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I THE ADVOCATE. I ! ????mmmmm? _ PVBLISNXD KtIIT WlDMMDAT. Mr. Jim Holland of Monrtta, w?a in Joai dalurd?.y. r'flM MImm Wise were in towu shopping I act week. Miss Kate Culium went over to Columbia last week. Mr. J. I). Ualtiwanger of Pelion, peatSunday with the hone folks. 8ee change in the Batesburg Jewelry Store announcement elsewhere. Messrs Felix and Henry Senterfeit were in town some days ago on business. Mr. Lewis Gautl of Swansea, was h*re visiting relatives in town last Week. Sea Cu'lunT. "adM in this issue. They are spreading tueoaselves like a green bay tree. Mrs. Tyre Vtheredgeof Dupont, was ** In town last we*k making spring purchases. Mrs. W. II. Timmerman has been on a visit to relatives in Johuston and among the Philipians. M??s Adeline Rushton went to sse the home folks Friday. She has an excellent at school West Creek. Messrs. Will Conner, John Fox, A. C. Jones and Jule Culium, went to Columbia last week to see Burgosmavter played. They report it a great sl.ow. Mr. Duxhardt, a s ccessful saw mill man of Wards, was in town Saturday. Mr. Clint Fmllaw of Monetla, was m town Saturday and brought us two subscribers with the Cash. Our shack is open to all of the like. Mr. Nathan Jones came down from "Words to see the hume folks Saturday. Nathan is in love with "liooty peck." lie left a kind remembrance. Mr. Tom Golf of the SarJis section, was in town Saturday. We have knowa Mr, Got)' a losg time and have always found him a tlrst- class man. f Mr. Louis Clarxton, one of Edgefield I %/vuii?iv rvauiiviicov nas ii^i ^ I last Thursday. He says "our tow n in the beat market in the county?High'.! We are glad to see Mr. W. 13. Plunk?tt able to be out again. We hope to have "Uncle Billy" spared to us many jears yet. We were glad to see Dr. D. M. Orosson and Brothei on our streets Tues(day. The Doctor is one of Lexington Counties best citizens. k Judge of Probate Drafts was in town Tuesday. Mr. Drafts is liked by our citizens generally, i Jack Ridgell has been busy nsiting I and sawing down in the sand, but he i lias come back to do business at the I same old stand. I Mr, Jim Bates complimented a mid^ > night visit to his cabbage lied a few ^ with * !,? <]r>f shot. When Wp Jim does the like, it i? usually done r well. Mr. D. P. Hartley, accompanied by Mrs. Hartley and Mi-ts luaweise, left for Aiken Friday Our entire town hope Mr. Hartley's health will be beaeh ted. Matthews A Bouknight of Leesville, have moved into the store formerly occupied by Shealy A Co. They now have as nice store room as can be found any where. Mrs. Tom Rikard of Wards, has been n a visit to relatives in town. Mr. A Mr?. Rikard are temporarily awaj from us, but some day will cast their fortunes with us. Mr. Boyd Senterfeit was in town last week looking after having rural mail delivery established here. We hoje this project .will meet with success. We want everything that will bring legitimate money to our town. Mr. J. P. Cope I a ml of Baxter, cime to town some days ago. It is not often Mr. Copeland leaves home, but he uauualiy heads this way. Keep ccming I ...i - - ~r. ? ?i ? ? avu uuuio vucii inr.uu v_i? j?f isiiu . I Parties desiring to purchase first- j class Lap Robes, will find it to their j advantage to call on the Batesburg f Buggy and Harness Company?'1 her are going at ('oat. We are glad to hear such good reports from our old friend. Cortez Cullum. He has been elected Principal of Jit. Vernon Springs Institute, N. C. Jle has several teachers in his school 'fez had letter look out or some <f| those winsome "Tar Heel" girls {will] make him a victim to their ancles. Messrs. E. Jones and John Fox, are ! tusking ready to hare their stores covered with Sheet Iron. This kind of dveiing seems to be'bevomirg popular here. Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Busier have returned from their trip to Washington. Dr. kindly remembered The Adv?.cat? while on Ins trip. He will tell u? about it next week. If you are fond of letter writing aid wish to write an attractive letter it h necessary to have neat stationary, j 'The Advocate has one of the best lino ot stationary in the market at mod r ate prices.] Henry Blunt, tie famous tar lie. I lecturer, will be here Some time in tlines r future. To those who hear liin will gain forty poends a piece, if laughing wilt make on# grow fat. v? e team mat Mr. J i.e. It. Wais. n is quite ill with grip Mr. VV a son i one ?r the most successful business men in this country. As a friend ui d a neighbor, he is thoughtful and kind. Many tliere will be who will join tlx Advocate in the desire for a speedy reI r>verv. We call special attention to the ad vertiseuoeut o* N. U. (Iiioter. Mis. G-inter has returned from the market* gB and will show as select line of miiH linerj aad dress goods, as any desir* lo H look upon. The hate are of the late>t gM patents, and they extend a cordial it vitatien to oae and all, to inspect tliei g||r goods. Be sure and be on hand i t ||. their o;-?Bing on the "18 and 19,* H| whether yeai want to buy or not. ^ Money to Lend, At The First National Bank of Batesbury. Every accomodation consistent with sound banking guaranteed to our patrons. Your account solicited. W. W. Watson, Cashier. Don't forget that you will always iiod a fresh stock of Fruits and Fancy Groceries, at J. D. BAWL'S. Numberless have been tlie wagons in town the past week, uiost of lliein hauling fertilizers. The farmer* are busy hauling from here, next fall th*y mill h? hll&v Im nit ni? t lii? vvnv Woli it is a pour rule that wau't work two ways. If you need a pin or pencil tabli t mack' of good quality paper and well bound with fancy covers that will net come t > pieces at 5 and 10 cents, call at The Advocate otlice. Our line is superior to many of higher prices. Rev. O. D. Sherouse of Etheroilge, was in town seveial days ago. Mr. Sherouse is one of the leading young ministers of the Lutheran Church in this Slate. The Advocate will give him the news from Saluda and Lexington counties'. Counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve are liable to cause blood poiseing Leave theui alone. The original has the name DeWitt's upon the box and wrapper. It is a harmless and healing salve for skin deceases. Unequalled for pills. Cnnter, druggist. Someone suggested that the town buy a couple iucubntors to hutch chickens for the coming I.eague conlerence. We give the suggestion for what it is worth. It is iaamnterial with us how they get here, but we want the chickens. JUSi RECEIVED; A choice lot of California Canned Cherries and Armour's Mince Meat, at J. I). Kawl's. The Bank is doing an excellent business and the good effects can be felt on ail sides. Our people now wonder how they did so long witnout a bank. Prof Ivison, of Lonaconing, Md. s u lie red terribly from neuralgia of the J stomach and indigestion of the stoaiacb and indigestion for thirteen years and aft?r the doctors failed to cure him they fed him oil morphine. A friends advised the use of Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure and after taking a few bottle* of it he says, "It lias cured uie entirely. I can't say too much for ; Kodal Dyspepsia Cure." It digests what you eat Guiiler druggist. l'he board of Equalizers met Monday. The members of the bo rd for Chinquapin, are \V. It. Hite, John T Sawyer and If. AT. Haiti wander?A better selection could not have been made. Mr I). O. Hols ton is bck from Wagner after a successful season in the stood business. Mr. lioV.on says the sand is all right. Their promptness and their pleasant effects make l)eWilt's Little Karly (titers most popular little pills where ever they are known. They are simpl> perfect for liver and bowel troubles. F. JLJiu liter. Mr. Ben Whittle of Augusta, wffW our streets several days