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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-26
THE VILLAGE BAND
Humorous Description BY George
Fitch in American Magazine

FITCH IN american magazine
In the September American Maya
zine George Fitch, the well-known IL
inois humorist, writes an amusing
piece entitled "The Homeburg Ma
rine Band, IA true and yet comical
report of the activities of a village
band. Following is an extract the
truth of which can be corroborated by
anyone at all familiar with the sub
iect.
I'VE used TO watch every new citi-
zen like Russian detectives. only we
searched them for horns instead of
dynamite Several times n trombon-
ist came to town. and then music re-
yived noticeably. But none of them
lasted. Trombonists seem to be tenn
peramenial, and when they are not
changing jobs they are resigning from
the band because they are not allow
ed To play enough solos. Our great
est bonanza was quiet chap named
Williams, who came to town TO work
in the molding room of the pillow fac
tory. After he had been there a week
we discovered that he could play the
saXophone. No one had ever heard
or eaten a saxophone, but we looked
it up and when NE found out what it
was we made a rush for him. AT the
next practice he appeared with
bright silver instrument covered with
two bushels of keys and played solo
which sounded like three clarionets
with the Group We wept for joy and
elected him leader on the SPOT.
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PRzEMYSL ABOUT
TO SURRENDER
TO RUSSIANS
Austria's Last Stronghold in
Galicia To Fall Soon
GARRISON IS DEMORALIzED
Rumors at Rome That Russian Siege
Guns Have Destroyed Two Of
the Outer Defences

London, Sept. 25.-There is a re-
port from Rome tonight that Pre-
mysl is on the point Of surrendering
TO the Russians.
Correspondents OF Roman news
papers transmit rumors current in
PetrCgrad that Russian siege guns
have destroyed two forts of Pre-
mysfs outer ring of defenses The
resistance of the garrison has weak
ened amazingly. despite enormous re-
sources of defense guns and ammu-
milton.
This is attributed to decentralization
produced by troops which fled to
Przemysl after numerous costly de,
feats. These beaten troops are re-
ported to be spreading the news that
the Russians are ferocious creatures
aided by the devil
While discounting some OF this.
opinion here includes toward early
capitulation of Austria's last strong
hold in Galica. Rumors of broken
morale at Przemysl merely bear out
confirmed stories of Austrian weak
ness in critical situations.
The news tonight from the eastern
theatre of war reinforces public be-
lief that Germany within a week will
be facing IA more dangerous situation
on its western frontier than now ex-
lists on its western battle line. Mill
tary writer's predict that the Kaiser
will be called upon, far sooner than
he expected, TO find not less than =
100000 trained soldiers to protect his
prussian and Silesian frontiers from
veritable hordes OF Russians. In adj
dition vast quantities of heavy guns.
as we'll as field batte.ies. will have
to be found
No information can be obtained di-
rectly from German sources as to
military preparations for the rapidly
developing Russian advance against
Breslau and Berlin. Nothing what
eve. is printed by the German news
papers. save the scanty Official assur-
ance that conditions are generally
satisfactory Petfograd and Rome
asserted today that Germany believes
the peril of invasion so imminent
that all territory east of Prussia and
Poscn is becoming a fortified camp
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-26
COUNTY CONVENTION
Republicans viii Nominate County
officers Here Saturday, October 3

A Republican convention for the
county of Bennington will he held at
Apollo hall. Remington. Vermont, Sat
rrday. October 3. 1914. az = o'clock
m. for the purpose of nominating
candidates for county officers. To be
supported at the election on the first
Tuesday In November next. and also
for the election of a county commit
tee.
Towns will be represented in the
convention on the basis OF one dele
gate from each town. one for every
fifty votes. and one fos every fraction
OF fifty votes exceeding twenty-five,
cast for the Republican candidate for
Governor i'm 1912. and on this basis
the several towns are entitled to dele
gates as follows:
Arlington 4. Landgrove |. Sandgate
3. Sunderland l. Bennington IL. Man
chester G. Searsburg l. Woodford l..
Dorset 3. Pownal 4. Stamford .. Glas-
tenbury 1. Rupert .. Winhall >. Peru
|. Readsboro 3. SALISBURY 4. total 81.
Town committees are requested to
hold primary meeting not later than
Semptember Both.
Delegates viii be chosen at primary
meetings called by Republican COM
mittees in each town. and will FRO
vide themselves with proper creden.
tials. signed by the secretary OF said
meeting al which they are elected,
and present same as early as possible
afte. their arrival. 10 the county com
mittee who will be in session at Apol-
10 hail. Bennington. at $50 a. m. the
day of the convention.
The secretaries OF the several eau
cuses are also requested to send a
list Of tho town committees selected
in their respective towns. with their
credentials.
Republican Couny Committee.
?. z. Battles. Bennington. Chairman.
w. II. Roberts. Manchester Center.
Secretary.
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ENGLAND TO SEE IT THROUGH
Lloyd George, in Speech to Neighbors
Says War Was Unexpected

