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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-06-06

Hur,nsbufs Argus ..l
a. Iohn Butter. = well known anu
,on,lnrut farmer residing near ~. ien.
~ While boarding train 81 Fsfdinan"
,s,ion Tuesday evening, unfortunately
s,;npsd and fell into box 81 broken
las fracturing his thigh In two places
IA b,uising his arm severely. tc'c-
ram Immediately sent 10 this city sun
'noning medical aid, WAS responder - ~
'llp, 4. Il. Lukemcycr who applied sue
l,,ece..ary handages. Ito was getting
.,on, ~ welI ~ could he expected until
We,he-Lay. when he rapidly grew
worse aud died tho same n,ght. ~
ms member Of the late oSd inu w
Intantry, and a member Of Shisc,s
POS. M. IS, q. A. t., Of this city. nc
twas seventy years OLD.
\ Coroner }. II. Mcinkcr In company
xi,h ;Dr. q T.. Willissi~ 81 thi- cliy anu
III, Coble OF Knoxville. had thr remains
i Henry Bicrscl,enk. which wero FOUND
~ m sl,anloncd well ~ bis homo near
''lil noxvillr. some four or hvc weeks ago.
.Nhunci last Monday. and held p"s'
u,r,cm examination. The examination
~ hc.a Il the instance ~ number ~
parties ~ thar virinisy VIII" suspected
haf the deceased hSi been f"li'ly drS',
with. However. tho examination fai'r'
l,o verify their suspicious. and The gene
raj opinion now prevails that MI. b'er'
.chcnk either fell into The well, OF
Jumped in with tho intention Of commit
,Iiiny suicide during spell Of temporary
to which It IL said nc was IRE
subject.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-06-06

We wish TO notify our customers that
We will not receive any wheat after june
=, fcr two weeks. for The reason that Sir,
Drcidcnbaugh j. very busy on his farm
and Mr.. NJ. a. Clark has been appointed
m Enumcratcr Of Census. On and after
June 10. 1890. we will again pay the
highest priro for wheat. Farmers having
wheat on hand will 10 well 10 hold on
until we start up again.
Very Respectfully,
CLAEK a. BREIDENEAUGH.
nm
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-06-06
Notice or Letting Contracts for
the Construction Of q Drain.

Notice or Letting Contracts for
the Construction Of q Drain.
No. i1O8.
IN the matter Of the petition Of William
y A. Traylor, Martin Friedman, Isidore
Schumacher, ct al, for the establish.
ment Of drain.
NOTICE IL hereby given, that from
this date until the slst day OF June, 1890,
the undersigned, Drainage Commits
sioncr Ito whom has been assigned the
construction OF tho drain described IN
tho report OF tho Drainage Commits
sioncrs in said matter - will receive bids
for the construction Of said drain, It my
Office, in the town Of ireland, Indiana.
Said work has been divided into stations
|of one hundred feet in length, and bids
for constructing said drain, or any part
OF II. must be by stations. A compute.
ton Of the number OF cubic yards or ex-
lcavation in each Of said stations has been
made, and will be furnished 10 any per.
son interested or bidding on said work.
Said contract will DO let to tho lowest
and best bidder by stations. Any per.
son 10 whom contract il let, will be re-.
quired 10 entor into q written contrAc,
and givo bond, with surety, for tho por-
formance Of tho work, and that ho will
pay all damages occasioned by the non
|fultlllmcnt of bis contract The right 10
reject any and oil bids 10 reserved.
WILLIAM 4. YOUNG, Drainage Com.
TRAYLoR 4 HUNTER, Atty.s
Juno o, 1880 -2w. fpf o6OO1
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-06-06

