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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01
r1INISTER
FELL DEAD
DR.. Luther who was Once Pastor
of Baptist Church Here.
DIED ON FERRY BOAT.
Was 6l Years Old and For Several Years Past
Had Been Lecturer IN the Amity
Theological Seminary

News was received Wednesday \af
the sudden death Tuesday on a ferry
boat while crossing from Hoboken to
New York of Rev DIR Robert Morris
Luther who was pastor of the local
Baptist Church from 1871 to 1880.
He was in apparent good health and
sat in the cabin of the boat when he
was seen to grow pale, and jumping
to his feet called out Before any one
could reach him he fell, his face down
ward, dead. Heart disease is given
as the cause.
DR. Luther had been for some time
professor of church history in the
Amity Theological School in New
York city, but resided in South
Orange n. J. He was 81 years of age.
He leaves a wife and two daughters.
The burial was in Saybrook, Conn.
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sHAFTsBURY CENTRE.

Mr. and Mrs Dennis Corey are visit
ing at Byron Carey's.
Jonn Niles spent Sunday with his
parents Mr. and Mrs w. w. Niles.
Many friends are glad to see Burt
Bottom able to be out riding again.
Mrs Elizabeth Holmes is making an
extended visit in White Creek.
Mrs Daniel Lincoln is visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Frisbie
Mrs E. E. Barrett has been visiting
her parents Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Bottum.
Mr. and Mrs Slocum Lane and
daughter Ellen visited his mother Sun
day.
Mrs Marilla Lane entertained her
brother and niece from Clifton Park
NY. over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM Harrington who
have been visiting in Greenfield, Mass
returned home Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs + r Smith of Mauch
Chunk Penn. who have been visiting
in town returned Monday.
Mr. and Mrs r H Bottom have ret
urned from two weeks visit in New
York, Ocean Grove and Mauch Chunk.
The Ladies Mite Society will give
Harvest Supper and Entertainment,
at Social Hall Friday evening Oct
All are cordially invited.
Rev GIN. Gardener who has accep-
ted call as pastor of Baptist Church
returned to New Britain, Conn, Mon
day. Services will be held at 1lo'clock
and also in the evening next Sunday.
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sHAFTsBURY DEPOT

Mr. C. P. Oatman is on the sick list.
Paul Martin who broke his leg a few
weeks ago is slowly recovering
Will Sharkey and Mrs NJ, Hulett
attended the fair at Wallingford last
week.
Quite number of people have been
suffering with sore arms caused from
vaccination.
Harold the little son of Mr. and Mrs
Norman Bottum who has been quite
i'll is greatly improved.
Mrs Henry Barney Of North Ben
nington spent Sunday with her parents
Mr. and Mrs Alonzo Perkins.
We are sorry to say that one of
our most aged citizens Richard Waite
is among those on the sick list.
Mrs B. r. Hulett and Mrs D. H.
Lincoln called on friends in South
SALISBURY one day this week.
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H0WES-MlNER.
Marriage Of One Of tRs, Members Of the High
School Glass 6t 1901.

Marriage Of One Of tRs> Members Of the High
School Class oI 1901.
The marriage Of Miss>Mary Eliza
beth Miner of Windsor, Conn, a for
mer scholar OF the local high school,
from which she graduated in the>class
Of 1901, to Jesse Milton Howes \of
Swift River, Conn, took place at her
home Wednesday evening, September
10th.
The house was prettily trimmed, the
predominating colors being orange
and brown, the colors of the class in
school where the bride was a member.
The wedding party stood under a bell
suspended from an arch, both being
made of evergreen and golden rod.
Rev Archibald Cullins OF Wind sor of
ficiated.
There was a fine display OF wedding
gifts There were about fifty in at
tendance, among the number we're Mr.
and Mrs VIM CLARK Of this village.
They will occupy newly furnished
house in Swift River and viii be at
home after today.
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MANCHESTER

