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The Penn's Grove record., 1897-06-11
A SURPRISE PARTY.

Mrs. James Cunningham was agree.
ably surprised Thursday afternoon by
walking into her parlor and seeing a
number of her relatives and friends
seated in the room singing. They had
come to celebrate her sixty second birth
day.
Those present we're Mr.. and Mrs. G.
V. Dolbow, Mr.. and Mrs. James Cum
bingham, Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Cum
ningham, Mr.. and Mrs. George ]. Bev'
is, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas s. Flanagan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebenezer Zane, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gerry Flanagan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Asa G. Turner, MI. and Mrs. George
c. Sparks, Mr.. and Mlsoseph Cheese
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Pierson Justice,
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Justice, Mrs.
Sarah Bevis, Mrs. Hannah Bowen,
Mrs. Caroline Borden, Mrs. Barbara
Cable, Mrs. louisa Lawrence, Misses
Nellie Dolbow, Verna and Laura
Cheeseman, May Turner, Reba Gun
bingham, Della Davenport, Carrie
Lawrence, Lizzie Bevis, Bella Sparks,
Edna Flanagan, Reba Justice. Messers
Harry Barber, Wilbur Sparks, Marx
Dolbow. Masters Harvey Springer
James Cunningham, Frank Flanagan
Elbridge Bevis, Raymond Flanagan
Edison Justice.
After partaking of the delicacies Of
which there was an abundance they al
parted wishing her many more happy
birthdays. ONE PRESENT.
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Frank fairbanks rev wharf is near
ing completion.
The services at the NJ. E. Church
here next Sunday will be held in the
open air. The Church is in Il disorder
ed state as the seats have been removed
while a new carpet is being laid.
The Children's Day service held last
Sunday evening was attended by the
largest crowd ever witnessed in the
church here.
Miss Lizzie Jenkins, of Philadelphia,
is spending a few days with her parents
here.
Miss Laura Batten who has been
visiting relatives at Loganport, Indiana,
returned home last Wednesday. She
reports a very pleasant trip.
Mrs. David G. Simpkins, of Philadel-
phia, Is spending a few days among
friends here.
Mrs. William PriuEen, of Penn'i
Grove, has been visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Wells Torbert at this
place.
Owing to the cool weather Of the
past few days the early truck is look
ing badly in this vicinity.
The farmers report the wheat cror
to be the most promising for many
years.
Messrs. William Carpenter and
Thomas Finnegan are greatly improv'
ing the appearance of their property by
paving the front.
Hugh Donnelly, an employe at Finns
Pt. Battery, while riding home from
work Thursday was thrown from the
wagon into a ditch, breaking his leg
and sustaining other severe injuries.
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PrpR1CKrowN pENc1LINes.

