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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1890-04-25

DIR. NJ, MooFe II SCI ''"9'! ~"
Marshal Vanclcayc is laid VI
gain.
Scranton is often cursed by snidt
bows.
Vote for Walter M
benny.
The baseball season viii be here
Ter awhile.
Strawberries arc selling tor TWEEN
cents a quart here.
Drunken mcn arc seen rccling OH
Nr streets every day.
81 Two more aCccssions TO the Meth
list Church membership Sunday.
The rcputcd case of lcpfosy on
ncagoula street has been removed
death.
Miss Ella Evcritt, OF Newton,
iss, is visiting her brother, Mf. IL.
Eycrig.
why arc batter cakes like a cat
Filler? Because its the grub that
bikes the butter fly.
Mrs. D. Train, after an absence in
W Orleans Of several weeks, re-
rncl home Saturday.
breaking wild, bucking mustang
piles is the Sunday pastime for some
n aud boys in Scranton.
f'.We have just received Il lot of
land Bay pumpkin yam potatoes.
GERARD Il RICHARDSON.
There are fourteen pianos and or
rs on Pascagoula street. Truly
Is the must musical street in
anton.
1.-The ladies hustle is gone. We
sorry. We always liked lie bus
Orcause in a great degree, it made
The woman.
rive had a very pleasant visit Fri
last from Mr.. Harry II. Nelson,
Nr>cnting the New Orleans Times
R0crdt.
rNr. Nathan N. King, Of Fort
fon, was in town yesterday and
n the DEMoCRAT-STAR Office a
hsaat call.
to it, Democrats,
pt Mr.. Walter M. Denny's
Pjoriiy in this county is at
(St eight hundred.
'Alss Caroline Lindingcr return
home Monday after a weeks visit
ler sister, Mrs. w. S. Cooley, al
lview, Fla.
fAr' A. G. Delmas is shelling i'm
Vi ms residence on Pascagoula
~ mat is a good example for
VIZ on this street 10 emulate.
y heavy gale has been bio wing
'he southeast for several DAYS.
IMPAIRED by Light showers. No
hd Of. navy
lae lH'le band of Presbyterians
''n'on are determined TO have a
eu'iice soon. They have
qua lot rom Capt. Jas. smiss +,
AMY street for 500. III
la'ie'6urg Courier: Miss Rn,h :
|astH :, Americus, is a recent ar
T~iA.ilesOurg as a guest of her {
nl.' ",'s Mary Ward. May her stay
n.y., continuation and communion
|,r,1 ~lll be held in the Lutheran ;
w.. sunday morning at IL O'Clock. I
\. Preparatory to communion I
.. n''a Saturday morning at I
y La hsrsa laJie, Go, - -, !
h. spe eminent last Fr;dav
~, them assistance in a,v 7
5s vho encouraged hem n BY by I
saDS, '.d,y, May lst, the Luther. G
Eru, ,. School and ProG. Yo,ces p
|gd,r r combined, win give
10 T,.s. 'he point at Bsvou .
sva 1'slr friends arc invited ~ '
their baskets % r,
h o. racy Of Jackson !.
4 NJ Tu' IN full force and
Ut Walter M. Dona- o.
''g majority. Jenny a a
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1890-04-25
/. 0. o. F. SCRANTON LODGE, NO. as,

On Saturday evening next at 7 80
this Lodge will celebrate the list an
nivcrsarv of the order in their lodge
room. The members and their fami-
lies only are invited 10 be present.
Music, refreshments, Gle.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1890-04-25
and Mails.

