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The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02

Mat Torson, formerly a resident of
Hot Springs and we'll and favorably
known by all the old residents of this
place was married on Sunday last to
Miss Eliza Bloer, Of Oelrichs. The
young couple has the best wishes Of
the STAR.
j. W. Hoppe left on Thursday after
noon for Hill City to resume his duties
at the Golden Summit mine. During
his brief sojourn at the Springs he has
made many warm friends who regret
his departure. He will return in
August or September and possibly
locate permanently in this place.
r. F. Connor spent Sunday and
Monday with his family. He says
times are very hard and collections
slow throughout northern Nebraska
and the people in that part Of the state
are heartily sick of the long cold winters
and successive failure Of crops, and
large numbers are preparing to emil
CRATE to the Black Hills in the early
spring.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02
MRS. GRUMPY SAYS

That some extensive transfers Of coal
lands are on the tapis.
That Judge Dudley is a bowling
success as political dreamer.
That carpenters and masons will be
in demand in Hot Springs during the
coming spring and summer.
That several transfers of Hot Springs
business and residence lots have been
made during the past week.
That John Sherman is in the lead
as a presidential candidate, with
Senator Allison of Iowa, as an able
second.
That it is Grover Cleveland's s plan to
retire to private life in March, 1889,
or rather the peoples plan to retire
him at That time.
That David b. Hill for president
and Roosevelt P. Flower for governor,
is the program of the anti Cleveland
Democrats in New York.
That Congressman Mills, chairman
of the ways and means committee,
should be called in and muzzled by his
constituents in the Lonc Star state.
That the B. & NJ. men who recently
visited this place were very favorably
impressed with the location and pros.
poets of Hot Springs, and indicated
their confidence in the place Id a sub.
stantial manner.
That this will be the busiest season
ever known in the Hills country in
point of immigration, railroad build
ing. mine development, all kinds Of
business enterprises and the establish
ment of manufacturing institutions.
That persons residing in the bleak,
blizzardy and blockaded regions Of
Iowa, Nebraska and eastern Dakota
are casting their weather eye toward
Fall River county with view to er,i.
grating to this favored land as soon as
they can raise the necessary funds.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02
BUFFALO GAPlNGs.

Walter Knowlton has been tusling
with the quinsy for the past few days,
but is now about ready for business.
Messrs. Harry Endicott, A. d. Clark
and George Bolaud started out across
the country Monday morning in search
of the B. 6 N: surveying outfit. They
report the party as headed this wav.
The A. o. U. w. masquerade We'd
nesday evening was a success in every
way. Parties from Hot Springs,
Fairburn and other neighboring towns
were present and helped to make it the
"event'' of the season.
j. j. Clark claims to have been Off
cially informed that the B. & NJ. sur.
veyors are pointing toward the Gap
from the southeast. That for several
days they have been working very
near the +. q. & NJ. v. road.
Immigration has alreody begun to
come in, and soon we will see a daily
arrival ofstrangers looking for homes
in this the Eden of the Black Hills
conntry, where severe storms never
visit and billiards are unknown.
The +. r. 6 NJ. v. road surveys have
been completed to the Northwestern
Marble quarries. The average grade
is so feet and fraction. The Elm
Creek ca1yon survey is about COM
pleted. Which line will be construct
ed first is not yet known.
Mr.. Mills, of Fairburn, passed
through town on the 10Th with 125
head of fine sheep for the Oelrichs
abattoir. The Mills brothers have
demonstrated what this country is for
sheep raising. and that it is second to
none is sufficiently proven by their fine
slerd.-News.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02
ynlonLlTERAaY SOCIETY.


