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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19
Luray, Virginia


First Grand Public Sa OF ona thousand
Resident and Business Lots and Villa Sites
at the new Industrial manufacturing city
of Luray, Virginia. in the beautiful Valley
of the Shenandoah, rich in iron, mangsn ese,
copper, asbestos, fire, terra Gotta and porce-
lain clays, hard woods, limestone, states and
other valuable minerals, takes place the
oath and 25.h OF September, 1880, at Luray,
sale to begin at l p. NJ. Aspecial excursion
over the B. &. o. B. B. from New York,
Philadelphia and Baltimore will be run on the
Oath to reach Luray in time for dinner The
Shenandoah Valley Railroad will offsr spe-
cially low rstes-oDe fare good for the round
trip, four days. limit. The Norfolk and
Western, Chessp sake and Ohio, Cumberland
Valley, Western Maryland and other con-
Meeting lines will offer low rates to the sale.
The lots to be offered are choice location,
being In close proximity to the famous
Lursy Inn, possessing natural drainage,
lovely Views OF theI Page and Shenandoah
Valleys, Blue Ridge and picturesque Massa-
mutton ranges. The Valley Land and i'm
provement Company, which has this great
enterprise In band has placed ONE MILLION
of its stock, and the industries already ee-
cured and negotiating assures beyond any
doubt Luray's great future. The one thou
sand lots will be offered low, and as an in
vestment will have no equal. There will
be over thousand capitalists here days
OF sale.
For foil particulars as TO Luray's natural
resources future, e:c.. together with full
particulars OF the sale. write
THOMAS E MoCoRKLE, Secretary
Luray, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19
MONETARY AND C0MMERC1AL.

As compared with the fnancsl excitement In
the large cities money matters are quiet here,
and business generally is active as the faI trade
has commenced.
At the Baltimore Stock Exchange business was
again better yesterday, and the market for invest
ment securities was frm Money was easy at
per cent. on call, the influence Of the heavy dis.
bursements by the government bsing felt there
too.
In New York tho payments at the United States
sub-tressury yesterday were larger than on any
dsy for many years On bond purchases alone
the payment was S11, 668, Ooo and there were
large prepayments Of intereet on the 4s and is
and heavy payments for silver and on pension
account. Fully $5,oOo,ooO was paid out in cash
over the counter. This food Of money resulted
In putting the rate for call loans at to per
cent, 90-dsys paper could be placed at per cent,
and time loan of 81 100000 was placed for one
year by an institution at per cent. The Wall
street stock market showed general improve
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19
J.nCAT, BREVITIES.

Peter Fullerton. brother of Judge Full
lertop. of New York. died on Sunday at dis
nome near Clifton, Faitfa1 county.
MIR. Benz. Riston, well known citizen
and democrat of Fairfax county. died at Dis
home in Mount Vernon district this morn
ing.
While being shifted yesterday evening
number of cars were run of the rails OF tne
Midland road GEAR the cemetery, ana lot
a short time blocked the track.
Mr.. Michael Dugap. the engineer at the
electric works loot DEARBORN is running
those works during the absence from tne
CITY OF Mr.. Kirby, the electrician.
At the recent term of the Fairfax County
Court the last will aad testament OF the late
Sarah NJ. Cooper was admitted to record,
and John T. Mason, OF r qualified as exc
cutor of the sane.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal bond.
holders OF 1874 have made application to
the MARYLAND and Washington courts for
sucn action as would enable them to operate
the canal 6s waterway.
The Joint committees OF Golden Light end
Taisman Lodges, l. o. G. t propose hold
ing fair to commence Nov. Sd. The pre-
ceeds are TO be devoted TO entertaining the
Grand Lodge of this order which meets In
this city 10 December.
lawn party for the benefit of q church 10 DO
built in that neighborhood was given at Four
Mile Run last night The grounds were beauti-
fully illuminated and among those present were
a number of gentlemen from this city.
We have received an invitation to attend the
dedication of the monument to the Confederate
dead ct Fairfax c. H on the FIRST of October.
MI W. A. smoot was yesterday bitten by dog
which was afterwards killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Ex-Lieut Gov J. E Massey will marry
Miss Matte McCreary. of Alabama, on Oc-
tober 1st.
Mr. John E. Rogers and Miss Fannie
Martes, both of Fredericksburg, were mar
ried yesterday.
Col E G. Lindsey, for many years prom
inent business man of Norfolk, died in Bsrk-
ley last night.
The hands in tie machine chops OF. the
Richmond Passenger Railway went on a
strike yesterday because there were too
many bosses.
Judge Dlggs. of Lynchburg. has declared
the law prohibiting the passage Of freight
trains through that city on Sunday to be
unconstitutional.
Mrs Daniel, wife of the late P. Y. Daniel,
ex-president of the Rich mond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac railroad, died on Tues
day aud WAS buried ct Richmond yesterday.
The livery stable OF Robert Orrick, color.
ed, in Winchester was burned yesterday
The stable and contents. including g mum.
Der of carriages. ETC., were valued at So .OOO
Henry Yerby, negro, has been lodged
in Northumberland county jail for having a
few nights since attempted to commit brutal
assault upon the person cf a young widow
near that place.
The barge Grace Nichols was yesterday
run into by the steamer Alpha In the Abe
marie and Chesapeake Canal, causing her
to fill with water. The Alpha Is we'll
known at this port.
Capt. John ". Vim, conductor of q
freight train on the Atlantic Coast Line, re-
ceived Injuries at BelHeld Station yesterday
from which he died few hours later. He
attempted to get on the oaboose while the
cars were in motion, lost his footing, fell,
and his two limbs were crushed
The Virginia State agent OF agriculture
says: Owing TO The very general rains corn
has advanced in condition since last report.
The wheat yield proved, on threshing, less
then was anticipated. Late Irish potatoes
were much injured by the drought In June
and July-the early crop was generally q
good oue."
The Richmond Chamber OF Commerce last
night decided to cali convention of mer-
chsuts and farmers to meet In that city some
| time In November to consider natters rela.
tive to the reiwsy service of Virginia. 1t
is proposed to try and agree upon the fea-
lures OF bill 10 be presented to the Legisla-
ture making many changes in the railroad
laws. 1t was also decided to elect at least
one wel!-known farmer ia each county an
honorary member of the chamber In order
to Increase the usefulness of that organiza-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19
A Scrap of Paper saved Her Life.