ARRIVAL y DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
From ScraRtOn---Arrivcs at s:25 am. ard
t:l5 pm. Departs at 10 AIN. and 9.
pm.
LeakesriHe Route---Arrives on We1ue.-
days and Saturdays at Ii am. Departs
on Wednesdays and Saturdays at ~ n.
A. BLUMER p. NJ.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1890-04-25

MIR. William Carlton, os Rnylan's
Detective Agency and Protection Po-
lice, Of New Orleans, spent several
days in Scranton this week and gave
the DEMoCRAT-STAR office a pleasant
visit. Nj. Carlton was here Oh bust
ness OF which we may make public
after awhile. He certainly under
stands this peculiar service, and we
believe the result of his visit will be
of benefit to Jackson county.
Mr.. Walter M. Denny
is the Democrat to vote for
to represent Jackson county
in the Constitutional COnven-
ton.
a MONSTER ALLIGATOR KILLED.
On OF about the 81 instant, Mcssrs.
Murdoch II. Roberts and Frank Dick
in, living near Dickin's Ferry, on Dog
river, in this county, killed the mon
ster alligator of this country. II
measured IL feet III length aud Is
inches b'twccn the eyes. When cut
open a gallon jug filled with molasses
was found in his stomach. This is no
fish story, as the above gentlemen who
us the information arc regarded
as truthful and reliable.
The Board D: Mayor and Alder
men have the power, and it is their
duty, TO promulgatc an ordinance pro-
hibiting the breaking of wild kicking
mustangs on the streets of Scranton
on the Sabbath day. Has the Board
he nerve to do its duty in this mat
Ter? e
The Chautauqda Circle meets in
Hall every Tuesday night.
The public is invited TO attend all its
meetings. The programmes are IN
eresIing and those who attend will
benefited by so doing.
There is some talk of a sash and
factory being started in Scran-
We hope that it is not all talk,
nut a fact, No better place in the
State than right here for such an en-
erpriSe.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1890-04-25
Springs Hotel!

These Celebrated Springs are open SUM
MER and WINTER, Board, per month.
S32: per week, $40. Hack fare free for
Weekly and Monthly Boardels.
Comfortable hacks run by Ii. p. HearOn,
who meets all trains and care for all pas
sengers at Buckatunna, Mississippi. 100
pounds of Baggage Free. Buy ticket to
Buckatuna, Miss, Mobile and Ohio Rail.
road. Inquiries answered promptly.
Address, H.J. PEITuS, Proprietor.
Healing Springs, Ala.
April II, 1890. 6-6m
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1890-04-25
Rabbit METAL FOR SALE.

We have about 100 lbs of first-class
Babbit Metal which we Will sell very
cheap. Apply at
DEMooRAT-STAR OFFICE.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1890-04-25

The man OF sense il truly wise,
and knows enough TO adrerfise.v
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1890-04-25
ELECTION. TUESDAY, JULY %, 1890.

Our terms for announcing candidates
for office are as follows State and Dis
trict, SIS; County, $40 +; Beat, IS; Mayor
aud Aldermen. IS each. No
ment will be. published unless accompa-
MED by the CASH. Positively no devfa-
ton from tins long established rule.
Calls on persons TO become candidates
will be published ut regular advertising
rates.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1890-04-25

I'VE have just Oocncd a fresh lo+,
ali new styles, of russell shoes, for la
dies and gents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29
IncAL aRsVITIEs.

A train on the Washington Southern rail
read Jumped the track on Fayette street
Yesterday ard ran on the E.! 8 for some dis
lance. Ode car only vas damaged.
Marriage licenses were issued In Washing
ton Oh Saturday to Isaac Macon, of Fred
erick country, and Susie ]. Hehl. of War
rem county. and to Be, amin Bates and Ella
Jes, beth of Louisa county.
". II. Miller, OF Virginis, has been pro-
NOTED from clerk of class three to class
four, Elliott DeJarnett from clOss two to
three, s. Coleman from class one to two,
Eastsce DsPutrou from 81 GOO to class one
and Frank d. Hester from copyist ct 5000
to clerk at 81 600 in the Pension Office
in Washington.
A basket containing twenty carrier pig
cons was received here Yesterday from Phil
adelphia, with card of Mr.. L Gll,of ths
place, and the rtquest that thew be liberated
at IL o'clock. Promptly ct II o'clock the
basket was opened, and tbs birds set a.
liberty in the presepco Of number q
spectators.
Jas. Munday who was committed to Jail by Jus
tice Birch of the county last week for disorderiJ
conduct, was On tridsy evening released by Judge
Mr.. ]. II Greene.
Tho clerk of tho City School Board to-day is
sued p permits TO childr to attend the public
schools-3 to whito boys, 5 white girls, coloree
boys and 6 colored girls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

