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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-04-13
Wisconsin Elections.

MILWAUKEE, April 4.-P. ]. Somers,
Democrat, was elected to congress in
this district over Theobald Oltien,
Republican, by about L 200 majority.
The election was to fill the vacancy
caused by the election of Col. John l..
Mitchell to the senate. Judge New
man, Democrat. is probably elected to
the supreme iudgethip by 900 over
Judge Wedd. Republican. Republican
mayors were elected in Eau Claire,
GAINESVILLE, Baraboo. Washburn, Wau-
paca. Viroqua. Stouehton, Edgerton,
River Falls, Black River Falls and
elsewhere. Ashland populists elected
O'Keefe by ~ small majority. The
mayors OF Madison, Kankanna. Man
itowoc. Ripon, Kewaunee and Juneau
will be Democrats.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-04-13
A Sprinkle Of Spice.

"Can kiss your" he asked the Bos-
ton girl after his proposal had been
accepted.
al do not know whether you can or
not" she replied critically.
He hesitated a moment.
"May 1 kiss you?" he murmured.
That's different" she responded,
and he gathered themin.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-04-13
Hard to Find the Right Man.

Mr.. Cleveland is feeling around very
carefully for a pension commissioner.
He seems to want a man who will
kick the Union veterans into the poor
houses and sustain a reputation for
exalted patriotism at the same time.
No wonder he says that he will not
make the appointment for some time.
New York Advertiser.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-04-13
Helping 1t.

McFingle-"I thought you believed
in lecting the Office seek the man?"
McFanele-'I. do; but I'm going
down to Washington just to save the
Office a few steps when it seeks me."-
Boston News.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-04-13
wooL.sToRINc FACILITIES.

View
the Judith and Wolf Creek county will find
this the to haul their wool whether
desiring to sell or ship.
Northw
blacksmith shop at Landing
ssrORDERs BY MAIL GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
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AUCTION SALES.
BY o'Ncal & Lunt, Auctioncers.


~ TATE.
liv virtue of decree of the Corporations
Court of the city of Alexandria, Va, entered
in the chancery cause of L. II. Lucas, jr., and
F. :. Lucas against Emma Lucas ct al, l will
sell at public auction on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER y, 1898,
at II o'clock noon, in front of the Royal
street entrance 10 the Market Building, in the
city of Alexandria, the following property III
said city of Alexandria viz:
First A LOT OF GROUND on tie north
side of Wolfe street, beginning rs feet
inches west of Columbus street, and running
thence west on Wolfe street ] 9 feet . inches !;
thence north parallel with Columbus street
rs feet to an alley A feet wide; thence west
on said alley 10 feet , inches and thence in
a straight line to the beginning.
Second. A LOT OF GROUND adjoining
the above lot on the west improved by q
TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE, fronting 10
feet inches on Wolfe street and running
back the same width as in front rs feet to
said 4 feet alley.
Third. A Lot OF GROUND adjoining No.
2 on the west and improved by TWO
STORY FRAME HOUSE, fronting 13 feet 2
inches on Wolfe street and running back the
same width as in front 76 feet to said 4 feet
alley.
Terms of Sale: One-third of the purchase
money in cash, and the residue in two equal
payments at six and twelve months from day
of sale; the purchasers to give their notes for
the deferred payments, which are to bear in
tcrcst from the day of sale; the title to be
retained until the whole of the purchase
money is paid and all conveyancing at the
cost of the purchaser.
A. w. ARMSTRONG,
Commissioner Of Sale.
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AUCTION SALES.
By L. i. Knox. Auctioncer.
rTRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