Mrs. David Simpkins has been visit
ing Mrs. Alex l.. Justice.
Strimple Bros. returned home with
their floating palace On Tuesday. 1t is
reported that they made a fair sturgeon
fishing season.
Geo. II. Pedrick, superior aspar-
agus grower, reports that a bug a little
larger than n water melon bug has in
jured many of the asparagus stalks this
year.
Ex- Postmaster Sharon Corson has
the agency for the Hubbard Publishing
Co., Philadelphia, and is supplying the
merchants with first class books to be
offered as premiums to cash customers.
A. l.. Justice made Il business trip to
Philadelphia on Monday.
Rev. E. G. Hulse went TO Penn's
Grove on Thursday and attended the
Masonic Lodge meeting held there.
Mrs. Mary E. Cook, widow of the
veteran Geo. Cook, has had her pension
reissued.
Children's Day will be celebrated at
the NJ. E. Church on Sunday.
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The annual Encampment of the N.
J, Dept. G. A. II. was held in Atlantic
City on Thursday. Assistant Adjutant
Gen. Southwick's report embodies the
following summary for the past year:
Number of Posts, 113; membership, g.
729; deaths during the year, 1877.
During the year Sc, 791. 16 had been
disbursed for relief purposes. The
Women's Relief Corps were in session
all day and had a most satisfactory
meeting. The Corps expended Sat-.
26 during the year and relieved 1876 in
digent veterans and so families of vet.
Grams.
Edw. II. Green and James d. Tor
ton represented Acton Post at the State
Encampment of the G.. A. r. at Attain
tic City.
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Penn's Grove Public School closed
last Friday. Mr.. c. W. Gable, Sec. Of
the Board of Education, in well chosen
remarks presented the diplomas;
Advanced Grade Certificate Of Hon.
orr, Misses Amanda Bowen, s. Lizzie
Stanton, Messrs. Howard Borden, Har-
old higgins, Ralph S. Smith. Howard
Walker. County Diplomas, Byron G.
Shannon and Edward MuDyan. Scala
for the same: Alfred Ale, Joseph Elan
agin, Louie Stiles, Edna S. Barber,
Lizzie Shultz, Helen Kille. Mamie Lay.
ton, Summerill Diver, Olive Dolbow,
Florence Broadway, Lille Stiles, Harry
Davenport and Marshall Walker.
End Grade Certificate of Distinguish
ment''; Harlow Rogers, Lucena Smith,
Lidie Workman, Minnie Beyis, Dora
Costell, Wilmer Clark, Samuel Carter,
Roland Borden, Laura Barber, Bessie
Diver, Rebe Shourds, Chas. Cook.
Seals in the same: Fred Shannon, Sara
Torton, Sallie Harker, Bessie Town
send, Rillie Jess, Arthur Bowen, Min
ME Walker, Carrie Lawrence, BERTHE
Dougherty, Chas. Hillman, Howard
Staleup, VIM. Denny and Harry Seeds
Third Grade Certificate of Merit"
Arthur Smith, Orah Black. Warren s
Smith, Jennie Smith, Iva Wood, Sarat
Rogers, Charles tanning, Elma Reign,
Anna Shannon, Chas. Borden, ASS
Richardson, Earle Walker, Ida Rob
bins, Lillian Trumbull, Anna Kille,
Anna Workman, Lena Seeds, Carl NJ
Murphy, Howard IIufnal and Raymond
Harris. j. HARRY SMITH, PRIN.
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FISHING.

