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The San Francisco call., 1904-03-27

toward the empty blue. He looked
back nervously over his TRAIL shifted
the air, waved his ears inquiringly.
The more he found nothing to warrant
his uneasiness the more his uneasiness
grew. 1t was as If death. following far
off but relentlessly, had sent a grim
menace along the windings of the trail.
Something like a panic came into the
dilating eyes OF the big bull. He turned
toward the fir forest, at a walk which
presently broke into a shambling, rapid
trot and presently he disappeared
among the somber and shadowy col
onnades.-M Magazine.
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sailing through the air for that great
distance before landing again in a
great snow bank.
And yet it is said that the women
tourists, particularly the American.
became almost as daring and skillful
as the men. The accompanying pho
tograph OF a fair tobogganist snap
shotted while in midair gives some
faint idea of the excitement and dam
ger of the sport as we'll as of the
terrific velocity with which she made
the long leap at the end Of the
course.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-27
Glass Cure

A crusade against consumption is be-
ing carried on with greater impetus
than ever the world over. Fresh air is
the chief feature of the treatment Of
the disease. In London, where it is a
long way to the fresh air of the mount
aims. some Of the hospitals have estab-
lished consumption houses" where
they manufacture pure air for the spe-
cial treatment of consumption. The
rooms for the patients are made of
glass and wood, six feet six inches long,
four feet wide and six feet high, and
stand nine inches from the floor on
blocks. Here the patient spends two
thirds of his time breathing the dry,
pure. rarefied air pumped in from the
outside.
The air is first filtered through layers
Of cotton to remove the particles of
dust and SCOT and ii is then dried By
being passed through perforated trays
charged with chloride of calcium.
Finally The air is ozonized by means
Of an Andrioiis tube which is called
into action every five minutes by an
automatic clock.
The ventilating shaft leading from
the outside is equipped with an ex-
haust fan which drives out the air
slightly faster than il is supplied, so
that the atmosphere within the Gu
bicle is partially rarefied. As a rule
the inmate OF the cubicle dislikes leav-
ing the room because Of the difficulty OF
breathing the thick. damp air outside.
The cubicles OF the oxygen hospital
have been used with such success in
treating tuberculosis that DR.. George
StOker believes that they offer So
luton of curing the consumptive la
borers of London and other consested
cities.-New York Tribune.
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Chevalier Guards at rest, tens of thou
sands of respectful spectators just be-
yond the lines. and all the court look
ing on from the windows of the Winter
Palace. / have seen the Czar standing
for twenty minutes with barred head in
a temperature of zero while, where the
thick ice had been cut away for the
purpose, the blessing of the waters in
token of baptism proceeded.-Satur-
day Evening Post.
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nice; she is so witty and good
humored. and she enjoys life so thor
oughly. In short, had I to decide, like
Paris. between the rival charms Of
bevy Of modern beauties. l think an
American girl would probably take the
apple. Consequently I rather envy the
British peers-whether or not person
ally repulsive-whO are able not only
to find American brides. but handsome
dowries thrown in.-Henry Labouchere
in London Truth.
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Ancient India Observatory

Jey Sing was chosen by Mahammad
Shah TO reform the calendar From
his astronomical observations tables
were constructed which were more cor
rect than those of De la Hire
One instrument in the picture is the
mural quadrant. 1t is wall IL feet
high and feet IL inches broad, in the
plane Of the meridian. BY this means
are ascertained the suns altitude and
zenith distance and it's greatest decli-
nation and the latitude of the place.
There are two large circles-one o.
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N He accompanying Photographic
view Of the observatory at Jey-
pore, India, appears in the Popu-
A lar Astronomy. having been fur
nished by Miss Eta Moulton, a
graduate Of Carleton College, Mimi.
now q missionary in India Facts re-
. .garding this observatory, as obtained
by Miss Moulton are given in the fol-
lowing paragraphs:
The observatory at Jeypore was built
b. the celebrated royal astronomer, Jey
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Scents Dan ger

