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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-05-27
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
Frosty mornings again.

Frosty mornings again.
Look at Broughton's schoolhouse.
Geo. Butler is sick and Burdick is draying
Miss Minnie Hodges is visiting friends in
Chicago.
A lodge of Good Templars was organized
here last Tuesday evening.
Ed Tuckey of Kansas, is spending few
days with old friends in this place.
Don't forget the union memorial service
at the Methodist Church next Sunday.
The Criterion Spring Company made its
first shipment of water on Tuesday last.
Subject at the Church of Christ next
Lords Day evening: "What shall do with
Jesus?'
Lynn Free has been home from the Agri-
cultural College during the past week, on q
vacation.
Washington Doughty, former Paw Paw
boy, now of Eau Claire, Mich, was in town
last Saturday.
The Disciples held one of their enjoyable
socials at the residence of Mr.. A. f. Mcneil
on Tuesday evening last.
j. e.. Hudson Post of Mattawan. is expect
ed to unite with Brodhead Post in the OBJ
servance of Memorial Day.
Last Saturday was busy day in town.
The streets were thronged and our mer-
chants did a thriving business.
Elder Russell held meeting at Decatur
last Sunday afternoon besides preaching two
good sermons at home, as usual.
Quite number of our citizens are fixing
up their premises, painting their houses and
making other needed Improvements.
John Sherman has erected shed for the
display of agricultural implements, on the
lot next west of the engine house lot.
The spring meeting of the Van Buren, Co.
Agricultural Society is in progress. We go
to press too early in the week to give report
of it.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Heckert started for
Cleveland, o., on Saturday last, called there
by the illness of her sister who is not expected
TO live.
The fair gave Cummings such an immense
rush of trade that he had no time to speak a
new piece to his customers, as he usually does
each week.
Uncle Tommy Crane killed two years
old chicken the other day that only lacked
two ounces of weighing ten pounds. Who
can beat IL!
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On Sunday last Mr.. Nathan Hubert of
Gliddenburg, had the misfortune to lose by
fire his barn and other outbuildings, together
with most of their contents. The origin of
the fire is unknown. He had an insurance
in the County Mutual of S400 on the barn
and $500 on its contents. This is the
second time within three years that Mr. II.
has had his barn burned During the fire
Mr.. Hubert fell and injured himself, putting
his ankle ont of joint. He and his wife
desire to return their sincere thanks to
friends and neighbors for their untiring
efforts to save their property from destruc-
ton, and to express their gratitude for
kindly aid and sympathy in their time of
misfortune.
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W autCd.

Every girl i'll Paw Paw, Decatur, Hartford
Lawton, Bangor, Lawrence and all around
to shake their fellows if they don't get a
nobby spring suit of clothes made by Henley
Also, all married ladies in Paw Paw to quar-
rel with their husbands and make it hot for
them until they get Prince Albert suit OF
clothes made by Henley. And lastly, every
body TO dress well and get their clothes
made to order by Henley who has fine line
of suitings, etc. Yours. etc,
2Otf HENLEY, the Artist Tailor.
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Farm For sale.

On account of poor health l desire to sell
my farm of eighty acres. situated in the
township of Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo
County, Mich. 80 acres of valuable timber
balance under good state of cultivation
fine orchard and buildings in good repair
Stock will be sold with farm if desired
Terms easy. For full particulars enquire at
premises. JEFFERSON HILL.
1000
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ImpOrted VOIuntair.

The full-blooded imported Percheron
Norman horse, Voluntair, weight LOO
pounds, coal black, will make the season of
1886 at his stables in Paw Paw. Terms: To
insure $500; single service $1,000 This
horse is a sure foal getter, stock is No. l,
good as any horse in Michigan.
1623tf j. u. BATHRICK.
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Village Property for sale.

G10 dollars buys nice home in desirable
location. all i'll good repair. Must be sold
bargain at above price. For information
call at NoRTBERNER Office or address u. o
box 1913, Paw Paw, Mich. 19tf
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Earul Enr Snla

For the purpose of settling The estate Of
the late Elisha Durkee, the farm of 140
acres, belonging to said estate, situated one
mile north of Lawton, in this county, will be
sold on reasonable terms. 105 acres iIa
proved, 80 acres of good timber, good build
ings in excellent condition, % acres well
seeded, finely located for fruit culture. For
terms enquire at this Office or on the prem
ises, l559tf
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l wish to say to my customers in Paw Paw
that Messrs Holmes & Spicer will handle
my fruit again this year. l trust that all
were as well pleased with their management
last season as / was, and that we shall lose
none of your patronage.
JENNIE G. AyFRIII
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Prater's Photographs, Pictures. IL

Prater's is the place to get photographs
done up in the latest style of the art, elegant
scenery and accessories. Also very fine
assortment of Picture Frames, Cabinet
Frames, Easels, etc. ALI as low as the lowest.
A fine display of Christmas Cards at all prices.
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Money to Loan.

