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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-12-22
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DAKOTA UNIVERSITY NOTES
Vacation is near at hand.

Vacation is near at hand.
Examination will begin Monday
morning. A day we all enjoy(?)
The majority of students will return
to their respective homes for the holi-
days.
Prot. and Mrs. Blodgett will spend
vacation in Grinnell, Iowa.
Mrs. G. E. Hxger, of this city, was
chapel visitor Friday morning.
Mrs. Ramsey, of Woonsocket, visited
her daughter, Lousie, Thursday.
Miss Ramsey accompanied her mother
to Indiana where they will spend few
weeks visiting friends and relatives.
Rev. Gurney filled the pulpit at sa-
lem last Sunday, during the absence OF
Rev. Will Shepherd.
Miss Lee will give recital next
Tuesday evening in the college chapel.
She will be assisted by local talent. A
great treat is being anticipated in this
recital.
The first edition Of Chow to write an
Oratiop," by Prof. Brumbsugh has
just teeA received from tho press. 1t
is d work that reflects great credit up.
on its author, and it's mechanical work,
which is the presonifcation of neat
ness, speaks we'll for THE REPUBLICAN
The Y. M. G. A. received an inspir-
ing visit from Secretary Rose this
week. He addressed large audience
Monday evening, in the chapel, in his
characteristic way which was very
impressive and awakened deeper in.
terest in Y. M. c. A. work. He again
gave very earnest talk to the young
men which resulted in ten conversions.
While the organization has been doing
good work in the past, and was high.
ly complimented for it's faithful work
by Mr.. Rose, yet we feel that his visi,
has greatly strengthened all it's de-
partments, and greater zeal will mark
all it's future work this year. Mr.. Rose
left Wednesday for Sioux Falls, where
he spoke to the Y. Nj. G. A. OF that col
lege.
Miss Caroline Quigg visited will
friends in Chamberlain last Sunday
returning Monday forenoon.
Two very fine cuts of the first an.
second football teams are published il
this months issue of the Phreno. /
large order has already been receive
for this number, and citizsns of Mitch
ell may receive the magazine by lea1
log orders at THE REPUBLICAN, O.
fee.
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OLD BLACK HILLS MAN.
Had Some Exciting Experiences il
the Days of the Plains
Stage Coach.

Mr.. Jean Becker, of Miles City,
Moni has been visiting at the home Of
Dan McDermaid the past week. Mr..
Becker ie one of the old eettlers of the
Black Hills country, though comparat-
lively young man, and during his life
there has seen come exciting expert
ences incident to the times of those
days. He went to Deadwood in an
early day, along in '7S, when he en-
gagged in newspaper work. A few years
later, because of the many robberies
committed while the stage coach
crossed the plains loaded with gold
bullion, the shot gun messengers were
organized as a protection to the val
liable cargo which was sent across the
plains. There we're FIVE messenger.
and Mr.. Becker WAS one of them, and
those five men had the reputation for
daring and bravery seldom equAlltd OF
the frontier. Every time gold bullion
was sent from Dead wood to Pierre
these messengers accompanied the
coach to it's destination scross the vas
waste of country, which was in those
days infested with all sorts of robbers
and 1t took body of mon with much
determination and lack OF fear to safely
conduct the treasure in safety to tn,
railroad connection at the now stat,
capital. Many were the times that th'
treasure was attacked but never wer,
the robbers able to carry off any of th
boothy for the i've men were practicall.
a walking arsepal, and besides beinl
loaded heavily themselves they carrie'
guns ard revolvers in the coach.
At present Mr.. Becker is engaged i
the newspaper business at lilies City a
the city editor OF the Yellowslon
Journal. Mr.. Becker is pleasan
gentlemaa to meet and can recoun
some in teresting tales of life on tn
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GOT A GOOD MENTION.
II. G.. Nichols Prominence in Cours-
ing Circles Subject of a
Favorable Comment.

