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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
WILL NOT co SOUTH.

Fleet OF War Ships to Vancouver In
Hampton Roads.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-Admiral
Buncc's fine fleet of war vessels will
be kept this winter, US it was last,
away from Cuban waters. The fleet
will not go south, stopping at
Venezuelan ports, as was at one time
talked of, but will rendezvous at
Hampton Roads and enter upon n
winters program of practice and
drills and open sea evolutions in that
vicinity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

lie IS not rich that hath much, but
he that hath enough; nor he INDECENT
that hath little. but he that Graves
more. For we are not rich or poor,
happy or unhappy, honorable or mean,
80 much according to the proportion OF
that which We possess as of that which
we desire.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
"Parson' Davies PrOtccc Wins

New York, Nov. 25.-Frank P. Slavin,
once a prominent candidate for the
worlds heavyweight championship,
was, Monday night, defeated by a COM
parative novice, being disposed of in
four rounds by PEARSON" Davies Iowa
protege, Armstrong, a powerful COL
Ored man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Omc,al Returns from Kansas.

Topeka, Kas., Nov. 24.-Complete
official returns from Kansas give Bry-
an 1850; Mckinley, 1854; Palmer,
1903; prohibitionist, 1851. Leedy, pop
ulist, defeated Morrill,. republican, for
governor. by 1869.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Col. Grant Goes to Canton,

Cleveland, o., Nov. 24,-Col. Fred
D. Grant paid visit to Chairman
Hanna Sunday. Mr.. Hanna said there
was no political significance in the
visit. Col. Grant will go to Captsn to
pay his respects to PresideEi-elect Nc.
Kinley.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Oklahoma Prairie Fires.

GUTHRIE, Okla, Nov. 23.-Prairic
fires have done extensive damage in
northeastern Lincoln and Payne
counties, destroying many thousands
of acres of pasture, causing loss of
hay, corn and buildings to many
farmers: and fatally burning two
persons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
VERDICT FOR WlCKEE.
Gets 1916 From tho City Of Des Moline
For Personal Injuries.

Gets 1916 From tho City of Des 11oines
For Personal Injuries.
Dies MONIES, Nov. ?5.-1n Judge
Spurrier's court the jury in the case of
Philip Wicltee VS.. the city tor personal
injuries received in fall on an
alleged defective sidewalk, returned
verdict giving Wickee 1875. lie sued
for ST, 1000. Wickeo claims to have
fallen in n hole in the walk on the
north side of East Walnut street
between East Sixth and Seventh
streets. The city claims he fell
because the walk was covered with ice
and slcet and will appeal the case to
the supreme court.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
AnI,nnortant Difference.

To make it apparent to thousands VINO
think themselve s i'll, that they are not al
flicted with any disease, but that the sys-
tenn simply needs cleansing, is to BRING
comfort home to their hearts, as q costlVe
condition is easily cured by using Syrup OF
Figs. Manufactured by the California rig
Syrup Company only, aud sold ny oil drug
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Rev. J. &. Hull Pleads Guilty.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Nov. 21.-The trial
of Rev. JamesC. Hull for the attempted
poison NJ of his wife came to sensa-
tional end. Confronted by over
whelming proof Of his guilt in the
form of a letter which he had written.
Hull broke down completely, changed
his plea to guilty, and was sentenced
to six years i'll the penitentiary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Child Killed Mt Dubuque,

DUBUQUE, Nov. 25.-Thc 7-ycar-old
son of Charles NJ. Mills, a prominent
official in the Dubuque postoffice, was
fatally injured while trying to climb
on wagon. He fell under the wheels
and his skull was crushed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Jasper County Inllrmary,

NEWTON, Nov. 24,-Jasper county
has just completed new intirmary at
u cost Of $4,000. Inmates will be
moved this week The building is one
of the best of the kind in the state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Hamburg Dock Strike Snre,,,,r ~

Hamburg, Nov. Pat a meeting ct
the corn porters and coal beavers it
was decided that their organization
should join the dock strike. It was
announced that the lockers OF America
had also promised to support the move
ment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Mrs. lsIythe,s Sudden Death.

MASON CITY, Nov. 25.-Elizabeth NJ.
Blythe, mother of Hon. james f..
Blythe, ex-chairman of the republican
state central committee, died very
suddenly at her home in Mason City,
aged "a wears.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
SUED FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

Practical Joke Causes an Iowa Farmer
Considerable Trouble.
GowRIE, Nov. 23.-Ralph Reynolds,
n young man of feeble intellect, was
badly frightened some time ago by
some men playing the ghost act upon
him and has been in the asylum twice
since from the effects. Recently Mr..
Thomas Recdy, a prominent farmer:
was served with papers making him o
defendant III a damage suit for $l5,0W
by the boy parents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Bad Accident at Burlington.

