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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
Bob TAYLOR on IngerSOll.

L sat- Ill u SreaI lucdlTo DIV tuo
national capitol. 1t was thronged
with youth and beauty, old age
and wisdom. | saw a man, the
image ofGod, stand upon the stage
and | heard him speak.
"His gestures were perfection
of grace, his voice was music and
his language was more. beautiful
than any | ever heard from mortal
lips.
she painted picture after..picture
of the pleasures and joys and
sympathies ofhome. He enthron.
ed love and preached the gospel
Of humanity like an angel. Then
saw him dip his brush in the
ink of moral blackness and blot
out the beautiful picture he had
painted. saw him stab love
dead at his feet. saw him blot
the stars and the sun and leave
humanity and the universe in
eternal darkness md eternal
death.
III saw him, like the serpent of
old, worm himself into the para
disc of human hearts and by his
seductive eloquence and subtle
devises and sophistry inject his
fatal venom, under whose blight
its power faded, its music was
hushed, its sunshine was darken-
ed and Its soul was left desert
waste only the new made graves
Of faith and hope.
II saw him, like a lawless erratic
meteor, without an orbit, sweep
across the intellectual sky, BRILL.
ant only In it's selfconsuming fire
generated by friction with the in
destructible and eternal truths OF
God.
THAT man was the archangel OF
modern infidelity, and l said, h ow
true is Holy Writ, which declared
The fool has said in his heart,
there is no God.
"Tell me not, oh Infdel, there
is no God, no heaven, no he'll!
Tell me not, oh Infdel, there is no
ri zen Christ!
"What intelligence less than
Gods could fashion the human
body2 What motive power is it.
if not God, that drives the throb
hing engine of the human heart
with ceaseless, tireless stroke
sending the crimson streams O.
life bounding through every vein
and artery?
"W hence and what, if not o
God, is this mystery we call mind
What is it that thinks and feel
and knows and acts2 Oh, who
can deny the divinity that stir
within usg
"God is everywhere and ii
everything. His mystery is ii
bud and blossom and leaf ani
tree; in every rock ard hill ant
vale and mountain; in ever
spring and rivulet and river.
"The rustic of his wing is il
every zephyr; its might is ia ever,
tempest. He dwel's IN the dar
PAVILION of every storm cloud
The lightning is. his messenger am
thunder is his voice. His awfn
tread is in every earthquake ant
on every angry ocean. In
heavens above us team with hi
myrids of shining witnesses. Tn
universe of solar systems who's
wheeling orbs course the crysta
paths of space proclaims throng
the dread halls of eternity In
glory and power aud dominion o
the all.wisc, omnipotant aud etel
nal God."-Johnson City Come
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

If you want two good papers,
and a chance at your weight in
silver dollars, send us at once
your guess in the "Big Contest"
and S1.25.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
That ThrObbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, you used DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands Of suffer-
ers have proved their matchless merit for
Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and build up your health. Only
rs cents. Money back if not cured. Sold
by !. X. Barlow, Druggist
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
An Endemic of DiarrhOea.

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoanut
Grove, Fla, says there been quite an epidem-
ic of diarrhoea there. He had severe at
tack and was cured by four doses Of Cham
berain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. He says he also recommended
il to others and they say it is the best medi-
cine they ever used. For sale by J. X.
Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

For Headache caused most likely by a
Disordered Stomach, accompanied by Con-
stipation, use DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

The soothing and healing properties of
Chamberlains Cough Remedy, its pleasant
taste and prompt and permanent cures, have
made it a great favorite with the people
everywhere. For Sale by J. X. Barlow
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
Advertising Rates

One inch per annum reading $500
" " " display 800
Reading notices, first insertion, per line, o5
For each subsequent insertion, " o3
Obituaries or card OF Thanks. " .o3
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
The Eagle, King of all Birds,

is noted for its keen sight, clear and distinct
vision. So are those persons who use Suther
lands Eagle Eye Salve for weak eyes, styes,
sore eyes of any kind, or graduated lids,
Sold by all dealers at 2s cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
A. S. GRIGG,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
C.vINrIu TENN
SAVANNAH, Tenn.

