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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24

Bronze Statues, worth $50, for CSC.
each.
ORNAMENTS.
Large Delft-Blue Vases, that were $3.50,
to-day 1898 choice.
s. Delft Vases for $3.50.
s. Vases for $50.
loo Tresden Decorated and Japanese
Ornaments. that were sold upwards
OF Soc for Zoe. choice.
Real Bonn Vases, that were $50, to-day
$3.50
Large Kiota or Satsuma Vases, that
were sold for $3.50 for S2.9S eacn.
Austrian and TiplitZ Vases, that were
upwards OF 81. for 25c. each.
TOYS WILL. DE SOLD At A LOSS IN
STEAD OF A PROFIT.
Toy Tea Sets, large size, that were s.,
for $50
Boys Wood-saws and Bucks, that were
ST. for Soc each.
Windmill 4, B, c Towers were g.
TOY wash Sets, that were 75c., for 19c.
"A set.
Toy Boats. that were 81. for 50c. each;
soc. Boats for Gc. each.
The Game Of Pillow Dex for 25c.
Beautiful French Dressed Dolls, that
were 81, for i5c. each.
Kid-Body Talking Dolls, that were 81,
for zoe. each.
Beautiful Jointed Dolls. that were Joc.,
for &c. each.
Kid Dolls that were s2.75 for 81.
S25 Kid DOLE for sl.25.
Building Blocks. made OF stone. that
sold for 15c., for sc. set; 0Jc sets
for 100
Game Of Prisoner Of Zenda for 75c.,
Soldier Sets, that sold for 81, for 15c. a
Drums. that were $3.50, for 75c.
s. Toy Pianos for Sz.yS
iron Toys that were 81. for Ssc.
Large Painted Body wagons Win
strong iron axles. that sold for $50,
for 75c- each.
$40 Wagons, with iron axels, for 6sc
each.
Chiidren's Rockers, that were 5oc., for
Iron Toy Banks for DC. instead OF 81.
PICTURES.
Beautiful Pastel Pictures, l6x2O, hand
made. carved frames. that were Sl.9s
for 7sc. each.
81 Framed Pictures to-day 25c. each.
Hand-Painted Picturo-Frames, with
French beyelled piate-glass. that were
bought TO sell for sl.9o, Will be sold
to-day for 3gc. choice.
Genuine Oil-Paintings, with handmade
frames, were bought to sell for 81
for CSC. choice.
100 Oak Easels, that were selling at 81
to-day 39c. each
CUTLERY.
Genuine Shefield-Ste Carving Sets
with cocoa handles, for 25c. set.
Serrated or Saw-Edge Bread or Cake
Knives. worth &c. for sc. each.
Silver-Plated Breakfast or Dinner
Knives, that sell elsewhere for S29'
"a dozen for l0c. each.
Quadruple-Plated Sugar-Shells and
Butter-Spreaders. that were Soc, foi
121-2c.
Stag-Handle Carving Sets that sell foI
81. to-day Csc. complete.
Rubber Handle Carving Sets, with
scimitar-shaped blades, bought TO re-
tail for >. to-day S1.25.
BOne-Handle Table-kniyes and Forks
that were s. a dozen, set OF six for
iqc
After-Dinner Coffee-Spoons, Rogers
best goods that sell for 50 set TO-
day. $40.
Children's SOC. Knife, Fork, and Spoon
Sets for &c.
Rogerss Silver-Plated Berry or Salad
Ladies. that were s., will be sold to-
day for see. each.
CUT-GLAsS.
Cut-Gass Vases. that were 81, for 49c
each
Cut-Glass Toothpick- Holders. 1870, in
stead of zoe.
Cut-Glass Bowls that were s., for sl.25
s. Cut-Glass Rose Bowls.
$l2 Cut-Glass Bowls for SsS.
THE COHEN ca
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ONLY a here and-there sample price can be giver