BURLINGTON. Nov. 25.-Guy johnson,
was instantly killed while at work
at the Murray iron works in
West Burlington. He was caught and
in shaft and thrown around the belt
breaking an arm and crushing his
head
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Misfortune Of &. r. Childs.

DUBUQUE, Nov. 25.-C. E. Childs, the
old antiquarian connected with Dubu-
que's history, has been stricken blind.
The old man was once a prominent
figure in this state and has been living
on charity for years. He is very old
aud feeble. -,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Killed by a Ropes RecOil.

4. 1NDEPESDENCE, Nov. 24.-Jobn Stem.
mons, aged 90, farmer, was killed
while moving building. One of tho
ropes broke and in the recoil cut hia
abdomen. He died in hall an hour.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Rain Falls In India.

Bombay, Nov. 24.-Rain has fallen in
Rajputana and is also expected in CEN
trail India. 1t is believed that the dis
tress from famine will diminish where
it has rained, but will not be totally re-
moved.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
physicians Wise in Their Generation

The above class Of scientists recognise,
and have repeatedly borne testimony 20
the efiiciacv of Hostetter's Stomach Bltters
as 1 n I remedy and preventive Of fever and
se"a rheumatism, want of vigor, liver
cemplaint. and some other ailments and IN
firm conditions of the system. EXPERIENCES
and observation havo taught them its va. =
They but echo the verdict long since pro-
nounced by the public and the press. Only
the benighted now are ignorant OF AmeF''
co.'s tonic and Alternative.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
LEGAL,zE MEXICAN DOLLARS.
Kansas Topulist Legislators Project Sen
satlonal Scheme.

Kansas Populist Legislators Project Sem
satIonal Scheme.
TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 21.-Onc Of the
laws the new populist legislature pro
poses to enact this winter is q bill
making Mexican silver dollars legal
tender in Kansas. This scheme is pro-
posed by $. S. King, one of the most
prominent candidates for United States
senator. Populist lawyers and few
Republican attorneys believe that
while such coins would not make q
legal tender for the payment Of prior
obligations they might possibly be
made to apply to future debts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
4 Chiltl's Sad Death.

VAIL. Nov o4.-ALout one year ago
Wardy Fitzgibbons, then years. old,
swallowed a small tin whistle. His
death is now recorded, it is believed,
as result OF that accident.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Mysteries Of Navigation.

Sweet Girl lin q rowboat)-What is
this place in the back of the seat for?'
Nice Young Man-That is to put an
oar in when you want to scull the
boat. Rowing requires both oars, one
on each side; but in sculling only one
is used. That is placed at the back
and worked with one land. @
Sweet Girl 6 fer meditation)-l wish
Xon would try sculEig Il while. a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
A Pair.

Physician (traveling out Wcst) Yes, l
have been a practicing physician for thir-
ty-fivo years. r-> s,.L.
old man, shake; it's many mum I've sent
to his last account, too.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Mysterious Disappearance.

SIOUX CITY. Nov. 25.---James 3.
Vaughn has disappeared from his home
anG ais friends are unable to locate
him. Financial trouble has probably
caused temporary insanity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
No MISLEADING Him.

"Well. thar's his mule" said the
farmer, ''but whar's the candidate?''
''How do you know it's candidate's
mule?''
Because" replied the farmer, "he's
done chavcd up two fence rails, swal-
cred the gate and is lookin' mighty
hungry at the barn door,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Efeinpllill Acquitted.

BLOOMFIELD, Nov 2l.-The jury
trying Ned Hemphill for the murder
of Mamie Peterson, at Unionville, May
l2, returned {. verdict CT not guilty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Prominent German Dead.

BERLIN, Nov. 21.-Pr:nce Ohio Won
acknowledgements, head of his
house, president of the Prussian diet,
and general of the Prussian cavalry, is
dead, aged 50.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

The suggestion to give each member
OF congress clerk might be improved
by an amendment allowing the clerk
to take his seat
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

Mr.. Edward Wood, Primghar, Iowa,
writes: II have taken DR.. kay's Renovator
and it has cured me Of dyspepsia of about
ten years. standing. l was SO bad off that
everything ate soured OH my stomach. I
can now eat most anything" Sold by
druggists, or sent by mail, 25c and S1.0o.
SEQ adv
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
TERSE NEWS.

