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! j Quotations /i hand my ad to The Highland Recorder feeling more confidence in my ability to serve my patrons this fail than ever before. My connection with The Merchants Grocery Oo, of Greensboro, N. C., ?which is strictly wholesale enables me to secure many lines of goods from first hands, and to sell same to yon without the additional mid? dleman's profits. CLOTHING Is bought for cash from the best manufacturers. I handle only sty? lish substantial goods, and can fit yon as well as anyone, 1 have had 18 years of experience as a buyer, and buy ill large quantities, this 1 think will enable me to make you a very close price. [ have boys suits and over coats from 5 to 18 years, men's suits ?and overcoats in sizes from 35 to 44. In Hus advertisement under ?each heading I shall ojuote depart? ment si>eeialtie8 whieii I consider bargains. Boys suits, 2 pieces 81, 3 ?pieces $1.75, men's genuine Irish Frieze storm overcoats $13. heavy chinchillas $S, best grade chinchil? las $14, men's nice black clay diag? onal suits $7. best all wool black day suits $11. boys corduroy pants 5 to 15 yrs 50c per pair. ??????? -sn ni* ??*.ai ?ii .a las ??? s-iix Highland Recroder LOCAL NEWsT PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to Home Folks About Their Friends And Acquaintances. Mr Hugh Ryder of Mt. Grove ?was iu town Saturday. Mr W H Hiner of Green Hill made a business trip to town Satur? day. Mr. J. F. Wamsley of Bath county was in our town on Satur? day, last. Solomon Whitecotton and Jane Simmons of Crabbottom were unit? ed in marriage last week. Mrs Lemuel Waybright of Crab? bottom. we are informed is critical? ly ill, her trouble being erysipe? las, which started on ber face. Mr Lee Winier of Crabbottom lost a good horse, which dropped dead while he was making a trip to Staunton last week. Mr E K Rexrode of New Hamp? den called to see us Wednesday while in town. Mr Andy Pu flin burger's son, 8 a-rqi.ji M ]fl ip-ars ?-d- niU- his hand badly wounded by accidental discharge of a shot gu.i, while he was out hunting last Friday. Dr I H Trim? ble was called to dress the wounds, The outside work on Mr J A 'Whitelaw's new house is about completed. It is a pretty structure and its elevated situation gives it a! very attractive appearance. Mr J A Waggoner called Wed? nesday and renewed his subscrip? tion. Some Crabbottom farmers do not feel disposed to take the 6i| cents offered by the merchants for their turkeys, and are butchering and shipping them themselves. If prices do not get better it is likely I that several lurge lots will be treat? ed in this way. Wm Arbogast shipped hi3 last lot of lambs from Crabbottom last week. For Sale:?A first-class 1000 pound Victor Safe. As good as new?can be purchased at reasona \ hie prices. For further informa / ion inquire at this office. The party who borrowed, or otherwise came into possession of ro.Y huggj tongue yoke will please return it. Tom H. Slaven. Mrs James Ryder returned re? cently fi..n. Staunton where she ueived tr-vraent for her eyes. Mr Adam Stephenson who was riifi V. 1> hop for sometime is slerking fer li. W. Hevener & Co. lt Bigbtown ?Mrs A T Stephenson spent sev ral days in town recently. (Monterey j liyeJciAM are waiting some of th fever patients at bDowell. |lrs R ti Slaven and brother |phen Hiner of Marlinton spent iday /with their mother. Mr. IseB.'Slaven returned to Mar? ion with them where he will lid the winter, jssers. C. P. Jones and V. Ii, [op, members of the building liitteeof the Methodist church, bought a part of the church \ ie amount they agree to pay I [?sufficient to cancel the debt, km the southern to the north lurch, on account of a half lt the laUer once held in the i;v. Thfgmoney will be ap the nlw church now in if erectiln two mil^s north >l are. \ of V. B. DRY GOODS. In this department I have all the latept shades in broad cloths, flan? nels, serges, henriettas &c. Broad cloths and flannels are yery much used this season forsuitsand waists. Raw cotton has advanced from 5| to Ile per lb. you will therefore find a very large assortment of cali? cos, outing gingham &c? as I have anticipated my wants in cotton fabrics for some tune to come. Bed comforts good quality, $1, best $2.50, double cotton blankets $1.00, single wool blankets $2 25, double wool blankets $3,50 to 6.50 per pair, good heavy outing at 10c per yd, good gingham 5c, a nice line of single dress patterns from 50 to $1.25 per yd, new lot of all wool carpets at 05c yer yd, stair o.rpet 50c, 8-4 oil carpet for halls at 35c per square yd, a nice line of moquette rugs from 1.35 to $2.50 each. NOTIOKS. In regards to notions I do not hesitate to say 1 haye the best goods for the money I baye ever offered for s?le. I have bought large and complete lines especially in underwear, hosiery, and gloyes, the celebrated R&G corsets from 50c to $1.25, 12 doz. pairs Foster*-' Mr. M. Houlihan of the river was up Monday. Mrs. Henry Crumraett of Deer field is visiting her son, Mr. S. W. Crummett. Miss Sadie Somers of Clover Creek is spending the week with her cousins Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Sieg. Mr and Mrs. W H Hull of Rock Cave W. Va. are visiting Mrs. Hull's brother, (), Wilson Esq. and other relatives in the county. Mrs. Hull's friends.those of her old home and of earlier days, are pleased to have her with them again. Mr. Samuel Carrol of Staunton, paid his numerous friends in High? land a visit last Sunday. Mrs. Laura Cross accompanied him. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ec hard of Pendleton visited Mrs. Echards par? ents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Smith, this week. Dr. M. B. Camphe'l of Meadow Dale was in town Monday a short while. Mr. R. L. Matheny of valley Center was bein Munday marketing the 100 lb, deer he killed on Back Creek. Wm. Bogga Esq. and daughter, Miss M.ngie of Franklin, spent Monday night in Monterey. nave y.our newspapers and magazines-, for next year, ordered by H .vi Slaven, who will save you trouble and expense. We want all the Turkeys we can get and will pay you 7|c per lb. L. S. Dickenson & Co. A new line of pietnre mouldings just received at Suddarth's. Mr W A ('ampbell of Franklin spent Wednesday night in town. Messrs I. L. Beverage and Jared L. Jones are applicants for the place of Superintendant of Public Schools made vacant by the death of Mr B B Hansel. Union Thanksgiving services of the Methodist and Presbyterian congregations, will be held at the Methodist church on Thursday Nov. 29th at ll o'clock h. m. Ser? mon will be preached by Rev. Jno. Ruff of the Presbyterian Church. All are cordially invited. When yon want prompt neting little pills that never gripe use DeWitt's Little Early Risers, S. J. Carson. Mr Samuel Dever of Green Hill was in town Tuesday. Dogs ran a 185 lb. buck off of the Alleghany into Back Creek, and were holding it in the water, when Mr Brown Lightner came ulong, jumped in with his pocket knife, the only weapon he had, and cut the deer's throat. An act of this kind is considered very dan? gerous, as the male deer is a great fighter when held and worried by logs. Mr Lightner brought his prize to town Tuesday. The farmer** of West Augusta have decided to raise white turkeys as a precaution against Staunton sportsmen, who have been making inroads on their tame flocks. Mr. Charles Campbell in talking with us about the fruit industry in California, remarked that he lived on a 46 acre fruit ranch, the care of which required the constant attention of two persons the year 'round, and during the gathering and drying time the labor of