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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-19
PERSONAL.

NOTICE To the lady who sent little
IN boy ON the $50 local train to Washing
1895, with message to her mother asking
her to return at once from Washington, and
who pointed to her mother through the win
dow, and to the gentleman who was on the
platform between the rear car and tho next
car from the rear car on the Monday evening,
December %, $50 local train to Washington,
when little white boy was kicked by rail-
road official from that Platform, at or about
the north Colross wall. They, or either of
them, will please communicate with Aicxan-
der c. Dean, No. 226 N. Patrick street. Alex
andria, Virginia, and greatly obligc the I'M
dersgned. ALEXANDER c. DEAN.
nar13 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-19
Tnthc Golden Gate.

Personally conducted tours via PennsyI.
yania Railroad will leave New York and
Philadelphia for California and return to
those cities May 9TH. Four and one-half
weeks will be allowed in California. An
addition to the magnificent train is through
Pullman compartment car, the very best that
the company can supply. Applications should
be made to 1196 Broadway, New York, or
Room al, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-19

Gave on hand Gibson's Xxx, xxx, xxx
and pure Old Bye, Old Cabinet and Monogram
WHISTLES also Bakers and Thompeon's Pure
Bye Whistles, to which they invite tho atten-
ton of the trade.
Orders from the country for mercandise
shau receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, for which they guarantee
The highest market prices and prompt returns
N. E. corner Cameron and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-19
TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.

HEIIo' HELLO
We wish to call your attention to the :.
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
AND Its ADVANTAGES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-19
:Alexsss,tsris 6azette.
THURSDAY EVENING. MAR. 10, 1896.
DARED HIM TO WE'D HER.-A-
though Gustave Eigenrauch, who Is

DARED HIM TO WE'D HER.-Al-
though Gustave Eigenrauch, who is
employed as clerk il his mothers
grocery store, in jersey City, earns only
IS week, pretty Lo;iie Monica dared
him to marry her. That was on Feb,
ruary 9th last, after the couple BAD
known each other ahout tirse months.
Gus is nineteen and Lottie eighteen.
She is an attractive blonde. Ever since
he met her al q reception Gus mad ad-
mired Lo;tie, ard WREN she dared him
to marry her he said the ceremony
could no. be performed quickly enough
to sui. him So they journeyed to Ho'
b3ken with two witnesses and were
quickly made husband and wife by the
rev Dr. Rinhter. pastor of the German
Lutheran Church. The bride returned
to her mothers bone, the groom to bis
notfef's grocery store. Both nave been
forgiven by their parents The groom S
:ao5her. it is said, will start them house
keeping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-19
STEAMERS
WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM.
w PANY (LIMITED.l
FERRY SCHEDULE

On and after March 2nd, 1896, and until
further notice the following ferry schedule
will he in force.
Leave Alexandria, foot of King street, at
90. 7 80, 30 30. 10 80 and 1 30
a. M. II 30 / 30. , 80, 3 80, 30, 80
and 6 30 p. m.
Leave Washington. foot of Seventh street,
at 6:3O 7 80, 30, 9 so 10 80 and IL 30,
a. m, 10 30, 1 30, , 30, 3 30, 4 30, 80
and 6 80 p. m.
N. B. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGs-sTEAM-
ER WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon
days at 7 90 a. NJ, and Alexandria at s 90
g. m, for landings as far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours for
st. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
G. w. RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN B. PADGETT, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-19

GoRED BY AN ANGRY BULL-James
Heller Kingston, a farmer living near
Centreville, n. j.. was frightfully gored
by mad bull Tuesday morning.
While attending the animal it made q
rush for him and broke its chain.
Kingston was tossed about the stable
until he lost consciousness. When his
son went to the barn TO summon his
father he found him lying in stall ad-
joining that occupied by the bull. The
animal pushed Kingston through the
partition after he lost consciousness.
A red handkerchief tied about his neck
at the time is supposed to have enraged
the bull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-19

