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The
Medicine
That Your
Doctor Prescribes
For you isthe BEST medicine
to take, if it is prepared as he
specifies on his prescription.
Bring his prescription to us,
and there will be no question
about accurate preparation.
We are careful, thorough,
and use only best quality fresh
materials in all prescription
work.
Good
Soda
Of course, anybody can say
his Soda Water is "Good"
but apparently there are com
parative degrees of goodness.
Jf you enjoy really GOOD
Soda, step in and get a drink
from our new fountain. We
don't believe you will be dis
appointed. Hall's Drug Store,
Main St.
'Phone 72.
"We Hold Thee Safe."
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Oxford, N. C.
CAREFUL,
PROMPT,
ACCURATE
ATTENTION
To all Business !
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Paid Time Deposits.
LYNCHS
Jewelry Store.
New Line of
Cut Glass and
Solid Silverware!
Special attention to repairing.
Yours respectfully,
W. D. LYNCH,....
Jeweler.
Bank,
E-il
fory of Jocaljlzenfs.
Moving Pictures of
a Weeks Happen
ings. Gardens are growing fast.
Our merchants now close up at 7
p. m,
Tobacco is spreading out with
the good seasons.
The will of the people disinherits
a good many candidates.
Our tobairo men are busy priz
ing and shipping tobacco.
Mrs. A. MeCulleu is out again
after several days sickness.
Heart hunger is a great deal
worse than stomach-hunger.
Mrs. Holly is adding a room to
her cottage on College street.
What a meeting place of smiles
and tears a railroad station is.
The labor question will never be
solved until the necessity for work Is
elimited.
Rev. J. S. Ilardaway will run
his residence up two stories this
summer.
It is a wise widow that forgets
to draw comparisons with her first
husband.
Mr. T, W. Jackson, who has been
right sick, Is improving we are glad
to learn.
Whjr are the pages of a book the
days of a man? .Because they are all
numbered.
The cottage of Mr. Sain Hobgood
on upper Front street will soon be
completed.
The Canning Co. is making prep
arations to establish Its plant and
get ready for business.
The Improvements to the resi
dence of Mr. C. W. P.ryan are being
pushed to completion.
Why is an acquitted prisoner like
a gun? Because lie has been charged,
taken up and then let off.
At the Medical Society at Warm
Springs last week Dr. (J. T. Sikes, of
(Jrlssom, was re-elected Treasurer.
Mr. Eugene Lewellyn, who had
a horse to step on his right foot last
week bruising it right badly, has
laid aside his cane.
The editor is glad to learn that
the Infant child of Mr. and Mrs.
Luther Stark, who has been quite
sick, Is much better.
Mr. W. Ii. Ballou has purchased
for his little sons one of the smallest
ponies we have seen in a long time
and is proving a great pet with the
boys.
llev. F. W. Ililliard will hold ser
vice and preach in St. Paul's church,
Goshen, on Sunday next, June 14th,
at 11 o'clock a. m. All persons are
cordially invited to attend.
Dr. Rnpport has the highest tes
timonials as to his skill and success
in adjusting glasses. Dr. llapport
can be consulted at Osborn House
Tuesday, June 1(. Examination free.
Mr. I. C. Dickerson, of Alabama,
who is visiting Mr. S. T. Dickerson
at Dement, was in Oxford Monday,
accompanied by Misses Eillie and
Maye Dickerson, and were callers at
the Public Eedger office.
It will add to the travel of the
Seaboard Road if the schedule Is so
changed as to allow the farmers in
the southern part of the 'county
along Durham & Northern Railroad
from 3 to ." hours In Oxford.
She A well known writer says
that in order to succeed a man
must be 9" per cent, backbone. He
Oh, I don't know. A good many
who have managed to succeed are
95 per cent, cheek. Chicago News.
A colored Excursion will be run
over the Seaboard Road from Ox
ford to Raleigh on June 20th, by Ed
Smith and J. C. Puryear, Managers.
Their excursions are always well
managed and are always largely at
tended. The Methodist District Confer
ence will meet in Louisburg June 24
27 and Messrs. J. T. Cheatham, A. S.
Peace and J. H. Bullock are the del
egates from the Oxford church with
Messrs. R. E. Brown and J. S. Hall
as alternates.