many more. To give us some idea of the euornious quantities of fruit raised there ho made mention of his last year's crop of grapes. There were 19 acres of the ranch growing this particular fruit from which he gathered 176 tons of grapes, and they were sold at $17.50 per ton. He says when he thinks of the care given to fruit growing there, he don't see how it is possi? ble that any kind of fruit would be n success in Highland since so lit? tle attention is given it. ,-^-,? Christin .s Entertainment. A committee of ladies of the Monterey Southern Methodist Sun? day School have decided to hold a Christmas entertainment for the school, on Christmas njght. Bishop. 1st quality kid gloves in all size* and colors at 90c per pair, I have never sold these for less than $1 before. You will also find a full line of gent's light and heat/y gloves, ladies' and gent's collars in up-to-date styles only, cravats ii. new shapes and colors, butterfly, batwings, 4 in hand &c. Tabb linens, napkins, towels, fancy doil lies, bureau and table scarfs, stamp ed linens for embroidery, tine hain burgs, insertings, dress braids &c A special bargain in the following: men's undershirts and drawer* ti match at 00c each, childrens vest; and drawers from 12? to 45c ac cording to size, ladies' vests am pants at 30 and 50c each, meir; overshirts?a good one at 00c each 50 doz. pairs childrens heavy ribbed hose at 20c per pair, 60 doz. pair: ladies hose 1st class, 3 pr for 50c. 1st class roller blinds 35c each, 2?~ doz. embroidered handkerchiefs 5c each, fine Dresden handled um? brellas $1.00. Men's silk plush caps 50c. A full line of children'4 caps at 35c all sizps. Desiring to make my Xmas dis? play desirable, attractive and use? ful, I have in stock or will have u full assortment of ladies and gen? tlemen's soild gold Hugs with gen? uine stone settings, watches foi McDowell Mention. The wedding bells rang merrih last week when Miss Minnie Brad? shaw became the bride of MrS. W, Wilson of Staunton. They wen married quietly, in the Presbyterian Church in the presence of a host of friends and relatives. The bride was attired in a lovely suit of green aud carried a bu indi of brideV roses. The weddii>g march was beautifully rendered by Miss Nich? olas. Immediately after the cere? mony the happy couple left for their home in Staunton. We are sorrv to give Miss Minnie up, but our loss is anothers gain. Our little village is now under the scourge of typhoid fever. The following are victims of it: Sid? ney Ervine. Roswell Weikle, Sey bert Hansel, Mr B J Hiner, Mr. W, B. Quidore and Miss Irma Quidore. Mr Ernest Hansel has been called home from school on account of the illness of his brother B. H. Hansel. Mr E A McNulty is now confin? ed to his room with a severe at? tack of phthisic. Miss Lula Davis who has been with her sister, Mrs Hamilton for sometime, returned home last week. Miss Pruitt of Pinckney is visit? ing her sister Mrs Pruitt of this place. Mrs Margaret Masters returned this week from visiting her sons at Staunton. Mr. Russell Evick who has been recuperating at Franklin, returned to his home this week. Miss Florence Ralston died at her home near this place, Wednes? day, Nov. 14th, 1900. Aged 19 years, 7 months, and 22 days. She was the daughter of Mr Janies and Mrs Jane Ralston. Her young life was one, dimmed by much suf? fering, she being a sufferer from organic heart trouble. All her sufferings were borne with such patience and meekness as is scarcely seen in one so young. She was beloyed by all who knew her, and leaves a ho*-t of sorrowing friends and relatiyes. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church having united herself with that church, more than three years ago. Her funeral wai preached by Rev. Mr. Johnson and her body was in? tered at McKindree Chapel. Oh! what are all my sufferings here, If, Lord, thou count me meet With that enraptured host to appear. And worship at thy feet! Give joy or grief, eriye ease or pain; Take life or friends away; But let me meet tho?