ago. Mr. Whittle in doing well in Georgia, bu1 semeday he w.ll return to tlie old horn* no 1 inger to wander. The ladies of the Msthodist Church, have boon busy putting down a lovely carpet. The Methodist people have opened their pocket bocks liberally and they have a hc?us- of worship wind they are justly proud of. Supt. Foster's pretty house is rapidly going up on factory hill. We dont know how other factories are, but tliir one is a uecultd help to us. Wt hope the stock holders will reap larg? returns, for they have planned wel Hid used their money liberally t? make the factory and its surroundings as they should be. ft Mr. M. I ,|Fox has opened a store st Monetta. Mr. Fox hat* been in bu?iiness down in tbe sand at Chinquapir. Spi? I lint VAII (Tat I ha Afiorinal Tie. J B?. ...V Witt'a Witch llaztl i-'alvs when yon ask for it. The genuine is a eertaii cure for piles, sores and skin diseases F. B. Gufiter, druggist. The Chain Gang lias done excelleni j work on the Charleston road. Mr. J W. Met-tze, who has charge of tin Gang seems to thoroughly understan* ii> work. We only wish the hand* could stay two weeks on our roads, [.at us hope that our County C ommissioners will send them hack at An early date. For what they haTe done, wi are truly t hntikful. Mrs. C. E. VauDeusen, of Kilbourn. Wis., was afflicted witli stomach? tr? able and constipation for a long timi. She f*is, "I have tried many pre par* lions but none have sone me the goo< th it Chamberlain's stomach and I.ivt i Tablets have," These Tablets are fo s tie at Gunters Iirug fjtoie. I'rice, 2.' cents, topics free. In ano her colon) will be ft ur.d t ad " of Will Evans, habadasher. Mi Avails is a young man of high charge er. He tarries a snpeib line. \\ trust our friends io this section wii remember hi.2 when in need of n > li ng in the clothing line. lie ear ies the latest fashions an.) not'.in, nit lirst class articles. Headache ofti n results from a di* rlered condition of the atomaehe ? -onstipation of the bowels. A dose ? wo of Chamberlain's Stomachs an Liver Tablets will correct these disn era and cure the headache. Bold h F. B. (iuoter. The council is having some ne treats oj ened, which will add nine 0 our town. Building lots are at ; 1 premium here and the town shout ice that every available street be op tied. Itatesburg would indeed be . own of large size, were the land owe. r? of our town as interested in tie ;rowth of the pluoe as should be. Th? stomacn controls the situation Those who are hearty and strong ar those who can eat and digest plenty < food. Kodol Dyspepsia ^Cure digest vhst you eat and allows you to eat a ..lie good food you want. If you sufTr from indigestion, heart burn, Lelchin r any other eto.iianh trouble, Ih preparation can't help but do yo guod. The most sensative stomach o iu take it. Ounter druggist. K M Save Your Mouey, And keep It in the Savings Department of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Batesburg. Four (4) per. cent interest on deposi's. Dividends setni'unnually. Both large and small accounts so'icited. \V. W. Watson, Cashier. If M A T L.. A I. _ A ? ~ Mr. A . li* [>?uruutiu^l, 11IV AUTUcate fvrfm?!i went over to Prosperity to visit his family last Saturday.BH BATESBITRQ COTTON MARKET. Prices subject to change without noticeauU cor ected by W. C. Cartldge weekly. Low Mhlling 7 5-8. Strict 4 4 * 7 fl-4. Middling 8 1-4. 