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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07
sR,oeToN ACADEMY SOUVENIR.

a reunion OF Bridgton Academy alum
nj, eminently successful in every respect.
vas held last June. Messrs. II. A.
Shorey & Son, proprietors Of the Bridg-
ton News, have since issued a souvenir
OF the reunion, which, like most such
souvenirs, is considerably more than
souvenir. Ii contains 81 pages, and be-
sides full report Of the proceedings OF
the reunion, il contains large amount
of historical matter, and forty-three
pages of half-tone cuts, including pict-
res Of the academy buildings, scenery In
the vicinity, principals OF the school.
officers Of the board, &c.
The little souvenir represents q deal
Of labor and expense; and while the
publishers have no expectation OF being
reimbursed for the outlay they will be
somewhat disappointed II the friends OF
the old Academy fail to appreciate the
publication and to carefully preserve
It as an interesting reminder Of very
pleasant event.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07
SOUTH PARIS CONGREGATIONAL
CAtIRCA


The annual meeting of the Congrega-
rional church was held Dec. 3lst. Meet
ing was called TO order by the pastor
who after reading Of Scripture and PRAYER
called upon the clerk TO read the records
of last meeting, then followed the calling
Of the roll.
There are at present LIZ members.
During the past year four have been dis
missed TO other churches and one has
died. During the year II have been
added 10 membership, ten on confession
of faith. There are 1870 families looking
10 the church for spiritual supervision.
Several new families have been added
during the year.
Mr.. +. A. Shurtleff was reelected
clerk and treasurer. Deacon Henry
Fobes was reelected deacon for three
years.
Standing committee, ii. y. Bolster, W. ID
Bret;. Mrs. q. 4. Wilson
Ministerial supply committee. Alva shurtien
Dea- Henry foDes, III. y. Bolster
Owing TO the growth Of the church
and the increasing demands upon the
time and strength Of the pastor, Rev. Mr.
Haughton requested the church TO ap-
point calling committee whose WORE
il should be 10 welcome strangers and
to aid the social life of the church. Mr.
Haughton assured the church that hs
should not shirk any work because OF
the appointment Of such a committee,
but as everybody's work was nobody's
he considered il very expedient to ap
point such a committee. The following
were appointed: Mrs. II. n. Bolster
Mrs. j. 5. Wright, Mrs. +. c. Merrill
Mrs. Dora Greene. Mrs. L. S. Barnes
Miss Alice Knight, Miss Mary Parsons
Mrs. Hathaway, Miss Hattie Haskell
Miss Ollie Stuart. Voted that the above
committee report TO the pastor at tn,
close Of every three months. MIR. j. +
Plummer was reelected Superintendent
of Sunday School, Mr.. T. $. Barnes
assistant Superintendent.
secy., W. =. Maxim.
Treas, Mr.. J. A. Lambe.
Librarian, Mr.. n. ID. Bolster.
| Executive Com, Mr.. W. II. Jenne, Mrs. j.
Wright Miss Alice knight.
A few minutes were spent in devo
tional service and thus closed mos
pleasant annual meeting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07

In Frytburg, Dec. ss. Mrs. Emma o-good,
| aged - yshrs,
In Buckkleld, Jan. 2, Mrs. Cynthia. widow Of
the late Dkyid Farrar aged 81 years.
In Frycturg, Dec. q. Merrill Fellows.
In RumIord. Dec. y, Charles \. ktmball.
InByro1. Dec. -, Alpheus NJ. jenkins. aged
~ years, ! months, and 81 DAYS.
In Rumtord Falls. Dec. ~, Berie Morrow, aged
| ia years.
In oxfoE, Dec. 20. George A. Borncman. aged
about s. ytars.
In wesd Sumner, Dec. 20. Mrs. Eta Small,
aged Is y1ars and months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07

The State finances we're never In better
condition. No appropriation for 1895
has been overdrawn and the State treas
urer had Jan. 1, 1890, balance OF
oyef ease, 600. Gov. Cleaves expressed
much satisfaction at the excellent 6nan-
cial condition Of the state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07
BUSINESS NOTES.

