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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
Ruskin's Foresight.

Ruskin wrote that the value OF a
thing is its live-giving power, and still
be never rode a wheel In his life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06

which is a very gullible Christian in
deed.
There are in this world several va
rieties Of Christians, some of which are
purely commercial. others concerned
more about their neighbors' affairs
than their own, and a fair percentage
OF God-fearing people who recognize
that they will have quite enough to do
in Strengthening up their own irregu-
larities before the last bugle call Is
sounded. To one Of the first two classes
the Christian World evidently belongs,
for 1t either does not possess the facul-
ty OF telling the truth, or else it is very
easily imposed upon.
Some kind friend in the British me-
tropoiis has sent us a number of clip
pings from this journal, one of which
refers to the visit in England of a
wide-awake negro who is "out for the
stuff" and who has a sixpenny pam
phlet to dispose Of to such kindly souls
as may desire to purchase 1t. This
man. in an interview, among other
things. has this to say of the negro In
the south:
Women and girls are whipped in a
nude state by men in the presence of
men and boys. OF course, there Is
immortality. Children are born and
grow up in the prisons, and know no
other home. Some Of the states make
regular thing OF breeding people, just
as in the old slavery days. This is es-
pecially the case in Georgia, Florida
and Texas"
OF course. 1t is unnecessary either to
answer such paragraph as this or to
pay serious attention to a newspaper
which is capable of giving 1t currency.
Every clergyman in Georgia, without
one single exception, whether he be
white or black. knows that the state
ment that some of the states Georgia
being one) make regular thing of
breeding people" Is unutterably false.
AS this quotation is of like character
with the other statements made, we are
sure that no sensible man will ask for
a refutation OF them-Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
A VERY GULLiBLE CHRISTIAN

Somewhere in England is printed a
sheet known as the Christian World,
which is a very gullible Christian in
deed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
BUSINESS CARD COLUMN
ATTORNEYS.
GEORGE w. COSSON.

a TTORNEY AT LAW Practice in State
hand Federal courts. Special attention given
10 trlal OF cases and settlement of estates.
collections promptly attended to. Office over
commercial Bank, Audubon, Iowa
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Ross.

Chas. Jordan enjoyed a visit from
his father and mother over Sunday.
J. F. Luse has leased his elevator for
five years He expects to join his wife
in California this week for short Wis,
| it,
Many young people from Guthrie
county attended the celebration at Au.
dubon. Among them were the follow
ing: Thos Buchanan, wife and child,
rem, Ruby and Dewey; Chas. Stemm
and wife, the Misses Coffman, Maggie
and Mary Reid, Lambert, Kesselring
and Messrs. Whaley and Reid. After
listening to the exercises of the morn
ing they drove out to the home of G.
H. Stemm where they took dinner and
spent the afternoon. The time was
spent in singing and various other
amusements. Ice cream was served on
the lawn after which the party drove
to town to see the fireworks. They all
agree that Audubon knows how to
celebrate
Persons troubled with diarrhoea will
be interested in the experience of Mr.
W. Nj. Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance,
Providence, r. |. He says: For sew
eral years l have been a most constant
sufferer from diarrhoea, the frequent
attacks completely prostrating me and
rendering me unfit for duties Mt this
hotel. About two years ago a travel
ing salesman kindly gave me a small
bottle of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. Much to my
surprise and delight it's effects were
immediate. Whenever I felt symp-
toms of the disease / would fortify my
self against the attack with few doses
of this valuable remedy. The result
has been very satisfactory and almost
complete relief from the affliction. 4"
For sale by A, H. Roberts, Druggist.
27-4.
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NASH pHEIps 3 Mnc1Ep

NASH PHELPS & MOSIER.
A TTORNEYS-AT-LAW. All kinds of legal
n business carefully attended to both In
STATE and Federal courts, real estate CONNER.
clli ana probate law our specialtIes. Wills
properly drawn and estates carefully managed
on reasonable terms, We have complete set
OF abstract books for all lands in Audubon
county. Call and see us OH any business you
may rave. ONCE in our new building, South
side Park, Audubon, Iowa ~
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
HENRY M. GRAY,
III. w, HANNA

a TTORNEY AT LAW. Office over CONNER
IA cial Bank, Audubon, Iowa,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06

a IIoRNEI AT LAW. Money TO loan on
n real estate at lowest rates Abstract of
title promptly made. Patents solicited. Ofice
over Buthweg's store. Audubon, Iowa
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BESSEMER.

