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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

San Antonio, Tex. Jan. 29.-(Special)
The court of civil appeals of the
Fourth supreme judicial district made
the following today:
AfIirmed-San Antonio and Arkansas
Pass Railway Company vs.. II. L. Bar
nett. from Gonzales; First National
Bank of Corsicana vs.. City National
Bank OF Dallas, from Dallas; A. o..
Morgan ct al. vs.. North Texas Nation
al Bank OF Dallas, from Dallas Missis-
sippi Mills vs.. F.. Bauman ct al, from
Dallas; Royal Insurance Company vs..
II. NJ. Mcintyre, from Dallas.
Reversed and rendered-Royal Insur-
ance Company VS.. N. Brown, from Ell
lis; Palestine Insurance Company
VS.. n. Brown, from Ellis.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 29.-(speclal)--An
important case was argued before the
court of criminal appeals today. 1t is
the case Of Hathaway, manager of the
Waters-Pierce oil company, VS.. the
state. which comes up from McLennan
county.
Hathaway as the agent of the Wat
ers-Pierce Oil company was indicted
at Waco for entering u conspiracy for
the restriction and monopoly OF the
oil trade. He was convicted in the
lower courts and took an appeal. The
case Is important from the fact that
this is the first opportunity to test the
constitutlonality OF the antitrust law
passed in 1889
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

cn rev York, Jan, 2s-James Austin
, u.en died at the Hanover apart-
nn v. mouse on Monday night from
=, pneumonia after an illness OF scarce.
- ven hours He was sc years old. and
: 80. naive OF Rochester. N Y. When
bo s. ,, oid he came to this city. ana
ever since. " r'ohiyh
mass o Snurch was wen known in bust
49, va, .,reies' having been for many
c ta me senior member Of the firm Of
NHu'eh a. Co.. soda manufac,rrars ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30
USED THEIR GUNS
OBJECTED TO BEING PUT OFF OF
A TRAIN.
Shot mt Brakeman, and Officers Pur.
sue and Capture, Fatally wound
ing One of the Negroes.

Mckinney, Tex, Jan. 29.-(speclaiO-
A brakeman was shot at yesterday by
two negroes whom he put off his train
a few miles south of Mckinney. on the
Houston and Texas Central, for steal
Ing ride. The matter was reported
to officers at Plano and Mckinney, who
gave chase to the blood-thirsty darISies.
When overtaken a small battle took
pace, resulting in the capture OF both
one of them is fatally wonnded srJ
both are now safely Gagged In iail here
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

er.~~-nf T"otsencu. also promotes the
for the child.
Mrs Mrs DORA a. GUTHRIE, Of c,aiisy. 0r~,ie- O..
e 5Snr- wntes when ! began taking Dr'
$1,000 rAyofite Prescription. l was not able 10
.snn or my feet without suffering almost death
nov 90 Al my housework. washing. cooking.
ssw,nE anu everything for my family OF eight
s nonr fsveftte Prescription Is the best 70 tate
ns,o'e cennnsmsrt, Or At least II proved SO with
Ssii h s shanslsc 20 little With any Of ruy
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

several Convictions for FeIonies
Are Iind Mt Georgetown.

Georgetown. Tex, Jan. 2s.-(speclal)
In the district court the past week
the Following cases OF interest have
been disposed Of:
Joe Greer, oPlOred, for robbing n
dwelling near Round Rock. pleaded
guilty and got Off with two years:
Robert Reddlck, colored, for car rob
berry at Taylor, pleaded guilty and got
Two years; Ben Smith. young lew,
pleaded guilty to house breaking at
Iaaylor ana was given two years: Jesse
Pickett, a negro boy of Taslor FOR
me same oftense got two years; Arch
Houston, a pal Of Ben Smith was given
Two years, and John Stallcup and
Richard Stallcup pleaded guilty to
counterfeiting money and got seven
years each 'e"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

county yesterday II. p. Williams, a
white man, attempted to force some
Information from Tom Edwards. an
old and harmless negro. Edwards pro-
fessed ignorance. Williams drew
pistol and killed the old negro in the
presence Of his family as he prayed for
mercy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30
A SHOOTING SCRAPE
COLORADO CITY MAN KILLED AT
FORT STOCKTON,
He Received One Bullet Tbro,,
the Body and One Through
the Head.