Toys and fancy crockery at Movers.
Large line Of holiday goods at Movers.
Large stock Of dolls at Nevers'.
Call at Nevers' and look over the stock
Of goods.
H. H. Movers, Norway, live bait, large
and ANAL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07

In Albany, Dec. ~, 70 the wife OF tordyce
In Norway, Dec 90. to the wife Of Irving Mcr-
riil Daughter.
/ In Ro}bury, Dec. II, 10 the wife OF George
Gitmet, d son.
In Welt sumner, Dec. ). % the wife OF Hun
bert &. Thomas, a daughter. Helen florcnce.)
In Ethel, Dec. ~, 20 the wife OF Charles u
Merrill, , son.
In wck Bethel. Dec. 81. to the wife Of Arthur
II. Tracy, daughter.
In South woodstock. Dec. 81. to the wife OF
Elias Elliott, q son.
In Loybl, Dec. 3, 10 the wife OF clayton Lit
tiefeld, 4 daughter.
In kezkr Falls, Dec. q, TO the wife OF Herbert
Ridlon, d daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07
NORWAY GRANGE.

Norway Grange elected the following
officers Saturday, Dec. -:
Master, J. A. Roberts.
Overseer, x. 4. Witt.
Lecturer, Horace Sanborn.
Steward, Frank Wood.
Asst Steward, w. .. Perry.
Chaplain. Alvin Brown.
Treasurer, G. w. Ryerson.
Secretary. n. C. Oxnard.
Gate Keeper. Calvin Richardson.
Ceres, Minnie Cox.
Flora, Nettie Richards.
Pomona, Inca Bradbury.
L. A Steward. Cora Brown.
Chorister, y. II. Noble.
Librarian, David Quincy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07
Harper's Weekly

UARPER's WEEKLY Ia a journal for the
whole country It deals with the events OF the
world that are important 10 Americana.
In carrying out this policy. In lSn. JULIAN
RALPH visited China and Japan and journeyed
through the West; RICHARD HARDfsG DAVIS
took n trip through the Caribbean sea the evoin.
lions OF the new navy were described and Illus.
trate.i by RUFUS y. ZoGBAuM; FREDERIC
RENrSoToN presented studics OF Army and
Frontier life: PouLrSEr BIGELow attended the
opcuiug Of the Kiel Canal
In 1903 IKE attention will be given 70 every
notable happening. The chief events In art, liter
ature. and music and the drama will he artistic
alIy presented. w. ID. HOwELLs. 10 the new
Department, Life and Letters, VIII discuss In
his interesting way books and the social CUES
lions OF the time II. s. MARTINS sprEhtly
gossip OF the Busy World will be continued.
The progress OF the transportation Commission
around the World will Ike followed. and CASPIAN
W. WHITNEY will conduct the departments OF
Amateur Sport. =
In 1856 will occur Presidential election. IN
it, editorial. and through its political cartoons
the WEEKLY will continue u he an indepenu
ent advocate OF good government ana souno
money. .u
In fiction the WEEKLY win be especially
strong. IL will publish the only move. OF
the wear bv w. ID. HowEIIs, and stirrnk
serial OF a Scotch feud. by 5. u. CROCKETT. Inc
short stories selected are OF unusual excriience
and interest In every respect HAkfEho
WEEKLY will maintain Its leading place IN the
illustrated journalism Of the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07
coMEnIssIoNEns, NOTICE.

