid a great deal OF
enthusiasm. The other officers sslect.
ed during the day were; Reau E,
Falk, of Davidson, chief clerk by &C
clamation, E. B. Wade Withdrawing
Porter Dunlap, of Henry, assistant
, clerk, third ballot; Chas. Cole, Of
f Shelby, sergeant-at-arms, ninth ballot
One ballot was taken for assistant ser.
geant-at-arms with big field of candi
dates; it was without result, and the
caucus adjourned until today.
The fight for speakership for the
senate has developed into one of the
liveliest scenes here, all three candi
dates were hustling tonight as if theil
lives depended on the result. 1t comes
pretty straight at this hour, clever
O'Clock, that John Thompson will bt
elected early in the morning. The Har
! ris men are working hard to cleo
Canada, however, and claim they have
something up their sleeves.
LATER John Thompson of Davidson
! county was elected Speaker of the Sen
ate Tuesday,
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A TERRIFIC CYCLONE.
Every House in MOoringsport, La, But One
Destroyed

A'SA , AAV"0V Az "hVViAHSopVAOg AnsF DuO VhV
Destroyed
Shreveport, La, Jan. 4.-Capt. NJ.
L. Scovel received the following dis
patch from Blanchard's Station in the
northern portion of this parish Satur-
day night saying: "a cyclone struck
Mooringsport, La, at 3:45 p. M, and
destroyed every house in town but Mr..
Noel's residence. Quite a number OF
dead and wounded. Please get several
doctors and what assistance you wish
and be ready at p. m. l will have a
special train consisting of engine and
coach ready to start at that time.
y. II. ELLIOTT,
"Train Master"
Mooringsport is town of 600 or 1000
inhabitants, situated on the Kansas
City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad, TWEEN
ty-fve miles west of Texarkana. The
railway officials dispatched train at 8
O'Clock to the scene.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07

b. F.. Jackson Oliver, Ca, writes: II consid-
or Dis. Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey the best remedy
any kind Of a cough"
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton.
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Geo. "Nit" Tillman is beyond any
sort Of question the weakest man the
republicans ever ran for Governor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07

OF course Tillman will contest; pet
ty contest is about Tillman's size.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07

The New York Herald says that it
has positive proof that Moceo still lives.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07
ORIGINAL BREEzEs.
LITTLE SHOES.

Only q pair OF little shoes,
With tiny buckle and soiled bow,
Laid away for Men'ry TO use
AS days of sadness come and go.
Only pair of little shoes,
Tear filled and sob distented cast
OF chubby, little feet that bruise
The heart with echoes of the past,
Only pair of little shoes,
And yet they fill the stretch OF years
Since that day when weeping did refuse
TO flush grief's channels, choked with tears.
Only pair of little shoes,
Others may wear as years depart
But the tiny tracks will never lose
Their imprint on my broken heart.
George Absalom Ross
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NEW YORK JOURNAL.

Anyone wishing to subscribe for the
New York Journal can do so through
THE COMET at the following rates
Daily, with Sunday-per year, $3.50.
without +" 5000.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07
spelal Premiums.

The following premiums are offered
in the Game Department of the East
Tennessee Poultry Show to be held at
Johnson City, Jan. 18th, 14th and 10Th.
1897.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07
Cow Feed

We make special Mixture, Bran,
Shorts, Middlings and Meal. tits cor
rectly proportional. It makes rich
Milk and Butter. Produces flesh and
keeps stock in good condition. A care
full trial will convince any one. Put
up by Knoxville City Mills and sold by
M. Jackson.
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BEGAN ITS WORK.
The State Legislature Met and Organized
Monday.

Monday.
Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 5,-The
general assembly of Tennessee began
its fiftieth biennial session at noon to-
day with a large crowd of spectators
in each honse.
In the senate the members were
sworn in by Chief Justice Snodgrass
while Associate Justice McAlister
swore in the representatives in blocks
of five.
Chas. G. Parker, of Bedford, was re-
elected as temporary speaker in the
senate, the republicans voting for II.
B. Case, of Hamilton.
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HORRIBLE STORM.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan, A. Southern
Arkansas, northern Texas and north
western Louisiana were swept by ter
rible wind and rain storm Saturday
evening, causing the loss of number
of lives and the destruction of much
property. Telegraphic communication
is Frustrated to such an extent that de,
tails has not been had, but enough is
known to warrant the statement that
not less than ten and probably a greater
number of lives were lost.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07
MISSOURI STORM SWEPT.