HAvILAND's $50 DINNER SETS FOR
$40.
Haviland's Finest Quality China Dinner
Sets. full gold decorations. sold else
- where for $50. today. $40. complete.
Beautiful Trilby Toilet Sets. containing
10 pieces sold elsewhere for 500. TO-
Real Imported China Tete- a-Tete Sets,
that were selling for 81; special FOR to-
day. 7jc complete.
Real Carlsbad China Pitchers, with gold
handles, for 10c. each.
Beautiful Limoges Delft. Carlsbad,
Vienna, and Dresden AfterDinner Tea,
and Chocolate Cups and saucers that have
sold upwards of 75c., to-day l0c. choice.
FROM 10 TO IL O'CLOCK
100 dozen Real Imported China After
Dinner Cups and Saucers that were
25c, will be sold for sc. pair.
ALL DAY
beautiful Decorated Fern Dishes that
have been selling for 81, for &c. each.
100 dozen German Cups and Saucers'
full tea size, were s. a dozen, tor &C.
pair.
Handsome Imported Toilet Sets. con-
tanning u pieces, that were bought TO
sell for $3.50; special FOR to-day. Sbsb.
English China Dinner Sets, containing
100 decorated pieces. that usually sell
for $40: special to-day. $50. complete.
ing So pieces. beautiful spray decora-
tons fun gold lined. bought 10 sell
for so. to-day they 80 for $40, COM
plete.
Plates. handsomely decorated. were
sold upwards of 75c.; special for to-
day 12i2c. each.
SPECIAL Sc. BARGAIN BASKETS,
containing French. German, and Carts
bad China Ash Trays. Jewelry Trays.
olive Dishes. Pin Trays. Match Safes.
Tooth-Pick Holders, and articles that
have been selling upwards OF Zoc., Tor
SC choice.
81 CHOCOLATE POTS FOR soc.
Beautiful China Chocolate Pots that
have often sold for g.; special for TO-
day. soc. each.
Genuine Carlsbad China. Sugar and
Cream Sets. on tray, that We're CSC,
to-day. 25c. each.
oo-CENT CHINA bread AND BUT
TER PLATES FOR . CENTS.
Real China Bread and Butter Plates.
beautifully decorated; same value has
often fetched 20c., to-day. &c. choice.
LAMPS AND TABLES.
Large Solid Brass Onyx-Top and Onyx
Centrepiece Parl0r Tables that were
S25: special price for to-day. $3.50 each.
Large Bonn China-Column Banquet
Lamps. with filigree head and base.
removable FONTS, were SOiu lpI 81
special for to-day e.
Large Embossed Head Brass Banquet
Lamps. with filigree base and centre
draft burners, that are sold else
where for 81 and s., will be sold to-day
for CSC. each.
Large Delft China Vase Lamps. with
solid brass mountings, that sold for
So for S9.9S each.
SOLID BRASS PARLOR TABLES,
SOLD ELSEWHERE FOR s., To-
DAY, $50 EACH.
Combination Onyx and Brass Banquet
Lamps that were s., for Sl.so each.
Dresden Decorated BoudOir Lamps,
complete with decorated globe. bought
to sell at 81; special to-day, &c., COM
plete. r,, A..
Solid Brass and Onyx Card-Tables, that
sold at sos, TO close $40.
DRESDEN AND BACCARAT DE-
CORATED LAMP-GLOBES, from
25c. to $50 each
Onvx-Tops Parlor-Tables. sold else
where at $40. for 1898 each.
Solid Brass Five-o'Clock Tea-Kettles,
on large wrought-iron stands. that were
$3.50, for $l.9S each.
Solid Brass Five-o' Clock Tea-Kettles,
on iron stands. that sold for 2.9S, to-
1ov each
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
Connty Trcn.nrer short.

cASSVILLE. MO, December 2S.--W. II.
Jones. who has been Treasurer Of Barry
county for the past four Gears, Is said
20 be short In his accounts With the coun-
~ TO the extent OF $1,000. He has been
dealing heavily In livestock lately, and
II II supposed he used the county funds
IN his business. and lost the money In
that way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
Music Of the Highest Order
between the OF and1Oo P
Retrospect Prices for To-Day

dandTu
oFranea
BO0ksw ar
Art and
Lotsof hand1rh for one
A HOLIDAY Lnens,Ta
7DoznH day
All and
A len'sF
Doll for bird of hens price
EyevUm breHaa
Toilet tch
third under selling prices
here-a nd-the here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24