For minutes the moose had been thus
pleasantly occupied, when suddenly an
obscure apprehension stirred in his
brain. He stopped feeding, lifted his
head and stood motionless. Only his
big ears moved. turning their wary
interrogations toward every point of
the compass and his big nostrils sus-
piciously tested every current of air.
Neither nose nor ear. the most alert
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petition indulged in there.
one of the most popular courses
was the famous ''battledoor and shut
tlecock." a long. winding, exception
ally steep course, with abrupt turns
and chasm n the end over which
both the tohoggan and it's rider leaped
like a stone from a cataDult. 1t re-
quired rare courage and a steady
nerve 20 avoid a bad spill on the way
down, Rnd a stout heart and good
muscles 10 make the leap at the end.
" hich, in the case of a daring Ameri-
can, was sixty feet. Just think of
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Kirkland, a Canadian collier, who
dreamed he saw the cage Of coal fall
to the bottom Of the shaft, and saw
the men in it thrown out and killed. He
described his dream to his wife and she
persuaded him to remain at home that
day. Within an hour after work had
started the cage crashed down the
shaft, killing all its occupants In the
exact manner he had dreamed.
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Sing. II IS not under cover. The in
struments have been allowed to get
much out Of repair and many Of them
are now quite useless, it being impos-
sible even 10 guess what purpose they
served in the wonderfully accurate OBJ
seIvatfons and calculations of their in
ventor; but dials, gnomons, quadrants,
astronomers.
The buildings were erected by Jey
Sing II. Rajah Of Jeypore, in 1127 A. H.,
or 1924 A. d. He was an engineer.
mathematician and an astronomer. He
constructed on his own plan conserva-
tories at Jeypore, Benares, Ujjain,
Delhi and Muttra-
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TNE who live in the land OF
M perpetual sunshine can have
Y Y but LITTLE conception of the
exciting sports of those who
live in land of almost per-
petua; ice and snow. though during
the past winter it has been the fash
ion among both English and American
men and women of wealth and leisura
to visit the Engadine health resorts of
Switzerland and witness if not ac-
tually take part in the coasting com
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six hundred and forty miles in ten
days.
The fortunate condition Of the United
States as regards draft animals rem
ders automobilism a matter that can
be safely deferred as a standard equip
rnent until commercial needs have de-
veloped automobiles simpler in form,
more reliable in action, and more econ
omical in use than they are at present
Nevertheless. there should be timely
provision along the lines followed BY
the German army. for 1t should be re-
membered that military transportation
is done by the wholesale in Germany.
In the 1901 maneuvers there were NOV
ed over one railroad in two days with
out materially interfering with the reg
ular passenger traffic. $4,000 men, $500
horses, 22s wagons and $50 tons OF bag
gage. Much Of this will be done BY
automobiles hereafter.
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HAT are the princi-
pal products OF the
United States?
Historical novels
and health foods.
What other neces-
stiles Of life are
of-57
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~ MERICA, England. France, Ger
many, Italy and Russia. the last
five particularly. have been
making recent and extensive
tests with automobiles for war pur-
poses, with interesting results.
Germany, for instance, has developed
one Of the automobile wonders Of the
age. 1t is a hundred horsepower ma
chine, the immensity and strength of
which may be guessed, even by the
layman, when 1t is realized that the
usual pleasure motor vehicle only
averages from ten to twenty horse
power.
During recent French maneuvers au-
tomobiles have been extensively used,
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PERSONALITIES

