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ASHFORD.

Waukesha wis. Freeman: On Mon
day last, Dec. %, Thompson Richmond
died at his home In the town of Lisbon,
aged "a years and 26 days. He was one
of the very few of the early Waukesha
pioneers who survived beyond the GEN.
fury that witnessed their activities in
building up new country, and he was
among the most worthy and honored of
the sturdy men who did SO much In giving
high character to the citizenship of Wis
consin, He came to Waukesha County
In 1842, and settled on the farm in Lisbon
that remained his home during the re-
mainder of his life. Thompson Richmond
was born In Ashford, Windham County,
Conn.,, Nov. 30, 1917. His father, Hon.
Michael Richmond, was elected several
times member of the Connecticut legis-
lature and was a leading merchant at
Ashford. The subject Of ths sketch on
arriving at mans estate, about 1887, en-
gagged In mercantile business at Wood
stock, Ct, and remained there until 1842,
when he migrated to Wisconsin. His
first wife was Nancy N. Pennimann, who
died after settling in the town of Lisbon.
Subsequently Mr.. Richmond was married
to Mrs. Hannah p. Palmer, who was also
native of Ashford, Conn. She died In
1895. By Mr.. Thompson's first marriage
there was one son, Thompson P, who
served In the 28th Regt., Wis. Vols, dur
ing the war of the rebellion, but in late
years had been engaged in the mercantile
business in Brooklyn, N. Y Mr.. and
Mrs. Richmond reared two adopted daugh-
tiers, Sarah G. and Edna s., the former
being Mrs. ID. M. Frame and the latter
Mrs. j. T. Ringrose, of Jackson County,
Wis. Throughout his long life Mr.. Rich
mond enjoyed the confidence and high
esteem of all who knew him. He was an
industrious and successful farmer and
owned tract of over 500 acres of as fine
agricultural land as there Is In the county.
He was public spirited citizen, sincere
Christian and liberal contributor to and
promoter of the best things of the CON-
munity in which he lived.
| Mr.. Richmond left two brothers and
three sisters, two of whom (Elizur Rich.
mond and Mrs. Juliette r. Childs) reside
at the Richmond homestead at Westford.
The second wife, Mrs. Hannah P. Pal
mer, whose maiden name was Hannah P,
Dean, was sister of the late Hon. Johr
8. Dean of Ashford and aunt of Mayor
Charles L. Dean of Maiden, Mass.
| Westford.
Mowry Ross has moved his mill here
and it will be running soon.
Bert Baker of Charlton, Mass, is visit
ing his mother, Mrs. Adam Wood.
Clothes line thieves carried off most OF
Charles Spooner's washing one night re-
Gently. He Is very certain he knows WHIT
did 1t.
At this time there is not any signs o.
diphtheria in this town, but we hear tina
David Russ family over the line In Mans
n AID q A93o%od NTH
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Some Foolish Peonle

