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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02
Narrow Escape In Sawmill

Wednesday morning while oiling
shaftIng in Lee Bros, sawmill on
Pleasant creek, eight miles north of
Woodville, Elemer Lee had narrow
escape from being killed. He had
on loose jumper and while he was
standing near revolving shaft
the jumper caught and quickly began
TO wind about the shaft. Mr.. Lee
who is strong young man, instantly
grabbed with both hands a rod above
him and by eXerting his utmost
strength, he hung on until every par
ticle Of his clothing had been torn
from his body. When only his shoes
remained on him he was able to es.
cape from his perilous position. He
was severely bruised but no bones
were broken and DR.. Kremer, who was
called to attend him, states that Mr..
Lee will soon be able to resume his
work none the worse for the terrible
experience
In the Courier of last week in the
news from Greeuback it was slated
that Mrs. Webb entertained in honor
of the 10th birthday Of Miss Lister.
Mrs Webb writes that she did not
have the pleasure Of giving the party,
so the Courier has TO explain that In
the copy sent 10 the name could not
be clearly made out the letters Of
the name given resembling the spell.
ing Of Webb more than Well, West or
any other name the compositor could
think Of This incident teaches the
necessity that persons writing for
newspapers should be very careful
in writing plainly The letters in a
name as there is no rule to 20 by and
the change Of even one letter may
make an entirely different name from
what was intended
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02

Misses Astella Goodin and Mae
Bishop changed their plans and in
stead Of leaving Grants Pass as report
ed elsewhere in this issue they have
decided to wait another week or more
in oIder to assist II. l.. Coe & Co., in
their big emergency sale.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02

63 acres of fine river bottom soil
with house and barn and other i'm
provement thereon and only $1,000
See W. L. Ireland, the REAL ES.
TATE MAN. COURIER BUILDING,
ground floor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02

erica this service closed aud while
the flowers were floating away ON the
waters Of the beautiful Rogue river
to the sea, where is the last resting
place of those to whom the message
of remembrance was sent, the pro-
oession marched back and Memorial
Day services were at close.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02
MINER KILLED AT GALlCE
Bank Caves on William Glib
hart. Killing Him Insta ntly.

Carl Barlow of Galice Creek was
the guest of Miss Ollie Smith over
sunday. This isn't Carl's first visit
either. and dame rumor is whispering
tales of the orange blossom. Tee hee
Carl, fess up, you We done the
sphinx act round here long enough
and Its time the curiosity of an over
indulgent public was satisfied.
Harry Perks, the genial superintepd-
ent OF the Almeda mine is the proud
possessor of four-foot rattler, which
he has offered to match in morris |
combat with any reptile that we can
scare up. Mr.. Perks reputation as a
tetotaler" is beyond reproach and
furthermore he is considered the best
Judge of snakehesh in this part of the
country, SO we presume he knows
what he is talking about, but never
theless we have something of a
sarpent" ourselves in the King
snakeline so Mr.. Perks challenge
will not go begging. Details of the
scrap have been arranged and an arena
will be erected and the much vaunted
hihg snake given an opportunity to
prove his reputation. We regret that
the combat will not take place in
time to be recorded in this week
items, but we hope to be abe to re-
port the fight by rounds in next
weeks issue.
The grim reaper has visited Galice,
and the earthly remains of VIM. Glib
hart lie buried meath 20 feet of dirt
and gravel, the victim of treacher-
Gus slide Details are lacking as
Gibhart was alone when the aoci-
dent occurred Sunday, having gone to
remove a rocker from what for some
time had been known TO be danger
Gus place Work is being done by Z.
X. Anderson and Geo. Carr to recover
the remains but in all probability it
will be several davs before the body
can be reached. Gibhsrt was past so
years of age and his history, prior to
his arrival in Galice some three years
igo, is little known. There was
1aught of the pessimist in the man,
and regret and sorrow are expressed
1n every hand for the cheerful face
md sunny disposition that have gone
rom our midst for all time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02
Dissolve Pnrinershin-

BY mutual consent, the partnership p
heretofore existing between W. b.
Sherman and W. L. Ireland, under
the firm name Of Sherman s. Ireland,
is hereby dissolved.
Dated at Grants Pass Oregon, June
!, 1905
W B. sherman will continue 10
handle real estate and timber at the
former Office Of the mpany, rooms
10 and l2 Masonic Temple Would
be glad to have their old customers
make their usual calls aud pleased
70 make the acquaintance Of new
ones. W. b. SHERMAN.
Quarterly Meetings at the Newman
NJ. +. church next Sunday, June T.
The presiding elder, Rev NJ C..
Wire, will preach iu the evening ana
nt the close Of the service the Holy
Communion will be administered
Quarterly conference will be held
Monday, June o.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02
MARRIED.

