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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06
Borough School Board Meeting.

The borough school board met last
evening in the Office of ID. j. Mccarthy
with all members present. A commnni-
cation from the directors of the Mining
and Mechanical Institute, withdrawing
from their part in condemnation pro
ieedingS on Knights of Labor ground.
vas received and placed on file.
communication was read from Coun-
y Superintendent Harrison in regard To
| the progress being made in the schools
and recommending the election of ii
supervising principal. lie regretted
that the board could not agree on the
election of teacher.
The president aud secretary were au-
thorized to execute necessary papers
and allow the Hudson School Furniture
Company per cent interest on its bill
Those bills were ordered paid: VIM.
Williamson, supplies, Ss4.2o; Geo. A.
Kiley, battery supplies, S3.7O: Kress
Stationery Co., supplies, So Thomas
Johnson, teaming. Sl3.2O: James Timonv.
teaming, Sl0.S0. Those bills were laid
over: VIM. Williamson, $l2.12; Ameri-
can Book Co., $500; L. H. Butler, S36. "A.
The president submitted bid from
VIM. Williamson to place four-foot
galvinized iron urinal, with necessary
fixtures, in both school buildings for SO.
He was instructed to have zinc used
instead of above if it could be had rea-
Sonable.
Mr.. Hanlon submitted the names of
absentees from local institute. Teach
erS are to be notified that one days pay
will be deducted hereafter for absence
from institute.
The secretary was ordered to pur-
chase books for the following studies.
which were added to the eighth year
grade; General history, geometry, Latin
and botany.
A motion by Mr.. Sweeney, that Mr..
Hanlon visit the schools one day in each
week and report their condition to the
board, was declared out of order by the
president, he claiming that the board
would be exceeding its authority. An
appeal was taken from this decision by
the maker of the motion. 1t was lost.
The secretary stated that the asses
Sor's book contains 1,19s names of chill
dren of school age
Messrs. Hanlon, Mclaughlin and
Zimmerman were instructed to examine
the latter's class and report to the board.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06
COURT HOUSE CHANGES.
The Incoming and Outgoing Official,
Smoke the Pipe of Peace.

Smbke tne ripe O1 PeHCe.
Owing to the uncertainties of polite
and the American desire for change
three sets of county officers, Deputies
clerks, etc, stepped out of public offic,
on Monday, their places being taken b,
Others elected by the people to fill tn,
said offices. The change was made
says the NenSdeaier, at the stroke o,
noon when amid handshaking and con
| gratuations the new officers assumed
their duties and the old stepped down
and out into private life. The pipe OF
peace was passed between Republicans
and Democrats, the pipe taking the
shape OF good cigars and political differ
ences and campaign struggles were for
gotten in the general good feeling
manifested
The most pleasant relations existed il
the prothonotary's Office when Pro
thonotary George j. Llewellyn and his
deputies, William Ash. Louis Salsbura
and James Llewcllyn, and Minute Clerks
Harold Mahon and Frank Darte turned
over the cOunty's business to the new
Prothonotary, Paul Dasch, and his as
sistants, j. c. Mulligan, of Upper lie
nigh; D. Il. Santee, of Wapwalopen.
aud Edward Lynch of Plymouth De,
putty Prothonotary j. 4. l.. Sahm was
retained in the position he has occupied
for the past twenty-four years. At
torney r, X. Van Horn, of Plymouth.
was appointed chief minute clerk, but
his assistant has not yet been selected.
OF the new men, Mr.. Santce is ris-
ing young attorney from the lower end:
Mr.. Mulligan was clerk in store al
Upper Lehigh, and Mr.. Lynch is a well
known Plymouth business man defeated
for clerk of the courts at the recent
election by w. B. Rooms.
The first official act of Prothonotary
Dasch was to register ex-Prothonotary
G. j. Llewellyn as a law student.
In the clerk of the courts Office Clerk
}. H. Wagner gracefully surrendered his
ONCE to his successor, Walter b.
koons. His deputies, who leave with
him, are George Thomas and Charles
Smith, and Minute Clerks Harry Gordon
and Elias Cohen.
They were succeeded by Reese Lloyd.
of Freeland, formerly clerk with Coke
Bros. at Drifton, and Thomas Haines
of Wilkesbarre. The new minute clerks
will be c. NJ. JetfreyS, of Wilkesbarre
and L. r. Ilolcomb, of Askam.
In the district attorneys office d. A.
Fell gave way to his successor, T. r.
Martin, the new district attorney. Mr..
Fell's assistants who leave with him are
b. r. Jones and Ralph II. Wadhams.
They are succeeded by Rush Prescott
and Martin Mulhall, two well known
young attorneys who are capable of fill
ing the positions of their predecessors.
District Attorney 7. r. Martin in the
afternoon presented Il resolution to the
court asking for the appointment of
Clarence b. johnson, of Dorranceton. as
county detective to replace County De-
tective Eckert to assist in the criminal
business OF the county. The appoint
ment was confirmed by Judge Lynch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06
In iured in Jeddo No. D.