Mr.. w. B. Hates spent yesterday in
Wilmington.
Mr.. s. NJ. Rosenberg spent this week
in New York City.
Miss Dora Price is visiting friends in
Westminster, Md.
Mrs. W. P. Cullen is visiting relatives
in Milford and Frederick.
Miss Grace Parvis is the guest Of friends
and relatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. William B. Clark has returned
to her home tn Philadelphia.
Miss Martha Heaton is being enter.
tanned by Philadelphia relatives.
Mrs. W. B. Hates and daughter Sarah
are visiting relatives near Pennington.
Mr.. Charles N. Dickerson was the guest
of his parents in Elkton, Md, over Sun
day.
Mr.. Warren Cochran, of Washington,
D. c., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Ella
Cochran.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Burnham, of
Wilmington, were entertained by rela-
tiyes here for several days this week.
Miss Elizabeth Crittenden, of Phila-
delphia, is being entertained by her
grandparents, DR.. and Mrs. J. H. Hard
castle.
Postmaster Jolls has been confined to
his room for several days suffering from
severe cold, but we are glad to state he
is now improving.
Rev. G. 7. Wyatt, D. D.. has been con-
fined in the house this week owing to a
slight attack of la grippe, but is reported
as being much improved at this writing,
and will occupy his pulpit next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Richards have
issued invitations to the marriage of their
daughter Clarrissa ]. Boulden, to Mr..
John Richard Grassland, Jr. The cere-
mony will take place in Bethesda
Methodist Episcopal Church this town, on
Thursday evening, January 21st, at $50
o'clock.
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a very lucrative position in Jersey City
and will remove there at once. We are
sorry to part with Mr.. Roberts as he has
many warm friends here by whom he
will be greatly missed. His amiable dis
position made him general favorite.
The town and community wish him great
success in his new home.
The drama ga pair of Idiots" which
was given by local talent on Wednesday
evening was the cleverest piece of acting
that has been witnessed in ST., Georges
for long time. Clayton NJ. Riley as
"Colonel Bradley" could not be excelled,
while Mrs. Margaret Reybold his daugh-
ter; Miss Florence Jamison his niece and
ward, and Miss Sara Milligan his maiden
sister, were above criticism. Messrs.
Leslie Ford and Charles Cam suitors for
the girls, were simply perfect. The Co.'S
tunes were very handsome and added
greatly to the whole scene. The sweet
singing of Miss Julia Newton who is
general favorite, was very much enjoyed.
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ODESSA

Mrs. J. B. Corbit is visiting Philadel-
phia.
Miss Cornelia Townsend is visiting
Wilmington.
Miss Burdette Rose was Philadelphia
visitor Wednesday.
Miss Lucy NJ. Appleton is visiting Mrs.
D. G. Howell in Summit Bridge.
Mr.. Alfred Stevens, of Bridgeton, n.
j., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Alfred
Stevens.
Walter and Cyrus P. Keen we've Will
mington visitors from Saturday until
Monday.
Mr.. Albert Davis, of Camden, N. j.,
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. G. l..
Townsend.
Mr.. Elwood Vinyard, Of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with his mother, Miss
Elizabeth vihyard.
After spending the Xmas Holidays
with his parents, Mr.. Cyrus P. Keen
returned to Jacob Tomb Institute, Port
Deposit, Nd.
Mrs. Helen Kumpel, OF Medford, N.
j., returned home Monday after spend
ing two weeks with her mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Stevens.
Miss Frances Aspril returned to West
Chester State Normal School on Monday
after spending the Holidays with her par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. V. Aspril, Jr.
In the absence Of the pastor Rev. j.
M. Arters, who will preach at Newark,
Md, tomorrow Sunday Rev. J. P.
Burdette Of Smyrna, will preach in the
NJ. E. Church both morning and even
ing. All are cordially invited to be pres
ent.
Scholars OF the Public School deserving
special mention for department and prog
ress are the following: Room No. H.
Helen g.. Townsend, Mary Aspril,
Emma Carpenter, Minnie Armstrong,
Gertrude Wallace, Harry Kumpel and
Henry Bingnear. No. 2.-Devaul Rhodes,
Frank Keen, Emma Pennington, JEAN
nette Watkins, Helen Watkins. Elsa
Muehl5erger, Ethel Ward, Mary Car
penter. No. 3.-Mary Evans, Ross
Evans, Alice Croft, Emma Wallace,
Charles CIothisr, Lloyd Caulk, Norman
Ward Leon Buckaon James Carneufar
Richard Rhodes, Walter West, Frank
Bingnear, Arthur Phillips, Wilbert Ward,
Andrew Miller, Philip Vinyard, Leon.
ard Wallace, Raymond Wallace and
Sudler Wallace,
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cEcILToN

