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Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Letter to John j. Rosa.

Milford. Del.
Dear Sir; Pay more for Devoe be
glad to. 1t is full-measure and honest.
Paint is a watch dog. How would
you like a watchdog that wouldn't
watch from two to five o'clock in the
morning? That's shOrt-measure.
How would you like a watch dog
that had way of wagging his tail at a
burglar? That's false paint. The burg
lar is rain and snow.
Go by the name DevOe-lead-and. zinc.
Yours truly,
F. w. DEvOE & Co.,
Al New York.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

Just to close out all winter clothing I
will sell now SIS overcoats and suits at
So; $40 and $12 overcOats and suits at
81; So suits and overcaats at S., and S.
suits and overcoats at So. A lot of boys
SIS and S6 overcoats at 50 and So sizes
4 to I9. G. M. TATAIAN.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Teachers Institutes.

Teachers Local Institutes will be held
on the following dates and places. The
general public is very cordially invited
to attend:
Milton, February 8rd; Laurel, Febru.
ary 10th Georgetown, February 18th
Greenwood, February oath; Milford
March 3rd Lewes, March 10th.
1-26 st. JOHN d. BROOKS, Supt.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Nsw window shade and WaII Paper.

We are going to make a speciality Of
Window Shades, Wall Paper and Sta
tionery at the Branch Red Star Drug
Store. Outside Of theregular stock Of
shades, we are going to manufacture
shades for special orders, and the work
will be done here. Milford has long
needed something Of this kind, and we
are going to supply this want.
Branch Red Star Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Oar LOad Horses and MuIes.

Twenty-Five head of young horses
and mules for sale. Mules from 8 to s
years old will weigh from 1900 to 24OO
pounds the pair, and are well broken.
This stock can he seen at Maston &
Diekerson's stable. Come and look it
over. MAsTEN & DICKERsON.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Have YOu Tried

the new Quick Desserts that grocers are now
selling. They are justly termed Easy to Make
as all ingredients are in the package. Three
complete products. D-Zerta Quick Pudding and
D-Zerta Perfect Jelly Dessert at l0c per package.
and D-Zerta Ice Cream Powder 2pacllages for 25
cents. Five choice havOrs OF each. A trial Will
convince how easy II is to have the finest desserts
with no labor and little expense. Order to-day
ll-24-ly.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Pension Granted.

Col. John Wainwright, Of Whining
ton, has secured a pension for Sallie
Clifton, of Milton, widow of John o.
Clifton, Co. g, 9th Del. Inf IS month
from September sIh. 1905.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Are You TroubIsd won ItehIng Pies.

was for years before August 10th,
1905. One application Of a very simple
remedy stopped mine and have not
been bothered a minute since. If you
want particulars address enclosing
stamp 9. NJ. SEXTON,
ll-S-Sm. Aurora, Ill.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Notice.

Ask Charles Barker, John Rosa Frank
Bancroft, Mr.. Derby or any of your lead
ing fruit growers which is the best spray
pump, recommended at Farmers In
stitute by Mr. Slaymaker. Then ask A.
Seydell, of Cedar Neck to show you the
Morrll & Morley Pump.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Farmers Take Notice.

Improve your stock of poultry by set
ting eggs from the pen Of prize winning
White Plymouth Rocks. Fishel strain
at 81. 90 per setting Of Is.
2-2tf. GEO. S. GRIER, JR.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Horses and Mules for Sale.

25 head of good aclimated horses and
mules; some good secondhand mules
in the lot. Call and see these before
buying elsewhere.
22-h. ROBINSON & WINDSOR.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Will Buy Fur.

FL. Collins, of North Walnut street,
Milford, will buy all kinds of far; pay
ing spot cash and just little more
than you will get from other dealers.
See him before selling. II 29.tf.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Shooting Match.

At Hering's Corner, in Milford Neck,
on Tuesday, February 9Th. there will
be a shooting match at blue rock for
prizes Of turkeys, geese, ducks and
guineas. Shooting commences at 10 a.
m. HARRY WALLS.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
All Are FOrewarued.

I hereby foTewarn all persons against
trusting my wife, Edda V. A. SprOstOn,
on my account, as shall not be respOn-
sible for any bills of her contracting
from this date.
MANNING K. SPROsTON,
% st. Milford, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02
Notice.