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond the
reach of medicine. They often say, "Oh, it will
wear away" but in most cases it will wear them
away. Could they be induced to try the sue
cessful medicine called Kemp's Balsam, which
Is sold on positive guarantee to cure, they
would Immediately see the excellent erect after
taking the first dose. Price 25c and SOC. Trial
size free At all druggists
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South Wellington.
VIM. Brownlee lost one of the best
COWS in his herd last week.
Miss Florence Wilcox of Avon is visit
ing with her nephew, Frank Edwards.
Mrs. VIM. Brownlee returned to her
school last Saturday, after two-weeks'
vacation.
MIR. and Mrs. Eugene Charter of Stat
ford Springs spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. John He'll.
Miss Ida Bramble Is making prepara-
tions for taking course In the Willimar-
tic business college.
Last Thursday proved a record breaker
for the amount of spool birches brought
to the mill, the number of loads being &c.
1t is fortunate for some people herea-
bouts that the navy department doesn't
hear their remarks In connection with the
Schley- Sampson controversy, else they
might get reprimand.
The fine attendance at the services last
Sunday was certainly good omen for
the year. An equally good attendance is
expected next Sunday. The PASTORS SUBJ
ject will be 1.-THE fruits of Christian love. +"
Special music In keeping with the subject
will be provided.
The New Years reception given to the
nasstOr In the hall last waak +Nodnac3a
evening was quite we'll attended. and In
addition to the many pleasant. words, the
guests left substantial tokens Of their re-
gard for and appreciation of Mr.. Snow,
who will, undoubtedly, treasure the mem
ory or that evening. -
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The Sunday evening praise and prayer
service will be held next Sunday evening
at lilo as usual. An important topic
will be for our consideration at the meet
ing "Wednesday evening, /. e., entering
the kingdom" Several persons having
expressed desire to purchase more Of
those Moody colportage books, the pas
tor announces that he will have good
assortment of them on sale In the hall at
the close of the Wednesday evening meet
ing.
Moose Meadow.
George Wilson and family have moved
on to the Wolcott place.
Miss Linda Bates entertained six of her
young lady friends New Years day.
Mr.. Richardson Of West Wellington
will preach here next Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
Presiding Elder Bartholomew and A..
N. Nichols were entertained Sunday by
Mr.. and Mrs. Jason Allen.
Miss Jennie Hanson and Harry Young
have returned to Hartford after spending
the holidays at their homes here.
Fifty or more attended dance here
Saturday night at the residence of VIII
liam Green. A chicken supper was
served at IL O'Clock, and all report fine
time.
Many people here are Interested In the
marriage of Miss Meta Hanson of Hart.
ford to Andrew Sassan Of the same place
She Is very we'll known in this place and
has the best wishes of many friends She
will be at home to her friends after Feb
ruary 1st at 80 Wooster street, Hartford
New Years eve was appropriately eel
ebrated here by a party Of ten of thu
young people, friends of Miss Mary Nc
Kenney, who accompanied her to hel
home, where matchmaking was held
After the birth of the new year a bounti
full breakfast was served. 1t was a mos
enjoyable occasion.
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sOhEERs.

Mics Mary Woods has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. Allen Of Agawam.
Raymond Lee has returned to York
state after spending the holidays at home.
Mrs Ravens and daughter, Marion,
spent the holidays with Mrs. Levi Able
of Enfield.
A dramatic entertainment by Somers-
vile talent will be given in the course of
few weeks.
tional churches will be held in the chapel
Friday evening.
The sister of William McMullen, Jr.,
Mrs. Belle Wilton, has returned to her
home in New York.
Rev. Mr.. Davis, pastor of Somersville
church will occupy the Congregational
pulpit next Sunday and administer the
communion.
Miss Edith Wardwell and brother, Cles-
son, with Miss Agnes McGrath have been
visiting Mrs. Mary Wardwell in South
Manchester.
Thomas Stevenson, who has been spend
ing some weeks with his brother, H. s.
Stevenson, has returned to Dayton, O.,
for the winter.
The Sunday-school has elected these
officers: President, Dwight Percival
vice president, Willard P. Fuller super
intendent, Mrs. CHARLES Hubbard secre
tary, s. D. Percival; directors, Mrs. w
P. Fuller, Mrs. G. Fl. Hubbard, Mrs
Cladius Pease, W. P. Fuller, Edward D
Hulburt, Frank. l.. Moore aud Ernest Full
Ter; library committee, Mrs. Willard Full
Ter, Mrs. Charles Hubbard, Mis-. G. B
Pease, E. D. HuIburt and E. Fuller.
The annual meeting of the Somers pub
lie library was held Monday evening, S
II. Perry was elected president, Arthur
W. Kibbe secretary. These other officers
and committees were chosen: Genera
supply and supervision, Willard P. Fuller
A. w. Kibbe and Fred w. Fields libra
rian, Miss Augusta L. Lombard; janitor
Andrew Billings; directors, Arthur W
Brainerd, James Thompson, William Nc
Mullen, Jr., of Somersville, G, S. Fuller
William H. Burdick, A. W, Kibbe, F. W
Fields, s. Fl. Perry and W. P Fuller o
Somers Street. 1t was voted to increas
the pay of the librarian from $75 to 300
and that of the janitor to $50 year, in
stead of 1876.
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WALES.

