Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 8 November 1889 — Page 1

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A Safe l*i'ticH'tioi:.

Willi active railroad competition. an outlet from Hie east to the west, from tl.e north to the south, the value of our land ought to increase at least 100 per cent within five years.

The Nail Works U:»s Well isliot. Last evening the gas well at the Na.il Works was shot and many pronounce it the best well in this section. It is indeed a great well and we congratulate the enterprising company.

Hancock's Sous Awiilcc.

With active railroad competition manufacturers will come to us. Each unci every one will add from o0 to 100 men to our population and increase the demand for that which we cultivate.

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If the "borrower" will return to me soon, I will ask no questions. A. L. Ouo, Greenfield, lud.

A Statement- 31 ule By Mr. Lovett, of Anderson. In a conversation with this gentleman he states that within the last two years twelve hundred houses had been erected at Anderson, and that its population has doubled itself within the last two years. What is the cause of this remarkable increase? Is it not the competition of their railroads and natural gas which secured the location of their numerous new factories?

Greenfield Presbyterian Church. On Sunday morning the Rev. J. P. Hutchinson will preach on 'The 1 ransfiguration of Jesus." The attendance of all thoughtfull persons is desired. A special invitation is given to those who are not in the habit of attending church. In the evening a Sabbath school concert to which all are invited. Parents are respectfully solicited to bring their childien to the services, and children are kindly requested to bring their presents. A little child shall lead theim"

A Francis amrpliy Home.

There is now considerable talk of a Francis Murphy Home, in which persons who are afflicted with intemperate habits can be treated for the cure of the same. Mr. Murphy vrill endeavor to raise money for this home by popular contributions, and it will, after it is built, be sustained by persons who come for treatment, who are able to pay, and those who ^K-- tabla will have'the changes paid for them from a fund specially raised for that purpose. We would suggest Greenfield as a most suitable place for this home. Our town is abundantly healthy and we have natural gas in unlimited quantities.

Gas Explosion.

Mr. John Bourne, while attempting to stop a leak in the connection between two gas pipes at his residence last Monday evening about 6 o'clock, was severely burned. While working at the pipes the leak suddenly became larger and there being alight in the room, the gas exploded, and Mr. Bourne was knocked down and his head and face severely burned. His left eye and ear suffered the most. The gas ignited nt ar the baseboard in the room and a serious conflagration was threatened, but the lire was smothered with some carpet. We are glad the results were no more serious than they were, and hope that persons will be very careful indeed in working with gas. This we believe is the first gas accident that hashappened in Greenfield. and we hope it will be the last.

The Railroad Meeting i" SSkierivor.

There was a railroad meeting at Westland Wednesday night. Mr. A. Dennis was chairman, and quite a number of voters present. Speeches were made by Dr. S. S. Boots, 11. A. Black, Charles Downing, George W Duncan and W. S. Montgomery, of Greenfield. They simply stated reasons why a railroad would be beneficial to Blueriver township, and asked that the people candidly consider them. The audience almost unanimously expressed themselves as being in favor of the road. Mr. John W. Bash and Mr. Joel B. Pusey were selected as directors to represent Blueriver's interest in the new road- There will be another meeting at the. Township Hall next Wednesday night. All the voters of the township should attend. The Oalholie. Congress---J-.xenrsioi! TicUcts to Italtimore, Mi., a.nl Waslitnlon, 1). (!., v»a the 1'eiinsj I vania Ernies.

For the great Catholic meeting, which is to be opened Baltimore, November 10, 1881), the sale of excursion tickets to all applicants has been arranged via the Pennsylviana Lines at the rate of one lowest limited fare for the round trip from all stations, every day from November 7th to November 12th, both inclusive.

For the accomodation of those desiring to visit the Nation's Capital, which is but a short ride from Baltimore via the Pennsylvania Railroad, excursion tickets sold via the Pennsylvania Lines, account of the Catholic Congress, will be made good to Washington and return without any increase in rate. They will be good to stop over at Baltimore in both directions, and will, be honored returning by trains leaving Baltimore or Washington up to November 20th.

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TAX PAYERS CONSIDER.

