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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
SPOTS Bros,
GrOCerS.
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

General James A. Walker has snnounc.
ed bis intention Of contesting the seat Of
w. F. Rhea IN Congress, which was OBJ
tanned by the latter by the use Of fraudu.
lent ballots and other dsreputable prae'
tices. When the frauds are exposed even
Rhea's cheek Of brass will be impressed.
A hog was killed at Hancock Station,
Nd, few days ago, and while sausage
was being made from part Of the hog O
hard substance stopped the grinder.
Upon examination the substance was
found to be 5000 diamond ring. Some
one had evidently been placing diamonds
before swine.
The annual report Of Postmaster Gener'
al Charles Emory Smith shows a decrease
in the deficit in the Poetofice Department.
The deficit for the last fiscal year amounts
to SIS, 1856, ,688.70. This is the smallest de-
ficit that has occurred in years; and there
is every promise that in few more years
the Department will earn an excess Of rev.
enues.
The indications are that the new appor.
tionment bill which ia to be passed at the
present session of Congress will not reduce
representation from those Southern States
where the fourteenth amendment has
been violated. 1t is understood that any
legislation for a reduction Of representa-.
ton will be postponed until the next ses-
sion of Congress.
The Richmond Times says: "Ths House
has rushed the army bill through In
double quick time. and when the Senate
concurs there will be charge for positions
to serve the country" Yes, and the lead
ers in the charge will be Southern Demo
Gratis, endorsed by Senators and Congress
men who have been yelling themselves
hoarse over the dangers Of militarism.
It is rumored that there is to be anoth.
er coal strike next April and that every
coal miner in the United States will be
called out. If the strike is to occur, 1t Is
fortunate that it will not come until cold
weather is past. Delay is fortunate for the
consumers, and will be more fortunate for
the miners; but it will be a very serious
misfortune. especially for the minen. II
they are persuaded to do such foolish
thing.
The Democratic members Of Congress
are opposed TO the bill introduced by the
Republicans for the reduction of war tax.
es. The reasons given for Democratic OPP
position is that the bill does not make
enough reduction. If there is any one
thing the Democrats have shown them.
selves more incapable about 1t is revenue
measures. They can always make de-
ficit. The country is hardly prepared to
try Democratic ideas on revenue questions.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
OBITUARY..

At the age of seventy-nine Mrs. Hester
Maxwell Allen SPOTS died at her home on
Main street, Tazewell, Va, on November
lst, 1900, after lingering illness of many
months. All pain and discomfort were
borne with patience and resignation, a
smile ever ready for her loved ones. Her
aged feet have gone to tread the "beauti-
full VISTA opened to her wondering eyes
a short time before she left us, vision of
lovliness given her to rob death of his
sting.
The casket was borne to the church of
her youthful choice by chosen pail bearers
friends and neighbors; and as honorary
pail bearers were four of the older citizens
and friends. AS the church was entered,
the soft strains of one of her favofite
hymns, LEAD Kindly Light" fell upon
sore hearts like benediction.
Two young friends, whose kindly acts
had scattered many flowers in her pathway
while living, covered the casket with many
floral tributes, sent by friends from near
and far. The services at the church, con-
Quoted by her pastor, Rev. j. S. French,
we're in keeping with her quiet life and
steadfast faith in her Redeemer, which
can make "a dying bed as soft as downy
pillows are." The prayer of Rev. Geo.
Buston was touching in its sympathy with
bereaved hearts.
Here passed one who through the Civil
War performed high duty to all soldiers
of her country. The sick and wounded, far
from home and friends, were tenderly
cared for by her. None ever appealed to
her in vain; and they who 'give 10 the
poor lend to the Lord" Her record is
high in the Book of Life"
Said one on whom she leaned in many
trying hours-in this supreme moment
that frees the immortal part-"you will
soon be with those loved ONES gone before
u.s." She raised her feeble hands and
said "Yes, all of them," and was gone
to the home of the soul.
"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep
Her two daughters, two sisters and
many sorrowing friends and relatives fol
lowed her to her last resting place, beside
the husband of her youth and her child
ren, in the cemetery.
"They shall hunger 10 more, neithel
thirst any more For the Lamb shall feeC
them and shall lead them unto living
fountains of water, and God shall wip'
away all tears from their eyes,"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
FUTURE OF A
FALLEN IDOL.
Last Chapter in Bryan'S Political His
tory May Be Written Christ
mas Eve.
BANOUETS OF POPS and DEMOPOPS.
Many Prominent Politicians Coming 10
the Meeting TO Demand the Ne
braskan'S DepOsal.