The HEBREW FEAST OF THE TABERNA-
cLE.-With sunset yesterday was begun the
Hebrew FEAST OF the Tabernacle, observe d
By Jews the world over as special occasioD
oij1y. 1t Is one OF the sefics of festivals In
the beginning of the Hebrew year, and a.
co9cing to the Jewish calendar begins on the
10 day OF the month of Tshri L; oontit :
ues for eight days. and oommemorates both
Tue gathering 10 ofthe harvest and the forty
Years sojourn of the children of Israel In the
wilderness. The eighth day of the festival
will be celeb ated as the fea OF ths conclt :
sor or Shemeni Atzsreth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29
DEATH OF A FORMER ALHxANDR1AN.-

DEATH OF A FORMER ALRXANDR1AH.-
Mr.. George D. Kenner, native of this city,
but for the psst twenty-four years resident
of Washington. died in that city yesterday.
The deceased had been member OF the
Washington police force for number OF
yeats. He was member of B. B. French
Lodge Of Maeops, but received his degrees
in Andrew Jackson Lodge of this city about
thirty years ego.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

FUNEaAL The funeral of Mics LIZZIE A.
brand. teacher of Washington School, No. 3,
who died on Friday last. took place from Sf.
Mars's Church this morning and wss largely
attended. among thoie present being many
OF the teachers and scholars OF the pubic
schools. Requiem mass was said by Rev.
Father O'Kare end the pail bearers were
six of the pupils of WASHINGTON School, No.
/ Masters 5 Edwin Beach, Thos d. Fegan'
Marabail L King. Eugene s. Burgess, Thos.
B Cochran end stephen Woolls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

SHOOTING AFFAIR AT WHABF -Wm.
o White and Thomas O'NeiI had fight
last night Mt the wharf Of the steamer s j.
Pentz IN Washington during which ONeilI
shot W hiie in the arm. The two men had
qusrreled on board the steamer, but we're
prevented from fighting "a coon as they
Landed they resorted TO blows, but we're sep
arated by friends. and as they were being
dragged apart O'Nell drew his pistol and
fired. He was Immediately arrested and
White was taken to hospital. AS The
WHAT was crowded with people the affair
created considerable excitement. There was
much disorder On the boet en- her trip a.
the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

THE Address COMPLETED The commit
tee appointed by the dissatisfied republicans
who attended the Manassas convention to
prepare en- address protesting against the
action of that convention In not making q
nomination, have completed their work and
will publish the address In day or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29
Is Consumption Durable :

Read the following: Mr. C. H. Morris, Newark,
Ark, says: Was down with Abscess Of Lungs, ano
friends and physicians pronounced me an Incn1a-
BILE Consumptive Began taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, am now on my third
bottle and able to oversee the work on ms farm
1t is the finest medicine ever made.
Jesse hi. diewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: Had it
not been for DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption I would have died of Lung Troubles
Was given up By doctors. Am now 10 best Of
health'
Free bottles at g. Leadbeater g. Bros drug
store Wholesale sgents). Regular sizes so cents
and 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

DEATH OF R. EDMoNDs Mr.. J. R. Ed
nonds, formerly merchant in this city
where ne IVES we'll known and had many
friends, died at his home near Casanova
Fauqlier county, on Saturday and was bu'-
led lay For several years be was 9
mem Der Of the firm of w. A. Smoot & 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