All persons owing the estate of the
late John o. Clifton, or having claims
against the estate, are hereby notified
to call and settle same at once.
SALLIE g. CLIFTON,
1-19.3t. Administrative.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

You can pay i've dollars for a hat
and be no better satisfied than with a
Hawes for three dollars. Sold by Mark
i. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

Prune Waters give health. Red Star
Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

Richardson & Robbins Co: will dis
continue buying poultry for this season
on and after Feb. 15, 1906. l.19 At.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

"Target Brand" Scale Destroyer es-
pecially prepared for the destruction OF
the San Jose Scale. Humes & Son.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

Go to Humes & Sen for San Jose Scale
Destroyer.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

There are few bargains to be picked
up at Mrs. Reedy's store in the next few
days before the annual stock-takiDg.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

II you want to buy farm be sure to
see g. NJ. Hammond, the real estate
broker. 1t will certainly pay you. If.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

Farm near StaytOnsville for sale or
rent. Apply to Phone Office, Harring-
ton, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

OSITORS.-First-c class jObbers and
machine operators for work in open shopi Q
hours per day, sl8.0J per week and upwards.
Permanent positions for competent men. Ap-
ply in person or by letter giviHg experience
and reference Joseph Hayes, 829 Chestnut
St., Rooms AIS, Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

Spring assortment of Diamond and
Putnam Dyes now in. Red Star Drug
Store.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

Magazines, books and fine stationery
a speciality at Branch Red Star Drug
Store.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

The only guaranteed remedy, ''Target
Brand" Scale Destroyer, at Humes &
Son.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

The only guaranteed Scale Destroyer
at Humes & Son.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

All the latest songs and sheet music
at Branch Red Star Drug Store,
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

Try our Beef, Wine and Iron for I
spring tonic its great. Red Star Drul
Store.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

"Target Brand" Scale Destroyer does
the work. Humes & Son.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

Hires has several well located town
properties for sale decided bargains.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

A new line of Brainard & Armstrong
art goods at Mrs. E. D. Moore's.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

II you waAt to sell your farm now is
the time. List it with Hires, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

Try our double strength Rex Porous
Plasters. Best made. Sussex Drug Co.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer; DevOe
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

FOR sALE.-FOr want of use one brood SOW
good stock. Also a skift suitable for shad fish
ing. Z-z-lt'
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

WANTED.-Pair Mares, from six to eight
years old; weighing from 800 to llOO each. Ap-
ply to Frank Reed, Milford, Del. 22-lt.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

FORSALE.-Five lever horse power in good
condition, cheap. Also dog cart IN good shape.
]. Eibert Webb, Lincoln, Del. 2-2-tf.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

FOR SALE.-Good wagon and rack, also
good horse, eleven years old; warranted kind
and true IN all harness. Can be seen at yards
OF Milford Lumber Company.
22-lt John 5. Horton.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-02

FOR RENT-Ho and land formerly
owned by Geo. Macklin, near Glendale APP
ply to K. A. warren, Glendale, Del. 2-2-lt.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
ELMA

Mrs. Gleason, wife of James Gleason,
the pioneer farmer OF Satsop, is seriously
ill.
Miss Marie Gleason was in Elma last
week caring for her mother who is very
ill.,
Miss Lulu Lambert went 20 Aberdeen
Wednesday evening to visit her cousin,
Kittie Plummer.
Miss Veda Byles went to Aberdeen
Tuesday evening to visit her sister, Miss
Mamie Byles, few days.
Mrs. Rasmussen's mother, Mrs.
Graham, of Mount Vernon, WASH, ar
rived in Elma Monday evening.
Mrs. Plummer OF Aberdeen, who has
been visiting Mrs. w. r. Campbell, left
for Bellingham Thursday to reside.
O. w. Moon, OF La Grand, Oregon,
was in the city several days last week
visiting his daughter, Mrs. b. F. Karney.
Mrs 0. G. Struever left for Aberdeen
Monday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Ell
der, who has Just returned from the east.
Emil Pfund, the well known jeweler
and diamond expert OF Aberdeen, was in
Elma Tuesday looking after his interests
in this place.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
ON OCEANS BED.