*e friends again, In that Eternal day. E. N. You can't afford to risk your life by allowing a cough or a cold to develop into pneumonia or con? sumption. One Minute Cough Cure will cure throat and lurg troubles quicker than any other preparation known. Many doctors use it as a specific for grippe. It is an infallible remedy for croup. Children like it and mothers en? dorse it. S J Carson. Two Good Shots. A Philadelphia sportsman who was ltere recently, aid was the guest of Mr Wm. Hevener of Crab? bottom, made a good shot at pheasants while hunting in the Alleghanv. He and Mr Hevener were walking along together, when directly in front of them seven pheasants raised and started away. Bang went one barrel of the sports? man's gun and down came five of of the pretty birds; bang went the other barrel and down caine the remaining two. Mr Hevener said the Philadelphian gathered un his seven birds in a very natural kind of a way as thougn killing every thing in sight at two shots was a very ordinary happening with him. ladies and gentlemen from $1.25 to $50. Of course you will under? stand that these watches from $40 to $50 are solid gold, a full assort? ment of silver table ware and nov? elties (ills one of my upright show cases ready for inspection. A large lot of popular novels 35c for full cloth binding, also a ijood assort? ment of ne-v copyrighted novels bv popular authors at publishers list price which is as low as they are sold, I hope to have the pat? ronage of the ]>eople on these books, that I may be enabled to keep a lull supjilv at my store for in- benefit of progressive lligh aiiilers. Garwoods, Eastman's, Dabrooks aud Belzairres finest ex? tracts, Garwood's smelling salts, ?hove extracts are usually ;:okl by lrug stores only. Testaments and Psalms 30 to 80c, a fine thumb in lex bible with seal binding at $1.75. Clocks in new and attractive de? signs from a 90c nikle to a hand? some cathedral gong at $6.40, be sure to look at these clocks. SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY. If you have never used the Mil? ler's Daughter tablet in both plain and ruled come in and get one. I have pencil and finest linen tablets from the same manufacturer from one to 20 cents. Full size fi1 envelope first quality 6 cts. per package or 25 or 50 cts per box of 10 packages. Good note paper 5 cts per quire or 18 cts for 5 quires. All school books adopted by state board for sale at publisher's list price. GLASS AND QrEENSWARE. Decorated tumblers 15 cts for 6 plain tumblers 20 cts for ti and gob? lets 30 cts for 6. Large stand lamps 30 cts complete. One-half gallon glans pitcher 20 cts. Glass berry sets 7 pieces 35 cts. An especially full and attractive stock of queens ware and china and will be even more so on the arrival of the Xmas addition. A good assortment of tea and dinner sets. Teu and twelve piece chamber sets very handsome also a large lot of decorated goods that will be sold in any quantity or in tea or dinner sets as best suits the purchaser. IN BOOTS AND SHOES Yon will find the largest assort ment in Highland County, as I buy direct from the manufacturers in original cases thereby saving jobbers profits, you can expect to get your size in the very latest styles and at the lowest possible prices. I wiil guarantee a great many of the boots and shoes, I now sell as the manufacturer guar? antees the same to me. My line is. especially strong in childrens' womeu's and men's every day shoes, and boots. ??" We o o Sell our Shoes Squarely on their Merit BsSThey fit well, they wear well you will do well to buy them, because I will help you to save your money, in