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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19
OF INTEREST in IOWA
A DIARY OF NOTEWORTHY HAP.
PENlNGS.
Fire Routs sieepine Students at Amos
-Qneer Clue Leads to Discovery of n
Thief Damages for Highway Acct.
dent-Indictcd for Husbands MnrIer.

Two hundred and fifty students, who
We're asleep in their rooms in the main
building of the Iowa Agricultural Col
lese ut Ames had n narrow escape from
lire that destroyed the north wing of
that structure. Nearly all of them lost
their personal belongings and bnrely got
out of the building in their night clothes.
The property loss will amount to about
$15O, 600. The building was used chiefly
us n dormitory, but on the first floor were
recitation rooms and the botanical muse
UNI, containing the valuable Parry-pam-
mel collection, which is worth Thousands
of dollars and is one of the finest in
America. This collection was saved only
by the prompt work of the students, who
directed their efforts to removing it from
the building as soon us their personal
safety was assured. 1t was nearly all
carried out before the fire stopped their
work. The fire originated din the boiler
room at the back OF the building, and the
strong wind carried the flames up the
pnssageways, so that within ten minutes
after the fire started the building was
doomed. The burned building was erect
ed III 1865 at a cost of SlGS,00O. Addi.
tons and improvements have increased
its cost to over 100000. 1t is about
three-fourths destroyed. y feature of
the loss that will be much felt for awhile
is the destruction of the plant that heat
ed Morrell Hall, containing the library,
museum and other departments, and the
administration building
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

"Muscadiae" is u disease to which
silk worms ore liable. 1t consists of a
fungus growth In the body, which
breaks through the skin and speedily
kills the insect
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

Cheap enameled saucepans which
have become Clipped inside should not
be employed for cooking. The glaze
which is frequently employed is poison
Gus, and flakes of it, which are liable
to come off with stirring and heating,
are likely to be absorbed by the food
and become a serious irritant to the
stomach.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

A company was recently organized to
establish automobile tepair and supply
stations in every town ln Westchester
County, New York,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19
Indicted for MurIer.

At Sigourney Sarah Kuhn has been in
dictcd for murder in the first degree. She
is accused of giving n quantity of strych-
nine to her husband, Charles Kuhn, on
the night of the 4th of September. The
couple drove to What Cheer, and while
there bought bologna and beer to eat and
drink on their way home. When just
out of Delta he was taken with severe
pains aud his cries aroused man named
Snidcr, whose house they were passing.
Snider came out and distinctly heard
Kuhn say: II am dying; nm dying. She
has poisoned me-" Kuhn died on the
way to DOCTORS house. An autopsy was
held and organs of the body sent to the
State chemist, along with emptied bottles,
for examination and analysis. Strych-,
nine was found in one bottle and in the
stomach. When accused of the crime the
defendant showed no emotion and denies
the i.hnrrn - 49,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

signed the apparatus Illustrated above.
1t consists Of cloth sack suspended
from the shoulder and provided mt its
single lower corner with funnel lead
Ing into the distributing tube. The fun
mel has an internal gate to limit the
amount Of grain passing through. In
the outer end of the tube is arranged
a series of DETECTING fingers, which
aid materially In the distribution of the
grain, which is accomplished by swing
ing the tube from side to side while
held in slanting position, the grain
falling toward the outlet as long rs the
end Is held downward and the gate left
open. Owing to the length of the tube
the area covered at each swing is con
siderably greater than could he seeded
by hand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19
A Few Thing. worth knowing.

