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The report OF County Supt. Edgar
Green, was received and approved and
his account allowed, to-wit: Salary
for March, $1,000; postage for March,
S1.20-$41.20
The report of county treasurer, Prem
tiss Buie, having this day been pre-
scented for examination and approval,
and the board having counted the
money and canoe lied the vouchers
Herewith surren dered, and being sat
isfied that said report is in all things
correct, it is ordered that said report
be received and approved and the clerk
is directed to file and record the same.
Ordered that the board do now ad-
journ until tomorrow morning at ga. m.
SECOND DAY.
Tuesday morning, April 9Th, 1898
the Board met pursuant to adjourn.
ment, all officers and members present
ROAD CONTRACTORS BOND.
The petition of j. M. Crawford for
relief as surety on the official bond OF
Williamson, Hilton & Co., road con
tractors, was this day received and or
dered filed.
COURT HOUSE ACCOUNT.
LII is ordered JnaC Cne committee ap'
pointed to have the court house wired
and electric lights put in, be allowed
their per diem and mileage, viz:
w. F. Parsons, w. III. Seavey, j. G,
Bryant, Zetus Linton, S. p. Oliver, ]
day each at $2.00-Sl0.00.
S. A. Brister was allowed $500 for
day inspecting bridge.
ROAD FUND.
1t is ordered by the board that the
amount realized from the 1mill levy
on the taxable property in the county
of Lincoln be and the same is hereby
set apart as a road fund. The tax col
lector shall pay into such fund the
amount collected as aforesaid, and the
county treasurer shall keep such road
fund separate for road purposes. AL
taxes heretofore collected and hereaf
ter to be collected as aforesaid, shall bt
distributed by the county treasurer fol
said purposes on the order of this
board. 1t is further ordered by this
board that the sum of S4306S be anG
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wELLMAN NOTES.
BY sAwDUsT.

Good morning, Bro. "Jeems." How
is 1.-THE pump ?"
The little boiler in Mill No. ., fell
down Sunday.
Some of our boys are talking about
backing Uncle Sam.
Mrs. Fuqua and Mrs. Full received a
telegram that one of their nephews
was drowned. They have gone to join
in the search for the body.
There will be a concert here next
Sunday night. We contemplate good
time. Free to everybody. The school
is progressing very much under the
management of Miss Lula Mason, OF
Brookhaven.
There was sad accident at Pleasant
Hill Church Sunday. Mr. III. L. Nor
gan hitched his horses to the buggy
and his family got in and started for
home. when they became frightened,
ran and threw the occupants out into
the creek and hurt Mrs. Brlster very
badly. DIR. Cowart, of this place, was
called to her bedside and reported that
she was seriously injured.
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STATE NEWS.
State Happenings since The Leaders