foot apparel. A' LEE KNOWLES, TECE SHOE ZMZJLUST 21 W. Mainstreet - Staunton, Va They Say We're Proud! and we have a right to be. We have the most up-to-date stock in the Valley, and then we know how to please the ladies. They say tney deal with us, because we cater only to the wants of those who like the proper things to wear. This Fall We Are Showing all the newest things in Fine Dress Goods, Trimmings, Tailored Suits, Ladies' Wraps, House furnishings, &c. If you want your fall and winter outfit to be one that you will feel easy to wear no matter where you go, then come to us. HOOVER, BEAR & GO. Phone No, 36 Staunton, Vsl. We Trust You* 1 r?2 Restore ari Preserve Tour Investigate our co-operative plan of mont lily payments lief ore purchasing a Hath v'aliinet. Members wanted who are honest. \V>a)th unnecessary. Hot Air Electric Baths will benefit or cure ?T6rry ailment, Bv using one of our Thermal Bath Cabinets vou eau accomp? lish Quietly In the retirement of your own home, belter results than at Katani Sulphur springs or Turkish Hath Houses. Ki.joy Turkish, Sulphur, V apor. or Meriki*ted Slea r Baths at Heme, .'! cents each. They open up the 5.000.000 ports of the skin. From each flown a tiny str.'cm of poison tadeo liquid, which, if ret ni ned, poisons the syvtcm, raagl'i-i Klii-uma'.iMn. Malaria, Nerveousntss, and General DwWlitjr. The most complete line of Bath Cab? inets in the world. Prices; The -'tandan! ?5 00; Century C-8.50; NVw Kre^lf.00. Cood l.'cprcseiitalivrs wanted every? where. Vt rite tor ant book, Health and Deuutjr. t'i'\NDjUlt. BATH CABINET CO. 517- 61| Madison St. Toledo, Ohio* It' you hive mer s?en a child in the agony of croup ion Cull realize how grateful mother* ure for One Minute Gotigli Cute which gives relief us soon as it is administer*?'. lt. quickly cures cou gs, colds and all throat and lung troubles. P.J. Uv roon. Brave Explorers. Like Stanley and I kingstone, found it harder lo overcome Malara, Feyer and Ague, and Typhoid disease germs than savage cannibals; but tnousaods have found that Electric Bitters is a -vouder ful cure for all material diseases. If you have chills with fever, aches in back of neck and head, and tired, worn-out feel? ing, a trial will convince you of their merit. W A Null of Webb, 111., writes: "My children suffered for more than a year with chills and feyer, then two bot \les of Electric Hitlers cured them" Only 50 cents. Try them. Guaranteed. Sold by r** J Carson druggist. MEDIGINE-DESTISTRT-PHARHACT. In I versify College < f Medicine Rl-homxi, Va. I1UHTEB HrGl'IRE, I. D., LL.D.,PrwJ(l?ot. &? IN FACULTY. 11F.COHD of Graduates last year before 7 State tfesur-U, 100 For Cont. Tot 98-page Catalog, a44rtta Div JT. ALLISON IIOPGEH, Dean. Preaching Appointments. Nov. 25. Strait Creek ll a. m. ". Hightown 8 p m. " Monterey 7.30 p m. Rev J R Tillerv. Preaching in Monterey every 1st Sabbath at ll a.m., and at Pisgah at3.30 p.ni;Pisgah every 3rd Sunday at 11 a.m..Monterey 7.30 p.m ;Crab bottom every 2nd Sabbath at 11 a. m.. Hightown 3.30 p.m.; Hightown 4th Sabbath, ll a. m., (Crabbottom 7 p.m. duo-. Ruff. view 3 p. m. Nov. 18, Cnion Chapel ll a, m. and Brick chairs % p. in Nov. 23, Wesley Chapel ll a. m. H. P. Barnes. Stops tiia Cough and wc ks cfiTthe CoM f.axnu've Biomo-Quinine TablolH cure a Cold In one day. No ( Ul'C, no Pay. Price W cents. Lost! Los*! Twent-.' nbeep (15 limbs ami 5 ewsl which are lint hiauilftd ai all, (nit have and umler keelia l< ft f?* and 1 and 2 -?lits in rig'ii ciiv have strayed from my place on Jack Mountain .\ ii-ward ol 50c on tlie Read will be giver4 to --.ny one that will lind tliem and i ?' me know. "Jt Ceo W. AriubtrOQC. Editor S |w iVowicrc. Ktiitor W V Ma: rv of Lexington. Tenn., in Bxplotiua MauHtiuth i>\", contracte*) a *-evere case of liles. ii is quirk ci-re Uiniiigli using Bueklen's Arnica Salve convincing him it is another woila's wonder. (tires Hiles, Injuries l.