4 4 4 8 5-16 Good 4 4 8 1-2. Tone of market unsettled. Mr. D. W. Matthews of the Sardis section came to town last week, lie had compassion and paid his subscription. Reader, if you have not done like wise, come and do so. Stops the Cough ami Works off the Cohl. Lnxut've Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price 25 cents. Announcement. FOR SHERIFF. JAMES A. RIDGEI.L, Announces himself to the voters of Saluda County fer the office of Sheriff and pledges himself to abide the resdlts of the primary. To ti e voters of Snluda County. J hereby announce-myself a candidate for the oflice ofSheriir, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. I.. B. BI.EASE. To Cure a Cold ill One l>ny. Take Laxative Rromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Urov.'s signature is on s?uch box. 25c. Marriages Are I. ng remembered by the friends ai.d re'atives of the bride and groom ?lien they are requested to be a guest I by receiving cue of Tlie Advocate's j beautiful wedding invitations. Working 24 Honrs n Day. There's no rest for til -se tireless lit| tie workers?Dr. King's New Life Pill Milliohs are always busy,curing Tor pi?l I.ixer, Jaundice, ltili.u?nessnes* Fever and Agu.'. Tiit-y banish Sicl Headache, diive ovt Malaria. Nevei gripe or weaken. Small, taste nice work wonders. Try them. 25 at F. 1 Hunter's. Dr. Crors< n and Mother of Lees villi visited lelalivcs iu Prosperity l*s week. Shcritf J. A. 1 idgell was in towi x me Cays ago. Mr. I.idgell is a hu?( > er and the man that beats linn, will l> i saluda's next SiieritT?Now see! A Uorjjlbl^O tit brake. J"Of large sores^^Wy littlw duiig tei's head developed into a case of M-a't bead" writes C. D. Isbill of Morganto 1'enn., but Buckleu's Arm -a S.ilve con pletely cured her. It's a guarantee Mire for Eczema, Tetter, Sa>t Rlie ui. Pimples, Sores, Ulcers and Pllen Onl. cents at F. II. Uunti r's . Death, Last week the sad news cams to i that Uncle RideGrigsby ba I passed . way. Not many days ago it **as ou privilege to have a talk with this trill rood inan. Mr. (irigsby liad not i> lieved what the world appla.i Is a jreat, but his life was rich with ben ic?l.ce to every other life with whi te come in contact. Ilis me uory wil >c kept ureen by tlie host o* frirtn >vlio have always known lilm. We nr .old in holy wjite that "now abide! faith, hope, and charity," these three >ut the g reatost of these, is cliaritv dr. (irigsby possessed a tender hear or all mankind. What more can I -aid, all else is as sounding brass and inkling cymbol. ICrmnrkuble Cures of ICIiciimn tlsni! (From the Vindicator, Rutherfort on, N. C.) The editor of the Vindicator has hi. ^ iccnsion to test the eflicacy of Chan lerlain's Pain Balin twice with tl uost remarkable results in esch catr'irst, with rheumatism in the shot Jer from whi h he suffered excrucia ng pain for ten days, which was r 'ieved with two applications cf Pn talm, ruLbing the pai Is afflicted hi 1 ealizing instant bent lit and entire r lief in a very short time. Second, i rheum iti tn in thigh joint, aIuici prostrating him with revere pai which was relieved hy t wo aj p'i? at ioi, ralbing w ith the liniment on retirii><( at night and getting op fice fri in pa?4 i For rule by F. B. Gnnter. usl Mr. I.. B. 1.lease announce.-. hiuve I i candidate for the office of Sheriff . aluda County, in this issue. It wr . 11 r privilege to meet Mr. Rlease lu- V uondajr arid he is a man of gent'einaV Kill ri fi ? anrl ? > t - * ? * j uvmi nig ...... ini ntainj) 1)1 i'llil* I i trr upon his face. Hi- is out anion I ,he "dear people-' looking after his p litii>ai fence. Night was Mer Terror. "It would oough nearly all nigl I my," writes Mrs. ( has. Apple#*!* of Alexanlria, Intl., "and could hnrdl .jet any sleep. I had consumption n hid tlint if I walked a bl ?ck I woolt cough frightfully and spit blood, bui when all other medicines failed, thrr 11.0J bottles of Dr. King's New |)itnvery wh >lly cured me nnd I gainei iS ponds." It's vbsolutelv guarantee o cure Coughs, Colds, l.a (iripp-B Bronchitis end all Throat and I.mi l rroubles. Price fiOc and $1.00. Trial battles freest Hunter's drug store. I TO THE DEAF. | A rich lady, cured of her I) 'afnr.il and N uses in the lie u1 by Dr. NiehoT son's Artificial Knr Drums, gave OOO to his Institute, so that deaf p>*^| pic it table to procure the Car I)rui^| may have them free. Address N'flj os >-c. The Nicholson Institute, ?B| 1 (Cigh'h Avenue, New York, J. 3. A.I T I ? I* GRAND MILLINERY i OPENING MONDAY & TUESDAY MARCH 18-19 ?N. U. Gimter's Millinery Parlors.? Mrs. N. U. Gunter lias just returned from the markets with the handsomest line of Patterns and Millinerry, ever shown here. The Hats are an exact copy of the fine Imported Parisian Hats. ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. The services at the Metlio<list Church t t next Sunday will be at 8:30 in the uf- * t\vJi 1 H,r\f ternoon. PHYSICIAN Jc SURGEON. Mr. Muse Gunter is nble to drive Offers his Professional Service* to the nails, while Mr. Jim Collutn will as- people of BatesWg and vicioftv. sutne his hearty laugh In a few days. " Hartley & Quuttlebxum have a curl- T V i r sity in their window. A lead tree, J Ab. V V , -LlTTS formed bv a solution of chemicals. Miss Anna Thomas has accepted a [SURGEON-DENTIST, position with the New York Racket UTOf^ce at Etlieredge building Store, where she will be g'ad to see her SALUDA, - _ _ g C many friends. Most of our "grip wrestlers,4' are # able to be out again. Dr. Trotter is JvYISS & NXrdin, as saucy as ever and able to dose folks , , . generally. Laundry Agents. .... > . , 01 Laundry must be ieft at E JONES' ine candidates for SI eritT arc pour- stor,. b;. Mottd iy aftetuooB Dolive?ing their devotion in the ears t f tl.e ed every Saturday. dear people of Saluda county. The SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. lay one can love his fellow ma 1 (wh ?ti , he wants an ollice) is startling. j .. _ | J. w. iikvork, j. x. o. o ukVu Like Oliver Tw|t, children: ask fori KdgenelO, a. C, Saluda. 8. C. riore when given One Minute Cough Df.VORE ;& GREGORY Cure. Mothers endorse it highly for 'ATTORNEYS AT L 1IV croup. It quickly curse all coughs iii i .1 .? | All business intrusted to our care ind colds ar.d every throat n :d long receives prompt attention, roub'e. It is a speoifla for grippe and m isth 111a and 1,as 1 ,ng been a well u?' sU,rd iu Bthercdge xnovrn remedy for whooping cough. Guntcr'a drug Htore. Mr. J. Franl" Kneece viiited the E. K HARDIN, Hi.liton .nil Seiv.rn ?< ? >.. Monday, ,1 pHYIj'ICIAN & SUI'GEON. ind formed many new acquaintances. 1 . j He was delighted with his trip and Cffi.CS Sbt ECCXXX?brouglit back a numb r of names of I ?he reading public of that sectior, which will be added to the already PAUL SPANN. large list of IheAdvovate. 1 hese peoi!e are coinpetnnt In selecting good Fresh Tt^CSltS of All Kind. iterasure. Ilcstuaratit in connection. When in George W. Wnitt, of Soutli GarJi, town eat with me. Partus having ner, Me., says: "I have l.ad the worst p?rt,le f,,1r1Bnle *UI Uo we" 111" . .. .... . . . . l-efore selling. ouyh, cold, cbil s ami g"ip nml have ik en lots of trash of no account but ,1E0# JOHSftTOSI. a. n. welci! j. a. .carta rofit to the vendoe. Chamberlain's cr/^\ m it \a/rr pi i 'ougl. Homed y is I be only thing that J UH WC 1 UIN L, W LLL1" ins done any good w hatevcr. I have AND Fi U N[ TER ised one bottle of it and the chills, a-torn a vs-at-i aw )'d and irip have all left me. Icon., ...... r . r. I OfKictup 3tairs ill EtheredgeBuild'ratulate the Manufacturers of an hon- r b ijsfs st medKiue." For sale by Gurnet t ? ? _ Saluda, - - - S3iC 0 ' fr~ * s~ ----- DEAL] ! WagSher's High Grade G ^m i a\rn ?m Capitol Cotton. Fertilizers, Acid* and h .lust received 1,500 trillions fine. SYKUPS in small parkt one of our fine Excelsior, New Lee o<* Little Dandy Gout* Slot and prices. One Horse Wagons?Russell make?Iteel Axle anl Thirn1 Sewing Machines for $13.50. Astonishing is it no'.? Also Big Line of Clothing, Pants, Dry Goods and Stoves just ai Guarantee to please you. I want your trade. (J purchasing, HEW YORK M T^T'Ibj.olesscle s T=ta^gQ-i-na? 1 Ourbuyers have returned from New York, after a two w I nnd more are arriving daily. Our Store is Chug, Chug, The gr? atest I argalns ever dreamed of hy humanity 1 ' statement, arising out of fact*, as true as the needle to the pole Brains, Experience and Cii In every selection, and horse sense and nerve in making i We do not pretend to run our business upon the plan of j live and let 11* e. We seek to give the buyer, hot as little as We can not, and Mill (polity is never sacrificed for the sake of price. AVe ha rive daily lbrought the seasor. I. Albatrovgthe newest J?