Benjamin Robinson has moved to Ches
apeake City.
Albert Watts is visiting relatives ir
Philadelphia.
Sleighing is fine and sleighs are quite
plentiful in town.
Miss Myrtle Templeman, of Cayots
spent Tuesday at her home near town.
Miss Mary Waters, of Philadelphia,
spent few days with Miss Mamie Pierce,
Blanche Padley spent few days Of the
past week with relatives in Chesapeake
City.
William Cannon and wife, of Whining
ton, are guests Of his brother, Albert
Cannon.
Miss Elsie Bond, of Port Deposit, i:
spending sometime with her sister, Mrs.
Alex. Wilson.
Miss Mary Dawson and brother Eugene
have been spending the Holidays with
relatives in Wilmington.
Henry Minner and friend, of Kennedy
vile, spent Monday and Tuesday at the
home OF Charles Robinson.
Robert Anderson has returned to John
Hopkins University after spending the
Holidays with his parents, Robert An
derson and wife.
The dance which was held in the
Mechanics Hall on Thursday evening
by the young men was quite success
Guests from Chesapeake CITY, Middle
town, Galena, Warwick, Sassafras and
Earleville as well as from our own neigh
borhood were present. Quite delight
full time was expressed by all.
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Mr.. H. G. DeYalinger has just CON-
pleted filling his large ice house at Willow
Grove Mills" and informs us he has stored
away $50 tons of exceedingly fine ice,
which is nine inches thick. Mr.. DeVal-
niger proposes to serve ice throughout
the town during the coming Summer and
has both the quality and quantity to
please his customers.
The quietness of our town was greatly
disturbed for short time on Saturday
evening last by two intoxicated colored
men, who attempted to enter several
houses on South Broad and Green streets.
At the home of Mr.. Albert Price the
men demanded admission and after re-
peated attempts to force an entrance, they
secured board and smashed the large
pain of glass in the dining-room door.
The board was thrust against the door
with such force that it passed through
the room and fell on the opposite side.
At this time Mr.. Price secured small
rife and fred at the negroes, and finally
succeeded in frightening them off, but
they were looking for trouble, and pro-
ceeded to the home of Mr.. G. ]. Freeman
where they gained an entrance by the
front door, but were frightened away
when confronted by Mr.. Freeman with a
revolver in hand, but in their hasty re-
treat they smashed one of the bulk win
dow pains in front of this property. They
also entered the home of Mr.. ]. B. Mes
sick, but were frightened away before
any damage was done. In the meantime
the officers had learned of the several at
tempts at house-breaking, and it only re-
quired few moments to capture one OF
the men who evidentally did not relish
the idea of being locked up alone, as he
told the officers who his companion was
but he had escaped, and was not captur-
ed until Monday afternoon. At their
hearing before Squire Cox on Tuesday,
the men gave their names as John Evans
and Charles Askins, and in default Of
$1,000 bail were sent to the work house.
They were committed on two charges of
$500 each, that of house-breaking and
threatening to kill, and for creating dis
turbance on the public streets.
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NOTICE TO MY CUSTOMERS !