In the current number of the
Sportsman Review good picture of
Il. G. Nichols, OF this city, is printed,
accompanied by the following notice of
his come ction with the sport of cours-
ing:
The secretary of the American
Coursing Club, Mr.. H. G. Nichols, of
Mitchell, S. Da :, is gentleman who
nus been prominently identified with
the development of the sport for ten
years past. He has been a public
courser during the past decade, ana
joined the American Coursing Club at
Great Bend, Kan, in 1892. In 1896 he
was elected secretary OF the club, at
Huron, S. OAK, and has been reelected
export, Ia, in 1897: at Flandreau, S.
Oak, in 1898, and at Dallas, Tex, in
1899.
MIR. Nicholas has always kept good
string of dogs, and now has mum Der
of excellent greyhouuds, including the
three imported, viz, Swansea, Men
ominee, and May Herschel, which will
doubtless give good account of them-
! selves next season. he has kennel of
| about fifteen dogs, and several of these
are we'll known at the various coursing
meets. Mr.. Nichols takes to the sport
of coursipg more for the recreation it
affords, than for the money. he has
never tired of the pastime, and knows
no other that can take its place. he ia
secretary of the Mitchell Is. Oak
Coursing Club, and in 1892, with Mr..
j. Harvey Rev, he organized the first
public coursing event held in South
Dakota. These events are now held
annually in "the land OF the Dakotas. +"
Next week Mr.. Nichols will send
there of his greyhounds to California
to participate in the coursing events
which are held in enclosed grounds
twice week. From his kennel he has
picked out May Herschel, which was
imported from England last summer,
Yreva and Lyonesse. The dogs will
be in the hands of a competent trainer
and as soon as they become acclimated
he expects they will do some good
work in the events in which they will
be entered.
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NEW WAY TO CANCEL STAMPS.
New Ruling Has Been Made for
the Cancellation of Revenue
Stamps.

Gras ping humanity has caused the
government to make new ruling in
reference to the cancellation OF reve-
nue. stamps of large denomination.
It has been discovered to be the GUS
tom of some people who have little re-
gard for honesty to soak the stamps of
large denomination from the document
to which they we're attached and use
them over again, thus perpetrating q
fraud on the government and violating
the revenue laws. This new order
does not effect anything of a lower de-
nomination than ten cents. The circu-
lar issued by the department contains
the following information:
In all cases where q documentary
stamp of the denomination of 10 cents
or any larger denomination shall be
used for denoting any tax imposed by
the act of June l3, 1898, the person
using or atfixing the same shall, in ad-
dition to writing or amping thereon
with ink, the initials of his name aud
the date when affixed mutilate, said
stamp by cutting three parallel Incl
sions lengthwlse through the stamp,
beginning not more than one-fourth of
| an inch from one end thereof and ex-
| tending to within one-fourth of an inch
of the other end. Where such stamp
is cancelled by cutting or perforating
in any manner authorized by existing
regulations, as aforesaid, the mutila-
tion herein provided will not be re-
| uuired,
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Entertained a Second Time.

Mrs. G. G. Rathbun entertained a
number of her lady friends again Fri
day afternoon. The guests were re-
ceived at the door by Miss Alice
Jones and conducted to the adjoining
room. Mrs. Rathbun provided her
guests with an enjoyable form of
amusement and she was assisted by
Mrs. W. b. Conyes and Mrs. S. G..
Jones. During the serving of the re-
freshments the Rathbun orchestra
furnished an entertaining program of
music. Mrs. Rathbun's efforts were
greatly appreciated by her friends and
complimented her upon her way of
entertaining.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-12-22
ENTERTAINED AT CARDS..
A Very Enjoyable Evening Was
Spent at Cards at the Home
of Emil Becker.

