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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-08-22
John H. wlnder Heads Big Coal Company.

Bristol, Tenn, August 19.-John d.
Winder, former general manager OF
che Seaboard Air Line, has accepted a
position at the head of the Clinchfela
Coal Corporation, and is now in this
section looking after the construction
work preparatory to the opening Of
q large number Of mines simultaneous
~ with the completion of the South Il
Western railroad.
The Clinchfield Corporation. which
is owned by George L. Garter and
Thomas F. Ryan, owns 300, 900 acres,
or twenty-five miles square, of coal
lands in southwest Virginia and it is
the biggest single soft coal proposition
in the country. Mr.. Winder was re-
Gently at the head of the Sunday Creek
Coal Company, of Ohio, which is the
second biggest bituminous coal pro-
ducer in the country and mines and
ships annually 100000 tons of the
carbon commodity.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-08-22

The registration books have closed
with only about one-fourth of the votes
registered. In the and precinct, in
GLIDING the End and 4th wards only
24O were registered. There should
have been at least 800 as the same pre-
cinct registered 600 ten years ago.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-08-22

1t is right funny to hear the fellows
demanding primary who swiped coun-
ties for Cox before Patterson could
speak in them in the last campaign.
Patterson asked for a primary and q
joint debate and got nothing-but TIE
nomination,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-08-22
Stockholders Meeting.

Office of The East Tennessee and Wes-
tern North Carolina Railroad Co.
johnson City, Tennessee,
August 18th, 1907.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of The East Tennessee and
Western North Carolina Railroad Com
y, will be held at the Office of the
Company, Johnson City, Tennessee,
on Wednesday the 18th day of Septem-
Der, 1907, at IL o'clock noon. for the
purpose Of transacting such business
as may come before the meeting, and
vacancies in the Board of Directors.
JOHN s. WISE, Secretary.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-08-22

Impure blood runs you down-makes
you an easy victim for organic diseases
tBurdock Blood Bitters purifies the
blood-cures the cause builds you up.
The Little Dnke Co. }" is right here
with the goods, so when you visit
Jam estown call for the ''Dixie Doodle"
and enjoy yourself.
Don't think that piles can't be cured.
Thousands of obstinate cases have been
cured by Doan's Ointment. so cents at
any drug store
Baby won't suffer FIVE minutes with
Group if you apply DIR. Thomas Elec-
trio Oil at once. 1t acts like magic.
Your cakes, pies, custards etc, will
always give satisfaction if you use I'm
perjal Flavoring Extracts.
Try the New Dairy Depot for your
milk, cream, butter and buttermilk.
We treat you right. Phone 359.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-08-22
Governor.

II the Chattanooga Times will quote
more ISLANDERS from the Morristown
Gazette the editor will soon declare
Carmack is second Jesus Christ and
that Patterson's tail is forked.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-08-22

The Free Press will not discontinue
publication because the tellygraft oper-
ators air on strike. 1t will die only
when all the saloons in Tennessee
20 out of business. -Hardeman Free
Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-08-22

If the Chattanooga Times will let up
for o week the people will forget that
Ed Oarmack was ever mentioned for
Governor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-08-22
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY

If there was anything in this soul
kissing some women would be troubled
to death.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-08-22

Governor Patterson has changed the
date Of Tennessee Day, at the James
own Exposition, to October 25th.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-08-22

John s. Pancake and wife, Of
Staunton, Va, were here to attend
the West Pancake marriage.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-08-22

DIR. and Mrs. E. T. West left on No.
~ Thursday for an eastern "trip, includ-
ing the Jamestown Exposition.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14

best. Dinner was announced by
Mr.. Yoder of Vanwyck.
The long table was loaded
down with all kinds of good
things tempting to the appetite
Those who have had the pleasure
of attending one of these Hall
picnics know what it means to
he there. Our good friend Sher-
iR Hunter was present and en-
jGyed the occasion with Us.
Mr.. Robert Cruise and family
OF Charlotte spent the past week
visitingrelalives nearthis place.
James O Hall.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14
Another Account of the De-
lightful Hall Picnic.