Miss Sarah Bagnall, preceptress at
Burr and Burton seminary, passed
Sunday in Adams.
Miss Mollie Hack of Burr and Bur-
ton seminary was the guest OF Miss
Helen Barrows of Dorset over Sun
day.
A business meeting Of the Monday
club viii be held at the home OF Miss
Mary A. Roe Friday afternoon at 4
O'Clock.
E. G. Bacon of Sunderland was en-
gagged last week in surveying the land
recently purchased by Judge J. N.
Fiero Of Albany Of c. L. Randall OF
this village. An architect has been
making the selection for the building
site.
Donald Ball, theprofessional golfer,
who has been employed by the Ekwan-
ok Country club this season, left Mon
day for Burlington, where he will re-
main for two weeks to give golfing
lessons on the Waubanakse links.
Mr. Ball has been engaged by the Ek-
wanok club for next season.
Previous to his departure the first
of the week, Robert T. Lincoln presi-
dent of the Pullman company purchas-
ed two of the finest farms in this town
both adjoining his property on Ormsy
hill. The purchase includes 1000 acres
of land, buildings, stock etc, and with
that previous owned by him, gives
him one of the largest and finest es-
tate in New England.
The Mark Skinner library is closed
on account of the death OF Henry J.
Willing of Chicago, who died at JEFF
ferson Monday night Mr. Willing
was the first subscriber toward the
$4,000 endowment fund for Burr and
Burton seminary, which was recently
completed. The funeral will be held
here Thursday and interment will be
in Dellwood cemetery. He is survived
by wife.
Josiah B. Hollister, ex-mayor of
Rutland has offered to give $4,000 to
ward gymnasium for Burr and Bur
ton seminary, provided that an equal
amount be raised by trustees and
friends of the school. The seminary
needs the building badly and it is ex-
pected that the money win be sub
scribed. With the above contribution
the total amount contributed to the
seminary by Mr. Hollister will aggre-
gate s24, 900, all within five years.
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SIXTH CORPS W. R. c.
Pleasantly Entertained With Choice Program
One Evening Last Week.

The Sixth Corps w. r. c. had a
very enjoyable time after the last reg
ular meeting last week, AS soon as
the business was completed the men,
bers were invited by the president,
Mrs E. A. Booth, to adjourn to the
dining room where tables we're spread
with an abundance of delicacies which
were partaken of with a relish by
those at the tables.
Following the supper was an enter
tainment in the Corps rooms. Harry
McKeon sang the baritone solo 'I
heard one Sunday morn, " and in re-
sponse to encore, 81 am wearing my
heart away for you" Mrs W. D..
Newton told of her recent trip to San
Francisco; Miss Belle Marsden enter
tained with piano solo, and Mrs En-
lily Marsden told in graphic manner
Z How Mrs McSwatt learned TO skate. :"
The gathering separated with pleas
ant thoughts of the way they had been
entertained.
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Children Not VaCcinated Will Be
Shut Out for Weeks.
LONG AS CASE EXISTS.
State Board Of Health has Made Order Which
Applies to all Public and Private
Schools.

An order from the State Board Of
Health to the local school committee
directly that children not vaccinated
shall be refused admission to the
schools so long as there be one undis-
charged case at the smallpox hospital.
The committee had hoped to be able
to receive all pupils next week but
this order will shut out pupils not vac
cinated for at least six weeks more.
This order applies to the parochial
and private schools as we'll as to the
public schools. 1t is being enforced in
other towns also where there has been
small pox.
The disease is no longer a menace
here. There have been no cases out
side the quarantined families for three
weeks and all the victims in the hospit-
al are doing we'll.
Owing to the slowness of the disease
and the possibility of new cases in the
infected families it will be six weeks to
two months before all the quarantined
families will be allowed to go home.
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DORSET

Several Dorset Changers attended
Pomona Grange at Rupert last week.
Mrs John Lille and Miss Ada Lille
are guests of Mrs Robert Manley in
Brattleboro.
Capt A. w. Thomas was absent
from town last week giving entertain
ments in nearby towns.
Rev Geo H. Smyth, D. D., of East
Orange, N. j., preached in the Con-
gregationsl church Sunday.
A dance in the Hall Friday evening
was attended by parties from this and
neighboring towns. Connell and Me-
Bride furnished music.
Mrs Frank Cadoret was struck by a
heavy wagon drawn by two fast
horses Friday evening and was badly
hurt. The driver was intoxicated.
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ATHLETIC CONTEST.
is,d Under the Direction of the YMC,A. on
the New Field Saturday.

Saturday afternoon an athletic con
test under the direction of the y. M.
c, A. will be held at the new athletic
field at 1870 o'clock.
The contest will be between two sides
each consisting of nine members, Lou
is B. Puffer and John Plumb have
been elected captains of the sides, and
as the teams are evenly matched an in
teresting contest is assured.
The events include running, jump
ing throwing shot, hammer and base
ball and pole vault. There are ten
events and each man can enter three.
The contest is for points and grading
scale will be used making it possible
for every man to win several points
for his side.
The following men will have charge
of the meet: Referee, DR.. L. H. Ross,
Field Judge, Forest Kehoe and Rog-
er Ramsdell, Timers, A. w. Varney,
and DR. L. L. Fillmore, Starter DIR
Ross, Scorer A.E. Hollister, Clerk of
course, Fred A. Burt.
After the contest it is expected that
a football game will be played between
the Y. M. c. A, intermediates and some
out of town team.
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ALarge Order.

