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Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01
Over The Top.

Fennewald District, whose Victory
Loan quota was $4,000 sold $3.50
worth of bonds Thursday. C. T. Pey-
ton, of Martinsburg. is sales director
of this section.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01

Mayo Bros, hospital, Rochester,
Mimi, where after being examined
they were informed their condition did
not require an operation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01

W. N. Jones, Jr, Of Kansas City Is
expected here Saturday to visit over
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. N. Jones, Jr., Of Kansas City s.
who is also visiting here, viii return
with her husband to Kansas City carly
Monday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01
OF FINAL SETTLEMENT,

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of
NOLAN MCGOWAN, Deceased,
will be made at the next term OF
the Probate Court of Audrain County,
Mo-. to be held at Mexico, Mo-, en-
the End Monday in May, 1919.
CHARLES MCGOWAN.
wtd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01

The many friends of C. P. Malone
and Clarence Gray will be glad to
know they have returned from the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate OF
CATHERINE FEGER, Deceased
will be made at the next term Of
of the Probate Court of Audrain
County, Missouri, to be held at Mex
leo, Missouri, on the second Monday
in May, 1919.
JOHN E. FEGER,
Administrator.
1st insertion April "a, 1919. 9-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01
Miss RAM in New York.

Miss Cordelia RAM, former social
service nurs here, who has been over
seas with hospital Unit No. 81 has
landed safely in New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01

A three-thousand-eg incubator, the
largest in that section of the State,
was lately installed at Bowling Green.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01
The Weekly Ledger
SAI.En

Entered at the P. o., Mexico, Mis-
souri,, and admitted as End class matter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01
GET SLOAN'S FOR
YOUR PAIN RELIEF
You don't have to rub 1t In
to get quick, comfort
Ing relief

Once you've tried it on that stiff
Joint, sore muscle, sciatic pain, rheu-
matte twinge, lame back, you'll find
a warm, soothing relief you never
thought a liniment could produce.
Won't stain the skin, leaves nc muss,
wastes no time in applying, sur to
give quick results. A large bottle
means economy. Your own or any
other druggist has it. Get it today.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01
Lee Roe Returns From France.

Lte INUt IUII TIdIICes
Lee Roe, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A.
Roe arrived here today from France
after serving in France with the 35th
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01

Infantry in the Hospital unit. He
brought his father a watch which he
took from a German prisoner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01

C. V. Jones of Unionville was her
on business Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-01
Big Incubator.

1st insertion April "a, 1919.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-12-18

gracefully circling to land, must be the one which his fellow ace of France had purchased after returning home :
 Twenty miles distant, lovable and loving Muriel Lane looked out upon bleak. white expanse, surrounding the old farm home. Her six little brothers and sisters nestled about her.
 We can trim up the Christmas tree with last years spangles, children" she said.
 "I want to see Santa Claus r' whin- pered little Tim. If he can land on roof and come down the chimney he can ride on the air Oh, sister, there's the telephone"
 It was the first time it had rung for q week. Muriel ran to it, and her cheeks grew to wild rose beauty and her eyes sparkled as the words came :: Look to the northeast for new star at nine o'clock tonight"
 Boyd" began Muriel, flutteringly
 No, Santa Claus, by air. Have the tree ready and keep the children up."
 mat wise little head of Muriel com prehended. She was<as unsettled and .expectant as the children. The tree was trimmed, the candles all ready for lighting. She took a chair at the win dow and began telling them stories Finally she leaned closer to the pane and strained her glance. A speck of Iuster held her vision until it had re- solved itself into mingled colors of red, white and blue.
 Wrap yourselves up warmly" she ordered. We will all go out and look for Santy." and a great hush came down as the group discovered the new star." and the outlines of B-32 be- came clearly distinct in the crystalline air and there settled to earth-Willis Thorne's airship driven by Boyd Wis ner
 Forth from the amazing air vehicle stepped form familiar to the wonder eyed children-the Santa Claus of last year with frosted beard and bulging bag of gifts on his back.
 And only the tive older children ever guessed the identity of this grand Kriss Kringle on wings. And. oh the marvellous gifts he had for them all! And Boyd drew Auriel behind a door and kissed her, and only old Grandfather Lane. going up the stairs to his bed. witnessed the event and chuekied serenely.
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mas Eve. There will also be Christmas trees for the kiddies.
 This is to be a hOme-com- ing Christmas in our little city. We hear many visitors are ex- pected. Let's have a real get together meeting of some kind and spread Christmas cheer.
 Quite a bunch of Memphis and Middle Tennessee land men were in the city the past week.
 Miss Irene Marian has as her guest, her sister, from Tupelo, Arkansas.
 Miss Lindsey, County Dem Onstrator, met with the Home Economics Club Saturday af- ternoon at the home of Miss Olina Oehl9chlager.
 Jake Hartz of the Ifartz Hardware No.. spent a few days of thI past week in Mem phis on D ieiness.
 $. D. Marchand spent Sun day in Little Rock.
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A Good Business Man.