London. Sept. 25.-Speaking today
1t q meeting of his neighbors at Cric-
cieth, Wales, Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer Lloyd George made the de-
claration that the war was quite unex
pected.
He never dreamed it would occur,
ne said, until few days before hostil
ties commenced He never thought
any country could be so devilish as TO
pretend great friendship and at the
same time make elaborate arrange
ments to attack. Indeed, he thought
war was so far away that he had
made arrangements to spend August
and September at Criccieth.
1t took fifteen years TO break Napo-
leon, the Chancellor continued. He
did not think il would take anything
ike as long to vanQuish Emperor vii
lam; but, long or short, England was
going to see it through.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-26
Our First Music Matters.

Birds were our first music masters.
Authorities on harmony have written
volumes in search OF the origin of the
minor scale. II they had turned TO
the birds they might have discovered
IL without any search whatever. In
every English copse the cuckoo (who
has hut two notes at his comnand)
sings Il perfect minor third downward.
Listen to our wood thrush's melody!
His cluster of three notes forms per
feet mIror chord. Four hundred years
before Christ. Aristophanes wrote a
play entitled 1.-The Birds" which was
produced at Harvard few years ago.
the vocal part being set TO music by
John H. Paine Suburban Life.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-26
Lucky Re Was Saved.

"You cant convince me" said the lit
1e man with the ragged trousers, that
you can bring up children right by
talkln' to EN- aud lettln' IL go at that.
You've got To use the rod, or you'll
spoil the child. used 10 git about
three lickn's day on the average
1T doesn't seem TO have done much
for YOU" replied the lady with the pro
truding jaw.
ut done lot for me. lf they'd let
me 20 my own way might almost OF
been a failure in life. judge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-26
TELLS OF "klLL ALL" ORDER
French Foreign Office Says Germans
Are Instructed to Kill Wounded

Bordeaux. Sept. 25.-The French
Foreign Office today made the state
ment that Gen. Stenger, commanding
the Fifty-third German Infantry Brig
AIDE, had issued the following order.
make no prisoners. Shoot all who
fall into your hands. singly or in
groups, and dispatch the wounded,
whether armed or unarmed, as the
Germans must leave no Frenchman
living behind them"
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ALIENS BEING EXCHANGED
Our Officials Aid Transfers Between
ENGLAND and Germany

London. Sept 25.-Under the aus
pieces of American diplomatic and con-
sular officials 260 British subjects
yesterday left Berlin for England. To
morrow 300 will leave Frankfort. This
is under reciprocal arrangement be-
tween Great Britain and Germany.
All the travellers are women, chill
dren and men of non-miitary ages.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-26
BATTLE IN THE AIR
Duel Between Jap and German Re-
suits in Defeat OF Teuton

Pekin. Sept 26.-In battle here
between a German and "A Japanese
aviator. the Germans machine was
disabled and fell 10 the earth.
Japanese aviators have dropped
bombs within the Notifications Of Nia
Chau. The extent Of the damage Gre
ated is not known.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-26

