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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10
The Lords nts.

Willie had been to see his old
nurse, and she had shown him her
treasures, including some very strik-
lngly colored scripture texts which
graced her walls.
A few days afterward his aunt gave
him a dime to spend at a bazaar.
Seeing that he seemed unable to find
what he wanted, she asked him what
he was looking for.
II am looking for one Of the Lords
advertisements. like Mary has in her
ROOM" said Willie.
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sionate eyes. It was the strangest
vigil, and one which will never pass
from my recollection. have spoken
with many wise and famous men upon
my travels, but never with one who
left the impression Of this one.
"And yet much of his talk was un-
ineligible to me. though, as you are
aware, speak Arabian like ar Arab
1t rose and fell in the strangcst way.
Sometimes Il was the babble of a
child, sometimes the incoherent law
ing Of fanatic, sometimes the lofty
dreams Of prophet and philosopher.
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There were times when his stories Of
demons, Of miracles, of dreams, and
Of omens were such as an old woman
might tell to please the children of an
evening. There were others when, as
he talked with shining face of his
converse with angels of the inten.
tons Of the Creator, and the end Of
the universe, felt as If were IN
the company Of some one more than
mortal, some one who was indeed the
direct messenger of the Most High"
Sir A. Conan Doyle In ScgihnasA
Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10
FRENCH BEAN COFFEE,
A HEAlTHFUL DRINK

The healthiest ever; you can grow
it in your own garden on a small
patch 10 by 10, producing so pounds or
more. Ripens in Wisconsin 80 days.
Used in great quantities in France.
10 cents in stamps and we will mail
you package giving full culture di
rections as also our mammoth seed
catalog free, or send 81 cents and get
in addition to above 10000 kernels
indispensable vegetable and flower
seeds-enough for bushels of vege-
tables and flowers. John A Salzer
Seed Co., 1872 S. Sth ST., La Crosse, Wis.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

smouldering fire, the magnificent
arch of the heavens above us of that
deep. rich blue with those cleaning,
clear-cut stars which can only be seen
in that dry desert air.
Our camp lay in silence before us,
and no sound reached our ears save
the dull murmur of the voices Of our
companions and the occasional 5hrill
cry of jackal among the sandhills
around us. Face to face I sat with
this strange man, the glow of the fire
beating upon his eager and imperious
features and seflecting from his pas
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10
AS II Appeared in Print.

Senator Newlands of Nevada was
soaring in debate one day, soaring so
high he "hit the ceiling" He realized
he was getting a trifle fiowery and to
excuse himself said: Indeed, Mr..
President, perfervid oratory may be
pardoned, for this subject furnishes
all the food eloquence needs"
THAT sounded pretty good to Mr..
Newlands, but he was a bit abashed
when he read in the Congressional
Record next day that he asserted his
topic furnished all the food elephants
need"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10
IL Wasn't a Fire,

The principal of one of the New
York East Side night schools was en-
rolling a new pupil, who was logged
out in suit of clothes SO new that
it hurt him. Just before the boy came
in the principal had heard the sound
of fire engines in the street.
What is your name?" the principal
asked the lad.
tom Dugan," was tho reply.
Where was the fire, Tommy"
asked the principal as he wrote down
the name. There was no reply; only
a scowl.
81 say, where was the fire?" repeat
ed the principal.
Don't git gay wit me-" was the
somewhat astonishing answer. Deere
wasn't no fire, see? l bought dis here
suit and paid seven-fifty for it."
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tickets" as well as s756 which to be divided
among the new arrivals in of $40 each for dis
play at Ellis Island. AS matter of fact the plant
ers money had gone from his pocket to the ma
chine" via the Mississippi agent also via the
agent to the agent of the steamship line, and from
thence to the steamship agent in Italy, who dev-
cred through tickets" to the Italians.
The Italian families promised before they left
Italy to work out their transportation here but it
the planters policy to take the extra precauton
of charging the advance he made against the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