It is highly important now that
Chief S. M. Wheeler give his especial
attention to the back lots and see
that they are cleaned up as the
heated days are at hand and the
health of the people should be pre
served. Don't put it off act at once.
Potato plants for sale, A. S. Peace.
NERVOUS HEADACHE
Pi 1 1 IIJ without any disagreeable
fV.Cri results by a dose or two of
At all
Drug Stores.
CAPUD1NE
(Liquid)
I1R. H. II. CAXNADY. I)I. X. C. DANIKL,.
Drs. Cannady & Daniel.
Offices two doors below Hall's Drug
Store.
SOffice hours 10 to 12 a. m.; 8 to
9 p. m.
O Mr. C. A. Carroll had a nice $"0
cow to die Tuesday.
The Masons held their regular
communication Monday night.
Just received nice lot flower jars.
2w. J. F. EDWARDS.
M r. j; F. White Is having the
basement to his residence concreted.
Mr. L. R. Hunt, who has been
numbered with the sick for several
days, is convalescent.
Mr. J. J. Medford has caught the
spirit of Improvement and Is making
some needed repairs to his residence.
Dr. I. II. Davis has purchased
from Sheriff E. K. Howard the resi
dence on upper Gilliam street now
occupied by Mrs. Pender.
Dr. S. Rapport, eyesight special
ist, will be at the Osborn House
Tuesday, June l(!th, for the purpose of
examlnlngeyes and adjusting glasses.
Mrs. John JJ. Booth's School of
Music will reopen Monday, August
tenth. A thorough and complete
course in both vocal .and Instru
mental. G-4t.
Mr. E. T. Crews for the county
and Mr. E. T. Rawlins for the town
commenced taking the tax list In the
Court House Wednesday, and now
Is the time to list your taxes.
The editor is gratified to learn
that the road force continues to put
In good work on the Oak Hill road
some three miles from Oxford under
the Supervision of Superintendent N.
H. Fleming.
Mr. and Mrs. John Niles will cele
brate the first anniversary of their
marriage this Wednesday night at
their pleasant home In South Oxford
and have Invited some of their friends
to dine with xhem
The engagement has been an
nounced In Richmond of Miss Rosa
Booth Spratley to Dr. Isaac Hilliard
Davis, of Oxford. The wedding Is to
take place on the 17th of June, at
603 West (irace Street, Richmond,
Va.
Rev. W. R. Cullom, of Wake
b orest College, preached a very prac
tical and interesting sermon at the
Baptist church on last Sunday morn
ing to the delight of his many friends
here. Rev. J. S. Hardaway, who has
been unwell durfng the past week,
was able to occupy his pulpit on
Sunday evening.
The Town Commissioners held
their regular meeting Monday night
and elected Messrs. S. M. Wheeler
and L. F. Smith policemen for the
next 11 months. They also decided
to buy a mule and cart for street
purposes, as the rock crusher will be
put in operation just as soon as
rock can be procured.
Advertising pays as has been
fully proven by Messrs. Landls &
Easton. Two weeks ago they ad
vertised 25 dozen handerchiefs for sale,
and they went off like "hot cakes."
They hope to have in another big
lot soon and will make it known
through the columns of the Public
Ledger. In the meantime they have
many rare bargains awaiting all who
come.
The attractive home of Mr. and
Mrs. J. T. Cheatham, near Oxford,
was the scene of a happy reunion
on Monday evening when, for the
lirst time in a number of years,
mother, father, and the ten children,
were all seated to a sumptuous sup
per. Tuesday morning the twelve
drove to Oxford where they had Mr.
Brlnkley to make a large photo of
the family.
The National Music Teacher's
Association will meet in Asheville,
June "0 th to July H, which Is an ideal
summer convention city and can
amply care for three or four thous
and visitors. The Southern Asso
ciation is young but energetic, and
will undoubtedly gain great strength
from the meeting; during the session
seven grand concerts will be held by
artists of National reputation. Re
duced rates on railroads and hotels
will be given.
DR. BENJ. K. HAYS
will go to Buffalo Llthia Springs on
June 15th and remain for three
months. During his absence his
practice will be looked after by Dr.
T. Jj. Booth, with the assistance of a
competent man If necessary.
