davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1886-07-05
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9en3 anoers, ais bas i'm Sbatteu.
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nartltb Die llufrGuter berart liberbauo,
paB BON ei1er @rasuuBHng feine 9teoe
nlehr III; AUDI Die 0bitbQume ergebeil in
Solge mangelbafter @rnGbrung teineH
gllten @rtraG. I'M bteiem llebeItnnOe abs
3ubelten uno iotDnbI ben @raStpuUs, ais
pen Saumlpu6S gu erfrii6en, ioute man
IN folaeroer Beiie oerfabren: Mau briht
Den Sooea Dor Btnter duf. tpirft Die linz
ttatttpIr6eln obenduf, tpet0e baum falt
aue our6 ben SrDit Nernt0tet iperDen. SIM
folserloen TraDiabre wtro Der 8ooen ges
onrgt uno oann nit 6affrI6ten: &arz
totteltr Nlntelriben ooer &obI b~epflaust.
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@raslaat porbereitet. SIM 3tpeiteH Srabz
10pre ntro elm 9~raSlaaneH 6usgeiGet,
meldler 9llnlttg gebethen miro.
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0nn9ung pes 8ooens lit aber ferner au1
oen. S%bltbGunter in iebr bobem Gtaoe suz
trdglt3. 8Gume, tpeIde fat ME eiHen
Grtrag 9eben, fangen al8ba[S gu tragen an.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1886-07-05
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itiaen Bebtnaungen- ttlig gum Sertauf. Steielbe bee
iteRt aus 140 4der- 100 Qder unter Btlng, Der 0teit TT
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bis 10 Staf MtnSuieb. Dte Sdr1r lit febr paiieno fiji
Gieb;uQt. @utes 8aIer ami Dem 9lob. Dteies lit etnt
olte @e[eaenbett fir cine camille, lpelbe ynIt bat, altt
zine s5arm au eebem. &los 5 Wfeitet DON elmer Station.
SD uiuB lie perfouter, oG i'd etnet @ountrps Store babe.
8sqen 2a6ereS menoe- man It'd an s.. s. WMTeri
Quibor citation, SSuueau 60, 8is., in DeAti9 an
charles Rmblfbn1t1 balelbit.. 4ltIou1wo
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,0te Sorm Iieat 81 WletGe1 BON Gbtcaso une uur 2H
MfetIen pom Depot; entbdtt 260 Gcres, popon 10 Icres
inter Gultur,- Der 0telt 99ieienz unb @eioelauo nit
reidlib unO auteut Q6aiIer. Der 8oOet etsuet It'd Iir
gDeiSen, @ora NIB Iabat. 3. SGr1oer & &C.,
. iolpo - .p# I3o 6It9 @oe.
03roRe Eremr6fon bes Seuti6en epans. @Otonifa.
W tionss lereins Don Chicago, Sis, iber ct. YauL
Winneapolts, Sarge, Samestolun. 8ismard naai Der
i66n %aeleaenen @olOnte Sebron, Datota, am Dienftas
abeuo,1 ben u. SSuIt D., s., per 9tortblpeitern s8obH.
Nqe, 1uelGe lid 6trie @eseH6 oniebea llnb 1einrltdtlen
ouIrebnlen ooer btutse Observation-Disclosures faufen
1poleit, t6nncr ib bieler @reuriton aRiGlteBen. Grets
fir SIM un6 Serfobrt $21.0a. gSe9en gidberes rpenbe
rrdtt fb an. 0tfu. s. &. Cling, $40 "a. StfaBe ooer
Sos. S6tenfer, 2343 @eutmort9 ape,, @bfcaSO,
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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1886-07-05

Skinner uuO .6rauen, pel6e tdgli6 cine
ots 51pet Stnnoat l3eit Ibri9 babelt, t6ltnen
IN oerlelben mo9entti9 aans Iel9t ie flint
bis Sebn Dollars ba6ur1 perbienen, .baB Ite
als1nnlere &genten eirten fir ieoen 6Gusz
balt lpertbpolen @rtifel perfaufen. ,Sol6e,
bic blerouf refefttren, m6gen gefdli9ft cine
ooer 8net 9erfouen, ouf ipel6e fe lid be-
rufen tonnelL argeben. s. Neufdebter
d 60, 81 MerceritraBe, Seem g0rf.
.28ir9mS
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19
aucAALAcoNECs.