* 1 y' VJ OOCIS, in It beautiful colors am We are showing nil the new weaves TT : : ~ ?? t and fabrics in a prt fusion of colors and f .e '?N? c osed a big new combinations, "f J,Hr8 en?thf of Few city storrs show as good an as- ,ese ^.ri> . grea es! sortment, and n uie quoteas low prices. ev ? t,?ePe[| ,n Jeans ai Our stock of white goods is bonder- ,"1'?r ""nrktt Y?'ue. Cul Merchants will do wi AVe have no room or time to specify kc>ore it is closed. -Come and see. Silks! Si Ev?ry color andshadi 40 Inch Lawn 10c cheap at 15c. ' ! 4 4 r Fine Percals worth 10 and 12k* at FmLrtrthl/ H'c and 104'. All new spring shades r J-iinui otut | and Ri count. We b?ating our past J department. Notchei All Standard Calico's O4" per yd in- Hut exceedingly cheap | elude Simpsons and Hamilton. patterns are exquisite. ! .......... Clos il a 8.) .ral lot of Iiatesburg 37 (JoFfsel in laav* 8':eeting 8-4 at 6c, 10 to 80 .... ........... yd lengths. W.t ever, proiiounci | J feV ' modes of gowns there i Ctll'tilins. 'n Corsets, the prev! gowns have low bust Matty mw novelties added to this | efrerts, which necessiti depart men t in curtains nnd materials 0p a Corset that will g AVe sell the best 25c Window Shade the gra* ?ful hi.ild and on earth. | straight or erect form .1 A WTITTTT? * * JL * RAJ P, B. ASBILL ? TT T Watcher.'ClOck^, and. V). H r Jewelrv Re airing. A w A i McLena Building, BATES BURG. s. C. ... ! O I1 Eugene W.Abie tobacco ONES, ' , 11 I F 1 Make larger and better crops " I by us'ng these Brr ids. I lainits. I Prepared to suit you. ' I iges?10. 15 and 21 gallon kegs; simply delicious. Buy u esanJ please your wife. II indie oili?r kinds, all'sixes fl ble Skein. t'3 1 a line of better gradea. ' "? -71 1 rrived. Brick, Linis and Cement a specialty. I ret my prices unci terms before 1 .ETC TTHF WI x:n..cL -tiis-tsufLIL i Bargains!!?^ eeks search f -r bargains. Two car loads hay# arrived Full, Full of Bargains. This is ii i fanta-tio vision of an imaginative mind, but'a "he's as solid as the rook of tiibralter. ish have been exercised in article at 984 when its cheap at two dollars. ihilantliropy, yet, we do run it upon the principal of I possible, but as much as possible for'his money. I I not be undersold. I indie only the best the market offers. New goods a a t spring fabric Carpets and Mattings | 1 shades 48c. r ? 3 _____ 1 piece o-4 heavy Carpet in stripes at job of remnants 28c worth 40c. i 1-2 to 12 y?l?, 5 pieces 4 1-4 is grain at 20c the yard L values we've cheap at 39c. id are fully 40% Stain crash 9c. 12 rolls heavy Jointly Mattina; new designs 20 never sold ?ll to see this lot under 25c. 6 pieces cotton worp to close at 16c. Iks!! Mens Hats, e Taffetas 69c. A sweeping statement, but I candldicw I,ouisine.s83. ly assert that we are selling hats from -?? 25% to 100% under regular prices. We 3T*ieH. carry all the naw Btyles and colors. t record in this TTmhvpllntt. ip in quallity, oraDltliasi in price?the We've closed a job of 250 Sample# worth ut wholesale 12.00 to 42.00 d? 95c for your choice. Ueatiful selection ladies line Parasols 98c to $2.50. ^change in the MILLINERY OPENING. 1 monies a change Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26-27. ading styles in Qui-Milliner is now in Baltimore s. waisled preparing and selecting a feast for ties the wearing m|||jm>ry eppicures of all that is afcyivc to the figure beautiful and bewitching. Our ~^| 1 display will be grand and inagniQcient. s r.l.| Your.presence is solicited. N, Proprietor. ARREST & CO. - u Staple and Fancy ^