The undersigned having been appointed by
the Honorable Judge OF Probate for the County
Of Oxford, Oh the third Tuesday OF December,
A. ID. lss5, commissioners 10 receive and exam
ine the claius of creditors against the estate OF
Aionzo y. Record. late Of Buckicld. In said
county, deceIised, represented insolvent hereby
give notice that six months from the date OF said
appointment are allowed To said creditors In
which 10 present and prove their claims, ana
that they VIII be In session for the purpose OF
receiving thj same at the following place and
times, viz. 1t the Office OF Thomas 5. Brigham
In BuckGeldl lon Saturday, Feb. l. ls.5, at Z. NJ.
and on atutiay. Feb. 5, ls5, at 2P NJ.
ALFRED COLE. jCommis-
CARLTON GARDNER, ! sioners.
Buckfied, Dan. {, 1885.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07
NOAH WERSIER,S TEMPERANCE.

NOHF1 WG6S ENC ICWTCnNiNSS.
have a Webster's spelling book pub
lished in 1899, from which make few
extracts showing his opinion upon the
use Of strong drink. He says:
mo man can make good plea for a
DRAM"
"The man who drinks rum will soon
want loaf Of bread"
"Strong drink leads to the debasement
of the mind and body"
ave look with Amusement on the
evils of strong drink"
ave pity the slavish drinkers OF rum"
"The drunkard's face will publish his
vice and his disgrace"
ut Is customary for tipplers to visit
taverns."
Rum, gin, brandy and whiskey, are
destructive enemies to mankind. They
destroy more lives than wars, famine,
and pestilence."
'The drunkard's course Is progressive
he begins by drinking little, and
shortens his life by drinking to excess
Intemperance is the greivous sin Of ouI
country"
Query How much progress have
We made in fifty-six years?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07
CuGENE II. JUDKINs. LII. H.. MD.
Physician and Surgeon,
PARfk AND PORTLAND. MAINE.

(BaltlmCfe Medical College, ~ Maryland
General Hospital University Law SCHOOL,
Speciality; Medico-lesal subjects; matters OF
Forensic Medicine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07

OXFORD. ~ AT n Court OF Probate held ut
Paris, within and for the County OF oxford,
on the thirIi Tuesday OF Dec. A. ID. lsn.
ON the pJtition of LYDIA $. HAMMOND,
Guardian n the estate OF HELEN HAM
MOND, OF Paris, In said county, praying
for license n sell and convey certain Real Estate
belonging u saii estate and described In her
petition on lille In the Probate Office.
ORpEgEplThat said Guardian give notice 20 all
persons interested, by causing 4 copy OF this
orIer 20 be published three weeks successfully
in the OXFORD Democrat, printed at So. Paris that
they may apbear at 4 Court OF Probate 10 beheld
nj Paris. iu said County. on the third Tues
day OF JAM next, at nine O'Clock In the fore
noon and show cause. II any they have, why
the same shJuld not Ice granted.
GEORGE A. WILSON, Judge.
A true copI-attest -
ALBERT ID. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07
QUARTERLY MEETING AND

Mr.. Horace A. Roberts WAS ordained
as pastor Of the First Baptist Church OF
Paris In connection with the Baptist
quarterly meeting held at Paris Hill
Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. ] and =.
The council assembled at ! T. NJ. We'd
nesday, and gave Mr.. Roberts very
thorough examination. The result was
satisfactory 10 every respect, and the
council voted unanimously to ordain MIR.
Roberts.
At ! 80 Wednesday evening the ordi-
nation services were held, and the church
was tilled-a large congregation consid-
ering the state OF the travelling. The
order Of services was:
Music.
Invocation.
Reading OF prooeedings Of council. by
Rev o. s. feathers of Turner.
Hymn.
Sermon, Rev. q. NJ. stilphep. farmington.
Rev, Nathan Hunt, Bryauts Pond.
Charge 10 candidate,
Rev. 6. :. Chase. Mechanic Falls
Hand OF Fellowship,
Rev T. J. Ramsdell. South Paris.
Charge TO church,
Rev. d. +. Lawrence. Buck
Hymn.
Benedction.
Mr.. Stilphen preached very practical
sermon from the text, she that winneth
souls Il wise" All the other parts Of
the service were well considered and
impressive. The charge TO the church
by Rev. Mr.. Lawrence was more In the
nature Of congratulaiion than admoni-
ton.
The quarterly meeting held its first
session Wednesday afternoon, with Rev.
Il. j. Ramsdell moderator and George Is.
Crockett clerk. The sessions were con-
tinued through the day Thursday. The
reports from the churches were very en-
couraging. Rev. Mr.. Hunt made a
report regarding the new chapel at
Greenwood, and an offering was taken
for It's benefit. Sermons were preached
by Rev. G.. s. Chase Of Mechanic Falls
and Rev. F. 5. feathers Of Turner.
There were three new pastors present.
Rev. Mr.. Roberts, the newly ordained
pastor, is man well spoken Of by ali
who have known him, and he has made =
very favorable impression during the
time he has been here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07