Hello HELLO
We wish to call your attention to the !.
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
AND ITS ADVANTAGES.
Instant communication by any subscriber
with any other is furnished any moment, day
or night.
Each is heard in his own recognized voice,
and business is transacted with the utmost
saving of time. -,
Communication is also had with Washing.
ton. Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and
many other points, thus annihiating distance
and time.
Lon Rates.
The expense is but 8 few centsa day and IN
many cases very much less than the serV &c
performed is worth to the subscribers.
More than forty classes of business are to be
found among our subscribers.
If your name is not enrolled consult your
own interest by subscribing at once. Call on
the manager or send him word by postal OF
telephone, and he will call on you.
WYTHE WHITE, Manager
C. E. McCLUER,
District Supt.. Richmond, Va.
Agricultural Supplies.
He fbert Bryant, W FL May & Son.
B H Wattles, Walton,
Brick Manufactures.
Alexandria Brick Company
Book, and Stationery
RW French
Beer md Groceries.
O'Sulivan g. Green.
Bre,Deries.
r Portnel's.
Banks.
Burke & Herbert. First National Bank,
Citizens National Bank.
Butchers.
Hellmuth Brothers, M. Schiller.
Courts.
County Court. Corporation Court.
Commission Merchants.
Fisher Brothers, WA Johnson & Co,
Matthew & Co. FS Harper,
Ut & G Beckham, Harlow Brothers.
f E Lawler g. Co. Chss King & Son.
] Broders, n Lindsey & Co
Geo Fl Robinson Sons.
Druggists.
w F Creighton & Co, E L Allen,
"a Lennon. f S LeadbeateI Sons
l. Stabler & Co. Northwest Pharmscy
Dry Goods.
Isaac Eichberg.
Driring Parks
Alexandria Driving Park.
Express Companies.
Adams Express Co Us Express Co.
Red and Grain Dealers.
T F Burroughs J Broders,
Grillbortztr Bros, FL Pollard,
J B watkins, JW Brown,
VIA Moore.
Florists.
L Loose.
Glass and ChinauGre.
Ell miller & Co.
Gas Companies.
Alexandria Gas Company.
Grocers.
g VIM Ramsay, Fisher Brothers.
O'Sullivan & Green Shry~ock & Presgraces
Ahern & Co, harlow Bros.
b F Robertson, Fs Inrper,
] Broders, n Lindsey & Co.
Norton Entwisle, W A Johnson & Co.
Grocers and Liquor Dealers.
T F Burroughs, Shyrock & Flesgravcs
Harlow Brothers, W A ,Jol nson & 20.
Abern s. Co, j. Broders.
Hard,rare.
Jas F Carlin & Sons. Balm & Paxon.
h.frmariss.
Alexandria Infrmary.
Ice Deale,
] W Hammond, FA Reed & Co.
Insurance Companies.
L Stabler & Co
Junk Dealers.
J Dreifus & Co. Henry Basdcr,
Lumber Merchants.
] & Smoot & Co, H D Smoot
Aitcheson & Bro.
Lawyers.
James r Cation, George A Mushbach,
z NJ Norton, G Carlin,
s G Brent.
Livery Stables.
Patterson & Brother, R L Myers & Co.
Lime Plaster and Cement.
Geo Il Robinson & Son, W A smoot & Co.
HID Smoot, Jas B Smoot & Co.
Merchandise Brokers.
VIM Fowle Brookes & Co, A D Brockett
Municipal Offices.
City Treasurer, Police Headquarters.
City Gas Works
Manufacturers of Soda and Mineral Waters.
James McCuen.
Millers.
Walter Roberts, 7 F Burroughs
W Brown.
Newspapers.
Alexandria Gazette, Alexandria Times
Oil Companies.
Standard Oil Compan
Physicians.
DIR W NJ Smith, DR. Fl Howard,
DR. Julian Miller DR. NJ w OBrien,
DR. T M Jones,
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LEGAL.

ITO FRANK HUME, Esq You gil
4 please take notice thst the commission
crs appointed by the County Court
Alexandria county, Virginia, 10 ascer
tain just compensation TO the own
crs of land upon the line of improve
ment within the county of AleXaniris
Va, for such lands as are proposed to be tax.
en- by the Washington, Alexandra and
Mount Vernon Railway Company for l.
purposes will meet upon the land whereof
YOU are tenant of the freehold within -aii
county. on the STH DAY OF APRIL. l-9d
at 10 o'clock m. TO ascertain the ccmpensa-
ton to be paid to you by the sam company
for so much of the said land in said county as
is proposed by the said company to be taken
for its purposes, and the damage to the resi-
due of the tract beyond the peculiar benefits
to be derived in respect to such residue from
the work to he constructed.
THE WASHINGTON ALEXANDRIA AND
MOUNT VERNON RAILWAY COMPANY.
By JAMES r. CATION, Attorney
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-19