tAO COIuIu6TCldl
aspect Of immi-
grafton, and his
brother was q
Greek con s u l
here. Returning
home, all he had
to do was to talk
and talk again
everywhere - on.
the road, in the
coffee houses, on
the village green.
near the foun-
tain at s u n s Q t
when men rest
their cattle and
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these commercial interests-with its employment OF
not less than $4,000 European agents and subagents
whose sole purpose to pack the steerage and load
the trans-with its secret operations fortified by
enormous resources backed by the best intelligence
in both continentsis practically in control of all the
channels of immigration.
Vigorous attempts being made to successfully
combat every law before congress which will
reduce the number of these agents by restricting i'm
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alarming They hold the real key to the immigra.
ton situation.
An idea to the extent of the returns may be
gathered from what told me by steamship
agent in small community of the southern Pelo
ponnesus, Greece town far from railroad that
one must ride nine hours mule back to reach the
nearest station This worthy said that in five
years he had cleared In drachmas a equal to
$4,000. He had been in the United States to study
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

OF the italian who furnished him Names which Sc
cure him against loss in his imported aborers
were refused landing. The agent however ar
ranged with this Italian to write the expected cotton
workers individually and direct them how to violate
the United States immigration law by giving them
the following instructions:
They must great attention not to know at all
that they have somebody in America who has prepared
work Tor them that they the families have entered
into an agreement contract
they say anything the opposite of what am tell
ing you they will absolutely be sent back to Italy
Also will have inform these families that the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

ship companies,
r e 6 u l RI y pay
commissions for
inland transpor-
tation to the At
lantic steamship
companies, where
such transporta-
ton is purchased
from the Europe
an s t e a m g h | p
agents of these
steamship compa-
MES in Europe.
And so the
machine" an
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10
A Hint.

Teacher have been trying for
some time to get the room so quiet
that we could hear pin drop. have
dropped the pin several times but
you have been making so much noise
that it has been impossible to hear it.
What do you think we had better do,
children?"
Reddy Backrow-Tie dumb-bell to
1t next time, teacher"
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A Most Impressive Arab

long exercise Of prayer with his fol-
lowers, he came % join me, but my
attempt at hospitality was thrown
away, for he would not touch the ex-
cellent wine which l had unpacked
for him, nor would he eat any of my
dainties, contenting himself with
stale bread, dried dates, and water.
After this meal we sat alone by the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10
Sir Conan Doyle Tells of Night
Spent With Him In the
Desert.

cit was now evening, and it was
decided that the two caravans should
camp together = an arrangement
which was the more welcome as we
were by no means sure that we had
seen the last of the marauders. l had
invited the leader of the Arabs to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

mlSrdClOu, Willie
repeated viola
lions Of our pres
emit laws are reg
ularly practised
q n d m ay b g
classed under two
main heads.
Is o L 1 CITING
AN ARTIFICIAL
lE M 1 G RATION
IN e U r o P E
FOR THE BEN
EFT o F T H E
8 T E A M s HIP
COMPANIES.
I'm A X I N G
CERTAIN THE
ADMISSION OF
I M M / GRANTS
IN TO T H I s
CnrNrrDx~ no
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

AlOSCSSol y AL " II Y
for their landing in
New York will be
handed them when
they arrive in that
city.
This S b o W 8
plainly the three
violations of law
mentioned before
It b Q Italians
W e e solicited,
they were import
ed as contract la
borers and their
tickets were pre-
paid. All but one
or two entered
the country sue
nazcR,,lIu p,oRfp0
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

SI0oTdSo IL " 1 u
W t h emigrants
the agent care
fully coaches
them in the ques-
lions an d a n
swers which con-
stitute the Ellis
Island inspection.
This is intended
to secure alike
for the machine"
the agent and
the emigrant free
dom from detec-
ton. These ques-
tons and an
swers the emil
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

( a r m e r S, a n d
among other in
fuential patrons
was the planter
named above, who
ordered a num-
Der of Italians for
a second planta-
ton which he
controlled. Names
of persons in It.
ally were accord
ingly furnished
and the planter
sent the agent a
check of some
$3,866.50, W | t b
which to pur-
chase prepaid
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foods
SarsapariIIa

Cures all humors, catafrh ana
rheumatism, relieves that tired
feeling, restores the appetite,
cures paleness, nervousness,
builds up the whole system.
Get it today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called SarsatabS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10
The Scorcher's Fate.

