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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-23
DRY GOODS.
Christmas
Greetings
DRY GOODS.

AS the Xmas holidays ap-
proach, the allimportant ques-
ton at this particular time that
enters the minds of the people,
is what to buy for a suitable
present and where the best
place to buy it. Hence the
timely advice or suggestion is
valuable and appreciated. If
you will have US to advise and
suggest, we cordially invite
you to visit our store. Here
you will not only find a grand
display and collection of suit
able gifts, practical and useful,
but also an endless variety of
Toys and the like, that will
gladden. the hearts of the little
ones. Therefore relieve your
selves of the unnecessary bur
den and worriment of trying to
imagine or conceive an accept
able present, but apply to US
and our almost inexhaustible
supply of Holiday Goods will
assist you very materially.
Perhaps you will agree wife US,
that some of the articles be-
low appended are worthy of
your consideration.
Initial Handkerchiefs, Silk and Linen.
Embroidered Han6kerchiefs.
Hemstitched Handkerchiefs.
Silk MufleIs.
Kid Gloves.
Umbrellas
Feather Boas.
Towels.
Napkins.
Table Cloths and Napkins to match.
Rugs.
Lace Curtains
Leather Goods.
Pocket Books, Card Cases, etc.
A Pair of Blankets.
A Pair of Bisque Figures.
A Pair of Vases.
A Standing Lamp.
A Banquet Lamp.
Fancy China Plates.
Cups and Ssucers,
Tea Sets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-23

The SAME SENTENcE.-Robert Sla-
ter, who was under Indictment in the
County Court for gambling, and who
had been released on bail, appeared in
that court to-day and pleaded guilty.
He was fined $50 and sentenced to
serve ten days in jail-the same sem
tence imposed in the other similar cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-23

PROF. EELMANN. THE MAGICIAN,
will give matinee Christmas afternoon
at 2 o'clock, when he will distribute
candy to the children free. The matt
nee programme will be arranged espe-
cially to please the ladies and children,
aud every lady and child should avail
themselves of the opportunity of seeing
q wonderful performance Of Mirth,
Magic and Mystery at popular prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-23

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of by Mayor Thompson
Saturday night:
George Chichester, charged with stealing
t N dollars from Richard Burnett, was fined
SIS
Richard Burnett, charged with contempt Of
court was fined 50 SO.
Christina Nanchita, charged with conduct
ing business without q license, was released
upon paying the same.
The following cases were disposed of this
morning:
Charles and Emma Lovelsce, arrested by
Officers Young and Belts charged with
drunken and disorderly conduct, were fined
$5 each, or the man given 30 days on the
chain gang and the woman like term in the
work house.
T. NJ. Huntington, arrested by Officer Jones
for being drunk in the streets, forfeited 81
collateral.
William Reardon and Michael McCarty, ar
rested by Officers Wilkinson and Deape for
being drunk in the streets, each forfeited So
collateral.
Two men; arrested by Officer Deane charged
with the same ofense had similar fines i'm
posed.
VIM. Hamburger, arrested by Officers Beach
and Hall charged with assaulting q neighbor,
was fined So.
A storekeeper. charged with driving his
team across the tagging in front of the Wash
ington ferry house while the passengers were
coming from the boat, was dismissed with q
reprimand.
Mary Springsteel, white, and Alice Kits,
colored, charged with selling liquor without 8
license and on Sunday, were fined SIT each.
Four saloon keepers, charged with selling
liquor on Sunday. were dned $12 each.
A saloon keeper, charged with the same Of
Tense, was dismissed for want ofevidence.
Will Smith, colored, charged with disorder
~ conduct in the street, was fined So and
made TO give security to keep the peace.
Night Report.-Last night was clear and
cool. Five prisoners and fifteen dodgers were
at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-23
COTTON GOODS.

