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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

Brooks. in February, 1900. Mr.. South
worth has been identified with the sale
OF groceries in this city since 1874.
and is acquainted with every detail of
the same. His wide acquaintance
with the people of this county has
been marked with honor and integrity,
and he has a host of friends. Four
persons are employed in the store,
with MI, Charles Ulrich as head clerk,
whose IA years experience 10 the gro
Gerry business we'll fits him for the po-
Sition he holds. His enterprise and
geniality has gained for him a large
circle of warm friends in town and
country. A heavy stock of staple and
fancy groceries and crockery is on sale.
The Holly brand of groceries is r
ried, which r strictly high grade
goods. In
FINE TEAS AND COFFEES
the leading brands are on sale, and a
speciality is made of this class of goods.
The teas comprise ten different brands,
among them being GunpoNder, Japan.
English Breakfast, Young Hyson, I'm
perial and Ceylon. The fine flavor
and strength of these teas have made
them very popular with lovers of good
tea. The coffees are roasted fresh on
order, from Mr.. Southworth. These
comprise the sWhite Star Line'' of
coffees that have a noted reputation
for superior merit, and embrace Mo-
cha, Java, Rio, SantO, and a blended
coffee by mixing different brands,
which gives it a peculiarly rich and
delicate flavor. These coffees are
strictly high grade goods, and range in
price from 20 to So cents per pound.
Another good coffee for the price is
"The Town Talk" sold at Is cents
per pound.
SPICES AND BAKING POWDERS
are strictly pure, no adulterated goods
being handled. The celebrated Royal
and DIR. Prices with other leading
kinds of baking powder are kept.
THE SUGARS
comprise cut loaf, powdered, granula-
ted white coffee and the different
grades OF brown sugar. Here is also
kept a fine white confectioners sugar,
especially adapted for making candy.
Following the sugars are syrups and
molasses for table and cooking pur-
poses. Not a finer stock Of
CANNED AND BOTTLED GOODS
a be found in the county than is
kept here We notice lucious Calitor-
mia and Eastern fruits and vegeta-
bles. put up by the most noted pack
ing houses. and a large invoice Of pot
ted ham, corned beef, game, cove oys-
tiers, Holsters, clans, ETC., and in Ia
BILE relishes the stock embraces mixed
and plain, sour and sweet pickles,
olives, catsups, French mustard, salad
dressing. pepper sauce etc.
THE TABLE DELEGATES
include jams, jellies, preserves, apple
and peach butter and a superior grade
OF pure maple syrup; full cream cheese,
dried beef, honey, etc.
The dried aud preserved fruits are
figs, dates, r~aisins, prunes, citron, cur
rants. cherries, plums and apricots.
A full line of crackers and sweet goods
r always on sale. Also w. w. Hill
& Sons fresh bread, every day.
THE FARINACEOUs GOOds.
This stock is make up of rice, sage,
tapioca, cracked wheat, rolled oats,
breakfast foods, corn starch, vermicilla
and other cereals for buildings and
soups. Particular attention has been
given to family flour, and here are
kept Pillsbury's spring wheat flour,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

Uncle Joe Cannon is now practical
ly without opposition in his race for
the speakership. Two more asplrants
to that post of honor have withdrawn
John Dalzell Of Pennsylvania and
Mr.. Payne, of New York. Cannon will
doubtless be nominated by acclama-
tiOn.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

The turbulent states of central and
in President ROoSeyelt'S exposition of
the Monroe dOctrine-that, in order
to escape outside interference, SIT be-
hooveS each one to maintain order
within its own borders and to dis
charge its just obligations ID foreign
ers,n
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

II it is true, as stated, that the
representatives of big trusts have or
gained a powerful lobby TO oppose
any legislation by congress requiring
publicity under oath, that is strong
argument in favor of sucn legislation.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