Richmond. Va, December 22 1886.
THE DIRECTORS OF THE SECURITY
BANK this day declared a SEMl-AN
NUAI DIVIDEND OF THREE PER
CENT. free of taxes, out OF the earn
their banking house OH and after January
2 1881. A. II. BLAIR.
he 24-tJa Gin Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24


beginning at 1890 o'clock A. ~. the iarg,
and varied STOCK OF PLUMBERS
AND GAS-FITTERS MATERIALS cor.
sisting OF everything found ln wei.
appointed establishment of the Kind. arl
also a HORSE. WAGON. AND lar.
NESS. AND IRON SAFE AND mn
BOOK-ACCOUNTS OF said firm. parIcg.
lar attention Is asked 20 one or tw0 oo0.
ers for heating by the hot-water system.
These goods will be sold OBJ lots 20 g1
the trade and bidders may rely uror
prompt work IN disposing of tie Stock
TERMS: All sums .Of 500 ali under.
cash: and for sums over that amount .
credit Of three months for notes wfa
interest added. and satisfactorily tl.
dOrsed
The stock can be seen any day bef,-s
the sale between Q A. ~. and q 81. ty
calling at the aforementioned store
j. JORDAN LEAkE.
de . Substituted Trustee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
CPEClAL SALE

TO-DAY At 1920 O'CLOCK
Nice Line Doll-Babies.
A Very Fair Assortment OF Heh-C-,s,
Albums.
POrtieres, Lace Curtains.
Carpeting. I'm rolls. viii Do eoif D.. -.
yard, IN any quantity desired 80
10 Beautiful New CARPETS. ia No..
Nelvets. Tapestries, etc.-szes n u
and 40 yards ~ OF
Small lot OF remnant Mating and s,-f-,
Articles
sale positively, and without r,ss-,.
j. III. VALENTINE
DC = Au..llsa-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
Planters National Bank.

THE ANNUAL MEETING or THE
STOCKHOLDERS Of this bank will be
held on TUESDAY, January r. 1897. at u
If. O'clock IN the bank building
de l6-td RICHARD II. SMITH. Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

The Savings Bank of Richmond,
December %, 1886
THE DIRECTORS or THIS BANk
have declared a DIVIDEND OF THREE
PER CENT. free OF taxi out OF the
earnings for the past SIX months pay .
January 2. 1887. JAMES Nj. BALL,
a.. % <, Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
National Rnnk Of VIRGINIA.

Richmond, Va, December y. 1896.
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS Of this bank.
for the election OF directors. will be held
on TUESDAY, January II. 1897. at u
O'Clock NJ. j. W. LOCKWOOD,
de 15-Tu&Th7t&dlw Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
THE COHEN CO. THE COHEN CO THE COHEN co
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

Granite Building Company,
No. HOS east Main street
Richmond. Va, December y, 1896
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS CON-
PANY have declared sem-annual DIV
IDEND OF THREE PER CENT. out Of
the net earnings of the past six months
free OF tax, payable at the Office OF the
company on and after January 3 1897
SAMUEL IL. PULLIAM
Secretary and Treasurer
de 81 q 2f ov 3O.y Jal2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
nINInENn NOTICE.

The Board OF Directors Of the PEO.
PIES BUILDING LOAN. AND IKtSr
c0NPANY have declared a SEMI-AN-
NIAL DIVIDEND OF THREE AND A
HALF PER CENT. payable to stock
holders on and after January 2, 1871;
II. L. CABELL
do 9th Su TIL. Th&Sa5t Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
de 2i-eodtd

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDE RS or THE
DISPATCH COMPANY will be held at
their Office on TUESDAY, the l2th day
of January 1897, al II o'clock NJ.
II. THEODORE ELLYSON.
de 2i-ti Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
ROSEMARY pUnLrc runnAny

SUBSCRIBE TO ROSEMARY PUBLIC
Library. 20l cast Main street Best and
latest books and magazines circulating.
Three dollars yearly. dc 2o-3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PANY have declared a DIVIDEND OF
3Is PER CENT. on the common and pre-
ferred stock Of the company. payable on
and after the 2D DAY OF JANUARY,
1897. to all holders OF record on the 10Th
books of transfer will be closed until
January 5. 1897. W. X. JONES,
de ltd Treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
Merchants National Bank,