New Medical Firm.
In another column appears the
notice of Drs. Cannady & Daniel who
have just formed a copartnership for
the practice of medicine. The mem
bers of this new firm are Dr. S. H.
Cannady and Dr. N. C. Daniel. Both
of these gentlemen are good physi
cians and are well known to our peo
ple and will doubtless command a
patlentage.
Dr. Cannady was a highly success
ful physician in Oxford for a number
of years and had built up a large and
lucrative practice but left about a
year ago to go to New York to en
gage in other work, but we are glad
he has decided Oxford is the best
place to live and has "brought his
clothes back home" to remain.
Dr. Daniel has only been in Oxford
for about twelve months but has al
ready built up a good practice and
made a host of friends.
We bespeak for these gentlemen a
most successful practice.
j Potato plants for sale, A. S. Peace.
A Delightful Card Party.
. . . i i
A delightful card party was given
at the home of Dr. and Mrs. T. L.
Booth on College street on last Thurs
day evening in honor of their guests.
Misses Alice und Stella Grimsley, of
Snow Hill, sisters of Mrs. Booth.
Six hand euchre was the game played
and the occasion was much enjoyed
by every one present. The first prize,
a handsome fan, was awarded to
Mrs. J. A. Niles. The gentleman's
prize was captured by Mr. Sam
Peace, while Col. Sidney Minor car
ried away the booby.
Goes to Darlington, S. C.
We very much regret to lose our
friend, Mr. J. S. Hunt, who left for
Darlington, S. C, Saturday, which
place he will make his future home.
He will locate there and engage In
the tobacco warehouse business. For
several years he has been a ware
houseman here, being a member of
the firm of Hunt fc Meadows. He is
a good tobacconist and warehouse
man and our people both in Oxford
and all over the county will regret to
know of his departure.
In his new home he will doubtless
do well and gather about hlrn a large
host of friends. We hope he may be
pleased with his new home and wish
for him the highest success. He is an
honest, capable and kind-hearted
man and deserves to succeed wherever
he may go. May good fortune at
tend him.
His horse and buggy were shipped
Monday. His buggy is a fine rubber
tire, one of the handsomest made by
the Taylor-Cannady Buggy Co.
Dr. Cole in Oxford.
Rev. Dr. J. N. Cole, of the Fifth
Street church, Wilmington, preached
two very excellent sermons at the
Methodist church on last Sunday
morning and night. His subject on
Sunday morning was "Faith in
Christ's Words," and was from the
text: "Ye believe In God: believe also
In me." He handled this beautiful
text In an able manner, and delighted
his congregation. At the morning
service the two sweet little children
of Mr, and Mrs. W. S. Stark were
baptized and the sacrament was
also administered
At night his subject was: "soul
Winning," which also contained
much valuable instruction for those
who would labor for the adv.ance-
ment of true religion.
Dr. Cole spent many years In his
youthful days In Oxford and is pleas
antly remembered. He Is connected
with several of Oxford's leading fam
ilies. His friends here are much grat
ified at his success in the ministry.
New Pension Board.
The new Pension Board of Gran
vllle county Is composed of the fol
lowing: Milton Blalock, I. II. Breed
love and J. T. Britt, C. S. C. Section
2 of the Pension Act passed by the
last Leglslatvre says:
Sec. 2. That all persons entitled to
pensions under this act, not now
drawing pensions, shall appear be
fore the County Board of Pensions
on or before the first Monday in July
of each year, for examination and
classification in compliance with the
provisions of this act: Provided that
xll such as are unable to attend shall
present a certificate from a credita
ble physician, living and practicing
medicine in the community In which
said applicant resides, that the ap
plicant is unable to attend.
All those already drawing pensions
must come before the Clerk of the Su
perior Court and certify to the fact
that he or she is alive and still dls
abled and entitled to draw a pension
Let all remember this and attend to
it so that there will be no misunder
standing An Enjoyable Reception.
Miss Helen White, the popular and
accomplished daughter of Dr. and
Mrs. E. T. White, entertained a num
ber of her friends at her elegant home
on Friday evening. The reception
was given In honor of her guests,
Miss Holmes, of Richmond, Miss Hern-
don, of Durham, and Miss Drake, of
Clarksvllle. The parlors were decor
ated with rare taste, white and pink
carnations and potted plants being
used In profusion.