Anew Things Worth Knowing.
White clothing that has been discot
ored from red calico or from streaks
that are often found on napkins or
towels and by mistake have been wash
ed with the white goods, may be reno
waited by soaking few days in butter
milk. Cloth that has turned yellow
from long standing also may be whit
ened in the same manner.
Babies are always troubled about
walking when new shoes are first put
on them. This may be overcome by
scratching the soles with any blunt
instrument.
When cows have been eating wilG
uhions the odor may be somewhat re-
moved by placing small lump of salt
peter, about as large as pea. in the
cream can, while one is getting a
churning.
\ paper pail or tub may be mended
by first pasting piece of cloth over
the hole on the inside and then filing
the hole with putty and letting 1T hard
en-.
The stains may be removed from dis
colored eggs by soaking short time
In vinegar and then washing them.
Virtues of Coal Oil.
Try the virtues of coal oil. A few
drops on cloth, moistened first with
water, polishes windows and mirrors.
removes dust from paint and furni-
ture. Equal parts of linseed oil (boil-
ed and coal oil polishes oiled furni-
ture and floors; also, cleanses painted
floors. A tablespoonful in boiler of
clothes is equal to the best washing
compound. Two-thirds milk and one
third oil, well shaken, is tile best rem
edy for rose bugs. Kerosene removes
lice from poultry and cures scaly legs.
Wash perches with it now and then.
Sometimes 1t is quite effectual in fam
lily in sore throat, rubbing on outside
with the hand This, however, is only
for sore Threats from cold, as sore
throat with fever and pain needs ply
stefan every time. Best medical au-
thority advises coal oil for hair tonic,
rubbing in scalp thoroughly with ends
of fingers, applying at least once
month. The odor quickly passes away.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

The Department of Agriculture has
not been able 10 find a soil so sandy and
poor that no vegetation will grow upon
It. The sandy beaches upon the sea
shore, and those places where the sand
drifts almost like light snow have been
planted with what are known as sand
tludipg grasses and sedges WHICH have
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

77 HUNDRED years ago the great
IA\ States lived almost within sight
SS sands of adventurous settlers had
lucky with 220,955 inhabitants and Ten
admitted to the Union; the tertiary nor
tious for Statehood; Indian Territory had
Mississippi $3.50; but the rest of the
covered by the census of 1900. lay to the
original thirteen States, and the forests,
tribes, covered the greater part of the
bounded the Union on the west; on the
from the Gulf of Mexico. The mouth of
aliens, and the Western settlers could
they paid tribute to the Spaniards. The
covered but S2T,SI4 square miles. To-
on the east to the Philippine archipelago
the north to Key West, the Mexican
In 1903 Louisiana had come into the pos
futility of attempting to hold it against
needed money, and jefferson seized the
Union at the price of S1o,o00,O00. On
an expedition under Lewis and Clarke
prairies and gave us Oregon and Wash
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

have their mail delivered to them, /,
rural route having been mapped out.
Three bootleggers at Des Moines were
fined 500 each and sentenced to from
thirty to ninety days in Jail.
Nine hundred and ninety-two petitions
in voluntary bankruptcy were filed in
Iowa during the last fiscal year.
A coal mining company Mt Des Moines
has damage suit of $4,000 on its hands
as the result of Il recent accident.
Willis Turner, a miner of Muchakinock,
was fatally injured by dust exploding,
caused by what is called windy shot.
Des Moines architects have been secur-
cd to prepare plans for the new high
school at Iowa City, to be erected next
year.
Lake Parks proposition to issue So
600 bonds for water works plant was
defeated Mt a special election by n small
majority.
Antoine Novotny, Il laborer Mt Marshall.
town, was caught in belt and his clothes
torn from him, but his injuries are not
fatal.
George Horswell, one of Emmett Coun-
~ 8 pioneers, mas secureu u government
position at salary of $4,000. He will
go to Japan.
The roof of building in construction
at Clinton, collapsed, fatally injuring Hi
ram Bates and Charles Ryncr.
In Fort Madison Charles Kelley, a
wandering tramp, died from the effects
of morphine taken with suicidal intent.
Miss Blanche Hostrauser, noted
lorsewoman near Waterloo, had her Jaw
broken by her pony kicking pole which
struck her in the face.
Frank Richardson, a wealthy real es-
tate owner of Shelby County, disappear
ed some five years ago and it is thought
he was murdered. A reward of 81, 900
has been offered for the arrest of the
murderer and $4,000 for the recovery Of
| the body.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04
FiowIand's s.

Spring housekeeping and summer dressmaking; one out of the way the other will be commenced. The facilities of the store will make each cas- fer.
 Come and see how much trouble and money you may save. There is a pleasantpar- Tor on the third floor where you may rest and chat, read the morning paper, or write a note; a bundle counter on the main floor where your bundles and wraps will be cared for; and all over the store a free invitation and every opportun- ity to see. We cannot make this invitation any heartier. It's for you.
 All purchases are delivered free; those to Fairfield, Vest port, Southport and Norwalk by Pinkham's express.
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and son, Clifford, who will visit at thu home of c. H. Gay.
The Congregational Church.