It was just an ordinary scrap Of wrapping paper
but it saved her life. She was in the last stages
Of consumption, told by physicians that she was
incurable and could live ouly short time; she
weighed less than seventy pounds. On piece Of
wrapping paper she read of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, and got sample bottle; it helped her, she
bought large bottle it helped her more. bought
another and grew better fast, continued its use
and is now strong, healthy, rosy, plump, weigh
ing 40 pounds For fuller particulars send
stamp to W. a. Cole, Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial
Bottles of this wonderful Discovery Free at E. g.
Leadbeater & Bros.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

CRusoE, the negro now in Jail in this city,
and who is charged with setting FIRE to the
barn of Capt. Besttie. in Fairfax county,
last February, was TO day taken before jus
tice Wormsy at Arlington by Deputy U. s.
Marshal G. W. Hawxburst, on the charge
OF stealing chickens on the Arlington reser-
walton, which is under the jurisdiction of
the government. He was convicted of pet
ty larceny srd sentenced to serve GO days in
iail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

THE CouRrs-After an almost two weeks rs
sion th' Corporation Court s6J 'uTned
rs &c Circuit Cou.s Tor this city, Judge
1sras Keith. will commence lis fail term
here . Mop'sy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

F1oUR INSPECTOR. Mckinney
has reappointed MIR. Thomas Perry, tlou1
Tosnantor for this city. Mr.. Perry has neio
this nosition for a number of years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

540 40< or fight See War" Rotertson's
advertisement in this paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

ANOTHER SCHOLARSHIP GlvEN.-The fac
ulty of Washington ana Lse University
has given to 81. Johns Academy scholar
ship In that institution, to be competed for
during the current session. Georgetown
University had previously given a similar
scholarship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

There is much in good blood !; but if born
of bad blood, "a B G Alternative" is the
only remedy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

For Malaria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigestion, use
BROWN IS IRON BITTERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

Summertime briggs collie ard stomach
sohe. Simmons Liver Regulator cures Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

CHICAGO. Sept. 19.-Cattle slow and lower !;
steers $5a5 II Texans So 65a2 TO-; rangers
50 05s4. Hogs-market lower; packers S4a
4 10; prime heavy and butchers weights 81 Goa
4 10; light 81 3Oa4 so. Sheep market lower |;
natives $4a4 75; Westerns 81 10a4 35; Texans
$4a4 As Lambs 81 6Oa5 10 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Sept 1S-Beeves
no trading. Calves steady; veals S5aS 25, and
eraser Calves So 25a3 per 100 lbs. Sheep and
Lambs-market shade frmer; Steep $4a6 so.
and Lambs SCAT SO per 100 lbs. Hogs-market
frmer for live Hogs at 81 60a5 40 per 100 lbJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