London, Neb., Dec l1.-The indica'
tions now are that the final chapter in the
varied political history of William Jen'
nings Bryan will be written the evening
of December "a in Lincoln, when a num-
Der of Democrats and Populists who have
affiliated with the fusion forces during the
past eight wears will meet around the BAN
ouet table to hear the opinion of their fall
en- leader on the future of the combina'
ton that has so long honored him, and to
compare notes on the situation. This
gathering will not be in itself a matter OF
very much general moment, because the
result is assured in advance, but to the
man who for eight years has absolutely
dominated the Democratic and Populist
parties the Jeffersonian Club banquet OF
December "a will he of vital importance.
The warmest friends of MIR. Bryan do not
believe that he will deliberately consent to
play a miuor part in the political organi'
cation which he has so long managed to
suit his merest whim. 1t now seems GER
tain that the Democratic party will be re-
organized so as to practically eliminate
Mr.. Bryan as leader.
The banquet will assume national im'
portance because some 800 men promi-
nent in the fusion ranks from all parts OF
the United States will participate. The
meeting is, in all human probability, very
likely to be a stormy affair, instead of the
love feast and consolation party which
some of Mr. Bryan's partisans have inti'
mated. While great many of the prom
inent politicians who will be present will
say nothing to provoke discord and others
will probably agree with Mr.. Bryan and
express confidence in his future leadership
of the party. it is no secret that others
are coming to the banquet with full deter
mnation to arraign Mr.. Bryan and de-
mand his Withdrawal.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
SLEEPING CARS ON ALL TRAINS FREE
Bill introduced In Congress to This End.


Washington, December 10.-Represen'
tative Moody, of Massachusetts, he's intro
duced bill which if passed will practical
ly Danish the present sleeping car to oh
scurty. The measure provides that rail
road companies shall hereafter be required
to fit up regular day coaches with some
kind of device whereby passengers may
be made comfortable while travelling at
night.
The language of the bill is as follows
That all interstate railroads which carry
passengers during the night in day cars
shall allow such passengers to have sleep
ing berths in said day cars. Where The
roads do not wish to attend to the matter
themselves they shall give contracts and
let outside parties equip cars useI on
night trains and provide 30 as to make
these people comfortable, so that what
ever prejudice or partiality there may be
on the part of the railroad managers they
shall have no power nor assume any pow
er to deprive the passengers of their right
to have the cheapest possible accommo'
dations or the latest improvements. M
preferences shall be allowed to any par
ticular person, firm, or corporation.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
Sale Of Personal
Property.

On Saturday, the 10Th day
of December, 1900, | will sell
at public auction at my home
on Cavitts Creek, Tazewell
county, Va, all of my live
stock, grain, forage and other
personal property, consisting
Of l15 sheep, 9 head of horses
and mules, 50 head of cattle,
10 head of hogs, about 500
bushels Of corn, 70 bushels OF
wheat, large crop of rutabagas,
potatoes and turnips, consider
able quantity Of hay, fodder
and straw. Also 250 shocks
of corn unshucked and two
stacks of sheaf oats.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
s. W. VIRGINIA
LOCAL ITEMS.
WHAT HAS RECENTLY TRANSFERRED
IN THE COUNTIES OF THIS
SECTION.

By the recent census the town Of Wythe'
vile has 3005 inhabitants and the town OF
Marion 2045. Marion has made very
good increase since the last census was
taken.
The town of Marion is now supplied
with a splendid electric light system. 1t
already had the best water system of any
town of its size in the country and its
streets are better paved than any we
know.
The iron furnace at Bristol, Va, has
again been put in blast. 1t has a daily
capacity of l75 tons, and will now be run
regularly, as the Virginia Iron, Coal and
Coke Company is now fixed to supply all
its furnaces with ore, coke and other ma
teral.
Last Saturday an attempt was made to
poison the members of the household of
MIR. B. f. Baldwin, of Pulaski, Va, con-
sisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Baldwin and their
two young children, Mrs. Mccormick, OF
New River, who is a sister of Mrs. Bald.
win, and her two little boys and daughter
The poison used was Paris green. 1t was
placed in coffee pot from which the
family drank coffee, and was supposed to
have been put there by the cook, white
woman named Susie Mills. Only three
persons drank of the coffee, MIR. Baldwin
and the Mccormick boys. The cook was
arrested, taken before the mayor of the
town where che gave bail in the sum OF
500 to await the action of the grand jury.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and bound to the af-
fected part is superior to any plaster.
When troubled with lame back or pains in
the side or chest, give it a trial and you
are certain to be more than pleased with
the prompt relief which it affords. Pain
Balm also cures rheumatism. One appi'
cation gives relief. For sale by JOHN +.
JACKSON.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
Funeral Services of Dr.. Wells in Salem.