Columbus. Ohio, dispatch: State
Mine Inspector lIazeltine has asked
Attorney General Monnett for instruc-
tons us to his sta tutory powers in a
peculiar case. a coal mine at Straits
vile, fired during the miners strike of
1854, has been burning all these years.
The owner has made no effort to pn:
the fire out. 1t has consumed coal
under large territory, and surface real
estate, well improved, is about to fail
in. Othcrmincs arc also in danger of
catching fire. The attorney general
advised him to prosecute the owner il
he does not take steps at once to put
the fire cut
London special: The British steam
err Memphis, Captain Wilson, which
sailed for Montreal November for
Bristol. was wrecked in Dunlough Bay,
near Milzen Head. on the south coast
of Ireland, and ten of those on board
Of her were drowned.
A Detroit firm, 4. A. Goodrich &
Co., have received an order for 1000
tons of charcoal pig iron for Buda
Pesth, Austria. The iron is required
for the manufacture of car wheels
The order is the largest ever received
for export by an AK r..csn firm.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

Miss Vivian Sartories granddaughter OF
Gen. Grant, is one Of this years more
notable debutantes in Washington society.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

The world is apt to wish you we'll
and let you starvc unless yon do some
moving on your own account.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

One of the most important duties OF the
German soldier is to take care Of his feet,
so that they will always be in good condi'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

Two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consnmp-
ton cured me of bad lung trouble:-Mrs.
j. Nichols, Princeton, Ind, March 2S, '95.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
Has ISSUED PAPERS.

Governor Drake Will Allow Elliott to be
Taken to Omaha.
DIES MONIES, Nov. 2l.-Gov. Drake
has issued rtquisit:on papers fer the
return of George Elliott, the supposed
murderer of a companion i'll an Omaha
hotel, 10 Omaha for trial. He was
captured on train Mt Cedar Rapids
while on his way east.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

Mrs. NinslOvv's Soothing Syrup
ForchJten TELLING, softens thesnmf, reduces inham
nation allays paE cures wind collie. IS cents bottle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

She-John, will you got up and light tho
free He-Maria, don't keep making incen-
diary sneecbes
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

Women comprise two thirds of the church
members of the United States, but only
! one-thirtieth Of the criminals.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

II man lies clumsily to woman
about few little things, he can he
cleverly about a lot OF big ones and she
will never suspect him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

The first horses in this country were
brought hero in the year 1918. In 1890
there were II, O56, $50 Of them in the United
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets All
Druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure. sc
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

1t is estimated that there ore now SG5
tons of gold in circulation in the world
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

What this country needs most Is
practical scientist who can invent an
y attachable steering apparatus for cy-
clones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

Nine Adelina Patti during the course
Of her operate career has earned q, 0OO, 000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

3; Do not think for moment that the
weather regulates itself either 70
please or thwart you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

II people would only reflect that 1t Is
more trouble to do wrong than right
the world would be happier.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
The world seldom fails to decide
that you ought to have known better.

Scandal requires no eloQuence or
poetic language to secure an eager au'
dience.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

The proper way to live is to try to
improve on what is, instead of lament.
ing about what might have been.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

When bilious or costivc, eat CascaEet
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. 10c r45c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
IOWA STATE BYSTANDER.
ny BYsTANDER PUBLISHING 90.
DIES MONIES, IOWA
When in doubt. say nothing.
A season Of rest is sure to follow all
great struggles.
Election prophecies are not worth
nfty-three cents on the dollar;

It is reasonably safe to Judge mans
habits by the appearance Of his shoes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

Horses sold at auction iitc4 1llicothe, Mo-,
q few days ago at s. apiece
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27

Hetty Green is said to have great
affection for an old iron safe, but this
is doubtless only romantic way of
saying that her affections are locked
up with her money.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-11-27
SIOUX CITY MAN CREMATED.

murder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-25
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

NEW YORK, Dec. Zl-tL)J lt-Dui
and unchanged.
WHEAT-SpOt market ifm; NO req
Z. %. d.. g9Mc.. uneraded red. S'c.N$lvl
OPTIONS were fairly active ana hrni M
NNt,c. advance, No. red, DccemheI,
guc.. January. SgI4c. May. Sf4c., De
Ger ber DOC
CORN-Qulot and nrmor. No . 29lsc.
elevator. 3O' a.. anoat Options were dun
ana firm az KAYE. advance. December
and January. 2g4c. May, 3l12c.
OATS-Quiot. options dun and sieadN,
December 22Hc.; january. DE. May;
2fii spot prices. No. =. &c no. %
white 2lc. mixed western. 2ln2lc.
HAY-Dull and easy. shipping, 'Jc.'
good 90 choice 1OHEP4c.
hlbES-Quict ana unchansSd.
llAI iEis-Steaoy ana uhchahse9'
n.l~,(mti. hiin' ana uii, M"ils a.. IN,
-Lt-Sttady ana quiet l"h,hl, fiv.'V
Hlu."O. extra. 500 So peel mans oaIl
ana hrm at SlNuO' Lerced peer oull' 'i'y
extra. lhdid mess. Sl".VVN ltN' 1890,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-25

Their Report High Endorsement oil capt
M.P.Iawtou's EmcieHc,.