Indigo Blues and best quality Prints and
Bingham !, 60c. 65c, Zoe and Soc per pattern.
Fleeced-lined Flannelette, Double.fscet
Genoese, Outing and Cashmere, soc, LOO.
81 20, and $1.70 per pattern.
Psrcales, Seersuckers, Lawns and extrs fine
Ginghams, SfO0, $I.13, $1.25, to $1.5O,
per pattern.
Scotch Ginghams, Ievioh suiting and
French Saline, 81 90, 30 %, $3.50, and $3
per pattern.
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DRY GOODS.
Vo0dVardf LothrOp.
10th. 18th and F sts.. N. W.
OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL XMAS.
10th. 18th and F sts.. N. W.
OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL XMAS.
CHRISTMAS CARDS. BOOKLETS, CAL.
ENDARs-FIRsT FLooR.
HOLIDAY DRESS PATTERNS.

Wool, silk and wool, and cotton, selected
from among our choicest dress fabrics. Each
length is gagged according to the width of the
material, and contains full dress pattern. A
gift appropriate because of the use side to it;
economical because of the very low price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-23

WEATHER PRoBABILrTIEs.-For this
section fair, followed by threatening weather;
probably showers tuesday afternoon ar evon.
log; .rmer generally southerly winds
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LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:25 and sets
1856. High water Ill q. m. and
1:46 p. IN.
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In Ornamental Articles,

large variety Of Screens in rich colorngs Useful four
fold japanese Screens in black and gold embroidery at 81
each specially handsome Screen in very delicate color
and rich designs $3.50 Smaller Screens at 81 and
$3.50 Some very choice selection Brass Goods Tenders
and rons and Fire Sets Prices from So to $1375 each
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Dress Silks for Holiday Gifts.

stanch in quality, great in quantity, in
beauty, in perfection of finish. Any length
desired will be cut and put in neat box
ready for presentation.
Black Satin Duchesse, s1oo to $3.50 per
Black Satin BrOcade s1.oo to $500 per
yard.
Warp-printed Taffeta, Floral, Dresden, and
Persian effects, 81 % to 50 so per yard.
(First floor skyhght.)
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In Fancy Articles.

Japanese Metal Goods, Pin Trays Card Receivers Hand
omey ornamented Walters Pen Trays Fancy Pin Cushions
delicate Chocolates Fancy India Ginger Conseves India
Seats Bamboo Stools Bamboo Tabures for palms or other
ported plants large variety of Baskets comprising Work
Baskets Scrap Baskets Glove and Handkerchief Baskets
Prices on the above ranging from 1oc to So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-23

Also patterns in suitable lengths for sepa.
rate Skirts and Children's Frocks, at re luced
prices.
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BLACK WOOL GOODS.

Atwood Henrietta. Serge, and jacquard,
$500 and S2.48 per pattern.
Silk-fnish Henrietta, fine Twilled Serge,
Cheviot aud variety of fancy weaves, S2.75,
$500 So. SO TO $500, per pattern.
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CoLoRED WOOL GOODS.

Whipcords, Beiges. Jacquards, and Fancy
weaves, $1.5o, $19o, 50, and $3.50 per
pattern,
Atwood Henrietta Serge. Two-toned Satin
jacquard, Armure and Silk and Wool Novel
ties go 8. SO 90, $3. so to $5. 06per pattern.
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DRY GOODS.
REDUCEDTo csc.

Large Iron Street Cars, double team; Jockey
Toy with Bell; Clown with Bell, and Passen-
ger Trains.
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DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.


Our stock attractive articles suitable for Xmas Gifts is
and the list below gives many suggestions intend
ing purchasers
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27
The Great Tobacco War.

Many of our readers know of the war
existing between the manufacturers of
plug chewing tobacco, but few perhaps
are familiar with the cause.
For years some manufacturers have
been making enormous profits by giving
consumers small piece of plug for ten
cents. Recently very large manu-
faeturer, seeing that the time had come
for better things, has placed a new
brand called Battle AK on the market,
which gives the consumer a very large
piece of most excellent quality for the
same price. This has raised a great
storm among those who are hurt by it
but it gives joy to those who use the
goods. In Battle AK they get greater
quantity for their money, while the
quality is equal to the finest of other
brands. This has naturally had the
effect of greatly decreasing the business
of those who have held to the old way,
and it has materially curtailed their
enormous profits. On the other hand
Battle AK now taxes the resources OF
three large factories, which by running
night and day are still unable to make
the goods fast enough to satisfy the en-
tbusiastic demand The people want a
good thing and the most of it they can
get for the price. The manufacturers
who do the best by them will get their
trade. Their rivals naturally do not liks
it. They raise mighty howl but the
Ak will cut them down.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27
Probate Court.

