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About Independence enterprise. (Independence, Polk County, Or.) 189?-190? | View Entire Issue (June 6, 1895)
- barrel ol'tl.ut 20 cent Coffee at 1 he Star Grocery. Going, Going, Gone! Another .i-l : . Entcrprise Publishing Co., Publisher! i, T. Holll. Krtltnr. J. II, MolMN, Riularw Miomior PUULINHKD Tllt'UKIMVS AT lJilRI-KNIkNC Ojmi'B KAKT KI1IK MAIX MTMk'iT. Kuwrtvl ml lh p.imWr m I iit!-xn.;i ui.. or. HUBaKII'TlUN: $1.0 I'Kli VKAK Tlll'UslAY, Jt'NE r., JStt. I '1 Tn annual campiirv reunions of lite pioneer of Oregon is very incrly matter of iu:ro tlinti ordimirv inlet-eft to the people of this Mute. It is emi nently flltinit that the memories of pioneer days hoiiM ms ki'i-t alive. Those were ilys of ftriijitfle, j.rivatioii ami dnr.ger to tlio hardy eulers who laid the foundation of nihility i-iiniro lit the I'm-ilic Nonliwcut. It in natural for men a it is for tlio lower uiiimnU to locate in nature's mont favored region, and this is why the Pacific conn was settled lomr prior to Iho iiniieni urea of ctmntry lyiiii lc twecn the Rooky and Cascade niuiin tains. Here there wan a filial climate, mild winters ami balmy Miinuier. ai re -ion nnnaralleled in natural resource. and tlio e;ir:y pioneers wrote to tlieir friends in the K;vsttliat they had fonn.i a new Arcadia in the country "where rolls tho Oregon." The story jtreiv in lnarvelousnesu as it was pureed from lip to lip, and soon a mitfhly human tide began to roll westward to the Pacific coast. The men aud women who (irst nettled this country came of a brave and Inmly race, for in their veins flowed the blood of the stern old Anglo Saxon who landed at Plymouth I.ock and founded Jamestown. The Oregon pioneers were not a cultured people, but they Mresaed that which is better than mere culture, integrity of character and intellectual vigor. A few were culti vated, most all were richly endowed with the essential elements of genuine manhood and true woman hood. It is a commonplace to hear the remark, "How strange it is thai the Oregon pioneers wore able to build u political and social structure that lew primitive common wealth have ever equaled." The re mark is only made by those who are unfamiliar with the character of the early settlers of this country. It is be cause of the recognized worth of these good aud noble people that their descen dants and the generations w hich knew them eo gladly do them honor today. It is now pretty accurately estimated that six of the Central wheat nrointf status will yield not more than half a crop this season. The main cam of this shortage has boon produced by the hot winds which have prevailed in thoM states the last two weeks. It U ipiite probable that this shinkage in the average production of wheat In this country w ill materially effect the price of that cereal, and, of course. It W en cjurasing tolregon farmers to know that their train llelds will jieM alunidiintly this year. 1-Vr sale fanunn; tho Wil limeitc valley leads any country in the world and yet our people complain thut thciv is to much rain. ANNUAL ROSE FAIR, Twrlw Varlel ios of Kosn. DECORATED BICYCLE STREET PARADE. "At l .M the ai legiib s were in-ti-ituin.il ty tlio Nov.llo .itiartette, and enleitaiuiiiir the Minima IrUos AwnrtlciH'or not H"1" ! ttlj,,lv w;n, the voices id tin' nieii blending in ncifitt ham ony. lu unrUlic. was nvullc.1 -.gum and iipittt. their hits on the democrats aiul populists lm lu-mitri. A Brilliant Program -CrewulBj: of tlie "Eojo Queen"- Spocul Tri-i for Colors. ippripiii: to the HVii:o. Tele- lUiain. ! Sprav Kl'l fit leo-'' lipncl j J of one-third interc-t in lit tr hulchor , Vtimml Kow hustings to John M tiller, f liido-. 