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New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

phones, radios, or modern amuse- mcnts that are now enjoyed by the people of the eastern Chinese cities. With the exception of the govern mcnt telegraph, which links up all provincial capitals of the republic; a cotton mill, a match factory, and small variety of foreign-made goods seen on the market Sianfu shows little advancement. The completion of the railroad will bring the city in closer touch with up-to-date east ern business CentcrS.
 Source of Chinese History
 When explorers attempt to un- cover the secrets of China's early history, it is believed the excavation of the nciGhborhood of Sianfu will reveal data as interesting as that found in Egypt. The Forest of of Sianfu contain relics and records of historical importance, notably the Nestorian tablet. which was erected in the eighth century. The face of the tablet is carved with records of the establishment and propagation of the Christian religion in China. Further searches will
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Herald to Take Part
 In Religious Canvass

A questionnaire, to be published ny the Herald for one week beginning Monday, in cooperation with the churches of various cities and thee Advertising Clubs of America. is ey. pected to produce interesting infor- nation concerning the religious be. iiefs of the community.
 The information to be derived through the questionnaire is ey. pected to be used in a non-sectariar campaign on religion to be conduct ed from Christmas 10 New Years.
 The questions have been drawn up by a committee of 50 clergymen. There are 12 of them. The first questionnaire will be published Mon day.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Political Fight Is
 Theme for Movie Film

\ film depicting a bitter political battle in q small town is Counsel For the Defense" 10 be shown on the screen at the South Congrega- tional church tomorrow evening. A small town daily newspaper office is the scene of much of the action which takes place.
 The story concerns a girl, fresh, from law school. who returns home 10 find her father jailed as the vic i'm Of q frame-up. and who aided by a young editor goes dauntlessly into legal battle to save her fathers honor.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Emmanuel Gospel

Sunday-10:15 p. m., morning prayer service; 10:45 p. m, "Draw Nigh; 12:15 ?. m.. Sunday school; 3 D. m, Ukrainian service; 6 p. m., Young Peoples service; p. m, '1s the sermon on the mount the law of the present kingdom of God, into which only those enter who are born of the spirit; or is it the law of the future Kingdom which will be set up when Christ comes again?'
 Tuesday-7:45 p. m, the offerings of Leyiticus.
 Wednesday-233O ?. m, religious instruction classes: 2;30 ?. m, Ladies Prayer band; 7:i5 ?. m, cot taee prayer meeting.
 Thursday-3 ?. m, religious in struction class; 7:45 D. m., midwcek prayer and praise service.
 Friday-S ?. m, choir rehearsal at 9 Grand street.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Stanley Memorial
 Mems Club Elects

Carol Holland was elected to sue ceed George V. Hamlin, as president of the Mems club of Stanley Me- morial church at meeting of the club last evening. Other officers are as follows: Vice president, Arthur c. Anderson; recording secretary, R. B. Crocker; treasurer, II. R. Board man; entertainment committee. Harry Holland; refreshment con- mittee, Albert Olson; membership committee. Edwin Sandberg: visiting committee, Alexander Smyrk; chap lain, Rev. R. N. Gilman.
 The new officers will take charge
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
SIANFU WAS ONCE
 CHINESE CAPITAL
It Is Now Called the Chicago
 Of China