Notice is hereby given that on and
after January 1st, 1904, We feel compelled
to do as near a cash business as posi-.
Bile. We must insist therefore on weekly
and monthly settlements of all accounts,
the length Of the credit to be determined
when account isopened. Customers who
have accounts are requested to let us
have settlement during the month Of
January. We are prepared to give to
all the best the market can afford al
the lowest cash prices.
WILLIAM BRoCKsoN.
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n1DDLErowr SHOOTING ASSOCIATION

The Middletown Shooting Association
held an interesting shoot on New Years
Day, when three important events were
shot. The first shoot of the series ni
eight for tie Parker gun was warmly
contested, and resulted in S. +. Massey
making top score of % out Of 25 from
the Is yard mark, closely followed by
E. J. Steel with 20, Gilpin Massey with
20 and Hates with 10. As it is dis
tance handicap throughout, it is any
bodys gun until the last shoot is over.
Barnard successfully defended the Hunter
Arms Co. gold medal, the challenger
being Burris-Score Burris IS, Barnard
20.
S. E. Massey also defended the silver
medal against the field, but had his
hands full with his brothers Jap and Ed
ward who both went straight with him.
The next shoot for the Parker gun will
be held on Thursday next, the 14th at
1P. NJ.
Eollou;uo q ra tIo ccoras in fIll.
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BOHEMIA MANOR
Colds are prevalent.

COios are prevalent.
Mr.. William Deane spent Saturday and
Sunday with Elkton friends.
We were all very glad to see the snow
for it means delightful sleigh rides.
Miss Sadie Gray is being entertained
by St. Georges friends and relatives.
Miss Mabelle Derrickson, of New York,
has been the guest of her parents. here.
Mrs. George Rhoades has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Beaston in
Wilmington.
Miss Sarah Racine left on Saturday for
Wilmington where she will take course
at Goldeys College.
Misses Nellie and Ida Armstrong, of
Armstrong; Corner, spent last week with
their uncle, Mr.. William Wilson.
Misses Helen Ellison, Effie Berry, Sallie
BouchelIe, Ethel Ellison, Messrs. Griffith
Ellison, Lindell Beaston and Eugene
Paxson attended the dance at Cecilton
on Thursday evening last.
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CHURCH NOTES

Rev. c. 7. Wyatt pastor, will preach in
Bethesda M. E. Church Sunday, both
morning and evening. Morning text
"a bad bargain" Evening text: 81 an
the way, the truth and the life."
Bethesda Epworth League meets in
the lecture room of the M. E. Church
every Sunday evening at 6.45 o'clock.
Everybody is invited to attend. The
topic for tomorrow evening is: "Some
Tests of Repentance. Luke 1914; Psa.
SILLY. Leader. Mr.. Leroy Banning.
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Emit Grnwars Exhibition

Fruit Growers Exhibition
The sixth annual meeting of the Mary
land Horticultural Society will be held
in Dushane Post Hall, Baltimore, on
January l4th and 18th. A fine exhibit oi
fruit is looked for. The vice president
of the society for Cecil County is George
Balderson, of Colora.
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Personally Conducted Tours to Washington
D. C. and return via Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad

Ohio Railroad
A serious Of three-day personalIy-con-
Quoted tours to Washington, d. c., will
be run on the following dates; January
81, February 4, and 18, March 8, and
%, April z, and 81 and May 5. SO for
the round-trip including hotel and other
expenses. Train leaves Chester at 3.24
P. NJ, Wilmington $40 P. M.
AS these tour parties are limited to the
available hotel accommodations and as
reservations are made when tickets are
purchased. Those intending to become
members should register at once. For
booklet and full information call on
ticket agents or write to II. A Miller,
7. P. A., Water and Market streets, vii.
mington, Del.
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NOTICE--DIVIDEND

NEW CASTLE COUNTY NATIONAL BANK,
ODESSA, DELAWARE,
JANUARY 9th, 1904.
The Directors have this day declared q
semi-annual dividend of THREE 81
PER CENT clear of taxes and payable
on and after the 18th inst.
Jos. L. GIBSON, Cashier.
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Sales to Take Place

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1904.-Pub-
lie Sale Of Stock. Farm Implements, &c.,
BY Thomas Lattomus, on the farm known
As The Collier Farm, near Baxter's Cor,
|ner, Al miles South Of Townsend.
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Reduced
Embroidery
Sale!