Will Practice in the Courts of this and adj
Joining Counties; also in the Supreme Court.
Prompt attention will begiven all business en-
trusted 10 me. OFFICE OVER BANK BUILDING
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
Lung Irritation

is the forerunner to consumption. DIR. Bells
Pine-Tar Honey will cure it, and give such
strength to the lungs that cough or cold will
not settle there. Twenty-Five cents at all
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

In Darrhoea DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine is invaluable. 1t gives Tone TO the
Stomach, Aids Digestion and assists Nature
in carrying off all impurities
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
HENRY KOEHLER g. co

Lumber Dealers Of Louisville, KY, invite
correspondence with mill men who have
lumber for sale. They buy POPLAR and
HARDWOODS in mixed cars. DRY OF
GREEN. Write them. a2I-4m
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

Mcleod s. Co., Hamburg, say
they can only sell Plantation Chill
Cure because the people have
tried other chill tonics and find
Plantation is the one they can de-
pend on to cure chills and all ma
larial troubles. For sale by j. X.
Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25

Keep the Stomach and Bowels in good
condition, the Waste Avenues open and free
by an occasional dose OF DR.. M. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-08-25
Notice..

The week commencing with the
3rd Monday of each month | will
spend at Saltill0 and Clifton, the
remainder of my time at Savannah.
F.C. WILLIAMS, Dentist.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR A SENATOR.

Believing that MIR. WESLEY HARSEY
will faithfully and ,nscicntion.ly serve the
the people Of the county in the State Sem
ate with ability, his many friends hereby
nominate him for that position and pledge
| Kim to abide the result Of The Democratic
primary.
TIL many friends Of DIR. D NJ. eros
son, knowing Lis ability and excellent
worth, and being perhaps, the largest, as
| well as orc Of tic most successful farmers
in the county, making his. vari d interest
Identical with that OF tre whole people. DO
hereby announce him aS a randidate TOR
Stat, Senator, and pledge him to abide the
, rcsu!t of .he primary. Msny FRIENDS
Kaow;ns the vacancy that has occurred
by j.. J. Griffith acceptance OF the super
jntyndencv Of S ate Pcnitentiary, we, the
! friends OF W. II +. RASr, nominate I'M
as a candidate for STATE Senator, knoWlng
his ability aud experience to fill the position,
We also plcagc Kim to abide the result OF
the primary.
The friends OF DR.. W. T. BOOMER,
/ apprcciatinS his former SERVICES III the
! LEGISLATURE and knowing his patriotic de-
yo;ion 10 TIC county, feel assured that ne
would prove most competent n able
Senator. ard fee, q pride and pleasure IN
nominating him to fill the %unexplred term
for Sa,a:or il tie coming election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07

At this season of the year espec.
tally during the prevalence OF this
drought, garden truck is scarce, and
the house wife is often worried and
perplexed as to what she shall cook.
If 1.-THE lords creation will place an
order with Platt, Hook e. Shull, Co.
lumbia, this perplexity will be re-
moved. They carry a nice line OF
canned goods Of the finest quality
and favor besides other table dellca-
cies. In addition to these their
stock Of plantation and family gro
ceries cannot be beaten for quality
and price. Give them a trial order
and be convinced.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
OBITUARY.

Emanuel Isaiah Lybrand departed
this mortal life May 31st, 1899, at
the ripe age Of 50 years, 2 months,
and % days.
He was dedicated to God in
infancy by the right of Holy Baptism
and in after life was confirmed a
member of Zion's Evangelical Luth-
eran church, and continued a consls-
tent member until death.
. On November Both be was married
to Miss CAroline Hook, to them were
born four children, three living. He
leaves an aged wife, one son, two
daughters, fourteen grand children,
q great grand child, an aged
brother and sister, together with
many friends ard relatives to mourn
his departure.
He was reliable in all his business
relations, and in the late wal be was
a good soldier, faithfully dischargicg
ali the duties placed upon him: But
he has answered the last Toll call.
Let US hope that he was a tue sol
der OF him above, for if true to him,
the last call was one of Joy. He was
buried at St. Davja's E. L. church in
the presence tf a large concourse Of
leople. - a. "
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
Come TO the commencement, an
ENJOYABLE time is promised.