The guests were met at the door
by Misses Edna White and Irene
Hlnes. The receiving party were,
Dr. and Mrs. White, Miss White, Miss
Ilemdon, Miss Drake and Miss
Holmes. The punch bowl was pre
sided over by Mrs. Kate Widte. De
lightful refreshments were served.
The color scheme In the dining room
was red.
The occasion was much enjoyed by
the large number of friends present.
It will be remembered as one of the
leading social events of the season.
Dr. and Mrs. White and Miss Whfte
proved themselves charming hosts
and everybody went away delighted
with the pleasant evening they had
spent.
That Throbbing Headache
Would quickly leave you, if you used Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of suf
ferers have proved their matchless merit for
sick and nervous headaches They make
pure blood and build up your health. Only
25c. money back if not cured. Sold by J.
G. Hall.
5Any one having dry cattle or
colts would do well to call on R. C.
Puckett, Oxford, for pasturage.
May 28th, 3t.pd-
Brother Manning on the Move.
Though the editors do not get
everything they wish every time, yet
the office sometimes comes their way
we are happy to say. Our good
friend, Thad R. Manning, of the Gold
Leaf, Henderson, has recently been
appointed tax collector of that town.
We have no doubt but that he will
prove a most excellent one, as he has
excellent business qualifications and
Is popular with the people. In his
hands the finances of the town are
safe. He will, no doubt, perform the
duties of the position with credit to
himself and satisfaction to the town.
Hard on Carriers.
In order that the people on the
three delivery routes going out from
Oxford every morning may not have
to wait over one day for their North
ern mail the Postofhce Department
has ordered that the carriers not
leave Oxford until after the 10 o'clock
mall arrlves.This change Is especially
hard on the carrier of route No. 1, as
he has 30 miles to drive and deliver
mail to over 100 boxes. After the
first of July the Northern mall will
arrive in Oxford over the Seaboard
road at 8 o'clock in the morning
when we suppose the carriers will go
back to the old schedule.
Henderson Rejoices.
Henderson takes no back ward step.
She has set her face to the front and
is constantly moving forward.
The latest evidence of this is the
result of Monday's election on the
question of issuing $40,000 In bonds
for sewerage and street improve
ments. The bonds are to run thirty
years and are to bear four per cent,
interest. Of the votes cast there was
a majority of 2:53 in favor of bonds.
Only 20 voted against it.
The result speaks well for the pro
gressive spirit of our people. As to
the wisdom of Monday's action time
will fully demonstrate. And we be
lieve It will be but a little while be
fore those who opposed the measure
will see the mistake of their position
and assume a different attitude to
ward it altogether. Gold Leaf.
a am
"Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me."
After several weeks sickness the in
fant son of Mr. and Mrs. Titus Cur
rin died Monday about 12 o'clock at
their home near town, and the angels
bore Its little soul away to adorn
our Heavenly Home. The funeral
took place Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock, conducted by Rev. J . S. Hard
away, and the remains were tenderly
laid to rest in Elmwood cemetery.
There Is deep grief in the hearts of
the parents, "which time alone can
nurse Into a pleasant memory and It
is shared by all their friends. But
Hope's star shines brightly over their
household," for we know that
"Around the throne of (iod in Heaven
Thousands of children stand,
Children whose sins are all forgiven,
A holy, happy band,
Singing: Glory, Glory, Glory,
Glory be to God on high."
Dr. Hays Goes to Buffalo.
Our good friend, Dr. Beuj. K. Hays,
will leave on the 15th for Buffalo
Springs, where he will remain for
three months as resident physician
of this famous resort.
The proprietor of Buffalo is for
tunate in securing the services of this
eminent young physician and sur
geon who is fast being recognized as
one of the most skilled physicians in
the State both In the practice of med
iclne and in surgery. As a surgeon
his reputation is even extending be
yond the limits of his own State; for
wherever he goes his work is such as
to at once convince the people of his
superior skill, particularly as a sur
geon. Dr. Hays has made a, special
study of all diseases of the kidneys
and bladder, and, for this reason.
wiil be especially prepared to render
efficient service at Buffalo, where
many of the patients are afflicted
with these troubles and for the treat
ment of which the Buffalo water is
so much famed. He will, no doubt,
add still greater encomiums to his
already fine reputation while at Buf
falo. Those who visit these springs
this season can be assured of the very
best medical service and for every
kind consideration for which this
gifted physician is noted. We shall
greatly miss him In Oxford, but wish
for him a pleasant stay while there
administering to the sick.