Parties desirous Of obtaining Loans on
Good Security, will find il to their advantage
TO call on me. Real estate for sale. Insur-
ance, Collections, and Conveyancing Solicited
1505-iy HARRY 8. RICHARDS,
Over @. X. Avery's store.
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A. w. Hendrick. NJ. d..

Physician and Surgeon, Paw Paw, Mich.
ton given to diseases of the Lungs, Liver,
and Kidneys, Private Diseases, Piles and Fe-
male Complaints-to all Chronic Diseases.
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II. w. McCABE.
Photographs.

l take pleasure in announcing to the pub
lie that have re-opened my Picture Gallery,
at my old stand, on Main St. in Paw Paw.
My apparatus is entirely new, and of the
most approved pattern, and am prepared
to take pictures of all kinds in the highest
style of art. Give me call and am sure I
can please you. JOHN HODGES. 51tf
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Dress Making.

Mrs. c. Il. Ocobock having removed her
dress making establishment to her residence
on Niles ST., door north of Disciple church,
will be pleased to greet her old patrons, and
new ones as well. All work done in the
latest and most fashionable styles. 1Stf
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The following is the schedule of dates for
examination to be held during the ensuing
school year. These dates will not be
changed: Hartford, Nov. 20, 1885; Bangor,
Feb. 9th, 1886; Paw Paw, March 26 and
81, 1886; Coolies, Apr. "a, 1886; Decatur,
June s.. 1886.
l5S9ly L. L. BRADT,
Sec. Board of Exam.
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JeWelrY.

have removed my shop to Geo. w. Long
wells store, where am prepared to clean and
repair watches and jewelry of all kinds.
shall also keep in stock good assortment of
iewelry l565tf PETER MACKELLAR.
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Millinery.

Mrs. II. X. Odell, fashionable milliner, de-
sires to call attention to her new stock of
Spring and Summer Millinery Goods, La
dies Furnishing Goods, etc. etc. Stock
complete and in the latest styles. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed. Mrs. II. X. ODELL.
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w. X Hawkins

Broker, Notary Public and Conveyancer
Money to loan and collections made in al
parts of Van Buren, County. Remittances
promptly made. Office opposite Dyckmar
House, Paw Paw, Mich. 133Sly
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Tent Meetings,

Will be held in Almena opposite the mill.
commencing June 4th. Bible lectures will
be given by Elder Il. S. Parmeee and others
of the eth day Adventist denomination.
Seats free. o2S#
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DriYa WELLS.

Charles II. Scott desires to inform the
people Of Van Buren, County that he repairs
pumps Of all kinds and puts down drive
wells. Twelve years experience. Leave orders
ut the store Of j. w. Free, Paw Paw. 1892
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HOrae Training.

lam prepared to train and break colts, also
to board same. Ugly and vicious horses
made kind. Office at my accommodation
and sale stable. WILDER BADcocK,
Paw Paw, Mich. 1476tf
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buildings Moved.

The undersigned have completed arrange
ments for moving buildings in the most
speedy, and workmanlike manner. Prices
reasonable. References, .. p. Morton, Tex
as and Henry Wilson, Paw Paw.
I575tf II. w. McCABE.
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For sale.

On account of old age and failing health,
desire to close out my business and offer
for sale my store building in Paw Paw, with
or without the stock. Terms reasonable.
67tf LUKE GILBERT.
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d. w. Rowland.

Justice of the Peace, Insurance Agent No
tary Public and Conveyancer. May be con-
suited, during business hours, at the Office Of
the TRUE NoRTuERNER.
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Wool! Wool .

A. Van Auken, Paw Paws veteran wool
buyer. is again on deck and prepared to pay
the highest market price for wool. Head
quarters at the old Willard House 26t5o36
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New Tin Shop.

Having opened tin shop in the old Har-
rison Block, in the village of Paw Paw, re-
spectfully solicit a share of public patronage.
Repairing promptly done. J.H. WATERS. 97tf
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AuctioniAuctioni

To all parties wishing the services of an
auctioneer. ] am prepared to make Farm
Sales at reasonable rates. 1851
III. w McCABx, Paw Paw, Mich.
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surgeon Dentist.

