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The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Mr.. H. L. Myers of 100 Mulberry street,
Newark, NJ, made the mistake of re-
lying upon remedies based upon mineral
ingredients, and for the hundreds of
dollars which he invested received only
disappointment in return. He says.
II was afflicted with a terrible blood
disease, which was In spots at first, but
afterwards spread all over my body.
These soon broke out into sores, and 1t
is easy to imagine the suffering I en-
dured. s@a
"Before 1 became convinced that
the doctors could do no good 1 had
spent a hundred dollars. which was
really thrown away. 1 then tried vari-
Gus patent medicines, but they did not
reach the disease. When I had finished
my first bottle of S.S.S., I was greatly
improved and was delighted with the
result. The large red splotches on my
chest began to grow paler and smaller,
and before long disappeared entirely. ]
regained my lost weight, became strong
er, and my appetite greatly improved.
/ was soon entirely we'll, and my skin as
clear as a piece of glass;"
SIS. is a sure cure for all manner
of blood diseases, and disappointment
never results from its use. It is
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19
Purely Vegetable

and me thousand dollars will be paid
for proof that it contains a particle Of
mercury, potash, or other mineral. S.S,S,
is sold by all druggists.
Valuable books on blood and skin dis.
eases wilfbe mailed free to all who adj
dress Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

81 could die for you," he protested.
She looked quickly up into his eager
J eyes. "Trnly?" she asked. 'TheD,'
she exclaimed with heaving bosom, 1--WE
two may yet become one."-D etrOSt
Journal.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

HOOPS PILLS are the favorite family
! cathartic, easy to take, easy to operate.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

w ANTED-Trustworthy and active gem
w Il men or ladies to travel for respon-
sib e, established house in New Jersey.
Mot,thiy $500 and expenses Position
steady Re reference. Enclose lf-addresse
stamped envelope The Dominion Com
pany, Dept. Y, Chicago. 94
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Brownell-It isn't the bicycle which
costs the money. 1t is the bicycle
attachments.
Hardness (admonishingly)-True but
then you should not form one for every
pretty bicycle girl yoa meet.-Puck.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Macidas-I came to London tw enty
years ago, with just half a.orown in my
pocket.
Crmsus-Oh, that's nothing. When 1
came to London l hadn't a h~slfpenny.
Macidas-You don't say SO
Cr~sus-Yes; l was born here.- Pick
Me-Up.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

"1f l were in your Shoes" said Mrs
Doncaster, "I would ''HOld on right
there,'' interrupted Mrs. Burbeek. 'let us
not go beyond the realm of possibilities"
Three seconds later the front door went
shut with a loud bang, -Gle0elGnd
Leader.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

er for me to believe than the truth of
this Edenic story, for 1 have seen the
same thing in this year of our Lord
1897. could call them by name, if it
were polite and righteous to do so, the,
men who have sacrificed a paradise on
earth and a paradise in heaven for one
sin. Their house went. Their library
went. Their good name went. Their
field of usefulness went. Their health
went. Their immortal soul went. My
friends, there is just one sin that will
turn you u of paradise if you do not
quit it. You know what it is, and
God knows, and you had better drop
the hand and arm lifted toward that
bending bough before you pluck your
own ruin. When Adam stood on tiptoe
and took in his right hand that one
round peach or apricot or apple, satan
reached up and pulled down the round.
beautiful world of Jul present residence.
Overworked artist, overweight mer-
chant, ambitious politician, avaricious
speculator, better take that warning
from Adams orchard and stop before
you put out for that one thing more.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Mosher-What are you doing with all
those bits of card in your pocket?
Wiswell-They are seat checks at
different theatres. 1t says on each,
"Retain this check" It's an awf full bore,
to be obliged to carry so much paste
board around. But, then, what's a
fellow to do?-BoSton Transcript.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

