Exeter Times, 1903-4-16, Page 8R 1L Lift., tOQA.
TFWART'S
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SPRING
IS HERE. -And we are ready for a rous-
ing trade. Our stock was never in better shape t han
this season. Complete in every department, and then such
good values. The whole store is a vast sea of bargai ns.
The advertised items are only the spray.
8Se. Do you want some? They
are going out quick 125 pieces of
regular 121e Prints, widest width,
best quality, dark, medium and
light shades, all fast colors, They
ac•e a lot of lull' reumants that
came cur way, 5 to 20 yards in
each end. Take your pick at 8kc
the yard.
Some people say we are selling
our Wall Paper too cheap. We
don't think so. We are satisfied
with small profits and quick sell -
ing, Coyne in and see our loye-
ly new stock of up-to-date Wall
Papers 3c to 25c the roll for pap -
ers, and Se to 5c the yard for all
our snatched borders.
40c the yard, This will he our
$1.95 the yard, regular value
last lot of those Jap corded wash-
ing waist Silks, pink and white,
blue and white, beaver and white,
coral and white, dell blue and
$2.50, our best English Linoleums,
fu114 yards wide, new floral effects
New block and tile effects, and
new scroll patterns. If you are
white, and solid cream. One of
the best snaps this season, only
going to buy a new Linoleum,
now is your fortunate opportuni-
40c.
ty, quality guaranteed, only $1.95.
ran* meseneseurameemm me
65c the yard. for a lovely
We are ready for the big -
lot of ladies' Broadcloth suit-
gest kind of a Carpet trade.
ings, new Mirror finish. All
Our Carpets come to us dir-
the new shades, the kind
ect from the mills. No
that don't crockle, spot or
middle man's profit to pay.
shrink. swell for Suits or odd
Come in and see our display.
Skirts.
We can interest you.
_,mess. mummers=
OUR M11L,L,iNERV is just as new as new
can be, everything right down to the minute, style, quality
and value are what we offer you. Leave your orders with
us as early as possible, and we will give you good service.
.Men's and boys' Ready-to-wear Suits, an immense stock to select from,
values are in your favor.
BIG UN 8TOR J ft. ST EWfiR.T
THE
overeign . san
of Canada,
Capital paid up $1,300,000.00
Surplus 270,00.00
HEAD OFFICE TORONTO
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, MONTREAL
President, - - - H. S. HOLT, Esq.
General Mgr. - D. M. STEWART, ESQ.
SAVINGS DANK DEPARTMENT
Deposits of $1.00 and upward re-
ceived and highest rates of interest
allowed. Deposits Receipts issued at
favorable rates. Loans trade to far-
mers on their own names at reason-
able rates.
A general Banking Business done.
OFFICES AT
Exeter and Crediton
F. E. BARN, C. W. GILMOUR,
Manager. Manager.
GLADMAN & STA: -BURY, Solicitors.
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TO ADVERTISERS.
For Marriage Licenses,
The copy for changes must be left
not later than Tuesday noon. Casual
advestisement' accepted up to noon
Wednesday of each week.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16Ta, 1903
Locals
Weci.ciiirtg iRitigs,
Watches, Clocks
Jewelry,
Spectacles Etc
CALL ON
R. HICKS
Watch Repairing a Specialty.
Mr. A.E. Gurney, of Sarnia, spent
Good Friday with his brother, Mr. R
Gurney.
Mr. Chas. Tom is on the sick list.;
Public schools will re -open on Mon-
day, 20th lust,
W. L. Talbot was in London on
business this week.
Miss Pringle is spending her vaca-
tion at her home in Staffs.
Mr. John Srrang, who has been ill
for some time; does not improve.
Mrs. Saxon Fitton and son were in
Toronto visiting friends during Eas-
ter.
Mr. 1Soore, of Godericb, has eccept-
ed a.position as clerk with Snell &
Rowe,
See Popplestone & Gar -
diner's add on inside page.
Mumumumereseemseemesenemesum
Mrs. W. L. Talbot is spending a
couple of weeks with her parents in
Dorchester.
Mr. and Mrs, Bleasdell and family
spent the Easter holiday with friends
in Brantford.