THE RELIGIOUS CANVASS OF VIEWPOINT.
 By next Sunday, May 6, Rev H. l.. Hutchins, field worker for the Congrega- tional Bible society, will have almost completed the religious canvass of the town. He will report st the Sunday morning service in the church just what he has found, what families attend church, what families do not, and what church they attend OF are naturally aff1li- ated with. This report will be. far more than bare recital of statistics. for what will interest the people most of all will be the fact that there is so much right about them here that shey know nothing of. We read with surprise of the mission fields in China perhaps Newtown has 8 mission field that can awaken surprise as we'll.
 The consecration meeting of the Chrig- tian Endeavor society comes, next Sun- day evening, May 6. Subject "How Christians grow" reference Mark 4:26. 29, Let all remember ths roll-call and the offering.
 The prayer meeting on Tuesday even- ing was conducted by Rev MT Guernsey, who has recently taken charge of the Methodist church In Sandy Hook. He gave very clear and able exposition of the Parable of the Talents. The attend ance was large and the interest keen.
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WARNING-Warningi is hereby given to the a special town meeting will be held at the
 Town hall in said town on Saturday, May 9th. 1900, at 3 o'clock p m, for the purpose of an- thorizing the seiectmen to borrow money to defray the necessary expenses of the town to October 2, 19c0, Rand tor any other business proper to be done at said meeting ". H. Glover, Thomas J. Bradley, Selectmen. Dated at Newtown, April 2s, 1900
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

The body of Mrs Minnie Lee Connors,
 wife of John Connors of Naugstuck, ar-
 rived at the Sandy Hook station on the train, Monday morning, from the East.
 It was met by local friends and Under
 taker Troy, and conveyed to St Roses cemetery for burial. Mrs Connors is a
 daughter of Mrs J. Muliee Gallagher of Sandy Hook, and Is survived by her hus-
 band, three children, her mother. two sisters and brother. Her death occur red on Friday. April 27. Mrs Connors
 was % years old and died suddenly of
 heart failure. She had for some years
 previous to her marriage made it her
 home with her uncle, Stanton Mullee, oi
 Naugatuck, and will be greatly incurred by him as well as large circle of friends
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

ssDr Gus" Betts of Sandy Hook was
 missed from his usual place on the Betts grocery wagon, yesterday, and tele-
 graph dispatch received as we are going to press locates him in New Haven, where he is interviewing the circus, eat. ing peanuts and candy and drinking red lemonade. When last seen in Bridgeport before taking the New Haven train he had his pockets bulging out with por corn balls and peanuts, as he feared the New Haven supply would not hold out Altogether it was 8 great day for "Dl Gus.' He is to be guest of brother who is 8 student of Yale.
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A Special Town Meeting.

WARNED FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
 A special town meeting has been warn ed for Saturday afternoon at o'clock, to vote on the question of authorizing the selectmen to borrow money to meet the necessary expenses of the town to October l. AS this is question which concerns the tax payers there should be 8 largeiattendance. The selectman ought to make complete statement of all ob. legations against the town with a careful estimate of the amount needed to tide the town over till October.
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HIST ICT OF kEWTOWN, ss Probate Court, D May 8, 1900.
 Estate of Daniel Quinlivan, late of New town, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application Dennis Quinlivan. administrator, praying for power and author ity to sell and convey all the real estate be- longing to said estate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is ORDERED-That said application be heard ! and determined at Probate Court to be held in said District, on the 12th day of May Al. D. 1900, at o'clock in the afternoon; and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place ofhearine thereon, by publishing the same one tune in some newspaper having circulation f in said district, before the time assigned fol
 said hearing. M.J. Bradley, Judge.
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MT and Mrs VI. F. Hayes and family of Bridgeport arrived at their summer resi- dence, Hazelhurst, Monday, for the sea- son. Mir Hayes js out with handsome new pair of horses, new family wagon with pneumatic tires.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

Horsemen won't be happy till they own some of the summer horse goods of- fered by Taylor, Curtis q Go. The line includes light stable blankets, street GOV ars and carriage robes.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

Thomas Cavanaugh is out with sur rey, bought of A. M. Briscoe < Son This firm has. also just sold two earriage to Brookfleld parties.
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R. W. Butcher is now seen about town with & handsome turnout, purchased through Dr Martin of Bridgeport.
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J. P. Kilbride has moved into Ehe house of J. J. Lyons at Sandy Hook, vacated by Patrick Madigan.
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St Roses Church.