Republican and democratic papers
seem to be a unit in declaring that
there should not be very much legiSla-
tion by the next general assembly.
As a rule there are too many laws
passed that are worthless or unneces-
Sarv
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

Gen. Russell A. Alger, who took his
seat in the United States senate on
Monday as a member from Michigan,
iss Sc years of age and has had an
eventful career. He is still vigorous
and bis natural tendency to work and
be conspicuous will soon bring him to
the front.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11
THE FURNISHING GOODS

uldIhtt.
THE FURNISHING GOODS
comprise the nobbiest styles in up-to-
date neckwear. including satin Tecks,
puffs, Imperials' four-in-hands, bands,
bows, and string ties. A variety of
muflers, handkerchiefS, kid, dress
gloves, castor gloves and other kinds,
especially designed for the holiday
trade. White and fancy shirts, collars
and cuffs In the many new styles are
seen, n%ightrObeS, and in underwear
light and heavy goods are offered,
prominent in this stock being the
celebrated Staley all-wool underwear,
the best goods of the kind made.
Here, also is a full invoice of the we'll
known Staley hosiery, plain and fancy,
balbrigan and cashmere hosiery. Um-
brellas. storm coats. travelling bags,
suit cases, and trunks follow.
BOOTS AND SHOES
for gents and BOYS come in enamel,
patent leather, box calf and valour
and kid, in the medium and wide toes
and in all widths. A leader is made
of the ''ROyal Blue" make of shoes,
which have a noted reputation for
style, fit, finish, workmanship and
durable wearing qualities.
A full line of rubber and felt goods
for men and boys, is also on sale.
This old and reliable clothing house
successfully aims to stand in the front
ranks as out-fitterS of men, youths and
boys. and its past record for honora-
BILE dealing, first class goods and popu-
lar prices is sufficient guarantee of its
stability and merit.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

The President speaks a deserved
good word for the excellent work of
the agricultural bureau. There is
nothing perfunctory in its labOrs un-
der the present management.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

There seems to be no longer a doubt
as TO a Cuban reciprocity measure be-
ing put through congress during the
short session. Nearly all the sugar
beet statesman have yielded their OPP
position to that proposition.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

The House committee on rules has
decided to report for consideration
Congressman Crumpscker's resolution
to investigate Southern election laws.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11
The Only Republican Paper in the County
Plymouth, Ind, December II, 1902.

President Roosevelt is right. Not
only can we afford to do a few things
for Cuba but we cannot afford not to
do them.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

Mrs. Austin IS Buckwheat is the real
thing, gives you the real genuine old
buckwheat -four Be sure and get the
genuine: 1924 6t4
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

II you like Mrs. Austin's famous
Pancake flour. won't you kindly tell
your friends how delicious it is.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

stiff and soft hats for young and old
men, This firm are sole agents here
for the Royal and the Gembel hats
two of the best make of hats on the
market.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

Perfection, Royal and the White Rose
flour. Also the GermaS or whole wheat
flour, besides b%uckwheat and graham
flour and meal.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-11

embrsce an the prevailing styles, in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16
The Coffee Habit Breeds Trouble.

|
| 1t is quite commonly the case thai
both husband and wife are somewhat
similarly troubled with coffee drinking
A lady writes and, after giving de-
scription of her husbands relief from
coffee dyspepsia and general nervous
trouble, says, Il was almost as bad as
he having the headache nearly every
day and was nervous and weak, did not
sleep we'll, was pale and thin and had
bad complexion.
When found how much good Postum
Coffee was doing husband l concluded
to use it and / tell you life is altogether
a different thing. l eat and sleep well
and look like a different woman. My
usual weight for years was from 9S to
100 pounds, l now weigh los pounds and
everyone tells me how much better l
am looking.
| had some friends who did not like
Postum, but knowing it was because
they did not boil it long enough made
some at their house one day. and they
agree with me that Postum is a deli
cious beverage and while. of course,
the flavor and taste is pleasing and W.
are glad Postum does suit US that way
the great advantage is in the wonderful :
bounding health that we have re-
covered" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek. Mich.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16
To Our Patrons.