1 , -HI : i ..in,l I.V Kmrwillbe MA in this city on r - - - " 1 lean in" I'unuci i'u" toin i l.,ii..',, tlmir iMiiiuv. i in v mi1 nil.... The 1'olk County TnK recent Hurry in tho wheat mar let dots not necessarily mean high price this fall, as some enthiisiacts pre dict. The dollar maik will hardly ever he reached in wheat on this coast auaiu I ho almost world-vxido production of this cereal will not permit so high a price U'inn aid, but there are indica tions that w heat will he a Itetter price this harvest than last. Thurcdav ami Friday, J one and Mth iiibtitnt. The entertain incut tsniin!ttiH) linve been ijuito siuir.-sful in pn-jwrintf an interest ing inimioal ami literary prograni for each evening. A srnnal lea ture will he the crowniir of the "llocy liiiieti." There will ho a Jeivrata.1 hicyeh' street par;ule the liist fvcninj:, ami .i special ruo will K given the U-st d.-coiate.l hioyele. This wnui'M nr.d interesting feature i.- sure to Httraot more than tual at tention, ami a i. timber 'l" coin petiiois will eonti'St for t!w t:.: I'rkvs of admission are placed at 10 cents f.r the afternoon ami 1" Tun Tiilamixik iiuiity is rapiilly develooim; into a treat dairy region. Several law erxameries are already '"I" oveni. g eslilolUot. estal.li.-hett there aud others w ill li l!r:ed iu the near future. The coast climate makes that region especially ailapted to dairying pi!rjose-. Tin: bicycle i:aci:s. Fine Weather A Great Crowd Hotlj Contested Baces A Successful Tonrciment. Last Saturday was a brilliant day fjr Independence. Tho biiii rose bright and clear, ami a cloud less horizon gave piomise of a beautiful summer day. At an early hour the people commenced gathering in from thecountry. The excursion steamer Altona brought .i large crowd from Sale:n and ad jacent points along tie river, and ;i number of wheelmen came in on tho forenoon train from Portland. It tvas estimated that at least two hundred wheelman had gathered here from various parts ol the country, several coming from Sjokane, Tacoma, Olympia and San Francisco. At 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon the loaded motor trains gave evidence that popular interest was centering out at lalmage I'arK where the great bicycle meet w.ts to take place. Talrnage Park track never be fore witnessed so lare a gathering. i . . . - ....... . lii'tserv it sea;s i ccms. No entrance fee will he charg 'd. l'remiun.s olfered are as follows: 1. Kest collection, ot less than; twelve varieties '..'o' 2. 1'est colleo'..ou of live varii ties ?l.?i! :J. Ucst collection of two vari-ties'. HXK. 4. Hest collection of pink roses not h ss than 3 varieties. 1 .00 o. IJest collivlion of yelloiv roses. same ,5. liest collection of reil same S:ccial tireiniunis lor sivi iinen of vellow. red, pin i . - white each '-' cents. The r'lle-s are: 1. Kxhioi.ors tn-ist have all roses tinder culiiva'.ii'U three months irevious to entei in.". 2. Exhibits will be rtf.viv-'-l on Wednesilav afterintt.-n and Uiitil ros:e". 1 00 finest or II 1 I.. ilfVlilllls Com siorago I'uii'i. i" j imalat.? the laijje aiiHUint f meat! they l'ep c.iistautly on hand.: Success to the new linn. If anyone- doubts the statement! "that the Mcnhantile tonipany is: not turning i ut gisnl.i tnoso tine) .lays" j.ist 'l -t tltviii drop in and j m'o f r themselves. I J. K. Hale is heating hi house1 to a new coat of paint. Jol.nio be-, iieves in improvement. I As the examination at the j X-jrunl draws near you cut see ( veryuw tftuilcnts on t!u lreN. This has be;Mi a prosp-rous year at the Norm:.l and good work h : b,-en daue. We rxiend roii'iMt ulatiointo the students on tlieir. iiig'i gr.til.