A commercial traveller had taken a large order in Scotland for consign- ment of hardware and endeayored to press upon the canny Scottish man. ager who had given him the order q Christmas gift of box of Havana cl- garS.
 Nav" he replied. Don't try to bribe a man. I cudna talk them and 1 am q member of the kirk"
 "But will you not accept them as a Christmas presentY
 'I cudna," said the Scot.
 Well, then," said the traveller, sup pose I sell you the cigars for merely nominal sum-say, sixpence"
 "Weel, in that case" replied the Scot, "since you press me, and, not liking to refuse an offer weel meant I think I'll be taking two boxes"
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ficers presiding. A very inter- esting program was rendered and a short business meeting held afterwards.
 The Home Economics Club met at the home of Qrina Oehlschlager last Saturday. Miss Lindsey, county demon stration agent, was present and gave a very nice talk in regard to the canning club. She is coming again after Xmas and help us get our Laboratory in working order.
 Everyone enjoyed to the fullest extent the Lyceum Number, Singers and Players Club, which was with US on Monday night.
 On next Friday night, Dec. 26th, the play entitled, Mrs. Briggs Poultry Yard" will be given by the High School for the benefit of the school i'm provement.
 The Christmas program of the Literary Society will be rendered Friday, Dec. 18th.
 Basket ball practice has been stopped for a while on account of cold weather but is is to be hoped that after Xmas condi- tions will be favorable enough to start again.
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pense. Of course you know that he proposed to Muriel week ago?'
 Il didn't know it, but l suspected 1t would come to that
 "Nuriel asked him to give her few days to think it over, so she would be sure she knew her own mind. Then this storm came along and the tele- phone wires have been down until this morning."
 But that very day Boyd Wisner heard from the prudent maiden who sought to make no mistake in solving life's greatest problem-marriage His Quickened heart throbs were series of thrills as he was called to the phone at his office. and more alluring than the soft coong of dove were the iuttering words. 'Iss that you. Boyd?'
 "YeS, darl-- l mean Miss Lane"
 Don't be silly. Boyd We. are snow bound, but wanted to tell you that am sure of my mind now. The chil- dren are crying for last years santa Claus, and I--oh. l wish if would rain hot scalding water and clear fhe roadS Merry Christmas Come soon v
 And then the provoking danSeI dropped the phone. Muriel had made up her mind Boyd was inspired with the most radiant soul of hope. He reached the street to find it crowded with people looking skyward "Dou ble luck p he jubilated. "It's ThOrne," :" and he decided that the airship al0ft,
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Assessors of the White River Levee District have filed their list of assess ment as provided by law show ing the re-assessment of benC- fits upon all of the lands, lots, railroads and tramroads in said Levee District as made by. them ill accordance with the law, and that the meeting of the Board of Assessors and Directors of the said District will be held at the office of said District in the town of Cotton Plant on the 9th day of January, 1920, at one o'clock p. m., for the purpose of correcting and revising said assessments.
 All persons, firms or corpor- ations owning or claiming any interest in any lands, lots, railroads or tramroads within said district, are hereby warn ed to appear on said day and show cause, if they have any, why the said assessment made by the Assessors should not be approved.
 Given under my hand, this the 10th day of December, 1919.
 w. T. TRICE President, White River Levee
 Dist.
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mas Eve. There will also be Christmas trees for the kiddies.
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WHEATLEY ITEMS