Father Smith began, Tuesday, on the task of gathering the annual collection of the parish, and has met with unusual success.
 Father Fox will begin, next week, on 8 canvass for share holders on $50 in gold, the proceeds to go toward the church debt.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

If you are looking flor shoes of any kind you can always find the right fit and the right price at the Sandy Hook Shoe store.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

Ruffiss $ Nichols. the painters, are busy about the residence of s. F. Glover. Later they are to paint the Postoffiee block, owned by MT Glover.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

John W. Ryan, 8 popular Newtown boy who has been braking on the Lenox express. began, this week, running on Conductor Clark Lanes train.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

Miss Sadie Miner, Byron Merwin, Johr o. Pitzschler and George Mcguire were given the initiatory degrees at Pootatuch Grange, Tuesday night.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

Fred Potter of New Haven drove up from the Elm City ssthe other day, with span of ateppers, being enroute to New Milford. He stopped at Taylor's hotel.
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James Mcguire has moved from Mrs Lester's house ito the house of Mrs Esther Hughes on Gas street.
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Miss Mary Egan of Seabrigat, N. J.. was the guest, last week, uf ner father. Edward Egan, of Walnnt Tree Hill.
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John Keane of Gas street, who recently lost two of his fingers in 8 machine at the Rubber shop, is improving.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

Edward Egan and daughter, Ina, were in Naugatuck, last Sunday, to attend the funeral of Mrs Connorg.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

MT and Mrs B. F. Crouchley of Ridge- field attended the funeral of W. A. May nsrd on Saturday last.
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Robert D. Smith of Port Jervis, N. Y., who is to have charge of the Scudder farm the coming year, arrives in town with. his family on Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

Mrs Frank Drew of Hawleyville IS il with diphtheris.
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A fine stock of shirt waist material, just received, at Taylor, Curtis < Co.'s. Also nice lot of ready made shirt waists for ladies. This firm have special of fering for ladies in a kid glove worth $l 25, which they ars retailing at 9sc; in all caIors.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

Clifford s. Stoddard of New Eavel spent last Sunday in Sandy Hook witt his uncle, Minott Augur.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

Just arrived, at the Sandy Hook Shoe Store, a new invoice of mems russet shoes. All the latest styles.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

There ig no corset that gives better satisfaction to the ladies than the Royal Worcester. Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, at the Brick store sell it.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

W. H. Prindle has been indisposed with
 rheumatism, fact his many friends will regret to learn.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

Mrs Henry Fairchild, who has passed
 the winter in Virginia, returns home this week.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

John O. Gay of Taunton district, who
 has been quite ill for several weeks with grip, is now improving in health.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

For transforming..the house and making it cool and com fortable for summer:
 Mating, l2 l-2c a yd and up; Jap and China, stout and pretty.
 Curtains, Irish point, Scotch lace, fish net and bobinet; Soc to $1o.
 Muslin for curtains, 7 1-2c to 35c yd.
 Lace for curtains, 12 1-2c to $l.5o a yd.
 Bamboo veranda screens, 2c a square foot, F,oR SUMMER DRESSES:
 Tamise, 46-inch, delicate col ors, $1 and $1.25.
 Wool taffeta, soft and drapes easily, 75c.
 Albatross, in crayon-like pastel colors, $l.
 Black homespun, 54-inch, one side fuzzy and soft, usual ly sold for Sl.25; $l a yd.
 Brilliantine, silky in finish, deep black, regularly $1; 75c a yd.
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AT BETS.

A fine lot of fresh garden seeds. Evaporated apples and other pie tim Der.
 Nice lot of oil cloth and linoleum. Teas, ceffees and cereals.
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s. Cohen has rented the Sse phen Som. ers place at Sandy Hook.
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Miss Abbie Gay. who has spent the winter in Brooklyn, returned home on Monday, accompanied by Mrs Gurnee
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HENRY A. PRATT, Hattertown, P. O. Stepney.