FACTS I-OK TIPKOPLE,

Coiiceriiiny the New Cliieajjo, Greenfield «ft Cincinnati Railroad.

J. L. MITCMKU., Esq.. Auditor Hancock county: Dear Sir:—What is the railroad mileage in Hancock county and what is the total amount of their assumed taxation? What is the amount of taxes paid by railroads in this county for the year 1S88? You will oblige me and many others by giving this information.

Yours Respect-fully, Xo-so.v BHADLEV.

HON. XKL-SHX BIJAIH.EY. Dear Sir:—In reply to your request I will state that there are 01.21 miles of railroad in this county. The total amount of assessment in this county is §027,905. The total amount of taxes fur 1888 is $8,791.73.

Yours Respectfully JAMES L. MITCHELL, Auditor Hancock county.

It will be seen by the above statement from J. L. Mitchell, county auditor, that the amount of taxes paid by the railroads in this county amount to as much as some of our townships. The two lines of railroad that the Chicago, Greenfield & Cincinnati railroad propose to build will almost double the amount of taxes that are paid at present by railroads. The building of this road will simply lighten the burden of our taxpayers.

J. L. MITCHELL, Esq, Auditor Hancock county: Dear Sir:—In view of the fact that some of the tax payers in the townships that are asked to vote aid to the Chicago, Greenfield & Cincinnati railroad, are under an erroneous impression in referonce as to when the amount so voted is due and payable, I will ask you to please state at what time the amount donated will be placed upon the tax duplicate and how soon thereafter it must be paid.

Yours Respectfully, NELSON EKADLEV.

HON. NELSON BRADLDY. Dear Sir:—The statute provides that the county board shall place the amount donated by the tax payers on the duplicate at the regular June session following the election. The tax caiinot be levied until the work of constructing the road is commenced, and the road cannot collect the amount until the railroad is completed and cars are run over it. To make the matter plain I will state that if any tax payers assessment amounts to §20 and the railroad is completed in the year 1890 the amouut will be due and payable as follows: April 1891 §5 Nov. 1891 §5: April 1892§5: Nou. 1892 §5.

Yours Respectfully, JAMES L. MITCHELL, Auditor Hancock county.

Sunday Selling'.

.Editor of liciiahUcan:

From appearance on last Sunday evening some of the saloons mast have had a good back door trade, as gangs of eight and ten were counted coming out at time, and later on quite a number were seen on our streets in drunken condition, using both indecent and profane language. One big brave threw and smashed an empty liask, just drained of its contents, against a porch where a young lady was standing. As a law abiding citizen we want it distinctly understood, once for all, that any future repetition of such will receive the attention that such demands, and will be handled wiihgut gloves. From all such we neither ask nor expect any favors and we are not disposed to have all rights (tf common decency trampled on, and if the keepers of Sunday back door dives wish to avoid trouble they know how. We know who they are and shall not hesitate in defending the rig .ts of Sunday, as we mean business. CITIZEN.

More Than $1,000,

Is the amount due the REPUIH.KAX on subscription. There are payments duo on this ollice that, have to be met at once. We desire every subscriber who is delinquent ou his subscription t: at oncc send us the amount due. If you do not know the exact amount, call at the ollice or write us, but do so immediately. The money must be paid. Your promptness will conf era great favor, so please do not delay.

•Jewelry Ntore Robbed.

Last Saturday or Sunday night, the jewelry store of Major A. K. Branham was robbed of over three hundred dollars worth of goods. About equally divided between gold pens and bracelets. A few silver spoons were taken. The entrance was effected through a rear window and there is no clue to the robber.

Poultry and Game

Always wanted at the market of E. P. Thayer & Co., at the highest market price. Eight cents now for fat turkeys, and $1.25 per dozen for quails. „,r.

EGGS WANTED. At 20 cents trade. 18 cents cash. At E. P. Thayer & Co.'s Market.

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LOCAL LACONICS,

J. W. Carter for Driven Wells. 42tf

12 Cabinet photos, §1.50 at Harvey's. Try Lynauis choice roasts and juicy steaks-.

Little Beulali Swope has a severe attack of quinsy. J. W. Carter for Natural Gas Supplies of all kinds. 42-t-f

Go to Hart & Thayer's, the cheapest place

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earth to buy goods.