Ella June Meade at the Methodist
church this evening.
John P. Wagoner's broom factory will
open for business this week.
a light shower at about 2 o'clock to-
day temporarily settled the dust.
The free bus which has for some time
past run to and from the Morrison house
to all trains has been laid off.
The Royce & Lansing musical comedy
company and Swiss bell ringers appear
for one night in Yankton on the End OF
November.
Herman Ellerman is putting impor-
Itant additions to the Allen house, on
west Fifth street, and is brick yeneering
the house proper.
Mrs. Owen Bartlett yesterday received
from the /. o. o. F. Mutual life insur'
ance company $4. 10000, the amount Of
her husbands policy.
Austin Decker, of Trip, reports ousi'
ness lively at the new Milwaukee toWr
he represents. He says Armour II
coming rapidly forward.
Frank Hefner and family will shortl,
move into the city from their country
residence and will occupy the BurnI
cottage, on Fourth street.
The meeting of the members OF onris
ehuroh which was called last night wa
not we'll enough attended to admit 9
any action in the matter OF calling
rector.
Deputy United States Marshal YounI
, ia busy nowadays getting ready To
papers which will gather the Witnesst
t and jurors together in Yankton nel
month.
To-day's dust storm stopped WORK Q
The water works extension and the vat
q was let into the mains again as early
nine o'clock this forenoon and has SIM
been running a. full head. +.
Judge Congleton held court Of l
residence yesterday, not seins ao.e
.,yet to visit his office. The case OF =
young man who rode too ias1 on :
streets suudaY was disposed OF.
A larga sale OF live sock occurs
= ia - .r7hNL. -LE'F
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19
sem,.Local Clippings.

Tyndall Register: Our neighboring
city of Yankton is to have electric lights.
Yankton is full of life and enterprise.
Tyndall Tribune: A praise or song
service was held last evening at the
Congregational church under the man
agement of Prof. Wagner, of Yank-
ton. Miss Libbie Edwards, OF Yank-
ton, is visiting at the house Of NJ. d.
Gardner, and a whole crowd of them
have been on a hunt to Andes lake, in
Chas. Mix county.
Mitchell Republican: Yankton had
two sensations Friday. A tramp made
a felonious assault on a little girl and
was badly pounded by her father, and
ON attempt was made to fire q Broad way
business block.....Col. Hughes East
the new democratic receiver at Yankton
has received an invitation from the SEQ
Rotary Of the democratic territorial
committee to make some speeches il
the congressional campaign.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19
THE CITY COUNCIL.
omc,al Proceedings OF HIonda, :


omciaI proceedings OF
Meeting.
Council Chamber, City of Yankton
Oct. Is, 1885, Z p. m-Counoil convened
in regular session, Mayor Harris in the
chair.
Roll called. All members present.
On motion reading OF minutes OF
previous NEE ting dispensed with anG
minutes approved.
Petition of A Wheeler asking abate.
ment Of nuisance referred to committee
on grades, streets and alleys.
Rsmonstranoe of owners OF let's l, 9, 8,
a, So and Z, in block SO, protesting
against the building of certain sidewalks
presented and read.
On motion of Alderman Grove the
same was referred to especial commit.
tee of four to be appointed by the chair.
The chair appointed as such com
mittee Aldermen Balmst, Gilman, Max
and Bruce.
Remonstrance OF owners OF lots /, 9, 8,
4, 5 and 6. block 70, protesting against
the building of certain sidewalks pre-
sented and read aud on motion referred
to the same committee.
Petition OF Peter K. Overans asking
permission to make certain improve.
ments on frame building within fire
limits presented, read and on motion re-
ferred to committee on fire department.
The following communication from
Ed. Palmer, city engineer, was presented
and read:
Yankton, OAK, Oct. 18th, 1861
hereby certify thot I haze examined the
sidewalks built by i. Il. Pratt, along and
in front of lots |, 2, 3 and 4, in block 80,
lower Yankton, and find that they have
lbeen constructed in compliance with the
resolution of the city council requiring
the construction of said walks, and in
my official capacity as CITY engineer, ]
hereby accept the same in behalf of the
city Of Yankton as required by ordi-
nance. Ed. PALMER, City Eng.
On motion acceptance confirmed
aud report adopted.
i FE" 20
Alderman Max from committee or
Licenses reported back ~uniaYorably APP.
plication and license bond of Gas,
Davis.
On motion report adopted.
Motion made and seconded THAI city
treasurer be instructed to refund money
deposited with him by Cass Davis
Carried.
Alderman Max introduced the follow
ing resolution which wal read the frs
and second times:
"a resolution for the construction 0
a sidewalk on the north side OF Fiftl
street, along and in front of lot. 10, blocl
46, central Yankton."
On motion referred to committee OF
grades, streets and alleys,
Alderman Max introduced the follow
ing resolution which was read the frs
and second times:
ga resolution for the construction OF
sidewalk along and in front OF lots y hn
10, block 36, Witherspoon's Yankton,"
On motion referred to committee o
grades. streets and alleys.
On motion council adjourned.
@. J. B. HABRIs, Mayor.
Attest: e. M. O'BR1EN, City Clerk.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