d. ,ort stockton, Tex, Jan. 2s.--tspec-
n ,-'oe srutimet of Colorado CITY.
No. ae involved in a shooting scrape
n nere today with ]. A. livingston
S Snoriiy after noon in which the formor
~ as instantly killed by bullet thrd,,a,,
Tue pody and one through Tho beod
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

An Old Lniy's Clothes Catch ON fire,
with Fatal Results.

Lodi, Tex, Jan. 29-(spocial)-
Cromcr, very old lady, living four
miles west of this place, was so badly
burned Monday night by her clothing
catching hre. that she died shortly af-
terwnrds. Deceased was an old resi-
dent and highly exteemed by all who
knew her
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

Washlngton, 2s.-By authority NJ tho
Prresidsnt the military reservation az
40 acr s'hh mon ~ NJ, containing 10.
war department TO the lntari,r aie
partment for disposition under ,h e,
v serH.s OF the abandoned military resers
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

the city esterday on their way to at
tend the meeting Of the state Repub-
llcan executive committee at Dallas.
Both OF these gentlemen are delegates
elect to the national Republican con-
vention at St Louis.
Care IL exercised. Best drugs or
chemicals used. dispatch promised II
your prescriptions are sent to Gram
mer's drug store. Registered clerks.
The fire department was called 10
the South Side about o'clock yester-
day afternoon A burning flue at the
Fort Worth university was the trouble
and no damage was done.
DR.. Frank Mullins, specialist, fitting
glasses treating catarrh, moved to
Scott-Harrold building.
G. w. Mcmillan of Chicago is spend
Ing some time in Fort Worth in search
of health.
seventy-hve nice turkeys dressed or
undressed at bargain. j. Il. Luther.
Phone 279.
W. r. Penn. a prominent merchant
OF Bowie was among the Fort Worth
merchants yesterday
f. II. Chorn OF Mansfield was WIS.,
itor in town yesterday.
Colds2 Coughs? OF course you have.
Grammer's drug store is the place to
get relief Seasonable gods. Full line.
Garry our prescriptions there.
r. r.. Wilson, a Ringgold cattleman.
spent yesterday in town.
W. l.. Sears, a Valley Mills stoclman,
was here yesterday.
DR.. Harris. the new dentist, rom 10.
seott-Harrold building.
A. j.. wilson Of Gordon, Tex, was
q visitor in Fort Worth yesterday.
Mrs. Annie Miller and daughter Mrs.
Holt Harris have returned from a
three weeks visit to relatives in Missis-
slppi and Tennessee.
Flrst-clnss shave lOc; hair cut 25c: at
Hurley building barber shop.
c. W. Wells, u Midland cattleman,
was among the visitors in town yes
terday.
Marshal Charley stowe of Ardmorc.
passed through the city Tuesday en-
route to Dallas.
Speaking tubes, fire and burglar
alarms. LomaN Electric company, Sew
enth and Houston.
ID. Waggoner and wife OF Decatur
Were visitors In the city yesterday.
w. b. Johnston Of the legal firm of
Johnston CTuce e Crlice Ardnn,.a
was In the city yesterday and left for
Dallas. Mr.. Johnston Ii now n well
known attorney of Ardmore. but was
formerly prominent in the Lily White
organization of Texas.
Jim Mayton, eSpressman. Is smiling
and happy. The reason for his 10y ia
the arrival OF an eight pound boy who
arrived yesterday.
Mall or eNpress-Munyon's remedies
VIII be sent promptly II ordered from
a -.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30
NEW ODD FELLOWS LODGE
Organized at Roanoke with Tbir-
teen Membcrs-New Residence.