SEATON-WAITE-At the resi-
denoe of Rev, q. b. Bristow in
South Grants Pass on Tuesday, MAY
30, 1905, Dr. S. j. Seaton, of
Grants Pass aud Miss Ida Waite,
of Portland, Rev. G. b. Bristow
officiating,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02

20 TO test the aDIIIJy Oi OF tue ap-
ie plicaDts TO actually perform the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02

All TINS 1anKed Dy the FOOTHILLS,
beautiful by groves OF oak and
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02

The real estate firm of Sherman &
Ireland has dissolved partnership each
of the gentlemen continuing the bust
ness, Mr., Sherman at the former
office in the Masonic temple and Mr.
Ireland, opening an Office in the
Courier building, ground floor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02
BORN

STEPHENS-Iu Grants Pass, Friday,
May 90, 1905, to Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Stephens, n son.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02

The members Of the Baptist Sun.
day School had a picnic Thursday
aud spent the day at Savage Rapids.
The time was deliRhtully spent in
games, flower gathering and 9th, +
amusements, and fine time was en-.
ioyed as only band Of rolickipg,
hungry boys and girls can enjoy.
Another change in the train SEIZED.
ule has taken place aud now the
morning north bound passenger train
arrives at sos instead Of 5:l7 as
heretofore. The morning south.
bound, now arrives at 10 O2 instead Of
9 go No change is made in the time
Of the evening trains, the north hound
arriving at 6 30 and the south bound
at lO:32
: The Nat Reiss Carnival Go. az
been exhibiting on the railroad
grounds east Of the depot, all this
week, concluding their engagement
Saturday evening. The Carnival
consists Of ~ to 10 tented shows Of
various kinds with numerous outside
attractions the principal free exhibi.
tion the high dive into pool OF water
from an elevation Of 65 feet. This
company has been giving general
satisfaction and are very well patron.
Ized.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02

RoWIEf-At the home of his daugh.
ter Mrs, j. o. Booth, in Grants
Pass on Friday June 2, 1905, Alva
Rowley, aged 30 years, months,
81 DIVA
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-08-23
DAWSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Fall Term Will Begin
SEPTEMBER 4th, 1905.

Tuition is free to resident pupils of school age
Each pupil must pay in advance book fee OF "
for use of books during term.
Children under six years will not be admitted'
Pnpils over 18 years of age and those who 90 not
live in Dawson wlil in addition to the BOOK Zee
be charged as follows; Primary school per
term S4: Grammar school per term, 80; HIgh
school per term, IS.
All applicants that are entitled ito enter the
school will be given certificate by the supern-
tepdent. Upon presentation of this certificate TO
Treasurer A. ]. Baldwin he will issue an admls-
sion ticket that will enttle the bearer to seat
in the school.
No white pupil will be admitted without an en-"
trance ticket. Colored pupils will be admitted
as usual without book fee, but must furnish theH
books ,... 49,. .ho
school and all pupils that failed OF promotion
will on September and 2 present themselves in
the school building for examination and grada-
ton, During these days the full corps OF teach
ers will be present. ~
For additional information address
e. L. RAINEY, Sec.
or j. r. HAWKINS, Supt.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-08-23
City Ordinance.

Be it ordained by the City Council of Dawson,
Ga that from and after the passage OF this ordi-
inferred within the limits of the city of Dawson
except on a lot purchased directly from the city
of Dawson at the price fixed by the city OF Daw-
son for the sale OF such lots to nonSresdents, un-
less the sum of ten dollars shall have been paid
to the Clerk of Council in excess of such fees now
required for each lot used by the non president.
Be it ordained that no permit shall be granted
to anV nonresident of Dawson to have a grave
dug in the city of Dawson, except on his or her
own lot purchased directly from the city until the
ten dollar fee has been paid.
Be it ordained that any one violating this ordi'
nance shall be punished as is prescribed in secs
Jon 1856 Of the City Code Of the city Of Dawson.
Ga as adopted in 1892 and that the city shall
be empowered to fill up the grave so dug.
All ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
Passed as an emergency ordinance at regular
meeting of City Council Of Dawson, Ga, this
August 3rd, 1905. J. R. MERCER, Mayor
r. f. BELL. Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-08-23
JUDGE sHEFFTELD IMPROVING.
Esteemed Jurist Recovering from Sc
we're Stroke of Paralysis.

