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The Delta independent., 1913-02-07
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL

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r. S. Kelso was business visitor
in Montrose last Monday.
H. C. Getty is home from few
weeks tussle with politicians in Den
yer.
Miss Nettie West returned to her
home in Cedaredge the latter part OF
last week from Ouray.
Vim Mathews returned to his home
in Paonia from a trip to Denver the
latter part of last week.
card from Ben Stearns. postmark-
ed Honolulu, came this week, saying
they had safe trip over and were
well and happy.
Mr.. Warren Campbell and Miss
Beula Moffit. both of Olathe. were un-
tied in marriage at Montrose on We'd
nesday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Jarrett went to
Montrose on Tuesday of last week
10 attend the funeral of little Freder-
ick Huber. OF Olathe.
J.E. Beckley made The Independent
family a present of some oranges
picked by himself lust before leaving
California last week. They were very
fine.
VIII Carmichael and family NOV
ed up on Cedar mesa. north of Cedar
edge, last week. where Bill will farm
this year and also look after the i'm
provement of his land.
Clay Davis went up TO Paonia last
Tuesday to look over two or three or
chards with view OF making a trade
for one OF them in the near future if
all conditions are entirely satisfae-
tory.
Funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Nancy Calvert were held at
the home of her daughter, Mrs, y. j.
Bradley. on Dodge street at 2 o'clock p.
m last Saturday and interment was
In the Delta cemetery.
There Is nothing more impossible
than the ideal newspaper. A news
paper that would be considered ideal
by one. would not be by another.
There are too many different minded
people for one paper to suit them all.
Licenses to wed were issued out
OF the office OF the county clerk and
recorder this week as follows: Floyd
Rhyme and Miss Ida Dyke. both of
Delta; Milton S. woiverton of Hotch-
kiss and Miss Addie Freeman Of
Bowie.
Mrs. Dingmsn. mother OF Mrs. Joe
Farmer and Mrs. Dora Runshe, re
turned TO Delta month ago. after an
absence of year. and is now with
Mrs Farmer. The Independent was
advised of her arrival at the time. but
overlooked the item.
]. f. Allen who recently sold his
farm near Austin to G. l.. Adams of
Kansas City and disposed of his stock
and household goods at auction last
Friday. departed with his family last
Monday evening for Los Angeles. Cal
ifornia. They expect to locate per
manently In the coast state.
Jay and w. w. Balfour. cousins of
Clay Davis. arrived In the city from
Toledo. Iowa. last Saturday and visit
ed n few days. The young men were
en- route to the Pacific coast for n
few weeks tour OF inspection and
were accompanied by Tony and Harry
Anderson also residents of the Iowa
town.
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The Delta independent., 1913-02-07
BUSINESS LOCALS.

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The Delta independent., 1913-02-07

r. S. Kelso was business VISITOR
in Montrose last Monday.
H. C. Getty is home from a few
weeks tussle with politicians in Den
yer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17
Information for Contractors

Sealed proposals, addressed to the
County Commissioners Of Charles
County, aud endorsed Proposals for
building a section Of state Aid highway
ia Charles County" through the town
Of La Plata for a distance Of about /
nile, will be received by the County
Commissioners Of Chasles County. at
ftheir Office, In the Court House until Il
O'Clock noan, Of the 2lst day Of October
1913, and 1T that time and place will be
put licy open aud read.
All lids must be made upon blank
forms to be obtained If the State Roads
| COMMISSION at its office, 53l n. Howard
st. Baltimnre, Md, must give the
prices proposed both in writing and in
figures. and must be signed by the bid
der, and his address.
Each bid is to be accompanied by a
certified check for Two Hundred Dol
ars $500. 00), payable to the County
Commissioners OF Charles County, said
check to be returned 70 the bid,ier IN
less he fails 10 execute the contract
should It be awarsisd 10 him.
Plans can be seen and forms OF speci-
| icaiiou and contract may be obtained
at the Office OF the State Roads COM
mission, Baltimore, Nd. The County
Commissioners of Un. ri Is County Re-
serve the right to reject any and all
pre- posals.
BY order Of the County Commissioners
j. d. ROBERTSON, Clerk.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

