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The Meeker herald., 1888-01-07
P,....r J.sv.sis..a In Denver.

The Denver NsVs Of December .0th
gives tho foll0wing Interesting remin.
iscenccs Of the eariv DAYS in Denver:
Hon. Joseph woln. Of Boulder. set
type on the frst COPY Of the News. lie
saws hc arrived in Denver, as did hun
dreds Of others. busos-i. lie had learned
the printers trads. and was u mighty
handy man generally about newspaper
ofIIcu. doe had Just arrived IN Auraria,
enlisting 1t Omaha'as sort OF second
mate on = ball trail. lie went to the
News Office. tisea > log cabin across
Cherry creek. and . he'd for the pro.
prietor, ue was diSe,ted To Mr.. Byers,
who Joe says. sst writing a, an i'm
proyised table. aa1 asked for work.
The otllce ut that tihe Was IN state OF
siege. Bysrs said % the newcomer:
Can you. and. u you can, will YOU,
shoot 7" -
wei. mir. " sa,d I.srs, here. rifle
and there's cAse-gc /" work"
(Which shall l do irst." said Joe
kill somebody OF throw In case Z"
Joe says jyerx leaned out the win
dow. locked up and down the street
then turned TO him nnd said;
Il think you'ii have time To throw In
u handful"
There Is a half block Of ground nov
almost In the heart ot this city, which
for ycarS has been owned and occupied
by ons Of our prominent Christian de
nominations. In 1861 this halt block
WAS the joint properly Of Jcp. s.ar'
and Amos St-ck. both noa living IL
Denver. The then head %. the church
called ut Mr. Stsck's residence IN The
evening and asked that lie don.H1 TIL,
property To the church. .I.p Sears wn'
present and heard the request
I'm tell you what III do. said Jcp. IL
St-ck. IN put up NV half Of the prpi'
crty against yours and the winner shai
present II To our friend"
IN po you. quickly responded siccs
The two gentlemen settled down Ia Q
game of srv~n.up with the minister
present. Each player had one poin, IL
60 and each was very pisions 10 have
the honor of prcsrntins the property
II WAS Strck's deal. lilo turned u jack
mnd went out-and ~ did J-p. 81 si.cI
then and thcr- turned the property oyci
10 the ANXIOUS divine.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-07
rroas ana LBss.

Mr.. I-enst.in: My fcnt, want tn
spldt you dose pants because on do
loss money on dem. gains u customer.
YOU mind dot. Now, desc vas iif- dol.
lar pants. but I charch YOU yoos; der
same rs dem efcn dollar ones marked
eight uni, n ka.yan.icr-sis dollars
You dook dem pan,sr dought 80.
Marcus. six dwcn,y.iifc out oil ten.
Gif der chcn,lcman u calendar"
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-07

A terrible accident happened near
Mcadvillc. Pennsy ylvania, last Saturday
morning, on the New York. Penusyl-
vania X Ohio railroad. whereby five
people were killed and over iii,y in.
jurcd. The cause of the acciden, was
n passenger and freight train trying 10
pass each other on the same track, the
former running at forty-iiyc mile
gait and the latter fifteen. The two
trains were completely wrecked, aud
the groans and cries that came from the
ruins WAS hear,-rcndng. Those killed
outright were: Engineers Swan and
Gooye. Firomen Irwin aud Hume and
W. II. Stephenson. u passenger.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-07

Nearly every newspaper contains an
account OF the spa,in ing Of large mum.
btrs IL cows. 1t Is becoming "a whole
sale. sweeping business in many OF the
States and Territories. This craze Of
spaying will cause reaction In cattle
values quicker than anything else. New
Mexico Is having very little OF I, done
and will liz In good position with her
reserve steers and prolific COWS To- take
full advantage o; the turn of tables
which i, bound Ia rsSul,-Raton Range.
White river is frec Of this class Of
ca',lemcn. and II /, wcr. not We fail to
see how they could come on, anywhere
near even. considering the present de.
preston.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-07
Nhs NllraseA 10Lns.

