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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
MEMORIAL PROGRAM
Following is The Program fol
Memorial Day, Monday, May 81.
EXERCISES At OPERA HOUSE.
Rev. II. |. Grain VIII Deliver the Address
Order of Line of March to Cemetery.

Monday, May 81, will be observed as
Memorial Day, this year. The exercises
will be in charge of VIM. Meyer, Post.
G. A. r., and VIM. Meyer Corps,
No. 1872, W.iR. @. The exercises will
commence in the morning when at s
O'Clock members of the post will visit
the Wright and Bailey cemeteries and
strew flowers over the graves of their
depated comrades.
The afternoon exercises will be held
at the Opera House in this city, COM
mencing at two o'clock. Following is
the program:
Song-Wright's Quartette
Prayer-Rev. j. Clizbe
Reading Orders-Adjutant of the
Post,
Song-"Lead Kindly Light" by sixth
and seventh grades.
Gettysburg speech-ffth grade.
Introduction of SPEAKER.
Address-Rev. II. l.. Grain.
Benediction-Rev. Chas Ryan.
After the exercises at the opera
house the procession will form on the
corners of State and Superior streets in
the following order
Mayor and city officials
Eidelweiss Co. No. 4, L. r., X of p.
Pine River Canton, /. o. O. L.
Alma Fire Department
Martial Band
G. A. r.
w. K. &.
Pupils of the Public Schools
Citizens in carriages
March to Riverside Cemetery
Upon arriving at the cemetery the
following program will be carried out;
Song-"Close to the flag" by tiftl
and sixth grades.
Ritualistic exercises by Post.
Closing song by sll-"America'
On returning the w. r. Corps assisted
by the second grade, will render a shor
program at the riverside and scatte
flowers OH the waters i'll commemora
] tion of the nations sailor dead.
Following are the officers of the day
Commander-Jos Sartor
Adjutant-John Grieg
Chaplain-Rodney Purvis
Officer of Day-E. Robinson
Marshal of the Day-Joe Sartor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
Commencement Concert.

The music department of Alma
College will make a new departure
this year in the annual concert.
Heretofore. it has been the custom
to engage some well-known artist for
the entire program. This year, how :
ever. 1t has been decided to have the
program rendered bv the music depart
ment of the college and the remainder
bv outside talent
Piano numbers will he rendered by
Misses Ransom and Amsbury. vocal
numbers by the Misses Alexander and
Grace Messenger. and Mr.. Maynard
Cook. the latter of whom. together
with a male chorus. will sing the
drinking Song from Longfellow's S
Golden Legend set to music by
Dudley Buck. But the principal at
traction of the evening will be
Edmund Lichtenstein violinist, from
Detroit.
Mr. Lichtenstein is graduate of
the Brussels Conservatory of Music
and. erstwhile. concert .meister of the
Kahn Orchestra in Munich.
Miss Alexander. who is post-gradu-
ate in the music department, will
appear for the last time before Alma
audiences as she leaves this summer
for an extended study in Europe.
Miss Messenger. Miss Rasnsom. Miss
Amsbury and Mr.. Cook have also been
before Alma audiences and music
lovers of our city will certainly be
given a treat this coming commence
ment
The concert will be held in the
college chapel. Tuesday evening, June
10, at eight o'clock Admission 35
cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
County ". c. 7. U. Convention.

The twenty-fourth annual conven-
tion of the Gratiot County Woman S
Christian Temperance Union was held
at the Methodist church. st. Louis.
Mich, May l1th and 18th. 1909
The morning session was spent in
roll call of officers and superinten-
dents. seating of delegates. appoint
ment of committees. treasurer report.
report of local unions with greetings
from the local union by Mrs. Myrta
Youngs. At the conservation service
conducted BY Mrs. Calkins the infant
daughter of Mrs. Allen was consecrat-
ed to the service of Righteousness, of
temperance and purity. This was
the most beautiful service of the entire
meeting. The report from the diff
erent unions and COMMITTEES were
given and showed general prosperity
and increased sentiment all over the
county. Tuesday evening the music
by an orchestra. quartette and others
was exceedingly fine and greatly en-
joyed. The officers elected for the
ensuing year are as follows
President-Mrs. Norma Nudge
Ashley.
Rec. Sec ~. Mrs. Addie Clark.
North Star.
Cor. Sec'y. Mrs. Edith Densmore
North Star
Treasurer--Mrs. Addie Walker, Pom
peii.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
WAS LUCKY ACCIDENT.
Front Truck of Tender of Ann Arb0r Passenger
Train Cut Ties for 80 Rods.