Paris, Sept. 15.--The official coli
munication issued at IL o'clock to
night regarding the progress of the
battle in Northern France says that
this morning French troops in the
region of Noyon were compelled 10
give ground before superior forces,
but, having been reinforced, again
assumed the offensive. the engage
ment heing one of particular violence
The text of the statement follows:
"First-On our left wing, in the Re
gion to the northwest of Noyon, our
advanced troops, having come il
contact with superior forces of the
enemy, we're compelled this morning
to give a little ground. Being rein
forced, however, by fresh troops
these troops have vigorously resumed
the offensive. The struggle in this
region has taken on a character OF
extreme violence.
"Second-In the center there is
nothing now to report.
MI Jul uui ltEub Nin6 thS
enemy has begun TO give way before
the attacks of our troops comine
from the direction of Nancy and
Toul
"ln the southern region of Loevre
the enemy is retiring toward the
Ruptde Mad, lin Meurthe-et-Moselle)
The action continues.
"On the heights of the Meuse the
German forces have succeeded in
penetrating nearly as far as st. Mi
hiel. Ton the right bank of the Mouse.
twenty miles south-southeast of Yer
dun), but have not been able to cross
tina river"
The following official communica-
ton was given out in Paris this af
ternoon:
"First--On our left wing there has
begun a general action of great vic
lence between those detachments o.
our forces that are operating between
the River Somme and the River Disc
and the army corps which the enemy
has grouped in the region around
Tergnier and st. Quentin. These
army corps have come, some from
the center of the enemy's line and
others from Lorraine and the Nosges
These last-named corps were trans
ported by rail to Cambria. by way OF
L.iege and Valenciennes. To the
north of the River Aisne as far as
Berry-au-Bac. there has been ne
change OF Importance.
"Second-On the center we have
made progress to the east of Rheims
in the direction of Berry and Moron
villiers. Further TO the east. as far
as the Argonne region. the situation
shows no change. To the east of tn
Argonne the enemy has not been
able to move out OF Varennes. On
the right bank of the River Meus
the enemy succeeded in getting foot
ing on the heights of the Mouse, in
the region of the p,omontory of Hat
ton Chatel, and, forced in the dircc
ton Of st. Mihiel. he bombarded tn
forts of Paroches and of Camp des
Romans. To offset this. to the soutl
of Verdun we remain masters of the
heights of the Mouse and our troops
moving out OF Toul, advanced unit
they reached the region of Beaumont
"Third-On our right wing, Lor
raine and the Vosges. we have re
pulsed attacks of minor Importance
on Nomeny. To the east of Lune
vile the enemy has made some dem
onstrations along the lines OF the
River Vegouse and the River Bette.
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GERMAN CASUALTY LIST
ThirtyFirst Report Gives 1000 kiIIec
Wounded and Missing

London. Sept 25-Telegraphing
from Amsterdam. the correspondent
Of the Reuter- Telegram Company
says the thiriy-frst German casualty
list. carrying a total OF aoout LOO
men killed. wounded. and missing,
has been given out
Il includes the names Of twenty
three officers OF one regiment who
we're killed in FIVE DAYS lighting
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REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
To Be Held at Apollo Hall Next We'd
nesday Evening

BY direction Of the Republican com
nittee of the county of Bennington,
he Republican voters of tho town OF
bennington are hereby notified and
warned TO meet in caucus at Apollo
hall, on South street in the village of
Bennington. Wednesday evening, Sep
iember 30th. 1914, at seven o'clock
Tor the following purposes:
First:-To choose twelve delegates
and twelve alternates to attend the
Republican county convention to be
held at Bennington. We mont, on
saturday. October Srd. 1914.
Second:-To transact any other
business found proper when mot.
Pursuant to law. voting for dele
ties will be by ballot and checklist,
and the polls will be open from
seven to nine o'clock p. m. and long
er if necessary. According to the
caucus law ballots must be furnished
by the town committee. and no
names can be printed thereon unless
written application therefor be filed
With said committee not less than
.wenty-four hours before said caucus.
Edward c. Bennett,
Henry T. Cushman,
Walter H. Berry.
William J. Hicks,
]. Ben Harmon.
Eugene ]. Shea,
Peter Longtin,
Republican Town Committee.
Bennington. Vermont Sept. 23rd 1915.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-26
DROP BOMBS AT cArreRo
Aviators from French Fleet Operate
Over the Fortress

Rome. Sept. 26.-Aviaiors from the
French fleet in the Adriaiic have
flown over the fortified city Of Cat
tero on the Dalmatian coast and have
dropped bombs inside the walls.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-26

SWISS BAR GERMANS
Refuse to Allow Three Army Corps
to Cross the Country

Rome. (via London), Sept 25.--
The Giornale d'Italia publishes re-
port from Basic that Switzerland hos
refused a request from the Germans
for permission to send three army
corps across Swiss territory.
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FUNSTON ORDERED
TO HOLD TROOPS
At VERA CRUZ
American Forces to Remain for
lat Least 10 Days
VILLA WINS FIRST BATTLE
Carranza's Men Under Gen. Hill
Badly Defeated Near Douglas
Ariz.