DR.. Chas B. Graham. Surgeon Dentist
Office at Il. T.. Buckhout's, one block east
and four blocks south of postollice, Paw Paw
Mich. l557tf
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Music.

G. L. Hutchins, teacher of Vocal and In
strumental Music, Thorough Bass and Har-
mony. Address Paw Paw Michigan. 1625tf.
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rbe Forum is to continue its very inter i0,er
a;no series of personal experience articles.
IN the June number Bishop huntine,os
will tell the story of his religious lie, ano
DIR. Vincent Chancellor Of the Ona'auq""
Circle will describe how he was educa'eo'
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Omnibus Orders.

All orders left at the post Office for Bur-
dicks bus to all trains and private houses
will meet with prompt attention. 12tf
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Il. a. Leecb.

House, Sign and Carriage Painter, Paper
Hanger, and Ceiling Decorator. Shop on
Gremps St., Paw Paw. 66ly
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u. III. NIcCaIi0n.

Surgical Dentist, Paw Paw, Mich. Office
corner Main and Kalamazoo SITS. All work
warranted. 1572ly
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$4,000 to Loan,

On improved real estate. Inquire of Geo.
E. Breck, Paw Paw, or Il. A. Crane III Rose
street, Kalamazoo 1tf.
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Health
Notice.

l hereby notify thc No''ce'
the corporate limite people residing withlll
they thoroughly c j, of Paw Paw that uness
privies. stables, ieanse and disinfect tne''
ers, drains and len-houses, barnyards, sew"
from the date premises, within ten oass .
to be done, of this notice, shall cause ~
assessed ar nd all expenses incurred VIII pe
occupant collected from the owner Oh
privies of said premises. The contents VI
moved. inst be deodorized before they are re-
Dated. Paw Paw, Mich, May 2otn
G. s.. MAYNARD, Health Ofhcer.
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Wanted.
Public Examination

good, reliable boy to learn pants max
ing. 25t2 HENLEY, THE ARTIST TAILOR.
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Notice to the peoplc of VAN nnren

Those in need of tubular drive wells, wood
pumps or anything in the line of repairs for
the same will save money by seeing me be-
fore ordering elsewhere. Leave orders at
this Office. FRANK CUTTER. 1622t26o47
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
NIa. ~. Wc MtlZen,

Physician and Surgeon. Paw Paw, Mich.
Office ON Main street, over Covert d Bartram's
Drug Store. Office hours from to and
from Z to ID. m. 1539*
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1575tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02

FIVE THOUSAND MISTAKES IN WEBSTER
This incident may not he known gener.
ally to our reader, and we venture to re-
print il. When the unabridged edition oil
Wcbster's Dictionary first appeared with.
out definition oftEe word unabridgcd) J, that
great scholar, Caleb Gushing, wrote criti-
cism on the stipendous work, saying that
for It's size, il had rs few errors as could be
expected. This puzzled the editors, who
asked an explanation Of Mr. Cnshing's in.
formation on tho subject CT those errors.
In reply MIR. Gushing marked j, 900 mistakes
in the volume which hNd been presented to
him and scut il back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02

FIGHT IN CHURCH.-On Sunday night
quite ali excitement was created ut tbs
Secund Baptist church in Richmond BY 81
| hgh: iii thu ves!itu!e between Mr.. Allen
Sheppard, and Mr.. Stephen Shelton, one ct
the ushers. Mr. Landrum was about half way
through with his sermon, when he was
| forced TO suspend until quiet was reatored.
Tho following in relation To the affair was
obtained by State reporter: 1t seems that
while Mir. Shelton was engaged in seating
persons yesterday morning. young Shen-
phrd, who, with others, was standing in the
vestihue, stuck tag-"LD.ticr's Police
P!ug"-on the back Mr.. Shelton. Upon re.
turning to tho vestihule Mr.. Shelton remark.
cd that no gentleman would nave been
guilty Of such an act. or words 10 that effect
Last night Mr.. Shelton said TO Mr.. Shsp
para tina: he was no Ccnt!t men Wnareupon
Mr. Sheppard demanded rc;rarton Mr.
Shelton refused 10 mNkeu retraction. Shep.
pard then said, you will have 10 lick me-
Shelton told him that the church was no
place to settle disputes !h&t he could see
him after service. Anout this time mes
senger arrived with II note for Dr. Herndon,
and Mr. shelton was reading the same
when Sheppard struck :i:n blow in tho
lace. Shelton returned the blow, and was
following i: up when Mr.. William Eilyson
and ether members Of tine church succeed
ded in separating them. This morning,
DIR. George +. Steel, an officer of the church
sWore out warrant against Mr.. Sheppard,
charging him with disturbing the public
worship OF the congregation OF tie Second
Baptist church Sunday night, October 3lst.
-Riclmond Haie Of ycsfcr7dy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02