The Ann Arbor passenger train
north Thursday morning came through
peculiar accident most luckily. -~
Opposite the Doherty farm south of
Glare the front trucks of the tender
left the rails and twisting one.forth
way round dragged up the track for
about so rods cutting through large
number of ties ere the train came to
a standstill. But fortunately, how
ever. this truck was all that left the
track and no injury was received by
any of the passengers
If the engine or coaches had left the
track a tragedy would have resulted as
the embankment is from 10 TO Is feet
in some places along the course of the
track where the derailment occurred.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
WOLF NEIZORG DEAD
The Popular Ithaca Merchant Dies
In Texas.
REMAINS BROUGHT TO ITHACA


For years Mr.. Wolf Netzorg has
been recognized as one of the more
successful business men in GratIot
county. Born in Russia. he came to
the United States. and by hard labor
acquired competency.
Mr. NetZCrg was a son of Abraham
and Rebecca (Keidan) Netzorg. He
was educated in his native country.
and at the age of 20. came to the
United States. He joined his uncles.
H. and j. Netzorg. at st. Charles.
Saginaw county. Mich. where they
were In business In order to ac-
custom himself to the customs and
language of the new world in which
he found himself. Mr.. Netzorg fol-
lowed peddling about two years and
a half, after which he engaged as
clerk In the store of his uncle. where
he remained about six months.
He went to Ithaca in September.
1877. and entered into partnership
with Nyman E. Yesner. and opened a
store for the sale of general merchan
disc. This relation existed until Feb.
ruarv 20. 1883. when Mr.. Netzorg pur-
chased the interest of his associate
and has since been engaged in the
prosecution of a prosperous and grad
uslly extending business. He is a
member of the Masonic fraternity.
He was married January 8. 1881, at
st. Charles, Mich. 70 Fannie Sodek-
son, of Mineola, Texas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
Frank N. VanderCOOk Married.

The marriage of Mrs. Henrietta
MIllsrd and Frank NJ Vandercook
took place at 143 Sigsbee street Thurs
day evening Rev j. X. Wooton
cfficiated The wedding was strictly
private and was followed by we'd
ding supper for friends of the con-
tracing parties.
The above announcement in the
Grand RAPIDS Herald is received with
pleasure bv Mr.. Vandercook' many
friends VINO wish him great happiness.
For thirty years he was the editor of
the st. Louis Independent and is one
of the best known men in Gratiot
county and The Record joins his many
friends in extending congratulations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
They Bought The Democrat.

Superintendent Ganiard and f j.
Mccall of Ithaca together with others,
have purchased the Reed City Demo.
crat. The Big Rapids Pioneer said
last week: The Reed City Demo.
crat has been sold TO parties in Ithaca.
who will take possession of the same
about August 1st. They expect to put
in large plant and will change the
policy of the paper from democrat to
republican. Theo Schmidt assisted
in getting the parties to locate in
Reed City. These same parties tried
to buy the Clarion. but failed, and
then secured an option on the Demo-
crat. and last week closed the deal.
Mr. Goulet will retire from the news
paper business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
A PRETTY WEDDING.
Two Popular Young People Are Joined In
Holy wedlOCk Many Gifts.

On Wednesday OF last week, Miss Okla
Rearick, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Rearick, was united in holy matrimouy
to Mr.. Carl Baughman, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Baughman of Shepherd. The
ceremony took place at the beautiful
home the groom had in readiness for
his bride. AT o'clock the shades were
lowered, lamps and candles lighted,
giving their home beautiful appear
ance. The inmates of the room were
husted to an awe of stiffness by the
announcement of the bridal party, given
by Miss Irene Hafer. To the strains Of
beautiful wedding march, rendered by
Miss Allie Moltsan attended by Miss
Bulah Shear, then came Rev. Mease of
Shepherd, followed by the ring bearer,
Miss Daisy, sister of the bride, carrying
the ring partly hid by the chansels of a
pure white carnation, next the brides
maid, Miss Ethel Rearick and grooms-
man, Elvin Hafer, followed by the bride
and groom. The ceremony was a
beautiful one, impressing all present
with the sacredness of the marriage
vows and the aesthetic home life. The
bride was beautifully attired in an april
cot satin, heavily trimmed in lace and
applique and carried shower bouquet .of
pink and white carnations. The groom
wore the conventional black, the brides
maid wore white silk. After congratu-
lations the guests were escorted to the
dining room and seated at the table by
their great aunt Miss Rebecca Feren-
burg, where an elegant dinner was
served The table was an inviting
spectacle with its snowy linen and
decorations of pink and white. The
place favors were pink and white car
nations. Only the immediate relatives
and few intimate friends were present.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Baughman were the
recipients of many beautiful and costly
presents consisting of cut glass, silver,
china and linen, Among the highly
priced gifts was a coverlet made and
quilted by the brides grandmother,
Mrs. Robert Dwelbiss, in her 10th year
The bride and groom are highly esteem
ed young people. The bride moved &c
Alma in 1907 from Clyde, Ohio, but
| during her short residence in Michigan
has by her genial manner made many
warm friends The groom is a very
popular young man. We all unite il
extending to Okla and Carl our hearties
congratulations and wish them a Ions
and happy welded life.
The serenaders of the evening aware
themselves the praise of a properly con
Quoted lively time with their many
musical instruments. They were treated
to cigars and extended their congratula
tions, then disappeared as quickly a
they came. A Guest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
VIII Speak In Alma.