The Mother-You don't mean to say,
my dear, that you permitted yourself TO
sit on his lap?
The Daughter-Don't be alarmed,
mamma. l rested partly on my toes.-L1s
@*x
when l refused Charley Tintype what
do you think he didP"
II can't imagine"
"He went to our telephone and pro.
posed to Dolly Peacock" Chicago
Record.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Mrs. Newly wed-I'm going to sprinkle
a little poison on this piece of angel cake,
and put it where the mice can get it; l
think it will kill them.
Mr.. Newlywed-Why, of course it will
But why do you put the poison on itP-
Puck.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Mrs. Hampaok (of Chicago)-"I
haven't heard from Mildred for a long
time"
Mrs. Porkchops (also of Chicago)-
Neither nave 1. l don't even know her
married name this year."-Judge,
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Dad-"You are a regular rolling stone.
my son.. Did you know that a rolling
stone never gathers any mossP"
Son-"Yes; but the rolling stone
would like to raise a little duet now, dad,
for a change."-Boston Courier.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won.
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habituaI constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try a box
of Q. G. G. to-day; 10, %, 50 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all d~ruagists.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19
A FUN.


miss Specie has lost her good name"
How? What did she do ?"
"Got married ."-TSt-Bas.
*
And why did she choose him among
80 many admirers ?"
"The others didn't propose. Brook
Ign Life.
Correct the sentence, Don't never
look a gift a gift horse in the mouth"
Don't never look a gift bicycle on the
name plste-C Chicago Tribune.
x*#
In all the groceries nov you can buy
s'lf raising -four"
els there any place where we can get a
self rising eook ?''-C Chicago Record.
x*x
Tom-What style of beauty do gou
prefer?
Jack-Od, it depends altogether upon
the girl that I'm WITH GA6cOgO Record
~
Yeast-WeTe you ever up in the morn
ing to see the sun rise?
Crimsonbeak-Yes; but I was only up
twi ice as late as that.-Y0nkers Statesman.
xx
There ~ said tie lady, pointing to
the wood pile, show does that strike
you ?"
MADAM" responded Mr. Perry Patet-
tic, 81 never saw the like, ''-LndtGnap0Iis
journal,
Marriage is a game of cards." re-
marked the observer OF men and things,
land you can't tell much about a girls
hand in advance by the expression of her
face."-DetrOit Journal
~
Mrs. Wallace-Daar, l want n Of
those lovely Louis XIV jackets.
Mr.. Waliace-Instead of Louis XIV
you'll be lucky if You get one for a
Observation-Disclosures
x**
Irate Customer-"This chicken is quite
cold"
Polite Waiter-''What else could
monsieur expect. The poor bird has
been dead three weeks. '-YelGOW Book.
*#x
BrowneIl-It isn't the bicycle which
costs the money. 1t is the bicycle
attachments.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

The of Adam, of Solomon, of
PLATE and of st. John-The Pomology
of the Bible-The Country Versus the
City.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19


Miss Goodwell-How de do, Mr.. How
land9 By the way, l saw you at church
Sunday.
Mr.. Rowland Yes, l punctured my
tire Saturday. What was the matter
with your wheel?-Ohicago NeDs.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
BAG, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. III druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

The Count hal been told, Madame,
your d~aughtaire hat rs bad tempaira.
The Mamma-Ah, yes, Count, but you
know she loses her temper SO easily.
The Count-Ab, how loahy. -Detroit
Journal.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Irate Customer-"This chicken is quite
cold"
Polite Waiter-"What else could
monsieur expect. The poor bird has
been dead three weeks. "-YeIo W Book.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

"Your American public is pretty thin
skinned" commented the visiting
foreigner. "Oh, 1 don't know" replied
the native statesman. SIT seems to stand
about as much skinning as any other
old public."-IndianapoESs Journal.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Correct the sentence, Don't never
look a gift a gift horse in the mouth"
Don't never look a gift bicycle on the
name plste-C Chicago Tribune.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Mrs. Wallace-Daar, l want one Of
those lovely Louis XIV jackets.
Mr.. Wsl,ace-Instead of Louis XIV
you'll be lucky if you get one for a
dollar-ffteen .-Erchange.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

non .aI eafna na9 nov doidw I'd med
,iAo : ni 1879 uoy nadf I9ts8f bnH Ioisa9 }
rps ELI 1uoy nj
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

Marriage is a game of cards." re-
marked the observer OF nen and things,
and you can't tell much about a girls
hand in advance by the expression of her
face."-DetrOit Journal
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

miss Specie has lost her good name. y
How What did she do ?"
"Got married ."-TSt-Bits.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

1897, by American Press Asso-
citation
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

And why did she choose him among
so many admirers ?"
"The others didn't propose. Brook
Ign Life.
The Monitor-register., 1897-11-19

The only constipation -CHre that never
causes discomfort DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets, AT all medicine stores.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
Farm for Sale.