Probably the largest order ever given
for paint in the state of North Caro-
lima was received by the Odell Hard
ware Co.,, of Greensboro, N, c., from
W. A Irwin, Esq, Of Durham.
The order was for 5000 gallons OF
Devoe leaG-and-zinc paint, to be used
on the large Irwin mills and their cot
tages now being built in Harnett
County.
Many of the leading paint manufact-
urers we're eSger to secure this order,
and it speaks volumes that the pref.
eFence was given TO Devoe lead-and
zinc, which is undoubtedly the fore
most paint in this country today
Greensboro, N. c., Record.
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MANCHESTER DEPOT.

Heavy frost last night.
j. w. Fowler has house full OF
company.
Robert Batcheler Of Peru was in
town last Friday.
Melvin Robinson of Bennington was
in town last week.
A good many attended the Brattle-
borO fair this week.
VIM Smith and wife went to Bond
vile Fair this week.
1t has been decided to build the ehotel
on the street near the Depot.
Harry Davis got foot crushed in the
marble mill Monday afternoon.
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HOosICK, N. Y.


The L A. U. met with Mrs Floren? ?e
Armstrong Friday afternoon.
Edward Mathews has moved into
the tenement by the shop of H. Bratt.
Mrs Charles Potter and two children
are spending two weeks at Hubbard
ston.
Mrs Helen p. Babcock and daughter
Hazel returned home to Albany Tues
day.
Miss Hattie Rogers of Boston is
visiting her sister Mrs Warren
Knowlton.
Ana. Brimmer harvested II loads
of hay on S-4 acres of ground this
year can>any one beat it.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Brown and Miss
Ella and Dewitt Brown visited their
aunts the Misses Ellen and Sarah
Crandall, Monday.
A family picnic was held on the
spacious lawn and tennis court at
Richard Browns last Saturday, there
was 36 attended among them were two
of his sons, one Frank Brown and
wife from Greensboro, N. c., and
Lewis Brown of New York city. Dim
ner and supper we're both served out
on the lawn and a pleasant day was
enjoyed by all In the afternoon they
all took a straw ride and went to a
ball game.
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LICENSES
REVOKED
All the Saloons in BrattIeboro
Are Shut Up.
HAD SOLD TO MINORS.
License Commissioners Acted Quicky-Whole.
sale Establishment Also Closed
Under the Order

The license commissioners Of Brat
tleboro on Tuesday revoked the
licenses of all the hotels and saloons
in town and also the Wholesale es-
tablishment of the valley Bottling Co.
This leaves only two places in town
where liquor can be bought, at the
drug stores of G. f. Graffam & Co.
and G. F. Thomas, where second-class
licenses for selling liquor not to be
drunk on the premises are held.
The testimony before the license
commissioners showed that liquor had
been sold to minors, but in some cases
the youths had lied about their age.
The license commissioners are F..
Putnam, insurance agent; J. j. Eckles,
upholsterer for S. A. Smith company,
and A. H. Howard, retail business
man. Putnam and Eckles are demo-
Gratis and Howard a republican, and
all three are high license men.
The announcement Of the boards
decision has stirred the whole town
and opinions in both directions are
freely expressed. The liquor concerns
went out of business Tuesday night.
The wholesale concern, which is
knocked out of business, carried a
stock valued at upwards Of s25, 900.
Fines will be imposed for selling
illegally and proceedings may be be-
gun against the minors who gave their
ages falsely in order to obtain liquor.
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WEST RUPERT.

Several of the farmers are filling
their silo's.
E. d. Vail spent last week at the
Wallingford fair.
Carrnie Moore has the foundation
nearly completed for his new house.
Clarence Perkins of East Rupert has
moved into F. Shaw's house near the
cheese factory.
Rev Mr. Tremane will preach his
farewell sermon in the Deciple church
next Sunday morning. We regret his
departure which is on account of the
poor health of his wife.
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CENTER SHAFTSsURY.