Altho our icehouses and stock of ice
were completely carried away by the
recent high waters we shall still be
able to supply the wants of our GUS
toners.
We have made arrangements where
by we will get ice from the houses of
the Marshall Ice Company and as that
company doubled it's capacity last win
ter, there will be no danger of an ice
famine this season.
STAR ICE COMPANY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16
A FIaa Day Program.

Frank NJ. Thomas w. r. c. will OBJ
serve a flag day" social this evening
at the G. A. r. hall. The regular OBJ
servance of flag day" was Saturday,
but arrangements could not be made
for the observance here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16
Whoooing Cough.

MY little son had an attack of
whooping cough and was threatened
with pneumonia; but for Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy we would have had a
serious time of it. 1t also saved him
from several severe attacks of Group
Fl. ]. Strickfaden, editor World Herald,
Fair Haven, Wash. For sale by drug
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Mrs. M. L. Meickley is in receipt of a
letter from her sister, Miss Nell Bren-
necke, In which she says that, owing to
illness she is at this time unable to
leave Hamburg with Mr.. and Mrs.
Moore for their trip thru Norway. Miss
Brennecke wrote that her friends need
not be uneasy as her condition was
much improved and she would soon be
able to continue her travels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

The members of the 1902 class of tt e
Montour high school spent Saturday in
the city, coming to sit for class pic
ture. The members of the class are
Hugh Montgomery, Lois Poyneer, Flos-
sic Durham, Alice Dodd. Ernest Boof-
err and Harold Wilson. Principal II. b..
Shoemaker and wife accompanied the
class.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

John Awde has purchased of c. i.
Hoyt the meat market which has been
run in connection with the other de-
partments of the big store, and will in
the future as in the past continue TO
keep the best meats on the market. Mr..
Awde wishes to retain all the old Gus :
toners of the firm and make many new
ones
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Mr.. William S. Diller who formally
resided in this city returned to his home
Sunday after spending the last three
years in the regular army. At the
breaking out of the Spanish American
war Mr.. Diller enlisted from this city
with Company II, and on his being
mustered out he re-enlisted in the reg
ular service. During the period of his
enlistment he has spent most or the
time in the Philippines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Word received by friends of Miss
Mona Shorthill, of Milwaukee, states
that she has recently accepted the posi-
ton of organist for the Pilgrim Con-.
gregational church, corner of Twenty
eight and Grand avenue. The many
friends of Miss Shorthill will be glad to.
learn of her musical success.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Thomas Mason, aged IA. son of a
farmer near Charlottesville, Ind, was
drowned while swimming
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Brown arrived
home Sunday morning from Farming
ton, Canton and other Illinois points.
where they have been visiting for a
little over two weeks, since returning
north after their winters stay in Day
tona, Fla. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown will
be here for the better part of the sum-
mer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Mr.. Charles Worley, of Des Mones,
who arrived in the city Sunday morn
ing from Clinton and will remain here
for a few weeks vacation visit with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. o. j. Morley.
Mrs. Nj. f. Human, of Belmond, who
was here Friday to conduct flower mis-
sion services at the Soldiers Home,
was in the city again this morning be-
tween trains, being on her way to
Council Bluffs from Eldora. AT Coun-
ell Bluffs Mrs. Human holds services
in the Christian Home, and from there
goes to Glenwood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Miss Florence Shaulis, Pilgrim din
ing room girl who was recently oper-
ated on for tumor at the Singleton hos.
pital, is doing very nicely and there is
scarcely any possibility by that she will
recover rapidly. Miss Shaulis parents
live in Waterloo, but for number of
years she has resided in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