Mr.. Raymond Robins of Chicago.
ment exercises of the Kindergarten
Department. Mr.. Robins is well
known in Chicago and the east as an
eloquent and forceful speaker on
civic. social and ethical subjects.
Mr.. Robins has had wide and varied
experience. AS a LAWYER in San Fran
cisco, as an explorer and religious
worker in Alaska. and as a civic and
social worker in Chicago for some
years, he mas gathered knowledge of
human nature. which gives to the
subject matter of his address a virility
and force not often found in a man so
young in years.
During the winter of 1907 and 1908.
Mr.. Robins lectured in new York
aud Boston before religious and social
organizations. Civic Improvement
Leagues. Woman's Clubs and Trades
Unions. on subjects of religious. sociel
and civic interest.
Mr.. Robins will speak for the
members of the graduating class on
The Ultimate Sanctions for Life. :"
Former Mayor f. F. Dunno of Chica-
go, speaks his praise in the following
terse paragraph.
''Hieh-minded. disinterested. cour-
ageous. forceful. convincing. capti-
waiting and eloquent speaker. he car
ries conviction to his audience. -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
Medical Society Banquet.

AS has been previously announced
the DR.. Scott meeting and banquet
of the Gratiot County Medical society
will be held at the Presbyterian
church. Ithaca. MAY 20, at eight
o'clock. A program of toasts his been
arranged as follows:
HoDoring the Doctor-Dr. /. n.
Brainerd.
DR.. Scott as a Professional Associate
DIR. J. r. Carpenter.
DR.. Scott the Physician Archie Nc
Call
DR.. Scott Friend and Neighbor-
Charles Graham
Music will he furnished by Stickles
orchestra. An invitation is extended
TO the public to attend these exercises.
Tickets to the banquet IS cents per
plate. Those wishing to attend the
banquet should notify DIR. Weller as
early as possible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
Base Ball Meeting Postponed.

The meetins called for Riverdale
Monday night to take steps to form
a Grstiot county base ball league. was
adjourned until Saturday forenoon of
this week, The adjourned meeting
will be held at the Wright House in
this city at $3.50. Saturday morning.
and 1t is hoped there will be good
attendance.
1t ought to be an easy matter to or
ganize and TO sustain county
league and all who would like TO see
this desirable condition brought about
are urged to attend this meeting. Bring
vour base ball friends with you.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
GRATIOT co. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.


Friday. Nav 2sth weather per
miting, Will be big iav in Alma
The Gratiot COuntv Athletic as
socIation will hold their second an
nual meet that day on Davis field
The order of exercises is as follows
$50 yard dash, Class A.
$50 yard dash, Class b.
3.-Standing broad jump, Class A.
400 yard dash, Class A.
800 yard dash, Class b.
6.-Standing broad jump, Class B.
Mile run, Glass A.
S.-Mile run, Class b.
9.-120 yard low hurdle. Class b.
10.-12 pound shot. Class A.
11.-12 pound shot, Class b.
12.-440 yard dash, Class A.
13.-440 yard dash, Class B.
14.-12 pound hammer, Class A.
ls.--12 pound hammer Class B.
16.-220 yard low hurdle, Class A.
17.-220 yard low hurdle, Class B.
18.-Discus, Class A.
19.-Discus, Class B.
20.-220 yard dash, Class A.
21.-220 yard dash, Class B.
22.-High jump, Class A.
23.-High jump, Class B.
24.-Half mile run, Class A.
25.-Half mile run, Class B.
26.-Running broad jump, Class A.
27.-Running broad jump, Class B.
2S.-120 yard high hurdle, Class A.
29.-Pole vault, Glass b.
30.-Pole vault, Class A.
3l.-Half mile relay, Class B.
32.-Hali mile relay, Class A.
Our readers will remember the in
terest occasioned by the meet one yea
ago and as result both attendanc,
and entries promise to be larger thar
at that time. You will miss it i
you do not arrange TO be present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
You Always Get Results.