OOOI UeVs
The Cannibal King-See here, what
was that dish you served up at lunch?
The Cook-Stewed cyclist, your ma
esty.
The Cannibal knight tasted very
burnt.
The Cook-Well, he was scorching
when we caught him. your majesty
Sketch -
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Is pTOulUllSu W
law.
An even more
s t r | k IN g law
breaking prac-
tice, however
and one which
cannot fail to be
a serious menace
to our nations
welfare because
1t is so far-reach-
ing-is that in
which the immi-
grant appears as
pr | n C p i and
commits perjury
In violation of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

PREVENT REDUCTION OF PROFITS.
Under the first heading the specific violations are:
(a) SOLICITING EMIGRANTS
This forbidden the part of transportation
panies owners vessels others engaged in trans
porting the United States" every vo-
lation penalty of $,OOo-(Sec. Z. U. 8. Immi
grafton Act Of February 20, 1907
(b) IMPORTING CONTRACT LABORERS.
This who have been assisted.
aged induced migrate by offers promises OF
enn
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

their false statements at Ellis Island insisting, az
per instructions given, that they themselves had
paid for their tickets that the money they exhibited
was their and also that they had made no con-
tracts for work.
The unique feature about this transaction is that
the planter, being lawyer, availed himself OF the
legal bubble of calling his imported laborers set
tiers" when as a matter of fact they clearly
contract laborers whose entrance into this country
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

There is lot of difference between
making good and making others good.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

uOllC power -luSy
exercise over the
ignorant minds.
they are in such
association with
each other that
they may be even
more accurately
described as a
fraternity" than
the widely feared
Black Hand So
ciety and the in
fuence they ex-
ercise upon the
destiny of our ma
ton and upon the
immigrants them
noluon L.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

section "a Of the act of February 20, 1907 when ne
encounters the immigrant inspectors or board OF
special inquiry at Ellis Island In this case he may
be punished severely, If detected, while the steam
ship agent as suborner and accessory before the
fact, has for trepidation being beyond the
arm of the law if he keeps out of the country This
violation falls under the general head No. II before
mentioned is explained follows:
Before the machine" begins to load its daily
Staa O.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure consti-
patton. Constipation is the cause of many
'iseases. Cure the cause and you cure
he disease. Easy to take.
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in consequence
of agreements,
oral. written or
printed, express
or implied, to
perform labor
in this country
of any kind,
skilled or un-
skilled" For
every violation
o ( t h 1 8 ! a W
there is a pen
atty Of $1,000
(Sec. 2, U. 8.
] m m 1 grafton
Act, February
., 1p07.)
, A S s / S T ING
A L I E N s TO
MIGRATE BY
r e P A Y ING
THEIR PAS
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

Love making is one kind Of cold
weather picnic.
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SAGE.
zone whose passage is paid for with the
money of who Is assisted by others 10
cone' is excludable alien-(Sec. u. S. Immigra-
ton Act, February 20, 19O7)
In a single case all three Of these violations are
too often found The following is an illustration
A wellknown American citizen, and a member
of the Mississippi bar, is member OF firm OF
cotton factors" which employs italian immigrants
unon its plantation An Italian steamship agent
whose brother solicited emigrants in Italy worked
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

SCANT one-third of the
immigrants who land
on our shores come vol
UNFAIRLY and Of an in
telligent desire to bet
ter their condition by
hard work. OF these 1t
is not the purpose of
this article to treat.
The remainder of the
yearly output from for
eign countries . come
here because they have
been caught up and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

Ill luto plan SciSAoh
commissary. 1t
was the agents
practice to ex-
tract from immt-
grants upon the
plantation t h Q
names and ad-
dresses of their
kinfolk living in
Italy. These he
forwarded to his
brother, who in
turn persuaded
them to become
cotton workers.
Such remunera-
tive commissions
resulted that the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10
A $-0.n~
for a Dime