Mr.. T. F. Wright was a visitor tc
our town on Tuesday.
Miss Lydia Wright, Of Cross R,ads
were the guest Of the Misses T~iford
during the week.
Mrs. ) d. Qunn, who has been sick
for some time, her many friends will be
glad to know, has much improved aad
it is to be huped viii soon be in her
usual good health.
FOK SALE AT THIS OFFICE
Trespass Notices, printed in red and on
good stiif card board. FIVE cents a
piece or six for twenty-five cents.
Mr. George Lloyd. Of Indian Head
on recent fishing trip met an old Con
federate Veteran name Knabe. aged
one hundred ami four years, and whose
picture appeared in last Sundays Star
The old "vetr lives in Warren county,
Virginia. and was member Of the
Warren Riffs, a Company Of the nth
Va. Regiment Judge L. NJ. Souther-
land, who was in the 90 Dominion
Rifles Of the same regiment, for three
years, says he knew the man very well
aud saw him nearly every day during
the war lie was regarded as an old
man by all the regiment which was
composed Of young men. large mr.
jority Of whom we're under twenty-on
years Of age.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17


Married, ia Washington City yester
day at the residence of Mrs. William
y. Dorset aunt II the bride, 95z
Rhode island Avenue. Miss Margaret
Dor-.st, II this county, and Mr. VIII
liar II Hickey. Of Wilmington, Dele
ware The wedding was practically
private oaly few friends outside Of
I 10 families Of the &C ntr4, ting parties
being Invited
The bride was given away by her broth
er, Mr.. william Dorset. Dlcto.
Adolph Rollins was best man aud Miss
Ruth Dorset, a twin sister Of the bride,
best girl. After the wedding Mr.. and
Mrs Hickey left for trip to Niagara
and upon their return from their bridal
trip will reside in Wilmington, whore
the groom is engaged in business.
Mrs. Hickey is daughter of Mr.. aud
Mrs James A, D5rsett, Of Picawsxen
this county where she has heretofore
mace her home. She is of the best
famihes in the State and a great fav-
orite in elite society. The groom is
a promising young business man Of
Wilmington, Delaware. Our wsrmesI
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17
coroners Inquest.


Justice L. NJ. Switzerland summoned
a Jury of Inquest 70 the county Jail on
Saturday las, which held an inquest
over the body of Mr.. Richard S. Han
cock. who died on the way to the jail
on Friday evening.
Deputy Sheriff Penn was called to re-
move the man to an Iusane asylum and
acting upon the certificate Of Drs
Spencer and Higdon went to the home
Of Mr.. Hancock in the fifth district. =
He died while on the way TO the jail
where he was to BE- h.ld until removed
to tile asylum. His death was not dis
covered until the ii was reached. De-
patty Sheriff Penn at once notified the
Coroner and the inquest was held =
The Jury rendered a verdict u death
from acute manis caused by exhaustion
Mr.. Warren NJ. Albrittain was foreman
Of the Jury. The deceased was q most
respectable man and stood we'll in the
community in which he lived.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

A special meeting Of the stockhoi ders
Of the ludian Head Building and Loan
Association was held last Wednesday
night at Mates hotel, Indian Head.
The President, Mr. W. d. Moon, pre-
sided. The purpose Of the meeting was
to increase the capitol stock from So
600 to $4,000. The meeting was large
ly attended and the proposition was
adopted without dissenting voice.
This enterprise begun in small way
but has grown until now it is one OF
the largest and most substantial enter
prises in the county, Much OF the sue.
cess of the Association is due to the fact
that its officers are of the best business
talent in the county, and there has been
and is perfect unity in the management
OF its affairs, That such thrifty in
stitution exists, is delight to tue coun-
ty, aud has the warm endorsement OF
every progressive citizsu therein
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

DR.. Samuel Adams Robinson, a prom
inent physician of New York and
Washington, who was found dead in
the Ontario Apartment house in Wash
ington last week will be taken to New
York for burial on Saturday.
Rev. ]. W. Baall, pastor OF the
Methodist Church OF this place, who's
sister is daughter-iu-law Of DR.. Rob-
lnson, will attend the funeral.
Mr.. Roberts, director Of the Mint at
Washington has charge of the funeral
arrangements.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17
JOHN F. MUDD


There will be q Republican Mass
Meeting at Benedict tomorrow (Satur-
day night which should be attended by
all citizens irrespective OF politics
Attend the Republican Mass Meeting
here tomorrow and the Republican Lo-
cal Meetings.
No one can serve you better in any
way than Mr. Albert Lomax, Proprie-
tor OF Hotel La Plata, lie furnishes
his patrons with everything to suit the
Queens taste.
Miss Anna Brown left yesterday for
Mitchellville, Prince Georges County
where she will attend the olaggett---
Bowie wedding.
Mr.. F. Stone Posey was among the
speakers at the Republican Mass Meet
ings at Marlboro and Annapolis yes
terday-
Conn alis Neck church HIS been so
far completed as - admit Of sery ce
being held therein the nsxt church
Sunday. So much for the popular p S
Tor, Father Ham.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