State Happenings Since The Leaders
Last Issue.
Gulfport boasts of water works.
Noah Vanderberg, an old citizen of
Vicksburg, is dead.
Edgar Wilson, of Canton, accident
ally shot himself in the arm.
The Byrd Bros. of Crystal Springs,
have assigned assets $4,000, liabilities
$1,000
The betrothal of Miss Gertrude
Dreyfus, of jackson, aud Mr.. Leon
Moyse, of Summit. is announced.
jackson has a negro turning white
In spots, similar to the one familiar SO
many years on the streets OF Brook
haven,
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edge, and a resort to the right remedy.
When woman feels weak, sick, nervous,
fretful and respondent, and suffers from
pains in the back and sides, and burning
and dragging down sensations, she is suf-
fering from weakness and disease of the
distinctly feminine organism. DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is the best of all
medicines for ailing women. 1t acts di-
rectly and only on the delicate and import
ant organs that make maternity possible.
II makes them strong and we'll. 1t allays
Inflammation, heals liberation, soothes
pain, and tones the nerves. II does away
with the usual discomforts of the timorous
period, and makes baby's coming easy and
almost painless. 1t is the discovery of DIR.
r. v. Pierce, an eminent and skillful spe-
cialist for thirty years chief consulting
physician to the Invalids' Hotel and Sur
Rical Institute, at Buffalo, N. Y. No honest
dealer will urge substitute for this SUI
perior medicine.
II cannot say too much for DIR. Pierce's Favor
tie Prescription" writes Miss Clara Baird, of
bridgeport, Montgomery Co., Pa. Il cannot
praise II too highly for the good it did me. If
any one doubts this give them my name and
address"
Send for Dr. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser. Paper bound, II one
cent stamps; cloth -bonnd, ten cents more.
Address d. r. v. riesee sDuhalo, N 2.
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the same Is hereby transferred to the
municipal street fund Of the city OF
Brookhaven, In accordance with sec
ton 1891 Of the Annotated Code, and
the certificate of the mayor and city
clerk OF Brookhaven. Let warrant for
said amount be issued to G. Heuck.
city treasurer Of the city of Brookhaven.
STATIONERY.
Wall & Co. record book for Chancery CIR sii 90
ROAD CONTRACTOR.
All road contractors required by law
to make a report to this board, and
having failed, neglected or refused to
do so, are hereby fined in the sum of
5000 each. And it Is further ordered
that the county attorneys are hereby
directed to institute proceedings
against road contractors of the first
class who have failed, refused or neg
lected to place such roads in such re-
pair as is required by law and the plans
and specifications on file with the
clerk Of this board.
ORIGINAL ENTRIES.
Robt. Il. Wilson, making book OF original
entries to lands In Lincoln county and
binding same, per 90
WATER WORKS FOR COURT HOUSE AND
JAIL.
In the matter of the sealed bids filed
with the clerk of the Board for plumb
ing the Court House and Jail, on mo-
ton, said bids we're opened in open
Board, read by the clerk and tabulated,
and it appearing to the satisfaction OF
this Board that L. ID. Boadwee is the
lowest responsible bidder for said
work +; it is therefore ordered by the
Board, that the contract be and the
same is this day awarded to the said
L. ID. Boadwee, at and for the sum of
s112.0O; and the said L. ID. Boadwee
being present before this Board and
entering into bond in the sum of $500,
payable to the State of Mississippi,
with f. H. Hartman as surety, condi-
toned for the faithful performance of
the work with Hrst-class material and
in good workmanlike manner, accord
ing to the plans and specifications on
file said contract is hereby awarded
to said L. d. Boadwee, and the surety
and bond is approved and ordered to
be filed. 1t Is further ordered by the
Board that this bond be recorded as
bonds of county off1cersare required to
be, and that no money or warrant be
issued for said work until the same is
done in accordance with the plans and
specifications and approved.
1t is ordered, That the members and
officers of this Board be allowed their
per diem and mileage, to-wit:
w. F. Parsons, 2 days...................S 90
j. G. Bryant, 2 days, 6 miles. GO
Zetus Linton, days, AZ miles. 40
S. A. Brister, 2 days, II miles. so
C. T. Montgomery, days, Is mis- 80
r, c. Applewhite, Sheriff, 2 days. 90
Felix May, Clerk, 2 days.-.......... 90
1t is ordered, That the Board do now
adjourn.
w. F. PARSONS, President.
FELIX MAY, Clerk.
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Faith Cure.

Many people believe in faith cure. No doub
it has cured many imaginary ailments, bu
when man or woman is suffering the agone:
of rheumatism or neuralgia it needs something
stronger than faith to relieve the pain. The
proper remedy under such conditions is Lalle
mand's Specific. 1t directly enters the blood
an penetrates to every part of the system, de
stroying and Graduating the rheumatic acit
wherever it exits. Warns the blood and joints
relaxes the muscles, strengthens the body ant
brings back health and activity. Sold by c. Z
Graffon
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The business of the Brookhaven
Marble Works is increasing in most
encouraging way, and this young en-
terprise promises to become one of
our little city's permanent industries.
1t will pay any one needing monument
or statuary work to correspond with
Mr.. J. B. Hughes, the courteous and
accommodating proprietor, before
placing an order elsewhere.
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Successful Physicians.