Washington, D. C., Dec 4 - Si- anfu, capital of Shensi province, China, where 51 foreigners. includ- ing American missionaries, were held recently by bandits occupying the beleaguercd city, was once the ctpital of the Chinese empire. Then Shensi was on China's mili- tary frontier, but the development of the eastern and coast regions robbed Sianfu of it's glory and the government moved it's headquarters to Picking. Once since, Sianfu play cd host to the rulers of China, when the emperor and dowager empress fled there to escape exc cution by revolutionists during the Boxer uprising.
 Important Commercial Center
 Sianfu is the gateway to north west China though it lacks any railroad and water transportation facilities. The railroad which will soon link Sianfu with the coast has not yet reached this far into the interior and the Wei river, u tri- butary of the Hwango Ho, is not navigable to this point.
 Despite it's isolation, which would spell doom to an American city similarly situated, Sianfu is one of the most important commercial! cities in China. This fact is due to it's location at the intersection of several trade routes, from two to three thousand miles long. reach ing important business and indus trial centcrs Of the republic and central Asia. These routes are crossed and recrosscd by q con- tmual procession of Chinese traders who use various types of anti quated conveyances. Many of the traders are their own "bcasts of burden Sugar, tea. cotton ana silk from the south and east, and wheat from the north and west. find a ready market. Trade in skins and furs also has been de- veloped by the Mongols and Rus sans.
 High Wall Protects City
 The fortreSsliEc wall surrounding Sianfu saved the city from dcstruc- tion by the Huns and Mongols many times in it's early days. The genius of it's builders wa. given q supreme test during the Mohammcdan rebel lion from 1868 to 1871. Gates pierce the wall on all four sides, topped by monumental towers even more artistic than those surmounting the gates of the famous wall of Pcking.
 The drum tower in the center of Sianfu affords q view ot the entire city with it's muddy roads and low lying dwellings and business Struc~ lures. Here and there one will sight comfortable mansion of a Slanfu business man, surrounded by attrac. tive private gardens.
 Wall Could Surround Cleveland
 By trimming off q few of the rough edges of Cleveland it could ho set down inside Of Sianfu's walls and most of its population could be accommodated with Chinese quar- ters But life in Sianfu would be uncomfortable for the people of the Ohio city. There are no automobiles electric lights, macadam roads, tele-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Arabs and Jews Take
 Quickly to Electricity

Jerusalem, Dec. (P - Arabs and Jews have taken so enthusias- tically to electricity for cooking and heating that the Jaffa Electric com pany has been able to declare a six per cent dividend.
 Preliminary work In connection with a great identification scheme on the Jordon, designed 10 revolu- tionize palestincs economic condi- tions, is going ahead with rush. READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

probably reveal the reason why the influence of the Ncstorian missionar- ies has completely disappeared while Mohammedanism, an equally alien religion among the Chinese, has be- come so firmly rooted in many parts of the country.
 Christian missions now dot the vicinity of Sianfu.%
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Stanley Memorial

Sunday-1O q. m, senior and in- terme1iate departments, church ship. sermon by the pastor. Key. R. N. Gilman, subject; "The Great Commission; 12 noon, junior. primary and beginners departments church school.
 Wednesday-2:30 ?. m, weekday church school. grades three and four.
 Friday-7 ?. m. Stanley Memorial Mems Fellowship supper.
 Sunday, December 12. o-6 D. m. annual every member canvass.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Baptist Churches
First

flrSC
 Sunday-10:45 a. m, morning worship, sermon by Rev. William Ross, subject: Advent Promises 12:10 p. m. Bible school and Broth erhood class; p. m., Young Peo- ple's meeting.
 Monday-7:30 p. m. Boy Scouts. Tuesday-7:45 ?. m., senior chap ter of W. W. G.
 Wednesday-1;30 D. m. religious training. Young Woman's Sewing guild supper at 6:30 p. m.; meeting at '. Mrs. Golf and Miss Walter in charge.
 Thursday-S p. m, religious train ing; 7:45 p. m., service.
 Friday-2;30 p. m., Woman's so- ciety; p. m. Brotherhood supper and annual meeting.
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Nondcnominational
Peoples

GeOple $
 Sunday-Morning prayer at 10:15 o'clock; morning worship at 10:45 o'clock, theme: "A Working Faith in Christ" Sunday school at 12:15 D. m. Young Peoples meeting at 6 D. m. Evening service at o'clock, theme: 1.-TWO Trees"
 Tuesday-7:45 p. m., Bible study. Wednesday and Thursday-3 p. m, childrens meeting.
 Thursday-7:46 ?. m, prayer, Bible study and praise meeting.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

at the next meeting. January 2.
 The club donated the sum of s241.75 to the community house fund, and s100 to the church. One new member, Harold Goodfellow. was admitted to the club.
 Refreshments were served.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