-s.. Fra k n-as is on t!n sio!; lis'.' tie is having a t.l";-l' i..i t : . "grip" but we lnoi,- to s o h:s . smiling face at his pl.uv of btt.i- uess soon A l.irge miaiber of t'i" Mo:i-j mouth peoph; look in the races last Saturday. i It. A. Suitor inlorms your cor- The Only Groat and thoroughly re liable buihiing-up nu-uietne nerve tonic, viuluer ana Blood Purifier liffore the people today, and which ht.tnds preeminently above all other medicines, is HOOD'S Saroaparilla ;3 It has won its hold upon the hearts of the people by its own absolute intrinsic merit. It is not what we say, but what Hood's Sarsap.tnll.i does that tells the story: Hcod'G Cures Even when all other prepar ations and prescriptions tail. "As A blo.vl purl Iter wsesnnot And ttm cq-st cf Hood's Bsrsspsrllls. Whcastiy of o;ir family eomplslii o' hemiaehj or tired fwll:? wt ft Hood's Barssrar'H. 'ul in lll,rt time wo srs l i c-.1 tn-al:U." Itcril K. MK-..ZT., U-.., Aarors, laiuo'.i. :: GL0THING.p:- Having been nppoliited Bdi'iiV lor three of tho leading . t . 'VA I WO VI ixc; 1 1 OUS I08 of fhi.njo, I an prepared i make niil,orpilrf pant! cheap r elienper Until you can bay out of rendy-nmde ulink. Suits Irons QlllJM and up. Fiuits iVnui ;J.rj0 and up. Perfect Fit & Workmanship H. PATTERSON, INDEPENDENCE. f T f T V V V Get HGOD'S All tliu .1. ffw 1.'. Jf-o. re.-(OiidPt tli.it bll.-ilU'.s iuie H tt!i the lliovai'i Ul III- I naive, lb- has ni.'.ir- a number oi l.irj-j s:il- within il;e hl wivk a. id as the ro.id- an- ettiu. in U-l'.er C ladl tion he lia-t miiiiber of teasi.s hurling l'.;si:ln-r I'nun themill. The lumber hauled by ti.is- linn is f.M .)::ss in eery paiiicuiar and the imit lc tit' Mi-i uioulii ami n-l.!-!y -iiolll I iotii-::tu!al-) '.h'-li.-i 1 - es on l.tvii!,' ioi.- uf ti.e l.e-t 1 nui l r yard. in l'"!k county. Mr. S-.iitor intemls etictin;; a la-it-) s!h-I tor his dres-ed hind er, nlso a to at oll'n- on the lot ju.-t noitll of Cat tron's warehouse. Quite a oil i;h-r ol' l:;l!a peo-plepis-d throiu'i toon Sunday. Then- w is n ulrana -r v ? -i t i : i tr a' J;t.Le 11 1 h-rV Saturday an-l Smi d.iv, w.t won-l.-r ho ho was. As,; Mi I'l'iein. Km -. r tN t tron are bnil larte .-hcd, iuft ii'iith of l!"' barn, to put lie ir ii.at hinery in. M-. S iii;-h- h bi.iMii'g a ' lir-iun t-' '' '- i I M. :n -r':i! .lav wr oh.-i rv. d I y the t). S. .'. Tia:r.-d y inornil' t '.ii-' ciiip.-l. T.i- ex-'ivi-i-" :cd v illi a M-lection bv Hie All kind of Legal Blanks i-or ao at this Ollii . jpCDT rhd WAY UNDINCS !T:. Bteanier Altona. orei ..rtliestra, f..!hrd l.v nrryer w . rr- P.f v. Siimpti r. J lie l eiix .pian-u- 3 f.er.ve Portia ul Tiom1uf. 'II .tir-ibnB nml Sal unlay. . ru. la ave In -l.-peiol.-i.ee Mot dy. dtieK.Iay on.l r ri.iu--. 11 " litiiv ."Minn .7:45 ll 11 teinleted a M-lt t'toli I p. 111 Thursday, tlio first day ofj i,aV':ipt t':" V. . . .r 1 .... 1 - u , "st 1 iv in ill ri 1. .'i.m Joe Conger, who has been ami is ,,1U -ca;i,,t:n Od -" hich ll.l.V elm lit UlO U!i.ill llilli. 1 niv.'.alioii ,f a the sdimv. Kxhihiis not at ti"- j j,,, d.l jasl nor rth Edito Sxvdeu announces in tiiis week's Transcript that be has urrai.