IuH ELECTION in this city t@-iay iJr
C.u..r. --ti,an was ore Of the most quiet oyer
h-.i b,r", 81 auparAliqely little later, IT
h .is4 taken ~ either party, as il con
-.!c.r& Il i4rrsoIo conclusion ,hat ;.,u
l.r ~ ds mocrGtic nominee, would I've
elected There was little money spent, lii
tie wh;~kg dIank, and but few ueop!e TO be
seen -tap@l"g about the polls. Under :. iay.
Of The S'.:!" very saloon, or other rlac'
where !!Y'lDi = sold, is required to be closed
durue the 'iay, and not to be opened nntij
.uur=-. tomorrow; but this law ia lit'h
Observed, anh the side doors of the various
saloons We're kept conveniently open. The
vote cast up to i o'clock was light, and e,
being ny ballot, it *, of course, impossible
to tell wills certainty the standing, bat, ac-
r.rlllrn 10 rnlnr il WAS as follows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02

~UrERSTITloUs RAILROAD MEN.--Mii-
land engine No II which was twice badly
damaged in wrecks near Mclyor's has been
repaired and made its first trip day or two
since.
Il saw Nc. il 90 through this morning :
remarked railroad man, with the sam
old number. III bet it is changed before
many trips arc made"
why -
Because it il bad luck. ! never knew ~
No. II that didn't have to be changed
There vas a II on the n & W. that no mai
on the eastern division would run. Assoon
a il WAS taken out Of the shops after being
repaired it jumped the track, and continued
IN III luck uItiI tho number was changed y
Are :he engineers and tiremen supersti
tou- ~
Nearly niI Of them are more 6" less 81
prrsiltous. Why, the Midland had an ola
No. IT that was wrecked tho day after il
came out OF The shop. Another accident oc.
Cured in short time. and then the humble:
was changed No II for me. y LyNchbUg
NcWS.
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THE RAINBOW BAZAAR
TONIGHT.


ALEXANDRIA MARKET, November 2-Flour is
fairly active at unchanged prices. The Wheat
markets are steady in tono, with al improved
feeling, and while figures arc without change, we
no,c an increased volume of business the offer
ings to-day Oh Change show but little Improve
ment in tho condition of the receps, most Of
them being either damaged or badly cleaned ;
hence the wide range in prizes, sales being made
at from GS to - per hushcl, as to grade Corn
and Rye are easy Oats arc firm. Potatoes, But.
ter and Eyes are wanted. other produce is strong
and active.
BALTIMORE HcG MARKET. Nov. 1.--Hogs-
There wns fair Iun Of Hogs in the yards to day,
the rug,berS being about equal to q fsiry good
demana generally prevailing in all the yards
The quality generally IS about as good as that OF
last weeks offerings We quote Hogs at 5a6 i2c
for common t0 fair, and the better grades at 5Sss
| tie. with most sales AT 5als6c per Id ict. lie
| cepts this week 1920 head.
| GEoRG 'rowN CATTLE MARKET Nov. 2.-2CO
Cattle were offered and sold rs follows: best LIS
| Al, ; good -la4l, madium 3t.ai; common 2aaa
GA. 40 sheep and Lambs sold at iibq63s for the
latter, and .'n ) 90 fnr the former; seariluYS Ii
t a4", Caves i!.,;,i&,c. 60 Ioas AM! Calves
sold at $@o45o Marae: brisk. There will b.
| 800 stock wrthe,s aud ewes on tie market week
! {-!HOW CHOW and CHOP PICKLE Just le
! - r,,vt.i ny
nav. Ed ':e"UENEY s: &,v.
| NTE:T ,.!t.i.EsS con ;"r sale by
| IN uor2 GEO. McDURNEY s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02