Bible class. Continuance of study The Three Ways" WedneSday-S D. m., prayer, praise and testimony service.
 Friday-S p. m., Bible study. Text "DeliVerance'
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Christian Science

Sunday-service at II a, m, sub iect: God the Only Cause and Greater" Sunday school at 9:SO a. m.
 Religious school Wednesday and Thursday.
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Lutheran Churches

First Second Sunday in Advent-10:30 ., m. English services. 12 noon,
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St. Marks Episcopal

ot' -HuI , 11P1R'SVT<6'
 Second Sunday in Advent. Holy communion 7:30 a. m. Church school 9:30 a. m. Holy communion and sermon by the rector II a. m. Young Peoples fellowship 6:30 p. m. Evening prayer and address. 7:S0
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German

Sunday 9:S0 a. m. Sunday school; 1o:30 a. m, service in Eng lsh, sermon: Preparing the Way For the Lord"; 11:3o a. m.. com munion, service In German, sermon: Measuring Ourselves by the Right Scale"
 Tuesday-3-1o ?. m., church so- rial.
 Wednesday-3 ?. m., class in re- ligious instruction.
 Thursday-3 ?. m, class in re- lgious instruction: 8 D. m., prayer meeting in English.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
[Ollt1rfll SeruiceS>>

Sunday school; 7:30 p. m., Swedish song service.
 Tuesday evening, the Bach Male chorus.
 Thursday evening, the Luther league.
 Friday evening. the church choir. Saturday morning, confirmation class; afternoon. the children's choir.
 St. Matthew's
 Sunday-service in English with holy communion at 9 a. m, in Ger man at 10:45 a. m. Sunday school following each service, in the re- spectiye language.
 Monday Aid association for Lutherans.
 Midweek Advent service Wednes- day evening at 7:45 o'clock
 Thursday-Ladies' Aid society.
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Full Gospel Assembly Bible study at 10 a. m. Pentecostal meeting at II a. m. Evangelistic service at p, m.
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Methodist Church
Trinity


 Sunday-9:15 D. m., Everyman's Bible class; 2:30 a. m.. Woman's Bible class; $50 a. m., church school; 10:45 a. m.. sermon, The City and the Cross; 3 p. m.. re- hoarsal of Christmas music by senior department. G p. m. Epworth league; 7:15 p. m, sermon, stand ing still and GVng Forward.' Mir. Edgar l.. Brown, baritone.
 Monday-2:30 p. m., Sunshine so- ciety; 3 p. m., w. r. NJ. s.
 Tuesday afternoon Methodist group at the hospital; 6:30 p. m., Philathea class; 7:15 p. m., Boy Scouts; 7:45 p. m.. class meeting; 8 D. m. junior aid meeting. Wednesday afternoon-W. II. NJ. s. social tea; 2:30 ?. m., week. day religious school, third grade; D. m., rehearsal of Christmas music by junior department.
 Thursday - 7:45 p. m., prayer meeting.
 Friday-4 ?. m, sewing school; 7:S0 ?. m., choir rehearsal; p. m., Bible class orchestra concert.
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Congregational Churches
First