Mr.. Ingalls,, the President of the C &; o Rail
acay, One of the Directors in Board En-
brdcing Such Men as Governor Fleming
of Vest Virginia. and Other Influential
Names.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

GOOD TsMPLARs -Lswinsvlle Lodge OF
Fairfax county. Va, and Columbia Lodge
of Washington, D c., will visit Golden Light
Lodge, of this city, tomorrow night. An
entertainment committee has been appoint
ed. and bountiiu! repast will be prepared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

Woodward & Lothrop beg to announce
10 their friends and customers their in
formal opening on Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday, September 30, September 30,
ard October /, of Fall and Winter Novel
ties. While or new building is net yct
completed and ready for occupancy, We
shall be ablo to occupy the extension of
Nos. 101l and 1913 street on the first
floor, giving us beautiful saifsroom, 80
feet ty so feet, hghted by largo sky
light, for the display of our Silk and Wool
Dress Fabrics.
In Cloahs Wraps, and Tea Cows. we
have magnificent collection, selected By
our Mr. Shirley this summer in Paris and
Berlin, to which We request particular at
tcntion.
VELVET AND PLUSH DEPART
MENT-Esrly preparations enable US to
show superior qualities in Pushes and
Velvets ST lower prices than prevail at
present.
1S.inch Colorod Push in a full aasort-
yard.
RI iuch Coloroi Push ia full range of
colors. S1.25 per yard.
24-inch Colored Plush in full limo Of
art shades. $50 and $40 per yad.
To conform with the dcmand of fashion
for Velvet this coming season we are pre-
pared TO show larger and moro complete
stock than ever before, We do not think
we have missed single shade to which
the fashion points.
Coiored velvets in ii 70 q1alities. 81,
S1.25, $3.50, 81, aud $50 per yard.
19-inch Rlack Velvet. 81, ST %.
$3.50, S1.75, 50, and $3.50 par yard,
22-inch Black Velvet. 81 per yard.
22-inch Black Velvet. 1928, $3.50.
and So per yard.
&c inch Black Velvet. So 80 and 81
por yard.
All-silk Black vOlvot. $3.50 AID $3.50
per yard.
First h,or.l
BLACK-Q0oDS DEPARTMENT
LIZ lC!dS5 NUfcIllc5 III LluuEUluolCu
Robes latest designs, with trimmings of
embroidery for skir', neck, and sleevos.
This promises TO DO tao leading novelty of
the season.
Fine Quality BroalcIo.h, with the en-.
broidcred trimming already applied on
the foot of the skirt and bodice. $50.
Honrietta Cloth. with embroidery and
fur for trimming of skirt aud sleeves. $45.
Silk Warp EmbroileEed Robes, with %
seven yards plain material, 14) one and
one-q larter yards wide for skirt and (1A)
one and one-quirter yards ma row en-
brodery fer bodice ami embroidering
sleeves. $35.
First Goor)
~ Goods delivered in Alex
.ndria.
& LoTHRoE
CoRNEa 18th AND F STREETS N. w.,
WASHINGTON. D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

PROPERTY SALES -Travers Ross has sold
to George Williams e house and lot on The
west side of Patrick street. between Princess
spd Orinocn foF 81, 100
Mrs. NJ. E Gaines has sold to MIR. F.
Patf for $500 her dwelling on Patrick street
on iha Inc Of the new street improve menis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29
MANY PerSC

Many Persons ere broken
down from overwork. or household cares.
Browns Iron Bitters Rebuilds the
system. aids digestion removes excess OIL bile,
and cures malaria Get the genuine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

MISS CAVALIER
lfl Will resume her
DAN CING GLASSES
Wednesday. Oct let 1890.
sep29 3ta 429 n. Washington street.
fENHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
L HOLDERS O THE AMERICAN SECURITY
AND TRUST COMPANY will be held at the Office
of the company, No. 1913 south 6ogal st, Alexan
dria, Va on MONDAY, October Goth, 1890. at
1890 o'clock p. IN. PERCY 3. METZ9ER,
sep29 I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