The funeral services Of the late DIR.
Wells, the late venerable and distinguished
instructor of Roanoke College, took place
in Salem OH the l1th Inst.
Thelwhoe town turned out to do honor
to the deceased. The services took place
at the Lutheran church which could not
accommodate fifth of the big crown. At
2:3O promptly, the procession moved from
the college chapel, with the students on
one side, marching two and two, each with
a band of crepe OH his left arm.
The services in the church we're con-
Quoted by Rev. g. K. Bell, the pastor,
and Rev. L. q. NJ. Miller, pastor of st.
Marks, the former paying touching trib-
ute to the deceased, and latter offering
prayer.
The music was furnished by a choir
composed of college boys, and the services
were altogether very impressive.
After the services, the remains were
taken to East Hill cemetery, followed by
one of the longest professions ever seen
in Salem.
The grave was literally covered with
beautiful floral tributes.
The pall.bearers we're as follows:
Active-Hon. II. 5. Trout, w. A. Ruth
rolf, William Macauley, j. P. Woods, e.
NJ. Killan, Frank G. Webber, H. w.
Hanson and Floyd Keller.
Honorary DR. Oscar Wiley, DR.. j. z.
Killian, Judge Henry f. Blair, Colonel
Thomas Lewis, +. II. Chalmers, j. P.
Houts, Judge w. w. Moffet, j. W. F. AL
lemong, Nj. q. McClung, Robert Logan,
Major N. NJ. Ballard, Davis Ayres, w. A.
Caldwell, W. 2. Bowles, and Ivan Yonce.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
FIGHT WITH INSURGENTS.
Fourteen of Them Killed by Detachment
of Fifth Cavalry.

Manila, December IA detachment
of the Fifth Cavalry had fight with a
hundred insurgents south of Santa Cruz
Sunday. The insurgents were chased for
four miles. Fourteen of them were found
dead. There were no American casual
ties.
In addition to this engagement there
have been several minor encounters be-
tween the troops and the insurgents.
The United States hospital ship So!ace
has arrived at Cavite from San Francisco
Her officers say the condition of affairs at
the island of Guam has considerably I'M
proved since week ago. Dwellings are
being restored and the people are res'im'
ing their occupations, but the crops are
practically destroyed, though there is no
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
A THING OF BEAUTY.
Wonderful Work of Art to be Given
Away Free.

One of the daintiest pictures possible to
imagine will be given free to every reader
of the great philadelphia Sunday Press
next Sunday December l6. 1t is entitled
"The Young Mother" and is the master
piece of Miss Maud Stumm. 1t is the Sec
ond of a series of reproductions of great
paintings which are being issued by "The
Sunday Press," and is certain to create o
sensation. The beauty Of the subject and
the coloring render this picture peculiarly
attractive. II will be well to order next
"sunday's Press" today.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
Bio Fire at Grundy.

On Firsday night there was large fire
at Grundy, Va. 1t started in the store of
C. G. Hatcher & Bro, which was COM
pletey destroyed. The fire was commu'
nicated to the postoffce building, which
was burned and also the dwelling of James
Charles which adjoins. The store and
boarding house of the Yellow Poplar
Lumber Company we're alfo destroyed.
We hear the courthouse was saved with
great difficulty.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13

JOHN f. JACKSON guarantees every bot
tie of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
will refund the money to anyone who ls
not satisfied after using two.thirds of the
contents. This is the best remedy in the
world for la grippe, coughs, colds, Group
and whooping cough and is pleasant and
safe to take. 1t prevents any tendency OF
a cold to result in pneumonia.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
TAZEWELI. VA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 1900

immediate want. The Solace left sup
plies there and the Arethusa has taken
considerable quantity of supplies to
Guam fIom Cavite. The reports as 10
the number of deaths are about un-
changed
The United States Philippine Commits
sion discussed today the preliminary pro-
visions of the tariff bill. Merchants made
suggestions. Importers are watching for
the decision of the Supreme Court on the
Porto Rican tariff.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
Paid Dear For His Leg.