D. "A: 4 4;
Flve.Acre Fneu
Fertilizers
Devices
for saving Labes
The Orchard
Small Fruits
Vegetables
The Vineyard
implements
Kitchen Garden
Current Work
Rural
Improvement
Tree Planting
Landscape Art
Home Grounds
To have HandsoEso
Flowers
Window Garden
Exhibitions
Greenhouses
Ornamental
Gardening
Bulb Garden
Grape Culture
Spraying
and spraying Material
Hardy Shrubs
and Plants
Entomology
Plant Diseases
Aplary
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Question Box
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-07
Clerk. George T. troc Aett
Deacon. a. Z. DenDlsou.
Treasurer ". l. bonuey
soliciting 4 umwirtgt. T.. ". E0

DEACON. n. T.. DEunL-Uu.
Treasurer " L bonUey
soliciting t0mm,tJee, T. ". BOnney.
During the year the church has re-
Ceived acce>-iOns OF twenty-One mem
bers-SiNteeu by baptism and five by
letter. The financial condition of the
church is most satisfactory. During
the year the bills have all been paid and
"a small debt has been lifted. The con
Jrihuti0ns Of the church for benevolent
purposes have been larger than ever be
fore 10. the history OF the church. IL
Was decided to add slO0 to the pastor ;
salary.
Pleasant and profitable are the sdjec-
rjyes now in common use among the
Methodists Of South Paris. OF course
they refer TO the pound party at the
parsonage and the Wateh-night meeting
in the church on New ears eve The
first had been planned as surprise for
the pastor and his family, aud as such
was complete success, both as 10 is
inception aud large number, well chosen
variety aud intrinsic value OF the CUTS
After social hour the merry crowd re
paired 10 the church leaving behind them
neat sum Of money besides the more
bulky parcels, all OF which, when added
70 the valuable gifts that fell 10 their share
from the Christmas tree, amounts 10
very emphatic expression of the popu-
arity of the pastor and his family
The Junior League, an organization oi
little folks, procured for their superin,
tendent-the pastors wife--a beautiful
banquet lamp at Christmas time The
last three hours Of the old year seemed
very short, so fully and pleasantly were
they filed with the religious exercises
Sermons by Rey's. Brown and Young
exhOrtatiOn by pastor Chapman and
conservation service closing with the
benediction just as the clock STRUCK
twelve did not satisfy the worshipers
A number tarried for prayer and CONVEX
satiOn and several decided 10 begin re
ligious life which gives this church an
encouraging start on the new year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12
CHURCH NOTES.

At the Methodist church, to. morrow,
there will be Sunday school at 9:45 q. N.
Epworth league at $3.50 p. m. class meet
ing at 1880 p. m.
Rev. kellogg, of Paola, Kansas. has been
appointed pastor Of the First Methodist
| Episcopal church, of this city. A number
OF the citizens OF Las Vegas are acquainted
with the gentleman, and speak very highly
of him.
Regular services will be conducted at the
synagogue tomorrow morning at II
o'clock. During the services = pupil Of
Montefiore Sabbath school will be confirm
ed in the faith of. Arthur Judell,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Judell, Is the candi.
date.
At the east side Catholic church, at 10
O'Clock, tomorrow, high mass will be
sung by Mesdamss Hernandez, Sallie
Douglas, and Messrs. Shane, Daniel and
Gonzales. Aduet, fave Maria,n, will be
sung by Miss Paulina G. Talley and Mr..
Shane.
The Presbyterian church will hold It's
regular services, to. morrow. Preaching
at II q. m. and 7:30 p. M; Sunoay school
at 9:45 a. m; society of Christian endeav.
or at Gas D. NJ. A cordial welcome to
strangers, and to all having no other
church home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