-ed uUnt to McMimiville, and iu a neat valedictory bids good-bye A conservative estimate place the torolkeountv. While the Estjsbpbwh number of people present at 1200 regrets parting with so pleasant a con temporary it winlies Bro. Snyder abund ant success in bis new lield of labor, no not new for be spent 14 years of bis newspaper existence in Yamhill county. The ExTEKi-aisg has always found the Transcript to be a courteous, albeit an uncompromising political opponent, but the pleasant relations existing between the two papers have never been dis turbed by cruel, "winged words." While Bro. Snyder will be 110 longer distinct ively identified with the Estukpbihe in the upbuilding of folk county's in- or 1500, The first race on the program was a 1 'mile novice. This proved to be quite an interesting race in several particular. At the last eigth pole a wheel went down and a rider received a severe fall. The winners were: 1st, Paul Hansen, of Salem; 2nd. Fred XoL-.tr, of Mon mouth; 3rd, F. A. Uiggs, of Dallas, Time 3:49. . Second race, 1 mile open, clas B. were entereel for this contest. It i i tv- rs. .Me- door bv 1 p. ni. will be debarreu I iir-.v reid -nee. hewn, haw a from competition. ''V i u'ni h,VM ,,, , ,,, ii-.i vi-rv d -Miim of knowing tnc oe-S.-AUilowerssnonldbe IlIh-.i-iI (.(iU ,.,r ,; ew i,llt ir with name before ent.-ring. ! , .(v u m w.,jt iuit! uili t, !l. 4. Nollower to le e..tcred for, ,,.,rr ,lv,, n,.,r more than one premium. j Snver. rwivid fr":n an a-.int in 5. All l!o.er- iiitit he h.u il.-d ' t!. u siiort tmu'i-iiice.lt'.tiOO. i ... ,i i :o. l.,.. 11 till. uu. to the superintendent or as-i.-tantf at I he door and subjet-tevl to their arrangi'iiR-iit. (i. Receptacles f.ir pri-nnuiR flowers will Iks furui.-hed, lar flowers for display may be pro vided for by owner. 7. Prizes will be awarded by numbers, the names of exhibitors will not amiear until after the who work on judges have awarded prizes'. 8. No inferior llo.ver t receive a premium. PAUIIEK ntiti Cole wan done V'.'rv nicely. h r iiianinT mi i d.divery w;is g-.'id. I'.-lhoviiig t lti l!ie iitltli.'-u e ;n favoiiil wish u s..',o bv Mr. McCne. entitled "Thr Hate aiul the Cray." 'Ins was King verv l ieely and recrived bv tho i;'uli'eiu-e. The tiddrens by i'r.if. l.iirkli. i;i v...-1 fir.-.it:;.' i' ,.r ..; .(..! Hi- in -iin with I hi' nifai. cv of our nnlio. tii.-iim-h the w.i. of lM'ii' was much patriotism in hi" ad Int-s. Pies. l.'ani(.lH-lf made a few re-limr-is by w.iy of inlroilu.-ing the model hchuol, in which he said "lhe 1mvh and g:rli of today will in? the 1. 1. -ii in.. i ..nine. i of t"iuoi mi ,I tii:i! now is the linn- to the I.uckia- 1,1,1 j mrinii,,:, ji'io I heir yoinnj i 1 1 1 1 1 Hi- lerMin 1-1 love aril Honor that th" K. 11. Co. h:ix put v, three ,,flir coin, try." U uis tlieii that Louses f.r tin- CSiimsi! ni I'arki-r. ). oiiik cauio forwurd with section, ami a 1 thi-ir Unus ami sang "Tho Star ! Spangh-d I'.anner," th" foln Ix-inu tn ).' by l-ev. 11 ni l's nun i!al:;;ii:r, a!l the eiiihlnn joined in i ne chorus waving tlnii ihr.ittgiioiit Pi-.-, t'aiopiieil t!i.n iutii.ii, cid (iener.ii II. H. Itl Cheap Eates. i Ins sjjaco is reserved for SliTIiG I F. G'EONNELL COMPANY Since then flurts and a new F.uit. Mis Linuie Mir-ihy has re-; t'.irned from her visit among reia-: lives in Eugene, delist. U-il with; the town ai.d Ml rrolimiing cotiii I ry . : As Hex was out ia i.iute eoiintrv la-t v.cik he noticed the I new ear house. Lee Sieeprow has nearlv i e. i... i . ., ,i ... i, was uiiuouiiueu niiiii urn uruou terests, we have the assurance that tie i . ,. . .... ' , . -,,.,,, ! stand that the time limit was 2:50. The pace, however, was rather tame and the judges announced that it was no race, the wheelmen having failed takes with him many pleasant remeui branees of his six years residence in this commonwealth. all th-; lumber on the ground tor a in w house, on Home land aloi.g lliej l,i:ekia:mite loi lri. ii v owned by f.ev.is J i .