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The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-10
COURT CALENDAR.
Assignment for Jury Cases Beginning
Monday.

The following assignment Of jury
causes for the second week of court
beginning Monday, December z, has
been made by Judge Scott:
No. IL, probate. Carver & Wooster
VS.. Wooster and Reed, admrs., 1880
p. m.
No. 29, probate, will Of Sarah Nc
Glasson, decd, 1880 p. m.
Tuesday, December 8.
No. lat, probate, Gesman Bros. VS.,
Finley, admir-, 900 p. m.
No. 8, Sheesley VS.. Milledge, 200
p. m.
No. 6, Crismon vs. Williams, pm
Wednesday, December 9.
No. IS, Jones VS.. Vance, 900 a. m
No. %, Fox VS.. Windahl, 900 a. m
No. 81, Peoria s. & M. Works VS.
Wetherell, 200 p. m.
No. 2S, Young VS.. City Of oska
loosa, 200 D. m.
Thursday, December 10.
No. 81, Holt vs.. American Coal Co.
900 a. m.
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DIR. coMsTock DEAD.
A Former oskaIoosa Boy succumbs
in California.

Word has been received in this
city of the death Of DR.. A. j. Com
stock, of Ventura, California, son OF
Capt A. j. Comstock, living north
east of town. DIR. Comstock was
born in oskaloosa in 1859 and his
early boyhood was spent here. He
went west in 1874, ana has since
been resident of Ventura. He
made a great success of his profess
sion, and at the time Of his death
was county physician. He had been
a sufferer with consumption for eight
years, but was so devoted to his work
that he would not give up until he
was unable to leave his bed. He will
be mourned by a large circle Of
friends, and the family win have the
sympathy Of all in their bereave-
ment.
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ATTEMPTED ExToRTloN.
Woman is Notified to Put One Hun.
bred Dollars Under a Board.

Pulaski, Ia, Dec. PULASKI was
the scene of daring would-be hold
up Saturday evening. Mrs. Lucinda
Milliken, who is a respected resident
of this place, received notice from
an unknown party, demanding of her
that she place $4,000 in cash under
a board lying near a pile OF posts in
her yard, before she retired for the
night, that in case the request was
not complied with, certain threats,
which would probably involve her life
would be enforced.
The notice caused Mrs. Milliken no
little uneasiness, but after consulta-
ton with friends, it was decided not
to comply with the demand, but a
plot was laid to entrap the bold high.
wayman in his attempt to extort
The scheme worked well and the par,
ty on whom the suspicion most
strongly lies is being Swallowed and
an arrest will doubtless follow short
ly.
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CURIOUS TANeLE.
Alleged Stolen Money Recovered
from Thief Taken for Debts.

Fairfield, Ia, Dec. when the.
colored woman named Laura Johnson
robbed John H. Mullenix on the even
ing of November 13, of seventy-fve
dollars, number Of attachments for
debts owed by Mullenix were issued.
A lively scramble then followed to
determine If this money was liable 10
attachments and it was decided by
the justice of the peace that it was
and the money was divided among
the various creditors after hard
three days fight. Now the grand
jury has found no bill against the
colored woman, she claiming that this
seventy-fve dollars found on her was
her own money, Mullenix being una
BILE to identify any part OF the money.
Judge Sloan said, when releasing
the woman, that she had right to
recover and upon this suggestion At
torney C. r. Conlee has served no
tice upon the various parties, or for
mer creditors, demanding the return
to his client of the original seventy.
FIVE dollars The queer turn affairs
have taken is causing lots OF fun up
on the creditors who were lucky to
get the money and who are now
afraid that they will be compelled to
give it up after an expensive suit.
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Mr. Hawkins IS Homo.

viii Hawkins finally arrived home
yesterday. His long absence caused
his friends here much worry and
they became deeply concerned about
him. Eli was too busy at the time
to go after his brother and so it had
been agreed among the boys that J.
B. Doll should go and look him up
win claims that he was in attend
ance at the horse show all Of the
time, but this story is faulty, as
among all of the many Oskalooss
people present at the big show, moi
one Of them saw him. "Bill" comes
home in good condition, however.
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BURGLARY AT sussEy.
Safe in J. II. Whetzel's Store Blown
Open With Dynamite.

Bussey, Dec. THE safe in J. II.
Whetzel's store was blown open. the
store and stock considerably dam
aged and the safe door is a total
wreck. No money was secured as
there was nothing but some papers
and books In the safe and they only
disturbed enough to ascertain that
they were Of no value to them. The
only thing of value which has been
missed from the store is iewelry In
the nature Of rings. watch chains.
two watches and other articles
amounting In all to about $50.
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Business Chance.