Washington, Sept. 26.-Secretary
| Garrison yesterday ordered BrigGen.
Funston commanding the American
forces at Vera Cruz. not to withdraw
during the next 10 days. Secretary
Garrison announced that the orde.
was caused by a delay in the adjust
mtnt OF many details incident to the
transfer OF funds and the custom
house Ii is understood President
Wilson and Secretary Garrison had
NOT yet considered the possible effect
of the villa revolt upon the Vera
Cruz evacuation and as Mr. Garrl-
sen plans TO leave Washington for
the weekend, ii is probable the sub
iect will not be taken up until the
cabinet meeting Tuesday.
Gen. Funston in a report yesterday
confirmed news of the cutting of rail
and wire communication between
Vera Cruz and Mexico City. 1t was
added that il was not known wheth-
rthe constitutionalists along the
railroad were fighting among them
selves or whether the work of de-
struction was by former federal sol
dlers.
An American officer on the Arizona
frontier In a report yesterday describ
ed the manner of Villas proclamation
OF independence. lie said a notice
declaring the concentration of the
villa forces for march on Mexico
City was written in chalk on n black
board in front of the Nogales custom
house by persons unknown"
Gen villa sent word that no mat
ter what eycntuated he would afford
every protection TO all Americans
and foreigners. His headquarters at
Chihuahua were described as pre-
senting scenes OF much animation
with the feeling general that n move.
ment OF troops southwark was in
prospect.
American Consul Canada reported
the interruption in communication
with Mexico city and spoke of the
advisability OF keeping American
forces in Vera Cruz until telegraph
and railroad lines were repaired and
the situation relieved Of its unrest.
There has. however, been no re-
spcnso to kilograms sent by inhuen-
tial Mexicans to villa. begging him to
make peace. Discussion in official
circles indicates belief that Villas
action might afford a pretext for con-
tinued American occupation of Vera
Cruz
American forces will remain in
Ne:a Cruz until the question of au-
thority as between Gen Carranza
and Gen villa is settled. This was
the consensus of opinion of admins
tration officials last night although
no definite announcement of the in
tentions of the Washington govern
ment was made.
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GERMANS SECURE
ADVANTAGE IN
LONG BATTLE
Successful at NoyOn and on
Heights Of The Meuse
NO CHANGE IN THE CENTER
Fourteenth Gay of Aisne-oise Battle
Finds Allies Hopeful of
Ultimate Victory

London, Sept. 26.-While admitting
that the Germans have been success
full at Noyon and on the heights over
looking the Meuse, the war Office
states today that the battle of the
Aisne-Oise, now in its 14th day, will
ultimately result in victory for the
allies.
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BIG LEAGUE BASE BALL
The National LEAGUE

Boston 2, Cincinnati 0 first camel.
Boston 4. Cincinnati 2 (second
gamel.
New York .. ST. Louis l.
Brooklyn 3. Pittsburg ..
Philadelphia ., Chicago ,.
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due 10 a sudden change in the wealth
or, exposure or any cause. II neglect
ed. may lead TO serious lung troubles
Keep Downs Elixir in the medicine
cupboard. and take before the cold
develops into pneumonia. OF con
sumption becomes seated. Sold
everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-26

Douglas, Ariz., Sept. 2G.--Carranza
forces under Gen Benjamin hin were
routed near here yesterday by the
troops of Gov. Maytorena in the first
engagement of the new revolution
proclaimed by the state of Sonora in
connection with Gen Villas dennance
of Carranza. Hilrs loss is indefinite.
A concentration of the Carranza
forces including all garrisons in
northern Sonora which answer Hnrs
general orde' for their aid is ordered
for Naco. where il is expected the
definite test of strength will come.
Maytorena reported last night that
his men had killed IS Of Hills troops
including two majors and nine other
officers.
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Standing Of the Clubs
Games Today

Games Today
Chicago at Boston (double-header)
Pittsburg at New York double
header)
st. Louis at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
The American League
ST. Louis 10. Boston /.
Philadelphia :. Chicago l.
New York 5. Detroit 4.
Cleveland 3. Washington l.
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WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont fair tonight and Sunday.
Frost tonight in inteTiOr Rise in
temperature north portion sunday.
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SHELL CATHEDRAL AGAIN
France Asserts Germans Have Re
sumed Fire on Rheims Edifice