NET THE BEST-That's the White wysn- from bad, and mated for best results, My aim being strong, vigorous stock and prolific lay ing. Eggs 1.25 tor 1h, POO tor 30- John Nor row, Box 3, South Kent, Conn
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-04

Have you dined at Blanchard's, Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport. Everybody who visits this popular restaurant goes eeond time. Good service, the best Of cooksrys two ele ments which go to make up tee successful dinner.
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nIsrRICr OF NEWToWN. ss. Probate

RESTRICT OF NEWToWN, ss, Probate U Court, M lay 2. 1900.
 Estate of Glarinda F. Taylor, late of New town, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Alfred M. Briscoe praying that an instrument in writing pur porting to be the last will and testament o1 Clarinda IF. ATaylor may te proved, ap
 prov ed, allowed and admitted to probate. as
 per application on file more fully appears, Il Ordered. that said application be heard and de ermined at the Probate Office in said New town, on the 9th day of May, 1900, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given ot the pendency of said application ane Inc time and tplace of hearing tnereons py publishing notice Ot the same one time IT Some newspaper having circulation in saie District, and by posting g copy thareof on tne nubIic sign post In the town Of NewtOWn, said district M. J. Bradley, Judge.
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The frame for the new barn of Mrs Philo Clarke is being raised, this week c George W. Stuart has the cG ntract.
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nIsTRICT OF WASHINGTON. ss IProbs \ Cnurt AOril 2S. l9O0.

RESTRICT OF WASHINGTON. ss Probate D Court, April 2S, 1900. Estate of Alpheus G. Baker. late ot Washington, in said district. deceased. Upon application of Silence L.. Baker praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate to William A. Watts and William J. Ford of said Washington. as per duplication on file more fully appears, 1t Is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and ' ington on the 12th day of May, A. D., 1900, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given ot the pendency of said application
 publishing notice of the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said
 district, and by posting a copy thereof, on the
 public sign post in the town of Washington, iu said district at least seven days before the
 date of said hearing.
 Heman o AverilI, Judge.
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THE ROWLAND DRY GooDs
 COMPANY,
 Brzagebort, Gown.
An Open Letter.

Mir Harry Rider, 444 Water Street, Bridge port, Conn Dear Sir-By this mail we take pleasure in submitting to your consideration a sample tube each of Railroad White and White Lead. Tt R. White you will notice Is much winter than White Lead, is finer ground, .wtn take more linseed oil-cOnse- quentIy is more durable and will cover more surface pound for pound
 This R. White is not 8 new article, or an experiment, but has the appreciation Of thousands of customers for the past 25 years This article is put up in l2 l 2 and % pound cans. or in wooden kegs of F 1-2. 25, 50 and 100 pounds upwards. Respectfully Yours,
 JOHN W. MASURY & SON.
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SANDY HOOK METHODIST CHURCH. THE SUNDAY SERVICES.

Morning worship with sermon at 10 45. Preaching by the pastor, Rev Joseph l.. Guernsey. subjecf, ''Lessons from Spring."
 At 7.30 p. m. union service will be held at St Johns church in the interests of the Connecticut Bible Society. Rev H. L. Hutchins, field worker of the seci- ety. will render report and make some remarks concerning the work in New town and Sa ndy Hook.
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TEN PAGES.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
A Grand Banq uet,

RENDERED BY THE FRIENDS OF MEssRs HARRY F. oRGELMAN AND GEORGE G. TUGNoT PREVIOUS TO THEIR DEPART. URE FOR CAPE NOME.
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MT and Mrs Charles ward of Bridge
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Honest Work For An Honest Pries.

set S4; light spokes each l0c; light tires re- set 25c; light buggy aIles, including setting finished and painted s2-5O. Heavy team whif- hetrees made of white oak and ash. iroped with verys best iron and painted, s2; neck yokes ot same material sI; horseshoeing sl. We do all kinds of jobbing cheap: Open bug gies painted S5; cal riages painted s6; sur reys painted $7; Two seated wagons painted s6. We use only best paint and varnish. We adv ertise our price and don't charge ou more when you come to see us. We employ only the most experienced workmen. We will give you good work and more of il tor lesi money than can be got elsSwi.ere- It peyf others to come good ways to us for wagon work. it will pay you. For sale, one second hand heavy team wagon, one Set steel shoa bobs heavy.i
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JKTANTED By 8 Polish men, positions on w farms Apply to MRmert WotcehoWski, Sugar Street., Newtowns Ct