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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
REPUBLICAN ISSUES
Will. Be Presented
BY WOMAN ORATOR

Maragret Hill McCarter, who will
speak in the high school auditorium
Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 10, under the
auspices of the Republican county or
ganiZation, will discuss the issues OF
the campaign and set forth the prin-
ciples of the Republican party.
Mrs. McCarter a native Of Indiana
and the Sixth district, Is known all
over the United States as a Republi-
can political speaker from Kansas,
where she has made her home for
many years and is regarded as one Of
the most forcible woman orators now
before the public
Hour Is Convenient.
The hour at which size will speak
has been arranged so that public
school teachers and Earlham students
can attend, Mrs. McCarter having for
merly attended Earlham college.
The meeting Tuesday afternoon is
for both men and women and was ar
ranged in the afternoon because of
the multiplicity of speaking engage
ments for Mrs. McCarter and the i'm
possibility of getting her here at any
other time.
Preceding the speech, a speaker will
briefly explain the voting process
through the sample ballot for the bene.
fit Of the first voters.
Meetings Announced.
The attention of all Republican wo-
men in the county outside of Rich.
mond, is called to the meetings to be
held in Boston, Abingdon. Centerville,
Williamsburg and Fountain City on
Tuesday, Oct. 10; at Economy. Milton
and Dublin, Wednesday, Oct. 90; Jack
sonsburg and Greensboro, Thursday,
Oct. q, and Hagerstown, Bethel and
Whitewater on Friday, Oct %.
Precinct committee women in these
townships will be present at these
meetings and full instructions given to
all present as to the use of the ballot
Tickets for the first voters ball to
be held at the Coliseum Oct %, will
be on sale early next week and the
interest manifested SO far points to a
big crowd
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
AUDIT is ASKED
FOR ACCOUNTS
OF TREASURER
State Board of Accounts Re-
quested by Prosecuting At
torney to Audit Books Be-
ginning Jan. |, 1920.
GIVES NO EXPLANATION

1t was learned Saturday that Gath
P. Freeman prosecuting attorney of
Wayne county has requested the state
board of accounts to make an audit
of the books of the treasurer of Wayne
county from January l this year to
the present time.
Mr. Freeman has informed the state
board of accounts that he will keep
the grand jury of the Wayne circuit
court in session until this audit has
been completed
Offers No Explanation.
Under ordinary circumstances the
state board would make no audit Of
the books of the treasurer Of Wayne
county for 1920 until some time after
the first Of next year.
No explanation has been offered for
the action of the prosecutor in ask
ing for the 1920 audit of the treas
urers books at this time. 1t is pre-
sumed there is some connection with
the prosecutors action and the in
vestigation the grand jury has been
making Of the affairs OF the Farmers
bank Of Milton, Ind, which was placed
in the hands of receiver over two
months ago, following the suicide of
Oscar II. kirlin, the cashier.
Grand jury investigates
The purpose of the grand jury's in
vestigation of the affairs of the Farm
ers' bank is to ascertain, it is stated,
whether any persons We're associated
with Kirlin in criminal activities lead
ing up to the failure of the bank
1t is understood that next Monday
the grand jury will return several in
dictments as a result of investigations
of various criminal matters. The
grand jury adjourned Thursday out of
respect for Judge William A. Bond,
whose mother died that day. The
jury will resume its sessions Monday
morning. 1t is not known how long
the jury will remain in session.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
PRISON REF0RMERS
PRAISE NICHOLSON

Appreciation of the long service Of
Timothy Nicholson in behalf of prison
reform is voiced in a telegram re-
ceived by him Saturday from the
American prison congress, which is
holding its semi-centenial meeting in
Columbus, Ohio. The congress was
organized in Cincinnati in 1870.
Mr.. Nicholson was appointed to be
state delegate by Governor Goodrich,
but was unable to attend The text Of
the telegram received by Mr.. Nichol-
son brom H. S. Shirer. assistant secre
tary of the body follows:
The American prison association
sends semi-annual greetings to you as
a recognized leader in your state and
the nation in efforts to accomplish
the principles for which the associa-
ton stands. In your long years Of ser
vice you have been permitted to wit
ness the adoption throughout the land
Of the adult reformatory the indetcr-
inmate sentence and other principles
Of penology whose influence you have
so ably championed and in many ways
contributed to their acceptance.
I'VE delight to send this unanimous
tribute of honor and affection During
the coming half century this associa-
ton will continue to build upon tbs
foundations which you have assisted
in laying"
The response of Mr. Nicholson fol
lows:
Your loving greetings secured and
appreciated Oh. that | were worthy
Of them. To God be all honor and
praise.
"YolU loving friend,
Timothy Nicholson"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
Coolidge Starts Speaking
Tour Through East Sunday
fBy Associated Press)