-I mick ; tin UMiiiosition i-; Our road supervisor snvs it i it hat he expects to eet n house! oncer no uiriiv men are line vesirsi kivner simiii. Hood hu-k to Lee. nlil -lio called li'iou to work the n-.. .....I. ........ I il.,i tlu ',,. . , i r ill m r u o m.i -hi ... t .iii.i. in- ...... A number of crack wheelmen roads,. , . ttr.lllialio dnl, 1,,-d It H;nall J. O. Daridoon will soon have i hut appreciative audience May his dwelling house repainted. ; at Independence. There were many people went through town Sattirdav to the i Thib season's crop of strawberries is abundant in quantity, unequalled in size and most excellent in flavor. It did not require the test of thorough cul tivation to prove that Oregon is a prolilie producer of this most delicious of berries. The virgin prairies of the Willamette valley established that fact to the Intelligent observer, long ao. The wild strawberry is indiginous to this 6oil aud climate and its scarlet flush used to redden the prairies and hill sides in the good old pioneer days. The cultivated berry is more than thrice the size, richer in color, but not so delicious as the wild variety. Xo finer berry was ever kissed by the suniiglit than the Oregon wild strawberry Strawberry culture will in time become one of the established diversified in dustries of the country, and will yield a handsome revenue to the income of the diligent farmer. to make the time limit. The race was subsequently run with the fallowing result: 1st, J. A. Drain, of Spokane; 2nd, Campbell, of Spokane; 3rd, L. W. Raymond, of Portland Time 2.34 This proved to be the best race of the day. The time was very good, considering the heavy condition of the track. Third race, mile open, Class A. 1st, F. M. Byrne, of San Francisco; ; 2nd, Watt Shipp, of Salem; 3rd, M. F. Hill, of Aberdeen. Time 1:151. Fourth race, 3 mile, open to Polk county. 1st, Charles Staats, Independence; 2nd, Fred Emmett, of McCoy; 3rd Geo. Adkins, of Monmouth. Fifth race, 2 mile open, Class B, 1st, Eli Winesett, of Olympia; 2nd Guy Brown, of Spokane; 3rd, L. W Raymond, of Portland. Sixth race. 5 mile lap, Class A 1st, Watt Shipp, of Salem; 2nd. E. G. White, of Portland. Seventh race. 1 mile Tandem, Class B. 1st, Winesett and Lee; a..lr- jiu . inch hndeM-nhed very vividly jll.e kittle of (ieltvidiurg. This I seeded to be approved by all. The l : .. ..i I .... (1... ...I., ,l ...ul y I t'xi n im i. cio.-i.i ei no-- "I""" ..ii.. ' (audience singing "Ail-erica." llKX it ReX. It is somewhat encouraging to learn from the commercial rejorts made by Bradstreet aud Dun & Co. that business . 1 1 I is graiiuany reviving an uirr urc country. But the change is so gradual 2nd, Ra3 Diond and Staver. that it is difficult to notice unless we take into consideration the commercial Vote for "Eose (Jnen " transactions of the whole country, for Result of vote cast for Miss Viola Calbrea'.h took charge of the school here last Wedi-sday, on account of the unavoidable absence of the teacher, Miss Crosby. R. T. Boothbj, who for some time past has been in Eastern Washington, looking after his interests there, is on his way home. Miss Nellie Deimii, of Mori mouth, and her sister, Mrs. Craib. of Portland, are visiting at W.I'. Bradley's this week. "May" ta ks of going to Tilla mook soon on a fishing trip. But what kind of fish she is after is the question. The S. P. Co's painters arrived Tuesday to paint the depot and; other buildings belonging to the! company. Little Joker. teachers picnic at Independence. There were plenty of bicycles in town Sunday. Dr. Price's Cream Ualdns Powder World' Fair Highest Medal md Diploma. W. H. Wheeler, PIANOS, ORGANS, & Who will commence business .June I. ' ;en!er in i OS