My farm, consisting Of 100 acres of
land, situated in sec. 81, town 1, range
;, lying on both sides of Pecatonica,
town of Kendall, is offered for sale.
There are 60 acres of good bottom land
on the farm-all clear. The rest is
under timber If not sold blythe lst of
April will be rented.
also, offer for rent 1915 acres, with
good dwelling house and outbuildings;
about 80 acres under plow; rest under
hay pasture and timber. The farm is
situated about & miles northeast of
Belmont, and II miles east from
Cottage Inn. For further particulars
inquire on the farm.
Mrs. MARY Grow.
Kendall, Wis, Feb. IS, 1897.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
A Generous Service.

DodgeyIlo Chronicle.
After the death of Mr.. T.. II. Hart,
late city treasurer, which occurred last
November, Mr.. Simon II. Harker, of
this city, prollered his services as city
treasurer during Mr.. Harris unexpired
term, for the benefit Of Mr.. Harris
family. He was accordingly elected
to that Office In December, and the
taxes were all collected by his father,
Mr. S. lIarker, and all the treasurer's
fees were paid over to the family of
Mr.. Hart, amounting to $l45 GO. Mr..
Harker also collected rs city treasurer
the water tax due from citizens, the
fees for which amounted to $ll IS,
and this last item of fees was dis
tributed In about equal proportion
among eleven persons who were in
need of temporary aid, so that Mr..
Harker's services were entirely gratui-
tlous, and he actually paid out for the
benefit OF those recipients of his
bounty, five cents more than the fees
OF tho ollce. Ii every man could
afford to be as generous as Mr..
Harler, there would be no subjects for
aid In the city for the next year at
1nnat
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
Church Services fer Sunday.
Divine services will be held as fol.

Divine services will be held as fol.
lows on Sunday next:
ST. MARy's CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Rev. John +. Iialbnlkenn. pastor. Early
mass at 8 O'Clock, High mass at 1000. Yes
pers Mt 800.
ST. PAULs CATHOLIC CHURCH,
Rev. James O'Keefe, pastor, High mass
with sermon. at 10 u. m, Sunday school at
. p. m, Morning mass ut 7:30 in summer; S
In winter.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. Il. W. Straw, pastor. Glass meeting
Mt o. Morning service at 1880. Sunday
School Mt .: 90, Epworth League at 9: 80
Evening service ut Z; 30.
PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH.
Rev. Thomas Kent, pastor. Morning service
ut 1880. Sunday School session ut 900
Evening service at 200. Young Mems meet
Ing Mt 900 II. m. Prayer meeting In the
Chapel, Monday evening ut 200. Y. z. s,
G, Il, Thursday evening ut 200.
TRINITY (EPIsCoPAL) CHURCH. -
Rev March Chase, rector. Morning prayer
and sermon Mt 1880. Sunday school at . 100,
Evening prayer, with srmon at Z: 30
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
Death of Mrs. Henry Mitchell.

The Alta Qowa) Advertiser Of
April 90, contained the following notice
of tho death OF Mrs, Henry Mitchell,
who removed from this city about
fifteen years ago:
Mrs. Susan Mitchell died very sud.
denly ut her home In Alta, on Wednes-
day, April 20, of complications arising
from old age. The old lady had been
feeble for some time past, yet her
death was u shock to her many friends.
Susanna Mills was born In Truro,
county OF Cornwall, England, March l.,
1924. and died in Alta April %, 1897.
She was married to Henry Mitchell
about So years ago and to them were
born ten children, six Of whom are yet
living three sons and three daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell came to the
United States In 1917 and settled In
Wisconsin. In 1882 they went to
Iowa, locating in Buena Vista county,
About eight years ago Mrs. Mitchell
was called to mourn the loss of dear
husband. Early in life she became iden-
titled with the Episcopal church and
always considered herself member of
that denomination. She was greatly
beloved by all who knew her, though
modest and retiring. She was confined
to her bed but one day, but owing to
partial paralysis was unable to converse
with anyone for some days previous to
her death. The funeral was held from
the Nj. T., church, conducted by Rev.
Il. Burnip, Thursday.
Deceased was the youngest sister of
Mrs. William Murrish of this city. Mrs.
Murrsh is the only survivor of the
family of eleven sons and daughters.
She is three or four years older than
her lately deceased sister.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
j. NJ. Smith, Attorney.
~ In probntn