The following conversation. heard bv
. reporter On the street last night. II
.ssasesstvs;
ARE you s,ih Juggling away u, iho~s
glovrs of yours!"
"frs. dear"
You know II diss,is,s me Ia SEQ you
walking through the streets making
Your toilet"
"Do-s II. dear p
why. do you know uia' would Just
as scon see YOU pulling on stock.
ings In III. streets n your gloves"
Mos, men would" was all sh, said.
and he iis,i nothing else Ia say.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-07

In ISL this country had sli head Of
cattle TO every 1909 inhabitants. In
1885 there were only ~ cattle for each
1000 people. It is time TO take the
limitations off the great cattle interests
OF the West, and let us have more beef.
Alta California.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-07

There is an outcry because sugar
hands in Louisiana cane fields, many of
them women. get only % cents "A day
aud their board. IIut how is /, with
the sewing woman uf New York who
work fifteen hours day for 90 cents
and board themselves? The canc'cn,-
ters are black and the sewing women
are white. and perhaps that makes the
a
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-07
Investigating ~. c.aa., S,..n.-..

Mcsus. Gcld-T. parsisnn and lIraman
were apIrin'.i u committee by the
Board OF Trade Thursday evening 10
investigate til. financial condition Of
the county. The gentlemen should
make u thorough examination OF the
cause Of the Indebtedness and take wise
counsel to curta,l all expenditure that Is
no, absolutely necessary. The county
being 30 deeply In deb, and the taxes
being NJ high /, would L. bu, a patriotic
act for all who have financial dealings
with the county To H. m cas-, with l, ~
pss,iblc. Gicnwoci Echo.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-07

The first snow-slidc of the season TOOK
place near Aspen week ago yesterday.
whereby Frederick Rail was caught and
was dead when found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

s8There wes very heavy frost this morn
iug which covered the earth almost like q
snow.
There was comparatively poor market
to-day and but few country people were
present.
A number of young gentlemen of this city
will giva mop at McBurney's Hall on
Tuesday night next.
August Kramer, the youth who was run
over and hurt oy the Rslist truck at tho tire
on upper Prince street on Christmas day, is
improving.
Ia lhe annual report of the lighthouse
board 10 the SECRETARY of The Treasury an
appropriation OF $40 900 wss recommends
for the Mary land Point light on the Poto
mac river.
A little tislicuf took place at the Garner
OF King eod ST. Asapb streets THE moruing
between two citizens in which the lsrge r
was knocked through window by the
smaller but not much hurt.
The directors Of the O.d Dominion Build
ing Association met last ThursdSS evening
and declared dividend of 1915 on each
share Of stock. The association has been In
existence for seven years.
The directors of the Alexandria D living
Park Association met yesterday to consider
the disability of increasing the size of heir
track from a half mile TO one mile. and 4"
begin at once preparations for spring inset
ing l. is SAID that number Of Washing
tonians are negotiating for stock in he a-sc
citation, with a view of operating the rai k
on a large scale.
Sre advertisement Of lost cane pub
ished elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

"FAT Nancy SUIT.-Aaron w. Fet.
zer j" Washington yesterday entered suit
for $50 00G damages against the Richmond
and Dscyiie Railroad Company for iDju.
rj-s 81 tau. when q train went through
what Is k iowu as Fat Naaoy's Tressle" on
Jilg IL las. He states that he was 30 in
iryd a. to become partially paraiyz4d and
,irc:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

DEATH OF A YOUNG LADY-Miss Julia
Hill, the accomplished daughter of Rev.
DR.. VIM. a. Hill, died at the residence OF
her parents in Madison county, on the "a b
instant, aged about thirty two years. The
marriage of her sister, Miss Annie, to Prof.
Phil Major, YVES 10 have taken place on the
very day the deceased was buried. Mis-
Hill was nearreation of Mr. Powell Hill
of this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