We heartily recommend DR.. Hatha-
way & Co., of 337 st. Charles ST., New
Orleans, La, as being perfectly relia-
BILE and remarkably successful in the
treatment of chronic diseases of men
and women. They cure where others
fail. Our readers, if in need of medi-
cal help should certainly write these
eminent doctors and you will receive a
free and expert opinion of your case
by return mail without cost this GER
tainly is the right way to do business,
They guarantee their cures. Write
them today.
The leader., 1898-04-06
MALCUM NOTES.
BY TRIP.


Good morning to all of the Dotters
of THE LEADER, and to the editor also,
and to its many readers.
The Whites Line school is having a
a months pay term taught by Miss
Zene E. Mize, who is doing good and
efficient work with the little pupils. We
have nice Sunday school going on at
the same house the LIST and End Sun.
day of each month. Good boys and
good girls keep good order and that is
the kind we have at Sunday school.
No, Sawdust, Malcum is not dead
but sleepeth; but we hope the month
of April will awake it from its slum
bers for the birds are singing, the trees
are budding, the chickens are Growing
cows lowing and the owl a hooting
and the rain is falling; in fact, every
thing of natures kind seems to make q
noise for that purpose, and it has its
new streets for its people to walk upon
and is now being managed by its newly
appointed Postmaster, j. w. White.
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Mental Alertn ess.

When the digestion is weak, stomach nau-
seated brain sluggish and body tired, it is evil
dent that the internal organism has become
cloggcd up, and bilious conditions prevail. To
remove the distractions, regulate the liver and
kidneys and purify the bowels, Prickly Ash
Bitters is thoroughly effective. 1t cleanses,
stimulates and strengthens, improves the appe-
tite and restores healthy functional processes
throughout the system; thus it increases the
energy, sharpens the intellect and inyigorates
both body and brain. Sold by c. L. Grafton.
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County Examinations.

In accordance to law the Spring ex-
aminations will be held as follows:
Second White examination, April
10Th and 10th.
First Colored examination, April
Sth and 9th.
Second Colored examination, April
22nd and 22th.
Examinations will be held at the
Court House, and will open at A. NJ.
on Fridays, and 8 A. NJ. on Saturdays
Applicants and examiners are hereby
notified Very respectfully,
EDGAR GREEN, Supt. of Ed.
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Wishing to know the truth in regard
to his health should not fail to send
for valuable and new Ga page Booklet
which will be sent FREE for short
time to those who mention this paper.
This book is published by the cele-
brated physicians and specialists-Dr.
Hathaway Il Co, of 33s st. Charles st.,
New Orleans, La, whom you should
address. Write today.
The leader., 1898-04-06

The Board of Pharmaceutical Exam
liners of Mississippi, composed of
Messrs. r. Henderson, of Corinth ;
j. X. Webb, of Gloster M. Whitney
Jr., of Fayette w. B. Harrington, of
Vicksburg, and Paul Moore, of Jack
son, is in session at the Capital
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r. s. Poursine, young business
man of Yazoo City, was drowned while
trying to cross slough on Big Black
in a buggy, while it was swollen. His
horse was also drowned.
The leader., 1898-04-06

Warden McNair Of the penitentiary
has been notified OF the capture %
sBuster" Stewart, white man VINO
escaped from the penitentiary in 1870
He was captured by the police Oh
Memphis.
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The State Board of Dental Exam
liners met in jackson yesterday. A
large number of applicants for license
are in attendance.
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NtTNt q t<lNtA Ao'
DR.. Miles Remedies"
DIR. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart ano
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICA
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Look A Stitch in Time

Saves nine. Hughes Tonic new improved
prevents Chills, Dengue and Malarial Fevers
Acts on the liver tones up the system. Better
than Quinine. Guaranteed, try it. At Drug
giSts. 50c and 81 90 bottles.
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Attention, Sir knights.

st. Elmo Commandery No. Is viii
hold public service on Easter Sunday
April 10TH at 2:30 o'clock p. NJ. at the
Methodist Church.
C. E. GRAFTON, e. G.
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$50 in Gold /!
Will be Paid to any Man or Woman.

