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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15

HOME FOR LITTLE ONES
Representative of Children's Home
Society gets Five Children
in the County.

Mr.. II. Y. Harvin left Hartford
Monday night with five little Ohio
county children in his possession.
He Is a representative of the Ken
lucky Children's Home Society, and
had been In the county several days
gathering up poor and destitute chill
dren to take away with him.
After the children are taken up
homes are found for them in good and
respectable families anywhere they
are wanted. The children are adopted
or treated by the people OF their new
homes as their own children, they
Sxe. educated and brought up in re-
fined society and are not permitted to
return, to correspond with or to know
the whereabouts of their parents or
the parties with whom they formerly
lived.
These children are often taken from
the slums. from prostitute mothers,
some from respectable parentage
who are too poor to care for them, and
provided with good aud substantial
homes.
Three of the chilcren that Mr.. Har-
vim took away with him came from
near Rosine, one from near Fords-
Vile and the other from this place.
After they had been gotten together
they were washed and prepared for the
nice and comfortable clothing which
the good women of Hartford provided.
There was especially remarkable
change In the appearance of the three
children that came from near Rosine.
They had been living with their
mothers In a cave, and to persons of
refinement, presented pitiful sight.
Their clothes were ragged and their
legs and feet bare except pieces OF dir
ty cloth tied about them, but all this
was changed and the five little ones
seemed contented in their nice new
clothes, which were only indices
to the new life that they are sure to
realize.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15
SHOT DOWN
While Pleading for Mercy His
Anatomy is Perforated.
Perpetrator Arraigned in Court
and Held to Grand Jury
Charged With Mali
ci0uS Shooting.

Owensbaro, KY, Jau. IS With
his hands held high above his head
begging for mercy. Sam Williams
WIS shot down by Louis Taylor at
Powers Station at 7 O'Clock on Tuts-
day morning. Both men are negroes,
Taylor was arrested by Constable
Samuel Walker, of Yelvington, and
brought to this city.
Taylor aud Williams engaged IN a
fight at Powers on Monday night
Williams broke whisky jug over
Taylor's head. The latter left the
scene of the fight. aud going to the
home of a neighbor, asked for shot
gun. He said that a thief was rob-
bling his chicken house. He secured
the gun and returned to hnut for
Williams. He did not find him, but
took the gun home with him. At an
early hour Tuesday morning Taylor
arose and went out behind pile OF
logs to lay In wait for Williams. He
saw Williams leave his home and go
across a field to barn. Taylor fol-
lowed and entered the barn. He ask
ed the negro why he had treated him
the way he had the night before.
Williams replied that he was only
playing. He was holding his HANDS
above his head and pleading with
Taylor not to shoot.
With an oath Taylor told him he
was tired oil being played with, and
he discharged the shotgun at him.
The first load tore away half of the
the negro's coat and vest, but none
of the shot entered his body. He
turned to run just as Taylor fired the
second shot. The contents OF the
weapon struck him In the hip and he
fell 10 the ground. The shot made a
dangerous aud ugly wound. Taylor
run from the scene Of the shooting
and was shortly afterwards arrested.
Williams was given medical attention.
He will recover.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15
A WOMAN
MaSQueradeS as Man
for TWenty-FiveT
Years.
She Wore Trousers. SwOre.
Drank Liquor and used
Tobacco.
Her Secret Was Never Discovered
Until They Went to Pre-
pare Her for
Burial.

Boise City, Idaho, Jan. I2.-Joe
Monaghan, one OF the most noted
characters of this section, died last
night. When the associates of the de-
ceased went to prepare the body for
burial they found that 1t was that of a
woman aud not of a man, as 1t was
supposed to be.
Monaghan came to the Rockville
country twenty five years ago and Sc
cured work as cowboy and htrder.
A sure shot, daring rider and per-
son of more than average strength
and endurance. on whom the gar
ments VI h-bits of a man at ratuT-
ally, there was never any suspicion
on the part of single associate that
he was anything but what he claimed
to be. Monaghan voted at all cleo.
lions held In the last twenty years,
paid poll tax, worked the roads, serv-
ed on juries, swore, drank whisky
and chewed tobacco and occasionally
joined in the sport OF shooting up"
a little twon In the foothills by way
OF amusement.
Death came suddenly while Joe was
away on the headwateis of Sucker
creek, In Oregon, with two compau.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15
Hens Resume Work.