Miss Dorrington left on Thurs-
day last for Thedford, where she will
spend her vacation.
Mark Clark, an inmate of the House
of Refuge. Clinton, called on friends
in town this week
Mr, 1Vm, Grigg of Woodstock,spent
Good Friday with his parents, Mr.and
Mrs. Wm. Grigg, sr.
Mrs. Wade, of Sarnia, spent a few
days of the Easter vacation with her
sister. Mrs. S. Gidley.
Messrs. Handford& Elliott shipped
a car load of very fine horses to Mani-
toba, on Monday last.
sirs, John Snell attended the funeral
in London on Tuesday, of her uncle,
the late Robept Darch,
Miss Mabel Kemp left on Monday
for Port Stanley. where she will re-
main for some ttme with friends.
Mrs. Hemp and Miss Gertie have
returned home from Burlington where
they have spent the past few weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Wes, Idawkshaw and
daughter, Myrta, of London, spent
the forepart of this week with Mr.
and Mrs. John Hawkshaw,
Mrs. James Crockett of Dorchester
who has been visiting with her
daughter Mrs. W. L. Talbot for the
past month has returned home.
Mr. B. Either, of Ulby, Mich„ in re-
newing his subscription, says : Th
Times is a welcome visitor each week,
and I am always anxious to get the
news from home.
Mr. H. Huston and Mr. Gowan left
on Tuesday for Hamilton to attend. the
Provincial convention of teacbers and
OPENING
ANNOUNCE1VIEN
school taustet s, wl.ieh is being held tu,
that city.
May 24th is the date set by the
Temperance Legislation League of
Ontario for the holdiraig of a prohibi-
tion convection in every electoral
district,
The regular monthly meeting of the
Womans Econoinio Association will
be held iu the library hall on Friday
afternoon at three o'clock. A full at-
tendance is hoped for;
The marriage of Mr. Shirley Bobier,
and Miss Lilly Driuttwater has been
announced, They will remain for the
summer in charge of Mrs. Bobter's
residence duriug her visit in the
W est.
Matey peonle say they are 'all nerves," easily
startled and upset, cosily worried and irritat-
ed, Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills are just
the remedy suck people require. They restore
perfect harmony of the nervo centres, and give
new nerve force to shattered nervous systems.
We have been asked to correct the
statement we made some weeks ago,
in reference to the purchase of Mr.
Geo, Willis' residence, by Mrs. Yeo,
We understand her father, Mr, Ohas.
Tom was the purchaser.
4. • TALBOTS BAZAAR
(This ad. Changes Every Week
• Lettuce and Onions
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• house in London, consequently
g. we can recommend them.
They will be found very appe
tiling at this season.
1+ Another lot of stationery to
band to -day. We are doing
+ quite a little trade in Station-
ery, try us.
,g We keep combs, brushes,
4. hair pins and a host of other
little things and sell them at
+ reasonable prices too.
We have put in for this
week's selling some.
Talbots Bazaar
st • Wedding Presents a Specialty.
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CareitiNli
Mr. and Mrs, Will Ross, and child,
spent n, few days of last week and this
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Ross.
Mr. Ross rendered valuable assistance
in the choir of the Main-st. Methodist
church, on Sunday evening.
BLACK KNOT. -War has been de-
clared against the black knot and if
any of our citizens who have trees in
their gardens affected by this pest,
had better have it cut off and burned
as they are subject to heavy penalties
if they neglect this duty.
The many friends of Sir Oliver
Mowat, throughout the province:will
learn with deep regret that he had the
misfortune to fall while preparing to
retire on Sunday evening and fracture
one of his thighs. It is feared the re-
sults may prove serious to the vener-
able statesman.
Miss Amy Johns, who has been at-
tending the Alma Ladies, College, St.
Thomas, is spending the Easter vaca-
tion at her Name, and on Sunday
evening last delighted the congrega-
tion of the Main-st. Methodist church
with the solo, "Ninety and Nine"
beautifully rendered,
We have not advanced the price of
our tobacco. Amber smoking tobacco,
Bobs, Currency and Fair Play chew-
ing tobaccos are the same size and
price to the Consumer as formerly.
t4
e have also extended the time . for
the redemption of Snowshoe tags to
January 1st 1001. -TEE EMPIRE To
BACCO CO. LIMITED.