The electricians engaged in wiring
| the Odeon preparatory to installing a
thorough electric service instead of
gas. are progressing nicely. and will
have the work completed before very
long. Andrews & Co, of Chicago. in
terror decorators. will begin work about
July Is, and Mr.. Howard futile, of the
Davidson theater Milwaukee, the
scenic artist, will begin his work on
July 1. A great deal of new scenery is
to be put into the house, and that now
in use, needing repairing, will be locked
after.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Don't forget the concert tonight at
Dr. Gillette's. Admission Is cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

shirt waist tomorrow. Bannatyne &
Lay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

For sale, one span large work horses.
one span drivers, one single driver.
Darling & Mundy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

| An alarm of fire was turned in from
box 81 at o'clock this morning. ar
rival of the department it was impos-
sible to locate the blaze.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Mr.. Frank Walker, of State Center,
left Sunday night for Chicago, where
he will remain for a brief stay before
going Wednesday to Sandwich, ILL.,, his
former home, to attend the wedding,
at 1890 on that day, of his niece, Miss
Leona Eames, and Rev. Charles H.
Solfisberg, of Nokomis, ILL.,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Messrs. Emmett Howard and Ralph
| w. WINERY, who have just completed
their freshman year at the University
| Of Wisconsin. arrived in the city Sat
urday evening from Madison. Mr.
| WINERY has been doing considerable
work as a member of the freshman
rowing club, and has been at the train
! ing table several weeks for a try at
the team. In selecting the team the
contest narrowed down to two, Mr..
WINERY and another member of his
| class, and the latter won.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Mr. and Mrs. j. NJ. Speer and daugh-
ters, Mrs. Clegg Boud, of Oskaloosa, and
Miss VERNE. Speer, returned Saturday
from Des Moines, where they went last
week to be present at the marriage of
Mr.. Speer's niece, Miss Bessie Wick
ham, a young woman who has made
many friends in Marshalltown during
occasional visits to the city. Miss
Wicllham was married on Wednesday
evening to Mr.. Frank Ditzler, of Day
ton, o., general foreman of the National
Cash Register Company. Miss Speer
acted as her cousins bridesmaid.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Headquarters for hammocks, croquet
sets, base ball goods an ping pong sets
at Simmons Book Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Carriage Trimming-Bring your bug
gy and have 1t trimmed and a new
top. First-cla work. c. E. Webster
rear Of 20 and % North Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Don't forget the concert tonight at
Dr. Gillette's. Admission 10 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Our shirt waists at less than half
price tomorrow. Bannatyne 81 Lay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

A specially large and fine line of fes-
looming, stars horse plumes. f1aSs ana
other decorations suitable for the car
rival and Fourth of July, at Simmons
Book Store
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Wanted girls for German
Village at carnival. Apply or address
5O7 South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. John Trayer and son
John. of Lansing, are in the city as the
guests of Mr.. T'rayer's sister, Mrs. G.
Q. Punnell, of 104 North First street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

DR.. E. c. Lynn, who has but recently
completed his work in the dental de-
partment of the State University OF
owa. passed thru the city Saturday
evening en- route from Iowa City to
State Center, where he will remain for
a few days visit with his brother, Mr..
T. L. Lynn. Mr.. Lynn is now looking
for location and has State Center i,l
view. He will come to Marshalltown in
few days to visit his sister. Mrs.
D. r. jackson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Ernie Taylor, former we'll known
| T.-R. newsboy, arrived in the city Sat
urday from San Antonio, Texas, where
he has been for the past nine months
because of Ill health. He was taken to
Gearing Saturday evening by his fos-
ter brother, Ed Billings, and will re-
main at the latter's home for an indefi-
mite time in the hopes of getting
stronger. Mr. Taylor is suffering from
what appears to be tubercular trou-
BILE, complicated with catarrh of the
stomach. His sister, Miss Maude Tay-
lor, will go to Gearing in a few days to
assist in caring for her brother.
All our 60 cent shirt waists tomorrow
Is cents. Bannatyne & Lay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Miss Emma Redel, of Peoria, spent
Sunday with her parents in this city.
The Marshalltown base ball team
went to State Center this morning.
where this afternoon it met the nine of
that place in a practice game. The per-
sonnet of the local team is Salisbury.
catch; Kent, pitch; Griffin, short stop;
Howard, first; Scott, second; Kirk,
third; Stepan, left field; Arson, center
field; Fuller right field. The State
Center team, altho but recently organ
lied, is a strong one, and if the locals
succeed in winning it will be quite a
feather in their cap.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