just Received-At ]. g. Bruce's
Third street store. o sample lot of 300
soft felt hats, for men and boys. To be
sold SO per cent under usual prices.
j. e. BRUCE.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

HI. CT. CLARKg& CO.,sare still
receiving Watches, Jeweiry and
Silver Goods of all the latest
designs, attheir Jewelry store on
Third Street, Yankton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19
A. X. & Am.

There will be o regular communion
ton OF st. Johns lodge, A. f. & A. M.
at the masonic hall this Tuesday even
ing at 8 o'clock. Work in the M. M.
degree.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19
Call at IIOWARD's book.

Call at IIOWARD'S book
store and look over his new
selection of novels, both in
RowelPs and Seaside Libra
ry. Two hundred new ones
just received. Always keeps
the latest Periodicals.
A. w.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19
yaakton postof,ee uours and Rsgu,ntian

Xankton Postoftice Hours and Regulations.
The delivery windows are opened each day
Nundaya exoepted) at 500 q. M.
The delivery windows close at 500 n. N.
The money order, postal note and registry de-
partment opens at 8 a. N. and closes at $50 d.
m.
On Sundays the delivery windows are kept
open from 9:45 to i0:45 o. N. The lobby of the
Office is open all day sundays for the accom-
mouation of persons renting lock boxes.
Nails going east via O., NJ. d st. z. Il. b..
Gloss Z. sc s.. M, and G ? N. Sundays excepted.
Mails going vest and north Wis the Chicago,
Milwaukee u st. Paul railroad close at $3.50 a.
NJ, Sundays excepted
Mails going east and north by Chicago 4
Northwestern railroad close at 9 p. m.
Eastern mails via Chicago d st Paul railroad
arrives at $40 p m. andI0 :l2 a. m.
Eastern mail via Chicago d Northw estetn
railread arrives at lG p N and departs at q
a IN.
Stage mails close at $3.50 p. M, except the
Niobrara, which closes at 1890 y. m.
l.. d. PALMER, p. NJ,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19
4 new Candidate

Bowling, the fish merchant, is in the
field, ready at all times to supply the
public with fresh and saIt water fish
and fresh oysters in can or on the half
shell. Orders delivered at all hours.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

Shepardson and Philip Rempp were
nominated for justices of the peace by
reclamation.
GoNSTABLEs.
p @ Conway. Robert Snyder, VIM
Hickey and w I'll Waterhouse were
nominated for. coustables bv acclama-
ton.
COUNTY COMMITTEE.
Silas W Swift was elected chairman of
the county central committee.
The balance of the committee-one
from each preeinct-was elected as fol-
lows: ] II Moulton, H w Rudd, Robert
O'Neill. Andrew Doyle, Thomas Noonan,
Henry Hanger, G M Wood, John Stan
age, J Q Norman, VIM Fahey. ] O
Preston, Silas Burton, Herman Hewer,
Charles Van Epps.
RESOLUTIONS:
The resolutions committee reported
two resolutions. The first endorsed the
platform adopted by the territorial
democratic convention at Aberdeen.
The second embodied O petition to the
next legislature asking that it abolish
the road Supervisor system.
ADJOURNMENT.
The convention, on motion adjourned
sine do.
PERSONAL.
Mrs. O. Bates ia quite seriously ill.
E. FL. Hamel returned last night
from Parker.
E. II. White went west on business
this morning.
Nels O. Armstrong went to Mitchell
this forenoon.
f. F. j. Warrlck, of Tyndall, is a guest
at the Merchants.
d. @. Dudley visited Sioux City and
returned yesterday.
E. j. Kahn is at home again from a
purchasing trip east.
Geo. N. Martin. of Sioux City, Is in
the city selling fruit.
r. LIE Cocq, ir. of Harrison, Douglas
county, is in the city.
Mrs. Frank Evans returned from
Sioux City last night.
J. R. Gamble transacted business in
Sioux City yesterday.
e. w. Miller, receiver of the Huron
land Office, is in the city.
Governor Edmunds left this morning
for the Parker convention.
Governor John l.. Pennington visited
Sioux City on business yesterday.
George 81. Hand went over to Parker
to-day to look at the convention.
Mrs. Otto Peemiller returned from I
visit to her Douglas county Residence
last night.
T. P. aurIbut, steward at the Morrison
house, went to Sioux City on business
last night.
Oh. Billiard, q prominent Bridge
water man, is doing business in th
Fountain city.
Wm. Box and wife left overland to-da,
for a trip through Bon Homm
and Hutchinson counties.
Mrs. o. l.. Ackley arrived last nigh
from Alexandria for q visit with be
daughter, Mrs. j, r.. Gamble.
w. e. Harris, advance agent for th
Royce Lansing Swiss bell ringers, is i
Yankton arranging for the appearance
of his
Thomas Inch, one OF Yankton coun
TVS most respected citizens and a tarme
with acres numerous and worldly good
many, has been in the city on businei
to-day.
Miss Ella June Meade, the ~elecutior
list who is to appear at the M. E. churc
this evening, reached the city at noe
to-day from the east on the Nortl
western.
Austin Decker, editor Of the Trir
9 Budget, published at the new Hutchl
son county junction town, is in Yanktt
to-day. MIR. Decker was formerly
resident of our city, is o bright yonr
! journalist and we are glad to know be
/, established on a prosperous footing
Trip.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