Progressive cinch was the enter
tertainment offered by Mr.. and Mrs.
Emil Becker to gondly nun Der of their
friends at their pleasant home Setur-
day evening. Seven tables were in
play during the evening and the games
were contested in q jolly manner. When
play was suspended some dainty re-
freshments were served in which Mrs.
Becker wes ably assisted by Misses
Pearl Harker and Blanche Rowley and
her daughter, Miss Gertrude. When
the mum Der of games had been counted
up it was ascerta ned that Mrs. Geo. e.
Foster and Thos. Fullerton we're the
victors in the greatest mum Der OF games
won and they were accordingly award
cd the first prizes. DR.. j. A. Baker
secured the consolation prize for the
gentlemen, while Mrs. J. K. Smith,
Mrs. W. j. Healey, Mrs. F. W. Frey.
berg and Mrs. ]. A. Baker wore tied
for the consolation among the aides
In cutting the cards Mrs. Smith wa.
successful and tho prize given wat
equal in intrinsic value with the others.
The following is the list Of invited
guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. r. Kibbee, Mr.. anc
Mrs. o. L B"anson, Mr.. and Mrs. J
K. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Leehan
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Healey, Mr.. ant
Mrs Geo. E. Foster, Mr.. and Mrs. Sit
W. Smith, DR.. and Mrs. J. G. Nc
Cartney, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E. Logan
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-12-22
IN SOCIETY CIRCLES
a Pleasant Entertainment Was Offered by
Mrs. Emil Becker to Her Friends
Last Friday Afternoon.
Jean Decker a Former Black Hills
Resident, Who Travelled The Plains
in an EARLY Day.
A Government Inspector Of Pensions
Paid an Official Visit to Soldiers
in This Vicinity.
A FIVE O'CLOCK TEA.
Mrs. Emil Becker Contributed
Pleasant Afternoon to Her
Lady Friends Thursday.

Society has been extremely busy pay
ing attention to social engagements in
the past few weeks as quite number
of the ladies have opened their homes
to their friends. Thursday afternoon
Mrs. Emil Becker entertained Ia num-
ber Of her lady friends at q five o'clock
tea. As 4 means to entertain her
guests Mrs. Becker utilized the pro-
gressive word puzzle and for an hour
or more they bent their energies to
put together the dissected words laid
before them. Two prizes were award
ed tor The one who secured the great
est number OF solutions and for the one
who was most unsuccessful in the con-
test. Mrs. j. M. Wood and Mrs. S. r.
Goodykoonlz were awarded the head
and foot prizes respectively. The in
terror of the rooms presented a most
handsome and attractive appearance
with the cbysantbemum and carnation
decorations. AT five o'clock the re-
treshments we're served and the menu
was of the most tempting character.
IRE. Becker made most genial host.
ess ard heF guests were generous in
their praise of her entertainment, in
which she WAS assisted by Misses julia
Rogers, Pearl Harker, Blanche Row
Icy, and Gertrude Becker, the guests
being attended at the door by he,
daughter, Miss Margie. Following il
the list OF invited guests:
Mrs. H. G. Nichols, Mrs. Fl. E
Hitchcock, Mrs. A. E. Hitchcock, Mrs
D. B. Miller, Mrs. r. F. Dundass, Mrs
II. G. Preston, Mrs. j. o. Walrath
Mrs. G. W. Hoon, Mrs. S. G. Boyce
Mrs. j. M. Wood, Mrs. R. N. Kratz
Mrs. Chas. Ferguson, Mrs. S. F. Goody
kooutz, Mrs. Frank B. Smith, Mrs. F
b. Winsor. Mrs. S. 81. ScAllin, Mrs.
G. Jones, Mrs. G. w. johnston, Mrs
John Laidlaw, Mrs. Il. L. Bras, Mr.,
r. j. Taylor, Mrs. J. D. Anderson
Mrs. S. j. Moore, Mrs. Geo. Rowley
Mrs. Geo. A. Johnston, Mrs. G. f
Newbury Mrs. Geo. A. Silsby. Mrs. n
L. Dawson, Mrs. Ed. Dix, Miss Craig
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Mr.. and Mira. Thos. Fullerton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Beckwith, DR.. and Mrs. F.
W. Freyberg, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Downey, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. M. Smith,
DR.. and Mrs. ]. A. Baker, MIR. and Mrs.
A. A. Boynton and l.. o. Gale.
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The Gun and Rod Club.