Conference NJ. e. Church South Roam
oke. Va.
For the above occasion the Southern Rail
way Company will place excursion tickets on
sale from March 23rd to 2Sth inclusive, val.
id for return until april Sth, For further
information apply to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-19

he CHANGED HIS MIND.-Wickliffe
Poland was before Justice J. D. Payne,
o. Falls Church, on Monday, charged
by Miss Sarah Shipman. ofLewinsville,
With seduction under promise of mar.
riage. The defendant entered plea OF
guilty., and agreed to marry the plain
tiff. and with the constable started to
Fairfax Court House for the license.
The plaintiff in the meantime waited
his return with the minister, in readi-
ness for the ceremony ss soon as he
should put in an appearance with the
expected license. The court room was
veil filled with spectators, who waited
to witness the marriage. The defend
ant had, however, On his way to the
Court House changed his mind, and in:
stead OF procuring the license, engaged
the eervices of a lawyer, and on his re-
turn withdrew the plea of guilty and
had the case continued until the 18th.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24
Resolutions of Respect.

Adopted by Memorial Post No. ZIG,
G. A. r., Dept. of Iowa, on the death
of our comrade, Benjamin Hunting,
who died July 7, 1896, at Cresco, la.
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Great
Commander to summon Comrade
Benjamin Hunting from the active
pursuits of this life unto life eternal,
Therefore be it
Resolved, That while we bow in
humble submission to the supreme
power, yet we feel that Memorial
Post has lost true and faithful
member, our country loyal citizen
and his family loving husband and
father.
Resolved that we extend our heart.
felt sympathy to his widow and family
in this their sad bereavement, and be
it further
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread on the records of this Post and
that copy thereof be furnished to
the widow and family of our deceased
comrade and that they be published
in the city papers.
N. S. Durgin
P. c. Howe Com.
P. !. McCullow
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24
Highest Of all in Leavenng Powe-Latest u s. Govt Report
R3%!6!l! g! Rskasgz RRsk!Rg
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Kendallvllle Kracks.

John Daskam transacted business
at the county hub one day last week.
Philemon Townsend returned from
visit with his son and daughter at
Strouseton, South Dakota.
j. T. Gaskill, of Orleans, received
many painful injuries while doctor
ing vicious horse a week ago last
Sunday, but is now able to drive to
town
Miss Jane Ellingson, of listed, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs Fred
Hulverson.
Master Allyn Post, of Dubuque,
is spending the summer vacation
with his cousins here.
The Misses Cora Nelson, Edna and
Nellie Burton, worshipped at the
Ashley church in Albion, last Sunday.
D. j. Eaton attended the funeral
of his father at Postville, last We'd
nesday, driving overland.
James Testers father concluded his
outing and returned to his home at
Madison, Wis, last week.
Mrs. Geo. Stephenson and daughter
Myrtle and Master Elmo are the
guests Of Mrs. Stephenson's sisters,
Mesdames Clinton Fifield and Geo.
Daskam.
Alison Daskam went to Spring
Valley the first of last week to attend
school but not being satisfied has
returned.
A. j. Handke has purchased new
surrey, the job is the product of the
Cash Buyers Union, of Chicago. He
says he has a better rig and cheap
er one than if he had purchased it of
our local dealers.
VIM. Holcomb, of DEBORAH, is the
guest of his friends, the Daskam
Bros, this week.
The Kendallville nurses are again
in search for new patients-the coun-
try most likely to be their field of la
Dor is near Pilot Grove. Solook out,
Topsy, for they make speciality of
the diseases of the heart and are gen.
uine mashers.
Fred Todd thinks Kendallville is
the best place to pick 'huckleberries'
in all seasons of the year. Ant they
rather ''green' yet, Fred?
Misses Mary L. Battey, Cora Mel
son and Mlllie Bents each finished
very successful term of school taught
in this and neighboring districts, last
Friday.
The Harmony people held the larg-
est picnic of the season here last Sun
day.
John Rakow and family spent Sun
day with relatives at Vernon Springs.
Our chronic kicker is again getting
fractious. Go slow, or we will very
likely tell the people what you are.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24
Real Estate at Auction.