The annual picnic at Mr.. John
w. HalPs fish pond was celebra-
ted August 9th. The crowd be-
gan to gather about 8 o'clock
and by II o'clock the beautiful
grove that surrounds the pond
was filled with buggies and wag
ons The first sight to catch the
eye on entering the ground was
Mr.. Calvin Rogers and his assis
tants Sam Austin and Prince
Withers) with their 3 big pots
of boiling soup. The smell of
this was more delicious than the
apple the editors have been de-
batting.
We had no speeches to grace
the occasion. The old or middle
aged gathered in groups discuss
ing farming and general topics of
the day, while the young ladies
and gentlemen went boat riding
and the boys played base ball,
there being match game be-
tween Vanwyck and Belair, re-
sulting in favor OF the former.
At12 O'Clock the cry was heard,
"baskets to the table," while Mr.
Rodgers and his assistants served
the soup, which was the very
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14
Notice to Road Overseers.

Call out your hands and work your
roads Now is the time to put them
in good condition. Don't put off work
ing until you get too busy in your
farms to spare the time. We all want
good roads. We ta!k good rOads--we
write good roads. but the way 10 get
them is to work them. Why not start
now? You can do nothing without a
start. We ask all overseers to make
report, verbal or written, to the
County Board of Commissioners, of
the number of days' labor performed
on the public roads during the year.
l. j. PERRY,
County Supervisor
= IL lw
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14

I'll stop your pain free 70 show you
first before You spend penny-what my
Pink Pam Tablets can do, | will mail YOU
free. Trial Package of them--Dr. Shoops
Headache Tablets. Neuralgia, Headache
Toothache. Period pains. etc, are due
to blood congestion. DIR. Shoop's Head
away the unnatural blood pressure That
is all Address Dr. Shoop. Wis. Sold by
j. L Mackey Co.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14
Falls on Fence While
Asleep.
Falls

Mahanoy City, Pa, Aug. u,
Edward II ornsley, who plung-
ed 40 feet to his death during a
somnambulistic ic wandering here
for his bod y was lmpaled on a
picket wire fence. The iyoung
fellow walked through the third
story window of his home and
dropped he adlong TO a kitchen
roof, then rolled off upon the
sharp prongs of he fence.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14

Among the curious epitaphs in
an old church yard is the follow
ing:
"liere lies the body of Thomas
Gordon,
With mouth almighty and teeth
accordIn'
Tread lightly, stranger, on what s
under,
If he opens his mouth you are
gone, by thunder"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14

All of our 5 and Z 1-2 cent
Lawns to be sold at 3 7-S cent
the yard.
Big Lot Mems $1.00 Dress
Shirts to be sold at 62 1-2 cent
each.
Big Lot Mems SO cent Dress
Shirts to be sold at 80 cts. each
Big Lot $500 Mems fine Pants
to be sold at $1.39 per pair.
8 Doz. Mems $1.50 Pants just
the pant for rough wear August
sale price 90 cents.
One Lot Ladies $1.25 Slippers
to be closed out at Csc the pair.
Is Pairs Mems fine Crosset
and Oxford Ties the $3.50 kind
to be closed out at $3.50.
Ladies and Misses White Ok
fords at actual Cost.
Big Lot Ladies Cause Vests
to be closed out at 5 cent each.
Big Lot of Linonette for this
Sale at only 10c the yard
Finest thing made for Ladies
Skirts.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14

10 pieces II 1-2 cent Organ
dies. Comes in White, Navy
Blue, Olive, Blue and Canary
First come first served at 6 1-2.
1000 yard of 8 1-3 cent Ma
dras Ginghams to be sold dur
ing month of August at 5 34 C.
Big lot of remnants in White
Shirt Waist goods regular price
II 1-2, Is and zoe. Special
price for August 10c the yard.
500 yards White 40 inch
Lawns in short lengths, the zoe
kind. August sale price II 1-2c.
2 piece 25 cent Vols in Navy
Blue and Black. Special for this
sale Is cents.
8 pieces 36 inch Silk, Black,
Navy and Brown the kind that
sells for $1.25 August sale price
80 cents.
2 pieces 25 cent Black Cassi-
mere to be sold at this sale only
10 cent the yard.
Big lot 10 and II 1-2 cent
Lawns to be closed out at z rs.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14
Bridge to Let.

On dates as follows ! will award
contracts TO repair or build anew the
following bridges Rum Creek bridge
near Erwin place, Monday, Aug 5th
at 10. a m. Cane Greek bridge. Hood
place, Tuesday, IL INST at II, a, m. Os-
ceola bridge, Thursday 18th inst at
IL. a. m The right to reject any or
all bids is reserved. l.. j. Perry
County Supervisor.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14

Piles get quick and certain relief from
Dr. Shoop's Magic Ointment Please note
it is made alone for Piles, and its action *
positive and certain, Itching, painful pro-
truding or blind piles disappear like ma
jars 90 cents. Sold by j, f. Mackey Co
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14
We Feed the PEOPLE.