Last Thursday just before The
Record went to press Charles W ebster
called at this Office and inserted a 23
word for sale notice in which he Of
fered seed potatoes for sale. No name
was signed to the advertisement,
simply Bell telephone number 14s
Friday noon. just "a hours alter The
Record was mailed, Mr.. Webster in
formed this Office that his telephone
had been ringing constantly and all
his potstoes were sold or contracted
for at si.25 per bushel. The Record
brings results to it's advertisers. II
you do not believe il try it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
New Rails Being Laid.

The Ann Arbor railroad company
has commenced the LAYING of forty
miles of steel rails on the north divis-
ion. 1t will be laid between Home
stead and Frankfort, and Mesick and
Cadillac. When this piece of work is
completed the road will all be relaid
with eighty pound steel from Mt.
Pleasant to the terminus at Frankfort.
IL will REQUIRE two months TO COM
plete the work. Cadillac Globe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20

Herbert Pulfrey, son of our towns
man, Geo. w. Pulfrey, has just been
appointed general manager of the
Cable Piano Co., at Bay City. Mr..
Pulfrey is now general Manager of both
the Saginaw and Bay City stores. His
friends in Alma extend congratulations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20

w. S. Turck and Michael Pollasky
were in Bay City, Tuesday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-20
ALL HOPE fAS
BEEN ABA L(NED

Romeo, Dec. 20-All hope OF tho
recovery OF Cardinal Satolli has been
abandoned by his physicians. He is
suffering from an acute attack OF
nephrltis
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-20
Joe Miller Wac Not a Joker.

Joe Miller who is generally believed
to have been the soul Of wit. never
made single joke I'm his life. Hc vas
an actor and so grave In manner as
to become the butt OF other peoples
hilarity. When any witticism went
the round Miller was accused Of ifs
authorship, and he would never deny
it. He lived an exemplary life ana
died universally respected But no
sooner was he dead than appeared
Joe Miller's Jests; or. The wits Wade
Mecum," compiled by Elijah Jenkins.
ESQ. that Is TO say, forged by John
Motley, tho Jacobitc. just as years be-
fore Hobson's Polly Peachum" and
Ben Johnson's TESTS" had been forged.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-20
The Name "P.nvs -

How should "Pepys" be pronounced :
Percy Lubbock, who wrote biogra-
ply OF Samuel Pepys. declares Peeps
But there are many people living and
talking who call themselves "Peppis''
In 1919 was published a volume called
"Lucida Intervalla," by James Car
easse, who was clerk in the office df
Pepys. He did not like Pepys and
would have been glad TO spell il
Peeps" But he didn't. He wrote:
Get thee behind me. then. dumb devil
BECOME.
The Lord hath Ephthatha said TO my
tongue.
Him 1 must praise who opened hath my
lips.
Sent me from navy to the ark by Pepys.
From this the London Chronicle CON
ciudes that TO his contemporary Pcpys
was "Pips."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-20
FANCY WAISTcoATs.
introduced by an English Monarch by
Way of Economy. ep