ARRESTED Ia Washington yesterday
Cs T. w. Taylor of the tug Dove bad
Cap, ] W Davis, of this city, captain of
the ,ua Templar arrested on the charge OF
assau.s with intent to kill. Capt Davis gave
bond for his appearance On the of next
month. The arrest grew out of difficulty
between the two men several weeks ago
when their tugs "fouled" on the liver aud
when Capt. Taylor claims that Capt. Davis
shot at him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

DEATH OF CHAs R. MOORE The re
mains OF MIR. Chas 4 Moore for many
year. an engineer on the Midland railroad
ard we'll known in the city, arrived at
Lynchburg yesterday from Meridian, Miss,
where he died, and were inferred in the
Presbyterian cemetery that afternoon. He
was a brother to w A Moore. formerly
travelling engineer on the Midland road
LaRchJurO A0rdnce,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

FcLIPsEs FOR 1SS9.-There will be five
qclipses next yea-, three of the suu and two
q, the moon. The first is a total eclipse OF
the Gun, on January l. in the evening; par
italy visible at the setting of the eua. The
second g partial eclipse OF the moon on
the 18th If January, at II O'Clock sixteen
n,i,ntes in he morning visible here. Tho
third ia an an. Wal eclipse ofthe sun on the
2S h of June. at O'Clock fo:tv three min
ntes in The morning Invisible here. The
f,nrth ia n partial eclipse of the moon on tie
10Th of July, at O'Clock forty-four minutes
N the morning; in visible here. The 18th
ia g total eclipse OF the sun on the 22d OF
December. at O'Clock forty eight minutes
ia the morning invisible here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29
Tie Perfection

Ofthe age in the medical liae is tbs liquid
fruit remedy. Syrup of Figs, manufactured
only by the California Fig Syrup Company,
San Francisco, California. It is agreesb 6
to the taste, acceptable to the Stomach,
harmless in its nature, painless yet PROMPT
and thorough in it's action. For sole by 70.
S. Leadheater & BIO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

THREE RAINBows.- In the neighborhood
of Fredericksburg on Thursday last, "len
the weather was mild and sprlng-l9e' win
occasional mists of rain, three bcau'ilui ra.n,
vows were seen. the first at twenty 'ninuVes
osst eight o'clock in the morning. the rex
at ten minutes to one, p IN, ana 10, lne thiru
at Eve .,uiuutes to three p m. Inc hTs' s sl.
18th and tn third in the northeastern ho'
rZon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

SUNDAY SCHOOL EXERcIsEs.--TheC Christ
mas celebration of the NJ. +. Church South
Suaday school was held last night aud was
largely attended The exercises were IN
der the direction of James E Alexander,
the superintendent, and were very enter
tanning. The singing, under the leadership
of Mr.. Henry Field, was the feature OF the
evening, and was exceptionally dae Rev;
w. S. Young. the pastor, and Rev. Samuel
Rodgers, Presiding Elder, delivered short
addresses to the chjlden Rev Mr.. Rodgers,
Rev. Mr.. Young, Mr.. ] E Alexander Mr.
&. r. Hill, and the teachers received hand
some presents, as did also many OF the
scholars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

l.oL1cR REPoRT-Last night wos cool
and clear with three prisoners and seven
dodgers NJ tho station house.
The Msgor this morning disposed OF the
'O BsTtIeS Edgeeood, Donald McKeoz:o and
Nm Coffman, arrested by officer Taylor for
ysgraucy, were ordered to leave the city;
Jno, Dillon, charged with shooting Mar
shall Cerr. was dismissed, it appearing oy
the evidences hat the shooting wss acct
dental
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

TIE OPERA HoUsE.-The popular come
dians Murray and. Maiey will appear, I nere
Tuesday night in the Irish COMEDY Mui.
doon's Picnic" The Albany C@ioN says
ITO those who wish to have hearty laugh
the comedy is specially recomp endeo'
Those who were there last night spent tnelr
time between laughing and appiauolng.
The principals are very good and the Clever
character representations OF Messrs. murray
and Maley were highly appreciated"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