The Friends will hold quarterly meeting at Walnut Ridge next Sunday. A little child of John T. Duncan is quite sick at this writing.

J. W. Carter for Slate Mantles, Grates and Tile Hearths. 42tf The Board of Pension Examiners, had 15 orders for examinations last Wednesday.

Nobody can sell meat cheaper or furnish a better quality than W. E. Lyuani.

Elegant wraps of all kinds at the cheap cash store of Hart & Tliayer, Greenfield, Indiana.

Cash buys the best goods for the least money is the motto practiced by Hart & Thayer every day. W.

Save money by buying heating stoves from Geo. O. Knight. 44t3 Cheap blankets at Hart & Thaj er's. They can sell cheap because they get the cash with every sale.

Call on Geo. O. Knight, for driven wells, tin roofing, gas pipe fitting and wood pumps. 44t3

Persons desiring choice meats should remember W. E. Lynam as he has the meat and gives rock bottom prices.

Wm. Tolen has purchased the meat market which the Wright Bros, have been running for some time.

Men and boys, don't fail to see Hart & Thayer's new \vhite shirt for 50 cents. The best that is- made for the money.

Mrs. Martha Binford of Carthage, has removed to this place and will have charge of the home of her son Mr. J.H. Binford.

W. E. Lynam desires all ilie citizens to know that he is selling all kinds of fresli and salt meats very low. Give him a call.

The meetings at the Christian church will be continued over Sunday and next week. Everybody cordially invited to attend. "pg

John T. Hatfield, the Methodist evangelist, has purchased another lot in Walker's addition, through Johnson & Sparks.

S. E. Ault who was arrested at Kokomo last week for forgery, plead guilty and was sentenced to the penitentiary for two years.

Wm. Boyer, postmaster at Wilkinson, called on the REPUBLICAN Saturday while we were away. Call again Mr. Boyer.

Do you suffer with catarrh? You can be cured if you take Hood's Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier. Sold by all druggists.

Say, who was it that lost §3.20 in the poker game on last Sunday in one of the gambling dens and complained abeut it afterwards?

The G. G. G. Club gave a crysanthemum tea at the residence of Mrs. D, B. Cooper Tuesday evening. It was a very pleasant affair.

Taylor McMahan having sold his lot on Lincoln street has bought a niee lot in Walker's addition and begun the erection of a 5-room house there.

R. W. Patterson of Noblesville, who formerly resided at Fortville, has rented the Windsor Hotel at Kokomo and removed to that booming town.

Arrangements were made last Sunday to organize a Friends church here. There are about 75 members and meetings will probably be held in the Masonic Hall this winter.

Mr. N. C. Binford of Carthage, has formed a partnership with his brother J. H. Binford of this place in lie loan and real estate business, and will live here in the future.

Our old friend, Captain Jack Govvdy. of the Rushvillc Graphic had a valuable mare to die one night last week. The captain seems to be specially unfortunate in losing horses.

Ex-Commissioner Dennis is placing anew iron fence around his premises on Wood street. He has sold a portion of his lot to Mr. W. M. Thorpe, who now lias a nice 5-room cottage under way.

Edwin Williams, sou of San ford, called at this ofiice Saturday. He states that his father will put a largo stationary engine in his mill, as the small one is not adequate for their growing business.

If a farmer owning 160 acres of land is desirous of building a barn railroad facilities from the pineries which the new railroad would give would reduce the present price of timber sufficient to pay his entire railroad tax.

Mr. Clarence Hough, Greenfield's elocutionist, was at Indianapolis Wednesday evening In an entertainment at the Fourth Presbyterian church. Our young and talented friend is gaining an enviable reputation at the capital city.

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN,

GREENFIELD, IN 1)1 AN A, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1S89.

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A saunter over town will couvince you that Greenfield is enjoying a boom of no small note. New and costly buildinirs are noticed on every street, and it is with difficulty that the contractors can procure carpenters enough to prosecute the work.

Dr. C. H. Bacon, formerly of Hutchison, Kansas, left to-day for New York City, where he will take a post graduate course in the Polyclinic Medical School. His wife, who is a sister of J. II. Binford and Mrs. Dr. C. K. Bruner, will remain here for the winter.