$. E. Hall, proprietor of the Palace Drug Store, has left nothing undone to add to the attractiveness of his place of business and to assist the peo- pie of his community and sur rounding country, in their hol- iday shopping. Our little city can boast of one of the pret- tiest and most up-todate drug store in this section.
 H. K. Smith returned Mon day morning from a business trip to Chicago.
 Mrs. Margaret Boysen spent a few days of the past week in Forrest City on business.
 Mrs. Jake Robinson, nee Flossie Cross, of Iowa, was in our city a few days last week visiting Miss Mayme Lyon.
 We are glad to note that William Phelps, son of Mir and Mrs. Scott Phelps, who has been in the Magnolia Hospital for the past three weeks, is home again and able to be out.
 The Woman's Visionary So- ciety of the Baptist church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs E. w. Dalch at her cOzy home in the Neeley addition.
 Nice Christmas programs are being prepared and will be rendered at both the Baptist and NJ. E. Churches on Christ
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LETTERS 10 OLD SANTA

pecially those without a Daddy and Muddy.
 Lots of love and kisses,
 Little R. Witt Jackson {. Blackton, Ark. Dear Santa:-
 I want you to please bring me a cap and a collar like brothers, a car with a self starter, electric lights, and bumper, and a football some fruit and candy. come to see my little sister but she thinks she is as big as mother and come to see the little orphan children. I am 6 years old my Daddy calls me Judge Terry with love for you and Mrs. Santa Claus 1 am
 your little friend
 J. B. Terry. Dear Santa claus,
 I want a doll with hair that can comb, and a doll piano. Daddy wants peanuts and l will hang up his sock. l have been a good girl
 Martha Mitchell age 515.
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Wheatley, Ark.

Dear Santy:
 Please bring me sleepy doll with real hair and a china cabinet with dishes in it Il little dresser and some gOoI things to eat.
 Lucille Folsom I AM A LITTLE BOY 6 YEARS OLD.
 I GO TO SCHOOL MY TEACHER IS MISS KATIE PUGH
 I AM A GOOD BOY WENT TO SCHOOL 8 MOUNTH AND NEVER GOT A WIPING DON'T YOU THINK I OUT TO HAVE A FEW THINGS I WONT A AIR GUN HORN COON JIGER AND SET OF TOOLS
 AND BE SUR AND DON'T FORGET MY LITTLE SISTER BRING HER A DOLL AND RED CHAIR BE SUR DON'T FORGET MISS KATIE DADY AND MAMA THAT IS ALL
 TALMIGE ALLEN
 Keevil, Ark. Dear Old Santa Claus.
 I will write you letter so when you come to see all the good little boys and girls you will not forget me for 1 have been a good girl all year.
 am seven years old and l Am in the 4th grade. Our teacher is very kind to us.
 1 have a sister and a brother I want you to bring me man. touring set and some apples, oranges, candy, and nuts.
 So 1 will close. bye-bye.
 Your little Friend,
 Mamie Chedester. Dear Old Santa Claus:--I am just a little boy three years old but I kno just exactly what I want for Xmas. If you have any little horses I'd like one or two, also a sheep and a bear and that's all. Muddy says I must be going to be a circus man as I don't want anything but animals. Santa Claus don't forget the poor little folks es-
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WHEATLEY SCHOOL NOTES

Visitors of the week were Mrs. w. H. Dunnerman and Mir. Clarence Scott.
 On account of bad weather quite number of absence were reported last week.
 On Friday, Dec. 18th, The Franklin Literary Society met in the auditorium, the new of
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Vital Step.