Esteemed Jurist Recovering from Sc
we're Stroke of Paralysis.
1t will be good news to his host OF
friends in Dawson and this section to
read of the Improvement of Judge H.
G. Sheffield, who was stricken at his
home in Arlington few days ago.
He suffered a stroke of paralysis
which for time was viewed as alarm
ing, his entire left side and speech be-
ing affected
The statement that he is recover
ing will be greeted with sincere
qualification, and The News joins with
his innumerable friends and admirers
in wishing for him complete restora-
tion to his full health and great use
fulness.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-08-23
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mr.. j. S. Farnum of Charleston, S.
c., was in Dawson Sunday and Mon
day visiting his parents, DR.. and Mrs.
W. w. Farnum.
Mrs. Mercer Gay of Cuthbert and
Miss Gussie and Master Tom Overbey
of near Richland have been guests of
Mrs. f. w. Clark
Judge and Mrs. J. G. Parks have
returned home from a visit of some
days to relatives in Macon and
Atlanta.
Mrs. c.. S. Lee, Miss Kate Thornton
and Messrs. Will and Sanford Lee of
Doverel are visiting relatives in At
lanta.
Mrs. NJ. A. Ames and daughter of
Dade City, Fla, have been visitors at
the home of Mr., j. w, Huckaby.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Wilson OF AL
bany have been spending few days
with DR.. and Mrs. Guy Chappell.
Mrs. S. S. James and Mrs. Mary
Baldwin are at home after pleasant
trip to New York and other cities.
Miss Vesta Pace has returned home
from a house party given by Miss
Virginia Coleman at Northern.
Prof. Fl. A. Terrell of Apalachicola,
Fla, has been visiting friends in and
near Dawson several days.
Misses Lola and Allie McLendon
have returned from pleasant stay at
White Sulphur Springs, Fla.
Mrs. w. H. Wilkinson of Ashburn
is visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Roberts.
Mrs. c.. L. Mize will spend some
days yet with relatives in Brunswick
before returning home.
Mrs. Lucius Hill returned Saturday
from Nashville, Tenn, where she
spent some time with relatives.
Judge and Mrs. J. M. Griggs and
daughter, Miss Gussie, have returned
from Cumberland Island.
Mrs. C. J. Whitehead-of Albany
has been visiting her parents, DR.. and
Mrs. w. w. Farnum.
Rev. j. S. Elmore of Oglethorpe was
the guest of Mr.. S. N. Rauch and
family Saturday.
Mrs J. T. Raglan returned on Sat-
urday from visit to relatives in
Birmingham.
Mrs. Burch Roberts is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Floyd G. Gammage, at
Hartsfield.
Mr.. w. R. Garrett is here from
Worth county visiting old friends and
relatives.
Mrs. w. B. Glenn of Enterprise,
Ala, has been visiting relatives in
Dawson.
Miss Annie Belle Hatcher of Co.
lumbus is the guest of Miss Alva
Hatcher.
DR.. and Mrs. w. c. Paschal are at
home from Lithia Springs and other
resorts.
Mrs. j. W. Patterson and children
have returned from a visit to relatives
in Stewart county.
Mr.. o. B. Roberts left Sunday for
Macon to take a course in a business
college.
Mr.. John Ed Morris is at home from
a visit to rel atives in Macon.
Mrs. w. A. Sumter and children
are visiting Mrs. r. E. Bell.
Mr.. j. o. Johnson has returned
from trip to Atlanta.
Dr. and Mrs. Guy Chappell left
Monday for Lithia Springs.
Mrs. c. A. Harris is visiting rela-
tive Wilmington, Del.
Colonel w. c. Worrill of Cuthbert
was in Dawson Monday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-08-23