N. B.-I have authority to sell at private salo
and will entertain any such Offers up to tho day
of sale There are houses on some of these lots
from which the purchasers can receive rent, or
compel the removal of the houses, as they may
desire fre Of charge. The removal can be COM
peled in this suit aud the def rred pay ments can
lie held until they removed, il the purchasers
so desire l have full description and plat OF
each lot which be at any time at my Office
dec24 is j. K NJ. NOR ION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

I, John s. Beach, Clek Of the Corporation Court
OF the city of Alexandra, do hereby certify that
j. K NJ. Norton has given bond, as required by
decree in the above rs commissioners of sale.
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29
LOCAL MATTERS

For this section fair weather, continued los
temperature, followed Sunday night by warmer,
variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

WHY WILL You cough when Shiloh's
Cure will giveimmediate relief Price 10cts.,
so Gle, and ST. Sold by E. s. Leadbeater q
Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

DEATHS. Mr.. Ignaz Rammel, = well
known restauraleur, died at an early
hour this morning, 10 the So h gear of his
age. The deceased was born 10 Vienna,
Austria, and came to this city during the
war as member Of the GaIihaldi regiment.
Upon the dis6andiog of the regiment, after
toe iuglorious career of its commander Col.
D'Ucassy) Mr. Rsmmel became resident
of this city, aud for several years conducted
tine clothing and shoe business a. the south :
east corner of King aud COLUMBUS streets.
His store was destroyed by fire during the
summer Of 1870, after which he opened q
restaurant in Market aley and later on
Royal street. The deceased was well-knowr
and was regarded as good citizen. He
had been married twice, and leaves widow
and two children.
Mrs. Isabella Steer, widow of tho late P.
a.J Steer, OF Washington, and mother of Mrs
w. H. Lambert, of this city, died at the res
idence Of Mr. w II. Lambert early this
znorning after long illness, aged upwards
of so wears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29
]. K. NJ. NORTON,
Commissioner Of Sale.

l John s. Beach Clerk ofthe Corporation Court
of the city of Alexandria, do hereby certify that
J. K NJ Norton has given bond as required by
decree in the above cause as commissioner of sale
JOHN 3. BEACH, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

N 81 havo authority to sell at private sale
and will entertain any such offers up to day OF
sale. [dec24 tai J. X. NJ. NORTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

DURSUANT TO A DECREE of the Corporation
i Court of the City of Alexandria, rendered in
the chancery csuso OF John NJ Pare ct ais. VS..
Fannie Brown ct as on the 10Th day of Decem-
Der. 1883, 1 will sell at public auction in front
of the Market House. on ROYAL street, on SATUR-
DAY the 26th day Of January, 1889, the follow.
ing real estate OF watch Vim. Pare died seized and
possessed, w:
HOUSE and LOT on Henry street, IS feet 6
inches front, and running back lis feet TO an
alley, being property that was purchased from
Frank C. Sp;nks, and is bounded by the property
OF said Spinks on the south and of Quinn on the
north
Terms of sale: One fourth in cash; residue in
three equal instalments at four eight and twelve
months from the date of sale. Title to be re-
tanned until all is paid. Conveyance at expense
of purchaser. Sale at ID NJ.
]. K. NJ. NORTON,
Commissioner OF Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

WAGON JACKS-Wo now have a line of the
w new "MEEKER WAGON JACK" the neat
eat, strongest aud cheapest Wagon Jack on the
market JAS F. CARLIN & SONS
dec27 Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

T OsT-A BLACK AND TAN SETTER DOG;
IL answers to the name Of Jack" and when
lost wore nickel. plated collar with the name of
the owner engraved thereon. A suitable reward
will be paid for its return TO Alb Prince street.
dec27 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29
CUTY TREAS 0RER's OFFICE.