In some parts of the county fisher
men who set small nets in the creeks
have been "whipping'' the water In
order to scare tile fish into their nets.
This was done in Oldmans Creek, but
after a notice from Fish Warden Rob-
bus that it was illegal it was ceased.
Fish Warden Newell having heard
that persons were whipping" the fish
into nets at the head Of Salem creek be-
low SharptOwn hied himself there with
fishing tackle last Saturday and while
passing for fisherman saw Charles and
William Green, OF yorktown. appear,
set their net and begin "whipping" the
stream. Warden Newell swors out u
warrant before Squire Smith in Salem
and had them arrested. At the hear
ing on Tuesday, Squire Smith severely
reprimanded the offenders and released
them under a suspension OF sentence.
The Fish and Game Commissioners
have recently issued a useful little pam.
phlet containing a synopsis Of thu fish
and game laws OF the state. Among
the special laws passed years ago are
the following:
Oldmans creek, in the counties OF Sa-
lem and Gloucester. Unlawful to make
a noise or splash the water to disturb
shad, or use any set nets or devises de-
tween the first of March and the FIRST Of
July. Penalty, Forty Dollars. (Lsw
of March 5, 1861 This Law does not
apply to persons owning lands lying on
Oldmans creek or Beaver creek taking
shad or other fish on or opposite to their
own lands.
Penn's Neck creek, Mill creek, Allo
ways creek in the county of Salem
Unlawful to make a noise to disturb
fish or set any fixed devises. Penalty
forty dollars. Law of February 5, 1916
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Leap & Son have q new and a more
convenient delivery wagon on their
grocery route.
Freebooter Atkinson gives notice
that the Lower Canal Bridge will be
taken up next Monday and remain up
until the new draw is completed.
Old newspapers, just the thing to put
under your carpet TO save it, for sale at
RECORD Office. u.
j. Pedrick Sparks has erected a very
attractive headstone over the grave Of
his son Samuel in Emmanuel Cemetery
on which are portrayed gates ajar.
The Republicans elected their Mayor
in Wilmington last Saturday by about
500. The single takers drew heavily
from the Democratic ticket. The
Democrats retain l majority in the City
Council.
REcoRDs-are for sale every Satur-
day at W. F. Walkers store in Odd
Fellows Hall at Sc each.
One of the patriots who saved the
honor of the country last November,
Isaac Moffett, of Glassboro, is soon to
receive a reward for his devotion to the
honesty of his country by being appoint
ed to succeed Jas. Butcher as Internal
| Revenue Collector for the First District.
MIR. Moffett has been endorsed by Sen.
Sewell which is equal to an appoint
ment. His nomination will be sent to
the Senate in a few days. Mr.. Moffett
says there is nothing like preserving the
Gold Standard when yon expect to get
q public salary.
Mr.. Moffett now gleefully sings the
NEW NATIONAL ANTHEM.
My office, It's of thee
Soft place reserved for me-
OF thee l singl
Place that l long to get
Worked for in cold and wet
Place that I'll have, you betl
OF thee 1 singl
l love thy downy bed
Soft chair and tape so red
You bet | dol
L love thy full control.
1 love thy big pay roll.
Pm for you, heart and soul
Pm after you'll
Frank l.. Stanton, in Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
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James A. Denny spent Thursday in
Trenton.
Jesse Bodine and daughter of Phila.,
spent Sunday with relatives here.
Arthur G. Webber, of Christiana,
DEL, was in town calling on friends on
Tuesday.
MI. and Mrs. Linford Hurff have
been spending a week in Camden, with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Avis.
Mrs Chas. r. Smith and daughter of
Camden spent Sunday with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lawrence.
Mayhem Reed, of Dover. N. j., has
been spending a few days with his par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Reed.
Harry Pyle left on Wednesday for
Southport, N. c., where he will work
on a fort which the Government is re-
building.
Miss Florence NJ. Thompson. o.
Courses Landing, who recently grad.
uated from Pierce College, has been
spending the week with her aunt, Mrs.
Geo. w. Davis, at the Cove.
DR.. Chas. S. Voorhis, brother in-law
of Mrs. Robbins, and Jas. GirtoD, her
father, both of Palmyra, spent Satur-
day, Sunday and Monday with Mr., and
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-06-11
a vnluabie Pr..erinllon.

Editor Morrison Worthington, Ind,
''Sun," writes; 'fYou have a valuable
prescription in Electric Bitters, and /
can cheerfully recommend it for Con-
stipation and Sick Headache, and as a
general system tonic it has no equal. y
Mrs. Annie Stehle, 2025 Cottage Grove
Ave, Chicago, was all run down, could
not eat nor digest food, had a backache
which never left her and felt tired and
weary, but six bottles of Electric Bit
tiers restored her health and renewed
her strength. Prices 80 cents and 81. 90.
Get a bottle at Johnson's Drug Store.
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w. q. IT. o.

Mrs. Isabella Demarest will give a
temperance lecture in st. Paul's Church
on Sunday morning, June Goth.
Last Wednesday was the White Rib.
boners flower mission day. Salem Co.
W. G. T. U. paid their annual visit to
the Aims House. Penn's Grove Union
was represented by Mrs. S. j. Barber,
Mrs. Anna Halter, Misses Nina Smith
and Reba Shourds.
There will be a business meeting in
the w. q. II. U. room next Thursday
at 3 p. M. A full attendance is looked
for. PRESS SUPT.
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The Best Salvs in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction OF money! efunded
Price 25 cents per box, FfAe sale a
Johnson's Drug Store. E
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Bridge Up.