that Mr.. Smith promised Mr.. Guer-
rv his support in the latter's cam
oaign for governor in 1902 and
then went back on him, was made
nblic Wednesday,. Following is the
message which has created such general
comment and widespread interest:
"MACON, GA, August 10.-Hon. j.
w. r. Lowrey, Dawson, Ca: Smith
cot mutual friend to visit me aud re-
NEST me to run, with assurance that,
Brown not running he (Smith) and
Journal would support me. My
answer, though not positive, was sat
sfactory. Later announced. Brown
retired. Smith supported Terrell, who
he (Smith) had said to me was tool
and candidate of corporations.
dupont QUERY. :"
Mr.. Lowrey received this message
On the afternoon of August 10th, the
same day that Hon. Hoke Smith spoke
in Dawson. when the latter made the
statement that the declaration that he
promised to support Mr.. Query and
then supported Terrell instead was a
lie manufactured by his political en-
emies.
The following statement from Mr..
Lowrey explains his motives in ask
ing for the information:
Having heard that in the beginning
|, hn n q
Smith had pledged his support and
the support of the Journal to Hon.
Dupont Query, and having cause to
believe that the same was true, | wrote
10 Hon. DUPONT Query as a friend to
rive me the facts. These facts [ eX-
oected to use when Mr.. Smith made his
speech in Dawson. Unfortunately
Col. Query was absent from Macon
and [ did not receive his message I'M
Iil o'clock p. m. on the 10th inst,
after Smith had spoken and declared
that such statement was an unvar-
nished lie. That he (Smith) had
never been for Guerry.' When | re-
ceived the message Smith was still in
Dawson, but did not know it, or L
should have confronted him with it.
In Justice to Mr.. Query will state
that this message was not voluntary,
out in answer to the urgent sOlicita-
ton of friend. appreciated his po-
sition, and knew that he did not desire
to become involved in a political con-
troversy. But l believed, and still
believe, that it was due his friends
that such treachery should be expos
ed, hence | was impOrtunate."
When Mr.. Query was asked if it
would be agreeable to him to have the
message made public he replied that
it certainly would not be agreeable to
MIN, but that he could not object to it.
He stated further that as president OF
Christian female college he would
ike very much to keep out of politics
and personal controversy, but at the
same time he felt his obligations as
citizen of Georgia.
HOke Smith Says He Did Not Do 1t.
During the course of a speech at
WarrentOn Hon. HOke Smith replied
to the telegram from Hon. DUPONT
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-08-23
AFFIRMATION AND DENIAL FOLLOW FAST
Telegram from Hon. Dupont Query to Hon. J. w
F. Lowrey Causes Political Sensation Hon.
Hoke Smith and Others Make Statements
Creating interest

Creating interest
in Dawson and
thr ghout the
state and bring
ing forth a fat de-
NAL from Hon.
Hoke Smith, a tel
egram from Hon.
Dupont Query to
Hon. J. w. F.
Lowrey of Daw-
son, allie g i n g
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-08-23
For Leave to Sell.

GEORGIA, Terrell County. OrdIDarys Office.
Aug T. 1905. Mrs Ida Moran, administrators Of
the estate of E. L. Moran, deceased, applies to
me for leave to sell the land of said deceased.
This is therefore to notify ali persons concerned
to file their objection, if any they haye, on be-
fore the first Monday in September next, else
leave will then be granted said applicant as ap,
DIied for. J. w. ROBERIS, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-08-23
Fire Did No Damage.

An alarm of fire from the Variety
Works was answered by the depart
ment Monday morning, but the blaze,
a very small one, was extinguished
before the arrival of the fremen. The
fire was in the engine room, and the
amount of damage done by it was
DY,a otica1lV nothing
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-08-23
To Cure n Cold in One Day

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. r. w. Groves sig
nature on each box,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-08-23
For DisnissiOn.

GEORGIA, Terrell County. Ordinary's Office,
Aug 7, 1905. Mrs NJ. A. Hart, administratrix Of
the estate OF NJ. A. Harris, deceased represents
She has fully discharged the duties of her said
trust and pfays for letters of dismisson. This
is, therefore, to notify ali persons concerned to
show cause if any they can, on or before the first
Monday in September next why said administra-
trlx should not be discharged from said trust.
]. W. ROBERTS. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-08-23
For Leave TO Sell.

GEORGIA. Terrell County. Ordinary's Office,
August Z. 1905 r. L. Bridges, executor of John
Bridges. deceased, has applied for leave to sell
the land of said deceased. This is. therefore to
notify all concerned to show cause, if any they
can on or before the first Monday in September
next. why said executor should not De granted
leave to sell as applied for.
j. w. ROBERTS, Ordinary
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-08-23

The News Job Rooms are equipped
to do first-class work.
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-06-30
Enjoyed Himself Here.

Wiley w. Lee, the Oviedo man
who committed suicide in Jackson
vile Tuesday afternoon, spent Sat-
urday, Sunday and Monday at the
Saratoga Hotel in this city, where he
registered with Irene Ellerby as
wiley w. Lee and wife" The
couple conducted themselves very
properly while here, but seemed to
be enjoying each others society.
They left on Monday afternoon for
Jacksonville.
During Monday forenoon Lee tele-
graphed to Oviedo for money, which
he received. When the couple left
the hotel note was found, which ill.,
timated that he intended soon to
quit this world and try the climate
of the next. The note has been de-
strOyed
The party came down on the same
steamer from New York with Mr..
Jacobson of the Saratoga, and when
they registered Saturday he recog-
nized them. 1t was while stopping
ut the Saratoga that the woman
learned that Lee had a wife and
three children living at Oviedo. Her
information came through the re-
mark of man who knew Lee, and
who asked him how his wife and
children were. She says he was
only prevented from suicide while in
his room at the Saratoga by her
knocking the glass containing the
powder out of his hands as he was
preparing to drink it.
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-06-30