At the last meeting of the above nam.
ed club. Mr.. J. w. Freeman was elected
president, Mr.. p. E. Lemee reelected
to his came position that of Secretary
and Treasurer, and new office was
created, that of executive officer, Mr. F.
z. RaggiO being elected and his duty il
to see that all delinquent stockholders
and members pay their back dues or
forfeit all rights to fishing 10 Chaplin g
Lake and toas prevent outsiders from
dong so. Mr.. RaggiO is keen and
wide awake man and be Will rigldly en-
force these reasonable rules. aud after
the time expires when fishing IN the
well stocked lake will be permissible,
he Will see that none Of the privileges
VIII be enjoyed excepting W those en-
titled to them.
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Succession Sale.

Succession of J. d. Addison, deed.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the
10Th District Court in and for the parish
of NatchitOches to me addressed, will
sell at public auction at the door of the
Courthouse in the City of Natchitoches.
MONDAY, April 18th, 1899,
the following described property be-
longing to to the succession of j. d
Addison, deceased, tO-wit:
The N EA of the N E4 and So OF
the N E14 of sec q, II r 8, cotaining
120 acres.
The VIZ of S VIZ and VIZ of VIZ
of sec. 16 T II 8, containing 100 acres.
The VIZ of the N EA and VIZ of 5
E1 and Ell ofN Wa and z of VIZ
sec. Is L 6 K 8, containing 800 acres.
All of section II, in L 6 X contain
ing $40 acres. The above known as the
BellwOod place and containing in the
aggregate 1910 acres; also VIZ of the
S E4 of sec. 80 t r containing $50
acres and known as the Cobb place:
Also lot No. in Block No.IS in the
town of Provencal.
Also S E14 OF the S Ell and all land
South of Bayou Santa Bnrbe, and being
part of n Wa of sec. 81 L Z X 8, con-
tanning IS acres.
Also NJ of S E14 of sec. 80 T7RS,
containing so acres.
Also N Wa of S E14 SW4 of S Ell
and S E14 of VIZ and VIZ of S va
sec. Is L r 8. containing l59 acres,
known as Holland place.
Also Sc of s Wa sec. % L r 8, con-
tanning IS acres, known as the Gibbs
place.
Also E1a of $ E14 sec. 8 and VIZ of
s E14 of sec 9T9 K 8 and E19 ofN E4
of sec. TO r 8, containing 24O acres.
Also 80 acres, more or less, known as
the Md D'Aigle place bounded north
by p. BrOsset, south by Lise Scruggs,
east by Bayou Md D'Aigle and west by
Little River.
All the above lands are situated in the
Parish of Natchitoches
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to APP
prai>ement.
j. B TREADWAY,
March 10 Executor.
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Consolidated Notice.
Land Office at Natch!toches. La,
March 10 1899.

Land Office at Natch!tOches. La, !
March. 10 1899.
Notice IS neroby gwen that the follow
ing named settlers have filed notice of
intention to make final proof in support
of their claim and that said proof will be
made before register and Receiver at
Natehitoches, La, on April u, 1899.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 1888,
JAMES W. PARSONS,
FIR the sW IA SW II Sec. ST. IN. r. 7
West louisiana Meridian
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz:
I. G. Hardeman, s. NJ. NOwlin, of Cy.
press, La, i, c. Roberts. G. W. Roberts,
of Provencal. La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No 1883.
LOUISE MATHILDA LYNCH.
for the SW IA SW IA Sec. n T. N, K.
8 N0st Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witness to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of sad land viz:
Moses When, Dennis Horn, William
Williams. Gus McCaslly, of +. D. Post
office, La.
j. ERNEST BRIEDA.
mar l6 Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-16
A Birthday Party.