Richmond. Va. December %. 1895.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
this bank have this day declared their
usual sEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF 3H
PER CENT out of the earnings OF the
past six months, payable on and after
JANUARY 2. 1897. J. +. GLENN,
Na oi-fd Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24

ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLM
Frs

The regular annual meeting OF the
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE FIRST MA
TIONAL BANK. OF Richmond. Va. will
be held at the banking house OF the said
mond, Va. on TUESDAY. January ~.
1897, at IL o'clock NJ. for the transaction
OF usual business. At said meeting a pro-
position will be submitted TO the stock
holders 10 amend the third section OF the
articles Of association so as TO reduce the
number OF directors from thirteen, as now
provided. to eleven. or such number as
the stockholders may determine
de l2-td II. c. BURNETT. Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE nav.

WHEN REAL ESTATE Us SOLD rg-
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CAfey.
OAR YEAR ARE To BE PAID Ppo
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND ms
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
WILL DE CLOSED FRIDAY.

Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company
Richmond, Va. December "a. 1896
THD FREIGHT DEPOTS OF THIS
COMPANY will be closed DECEMBER
Is. 1896. and JANUARY / 1887
dc Alt X. II. DUKE. Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
BY J. II. Valentine. Aueuone,-
TRUSTEES SALE

MUD I'd y DiIIIl
4 OF 4
LARGE AMOUNT OF GAg-rTTTrns
AND PLUMBERS SUPPLIES
PIPING, STOVES. FURNACES. INC
BEING THE OUTFIT OF THE LATa
FIRM OF SHANkS a. RTSKELL
IN THE STORE AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF GOVERNOR AND
ROSS STREETS.
ALSO. A HORSE. WAGON. AND HAP.
NESS
AN IRON SAFE, AND THE BOOK Ac.
COUNTS OF SAID FIRM.
BY AUCTION.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
AUCTION sALEs-Th,. ~

WHEN BEAL ESTATE Is sor -. -.
IAxEs FOR THE CURRENT O., lda
DaE YEAR ARE TO BE pam ,''I s1.
VENDEE. E''o IhE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24

Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Co.,
Richmond Va. December "A, 1896.
THE FREIGHT DEPOTS OF THIS
company will be closed DECEMBER Is.
1896 (Christmas-Day). II. II. GRAY.
&c Alt Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
MEETINGS.

The Savings Bank of Richmond,
Richmond. Va, December %, 1896.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS BANK. will
be held ~ the clearinghouse THURS
DAY, January II, 1897, AT 1 o'clock =. NJ.
JAMES NJ. BALL.
de 24-eodtd Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24

take laxative Bromo Qpnine Tablets
Druggists refund money II fails to cure
sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG
AND POTOMAC RAILROAD COMPANY
have declared DIVIDEND OF THREE
AND A HALF PER CENT. on the COM
mon stock and dividend obligations OF the
company, payable on and after January 2,
1881.
The transfer-books will be closed from
the 23d Of December. 1886, until January
8, 1897. j. Il. WINSTON,
de 3-tJa treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
WANT ED,

MEN AND WOMEN OUT OF EN-
ployment and willing 10 work can learn
OF a permanent situation at good wages
bv writing at once TO 2. V. H.. Box 2s3,
Augusta, Me. de 6-Su. Tu. Th&Sa17t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
WANTED.

FOR UNITED STATES ARMY, ABLE
Bodied, Unmarried Men, between ages OF
2l and 30. Citizens of the United States,
OF good character and temperate habits,
who can speak. read, and write English:
For information apply to RECRUITING
OFFICER. ga east Broad street, Rieh-
mond. Va. jy 7-Tu. TIL. &SaDen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
RAILROAD COMPANY have declared a
DIVIDEND OF 3ia PER CENT. on the
capital stock of the company, payable on
and after the I'D DAY OF JANUARY
1897. TO all holders of record on the Goth
OF December. 1896 after which date the
books of transfer will be closed until
January 8, 1891. w. II. JONES,
de 17-;S TREASURED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
WANTED.
WANTED