The people of Hancock county want to understand that this new railroad is a home enterprise, and that it will be built with a view of seeking traffic. The same business views will be taken as that used in their own private affairs, It will go where business now is.

Save money by coming to Greenfield without toll, and save money by buying your goods of Hart & Thayer. They sell exclusively for cash and there is no getting around it. They can sell cheaper every time. "Good gracious! where did you get this nice sugar? Why, the jar is two inches fuller than when you bought last." "I got it at Garth wait's Cash Grocery. Do yon know he is selling groceries and especially sugar, about 10 or 15 per cent, lower than any other grocer.

Dr. King reports a 10 pound boy at Albert Abernathys'. Mr. Abernathy being a Republican and his wife a Democrat a controversy was raised, whether the child should be a Democrat or Republican. But we feel confident that Mr. Abernathy will instill the proper principles.

Dr. Fletcher of Indianapolis, was in town Monday to see Dr. Judkins. He thinks very favorably of Greenfield as a location for the Murphy Inebriate Home. It will accomadate 150 patients. If our people would give this enterprise proper encouragement it could be secured.

Pearson, Fourth, Fifth, Pratt, Flippo and Grant streets have all been graded and graveled and put in firstclass shape this fall. They are nice streets and now if the people will only plant shade trees in a few years there will be few prettier towns iL the state than Greenfield.

The Holden Comedy company which' has been in Rushville recently was severe ly roasted by the papers there. Their plays were called old, yellow, rotten, etc., and the players chumps, or words to that effecjb. Greenfield has had a full dose of jusi such troupes. Let us have fairly good troupes or none.

The people will learn with a great deal of satisfaction that the price of meat has fallen. It is our enterprising meat dealers, E. P. Thayer & Co., who have established this low price and as their place is headquarters for all kinds of meat, our people will no doubt give them a good portion of their patronage.

Will manufacturers come to our section of the country with our present railroad facilities? Is it not a fact that we have been endeavoring from time to time to seek their coming, and have they not iu almost every instance declined our propositions simply because our railroad facilities were inadequate?

People, when in Greenfield, call at our store, as we have something to show you. We have plenty of room and heat for you, and will make it greatly to your interest. Our prices are the very lowest, and we would like to prove it to you. We are north of the court-house square.

Very respectfully, HAKT & THAVEU.

Talcing into consideration that railroad competition will induce manufacturers to build their factories in our gas belt. Will that not increase our population, and will it not eventually create a home market for the products of our farmers, which will undoubtedly increase the price, of their products?

When the prices of meat were lowered W. E. Lyuum was right at the head of the procession with the following prices: Beef by the quarter, 3 to 0 cents round and loin steaks, 10 cents chuck and shoulder steaks, 8 cents rib roasts, 8 cents: boiling beef. 5 and cents, pork from 5 to 10 cents. Lard 8 cents.

It is a frequent occurrence to hear people speak of liovv cheap Hart & Thajer are selling goods. Tf you have never tried them, give them a call and you will really be surprised to see how low they are selling their goods. The wonder is how in the world they can afford to sell at tueli prices. The reason we suppose is that they get the cash in every case—consequently have no bad debts for which to charge extra.

The series of meeting which the Friends have been holding in the couH-hou&e closed last night. Mr. and Mrs. Frame will attend the quarterly meeting at Walnut Ridge Sunday, and then either return here or go to their home in Gainstown, O., for a short rest before going to Kansas City, where they are to hold a series of meetings. „f

O. M. Coffin has taken the devils position in the Graphic office, for the purpose of learning the art of arts, (printing.) He is getting there in good shape and will make a number one printer—Newburg, Oregon, Graphic.

Oliverwas at one time our Westland correspondent and he was a good one. The REPUBLICAN wishes him success in his western home.

12 Cabinet photos. SI.50 at TIa: vey's.

Ladies, buy the Ilouuh Ford shoes oi Hart & Thayer, for they are the best lilting goods made for the money.

Born—To Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Thompson. on Tuesday night, a boy.