Our first consignment of
embroidery is here prettier,
finer and cheaper than we
ever had it before. Nice
patterns, the newest designs.
To make room for the new
goods we will sell all the
laces and embroidery we
had on hand at very low
prices. All our 8, 10 and 12
cent goods to go at 5 cents
a yard. S cent goods to go
at 8 cents a yard. All the
20, 25 and 80 cent goods to
go at Is cents a yard.
Come early as that goods
will not last long.
OvercoatS at most any
price.
AS we are going to add a
new line to our goods we
will sell all the other coats
we have on hand for less
than cost as we want the
room.
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Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the
firm trading as BARIS & FOGEL
has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent. All liabilities
will be paid by L. Baris and all
accounts owed the firm will be
collected by A. Fogel =. =. =.
A. FOGEL,
L. BARIS.
iddletown, Del, January LIST, 1904.
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NOTICE.
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
MIDDLErowN, DELAWARE,

"IUDI-EIUWNi OELAWAHE,
JANUARY 9th, 1904.
The Board OF Directors have this day
declared a semi-annual dividend of
THREE (3) PER CENT clear of Taxes,
payable to the Stockholders on and after
January 10Th, 1903.
JN0. s CROUCH, Cashier.
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meSSiCk'S!
House.
furnishings
At less price than you'll find else
where, often saving 25 to 100
per cent. * * "
This will more than hold good
in our Hardware Department.
There is no store that would dare
quote you on Hardware as low as
this Store. Come and prove this.
A Few Specials
in Housefurnishings
&c.,, good Meat Saws.
Csc, Henes Fruit and Vegetable Press, best made
&C.. Mrs Potts Patent Sad Iron Handles
25c Steel Spiders
f0c., 10-quart Dish Pans.
1Oc large Dust Brushes
&C.. Dust Pans.
&c., Maple Chair Seats made of three layers wood
50c large White Willow Clothes Baskets.
Best Shoes for Little Money
We really don't have to talk about our
Shoes so many women, men, boys and girls
are wearing them. We are in immediate
touch with the best makers of shoes in the
country.
Women's Shoes, "Queen Quality" make, S3
Douglas Shoes, no better, S3, $3.50 and S4
Women Shoes lace and button, styles includes high med
um and low heels plain patent leather and dull tips strictly
high, grade shoe one that proud to show, ST.
Misses and Chrens Shoes either for dress school,
and lace custom and last made patent leather
calf and vc KID Sizes 80c 81 to H. ST. III to SIPS
Boys grade Shoes Douglas make, in patent leather vc
kid and enamel, $50 and So.
Girls hghgade Shoes for big and little girls all the
ed feathers patent and plain Sizes to S25 81 H.
$3.50; III to- So.
|Rubbers
Mems, Women's Boys, Girls and Children's
Rubbers, all the best makes. Wales, Good
year Goodyear Glove, Hoods and Woon.
socket. No better made. and at full
ly a saving of % per cent.
Mems Boots, 81. so and IS.
Womens Boots, $780,
Misses Boots, $L25
Children's Boots, ST.
Mems Rubbers self acting heels, 5Oc
Womens Storm Rubbers, AOc
Children's Rubbers high cut storm, 25c.
Mems Buckle Arctcs heavy Dress best made only ST.
Mems high cut, wool lined Alaskas, 75c
oooooo
j. B. rlessick.
Cochran Block, Mid iIetown.
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CURRENT PRICES

MIDDLETOWN GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN W. JoLIs
Wheat-No. ...S6 Corn
No. 2.....S4 Yellow, shelled AZ
Timothy Seed $2.65 -" cob ..... AZ
Clover Seed fb l0Ic Oats ............... so
MIDDLETOWN PRODUCE MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY W. t. coNNELLEE.
Eggs, per doz z........................... So
Country Butter, per rib................. 25@29
Creamery Butter, per b.............. SO
Lard, per fb. ............................. 11@12
Live Chickens, per ib.................. 14916
Potatoes, per basket. 30@35