Bordeaux, Sept 25.--It was an
nounced officially in Bordeaux this
afternoon that the Germans last
night recommended bombarding the
Rheims Cathedral.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-26
Standing Of the Clubs
Games Today

BOSTON at St Louis Cdouble-head-
err.
New York at Detroit double
headerl.
Washington at Cleveland double
hoaderl
Philadelphia at Chicago.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-26

FOR sALE-We have 1913 Ford Touring
ear, in excellenG condition. which Is for
sale at low figure. This car ives owned by
one man only, and uscd carefully and well
cared for. Bennington Garage, Ford Dealers
a.ltf
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CHOLERA IN AUSTRIA
Specialists Find the Disease in Army
Camps and in the City

Vienna, via Rome, Sept 2G.-The
war Office admits that specialists have
located cases of Asiastic cholera in
the army camps and also within the
city of Vienna.
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Flow PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Nearly new five room hou SO
L u acIe good land. shed. hen house good
water and extra good garden. This property is
located minutes walk from North Remington
trolley. Considerable personal property with
the place. Price for all, $500. Nash Hutch
ms. 99tf
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Tor SALE-Two gasoline engines in tine
u condition. One 3 h. .. twin-cyllnder and
one 3 l.. single cylinder engine. Will sell cheap.
Norman w. Edgerton Mccall 81. aSt6
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MIscELLANE

NoTIcE -BrIns 20 y. 4. Bso s,,, d srsae
peuniueton. for BEAUTIFUL Nucut glass tomp-
Ter act. consistiug Of tEmblers aRd a sugai
and crea ner. Trade marks are COOL IRON ~
OF Babitt's products "t9
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FOR SALE--Doric No. . hot water heater.
In good repair, kitchen range, I Self Feed
parlor stove and hen house iaxls. T. A.
Davenport oStB
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FOR SALE sheet iron garage Is by II feet
\ wired for electric lights. DIR. j. IL. Cole
sos hain st. Tel. 235. 9itiss
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FOR SALE Ole full blood Guernsey cow
= one Ole SOW. six pigs, oneDuckboard aud
one top buggy. ne incubator. three swarms of
bees. at the late David Towsee estate. Pow nal
Center. Il. r. Brown, 92 East Quincy street,
North Adams, AdminstIAtor. Tel574 lOOtl2-
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FOR SALE-1 lie acres, splendid for poul-
try; : room houee in best of repair, barn
and carriage house, poultry house, good var
tety fruit. hne spring on place and cistern in
hous~, located Just out of village o. North
Bennington, trolley line at door. Special price
OF tr,20 If sold before Oct. LIST. Nash & Hutch
ms. SHf
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FOR SAIE-Bay mare 10 yeas old. weight
1860. kind gentle and true. safe for ladies
TO drive, also surrey and blackboard nearly
new. ADDRESS Calvin Il. Marsh. Wa looms &c.
NY. 93tf
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FOR SALE-Two story, eleven room house
In first class condition. bath. hot and cold
water, hot water heat; electric lights, gas, IS
of an acre OF land new barn with basement,
slate roof. large new hen house. nice larse
lawn with shade. shrubbery and fruit; five min
utes walk from post office, price x3,2O0. Nash
& Hutchns. e0tf
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EOR SALE-The Park Homestead on Pleas
ant street, the books ana furniture there
In. Prices on contents greatly reduced. Ap
ply Edward j. Hall. 57t6
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FOR SALE Horses. buggies, harness and
carriages. Feed. sale and livery stable.
N. ID leone River St. 829-W. sst2s+
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ROR sALE-One three .year.oid and onto
\ sucking colt. Apply Mrs Martha Ewell,
South Salisbury. D5lG
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For SALE Our demonstrating car Is sold.
n We have ore new ford touring car yet
uusold from the six which arrived last week.
There Is no better bargain TO be had than
new Ford. Bennington Garage. Ford Dealers.
0stf
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ROR SALE-First class ferrets Males, $40
1 Females, $3.50. Applyto Frederick Holto
School street. 95i6n
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FOR sALE-stoddard Dayton PASSENGER
class shape. John Il. Walsh. l52 Beech st. 4Stf
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IrOR SALE Ripe and green tomatoes for
Il sale at Geo Pelicrins, lGO Mill 81. si.OJ
biIshel for ripe and Soc for green. Send me a
postal and will deliver them. Geo Pellerin,
l60 Mill st. Sit24'