Letter to J. D. Bullock, Oxford, N. C.
Dear Sir: Messrs. Ieachman &
Edelin, Grafton, W. V., had been sell
ing a paint, which they thought well
of; and this had occurred.
They had sold a customer IS gal
lons of it to paint his house. A few
years later, they sold the same man
Devoe lead and zinc the same num
ber of gallons to paint the same
house. He had 7 gallons left.
The point of the tale is: 11 gal
lons Deyoe paints an 18 gallon house.
Of course, that isn't all.
Why does II gallons Devoe go as
far as 18 gallons of other paint? Be
cause it is all palnt,all true.no sham,
and full measure.
But that isn't all. Devoe last
longer. No, no; you haven't got to
wait ten years to find that out. Ten
thousand people know it. We've
got their names. Our agents know
them; they think a heap of Devoe.
There's no difficulty in showing your
townspeople what to expect of Devoe.
$10 will paint a $15 house; and the
palnt'll last twice as long.
Yours truly,
F. W. Devoe & Co.,
New York.
P. S. J. F. Edwards sells our paint.
friends Strangers.
An Interesting List
Of Those Who
Came & "Went,
Mr. J. K. Wood returned from
Raleigh Friday.
Mr. Ben Lasslter is at home from
the University.
Mr. John H. Webb, of Stem, was
in town Monday.
Mr. E. L. Crews, of Hester, was
In Oxford Sunday.
Capt. Geo. Daniel, of Satterwhite,
was in Oxford Monday.
Mrs. C. D. Osborn Is on a visit to
relatives in Greensboro.
Miss Annie LeeCurrin has return
ed to her home from school.
Miss Mollle Lanier, of Asheville,
is on a visit to her old home.
Mrs. R. B. Owens and son are
Visiting relatives at Salisbury.
Mr. R. D. Royster, of Creedmoor,
was an Oxford visitor Monday.
Miss Willie Skinner visited rela
tives in Henderson the past week.
Squire T. D. Aiken, of Northside,
was in town Saturday afternoon.
Mr. W. K. Jenkins, postmaster
at Stovall, was our streets Friday.
Mr. J. J. Davis, of Stovall, was
on our streets, Saturday afternoon.
Miss Lulle Biggs Is on a visit to
friends and relatives at Norfolk, Va.
Mr. Rufus Knott, Jr., of Raleigh,
visited relatives in Oxford this week.
Rev, A. McCulIen attended Trin
ity commencement at Durham this
week.
Mr. E. H. Lyon has returned
from Baltimore to his home near
Hester.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Skinner, of
Smlthfield, are visiting relatives In
Oxford.
Mr. Milton Booth, of South Bos
ton, Va., is visiting his brother, Dr.
S. D. Booth.
Miss Carrie Hobgood returned
Tuesday from an extended visit to
Norfolk, Va.
Mrs. Paul Cannady, of Raleigh,
was the guest of Mrs. W. Z. Mitchell
the past week.
The bright Master Elliott Cooper
is on a visit to Mrs. Jennett Elliott,
at Norfolk, Va.
Mr. Marvin Minor, of Raleigh,
spent a few days with his mother
the past week.
Mr. B. M. Haubold is attending
the Episcopal Convention at Greens
boro this week.
Mrs. Kate Hays Fleming has re
turned from Richmond greatly im
proved in health.
Mrs. James Paris and Miss Helen
are on a visit to Mr. Paris' mother
at Ilocky Mount.
Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and
children, of Wilson, are on a visit to
Mrs. Eva Taylor.
Miss Hannah Atmore, of Stone
wall, Is visiting Miss Olivia Cheat
ham, near Oxford.
Mr. Ollle Pitts, the clever mer
chant at Clay, was on our streets
Monday afternoon.