B. d. Blanton Of ThackerviIle, Tex, in
two years paid over $4,000 to doctors to
cure Running Sore on his leg. Then
they wanted to cut 1t off, but he cured it
with one box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Guaranteed cure for Piles. 25 cts. a box.
Sold by JOHN +. JACKSON, druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
A Keen Clear BraIn.

Your best feelings, your social position
or business success depend largely on the
perfect action of your stomach and Liver.
DIR. Kings New Life Pills give increased
strength, keen, clear brain. high ambi-
ton. A rs cent box will make you feel
like new being. Sold by JoHs 4. JACK.
SON, Druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
Terms Of Sale.

On all purchases over $500
twelve months time will be
given. Negotiable notes, bear
ing interest from date, with
good personal endorsement re-
quired.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
Report in London that the Beers and
British Have ClaShed In a DeSD0r-
ate Struggle.
PURSUED FOR TEN DAYS.
Soldiers Have Gone Without Sleep And
Marched and Fought in Heavy
RainstOrmS Almost The
Entire Time.

London, December ll.-Operating with
in triangle formed by two swollen rivers
of the Basutoland border slippery General
De Wet continues to battle the tenacious
Colonel Knox. The Boer generals are
fighting, trekking and dogging the British
leaders grim, sly and sleepless pursuit
One of the finest stories of the Boer war is
being woven and all England impatiently
awaits the result. Rumor tonight reports
that De Wet and Knox are graphing in
final test of skill and strength somewhere
between the Caledon and Orange Rivers.
Britishers hope that the Queens troops
have forced DE Vets men into the south
western point of the triangle between im'
passable torrents, where they may meet
the fate of General Cronje.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-13
DE WET MAY ELUDE BRITISH.

Not few, however, expect that the
shifty Dutch chieftain may even yet pull
his force out of the snare set for it, with
only the loss of some live stock, gun or
two and some transport wagons. Their
faith in this theory rests on General DE
Vets six months of successful association
with the British cordons.
This struggle between De Wet and Knox
had been IN critical stage for ten days
past. The soldiers have had practically
no sleep, and have marched and fought
night and day most of the time in heavy
rains. Lord Kitcnner's hand clearly ap'
pears in the manner of the pursuit.
Even should the great Orange River
raider fail victim to Colonel Knox's tire
less chase it is not expected that the Beers
guerrilla campaign will be over. Generals
Botha, Delary, Vilioens and Herzog re-
main in the field, each commanding from
500 to 25OO seasoned burghers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-28
oddit.ss in New York rau,es

If you keep your eyes open while riding around the streets of New York on the surface cars you can see many odd combinations of the names of busi- ness men and their trades, some of which are here given: Ashman, h tel; Burns. coal; Best. groceries; Burnham. real estates Cook, fish and oysters; Coffin, beer and liquors; Coffey, teas and sugar; Forester, real eetate; Flood, rubbers, boots; Gutter, pawn- broker; Goodrich, carriages; Herb, doctor; Katz, butcher; Love, chemist; McClean, shirts, etc.; Moves, 9EYsr; Proudman, diamonds; Pitcher, milk Rich. perfumery; Silk, dress goods; sWindel, teas and spices; sickman, Ash and clans; Wood building mate rials.-New Yoxk Herald.
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 E. EGHMAN, New Phone 3255 32255 .

To accommodate those who are par tial to the use of atomizers in applying liquids into the nasal passages for ca tarrahal troubles the proprietors pre- pare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Price including the spraying tube is 75 cts, Druggists or by mail. The liquid em- bodies the medicinal properties of the solid preparation. Cream Balm is quickly absorbed by the membrane and does not dry up the secretions but changes them to natural and healthy eharcter, Ely Bros, 56 War ren St. N, Y,
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I.if,r>rv for Children.