One Vandcrbilt is building y $6.OoV,'
loco house at Ashviilr, N. e.. in which h'
Twill live q few months ~ the year. a
man who will cxpemd that amount o.
I,noncy on palace on his earth - no'
entitled 10 palace In the ky. lit
should sizzle. Ind Sun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-06-06

nTFarmcrs should remember, when
they think Of voting for the railroad pur-
chase tirket, TINT they are voting for
men pledged 70 work % place mort
gaze on every mans farm. averaging
S56l IS. 70 pay railroad boniholdcrs FOR
their liens on the railroads OF tho
country. No farmer owning less than
1000 acres Of land could afford 10 pay
tho interest on II for The benefit derived.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-06-06

fHT7FfN ErWNs.
Democratic farmers know very well
Mat naariY AZ fhe things tic alliance
coEnlains cf arc The result "a protective
enrin. anN they will not vote Tor mem
bers OF the legislature who favor the
continuation II The high lauIF scherne
tor p!npiRring thu farmers. 7. may BE- 4
smart schtEc but X will not work TIL.
rrar
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-06-06

Tho COURIER asks the public for ii
job work. We are prepared 10 do al
kinds from business card TO pamphlet
neatly, promptly and at reasonable
prices. Bring on your work. H.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-06-06


Died, May Is, 1890. At Crystal, Ind.
Mrs. Mariah A.. wiic OF A. j. Cave. ueI
gentle spirit took its gla'!somc flight
10 purer realms just as The sun wss
setting in the golden west. While young
she made profession Of religion, and
devoted great portion Of her life 10
Christian pursuits. anf n the close Of
her life she was an ardent Christi n, and
= consistent and beloved member OF The
Baptist Church. Marian was generous
and liberal friend. noble and true. and
leaves a host Of friends 10 mourn their
loss. Our heart aches. bnt II II for those
who are left AZ solstc in the home here
not for the dear one who has gone to The
better home beyond. Her life ended
here only to begin in greater perfection
.in the home Of the blessed. Good-byc
then. our loving friend;
'Shs has passed awAy INN rsr'ie trsath.
And her tyss afH tioteI ~i.h tAa sittp M death
The leaves M me titts N. .iuttSr Mia i4ll.
AMI the trnH< snpeA stli eqseT al.
Eat she will ptanefaly. calmly ret
Forever harry, ny angels tleAt"
"She les passed. away. INT her s~cet good win
Like irazFAnt a.iEr Iingers siii.
The tender lesson inst ~ enlury trinrs.
The r4@rtle M charity e'er hirESs
\ W.le2rp NJ fllew me paths she rrod,
~ Ne nsFe llkt heF wh0 has rorc NJ God"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-06-06
DISTRICT TICKET

For Consres~. "a Cons re-sianai District.
john T.. fsEi.rx.
TOR Representative from pnlsaf~ AMI Martin.
IrfiLtfN r>NA>.
For Representative from Lawrence. Orange
and Dnboi~
ERNST rfCNuAEDT.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-06-06

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
ror County auditor.
JOHN ckAAEf>rACHFE
for County CLERK.
IC>ATz fcKEkT.
For County Recor.s--r
BRITAIN f-kri>a.
Par County sherfd.
ALERT A. TEtNLcE.
Par rnunfv Treasurer
fsCOB rIf.GEE. III
Fer rnnnty ~urvsyor-
lllSEN EE-GF..
ru+ County Ccrorer.
rEE>uAlsnT AJFEAgT.
40. Cvunty Cnsnsri-~toncr "a District
JACOB - ALLIES.
For IL 1nnfy Commissioner ~ District.
itGI>T -. s-pEitNf'is-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07