Why spend dollar when 10c buys q b..
of CASCARETS at any drug store? Use
as directed-set the natural, easy result.
Saves many dollars wasted on medicines
that do not cure. Millions regularly use
CASCARETS. Buy a box now-l0c
weeks treatment-proof in the morn
Ing. COS
CASCARETS Ioc q box for a weeks
treatment, all druggists. Biggest seller
in the world. Million boxes IN nth.
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agent left the planters commissary and NOV
ing to business center in the Yazoo delta district,
built up upon extensive scale general business
of importing contract laborers which he termed Ial
ian products He published the following notices
ITALIANS!
If have not money to send passage 1ares
your relatives, have the possibility of making them
with the understanding that they Will place
where they assigned lands the most fer
conditions the best"
He furnished laborers for the surrounding cotton
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-02-10

Munyon's Rheumatism Remedy relieves
pains in the legs, arms, back, stiff or
swollen Joints. Contains no morphine,
opium, cocaine or drugs to deaden the
out all rheumatic poisons from the sys-
tenn. Write Prof. Munyon, 63d and JEFF
erson Sts., Phila., Pa. for medical ad-
vice, absolutely free.
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from the agent together with his steerage ticket;
he is told to commit them to memory and not to
forget to throw the paper into the sea before the
ship reaches America. 1t is made clear to him that
to answer the questions according to the list regard
less of fact is prerequisite for entrance into the
United States
The steamship agent and subagent have come
to be the most unique figures in European life to-
day. By their secrecy, collision and the almost hyp-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12
FORMER PASTOR OF ST. MARvs.
NOW BISHOP OF GREAT FALLS.
MAY SUCCEED kEANE.
POSSIBILITY FREELY
ADMITTED 1Y CLERGY
Either as Archbishop ksare's Success.
sor or at head Of New pes Mo;nss
See Great FaIla eishop is Likely "a
Return TO Native lowa-sishop Car
roll, Of Helena, Also Talked OF.

That one, and possibly two iowa
bishops are likely to be sent back TO
their native state and elevated as arch
bishops, is freely admitted by the Cath
Ollie clergy of Iowa as possibility Of
the near future.
While tho priests do not talk Of these
contingencies so they may be heard. 1t
is admitted that the names of Right
Rev. NJ. c. Lehman, Of Great Falls.
Mont and Right Rev. John Carroll, OF
Helena, Mont. are both talked OF
strongly and being considered for posi-
tons In Iowa-one or the other as the
successor Of Archbishop John X. Keane,
OF the archdiocese Of Dubuque, and the
other as head Of the new see city OF
Des Moines.
Both Bishop Lenihan and Bishop
Carroll are native Iowans, both born at
Dubuque, and are the only two native
Iowans to have been consecrated
bishops Bishop Lenihan was conse-
Grated first, and Bishop Carroll about
six years ago.
The filling of the two positions will
be awaited with more than ordinary in
terest in Iowa, from the fact that tbs
two bishops are natives Of this state.
In Marshalltown the outcome will be OF
especial interest to the many friends of
Bishop Lenihan, who for many years
was pastor Of st. Mary's church in this
CITY,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12
WHEAT WELD HEAVY.
Northwest Iowa Farmers Marketing
Grain at Good Price.

LeMars, July 12.--Frank Hoffman.
northeast Of town on the r. Y. O'Rielly
farm was first on the market here last
Monday with a load of winter wheat.
which was bought by the Akron MIL
Ing Company. 1t was excellent in
quality, yielded 17ls bushels per acre
and brought IS cents bushel. About
the best yield reported is twenty BUSH
els to the acre by James Agnes on the
James Ross farm. northeast of town
The Farmers Elevator Is taking IN
new winter wheat today from n hail
dozen or more farmers south OF town,
where the yield is not quite so good
ranging from ten to fifteen bushels per
acre. This would indicate that the
drouth has reduced the yield to about
a two thirds and half average crop.
according to location. The cutting OF
oats and spring wheat is now abou'
ready TO begin. Oats will be very
light. but it is reported that spring
wheat has filled, except in few un-
favorable locations. beyond all expec-
tations and very fair crop is promised
DESPITE the shortage OF the straw. Corn
is making immense growth and tassel-
ing a stage nearly a month in advance
of the average: but 1t needs another
good rain now to maintain It's excellent
condition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12
SECRETARY FELLINeAAM HERE
Meets Church Workers on Men and
Religion Forward Movement.