The Lower Canal Bridge will be taken
up mex Monday, June 14th, and remain
up until the new draw is completed, dur
ing which time travel between Penn's
Grove and townsville by the shore road
will be stopped.
CHAs, L. ATKINSON,
Chosen Freebooter.
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Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical dfscoveryof theI# age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the tasssz act gently
and positively on kidneys, live 4 ID bowels,
cleansing nv NJ e savss. i Hshi,. d : III ,n cSaSs,
and biliousnes.. Pleas buy sa6 Epcf IA box
Of @, G. @. to-day; 10, 2ay 80 cenhfe h&dand
guaranteed to cure by an QFpgTa& y M
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DIED

RAAB-At Paradise, N. j., after
prolonged illness, on Sunday, June 9th,
Reba, wife of Harry Raab and eldest
daughter of Harry aud Ella Hammell,
aged % years.
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New Laundry.

Louie Kee & Co., have opened a new Laundr!
on Harmony St., below Penn ST., Penn's Grote
where work Is done cheap and satisfactio Of
guaranteed. 52S-10t.l
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ON SUNDAY.
Trains leave PENIS Grove las a. m,- AIS, p,
M. Leave Philadelphia at 8. Is, a. m, $50 p. m.
Post once Hours.
PENIS Grove Post Once is open from 6.l5 q.
M. to $50 D. m. Mail closes for all points ex.
cept between Woodbury. and Penn's Grove at
$40 o m, for all points at II 80 q. m. and 40 p.
m. Malls arrive at lis, $50 a. m. and 49,, 7l5
y. m.
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wANAMAKER,s.


PHILADELPHIA, Monday, June 7, 1897.
Our Underwear Sale is not Stop
ping.
The daily crowds are of those
who learn from their neighbors what
is going on here. Gathering nearly
a million of pieces, and saving them
for this exposition, has been an
event in the business. A daring ven
ture? Not at all, with our stand
ards of goodness. Where these
goods are made, what they are
made of, and how the work is done,
are the bars that the common, care
less things cannot get over. Every
town is full of "made to sell" stuff.
In three cases out of four these So
called cheap lots are what we have
refused.
Graduates LOTS to be done
O..4s:4a:S~ before she's ready
outiittings for the day of heart
throbs and victory - commence
ment. Our helpfulness? Here is
a grouping Of wearable things and
fabrics for the gown
Silks
Dainty White Figured Tafetas, 75c from
81 a yard.
Plain White Taffetas, fine qualities, 75c.
and 81 a yard.
White Crepe de Chene, drapes gracefully,
81 a yard.
White Broche midas, a variety Of de-
signs, 55c, csc, 75e and 81 a yard.
Plain White Habutai, launderS well, SOC
to S1.65 a yard. The SOC quality is 81
in. wide. The others (six qualities) are
all a yard wide.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-07-22
Reasons Why thamberlains collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy is the Best.

|. Because it affords almost instant re-
lief in case of pain IN the stomach, collie
and cholera morbus.
?. Because it is the only remedy that
never fails in the most severe cases OF
dysentary and darrhoea.
3. Because it is the only remedy that
will cure chronic disrrhoea.
t. Because it is the only remedy that
will prevent bilious collie.
;. Because it is the only remedy that
will cure epidemical dysentary.
.. Because it is the only remedy that
can always be depended upon in cases OF
cholera inisntum.
Z. Because it is the most prompt and
most reliable medicine in use for bowel
complaints.
3. Because it produces no bad results.
9. Because it is pleasant and safe TO
take.
10. Because 1t has saved the lives of
more people than any other medicine in
the world.
The - and - cent sizes Tor sale
at Janeck Bros. Drug Store, North iaki-
ma, and G. A. Jensen, Prosser.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-07-22
Among the sheepmen.

A few of the signers Of the agreement
recently entered into at the meeting OF
the Wool Growers association have gone
back on their signatures and entered into
contract with the Northern Pacific for
the leasing Of range land
Cramer Bros. have sold 4G sacks of
wool to G.. G. Carmichael al : cents.
During the past week John Clemman
sold so 900 pounds OF wool to VI. Moses,
OF The Dslles, who represents J. W.
Williams & Co. of Boston The price
was cents.
Mr.. A. Smythe. the well known sheep.
man Of Arlington, ore, Was in tie city
several days this week and on Wednes-
day shipped sixteen carloads OF mutton
sheep and lambs, from this station, on
consignment to the Mallory, son * Zim-
mormon Co, OF Chicago. The consignees
were represented here by Mr.. c. II.
Shurte.
Andrew Wilson returned on Tuesday
from Chicago and has not much to say
regarding the outcome of his shipment of
sheep. 1t is understood that it WAS not
very profitable.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-07-22
Absolutely Pure
What 60 Take 60 Ciondyke.

A list has been prepared of the outfit
necessary to take when starting for the
Clondyke. II figures to $3.50 and this
only includes the trip in. II one wants
to be sure of getting home again, the ex.
pense would be heavier.
Provisions-Bacon, 200 pounds; -four,
800 pounds; assorted dried fruits, $50
pounds; corn meal, POO pounds rice, 80
pounds; coffee, parched, IS pounds; tea,
40 pounds; sugar, - pounds; beans, $50
pounds condensed milk, | case assert
ment Of evaporated vegetables and meats.
pairs rubber boots, three pairs heavy
shoes, two dozen heavy wooden sox, half
dozen wooden mits, three pair wooden
gloves, three suits heavy underwear, two
suits mackinaw, two hats, four wooden
shirts, one heavy coat, three pairs heavy
wooden blankets.
The outfit will cost about Sl75. Trans
portaton via steamer to klonGyke $3.50,
or via juneau and nyes $40. If by the
latter route the carriage from salt water
to Lake Lndermsn, a distance of 81
miles, say one and one.half tons, at 10
cents per pound, $50. Boat at Lake
Linderman 500. Miscellaneous, S25.
Total $3.50.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-07-22

ments due to minors under section oil
this agreement, or TO pay the same or any
part thereof under such restrictions as
will in his opinion best insure the use oil
said sums to the heneii, of said minors
but all sums so held shall draw Interest
at the rate of 4 per cent per snnum until
paid, and at majority the principal sum
and accrued interest shall he paid in in.
stallments under the direction of the see
retsry of the interior.
Article u. The secretary OF the interior
all payments after the first payment from
any Indian who shall in his opinion have
shows himself incompetent or unlikely
to make beneficial use of the same, or
Who fails to make proper and reasonable
improvements on his allotment, or he
may pay said sums or any part thereof
under such restrictions as in the opinion
OF the secretary of the interior will in.
sure its beneficial use To such payee. But
any sum or sums So withheld shall be
placed to the credit Of said Indian in the
treasury of the United States, and the
same shall bear interest at the rate of 1
per cent per snnum, until paid, and the
interest so accrued shall be paid to said
Indian annually, and upon his death the
principal sum shall he paid to his heirs
or devisees in instalments under the di-
rection of the secretary Of the interior.
Article :. The payments provided for
in the 4th article OF this agreement shall
Ire made to such persons as shall be nam
ed as allo,tees of land on the Yakima
Indian reservation, under act of February
8, 1887, as amended by act of February
ofthis agreement, and to their heirs and
devsees:~-
Article s. Al deferred payments pro-
vided for in article 1 Of this agreement
shall draw interest until paid at the rate
OF per cent per annum, and the interest
40 accrued shall he expended for educa-
tIohaI Hhu otner purposes AT snch time
and in such manner rs the secretary of
the interior shall deem best.
Article Q. Whenever anv person en-
titled to payment under article of this
agreement shall die without heirs or in
testate, the sum due such deceased per
son shall be used as provided in article s
Of this agreement.
Article 10. The existing provisions of
all former treaties with the Yakima In.
dians, not inconsistent with the provis-
ions of this agreement are hereby con
tinued in force and effect
Article IL. This agreement shall not
take effect and be in force until ratified
by the senate of the United States.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-07-22
DOesn't Know when sIe Has
Enough.