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 16-Governor
Coolidge, who addressed an enthus-
iastic audience in the Academy of
Music last night, was scheduled to
leave for Washington today on a con-
tinuation of his speaking tour as the
Republican candidate for vice-presi-
dent. He will deliver no address in
Washington, but will confer there
with party leaders and on Sunday will
board a special train for a week of
rear platform speeches and night
meetings in Kentucky, Tennessee,
North Carolina, West Virginia, Vir-
ginia and Maryland He conferred
with state party leaders at his hotel
this morning but planned to leave in
time to arrive in Washington early
this afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
ARMIST|CE COMMITTEES MEET MONDAY
TO CHECK UP PROG RESS ON CELEBRATION

One of the most important meetings
in preparation for the Armistice Day
celebration, Nov. II, will be held Men
day night in the American Legion
rooms in the K. of P. temple
The executive committee will meet
with all allied committees to check
up on the progress made thus far
and see that nothing is being over
looked.
Lodges and organizations, m2nufac-
turers and individuals who are con-
templating putting floats in the pa
rade are asked to have representa-
tives at the meeting and the assign
ment of floats probably will be made
Seek Prominent Speaker.
Joseph H. Hill, chairman of the
program committee, hopes to have a
well known speaker signed up for
the day, and probably will be able to
announce several of the days feat
ures at the meeting. He is in con-
munication with men of national repu-
tatiOn TO deliver the address.
Ten bands have expressed willing.
ness to take part in the days activi
ties. All have not yet been signed up
as the appropriation for that part has
not been made. The bands expected
to take part are: American Legion
band of Richmond; Richmond City.
Richmond high school, Eaton, Boys
hand of Connersville; Moose band of
Conersvile, Soldiers and Sailors Or
phans Home band of KnightstoWn,
Newcastle, Eldorado, and Gratis. With
these there will be several drum corps.
Submit Bids Monday
Representative from decorating
firms win be in Richmond Monday to
submit their bids for the dressing up
of the streets, according to an an
nouncement by Mrs. a. w. Roach,
chairman of the decoration committee.
Her committee met Saturday after
noon and discussed further details of
their part in the program, which will
be made public later.
A meeting of all the principals of
the township schools in the county is
to be called by C. O. Williams, county
superintendent. Plans for the par
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
Dioz, Exiled From Mexico
Now Ouarantined in Havana

HAVANA, Oct. 16.-General Felix
DiaZ. Mexican rebel leader. recently
eXilcd from Mexico, arrived here yes
tcrday on the French liner Flandre.
He was accompanied by Lieutenant
Colonel Cortes, sent to this city with
Diaz by the Mexican government. Boil.
men will be held at the Tiscornia
quarantine station for six days be-
cause of the quarantine regulations
againts persons proceeding from Vel q
Cruz.
Diaz expects to join his family in
New Orleans if he is successful in
arranging for passports to the United
States.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
REPUBLICANS SHOW
wayne FIRST Voters
HOW TO USE BALLOTS