Louisville, KY, Jan. I3.-The hen
has con scented to listen to reason.
She has been proud and naughty
almost the entire winter and has
steadfastly refused to come down from
her high perch until within the last
three or four days. So highly has
she valued her services in the egg In
dustry that serious consideration has
been given in some quarters, 1t Is un-
derstood, to having picture Of Amer
lean hen replace that of the eagle on
Uncle Sans coins.
Eggs took slump Monday, how
ever, due to the hens inclination to
return to work, and yesterday they
took further drop until they were
quoted Tuesday night at twenty-five
and twenty-five and one.half cents
wholesale. Commission men say the
price will 60 still lower to-day.
During December eggs, without a
suspicion OF a guarantee attached to
them, sold at retail at thirty-fve and
forty cents. Dealers say that cases
are on record where small families
living In flats clubbed together for
the purchase OF an egg on baking
day.
Owing to the conciliatory attitude
of the hen, the bottom has burst, as
1t were, and the bank clerk may or
der ."whitewings" along with the
chief stockholders In the institution
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15
A Proficient Clerk.

Circuit Clerk Z. G. BaIrass, is hav-
ing some practical experience in the
duties of his new Office. Besides filing
a number OF suits aud attending to
other routine matters, he aud his
deputies are preparing a transcript oil
the famous Schleitzbaum emb:zzle-
ment case for the Court of Appeals.
Mr.. Barrass Is proving himself TO be
a proficient, accommodating and
painstaking clerk and the Ohio Cir
cult Court Is being ably served by
him.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15

ions. These left their herds ard
throwing the body across the pony,
which had been it owners especial
pride for five years, carried it back to
Rockville. where the discovery was
made. All efforts TO find out who the
woman was or where she came from
have been futile. The name would
indicate that she was Irish, but 1t
was probably entirely fictitious, as
she showed not single Irish trait or
feature. Her associates of the past
quarter Ola century will give her
handsome burial.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15
Another Branch House.

Mr.. T. J. Turley has returned from
Leitchfeld, KY. where he has estab-
lished another branch house of his
implement business. This Is the
eighth branch house started by him.
He put In charge of 1t Mr. R. B.
Flaherty, who has been one OF his as
sistants in the main house at Owens
boro for the past three years. Mr..
is competent and courteous
Vi will attract and hold friends. Mr..
5t1aSSsy, with goods and prices, will
W. Gle ~ Owensboro Messenger.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15

ferers, Peruna will cure you."-Dr.
Llewellyn Jordan.
Geo. G. Havener, M. D., Of Anacostia,
D. c., writes:
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.,
Gentlemen-"I In my practice I have
had occasion to frequently prescribe
your valuable medicine, and have found
its use beneficial, especially in cases Of
catarrh.'-George @. Havener, NJ. D.
If you do directive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruns,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving q
full statement of your case, and he Will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columhus,
Ohio.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15

graduate OF Co
lumbia g ollege
and who served
three years at
West Point, has
the following to
say of Peruna:
/" Allow me to
express my graft
tude to you for
the benefit de
rived from your
wonderful rem
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15
Rev. Maddox iii.

Rev. D. J. K. Maddox, Is quite Ill
at his home near Rockport, KY. He
has been In bad health for quite a
while, bat few days ago he TOOK
severely Ill OF an acute form of sto-
mach troubl. of which he has suffered
occasionally for some time. At last
accounts he was no better
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15
Elect Officers.

The stock holdersRe 81 necessary /;
tional Bank held the aeut OF the
ing In the bank bui .e,Uh nor disil.
day. The following - mt for the
were present: ]. c. Duf,n,iose love,
KY; ]. P. Stevens, Bel III the kind
vim Rowe, Csntertownf' lily more or
G. B. Likens, J. GfI to endure,
Wayne Griffin, Hartfd1, If not all
officers were re cleo 1h,rt. Disillu-
Likens entertained 7tjlinful process,
noon luncheon. m ebly so. It Is
Misl sls DaoIe1f elf that an sii ss.
DISQUALIFICATION aulv FURNISHED
for quite awhile.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15
Assessors List.
McHenry, Ky, Jan. Is,

McHenry, KY, Jan. Is, 1904.
EDITOR Republican, send you
list OF the taxable property Of the
eight precincts have listed, copied
and balanced this fall and winter.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15

month has brought forth a vast change
and I now consider myself a we'll man
after months Of suffering. FELLOWSHIP
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15
Medical Examiner U. S. Treasury,