Misfortunes never comes slnE.y At least
George Alick, Of TIE Dai'es, found this
the case recently. The dsy aite' hls we'd
ding he VAS arrested, charged "lth lar
ceny. There Was no proof 20 suhstantlate
the charge, bnt while he MAS in the
clutches of the law his step mother put
in an appearance and persuaded the gil
to leave George. Now that he has re-
gained his freedom, he cannot find his
bride. George Is not yet 20 years, and
yet he has managed to be married three
times, and to have lost all OF his wives,
each of whom ia turn has lett him. He
is persistent, though, and believes Sith
Milne, ITS better to have loved snt
lost than never 10 have loved At all.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-07-22
CtOndS kings.

The arrival of the steamer Portland
with its ton of gold and the glowing re.
ports from the wealth producing creek
bottoms of the Clondyke country has set
Yakima wild along with the balance of
the world. There is practically nothing
else talked of and the customary greeting
is when do YOU start" OF course many
will not 20 from Yakima on account of
the great expense and the hardships of
the trip, but some are really arranging
for the trip and if all who talk about 90.
igg get started the town will be nearly
depopuated.
Walter J. Milroy was the first one to
leave, he having received dispatch from
Portland offering to outfit and furnish
the necessary funds for the trip for a
half interest in anything he would find
The offer was promptly accepted and Mr.
Milroy left on Wednesday for the Sound
intending to take the boat on the 2Sth
inst.
Peter Norby is another who is to try
his fortunes in the Alaskan Mecca
Messrs. Wyckof, Henry Otter, Wallace
Williams, Il. W. Baker, Barge and Hoyt
have made a pool of 800 each rs grub and
expense stake and the hardy bicyclist
will leave in a day or two.
Thomas Lund and Nelse Short are
talking of going to the Clondyke in the
spring with a stock OF goods and many
others state that they will 90 if they can
make the financial rifle.
r. b. Mlroy is another one who ex.
poets to make the trip. Edward Whit
son and Joseph Alien have offered to
stake" him and ne has accepted.
w. II. Getz is going to outfit Fred
Jungst for the trip and the latter expects
to take passage one Of the early steamers.
His stake is 5000.
Chas. Thompson, deputy q. ). mar.
shall, has made all of his arrangements
to 90 and expects to take the steamer
on the Both INST
James Mackison, formerly of this city
has left juneau for the Clondy Ike, and
among those who sailed from Seattle this
week were Ex-Governor McGraw and
General +. VI. Carr. No greater mining
excitement has ever been known and
even the city of New York threatens to
send 2000 men into the new district.
Five Ellensburgers have pooled $1,000
to send Charley Pond into the CIondyke
country. Mr. Pond is about 20 years Of
age but still vigorous man.
y. n. Brown, formerly Of this city, is
now ia Seattle enrO tie to the ClOndyke.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-07-22
Care for sIeepIessness.

4 Swedish servant maid, finding that
her mistress MAS troubled with sleepless
ness, told her % practice OF the people
Of her country who are aimliarly afflicted.
1t Was to take napkin, lip It into ice
cold water, wiring it slightly, an1 lay 1t
across her eyes. Tie plan HAs followed,
and it worked like charm Tie frs;
night the lady slept four hours without,
awaking- something she had not done for
several months. At the end OF that time
the napkin had become dry. by wetting
it again she at once went to sleep, and il
required considerable force to arouse her
ia the morning -Ex.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-07-22

Full line OF Seattle Soaps at Kinsey's