ClTY TREASURER'S OFFICE,
~ Room No 2 Market Building
Alexandria, Va Dec. %, 1883.
On ard after WEDNESDAY, Ianusry 2, 1889.
the interest due January 1, 1889 on the bonds Of
the Corporation of Alexandria will he paid at this
office upor the presentation of the coupons.
dec29 3t NJ b. HARLOW, City Treas.
JVAGoN JACKs-Wo now have line of the
w new "MEEKER WAGON JACK" the neat
est strongest aud cheapest Wagon Jack on the
ma .ket JAS F. CARLIN & SONS.
dec27 Alexandria, Va.
WROUGHT SPIh Els FOR BRIDGE and BOAT
w BUILDERS at SO King, corner of Royal
street. An assortment Of sizes for sale cheap to
close out. "
sep27 IT. CREIGHTON & SON.
DERRY's HARNESS Oil SOAP.
Three sizos-S1, so and 25c sizes; the finest
article in the world for harness. For sale by
feb27 w. F. CREIGHTON & CO.
CROP CoUGHING-LUNTs COUGH SYRUP
! y will cure your cough if you will only give it
seq sep25 ~ ~ JDH. LUNT.
7 EADBEATER's POROUS pLAsTERs, equal
IL to any plasters made, and at much lower
feb2o Es LEADBEATER BRO.
DIED C OLA trial will convince you of the
IL superior light afforded by the use of the Red
Oil. For sale by
| dec7 j. c. MlLBURN.
IF YOU CANNOT SEE and cannot find any
/ SPECTACLES to suit you, go to HENRY
WII.DTS and have yonr eyes tested, and yon
will have more trouble. nov2o
IF YOUR CHICKENS ARE SICK,
Try
LUNTs CHICKEN CHOLERA CURE.
Sold by all druggists and grocers mh31
DR BUCKLAND's SCOTCH OATS ESSENCE,
IL psture's nerve tonic and brain food, in bot
Ties at 81 each just received by
feb2O E. LEADBEATER & Fro.
NNAMELED KETTLES of all Sizes, Apple and
u Peach Parers, Enterprise and other Meat Cut.
ters for sale cheap at S2o King corner OF Royal st.
sepS }. 1. ChEl6hION q sun.
OHcpPING AXES and AXE HANDLES, on
I } hand and for sale at small advance at 32S
Al deea corner o. A''J IT. CREIGHTON SON.
The Great Indian OIL Sagwa
novoa For sale by J.D.H. 1usr.
T1ROSTILLA, the new popular snd fragrant
& remedy for chapped hands, chafng &c Price
25 cents per bottle. For sale BY
H.. -.
Is, id. b. LUNT
dec19 King and Washington streets.
DOAsTED and GREEN CoFFEEs for sale at
;SnSI ]. C. MILBURN.
DRIME CHEESE, DRIED BEEF, FRESH But
.ras 20 anu ] c. MILBUaN.
nUFFY's MATT aud q. 0. TAYLoR's WIS
~ KIES. in cases, Just received.
octo GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
nRIED CHERRIES. Evaporated Peaches and
~ Apples for sale by
ian20 q @1LboRN-
r AIDES, M1ssEs' and cHILpREN's UNDER
IL WEAR ct
co.'s - CHAPMAN.s. aga King st.
Anew MINED NUTS at
noy2O McDURNEY'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29
LOST AND FOUND.

T OST-On Friday evening, about 8 O'Clock. my
IL CANE dropped from my carriage upou the
street. Short. stout, rosewood stick, with ivory
handle. Please return to Col Queen street.
dec29 st THOMAS A. BROADUS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

DURsU ANT TO A DECREE OF the Corporation
| Court of the city of Alexandra rendered on
the ODD day Of October 1883, i'll the chanccry
cause of Annie g. Pierpont 1t vir VS.. Minnie w.
Henderson ct ais we will sell at public suction, in
rlnt OF the Market House, OF Royal street, on
SATURDAY the Goth day of January, 1889,
NINEcE TEEN 60 LOTS OF LAND, beginning at
the s. w. corner of Oroncco and Royal streets and
running west on Oronoco street and south on Roy
al street.
Terms of Sale: One fourth in cash, and the res
due in six, twelve and eighteen months. Title
to be retained until all is paid. Conveyance at
expense OF purchasers Sale at 10 In.
GEORGE a. MUSBBACH Commrs
j. X NJ NORTON, Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

WROUGHT SPIhEs FOR BRIDGE and BOAT
w BUILDERS at SO King, corner of Royal
street An assortment of sizes for sale cheap to
sep27 ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