MISS Edith Porter entertained about
twenty of her little friends on last Sat-
urday afternoon in honor of her 9Th
birthday. The girlies were invited TO
take their dolls with them and such an
array of waxen beauties is seldom seen
as one time as was gat hered together on
that afternoon. First there was dolls
wedding which was solomnized by
Master Raoul Levy. the only young man
present, and then came a cake walk,
followed by games and dances, after
which dainty repasI of lemonade,
cakes and fruits was served the delight
ed children.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-16

The editor is in receipt of the follow
ing letter from former resident and as
he writes in such kindly terms of our
old city and pays such Il glowing and
Just trIbnte to some of our most res
pected and we'll known citizens, she
takes pleasure in publishing it, knowing
that it willIhe followed with interest and
no doubt recall pleasant memories to
many of our readers:
Los Angeles, Cal. Mch. Z. '99.
To the Editor: a
am thus ambiguous IN addressing
| you "a have neither the honor or pleas
ure of knowing who you are or the name
or style of your paper. Some years
| ago Natchit Jches was my home. and
the only regret | now have is that ever
left it your beautiful Cane river, your
warm hearted, h0spitabIe people and
genial skies. A one time it was my
fortune and feel can truly say honor,
to he Parish Judge of your parish. The
kindness. the hospitality with which
was treated by the sons OF Natchil oches
can never and shall never forget. ''My
heart still wanders back to Dixie" My
first born lies buried In your city of tue
dead-and as my mind wanders along
the long lahe of memories, | see the
gallant Col. Ross Burke. | again hear
the eloquent and siivery voiced Col.
VIM, Levy, the erudIte Person, he who
WAS so famed as Il Probate lawyer and
raveler of intricate wills and SUGGESTIONS.
we youngsters IN the law all loved him
for he was father to Us and never shall
forget the lecture and kindly advice
he always gave me. Col. Dave Pier
son. your able and learned Judge, l
shall never forget, the soul of honor and
every true mans friend. and his old
partner, w. III. Jack, and his words in
sometimes winding up the case. May
1t please your honor this il the law and
Ills so plain that everv man who runs
may read" and Of my dear friend Dram
guet, G. F., believe, who after long |
tirasome seize Of court would cheer and |
enliven us by the strains of his sweet |
toned violin. But must stop for am
go full of warm. tender memories If |
your dear town and people that could |
keep on forever writing. l want to
subscribe to your paDer, will you please
mail 1t to me with price of subscription.
Put me down "a subscriber. Hoping
TO hear from yOu soon and to receive
your paper. May God ever bless Match
itoches and her people.
am most truly and sincerely.
w. II. HIESTAND,
Late Parish Judge. NaehitOches.
Post Office Box, SAT
Los Angeles. Cal.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-16

Very neat invitations were sent out by
the progressive firm Cf ii. Lichtenstein &
Son for their annual spring opening on
Wednesday, which was attended by a
large number OF ladies who went to ad :
mire and to purchase. The stock OF
spring and summer goods is very large
and has been selected with an eye for
the beautiful as well as for being serv-
iceable. The imported goods in parti-
cular attracted great deal of admir-
ing attention.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-16
constable s Sale.

9Th Justice Court Parish of Match.
itOches, La.-NO. AT
c. c. OQuinn versus ID. b. Breazeale and
Mrs. c. T.. Breazeale.
By viLtnc of n writ of fl ia issued in
above entitled and numbered suit and to
me directed, have seized and will offer
for sale at public auction to the last and
highest bidder on
SATURDAY, 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1899,
at u o'clock M, at the plantation of p
I. PrudhCmme where said court is held
the following described property to-wit ::
One hundred and twenty five acres of
land. more or less. OH the left bank of
Old River. bounded above by Nurah
Branch and below by S. Nelken.
Terms of sale-Casn, subject to APP
praisement.
l.. FELIX CLOUTIER,
Nor. Ccntable Ward Nins.
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. Strong Fertilization,