President Cleveland has lost his vote il
Buffalo. His name has been Cancelled from
the poll list of the First district Of the Ninth
ward The list being marked removed from
the district"
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CONGRESSIONAL CASDIDATEs.-The following
"a list 81 tho Congressional candidates in Nir-
,.gfa yho we're voted for to-day:
DEMOCRATS
F,.,, District, Thomas Croxt0n.
second District Marshall Parks.
Third District, George ID. Wise
Foufth District. Mann Page.
fifth District, tioorgc G.. Cahcl!.
sixth District. Samuel Griffin.
Seventh Di8tricI. G. II. O'Fcrral.
Eighth District. Gen. ". H. +. Lee
smith District. l.. X. Henry.
Tenth District. lanes Bumgarducr, it,
REPUBLICANS.
Fist District. +. II. Bailey Browne
Second District, George +. Bow1cn.
TA.rd District, Edmund Waddill.
Fyasth u sict, William z. Gaines.
t5ua D!,;r.c.. John L. Browne.
.!Xtu District, S /. Hopkins.
seventh District, j. +. Roller.
E.shth District, W. &. Elam
smith District. H. c. Bowen.
Teeth District Jacob Tost.
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BODY FoUND.-The body of Mrs Donald.
son. Of the county, who committed suicide
on Saturday last, by jumping from the Chain
bridge, after throwing two OF her children
from the bridge into the Potomac, was
found Sunday evecing near the place where
The children's bodies were recovered Mr.
Donaldson found an unsigned letter in his
wif-'5 handwriting on the mantepiecc yes
ttriay. Il read "a follows: "My darling
husband want you 10 live long life and
die happy, and take care OF Lorenzo. There
l. yonr money in the trunk, and may GCd
forgive me a. will be better off, Forgive
me. You will fad Ds and the children in
the river"
When the bodies Of the two children were
found their heads were enveloped in an
apron, showing thar she drowned them be.
lore jumI ing into the river herself The
funeral Of the victims took place yesterday
after the inquest was ended. The verdict
Vas in accordance with tho facts already
stated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02

Governor Lees little daughter Virginia was
hlpti2ed yesterday morning al II o clock at the
Executive Mansion in Richmond by Rev. DR..
Minnigerodc, in the presence of few friends of
the family. The child was named after the State
NJ rs Les and Miss Winnie Davis stood as sponsors
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FOR SALE AND RENT.
COUPONS.

TO TIE TAXPAYERS Of TIE STATE OF
VIRGINIA:
have 81 large number of tax receivable coupors
TO dispose of TO tax payers ut Il heavy discount.
To each tax payer purchasing coupons from me
aud rendering them for his State taxes | Will give
written guarantee, authorized by the Corpora
ton of Foreign Hondholders OF London England,
that we will extend to such Taxpayer the fullest
legal protection, fire. II aay expense OH his part
Any property tax. license TAX, fine or other due
to the Commonwealth Of Virginia can be Success
fully paid with coupons at y large saving to such
tax payers
Full particulars by mail. Apply, stating amount
Of your tax, to
JAMES p. COOPER.
tof London, Eugland),
Caro- VIM. l.. Royal
Oh Main street, Richmond Va
Agents wanted. oct3O col m
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\ REMlNIsC ENCE.-Dr. Toner, Of Wash
lurton Il gentleman Of antiquarian tastes
sends the following concerning Alexandria
in ''yc ohen time"
From he Massachusetts Gazette, Feb %. i1s,..l
Exports from the port Of alexandria. ia, be
hro~ihc ION Of Jaaaary 1856 dna the l0M
ei JaHmy l1S1.
Tobacco l. $50 hosshea!s flour. -, CO.
barrels bread, 1913 ditto; fish, 212 ditto
wheat. q 392 husheIs s aves, 2l1 900; lum
her, 200 600 feet ; corn, t GO bushels shin.
gles, %, coo; tar, pitch and tnrnen;ine
o. barrels; shaken boeshcad-, $50 cord
age. 900 lbs. hemp, 800 lbs butter, IL
trkln.; skins, 1876 and one hogshend
brandy. 81 casks pork, barrels skins, 81
lunches sarsaparilla, 324 lbs flax e;d, =
hosaheals.
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Alf1aEllrla Dazqfte.
x
TUESDAY, EVENING, NOVEMBER =.
LOCAL NEWS.

For Virginia fair weather. slight e aneas in
.sy.9eraturc and winds shifting to soathcry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02

STATE FIRE AsS0CIATIoN.-Chirf Ea&i-
nesr +. II. O'Brien, of the fire department
Of this city, is in receipt OF letter from Mr..
George y. Cumming, financial secretary CT
the Chambers steam fire company OF Ports
mouth, recommending that the tiremen OF
Virginia organize State fire association
like those in the north, east and west. Mr..
Cumming in his his letter says that tho chic!
OF the other fire departments in the State
have been written to on the subject and ii is
proposed to organize the association at rs
early day as possible.