{, Roanoke, Tex. Jan. 2s-tspeeiaI)-
SSaIturuay night last an odd Fellows
ip9ge was organized at this place with
thirteen members, and officers w wr,,
elected. were
" +, Rtpy, our lumberman. is flrur-
ing on building fine residence in
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

frankfort, KY. Jan. 29.--No ra,..,
ehange occurred in the seventh he e,,h!l
~ Joint assembly today for I; yn,io,
states senator The ballot res,i,n,,
, nt,unter, 50; Blackburn, 81; Ruein n.ea:
wilson, Il John Young Brown. TUT y;
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
FOR TAN-CoLLECTOH,

The Gazette is authorized to an
nounce j. w. BURFORD as candidate
for Tax Collector of Tarrant county,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30
BOY STABBED Him
THE TEACHER UNDERTOOK TO
CHAsTIsE A PUPIL.
The Latter Used His Pocket knif.
and stabbed the Teacher
over the Heart.

Marlin. Tex, Jan. 2s.-(special)-
PROFESSOR Ira Cannon, teacher of sew
ehth grade in public schools, while at
tempting to chastIse a pupil this morn
ing 'ad Of sixteen, was stabbed to
'he cavity over the heart by the boy
with pocket knife and the wound is
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

MIS-: Winslows Soothing sv,,,.
should always be used for chil1rapp
teething' II soothes the chlld sns,i
ems the gums, allays pain, cures wind
cole, anu Is the best remedy for az.
arrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

The Gazette is authorized to an
nounce w. ID. Hall as candidate for
tax collector of Tarrant county sub
Ject to the action of the Democrats OF
the county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30
FREIGHT WRECKED.
GREAT DELAY CAUSED on THE
TEXAS AND PACIFIC.
Several Cars Were Smashed Up, Hut
No One Wa. Kiiiea-Rcpnir-
ing the Track.

Dallas, Tex. Jan. 2a.-(speciai.)--A
freight wreck on the Texas and Pa
eihc near Grand Saline at a switch last
night delayed the passenger trains
several hours. Four or five cars were
smashed up but no one injured. The
cannon BAN was delayed four hours
ana NO. seven hours. II took several
hours Tor the wrecking train to open
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30
AFTER THE NEGRO.
The sheriff Refused to Yield to the
Mob.

WoodyIlle, Tex, Jan. 29.-(speclal y
Last night mob Of armed men arrived
In town for the purpose OF lynching
Green Guilder. a negro. Sheriff Enloe
stood them off and refused to give them
the keys, and the mob left
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

The Gazette Is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. Sterling p Clark as a can
didate for sheriff of Tarrant county,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

thousands OF cases OF Pneumatic.
nnve peen cured by Elmer & Arnend'a
should try bottle of same s",,'rs s,l
Prestan a Co., Galveston. Tes.. a,a ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30
MOTHERS

and those soon to
become mothers,
should know that
Dr.. piercc's Fayorite
Prescription robs
childbirth Of It's tor
lures, terrors and
dangers to both
mother and child, by
aiding nature in pre-.
pairing the system
for parturiiion.
Thereby labor F"
and the period of
confinement are
0rEutI0 stArfA.a.I
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

DR.. slegerts Angostura Rlt,ars
pure Vegetable tonic, makes bealtb
and a health makes bright, rosy cheeks
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

THAT EMPTY SHOTGUN
Got in Its work ON Negro nj
Lewisviilc.

Lewlsvlle. Tex. Jan. 29.-(special)-
The unloaded shotgun got In its work
here today This time the victim is
Spence Allen, a young colored man.
who was shot In the left hand aud loft
side OF face and eye. with a shotgun
In the hands of Claude May, who
didn't think 1t was loaded
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

ment of facts; Betz VS., Maier. from
Comnl. for rehehrlnE.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

Mall or Munyon's remedies
WIN be sent promptly II ordered from
NJ II. Grammer, druggist. Full line.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30
Fon MAYOR.