st. Louis, Jan. 4,-specials from
different portions of Missouri show
that the state is stormswept. Rain has
fallen for the last twenty-four hours.
Blizzard, with snow and rain inter
mingled, has ragged in the western por-
ton of the state, and the sleet and
snow is three inches deep. Every in
dication points to the worst storm of
the season. Trees and wires are break
ing down from the weight OF the freez-
ing sleet.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07

Nos II and IL carry Pullman Sleepsrs be-
tween New York and Hot Springs, Ashevtlle
and Knoxville, and Knoxville and Nashville
Nos Is and 10 carry Pullman Sleepers be-
tween Raleigh aud Chattanooga, New York
and Salisbury and Chattanooga and Nashville
All trains run daily
W. Fl GREEN, Gen Supt Washington, D. G,
J. NJ CULP, Traf Mgr. Washington, D. c.
w. A TURK, G. p A Washington, D. C.
c. A. BENSCOTER, "A O. PA. Chattanooga Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-07

The way of the transgressor is GER
tainly hard in Shutdown; the brass
band has a practice room over the Gala
hoosa
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FIFrY-FIRsr ANNUAL REPORT.
The American Missionary Association
 

The American Missionary Associations s
 Work.
 New York, Dec 20.-The American Missionary association made public to- day its fifty-first annual report. It states that during the last few months, hundreds of students have been turned away from the schools for want of funds. The educational work includes six higher institutions: Williams acad- emy, Kentucky; Grand View academy, Tennessee; Sidia seminary, North Caro- lima; Bending Oaks academy Alabama, for the Southern Highlanders; sante Normal and Training school, Nebraska, for the Indians and 10S other normal in- dustrial, graded and primary schools.
 Eighteen new churches of several hundred members have been organized in the south and west. Some of the older churches have come forward into the support any many of the new churches present striking illustrations of se.f-denial and courage under difficul- ties The Indian out station missions probably now reach twenty tribes. Good work is being done among the Chinese. The American Missionary association missions in their varied forms are said to stand in unyielding protest against Paganism superstition, oppression and immoralityof the darkest regions of oul land The general summary of the as- sociation's work includes 120 schools, IA, O64 pupils, 6e6 missionaries. 241 churches and 12288 church members. The re- ceipts for the year were $4o1,S7
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THE LAT

THE LATE REV. JOHN D. POTTER.
 The Rev. John Dyer Potter of West labored as an evangelist, and who died at his home Friday, after protracted illness of several months, prepared at Leicester academy to enter Yale college where he remained three years. and then took his senior year at Williams college He studied divinity with Dr. Nelson of Leicester, after which he pur- sued his theological course at Andover. He was endowed by nature with com manding presence, unusual physical strength, great perseverance and will power. He was familiarly known In eastern Connecticut. where he often held protracted meetings.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Milford, at their office, until o'clock p. m of We'd nesday, December 29, 1897, for the grading and hardening with crushed stone or gravel of sections ot the New Haven turnpike, the Bridgeport turnpike Derby avenue, or North street, and West River street, in ac- cordance with plans and specifications sub mirted to the State Highway ommissioner Bids should give, the price. per lineal foot for each or any of said sections (and when crushed stone is to be uesd the price per lineal foot, the contractor to furnish the crushed stone. and tue price. provided the material is furnished by the Town, with the privilege of the Town, by it's ,Selectmen, to increase or diminish the number of feet on any section to be improved.
 Specifications and plans may be examined at the Selectmen's office, Milford.
 The Selectmen reserve the right to reject any or all bids as the interests of the Town may annear.
 No proposal will be received after the time specified.
 Amount of bond required, S1, 900.
 Dated at Milford, Dec. 9, 1897.
 ELIAS E. BRADLEY,
 MILES R. PLUMB, CHARLES q. STOWE, | ! d16 12t seiectmen.
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NOTICE TO PUBLISHERS.

New Haven. December IS, 1S97 Sealed proposals will be received at Room 15, City Hall, until Tuesday, December 2S. 1S97 at 12 m., for printing, binding, and lettering copies of the City Charter, Re- vsed Ordinances etc.
 Spccificato for said work and infOrma- tion concerning same will be furnished on application at Room 3, 157 Church street. No proposals will be received after the time specified, and a certified check made out to the order of the Coptroller for per cent of the total amount of the bid must accompany same.
 Bids must be addressed to Special Com mission on Revision of Ordinances.
 The right to reject any or all bids Is here. by reserved. Per order,
 HOWARD c. WEBB. Chairman. Attest: EDWIN P. LYON, d1S 3t Clerk
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OBETUARY.
Death of Frederick c. Hondley.