Byron Carey entertained his brother
from Connecticut last week.
Ernest Lane entertained company
over Sunday from out Of town.
Rev Mr. Gardener who bas been here
on trial for two weeks will preach here
the coming year.
Miss Carrie Phillips and friend Of
Bennington passed Sunday with the
formers mother, Mrs Americus HUI
lett.
Rev ". A. Dawson and Rev Mr. Gard
ener called on portion of the mem
bers Of the church, Thursday and Fri
day.
Nj and Mrs W. E. Bronson aud
grandson aud Mr. and Mrs s. d. Mon
roe Of South Sbsttsbury passed Sunday
ut George II. Bronson's.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

Rev Jno. S. Cox of Wake, Ark.
writes: "For u years suffered with
Yellow Jauudice, / Consulted a mum
ber of physicians and tried all sorts Of
medicines, but got no relief, Then /
began the use of Electric Bitters and
feel that ! am now cured Of disease
that had me in its grasp for twelve
years. If you want reliable medi
cine for liver and kidney trouble,
stomach disorder or general debility,
get Electric Bitters Its guaranteed
by o. E. Gibson. Only SOC.
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SHAFTsBURY

Mrs e. Holmes is visiting relatives
10 White Greek.
Mr. and Mrs r. e. Smith have re.
turned to Mauch Chunk, Penn, after
a weeks visit with friends
Mr. and Mrs w. h. Harrington visi-
ted relatives in Greenfield last week.
Mrs Frances Lincoln Of Castleton,
is visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs r. H. Bottum have re-
turned from a two weeks trip visiting
at Mauch Chunk, Pa, and Ocean
Grove, N. j.
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Boston Excursion.

The annual Boston excursion via the
Boston and Maine r. r. stations oc-
ours Friday October 2nd. Tickets
good going on all regular trains of
that day and good to return until
Oct 7th inclusive. Low rates from
Hoosick Falls only 81 80. Boston is
always interesting and can furnish
amusement and recreation for every
one. Don't fail to patronize the B. &
"a. excursion.
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A Purgative Pleasure.

If you g, er took DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for oilliousness or constipation
you know what purgative pleasure is.
These famous little pills cleanse the
liver and rid the system of all the bile
without producing unpleasant effects.
They do not grippe, sickeD or weaken,
but give tone and strength to the It's
sues and organs involved. ". H.
Howell of Houston, Tex, says "No
better pill can be used than Little
Early Risers for constipation, sick
headache, ETC." Sold by B. A. Quin-
Ian, druggist.
''Now good digestion waits on appe-
tite, and health or both. -
If it doesn't, try Burdock Blood Bit
Uers.
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A. J. Davis.

A. J. Davis, hardware dealer and
plumber, at Manchester Depot was a
resident of Peru until about 30 years
ago when he came to Manchester and
settled in business being at that time
a contractor and builder which busi-
ness he followed for about five years.
he went to Manchester Depot in
1877 and formed a co-partnership with
his father John Davis in the hardware
business. Their business at that time
was largely done on the road, they
keeping several carts out constantly
doing an extensive business.
In April 1900, A. J. Davis pur-
chased his fathers interest in the busi-
ness and has been sole owner ever
since. He carries large stock and
has large and commodious store.
His stock consists of general hard
ware, stoves, heaters, tinware and a
full and complete line of fishing tackle
consisting of everything a fisherman
might need Except the bait. Prob
ably the department that receives a
larger amount of attention is the
important one of plumbing. He does
the largest amount of plumbing and
oarries the largest stock of supplies to
be found north OF Troy.
He is a member of Lieut.. j. c. Black
mer camp No. 80, S. of ", and defes
any one to beat his record of attend
ance at their meetings, having missed
only three in IA years.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but we do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly,
pain results. Irregular living means
arrangement of the organs. resulting
in Constipation, Headache or Liver
trouble. DR. Kings New Life Pills
quickly re adjusts this. It's gentle,
yet thorough. Only 25o at O. E. Glib
SON. drug store.
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TEAM WINS AGAIN.

Bennington Defeated Gables Of SehashtcOks
Last saturday.
The Bennington Baseball Club met
and defeated the Csbler from Schagh-
ticoke last Saturday afternoon, the
score standing s to 3.
Beusher, who was in the box for the
locals pitched fine game and receiv-
ed the best fielding support of any
game this season there being but one
error made by the home team.
Many of the visitors we're star play
ers but the wretched playing of their
first baseman spoiled the appearance
of the rest of the team.
Cables:- OOlO 0 0 0 o 81
B.B.C:- O2I 2O2 s-
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Spent More Than $1,000.