It remains for the celebrated firm of physicians
and specialists, DIR. Hathaway & Co., (Regular
Graduates Registered), to place genuine bust
ness proposition before the public, which has
never been made before.
We agree to treat any person afflicted with any
chronic disease and cure them, furnishing medi-
cinee and everything necessary for their case or
fully follows treatment and directions. and the
case is a durable one.
This offer is plain, and there is catch to it;
and furthermore, the offer is good and the money
perfectly safe because We are financially respon-
Sible.
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Of men and women which affect the delicate organs
and private diseases Of all kinds, rheumatism.
skin sruptions. ulcers, kidney and urinary n.
ssssss, liver and stomach difficulties. liquor.
disease. Our treatment can be taken at home
under our directions, or. we will pay rail-
road fare and hotel bill to all who prefer to como
10 our Office for treatment If we fail to cure. We
have the best OF financial and professional refer
ences and transact our business on strictly
% Dae S ns hssxs n Du. Ss
Tree prosesIpiions Tree cure. free sample or Cd
frauda bat think It Is best in the end to be hon
est with cur patients. Write us to-day don't de-
We have carefully prepared Symptom Blanks
No. I, for men; No. 3, for women; No. 8, for skin
diseases; No. T. for catarrh, and new GA page
booklet which We will send Free to ell who really
desire truthful information about their condi-
ton. Cali or address,
DIR HATHAWAY 4 CO.,
So St. Charles st.. Masonic Temple.
Mention THE paper. new vfieans' =
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The venerable General Dabhey
Fl. Maury, Of Virginia, a veteran
of the Mexican and civil wars, mas
rendered his services to Gov.
Tyler in the event of war WIN
Spain.
The leader., 1898-04-06

Ex-Sheriff B. E. Devall, Of Jones
county, is on trial at Ellisvilie Ior
robbing himself Of $500 Of the peoples
money while sheriff.
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on earth than that of a railroad engin-
Il eer. On his steady nerves, clear brain.
bright eye and perfect self command, de-
pend the safety Of the train and the lives
Of its passengers. >Dr. Miles Nervine ana
other remedies are especially adapted to
keeping the nerves steady, the brain clear
and the mental faculties unimpaired.
Engineer r. W. Mccoy, formerly OF 1923
Broadway, Council Bluffs, but now residing
at 3i11 Humboldt St., Denver, writes that he
suffered for years from constipation. caus-
ing sick, nervous and bilious headaches and
was fully restored to health by DIR. Miles
Nerve A. Liver Pills heartily recommend
The leader., 1898-04-06

DIR. Hathaway& Co.
experience during the
last 20years has proved
the fact that they have
cured Thousands OF
cases where other doc.
tors have failed, and
this warrants them In
making this remarka.
BILE offer. ALI persons
who are suffering from
any chronic disease,
have now an opportu-
nifty to test the treat.
ment of the acknow'
lodged leading physi.
clans and specialists OF
this country, with ar
absolute surety of be-
ing cured. Special d.
seases, such as catasrh,
blood poison. weakness
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Mrs. Chas. Redding, of Crystal
Springs, is the guest of Mrs B. F. Jones.
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All druggists guarantee DR.. Miles PAIN
PILLS to stop Headache. "One cent a dose"
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The top is being put on the steel
tank.
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The clouds
have hardly held
more rain drops
than the tie ar s
which have fallen
from W o m e n s
eyes. There is a
world of truth in
TIL e old song
which said: Man
must work, and
W o m a n m us I
weep" Women
must weep not
only for the troub-
les and ills of
those they love,
but because of
the physical ag-
ony and suffering
that they them
selves endure in
silence.
Nine-tenths of
the pain and suf-
fering that wo-
men u n d e rgo
could be avoided
bv a little knowi-
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To Cure "a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II it fails to cure. 25c.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
OficiaI Proceedings of the Regular April
Term, 1898.