STATE of Wisconsin. Iowa County Court
~ In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John
CrOwghy, deceased
On reading and filing the petition of Louisa
Treglown, dated the I'd day of April 1897,
praying for an order OF this court setting
aside the Judgment of this court rendered In
said estate on the 18Th day Of December
1881, and to conStrue the will OF said John
Crowghy deceased and distribute the assets
of said estate in accordance with the terms
of said will and for such other and further
relief in the premises as may be required
and be Just and equitable, and il appearing
to my satisfaction that there are sufficient
grounds therefor,
1t is ordered that the proofs and evidence
in reference to the matters and things
alleged in said petition be heard before this
court at n special term thereof to be held at
the court house, in the city of Dodgevlle, in
said county, on the 18th day of May. 1897
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon OF said day:
And II is further ordered, that notice OF
the time and place OF such hearing be given
to all parties interested by publishing a
copy of this order for three weeks success
lively in The Iowa County Democrat, a
weekly newspaper printed and published at
the city of Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Dated, Dodgeville, Iowa county, Wis, April
9TH, 1897.
BY the court:
3+w3 CHALEs W. MCTLHoN County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
J. NJ. Smith, Attorney
STATE OF Wisconsin, County Court for

~ Iowa County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special
term of the Iowa County court, to be held in
and for said county, at the court house, in
the city of Dodgeville, in said county, on
the lSthday of May, A. d. 1897, being
he third Tuesday of said month, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon of said day the
following matters will be heard and consid-
ercd
The application OF Robert NJ. Crawford to
admit to probate the last will and testament
of Abraham Godsworthy, late of the city of
of Mineral Point in said county deceased.
And 1t Is further ordered that public
notice thereof be given to all persons inter
ested by publishing Il copy of this order for
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY prior to SAID day
of hearing, in The Iowa County Democrat,
county
BY order of the court:
CHARLES w. MCILHuN County Judge.
Dated Dodgevile Wis. April Ii, 1897
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
Mineral Point City Feed Mill

Has been rehtted in good style with a
new boiler and is better tnan ever pre-
pared to grind feed of all kinds in a
quick and satisfactory manner. Win
open every week day. Grind Wednes-
days and Saturdays. Ground feed for
sale at bottom prices; delivered free in
all parts of the city.
| have some very fine kiln-drie
corn meal for sale. John c. MARTIN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
LEGAL NOTICES.
f. C. Fielder, Attorney.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- IS. In Probate
In the matter Of the estate Of John II.
Proctor, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
John Ii, Proctor, deceased, having been
issued to Mary Elizabeth Proctor.
Notice is hereby given that the creditors of
said John Il. Proctor deceased, are al
lowed and limited by order OF this court
until and Including the first Tuesday of
December, 1897, being the 9TH day of said
month, TO present their claims and demands
against said John ii. Proctor, deceased, to
ment and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands Of all persons against the
said John II. Proctor, deceased, will be
examined and adjusted by this court, at the
office Of the county judge, at the court house
in the city of Dodgevlle, in said county, on
the first Tuesday OF January, 1898, and on
the first Tuesday of February, 1897.
Dated this ith day of May, 1897.
BY the court:
33 CHARLES w. MClLHoN County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
Americas Leading Tailors.

Joseph Vivian, is agent for Strauss
Bros, Of Chicago. He will take orders
for suits, take measurement, show
goods and sample plates. Three hundred
and fifty patterns to select from. All
goods made to order, from the best
cloths, domestic aud imported. All
work warranted, and satisfaction
guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06

- - TESTATE ESTATE.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at "a special
term of t he Iowa County Court, TO be hrld in
;L for for said county, at the court house, in
the 18th day, of May, A. ID. 1897, being the
third Tuesday. of said month, at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon of said day, the
Sidered: 80
The application of Sophia Muenster, admin
tStratriN with the will annexed, of the last will
and testament of Joseph Muenster, late Of said
county, deceased, for the examination and
allowance of her administration account,
ana That the last will and testament of said
deceased be construed and the assignment of
the residue OF said estate to such persons as
are by said will and by law entitled to the
same,
Aud it is further ordered, that public
notice thereof be given to all persons inter-
ested by publishing a copy of this notice for
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY, prior to said day
OF hearing, in The Iowa County Democrat Il
weekly newspaper published in said county.
BY order of the court
CHARLES w. MClLHoE, County Judge
Dated Dodgevlle, Wis, April ID, 1897
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
New and Popular March.