POLICE RI pogT.-Last night was cool
9, q cIondy III about 2 O'Clock, when it be-
~, clear There was but one prisoner
AT. 40 dodgers at the ststion house.
hs Mayor this mcr0ing disposed OF the
folio wiri: css9s: TT.
a c;.lored man, for an assault with knlfe
on another c5iored man, was tned $lO.
Tbos Ogden aud JAS. Petit. charged VITO
dsordarly conduct, had their case contln-
usd. -,
A youpg man, for being drunk and dis'r-
dprIp MAS fnad IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

For 90 unpopular President, the remedy
the oslios but for impure Blood A. B. c.
Alternative,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

Simmons Liver Regulator has never beat
known to fell to cure all liver diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

There is much 10 good blood but If born
of bad blood, "A. B. G. Alternative" Is the
only remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29
LOCAL NEWS.
MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 90.

For this section fair. except rain in south
ern Virginia. stationary temperature, nor g
easterly Winds, brisk to high on the ccas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

Without doubt this medicine will cure
you. Il hss cured Thousands. Take Sim
mona Liver Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

Yesterday WAS raw, dissgreesbe Sunday, ana
me low poratu'e and lowering skies Kept
many iFom attending the churches. Comparatively
&c" peop were on :, c streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

The lille Ia removed. the hesd cleared and
dgestion restored by Simmons Liver Regu.
lator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29
ForMalaria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigestion, use
BROWN IS IRON BITTERS

No pill or nausesting potion, but plea :
ant tonic and purgative is Simmons Liver
Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

ARLINGTON WITHOUT SCHOOL Rev.
w. H. Cant, chsirnan. and A. II. Holmes,
secre aty OF board appointed by the reFi-
dents of Arlington, on Saturday commnu-
Gated with the Secretary of War in the hope
of securing some provision fos establishing
d puonc schoo! at Arlington, which te now a
reservation under the control Of the War
Department. Since the seQuestraii0n OF the
estate ss O reservation, the committee says
the S;a.e of Virginia has refused the bene.
ii;s OF i,s public schools to the children
living upon the reservation, and thus
ovsr ;wo hundred children are left without
the means of education. Rev. Cant says
that the resden are too poor to pay for
private tuition. The people there, DE says,
pay taxes to tho general government in the
WAY ofrena'. They have been disfrauchised
as citiz ms OF Virginia aod so far have received
no benefits from their trsnzfor to Uncle Sans
Immediate care,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

So simple yet always efficacious io eli
bilious disorders Ia Simmons Liver R-guIa-
tor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29
L1oR SALE.

oR BALE
The ccmforta, lie an convenient
BRICK DIVE LING
No. 10 soutl A fred street.
1t has bath room, slso brick st.ble and q ricc
yard. Apply TO
sep23 1w LTADBEATER s. BIO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

In. me sudden charge ia tcmrerstGr, has maso
-'"'S !othiog and fires feel very comfortable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

$40 4O> or fgbs. Sse War" Robertson's
advertisement in this paner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29
TOR SALE.

TIE MOST VALUABLE AND DESIRABLE
Properly NOW OBTAlNABLE IN THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
will offsr at phi yate sac, in los as per sub.
division, plat OF which can be seen at my office
that desirable property on the southwest Garner
OF Prince snd Alfred st.ee 8. known as
THE IRWIN PROPERTY,
located, IS it is, on two OF thu most desirable
streets in the city, within TWO squares Of Wash.
ington street aad the Confederate Monument
Convenient alike to churches, schools and rail.
rosd stations, it commend' itself to all seeking
either bone or speculative investment.
This property is in fee-smple aud title perfect
For further particu srs apply to
HERBERT BRYANT,
sep26 In No. III KING str ct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29
BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT lsKI-
TATEGNS!
DRY GOODS.
OFFICE OF WOODWARD s. LOTHRoP, J
CORNER 18th and F STREETS N. W,
WASHINGTON, D. G.
Modday, Sept. 20, 1890.