4 GOOD COOK. ALSO. a COMPETE NI
House Servant. Apply at No 1 east Man
street de 24-1tf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
BUSINESS WANTS.
WANTED

WANTED,
OLD MAHOGANY ROUND-FRpNT
Sideboards, with long legs; Round Front
Bureaus: Brass-FrOnt Tenders; Andlrons,
Old Sofas or Tables. with brass or wood
claw feet: Hall Clocks. G. THOMAS.
care Dispatch Company. De 22-Tu&ThZt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24

A NEAT. TIDY WOMAN TO COOK,
Wash. and Iron for small family. Good
home TO the right party. References re-
qulred. Apply at once at ll25 west Main
street. oe ZJ-ol-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
1yASTEFF DOGS.

WANTED, TO SELL FIVE MASTIFF'
Pups Best stock and perfect beauties.
Nothing better for a Christmas gift
ASSOCIATED FANClERS.
No. 1 south Seventh street
de 2i-2t Birds, Fowls. Dogs, Cats, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24

i will sell, at ny auct.on-roo-.
1920 A. NJ. ''ihs, al
TO-DAY Thursday. DECENBrp q. ,,..
2 Sets Single Harness. - -
Christmas Novelties. Fancy Plat.
FRAMES, Albums, D6sks. Painf-t 40
Smokers Stands. etc ''''- n,xfs
lf-karat Hunting-Case Cold Vat.
! seal ring; sold for the admin .sir. ~
I Flne ora Sspinet Case Csse z2-stoD Beatty Pan
-. or 1is,J nice ingtrImcrt. ~"
New Han. stair and Chamber corr,.-
a shsi consignment o. Groceries -
Good, Large Store Awning. ofo -'l
E l.Se I'ign,,-Weight Liberty BICYCLE,
Parlor and Chamber suits Io,i,e.. -
tension Tables. Bureaun WasL.,. ~
Chairs, Rockers Mattros-es s-.i.t
Stoves, and a large assortment m ~
cellaneOus articles h-a'
GEORGE ". MAYO
orc y Aucfinr..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
MONDAY. DECEMBER .. ~

AS substituted trustee Tor sharks 4
Ruskell. I viii sell by auction. 20 ,hf
aforementioned store. ON
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
WANTED.

TRAVELLING Statesmen FOR CT
CARS. Old reliable house. Experience I'M
necessary Extra inducements to custo-
mers. SIS TO $50 per month and expenses.
CHARLES G. BISHOP & CO., st. Louis.
de 18th Su&Tulm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24

BY J. II. Valentine. Auctlone.,
No. 6 west Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED,

SETTLED WHITE WOMAN, WITHOUT
incumbrauce. 10 cook and do general
housework at III Twenty-third street.
de 24-2fs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24

Metropolitan Bank of Richmond. Va.
December l6. 1885
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have to-day declared a DIVIDEND OF 3
PER CENT. payable 10 stockholders on
or after JANUARY 1. 1887.
III. A. WILLIAMS.
de 20tJai Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
p. T. MURPHY. Proprietor
ldo y 81
tNTED,

WANTED,
TO SELL ONE LADY'S BICYCLE, in
perfect order. Cheap for cash. Address
CASH. care of the Dispatch. de ZO-6t'
WANTED,
CONSUMERS OF COAL TO KNOW
that they can buy that most superior
Crate Fuel. the Clover-Hill Coal. as low
as s. 50 per ton. l Will also sell 80 bushels
~ ioads1 Coke for s.. All other kinds of
Fuel at lowest prices.
SAMUEL II. COTTRELL,
$40 east Broad street,
de left and Harrison and Broad SITS.
WANTED,
ALL DESIRING CORRECTLY FITTING
Glasses. or wishing to purchase Holiday
Presents. to call and examine our elegant
stock OF Gold Spectacles, Eyeglasses
Opera Glasses. Lorgnettes. Chains, &c
Glasses charged 10 suit wearer. Exami-
nation free
RICHMOND OPTICAL COMPANY,
115 east Broad street
de 15-10t' Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