Meetings will be held next week in
several towns throughout Wayne
county, under the auspices of the Re
publican county central committee,
for the purpose of instructing first
voters in the proper preparation of
their ballots and for a discussion OF
political issues. The list of meetings
and the speakers follow:
Tuesday. Evening, Oct. 1e.
Boston-F. F. Riggs
Abington-P. A. Fishback.
Centerville-PaIl Beckett.
Williamsburg, o'clock-Harry E.
Yockey.
Fountain City, -:3O o'clock-Harry
E. Yockey.
Wednesday Evening, Oct. 20.
Milton-Ray X. Shiveley.
Dublin-F. F. Riggs.
Economy--Harry Z. Yockey.
Thursday Evening, Oct. p.
Jacksonburg-P. A. Fishback.
Greensfork-Paul Beckett.
Friday Evening, Oct. %.
Bethel, Z o'clock-Will Keller.
Whitewater, 7:3O o'clock-Will Rel
Ter.
Hagerstown-Gath p. Freeman.
A local speaker will accompany Mr..
Yockey, who is a prominent Indiana p
oils Republican, and will give instruc-
tions to first voters. Mr.. Iockey will
discuss campaign issues. Both men
and women voters are invited to at
tend all of the meetings.
Wayne county Republicans will
Join in the automobile pilgrimage TO
Marion, O., Monday, to hear addresses
by Senator Harding. presidential nom
inee. and Governor Calvin Coolidge,
candidate for vice president.
Republicans who intend to make the
trip are asked to communicate with
elem McConaha, at McConaha' S
garage.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
ZIMMERMAN ENTERS
PRIMARY RACE; HIS
DEFEAT PREDICTED

DR.. w. w. Zimmerman, mayor of
Richmond, published two advertise
ments Saturday, one announcing that
he will be a candidate for renomina-
tion as mayor, subject to the primary
election next May, the other that he
has resumed his practice of medicine.
Il intend to put stop to all this
talk that has been going around town
about me-" the mayor said.
About three weeks ago DIR. thinner
man was taken to a sanitarium at Ok
ford, O., the second time within three
months, to receive treatments. The
mayor returned to Richmond Monday
Of last week, after an absence of a
week, for the purpose of presiding over
a session of council.
Remains in Richmond
1t was expected he would return
to Oxford the following day, but he
has remained in Richmond. and has
been presiding over city court daily.
He has attended not more than one
session of the board of public works
however.
1t is understood that close friends
of DR.. Zimmerman have urged him not
to consider entering the mayoralty
race again, but he has given no heed
10 tnelr advice. With his decision TO
seek reelection, as definitely an
nounced in his advertisement, many
local politicians are predicting that
he has entered the hardest political
fight of his career and his defeat at
the primary election is also predicted
Deserted by Supporters
Reports on the actions of DR.. Zim.
norman in recent months, said to
have resulted in his entering a sani-
tarium for treatments about three
weeks ago, have gained general cir
culation.
A number of the mayors former act
i've supporters have deserted him after
declaring him to be POLITICALLY dead"
Politicians express the opinion that
the great bulk of the womens vote will
be cast against the mayor. in which
event. it is admitted, his defeat is
assured
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
Belgian Royal Couple
Honored by Festival
(By Associated Press)

RIO JANIERO. Oct ia Venetian
festival was given in this city last
night by the municipality, in honor
of King Albert and Queen Elizabeth,
in anticipation of the departure for
home of the Belgian royal couple at
noon Saturday. The festival was one
of the most brilliant features of the
entertainment program that has been
carried out while the Belgian visitors
have been in Brazil The gardens
along the shore We're encirclcd by
myriads of vari-colored lights, while
all the craft in the harbor wore brll
liantly illuminated.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16

ticipation Of the school children will
be taken up at this time. He an
nounced that providing the weather is
good it is expected that every school
in the county will be represented in
one way or another.
Superintendent Bentley has taken
UP the city schools activities with his
teachers and they are preparing to
enter heartily in celebration.
Finances will be raised Wednesday,
Oct. 90, by the Young Mems Business
club, which will put on an active can
vass of the city for from $500 to
$4,000. Those contributing will be
given cards stating I'VE are patrons
of the Armistice day celebration. 1t
is thought by those in charge that the
amount can be raised without diff
culty
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
Argentine Gold Deposits
Exhausted in United States
CBy Associated Press)

BUENOS AIRES. Oct. 16-Argen-
tine government gold deposits in the
United States, which at one time ag-
gregated more than s70,000,000 were
exhausted today when the Argentine
national bank released S2,770,000 in
exchange operations.
Use of this gold in payment for Ar.
gentine imports from the United
States has during the past few months
acted as a check, to some extent on
the advance of the American dollar
here, bankers say.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
Cold Wave Approaches
SlowIy, Weatherman Moore

Weathcrman Moore said Saturday
that the cold wave approaching has
not been sidetracked and is already
in sight. Slow movement of the wave
assures the continuation of nice
weather temporarily, he said-but
look out for next week!
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
Belgian Miners Want Raise
Despite Leaders Advice
CBv Associated PreSs)