The Hall band will furnish the
music for the commencement and
the public may expect some fine
music.
Spring is here and nature some
times needs assistance and there is
nothing better than DR.. Bakers
great vegetable blood and liver cure
It corrects the system and keeps the
machinery working satisfactorily. 1t
is good for rheumatism, scrofula'
syphilis, dropsy, catarrh and all dis
eases Of the blood, liver and kidneys,
and general debility. The greatest
blood purifier known. For sale at
the Bazaar. Price Sl.O0 for a large
bottle.
A large audience will greet the
pupils of the Lexington Classical
institute at the court house this
evening to witness the exercises.
The attorneys fec in the railroad
cases which was published in the
Treasures report last week did not
come out Of the general county fund,
as some seem to think, but out Of the
special railroad levy of j mills
levied in Broad River, Saluda and
Fork townships. The citizens OF
these townships employed the attor'
reys to fight the issues joined in the
courts, which they did and pail tie
money and are satisfied.
State Superintendent Of Education
J. J. McNIahan will deliver an ad'
dress to the teachers and school
trustees and the public generally IL
the court house next Friday morning
a. II o'clock, and will also deliver al
address before the students Ct tho
Lexington Classical Institute tina
evening. The public should turr
out On these occasions and give hin
q hearty welcome.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
. PSI
CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS.
, Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use
= IN tina Gala hn dnannniSfo


Mr.. Dan Holley, who lives just
across the line in Saluda county, but
who is we'll known in this county,
was buried at Rshobah church, yes
terday.
The tools of the contractor, who is
to complete the new church of st.
Stephens congregation, have arrived
and it is presumed that the work
will be commenced at once.
Take a pill that is a pill, built On
medical science by an able physician;
such is the short story Of DR.. Saw
yer's Little Wide Awake Pills. j.
E. Kaufman.
Mr.. S. N. Hendrix and wife Of
Columbia, are visiting relatives and
friends here. This is the old home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hendrix, they having
spent the spring days Of their life
here.
MI. T. E. Campbell has just fin
ished the roller -four mill Of Rev. S.
J. Riddle, at Ballentine's, and it is
now ready to grind the present crop,
and will turn out a first class grade
of -four.
If you have an old buggy, cart,
wagon or ANYTHING is this line that
needs repainting, carry it to Hall,
the blacksmith, on Maiden street and
be will do the Job with neatness aid
dispatch.
Mr.. r. Fielder Able has our thanks
for an invitation to the seventy
eighth annual commencement of the
Columbian University which occurred
on Wednesday evening May 31st, al
Washington, D. G.
The aged father of Capt. D. J
Griffith, Mr.. Allen Griffith, who has
been quite i'll at the home of hi
daughter, Mrs. F. ". Oswald, a
Bars Landing, mas greatly improved
we are glad to learn.
Let disease come as they will,
Take Life of the Liver and b.
healthy still;
Pleasant to take, unlike a pill,
Regulates the system and cure
every i'll.
We notice from the News an
Courier, tbatthe parties from Orange
burg and Lexington counties
charged with Illicit distillipg ofliquo1
are now on trial in the United State
District Court in Charleston.
To those troubled with piles
either itching or bleeding, we partie
ularly recommend DR.. Sawyer
Arnica and Witch Hazel Salve.
will Immediately relieve and positive
" cure this disease. J. f. kau
mann.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
Notice, Teachers and Trustees.

Office of County Supt. of Ed.
Lexington, S. G, June 5, 1889.
To Teachers and Trustees of Public
Schools OF Lexington Co., S. G:
The State Superintendent Of Edu-
cation will be in Lexington on the
9th instant FRIDAY comirg) ard
wishes to address the teachers, trus-
tees and citizens generally upon
plans for the improvement of our
country schools. These meetings are
practical, and will result in good, if
you will come to them. Ia other
counties Mr.. McMahan has had large
audiences, teachers and trustees,
travelling over thirty miles to be
present, although the season de-
handed work in the fields. [ am
sure you realize the need of work for
the education Of your children, and
that you will come to this meeting.
At the court house, beginnir G
promptly at II g. N.
J. E. Rawl Kyzer,
County Supt. Of Education.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
Eow's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F.. j. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
We the undersigned have known
F. J. Cheney fer the last 10 years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and I'm
ancially able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O. Waldipg, Kinnan & Mar
vim, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by drug
eists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
A Successful Fish,