Autumn produces chills and fever and
malaria. Simmons Liver Regulator pre-
wants than
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

Health demands healthy liver. Take
Simmons Liver Regulator for dyspepsia and
indigestion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

Simmons Liver Regulator is most excel
lent appstizing tonic.-Saml. 8. Pentz
Chap. to Bishop of North Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

AQUATIC ENTERTAINMENT free ex-
hibiuon viii De eive0 at River View on Sat-
urday aud Sundsy by Capt. Paul Boytor,
the renowned swimmer, assisted by q corps
professional water walkers and oarsmen.
The feature OF the exhibition on Sunday
will be the professional boat race between
Wallace Ross and George Hosmer. The
steamer Saml. J. Pen'z will lesve here for
the scene at Convenient hon,a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

Fer az unpopular President, the remedy
the ballot; but for impure Blood A. B. G.
Alternative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19
DIED.

September 18th, at fifteen minutes of two
o'clock, B. Z. PISTON, in the 64th year Of his
age, TT His funeral will take place from sha-
ron Chapel. Fairfax county, on Sunday, the 21st
instant, at 2:3O p m. Friends and acquaintance
Of the family are invited to attend Baltimore
and Washington papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

PERSONAL Rev. John Points TYLER,
OF Charles City, and Miss Ada Webster Rod
erick. of Msr,insburg, W. Va were married
In Trinity Episcopal Church, in that town
Yesterday evening. Rev C,roeliua Walker,
D. D., OF the Theological Seminary of Vir-
giuis, assisted by Rsv. Henry Thomas, and
Rev. R A. Rodsrick, OF Carksburg, WA,
performed the ceremony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

POLICE REPORT Last night was clear
and cool with three prisoners aud one lodS-
or at the station house.
The Mayor THE morning disposed Of the
following cases:
Geo. Green, charged with disorderly ODE
duct, was discharged for want OF evidence.
An ex-polIceman, arrested for being drunk
In the street, was fned 81 so.
Lizzie Reynold. coored, for dsorderjy
conduct, wss tiaed So
VIM. aud Henry S,mms. arrested on q
peace warrant, were required TO give bond
to keep the pence.
A Third wsrd republican politician, for
disoyderly couduc', was foed 81.
A horse, belonging to J. w. Bsggett, was
taken up for being at large on the street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

PoL1TIcAL.-Msjor J. Taylor E Tyson,
chairman Of the State democratic committee
will on Tuesday next, visit Alexandria
and hold conferences with the city
and county chsirmen and members
of tue State committee of this dis
trict, The conference will be held at the
Office of Mr.. l.. Marbury, when plan OF
camnsicn will he formulated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

NOTICE-The adjourned annual meeting Of
IN the stockholders of the INTER-OCEAN
BUILDING COMPANY will be held at the Office
OF Francis L. Smith, ESQ.,, in tho city Of Alexsn.
dria, Virginia, on MONDAY, the 29th Of Septem-
Der, 1890, at 1890 p. m.
JOHN PAUL JONES,
sep19.24.27 secretsIy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

THE HYDRAULIoN -Tae ?reeideot OF the
Hydrauion s. F. E < mpsoy. gbo vent to
Chester. Pa. yesterday moroing to join his
company in the great parade there, return
ed at midnight and reports the boys of the
company and the drum corps all we'll and
ENJOYING themselves greatly, having bsen
handsomely treated by every ono with whom
they met They @ers to aave for Phiiadel-
phis this mornina by Invitation to attend q
banquet there and see the city, and expect
TO return tomorrow morning,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

sprnG-.ime stirs up The bile. Simmons
Liver Regulator removes it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

OPERA House The Baltimore Amerl-
ram saws OF Barlow Brothers Miustels who
will give psrformsuce here next Tuesday
"The excellent impre sion made BY this
company last season was the cause OF the
large gudience that crowded the house yes
terdsy. The compeny certainly gave en-
excellent eptertaiumenr, an6 highly pleased
all. The first part wss veTy neatly set. END
eyery thing about it was new and fresh.
The singing and thu orchestra were excel
lent. The programme was full OF merit and
every set was new, artistic and entertain
Ing.
appearance IN this city ct the Opera House
Tonight in her oounedy irema entitled
"Flosse.' This is on entirely new and
original play and Mis- Seward is said to be
most fascinating little coincidence The
company is large and competent one,
headed by the popular actor, Frederick
Seward, and an effective presentation of the
drama is assured.
The Partisan Folly snd Spectacular Com
panyn will appear at the Opera House Oh
Monday night The beautiful scenery, dra
peries, ETC., make one of the most interesting
stage sights ever witnessed in this city.
The burlesqus The Bachelors Isle'' is an
entirely original one, es Is also the Turko-
Circassian Minstrel scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