Program for tuesday evening March
9Th.
Quotation from Shakespeare at roll
call by each member.
Music.
Original Essay-D. K. Mangun.
DeclamatioM-Arthur Petty.
Speech-George Long.
Song-Charles Stewart.
Debate-Resdvea that literature
has been greater factor in civiliz-
alton than war. Affirmative: George f.
Gibson, E. T. Pierce, Will b. Stanley.
Negative: w. B. Dudley, N: Ii. Ken.
able, X. F. Harris.
Program for March 18th.
Quotation from Macaulay BY eaeh
member at roll call.
Music.
Recitation-Libbie Beftier.
Essay-Mrs. Eaton.
Solo-Mrs. Stewart.
Debate-Resolved that the divisions
now existing among professed
Christians is contrary to the teachings
Of the Bible and q positive obstacle
to the reception Of the word Of God.
Affirmative: O. Ferguson, E. G. Dud-
ley, A. s. S.'Stewart. Negative: H. z.
Eaton, 8. E. Wilson, w. H. Stanley.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02
ADVERTISED LErTERs.

List of letters remaining unca1ied fol
in the portofice at Hot Springs for th,
month ending February 18th:
Charley Hayes, james F. Jackson,
j. ID. Lane, Fin Potter,
Adam Snyder, George Williams,
L. Cleighton, Ranch.
FRANK CALLAHAN, Postmaster.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02
plREcToRv-

piRecToRv.
COUNTY COMMlsStC NERS-A. A. Powell,
A. u. Jones and Ed. Stack.
DISTRICT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS d. Norton.
SHERIFF-Sam. y. Moses.
KEGlSRER OF FDEEDS.-Kennet Harris.
TREASURER.-W. p PHILIPPE
ASSESSOR.-E. p. Chilson.
PROBATE JUDGE.-C. Eastman.
SUPT. PUB. .INSTKEC.-W. c. Thompson.
JUDGE FIRST JUDICIAL DIST.--hon. c. NJ.
Thomas of DeadwOOd.
CLERK OF COURT.--C. Il. Sawyer.
JUSTICES OF THE PEkCE.-W. II. Wood,
Cascade; j. s. Jones. Hot Springs; James u.
Doran, Oelrichs; o. 3. Frary, Cascade.
US. LAND OFFICE.
REGISTER.-J. II. Whiteside Deadwood.
RECElvEK.-JOhn LaFahre.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02

D. G. Dawson hts Just received .
fresh supply Of fresh whits fish and
bulk oysters which be is selling at 18
cents per pound and Is 5cs6te per quart
respectively.
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DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Hot Springs, Dak., Feb, 2Oth, 1883.
r. c. and L. E. Thayer have this day,
W. mutual consent, dissolved partner.
slip. All accounts with Thayer Bros.
will be settled with L. e. Thayer.
F. @. THAYER.
L. e. THAYER.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02

CHOICE BUTTER always on hand
4 S. G. FARGO & SONS.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02
WEArHE REPORT.

Following is a record Of thernio-
metrical observations taken at the post
Office for the week ending Thursday,
March LET.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02
6. l. s. c. PROGRAM.


Program for Friday evening, March
2nd: :.
Roll eaii-Respond with Mans Of
founder Of some college.
Music.
The lesson.
Paper ID. R. Locxe-Mrs. Eaton.
Paper-Remarkable Rides-Dr. w.
H. Stanley.
Solo-Mrs. Stewart.
Characterization of Of H. w. Long,
fellow-Mattie g. Allen.
Program tor Friday evening, March
9th:
Roll call-Quotations about March.
The lessons
Selection-sAmong the Trees" by
Bryant-Mrs. Stanley.
Music.
Paper-The Thirty Years War
DIR. A. s. Stewart.
Paper-The Crimean War-A. F.
Jones.
sketch-Florence Nightengale--Mrs.
r. F. Connor.
ReadingIsC Charge Of the Light Brig.
ade," and sCharse of the Heavy Brig
ade," by Tennyson-Libbie Berrier.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Crane Bros. have New Orleans mo-
lasses.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02
COMMERCIAL HOTEL,
THEo. lARcHow. PREP.