The many friends of the deceased and the family will regret to hear of the death of Frederick c, Hoadley, son of Mrs. Sarah J. Hoadley of this city. He passed away yesterday at the home of his mother, S1 Summer street, aged twenty-eight years. The deceased had been in poor health for several years and went to Colorado a year or two ago, where he resided for months in the hope that the change of air might prove beneficial. The disease was, however, too deep seated, and he came home few weeks ago, the journey having been frultless. A few years ago he made number of voyages to South American countries. Deceased was an expert me- chanic, a kind son and brother, and leaves many to mourn his death. His father was the late Miles H. Hoadley of Branford, who was member fthe Governors Horse Guard.
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Gity Advertisements.
coMMIrrEE ON CLAIMS.

The Committee on Claims will meet in Room 10 and Il, City Hall, on Monday, De- cember 20, 1897, at 8 p. m., for the purpose Communication from His Honor, tho Mayor in reference to returning auction- eers license fees.
 Petition of trustees under will of W: O.. Armstrong for return of taxes alleged to have been overpaid N Communication from Winchester Repeat ing Arms Go. relating to assessment for sewer in Shelton avenue.
 All persons interested in the foregoing are hereby notified to appear and be heard thereon without further notice.
 Per order, F. CHILLINGWORTH,
 Chairman. Attest: EDWARD A. STREET, d1S 2t Assistant City Clerk.
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FUNERAL IN soUTHINGToN.

Southington, Dec. 20.-The funeral of Carlton G. Ely was held yesterday af- ternoon at 2:3o at the Plantsville Con- gregational church, and was very large ly attended. Services were conducted by Rev. r. T. Rouse. Singing was fur nished by quartette composed of Mrs. l., A. Fox, Miss Bowers, l.. A. Fox and William Allen. The bearers were Charles Brooks, Fred Stow, George M. Smith, F. l.. Otis, r. c. Ely and l.. J. Doollttle. Burial In Quinnipiac ceme- tery.
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CONFIRMED 450.
t the Silver Jubilee of Father Cremin

At the Silver Jubilee or rather Cremln
 of Bridgeport.
 Bridgeport, Dec. 20,-At St. Angus tines church yesterday the rites of con- firmation were administered to 450 per sons by Bishop Michael T. Tierney of Hartford. This is the largest number of persons confirmed at one time in any Catholic church in this city. The day marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the ordination of the pastor, Rev. D. J. Cremin,
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Pill Sense,

It stands to reason that Dr. Agnew's Liver Pills will crowd out of the market many of the nauseous old timers. better medicine at less than half the price Is all the argument needed to keep the demand what 1t has een--phenomenal-40 doses 10 cents. They cure Sick Headache, Bilious ness, and allay all stomach irritations. At all druggists Sold by E. A. Gessner, E Hewitt & Co.-2S. 2t
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Runs.

ET NorE-zHese prices Ao1d tor 5 days only, and are quotations tor onr regxlar standard, Hnthentic 6ottlings and 6rands, Hou'H get esactly 9vhat yoss THINK youW .get. Omr absolute ard unqualified guar- antee 0f genmtneneSs covers evef,y SiNeze article OF the list.
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The individual excellence and high standing of the Krakauer piano is un- surpassed. These beautiful instruments are sold only by A. B. Clinton, F Center street, dl6 Ct
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District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 December 20th 1897

December 20th, 1897. ESTATE of THOMAS CAHILL, late of New Haven, in said District, deceased. The Administratrix cum testamento an- nexo having exhibited her administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED-Thatt the 27th day of Decem4 at d Court of Probate b to be h held at . New Ha.. ven, in said District be and the same Is appointed for hearing on the allowance of said account, and this Court directs the Adminisfratrix cum testamento annexO to give notice of the time and place of said hearing, by publishing this order three times in some newspaper having a circula-
 LIVINGSTON W. CLEAvELAND, d21 St Jt1dQe
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District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 December 20, 1897.
 New Haven, in said District, msolvent debtor.
 ORDERED-That commissioners to re- ceiye and decide upon the claims of the Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District, on the 27th day of Decem- Der, 1897, at ten o'clock in the forenoon; and that the Trustee give public notice to all persons in interest to appear, If they see cause, before said Court, at said time and place. to be heard relative to said ap- pointment, by publishing this order. three times in some newspaper having circula- tion In said District and due return make.
 LIVINGSTON w. CLEAVELAND, d2l St Judge.
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District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 December 20th, 1897. ESTATE of HOBART E, SACKETT, late or Hamden, in said District, deceased.
 ORDERED-That commissioners to re- ceive and decide upon the claims of the creditors of said estate be appointed at in said District, on the 27th day of Decem- ber 1897, at ten o'clock in the forenoon; and that the Executor give public notice to all persons in interest to appear, if they see cause, before said Court. at said time and place, to be heard relative to said ap- pointment, by publishing this order three times In some newspaper having circula- tion in said District, and due return make.
 By order of Court,
 JOHN CURRIER GALLAGHER,
 d2t St Clerk.
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TONTINE HOTEL