DIR. Llewellyn Jordan, Medical Ex-
aminer of U. s. Treasury Department,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-01-15

z. A. Smith, Cerslvo, called to see,
us while In town Monday. n
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-24

Cure the cough and save the life"
DR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds down to the very
verge Of consumption. +
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-24

21h feet of the lot which adjoins the
Dement, brick building on the east, and
which Is at present occupied by small
frame structure. The price paid for
this property does not appear on the
deed, but 1t is said to have been Il5oo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-24
QUEEN ESTHER" AS 1T
WILL APPEAR AT FISHERS
The Sacred Opera, Under Master Hand
Which Is Now Being Prepared for
the Public.

The production Of the sacred opera Queen Esther which to be
rendered in Fishers opera Thursday and Friday evenings
january 30 attracting unusual interest the singers of
the city and promises elaborate musical production
ago Mr. Martin Robinson of Chicago who has
50 successfully conducted this and its companion piece Beshaar in
nearly every city Washington and Idaho within the past two
and commenced rharas for this and within very
short time and demonstrated his ability director and to
sch degree as to interest leading singers since then they
have enthusiastic their preparations Of the opera
The following complete list Of the singers composing the cast
and chorus;
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-24
Sale of the Kinney block on CONNER.

cial street, between Eleventh and
Twelfth, was closed up yesterday. The
block was held under option by Har-
rison Lyon Hamblet. who paid $12,5OO
for it. Mr.. Hamblet bought from M.
J. kinney and sold to w. H. Barker
for s1s,5Oo. The transfer includes the
three-story brick building and the
ground on which It stands. Mr.. Kin
Aey also sold to Mr.. Hamblet the east
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
Constipation. its Cause and Cure.

= PERSON IN ORDER e be healthy must get rid
o. me waste products Cor poisons) OF the body
Nature mas provided four ways 10 set ria ~
.nth The Bowels the Kidneys. the Bladder
ana the pores 81 the Skin
;, II the bowels become inactive that portion Of
tne leou which should be thrown or lies in the
lnteStlneS and iCcomposes causinr blood rr-ye
4lStr ana Kidney trouble. and closes the PORES
OF me skin. thus creating disease ii the entire
system. - 1900
fou can immediately relieve and permanently
cure yourself of stubborn CONSTIPATION or dis
tresslhE stomach trouble and perfectly regulate
OF DRAKE : PALMETTO WINE rea1fsr
q inns paper can secure absolutely free d bottle
oy writing 10 Drake Formula Co. Drake Build
ing, Chicago = 4'o-
FREE trial bottle alone has brought heath
al!u NiEor 10 many SO You owe it to yourself 10
prove what il will do in your case "
Hrlle the company this very day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
The "BcSofn Ely "

There is u child known to me--.ws
were great frie.lt'a IL tho country last
summeG--Who once IS size SAT on tle
doorstep beside .aa theusntfHlIy
scratching her brown and MOSQUITO.
bitten legs. remarked:
Sand flies and mosquitoes are ce.,
taiiiy bad enough, out il we had
bosom 1ies mere just couldn't stand
t.
"Boeom flies" said l. What on
garth are they?"
II cont know she returned, "b,r
they must be something awful We
sins about them in church. There's
something about hiding in old rocks
70 get away from them, and there's
something about heir biting SO hard
heF draw blood.
why, said size, you must know
that song. Everybody knows it. 1t
says Let me, too, the bosom fly
Washington Post
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
The 7 alse= i~Step,

The artificial instep is the latest
innovation in footwear. 1t IS not very
we'll known as yet, but it is expected
at there W.T., be plenty Of people
sufficiently misguided 10 wear it wher
hey become aware OF its existence.
rhe device fits into the shoe between
he heel and tie ball Of the foot, and
,ught to conduce areatly to the con-.
'ort OF the wearer. it is three OR fouz
inches in length and two In diameter,
md N, shape resembles s. small halt
"ir2!a
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
He Was Kept BUSY.