Best accommodations to he found In the Cit
First class cook, attentive walters and tables sup
piled with the hest the market affords. Trsnsien
custom solicited
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-02
HOT SPRINGS STAR.
EXPRESS 4 STAGE TINE TABLE.

Leaves Hot Springs at 40 r. N. Arrives at Buff.
faiO Zap ut o'clock II. N. Leaves Buffalo Gap ut
SOclOCk A. u. and arrives at Hot Springs at 1910
AN. Close connection with caat and west trains
Fremont, Elkllorn & Mo. Valley r. II.
Trains going Nest leave. .,........... $50 a. u.
Trains going east leave. b:oT p. II.
Fon The East, South AND NORTH,
Close connections and best accommodations.
F.w. Anthony, Agent, nufialo Gap, Oak.
w. E. FITCH, J, r. BUCHANAN.
Css. MAnAoIR 0en Pass AoEHr.
MISSOURI VALLEY. IA.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-10-25
'Dl.soIu,,on of Par.nersh,p.

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership therefore, existing between ] p,
Raine aud W. Il. Perry, IN The butcher.
ing bns:aess, in Carlin, Eko county.
Nevada, was this day dissolved Iy
mutuai consent. All bills due the Arm
will be paid TO j. z Rhine, who MS.
snmes all obligations against the said
frm, and will continue the business OF
the late Arm.
j. p. RA1SE,
w. %. PERRY.
Carlin, Sept. IL, 1888.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-10-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICA-
TION.
Land Office at Eureka, Nevada. !
(lrfnbpr Y lRAH I

Land Office at Eureka, Nevada.
October \, 1898.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the following named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the District Court of Nevada, at Elko,
Nevada, on Monday Nov. IL, 1858, viz; Home
stead Entry No. ZIG, John F Short for the r II
of N Z Il and L II Of 8 l. 4 Sec. 35, TIP 90 N Of
r 90 z, Mount Diablo Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of, said land, viz
A W Hesson, Of Elko, Nevada.
VIM Snow, q"
John T Baker, Ruby Valley, I"
A Thomas, "
D. II. HALL,
Register.
orderedtthat the above notice be pull :sh ID
for ale \
PENDENT.
Dated, Elko, Oct. 10, 1888.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-10-25
RaIusad dc Hotel.

Since the recent fire at Palisaas'
which destroyed my hotel, together WIN
its contents, I have opened the PAIL
SADIE HOTEL and am now pTepar
to accommodate the travelling pubic
with good ocomInoduiions, both as -
board and lodging. A liberal share O., o.
the public patronage is respee'iuI'
solicited.
10 e. III. BACn.
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One of extra large size lay upon the floor
and from within it carte deep, labored
wheeling. The lid was yell drawn mp and
nothing inside could he seen. "Heiio, Bob,
are you in ~ said the ;iEdeEtGker, and the
lid began TO slide slowly jognEsrd with a
creakiog sound. e head rokod up aud
then man sat upright IL ~as Bob. &c
answered: Yes what so y0u ,seat ~ and
then, seeing e visitor, s2nk hsck and agsin
drew the lid over niyi. ''Boh's got it lit
tie bad to night said Mr. Alien, alluding
TO his asthma. aud nc paiicd down the trap
leading to the iofc >,i... efy Bob TO enjoy his
sleep till morning. -PMLadeLphia Record.
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SIeening inn comm.