Our fishing party from this. place
which spent last week on the waters
of the Edisto, was a success. The
catch was simply immense, both in
numbers and size, fish weighing from
eight pounds down. We enjoyed
ourselves hugely Notwithstanding the
intense heat. Big fat mollies, trout
and Jack fried crisp and brown with
pure sand hill water iced, is bound to
Improve "a Teller.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07

The contract for building the Sa.
vannah extension of the Southern
Railway has been let to T. B. Jones
e. Co., of Baltimore. Work on it
will be commenced Immediately and
the contract calls for it to be com
pleted by December, but the con-
tractors say that they will have it
done by November. The building OF
this extension means a big thing for
our county as it will pass through a
portion which is now isolated and
away from transportation facilities.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07

Mr.. Emanuel 1. Lybrand died at
his home in this county last Wednes-
day, May 3lst, 1899, in the Slst
year Of his age. He was an upright
honest man of God whose walk and
conversation marked him as one who
had made bis peace with his creator.
At the breaking out of the Cival war
he was among the first to respond to
the call of his State and served her
through the entire war faithfully and
with CONSPICUOUS bravery. He was a
member of St. David's church in
whose cemetery his mortal remains
sleep the sleep of the just.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
A New Business.

am prepared to execute all kinds
of repair work OF watches and clocks
and can furnish all movements direct
from the largest and best manufac-
turers ct special low prices. Sewing
machines overhauled, adjusted or
repaired.
Also have in connection with this
business q small line Of ~necessarles IN
family groceries, etc.
Located at corner S. }. Stuarts,
upper main street, Lexington, S. Z.
Fl. A. Davis.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
Take an Interest il Fruit Growing
and Give Variety to Life a=-d
Labor.

AaSSI.
When a tree does not bear good
fruit, or none at all, it is hewn
down. We haven't yet been hewn
down, but, to the contrary, more OF
our trees are bearing good fruit than
ever. 10000 patrons testify to this
annually. It's a fact that there are
all sorts of everything; 50 of fruit
trees; ours bear good fruit true to
rame. Our growth for over 30
years is a positive proof. Fruits for
all sections. Five varieties of Japan
plums, ripening in succession for
nearly two months without a break.
Twelve varieties Of peaches, ripeEing
in succession from June till frost
without a break; ard so Of apples,
etc. Free catalogue and pamphlet
OF 40 pages on How to Plant and
Cultivate an Orchard" give particu-
lare. Address: J. Van Llndley Nur-
sery Co., Pomona Hill Nurseries,
Pomona, n. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
st. stephen's Congregation.

The place of divine services for the
immediate future of St. Stephens
congregation will be in the Episco-
pal chapel. Our congregation and
the public may expect services at
that chapel every Sunday morning
at II o'clock, except on fifth Sun
days.
Sunday school service every Sun
day morning, at $50, at the Episco-
pal chapel.
Pastor J. G. Grsichen.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07

Mr.. W. Boyd Evans, private
secretary of the late Governor e.
lerbe, has faithfully discharged his
trying duties to the satisfaction of
the public. During the last illness
of the Governor, he has had great
responsibility resting upon him, but
he met every requirement and
proved himself worthy of the conf
dence and esteem placed in him. He
retires from Office carrying with him
the best wishes of the people of the
State. He will now complete his
legal course in the South Carolina
College.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
Notes from Our News Letter.


Mr.. Hart McGrady died last
Thursday Of typhoid fever at Brook
land.
MIR. E. H. Addy of Leesville has
purchased a new thresher and Is pre-
pared to give entire satisfaction to
his many customers.
The little infant of MIR. and Mrs.
S. r. Addy of New Brookland died
last Saturday and was buried at
Salem Sunday evening.
Mrs. E L. Shealy is the recipient
Of good news. Her son Wade who
has been gone for more than three
ear has been heard from. His
whereabouts last week were ID Mis-
sissippi.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions
rob life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, cures them; also Old Running
and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils,
Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises,
Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains., Best Pile cure on earth.
Drives ont Pains and Aches. Only
25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by J. E Kaufman, Druggist.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
Home and Farm.