John krommes, n son of George
Krommes, of town, met with serious
accident on Tuesday afternoon. With
his brother James he was placing tim
bers in the manway of his breast in No.
3 Jeddo, and large lump of coal be-
coming loose above them, rolled down
the steep incline and struck John with
considerable force. One leg was broken
and the lower parts of his body were
badly injured. He was taken direct to
the miners hospital.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06
THE DELAWARE, SUsQUEHANNA AMI
l. SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD.

IllHe ldDle III cleCU April 10, loJi.
Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo, Eckley, Halle
Brook, Stockton, Beaver Meadow Road, Roam
and Hazleton junction ut 30, u W Il IN, daily
except sunday; and O3 u m, 81 III, sunday.
Trains leave DrittOn for Harwood, Cranberry,
Tumhicken and Deringer at 30, 6 90 "a m, daily
except Sunday; and 03 IN, 23S p IN, sun
dny.
Trains leave Drfton for Oneida Junction.
Sheppton at d 90 III, daily except Sun
day; aud 03 IN, 23S IN, Sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton junction for Harwood,
Cranberry, Tomhcken and Deringer at 35 a
N, daily except Sunday; and 8 So IN, - IN,
Sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida
Junction, HarwOOd Road, Humboldt Road,
Oneida and Sheppton ut 81, IL 10 m, Al p m,
daily except Sunday; and 81 II m, IL p N,
Sunday.
Trains leave Deringer for Tomhicken, Gran
berry, Harwood, Hazleton Junction and Roam
at 2 D. 40 p III, daily except Sunday; and 81
Il N, D W p m. Sunday.
Trains leave Shepp1on for Oneida, Humboldt
Road, Harwood Road, Oneida junction, Halle
ton Junction ard Roam at IL III, Il 40, 22
p m, daily except Sunday; and Ii III, "A
y III, Sunday.
Trains leave Sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, Stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley, Jeddo
and Drifton ut q IN, daily, except Sunday;
and ii IA III, 3 A IN, sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Beaver
Meadow Road, Stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley
Jeddo and Drifton ut . Al, q 26 p III, daily,
except Sunday; and 10 10 IN, 40 p NJ. Sunday.
All trains connect ut liazleton junction with
electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesville, Auden-
ried and other points on the Traction Com
pany's line.
Trains leaving Drifton at 30, 6 90 a IN make
con lection at Deringer with p X. X. traius for
Wilkesbarre Sunbury, Harrisburg and points
west.
For the accommodation of passengers at way
stations between Hazleton Junction and Der
niger, IA train Will leave the former point at
3 90 p III. daily, except Sunday, arriving at
LUTHER c. SMITH. Superintendent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06
TAX ORDINANCE PASSED.
COUNCIL is AFTER THE CORPORA
TlONS SURE THIS TIME.
Poles, Wires, Street Cars, Water and Gas
Mains, Etc, Will BE Taxed Hereafter.
The Gas Ordinance Has Passed Second
Reading-FuIl Report oil the Meeting.