On Friday night a miscreant broke
into the store of Mr.. j. W. Waring at
Pomonkey and secured a small amount
OF booty. Some money and few arti-
Giles Of merchandise was stolen.
The intruder evidently knew all about
the premises as the way he gained ae-
cess to the store clearly showed.
1t is believed that ere long he will
be apprehended.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

The Railroad Company has made an
exchange Of its agents at Waldorf and
Mattawoman Mr. G.. A. Bealle, who
for so many years has been agent OF the
Company has been transferred to Malta
woman and Mr.. Sydney Barber at Mat
tawoman has been removed to Waldorf.
Both Of the agents are popular and eff.
cient and the change was made, it is
said, to tighten the work for Mr.. Bealls
who is the older Of the two men.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17
ThaddIu. Parker Dead.

Died at his late home near Bryautown
In his 44th year OF age after an extend
ed illness Of typhoid fever, Mr.. Thad-
dius Parker, one of the most prosperous
ard highly respected citizens Of the
eastern section Of tie county on We'd
nesday, October sth The deceased
leaves surviving him wife, who was
Miss Burch before marriage, and eight
children. His funeral took place on
Friday and interment was made in the
cemetery of St. Mary's Chhrch, Bryan-
town. His pail bearers were: Messrs.
Anthony jackson, Grant Jameson,
Archie Jameson, Wiilism jenkins. Al
bert Klimkiewiez and Maury Farrall.-
ar. George S. TrUtter had charge Of
the funeral.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

Mr.. J. d. Quinn, the popular host OF
one OF the hotels at Indian Head CAV
his many friends a delightful oyste r
roast at his host-lry last Wednesday
night. The oysters were fine, min.
host at his best ia royal hospitality,
aud an all around good tims was HAD
by al who attended
Mr.. Quinn is one of the alive citizens
Of Indian Head, and as a new conner, is
one of tie best citizens who has mad
Charles County, Gods Country" hi,
adopted home.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Thaddeus sharretts d
Plaiufield, n j.. formerly OF this city
have announced the engagement o.
their daughter, Miss Beraice Sharretts
to Lieut.. RoIlo Frederick Anderson, U
s. A. The wedding will take place tn,
early part of Alto. Sun.
Mas Sharretts is well known in thi.
county where she frequently visited.
She is the third Of four pretty and at
traetise daughters Of General and Mrs
Sharretts and has always been mos
popular in society.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

Get your suit or overcoat made uireet
from your County Tailor; when you
order otherwise you have three profits
to pay. Quality, fit and workmanship
guaranteed. Ruberizsd rain coats for
Ladies' and Gents made to your meg
surements at manufacturing prizes
Also your suit aud osefcnat e'esne'l
and pressed to look as good as new.
1. CHoMET,
THE TAILOR.
OFFICE, Town Hall, La Plata, Md .
To Jan. list.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

Preaching, Sunday, Oct. 10, as fol
lows;
La Plata II a. m.
Shiloh p. m.
Preaching at Bethel Monday 1880 p.
m. and during the week except satur-
day night at the same hour, followed BY
reviyss services.
The Third Quarterly Conference will
be held at La Plata Saturday Oct. 25th
at 10 80 a, m.
Quarterly meeting will be held al
Chicamuxen; Sunday Oct. %, preach
ing at lo.3 a. m. and go p. m.
REv. J W. BEALL, Pastor.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17
THOMAS NORMAN