Unexpeeted success has followed the ,pening in Philadelphia of a children's branch of the public library. It is the irst library of the kind in the city, and he children have ayai1ed themselves ,agerly of the opportunities it offers. Although 1t has been in existence only three months, there are about 2,400 aames registered in it's books as reg Aar readers.
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Fruit Farming Along the Frisco.

An attractive, illustrated and thoroughly reliable 64-page booklet, devoted to fruit culture along the Frisco line in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Indian Territory. just issued copy will be sent fr5 upon appli- cation to Bryan snyder, G, ?. A.. Frisco Line, St. Louis, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-28

Jacob Erump Lodge No. 160, and Pine Emf Lodge No. 69 installed their newly elected officers Thursday evening. Complete lists of the new officers have been published in the Graphic.
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Miss Ellxabeth Preston Of kpt- lucky, who has beeE the guest of Capt. $. Geisreiter here for the past few months. is now visiting friends Ut Sherman. Texas.
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Frank Brown. the Degro recently arrested on a charge of having stole a coat from Mr. Henry Marx, was Thursday afternoon bound over to the grand jury by Justice Vance.
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Mr. and Mrs. 4. x Honneet enter tained quite q crowd of young peo- pie Thursday evening eomplimer- tary to their daughter and SOD, Miss Hilda and Mr. Alphonse Hon. nett. Full mention Sunday.
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Dr. J. S. Kornfeld has been invited to be present at the anniversary eel ebration of the Widows & Orphans Home to be held in New Orleans January l3. and will attend.
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Mr. ". ". Alexander has returned from New Madrid. Mo-, and resumed his run on the Cotton Belt. Mrs. Alexander remained there the guest of relatives.
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Mrs. A. E. Babcock, wife of the manager of the Pine Biaff Commi,= sion office, has gone to St. Louis to visit relatives. She was acc0mpa- nied as far as Little Rock by Air. Babcoek
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Lots of people know that Eck's Gal lery is the best in Pine Bluff and know that where it is. Some don't. For the benefit we wish to state that is on the south side of West Second avenue at No. 512.
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MT. J. M. Birdsong. well known citizen of Jonesboro. is in the city.

County Judge $. c. Martin has re- turned from Linwood and this morn ing allowed q number of accounts.
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A fine baby boy arrived at the home af Mir. ani Mrs. ]. W. R alker at Cornerstone last Saturday. Mt. Walker is In town today and is all smiles.
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Messrs. ". Ii. Langiord, Joe c. and Percy Meyer. A. B. Grace, ! " Bunch and N. $. Harris have re- turned from Goldman, where they enjoyed two days hunt. The par- ty brought back BIS quail.
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The last month ef the PIANO CONTEST. Buy your groceries from us ana get a vote with every ten cent purchase-Strauss & Miller.
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MT. John LaRue, of Paris, Ky, who spent the holidays with Capt. and Mrs. s. Geisreiter, has re- turned home.
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Mir. [. C. schenck, the bicycle man and Jack of all trades went to Little Rock Thursday afternoon on business
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-28

Messrs. B. H. Alden, W. B. Grnm pert and ". T. Gone and wife of .Wilmot, Ark. are registered at the . Eulock.
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TO THE ZP0BLIC.

have recently purchased the en- tire head of blooded Jersey cattle oi Mr. Thomas $. James and put them in with the large herd purchased from MT. ". B. Iangford. On or about February l, 1901. I will be pre- pared to furnish the public with pure milk and cream.
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Mr L. c. Matthews, the popular knight of the grip, has gone out on the road again, after spending Christ mas with relatives.
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If you want any thing from q drug store.and want it quick, tele- phone Walker Drug Co.
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Mr. ", s. Bailey competent telegFapher from the City of Roses has arrived here and accepted q pos tion with the Pine Bluff Commission company.
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FOR SALE A 6-korse power CT : zine, good as new. at bargain Apply to or write the Adams Wilson Printing Co.,, Pine Bluff, Ark. If
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Madam Lewis, the worlds most famous C.airvoyant can be consult ed on all affairs of life at 3l5 Laurel street.
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If you wantlyours prescriptions de. livered quick send sthem to Walk ser Drug Co. "
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PAY YOUR BIBL-It entities you to votes on the PIANO CONTEST = Strauss < Miller.
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lin dod4s consult Madam Lev is. she can and will help you, at 315 Laurel street. If