HAVING ILIBA.SEID the J. P. Ross (store,
lately vacated by T. G. Harlton, I have opened up a
general stock of Merchandise, and solicit a share of the pat-
ronage of the people of Exeter and vicinity. As I am a
stranger to the most of the people in the neighborhood I
purpose making a
Secia1 fittrd6tioo1or one week
that I may have as many as possible call and make acquaint-
ances, I will
01v6 You Mc Fronts o11 all th IA :Goods
you may wish to purchase from me next week, beginning
Monday, April 20th, and continuing until Saturday evening,
April 25th. Remember you get them at cost, laid down.
There is no money in for lee, but I want to see you.
Perm Produce Taken
fir! .e .. CiAilRaNsTS,; "' J. Po STAND,
The Acton authorities are dealing
vigorously with the cigarette eyil.
The council have passed a bylaw im-
posing a license fee of $75 for the sale
of cigarettes, The Acton Free Press
editorially observes: "Right think-
ing citizens generally will appreciate
and commend the action of the coun-
cil in passing the cigarette bylaw.
With a $75 license fee the cigarette
abomination will no doubt be largely
curtailed in Acton. Milton passed a
similar bylaw last June and reports
idicate very satisfactory results."
APPRENTICES WANTED. -To learn
essmaking apply to Aims ARM -
BONG at Snell & Rowe's
WANTED. -Two (2) first-class coat -
m kers, male, at once. Union wages.
A. H. Loma', & Co., St. Marys,
WANTED -Wanted at once a good
general servant apply to Mrs. Burdon
at the Molson's Bank, Exeter,
Fon SALE OR LEASE. -The hotel in
North Exeter will be sold or leased on
reasonable terms, apply to L. McTAG
GART, Hay P. 0.
WANTED. -Fifty (50) girls, at Mc-
Cormick's new biscuit factory. Steady
employment and big pay. The Mc-
CoRMxoic M'F'G. CO., Ltd., London,
Ont.
MEETING OF GRADUATES, - There
will be a meeting of Huron County
graduates of Toronto University, in
the Collegiate Institute, at Clinton,
Saturday, April 18th, at 3 p. m. All
graduates are requested to be present.
FURINsHED COTTAGE TO RENT. -A
furnished cottage with good garden
and fruit bearing trees also smaller
fruite. Will rent for summer months
to small family, Apply to G. A. K
MacLeod, Exeter.
Fon SALE --One large copper kettle
holds 110 gallons, splendid for boiling
maple sap, original price $75, will sell
now at $25. Also one splendid hub
boxing machine, hearty new, price $45
will sell now for $25, at D. BRAUNDS,
Exeter North.
SANITARY NOTICE. -The household-
ers of Exeter are requested to clean
up their back yards and remove all
filth and dirt. By attending to this
matter they will greatly add to the
appearance of their premises as well
as aid in permeating a good sanitary
system. Look out for the Inspector.
To THE FAEMERs.-Why not follow
the advice given at the Farmers' Insti-
tute meetings and introduce new
poultry blood into your flock, I ate
booking orders now for eggs from pure
bred WHITE & GOLDEN wyandottes
The best general purpose fowl. Eggs
15 for $1.00. Speak for a setting early.
J. 8E'NIoit, Exeter.
ARCAIN WIU1.. L
IN O EdRNY
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NO BETTER PLACE TO. DO BUSINESS
If you want a Dinner Sett, Tea Sett, or Toilet Sett, NOW is A. few snaps for the Easter trade, in dainty Cotton Goods,
your time, they are going to go at quick selling prices. Dress Goods and Gent's Furnishing.
97 piece dinner set, pretty floral de-
sign, good quality, a great bar-
gain, regular price $12.00, our sell-
ing price...... ...$7,85
97 piece
Dinner Sett,beautifully
de -
costed in green and brown. They
are a snap, Regular 310 00, our sale
price ... . $6.75
97 piece Dinner Sett in green an d
brown, very pretty and good dual.
ity. They must go. Regular price
$7.75 going at ..,, - $5.75
44 piece Tea Sett, china, very fine
quality, a very pretty design, was
$9,50, You can buy it for ....$6,50
If you want a Toilet Sett now is your time. You can buy
a beauty, 10 pieces for $2.00
Ladies' we are sole agent for Queen Quality Shoes, If •
you want something up-to-date, and fit like a glove. see
them before purchasing.