Schools resumed session Monday.
Mrs. VIM. Flint, who has been on the
sick list Is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Dimmick of Rock
Vile and Harry Dimmick of Boston spent
Sunday with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ezekiel Dimmick.
The funeral of Charles Thompson was
held Saturday at 10. 80 at his late home.
The Methodist minister from Warren
assisted by Herbert Thompson, grand
son of the deceased oficiated. Relatives
and friends from Boston, Dover, Spring.
field and Stafford were there to pay their
last respect to the deceased. The burial
was In the new cemetery.
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MANSFIELD.

Mrs. John Snide Is boarding few
weeks In Willimantic.
Mrs. q. N. Phillips of New London is
visiting in Gurleyville this week.
Miss Ida Bramble is taking course in
bookkeeping at the Willimantic business
college.
William Maine and family have moved
from Bolton to Norwood Hill, into one
of G. Wright's houses.
Mrs. Charles Chapman, who has been
seriously i'll at her home in Gurleyville,
died Wednesday morning.
G. F.: Lincoln was In town over Christ
mas and New Years, taking his Christ
mas supper with his brother, Abraham.
Mrs. H. w. Hanks of Hanks Hill has
just returned from Willimantic, where
she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
James Clune.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon recently called on
Mr.. Gordon's sister, Mrs. Chapman, of
Gurleyville, who is very sick at her home
/ ehOAO' hOA oAolOA, oOluOu, 10 Will
her.
| Thomas Moriarty had the misfortune
to lose COW last week. after spending
some six or eight dollars for grain to fat
ten her. When butchered she proved to
have the tuberculosis.
| A new teachers desk and three new
chairs have been purchased for the Cur
leyville district school,. The articles were
purchased with the money raised by the
concert held in the hall.
| Gurleyville.
School commenced Monday with Miss
May Thompson as teacher.
Ethel Freeman of Spring Hill is at
work for P. G. Hanks in the mill.
q. A. Walker Is suffering with a boil
on his neck.
John Munyan of North Windham visit,
ed his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Munyan,
recently.
John Fl. Day of Storrs died Tuesday
Dec. 81, with cancer of the stomach. The
funeral was held from the Congregational
church on Friday, Rev. r. w. Simpson
officiating. MIR. Day was a Mason, hold
ing membership in Eastern Star lodge Of
Willimantic, and delegation from that
order attended the funeral
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XX E are not going to have a
w grand mark-down sale,
but you will find some nice bar
gains on our counters during
the next few weeks. Read the
Friday and Saturday bargains
in the locals, and watch this
space for information on the an
nual Linen Sale.
A. w. WALKER Estate.
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Thanksgiving Proclamation.

The long continued and faithful OBJ
servsnce of Thanksgiving day by the
people of the people of the United States
marks at once our recognition of the
hand of God in the affairs of men, our
gratitude for the bounties of Providence
which have never failed, and which
grow richer as time passes on.
The year just gone has been one
which stirs the profoundest depths of
Christian patriotism. 1t has been a
year of peace and of honor, of wonder
full growth and unexsmpled prosperity,
and of health, content and happiness.
1t has been year in which farms have
been fruitful, business profitable, and
In which labor in all its forms has been
efficiently employed and generously re-
warded. 1t has been year in which
all the moral forces of society have in
creased their power, and all the mate
rial elements of industrial and CONNER
clal life have added to their strength
Pausing for moment for reflection
the high point we have attained and
comparing the past with the present, it
Is difficult to conceive conditions more
gratifying than those which now sur.
round the citizens of this common
wealth.
Moved by these, and many othel
manifest reasons, and in accordance
with the custom as beautiful in iti
origin as 1t is beneficial in its results
and acting in conjunction with the
president Of the United States, /, al
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Death of Mr.. George sanner.