4 man who will choose coffin 70: a
couch may Justly ley claim for the badge of
eccentricity. Frankford possesses such q
man, and his coffin is kept in the loft over
the undertaking establishment of E. II. AL
len, on one OF the principal streets of that
suburb. The coffin is Of extra large size and
is only one of many similar furnishings
which ere stored in the undertaker's loft
The man who nightly sleeps in this strange
bed is familiarly known to the people of the
vicinity as Bob. He is 6 beneficiary upon
the undertaker's charity. and has for years
doue odd Jobs around the place for his board.
He has occupied this coffin ever since he
came to Mr.. Aliens, except when his asth.
ma has compelled him to sit up all night
Bob is q quaint little man of about 80
years, with piercing black eyes and curling
black hair, now fast turning gray. He
comes of one of Frankford's first families.
His father was once the leading democratic
politician of the town and an extensive
builder. He built all the original buildings
at Frankford Arsenal more than half cen
tury ago. He gave all his children, Rob.
ert included, 8 liberal education and
brought them up in luxury. The un'
QortaReFS SHOp iS WNat WAS UuCc tuo
stable-altered now-of Roberts father,
and part of the very loft in which he now
makes bed WEE in his boyhood his pigeon
house. a romance Of love twines around
the life of this odd little man, with his
stopped shoulders and peculiar ways. His
lady love died many years ago, and poor
Bob often yet repeats. half audibly, some of
the sonnets of which she was so fond. 1t is
thought that Bob never fully recovered from
the blow caused By her death, and the
workshop of the undertaken has numerous
acrostics and poems of Bob's composition
stuck up around its walls. The man is a
mathematician of some pretensions and q
fne penmau. Mr.. Allen has known Bob
from boyhood and INDUCES his whim. A
visitor TO Mr. Aliens shop one night found
that gentleman seated in his Office. "Cone
with me-" said he. taking up lantern and
leading the way up stairs, "and I will show
you Bob he is in his bed nown Follow
ing MIR. Allen up the steps leading to the
loft, the light exposed to the visitor long
rows of cofins ranged around Che room
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ByR, T. Lucas. Auctioneer.

pY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST executed
- by Eliza Swansbury, bearing date on the 9TH
day of January, 1884, and recorded ia deed book
No. -, folio 495, of the land records of tho city
of Alexandria, Virginia, and at the request of the
holder Of the note secured thereby the under
signed, trustee therein named, will offer for sale
at public auction, on SATURDAY. Sfarch 10th,
1888, at ~ o'clock m III frcut OF tho Royal street
entrance to the Market building, the property
conveyed in said deed of trust, to wit:
a TENEMENT AND LOT OF GROUND in the
said city Of Alexandria, described as follows Be-
ginning or the north side Of Cameron street at
its intersection with the west side Of Patrick
street, and running west with Cameron street 42
feet then north parallel with patric; street 72
feet inches; then east parallel with Cameron
street to Patrick street then south With Patrick
street to the beginning
Terms of Sale: Cash
febS ts R.T. LUCAS. Trustee.
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syrup orFies

Is Natures o@n true laxative 1t is the
most easily 'akea, snd the most effective
remedy known 10 Cieanse :!e system when
Bilious or Cos'ive; 20 aispal Headaches
Colds, and Feyers; 10 Cure J5ahitual Con.
stipation, Indigestion. Piles. ,;r. Ajanufsc.
tured only by 'he California l'ig syrup Com
pany, San Frsncisco, Csl. f. & Leadaeater
Il Bro, agents Alexandria, Ve.
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ADVIEn - fn-r.lc

MRs. WINaLUEs ttCT6I-5., E..,f. VI ci!.
dren teething, ID tns prescription %. one CT the
best female nuTsea and physicians il 10 United
States and hag been ;tsrti for o1sy yoars with
nevcr-iaiiing sacccsz b. ni.iiors c. l:o;hers for
their children. During thn process Q: tcethirg
its vaiGe is iG5alcuisile /. .oiavo. Tie child
from pai3 aysantoiy .i.i ':i,.., gr:ping
In the towels, l'I,l 9ini cole .., ieslth
TO tha chill. y ( S- h.'r r.. =. cents s
b,ttIa NJ Td2
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AUCTION SALES.
BY Green & Wise, Auctioneers.