By special arrangements We offer
the Home and Farm, the leading
farm and home paper, published in
Louisville, Ky, and the Dispatch for
S1.25. Those of our subscribers who
desire to subscribe for the Home and
Farm, can do so by sending 25c in
silver or stamps to this Office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
Fair Warming!

T3IS IS TO NOTIFY The PUBLIC
that John Is. Barnet LEFT my employ
ment on Wednesday night, May 31st, run
ming awaya night, stealing his things orr
of my house, without any Just cause alter
contracting to work for me Cor 3 months.
A ! persons giyi 6 bim employment or bar
boring hin IN any way vii: be prosecuted
to the full extent Of the law.
d. U. AD.I.
JuHe ;, 1893. 3w32.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
BODY
Notice, T~respassers'

rHIS Is TO NOTIFY ALL PERSONS
not to trespass either by huttins, ii,h-
iog or otherwise upon onr lanes adjoining;
each other. All yio!ators will be punished
according to law.
J. II. KILLER. X. l. CONHEhL1
J p SWYGERT, J.. c SHEALG.
May ID, 1S99-4S3)
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
PENCIL And SCISSORS.
Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There BY a Dispatch Man.

There by a Dispatch Man.
Commencement week.
Court will convene here Monday.
Mr.. T. S. Sease has been appointed
| post master at Lewiedale.
Don't forget US court week, either
send or bring your dues.
The grasses are even being killed
by the protracted drought.
Mr.. Paul Corley has the finest
field of wheat we have noticed this
year.
There are some few cases of sick
ness of a mild type scattered about
over town.
The County Board Of Control met
last Monday and transacted routine
business.
Mr.. D. U. Addy, warns all persons
against employing or harboriDg John
B. Burnett.
Wanted-All delinquent subscri-
bers to call at this Office next week
and settle up.
This hot weather makes the cool
drinks dispensed at the Bazaar deli
ciously refreshing.
Mr.. Austin Ellison, died at Brook
land last Wednesday. He was a
native of Fairfield county.
The county chain gang is in town
improving the court house grounds
and other county property.
The blackberry crop is short and
we are now mourning over the loss
of our cid summer stand by.
Lee N. Fallaw, a rising and prom
Using young man Of CASTOR, has been
appointed a Notary Public.
Don't wait until you come to town
to pay for your paper, but send the
money by your neighbor or friend.
Out of respect to the memory OF
the late Governor Ellerbe all the
county Offices were closed last Sat-
urday.
Mr.. Oscar D. Seay, principal Of
the Lexington Classical Institute and
his wife, is quite sick at his home in
this place.
While getting out of the way of a
horse yesterday the little. girl of
West Rawl, fell over some wood and
broke her arm.
Rev. J. G. Graichen, pastor of St.
Stephens Lutheran church, was
called to Winchester, Va last week,
on business.
Nature is forgiving and willrestore
your diseased kidneys that will give
you perfect health by using Dr..
sawyer's Ukatine. J. E Kaufman.
After spending a short time with
his parents, Mr.. Ned Bradford has
returned to Savannah to resume hi
duties in the Central railroad Offices.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
Campaign Meetings.

Campaign Meetings.
Leesville, August LIST.
G. r Rish's, August 3rd.
CASTOR, August 4th.
Brookland, August 5th.
Irmo, August Oh.
Chaplin, August 10Th.
Lexington, August 18th.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
Notice, Club Meeting.

NOTICE., CIun Mse1lag'
The Lewiedale Democratic Club
will meet at Lewiedale on Saturday,
on June 10th, 1899, at 5o'clock p. M,
for the purpose Of electing an Ezecu'
tive Committeeman.
By order of the President.
S. p. Drafts, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
TO Ice Consumers.

Solely for the accommodation OF
the perspiring public the Bazaar
will sell ice on Sundays from II to l
moor and from 6 to Z p. m. Custom
ers will please make their purchases
during these hours,