delightfully."- by Miss Julia Morton on
Thursday evening at her residence on
west Franklin street.
A lady prominent in society, whose
entertainments are noted as among the
pleasantest OF the season, tells me she
will give series Of lunches in january.
PERsoNALs.
Among the especially attractive Young
ladies' who make their debut in society
this season are Misses Julia Morton.
sallie Talbot. Sallic Deane, Isabel
Stacy. Bessie Martin. Maggie Ferguson,
and Emma Barksdslo.
Miss Julia Russell, daughter OF Paw
Director Russell, United States navy. OF
Philadelphia, will be the guest Of Miss
Annie Williams tits month.
Mr. James Ellerson and his charming
bride. who was Miss Lncy Murdaugh, of
fredericksburg, are visiting Mrs Jock
Ellerson.
Miss irene Lsnghorne is expected
home for the holidays.
Miss Maggie Pollard, OF New York,
is visiting Mrs. T.. A. Saunders.
Nr. Cunningham Hall, who is always
warmly welcomed in Richmond, is here
on short visit
Miss LaFonde Palmer is the guest Of
Mrs. j.. w. Reinhart, in Brookline,
Mass.
Miss Helen Perrin, OF San Francisco,
will be the guest Of Miss Roy Ellerson
later IN December.
The marriage OF Mr.. William Parrish
TO Miss Harris, OF Lewisburg, Va, IS an
nounced. MIGNON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
Appeal to the Women OF the south.


We, the ladies Of the Jackson Memo
rial Association of Lexington, Va, hay-
ing in charge the completing OF the
monument to our groat Confederate
leader, Stonewall Jackson, prompted by
the greatness of the undertaking, appeal
for aid to the women of the South.
Four thousand dollars are needed and
we are sure every true-hearted south
erner will feel it privilege to assist in
this great work. We propose to open a
bazaar in Lexington the 10Th of De-
cember, and beg you to send MS such CON
tributions as can be collected by that
date. Money, materials, and manu-
featured articles will be most thankfully
received.
The splendid bronze statue of Jack
son. designed by Valentine, is finished I;
and as the unwilling OF the monuments is
10 take place on the Dist of July, 1891,
the thirtieth anniversary ofthe battle of
first Manassas. we are stralning every
nerve 10 raise the money necessary Tor
the erection Of suitable pedestal, under
which will be a vault where the remains
of the great soldier will lie.
Remembering your hearty and gene
rous response 10 like appeal I'VE years
900 when by means OF a bazaar two thou
sand dollars were raised, we feel, conf
dent Of securing your help in this our
hour OF need.
An effort is being made to get free
transportation from the railroads and
express companies for all parcels and
boxes sent 10 us, and of this you will be
advised through the newspapers -,
A generous response from you will
tighten our labors and gladden. our
hearts.
LADIES JACKSON MEMORIAL Association,
Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07

- ~ hA'Hi - hAt'
rBT tnlerrenh % the Diapalch.l

ST. LOUIS, December "a special
from Chattanooga says: II. /. Kimball,
formerly of Atlanta but now engaged IN
developing East Tennessee interests, ca
bles that he has sold to English capital
lists for 81, 900, 600 sterling nearly 5,0OO,-
600 acres, three fourths interest in the
property OF the Rimball Town Compa-
ny. located in tho famous Sequatchie
Valley about fifty miles from here. This
is perhaps the biggest real estate deal
ever negotioted in southern lands. The
property is rich in minerals and timber.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07

an ordinary auction sale when lets ere
listed and then placed on sale to be soio
TO any one who will advance upon the
listed prices, but is @ genuine sale Q,
lots through the Real Estlte Agency OF
Salem, Va, at listed prices, and none
but genuine sales reported or counte-
nanced.
These lots are priced by n committee
OF the stockholders and the listed prlces
are then distributed to the real estate
agencies and by these lists the lots are
sold, and when more than one selects the
same lot upon the day oil sale then tue
lot 80 selected is put up at auction anu
sold to the highest bidder, no one beng
permitted 70 bid who had not previously
selected this lot and given due notice
thereof.
UNITED.
The land companies and other fnsn-
cial institutions Of Salem are united IN
their efforts TO make investments in the
place yield large profits. They are work
ing together in building for the future.
They show nothing on paper that the
ID1Fi NuaAUA VI Vic ftnAAbA NO. W.
demonstrate 70 BE- conservative. AS q
field for investment Salem speaks for IT.
self. 1t is q manufacturing centre,
mineral centre, en- educational centre, o
railroad centre, and location for health
fulness than which there is none superior
in Virginia. 1t must 90 ahead on the
highway Of progress with rapid and stay
ing strides. Those who have already IN
vested here have realized handsomely,
and yet the field for investment has
barely commenced It's industries are
OF q character that must bring other IN
dustries and population that will create
a demand for all the houses that can be
built for several years to come. 1t Is ex-
pected that at the coming sale there will
be q large number Of capitalists, many
OF whom are interested in industries 1t
would pay to remove to this point. In
deed are the people OF Salem justified
in calling 1t the Queen City Of the
Southwest. ABAMlNrA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
CAPTAIN DAVIS CRITICALLY Ill