For several months, Constables Elliott
and Ellsworth have been making q quiet
search for the notorious cattle thief, Be-
nardo santaestaven, suspected Of being
implicated In the Disappearance Of Officers
Green and Kelley, early last spring.
A short time ago, Officers Elliott and
Ellsworth located their man at Red Rock,
about seventy Ave miles from here. A
warrant was gotten out and placed IN the
hands OF Deputy John Littleton, who cap-
tured' 6antaestaven and conveyed him TO
Timpas, where he was turned over to Con-
stable Elliott and Ell Green, Tuesday. He
was brought to this city, heavily ironed,
and placed in the county jail.
AS many will remember Deputies VIM.
Green and Joe. Kelley went out to what 10
known as the San Isedro country In quest
of cattle thieves, on the Goth Of last April.
That is the last ever seen or heard OF them
and all attempts of the officers to locate
the men, dead or alive, have neen fruitless.
There is no doubt In the minds of the OH
GERS, but that the parties for whom Green
and Kelley had warrants, together with
accomplioss, ambushsd and shot the two
officers and concealed their bodies and Of.
fects, and ran their horses out Vt the coun.
try.
The man Santaestaven, who is . half
breed Indian, Is a notorious character OF
well-known cattle rustling propensities.
He is also charged with W murders be
sides the Green aud Kelley affair.-Trini.
dad Advertiser.
LATER.-A telegram received by THE
Optic. at 4 p. M, states that Santaestavan
did bring knowledge OF Billie Green's
death.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12
The Rio 0rande Dam.

All doubt as to the intention Of the pro-
meters OF the Rio Grande dam carrying
out the project is now set at rest. A force
of men is at work at Leasburg putting In .
sidetrack on which the cement is to be
hauled for unloading. Engineer Campbell
and corps visited the Selden site this week
and they say that everything Is moving 10
a very satisfactory manner. A number of
men and teams have been hired and on
arrival of Contractor Bradbury with his
construction apparatus from Denver, the
work of turning aside the river and build
ing the foundation will commence.-Rincon
Weekly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

w. G. Calhoun. in whose name articles
OF incorporation were recently fled in
Santa Fe, conducts a job printing estab-
lishment and is the proprietor Of the Rocky
Mountain Sentinel. at 1888, Curtis street,
Denver, Colo, He finds it much easier to
do business when incorporated under the
laws OF New Mexico and in order to do SO,
be had to designate a principal place Of
business and have an agent there. Albu-
querque was named as such and a printer
named George Stubs, employed on the
Democrat of that city, was selected as his
resident representative. The Calhoun
company will deal chiefly in land and
mines at present, but they may eventually
conclude to embark in the newspaper
business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

.L 10y IKE HL aZ Nh MN M
Engineer Lawiis and Fireman Cook are
laying off, to-day.
Engine No. 43s Is receiving extensive re.
pairs, in the shops, at this place.
Engine No. 25 is up from the Santa Fe
branch, and is in the back shops. at this
point.
President Ripley's special came as far
west as Ration, to-day, and turned back
from that point.
Three cars OF a stock train were derailed
yesterday near Springer, delaying traffic
some last evening.
An extra boiler-maker wa sent down
from Ration, yesterday, to work in the
Cylinders &c the tie picking works, at this
place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12
"rhe Past Mall.