Il a. m., Kindergarten; II a. m, morning worship; 12:l5 p. m., Mems Bible class; D. m., Armenian serv- ice; 630 p. m., Young Peoples meeting.
 Monday 5:15 p. m, standing committee meeting.
 Tuesday, p. m.. Bible class for Armenian women; p. m., English class for Armenian women; 6:So p. In., Young Women's Missionary so- ciety supper meeting; 7:30 p. m., community school for leadership training in chapel.
 Wednesday-2:30 p. m.. sixth grade. weekday church school.
 Thursday-3 p. m., seventh grade week k-day church school: 4:30 p. m., Girl Scout meeting; 6:S0 p: m., every member canvass committee supper meeting.
 Friday-9:30 a. m., all-day sewing meeting of Women's Missionary so- ciety: 2:s0 p. m., mission study class, leader. Mrs. r. G. Platt; 73O D. m., Boy Scout m ,eting.
 South
 Sunday-9:30 a. m., Italian school, ell departments; s:30 a. m, senior and young peoples grades and over; lo:3O a. m., worship at the Italian mission, Hunter road; 10:45 a. m., morning worship. sermon: "Whose' and For What" Address to juniors: 'I Must; II a. m., beginners de- partment of the church school; 12:1O D. m, main division of the church school; 2:30 p. m, Assyrian wor- ship; 2:30 ?. m.. church school at the Italian mission. Hunter road; D, m., Italian worship at South church, Peter Sbrocco of Hartford will preach; 7:15 p. m., evening worship. Motion picture: Counsel For the Defense"
 Monday-8:15 p. m., monthly sup per and meeting of the young wom- ans department. There will be Christmas program and reports from the bazaar will be read; 7:1o p. Ill.,, OL IIppp ''' '@' -i'
 Tuesday-2 p. m, Assyrian moth ers' meeting; 6:30 p. m., supper and meeting of South Church Brother hood. pr. Potter of Hartford will be the speaker; 7:S0 D. m., com munity training school at the First church.
 Wednesday-2:3 ?. m, united ek-day church school: 4 p. m, re- hearsal of the girls chorus; ' p. m., rehearsal of the orchestra.
 Thursday-9:30 a. m, all-day sewing meeting of the home mis- sionary department; sewing will be done for Morehead school: luncheon will be served at noon; 3:30 p. m, united week day church school; 7:30 p. m. meeting Of the girls auxiliary.
 Friday--4 ?. m., meeting of Troop I, Girl Scouts; 3 p. m, meeting of the Rife club; 6:30 p. m, parish supper in charge of Mrs G. ". Cor bin. followed by talk by Mrs. F. F Wolfenden Of Bristol. formerly of Morecombe, England, on Charlotte Bronte and Her Country; ?. m, meeting Of the Rife club.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
St. Matthews
Reformation

Second Sunday in Advent-10 a. m, first anniversary of entrance into the new church: 11:15 a. m, Sun day school.
 Tuesday-4:16 ?. m, cateChetical class will meet; p. m. the church council will meet.
 Wednesday-2:5 ?. m, the re- ligious school will meet.
 Thursday-3:15 ?. m., the re- ligious school will meet; 4:15 ?. m.. the catechetical class will meet.
 Friday-7:45 ?. m., the choir will meet.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Film (SWedieh)

Eunday--10 a. m.. Bible school and mems Bible class; Il a. m., and 7:30 D. m., sermon by the pastor and singing by the choir; 5:30 p. m., Young Peoples meeting. Address by Rev. Gustav H. Schneck and singing by mems quartet.
 Monday-S p. m., church monthly meeting.
 Thursday-2:S0 p. m., Ladies Aid society.
 Friday-S p. m., sermon by Rev. J. o. Hammarberg.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Swe dish Bethany

Sunday school at 9:30 q. m. Morn ing service and preaching by Rev. Albin Johnson at 10:45 q. m. Junior '. r. $ at i:&0 ?. m. and special program by the juniors. A special song service will take place at the evening service at 7;3O o'clock.
 Nednesday-2: ?. m, religious school meets; D. m.. male chorus,
 Thursday-3 p. m. the religious school meets; lis ?. m, business meeting of the church will be held.
 Friday D. m., the junior choir will meet; D. m, the choir re- hearses.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

International Bible Students Assn.
 Sanday-l0'15 9. m., Junior Bible class; lt:l5 q. m. Bible study. sub jcct: "rhe Stone of Zion; 7:45 D. m., Bible study Ht the home of Charles Henry 3i Dwight street.
 Monday--S p. m., Young Peoples
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St .Inhn's