No Hope for uim-A Little Girls Danger
from "A Grain OF Corn.
FARMvnLE Va, December Cap
tain h. V. Davis, one of Prince Edward q
Oldest and most highly esteemed citi-
zens, is lying critically ill ct his home
near Prospect depot. No hopes are en-
tertained for his recovery.
A little daughter of Mr.. Macon Gill
liam. near this place, while playing with
a handful of shelled corn yesterday got a
grain in one of her nostrils, from which
for awhile she suffered intensely. The
physicians are unable to dislodge the
grain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
The GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE.

Williamsburg sIasons Elect Delegates-An
Appropriation for william and Mary.
tCorsspondence OF tho Richmond Dispatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG. Va, Dec. c, 1890.
The delegates and alternates from the
Williamsburg Masonic Lodge, No. 6, to
the Grand Lodge Of tho state, which
meets in Richmond next week. leave
here Tuesday morning. The following
gentlemen have been selected, most OF
whom expect TO be present at tho daily
sessions Of the Grand Lodge: DIR. John
Clopton, Mr.. Parker Jones i. VI.
Ware, worshipful master, delegate Hon.
II, l.. Henly, alternate w. Z. Jones,
senior warden, delegate John b. VIII
kins. alternate.
Miss Julia Norment, daughter Of Mr.
ID. r.. Norment. a well-known citizen Of
YORK county, is dangerously i'll. Her
attending physician had given up all
hopes of her recovery last night, but
this morning a slight improvement in her
condition is noticed.
PERSONAL.
DR.. L. &. Booth, the owner Of that
beautiful and historic estate known as
"Carter's Grove" on the James river,
and located about seven miles below
town, is visiting his old home in Motto
way county.
The handsome private residence OF Mr..
c. T. Armis,esd, on the east end of
Gloucester street, is nearing completion
aud will bo occupied 10y Mr. Harry
Hundley and family. They expect TO
take possession some time during this
month.
COLLEGE NOTES.
President Tyler is engaged in writing
the history Of Commissary John Camm
and Bishop James Madison during their
connection with William and Mary the
latter being for some years at the head
of the institution.
Rev. a. j. Mayo, Of Massachusetts. q
distinguished educator and agent Of tho
Slater fund. is expected here next week
20 visit William and Mary College.
Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell, president
emeritus Of William and Mary, leaves
tomorrow evening Sunday for Wash
ington, TO assist Colonel II. Churchill
Semple in his effort to obtain an appro-
priation from Congress for tho college.
The bill was reported fayorably by the
War-Clsims Committee of the House of
Representatives during the last session,
and will he called up at an early date.
Representative George Bowden, of the
Second Virginia district, is managing the
bill in the house. Among the friends Of
tho measure in the Senate is Hon.
George Il. Hoar, OF Massachusetts,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
Edward Ammisown, of New York. As
signs.

New YORK, December edward
Ammidown, senior member OF the com,
mission firm of Ammidown & Smith, %
aud so Worth street, to-day made an
individual assignment to bis partner,
Albert ID. Smith. owing to his liabilities
in the failure of the Rittenhouse Manu-
featuring Company, Patterson, n. ).
He claims that the assignment VIII not
affect the firm. No preferences are
given,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
Tobacco Growing In New Jersey.