Dennis Robinson and Fred Turner,
who opened pool and billiard hall
on High avenue west in the Holt
building, have sold the place to
Weatherwax & Weatherwax. who
have taken possession and are now
operating the business. The new
proprietors disposed OF their prop
erty, a hall farther west on the ave-
nue.. to Sam Russell, who will con-
tinue this room.
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.EDDYVILLE ETCHINGS.
Items Of Interest Chronicled by the
Tribune.

Word is received that baby girl
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. J L. Haz-
lett at Russellville. Ind, Nov. 70.
The FortnightIy Club was enter
tanned at the hospitable home OF Mr..
and Mrs. James Wylie. east Of town,
Monday.
DIR. Vance is negotiating lease of
his building to the Mineral Springs
Co., for an office. The company will
probably accept the building.
Frank Lafferty, who is now rum
ming from Des Moines to Ruthven on
the R. l., was a guest OF his mother.
Mrs. Lucy Lafferty, Friday.
Lee Warner, Of the west side, while
working with Mart Wards coal drill
ing outfit near Munteryille, had his
foot badly mashed in the machine.
Charlie Kussart is wearing crutches
this week, made necessary by Sc
we're injury to his knee. sustained by
slipping as he was getting In buggy.
There was a pleasant social gath
erlng at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hohi Thursday night. Refresh
ments were served and general
good time was enjoyed by the partic-
ipants.
The Eddyville Social Club met at
the F. M. Epperson home. A literary
and musical program was rendered
and pleasant evening enjoyed. The
club will meet at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. ]. N. Elliot Friday evening,
Dec. IL.
The protratced meetings at this
place commenced last Thanksgiving
evening and Rev Raglan, OF Des
Moines, quite an able speaker, is car
rying on the meeting till Rev. Brown
comes, as he was unable to leave
home at the beginning of the meeting
on account of his father being hurt.
The annual election of Eddyville
Lodge No. "a, was held at the regular
meeting Tuesday evening. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year: A. M. Lafferty, N. NJ;
George Hartman, SW.; Gideon DOTS,
]. M; F. M. Epperson, treasurer; D..
w. Ward, secretary.
Much complaint is being made by
the farmers on the west side of the
river of the depredations committed
by hunters trespassing on their
farms, and great amount of damage
has resulted from the carelessness
OF the hunters. Last week Agnew
Vance and George Glass ordered
some colored men off their land and
the fellows became very impertinent
and threatened to shoot any one that
interfered with them.
The death Of Mrs Catharine May
occurred Tuesday Of this week. Cath
arine Brubaker was born Jan. 1884,
in Little York, Lancaster county,
Pennsylvania, and at the age Of ton
years removed to Ashland, Ashland
county, Ohio. She was married at
this place to Samuel May on June 20,
1S47. They came to Iowa in 1857
and settled on a farm three miles
north of Eddyville, in Mahaska coun
ty. Mr.. May dying August 6, 1875
she continued to live here until MAJ
of this year, when she made hel
home with her daughter, Mrs. o. e
Smith, until few weeks ago, wheI
she went to visit ier son.
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big FIRE At HOOKING.
Company's Store and Contents Com
pletely Destroyed.

Hooking. Dec. 5.-The store build
ing and contents Of the Hooking Coal
company was totally destroyed by
fire early last evening. To-day the
store As running again full blast with
new stock of goods This is the
most remarkable re-kstablishment Of
a business ever recorded in the west.
The building was large structure
OF two stories and basement, 44x100
feet, and with addition for Office. The
entire building was occupied by the
company store Of Hooking The
building was completely filled with a
general stock that was unusually
complete in all lines, anticipating q
holiday trade. Both building and
stock are almost total loss. The
salvage win amount to comparatively
nothing. Total loss about $4O,0OO.O0.
Insurance, 23,3O0.00.
The fire started about seven o'clock
last evening Just where It started.
how or what caused it, can not now
be stated. The store had been closed
for the evening but little time when
the fire was discovered. 1t seemed
to have a good start and to be burn
ing very fiercely in the upper part Of
the building. The only cause for the
fire that can be thought of today is
spontaneous combustion. The build
ing is heated by steam from an out
side plant and no fire for heating pur-
poses had been in the building. The
first floor was lighted by gasoline
lamps and no light had been used on
the second floor where the fire is sup
posed to have started. no one in the
building had noted any suspicious
smells or anything that would indi-
cate a smouldering fire, and at the
time of closing everything was all
right The fire was seen about seven
O'Clock and an alarm was given. A
large crowd gathered Immediately,
but nothing could be done towars
saving the stock or any part of it.
Stock, furniture, equipment and or
fee went UP in flames in a remark
ably short space Of time.
Tine flames spread very rapidly to
all parts of the building, wrapping
every department of the big stock in
"a frey mantle that soon consumed
everything in and about the building.
The loss is complete. Figuring the
worth Of the stock, the building and
the Office together with furniture and
equipment, the loss will be close to
forty thousand dollars. A little over
half of the entire loss is covered by
insurance.
The complete list Of insurance is
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-10
Cow ruined Nv pou.