Il
by virtue of decd of trust. dated October
list, 1892, and duly recorded in deed b0ol,
No. 30, page 277, one o: the land records of
the Corporation Court of the city of Alexan-
dria, Va. at the request Of the party secured
thereby, the undersigned, as trustee therein
named, will sell at public auction at twelve
o'clock m. on
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1899.
in front Of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building, Alexandria, Va, the follow
ing property; to wit:
All of those TWO LOTS OF GROUND
with the BUILDINGS and IMPROVEMENTS
thereon, situated oil the east side of Patrick
street, between Duke and Wolfe streets, Alex
andria, Virginia, and bounded and described
as follows viz:
First A LOT OF GROUND with FRAME
DWELLING thereon, known as No. 33G
south Patrick street. and bounded as follows ::
beginning on the east side of Patrick street at
a point II feet S! inches north of Wolfe
street and running thence north on Patrick
street Is feet = inches to the centre of an al
ley . feet wide by 30 feet in length; thence
east along the centre of said alley 81 feet St
inches to an alley 10 feet wide thence south
along said alley 10 feet . inches. and thence
west parallel to Wolfe street 81 feet 81 inches
to the beginning and
Second A LOT OF GROUND with a
FRAME DWELLING thereon, known as :5534
south Patrick street, adjoining the above de-
scribcd premises on the north, and having a
front of Is feet inch on Patrick street and
extending back east with that width 81 feet
81 inches to 10 feet alley.
Terms: For cash rs to so much rs may be
necessary to defray the expenses Of sale and
!.
the note secured by said deed of trust, princi.
pal and interest which amounts to about the
sum of 81 Cos rs. and the residue ifany, shall
be made payable at such time and secured in
such manner as the grantors in the said deed
Of trust or assigns may direct
THOMAS F. BURROUGHS,
novel IS Trustee
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PROPOSALS..

l. Alexandria, Va, Nov T. 1898.
Sealed proposals will be received up to the
oath instant from the grocers of the city for
supplying the poor of the different wards
with the following:
Good Extra Flour per pound.
Sound Boltcd Corn Meal per peck.
Good Coffee, roasted, per pound
Good Tea per ounce.
Extra Sugar per pound.
Sound Smoked Bacon per pound.
Good Sound Fish per dozen.
For three months from December 15. 1898.
with privilege of renewing after the expira.
tion of above contract.
Bids will be opened at the Auditors office
on Wednesday, December g. 1893, at eight
o'clock p. III.
Notice is given that bids on an inferior
grade Of the above articles will not be consid.
cred, rs the committee intend that the goods
furnished shall be just what is called for
above.
The committee also reserve the right to re-
iect any and all bids, to publish the prices of
the successful bidders, and upon any failure
Of the contractor to give satisfaction to cancel
the contract.
By order of the Committee on Poor.
THOMAS J. FANNON,
nOy11 lot Chairman
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New School Goods.

When times are hard buy to the best ad-
vantage Remember you will SAVE MONEY
by buying SCHOOL BOOKS. AND SCHOOL
SUPPLIES of every description
AT French'S Book Store,
All & 40 King ST., Alexandria, Va.
HEADQUARTERS for everything used il
the School Room, Be sure to examine OH
line before purchasing. We have the largest
variety and best values in
SCHOOL BOOKS, NEW AND SECOND
HAND
Composition Books. Student Note Books.
School Straps, Slates-plain and covered
frames, Scholars Companions. &c. &c.
SCHOOL BAGS Of every description, made
in Oilcloth, Duck, Leather, Cloth and Melted
Goods.
A beautiful line ofWrtiHg Tablets for pen
or pencil cheaper than ever,
Don't forget that with every book purchased
at FRENCH'S you get onc of Holdcns Patent
Book Covers, by far the best cover made (these
are initiated but never cqualcd). Johbcr of
miscellaneous school books and school desks
and furniture. Supply the trade with every
thing in the Book and Stationery line. This
house is characterized by its promptness, care
rulness and Low Price. r. w. FRENCH.
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CHAPMAN'S,
424 King St, Alexandria, Va.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
SCHOOL BOOKS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