Mr.. George Ssnner died, Saturday,
November l, at his home six miles south
of Delhi, after an illness of several
months. The deceased was native of
Germany, born October A, 1919. His par
ents emigrated to this country and set
tied at Erie, Pa, when he was twelve
years old, and there spent his boyhood
days. September 30, 1855, he was mar
ried to Miss Frances Willing. They
lived in Erie for several years, after
which they moved to Union township
where they have lived to the present
time. Ten children were born to this
union, which are as follows: Mary
Elizabeth, eldest daughther who died at
the age of "a years, Mrs. NJ. F. Kneib,
who resides in Erie, Pa, Mrs. E.
Lux, who resides in Hopkinton, c. f.
Sanner, who died in infancy, H. G. San
ner of Nebraska, G. A. Sanner, who
died in Nebraska, age %, Mrs S. e.
Relies who resides at home, Mrs. M !.
Greuler, of Dubuque, j. T. Sanner, OF
Farley. Mr.. Sanner was man of gen.
erous impulse, kind disposition and q
pleasant word for all. For these and
many virtues he will long be remem-
bered. The funeral services were held
in the church at Delhi Monday forenoon
conducted by Rev. Father O'Mara. The
services were very Impressive and the
house was filled with sympsthizlng
friends and neighbors, a number being
present from Earlville, Hopkinton and
Ryan. He was very kind husband
and loving father.
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Tohn w. Nav.

The funeral services of the late John
w. May were held at the Universslist
church in this city 1last Friday after
noon, conducted by Mrs. Sarah E. Lind
say q. S. B. of Waterloo, member of
the Christian Science faith
He was born in Crawford County,
Penn, on May 2, 1924, and died at the
family residence in this city on Novem-
Der 6, 1902.
He remained with his parents on their
farm until he was twenty years of age,
when-in 1S44-he came west and To-
Gated in Boone county, Illinois, where
he remained until 1850, when like thou
sands of other young men he was at
tracted to the gold fields of California
where he spent four years engaged In
mining.
In the fall of 1854 he returned to
Boone county, Illinois, where he pur-
chased farm and on November 80
1855, he was united in marriage with
Miss Miranda Colvin, and the following
January they came to this county end
bought farm in this township, on
which they resided until some three OF
four years ago, when they became resi-
dents of this city.
lie is survived by his wife and theil
] two children, Dr.. John A. May Of indie
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Horses for Sale.

Four mares. For terms &c. Inquire of the
Collins Grove Township. WIN. STRAUB,
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A New canvassing Racket.

The cloth peddlers have been operat-
ing in Linn county, and who are now
at work IN Jones county, have stirred
up considerable of furoe among the
farmers in the vicinity of Springville.
Those farmers are not at all satisfied
with their s48 bargains. Two of them
were in Monticello last Tuesday, and
did not hesitate to tell of the way in
which they had been imposed upon BY
the oily tongued peddlers. 1t appears
that these peddlers in selling their goods
have been in the habit of first display.
ing fine horse blanket-a blanket
worth five or six dollars. With great
deal of gusto they would spread it before
their customer and say that its
price was dollar. They would then
brow down twenty-five yards of calico
and with considerable JUNCTION say that
the farmer might have that for one cent
yard. Other things were thrown in
that fairly took the breath away from
the prospective customer. The farmer
became interested and excited at once.
Then came the dress goods and the
suitings. These had good prices attach
ed to them, and there is where the profit
was made. When the entire package
was made up, the salesman proposed to
sell 1t for $4s. They would sell moth
ing less than an entire package. The
result was that the farmers on every
highway bought these packages OF
goods.
One fellow says his suit was hardly
sewed together, and that the buttons
on the coat were of painted tin, and
that his wife will never get over max.
ing fun of them, The suits returned
have G. o. d. charge of Sc for Innings
At one place the peddlers very politely
promised to make up two suits for the
little boys instead of one for the old
man. They did so, and there came a
Sl2 Q. o. d. charge for two Innings.
If any of the farmers In the vicinity
of Monticello have q notlon of buying
these packages, they might find it to
their advantage to communicate with
some of the Linn county farmers who
bought as long ago as last summer
Monticello Express.
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FOR SALE.
Good residence property on Franklin Street
2Stf J.J. PENTONY.