BRUSSELS. Oct. 16.-Miners in the
vicinity of Mons have joined those in
the Charleroi field in demanding q
wage increase Of five francs a day.
and have threatened TO strike if their
claims are not granted. This action
was taken by the men despite the aG
vice of leaders. Belgium as a result
of this step by the Mons coal diggers
faces general miners strike on
Nov
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
BURNT STEAMER RETURNS

SAN SALVADOR, Republic of Sal
vador. Oct. 16-The steamer Newport
which reached the Rarbor of Corinto
last week on fire, has returned to
Panama, where she will be repaired.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
Japan Will Establish
Its Legation in Riga

RIGA Oct 16.-Japan will estab,
lish a legation here in the near fu.
tude. The Letvian government gave
the formal assent to this step on
Thursday. Negotiations between the
Japanese and Letvian governments
with this end in view, were begun ny
tho Japanese ambassy in Paris, sew.
eral weeks ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
ATTACK ON SOCIALIST
PRECIPiTATES STRIKE
(By Associated F

ROME, Oct. ia general strike
has been proclaimed at Palermo, Sic
lily. as a result of an attack on Glow
ami Sorcel, a Socialist agitator, who
was stabbed to death by his assail-
ants. Reports from Bologna state
the general strike in that city has
been declared off without serious in
cidents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
GOVERNOR ASKS CHURCHES
TO DISCUSS EDUCATION

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 16.-Governo-
Goodrich today issued a proclamation
requesting churches to devote Sunday,
November to the discussion of the
needs Of education in Indiana. The
statewide drive in the interest OF
Indiana schools will open on this
date.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-16
Weather Forecast
MooRE's SPECIAL FORECAST

MOORE'S SPECIAL FORECAST
Fair and moderately cool Saturday
night and Sunday. The cold wave
forecast in Fridays bulletin to arrive
next week is practically certain, but
is moving slower than the average.
This is because of the high barometric
pressure over the lake region.
For Indiana, by the United States
Weather Bureau-Fair tonight and
Sunday: somewhat cooler in northeast
portion tonight.
Temperatures Yesterday
MlnlIllulu %
Today
General Conditons-The southwest
ern storm moved due northward from
Texas, causing general rains over
north and central portions of Wayne
county Friday night, with thunder
storms in several counties. The Alas
kan storm, with a diameter of 1000
miles, now influences weather as far
south as Wyoming, where it has been
showing at intervals for the last 43
hours. Cold weather over the Yukon
valley has increased in intensity,
Parma, Alaska, having a minimum
temperature of "a degrees below zero.
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S16O SUIT HEARD.

Stephen J. Kascak for $160 which the plaintiff claims is owed him for back wages. was heard yesterday
 before Judge John J. Walsh in the Common Pleas court
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BUTTON NOMINATED

Hartford, Oct. 7-Joseph F. Out ton, mayor of Bristol was yesterday nominated for congress by the first district Democra tic convention in this city. He received 55 votes and Fred eric J. Corbett of Hartford 52. MT. Dutton is a lawyer and a former newspaperman.
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N o T I c E
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
 S2O Main Street,

Water rates for the quarter ending Oct. 1st, 1920, are NOW DUE and payable at the office of the Company, No. 320 Main Street. All bills must be paid on or before Ostober IS, 1920.
 Business hours on Saturdays from A. M. to 12 M.
 For the accommodation of the pub lie the office will be kept open from A. M. to 8 P. M. Mondays, October 4th and 11th, 1920.
 ALBERT E. LAVERY, Secretary.
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SELECTMEN'S NOTICE.

The Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk of the Town of Bridgeport will be in session in the Council Chamber. City Hall. State street, on Saturday. October 9, Il, 12, 13, IA, IS, 16, 8, 19, from a. m. till 10 D. n1., for the purpose of admitting as electors all persons whose names appear on the list under the head of ''To Be Made" who are found qualified; also Nov 1 from 9 8. m, till D. n1., for persons who reach the age of 21 years after Oct l9 and on or before Monday Nov.
 This also includes persons whose tine of residence natures after Oct 19 and on or before Monday Nov. l. Per order Board of Seleetnen.
 ALFRED J. KNAPP.
 MICHAEL IASSOGNO,
 JAMES TURNER, JAMES SMALL, ] JAMES P. GRIFFIN.
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TRUCKING AND STORAGE

CALL BARNM 1055-4 when you want prompt and careful trucking ser- vice. Storage at reasonable rates Zalinger's Auto Express. IFS Wood Ave. R22an"
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AUCTIONEER-Dan keane. 1885 Main St., will buy your furniture, books, stoves. rugs. antiques. feather beds, store, stocks fixtures. war relics. 4952-2 Barnum. eff
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B. & B. TRUCKING CO.-Local and long distance moving. Satisfaction guaranteed. Room 206 Shalet Bldg. Phone Bar. 965. R7all~
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WANTED TO BUY.

WANTED-To> buy newspapers at S125 per 100 lbs. also magazines and rags. National Waste Paper Co.,, 197 Federal St. Tel. Noble 54S.
 I16a*atf
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CENTRAL TRUCKING co. - Light trucking by hour, day or week. Packages delivered, city or suburbs. 363 Stratford Ave. Barnum 42S4.
 U30aIls
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FOUR rooms to rent: also furnished rooms for light housekeeping David Apstein, 373 Stillman St. req estate and rents. Hall"
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ETRATFIELD TAXI CAB SERVICE CO.-Large limousine Packards for hire. Day and night calls 35 Woodside Ave. Phone Ba-num 964.
 D3ail"
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TO RENT

TWO STORES TO RENT-One at 1913 Main St, cor. Congress St. Apply Hotel Alpine. One fine store suitable for restaurant or other business at 70 Gold St Bar. 3S61 or 2527
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TRUCKING AND STORAGE.
3 TRUCKS RUNNING

Daily transportation Bridgeport to New York. Handle goods both ways. The National Transportation Co.,, 4 North Washington Ave. Noble 1864.
 I2oall"
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TAXI SERVICE

RAPID TAXI SERVICE co. Open and closed Packard cars for wed- eings, receptions, funerals. 4S7 Grand St. Day. night calls Bar mum 1881. HI Mlls
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TO RENT-Two beautiful large rooms to rent. with excellent table board; private residence. in best locality; all conveniences; for refined gen. tlemen; garage if desired Bar. 1858. 2S d.
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SELL YOUR Baled Waste Paper burlap. twine to H. & R. Co.,. 2O6e Main St Yard 65 Tom Thumb St Barnun 1054-4. P31aH"
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BUFFERD JUNK co.

116. KNOWLTON ST. Tel. Barnum 6373-2. Dealers in Rags, Waste Paper, Iron Metals and manufac ctur- CTS Scrap and Baled Paper. U20all%
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WANTED TO BUY

HIGHEST PRICES PAID for all kinds second hand furniture and stoves. Rhode Island Furniture Co.,, 9e5 East Main St. Bar. 2301-5.
 al
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HANSON TRUCKING co. - E'urni- ture guaranteed from breakage. local and long distance trucking. Al HiIlhouse Ave. Bar. 3451. 13at'
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SECOND HAND FURNITURE and store fixtures for sale. I also pay highest prices for furniture. 959 State St Bar. 223-4. I24all*
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GENERAL TRUCKING and moving, local and long distance. S. w. But Ter, 355 Warren St Tel. Barnum 4917-3. D29aS~p
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OLD FALSE TEETn. gold. silver. platinum and diamonds at market prices. Clarence W. Eddy, 46 Can- non ST. Tel Bar. 916-2. R2oails
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TYPEWRTTERS.

LATEST MODEL OLIVER TYPE WRITERS, price $64; s4.00 cash, $4.00 per month. Why pay more Oliver Typewriter Agency. 83 Fair field Ave. Barnum 4940. U2 all"
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DIR. ALICE L. FITCH, specialist, 41o State St.. cor. Courtland St OnicA hours: to p. m. and by appoint Wsnt P13tfs
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C. H. GREEN-Local and long dis tance trucking. Picnic parties z speciality. Piano hoisting. Satisfac. tion guaranteed. e4 Miles St. Noble 1797. P22aN"
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LIGHT TRUCKING and exr-ess de-
 IiveTies, city and suburban; prompc service reasonable rates: factory contra cts solicited. For quick ser vice call Barnum 2563. D22au"