The largest stock of new and secondhand
School Books ever offered at lowest prices
We have never been undcrsold, for we buy III
the lowest market for cash and give our GUS
toners the benefit. All our books are cover
cd with DYSON'S UNEXCELLED COVER,
which fits the book like glove and lasts
stood the test for six years. School Bags are
lower than ever. All makes, from &c to 81.
States covered and plain, double and single,
from SC to Soc. Composition Books, a new
live. /, >, 4. 3, 10 Is and 25c All we ask
is a look at our lne aud you will be satisfied
that the little store CAN and DOES sell goods
low. S. T. DYSON & BRO sos King ST.
aug2S Next to the Opera House.
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nOv11 lot

DROPOSALS.
i Alexandria, Va Nov. ii, 1898
Sea led proposals will be received up to the
9th instant, at o'clock p. m, for furnish
ing ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY CORDS
more or less, Of mcrchantablc PINE WOOD.
to be delivered to the poor OF the city as or
dcred and in quantities not greater than one
quarter ID of a cord.
The wood is TO be delivered during the pc
riod from the 18th of December 1893, to the
18th of March, 1894.
Bids should be addressed TO the undcrsign-
cd. and will be opened at the Auditors office
on Wednesday, December 6, 1893, at eight
o'clock p. m.
The committee reserve the right to reject
any and all bids, and upon any failure of the
contractor N give satisfaction to cancel the
contract.
By order of the Committee on Poor.
THOMAS J. FANNON,
nov14 lot Chairman.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-22

I. H. II. Young, Clerk of the Circuit
do certify that bond with security in
the penalty of $4,000 has been executed
by the commissioners, C. E. Nicol, James E
Clements and w. w. Douglas, in accordance
with decree in suit of Payne and wife VS..
Payne ct al. pending in said court. Given
under my hand rs clerk of said court this
18th day of November, 1893.
Testc: II. II. YOUNG.
Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-22
BY O'Ncal & Lunt. Auctionecrs.

By O'Ncal & Lunt. Auctionecrs.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE.
By virtue of q decree Of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, Virginia, rem
dcred in the chanccry cause of C.. o. Sipple
VS. William NJ. Hammerdingcr ct ais. l will
sell at public auction on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER >. 1898,
at 12 o'clock noon. in front of the Royal street
entrance to the Market Building, in the city
of Alexandria. Va, the following property ;
to-wit:
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND in the city
of Alexandria, Va, improved by Il TWO
STORY FRAME DWELLING, bounded as
follows; viz: Beginning on the north side Of
Prince street 30 feet D inches west of Fay
cite street. and running thence west or Prince
street "a feet to Nelson's line thence north
with Nelson's line 100 feet more or less; {;
thence east parallel with Prince street to
Chcshire's line; and thence south parallel
with Fayctte street to the beginning.
Terms of sale: One-third of the purchase
money in cash and the residue in two equal
payments at six and twelve months from the
day of sale, the purchaser to give his notes for
the deferred payments, which are to bear in
terest from day of sale: the title to be retain
ed until the whole Of the purchase money 10
paid, and all conveyancing ut the cost of pur-
chaser. A. w. ARMSTRONG,
Commissioner Of Sale.
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months time.
Send for catalogue.
Remember date.
nov16 is


DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID bearing date OF September 18th, 1888.
and recorded in the Clerks Office of the
County Court of Fauquier county. Va. the
undersigned being trustee therein named,
will offer for sale at public auction OH
WEDNESDAY. December 9th, 1893,
at ~ m, on the premises, ALL THAT GER
TAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND con-
tanning 157 acres and = rOods lying in and
being situate in Fauguier county, Va, about
one-Quarter of mile south of the village of
Uppervillc, adjoining the lands of H. G. Du
lany on the south and west Selden Peach on
the cast, and E. T. Laws on the northeast. it
being the same tract of land with which the
late Robert c. McArtur, died seized and po
scSsed.
Terms of sale: Cash sufficient to discharge
the costs of this trust viz: about $3.50; the
sum of S4120 with interest from September
18th, 1893, and $15 insurance; the balance
at one and two years with interest at per
cent. from day Of sale, the deferred payments
to be evidenced by the notes of the purchaser
secured by deed Of trust on the property.
E. l.. DAINGERFIELD.
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NOR SALE-THE HANDSOME NEW
T. BRICK RESIDENCE on the east side Of
Washington stree: between Princess and
Oronoco streets At present occupied by Dr.
w. G. Ashby All modem improvements
Apply AT this cflicc. nov21 If
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

