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

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A. Claus is the place to buy holi-
day presents.
Every colored family in the city
should have this paper.
Mr.. Sampson David is still visit
ing relatives in Kentucky.
We are glad to announce that
Rev. B. Hillman is convalescing.
Mr.. A. G. Shaw, Of Chicago, is
in the city, visiting his wife and
relatives.
DO not fail to 60 to Chas. Hawks
Mammouth China Store for your
china ware.
Messrs. NJ. H. Bassett, and J. K.
Tanner, candidates for State
Treasurer, were in the city.
A sensation will shortly appear
in the columns Of the State Capital
that will astonish the natives.
Mr.. W. H. Martin, formerly
principal Of the school at Jersey
vile, made our sanctum a pleasant
visit Tuesday.
Show your appreciation Of the
CAPITAL by buying your christmas
presents from the merchants who
advertise with us.
Mr.. J. P. Lindly, the genial
Ticket Agent Of the Y. & a. Ry.,
has many Grand Army friends
throughout the State.
We need 25 school boys and
girls each Saturday throughout the
State to sell the Capital. Write to
the Manager for terms.
Mr.. Morris Dyson, one OF the
prominent society men Of the city
spent last week in Paris, visiting
relatives and friends.
Mr.. kyle Williams and Miss Josie
Miller were married last Monday
night. The wedding was private,
only a few intimate friends being
present.
Rev. J. S. Prettyman, Of Danville,
and Rev. J. S. Woods, Of Decatur,
were in the city this week, and
visited the Republican Editorial
Association.
We will give very useful and
valuable book to the lady OF gen
tleman who will send us IN list o.
five cash subscribers, between now
and Jan. lst, 1892.
Whenever you 60 TO Virden
call at S. +. Wilson's lunch room
and bakery for frst-class meal
The inner man will be amply re
warded. East side square, Virden
III.
There are quite number Q
people in this city who can see !
mote in their neighbor's eye, bu
cannot see an elephant in thei-
own. Let them look out for tn
Capital.
Hon. G. W. Prince, candidate
for Atty-General, was in the cit,
on legal business, and was visitor
TO the Editorial Association. I'll
was one Of leaders in the lastt Legis
lature.
We call the attention ofour read
ers to Justice Of the Peace, l.. [
Dapron, 116 north 5th st. An,
persons having business in his line
whether collections or legal, vii
do we'll to give him call.
Beniamin's is the only Clothin
House in the city that admits tha
the colored peoples trade is wort
catering for. DO not fail to 6
there whenever you want suit (
clothes or an overcoat.
We call the attention Of ou
readers to the advertisement (
A. Claus, one Of the finest an
cheapest iewelry stores in Centr:
Illinois. Do not fail to buy you
holidays presents from your friene
who give you their advertisement
There will be a grand Dram
played on the 18th Of Dec,
Schuck's Hall, entitled, "Out in Il
streets" Some of the best tale
Of the city will present this dram
for the benefit Of the Union Bapti
Church. Do not fail to attend.
Mr.. RS. Donaldson, one Of Sc
retary P earson's most worthy 81
ployees, received Monday from
Q. Lilley &Co., Columbus, Ohio,
handsome Patriarch uniform. I'll
sword is one of the finest in th
city, regardless Of race, color,
previous servitude, hence N
Donaldson Justly feels proud.
J, J. Bird, who was called by t.
egram to Vicksburg, on account
the serious illness Of his mothe
Mrs. 6. B. Green, returned to u
city Thursday, after an absence
four weeks and two days. We Q
pleased to learn that his mother
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