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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02

fact TO make a difference in their hear
ing of the case Judge Martin added
his belief that the government did not
have especial anxiety in the present
trial His statement followed ques-
ton submitted to a juror by Clarence
K Lexow. OF counsel for the defend
ants. which formulated the suggestion
that the governments specially en-
ployed counsel might influence him.
Mr.. Stimson was on his feet at once to
declare that he had been brought into
the case because il was continuance
Of work begun by him before he re-
linquished the Office Of United states
district attorney last April All the
defendants were In court except Jean
VI. Voelker, who is under treatment at
a hospital. In addition to Benderna'
gel and Spitzer they were Thomas ke-
hoe. Patrick J. Hennessey. John X.
Coyle and Edward A. Boyle. Bender
nagel Is the former cashier OF the VIII
liamsburg Sugar Refining company's
plant. and Splitter is the former dock
Superintendent of the same concern.
Twenty-seven prospective Jurors
presented sufficient excuses for relief
from duty. Mr.. Stimson, with his as
sistant. W. T. Deni5on. moved that the
defendants be called and asked to
plead as soon as the sitting OF jurors
was completed. Henry ". Cochrane.
appearing for the indicted weighers,
moved that the trial Of Voelker be de-
tached from the others. and this was
agreed to by Mr Stimson on the con-
ditlcn that the custcmaTylegal proof
should be submitted. 4 plea Of not
guilty wac ten lrte~poscd fer all the
defendants.
A Jury was finally selected which
satisfied the governments representa-
tive. and for few minutes 1t looked
as If a panel had been completed
Counsel for the defendants challenged
one of the jurors peremptorily.
Judge Martin said that he saw no
reason why they should be kept to-
gether. and he allowed the eleven to
90 away. with the suggestion that they
suffer themeelyes not to be talked to
on the case By no one. Gad that they
choose their reading with care.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
FUNERAL OF Mr.. HAyD0N

The funeral of Mr.. T. J. Hayden took
place from Trinity Episcopal church at
3 D. m. Monday, conducted by Rev. II.
H. Barber. The pallbearers were:
Active Messrs. d. l.. Gravatt, {.
J. Jones, T. N. Brent, c. Fl. Hur-
kamp, VI. J. Ford and Capt. NJ. B.
Rowe.
Honorary Samuel Fitzhugh, Judge
A. w. Wallace, St.George K. Fitzhugh,
DIR. A. c. Doggett, Z. NJ. Young,
Thomas Frazer, j. Wilmore Cox, u. 1.
Boulware, DR.. J. Garnett King, h. b.
Lane.
Lodge No. a, A. F. & A. NJ, attended
the funeral and he was buried with Ma
sonic honOrs.
The escort from Commandery No. /,
Knights Templar, were:-Dr. Geo. n.
Cbewning. w. ii. Hurkamp, w. l..
Brannan, DR.. J. p. Stiff, B. +. Bull
lock, S. B. Quinn. Interment in City
Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02

q ,iro;nia. in the Clerk office OF the
" Circuit court of the county OF Stat
v ford on the 18th day of November,
1000 Gilbert Barnett, plalntn,
against Luvinia Barnett, widow oil John
Barnett, deceased, Nlcey Williams ana
John Williams her husband, Bessie BOX
lev and Mat Boxley her husband, Ceila
Preston and Ned Preston her husband,
Maria Sullivan and Alex Sullivan her
husband. defendants. In chancery.
The object of this suit is TO
have partition made Of the iand
which John Barnett died seized
and possessed. which is that parcel OF
land In Stafford county. Virginia, con-
tanning 2S PC acres, Immediately on the
old s9Stape'' road, in the lower END OF
Stafford. and was conveyed 10 Johu
Barnett by Lawrence j. Catlett et ais'
by deed Jure 24th, 1889, which deed is
OF record in the Clerks Office OF star
ford county, in deed book 5, page 4'y.
And an affidavit having been maoe
and filed that the defendants, Nlcey
Williams and John Williams her nus
band, Maria Sullivan and Alex Sullivan
her husband, are not residents OF the
State of Virginia, it is ordered that
they do appear here within fifteen days
after due publication hereof, and dc
what may be necessary TO protect their
interest in this suit And it is further
ordered that copy hereof be pulished
once a week for four weeks in The Free
Lance, newspaper published in the
city of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and
that a copy be posted at the front door
of the Courthouse of this court on oi
before the next succeeding rule day OF
the court.
A Copy -Teste:
c. A. Bryan, Clerk.
w. w. Butzner, p. q.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
M'KEhNA-R RILEY

