The state capital., 1891-12-26
502 S. SIDE SQUARE,

We have mailed by letter, small
token to each of our correspondents,
who have SO faithfully contributed
to the columns Of the CAPITAL du-
ring the past year, and wish each, q
merry Christmas.
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Mrs. Lula Hubbard is improving
For fine molasses candies 60 to Magen
ties
A. Claus is the place to buy holi-
day presents.
Mrs. Thos. Watts has been suffer
ing several days with la grip.
Do not fail to see Hawk China
Store for christmas goods.
For best home made candies, 60 to
Magentis. Candies from 10 cents up.
Mr.. Charles Stewart, the efficient
stenographer was in the city Satur-
day.
Mr.. I, @. Cheek, who has been
sojourning in st. Louis, spent Mon
day in the city.
For Christmas Candies, Fruits, Nuts,
and Oranges 60 to i. Magenties 725 Z.
Washington st.
DO not fail to 60 to Chas. Hawks
Mammouth China Store tor your
china ware.
MI. W. H. Helm, will preach his
trial sermon Sunday night, at Union
Baptist church.
Rev. Hunt, Of Nashville, Tenn,
and Mr.. James Dimrey Of this city,
paid us visit Saturday.
Mr.. Chas. Hawk, has one Of the
finest displays Of Holiday Goods in
the city. Give him a call.
Mr.. ]. J. Letcher Of 1928 S. Doyle
ave-, is one of our frst-class carpen-
ters, and is having good success.
We regret to learn Of the illness
of Mr.. George Omstead Of Louis
vile, H., and hope to hear Of bis
early recovery.
Show your appreciation Of the
CAPITAL by buying your christmas
presents from the merchants who
advertise with us.
We need rs school boys and
girls eac<<Saturday throughout the
State to sell the Capital. Write to
the Manager for terms.
Mrs. G.. III. Smith, wife Of one Of
the most prominent business men Of
McClain county, is visiting relatives
and friends in this city.
THE o. & w. SHOE CO., Invites
you to come and inspect their goods.
Go and see them before purchasing
elsewhere. 226. S. Sixth street.
Mr.. w. Z. Snowden, the plaster
er, is one Of our most worthy citi-
zens. This has been a prosperous
season with him, and he has given
satisfaction with all contracts taken.
Mr.. Charles Koenigsman the af-
fable Springfield agent Of the West
Side Brewing Company, has placed
that excellent beverage on the mar
ket with gratifying success.
Miss Susie Morgan of Chicago,
a former correspondent Of the Cap
ital, was called to Mound City, ILL.,,
on account OF the death Of her only
aunt. It is sad blow to Miss Nor
gan, and she has our sympathy.
Mr.. w. @. MCGOWAN Of Jersey
vile, an enterprising Afro-Ameri-
can, is conducting one Of the most
successful tonsorial establishments
in Central Illinois, and is highly re-
spected by his townsmen.
On last Friday, it was our pleas
ure to attend the Blind Boone Con-
cert at Greenfield, III. II was su-
perbly grand. We shall say more
concerning it in the future. While
there, we met Mr.. and Mrs. w. @.
Berghardt, who made our visit very
pleasant.
A Leap Year Entertainment and
Literary and Musical concert, will
be given Jan. 1st at st. PauPs A.
Nj. E. church. The committee con-
ducting it, is composed Of some Of
our leading christian young men
who will put forth their best efforts,
Refreshments during the day. Ad-
mission at night, adults, 25cts; chill
dren, 15cts. L. Wade, president, J.
NJ. Dyson, secretary.