"A Strong Fertilization.
Fortify the bodyagainst disease
by TUFTS Liver Pills, an abso-
lutte curefor sick headache, dys-
pepsia, sour stomach, malaria,
constipation, jaundice, bilious
ness and all kindred troubles.
"The FIy-Wheel of Life ="
Dr.. Tut; Your Liver Pills are
the fly-wheelo flife. I shall ever
begrateful for the accident that
broughtthem tony notice. feel
as if / had a new lease of life.
Fairleigh, Platte Cannon, Col.
TUFTS Liver Pills
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Sheriff s Sale.
Mrs. Eliza Pau!et and Husband VS..
Charles Paulet.
Lichtenstein Block.

Mrs. Eliza Pau!et and Husband VS..
Charles Paulet.
10Th District Court, Parish of Natchl-
toches-NO. 1922.
By virtue OF writ Of seizure and sale
Issued 10 the above entitled and Num-
bered cause and to me directed. | have
seized and Will offer for sale at publlc
auction at the principal front door OF
the courthouse in the town of Natchi-
t0Ches. at II O clock noon on
SATURDAY, March 18th, 1885,
the following described property to-
wit:
All of section nine; NJ of $ E1I and
5 Wa sec. ID; VIZ of VIZ see. 81; So
of n = and Sc of sec. ~; all OF sec. 80
and VIZ and VIZ of n E14 of see. IS,
all in fawnship Range 8.
All # sec. So :, Of see. 81; SIS of
%, all in Township L 75aEe7.
E4 and We oRh L. sssgt t---a-7 #
Il. 6; 5 Wa of sec. 80, I. II. II. Z. con-
tanning 1882 acres, more or less.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to ap-
praisement.
J. W. FREEMAN.
Feb Sheriff.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-16

Rev R. S. Isbell, the Methodist MIN
lister, and wife are occupying one of the
new Sompayrae cottages on Washington
street while another has been rented
and will very soon be taken POSSESSION
OF bv Mr.. Reed. the Baptist minister,
and wife.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-16
A GREAT. OPPORTUNITY

We give away. absolutely free of cost
for limited time only, The Peoples
Common sense Medical Adviser, by r.
v. Pierce, Nj. D., Chief Consulting
Physician to the lnvalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, book of zoos large
pages, profuseIy illustrated, bound in
strong paper covers to any one sending
II cents In one-cent stamps. TO cover
cost of mailing only. Ovr- $4,000 CO
ines of this ccmplete family Doctor
Book already sold 10 cloth binding at
regular price of 81 30. Worlds Dis
ponsary Medical Association, buffalo,
Ny.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-16
n CARD.

To tho good people of the city of
NatchitOches and surrounding commu-
ity, wish to tender my many thanks
for the liberal patronage and favors ex-
tended me during the past several years
in the line of cemetery and monumental
work, tomb stones aud iron fencing.
Having received liberal share of
your patronage in the past and wish
to inform Won that am still in the lead
with new and selected designs and will
he pleased to call on or write Won when
i'll need of any thing in my line
Respectfully,
]. ID. RAINS.
MarthayIlc Nov. II. 1898.
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NOTICE

Succession Of J. Z, Prndhomme.
J. Ailhaud PrudhOmme administrator
of the above succession having this day
filed in my Office his annual account of
administration notice is hcfeby given to
all persons concerned to snow cause with
i'll 10 days why same should not be hO-
mOlogated. II. NJ. HYAMS,
mar 2-3t Clerk 10th ID. G.. La,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-16

Last Sunday. the 18th inst. a Pointer
pup, about six months.old, color white
and yellow, called jim, strayed or was
stolen from MIR. Geo. w. Adams. Any
information as to his whereabouts will
be literally rewarded