BznvrpxgE, n. j., December Ga
number OF leading Hunterdon county
farmers have decided to attempt the cui-
tivasion OF tobacco next year. Iney pe-
lieve that new and thriving industry
for New jersey farmers viii DO 'naugu-
rated by the sttsmpt II has been de-
aonstrated that the soil OF Hunteroon
county il well adapted to tho growing Of
tobsccn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
FILL OVERHEARD,

Mr.. Frank Garrett, son of Mr.. James
Garrett, of this place, was drowned this
afternoon about 4 o'clock at Rourke
Brothers saw-mill. Young Garrett was
accustomed to fits which were likely to
come on him at any time. He had been
rescued from drowning several times
before. lie was taken this afternoon
with ct while at work on the wharf,
No one being present he fell overheard.
He leaves distressed family to mourn
their loss. lie was about sixteen years
Of age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
TgrREASING TRAYEL.

Approximatng the remainder of the
mouth, 2,IG0, 200 is the number OF pas
sengers carried by the Portsmouth and
Norfolk county ferries the current year.
The team travel is also enormous and
the business yearly increasing.
Norfolk Lodge and Portsmouth Lodge,
=. =. O. Elks, will both hold their an
nuas lodges OF sorrow tomorrow alter
noon.
The shipment OF coal from Lamberts
Point this week amounted TO 1900 tons.
The negro fend Wash. Fields was car
ried before Police-Justice J. t. East this
morning, and was sent on to the Corpo-
ration Court for trial. The alleged ac-
complice. Sam. Henderson, was examined
and discharged, there being no evidence
against him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
AMENDMENTS,
DARTON's GRAND OPERA-HOUSE

DARTON'S GRAND OPERA-HOUSE
ID corner Eighth ami Broad streets. Richmond,
Va. James n. Barton, proprietor and manager;
James +. Black, businoSs manager. The recog-
nlzed home q vaudeville aud burlesque. Week
OF MONDAY, Decsmber san. hatipees Tuesday
nnd Saturday grand double bill this wsoE only \
speciAl.enEaEemeut n the vell-kaoTn sensa-
toual ana character actor, Mr. ned Howard. IN
the beautiful and exc.uIg c0medy-drAmA IN
throe acts, entited "rhe Italian Padrone, or
the Slays OF tho Hzro n-AhtoniO tho Pa
ozone, Mr.. Nod Howard I'm conjunction with
Spaulilng Broiher.i Vaudeville Syndicate, com
prising the Leading lights Of the variety world,
headed by the worlds greatest spsuldlpg Bro
Tiers, the acr0bAtic merYels. Ia taoir unique
pArlor entertainment Admission: 10, Is, ana
CSC. box seats, zoe. whole BOX, s.. de 7-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
THE WEST POINT ELECTION.
The Entire Railroad Ticket Elected
Frank Garrett Drowned.
Especial telegram to the Di.patch.l

ITVVVIHI V'IFT I'M " 'I'V u F7-F''-'1'I
WEsr PoIST, VA, December 6.-The
election here to-day for mayor and
councilmen excited much interest, there
being two tickets in the field. The
entire railroad ticket was elected-yiz. 4,
Mayor, w. @. Num-; Councifnen, A,
". Eastwood, w. A. Tngge, j. M.
Davis, r.. s. Dudley, l.. I. Koane, @.
]. Hill, and j. A. Kirby. Both the
town and railroad-men took quite an
active part. each desiring to have their
side elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
TIE Nrpsrc's PROPELLER.