The Gas Ordinance Has Passed Second
Reading-Full Report oil the Meeting.
The borough council mot on Monday
evening. All the members were present
except President Meehan. DR.. f. w
Rutter was appointed president pro TEN.
The committee to whom was referred
the Gas Companys ordinance made its
report. They presented an amended
ordinance, and the same was read twice.
then laid over for third and final read
ing. When a few amendments are
added it will likely be passed finally.
The committee was instructed to CON
suit the borough solicitor.
The ordinance submitted to council
some time ago by Councilman Miller.
taxing poles, wires, electric cars and
water and gas mains, was taken up and
read three times and passed finally,
Messrs. Rutter, Miller, Zemany and
Davis voting aye, Mr.. Mulhearn voting
no. The secretary was instructed to
present it to the president of council
and burgess for their approval, and
have it published in the TRIBUNE.
William j. Timney, one Of the direc-
tors of the Citizens Hose Company. re-
ported that the firemen were opposed to
the chemical engine, and would prefer a
steamer if council could afford to get it.
No action was taken on the report
The following bills were approved:
Electric Light Company, street lights.
S@4l.66; Freeland Water Company, rent
of fire plugs; 500; NJ. IIalpin, repairs on
tools, $l353: Cross Creek Coal Company.
powder and fuse. $ll; l.. V. L. Il. Com
pany, freight, 5000; Hugh Boyle, jani-
tor and feeding prisoners, S24. 80; James
Welsh, drying hose, So; John Molik.
burying animals, $1.50; r. c. Roth. re-
pairs on tools, 4sc; William Williamson.
supplies, S9S4.
John Bereznak, John Pecora, Samuel
Gross, Charles Shepperly and Alexander
Rlcatta were eXonerated from paying
dog taxes
Burgess Gallagher reported having
received S3i from fines, permits and
other sources; commission, $3.50; bal
ance due treasurer, $17.2O.
The following amounts were returned
for police service: Patrick Mclaughlin.
$3.50; James p. McNelis, So; Stanley
Novak, $40; Milton Fritzinger, 81; Ber-
nard McFadden, So; Patrick Welsh. 81:
John Murrin, 81 James Kennedy, So:
John Moik, S3.75; total, S5O.25. The
report was approved.
Street Commissioner Boyle made his
report for December as follows: Work
on streets, SS1. l6; on sewers, 500. So; total.
SlT7Ol. The amounts were ordered
paid.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.
PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE REGION.
Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc-
currences That Can BE Read Quickly.
What the Folks of This and Other
Towns are Doing.

| Towns are Doing.
Fox hunting in the Oleo valley fur
nishes no small amount of pleasure to
Freelands sportsmen.
According to a new rule of court Jan
uary II is the last day allowed for the
filing of liquor license applications,
The Schuylkill county court has made
an order requiring all the testimony in
the Lyon-Dunn contest to be in by
January 81.
William H. Davis, mine inspector of
this district, reports that the number OF
| fatal accidents in the Lehigh region for
| 1897 were "a.
The Grand opera house was well filed
last evening with dancers and the hop
given to the ladies who assisted at the
recent banquet was quite a success.
John j. McBrerty has accepted the
position Of Freeland correspondent of
the Hazleton Sentinel. He is well quail
fed for the work and should make a
good reporter.
Weekly newspapers are fast disappear
ing. The latest to advance to the ranks
of the sem-weekles is the Mauch Chunk
Coat Gazette, which is now published
every Tuesday and Friday.
Mrs. l.. Hart and son Leonard are in
Philadelphia this week attending to
matters pertaining to the removal of
Hart's store to that city. They will be
joined today by Mr.. Hart.
A party of Wyoming Valley capitalists
are negotiating for the purchase of the
plant of the Lehighton Water Company.
The Lehighton Company is the owner of
one of the finest water plants in the
state.
A swindler is in this region soliciting
subscriptions for II Catholic paper at 81
per year, Offering u handsome prayer
book as a premium. He collects so
cents in advance and fails to appear
with the book.
Sleighing parties from all parts of the
region call at Freeland every day The
liyeliest aggregation that has yet struck
'p"h was HNit utSud1 tNtuluS anu
consisted of two sleigh loads of breaker
boys from McAdoo.
EX-County Commissioner Dnllard and
eX-Mercantile Appraiser Clare, who en-
tered the bakery and confectionery bust
ness last spring at Wilkesbarre, have
disposed of their plant. Both men have
other aVocations in view.
Foster township Democratic commit
tee will meet tomorrow evening at Wood
side school house to prepare for the
February election. The voters of the
party are confident of repeating their
great victory of one year ago
A large crowd gathered at the Lehigh
Valley station on Tuesday to bid good
bye to Thomas Elliott and Patrick Ken.
nedy of Freeand, and james Kennedy,
of Drifton, who have started for Klun-
dixie They expect to reach Seattle
before Sunday.
James j. Reilly was the groom and
Mrs. Laura d. Leonard. of Sweet Val
ley, this county, was the bride in mar
riage ceremony which took place in
Lackawanna county Jail on Tuesday
He is 90 years of age and she is 81
Reilly is confined in the Jail awaiting
trial on charge of burglary.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06

AT the annual meeting of the Nescopec
Coal Company, to be held in Philadel-
phia on January %, the stockholders will
vote upon proposition to reduce the
capital stock of the corporation. The
directors Samuel Thomas, John Leisen-
ring, Robert IL. Sayre, George d. Nc
Creary and j. S. Wentz, recommend
the reduction of the capitalization to
$40, 600, which would make the par
value of each share 81. Two years ago
this company reduced its capital stock
from S600,O00 to S240,0 The coal
underlying the companys land at Upper
Lehigh is nearly exhausted, and the
present capitalization is greater than is
required to carry on the business.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
T EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
IL November IA, 1897.

y, ~ ~ - : ~ So4'uh" ihAiNs'
Nv
w. 2 30 90 u ih' l 4o, 81, . 10, D 20, W m.
Tor DrlIton. Jeudo, foundry, H"zle Brook and
Lumber ARD
ouo, 0 10. 80 IN, 4O. 80, 70 20 p m, BlackDia-
monu) ior Weutnerly, Mauch Chunk: Allen
town' haston, Tnladephia ana New ork;
iui IN Tor Weatherly Mauch Chunk, Allen
town, Easton and intermediate stations.
v 30 IN, 81, 20 and U, Ill, for Hazle-
Lana M .,arme Shs3mots?yn Csy, and P"ttswiIie ASH
T1s IN n n "a nc y ~ =, m n' ,o Smd, IN,
White II Haven a n and an " II , LUZ 'aiuy num-
'' NA "A' "
SUNDAY TRAINS.
$685. 10 81 IN for Sandy Run, White Haven
and Wilkesbarre
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06
Young Mans Awful Death

James Sweeney, prominent young
man of Tamaqua, met with an awful
death Tuesday afternoon. He had been
out shooting pigeons and entered the
parlor of his home to reload an old
mnsket. Several moments later report
was heard, and his mother entering the
room was horriled to see him lying on
the floor with the top of his head blown
off. He lived three hours after the
accident.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06
Much Money Found in Drawer.

John Arnold, the HazletOn brewer.
whose death last Monday was noted in
the last issue of the TRIBUNE. will be
buried tomorrow at 10 a. IN. with mass
at the German Catholic church. The
deceased was 65 years old and leaves Il
wife and three sons and four daughters.
He was worth about $500, 900.
The PUN Speaker yesterday told of a
rich find made after his death. 1t says:
"0n Sunday when he was taken very
i'll, aud when Mr. Arnold himself real
lied, possibly, that death was near, he
summoned his trusted bookkeeper,
Harry w. Jacobs, to his bedside and
contided to him secret which no one
knew.
In case of Mr.. Arnold's death Mr..
Jacobs was told to open a certain drawer
In the house and examine the contents.
Upon the unexpected death of his
employer Mr.. Jacobs did as directed.
and to his complete surprise discovered,
it is said, some $50, 600 in cash, the exist
ence of which was unknown to any
member of the family.
The discovery of the money caused
considerable surprise. Mr.. Arnold was
always known to be of u reserved and
quiet disposition but his closest friends.
not even members of the family, ever
suspected that he had concealed such Il
large sum of money
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06
Left Home and Family.

Iago Jones. a well-known resident of
Ashley, has disappeared from his home,
leaving his wife and family, and gone,
no one knows where. He went away on
Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Jones
yesterday received letter from her
missing husband. 1t was written in
Philadelphia. The writer stated that
he had become discouraged and was
going away to better himself, though he
did not say where.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06

where are you going in such
hurry?" asked Hostetter McGinnis of
Johnnie Fewscads.
Il am going to old Rondclipper to
ask for the hand of his daughter"
(which one?"
That all depends on what sort of
humor he is in. If he is in good humor
I'll propose for the youngest. If he has
cranky spell I'll propose for the old
est."-N. Y. World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06

Mrs. Crouch heard of man who
broke himself of swearing by paying
his wife five cents every time he uttered
an oath.
Mr.. Grouch-Oh, no, you don't!
Don't what?"
Get me into any snap like that.
You'd be furnishing burned steak and
soggy biscuits every morning. g."-Cin-
cinnut ENQUIRER.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06
Missed a Great opnortnnitx.

81 wonder who Invented kissing?" he
said, after they had had one.
"Oh, some fool" she replied.
How can you say that?" he asked.
Because, if he had not been a fool
he would have patented the process"
Topics.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06

Mr.. Piper-De Blank is so lazy he has
10 hire valet TO smoke for him.
Mrs. Piper shouldn't think he'd
have TO pay man for dong that.
Mr.. Piper-But he smokes cigarettes,
you see.-Detrolt Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06

What makes you think your new
hairpins will have a big sale?"
why. man, they're made strong
enough TO lift the largest pickle that
can be gotten in boarding-school."
Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06
The Stranded Compan

They had patent rain machine, and thun-
der they could make;
snow-boX also they possessed that really
took the cake;
At their behest the breaking waves the
hearers ears bedinned:
But still one element defied-they couldn't
raise the wind.
Chicago Journal
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06