W. W. Baker OF PlainvieE, Neb.,
writes ''My wife suffered from lung
trouble for fifteen years. She tried a
number of doctors and spent $1,000
without relief. She became very low
and lost all hope friend recon-
mended Foley's Honey and Tar and
thanks to this great remedy it saved
her life. She enjoys better health
than she has known 10 ten years. Z"
Refuse substitutes Quinlan's Pbar.
macy.
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Letter ton. E. Bradford and Co

LetteE ~. n Es bEdulOYu anu w.
Dear sirs; Messrs Leachman & Ed.
elm, GFaftun, W. Va, had been sell.
ing paint, which they thought vel
of and this bad occurred
They had sold a customer Is gallons
of il to paint his house. A few years
later they sold the same man Devoe
lead -and.zinc the same number Of gal.
Ions to paint the same house. He had
Z gallons left.
The point OF the tale is: ii gallons
Devoe paints an lS-gsllon house
OF course that isn't all.
Why does II gallons Devoe go as far
as is gallons Of other paint? Because
it is all paint, all true, no sham, and
full measure
But that isn't all. Devoe lasts long
er. No, no; you haven't got to wait
ten years to find that out. Ten thous-
and people know it. We've got their
names. Our agents know them they
think heap OF Deyoe. Their g no
difficulty in showing your toWnspeOple
what to expect of Devoe. $40 will
paint a Sl5 house ard the paint'll last
twice as long.
Yours truly,
II. W. Devoe & Co.
P. S. o. E. Gibson sells our paint.
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is the one that will cleanse the system,
set the liver to action, remove the bile,
clear the complexion, cure headache
and leave a good taste in the mouth.
The famous little pills for doing such
work pleasantly and etfectually are De
Wits Little Early Risers. Bob
Moore Of Lafayette, Ind, says, Gal
other pills l have used grippe and sick
en-, while DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are simply perfect - Sold by B. A.
Quinlan.
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NATIVE OF SHAFTSBURY.
Col. Stephen B. oatman Died Recently at
Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta, Ga.
News has been received of the recent
death in the Confederate soldiers home
at Atlanta, Ga, Of Stephen B, Oatman
aged SS years. Mr. Oatman was a
native of SALISBURY, was a brother
of the late ~ b. Oatman of this Will
age, and has relatives now living in
both towns.
He went south over so years ago
and before the civil war, was engaged
in the marble business. In this he
accumulated some property which he
lost during the war He espoused the
cause Of the south, entered the army,
had an excellent reputation as a sol
dier and reached the rank of colonel
before the war ended. He leaves no
immediate family, but occasionally
corresponded with the relatives resid-
in this section.
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The saivs That Heals

without leaving a scar is DeWitt's.
The name Witch Hazel is applied TO
many salves, but DsWitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve is the only Witch Hazel
salve made that contains the pure un-
sdulterated witch hazel. II any other
witch hazel salve is offered you, it is
a counterfeit. E. O. Dewitt invented
Witch Hazel Salve ana DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is the best salve in
the world for cuts, burns, bruises, tet-
ter, or blind, bleeding, itching and
rrotruding piles. Sold by b, A, Quin-
Ian.
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Mr. Owen Dunn of Benton Ferry, W.
Va, writes 81 have had kidney and
bladder trouble for years, and it be-
came 80 bad tt at was obliged to get
up at least dozen times a night l
mover received any permanent benefit
from any medicine until tried Foley 8
Kidney Cure. After using two bottles
l am cured. Quinlan's Pharmacy.
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AUTUMN MILLINERY OPENING
Miss l. Il. Barney Successor to Miss II. J.
Morgan

Announces the first view of her fall
and winter millinery, comprising New
York models and attractive designs in
dress hats, also smart styles for street
wear on Thursday, october Sth.
Miss Barney and Miss Swift have
been in New York for the Vpast two
weeks selecting the best in that fashion
center for this occasion.
The many friends of Miss Swift, in
her eight years experience with Miss
Morgan, will be glad to know that she
continues with Miss Barney. A gen.
eral invitation is extended. Benning-
ton, VT.
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Every Thrill OF Agony.

along the nerves, every fostering sore
or gnawing ulcer, every flush of fever,
every piinple or outbreak on the skin
means poison OF some kind in the
blood. The cleansing, poison -expell-
ing remedy of the age is DR. David
Kennedy's new medicine, Calcura Sol.
vent Acts quickly, without pain or
gripinR. Writs to the Calcura Com
pary, Rondout, n. T., for information
and a free sampls bottle.