If you perish, it is not our fault. The
eatables are here for you, and we sell the
best goods for the least money. If you buy
elsewhere and go broke, don't blame us. All
who trade with us live we'll and are happy
If you are not one of them, hurry and join
the host Of Good Liyers We are prepared
to serve the public with all kinds of Eata-
bles at the best possible prices, quality con-
sldered We are not new to the trade and
know what you want.
Call or phone No. SO for your Heavy and
Fancy Groceries.
Yours for business,
GEO. f. FERGUSON.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14
Bridge to Let.

| will let for repairs, Tuesday, Aug.
10th at lOa m the bridge on Camp
creek near the old Carter place.
l.. j. PERRY,
Supervisor.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14

4w.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14
Due West Female College,
Due West. S. O.

Strengthened faculty New Carnegie
Hall, with elegant accommodations
for 100 boarders Electric light, steam
heat. Complete waterworks and sew
erage. Attendance last session the
largest in our history. A large num-
ber OF rooms already engaged. Beau
tiful catalog Until sept. lst the
Presidents address will be Rev
James Boyce, Montreal, NC.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14
Big VALUES FOR AUGUST.


Fall make dollar dollars
the Goods wanted. First served.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-14
A. J. BROOM Cos
FREE OFFER.

We will give you a high class Stereoscope worth
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Investigate plan and get started for of these
instructive, entertaining and interesting instruments,
1900 Views in Foreign Countries and all points of
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All goods sold at our established low prices no
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are absolutely FREE to you.
Come to see us
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-19
AFTER T'ENYE RS
a NEeRo Us TO BE TRI9D FOB
MURDER OF A otoRED
( q & I! Girl.

4 "a % & =
CHARLESTON, April 10 "A tter ten
years tae prosecuting attorney be-
lIeyes that the murderer Of ora Bus.
ter has been apprehended and he will
endeayor to show that Charles Hars.
ton, alias "Trip" Harriston, negro,
is the man who committed the crime.
The case against Harston was set
for the 18th, but shortly before noon
Attorney Albertson, VINO is employed
to defend Harston, asked that the
case be continued until the next term
Of court, when the affidavit Of several
important witnesses roa'd be seear.
ed.
Last December Harston, of Zip"
Harriston us he insists on being call.
ed, was arrested In Columbus, Ohio.
on the charge Of the murder Of Ora
Buster, colored girl, which occur.
red in the upper end Of Kanawha
county in November, 1906. The man
employed attorneys in the Ohio CAPT.
tai and for ten days Fought the case
in the courts. there. claiming that he
knew nothing Of the murder and had
never heard OF Ora Buster. ReauisI.
ton papers were at last granted by the
governor of Ohio and the prisoner
brought to this city and placed In Jail.
At the January term Of court the
man claimed that he could prove he
had lived aii his life In North Caro-.
lima until three years ago when he,
with his wife, moved to Columbus,
Ohio. His case was continued and
set foT yesterday. but mis- attorneys,
who were not employed until a few
weeks ago. claim that they have not
had the opportunity Of getting the
desired afldayits, Harrlstoa's first
attorneys gave up the case because
he did not have money enough for
them.
Mr.. Al6artson claims that they
will be able 10 prove that Harriston
mas never been in the State of West
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-19