Way of Economy. ,V
The waistcoat-when at least II II n
fancy vest"-is the last remaining
vestige OF the gorgeousneSs which was
once displayed I'm mems dress, and on
Oct. 10, 1906, Pepys chronicles lts first
appearance on the person OF. Cha rites
III. The novel garment was long
eassock," as the diarist terms Il. worn
close TO the body. II was OF black
cloth, pinked with white silk under IL"
Men will agree that the waistcoat Ia
convenient aud commendable gar.
mont, the absence OF which would dc.
prive them. to speak OF no other dis
comfort. OF an invaluable set OF peck
cts. IL appears strange. therefore. that
II should not have come into being at
an earlier date. II
soon after the restoration a sleeve
less vest, which likewise left the waist
open, was worn under the doublet. Ii
was not true waistcoat. This style
of dress was brought from France by
Charles III. From beneath the f1nncss
OF shirt exposed by the open vest the
breeches displayed their expanded
width" with punches OF ribbon at the
waist and lace rufiles below the knees.
The doublet worn over the vest was
richly laced and embroidered So cost
" was this mode OF attire thut the
king resolved to give the lead toward
more economical and sober fashion,
and in the fulillment Of this design he
donned the new garment. which Pepys
hailed with pleasure.
such were the circumstances which
attended the Introduction OF the waist
coat. 1t came i'm the name OF economy
aud reform, but ere long IL developed
into as expensive and decorative gar
ment as any which man has ever tax
IN to himself Gradually it was cS-
tended downward till il almost reached
the knees. ~ was made Of tue Richest
materials, and the outer coat was
shaped TO hang we'll open to display
rs magnificence.
Extravaganza and love of finery wera
simply transferred from one style to
another, and on he waistcoat was law
iShed all the embellishments which pre-
vlously had been bestowed on the
breecheS Those lowered aud em.
oroidered waistcoats OF shPPny satin
with laced flaps. may certainly have
been less troublesome aud fantastic
than The preceding fashion but wnctn-
er they reduced the wcarer's account
with his tailor is highly doubtful
The long Tapped waistcoat remained
w favor many years. II was stin worn
by Doblemen and gentlemen when
George !. was king. In the following
reign somewhat shorter waistcoat
was prevalent, aud from this time the
dap began to decrease in length. In
stead of reaching almost to the knee II
came only halfway down the thigh.
AS mems dress became more simpn.
fed toward the close of the eighteenth
century and putting. lace and embrOid.
cry were abandoned the flap dlsnp.
peared.-London Globe.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-20
The Maseullnr Via.

Civilization has 10 thauk the French
revolution and the subsequent wars
for masculine emancipation from the
wig IL was partly The scarcity OF
-four and the war tax ON hair powder
that banished the powdered wig but
partly also the lcycliug Influence OF
JacObinism. ~ do not know the pres
ent generation by sight" wrote Wal
pole in 1901 complaining that the
young men lin their dirty shirts and
shaggy nair have Icveled nobility as
much as the nobility iu France have
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-20
AZ
PASTE GEMS in
-rENR
ASTOR NECKLACE

New York, Dec. 20.-The transfer
tax appraisal OF the estate or the late
Mrs. William Astor. filed today. la
cludcs the appraisal by Tiffany OF
Mre Astor's jcwcfry and states that
in Mrs. Astor's famous five-strand
necklace OF pearls there were ninety
limitations, but i'm spite Of Il the neck
lace is worth $4,000.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-20

The report made by James Year.
ance is only on the New York estate
of Mrs Astor and states that the gross
value of the real and personal es-
tate is $L726,1S7 From this amount
there were deductions OF $3O,1OS for
debts in New York $l4624 for the
New York share of the administration
expenses, and $5O,417 for the commits.
, sions of zinc executors, Col. John
Jacob Astor, NJ Orme Wilson, and
William NJ, Cruikshank These fig.
-Gtes tota1ed s94,95O leaving the total
.xalua.-of-lhe estate 81 .631 .23e. -
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-20

Hazel. aged seven. while feeding the
cat at the dinner table was rcprovci
by Der father who told her that the
cat must wait until later. whcrcupon
the small girl wcpt and said
~ think 10 ifs "a shame just because
1he SIS poor dumb animal tD treat nor
Ike a hired girl HJrper's Magazine
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-20

daughter Of Edmund Converse Merrill.
mulu-mililonaire bander must deliy-
er to her husband in America by July
! their two young sons who are now
with their mother in Germany.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-20

< The Loader is the best advertls-
eng medinn in this section.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-20

HiIeht be one 81 che Regulars
Crossing the street 3 Mr. Butler
cTpioy>I by Robinson. tie contract
us declared work vas very scarce
AID he did uat think Mr. Robinson
would takt C8 any more men Thank.
ing this worthy. 2 rambled on ms
way.
on my asking Mrs Bruce. S0l
East Villas. II she had seen . lady
pass the house just a few moments
before. she replied she had net and
FASTENED CD ask the Old colOred lady
washing nearby if she had seen a
lady pass. which she had not. OF
course. I stated that ms feeble-mind-
ed aunt had escaped from her room
and had traced her somewhere IN
hat vicinity. Mrs Bruce an once
became sympathetic and seemed
very sorry for me. T fastened after
my aunt and added one more to
the list
Mrs Bruce. don't YOU think ] am
] nreitv good imitation Of a farmer
Watch tomOrrCE's naper fer Other
interesting and amusing movements
RAFFLES.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-20

We offer one Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case Of Ca4rrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY 4 co. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned have know n
F. J. Cheney Tor the last Is years,
and believe him perfecth honorable
in all business transactions and finan-
cially abe to carry out ans obliga
tiOns made by his firm
WALDlNG. KINNAN a MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. q
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
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and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent flee Price n
cents per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipation.