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    1. [TRIVVIES] From the Carlisle Patriot Friday, April 9th, 1880-BOOT, SHOE, AND SLIPPER MANUFACTURER
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    3. Transcibed by Emily Smith. Geo. Carlisle Patriot Friday, April 9th, 1880 GREAT SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES! S.A. GORRILL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT, SHOE, AND SLIPPER MANUFACTURER, 28 ENGLISH STREET, CARLISLE, Has pleasure in announcing that on SATURDAY, March 20th, 1880, and following days, will be offered the entire Stock of BOOTS, SHOES, AND SLIPPERS, which, owing to the extraordinary advance which has taken place in the price of Leather, will be found to be the best value ever offered in Carlisle. S.A. GORRILL further calls the attention to the fact that most of the Goods are home-made, and every pair will be warranted to give satisfaction, the success of the Sale last Easter being a sufficient guarantee of the genuineness of the same. Below we give a list of the Goods and Prices. LADIES' DEPARTMENT. Elastic Side, Home-made.....................................3s 9d The Home-made Boots, best in the trade............4s 6d Block Kid Elastic Boots cheaper than ever..........5s 11d Ditto no better in the trade...6s 11d Kid Buttoned High Legged and Bows...................8s 11d The very best Stafford Boot....................................9s 11d The Renouwned House Boot..................................2s 6d Ladies' Oxford Shoes, Bows (French shape).......5s 6d GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENT. Men's Home-made Balmorals, warranted................7s 6d Noted Elastic Sides, Mock Button and Cap..........8s 6d Best Boots ever produced for Country....................9s 11d Shooting Boots, well nailed, very cheap.................9s 11d French Calf Elastic Sides and Shooting Boots.....13s 6d The cheapest Lorne and Derby Shoes ever produced.....................................................................8s 6d Gent's French Calf Shoes for Summer....................10s 6d Working Men's Bluchers, will wear well.....................7s 6d Felt, Leather, Patent, Web, Venetian, and other Slippers, some of which are soiled, offered from 1s 11d per pair. Childrens' Boots, Shoes, Anclebands, and Slippers all reduced in price during the Sale. The largest Stock in Carlisle to select from. REPAIRS ! REPAIRS ! REPAIRS ! A large staff of efficient workmen, with all the Modern Appliances for Repairing Boots of every description, well and with despatch. New elastics put in Boots. Note the Address: GORRILL'S CELEBRATED SHOE WAREHOUSE, 28, ENGLISH STREET, MARKET SQUARE, CARLISLE. -- Emily Smith

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