pY VIRTUE OF a DECREE of the Corporation
- Court of the city Of Alexandria, rendered on
the 10th day OF November. 1887 in the chsncery
canse therein depending between Mile Jackson
versus EmeliDe Jackson and ais, the undersigned
will sell at public auction, in front Of the Market
House. on SATURDAY, the 18th day of March,
1883, the HOUSE ana LOT of Shederck Jack.
son, deceased. beginning ON the west side of Co.
lumbus street 115 feet inches north of Princess
street. fronting 20 feet on Columbus street and
running back 123 feet 5 inctea
Terms of Sale One fourth in cash, and the res.
idue in six, twelve and eighteen months the de.
ferred payments to he secured by the notes OF the
purchaser, with good personal security, and the
title to he retained until G!l the purchase money
is paid. J. X. II. NORTON,
Commissioner of Sale.
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Gale to take place at l. ~.

The bond required OF the above commissioner
has been given accordil to law. Given under
my hand this 11th day Of February, 1888.
feb13 cots JOHN BEACH Clerk
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STEAMERS.
DailJLil8i0GOTi0lEa and Fortress Monroe
CONNECTING At NoEsoLK WITH THE
nEhsCFFANTS ARD MINERS a.aNE
TO AND FseOgF BOSTON.
STEAMERS.
OLD DOMINION sTEAMsHIP co.
To AND FROhI NEW YORK.

To AND FRoM NEW YORK.
e~A Steamer GEORGE LEARY (Poto.
:GsEezzszssEszmac GsEezszsEEsszzmac Steamboat Company MONDAYS
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, at $50 p. In
bosId Coasting Company TUESDAYS and
THURSDAYS 1T $50 p. IN, and SUNDAYS at
1870 p N.
Leary stops at Piney Point oyory trip.
Moscley stops at CorDfeld Ha-bor every trip
Steamers leave Alexandria promptly on time
from Reeds wharf aud make freight connections
at Norfolk with railroads md steamboats, for all
Southern points
For further information apply to
=. a. REED {: Co. Agents Alexandria.
WEI. 2. WEIGH, Supt. & Co., Wash'n.
q. z. PHILLIPS, snpt. / x s. Co. Wssh'n.
feb21 If
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Contract advertisers in not be Gloed to exceed their
pcce, aless The excess IS paid for at transient ratesr
ard ander 80 circumstances sVa they be allotced 10
advertise other than their legitimate business s
space contracted for.
al transient advertisements mMst be yaid for :s ad.
uGacs.
Persons earing TIE city can hare TIE Gazette mailed
to them, postpaid, for fifty cents month. and the
address changed as OFTEN as desired.
Marriage Gnd death notices must be paid for in ad-
rance.
RssOlionsi mensoria, oftanks, tributes of respect,
resolutions adopted By societies persons, ;!cSs of
qlblic concern Hl oay be printed in this paper as
ADVERTISEMENTS
The Gazette Office IS connected Oih the Telephone Er-
change. Advertisements, orders for the paper ne0s
or any information or business can be sent 5v Tel
phone.
AR communications sho.ld be addressed to "Gase;te"
Alexandria, Ia.
Entered al the POstecs at Alexandria, Virginia, cs
d-clgSs matter.
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NLYDE's STEAM LINE WEEKLY 10

NLYDE's STEAM LINE WEEKLY 10
PHILADELPHIA. go
Appointed sailing days from Alexa. a ET.
EGY TUESDAY Gnd from phladelpb, EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects at alexandria with the yir.
ginia Midland and Washington and Chic railroads,
and at Philadelphia With Clydcs regular Steam.
chips.
Freight Forwarded with promptness and care.
freq OF commiGaions
No charge Cor transfer in Philadelphia. Quick
timo. Frequent departures. Through rates aud
through bills of lading given. Insurance at tho
lowest ratoo
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S. A. MANKiN,
dec23 I'm no. All King ST., Alexandria, Va.
NEW GOODS.