In the matter of Smedley Drain. Re-
port handed in by Drain Commissioner
to the effect that the special commission
er refused to establish the drain.
In the matter of Francis j. Rogers, an
insane person. Order issued pronoun-
cling said Francis j. Rogers insane and
admitting him to the asylum.
Estate of Theda Van Doren, deceased.
Hearing on final account of administra-
tor adjourned to 30th day of Dec. next.
Estate of Irene II. Gould, deceased.
Application made for appointment of an
administrator Hearing Jan. 18th.
Estate of Elijah +. Cbalker, deceased.
Jane White prays the court for appoint
ment of commissioners to set apart her
dover interest in estate of deceased.
Hearing Jan. 18th.
In the matter of James L. Shaw and
others, minors. Archie l.. Shaw asks for
a license to sell real estate as guardian of
said minors. Hearing Jan. 18th.
Petitions for probate of wills of Leon
ard F. Kingsley and Lester Parrish, de.
ceased, to be heard on Monday, Jan 18th
and Jan Goth, respectively.
KATHERINE E. KELSEY,
Probate Register.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27

heavy state and county taxes, If so, what
can we do to remedy it?" President Stan
lake gave some of the causes of the excess
sve taxes of the county, among which were
those incident to the care of the poor and
the insane; also, the great amount OF litiga-
ton; those in our county far exceeding those
in Genesee.
+. M. Shepard spoke of our state taxes
and referred to the numerous committees
appointed to investigate the various institu-
tions of our state: of their junketing expedl.
tions and their custom of royalty entertain
ing themselves at the expense of the public;
and of the magnificent appropriations made
for maintaining these institutions. He dis
approved with emphasis of the great amount
of litigation in our county, with their
enormous and useless expenditures
The board of supervisors came in for their
share of condemnation. They should put
in better time. They should be in their
seats during business hours, but instead
when on occasions quorum was needed,
the janitor had to go out and bring the mem
bers in. He believes that state and county
officials both should putin full ten hours
day or nearly that, the same as farmers
and other laborlng men. Regarding vag-
rants, he would make them work and pay
their way; build yard, furnish it with
stone, and every day he would have them
marched out and set to pounding and break
ing stone, so that prison quarters would be
less desirable for them.
j. w. Rose came next on the list of
speakers. He said he knew very little about
taxes except that he had to pay them.
Montraville Woodin said these things had
grown upon us. The remedy is hard to
tell. The lawyers he regards as an incum-
brance to the county.
DR.. Wilson, of Burton, guest of the club,
was called for. He expressed his approval
of the opinions already given, and added
that he thought the University of Michigan
needless expense to the state, as any young
man in these times could obtain his own
education.
Mrs. Devendorf gave short lecture, TAX
ing for her theme Lady Somerset, who has
given the best years of her noble life to the
advancement of the cause of temperance.
Mrs. G. r. Woodin read brief sketch of
the life of Alfred Tennyson and Mrs. Stau-
lake of the life of Charles Dickens.
Master LaCerne, son of the host and host
ess, made his first speech in public today,
with which the exercises of the meeting,
which were full of interest, closed.
The next meeting will be held at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Snider, Middlebury. S. G.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27
TIE Times.
OWOSSO. FRIDAY. DEC. 81. 1895.
LOCAL NEWS.
Newburg Farmers Club.