A TOTAL EcrIpsE.-On New Years Day
4here will be a toisl eclipse ofthe sun, main
" visible on the Pacific coast, but partially
throughout the entire United States. 1t
will be partial in this vicinity shortiy before
unset.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

ELECTION Q' OFF1oERs.-Oriental Lodge
K. Of P. at tskSr regular meeting last night
elected the 8 Cling officers: G. O., Charles
r Smart. q ltoJames McCuen; p, F.
R p, s,srs' NJ Of y, I'm. q. Smith NJ of F.,
Henry A. Cra"e; K. of R. and s., A. F.
Trus.--ss, GeorSSe Duffy, a. F. Cox, H. A;
Crump; dsss 80 Grand Lodge, Leonard
Norhn,v 'tor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.

THIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ALEX.,V
L December IA, 1888.
The ANNUAL ELECTION FOE DIRECTORS
of this Bank will be held Mt tho Banking House
on TUESDAY. January 9Th, 1889, between the
hours of II and o'clock.
dc'2S Wit @. r. HOOFF, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

CROP CoUGHING-LUNT's COUGH SYRUP
y will cure your cough if you will only give it's
trial Price 10 and Doc per bottle.
SERBS id H. LUNT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

PERSONAL DE- Cnas II. Janney, of Al
exandria county. and Miss josephine n.
Maddux, of this ely, were married in Wash
ington veserday.
Miss Bessie CJrse entertained number OF
her friends at dance at her residence Oil
north Washington street last night.
Misses Mamie ond Eleanor French gave a
delightful party TO their little friends last
night which was highly enjoyed by the
many present.
Rev. H Suter, who has been coLfned to
his home for the past week with severe
cold, is cut again.
A very pretty young peoples dauee YVES
given last night ar Miss Mehafisy's resident
in honor of the Misses Vending, who are
spending their holiday vacation from school
in Baltimore with their father and mother.
The dance was proposed and arranged by e
number OF young gentlemen OF this city snd
was attended by large number OF their
lady friends. The music was furnished by g
section Of the National Guard Orchestra OF
Washington, and there was served very
pretty supper by Miss Mehsfey
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29
DERRY's HARNESS GIL SOAP.

Three sizos-$1, so and 25c sizes; the finest
article in the world for harness For sale by
feb27 W. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

" Room No 2 Market Building.
Alexandria, Va, Dec %, 1883.
On ard after WEDNESDAY Janusry 2, 1889,
the interest due January 1, 1889 on the bonds OF
the Corporation of Alexandria will he paid ut this
office upor the presentation Of the pons
dec29 3t NJ b. HARLOW, City Treas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29

EsThere wes very heavy frost this morn
iug which covered the earth almost like q
SNOW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-29
AUCTION SALES.
RvR. T. Lucas Auc;iopecr.

THE ENTIRE STOCK OF The BOSTON VA
L RIETY STORE N PUBLIC AUCTION
Commencing on SATURDAY, December 18th,
1883, at 1:30 p. m., will sell at public auction,
ut No 402 King street the ENTIRE CONTENTS
OF tn g BOSTON VARIETY STORE, consisting
in part of Boots and Shoes G.ntI,mans Furnish
ing Go, ds. Had ware. Tin.are Notions DC, &c.
Sale perempto,y and viii be continued daily Mt
10 u m and p. IN until the entire stock is sold.
dec2S st RI LUCAS huctioneer.
H1RUsTEE's SALE OF D&UGs, GARDEN
/ SEEDS. FANCY ARTICLES, &C.
By virtue OF Il deed Of t:ust executed by w D..
Hudson, will sell, uatil iur5her notlc', at pri.
yate sale for cash ali the stecz in trade, consist.
ing Of Drng3 Chemicals, Paints Oils, Garden
Seeds, Fancy and Toilet rtcles, &c. now in and
ut tho premises No. 1113 King street and the
warehouse in rear thereof.
cecls cow SAMUEL II. LUNT, Trustee