Sunday-S30 d. m., English serv- ice; gao a. m., Sunday schooli 10:4j q. m., German service.
 Tuesday-2:30 ?. m., meeting Of the Ladies' Aid society.
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Second Advent

Sunday--10 a. m., Sunday school; II a. m., Sunday morning service with sermon by the pastor, followed by communion; subject: "The Song of Songs: 7:15 p. m., evening serv- ice with sermon: Mans Condition and Circumstance"
 Thursday--7:30 p. m, Bible study on Book of Philippians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
STATE HOUSE
Meeting Council Tuesday, at 10 A. M

limits Of the country being represent
ed. There were no delegates present
from Porto Rico, Hawaii or Alaska.
The National Guard Association
elected General J. Clifford Foster,
adjutant general OF Florida, as presi-
dent for the ensuing year. A vice
president was elected from each of
the nine corps areas, these constitu-
ting the executive council. The rep
resentative of the first corps area
New England) is Major General
Morris B. Payne of Connecticut,
commander Of the 4Srd Division. Col.
Pearson who Is now on duty at
Washington. D. c.. was chosen secre-
tary Of the Associate
General Frank G. Beary, adjutant
general of Pennsylvania, was elected
president of the Adjutant Generals
Association; General Hartley A.
Moon. adjutant general of Alabama,
was chosen vice president: and Cen
eral Charles E. Black, adjutant gen.
eral of Illinois. the secretary.
Adjutant General Hanson was i'm
pressed with the beauty of ST
Augustine, which is situated on the
northeast coast of Florida. about sc
miles east of Jacksonville. The
houses and other buildings are on
the Spanish style of architecture; the
streets are narrow. but neat and well
kept. St. Augustine Is one of the old
est cities in the United States.
General Hanson said that he did
not find any hot weather in the part
Of Florida that he visited. He
found the weather in Washington
fully as warm as in Florida, al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22

tain a toll bridge across the Ken
nebec River at or near WinsloW's
Rock, between Bath and Woolwich,
said bridge to be built of wrought
iron, and to be of sufficient width and
strength to allow of the safe pas
sage of railroad trains and carriages
with horses, and to have one side
walk four feet wide; provided the
Knox &c Lincoln Railroad Company
shall consent in writing for the
bridge to be built.
Section 3. A draw shall be con-
structed in said bridge, over that part
of the channel most favorable for the
passage of vessels, which shall not
be less than 80 feet wide on each side
of the pivot pier, and said corpora
ton shall cause said draw to be
open for the accommodation of all
vessels that may have occasion to
pass through the same free of ex-
pense and without unnecessary de-
lay.
Section A. Such rates of toll may
be established for said corporation,
for the passage Of railroad cars and
locomotives, and for horses and car
riages and persons op foot. as the di
rectors from time to time may deem
necessary.
Section 5. The capital stock of
said corporation shall not exceed
100000 and may be fixed by a vote
Of the corporation; 1t shall be divid-
ed into shares of 500 each, and the
Knox & Lincoln Railroad Company,
and other corporations and indivi-
duals, are hereby authorized to sub
scribe for and hold said stock.
Section 6. Said corporation may
take and hold so much real estate on
| each bank of the river as may be
| necessary for the construction of its
| bridge, it's location and convenience.
If the corporation and the owner or
| owners of such real estate cannot
| agree upon the price to be paid for
SUCH real estate. the same proceed
ings shall be had as provided by law
for taking land for railroad purposes.
Section Z. Either of the persons
named in this act shall be authorized
to call the first meeting of the cor
poration, to be held in Bath, by writ
ten notice. given by mail or other
wise. to each of the other incorpor-
ators at least seven days before the
day of the meeting.
Section 8. The legislature shall
have the right to prescribe the
| amount to be paid for toll to said
corporation provided that the tolls
shall at no time be fixed at so low a
rate by the legislature as to reduce
the net earningc of the corporation
to less than six per cent on its
capital stock.
Section 9. This act shall take ef-
| feet when approved.
approved March IL. 1860
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Act to Incorporate
The Bath Bridge Co.
Was. Passed by the
Legislature of 1869