Mr.. Lindsey B. McKenna, a popular
young man Of HARDWOOD, Stafford coun-
ty, and Miss Mary F. Riley, the at
tractive and charming daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. F. NJ. Riley, of Morrisville,
Fauauier, were married on Wednesday,
Nov. 24th at the home Of the Rev. 5.
X. Cockrell, in Washington, ID: G..
After spending the night at the New
Willard, they left on two weeks trip
to New York and several other points
Of interest in the North. The young
couple were accompanied as far as New
York by Miss Elizabeth McKenna.
sister Of the groom. Among some Of
those present at the wedding were:
Miss Lucy Riley, sister OF the bride,
Messrs. Cleveland and Warren Riley,
brothers of the bride, Miss Elizabeth
McKenna, sister of the groom, Miss
Gertie Manuel, Mrs. Burke and Mr..
John King.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
SUGAR TRUST men
PLEAD NOT GUILTY
Jury TO Try Graft Case Is
Nearly Completed.
ONE DEFENDANT IS ILL

Trial Of Jean Voelker Detached From
others-Defendant Claim Publc's
Mind Has Been lnflamed by Newspa.
pers and Statements Of Government
Prosecutors.
New York. Nov. 3O-The trial OF
James F. Bendernagel. Oliver Splitter
and four OF the five sugar trust weigh
ers. who are under indictment. began
in the criminal branch Of the United
States circuit court before Judge
James l.. Martin. OF Vermont. So much
time was taken up in arguments for a
demurrer by counsel for the defend.
ants and by a motion to quash the in
dictments that when the court ad'
journed the jury was not complete.
II was evident from the line OF ques-
tioning adopted by the defense in It's
examination OF the jurymen that no
small amount of importance Is attach
ed to the influence on the public mind
Of newspaper and magazine articles
and Of the published statements OF
Henry /. Stimson. special prosecutor
for the government Also the very fact
that the governments interests are
presented by a prosecutor other than
the United States district attorney
was emphasized by the defendants
lawyers
Judge Martin cleared up this point,
however when he said whether the
government was especially anxious to
convict the defendants or not the court
and the Jury were not TO allow that
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
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m the name of the Commonwealth OF
1 Virginia. In the Clerk s office OF the
! Circuit court Of Spotsylvania on the
18th day of November, 1909. l.. \.
Robinson, plaintiff, against Willie Rob
inson and Lizzie Robinson, his VIE, ,.
w. Robinson, c. W. Robinson IN ms
own right and as administrators OF JOS.
b. Robinson. deceased, Josephine Smith;
Dora l.. White, William White ana
Lille Robinson, infant 4-years-old, h.
w. Carter. guardian ad Item for infant
defendant. and ]. P. H. Crismond,
trustee. defendants. In equity. The
object of this suit is to partition either
by sale or division that certain tract OF
land situated in SpOtsylvania county,
Virginia, near Massaponax, Virginia, OF
which Joseph B. Robinson died seized
and possessed and which was conveyed
unto said Robinson by John K. Samuel
bv deed duly recorded in the Clerk S
office of the Circuit court Of Spotsyl-
vania in deed book w w, page 0l9.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant, ). W.
Robinson. c. w. Robinson, Dora l..
White and William White, are not
residents OF tne Stdle VI ~ SHii9' AZ 30
ordered that they do appear here within
fifteen days after due publication hereof
and do what may be necessary to pro
tect their interest in this suit. And IT IS
further ordered that a copy thereof be
published once week for four weeks
n The Free Lance and that a copy be
posted at the front door Of the Court
house of this county on or before the
next succeeding rule day after the
entry of this suit
Teste:
T. A. Harris, Clerk.
Frederick W. Coleman, p O.
A Copy-Teste:
T. A. Harris, Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02

NO PROHIBITION
FOR ALABAMA
Amendment F0Tblddlng Sale OF
Liquor Defeated.
VIOLENT SCENES At POLLS