Thursday, Dec. IA being beautiful day
and the sleighing very fine, one could hear
the jingling of sleigh bells in all directions.
all bound for the same place. Arriving at
our destination we were warmly welcomed
by our host and hostess, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
grasp of the hand and pleasant smile made
every one feel at home.
At half past eleven o'clock the president,
Frank Whelan, called the meeting to order.
Hail the Power of Jesus Name" Our
chaplain. who always has scripture lesson
suitable for the occasion, conducted the de-
votional exercises, then the report of the
last meeting was read by the secretary, j.
S. Lemon. Just as the president said, the
minutes stand approved, Mr.. Hoisington
announced dinner, which was thoroughly
enjoyed, after which the program was re-
sumed mutual Insurance" was assigned
Clark Whelah. He began by saying he had
had the blues ever since he read the report
of the board of supervisors-thought it
enough to give any one the blues. He
thought that the valuation of property in
sured was too high, which was the opinion
of several others brought out by the discus
sion, which followed. A paper on local
option was read by Mrs. M. I'll. Kenyon.
She said saloons were disgrace, and the
non-enforcement of the law disgrace.
She could not see how any church member
could vote the old party tickets; If we could
not have prohibition, let us have local option
by counties. A paper, ito what extent
shall politics be discussed in our club" was
read by j. S. Lemon, who thought we
should be educated on that question as
much as any. A recitation by Martin Card
and select reading by Ethel Rippy, ended
one of the happy days not to be forgotten.
The club adjourned to meet Jan. 9th, 1896,
at Clark Whelan's. IN
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27
New Years Reception.

In place of the reception usually given
on New Years by Rev. and Mrs. w. B.
Matteson, the ladies ofthe Baptist church
have arranged for reception to be given
by the church at the parsonage on New
Years from to 10 o'clock.
Committees have been selected as fol-
lows:
To serve from to 6-Ushers, reception
room; ii. p White; parlor, b. ID. Bart
lett; refreshment room, j. b. Dowdigan.
Neutrality-suspicious. room: Rev. and
Mrs. w. B. Matteson, Mrs G. B. Matte
son, Mr.. and Mrs. p. d. White. Re-
freshment room: Mesdames NJ. A. Buck
minister and ID. Nj. Estey, assisted by
Misses Allen, Buckminster, Hunt and
Mcdonald.
From c to o'clock-Ushers, reception
room, A. A. Crawford; parlor, Miss Hur-
rell; refreshment room, Miss Nora Brew
er. Receiving, reception room: Supt
and Mrs. j. w. Simmons, Mr.. and Mrs
w. White, 1. III. Keller, Miss Curliss
Parlor: Mr.. and Mrs. ii. Kirk White,
Mrs. r. p. Bigelow, Fred Lawrence, Miss
es Ball and Lawrence. Refreshment
room: Mesdames p ID. White and G.. Ma
haney, assisted by Clara Gooding, Ethel
Mclean, Mabel Orr and Gertrude Galu.
sha
Not only the members but all friends
of the church are invited to call during
the hours above mentioned.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27
Real Estate Transfers.

Perry Village-W. N. Green to E. L.
Watkins, lot Is blk 3, w. N. G., $50.
Durand-J. Board to r. G. Fair, 81 a
on sec %, $500.
Land Co. to j. ]. Anterior, lot IL and
IL, blk Is, Sd add, 5000.
Land Co. to NJ. E. church society, lot
6 blk Is, I'd add, $3.50.
Bennington-A. A. Burnett to M. G.
Powers, 10Oa on sec 81 and 80, $1,000.
New Haven-C. White to j. Gibbons,
126 95-100 on sec 3, $2350.
Nj. Young to ii. ID. Young, 40a on sec
4, $1,000.
NJ. Young to o. Williams, 4Oa on sec 5,
$1,000
Burns-D. V. Clark to E. Badgero, ga
on sec 13, $3.50.
Owosso City-L. Hagle ct al to A. "
eonardson ct al, pit lot "a, sub of s and
$1,000,
Byron-W. II. Slovenian to E. Tuck.
ey, land on sec % and "a and other,
$4,000.
Perry-H. Olsauer to M. P. Howker
40a on sec 3, $l400.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27
New York Tribune.
Leader Of the Republican Party
1896.
Are YOuWillins to Listen to a Suggestion?