Linoleums and Wall Papers
No need to replace your discolored Odds and erds of Wall Paper.
floor covering after house cleaning A lot or bundles of Wall Papers
when new Linoleurus are selling at 1 are placed cn our counters, put
this price. 4 yards wide, goof wear- out to sell at a price. Now is
ing, good patterns for $1.55 per yatd. Iyour time.
We have a full range of Trunks, that we intend to sell at
quick selling prices if you want anything in the
Trunk line, see them.
Complete stock of fresh Groceries, at lowest prices.
We pay highest Prices for all Farm Produce.
SNELL
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets 411
druggists refund the money it et Sails to cure.
E. W. Grove's signature is on each boy. 95c
NEW STORE. - M t'. J. T. Cairn
having leased the J. P. Ross store on
main street has opened out with a
bran new stock of dry goods, groceries
etc. and is for a week offering to all
who will favor him with a call and
make a purchase the profits on all dry
goods, for one week. See his ad. on
this page.
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. -A story
and a half frame house, containing 7
rooms and summer kitchen, brick
foundation. .A. quarter of an acre of
land with good well of spring water
on the premises, corner lot, situated
on tlurpn street three blocks east of
Main street. Will sell cheap. Apply
to SAM'L. SANDERS, Telegraph Office,
Exeter.
Social. EVENING. - The "Willing
Workers of the Trivett Memorial
church intend holding a social even-
ing in the school hall on Tuesday
evening, the 21st inst. There will be
a table with various kinds of cake,
confectionary, jellies, candies, etc,
for sale. Amusements and music will
help to make the evening pleasant.
Refreshments will be served and a
silver collection taken up. •
WILL MEET 'IN WINNIPEG. - The
Grand Orange Lodge of British Amer-
ica the supreme governing body of
the Orange Order in this Dominion,
has been called to meet in Winnipeg;
on June 10th, and the railway com-
panies haye promised single fares
from all parts of Canada for the round
trip. The original date for the meet-
ing was the last Tuesday in May, but
that was considered inconvenient for
many of those desirous of attending,
Tux VOLUNTEERS. - We under-
stand that :he Minister of Militia has
decided that the camps of instruction'
this year will he the same as that of
last year. that is, that the officers and
non-commissioned officers, together.
with a few men, but not the whole
regiment, shall take instruction at
some central point not yet decided
upon. It is expected that the offi-
cers of London'District will be order-
ed out the latter part of June. -
VESTRY MEETING -The annual Eras -
ter vestry meeting of Trivitt Memorial.
church was held on Monday evening
in the school room. of the church.
The Warden's financial report was
read and the finances were all in good
shape. Messrs. r. J. Knight and Thos.
Hawkins were re -appointed peoples'
and rector's waidens respectively.
r. J, Davis was appointed vestry
lerk, C. H, Sanders and N. D. lime
don auditors, R. B. Saniuel Treas.
and E. Elliott lay delegate. After
this routine of business the meeting
was adjourned for two weeks.
THE MCCORMICIi DELIVERY. -Early
on Wednesday morning the,farmers
were to be seen wending thein way to•
xeter from different directions and
riving to the station where their
agons were loaded up with the
fferent machinery purchased by
em from the local agents. Messrs.
Brown and Snell of the McOorwick
Implements, About 2:30 a procession
was formed at the depot and upwards
f 51 wagons were in line along main
reet. On reaching the Commercial
otel they were grouped and photo-
graphed by Mr. Jos. Senior. The
farmers of the country are agressive
and £eel the importance of purchasing
the necessary machinery with which
to cultivate their land and leap the
golden grain. The directors of the
company entertained their customers
to dinner.