seems to be well filled with guests, and we learn that they are delighted with the Krakauer piano in the ladies' par- Tor, which was purchased of MT. Clin- ton, r Center street. d16 St
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Please place your orders early for English fruit cake and loaf cake, Mrs. Hemingways. Sold only by Gilbert & Thompson, 91S Chapel. d20 2t
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A. B. Clinton, F Center street, is making many people happy with bar gains in pianos for Christmas. d16 Ct
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District of New Haven, ss. Probate cour,

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court.
 December 20th, 1897. ESTATE of ALEXIS PAINTER, late of
 Orange, in said District, deceased.
 William T. Reynolds, Trustee, having rem dered his account and filed his resignation resignation on file in this Court more fully annears, it is ORDERED-That said account and resig- nation be heard and determined at Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District, on the 27th day of December, 1897, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said and place of the hearing thereon, be given by publishing this order three times in some newspaper having Q circulation in said Dis- trict. LIVINGSTON ". CLEAVELAMD, d21 St Judge
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At Harugari hall last night a large crowd attended the fourth annual ball given by the Melrose association. The music was furnished by Landrigan's or Chestra.
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District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 December 20th. 1897. ESTATE of SAMUEL P. NEWTON, late of Woodbridge, Ill said District, de- ceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his this Court for allowance, 1t is
 ORDBRED-That the 27th day of Decem- Der. 1897, at ten o'clock In the forenoon. at a Court of Probate to be held Ut New Ha- ven in said District, be and the same is appointed for hearing on the allowance of said account, and this Court directs the AdminIstrator to give notice of the time and place of said hearing, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District and due re- turn make.
 LIVINGSTON W. CLEAvBLAND, d21 1ts Judge.
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Patent Stove Brick are Warranted. d2 1y
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District of New Haven, ss. Probate Sd Court,

District or New Haven, SIS. PrQDate C0urt,
 December 20th, 1897. ESTATE of HARRIET II. NEWTON, late of Woodbridge, in said District, de- ceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t is
 RDERED-That the 27th day of Decem- ber 1897, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at a Court of Probate to be held at New Ha- ven, in said District, be and the same is appointed for hearing on the allowance of said account and this Court directs the Administrator to give notice of the time and place of said hearing, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having Ii circulation iIi said District and in the same town, and due return make.
 LIVING SToN ". CLEAVELAND, d21 1t# Judge.
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7-
 DEATHS.

BISuOP--In this city, December 20th, Lent Bishop, in the 62d year of his age. Notice of funeral hereafter, REIDI-ln this city, December 20th, John Reldy, aged AS years. Funeral from his lute residence, 12A Ward street. Notice of time hereafter, SALpER-ln Duluth, Minn., on Sunday, the 18th, Rev. Charles Cotton SNlter, in bis 66th year, son of the late c. J. and Eliza Sater formerly of New Haven, MERRlTT-In thls city, December 18th,
 Mrs, Jane Dibblee Merritt, aged 9T years,
 10 months, Il days,
 Funeral from her late residence, IS Dicker-
 man street, Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. 2t%
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District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court
 December 20th, 1897. ESTATE of LEWIS D. BROWN, late of New Haven, in said District deceased The Court of Probate for the District of New Haven hath limited and appointed six months from the date hereof for the credit ors of said deceased to bring In their claims against said estate. Those who neg feet to exhibit their claims within said time will be debarred. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make imme- dtate payment to
 HELEN F. BROWN,
 EMMA L. CHIDSEY,
 d21 3t DXeoutriceS.
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@tscelIauenas.

ALI KINDS AMTdg ' D goods, Curios, Novelties, etc, for Holiday Gifts. MALLORYtS Old Curios4 ity Shop. Open evenings until Christ mas. d1S 1t
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FON SALE, FINEST Maine Christmas Trees. 8 to 15 feet, from 10c up. Also, Notions, Delica- cies, and Groceries 116 Congress avenue. d21 3t* A. FEHLBERG.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE,
 PIANO-Property of private gentleman; fully guaranteed and equal to new; ac- cept $15O00, stool and cover. Call SMED- LAA BROS. X CO.,, Storage Warehouse, 173 Brewery street. d21 It