Bert Payne had q good cow ruined
this morning by a vicious dog. The
animal was frightfully torn about the
head. An ear was torn away. both
eyes put out and such abuse inflicted
that the premature birth Of a calf
was caused. The animal was ruined
and may have 10 be killed. Bert Is
up in arms and swears vengeance.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-10
IOWA TRAvELINeMEN.
Annual Meeting and Election Of Of
ficers.

Des Moines, Dec. THE tweney-
third annual meeting Of the Iowa
State Travelling Mems association
was held here. The meeting was
very successful, about $50 delegates
being in attendance. The election OF
officers was a quiet affair, there be-
ing no contest except for director. and
that being decided on the first ballot.
The officers are:
Presidential B. Hedge.
Vice President-John Elkinton.
Directors for two years.. @.
Deets, t. M. Lailgan, w. r. Mitchell,
G. H. Willis and J. A. Gum.
Director to I'LL vacancy Robert A.
Barrowman,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-10

the backache, sideache, nervousness and
other ills which are the result Of woman
ly diseases.
~ suffered from female weakness for Eve
months writes Miss Belle Hedrick, of Nye
Putnam Co, w Va. ri was treated by good
physician but he never seemed to do me any
good. wrote to DR.. r.. ". Pierce for advice
which received, telling me TO take his Favor.
lite Prescription and Golden Medical Discov-
cry When had used the medicines a md nth,
my health was much improved. 1t has contin-
ued to improve until now I can work at almost
all kinds of housework had scarcely any
appetite, hut It IS all right now. Have gained
several pounds In weight. DR.. Pierces medi-
cines have done wonderfully well here.
would advise all who suffer from chronic dis
eases to write to DIR. Pierce.a
cFavorite Prescription makes weak
women strong, sick women well. Ac-
cept no substitute for the medicine
which works wonders for weak women.
DIR. Pierce's Common. Sense Medical
Adviser is sent free on receipt of stamps
to pay expense of mailing any. Send
III one-cent stamps for the paper-covered
book, or or stamps for the cloth-bound
volume. Address DR.. R. v. Pierce, Buff
falo, N. Y.
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........ .s24, 10000

The management of the company
with characteristic enterprise plan
ned how to meet the emergency be-
fore the fire had ceased burning,
Nor was there a moment to be lost.
Carpenters and material were imne-
diately secured and the erection Of a
new store building was commenced
about midnight.
Goods BY Special Train.
A stock of goods was found in o.
kaloosa, a special train secured, the
property landed in Hooking and the
new store was open and selling goods
again at about eight o'clock, only an
hour past the usual opening time.
The accomplishment is little less
than wonderful, but shows what de-
termined men will accomplish when
necessity demands.
The fire had not yet burned out
when Geo. w. Sewers, who is at the
head of the company, had been noti-
fed in this city. He determined that
the loss was total and Immediately
set to work to replace the store in
the shortest possible time. He inn
mediately summoned the heads OF
departments of the business and the
store. Walter Clogston was left In
charge Of affairs at Hooking, and w,
j. Law, Curt Ware and p. Cad Seev-
,ers came to this city at eleven o'clock
and met with Mr.. Sewers. Meantime
Mr.. Sewers had arranged with o. s.
Ellis of the Spencer Company for the
purchase of a new stock of goods
He had secured special train on the
Iowa Central for the carrying of the
freight and had planned all other de.
tails of the work to be done. The
men arrived in this city at IT o'clock
and went to Mr.. Sewers apartments
In the Hotel Downing and orders
were given and action commenced
Mr.. Ellis secured the necessary force
of men for the Spencer wholesale
house. Tad Shipley, of the Transfer
Company, responded to call and got
his men and teams out. Curt Ware
started in purchasing goods and as
soon as few orders were on paper
the house men and the transfer mer
were at work with their part. The
work started between one and two
O'Clock this morning. The transfer
teams, assisted by the Spencer team
Defiance" and Scarlet King" cart
ed the big lot Of goods to the specia
train and by six-thirty o'clock every
thing was in readiness for the start
superintendent j. A. Davis and Chiei
Dispatcher Brown, of the Central
had given their assistance in seeing
that everything was in order ant
ready for the start. The train was
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-10

Word is received that a baby girl
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. J L. Haz-
lett at Russellyille. Ind, Nov. 20.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-10

DR.. Vance is negotiating lease of
his building to the Mineral Springs
Co., for an office. The company will
probably accept the building.
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RUSSELL { WESTON CO., 100 and 1872 Water St. Augusta Me-

entertainment and the audience was well
J plased.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Wessman visited
! Mrs. Wessmans parents, Mr.. and Mrs
! in the afternoon for Vinalhaven, where
| he has employment for the winter. Mrs
| Wessman will remain with her parents a
] few days before joining her husband at
Vinalhaven.
Frank Peacock is visiting his son, Prof.
| E. f. Peacock, at kent's Hill.
| William Bachelor dressed two pigs
| last week. their combined weight being
5Sl pounds.
! Miss Lena Fuller went to Gardiner,
Saturday. where she is to be employed in
| Postmaster Libbys family.
George Dixon has large amount of
lumber and wood to haul on the first
snow. He is building a shed to connect
his house and barn.
Hartwel Clough and daughter Helen.
with Mr.. Vining and daughter and Mrs.
Anna Cannon, spent Saturday in the city.
viii Grinnell is getting out lumber for
his new house He will build on the same
ground where the one stood which was
recently burned.
SPEARS CORNER-Mr. Turtellotte of
buying apples in bulk. He allowed s135
per III lbs, delivered in bags in Gardi-
ner. To those who had small lots, or
were unable to obtain barrels. this was a
Miss Annette Spear is visiting friends
in Gardiner.
No school, last Friday, on account of
the severe cold from which the teacher,
Mrs Rogers, is suffering.
A full attendance is desired at the re-
hearsal of the Christmas exercises, next
Saturday evening. at the vestry.
The thrifty farmers OF this Quarter arc
cutting and hauling their next winters
wood.
Ed Spear received the blue ribbon Of
fered by the Richmond gentleman for the
best year-oId colt sired by his stallion.
William Woodbury. took the honors for
the best 3-months-old colt.
William Wharf and Fred Babcock eX-
pect to leave soon and take their teams
into the woods.
NORTH AUGUSTA.
Geo. F. Leighton and Ella E. Leighton
We're united in marriage at the parsonage,
"Wednesday evening, by Rev. z. S. Cud-
worth.
Reuel Dutton received quite cut upon
the head from fall upon the ice, Thurs
day night.
The sociahle at L. G.. leagues was
very pleasant q fair. and those who were
obliged to be absent feel that much was
missed in the way of pleasure
The Christmas tree and entertainment
will be held Thursday christmas ere).
If pleasant; if not, Friday evening.
Sylvester Shute injured his leg while
working in the cemetery. a few days ago.
1t is gaining although quite troublesome.
Maurice Leighton recently dressed a pig
eight months old which weighed 3s5
pounds. Who can beat this!
Lulu and Wilbur Leighton We're over
come in the severe blow ana storm, Sun
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l2c to $3.50
The Sale
of Handkefchiefs

We've provided for the wants of
handkerchief buyers as never before
more than double the selling space.
Done everything toward making choos-
ing easy. Here are a few special lots
for you to get first pick at:
200 doz. White Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. &c. each.
Children's plain white and colored Dor
dered handkerchiefs,. ....... Sc. each.
Ladies' and Mems hemstitched Linen
&C., 10c., 12Iacy tic. to soc.
Ladies and Mems Initial, all Linen
Hemstitched, ... .12Hc. to 25c
Ladies' fine lace and embroidered edge
from. ................. 12Hc. to $500
We've bought dolls enough to so
round, at least we think SO. Dolls of
all sizes dressed and undressed. You'll
find doll buying here very satisfactory
Observation-Disclosures. 10c. to $3.50
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Keep Yourself Strong

And you will ward off colds, pneumonia,
fevers and other diseases. You need
to have pure, rich blood and good di-
gestion. Hoods Sarsaparilia makes the
blood rich and pure as no other medi-
cine can do. 1t tones the stomach. Gre
ates an appetite and invigorates the
whole system. You will be wise to be-
gin taking it now, for it will keep YOU
strong and well.
Hoods Pills are non-irritating Price
% cents.
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Ladies Neckwear

Collar and cuff set of scrim en-
broidered Bulgarian combinations on
ecru and white. Bishop shape stocks
and top collars. From
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SIC pattern

day afternoon, when very near their
home. Lulu was thrown to the ground
while Wilbur chung to q post till both
were rescued by Aaron Leighton and
Owen Taylor.
a Christmas tree and entertainment
will be held by Miss Alice Leighton and
pupils of the Bracket school. Thursday
afternOon
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ANNUAL MEETING.