knights of Columbus" march
two-step, by George II. Fischer, is an
excellent piece for the pianoforte. 1t
Is written in six.eight time, and con-
tains a melody that is attractive and
pleasing to the ear. 1t has also the
night swing for the two.step dance.
Published by J. Fischer 4 Bro. No. z
Bible house, New York. Price, 50
cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
T. c. Fledler. Attorney
NOTICE To CREDITORS.


STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ Ssh Probate
In the matter Of the estate Of John McCar-
vile, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of John
McCaryilie, deceased, having been issued
Notice IS hereby given, that the creditors
OF sald J0hn McCarvile, deceased, are allow
ca ana limited by order of this court until
ana including the first Tuesday of November
1897, being the I'd day of said month, to-
present their. claims and demands against
SAID John McCarville, deceased, to the county
court FOR examination, adjustment and
allowance. 'i-
Notice is also hereby given, that the claims
ana demands of all persons against the said
John McCarville, deceased, will be eXnmined
ana adjusted by this court, at the Office OF
the county Judge at the court house, In the
city OF Dodgeville, in said county on the
first Tuesday of December. 1897, and on the
first Tuesday of January, 1898.
BY the Court:
CHARLES W. MClLHoN, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
Five Pounds Roasted Coffee
For 81 90, at Gales Cash Store.
w Inv Does

A grocer say that some other brand of
hour is just rs good as Pillsbury's
BestG Because pillsbury's Best Is the
that's why.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
JACOB DRESES, JR.,
Dealer In
Hay, Straw and Oats.

Delivered AT any time on short notice.
Prices according to quality, and satisfaction
guaranteed. Residence just north OF the L.
5. Hotel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-06
j. NJ. Smith Attorney.

j. M NITIIIHT NTIOfnrY.
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
HESITATE ESTATE.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- In prObate "
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-14
LA VENGANzA DE UN NOBLE

precparse laao de la esperanto terrible
palabras doctor Grander iba
este, ncinada obe enerma la eXaminaba mlrata
pcnetrane; precise decdr Immediate enercamente no
haba transcurrdo nj mnuto cuando Saba que ate
E sabor amargo de la bebda la baronesa habia oma
mlsculos de esta, pacularmente la
de las mandbua las sacuddas que la agtaban snto
papabes Ell envenenamento 10 la estrlcnina
es decir, e envcnenamiento mas rapido inexorable
La baronesa poda morir de momeno oro arrebaada
por aqueas sacudas contbuycndo
partc clio gran debidad
Iugues de inervenir pudendo admltr
uese A G anto adoraba Ia baronesa de tanda,
quicn la hubiese causado la muerte.
Debe, cquivocaros, querido maestro! Debe ser una
parccda las muchas hemos Observable agun
ataque de nGrvios.
Eel doctor Grader sc encog6 hombros brus.
No pcrdamos el tempo expcaoiones ndtles-dijo.-
espuGs ha podo producrse esto 10 nte
savar la enlema; agrego entire dlentes: Isl aan es
tempo
Y saco Iugues de la habtaci6n diciendoe:
-Vos hiio mio de este accdente no sos dueno
de msmo. iAleJaos!
ugues anonadado obedeca pero la baronesa protest6
dijO entrecortada:
mo, no! quiero que quede. iQuedaos todos!..
pesar los erribe dolores queSexperimentaba
vaba inegencia compeamene clara adiynaba 10
la cabeza germna las sospechas crea
adivnar aormentaban coraz6n opona semejante
sospecha
mo, no, que no Sc aleje--do fuertemente.- -Quiero
tambien que 81 me Guide No queras hacere responsible
de un accdene del cual culpabe, que tendr
picacion muy logca.
Apenas acab6 de pronuncar esta rases, mandbuas
Sc enoaaron entes rechnaron anunciando e etano