What Becomes of Ships which SlAlE
to the Bottom Of the Sea.
What becomes Of the ship that sinks
In midocean? II 1t Ia Of wood It takes,
in the first place. considerable time for
1t to reach the bottom. In a hundred
or more fathoms Of water a quarter Of
an hour will elapse before the ship
reaches bottom. 1t sinks slowly, and
when the bottom Is reached it falls
gently into the soft. oozy bed, with nc
crash or breaking.
OF course II 1t Is laden with pig iron
or corresponding substances or II 1t Is
an iron ship 1t sinks rapidly and some
times strikes the bottom with such
force as to smash in pieces. Once
sunken ship becomes the prey Of the
countless inhabitants Of the ocean.
They swarm over and through the
great boat and make it their home.
Besides this they cover every inch of
the boat with a thick layer Of lime.
This takes time, of course, and when
one generation dies another continues
the work until finally the ship is SO
laden with heavy lncrustatiOns, cOrals,
sponges and barnacles that If wood
the creaklng timbers fall apart and
slowly but surely are absorbed in the
waste at the sea bottom.
Iron vessels are demolished more
quickly than those Of wood, which
may last for centuries. The only met
ais that withstand the chemical action
of the waves are gold and platinum,
and glass also seems unaffected. No
matter how long gold may be hidden
in the ocean. it will always be gold
when recovered, and this fact explains
the many romantic and adventurous
searches after hidden submarine treas
ures lost in shipwrecks.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
ST. HELENA.
The Transformation Of This Once
Barren Volcanic Waste.

The TRANSFORMATION Of This Once
Barren Volcanic Waste.
st. Helena was Il barren volcanic
waste at the time Napoleon was sent
there. The EnSlshmcn We're there,
however to stay and for duty, and,
though they had hard scramble for
every drop Of waite: they used, they
set about beginning OF making some
thing grow toward sustaining life, or
at least modifying its conditions.
Gradually, by slow degrees. but surely,
their efforts We're successful. Kindly
nature requires but little encourage
ment, and the dews fell and crystal
lized, and the heritage end shrubbery
spread, and little trees took root and
shed their seed, and the mountain in
the long course Of years became large
ly covered, until at last this one time
waterless heap Of waste products Of a
lifeless volcano became able to provide
millions upon millions Of gallons Of
water, which Is stored in its caverns,
for the ships that pass to and from the
Cape Of Good Hope and to Australia,
and beneath the shades Of outrageous
terraces, high up in the cool air, the
invaded soldier from tropical Africa
and India and the orient finds re-
storing sanitarium which has brought
back to health and life many a weary
soul and stricken body. Truly there is
magic in the rain and healing In the
forestsEOuting Magazine.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
HOQUlAM.

Tom Endreson left Thursday for an
extended trip to San Francisco.
Charles Mcintyre, who has been vs-
iting in the city for some time, returned
Friday to his Copalis farm.
George d. Robertson, who has been
doing some surveying in the eastern end
of the county, has returned.
Among the patents recently granted
from Washington, is one on rotary en-.
CINE, to Thos. erosion OF this city.
Mrs. John F. Soule, of Alameda, CAL.
and formerly Of this city, left here Fri
day morning for her home after brief
stay with her people.
Mark Upton, an EN- oloye OF the Ma.
tional Lumber 4 Box company, was TAX
en- to the hospital Friday with badly
cut head. Three stitches were taken in
the wound.
John Chillman, boat builder, has been
awarded the contract for the building OF
a vessel for the Queets Trading Company
to ply between Grays Harbor and the
Queets river to carry passengers and
freight.
The Hoquiam Lumber & Single Co.
will spend $500. 900 in improvements to
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
Hadrian's Wall.

Hadrian in A. D. 100 built stone
wall from Bowness, near Carlisle, or
Solway firth, to the river Tyne. neal
Newcastle. 1t was eighty miles long
and garrisoned by 10000 troops. II
was twelve to twenty feet high at va
rious points, eight feet thick at the tor
and provided with gallery in the real
which enabled its defenders to take
their stand with only head and shout
ders visible to the enemy. At every
quarter Of mile there was a castle
with garrison Of troops. Beacon
an attack, whether by day or by night
the news was at once flashed up an6
down the wall from sea to sea.-Lon
don Sphere.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
Wounds, Bruises and Burns.