CHEAP-Residence Property in this CITY
Enquire of Bronson 4 Carr. Wy
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Having rented our farm, which adjoins the city
OF Manchester on the west, we Will sell on the
premises, on
Wednesday, November 10.
sale to begin at 1000 o'clock a. M, the FOLLOWING
described property:
horse, years old, 1900 lbs; gray team, weight
$500, zone is a horse years old and the other a
mare years old); black horse, years old, l,.OO
ibs.; iron gray horse, . yrs. old, 1900 lbs; bay
horse, 9years old, 1900 lbs. span of mules, IL
years old; mule about years old.
Brood Mares and Drivers; Mare, Manchester
Maid, by Mambrino Boy Bird Mitchell; black
mare, by Mambrino Boy; sOrrel mare, by Alltell
Lady Hopeful; black mare, by Rockton-Mam-
primo primo Boy mare; black mare, by Rockton,-Bird
OLD would make nice doctors teain); 3.year-old
stud colt, by Instructor H.-Manchester Maid; bay
mare colt, by Instructor H.-Mambrino Boy mare;
black horse colt, by Instructor H.; one-y ear-old
st9 Gat st93lt, By Roekton.Bird Mitchell
milking, the Others will calye during the winter.
some OF these are thoroughbred and high. grade
Dnrhams); thoroughbred Jersey COWS; Is Swear.
ola steers Ill yearling and 2-year-old steers and
heifers; 3 thoroughbred Shorthorn bulls; IL
Machinery, Etc: Keystone hay loader, Nc.
CormlcK corn harvester, pony Deering grain har-
Vester, Keystone sidedelivery hay rake Stoddard
hay rake, Mccormick 7-foot cut mover, hay ted.
E fsa Case gang pillow, Deering corn planter with
pillow, grain seeder, 9 walking corn blows, draes,
sets DOB sieds, pulverzer, 80 tons hay, 200 bu,
oats, sets double harness, $50 feet new field hay
rope, 1aO feet barn hay rope. Ivy
WARM FREE LUNCH AT NOON
~ IERMs:-Ail sums of $40 and under, cash On
aii sums over $40, one years time on approved
notes at per cent. Interest.
JOS. s W. II. HUTCHINSON.
JodN MALVEN, Auctioneer. fowl
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DELHI.
Secretary of State.