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing described real estate belonging
to heirs OF the Springsteel estate will
be sold at public auction for cash at
O'Clock p. M, Saturday, Aug. s, 1896,
at the front door Of the post office in
the village of Granger, Fillmore Co.,
Mimi, viz: the south east quarter and
the southeast quarter of the north
east quarter of section %, twp. 101,
north of range 1 west. Also lots No.
1, 2, 3, IS, 19 and 20 in block No. 16O
in the village of Granger, MINI. Also
10 acres Of land in a square form in
the northeast quarter of the north
east quarter section No. IL, twp. No.
100, north of range No. IL, west ol
the 5th p. M, in Howard Co., Iowa.
Also block in the village Of Florence
vile, in said Howard Co., Iowa.
GRAY & THOMPSON,
Attorneys for Springsteel Estate.
A. w. Thompson, Auctioneer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24
Democratic County Convention.

The democrats of Howard County will meet
in delegate convention at the Court house, Cres
co. on
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24
Howard Center Happenings.

Mrs. Kate Umhoefer came up from
Ossian Saturday to visit friends here.
Mrs. James Woodward was an the
sick list last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Salmon and fam
lily went to Granger last Saturday to
visit her parents.
Miss Clara Pitcher. Of Earlville,
Iowa, aud Miss Mabel Shumway. of
Cresco, visited with Louetta Gilcrest
last Thursday.
MIR. Harry Harper, of Usage, visited
his sister, Mrs. Lille Salmon, last
Sunday.
Joseph Burgess, of Cresco, is visit
ing with Master Raymond Hewlett.
Miss Ethel McCaffery, of Cresco,
visited with her aunt, Mrs. Lottie
Dawes.
Lewis DeWalle and Charles Salmon
spent Sunday with friends at Granger.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24
Yours truly,
MILLER g. WEBER.

A copy of the National Bimetallist
will go to every subscriber OF the
PLAIN DEALER, and we call special at
tention to its contents. 1t is one Of
the best of the silver papers of the
United States. under the editorial man
agement Of Ex-Congressman Bartine.
March IL, it issued thirty-six page
edition which is more complete and
instructive discussion of the silver
question than is anywhere else to be
found in the same space. That num-
ber. with the Bimetallist each week
until election, will be sent for so cents
to every reader Of the PLAIN DEALER
who orders it either direct or through
this office. To the man who seeks
correct information upon this vital
question, the one living issue of the
campaign, its value is beyond com
parison. !.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24

McClure's Magazine August is
to be a midsummer fiji number,
with stories by Octave ct, Steph-
en- Crane, Clinton Ross, v. Thorn
son and Annie Eliot. Stel IN Cranes
story will exhibit the hero of his sue
cessful novel, 1.-The Red Badge of
Courage" grown an old man, but still
capable of fine act of bra very; Clin-
ton Ross's will deal with Perry's his
toric fight and victory on Lake Erie;
and Annie Eliot's will depict spright-
ly love episode in a Yale and Harvard
boat race.
Reports of the distructiveness of the
army worm continues to come in. VIM.
Blackburn reports them as actively at
work near Chester, and Mr.. Cum
ningham, living east of Cresco, in Or
leans, reports them as working exten.
sively in heavy grain. He tried to
stop them on his place by plowing
bitches around them, as was done in
this section when they ravaged the
country some fourteen years ago, but
it was of no avail, and when straw
was burned in the dltches they crawl
ed out apparently undiminished in
numbers or appetite.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24
Lime Springs,