BY applying an antiseptic dressing to
wounds, bruises. turns and like injuries
before inflammation sets in, they may be
healed with maturation and in about
one.third the time required by the old
treatment. This is the greatest discov.
cry and triumph Of modern surgery.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm acts OH this
same principle. 1t is All antiseptic and
when applied to such injuries causes
them to heal very quickly. 1t also
allays the pain and soreness and PIE.
vents any danger Of blood poisoning
Keep a bottle OF Pain Balm in your
home and it will save you time and
money, not to mention the inconven-
fence anu suffering such injuries entail.
For sale by Evans Drug Co. IN
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
APPEAL FOR FUNDS.
Democratic COngre SSiOnal Committee
Needs Money for Expenses.

Democratic COngre SSiOnaI Committee
Needs Money for Expenses.
To All Democratic Voters:
If there ever was time in the history
OF the democratic party Tor the manifes-
tation OF loyalty and patriotism on the
part OF its members, it is right now.
Ii we are to win victory and elect a
president two years hence, we must first
elect house Of representatives this fall.
democratic house can and will investi-
gate every department of the government.
With all of them honeycombed by
graft" the edges of which only, have
been touched by recent exposures and
prosecutions, there will be a revelation
OF rottenness that will astound the coun.
try, and create a demand for demo-
cratic administration 10 clean the govern
ment workshop.
To win the house we need money to
defray legitimate expenses.'and get out
our vote. We have no protected monop-
olies from which to draw to fill our Golfers,
as they do those OF the republican party.
We must, therefore, appeal to loyal
democrats for contributions.
Will you send us $l.00 at once, and in
return for this we will send You copies
OF our campaign literature issued by the
committee. You will have the thanks Of
the entire democratic party for your
favo able response to our request.
Address all remittances to
]. NJ. GKIGGS, Chairman,
Munsey Building,
Washington, D. G.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
IN CHEHAL|SCOUNTY
HAPPENINGS in ALL PARTS OF
The COUNTY.
Items of Interest From all Sections
of ChehaliS County, Gathered by
Aberdeen Herald Correspondents
and Cleaned From Our County
EXCHANGES.
MONTESANO

Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy. Of Elma,
spent Thursday in Montesano.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. White. of Aber-
deem, were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
f. Carothers Thursday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. f. White came down
from Summit Thursday and spent the
day here visiting friends.
Mrs. F. M. Medcalf left Monday for
Moses Lake. Douglas county. to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Otis Goodell.
Miss Mamie Gleason was at home for
few days last week from Olympia
where che is attending school.
Joseph Mauermann, OF Otkville, was
at the courthouse one day this week at
tending to some realty matters.
Miss Ruth Townsend is back at her
desk in the Assessors office, after a
pleasant visit to Aberdeen friends.
J. l.. Bezz> }, OF Hoquiam, has bought
a fine farm in the upper Chehalis valley,
and will occupy if at once, his family
having moved up to their new home
last week.
Last Thursday evening, Justice Big
mold officated at the wedding OF Harry
Barnhill and Miss Maggie White, both
OF Elma. The ceremony was performed
at the residence of Edward King on
Sylvia street.
The following marriage licenses were
issued last week Harry Barnhill, Miss
Maggie White; Wesley Elmer, Miss
Geane Moore; Frank f. White, Miss
Clara Flint; Robert Rice, Miss Edith
Baird, Henry l.. Mansfield, Mrs. Rosetta
Benton; Hector Taylor, Miss Mabel
Curtce; William A. Medley, Miss Ennis
Olive Oberg.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
Napoleon Bonaparte

showed, at the battle OF Austerlitz, he
was the greatest Leader in the world.
Billiards. Snow Liniment has shown the
public it is the best liniment in the
world. A quick cure for Rheumatism,
Sprains, Burns, Cuts, etc. A. G. Pitts,
Rodessa, La, says II use Billiards.
Snow Liniment in my family and find il
uneXcelled for sore crest, headache
corns. in fact for anything that can be
reached by liniment." Sold by Shell
ley's Drug Store. m
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
A FAMOUS OLD HYMN.
Pathetic Origin of "Blest BE the Tie
That Binds"


A pathetic and yet charming story Is
told of the origin of the well known
hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds"
which was written by Rev. John Faw'
cett, an English Baptist, who died in
1917. having spent nearly sixty years
In the ministry.
1t was in 1772, after a few years
spent in pastoral work. that he was
called to London to succeed the Rev.
DIR. Gill. His farewell sermon had
been preached near Moinsgate, in
Yorkshire. Six or seven wagons stood
loaded with his furniture and books,
and all was ready for departure.
But his loving people were heart
broken. Men, women and children
gathered and chung about him and his
family with sad and fearful faces.
Finally, overwhelmed with the sorrow
Of those they were leaving, DR.. Faw.
cett and his wife sat down on one Of
the packing cases and gave way to
grief.
"Oh, john" cried Mrs. Fawcett at
last, II cannot bear this! l know not
how to 60"
"Nor l either" returned her hus-
band. land we will not go. The wag-
ons shall be unloaded and everything
put In Its old place."
His people were filed with intense
Joy and gratitude at this determine
ton. Dr. Fawcett at once sent let
ter to London explaining the case and
then resolutely returned to his work
on n salary Of less than 5000 year.
This hymn was written by DR.. Faw-
cett to commemorate the event.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
OAKVlLLE

Norris Boyd left for a few days visit in
Seattle and other Sound cities Monday.
E. p. Bagshaw, OF Anchor, Oregon, is
spending a few days here, the guest OF
his brother, d. W. Bagshaw.
The Shingle mill on Garrard creek
started up last week for the purpose of
testing the machinery and betting.
Married-At the residence of Rev. A.
Anderson, ON Oct. II, F. L. James OF
Grand Mound, and Miss Jones OF Port
land.
Mrs. Tamzan Snyder, who has been
i'll at the Hotel Glover, although far
from we'll, has so far recovered as to en-
able her to return to her home in Will
kinson.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
Studio Manners Bad.

"Why do you dip your own spoon
into the general sugar bowl?" asked
the particular woman Of the bachelor
girl.
II don't know" replied the bachelor
girl plalntively, sunless 1t is because
my studio life Is corrupting my good
manners. When you eat your break.
fast all by yourself and there's nobody
else to dip spoon into the sugar bow
and it's all your own spoon and al
your own sugar bowl and there's no
body to see or to care. why, you are al
most bound to get careless and forget
and dip 1t into other sugar bowls
aren't you ?"-New York Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
WHY He CQme.

A man rushed into the barber shor
and jumped into the first waiting chair
explaining, "Shave in a hurry" The
barber was about to apply the lathel
when he noticed the customers face
1t had been shaved in spots and looked
like a wornout hair rug. Il beg your
pardon" said the barber, "but who
ever shaved you did not understand
his business or must have been near
sighted" "That's all right" replied
the customer rather sharply. every
man to his trade-you are a barber
well. I am not-that's why I came
here"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
Too Busy to whistle.

It Is said the art Of whistling will
soon be counted among the lost unless
there is a revival of the CHEEKY spirit
that seems to be forsaking men. No
body whistles as he works in these
strenuous days. He has too much on
his mind to quicker his lips in whis-
tie. Nor does he hum or sing to him.
self for that matter. Life Is, II not
downright sad. too busy for that Joy.
Gus and unconscious expression Of con.
tentment.-Boston Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
Happy Days.

Fred-Mamma, our principal says his
schooldays were the happiest days OF
his life. Do you believe that7 Nam.
ma-Certainly. He wouldn't say so II
It were not true. Fred-Well, I sup.
pose he played hockey and didn't get
caught
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22

its plant during the next year. A new
Office, 40x6O, is being erected at the
mill. The large brick dry kiln has been
completed and the foundations for two
more similar kilns have been laid.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22

If a person determines early In life
that a cheerful disposition 10 worth
having and strives to obtain II and
does so that person IL a success IN .
6ne sense Of the word.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22

First Small Boy-I wish had that q
cents back l spent for candy. Second
Small Boy-What would you do with
IT. First Small Boy-Buy moro candy.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
Unsuspected Art

Unexpected Art.
"Did you know that forestry Is real.
~ a branch Of art?'
''No. How SOP"
"ln its wood cuts, you know."-BAl
timorc American.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-10-22
AUTUMNAL ATTIRE

how demands your attention.
Nights and mornings are cool, and
a Fall overcoat is as comfortable as
it is popular. Our line of fabrics
is ready tor your selection, and we
take great pride in Offering you the
finest assortment of cloths it has
ever been our great fortune to
secure.