Mrs. Heath and Mrs. Fred Doolittle
were shopping in Manchester Monday
Ollie Doolittle is on the sick list.
Dick Goss, formerly of Hopkinton,
has opened a barber shop in the Toomer
building. Mr.. Goss has moved his fam
ly to town also.
Messrs. and Mesdsmes Thos. Simons,
r.. Holdridge and E. Clifton attended a
surprise party on Mrs. Ed Turner of
Earlville Monday.
Miss Kate Runkle of Lisbon, Iowa
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gustafson.
The w. R. Q. realized about 800. from
the election dinner and supper.
Geo. Sanner of Uniontown died at his
home, Saturday, Nov. 1, aged 80 years.
The funeral services were held Monday
at the Catholic church.
DIR. A. Q. Knowles and wifeof Jessup
were over Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. III. Blanchard.
Last Monday evening the friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Connolly had sur
prise on them the occasion being their
9TH wedding anniversary. All report a
pleasant time.
Mrs. Nellie White of Cleveland, Ohio,
is a guest of Mrs. Lewis.
Miss Wayne Fleming spent Thursday
in Manchester.
The M. E. Aid Society meets Wednes.
day afternoon, November 10, with Mrs.
Frank Stimson.
Mesdames Blanchard, Swinburne,
Corbin and White were shopping in
Manchester, Thursday.
Mrs. Maggie Myers and Mrs. Eta
Shaw of Anamosa visited friends here
last week.
The ladies of the M. e. church hold
their annual fair at the q. A. r. Hall,
Saturday, November 10. Chicken pie
dinner will be served for 90 cents, and
supper 10 cents. All are cordially in.
vited.
E. H. Blanchard went to Winthrop
Thursday.
Bryce Saunders and Lawrence Jen-
nings transacted business in Manches-
ter Thursday.
Fred Durey and family and S. p. Car
ter and wife were at the county farm
Friday.
Mrs. Ollie Gleason and Mrs. Celia
Erysman were Manchester visitors
Thursday.
Mrs. Wolf and son of Lamont were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard, Fri
day.
John Moulson will move his famil,
into one Of Mrs. Nj. e. Stoner's houses
DIR. John Doolittle, of Independence
was an over Sunday guest at Judge
Doolittle.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doolittle were tn,
victims of surprise party on Saturda,
evening November 8, in honor of thei
10th wedding anniversary. Abou
GO guests were present. Supper wal
served and All elegant rocker presented
Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle by the company
MIR, and Mrs. A.. j. Feeder, of Earl
Vile, attended the party at F. A. Doc
Titles Saturday evening.
| Mrs. I, V. Hunt and Mrs. f, f
Stimson were in Hopkinton Friday.
Mrs. Ida Clark went to Ryan Frida,
to attend funeral.
Misses Gwen Perkins and Dorine Cor
bin spent Sunday at home.
Mrs. seger, of Manchester, is visiting
Miss Ella Harris.
Mrs. FL. II. Porter and children ar
visiting relatives at Strawberry Point.
4 A dance was held in Peter Jakelin'
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bert B. Cummins, governor of the
State of Iowa, do hereby appoint Thurs
day, the 9th day of November, instant,
as day of praise and thanksgiving to
Almighty God, and earnestly recon-
mend that during the whole of that day
the people suspend, in SO far as practi
cable, their usual avocstions. and de-
vote themselves to such services as will
most fittingly express their gratitude
for and appreciation of the fortunate
circumstances under which they live.
In testimony whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused to be affixed
the great seal of the state of Iowa.
Done at Des Moines, this 9Th day of
November, A. d., 1902.
ALBERT b. CUMMINS.
BY the Governor:
w. b. Martin,
Secretary of State.
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pendence and Mrs. Earl Bronson of

pendence and Mrs. Earl Bronson of
Spencer.
Mr.. May was good citizen, an hon.
est, upright and industrious man. AS a
husband and father he was loving and
faithful, and his home was the place of
his greatest happiness.
There is no death! An angel form
Walks DER the earth with silent tread;
He bears our best loved things away;
And then we call them dead
"And ever near US. though unseen,
The dear immortal spirits tread;
For all the boundless universe
Is life-there are no dead"
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Not One.

But choice of three through tourist
cars to California is offered by the Chi
csgo Great Western Ry. Ask any
Great Western Agent about them. 1910.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
New Advertisements.
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Gildner Bros. quote prices.

Gildner Bros. quote prices.
Grassfleld announces the larges arrlv.
al at his store of boots and shoes ever
brought to this city.
This is the season of the year when
buckwheat flour is in demand. If you
want the pure article you will buy the
Quaker Mill brand. Read their Offer
of $1,000, reward.
On Wednesday, 10th inst, Jos. and
VIM. Hutchinson will sell at public
auction on their farm west of and ad.
joining this city large number Of
horses, cattle etc. See their notice In
another column for particulars.