We have just received through the importers
tho fullest and most varied assortment of Holiday
Goods ever offered in this city, including Havi-
lands celebrated make of FRENCH CHINA in
Fish, Game, Oatmeal, Pudding, Chocolate and Ice
Cream Sets, Dinner and Tea Sets, After.dinner
Codees, Single Tea and Moustache Cups. Also n
most complete line of CABINET PIECES nclud-
ing Abbotsford, Doulton, Bonn, and Royal Wor-
cestor, in the very latest styles and decorations
4 beautiful line of large and small Vases We
arc unable to mention bui few of tie many beau
tiful goods we have received in the last few days,
SO We cordially invite all to call and LOOK at these
L.
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F. a. REED & CO., Alexandria.
WEI. p. CLYDE g. CO., Philadelphia,
JOHNSON 6; CO., Wash. s. Georgt'n.
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Aelezanrgyiiria Oazette.

PUBLISHED DAILY INO 2Ri-RKERLY By
EDGAR SNo WIDEN,
81 The Gasetts Building. 30 and 312 Prince st
DAILY. TRIWEEKLY
Sir months....... 3 co siz r,onths...... 90
Ore month ......... so TIRES n,onthS... 1 90
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OAK WAGON HUBS, Hickory and OAK Rims
" Oak and Hickory Spokes, three grades OF
each kind also Shafts, Poles, Wagon SkeiDs and
Boxes, both steel and iron, fresh and full stock at
JAS. +. CARLIN q SONS,
aug1S Alexandria Va.
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0TRICTLY PURE CIDER VINEGAR, eztra
y strength for picking, for sale by
sep13 &c. MILBURN.
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LEGAL.
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE..

SHEEP DIP, Sage, Ground Sage, Diamond
y Dyes, Fitche's Pocket Scales Hoods Sarsspa-
rilla, Warmers Kidney and Liver Cure, Browns
Iron Bitters, Volina Cordial, Pratc8 Astral Oil,
and Sweet Maioram-a large supply just received.
dec1 E. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
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feb8 ts RT. LUCAS. Trustee
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ZINE sUGAR.CURED HAMS, SHOULDERS,
L Jowls and Breakfast Pieces for salo low by
feb17 ]. C. MLBURN.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-12-07
Centralia Items.


Mr. Willie McAllister has been quite
sick but is almost himself again.
Mr.. John McAllister has returned
from Kentucky looking well and
hearty.
Mr.. Hansons new store is almost
finished, and presents quite an impos
ing appearance.
The new hardware store, to be occu-
pied by Mr.. Woodham, will soon be
ready for occupancy.
The smallpox scare is about at an
end. No new cases are reported, and
the old ones are almost well.
Mr. George Case, well known here,
has returned from east of the noun
tains and opened IA meat market in
Seatco.
David Shelton, our Postmaster, is
proud man to-day He received Il
Thanksgiving gift in the shape of Il
bouncing boy, on the Goth ult.
We have been favored with fine
weather the past few days, and the
roads are beginning to improve lit
tie. Now, however, it has the appear
ance of snow
Mr.. Partridge, our editor, has pur-
chased the Jones' residence here; con-
sideration $1,000. He will max Ike in,-
provements thereon as well as on the
News.
Last evening we had the pleasure OF
attending an entertainment given by
John Jack and his family. The play
was good and the singing excellent.
The house was we'll filled, and the
Centralia band furnished good music
between the acts.
We have been trying to elect a new
Town Board. There were two tickets
in the field, the citizens and prohi-
bitiOn. The election was held last
Monday and the citizens ticket elect.
ed, but it seems it was not quite legal
and will terminate in another election
Centralia has tried prohibition before
and found it did not improve the town
much, and we are IN hopes the citizens
ticket will again be chosen.
Mr.. Blaine, who has been among Ills
for year past, died on Sunday morn.
ing, after having been afflicted fol
same time. He leaves widow and
four children to mourn for him. Mr.
Blaine was \ good Christian man
first and foremost in every good work
a jealous worker in the Y. NJ. c. A
and member of the Baptist church
He was followed to the grave on Mon
day by a large number of friends and
neighbors.
CENTRAIJA Dec & 1893