The great scenic production, Lincoln J.
Carter's Fast Mail" company, which sp-
pears at the opera house this evening, Dec.
18th, has played all over the United States
for the past three years. 1t is unnecessary
to dwell upon its merits-sufice 1t to say
that for this season it has new scenery and
mech snical effects that surpass all pre-
vious efforts. The present season Mr.. Car.
ter has six companies-four In this country
and two in England.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

While others are talking Of appropriate
Christmas presents, THE Optic will sug.
gest that the thing that would be appre-
ciated most by a friend now living away
from his old home, in Las Vegas, is a paid
up subscription to THE DAILY ,OpTIc, for
a year. He would have a reminder, every
day in the year, Of your thoughtsulness.
and the paper would be received with the
pleasure of meeting q old time friend
and companion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12
PERSONAL PENolLINos.


Eduardo Marines, Of Anton Chico, Is In
tho city.
@. 70. Richard left for San Marcial, last
evening.
Col. X. g. Head, Of Watrous, Is in the
city to-day.
W. n. Gortner returned from Springer
last evening.
3. b. Markle went out to Mount Aspen
this morning.
The Misses Head are in the city from
W~atrous, to-day.
8. q. Hunsaker, father Of Ira Hunsaker,
came In from the north last evening,
Mrs. p. @. Carpenter will 60 over to
Santa Fe for a few days, tomorrow oven
ing.
J. M. Hernandez, M. g. de Baca and
Hilario Romero, left last evening for FL
'Paso.
Mr.. Barton, one of Morals merchants,
after a few days stay in the city, went out
this morning.
y. W. xiPtou ubb bukttco kTOn kuD6 10 ft,
Defiance, Aris., and has ordered his paper
to the latter point.
II. j. Hammond, OF the San Miguel ma.
tional bank, will attend the National irri.
cation congress meeting at Phoenix next
week.
W. 8. Hovy, Baigville, Kan; T. G. Gar
lipgton, Springer; Glare Harvey and y. e.
Markle. Harvey's resort, are the latest
arrivals at the New Optic.
Fob Longuevin audUlrich Strong we're in
from Mora, yesterday, attended a meet
ing Of the Knights Of Pythias, last
evening, and returned this morning.
8. W. Cantwell and family, Of Hartford
City, Ind who have been out to the Har.
vey ranch for the past few months, have
returned to this city and will take up their
winter quarters here.
J. C. Csppage, Santa Fe; E. G. souy and
R. @. West, Kansas City; Joe Erwil, st.
Joe; J. W. Prosser, Davenport, Iowa; ].
81. shadiDger, Chicago; J.. M. Hale, st.
Joseph; s. Sanders, Trinidad. and VIM. h.
Hartman, Lima, Ohio, are guests at the
Harvey house.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

Burglars entered F. j. Behring's hard
ware store, last night, and carried away
about 80 worth of cutlery and $40 in cash.
The thieves were evidently familiar with
the lay of the land, as they cut through
the back door and reached through the
hole and unlocked the night latch. There
Is nc clue as to who the parties were.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

3. F. Sylvester, who fourished like a
green bay tree when a clerk in the grocery
OF Sam Wells, in Las Vegas, some yeara
ago, has been in the employ of commission
houses in the Colorado metropolis for a
number of years. Only a few days ago, he
branched out In the business for himself.
He is certain to succeed, as he learned how
to pull the ropes from older and perhaps
wiser heads.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

Extensive preparations are being made
to make the New Years eve ball, to be
given by the La lira and Literary mutual
aid societies, one of the most pleasant af-
fairs of the season. The ball will be given
In the Veeder block.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

For a. Christmas gift for your father,
husband, brother. sweetheart, etc, don't
fail to call aud see the elegant line Of ties.
silk suspenders and a full assortment Of
socks in all grades, cotton, Isle and silk,
assorted shades, at Amos f. Lewis. It
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-12

of January 1897, in musical instruments IF
every description. Come and sci ct your
Christmas gifts, at the Plazs music store.
35-tf r. VoLLMER.