Term, 1898.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, /
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Be it remembered, That at reg
ular meeting of the Board of
Supervisors in and for said county,
begun and held at the Court House,
in the Chancery Clerks Office in the
city of Brookhaven, on Monday, the
4th day of April, 1898, the follow
ing members and officers were present,
to-wit: w. f. Parsons, President,
J. c. Bryant, Sam A. Brister, c. T.
Montgomery, Zetus Linton, members,
Robt. C. Applewhite, sheriff, and Felix
May, clerk.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED:
L. ID. Boadwee, mdse. for jail 90
Chapman, Turner 4 Co., stationery for
I X
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COUNTY CONvICTs.

1t is ordered that the following &C
counts be allowed different officers for
fees worked out by convicts sent to the
county contractors:
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state VS.. Sim Nash, T. J. Gill, J, P.......$ so
State vs.. Sim Nash Sam Arid, Constable. 4 90
State vs.. Sim Nash, s. 7. Oliver, Circuit
Clerk so
State VS.. Sim Nash, Chas. McNair sheriff. 8 90
State vs.. Chas Jones. w. i. Pepper. j. Z. / 90
State VS.. Chas. Jones, j. A. Decell, Con-
StdDlt = 20
State vs.. Alex. Allen, Jno. Kelly, witness. l Is
State VS., Alex. Allen, VIM. Block, witness. l 90
State vs. Alex Allen Mary King, witness. 90
State VS. Alex. Allen, Geo. Griffin, witness. 1 90
Stateys. Alex. Alien Steve Smith, witness. 1 90
State VS.. Alex. Allen, 5. 7. Oliver, Circuit
Clerk rs
b. +. Hobbs, County Printer, stationery
for Circuit Clerk, $50 ditto for Chan
Gerry Clerk $1,000; dlttofor Sheriff. S15.25$ SO 70
X. c. App1ewhite, feeding prisoners to
X. {. Applewhite, for cleaning Court
House. for March. ..-.......... 10 90
month of March 81 20
The herald., 1898-10-30
HENRY c. BARNUM,

Los ANGELES (Cal.,) Oct. %, 1898.
Dr. Burner-Dear sir: / came here in July
for my health. Have had catarrh OF the head
ano stomach for fifteen years. About ten
years ago, while in Boston, l was taken with
a severe attack of Ia grippe. The doctors said
that there was no help for me. and that I
could live but short time; said had con.
sumption. and that my only means was .
change of climate. But that could not do,
and l said l should take my chances. l then
returned to my home in North Bangor, N. Y.
This doctor and that helped me a little. One
year ago ] was taken down with another SO.
we're attack of catarrh Of the stomach in the
worst form. Again all said this was the last
time. The doctors still said it was consump.
ton. I finally said that not one Of them
should doctor me any longer. God knows
better than l can tell how came out Of 1t. I
have suffered worse than death. day and
night. would cough and raise all the time,
such distress spells. To tell the TRUTH dio
not care to live. When we came here again
tried the so-called best physician In Los An.
geles. but I did not receive any help from
them. began to feel though l would like
to find one doctor that had some brains Never
did any one understand my case. I have
gained right along since you began doctoring
me. The distress spells have nearly left me,
and am better in every way. l want to
tnank you and your stan, DR.. Burner, for
the kind and gentlemanly treatment all have
given me. l think the people Of Los Angeles
ought to be proud to have ono take up the
work for suffering humanity. Many are be.
ing benefited by your lectures. May God give
you strength to carry on your noble work IN
this beautiful lan6 Of sunshine and flowers
l am delighted to find the ladies' Of Los An.
geles taking the matter in hand, that the
papers should acknowledge your work. I
think one must have q small mind that would
not Do it. l shall not take their papers un.
less they will. Now. Doctor, IL this will be q
benefit to you In any way. you are more than
welcome to IL.
Very sincerely.
HENRY c. BARNUM, j
s2Iih Temple street. Los Angeles, Cal |
The herald., 1898-10-30
CALIFORNIA MUST WORK
Another Claimant for the National
Educational Association