A large propeller for the United States
steamer Nipsic. one Of thevessels wrecked
in the cyclone at Samoa, was shipped
from the navy-yard to-day by railroad
for Mare Island. A large force of painters
commenced work to-day on the United
States steamer Atlanta. Captain A. L.
Cooke, lately in command Of the re-
ceiving-ship Franklin, is to be married
in New York on Thursday. Lieutenant
Commander samuel Belden, executive
officer OF the Franklin, has returned
from sick leave at New London. The
United States steamer Pettel is still await
Ing sailing orders in Hampton Roads.
The remains OF Bernard ). Welsh,
crushed TO death on the Chesapeake and
Ohio road, arrived in Portsmouth a.
noon 10 day on the steamer Louise ana
Will be buried tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07

We invite you to come benefit well
our own Our many pretty and useful articles suitable for
Holiday Gifts
We have entire and complete assortment of season.
able goods to show you few toys horns don't keep them.
but on contrary devong entire time and do legitimate
v Goods business you are anything
and We assure you the very attention at all times
Dress Goods are in great demand time styles the very
on them move the entire stock Trimmings great variety
styles in Black any design Our Black Dress
Goods Stock is particularly attractive to styles and prices
plain and fancy also evening the time when should
think of purchasing from the chilling blasts Ours is the
only place you find such vast and varied stock to select
from We haze almost anything you way wrap Wecan
show you the styles Plush and Cloth Materials quite di
ront from what you can prices Chdns and Misses
Wraps they from rapidly We
can show YOU about 400 opes in Aacha Seal Plush COney prices
tho very lowest to be found in the city, Remember any wrap you
FREQ that you buy of u.s. Great reductions Carpets Rugs oCOhs
and Banketsas
THALHIMER BROTHERS,
FIFTH AND BROAD STREETS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
THE OLD DOMINION
l. BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.
RICHMOND, Va.

THIS company invites ths attention Of tins
people Of hichmond 70 iis simpis ana practical
plan for enabling persons VI snau means 70 80
cure homes OF their ovn
The pany will lead monsy on resi estate
10 within % per cant Of the sppcsssd value. "
be returned In small mobthiy insiAimsbts
scarcely more than the ordinary monthly rest
As a pie invsstnent the shares OF the con-
psny are very desirable became Of ne fsss IN -
they represent the smallest possible risk win
the largest PROD. the security being siwsys real
estste.
LADIES' or ether persons Of means NOS able -
willing 70 engage In sctivs business pufsuib
can By an inyosimsnt Il the shares OF TILE con-
psny become practically partners In an exssa-
siye, active, and probable business under NE
a Anagsment OF msa with tho best business
qualities aud OF large and varied expensscA
FOR full particulars those desiring 70 tnvsss -
10 borrow WILL please call on OF addfess
CARLTON MCCARTHY,
fecretsry and Treasurer.
Ills cas-. Main sUoee
Hon J. TAYLOR RLLYsOS, frcsidsAA
Dirsctorsi
]. TAYLOR ELLYSOp,
NORMAN v. RANDOLPH,
PRANK r. SETON,
JOHN y. PukCELL.
JOHN s. ELLETr 81 80
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
nR- WHFrIFR's CONDITION.

DR.. W. A. Wheeler, who was slashed
10y the negro burglar Wash. Feds, was
not so well to-day. His face IS badly
swollen. he is splitting blood, and has
no appetite. He is quite uneasy rs to
his condition. Mrs. Wheeler IS getting
along very comfortably. She has four
wounds.
Pay-Clerk Henry c. Jorden. of Ports
month, attached to the CCast-Suryey
Bureau, WAS married in Harrisburg, IA
on Thursday to Miss Alice NJ. b.osser
They will reach Portsmouth next I'll
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-07
BIG RECEIPTS.

The cotton receipts of Norfolk since
the opening of the season will soon be a
million and a half bales, though the sta
pie continues to come in very slow from
the country on account Of prices. A bet,
ter condition of the market Is expected
after Christmas. $500
Repairs TO tine extent of over $1,000
are being made to ST. Mays Catholic
church, and Old Dominion Lodge, IN
dependent Order Of Odd-telioWs' OF
Portsmouth. made an appropriation last
night TO 1t up the finest lodge-room IN
| the State