Brass Bands and Fist Fights Win over
Songs and Prayers Of Women and
Children Preacher Rebukes Girl
Worker.
Birmingham. Ala, Nov. 80 - Ala
Ia ms defeated prohibition amend
ment to the state constitution by a
large majority. estimated at from To-
600 to 10000 votes. State Chairman
Lee Long claims a majority against
the amendment of 10000.
In Birmingham the election was the
most exciting ever witnessed. Hun
dreds Of people we're crowded around
each polling place, women and chill
aren were singing and praying. and
brass bands stationed by the anti
amendment forces were playing pa
triotic airs 20 drown the prayers.
Fist Fights at Polls.
Each polling place was enlivened by
its quota OF fist fights. there being SO
many il was impossible to keep track
of them. Feeling was so high that a
few words were sufficient to bring on
blows. Every other voter was chal'
lenged and required to make affidavit
that he was a qualified elector. This
DELAYED the casting OF ballots CON
siderably, but in spite of these handi'
caps the vote was heavy.
AS an instance Of the deep feeling
displayed. a preacher, on whose coat
a Young woman attempted to pin a
white ribbon at the polling booth. de-
clined. telling her il was improper for
young women to speak In the street
to men whom they did not know. The
woman began crying and the preacher
apologized for hurting her feelings,
but said the polling places were i'm
proper places for young women. The
affair was taken up all over the city
and partlsans commended or denounc-
ed the conduct OF the preacher ac-
cording to their sentiments on the
question at stake.
Coffin In Parade.
A street procession was started here
headed by a huge coffin labeled
Amendment"
At Mobile women were at the polls
with coffee and sandwiches urging the
men to vote for the amendment
A band OF women wearing white
badges and carrying banners paraded
the streets In a tally-ho. singing Vote
For the Amendment and Save the
Home" Vote For Home and Mother
and other songs to the tune Of pipular
airs.
The election was the first popular
expression in Alabama on the subject
Of prohibition OF liquor selling. The
statewide prohibition bill was passed
by a legislature which had been elect
ed on local option platform; and.
while several counties had declared
for prohibition under the local option
act. the voters OF the entire state had
never before been called on TO pass on
the question dirtct. Under one provis-
ion OF the amendment defeated the
legislature would have power to pro
hlbit citizens from keeping liquor In
their homes.
Both United States senators and FIVE
congressman opposed the amendment.
Governor Conner Lieutenant Governor
Gray and Speaker Carmichael support
ed the amendment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
A GENEROUS OFFER
coolr;ek Will Refund Your Money ii
Partisan Sage Doesn't Danish Dam
druff.

Pretty strong talk, perhaps you II say
but it's honest talk, every word OF II,
because if Goolrick's s Pharmacy was not
absolutely certain; if they did not know y
from actual results obtained they could
not make such a generous offer.
Partisan Sage, which can now De 0o-
tanned in every town in America, IS also
guaranteed to stop falling hair and itch
ing scalp.
1t is the ideal, delightful, rejuyenat-
ing hair dressing that makes hair grow
in abundance. Partisan Sage is a prime
favorite with women because it keeps
the hair brilliant and fascinating, is
daintily perfumed and is not sticky or
greasy.
The price for large bottle is only 50
cents at Goolrick's Pharmacy, who guar
antees it. Sold everywhere, or direct,
all charges prepaid. by the American
makers, Giroux Mfg. Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
J. O. U. A. M. AND D. OF A.
Annual Patriotic Service Sermon By
Rev. Mr.. Henderlite.

The J. o. u. A. NJ. and the Daugh-
ters Of America held their annual pa
triotic and Thanksgiving service TO-
gether on Sunday afternoon IN the
PRESBYTERIAN church. There was
good attendance, both of the Junior
Order and the Daughters.
The sermon was preached by the pas
tor. Rev. J. II. Henderlite, from the
text. Dan. 4:37. His theme was the
recognition of God as the real author
of national prosperity and well-being.
The patriot seeks to promote true lib
erty and equal rights to all, the educa-
tion of the people, and the material and
moral well-being of the nation. tie
acknowledges God as the author OF
prosperity in the field, the factory, the
market place and the laboratory, and
as the only proper object OF worship
and praise. Everyone who does his
work well, whatever the work may be,
is cooperating with God in the carry.
ing of His plans for the well-being OF
the nation and the world.
Miss Bessie Belle Cannon sang very
beautifully and appropriately SAKE
Holm's fLove of God, and the con-
gregation united heartily in the singing
of hymns of national praise and thanks
giving.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
ALONE IN sAwMILLAT MIDNIGHT

unmindful of dampness, drafts, storms
or cold, w. ]. Atkins worked as Night
Watchman, at Banner Springs, Tenn.
Such exposure gave him a severe cold
that settled on his lungs. At last he
had to give up work. He tried many
remedies but all failed till he used DR..
Kings New Discovery. "After using
one bottle" he writes, IL went back to
work as well as ever" Severe Colds,
stubborn Co ughs, infamed throats and
sore lungs, He mmozhages, Group and
Whooping Coug h get quick relief and
prompt cure from this glorious medicine.
Soc and $1.00. Trial bottle free. guar
anteed by M. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
Railroads Win Terminal Fight.