Messrs. Frank Lyon and Wright
Spencer will arrive homo to-day
irom Trinity College.
Mr. F. W. Hancock Is attending
the Druggist Convention at More
head City this week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Malone, son
and daughter, of Moriah, were in
Oxford Monday shopping.
Dr. E. T. White and Mr. J. M.
Currln attended the commencement
at Trinity College this week.
Prof. J. T. Alderman, Superin
tendent of Henderson Graded School,
was on our streets Saturday.
Professors J. C. Horner and F. P.
Hobgood are attending the Teach
ers' Assembly at Wrightsvllle.
Mrs. S. W. Ferebee, of Stonewall,
Is on a visit to her parents Mr. and
Mrs. J. T. Cheatham, near Oxford. .
Rev. It. B. Owens and Miss Mary
Horner are attending the Episcopal
Convention at Greensboro this week.
Dr. R. W. Hobgood, of Sunset,
was in Oxford Monday mornlng.and
informed the editor that he had just
finished planting corn.
Mr. Darius Eatman, of Columbia
College, New York, arrived in Oxford
Saturday on a visit to his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. H. II. Eatman.
Messrs. Don Wagstaff, R. II.
Rogers and J. R. Neathery, three of
Creedmoor's progressive business
men, were on our streets a short
while Monday.
Miss Fannie Fleming is visiting
a school mate in Asheville and will
remain until after the Music Teacher's
National Association which meets
In that city June 30th.
Mr. J. G. Furgerson, theexcellent
superintendent of Durham's Home
of Aged and Infirmr was In Oxford
Friday accompanied by Mr. Dorsey
Mangum, of Creedmoor.
Mr. C. F. Burnett, of Hester, was
in Oxford Monday, and the editor
was pleased to learn from him that
Mrs. Burnett, who has been quite
sick, continues to improve.
The Purity
Of our Drugs and Ghemicals,
The Accuracy
With which our prescriptions
are compounded, and
The Stability
Of all our preparations are the
sterling qualities that we pride
ourselves are embodied in all
goods we possess. Our large
stock of chemicals together
with our ASSORTED VARI
ETY of toilet articles and drug
gists' sundries enable us to of
fer the public prices that com
pare favorably with those of
any drug establishment in the
State.
We Invite Inspection,
We Defy Competition.
DON'T get an idea that this
is a high-priced store because
of its all-round first-classness.
JUST GALL IN and try a
drink at my up-to-date Soda
Fountain, and talk with my
polite and accommodating
clerks concerning your wants
and needs. Then you will go
away WITH A definite idea of
what it is that gives cautious
and careful people so much
confidence in the store.
It's all as simple as a SHOE
HORN. We are PARTIGULAR in
everything.
We are PROMPT at all
times.
We ask a liberal share of
your patronage and GUAR
ANTEE satisfaction always.
Drink Harris Lithia or Deep
Rock Water and feel good.
They improve your health or
keep you well.
R. L. HAMILTON,
Next to P. 0., Oxford, N. C.
OLD FASHION
ICE CREdn
..AT....
JdCKSON'J.
My Ice Cream Parlor is now
open and will be strictly up to
date this season having just put
in a new outfit of lovely steel wire
chairs and tables. The rear of my
store has been nicely fitted up for
ladies and their escorts a place
where they can sit and enjoy their
ice cream, cake and fruit ices, or
any drink in perfect comfort.
THE QUALITY
Of our cream will be the same
upon which we have built our rep
utation the good old fashion kind,
made from the old home recipe, by
an experienced ice cream maker.
ICE CREdfl BOXES.
We have had made several thou
sand ice cream boxes for deliver
ing cream in any part of the city
10 cents, 25 cents and 50 cents per
box. Carry or send your friend a
box.
CLEANLINESS,"
said one of our greatest ministers,
"is next to vjoauness. ' we De
lieve this, and have had a Derfect
1
system of waterworks put in, and
every glass is washed in fresh flow
ing water. See for yourself.
LOWNET'J
i FINE CflNDIEJ, i
The best candies made, received
every week.
Apples, Oranges, Pineapples,
Bananas, Strawberries.
Come, send or 'phone your order
to
cJReKSOW,
The Up-to-Date Confectioner,
Stationer and Book Seller,
'Phone 35.