% CENTS AND Is CENTS.
GRAND FREE EXHIBITION AT
RIVER VIEW.
SATURDAY and SUNDAY, Sept. % and 21,
By the World Renowned
CAPTAIN PAUL BOYNTON.
The Water King, in his Great Aquatic Entertain
ment, assisted by Corps of Professional and
Champion Water Walkers Log Boilers, P 10 Play
ers and Oarsmen. Do not fail to see this grand
spectacle of MEN ACTUALLY WALKING ON
THE WATER.
On Sunday, Sept. 21st, there will be PRO.
FESSIONAL BOAT RACE between Wallace Ross
and George Hosmer for 800 side.
Steamer Samuel J. PentE will leave On Sunday
at 1850 O. and 2:50 p. m. On Saturday at 1929
s.. m and 8 p. N.
Dancing on the ground all day Saturday, sep-
TENDER 90.
Tickets-Adnlts 25c and children 15c round
trip. z. g. RANDALL,
sep1S at Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19
LADIES

LADIES
Needing atonic, or children who want build
ing up, should take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
II is pleasant TO take, cures Malaria, Indi.
Ses,ion, Biiousness and Liver Complaints
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

New YORK, Sept. 19.-Cotton easy; uplands
1O1a Orleans 10 11-16 futures steady. Flour
quiet and steady. Wheat dull and easy. Corn
quiet and weak. Pork quiet and steady at
$11 5Oa12 %. Lard quiet and easy at So 471h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Sept. 18.-There
is little change to note In the markets, and We
quote Flour So 5Oa6 for fine to patent family
Wheat 95a102, the latter for fancy lots Corn 55
a58 Bye 5Os55, and Oats 35a40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

GOOD TKMpLARs Gao. W Hawxhurst,
Grand Secretary ofthe Good Templars with
H. R. Center, Chief Templar OF Pioneer
Lodge at Falls Church. visited Arlington
last night for the purpose of revving Ar
lington Hill ledge Their mission was cue
cessfu, the lodge baug revived with about
25 members and the following officers; viz {:
F. S. Corbett, c. T Ms E ] Bachley. V.
T.; W Arnett. P. G T Miss Rsed, Sec;
Mrs. S. E Bailey, F s Mrs F S CoIbest,
A. s.; Miss Ella Red Treas; Thos. Spioer,
G.; Miss Minnie R ed, D. NJ. Mrs, S. E.
Bailey was appointed Lodge Deputy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

RICHMOND MARKET. Sept. 1S.-The markets
are generally quiet, and we quote: Flour So 5Oa
S % for fine to patent roller, Sales Of 1000
bushels of Wheat at 85a105, as to quality. No
Corn sold, and sales Of Bye and Oats we're made
on private terms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

CHICAGO, Sept. 19-11:3O q. m.-Wheat-oc
99A Dec 1O2Aa1O2aB May 1O7. Corn-oc
481a May 5O2.. Osta-Oct 371h May Al
Mess Pork-Oct So 10; jan $11 971a Ma!
S12 62lA. Lard-Oct So 27A; Jan Sc 671a
Short ribs-Oct So 40 Jan S. 824b
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19
For this section fair on Friday, rain Saturday,
warmer, southeasterly winds.
A PErR1e1ED CoRpsE.-During tbs latter

A PETRIF1ED CoRPsE.-During tbs latter
mart of the war the body OF young lacy,
who the sexton OF Ivy Hill Cemetery says,
died either in this city or vicinity, wss oe-
posted in the vault OF that cemetesv, Hel
friends ssying that 1t would De remoVou l"
q rsw DAYS. either for burial mere OF e'so
where. Time passed and the inclaenI "a'
forgotten. but no one came to ciain lne ie
mains NJ the Young lady and they yet re-
~asin in tho vault Without any means OF
idan,ifc,tion SO far, at least, es TEE
aeYton knows Daring The quarter
~ a century thai has elapsed mou!o
and decay have eotirely destroyed
the cass which conteined the GOTTA, ano tne
cask.t self. in which lie he remains, Is issu
vieldi to toe effects Of tiiae asd the dsBp
atmosphere of the vault-so mucn SO tAst
pieces have recently ctumo!ed and iaieo 10
the Il or. a few days since the ssx;on Oh
thu cameiery, while III the vault afranllug
for the reception Of 5odg, was attracted 10
the coffin, when fer 20 long time nan DC
cupied place Therein, by poilcieg TIE
piece of III side had to!!ea OF since as h@u
last seq Ii. Curiosi,9 lromFteo h'u' ~
peer Into the cofti through Tue epe. -. 10
thns formed, when ne "as antz7u ~ . We
hodv1of a oomeiy young lsdy IL apparently
80 10 condition a Whec II wse placed
there over twenty-G7e ears $50. He men
made further investigation ~h his
surnrise wac increased on hIdiDg tnaL me
body bad turned 70 stone, and that
alter eli these years was almose as lifeIike as
on the day it was committed 10 the silent
gepulchre of the dead. DISTANCES OF bodies
becoming pstrifi ID after being buried are by
no means inf.equen,, bat this is the inst
time, certainly 10 this vicinity, where ossif-
cation has taken place In 90 ordinary ceme-
tery vsut. As before stated. there Is
nothing abous the c,tii to identify the re-
mains, and the sections recollection !s that
they were placed in the vault by persona
who were strangers to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