Virginia Trust Company,
Richmond. Va, December 22 1896.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS CONF
PANY have this day declared DlVl-
DEND OF THREE PER CENT. on the
capital stock free Of tax, payable on
and after January 2. 1897.
JOHN MORTON,
Cacratarv and 1fraa GIrer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24

by George w. Mayo Auc,lo,... -
z and "a north Ninth stree,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24

Virginia State Insurance Company,
Richmond. Va, December Il, 1896.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
this company have this day declared
SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF PER
CENT. free of tax out of the profits OF
the past six months, payable 10 stock
holders on and after JANUARY 2 1897.
CHARLES *. WILLIS,
de 22-2w Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24

Bronze Statues, worth $50, for CSC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-24
GOLD WATCH, XMAS NOW,
" TIES. ORaAN nrll,,..l NOlfI-

HARNESS, GROCERIES en-.
FURNITURE. ETc-' '''"Is.
AT AUCTION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31

JR. o. U. A. NAT the regular meet
ing Of J. w. Jackson Council, Jr. o. U.
A. NJ, held last night, one candidate
was initiated, and two applications for
membership were received. % follow
ing officers were elected to serve the en-
suing term: Councillor, F q. Simpson;
Vice Councillor, S. E. Bach; Record
ing Secretary, w. Z. Griffith; Assistant
Recording Secretary, Henry Hunter;
Financial Secretary, Frank Petty;
Treasurer, w. L. Mullen; Conductor,
J. T. Rice; Warden, R. B. Petit, In
side Sentinel, W. L. Craven; Outside
Sentinel. Thomas Waddey; Trustee for
is months, Henry Hunter. These Off
GERS will be installed next Wednesday
night. After all business had been
transacted, the council was entertain
ed by visiting brothers from West Vir-
ginia, Washington and Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The weather to-day has been bright
and mild and altogether enjoyable.
Another case of scarlet fever was re-
ported last night on south Pitt street.
Mr.. NJ. Schiller to-day received $50
fine turkeys which he will sell at low
prices.
The House committee on rivers and
harbors in their report makes strong
plea for the Arlington memorial bridge.
Tonight, as has been the custom for
some time, the bells of the city will toll
the old year out and ring the new
year in.
The total amount of -four inspected
by r. H. Hancock, deputy inspector for
the fourth quarter ending December 81
was 5,S92 barrels.
During the month the Clerh of the
Corporation Court recorded rs deeds
and issued 10 marriage licenses-13 to
white and 6 to colored persons.
The annual meeting of the Relief
Hook and Ladder Company will be
held tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock.
All members are requested to attend.
Mr.. Charles Strsngmann. formerly of
this city, but now of Cleveland, Ohio,
Yesterday sent the employees of the
Robert Portner Brewing Company, in
this city, beautiful New Years greet
ings.
Mr.. Gilbert Woodward, who has
been night foreman at the Southern
Railroad shops in this city, has been
transferred to the Harrisonburg shops.
Mr.. Woodward left for his new post
this afternoon.
Hugh A. Ernst was attacked in
Washington yesterday evening by two
mep, of whom James Duffy was one,
and badly beaten. Duffy could give no
excuse for his actions to the Police
Court and was sentenced to sixty days
in Jail and sixty days more for carrying
a razor. He claims to be from this city.
The steamer Defiance, from this port.
went ashore at Colchester Beach
Thursday and foated Friday. She
then got caught in the ice in the Elk
river and her hull was cut through
| The damaged port of the vessel was
| raised above the water line by throwing
overheard a quantity of her cargo O
= pig iron taken on at this port. The
Scaptsin succeeded in getting his steam
hr to Betterton, where quantity Of the
A.on was landed. She then followed ii
he track of the Ericsson steamer t.
philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31

CHARTERs.-Judge Norton to-day
granted charter to the e. E Jackson
Company, the object of which is to deal
in lumber, &c. The capital stock is
$4,000. E. e. Jackson, of Salisbury,
Md, is president, Jos. l.. Crupper, OF
Alexandria, vice president, and Noah
II. Rider. of Washington, secretary and
treasurer.
Judge Norton also granted charter
to the American Timber Export Com
pany, the object of which is to deal in
timber, logs and lumber. The capital
stock is $4,000. J. S. Beach is agent
in this city, and Richard &. Park, of
Westchester, Pa, is president.