LAID AT REST. -on Sunday even-
ing last, after a long and painful ill-
ness of over eleven weeks, one of our
nmst esteemed residents, in the person
of Mr. James Willis, was called away
to his long home, in the 74th year of
his age. His illness was of long dur-
ation, and at times it was hoped be
might still survive, then again it was
feared the end must come, but with
most remarkable vitality he lingered
on the brink until his life slowly ebb-
ed away. Mr. Willis was rtnative of
the north of Ireland, and carne to this
couutry with his parents, when but a
child. He was married itt Goderich to
Miss Eliza Robertson: of that place,
thirty-two years ago, last March, who
with -three sons, George and Will, at
home, and Frank, in Forest, mourn
the loss of a kind, affectionate hus-
band acd indulgent parent. Deceased
came`to Exeter from London, twenty-
eight years ago, where he had been in
the lumber business for three years,
and started in the same line here,
which business has been successfully
managed by himself, and more recent-
ly under the management of James
Willis & Son. He was industrious,
shrewd and careful, and possessed iu
an eminent degree. the qualities,
which almost invariably bring success
in this life, Personally he was a very
quiet man, and lived much within
himself, but was well versed on many
subjects, being an ardent reader. He
.vas au adherent of the Methodist
church, and an attentive listener, al-
ways when in health being found in
his accustomed place in the sanctuary.
By his death another of the pioneer
business men has been removed froth
our midst. His remains were interred
in the Exeter Union Burial ground,
on Wednesday, followed by a large
concourse of sorrowing friends and
neighbors.
fl Prominent flmerioan Bishop
Writes for Vie Benefit of
Canadian Sutferer8,
He Strongly Recommends
Paine's Celery Compound
The Health Giving Spring
Medicine.
Thousands of prominent clergymen
in Canada and other lands through
the use of Paine's Celery Compound
are happily pursuing their pastoral
duties and ministering with success
to their congregations. !lean; trouble,
sleeplessness, nervousness, sluggish
and impure blood, weak digestion
constipation and headache, are the
troubles that di eg clergymen down to
deeper sufferings and pet ill. To -day
Paine's Celery Compound is the chos-
en home medicine of salt wise and pru-
dent ministers and priests. A vast
number of them owe their lives and
present good health to D. Phelps'
world renowned preset ipan u that
"makes sick people wetl." • Rev. John
5, Michaud, Bishop of Burlington, Vt,
writes as follows:
" I have been asked why I recom-
mend Paine's Celery Compound, and 1
desire to put on record frankly my
reasons for this endorsement, hoping
that nty words may inspire those
readers who need health and strength
with faith to try Paine's Celery Com-
pound and prove to themselves its
worth.
"At the Fanny Allan tlospital, an
institution in which Iani deeply in
terested, Paine's Celery Compound
has been usedssu c fu t
s c e l y. The sis-
ters of Mercy. at Mount St., Mary's
Academy on Mansfield Ave., rely up-
on Paine's Celery Compound as a
tonic incl strengthener. In my own
household one of the domestics has
taken Pelee'.s Celery Compound for
liver trouble of long standing, and
says. It has done more good than
any other medicine.' Several priests
have spoken to me in •{,raise of this
remedy, and I believe it has the con-
fidence of my associates. Even did I
not know from personal observation
of the worth of Paine's Celery Corn -
pound I should feel like praising it
for the simple reason that it is pre-
pared by the Wells & Richardson Co.,
�i firm whose members I have known
for nearly a quarter of a century, and
in whom I have perfect confidence.''
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PRINTS
5c for a nice choice of new patterns,
fast colors,
8c for a good choice of new patterns,
heavy and fast colors.
100 for a large range of the newest
patterns and the heaviest print made.
All perfectly fast colors,
DAINTY WASH DRESS
GOODS -
15c. the yard for a beautiful silkeen,
Soniething new, 10 new patterns.
20c a yard cotton Crepe de Cherie,
very new beautiful colors.
8c. to 25c. a big assortment of color-
ed Muslins.
A full range of Dimities, Organdies
and Lawns,
C"lillinery Millinery
We have an up-to-date milliner in
connection with the store in the per -
sou of Miss Morlock. We will accept
produce in payment of same. Satis-
faction guaranteed.