That was curious little confession
made to an interviewer the Other day
by Color Sergeant Barry. for twenty
.-yen years keeper of the stage door
At the Lyeeum. In reply to remark
about his knowledge of plays and play
ers. Sergeant Barry remarked u
have never seen a play In all my life.
My place Is at the stage door have
never any time 20 see what is going
VI on the stage Tit-Bita
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
BASEBALL NOTES.
CONTINUED from Page y

championship series, where Parent
outplayed him. But one series can
not blot cut the work of several years
In my opinion, Dahlen, now with
the New York Giants, is enc Of the
great shortStOQs Of the age, and Bob
by Wallace of St. Louis, is another that
can compare with any.
According to Jennings, Sheckatd of
Brooklyn is the greatest Cuttielder in
the world. There is not an outfield =
living who can touch jim Sheckard,
says Hughey. AS an outtielder. hit
ter, baserunner and every thing else
he overtops them all Dave Fultz is
is a great outtieluer. but Dave is net
the all-around man that Sheckard is.
keeler is another. Many people do
net believe that Keeler can place a
drive 10 any place he picks out, but
I've seen him do it too often not to
know that It is true. And this on
some Ct the greatest twirlers in the
business, I've seen him tap short
one 10 left and then the next time.
when the left fielder came in. put on a
little mere speed and snap the bail
over his head"
The Cornell coach says is not
certain YET whether he will ue able 10
return to Cornell as coach next season.
but that he will return in the fa.l. at
any rate, and start things off in fan
practice. III so back. though. added
J innings, II there is any possible
chance"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
Causes a Sensation in Medical Circles

Good news goes fast" said Mr.. l..
B. Coon yesterday, talking to Re
porter about TINT Wonderful Nlnol
concerning which so much is heard
Nowadays "Why, YOU knew that be
sides being talked about in New Eng
land, many of the prominent papers
in America are devoting more or less
space to this wonderful discovery.
S e here, what do you think of this?'
Whereupon Mr.. Coon produced an ar
ticle from the Lancet of London, Eng
land
The Lancet is the greatest medical
publication in the world and anything
appearing in It's columns is considered
as indisputabIc evidence. Let me
read this to YOU, said MIR. Coca Il
here is nough To show You what the
sreat men of the old wrold think OF
Winch" wherVupon he read the follow
ing:
"Recont investigation has led to the
isolation of several distinct bodies III
cod liver oil, notably amongst which
are the alkaloids These principles
have been tested faithfully; and the re
suits form the subject of an eNclu-
sivc report Ivy Gautier and MCurgues
in the Journal de Pharmacie, who con
cluded that the combined active prin-
stimulants of nutrition and asSimila-
ton, and show definitely the mature q
the principles to which the oil owes
its valuable medicinal properties.
And the best part of this is" CON
tinu5 d Mr.. Coon. lit is not only the
physicians that are enthusiastic. but
the people Who are taking the remedy.
! After all | do GOT blame them much,
eith2r II does not take but minute
| for any one who is obliged to take cod
liver oil to find out that Ninol is taste.
less. Then the patient soon realizes
|
much mere quickly. and accomplish s
the desired end III Il much more
marked manner than cod liver oil in
its crude form was ever able to do. On
yes, of course | consider the success
of Ninol is assured. How can it b1
VtherWise.-a discovery that has revo
lutioniz d the form and made it pra1
tical to prescribe the greatest known
F, medicine for all wasting diseases
"Iust think what it means-getting
al the benenls in a concentrated form
and no more nauscatipg. vile-smNilin2
grease. Yes. come any time yea
would like to see me. l am always
siad 10 see You about Ninol and find
out more TO say in its praise every
day"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
for quick trade Apply to c. L. Cham
aers. No. 1921 West Third avenue


ioT quick 'rade. Apply 10 u L. ona l"
oers, NO 1921 west Ihlrd avenue
We make a speciality of hauling
hoosohold goods. Both phones. Mer
chants Transfer compapv
Ap5ly to Louise Smith. corner Louis
-. ia l,Ei,feoath a,o,,o
l-....= ..,.#.-..:....= .==..=. ,;.,=
''''
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
ElAnneIs In Hunamer

The new boarder was not aware OF
ths ironclad traditions of the boarding
house and was therefore inclined to Be
facetiOus.
Aren't these cakes out of season In
summer he queried.
IL was not aware of the TACT" snap
ped the landlady.
These are flannel cakes, YOU
know"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13

Scratch. scratch, scratch; unable to
attend business during the day or
sleep during the night. Itching piles
horrible plague. Doan's Ointment
cures Never fails At any drug
store, SO cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
Might Have Ee.n Cats ard c,o.