The outing Club, of which number
of Marshalltown people are members,
will be opened at Clear Lake on the 2Sth
inst. instead of July /, as at first eX-
pected. Fred Leavens, who is to have
charge of the quarters this year, IS al
ready at the lake getting things in
shape for opening. a number of peo-
pie, to be employed as help in the diff
ferent departments, was sent north to
Mason City Sunday. Mrs. Leavens will
join her husband at Clear Lake Tues
dav.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Mr. Will McLeland and son Robert
left this morning for Waterville, Mimi,
where they will remain for week S
fishing at Lake Jefferson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Miss Margaret Rodgers, who, for the
past week, has been visiting with
friends in Lisbon, arrived home Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Burgess, who
for the past year have been making
their home in Cedar Rapids, arrived
in the city Saturday evening and will
again make their home here. Mr.. Bur-
CESS will again enter the employ of
David Coultor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Cards issued this morning by Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. E. Wiltman, of 40S North Sec
ond street. announce the marriage of
their daughter, Jessie Edna, to Amos
Ball. Jr., of Des Moines. The event will
be celebrated ON Wednesday, June %,
at $50 p. M
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Two young fellows, a little the worse
for drink, while driving a McCombs
Bros. horse hitched to a buggy, man.
aged Saturday afternoon to collide with
a box car standing on the c. G.. W.
tracks. The front wheel of the buggy
went under the car and became wedged
so tightly that assistance had to be Sc
cured to eXtricate it. Officer Clark was
called and after surveying the situation
decided that the young men We're hard
ly in the proper shape to handle a horse
and ordered them to give up the rig to
an employe of the barn. No arrests were
made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Special prices tomorrow. Lot two,
all our two and three piece suits, ages
8 to Is years, and actually worth 50,
from 2 to tomorrow you can buy them
for those hours for $3.49. Watch for
our special sale on straw hats Thurs
DAY. The Model, 6 West Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Only agency for "Vudor" automatic
porch shades. Bannatyne & Lay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Two or three small derailments on the
Iowa Central north of Lacey, at the
South Skunk fill, early this morning,
caused a delay of about five hours in
traffic, Passenger No. 5, due into the
city at 1912 a. M, did not arrive until
$50. No /. the north bound passen-
ger due at 9:03, was delayed over two
hours
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

The Ladies' Missionary Society, of
the Presbyterian church, will meet
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock With
Mrs. a. b. Conway, No. 80 West Main
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

Mrs. l.. T. Epson arrived home Sat
urday evening from Remington, Ind,
where she was called several weeks
ago by the illness of her niece, Miss
Nettie Price. Mrs. Upson's sister, Mrs,
Susan Price, who was visiting in this
city at the Stoddard home at the time
the news came announcing Miss
Prices illness, has also been i'll since
returning home, and Mrs. Upson's stay
was prolonged on that account.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

The Bee Hive is Offering % cent
ticket to the Marshall carnival to all
customers that buy SIS in any depart
ment before June 2S inclusive. This is a
good offer to all persons who wish to
see the carnival. They punch a card
and when your purchase amounts to So
you get ticket free. Every So entities
you TO a ticket. Butter and eggs taken
as cash for this offer until June %.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-16

c. j. Hoyt has sold his dry goods
stock to Melvin, Soliday & Co, and
on account of poor health will retire
from business. He wishes to thank all
his old customers for their patronage in
the past, and to assure them that 1t was
appreciated.