The stockholders of Granite National
Bank Of Augusta. Maine. will hold their
ailhAai meeting for the election of djrec-
,orss ana Tor the transaction of any other
legitimate business, at their banking
room n Augusta, on Tuesday the 18th
cay or January. 1901, at 10 o'clock in the
Dec s, 1903. decie.l5 . 81 H., / 10
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All Sorts Of
Leather Goods

Shopping bags, satchels, pocket
books, bill books, coin purses, care,
cases. ETC., from ........ Sc. to $500
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The Host of
Other Items for Gifts

These we can only hint at but you'll
find the inspection of them profitable
and the buying more profitable still.
Comb and Brush Sets, Mirrors, Infants
Sets, Puff Boxes, Collar G. Cuff Boxes,
H'dk'f. Boxes, Work Boxes, Baskets.
Burnt Wood, Picture Frames, Station
cry, ETC., ETC., etc.
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For all around winter wear there's
nothing like good rain proof coat.
We've got supply of these stylish gar
ments that we believe cannot be sur
passed in this section from
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98c to $l2
Handsome Weaves
In Dress Goods

Useful Christmas Gifts. You'll take
pleasure and profit in choosing from
these stylish weaves, only the newest
and best find a place here. And prices
made to tempt you.
Colored and white mercerized waist
ings 200, yards patterns sold for $3.50
to $500 a pattern, choice for
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Any length every fashionable cut.
best Of materials, perfection Of 1T and
finish and price reasonableness that
will surprise you.
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Gay afternoon, Wnen very near tnelr
| home. Lulu was thrown to the ground
while Wilbur chung to g, post till both
were rescued by Aaron Leighton and
Owen Taylor.
A Christmas tree and entertainment
will be held by Miss Alice Leighton and
pupils of the Bracket school, Thursday
afternoon.
NORTH vAssALeoRo.
E. Fl. Cook will ship carload of apples.
this week. The Liverpool market is off
Just now and buyers are not very anxious
TO buy; $3.50 per barrel seems about the
limit.
The rural telephone service has been
established in this vicinity and is giving
excellent satisfaction.
About 80 members of Vassaboro Grange
attended the special meeting OF Winsow
Grange, Saturday night. wnen the third
"a candidates. 1t was a very enjoyable
meeting and the work was performed in
a manner to do credit to any Grange in
the State.
+. S. Goodwin. grocer, will occupy the
store recently dana ged by fire and for
merly occupied by Miss Annie McLaugh-
lin, in addition to his other store. as soon
as the necessary repairs are completed.
Miss Annie Cook is passing her vaca-
ton at home during the recess at Colby.
James Getchell, who has been assoc
ciated with Warren krowlton. barber in
the village. has severed his connection
with him here and opened a shop in Wins
low.
LITcHFIELD PLAINS.
Libby Post. No. IS. G. A. r.. has ar
ranged to give an entertainment on Tues
day evening Dec. 49, at Stewards hail
Litchfieid Corner. The following is a pro.
gram Of the entertainment:
Music. Quartet
Recitation-"our Flag" Ethel Campbell
Music.
Chewing Gum Song.
Mrs. Nettie Z. Campbell and chorus
Reading-"La Tour d Auversne.
Miss Laura Bell stinson
Rsading-''rhe Juds N;.! H RagI p, ~, !
Maid J. T. Chase and Mrs. Campbell
Reuben Toast's Triangle
Miss Laura Belle Stinson
Music. Quartet
Comedy in One Act:-"An Afternoon with
Cast of Characters.
Miss May Hart. Miss Katherine kendrick
Miss Grace Dare. Miss Amy Taylor
Ephraim Geo. Washington Jefferson.
Nelson Danforth
Ham Schwatzan, ]. Z. Chase
Mrs. o'Houlihan. Mrs. Nettie Campbell
Boy. Onslon Campbell
Readng-"The Lovers Sacrifice y
Miss Laura Belle Stinsor
Music. Quartet
Owing to the storm no religious services
were held at the Plains church, Sunday.
WEST SIDNEY.
The W. c. T. L. will meet with Mrs.
Lucy A. Wynian. next Wednesday af-
ternoon. A large attendance is de-
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If It's an Umbrella,
Try This Store

A careful study Of your wants in this
important item has been made Ma
terials of the best handles selected with
the greatest care Prices are bound
to please. :. ...... soc. to $500