At conference held at the Railroad
Y. NJ C. A. during the noon hour to-
day, while lunch was being served. Sec
rotary j. II. Fellinghan. OF the Rail
road V NJ. G.. a, met representatives
of the church mems organizations, the
pastors and Y. NJ. G. a. officers for the
purpose of explaining GO them the details
OF the plans of the Men and Religion
Forward Movement and to make pre-
liminary aS> ngements for the local
campaign OF the movement in the fail
Mr.. Fellingham is executive secretary
of the committee of 100 of Des Moline:
that has general supervision of the work
in the Des Moines district, in which
this city is located. Mr.. Fell!ngham Is
devoting practically all of his time t.
the duties of this movement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12
LOCAL MARKETS.

Prices Paid TO Farmers by MARSHALL
town Dealers.
The following prices arc quoted BY
Aarshalltown dealers OF the different
varieties Of farmers provisions. grain
produce and poultry, also for hides
tallow, wool. pelts and skins.
Carlson Bros. & Will quote the fol-
lowing prices in trade until further
notice:
Eggs-13. <
Butter-22. !,
e. r. Benedict & Co. will pay thu
following prices at their place Of bust
ness in this city:
Corn-57.
Oats-40. ss
Timothy hay-l7oe;a
Dat straw-5.5o.
HIDES. FUR EyD WOOL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12

at the point Of revolver ordered the
bookkeeper to open the vault and turn
the money over to her. On the pre-
tense that no did not know the COM
bination. the empioyc OF the institution
persuaded her to leave.
Half an hour later she was arrested
by Marshal williams In remote part
OF the town while attempting to make
her escape by walking back TO this city
She was then brought 10 the women
ward of the county Jail here to await
preliminary hearing Tuesday.
II wanted money with which to buy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12
BANGOR Man Plead. Guilty.

Hester Fisher, the Bangor man who
was arrested for assault and battery
on the complaint Of his wife, pleaded
guilty In Justice Millard's court late
Tuesday. The passing OF sentence was
deferred for the time being by the JUS
tice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12
GAVE WRONG NAME.

vcmnn Ne. Who Died at County Farm
Has Relatives Living.
The young man "a years old, known
as Peter Anderson, who died under
that name at the county farm on June
%, was in reality Daniel Cullough, ac-
cording to reliable information.
The young man informed Superin-
tendent Koontx that he had no rela-
tives, but 1t has been learned that rela-
tives reside in Ireland, and they have
been advised Of the death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12
office 4!

The Tribe OF Ben Hur will hold their
regular meeting Thursday evening
July 49, Members and officers are re-
quested to be present as this will he
installation of officers. j. j Finley,
chief
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12

Mr.. w. F. Estel spent Tuesday in
Colfax with Mrs. Estel, who is taking
treatment at sanatorium there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12
! Co.. quote the FOL.

H. willard. Son & Co.. quote the fol-
lowing prices:
Horse hides-2.6o0S.oo.
No. / tailOw-6.
Rough fAt-1.
Coarse wool-1301l.
Fine wool-l2Oh.
Medium wool-16c.
western and territory-1l1ls.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12

| Miss Vina Herman left for Winona
Mimi, this morning to visit for three
weeks with relatives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12
MISS OF 10 HOLDS UP BANK.

Ohio Girl Plane Method Of Securing
New Dress.
Akron, O.. July 12--Edna Peeoles'
aged IS, OF Akron. late yesterday after
noon entered the Bank OF Cuyahoga
Falls, O., four miles north of here. and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12

If you are thinking of changing your
trading place for groceries, 1t will pay
you to see Kendall a. West, phone AS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12
REYNOLDS q sAELpoN
To Close Up Thursday Afternoons D
Ina the Hot Weather Months,

Ing the Hot Weather Months.
Following the example Of many
stores and offices In Marshalleown We
shall close our store half . day each
recreation. We have chosen Thursday
afternoon for our half day off, and
will close at O'clock each Thursday
during July and August.
REYNOLDS & SHELDON,
100 West Main street.