Bessemer, April 22.-(Special.)-Frank Harris, a negro miner, was run over by freight train yesterday afternoon at Sloss. Harris was crossing the track in front of the train when he stumbled and fell, the train passing over him and badly crushing his leg, which had to be amputated. It is thought he will recover.
 Bill Doolley, negro, was arrested this morning In the office of the city clerk under rather unusual circumstances A descrip- tion and photograph of him had been sent here from LaFayette, Chambers county where he was wanted for assault on his wife and father-in-law. The man went into Captain Hueys office this morning to try to evade paying his poll tax, gave his true name, and was at once arrested and jailed. He will be sent shortly to Lafayette. w. H. Lukins, a'prominent capitalist and mine owner of Streator, H., is in town, ac- companying A. K. Stiles, owner of the elec- tric light plant.
 pr. E. P. Lacey returned this morning from Mobile. Dr. T. F. Robinson will re- turn this morning.
 Hugh Frazier, who has been in Hot Springs, Ark. for some time past on ac- count of his health, returned home yester- day.
 Mrs. Wm. H. H. Judson and Miss Grace Judson leave tonight for a few days visit to friends in Nashville.
 Judge A. A. Coleman was in town yester- day afternoon hearing some arguments in chambers and winding up the business of the last term of court.
 John c. Perry Is building a residence in Arlington avenue, near Eighteenth street
 Captain D. L. Sweatman, of Winona Miss, is in town, the guest of his daughter Mrs. James Trotter.
 Mrs Simon, of St. Louis, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs William Hoblitzelle.
 Dr. J. M. Lovett left today for Huntsville to visit friends.
 Miss Cornwell, who has been visiting her brother, Captain T. J. Cornwell, has return ed home.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-21s acres land in high state of cultivation, with good log barn. on East Lake car line, between East Woodlawn and Wahouma station price, $400. FOR SALE-Lot 50x140 Groom hs0se, southeast corner Avenue and Eth street; price only $2,5OO; $l,0O0 cash. FOR SALE-40 acres good sand for bul,G- ing and moulding purposes on c. & w., 20 miles from city; price only $200. FOR SALE-2 houses and large lots that will rent for $14 per month, near Southern shops; great value; price, Loo; o,o FOR SALE-Here it is at last: Lot 5Ox24O, very good residence and outhouses; good well, fruits, etc.; Mo-. S24 26th street, S.; price, $900.
 room house. large barn; more than 2700 street front; price, $2, 800. Here is a chance to double your money.
 FOR SALE-A lovely 7-room house. No. 1919 11th avenue, South; deep lot; almost any terms; nothing like it at price and terms.
 FOR SALE-Lot 15O feet front on Sd ave nue, near 10th street; good Broom house, new; price, $500.
 FOR SALE-Elegant home, large lot, house No 2131 11th avenue, North price, T,SOO; one-sixth cash, balance $25 per month. Great value.
 FOR SALE-Good Broom cottage, lot BOX 40, on old Gate City dummy line, Wood lawn price, $225. If you don't pick this bargain up at once you will miss it. FOR SALE-16 lots in body, well located in Elyton the price today is $l,425. We have bargains at East Lake. Wood lawn, Gate City, Avondale, Elyton, West End. Ensley and Bessemer, and in some instances can give you terms that will as- tonish you; and when 1t comes to central business property we would like to whisper to you before you purchase. We are. too busy to write long ad, but we will show YOU more and better bargains than any one eise or au'' '''e VSi LACY & soRsBY
 Successors to J. K. F. Lacy.) o1A
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TAYLOR COLLINS CAPTURED
Killed John Herring, White Merchant
 of Woodstock

Centreville, April 22.-(Special.) .)-Taylor Collins, the negro who killed John Herring, white merchant at Woodstock, Bibb coun- ty, day or two ago, was safely landed in jail here last night He was brought here by Deputy Sheriff Golson from Blocton.
 Golson received information that a crowd was coming from Woodstock to Blocton to lynch Collins, so he hastened to bring the negro to the county jail. The justice before whom the preliminary trial was had, re- manded Collins to jail without ball.
 Everything is quiet here and no fears are entertained that any attempt will be made to lynch Collins. Circuit court meets here on May l, and speedy trial can be had.
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after 25 years in constant practice has achieved an almost national distinction as the most reliable expert and successful Specialist in his line of work, which in- cludes all forms of Skin, Blood. Nervous and Private Diseases. He positively guar antees to cure Syphilis and Gonorrhoea of every stage and to restore vigor. stop losses and make strong again those who have made themselves prematurely weak, and cures Structure without cutting or pain.
 His treatment for women who suffer from diseases peculiar to their sex Is wonderful in It's potency for speedy relief and perfect cures.
 Treatment by mail to those who cannot come to office In person. Question List and Book sent request. Consultations free.
 Confidential matters held forever invIo- late.
 Best of bank and professional endorse ments furnished on demand.
 PRESS CLIPPINGS.
 Birmingham Daily News: Dr. Dozier is, a physician and surgeon of education, skill and experience, a man of culture and high literary attainments and gentleman. re-, spected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining to his profession. Age-Herald: His Or. Dozier's) long ex-i perience and approved abilities entitle himl to stand at the head of the medical pro- fession.
 Alabama Christian Advocates: His Or. Dozier's) professional standing is unim- peachable and his character as a gentle-l man and citizen is above reproach. i Address, DIR. o. T. DOZIER, i Cor. Sd Ave. and 18th St.. Birmingham. Ala
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s1 s1O50-Good cottage large lot, fine well of lasting water, Avenue l, near 18th street Also lot -102x150 feet. with S-room resi-, dence, South Highlands, near Highland avenue. only $17O0. This is pick up. s1 s1OOO-One-half cash, balance one, two and three years, for lot 100x1Oo, 16th street, near sth avenue, North. 5 acres, land with Broom house and well fenced, rich and productive, near Jonesville. only $500. s13,OOO-25x140 feet. with fine 3-story brick store Sd avenue, near 20th street; one, fourth cash, balance one, two, three and four years. Also fine residence lot 15''X 100, alley corner. centrally located on Northside. Call for particulars.
 se O00Nsl. GOO cash, balance to suit, for lot 5Ox1OO feet in postoffice block Also lot 25x14O feet, 3d avenue. between 18th and 20th streets, for s5,000 on easy terms. These are both bargains.
 $2,750-One-t third cash balance one and two years. for fine S-room residence and ser wants house: cost to improve S4000; in fine neighborhood on South Highlands. Secure this fine home before it is taken.
 SMITH & STILLMAN,
 220 Fist Street.
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Telephone No. 24. 219 Fist Str
FOR SALE.

$2 2600-Northwest corner Fist street and Av-
 enue G., lot 66 2-Sx10O, broom cottage and
 4-room house in rear.
 $500-Lot 40x100, southwest corner alley on
 24th street, between Avenues c and D; vacant. S2 500-Ilot 70x150 18th street, southwest cor ner alley between Avenues D and D; 6- room house, Broom house in rear; rents for $2S. 50. | s1 60O-16 lots in Elyton; very cheap. $6500-Corner 20th street, South, and 18th avenue; modern improvements. $4, 4,000-Beautifully finished 7th avenue resi- dence; alley houses; rents for Sl2 per g, 2,OO0-26l4 Avenue F; new houses on street and alley.
 $1,500-5 rooms and bath, S5th street and | $3 32OO-2706 Avenue F. rooms and bath; on street; 4-room house in rear. $1000-Vacant lot 50x140, Avenue D, between 26th and 27th streets; shade trees ana s1 150-21st street. between Avenues F and G, alley lot, 4-room house in rear rents $1, ,5OO-35th street and Avenue H, rooms and bath. | SIP, ,OOO-St Clair Springs Hotel and 300 acres land. | $4, 500-40 acres land, S-room dwelling, barn and servants house. one-third cash, bal ance one and two years. $5,000-Store on 2d avenue, between 22d and 23d streets. | s7, s7,OOo-3-story brick on 2d avenue. between 22d and 23d streets. $12. 000-3d avenue, 3-story brick. S2500-Residence on 7th ave. lot 50xl9o | S7.000-Residence on Highland avenue. | $5,000-Residence on Highland avenue | S650O-Residence on South Highlands. ST 7000-Brick residence, lot 100Xl00. 2000-4th avenue, 4-room house on street, Broom house on alley; rents for $2O $2 500-3d avenue, Groom house on street, Broom house on alley; rents for $2l. | &, ,O00-1613 Sd avenue. | $3000-21st street and 11th avenue, South, b. room cottage; lot 110x190 $2, ,000-S12 South 18th street; rooms and bath. $2, ,0O0-920 S. 18th street: rooms S2 O00-922 S. 10th street; rooms. $650-Cottage at Woodlawn l sSO0-Cottage at East Lake; $200 cash. S3 3O00-6-room cottage, servants house, sta bles and cistern, at Avondale. Correspondence solicited. w N. MALONE & CO, 2017 First Ave.
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FOR SALE.

&. 2.750-Splendid 3h acres, with S-room resi- dence, one mile of court house, two blocks of car line
 10 lots on Ensley car line near Smithheld station, $75O. Some of them are pretty, with nice oak trees. acres on pike, $500; this lies first-rate; 6 acres under fence, and has improvements. Will sell at bargain. s55O-4-room house, with stable. in 300 feet of electric car station at Powderly; $l50 cash, balance s10 per month. A50-3-rocm cottage, with fine well. under good fence; house in good fix; $50 cash, balance S10 per month; 600 feet of electric car station, Powderly.
 L. G. PETTYJOHN,
 1S26H Sd Avenue.
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St. Louis rock the Third

St. Louis, April 22-St. Louis won the third game of the series with Pittsburg in a rain storm. The visitors led up to-the fourth inning, when the score was tie. In the fifth inning Childs' single and Me- Kean's double brought in the winning run The game was called at the end ot the sixth inning on account of rain. Score:
 R.H.E. St. Louis.. ...... ..... ....O 21 1-5 0 Pittsburg .. ...... .... 70 2 0 0 O-3 5 Batteries-Jones and Criger; Leever and Bowerman.
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The Bridegrooms wer. Beaten

Philadelphia, April 22.-Tt was nip and tuck between the Phillies and Brooklyns today. Kennedy and Fraser were in the points and both were effective. The home team broke the tie in the fifth and were never headed. Score:
 R H E Brooklyn. .. .. .. 100000 O-3 8 9 Philadelphia. .... 70 01 0 0 1 F- 10 Batteries: Kennedy and Smith; Fraser and Douglas.
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Broke Even on the Day

Louisville, April 22.-TiR Clevelands downed the Colonels in the first game by better all round play. The visitors pitching staff was sadly off in the second game, and the home team had a walk-over. Score
 First game R. H. E. Louisville ........ ....0011210 0-5 10 3 Cleveland ..... .... ....11000 301 0-S 15 2
 Batteries-Cunningham and Powers; Hughey, Carsey and Sugden.
 Second game R. H. D. Louisville -. -. 10 O. 3 l |-l5 5 Cleveland .... .... ....0 0 0 O. 2 13 D
 Batteries-Woods and Kittridge; Hill, Stivetts, Lockhead and Clements and Sug- den.
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REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE. $2.000-One-half cash; splendid 7-room resi- dence on 7th ave: rents for go. 8. s3.000-6-room- residence in 200 feet of goth Street, on 10th ave, South. g, 2,500-Terms easy, for broom cottage on South 18th street. This is certainly nice. s6, 6,500-100x190, corner on Northside. This is the choicest lot in town. $5, 5,750-S0x210, with splendid Broom residence In finest part of South Highlands;
 R. H. THOMAS,
 204 20th St. Phone 150.
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Tecl,sDefeat Auburn

Atlanta, Ga., April PA good-s zed crowd saw the Georgia Technicals defeat the Auburns in an ordinary game Score:
 R II E Technicals... ..O2OO2002o- g T Auburn . . . O000O2 21-4 10 Batteries: Merritt and Lafitte; Rush and Munger
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EOR SALE

$5,000-10-room houe on 21st street, close in. S6O frcn foot for lot in half block of court house; improved.
 s1,O00 for an acre of land, on car line, with two 4-room houses Woodlawn. s1 s150O-16-room house Sd avenue. $S00-Lot on 2d avenue $1,500-Lot Avenue D between 18th and 18th streets; three houses. $2,500-Brick store Second avenue $1, $1,000-6-room house with two lots on car line Woodlawn.
 $2500, Groom house with two lots on cor ner south 18th street.
 CHICHESTER, YANCEY & ORR,
 20OQ 1st Ave Tel 606
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RARGAINS FOR SALE.

$25. .000-50x140, three stories, 2d ave, between 18th and 18th streets. S3O, ,000-50x140, three stories, 3d ave-, be- tween goth and Fist streets. s4 s4,20O-Handsome residence, Highland ave-, near Fist street. s6,5OO-Elegant home. South 20th street. near 18th ave.
 ss,500-Two residences on 7th ave, North. s2.500-47-acre farm two miles from court house. ". B. LEEDY 6 CO. 4-16-tf Agents.
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FOR SALE.

s4,000-200 feet on Avenue B, between 11th and 18th streets improved 2.000-Choice lot on Underwood Hill, near Fist street; 90 feet front easy terms. $1.100-95X200 on Sycamore street, near High land avenue South Highlands s650-$100 cash, $10 month, broom house ln East Avondale. s, $3,000-50x140 large house on 3d avenue, near 17th street; regular pick up. S1, ,500-50 feet on Sd avenue, two blocks rom court house.
 $S0O-50x1S5, good house, we'll etc., on pike next to store, West End $1,500-100x1S5, splendid house, well, stables, fruit, etc., fronting south on car line at West End; excellent home. 10000-50 feet brick, 2d avenue, between Fist and 22d streets.
 S. E. THOMPSON, Telephone No. 24 219 Fist Street.
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Dr. O. I. Dozier SPECIALIST.

Cutaneous, ve- nereal, Nervous, Genite Urinary and all Chronic Diseases.
 pr. Dozer Is a graduate in every department d of the medical and sur gical sciences, and
The age-herald., 1899-04-23
Champs Capture Series

Washington, April 22.-Weyhing had the game well in hand in the opening innings, but went to pieces in the eighth, when six successive hits were made off his deliv- cry. The Senators hit Hickman at inter vals, but not effectively. Stow fielding on the part of the home team was factor in losing the game. Score
 R Fl F Washington. -. 0OO1O-4 2 Boston. =. =. .00010105*- 13 l Batteries: Weyhing and Mcclure; Hick- man and Bergen.
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Ha,pleY Was Invinclble

Cincinnati April 22.-Hawley was invinci- ble today and as q result the Reds won their first game from Chicago. Callahan's 3 wildness cost dearly. Score:
 R.HE Cincinnati -. ....OoO21001O- O- 10 l Chicago ...1 0O0000 0-1 ? Batteries-Hawley and Peitz; Callahan and Chance.
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BASE BALL.
Shreveport Won

New Orleans, April 22-Delaney was wild and New Orleans made errors at critical times, SO Shreveport piled up victory, al- though the locals outbatted the visitors. Score:
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REAL ReTArn
EBoRN's REALTY BARGAINS.

Phone So9 $100-Cash and s15 monthly will buy nice Groom house. pretty lot, cheap and close in. Location good $8 and $8 foot-A s4, 300 city investment that will quickly double. SS0O-Easy terms: nice broom house and lot, Lucille station. Woodlawn. $2, 150-Fine 2-story 10-room home lot BOX 190; a beauty; choice location. South High lands; easiest terms This will go next. $2625-Fine corner, 1O0x19O, with $3,O00 house, South Highlands easy. s. 3500-100x100 corner, convenient, North side; pays 16 per cent. easy terms. S1,S00-2-story 10-room dwelling, close in; corner.
 $20O-Cash: easy terms 2 acres near car line. West End: choice S110-Per acre, 30 acres tomorrow, joining Ensley City. $50-Per acre, 120 acres tomorrow, near En- sley City steel mill
 s500-Terms s1OO cash and s1O monthly. LOOK 450, with broom house. fronts car line. s1lo.Valuable lot, Avondale worth $SOO for For the greatest bargains on earth phone 309 or call at 106 North 21st street. That's where you will find them.
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R H F
Giants Beat the Orioles

New York, April 22.-For four innings to- day the New Yorks played poorly. Alter that, however, the Giants braced up and won an interesting game by good and time ly batting. Score:
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R II b

New York. :. .. ..O2201120*-S II 6 Baltimore :. :. ..01210003 030-7
 Batteries: Doheny and Grady and Will son; McKenna and Ryan.
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case Scotch lawns will be sold for 3 l-2c Monday at The Leader, 1913 Second avenue
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Shreveport .... :. ....2O0s020 "-1O 1 New Orleans -. .. ..002 02001000-3 1
 Batterles-Delaney and Byers; Blackburn and Rollins.
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Mattings-largest variety at very low prices.
 H. Herzfeld.
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WANTED-Employme with good cen cern by young man of wide experience in business. Can furnish very highest tes- timonials as to character and ability. Address J, Care Age Herald. Thu-Sun.
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ON WEEKLY OR MONTHLY PAYMENTS Fine diamonds jewelry and watches; no trash; delivered on first payment; lowest prices; business confidential Call on or address E. Lowlnsohn, 2010 1st ave. All goods warranted. 3-15-1y
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A LADY solicitor and home filter can se- cure yearly employment, making $25 to $50 weekly, selling skirts, corsets and waists, macintosh and waterproof goods, with other ladies' specialties; outfit free Write for catalogue and territory. The A. P. McGraw Corset Co.,, 27 South St., Me GraW N Y. 3t
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pare for any civil service examination
 without seeing our illustrated catalogue of information. Sent free. Columbian Correspondence College, Washington, D.
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BARGAIN-A rich farm for sale in Tennes- see valley. Address G. M. Masterson, oak man, Ala.