-iflam mation, and ell hoiiily cruptiouts. Only 25 nt >> .1 < a mon's. iCOUQSi SYRUPi cures Hacking Coughs, Sore Lungs, Bronchitis. Grippe, Pneumonia and all severe lung affections. Why then risk consump? tion, ft sloWj sure death ? Take warning I Ace afc once I Buy a bottle of Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, a doctor's prescription, used over 50 years. Price, only 25 cents. Insist on having it. Don't be im? posed upon. Refuse the dealer's substitute: it is not as good as Dr. Bull's. Salvation Oil eurea Rheumatism Aches and Pains. 15 & 25 eta. HARDWARE, GUNS, BUGGIES &C. In all th-ese lines you will find that I haye a good assortment. Sin? gle barrel, armory steel, choke bored guns for $6.00. I again call your attention to the line of dou? ble barrel American made guns. I guarantee these guns to shoot well if any part should break it can be replaced?left barrel full choke, right a cylinder, 1st grade $13.00. 2nd grade 14.00, 3rd grade 20 00. In addition to these I have a full stock of single and double guns? "hells loaded with black powder 46c ppr box of 25, nitro powder 65c pr box of 25. A full assortment of cook and heating stoves, Hngeys King heater a specialty. 1 set of knives and forks 6 each 50c. .lute rop<-- and fodder twine 10c per lb. Sisal rope ll cents per pound 1st class surrey full leather trim? mings. $100, top buggy with dust proof collar, long distance axel, full leather quarters, rubber roof, spring cishiou and back full leath? er, nickle hub bands, quick shift? ing shaft coupler at $60. A nice open buggy for 32 00, a good set single barnes for 8 50, double bug? gy and team harness of both city and hand made from 8.50 to 35 00. a full line of buggy robes and whips. IN' GROCERIES [ am especially strong having bet? ter facilities for buying now than formerly. Good green coffee at 12?c, Arbuckels roated 13c, rice at 6 and 8|c, pickels in bottles and by the mm barre!, canned meats of all kinds New York state full cream cheese will be kept throughout the winter, crackers and cakes fresh from the j bakery. He sure to look at the new I soaps especially Andrew Jergen'i 5 and 10c assortments, glycerine bars at 10, 16 and 23c, all delicate? ly perfumed, Frank Siddall's 6c, very best pure cider vinegar 25c pr gal.. Java and Mocha blend roast? ed coffee 25c per lb., soda 9 lbs for 25c, trimmed sole leather by the side 28c, rnaeearoni 8c. I have added to my stock a full line of solid oak furniture. Will sell io suits or single pieces. Iron beds, springs, chairs, etc. In chewing smoking tobacco ci? gars and snuff you will always find a full line of the most popular brands. 1 have recently added to my la? dies' READY M\DE DEPARTMENT tai? lor made suits in new stylish cloths in New York styles with silk lined jackets from $10 to $12.50 each. Ladies1 capes in all styles and colors from 75 cts to $10. Ladies1 coats in all colors, sises and styles from $5 to $11. Ladies' waists in nier cerated cottons and flannels?ready made over and underskirts from 50 cts to $5.50. New lot of ladies1 ha's from 50 cts to $3 00. I hope the ladies will ask to see these goods when they come to the store. I am anxious to improve this department but can not do so unless the ladies assist me. PUTNAM ORGANS. Why not try one of these VIRGINIA MADE ORGAHS NO need to write off for one as we deliver them in Monterey, thus saving freight, hading from Staun? ton, and give you a chance to see what you are get? ting before you pay, beside our prices are most rea? sonable. We will sell on easy payment*! to reliable parties. 8S*We a^ree to keep these organs In order Free of Charge if you buy from us. Write for catalogue and prices. Brereton and Heydenreich, Factory Agents for W. W. Putnam & Co. Staunton, Va, S- M- WILKES & GO Staunton, Va. * High Grade Furniture ? ?-, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMING. ????^?I ''What Constitutes tlie Best Paint." ? The life and durability nf any paint is Pure Lead, Pure Linseed Oil and pure colors properly blended and ti nely ground together. '"Wilson Bros. Gloss White Lead" man? ufactured for us by J no. NV. Masury & Son is the pur*>t * Lend on the market today. It will cover one-third more surface than any other brand, stund longer, gloss up prettier and will note-rack or chalk off. Willson Bros., Wholesale and Retail Druggist, Staunton. Va. NO MONEY REQUIRED WITH YOUR ORDER. Crt tU? fA Mt karl send ta tn. State whether you wish drop head or up? right, and we will tend you our high-grade Akron Sewing ? tabina hy freight. C. O. D.. subject to e-amination. Examine it at your nearest freight or express office, and if found exactly as represearted here, equal to ether machines costing from I40 to $60, pay the agent our SPECIAL FACTORY MICE fTfSifttWSp avenge 7s cts. for each soo miles, less or greate* distances in proportion. (Jive it 4 months' trial '?> Y?{" own home, and if it is not satisfactory, return lt at our expense, snd we will refund your money. This machine ts equal to any standard high-grade sewing machine made, and any machine to offer you a strictly high-grade machine st BEWARE Of IMITATORS, sold for less money must be made of Inferior material. We manufacture in large quantities and sdi only at a small advance of factory cost, which enables tis to offer^ouajtrictly^hijjhjgiad. machine at a ridiculously low price. ' ~" " "*"*4 "? m Unknown concern* are continually offer _lngii>f**Sormachines under various name* with various inducements. Write to the Akron Savings Bank or the Sooond *rf atBoaal Bask of Akron, Ohio, and they witt tell you of our reliability. MODERN IMPROVED MMJIfcpSWXraiSrS chine, with the defects of none. Made tight in our factory,4-/ the most skilled workmen and from ft* best material that money can buy. prap npQit'PlRiyrr ???*'?"<^,,?B*?T<^'4*4ou,cno,c*)- 0?** UnUl UCsjJa bADInC] ter -sawed oak. piano polished. One illustration shows Sox Top machine open ready for nse, the other our Drop Head machine with the head dropped from sight, to be used as a center-table or desk. The upright or Box Top machine has six fancy drawers and one drawer for tools, needles, etc. Drawers are latest igoo skeleton frame, carved, paneled, embossed and decorated cabinet finish, fine nickeled drawer pulls, rests on four casters, adjustable treadle, genuine Smyth Iron stand. The Drop Head has four fancy drawers and one drawer for tools. Each machine hat the finest high-arm bead, positive four-motion feed, self-threading vibrating shuttle, automatic bob? bin winder, adj ustable bearings, patent tension liberator, improved loose wheel. Improved adjustable pressure-foot. Improved shuttle carrier, patent aress guard, patent needle bar, bead 1* handsomely decorated and ornamented and beautifully nickel trimmed. We guarantee thia machine to be the lightest running, most durable and nearest noiseless Every attachment is furnished free, together with Ji complete instrac tion book, telling you now to do any kind of plain or fancy work, ' niichln* made. _ tion book, telling you now to do any kind of plain or fancy work. We Issue a written, binding guarantee with every machine. It Trill oort won nothing to 4*"-Ana "*jn' Inc this machine, compare k with others selling for from $40 to $60. and if satisfactory, fay the agent $i6^S and charges. Send for circulars *nd full descriptions of sewing machines and bicycles, manufactured by us. Order today. Address all orders to ? THE AKRON SEWING MACHINE A BICYCLE CO., Akron, Ot.ltM (Thc Akron Sewing Machine and Blcycl. Ca are iwliabta.)?*A<V*,