Notice OF application for Tax Deed un-
der section of chapter 1888, Laws of
Florida.
Notice is hereby given that r. B..
Mcleod, purchaser of tax certificate
No. SS9, dated the Sd day of July. A. D..
1889, has filed said certificate lu my off
ice, and has made application for tax
deed to issue in accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam
county, Florida, to-wit
Sci of swi, section 25, township II,
range 26-40 acres.
The said land being assessed at the
date Of the Issuance of such certificate
In the name OF S. N. Gautier. Unless
said certificate shall be redeemed accord
ing to law, tax deed will Issue thereon
on the Sd day of July, A. D.. 1905.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 25th day of May. A. ID. 1905.
Iseal1 JOSEPH PRICE,
elk. Circuit Court Putnam co j.. Florida,
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-06-30
MIR. Wall Has Enough.

Hon. John P. Wall of Putnam
Hall, who has served this county for
y decade in the lower branch of the
legislature, has stated over his own
signature that he will not again be
candidate for legislative. honors.
He also made this statement freely
on the. streets when in Palatka some
three or four weeks ago.
Mr.. Wall. along with other capi-
talists, will engage in the promotion
of railway to be known as the
Newburg, Melrose d Rochelle r. r..
MIR. Wall will be the vice president
of the company, which has already
applied to the Governor for letters
patent
1t is possible that the retirement of
Mr.. Wall may make an opening for
that old campaigner and hero of n
hundred battlefields-the Honorable
James Macgillicuddye Chesser OF
Hollister
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-06-30
SaIe4ouses H M omoIi
Death Of a Good Man.

Hiram Calkins, prominent far
mer and one of the best loved citi-
zens of Florahome was buried from
the Union church at that place last
Sunday Mr.. Calkins died at the
home of his brother, E. r. Calkins,
at Iowa Falls, Iowa, on the 2lst inst.
He went to Chicago some time ago
to have an operation performed on
his eyes. This operation weakened
him and he gradually declined un-
til death claimed him, rs above
stated. His funeral was largely at
tended, and the service was conduct
ed BY Rev. Mr.. Simons. The follow
ing obituary is taken from the Citi-
zen, of Iowa Falls:
Hiram Calkins was born in Dele
van, Wisconsin, on September 8,
1916. In 1917 he went with his par
ents to New York state, where they
remained eight years. Returning to
Wisconsin, they settled at Wausau,
where he lived with his parents un-
til December 1868. At that time he
enlisted in the Eighth Wisconsin
Battery of Light Artillery where he
served until the close of the war.
In 1866 he with his parents and
brother, e. r., came to this place,
settling on u farm three miles east
of town, where they remained until
1878, when he with his parents
moved to Farmville, Virginia.
an 1886 he was married to Miss
Addie Shaw, formerly of Franklin
county, Iowa, who died one year
ago. TO this union one child was
born, dying in infancy. Five years
ago, he with his wife and mother,
moved to FlorahOme, Florida, which
place has since been their home. He
is survived by one sister, Mrs. Alban
Clark, of Princeton, Wisconsin, and
one brother E. r. Calkins, at whose
home he died, June 81, 1906, and
where the funeral services were
held at 2:3O o'clock, June 22nd.
He was formerly IL member of the
First Baptist church of this place,
and always lived "a consistent Chris
tian life The remains will be ship
ped to Florahome, where interment
will take place. E. r. Calkins will
accompany the remains"
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-06-30
CuRAN DIARRHoRA.

U. S. 81 ldiers who served In Cuba dur
ing the pc ish war know what this di-
sease is, and that ordinary remedies
have little more effect than 50 much wa
ter. Cuban dlarrhoea is almost as se-
we're and dangerous as mild attack Of
cholera. There is one remedy, however,
that can always be depended upon as
will be seen by the following certificate
from Mrs. MinniA Jacobs OF Houston,
Texas: 81 hereby certify that Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy cured my husband Of severe
attack OF Cuban diarrhoel. which he
brought home from Cuba We had sew
eral doctors but they did him no good.
One bottle of this remedy cured him. as
our neighbors will testify. thank God
for SO valuable medicine" For sale
by Ackerman & Stewart,