Il The Gazette is authorized to an
LOUNGE s. NJ Fry as a candidate for
hayor OF Fort Worth subject to the ac-
Hon OF tho Democracy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

Jim Mayton, expressman. Is smiling
and happy. The reason for his 10y ia
the arrival OF an eight pound boy who
arrived yesterday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30
IN AND ABOUT
FORT WORTH.

the city esterday on their way to at
tend the meeting OF the state Repub-
llcan executive committee at Dallas.
Both OF these gentlemen are delegates
elect to the national Republican con-
yention at st. Louis.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

Cabinet photos for ss,OO no,,.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

London. Jan. y ron ",
Pail Mall Gazette, 'rsyol'
says that q se, serum.
CURED at Kharto""
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

w. b. Johnston Of the legal firm of
Johnston. Cruce & Cruce. Ardmore.
was In the city yesterday and left for
Dallas. Mr.. Johnston Ii now well
known attorney of Ardmore, but was
formerly prominent in the Lily White"
organization of Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

MIR. Prince Hazard. member OF the
state Republican executive committee
from one OF the western counties, pass
10 Dallas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

j. II. Hall & Co.. 1905 and 1908 Uous-
ton street, viii sell you surveys, phne-
TONS. buggies and sewing machines on
instruments. Call and examine their
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

Mr.. j, j. Putnam. one of the largest
and best known farmers In Tarrant
county. Is lying seriously sick OF pneu-
north OF Fort Worth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

Mr.; Marion Mullins OF Brownwood
and w, j. WATSON OF Dublin, were In
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-30

The fire department was called 10
the South Side about o'clock yester-
day afternoon. A burning flue at the
Fort Worth university was the trouble
and no damage was done.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-05-29

Rev. ]. c. Porter left yesterday
afternoon for Tampa On Important
business.
Lost.-A Pear-sbaped Breast
Pin, with white cameo set in gold.
Return to this Office and b. re-
warded.
c. r. Burt, the extensive tur-
pentine dealer Of Citrus county, IS
in town or business.
White Bows, Colored Bows,
String Ties, and Washable Four
INLAND les, all Of the latest
styles and guaranteed prices, at
Waterman & Co.'S.
Miss May Leonard, who has
been visiting friends in Jackscn-
vile, has returned home.
Absolutely Non-Metal]ic Con
tact for Soda Fiavors and SyIupS
at the Autobiography drug store
Porcelain tanks used as containers
Drink Soda at the Autobiography
drug store.
Regular meeting Ct the L. I. /
tonight in old armorY. All are IN
vited. An interesting program
has been prepared.
The +. c. & p. will run an eXCur-
sion to Amelia beach Sunday, May
81, at SI.25 for the round trip,
leaving OCala I am. arriving al
Amelia beach IL noon. returning
at 7 pm, arriving at Ocala II:3c
pm.
George w. Carey and wife Of
South Lake Weir have moved tc
Ocala and will occupy one of Isaac
Stevens cottages.
Buy your child one of our Dol
lar Washable Suits. Waterman
;, 81 Co.
L. J. Brumby, editor of the Free
Press, has returned from a tel
days trip to Jacksonville and Fan
anna Park.
White +. K. and Marseille!
Vests, the --latest decree OF fash
ion." All sizes at Davidson & Var
Echop.
Mrs. Erwin and daughter, Ms:
Bessie, left this afternoon for Lake
land, where they will make the.
future home.
Rowell can give you bette
goods for less money than an.
other merchant. Buy your foot
wear at the big shoe store.
We have heard many fav, rabl
5 comments on the beautiful enter
: tainment given by the young folk
OF the Methodist sunday schoc
: last night. The posing CT tn
t young ladies in particular was vel.
graceful.
: For Sale-Ticket on F. c. & |
Ocala to Apopka, cheap. Box 81
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-05-29
The = Racket
MILLER BLOCK, OCALA.
will give you much for little
cash.