a@Open each evening IN
til 6 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

TT srEcIAL NoT1cE ALL ladies Interested in
the 1. O. o. F. fair are requested to meet in the
hall of Potomac Lodge, no S. on Monday night,
Sept 29th, at 1850 c'ciocx. scp27 as
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29
GOSHEN, VA.
BOW Commodore Maurys Prediction hat
Goshen Would be the Iron Center OF
America is Being Fulfilled.

a Great Auction Sale of Lots at This Gate
way City Between Virginia and West
Virginia on October and TO-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

An INFLUX OF GAMBLERS The law
making poo-salliug and book-making
puuishabe climes In the District OF Colum
bia except at rsce track during race
meeting goes into fleet to-day, aud conss'
quenty all the bookmskers yesterday
moved over to Jackson City, at thu Vir
gnia esd OF the Long Bridge a wire hiss
been run into large wooden building that
has been ftteG up a. poo'-room. From
there the wire extends to thyes other poo'-
rooms, aad yesterday an operator 10 each
pscs took down the entries for tc-3ay q
racing. The bookwAker7 who have moved
to Jackson City say that they have no fear
OF being disturbed bg the Virailia author
tiles Nav buildings ara being erected, and
donbil less before toe week is ended every
one of the book makers heretofore out at
The BOUNDARY, IN Washington, will have
quarters at the south end of the bridge.
Inc book makers say that the railroad pee :
peintepd to stop ail the local trains st
Jackson City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIz sN.-Mr John Z.
McCracken, father of Mrs. NJ. 3. barlow
died at HE residence, on south Lee street,
last Saturday evening" 10 the eighty second
year of his age Mr.. McCtaken came to tina
city Ia 1912 from Nav Orleans and engaged
in the grocery business which he conducted
uatii 1870. The sign over the door OF his
store at the foot OF Prince street. it will De
remembered, was the representation OF o
sperm whale cut out OF Sheet iron, sud 1t
continued there long after mercantile life
had ceased in that neighborhood. 10 the
DAYS when the deceased conducted busiaess
here the river front was the most animated
part OF the CITY. Then commission and
grocery stores extended the eutire length OF
the straud--from Wolfe street TO Fishtown
The foot of Prioce street also teemed with
grocery and ship chaudery business. and II
was during those palmy days of AeTandria's
history that Mr.. McCracken, like many
Others engaged in mercantile life here,
gaxed prosperous. The funeral service was
conducted by Rev Mr.. Vance, OF the Second
Presbyterian church, this morning, and The
reGains were taken TO Baltimore for inter-
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29
FOR SALE.

e. FOR RENT OR SALE: three-story BRICK
on FairfsI street, between Cameron aud Queen,
for sale; three-story BRICK on Cameron STREET
between Royal AID Pitt, for sale; three-atory
BRICK on Lee street, between Queen and
Princess for sale Inquire of Z. V. BROWN, 224
Fairf street. sep29 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-29

EOR SALE-The BRICK HOUSE and LOT 2l2
l. south Patrick street. If not sold privately
before SATURDAY, Oct. 18th, they will be sold
at auction at the entrsnce to the Council chamber
on Royal street, at 10 o'clock noon.
Terms Of Sale One-four tn cash the remainder
in three annual payments, with interest, secured
by ceed of trust; sll may be paid in cash if the
puicha:er so desires. Conveysn at cost of Eur.
chaser. JOHN T. MALLS,
PEI I'd For Trustees.
EoR sALE-A DESIRABLE CORNER LOT for
business pu ptses-northwest corner Queen
and Payne streets. Electric light, water, &C., on
this corner. Improving locality.
KOBT. J. THOMAS
sep2l 3.s 316 north Washington street.