MONMOUTH. -- ; I U J. H , ew ing Machine Needles and Oils. P.rWC'r, HAflHINFS NFATLY RFPA RED. wllh II. M. I.liii-N, Ixt.KrKXDE.SVF. Why do we emile? Ah, the glorious sunshine is here one more. Frazer it Cattron made a trip to the country this week to put up mile posts. The wayfaring man need loose his way no more. Johnie Howell and John utmby think they are the cham-! Kokomo, jnd., and a brave ex-soldier, pion cns-uei. piayera aim cnunenge , 8avs: "i had tx;en severely troubled the world for a match game. ! with heart disease ever since leaviDR . ... . , . , the army at the close of the late war. Dr. V. u. Contio, of Salem, i i w:;s tnmbled with palpiution and made Dr. Epley a flying visit Sator-i shortness of breath. I could not idav. The doctor was verv favor- i seeP "a my left Bide, and baa pa n , . , ." .. 1 around my heart. I became so id jaoiy impressed wun m on inoutn , that I was much alarmed, and for- Heart Disease 30 Yrs! Short Breath, Palpitation. Kr. G. W. McKinsey, postmaster of and surrounding country. tunateiy my attention was called to Iloic! From the following it seems that ! Hf Mlbc' HaiH' ffJrA no ijiven locality, onlee it be the waini-1 Queen up to Thursday morning, I the Novellos made quite a hit in j ftnrin., ,iitriut. show ai.v decided ' J u ne 6: " the metropolis. The Oregonian 1 I derided to try it The first , br.ttle lactunnft diKtnots, biiow ini .11 emeu . I ..t-.' x- . n. . ... r maue a decided lmnroveracnt in mv i .M iss r jorence noiraen 1 . says: i ne .oveuo quanetie o. . condtion and flve lUcS tave I Mjss tssie Robertson l-io j Monmouth entertained tfie audi-, piettiy cur d ma." j Miss Bessie Butler 110 ence with several pointed cam-. a. w. McKIXsEY.p. M.. Eoifomo. Ind never to return in its wort aggravating J The votes will not be announced ' patg:i Rings. The sonp-s created, Tr. KHp. HirtCiireH9ril on posiiiT, form aain, the gradual return of .azain until final count Vote ereat c-nthusiasm and Here cheered ' AiTSraMtt'iutt tV 'iiiT. f.tvor trt thA lPIIO I " wwnt pn-Ttai-I. tin rr . p. 01 prn-v increaw in business. While it is I'ro table that the "Iwoiii" era has pat-t jjealthful buciuess rjrity is assured, quick and often. ll will bo writ, ort-nal-i. on receipt of frrui lit Ue ildti Muiical Co, Uktuurt. iwt ILOEING-. nlwiiyn nil liunil n.-le.-t froiii. Aline line of siiiiiilcst Satisfaction Guaranlsccd T.LJLYTOHJEHKS," lndep(!liden;e, Or. DRESS MAKING Miss Sophia Goff. ffr i mt I tried it once, i ; P:S1 justonclt If 7 .-: :- 2- 0J T DO S ET"S8J Eut I'll Never Do It Any More. ON'T dispute with a wi man when kIio fay our jooiIh aio llio truly oikh to buy, canst! slit- knowH what hc talking about. argue with her when ulie nays tivir prief are tncnev-haverx; t.he lalkn like a neii- DON'T Ha hitcly n-turned from Smii Kraiiel-i nml in prepiired to (rive her pnl runs (he benefit :if a new sycteni of Dress Cut t in mid Filtln;. (.'or. Ihiilroa.l and DM. IN LKPEXDKXDI-:. Olti; SOX. silile woman "OOTKPTT tlv to t'xtus' 3iirHfIf for going to fii-o other store instead of num. You know that yon can oiler no reason that can ho Mifiieient for patt ing the ntore wliere tho Jkst aud Cheapest go together. jQQJJ,,JP expec t your wife; t nu-et you pleasantly if you'w I .ft; 1 1 to mnut oilier ttoro than" ours when hhe expresrly t ild you to go nowhere clue. Don't do the.se things if you expect to live long and keep yur hair on. WFi WANT s,tfp,,,i'k'' w . at"i VV J-l V A ,. lilu. of ryl,iIipf Hat-, Furn ish ing (5oods, ,whoen, l)ry CuhhU and (irocerieH. e have the largest line ever ofl'ered iu the eountv, and at tho lowest prices on earth. Come and fee. Monmouth Mercantile Co,