Washington, Nov. SO-The supreme
court of the United States affirmed the
decision of the United States circuit
court for the district of Minnesota. re
straining the enforcement of the order
OF the interstate commerce commits
sion reducing from 81 to 81 the ter
minal charges on live stock on the
railroads entering Chicago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
STING FOR Is YEARS

by indigestion's pangs-trying many
doctors and $200.00 worth OF meolclhe
in vain. B. F Ayscue, Of lngleslde,
N. C, at last used DR.. Kings New Li1e
Pills, and writes they wholly cured him.
They cure Constipation, Billousness,
Sick Headache, Stomach, Liver. Mo
ney and bowel troubles. 25c at M. Nj.
evia'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
BURN TEMPERANCE SALOON
Incendlsry Fire Also Destroyed -Four
Business Blocks.

Harmony. Ind, Nov 30.-The TEN
perance" saloon operated by Albert
Smell was destroyed by FIRE and four
business blocks nearby were also de-
stroyed. Smell professed to sell soft
drinks only, but so many drunken men
have been seen about his place that
the temperance people believed some
thing stronger was on sale. The fire
was incendiary and is generally at
tributedto the temperance element.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
RICH MEMS GIFTS ARE POOR

beside this: az want to 60 on record as
saving that regard Electric Bitters as
being one of the greatest gifts that God
has made to woman" writes Mrs. o; n.
Rhinevault, of Vestal Center, N. T.,
al can never forget what ithas done for
me- This glorious medicine gives a
woman buoyant spirits, vigor of body
and iubiIant health. II quickly cures
Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy,
Headache, Backache, Painting and Dig
Nv spells; soon builds up the weak, all
inc and sickly. Try them. Doc at M.
Nj. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
December 9th,

at D. m., a lot of stock, farming i'm
plements, fowls. &c. as do not intend
10 do active farming hereafter. Every
thing will be sold without reserve.
Stock driving horse, cows, ! thor
oughbred Jersey bull, l-year-old, from
the Lewis stock; 3 thoroughbred Po-
land China sows, in pig due March 10;
a lot Of chickens and turkeys, about o.
bushels fine potatoes, some pressed mil
let and a few cornstalks, l broadtread
wagon, single open buggy. / covered
carriage, ! One-horse cart, l drill with
fertilizer and seeder attachment. !
mower, 2 double and single cuitiva-
tors. 2 harrows, l single corn planter,
corn shelter. some household goods
and lot small tools.
Terms Of Sale-All sums Of $40 cash.
above that months without interest
by giving negotiable notes:
Dr. H. Harris.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
Children Teething

FAX Mrs over mrSifT FIFTY YEARS BY MILLIONS Of 4
iSSo1ruERS for their CHILDREN MHlLE
TEETHTNG. nj I1i with PERFECT SUCCESS; ~ y
sOOTHEs the CHILD. S0fTENS ue, ne SvM5I ~ s.',
q q he best remedy for DIARRHEA. Sold by
1rneeists IN every part Of the world; BE sure AND
az for Mrs. Wlnsiows Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents ootue.
o2lw1yr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
LOOKING ONES BEST.

It's a woman's delight To- look her best
but pimples, skin eruptions, sores and
boils rob life of joy. Listen! Bucklen 8
Arnica Salve cures them; makes the
skin soft and velvety. 1t glorifes the
face. Cures Pimples, Sore Eyes, Cold
Sores, Cracked Lips, Chapped Hands.
TRY il. Infallible for Piles. 25c at
M. M. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
SNELLlNGS-HUMPHRIES

Miss Lelsie L. Humphries, Of this
city, and Mr.. Joseph d. Snellings, OF
Alexandria, were married in Washing
ton Sunday at noon at the residence OF
Rev. Z. Hez Sven, who performed the
ceremony. The bride was accompanied
to Washington by her sister, Miss Cora
HUMPHREYS.
Mr.. and Mrs. SnelIings will reside in
Alexandria
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
MlREn IN MUD

valuable driving mare of Mr.. L. G.
Jones went into the canal on the Bird lr,
well lot Sunday night to drink. Inc
water was very low, having been snu,
off at the dam. The mare mired anc
II took over 25 men TO get her out she
was very stiff and covered with mud, but
not seriously injured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
SALE or SP0TSYLvANIA LAND