LAMPS, 1876, zol, 22c, sc.
lana. sc NaokIos, 2oc per 100
Ia0anlse I'lyc Screens, los.
LARGE Glass Pitcher, &c.
Cream Pitcher. Sp.un Holder,
Pickle Dish, and eie5t inch long
dish, i for &c.
Ironstone Pitchers, 25c ard CSC.
Mirrors, SIC, 43c, 53c, OjC.
Blizzard 9Oap, 4 l0r los.
1900 Japanese Toothp:cks, $.
Spring Balances, SC.
Double CEcrp5cg Katie, Sc.
Single Creeping Knife, SC.
Heavy Legal Cap, 100.
Coco ok H&udkerchlcIs, 42c.
Good cusnen6g,a, I2c.
LARGE Lamp Chimney, e.
Fine Razors, 37c.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-05-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
I.aHD OvFICF At

I.ANN UTTICE 1T 7
GAINESVILLE. FLA, April 18th. 1895.
rs OTICE is hereby given that the following
az nan ed settler has fled notice ct lis inteItCn
10 make final TTcof IN support 81 his claim. and
that said proof will be made before Clerk Circuit
Court 1T OCaia, Fla,
MAY eth. 1906.
viz: George Berry of Montague, fla, Homestead
2IC0I, for the NJ ~ rel, section :, township 10
south, range p east.
He names the following witnesses TO rrovc his
continuous residence uTan and cultivation a..
said land, VIZ: ]. {. CLARK OF Montague, Fla,
George MCCaI.ts :
IL. ". Taylor -
Richard MyleS -
J. NJ. BAECO, Register.
Printers fee paid
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-05-29

To JAMES < COMPANY con- GRAFTON.
You are hereby nCtDCd that wit of sCife "a
Gas has issued out d: trc COUNTY Judges Court.
ns tllo Tit T On I.' -, !" E"T ms -
to show cause why final Judgment shall not lie en-
tered against NCu Is gaInIs Eccr ia tie Of +.
l.. EU@ECc ! Company. versus II. +. SaEdeTsun
and said wit Is served on YOU 10y publication.
+. L. ECGEEE \ CnMrANN.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-05-29

Friday, May y,
10 cents buys the best Hardker-
chief in town at Waterman & Cos.
JE. O'Hearn Of Lexington is in
town.
Iron and Caljsaya Tonic at the
Anti monopoly drug store.
See Burnett's new display in tie
show windows.
Pretty Washable Summer Neck
wear at RoweiIs.
E. NJ. Henderson Of Gambler is
In town today.
Boys Linen Suits and Extra
Pants at Waterman & Co.'S.
See the new ad of s. X. Birdsey
& Co. in this issue.
Sponges for everybody at the
Autobiography drug store.
Capt. Willard of Homosassa is
in the city on business.
Tanglefoot, the fly paper, at the
Autobiography Drug store.
Note the change in F. q. b.
Weihe's ad in today's paper.
Keep cool and wear our Negli
gee Shirts. Prices sure to please
Davidson & NaniIchop.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Toph OF
Montague were in the city today
Ladies' Collars and Cuffs, latest
style, just received at Waterman
sc Co.'S
Ask Henry Lii ingston what he
found in his tent one morning aftel
drill.
Iron and Calisaya as a tonic car
not be beat. Try it at the Anti
Monopoly drug store
]. ]. Purdon of High Springs
master of trains for the Plant Sys
TEN, is in town.
To be in style you should buy
your Hat of the 81 leaders in Head
gear"-Davidson & VanEchop.
Prof. J. X. Hickman returned to
day to his duties in the college a
Columbia, Mo.
Rowell has the Shirt Waist Set
to please you, ladies. They ar
pretty and don't cost much.
Col. Hickman is rapidly recove,
ing under the skilful management
of DIR. Newsom.
The Ice Lemons at the Ant
Monopoly drug store are excellipi
everywhere.
Miss Marsh of Okahumkee
visiting Mrs. K. A. Green of For
King avenue
Summer Shirts suit sultr
weather Rowell sells them an
his prices please the purchaser.
Rev. NJ. a. Clouts, ir., of lie,
ington, Ia, made this office
pleasant call today.
A genuine Gloria SIX Ladie.
Umbrella worth SI.5O-Rowell'
price, s. cents.
w. c. Galbrai.h has returnc
from Jacksonville, where ne ha
been for the past few days.
Shoes bought Of Us give sati.
faction both as to price and qual
ty. Try your next pair Of US.
Davidson & NanEchop.
We have "punctured" all hig
prices in Furnishing Goods. Com
and see us. Davidson & Va
Echop.
Fred w. Co'e, travelling freigh
agent for the Plan: System, is i
the city on business,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-05-29
In AND ABOUT THE TOWN.