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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27
Harper's Magazine

A new biography of George Washington,
by Prof. Woodrow Wilson, of Princeton,
will be feature of Harper's Magazine dur
ing 1896. The first paper, which appears in
the January number, treats of the condition
of the colonies, with especial reference to
Virginia at the time of Washington's birth.
The paper is fully illustrated with the earl
lest known portrait of Washington, five
drawings by Howard Pyle, and other pic.
lures,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27
Mrs. zacharias of Cincinnati says Pretzin-
gers is a God-send.

gers is a God-send.
Last September Mrs. Zacharias, who re-
sides at OIL Everett ST., Cincinnati. saw an
advertisement In the morning paper, and be-
ing in despair over catarrh in the head
that failed to get well, bought jar of Pref
Fingers Catarrh Balm for so cents, and says
she feels better than she has for many years.
She uses il constantly in her family for cur
ing colds In the head and her own chronic
case of catarrh has been entirely cured.
"Since using il l feel like a new woman; it
is a God-send to all catarrh sufferers" On
November ~ she writes again and says:
MY eldest boy was suffering very much
with catarrh inflammation of the ears which
were almost entirely closed by swelling.
tried your balm and the infiammatory symp-
toms have entirely disappeared and he is en-
tirely well well. find that Pretzinger's
Catarrh Balm stops my children's earache
almost Immediately. Any reader of this
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WINGED of the virtue 1t possesses" Light
cases of catarrh and colds in the head and
where the passages are choked with mucous
yield instantaneously to this treatment.
The delicate aroma of the camphors makes
it delightful remedy to use. A small
sample will be sent by Pretzinger Bros,
Chemists, Dayton, Ohio, on receipt of ct
stamp.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27
Electric Bitters.

Electric Bitters is medicine suited for
any season, but perhaps more generally
needed, when the languid exhausted feeling
prevails, when the liver is torpid and slug
gish and the need of tonic and Alternative
Is felt. A prompt use of this medicine has
often averted long and perhaps fatal bilious
fevers. No medicine will act more surely
in counteracting and freeing the system
from the malarial poison. Headache, in
digestion, Constipation, Dizziness yield to
Electric Bltters. SOC. and $1.00 per bottle
at M. A. Sprague's Drug Store
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27
Burton Farmers Club.

The club met Dec. 18th at Maple Wood
Farm, the residence of q. r. Woodin.
The talk of the morning session was most
ny upon ''the effect of local option upon our
taxes" The subject was given to G. r.
Woodin. His remarks may be summed up
as follows: The increase of our taxes would
be equal to the amount of the loss of the IL
sense which is now paid into the treasury;
the cost of establishing the law, which after
careful estimate, he had found would
amount to about 81, 900, and the costs of the
litigation in maintaining the law. The
last item mentioned could only be deter
mined by future results. Mr., Woodin then In
compliance with the wishes of the club read
portions of the local option law until the
announcement of dinner.
After dinner came the roll call, which
showed all the families were represented ex-
cept Messrs. Monkey and Baldwin.
Mrs. Mason in her trip south observed
that corn was grown In that region with but
one stalk in the hill. She having her name
down on our list of progressive farmers,
wished to know IL 1t would not be desirable
for "we uns" up north to adopt that method?
J. w. Rose responded to the question. He
thinks our Michigan soil good enough to
grow three stalks In hill, and when not
drilled in he would prefer that number
neither more nor less.
The subject for general discussion was
then introduced: "Are we not paying too
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27
Marriage Licenses.

Geo. w. Wood, Hazelton........... ..... %
Mabel K. Snyder, New Lothrop....... 10
Charles MOSS, Owosso. ............... 20
Jennie Allen, Owosso. .................... Is
James Hopson, New Haven. ........... 10
Anna Coward, Owosso. 18
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price % cents per box. For
sale by Sprague & Co., Owosso.