By a decree of the corporation court
a tract of 1876 acres of land, belonging
to the Crismond estate near Spotsyl-
vania C. H., was sold at auction here
Monday at IL O'Clock. Mr.. John W..
Allison, Jr., purchased the property at
s177O. There were two other bidders, Mr..
Lucian r. Colbert and Mr.. Pulliam.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02

q Killed DuTI0g HuhtINJ otdsoH'
Milwaukee. Wis, Nov. $3.50 far
twenty-eight persons have been killed
and twenty seven wounded while hunt
ing in upper Michigan and Wisconsin,
and the deer season has another day
to run. This is the banner record for
nine years. Nearly all the hunters
were shot in mistake for deer, al
though a few were killed by the care
less handling Of guns.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02

P. M. Fry, for ten years manager Of
the Jefferson Hotel, has resigned
and will next year become manager OF
the hotel at the Greenbrier White Sui
nhur Springs, now owned by the Chesa-
neake and Ohio railway.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
SORE THROAT

often leads to something worse.
Gowan's Preparation gives quick
relieffor sore throat, hoarseness,
Group, colds and pneumonia by
destroying inflammation andcon-
gestion. Keep it in the home for
emergencies. External and pene:
trating. $1.oo, soc, 25c. All
druggists.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
Eound RurnIar Under Her Bed:

Chicago, Nov. 30.-Hiding under q
bed, burglar was trapped by a maid
in the home OF Henry w. Carter Pre-
tending not 10 have seen him, she
went singing from the room, ran 10
tolepbone and summoned the police.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02

Mobile. Ala. Nov. 30.-Mother Mary
Austin Carroll. head OF the Sisters OF
Mercy of Now Orleans for many years
and a writer of forty plays, books, etc.
died here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
r,.o nea.h. From Hookworm.

Dallas, Tex. Nov. 3O.-Porter Coch-
ran. vital statistician deputy Of Dallas
county, officially reported two deaths
from hookworm in this city, a young
white man and a negro girl being the
victims of the disease.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
eIrst strawberries Of the Season.

Houston. Tex. Nov. 3O.--The first
strawberries OF this season were mar.
keted here at 81 per quart.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
AUCTION SALE

Having sold my farm, | will sell at
auction at the farm, "Rumford, IN
Stafford, 2 miles from the city, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02

Rev. s. X. Cox, Of the Baltimore con-
ference, M. Z. Church. South, died at
Harrisonburg, aged So. He was Mason.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-02
HANDSOME SHOWCASE

Mr.. f. M. Curtis has just had a
handsome new showcase placed IN
front of his store, which is very at
tractive.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-10-25
N. D. POTATOES
BREAK RECORD
REV. LARSON OF STARK COUNTY
GROWS A TUBER WEIGHING
FOUR POUNDS.

Taylor, N. d., Oct 25e-The Farmers
elevator, capacity 10000 bushels, has
just been completed which makes three
large elevators for Taylor, and the
streets are lined with teams every day
hauling in grain. 1t is estimated that
these elevators will be kept very busy
up to Christmas, taking care of the
immense crops in this vicinity, Farm
ers at distance of fifty miles to the
north haul their grain to this town.
There is exhibited in the Farmers
and Merchants State bank as large po-
tatoes as can be raised anywhere, and
probably much larger. A number of
specimens weigh from two and a half
pounds to three pounds each, and there
is one potato that weighs four pounds.
This is probably the largest potato in
the world, and was raised by Rev. TIL.
Larson, on his farm in Stark county,
two miles from town. Mr.. Larson's
crop averaged about 20 bushels to the
acre. Cor. T.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-10-25
HERE AT HOME.
Fargo Citizens Gladly Testify and
Confidently Recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills.

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far above competitors. When people
right here at home raise their voice in
praise there is no room left for doubt
Read the public statement Of a Fargo
citizen:
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avenue, Fargo, N. D., says: II have
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I never found a kidney remedy equal
to them. I suffered from backache
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years. The kidney secretions were
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that / could hardly stand. 1 used
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tain relief until procured Doan's Kid
ney Pills at Fout & Porterfleld's drug
store. In a short time every symptom
of the trouble was removed and / am
therefore, glad to endorse Doan's Kid
ney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster MiIburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States. -
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.