NOR SALE Oh RENT.-rhc COMFORT
Il ABLE FRAME RESIDENCE on the east
side OF 81. !Asaph street hctwccn Cameron and
Queen streets Gas, bath room &r., side en-
trance aud backyard. Apply At this office.
noy21 If
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hereby certify that the bond required by
the decree for sale by C. o. Sipplc VS.. w. NJ.
Hammerdinger ct ais, has been given by A.
w. Armstrong.
j. S. BEACH,
Clerk of the Corporation Court of the city of
Alexandria, Va. nOv1Itd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-22
nov6 Is

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF a BEAUTI-
" Full COTTAGE AND REAL ESTATE
AT COLONIAL BEACH.
By virtue of q decree of the Circuit Court
of Westmoreland county, entered on the 18th
day of October. A. d. 1898 in the equity
cause of the Colonial Beach Improvement
Company against Thomas Sommerville and
Robert T. Hieston, executors of Frank
Schwartz, deceased. ct. al, the undersigned,
therein appointed special commissioner for the
purpose, will sell at public auction, 10 the
SIXTH DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1898,
at Colonial Beach, on N the premises. that beau
tiful, newly built FRAME COTTAGE and
the LOT OF GROUND on which it is situat-
cd, containing 13.445 square feet. being parts
of lots (5) five. (6) six, (7) seven and u one.
in block (S0) eighty. Also lots (1) one, (2)
two, (3l three (4) four, C5) FIVE (G) six, (7J
seven, (S) eight 90 nine, 40 ten and
11) eleven, in block (27) twenty-seven, and
lots (2) two. (3) three, ~ seven, lS) eight,
t9) nine, (10) ten and 11) eleven in block
(35) thirty. five, and lots 3) three and (5)
five in block (36) thirty-six and lots { II one,
o. two t3) three, (7) seven, (S) eight, (9)
nine. 10) ten, (l2) twelve, 13) thirteen.
(14) fourteen, (15) fifteen, t16) sixteen and
17) seventeen, in block (39) thirty nine,
I,
drccased, if any, description of which will be
made known on day of sale) according to the
ground plan and plat of Colonial Beach.
Terms of sale as by decree: Cash enough to
cover costs and expenses of sale and suit, cs-
timated at $500 to be paid on day OF sale,
and appOrtiOned among the purchasers ana
for the residue, one-fourth of the purchase
money in cash, one-fourth in three months,
one-fourth in six months, and onc-fourth in
nine months from day of sale. the deferred
payments to bear interest from day of sale.
and notes for the same to be given by the pur-
chasers, and the title to be retained until the
last installments of the purchase money is
paid. Should purchasers not comply with
terms of sale within (5) five days from day of
sale on any particular parcel of land sold. lie
same will be advertised and rcsold at the risk
and costs of the defaulting purchaser.
r. b. LEWIS,
Special Commissioner,
416 9th street, II. W., Washington, ID. &.
Virginia: Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court Of
Westmoreiand county:
The Colonial Beach Improvement COmI any,
complainants, against Thomas Sommcrville
and Robert T. HiestOn executors Of Frank
Schwartz, deceased, ct. AL defendants. IN
chancery. l, ]. Warren Hutt, clerk of the
Circuit Court of said county, of the State of
Virginia, do certify that the bond required by
decree, entered in this cause on the 18th day
of October, 1893, has been duly executed by
r. B. Lewis the commissioner named IL said
decree. Given under my hand this 14th day
of October, 1893.
]. WARREN HUTT.
nov3 eotd Clerk
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Persons desiring will be taken to view the
above property on or before the day of sale by
calling upon James E. Clements, 1921 F
street, IL. w. Washington, d. c. nov14 Is
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By O'Ncal & Lunt, Auctioneers.