N. b. Wheeler and Hank Salisbury
OF Cresco came up to join L. H.
Burns in fishing excursion to Root
River Tuesday,
Miss Minnie Miller went to DEBORAH
Tuesday afternoon to visit for time
with friends there.
DIR. w. B. Ousley went to Mcintyre
Friday night and did rushing bus
mess all next day.
Fred Schoomaker is receiving q
visit from his sister and Miss Repecca
Schoonmaker, a cousin, who rode up
from Ossian on their wheels. They
are fast travellers, too, having made
the trip of 40 miles inside of fou1
hours.
John Henry, farmer living about
three miles southwest of here had a
serious runaway last Saturday, utter
ly demolishing his binder SO that he
came in for new machine to con-
tinue cutting. He got down off the
machine, while in the field cutting
grain to lift the frame over the stone
when the horses took fright and ran
away with the above results. For
tunately no one was hurt.
News reaches us of another runa-
way this week similar to the one just
mentioned. The binder belongs to
Geo. Meighan and was in town for
repairs Tuesday.
The Ladies' Aid of the PRESBYTERIAN
church gave supper and social in
the new store building of L. H. Burns.
Inclement weather interfered with
the masses.
DIR. Ousley visited in Cresco the
fore part of the week. Together with
Mrs. Ousley he is now visiting in
Winnebago City.
Mrs. s. H. Hall is slowly improving
and gaining in strength, we are
pleased to say.
Mrs. Chas. Gillen has been quite i'll
for a couple of days and has been con-
fined to her home. She is now re-
ceiving a visit from her mother and
sisters of Wykoff.
The hay press again started up this
week giving employment to many
idle hands.
Stephen H. Somsen came down
from Minneapolis the fore part of last
week to visit relatives and friends.
Rev. Hugh Robinson of Hopkinton
and president of Lennox College at
that place, delivered two sermons at
Presbyterian church last Sunday.
Miss Kittie Stevens retured home
from her visit last week.
Miss Laura Booth and Miss Matte
Thomas gave an evening party to
their young friends at the home Of
the former Wednesday night.
Rumor informs us that Mrs. A. G.
McCulloch has leased the old P. o.
building for the unexpired time OF
harrington Bros. years lease and
will occupy it as soon as the latter
are satisfactorily settled in their new
rooms. w. H. Frost then takes pos
session of the present millinery store
where he will conduct his confection-
cry trade.
1t looks strange to see Theo. South.
erds's attempt to be young again and
go around smooth shaven. He says
it is 25 years since he has had his
beard removed previous to this time
Mrs. Wesley johnson went to Ma
quoketa last Tuesday for visit with
relatives.
Elson Hommel is visiting his father
and other relatives here at his ole
home.
A. r. johnson went to Prairie du
Chen Wednesday to meet his wife
and accompany her on her way
home.
Mrs. A. G. McCulloch went to Cres.
co on business one day this week.
j. Ct. Siemer is contemplating the
removal of his tailoring establish
ment some time this week.
SARAH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24
a Child Enioys

the pleasant flavor, gentle action,
and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs,
when in need of laxative, and if the
father or mother be costive or bilious,
the most gratifying results follow its
use: so that it is the best family
remedy known and and every family
hould have bottle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24
Democratic Congressional Convention

The Democrats of the 4th Congressional Dis
trict Of the State of Iowa will meet in delegate
convention at
Ossian, Thursday, August 81, 1896.
at o'clock p M. for the purpose of placing IN
nomination a candidate for Representative in
Congress for said district, and for the transac-
tion of such other business as may properly
come before said convention.
Each county in the district shall be entitled to
twice the number of delegates to which they are
entitled in the state convention to be beld at OF
tumwa, Iowa. Aug 12. 1895, to-wit
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24
New Queen Tea.

Crop of 1896 just received. The
Queen Tea is the best tea sold in this
market for years and this year it is
better than ever. Call for samples.
Sold only by S6m2 VIM. kELLoW.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24
THE ALLIANCE STORE GALLERY

Is the place to get your Photos taken
The second story has been fitted up
in the most complete manner for first
class work, and we will send out not h.
ing but the very best. 1t always pays
to get the best if you do have to pay
little more, then you will have a
genuine work of art which you will
not be ashamed to present to anyone.
Everyone is invited to call and see us
and examine our work whether they
wish anything or not. w. BROWN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-24
Saturday, August 8th, 1896,

The democrats of Howard County will meet
in delegate convention at the Court house, Cres.
co, on
Saturday, August 9th, 1896,
at o'clock p. IN. for tile purpose of electing
eight delegates to attend the State Democratic
Convention to be held at Ottumwa, Iowa, on
August 18th, 1896 for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for each of the following offices:
Secretary of State, Auditor of State, Treasurer
Of State. Attorney General, Judge of the Su.
preme Court, Railroad Commissioner, Railroad
Commissioner to fill vacancy, two electors at
large in the state.
And for the further purpose of electlng lG del.
egates to the Democratic Congressional Con-
yention for the 4th District to be held at Ossian
on Thursday, August 81 1895.
Each township will be entitled to one delegate
and also one additional delegate for every %
votes and fractions of 13 or over cast for w. l.
Babb for Governor of Iowa at the General
election held in 1895.
The several townships of the county upon said
basis will be entitled to the following repre-
| sentation:
Alton'. ........... ...............9 3
ohestef..
howard. ............"......... COOS
Jamestown.."..... Observation-Disclosures. i
oakdale.......... %
Paris.
Saratoga.
Total number of delegates 6,