Judge Sanford L. Fogg, deputy at
torney general while looking up law
the other day, noticed that the legis-
lature of 1869 passed an act to incor-
pOrate the Bath Bridge Company to
build bridge of wrought iron across
the Kennebec River between Bath
and Woolwich. The measure was
approved March -, 1869.
The full text of the act is as fol-
lows:
Section I. Oliver Moses. Alexander
Robinson, J. p. Morse, George w.
Duncan, William Rice, John Hayden,
James T. Patten, Edward Sewall,
James Drummord. B. f. White, G. c.
GoSs, Richard d. Rice and Edwin r.
Wiggin, their associates, successors
and assigns, are hereby constituted a
body polite and corporate, by the
name of the Bath Bridge Company,
and by that name are made capable
of suing and being sued, may hold
real and personal estate to any
amount equal to the capital stock of
the company, and generally to have
and enjoy all the powers, and
privileges incident to similar cor
porations.
Section 2. Said corporation Is
hereby empowered to erect and main
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Gov. Brewster
To Attend Ball
Given by the Mass.
Maine Daughters

Gov. Ralph o. Brewster, accom-
panied by Mrs. Brewster, will attend
the annual ball given by the Massa-
chusetts Maine Daughters, which
will be held at The Copley Plaza
hotel at Boston, Saturday evening.
1t is expected that Gov. Alvan r.
Fuller of Massachusetts and Mrs.
Fuller and Mayor Malcolm E. Nichols
of Boston, a native of Maine, will be
present which is expected to be
quite an event.
Gov. Brewster will present to the
assemblage a copy of the original
record showing how Massachusetts
started Maine in business by a con-
tribution of $4,000. The cash was re-
ceived on June Is, 1920, from Daniel
Sargent, state treasurer of Massa
chusetts, and was paid in conformity
to resolve passed by the Common
wealth of Massachusetts, Feb. 25,
1920, and ratified by the Maine leg
islature June 10, 1920.
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Display Cup
Offered in State
Economy Contest

Governor Ralph o. Brewster put
on exhibition yesterday at the State
House the silver cup which he will
present to the State department
which effects the greatest saving in
telephone tolls, office supplies. ETC.,
during the six months period ending
June 80, 1926.
The cup is of hammered silver with
gold lining and>is of very attractive
design. On its ebony base, it stands
IA inches high and is eight inches
wide at the top of the handles.
AS the basis Of computation to
determine which department has
made the biggest saving during the
present six months period, the aver
age expenditures of the several de-
partments for the four preceding six
months period will be considered.
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"KARNAK TOO GOOD TO Be
COMPARED WITH OTHERS

and rundown just had to force my
self to keep going.
II was scarcely eating a thing when
started taking Karnak, and l had
tried so many things without relief
that I hardly looked to get any relief
from this medicine either. You can
just imagine my surprise when my
stomach trouble all began disappear
ing with my first few doses of this
remarkable medicine.
"Well sir, it wasn't long before
could eat anything put on the table
and digest 1t without particle of
trouble. The bloating. heartburn and
constipation all disappeared and my
whole sytem was toned up to where
I felt just great. I've told lots of
folks how good this Karnak is. 1t
simply can't be equaled anywhere"
Karnak is sold in Augusta eXclu-
sively by John Coughlin; in Gardiner
by Manson & Church: in Richmond
by w. A. Bibber; in Randolph by r.
L. Booker; in Waterville by John De-
Orsay; in Winthrop by C. P. Hanna
ford & Son: in Hartland by Hart
land Drug Store and by the leading
druggist in every town.-Adv.