T have crossed the rubicund," nfLr- nprad the woman who had just euar- reYed with her red-faced cook.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-21

thing from French fried potatoes to
corn fritters. The captain and crew
are the finest kind of people, 50. taken
all in all, we radio men haven't
much kick coming.
Oh, mother, but it is lonesome, aw-
full lonesome but it is our duty and
we must stand it. We are two hours
ride from land, Is miles off Cape Cod
and the same from Nantucket. There
IS long ground swell here all the
time and not for a moment is the
boat still At midnight we have to
send messages to Nantucket or Sias-
conSett. The wireless set is one u
the first installed by MarcoDi and IS
different from the modern sets at
Newport and when the operator
presses the key the room is filed with
sparks, and such a racket you never
heard. There is the captain, chief
engineer. and assistant engineer. three
wireless operators and crew OF five
men: on clear days we can see both
the main land and Nantucket Island,
but l guess it would be quite a swim
if one had to undertake it. So think
I'll wait until the tender comes after
ne. Don't worry because this life
isn't half bad. and I'll weather the
sale as long as the old boat does.
EARL S. HIS9ON,
Radio Operator.
Great Round Shoals Light Vessel Nc.
Sc. care of Lightship tender from
New Bedford, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-21

the past week, is very much improv
ed and fast recovering bis strength.
sridgeport.--The soldiers welcome
arch on Fairfield avenue, which leads
from the railroad station 10 the center
of the city is to tower 81 feet in the
air II viii be so feet wide and the
bases approximately 12X15 feet. wei
come Home" will be emblazoned above
the keystone.
Hartford. Miss Margaret Foote
Hawley. formerly Of this city, adopt
ed daughter of General J. L. Hawley
and Mrs. Hawiey. whose niece she was
has f1tely been awarded the medal OF
honor by the Pennsylvania Society Of
Miniature Painters in recognition of
her high achievement in miniature
PARTING
Miiford.-Mr. and Mrs. Rodney A
Swift announce the maria &C of their
daughter Edith WinifTed and Ray
mond Bontccou Davidson, the cere-
mony being performed Saturday. The
bride is q graduate Of Bates college
| Lewiston, Maine, and has been g
| teacher in The public schools of Mil
| ford for number of years.
| New Haven.-That the university i!
quickly getting into its former gay So
| cial regime is apparent by the manner
I in which the plans are developing fol
! the junior n1omenade, which will b,
| held in all probability with very mucl
| Inc same .;plendor as chara cterizec
| the 1917 prom-the first of these biz
| university dances to be held in a YAH
! building, THUS creating Il precedent
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-21
OCCUM AND VERSAILLES

Funeral services for George D. Lee
Page We're held at St. Joseph's church
Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev.
F. r. DesSureault officiating. The ser
vice was largely attended. Sympathy
for Mr.. LcPaEe and family was ex-
pressed by many floral pieces and cut
overs. Arthur LePage, Ernest Lucier,
Arthur Godaire, George Dugas were
the barers. Burial was in Baltic Gem
etery. A requiem mass was sung at
St. Joseph's church Monday morning
for Mr.. LePaEe.
Henry Prive died at his home Sun
day afternoon at $40 O'Clock after an
illness during the past two years from
a complication of diseases. Mr. Prive
has been a resident of Occum for
nearly twenty years. He is survived
by his wife and three sons, PAM OF
Taftville, Thomas of Baltic and Henry
of Quidnic, r. I. and by two daughters
Mrs. Boisvert of Occum and Mrs. Fee
| liX Parre of Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-21
BROUGHT PRISONERS TO
COUNTY JAIL HERE

