Two Irishmen were crossing the ocean oh the way to England, but Patrick died on the voyage. Preparations were made for his burial at sea, but the lead weights customarily used in such cases were lost. Chunks of coal were substituted. Everything was ready for the last rites, and long and earnestly did Mike look at his dead friend. Finally he blurted out: "Well, Pat, I always knew ye were going there,- but' I didn't think they'd make ye bring -your own coals!" Husky voice restored to normal condition by using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. [Advt.]
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Evening Star, Issue 13016, 29 July 1908, Page 3
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95Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Evening Star, Issue 13016, 29 July 1908, Page 3
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