1t was said in New York yesterday,
says the Philadelphia Press. that con
ference had taken place between j.
Pierpont Morgan before his recent de-
partqre to Europe, and the leading coal
interests. The result is said to have
been that an understanding regarding
the output was reached. Mr.. Morgan is
said to have declared all along that the
anthracite coal interests could not be
held to any agreement except on CO.
operative plan, and this agreement, it is
averred. is now being carried out.
Educate Your Bowles With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartc, cure constipation forever
lUc. II q. &, Z. fail, druggists refund money
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06

a regular rattlesnalte obituary comes
to us from Stewart county:
This grave we make
For little Andy;
Bit by snake
No whisky handy.
Atlanta Constitution.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06

Oswalds stock of plain and fancy
dress goods cannot be surpassed either
IN quality or price,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06

Reported by C. A. Snow & Co., Wash
ington, D. c.
+. Curl, Avoca, flier for spinning
machines.
}. Kaschenbach. Wilkesbarre, bed.
w. ). Mears. scranton, street-sweeper.
r. W. Oswald, Bloomsburg, car-truck.
j. G. Sanderson, Scranton, apparatus
for producing gas.
j. A. Temple, Shamokin, nut lock.
CA5ToRIA
The fac n
''sasii'''l 4 MZsl%1I v3ssS,, ss;iS
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-06

Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
lOc. Ii G. &, G. fail, druggists refund money
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-26
LET US LATCH TOGETHER.

AS ANNOUNCED last week Mr.. Horace
Huron. Of Kansas City, Mo-, will give
one of his refined literary, musical and
humorous entertainments In the East
End PRESBYTERIAN church next Friday
evening, March 1. In announcing the
engagement of this popular reader,
humorist, and banjoist, the new Rose
wood Camp No. 4945 Of the Modern
Woodmen, feels confident that all tho
attend will be we'll repaid. The price
Of tickets has been placed low. Is cents
for adults and Is cents for children, 30
that it is within the means of all classes,
and the house should be filled. Tickets
were placed on sale by members of the
Camp on Thursday and are already sell
ing rapidly. We give below few Of
the many complimentary notices re-
ceived by Mr.. Huron wherever he goes.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-26
Curriers' Play and Dine.

The Inhabitants of the bleak and biz
card blighted bluff across st. Louis bay,
or that portion OF the cliff dwelers VINO
enjoy the roarin' game, came over to
Superior on Washington's birthday and
played and dined with the Superior
curriers', and while they got none the
best of the eating, we understand that
they succeeded in getting the best of our
curriers' bv a few points. The match was
PLAYED i'll the Central Park rink, and
was very exciting at times. At Six
O'Clock the curriers' adjourned to The
Euclid, where they partook of sump-
tuous repast, their appetltes having
been whitted up to tue keenest edge by
the exhlarating exercise with the
stances" during the Afternoon. After
eating everything in sight, to the great
disgust of the regular boarders, they
returned to the rink and continued the
contest, at the conclusion of which
cheers were given Tor the victors and
the vanquished and the company joined
in singing AUD Lang Syne.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-26
The Ethics of Laughter,

The wise men declare that laugh
doth good like medicine, but they
saw also that like the cracking of
thorns under pot, so is the laughter of
fools" For a laugh really to do
good. 1T must be had with others,
and not at them" says a modern sage,
and then proceeds to present few
donts as a warning and guide. They
are in substance as follows:
Don't laugh at an accident, or mis-
fortune Of any kind. Here sympathy
ia more in place than ridicu!e.
9Don't laugh at a mistake, but remem
Der that you are all making mistakes
yourself.
Don't laugh at the aged. If you live
long enough you will be old yUttseIf.
Don't laugh at the awkward. You
may yourself be awkward without
knowing it.
Don't laugh at joke Of doubtful
meaning or at coarse conversation OF
any kind. In short never laugh at any
thiEf til: ns1 gr1e~e ~ oFsna o,heys
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-26
Consunip tion Positively Cured.

Mr.. r. B. Greeve, merchant, of Chill
howie, Va, certIfies that he had con-
sumption, was given up to die, sought
all coupht oil medical treatment that
money could procure, tried all cough
remedies he could hear Of, bit got no
relief; spent many nights sitting up IN
a chair; was induced to try DR.. Kings
New discovery, and was cured by the
use of two bottles. For past three years
has been attending to business, and
says DR.. Kings New Discovery is the
grandest remedy ever made, as it has
done so much for him and also for 9th
ers in bis community. Dr.. Kings New
Discovery is guaranteed for Coughs,
Colds and Consumption. 1t don't fail.
Trial bottles free at F. c. Hamen's Drug
Store.