It Is astonishing how great a change
= few years OF married lie often make
in the appearance and disposition Of
many women. The freshness, the
charm, the brillance vanish like the
bloom from flower which is rudely
banded. The matron Is only a dim
shadow, . faint echo Of the charming
maiden. Fewyoupg woman appreciate
the shock Of the System through the
change which comes with marriage and
motherhood. Many neglect to deal with
the unpleasant pelvic drains and weak
nesses which too often come with mar
riase and motherhood, not understand
ing that this secret drain is robbing the
cheek OF its freshness and the form Of
its fairness.
As surely rs the general health suffers
when there is arrangement OF the health
ofthe delicate womanly organs, SO surely
when these organs are established in
health tue face and form at once witness
to. tho fact in renewed comeiiness.
More than million women have found
health and happiness in the use Of Dr..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. itmake,
weak women strong and sick women
well. Ingredients on abel-contains
no alcohol or harmful habit.iorming
drugs. 1t is made wholly Of those
native, American, medicinal roots most
highly recommended by leading med.
ical authorities Of all the several schools
Of practice for the cure Of woman'i
peculiar ailments. g
For nursing mothers, or for those
broken-down in health BY too frequent
bearing OF children, also for the expect
ant mothers, to prepare the system for
the coming OF baby and make it's ad.
vent easy and almost painless, there is
no medicine quite so good as rFavorite
Prescription" 1t can do no harm in
any condition OF N. system. It isa
most potent iaYiseFaiing tonic and
Strengthening nervine, nicely adapted
to womans delicate system by ply
stefan Of large experience in the treat.
ment OF woman's peculiar ailments.
Bad Symptoms. The woman who
has periodical headaches, backache, secs
imaginary dark spots or specks floating
or dancing before her eyes, has gnawing
distress or heavy full feeling in stomach,
faint spells drngsing.llown feeling in
lower abdominal or pelvic region, easily
startled or excited, irregular or painful
periods, with or without pelvic catarrh,
is suffering from weaknesses and de.
engagements that should have early at
tcntion. Not all Of above symptoms are
likely 10 be present IN any case ut one
time.
Neglected or badly trented and such
cases often nun into mnladies which de-
mand the surgeons knife il they do not
result fatally.
No medicine extanl has such long
and nnmerons Ter0Td Of cnfes IN such
cases as Dr. Pierces FaT6Tite Prescfip.
ton, No medicine las such a. s,yone
professional indorsement Of each Il is
several ingredients-wosth more than
any number Of ordinary non.prdies.
sional testimonials. The very bestI in
gradients known TO medical science for
the cure Of woman'i peculiar ailmsnts
enter into it, competition. No alcohol,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-19
Coal Trust
Will Be Hurt
sUT 1iscoyzsEa OF PROCESS
FoS MANUFACTURE OF NEW
Fus. WILl NOT BE EN-.
SlC-E9 sy HIS LA.
5oSS.

ALTOONA, Pc, April l9.-The dis.
cCveTy Of the secret process for the
manufacture Of & new fuel. by means
OF which John Gilmore, the shoemaker,
designed TO Teyohtionize the whole
coal !ndastEy, ain a heavy blow at the
coal trust and Indirectly become the
heneiacta! Of the struggling consumer,
has blasted the Inventors hope Of
fame and fortune
The mighty ssa7st over which Ell,
more had worked Cor many years Is
according to This discovery, nothing
more thaa the admixturc of one
pound Of corDtOo0 salt with two ounc.
es OF oXil sri1 and = gallon of water
One part Of coal against three parts
Of ashes Lacistelsl With the mixture
will, Il IS said. 8sId into compound
which, waso placed on n burning fire,
fuses into cake-llks mass.
To the determination Of chemists,
employed by manufacturers. Gilmore
owes mis- 5sfa2t JIoS he sees the In,
vcntion glysn 10 tie world. lie real.
lies that it |ill be impossible for hin,
10 gain & penny Of profit for the labor
OF years. "yhils nc talks of protect.
ing his invsntioo by Legal action. he
is confronted by the possibility Of su,
Ing a "rOls population for infringe.
ment q righls.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-19
Z lJIBL i 6 on d N ]:

Hr b u ID = 10 4 = Z
every portion Of the State, and the
fact that he is speaking for his lie
viii lend an energy and an interest to
his %eliyerances such as even they
have seldom enjoyed. With his back
to the wall a man both speaks and
Nights at his best.
While Secretary Taft is not a stump
er, his appearance on the stump would
OF course add to the feryor Of his fol.
lowers and to the excitement OF the
canvass. There would be no doubt
about his receptions. which would ey-
'erywhere be serious and respectful
He represents high purposes in our
national life, and for nearly decade
has helped make some OF the best Of
our national history. And II per-
chance, spurred on by public curiosity
and desire, he should appear in com.
Pany with Nj. Foraker, not only Ohio,
but the whole country, would follow
the joint discussion with the llvellest
concern. We shall not know abou,
this matter until Secretary Taft's re.
turn. Current talk comes from his
supporters. and some OF them have so
far not shown the best Judgment i
theIr course. His own judgment, as 4
rule, is excellent, and he Is not the
man TO run away from his personal re.
sponslbilities. II he goes to the Phil.
ippincS he will 60 with dignity and
without any display of the white feath.
Ter. II he remains at home and takes
charge of his own boom 1t could not
be in better hands.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-19

Toledo Blade.