James Foley. the New London su-
pernumerary policeman. and Walter
Eayler, the p~ovost guard from the
submarine base. the two men who
are accused of highway robbery Of a
citizen in New London, were brought
from New London on Monday after
noon to this city where they were
lodged in the county Jail 1t is ex-
rected that they will be put to plea,
probably today (Tuesday), in the
present session of the Superior court.
With them also was brought Thorn
as VhSery. the former New London
railroad man, who was arrested last
week in New York on the charge ot
forging Senator Frank 3. BranGa-
gees name On the endorsement #
checks totalling about 81, 100 The
alleged forgery was committed sew
eral years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-21
SAGE TEA BEAUTIFIES
AND DkRkENS HAIR
Don't stay gray! Sage Tea and Sui
phur darkens hair SO naturally
that nobody can tell

You can turn gray faded hair beau
tifully dark and lustrous almost over
night il you'll get a bottle of "Wyeth's
Sage and sulphur Compound at any
drug store. Millions of bottles of this
old famous Sage Tea Recipe, improved
by the addition of other ingredients,
are sold annually, says a wellknown
druggist here, because it darkens the
hair so naturally and evenly that no
one can tell it has been applied.
Those whose hair is turning gray or
becoming faded have a surprise
awaiting them, because after one or
two applications the gray hair van
ishes and your locks become luxuri
antly dark and beautiful.
This is the age Of youth. Gray
haired. unattractive folks aren't
wanted around, so get busy with
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound
tonight and you'll be delighted with
your dark. handsome hair and, your
Jep.aful appearance within few
~AaEE.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-21
WHITE ROCK

Miss Hazel Sharp entertained the
Pansy circle Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Main of North
Stonington We're recent callers at
Charles Chafnplin's.
Miss Lusana Macomber o, Westerly
was the guest of Miss Dorothy Still
well, Thursday.
Miss Pearl Jones spent Sunday with
Miss Melva Moran at he" home near
Boom Bridge.
Master Carlyle Greenwood ceEebrat-
ed his ninth birthday Saturday by
entertaining q number Of little friends.
Miss D.ycothy Stillweli has finished
work at Woodmansee's store in West
erly where she has been employed the
past two moths.
Dff@id Mason delivered a large Hol-
stein COW 10 Herbert Crandali in Ash
away, Friday.
Mrs. William Particle of North Ston-
ington was a caller in the village Sat
urday
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-21

been working for them before a period
of six months previous to their enter
ing the service.
n. r. MartindaIe, superintendent of
the sloeal U. s. employment bureau has
received blanks from the government
which are to be used by disabled SOL
diers or sailors who desire to get vo-
cational training. This training will
be given under the Division of Reha-
blitation of the Federal Board for Vo-
cational Educa ton.
Mrs. Adeline Rivard, SO, died Mon
day morning at the Hartford hospital
as the result of fracturing her hip
three weeks ago. Mrs. Rivard was
horn in Canada, but has resided in
this city for the past twenty years.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Thomas Moran of this city, and three
sons, Uric Rivard of Montreal, Can
ada, Theodore Riyard of East artford
and Alfred Rivard of Baltimore.
Mrs. Annie r. Snyder, wife of Fred
erick J. Snyder, died at her home in
South Coventry, Sunday afternoon of
pneumonia, Besides her husband, she
leaves two sister, Mrs. Abbie Hopkins
of Plymouth, Me, and Mrs. Josephine
Conrad ofASpringfield, Mass; and two
| brothers, Alden B. Rice of Newport
Me-, and Eugene S. Rice of Boston
Mass.
Robert j. MaeLarnor, IA, died Sun
| day at the Mansfield Training school
| The body will be taken to Hartford
| for burial.
| AIfeo Armeno, the five year old sor
| of Mrs. Ettore Armeno of Hamden
died at the Mansfield Training schoo
| ST ,,,f
Mrs. Elizabeth 6recka, IS died al
| the home of her son, Jacob Brecka, Of
| Ashford Monday. She leaves one son
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-21
MANSFIELD CENTER