Some Things You Know and Some
Things You Don't Know.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-12-04
HOTEL. ARLINGTON.
Will Open EJext Week TN -
dca New Arrangement.

Mr.. c. Il. Merrill, Of Florida,
tie new proprietor of The Hotel
Arlington, has arrived III the
city and is having the house
thoroughly renovated and im>
proved, the doors Of which will
be thrown open to the public
next week.
Mr.. Merrill is an experienced
hotel man and for sixteen years
was proprietor Of the New Rus
sell House at Key West, Fla.
The Arlington, he says, will
be strictly all up-to-date hotel,
every room of which will be fur
nished with heavy oak furniture
and comfortable beds with the
best of hair mattresses and woven
wire springs. The building is
to be carpeted throughout and
supplied with every modern ln>
provement known to science
electric lights, water works and
call bells.
On the ground floor adjoining
the main entrance will be found
a neatly arranged business office
in the rear Of which are pool
and billiard tables for the amuse-
1nent of the guest; a gentleman S
saloon adjoining. Up stairs will
be a beautifully furnished parlor
for ladies, also a reading room
for gentlemen.
An excellent cook Of long hos
tel experience having been EN-
ployed meals of exceptional ex-
cel1ence will be served.
Good hotels are drawings cards
for any town, and to Mr.. Merrill
we extend a hearty greeting and
bespeak for the Arlington the
patronage a first class house
should receive
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-12-04
HI 5lBIHlIAA| R|I:p HLl5
AND OUR CITY IS COVERED
WITH 4 MANTLE OF
WHITE.

After November of I'M
usually beautiful weather our
city is now in the icy clasp OF
King Winter. On Wednesday
we were visited with a snow
storm of great severity and by
Thursday morning the snow
stood ten inches on the level.
Electric light and telephone
wires are down i'll all parts of
the city and last night the town
was in total darkness. 1t will
be veral days before the dam
age to the wires can be repaired.
Owingto the great weight of snow
banked Oh the roofs the engine
room Of the ToadVine Luln Der
Company and the large oyster
packing building of Taylor &
Co., collapsed and are total
wrecks. Shipping is at a stand
still, not a vessel having reached
this port up to a late hour last
night. The Norfolk & South
ern mail train became snow
bound in the yard here yester-
day and itrequired the help Of
an extra locomotive to force its
way out.
Sleighs of every description,
from the finely made one down
to the dry-goods box on run
ners were to be seen on our
and the merry voices of
the young people lent a charm
to the scene and reminded one
that the season of Winter ga:ety |
is at hand
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-12-04
Business Changes.

December brought about many
changes in business IN Elizabeth
City, which we give as follows:
7. R. Primer & Co., wholesale
grocers, have move in the store
vacated by 7. P. Nash.
7. P. Nash moved Tuesday
across Water street to his. new
building. ..-.
D. A. Morgan, E. Ballanga
and Dave Whitehurst have &C
cepted positions in the grocery
establishment Of ]. B. Flora &
Co.
The confectionery store OF l..
{. Allen on Main street closed
Tue sday, and the stock removed
to his store on Road street.
James Simons has accepted
the position as bookkeeper for
Primer & Co., James Gregory
having resigned to accept the
position recently rendered him
by the Elizabeth City Cotton
Mills Company.
James Hill has accepted a po-
sltlon i'll the furniture store OF
n r. Park 7.
c. r. Abbott has been tender
ed the position as bookkeeper
tor w. c. Glover, commission
merchant, which he will accept
On Monday next.
AT. Toxey & Co., having pur
Chased the retail grocery depart
ment of Primer & Co., will con-
hnue the business at the same
stand, under the Arlington Hotel