LYNcHBURa MARKET, sept, 1s-The markets
continue quiet We quote: Flour So 5Oa6 %
for fine to patent fancy Wheat 85a102 Corn 53
ass Bye 55s65, and Oats 35a45.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET, Sept 18-Re-
fined sugars-Hards: Cut:loaf7 Ole; cubes !;
powdered ia; granulsted 67s softs Mould
1915; Diamond 6 1876; confectioners'
A 69s Columbia A 7-16c Prices show no
change, but the marx is strong in tone.
Coffe,-N sales Of Bio invoices have been re-
por ed during the week. and the market has been
nominslly steady throughout at 201hc per ID for
fair Bio, and 19c for 7 grade, fat bean.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1890-01-17
Beyond the River.

The earth has put on her winter
garment of ice and snow. A ter.
ribIe wind storm passed over this
locality on last Friday night, do.
ing considerable damage to fences
Prof. ]. P. Blanton has kindly
consented to give one of his inim.
liable lectures at Sloa ans Point on
Wednesday evening the 22nd inst.
Come out one aud all. You will
be instructed, amused and enter.
tanned.
VIM. Hartford, county commits
sloner visited the Sloan's Point
school on Saturday last. He ex-
pressed himself greatly pleased
with the work of the school and
encouraged teacher and pupil in
their work.
Sloan's Point has an interesting
literary society which meet every
Thursday evening. The society
has purchased two nice swinging
lamps which are an ornament to
the school house.
Miss Alice Otto's school will
close on the l7th.
Rev. Latimer will preach at
Centre on next Sunday night.
The Farmers and Laborer's 8
Union meets at Centre ever Satur-
day night. 10. L.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1890-01-17
Mind Items.

Plenty of rain.
Wheat and rye are looking fine.
Mrs. A. p. Hopson and daugh-
ter, June, are visiting friends and
relatives IN Kirksville for few
DAYS.
+. S. Hoag spent Thursday and
Friday in Kirksville.
Mr.. W. j. Smith has rented the
Samuel Abercrombie farm for the
coming year and will move to it
in February.
A. ?. Hopson has rented the
"old home farm" recently pur-
chased by j. Z. Whitacre.
Johnnie Agustin, little boy
living at Mr.. Cyrus Rrickets's was
thrown from a horse one day last
week and seriously injured, his
head hitting against tree and
fracturing the skull, which will
no doubt result fatally.
George Magrew living three
miles south of Mind, in the edge of
Macon county, has lost two COWS
with hydrophobla They were
bitten by his own dog.
Several cattle buyers have been
through the country lately and are
paying fair prices for stock. 1t
looks like times were getting bet
ter to see SO much stock change
hands as there has been'in the last
two or three weeks.
The Farmers and Laborers
Union in this part of the county
is beginning to mean business.
They have agreed to buy all their
salt and flour by the car load and
many other goods which they are
expecting to get through their
business agents. U.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1890-01-17
Rural Dell Items.

The Rural Dell literary society
is progressing nicely;it Is thought
to be without an equal in the
county.
Rev. John Rice of Kirksville is
visiting relatives in this vicinity
this week.
Mr.. William Ray started for Ok
lahoma last Friday, to look at the
country.
Joseph Beach who recently left
this vicinity and went to Paradise
Valley, Oregon, writes that he is
greatly pleased with the country.
Mrs. Rebecca Greenslate of
Kirksville has been visiting rela-
tives in this vicinity for two
weeks.
Hr. Hall who has been on the
sick list is convalescing.
Mr.. Wane Mcintosh delivered a
load of baled hay at Bullion last
week that weighed $685. pounds.
The storm, Friday night did
considerable damage in this vici-
nifty.