The annual meeting of the First
Congregational Church Of Mansfield
aaG held Wednesday evening. Under
ne direction of Mrs. y. 2. Davoll an
excellent chicken pie supper was serv-
sd which was enjoyed by many mem
ders OF the church. At the business
meeting which followed rlGst of the
officers were reelected. Leslie Nichols
Sas elected rs deacon 10 succeed Dea-
con Henry Brown, whose resignation
vas real Mrs. J. y. Jacobson was
chosen organist and Mrs. q. p. Aver
superintendent of the Sunday school.
The treasurer's report showed good
Balance. The matter Of adding 5000
y the salary raid the pastor was left
h the hands of a committee
T, TIE Rcd Cross shipped last week
Two boxes OF refugee garments and
emitted articles.
Miss Dorothy Allen has returned
from q Hartford hospital much i'm
erpvn1
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-21
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Mr.. and Mrs. Napoleon Roberts Of
East Hartford spent Sunday with
relatives in town.
Ralph Prouty of Camp Jackson has
been mustered out of service and is
spending a few days in the borough.
Gusto Biz who has been in the
U. S. military service in France ar
rived home Saturday evening.
Ralph Collins Of South Glaston-
bury has been spending few days
at his old home in Stafford Springs.
The meeting of the Holy Name SO
ciety Of St Edwards parish win
take place next Sunday, after last
mass. .. ts
Napoleon Pero. il. is spending a
week with his brother, Adolph Pero
in Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-21
MOHEGAN

Mrs Gertrude Harris Of Norwich
spsnt SUNDAY with he- sisters. Mrs.
Fowler and Mrs. QuidgeoI
: Miss GLADYS Quidgeon was in New
london Friday visiting her sister
firg. Strickland
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Fielding Of New
kondoq callsi on friends here Sun
rt5y
!Icmuoi VI. Fielding OF Norwich
pert SundaE with ms sister Mrs.
FOWLER and Hiss Quidgeon.
william l.. Hunter OF Mystic was in
Noho-au recently.
: Mrs. Harris and son, Raymond, Of
grfar~y called on trends here
Auniar
MANY temperate sexton fills a
,fuuka rd's grave.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-21
BRIEF STATE NEWS

RidgeFieId.-The painters are still
Idle. No agreement has Yet been
reached.
Portland.-Payne Brothers of Port
land, recc I'D many prizes at the big
poultry sho" in Boston iast week.
Middletown-The MiddIelOwn Ma
tional bank reports that Ire suhscrip-
tons to it's Christmas cut have in
creased twenty per cent. over last
year.
Ansonia.-Nearly 81, SEQ in pledges
made during the second war fund
drive Of the Red Cross list May re-
main unpaid. Ansonia pledge $94.969.14
III the drive.
Deep Rive~.-County Commissioner
George B. French, who has been a
patient at the Middlesex hospital for
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-21
Quick Relief For
! All RlGulnatiCs
K So Crippled You Can't Use Arms or
Legs. Rhcun1s win Help You.

,ff YOU want relief in two days, swift
certain gratifying relief take q small
iosr lf KheIma once day
III sou want t. dissolve every particle
ri! uric acid poison i'm your body and
drive 10 0rf through the natural chan
rklS so thar. yoU Will be forever free
9 inm rneumd ti~ni. get 2 bottle Of Eheu-
-la from TIE Lee * Osgood Co, or any
druggist. at once II must give the
51ytI' -e.4tt expected or money re
3nded.
'Eheumatlsm is powerful disease
trou=lr eUtron~r"l i'm joints and mus
hcs Dr. order 10 conquer it a powerful
enemy must no sent against it, Rheuma
-1at ronGuers It in nearly every in
-teuro.
Judge John Ba-horSt Of Fl. Loramie,
H..r. knows 81. lie was walking with
clutches today he is well. 1t should do
81 uIef .ar you. IL seldom fails.