Tie Constan1ine (Aiserial CORE
,p"nden. G French newspaper
sraveiy states that in tae course OF
terrible cyclone a. LcnGie a shower OF
cats and mice tell over the distr,c,
fer the s9a>1 Of about a quS-.ey OF
N,"n ".'> e..;HE Ne .s.as
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
NIS ratrh.
~ srsndpa sits in his .A*. cAsfr.

~ Grandpa sits in his eA.1 cAsfr.
A. d the hot dust swirls .Aroyxh ~
>u,try air:
ana re SAYS as he looks at the wiltius
things:
IL is going 10 rain when the rain-crow
But the rain-crow sings from tho n,ck.
9 tree,
4 never q Cloud III lhe s'-v we see.
al or !one ng eyes are t ned in vain
10 Il. shy as We luek tor lie promised
But gu st;an'pa ne VI Ever corw.ain:
ae Waits. content, f. thc
things. - -
IL + sons to rain evr lie ra;,.. crow
-Ecr'rudc Norton \. :, ..,.,., @.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13

Coughs and colds, down to the ve.y
borderland Of consumption, YIELD to
the soothing, healing influences Of DR.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
Raw Gre am

is interior t. Porden's Peerless Brand
Evaporated Cream in richness and
delicacy of flavor. Peerless Cream
is superior as "a cream for cereals.
coffee, tea. chocolate and general
houSeho I'D cooking 1t is the result
of fifty years experience with the milk
problem.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
d " Boycc deyotes his time to rents

Hrs. Chas. We'll is quite sick.
Little Sarah Rcita Strauss is quite
SICK.
--Gasoline stoves at Simpson and
Webb Furniture company's.
Telephone US to haul your baggage
Merchants Transfer Company
Two newly furnished Yeoms foy
rent. Apply 1lt Texas Street.
Nice 1urnlsneu room for rent. ap-
ply at 421 West Fifth West avenue.
Els htroom house with hall for
rent; water IN kitch n. ApIy 4o3 e. Cd
For special bargains in carpets.
mattings, etc. see Simpson and Webb
Furniture company.
For sale-Six room residence
with al modern improvements. Three
room tenant house on the lot Cheap
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
local AND OTHERWISE
MENU FOR TODAY.
Easily Digested.

Fi"S. cou Sc:
Managing your rental property.
Second course:
Selling your property on shert no.
tiee.
Third course:
Selling the property of others to you.
Fourth course:
Making and selling real estate loans.
Des> eft.
lurcCas Il revenue with prompt re-
turns.
l.a!ge profits on small Investments.
Increase i'll value of your holdings.
Idle money earning dividends.
Real estate loans to relieve debts,
aad make improvements.
Served daily at lis Main street
Pi.e Bluff, Ark, by
THE REAL ESTArERS,
LeitUer and We'll.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13

Two million Americans suffer the
torturing pangs Of dyspepsia. No
need to. Burdock Blood Bitters cures.
At any drug store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
$3.50 Panama Hats $3.50

The price fits your pocket, the hat
fits your head. These hats are .ie!.:
and durable and positively guarantee
to give entire satisfaction, OR money
refunded. All styles and sizes, for
men, women, boys and girls. Send
us money order for $3.50 or its
equivalent and we will send YOU one
of these dressy hats by return reg
istered mail. Make all money orders
payable to THE SAN JAUN PANAr1A
HAT COMPANY, SAN JAUN, PORTO
RICO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13
Sixth and Chestnut
School,.
302 W. Sixth Avenue.

Kindergarten and Grades /, 2, 3, q,
5, 6 and 7.
Principals: Mrs M. c. Jones and
Miss Callie Jones.
Assistants: Miss Nellie Sallee,
MissMarisn Larche and
Miss Joe Angel.
Kindergarten Director: Miss M. Il.
Allen.
Musical Director: Mr.. M. d. MCNEIL.
Drawing, Vocal Music, Elocuticn and
Physical Culture are included in the
course
A certificate from any grade of this
scneGl is accepted a. fee value IL
TIE public schools.
For Information apply to
MISS CALLlE JONES,
302 w. Sixth Avenue.
Both telephones. sos.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13

For saIc-A good Lusgy horse.
Apply to Louise Smith, corner Louis
AN and Thirteenth az nue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-13

We make speciality of hauling
household goods. Both phones. Mer-
chants Transfer Company.