DF " -NCil AuCllOiltpIS.
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND
A. IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, VA.
By virtue of decree entered in the chan
Gerry cause of Payne and wife VS.. Payne ct al,
at the November term, 1898. of the Circuit
Court of Alexandria county. Virginis the un-
derSigncd, commissioners therein appointed,
will on
WEDNESDAY,,
the Doth day of November, 1898,
at 3 p. m, on the premises offer for sale at
public auction to the highest bidder, all of
that certain TRACT OF LAND lying and be-
ing situate in Alexandria county, Va, near
Wunder cross roads. and adjoining the lands
of Rozicr Marcy, and near the former home
of the late Caleb Gushing, and containing
sight acres. two roods and six poles.
This tract of land has no buildings upon ii,
hut is one of the handsomcst building sites
around Washington city, about three miles
distant, possessing a magnificent view of the
city and Potomac river, and being only 4 few
minutes walk from the proposed electric
railroad from Washington by way of BallstOn
f. Falls Church.
due in six, twelve and eighteen months the
purchaser to execute his bonds, with ap-
proved personal security, bearing interest
from day of sale, for the deferred payments,
and the title to be retained until all the pur-
chase money shall have been paid or, at the
option of the purchaser, all the purchase
money can be paid cash.
JAMES E. CLEMENTS,
W. w. DOUGLAS, Commrs.
G. Z. NICOL,
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A DEMONSTRATORS SALE OF TWO
N VALUABLE FARMS IN WESTMORE-
LAND COUNTY, STATE OF VIRGINIA,
LYING ON OR NEAR THE POTOMAC
RIVER.
By virtue of decree rendered on the 18th
day of October, 1898, in the Circuit Court of
Wcstmorcland county, State of Virginia, in
the suit of Hagner and others against NJ. c.
auction TWO VALUABLE FARMS, situate in
PAYNE'S POINT ard BUSHFIELD.
"Paynes Point will be sold on the 30th
day of November 1893, at - o'clock m. at
Colonial Beach, in Westmorcland county, Va,
in front of Wolcott's Hotel. This farm con-
tans by the land books of said county 66O
acres and is situated at the mouth of MattOx
creek, almost surrounded by the waters of
Mattox and Monroe creeks, within few
miles OF Colonial Beach. 1t has beautiful
water front with all the convenienccs of
churches, postoflices and Potomac river steam
crs.
''Bushfeld" will be sold on the 21st day Of
November 1898, at - o'clock NJ, at the
dwelling house OH said farm This farm con-
tans about 720 acres, and is beautifully To-
Gated on Nomini creek near its mouth.
Both of these are fine and productive farms,
offering UNSURPASSED water advantages and
offering fine fishing hunting and oystering
facilities.
Terms of Sale: The purchaser Of each of
said farms will be required to pay one thou
sand dollars cash, and the balance of the pur-
chase money in six, twelve and eighteen
months in three equal instalments. The
purchaser 20 give bond for the deferred pay
ments, with personal security, bearing inter-
est from day of sale, and the title to be re-
tained until the purchase money is fully paid.
Possession given on January lst 1894.
JOHN c. HEALD,
900 ST. n. w, Washington, D. c..
RANDALL HAGNER.
406 9TH st. II. w, Washington. d. G.,
Administrators d. b. IL. C. {. a. of the estate of
G. A. w. Randall, deceased.
n. B-Nearly all of the Potomac river
steamers stop at Colonial Beach and the land
ings in Nomini creek. nov4 2awts
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hereby certify that the bond required by
the decree for sale in r. T. Lucas. jr.. and F.
S. Lucas VS.. Emma Lucas ct ais. has been
given by A. W. Armstrong.
JOHN S. BEACH.
Clerk of the Corporation Court of the city of
Alexandria, Va. nov1! is
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF a BEAUTI-
" Full COTTAGE AND REAL ESTATE
ATT cor ONTAI. REACH