12 Cabinet photos, *1.50 at Harvey's.

Dr. E. I. Judkins, who is seriously ill with lung fever is no better. Gents, buy a 75 cent shirt of Hart S: Thayer for 50 cents. If you don't wish co buy, go see them anyhow.

Last Tuesday night, Mr. John Hays of this city, who has suffered from consumption for sonic time, died.

Arthur Walker, lias ordered a fivie new Cleveland fence for his property on North State street.

Girls, for an elegant fitting shoe, call on Hart & Tliayer and ask for the Hough & Ford make, as they are unexcelled.

J. Ward Walker & Company's new sign looms up and shows the exact location of the sun moth Dry Goods Emporium of Hancock county.

Ladies and Misses, for elegant fitting shoes, buy the Hough & Ford's of Hart & Thayer. They carry them in all grades.

Sam Pearcy of Blue River township, while working in the woods last Tuesday afternoon, fell and broke two af his ribs. He came to Greenfield Thursday, aud Doctor Bruner dressed his side so that the ribs would again unite*

Hart & Thayer have just received a large stock of the best white shirts made, for the least money. Even a 75 cent shirt for 50 cents. 12 Cabinet photos, $1.50 at Harvey's.

Read Allen Quartermain, II. Rider Haggard's great story, begun in this issue of the REPUBLICAN-. Send ilie paper to some friend as a sample, or better still, come in and subscribe for your friend. 12 Cabinet photos, ft.50 at Harvey's.

Thursday afternoon a very fine gas well was struck by the Central Gas Co., on Eph Marslis' farm two miles north of Greenfield. It is a gusher. 12 Cabinet photos, $1.50 at Harvey's

All who read the REPUBLICAN this week are requested to hand the paper to some neighbor or send it to some friend as a sample. Call attention to the local, county, State and National news, and also Allen Quartermaiu, H. Rider Haggard's great story, begun in this number.

No difference what you want, go to Hart & Thayer's to get it, and if they have it you can get it very cheap. Reason why—they sell for spot cash only.

MAURIED—Last evening, Mr. Harry Strickland and Miss Nettie Williams, at the residence of the bride's mother, on South Pennsylvania street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. P. Hutchinson, of the Presbyterian church, in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. The young couple received many congratulations, and the REPUBLICAN joins in hoping that life has many joyous and happy, years in store for them. They will reside here, and Mr. Strickland continue in charge of the Jeffersonian.

I tell you, Sarah Jane, that man Garthwait at Greenfield, is going to sell lots of groceries. His prices are much lower than at any other place.

IF TLIE subsidy is voted the new rail roads, they will ba built and put into operation during 1890.

When our people want cars they want them bad. When the market price for their products is up, they wan to take advantage of it and have their goods on the market in time to receive the benefit of the boom, aud the only way to get such benefits is to provide for railroad competition. We are now at the mercy of one road who say to us wait until you g«t them.

An exchange paper gives this .sensible advice "(.jive peddlers the cold shake. Their interests are of no concern to you. They take money out and leave none. They have no business reputation to sustain, and are more likely to skin you than not. There is absolutely not one single advantage in buying from a peddler, therefore give the itinerants the shake."

The Central Gas Company have now fhe wells, the Warruui", New, Sbfer, Baldwin and Marsh wells. All A No. 1 wells. The Boyd, Martindale and Glascock wellb will come in next week and others will probably be drilled. The pipe line began two and one half miles north of Greenfield and now reaches about seven miles south, and is being put in at the rate of a mile a day. It is expected to reach Shelbyville by the 20th of the month. It will not be long until our Shelbyville friends will be enjoying one of natures greatest blessing, natural gas.

John M. Hufford and George W. Matlock and family, were called to Rushville last week to attend the funeral of Mr. George Hufford, their uncle. Mr. Hufford had been sexton of the Christian church there for thirty years, and the minister spoke very feelingly of the large number of years he had so faithfully served the people. As he was borne to his last resting place, the mournful sound of the tolling bell called to the minds of the large number present the occasions when the departed one had tolled the bell for some friend or relative of theirs.

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PERSONAL.

Mrs. V. !.. Early, was at Indianapolis onTuesdaj. W. P. Garth waite, was at Roachdale Tnevlay and WedneMla\.