Dregs GoodS
50c and 75e for the new shades in all
wool Violes,
75c. per yard, the new Etamino
Cloth,
$1:00 per yard, Flaked Homespun.
New Waist goods in fancy Velours,
fancy and plain Lustre, Silks and Vel-
vets,
Gent's Furnishing
Just in and ready for your inspec-
tion, a line of spring Shirts, that for
beauty of pattern has never before
been matched, The best and newest
Neckwear for Easter at popular prices.
HATS: -The most stylish line of
Hats that we have ever displayed, is
ready for your inspection now. We
have the best the market affords.
Ordered Clothing
A fine range of spring Suiting, in
the newest shades of Scotch and Can-
adian Tweeds and worsted, Prices
away down.
A complete line of ready-to-wear
Clothing.
HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR PRODUCE.
CALING BROS.'
Furniture and
n ertaking
We Carry Good Lines in Furniture
AND MAKE PRICES EASY. FOR ALL
W. C • HUSTON,
Graduate of Dr, Myers School of Embalming. Opera House Block
Furniture!
AVING PURCHASED th Furniture and Un-
dertaking business of R. N. Rowe, we announce
to the public that we have on hand, without doubt, the
largest and b> sr stock of Furniture in the county .
A visit to our store will convince that we are selling at the closest margin
possible. It will pay intending purchasers to call and inspect our stock and
get nur prices before placing orders elsewhere,
We do all kinds of Ordered Work and Repairing and Picture Framing on
the Shortest Notice at Reasonable Prices. Satisfaction !'guaranteed with
every purchase.
Undertakers and. Funeral Directors
J. D. Atkinson, Practical Embalmer,Graduate of Embalming College, Toronto.
FOR OVERSIXT TEARS
AN OLD dNI) WELL-TRnEn REMEDY. -Mr.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over sixty years by millions of mothers for their
children while teething,with perfect success
It soothes the child, softns the game, allays all
ExETER
Baia cures wind colic. and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. It is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part of the world. 25
cents a bottle. Its valve is incalculable, Be
sure and take Mrs Winslow's Soothing
yrup and ask for no other kind.
GO TO THE
BORN
VINCENT. -In Exeter on April lith
1903 to Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Vincent a
daughter.
STANBURY-In Exeter to Mr. and Myr,
J. G. Stanbury on Saturday, April
llth. 1903, a daughter.
MARRIAGES
Toms -GEIGER -At Marquette, Mich.,
March 19 by Rev. C.M. Thomson P.
E. Rev, Jos. Toms, Minecqua, Wis.,
to Miss Fannie youngest daughter
of Abraham Geiger of Hay.
DIED
WILLIS.-In Exeter on Sunday April
12. 1903 Mr. James Willis in the 74th
year of his age.
STEcKLE-In Zurich, on March 25 Mel-
inda, daughter of Mr. and Mss.Jno.
Steckle, aged 5 years 1 month and
23 days.
HEARTS THAT ARE' DISEASED.
will never be cured liy the false, un-
natural stimulation of liquor,_ First
increase your vitality, build .up the.
system, strengthen and purify the
blood - then the heart will respond
and grow strong.
Ferrozone is precisely what to take,
it gives you an appetite and a diges
tion that will look after everything
that is eaten. Ferrozone improves
nutrition, makes ricb, vitalizing blood
and is positively the most powerful
restorative and strengthner known to
science ; it improves the nerve tone,
regulates the heart's action, makes the
feeble strong and the sick well. Ferro -
zone will do you untold good and
costs only 50c„ at druggists or N. C.
Polson & Co., Kingston, Ont,
• Dr, Hamilton's Pills Stimulats the
Liver.
Roller Mill
For Pure, Manitoba
Family Flour(stal)
(Princess) •
WheatletPastry (Breakfastfood)
A good supply of Mill Feed
and Chop always
on hand
Give our Flour and Feed a Trial
and be convinced that it
is all right.
Roller and Plate Choppers in use
to suit customers.
fkR.VEY 'f3R.O8
MILLERS
uepaine Castor's always bears the Signatuiry
of Chas. ti. Pletcher,
when Baby was sick, we, gave her Casters,{
when' she was a Child, she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castorim
tvlieushe iiad Children,stie gave them eastoria.