The Railroad Company has filed up
the mud holes around the Station
here with coal oinders. Some improve
ment but not enough.
Master Adrian Bubd celebrated his
birthday at Lothian Yesterday. The
promising little boy had around him a
number Of his little friends as well as
several of his grown ones to honor the
occasion.
The Republican Mass Meeting tomor-
row promises to be the big thing of the
season.
Miss Julia Cobb, of Baltimore City.
who has been visiting friends at Bel
Alton, has returned to her home. Some
hearts at the latter place, it is said, are
heavy
Attend the local mass meetings
Throughout the county and hear the
issues fairly and well discussed.
Mesdames Abbie Bentley and Harry
Brawner, Miss Mary Trippe and Mr..
C. ". Swindell are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. NJ. Lyon.
JOHN W. OWEN
The advertisement of the republican
local meetings appears in this issue
Citizens of sll political parties are in
vited to attend them.
Mrs. Jennie Neale, spent several
days last week with Mrs Bertha
jenkins. This was Mrs. NeaIe's first
visit to this section for quite number
Of years and her many friends were
glad to see her.
Mr.. r. E. Robey, who has been cen
fined in Beidler's sapitorIam suffe ing
with typhoid fever, his many friends
will be glad to know is much better and
on the road to recovery.
The Republican campaign in Charles
county will open with a large Mass
Meeting here tomorrow. Be sure to
attend it If You want to hear the issues
Of the campaign impartially discussed.
Mr.. John S. Button, the cashier OF
the Southern Maryland National Bank,
has, we are glad to state, recovered
from a recent attack of sickness suflici.
entity to attend to his duties at the bank.
RUDOLPH BURROUGHS
Miss Hattie Robertson, of near Bel
Alton, who has been confined to her
room for several days from injuries re
ceived from fall, is, we are delighted
to know rapidly improving.
Farmer Matthews will please call and
inspect farmer Posey's pea crop. He
claimed the leather medal for the best
crop of wheat but farmer Posey thinks
he has it on him as to the best crop Of
peas.
Mr.. Widmyer, our industrious and
progressive harness maker, wants a de
sirable house for his growing business
Come to the scratch We mouthy puesdo
progressive, would be leaders of thrift
and enterprise and build him one.
Miss Poole is a girl after our ovr
heart. Modest and dignlfled, neverthe
less, she does not wait TO be helped tc
move around. She has an auto. anc
runs her own machine, taking her faith
er around wherever he has to go AMI
o. herwise assisting him in the manage
meat Of his farm.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17
Notice to School Trustees.

TRUSTEES of the various White
Schools Of Charles County are here
BY authorized and requested TO CON
tract with the lowest bidder, for three
81 cords we'll seasoned wood for their
respective schools, TO be delivered and
cut iato stove lengths, the price OF same
not to exceed 81 30 per cord.
Colored School Trustees are authoriz-
ed to contract IN the same way for two
cords, 81 the price not to exceed 2.50
Per cord.
Ply order of the Board,
1910 THOS. Nj. CARPENTER, Secy,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17
ANNOUNCEMENT
! desire to give no'ice to the
general pubic that NV

! desire TO give no'ice to the
general public that my
NEW STORE At POMFRET, ND.
Is now thoroughly equipped with
a complete line Of DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, SHOES, DRUGS.
HARDWARE, Etc.
My Millinery Department is
stocked with lat II designs in Fall &
Winter Ladies, Misses and Children's
Hats, Really Made Cats, Suits al Il
Dress Goods.
MISS LOUISE CLARK, Of
Armstrong, Gator 81 Cos, Baltimore,
has charge Of this department.
am nov in b tier position
thu n ever before
To Serve The Public
and thanking it for its past I,aron-
age, ,oicit a continuance Of the
same. Respectfully,
=. A. WIlEATLEY,
Sept l9-tf' romfre,, Nd.
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McDONOUGH INSTITUTE
LA PLATA. MD.


keep OF
TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE For The Preparation
would take up Ire Profession Of Teaching better preparing them the
Examinations for Teachers Certificate
We refer the Record Of our Students Teachers and Civil
their efficiency
o cho
Boarding
irons and Teachers An Elementary aud Primary Schools using the
methods boarding
and day pupils six years Cost iedeg board tuition books
scholastic $40 Charges divided in w quarterly be paid
X II LEE REICH, Principal, "a
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FOR SALE.

Two yearling southdown Buck sheer
for sale Sire bred in England, and
cost Dru'd Hill Park Commissioners
$3.50 to land him In Baltimore City.
ADRIAN POSEY,
Ia Plata, Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17
CHARLES N. DEMENT,

Attend the Republican local meetings
and hear topics of intt rest to all citi.
zens discussed.
We are glad to state that Miss Mary
Boswell who has been indisposed is
much better.
Mr.. Motley Dutton. the popular hotel
proprietor at Indian Head, was visi-
tor to our city on Monday.
Mr.. B. A. Howrrd has been quite
sick with fever Of some kind but is now
rapidly recovering.
The worlds series of base ball games
is over Now the base ball enthusiast
will rest for another year.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