Toledo Blade.
Few Ohio Republicans are losing
any sleep at this time over the ques.
ton Of indorsing Foraker or Taft for
President or senator A few politi.
clans may be iockeying for position
and may fear lest they miss seat on
tile band wagon Of some aspiring
statesman, but for the most part Re.
publicans OF Ohio wifi at this time
refuse 10 be stampeded, and are dis.
posed 10 smile knowingly at tne wild
wig.waggiug OF the friends Of the Pres.
ident, Secretary and Senator.
The fact Is the people Of this State
have little business on hand this
year to which. at the proper time
they are goin sto give their attention
and they resent any efforts to disturb
them. They are quite well pleased
that the Legislature has divorced mu.
nlcipal from State and national cam.
paigns and they have not forgotten
that this is the year TO look after nlu.
nicipal affairs. And they are going n
do II. The proper government OF
cities and towns is live question.
Most Of the lax money is spent at
home. Problems directly affecting the
welfare Of the family and the indivId.
nal are to be solved in these munici.
pal campaigns and elections. The PEG.
pie want to consider them separately
and apart from State and national Is.
sizes. and the Legislature has given
them this privilege. They are not 20
be swerved from this purpose by our.
side influences.
Next year these voters will turn
their attention TO the politics of Ohio
and of tnc country. They will then
signify their choice for senator. Presi.
dent and other Offices 10 be filled. They
will get right into the thick OF the
fight, and the fact that they are Buck.
eyes is sufficient 10 know they will
make things nun. But this year they
are busy and want ii understood they
believe one cOmpaisn at time Is
enough.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-19

The safe bore paper stating that
there was nothing Of value within.
Nevertheless the burglar blew the re.
ceptacle open. finding the statement
correct. "Wcll," he remarked, gather.
Ing up his tools. its worth something
to ascertain that there are still people
who tell the truth" = Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-19

"iiavc ymfa few moments to spare:"
Yong inaH," wlih the capitalist Sc
vcrely, "my iiInc IN worth 500 an
hou". Int 2! give ycn ten utlrtatcS."
Il! i:'s 40 She sasno to you." thought.
fully ;crlIrd The visitor. 81 believe I
WsHd Ih;#' lake Il In eash.'-Ex.
change
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-19
SEEKS A DIVORCE.
MRS. MARY ELLEN MALE SAYS
HER HUSBAND is PART NE.
GRo-ts RELATED TO
8. r. MALE.
Sensational Statements Made in Dec.
laration Filed in suit-Plaintitf Al.
lepes Defendant Drove Her From
Home.

y o.
II The declaration in the divorce SUIT
Of Mary Ellen Male VS.. Lafa!eh'e
Male has been HE'D by Attorney van
a, Barrriekman' counsel Tor the pam
tiff, and the case will be tried At the
May term Of the Circuit Court say inc
MorgantoSn Post. ......
The plaintiii claims that she, a
member Of the Caacastah race as
covered after her marriage 10 MAZE
that the latter had a strain OF negro
blood In his veins and belonged 10 the
African race. In the declaration she
says that she was not informed OF this
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-19

and thee swners decd Ga 10 drill e I'd
the Big I1niun and IL Is now producing
|oii at the rate Of from ~ 70 is bar:
fels a day and IS said to he ineseas.
! Ing. In addition to the oil Isl IS pro;
duclngS there. As a very large flowScs
salt water. It As the opinion Of a
good many that Il may lead up 70 The,
development Of a Big Injun pool.
On McKlm creek, Union district
Pleasants county, the Monongahela Oil
Company has drilled its No, 16 on the
Thomas Wagner farm deeper into the
Cow Run sand and got a second pay,
increasing It's production to 50 barrels
o day.
In Walton district, Boone county,
the South Penn Oil Company has
completed lis test on the James Har-
les farm and has a show for a 10 bar,
rel pumper in the Berea sand. I.
Pennsylvania Wells. II;
In the Nineyah district, Greene.
county, Pa, the South Penn OIL Com.
pany's No. Q on the NJ. Funk farm is,
q good producer. For fifteen hours.
ending at S o'clock yesterday morn:
ing, the well averaged 30 barrels an
hour. During part of the time the
well was agftated.
On Dunkard creek, Perry township,
the Rural oil & Gas Company has
completed q test on the ]. B. Don.
nelly farm and has 5 barrel plmper,
Near Imperial, Allegheny county, and
on the west side OF developments,
oReilly 6 Co. have given their No. 9.
oH the A. W. Crooks farm shot in
the 50 foot and have S5 barrel pro,
Queer.