Miss Nellie Mitchell, is visiting hex* brother Sam in Cincinnati. Mrs. Will Chittenden, of Madison, is visiting at Mrs. Elbert Tyner's.

Tuesday, Jas. A. New removed his family to their new residence at Indianapolis.

Last Sunday, Miss Jennie Greer of Oxford Ohio was a guest of Mrs. C. M. Ginther.

Dick Wilson is attending the great horse show and sale ai Chicago, this week.

Miss Alice McMichael of Rushville, is visiting in town, she is a sister of Mrs. J. M. Hufford.

W lliam Drishol returned on Tuesday,""' from a short trip to Culman county Alabama, where his father is quite sick. Mr. Dreshol was not favorably impressed with that country. He brought home specimens of cotton pods, pears, yams, the soil, etc. The EPUBLICAN is under specialobligations to Mr. Drishol for some very fine yams.

Since the arrival of the new pastor, the Presbyterian choir has been reorganized with a chorus from twenty-eight to thirty voices, and the music has been greatly improved. A platform extending the entire width of the building has oeen put in and seated with chairs, which adds much to the looks as well as convenience of the place. This desirable change was brought about through the efforts of the young ladies of that church, to whom much credit is due.

The taxpayers in Hancock county are to bear in mind that the local aid they vote to the railroad will not amount to more than 1-5 of its cost, and that the taxes which you will impose upon the road will amount to more than the aid you now give within a period of ten years, and as your aid is not due for two years after the road is built you will have received at least 20 per cent or 1-5 of the amount you propose giving them in taxes before paying them one single cent. This does not include any taxables which certainly will be brought in by reason of the manufacturers this enterprise will bring us. :J1 Per Celt'. Pifi'ereiMM Tests Showing tlip

Stronsjerit ami 3Iost. Jonomical Baking Powder.

Some valuable tests have been made by the Government chemists as to the practical strength and usefulness of baking powders. Efforts are contiuously made to introduce inferior baking powders, the statements being published that they are as pure, and as strong as the

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John Tindall, who is working at Noblesville, was here over Sunday to see his mother who was sick. /j.

Mr. John Murphy and wife, were at Indianapolis on Sunday, to attend the Francis Murphy temperance meetings.

Mrs. Bruner of Toledo Iowa, arrived fn our city last Friday, and will make her home with her son Dr. C. K. Bruner this winter.

Mr. Harry Hume, received the Knight'g degree in the Knights of Pythias on Monday night. Harry now sports an elegant K. of P. watch charm.

O. L. Carr, of this place, on Monday left for Ohio where he will travel fo* Innis, Pearce & Co., of Rushville, manufacturers of all kinds of furniture.

Mrs. Charles H. Bert and daughter, of Burlingame, Kansas, are visiting Mrs. B's. sister, Mrs. Freeman Crawford an& other relatives.

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Such powders are sold to consumers at the same price as the pure Royal, but being deficient iu strength, are more expensive in use, besides making inferior or unwholesome food. These low Hass powders are frequently exposed by the public analysis. Publications have recently been made by the Price Bilking Powder Co., the obvious purpose of which was to rid themselves of the exposure of the inferiority or low test ot the baking powder which they manutact tired.

The tests bv fhe Government chemists and also by Prof. Chandler, ot the Ne\y York Board of Health, revealed the fact that Price powder contained twenty per cent, less strength than the "Royal."

When compared in money value, this diflerence would be as follows: One pound can Royal Baking Powderworth 50 cents

One pound can Price's worth cents. The public are indebted to the Royal Baking Powder Company for the fight they have been making for years past ti) break up the practice of substituting alum phosphates, lime' etc., as cheap substitutes tor cream tarter, as well as short weights and low test in baking powders, aud it is hoped that the "stop thief" cry will not prevent that Company from continuing the exposure of all who are engaged ii| the nefarious business of palming upol) the public cheap or injurious boking powders at the same price at a pure ancl whosesome article is sold.

The Royal Baking Powder has the oom^ mendation of the most notedl chemist in the country for its purity and freedom fronievery substance of an injurioue nature. Its manufacturers. will receive the support of all consumers for the fearlessness of their crusade against all manner of food frauds.