The home of the Misses Chapman,
which has been SO we'll known for its
hospitable entertainments, was the
scene of the second meeting OF the week
on Tuesday Assisted by their mother,
Mrs. Marshall Chapman, and their sis
ter, Mrs. II. II. Hawkins, the Misses
Chapman received the guests and in
their usual delightful and pleasing man
ner babe the guests welcome. The card
playing which began at 1.30 O'Clock
lasted for an hour and half when the
count Of points showed Miss .....
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

The Ladies' Card Club Of this ction
held two most pleasant and enjoyable
meetings since our last issue. The first
meeting was held on Friday al the home
OF Gen. L. Allison Wilmer. The guests
were received by Mrs. Frank W Rock
well, daughter of Gen. Wilmer and
Miss Katherine Ferguson, his neice,
who as on many former occasions prov
ed themselves most delightful hosts. -
In accordance with the rules of the
Club card playing began promptly at
1 80 O'Clock and after a pleasant con-
test Miss Joe jenkins won first prize;
Miss Marguerite jenkins, second and
Miss Julia Muschette, guests prize. A
delightful COLLATION. was served after
the games.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

The local meetings will be addressed
by States Attorney Cooksey, Judge w
Mex burroughs, Hon. S. s. Lancaster,
Dr.. G O. Monroe. the local candidates
ami Others
Voters of all affiliations as well a.
Independents who are interested in
good government are invited.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17
MEETING TO BEGIN At 2 P. N,
FULL BRASS BAND.
Local Republican Meetings
viii Be Held AS Follows

W ~ ~ MN . - Sti% w D
FRIDAY. October oath,
PISGAH Up. NJ.
SATURDAY, October 25th,
GRAFTON 4 r. NJ, HILL TOP6 P. NJ
MccoNCHIE S p. NJ.
MONDAY, October p.
INDIAN HEAD 4.so P, NJ.
PoMoNKEY s pm.
TUESDAY, October 2s,
MALCOLM 2P. NJ,
WALDORF s P. NJ.
WEDNESDAY, october 80,
DENTsVILLE 4 P. NJ.
HUGHEsyILLE7P NJ.
THURSDAY, October 80,
WICoMIco 4P.M.
FAULKNER 7P. NJ.
FRIDAY, October 81,
WAYsIDE 3 P. NJ.
ROCK POINT Up. M.
SATURDAY, November 1,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17
Well Digging.

WILL DIGGING & CLEANING
done by
HARRY WEAVER.
Gray ton, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

Published by order Of Republican
Sta.e Central Committee.
ADRIAN POSEY,
Treasurer.
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Wheat seeding has commenced.
Attend the Mass Meeting here to-
morrow.
chestnuts are said to be plentiful
this year
The rabbit sea.on opened on We'd
nesday last.
Farmers are as busy as bees getting
n their crops.
Miss Gertrude Mudd is visiting her
sister Mrs. J. J. Edelen.
Miss Dolly Turner is visiting friends
in Philadelphia,
Mr.. W. A. copsey was a visitor to
La Plata on Tuesday.
FREDERICK STONE PosEY
Monday last was legal holiday, the
same being Columbus Day.
Miss Physills Stoues.reet spent the
week end with relatives in the county.
Dr. and Mrs. O. II. Posey have re
turned from visit to Washington.
Miss Jessie Darg was guest Of Miss
Raye Bailey during the week.
Monday was Columbus Day and OBJ
served here only by the idle and lazy.
TREsPAss NOTICES FOR SALE
AT THIS OFFICE.
Mr.. W. M. Lyon spent several days at
his home near wicomico during the
week.
Mrs. James J Edelen has returned
to her home in this city from a visit to
friends in Baltimore.
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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE,
TENANT WANTED

Wanted tenant with team to work
my farm n ar Bryantown for 1914.
Apply to, J. l. DARG,
9-12-2t Bryantown,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-10-17

Port Tobacco Parish-22nd. Sunday
after Trinity.
S Paul's Chapel, Holy Communion
1880 a. NJ.
Christ Church Evening Prayer 7.s0
p. m.
S. Luke's Day (oct) Holy Communion
1880 a. m.
REV. HORACE W. sTowELL, Rector.
There VIII be preaching at the Iron
sides Baptist Church Sunday, October
the 27th, 1918, at 1920 a. m. and. 8 p, m.
BY the REV. D. W. SWEENEY.
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FOR RENT.

TIE OLD ESTABLISHED STORE,
at PoMFRET, now being put in first
class repair, also a BLACKSMITH
SHOP, possession given at once.
I. YATES ROBY,
9513. Pomfret. Nd.