Ingram. body Brussels and tapestry
Brussels carpets in any quantity and
quality at J. r. Sanborn & Som furni-
ture house. Call and see.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19
5THE LEGISLATIVE RESULT.

Nominations Made To-day In the Con-
yention at Parker.
Parker, Oct. Especial to the Press
and Dakotsian-E G Smith, of Yankton.
was nominated for the council by accla-
nation. For the house, Il A Morris and
Jacob Schnaidt, of Hutchinson, and J P
Ward, of Turner, were nominated.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

Money to loan on real state or chattle
security. e. q. VAN ANTWERP,
Abstract Office.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

a full line of fall and winter hats,
fancy velvets and trimmings in all
shades; tips and fancy feathers in great
variety: WOO. and silk yelling, gloves,
mita, etc, Ladies are kindly requested
to call and examine. No trouble to
show goods at RULANs & BEsTE's.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

A full Zine of lamps, crockery and
glassware with price to suit ell.
LEE g. AyNE.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

Hacker & Grebe, the leading and
popular cutters and filters of all the
latest and nobbiest styles of g%entlemen's
| business suits, dress suits, fall and
winter overcoats and every other
outer garment that q fashion
able gent is supposed to require,
desire to call the attention of the pablo
to their elegant stock OF fall goods just
received. They have everything new
and nice, all the latest patterns and de-
signs in suitings, tweeds, eheylots.
homespun, plaids, stripes and checks.
Also, all of the finer qualities to suit the
beau, the business boomer and the
bridegroom. Hacker and Grebe have
been long established in business in our
CITY and are well known for their up
Brightness and fair dealing. They guar.
antee to fit and suit their customers and
solicit an early call, No trouble to show
goods.
Martin g. Anderson have secured the
agency of the Tuerk Motor water power
and are prepared to place them anc
warrant them to run from "a to Is H..
For sewing machine use, this Motto
is the boss. A lady whose health vii
!, not permit her to use g sewing machin'
can accomplish double the amunt d
sewing a person can in perfect health
Over two-hund. ed Motors OF othe
makes nave been taken out and replace
{ with Tuerk Mortor.
MARTIN & ANDERSON,
Foundry and Machine Shop,
Walnut Street. Yankton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19
9atgg sra and sp&aaaa
YANKroN, D. T., o0P, 10, 1855.
gAKAGg4n rswg -

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE Z Sr. pAuL BAr,,noAn
Inc east bound passenger train :gayes N : .f1
N. each day, except sunday.
me passenger tram from the east a.Trivee ct
u leach day, except Sunday.
Inc accommodation train from the east
arrives each day, Sundays excepted, TT IO II
u. IN. ana departs Ut iU;ia a. N. for tne west
and north.
The accomtnodat.on train from the west and
north arrives at .: 80 p. m. and departs 1T s 80
p. M Tor the east each day excepting Sundays.
CHICAGO u NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD,
The east bound passenger train leaves at 6
q. ~. each day, except sunday.
The passenger train from the east arrives ct
G:55 p. N. each day, eScept Sunday.
sunday passenger trains leave at 7:40 u. nj
ana o:lOp. m. and arrive ut 10 y. m. and 7:25 p.
NJ, making close connections with thraugh
passenger trains from and to Chicago.
Accommodation trains leave for the eust
each day. except sunday, at GAS o. IN and las
Y. IN. and arrive from the east each day, except
Sunday, at IL :05 a. IN. and 8 80 p. m.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

Don't buy q heeting stove until you
have seen the Walker, at
j. @. MoRMANN's.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

SHAW'S for FRESH
OYSTERS, at 5ooents. and 55 cents per
can. Also for delicious stews, frys OF
raBs. Sign Of the Red Light.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

Oysters in the Shell-at Dow.
iing's frnit and fish store.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

All kinds Of heating stoves, OF
j. @. MoRMANN's.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

jail for tho Walker stove at
j. @. M~oRMANN's.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

Furnished house or rooms
small famIly-no children-wlth or
without board. a. p. e.. Lock box 566.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

A full and complete line of stationery
now in stock at this Office.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

All the latest patterns in carpets Just
received at J.. r. Sanborn & Sons.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19
spMCsAL NOTICES.


.,TasrrpzIarnishssdo d hsais or wi ISolg g.
W sa hasrd. a. P. g., Look box 5de.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

FURNISHED rooms to rent, with or without
i hoard. Rooms very pleasantly situated.
Apply to Mrs. Sarah kItsr, opposite U. s. land
eaice, Douglas avenue.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

nnR RENT-Good rooms in brick buildings.
assht rooms in the Danforth buildings, n
,he TWO store rooms. Best 10 catiun iii the city.
A.. M in first class condition. Apply to George
" Koperts, Real Estate Agent,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

NOR RENr-A dwelling house on the corner
gof sixtn and Pine streets. Good we'll ana
,istern OIL premises. Apply to
DS MkS, Nj. u. WOOLLEY.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

2, y. ID. uABAsIaj y
Attest: e. M. O'BR1EN, City Clerk.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

- a1EE- a competent girl to do genera
W honse"oi M,,5. d. F. ETThE.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

,rasrED-A girl-Inquire at the hardware
W wore Of II. Is. WYNN.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-19

NAN RENI-A seven room brick house on
ponglas Ayenu5, VITA woodshed, cIst eIn
M pnmp. Inquire OF j. Redseili, jewel er,
ward n street, opposite excelsior Drug store.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-14
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE.
REsULT OF THE FIRST YEARS
OPERATIONS.
A Balance in the Treasury, but Con-
tinued Public support Needed
for the Future.

At a meeting of the ladies compos-
ing the Woman's Exchange, held
Friday, November 18TH, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year.
Chairman, Mrs ]. N. Falls; vice
president, Mrs. Thomas II. Allen;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Jennie
Baxter; recording secretary, Mrs.
Fred Anderson; treasurer, Mrs. Rob
ert Mclean.
The report Of the retiring treasurer,
Mrs. b +. Halter, was read, and
showed collections from October Ia,
1885, to November IL, 1886, amounting
to $l76l 50 and disbursements amount
ing to $3.50 %, leaving a balance in
the treasury OF $l76 "a. The Elk
change has now been in successful
operation for over year and has
abundantly demonstrated its utility,
not only as an institution for
assisting deserving women in obtain
ing employment, but rs q medium for
the sale OF articles at remunerative
prices, made by women who are them
selves unable to dispose Of their handi.
work to advantage. That such need
exiAted is proven by the number oil
Consignors entered on the books OF the
Exchange, and the increasing demands
In its facilities for dispcsing OF goods
The Exchange has recently moved
into new quarters at No. 3O6 Second
street, and the additional expense in
volved by the change may necessitatt
a drain upon the resources which II
will be unable to bear unless the
hands Of charitab y disposed people
are extended TO them in aid and co
operation. The following appeal from
the ladies in charge OF the Exchange
expresses the situation 80 eloQuently
that it is chterfully inserted here:
Speaking after the manner OF men
our Exchange can be blessing ONLY
90 we, who are providentially lifted
above want, choose to make 1t 80. j
needs the helping hand OF every ont
of last years subscribers for the new
year iust opening, and 1t needs thu
generous patronage OF the shop
ping public. We begin the new
year enriched by the expert
ence ofthe past twelve months, In pos
session Of a house well located an
suited 10 our purpose in charge OF
practical and experienced supeTin
tendent. Our possibilities are great
the opportunity Is noble one. Wins
the outcome Of this new year is to b
depends on the practical co operation
Of those who have never been know
TO fail in such matters-the generou
women Of Memphis.