Seattle has recently entered the list o
candidates for the annual convention of tn.
National Educational association next year
and claims to have the necessary number Of
memberships upon which the decision de
pends. To arouse interest in the matter in
this state Prof Elmer r. Brown of Berkeley
state director Of the N. Il. A., and City Sm
perintendent Foshay, assistant state man
hger, have sent out circular to the school
superintendent in each city and county. II
is as follows:
'"The city of Los Angeles is making siren
nous efforts to secure the next meeting Of
the National Educational association. and
with good prospects of success At the
Washington meeting last summer the board
81 directors voted in favor of accepting the
invitation of Los Angeles. The executive
committee, with whom the final decision
rests, have recently visited Los Angeles and
have expressed themselves as highly plea sed
Eith the facilities which the city offers.
Portland, Salt Lake City and Tacoma are
The herald., 1898-10-30

also using their best endeavors to secure tbe
meeting and will doubtless offer great in.
"All California is with Los Angelo.
heart and soul, in this matter; but It il
necessary that cooperation be extended in
some substantial form. One of the strong
inducements commonly offered to the asso.
cation, with view to bringing its meet
ing to any given state, is the ass,lra m nce That
large number of memberships will be TAX.
en- by teachers and other citizens of that
state Assurances were given at the Wash.
ington meeting that California will take
5000 memberships at s2 each, if the aseocia.
tion is brought to Los Angeles. This assur.
ance was given in confident reliance upon
the .wellknown public spirit of California
teachers and citizens of California In general
in all educational matters, and knowing
that California gave 427S memberships II,
1885, -''
The immediate purpose of this circular +,
to invite assistance in securing these mem
berships."
The herald., 1898-10-30
WILLIAM WILLIANA

LOS ANGELES, OCT. o. 1893.
My name is Mrs. Mary E. Shugg, live II
this city at No. 726 North Grand avenue.
have been the greatest sufferer from ~
health for about twenty years. have doo-
tored with great many physicians evss
the United States, without receiving any
benefit.
short time ago l read in the daily pa
pers Of this city that DR.. H. Russell Burner
was going to give free clinic at the Ma
sonic Temple. and at which time aud place
he said that he would treat oaople FREQ =
they would present themselves for cx1miEa.
ton. decided to avail myself OF this op.
portunty. I went to the hall at the eb.
pointed time. and presented mvself for exc
animation. ! went upon The stage DH
me, and in very short time he told nj
that I had q tape worm in my stomach
about sixty feet long. could hardly believe.
in fact, l did not believe that had such 8
me. and he also told me that had = tape
worm. Dr. Burner told ME that II would
come down to his ONCE at No. .452 South
for nothing. In accordance with his very
kind offer went to his office. While there
l am only too glad to be able to say that
was W; ,r treated sl, with the utmost courtesy p
lowest. Just as though l had paid q large
sum to be treated.
They commenced operations and in two
began they had relieved my stomach Of :
tape worm measuring s6 feet SIX inches in
length
l have never felt so woll in all my life a.
! feel today. And shall never cease to
thank Dr. Burner and his skl'ful corps oS
physicians who relieved me from the agony
and torture that ! had been enduring. only
aSs sISe nSs nS 70 'sIia.a z! n: WI 1a
' = mater s''A lyA amae