Messrs. Overton Howard. Geo. Wayne
Anderson and Cyrus BOssieuN. VINO were
appointed to examine the clerk ONCE
OF lur musings court aliti tu' .N'-i "'
Captain W. h. Lawton. as the law re-
ouirps have nui-ueu their tAuminaupN'
and presented 10 the court their report,
in which they state that the late clerk
had well performed the duties OF ms OIL
ice.
They call attention 20 the fact that the
code requires tho Council to iurnlsA
maps OF the city and of the wards ln lhl-
office. The Council has failed 10 DO this-
The process book the fee book, the
court dockets. the order books, the indeA
books, the marriage register, the WITNESS
and jury book tho delinquent lana a.
books and the account BOOKS arc t"e
examiners say, kept as the law requires.
They note one very important thins ana
that is that the court papers and some
Of the record books from lioZ 10 lN9' IN
elusive. are stored away In dry goods
boxes in room No. Il fourth floor, Just II
the condition In which they were Whcl
the move was made from the Old TO the
New city Hall. and very properly suggest
TO the court that shelves be put III tha-
room SO as 10 make the papers ana re-
cords more accessible.
This the engineer will no doubt attend
TO. as the space allotted 10 the liuallhs7
Court Clerk Office proved 90 be mad
oquate to accommodate all the books and
papers belonging TO this court from hs
foundation to the present time
They also call attention 10 the iact ina.
I'm making an examination or the Mar
rage Registers they ind that many
ministers Of the Gospel have failed 10
make return of marriage licenses ana
consequently there Is no record proof -
those marriages. The ministers give bond
I'm the penalty Of 500 for the performing
Of this duty. and those bonds could be
forfeited II the court saw III.
The examination reveals the fact max
i'm Mr.. Iawton the court and the pupil-
had the service of a clerk who from
diligence. conscientiousness. and tdmi-
uaritv with the laws bearing upon bis
office fulfilled his duty as "a man ana ny
an officer in a manner that few coul4
have equallod and none eXcelled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-25
In Catholic Clrcles.

The masses ON Christmas-Day viii be as
fellows. Solemn High Mass at v clock,
followed ly low masses 40 o, o. ., 5,oJ,
and high mass al 1889. Ncapers al /.
The collections at all Tie MASSES Will be
Tor the orphans.
New Year heng the hrst Friday Of
the MONTH the League OF the Sacred
Heart Will attend special detOuOns az
the Sacred Heart, at win NespeIs ana
BcncdiotiOn. All the members OF the
league should De present
There viii be &c Nespers at o CLOCK on
New Years
st. Bcnedictus Society Of the ST. Mary
church have elected The following oiu,eis
for the ensuing yeAT. President, Charles
l0lZlaCA. 81 no was reelected. ice-lft1-
id,ut ID. Fischer Secretary }. &. slew
crs. \lCc-Sccrttary VI. Iopislelld'
Treasurer. d. NrOulsky. The society as "a
flr-t-Class order.
on Monday. tuesday. and Wednesday.
December 1Aih. 10Th. ana Goth, there will
Doe % Christmas carnival al st. Mary 8
Hall ON each evening there VIII De a d4l-
f,reut play given and new music. There
Will also bee cofoe drinking fer the ladies'
on January lst prizes will be delivered.
froU Christmas tree. TO Nhlcn au lhe
children are cordially invited to attend.
The festival promises 90 Dee AN occasion
OF rare endowment and pleasure ANA any
person missing b. Will surely lose "a grand
treat
Tesion. have elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing Ycnr' Ircslltnt, D..
NJ CatCrni. Nice-lro. idcnt. w. z. iur-
cen. Treasurer W. J. Quislcy; Record
p Archie Burke. orator J. T. Disney;
Chancellor. Rev j. -. O'Hcilly or So
cred Heart church. and Chaplain. Rev VI.
Nhorn of the Cathedral This council lS
twonty-scvon months old. and has TWEEN
There viii he a carnival 10 be held NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-25
gave HIM Ring.

Mr.. John NJ. Fassott, foreman Of the
packing-r,Cm at the MhitiOck Branch OF
the American Tobacco Company OF Rlch-
mOnd, Was the recipient ycstcr-
day Of a very handsome gold
ring diamond Initial, donated ~
the packers as a token of their hign
esteem Tor him. Manager Harry Granger
made the presentation speech Ia mis- cor
dial. humorous way. Mr.. fass,t re-
sponded i'm "a few Woll-chosen words to
suit the occasion and after thanking the
donors for their unbOundod generosity to-
wards him. he concluded 10y wishing them
all the compliments OF the season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-25

take up a collection for tho'poor at The
q. W. Tatum will spend his holidays
visiting In Chase city.
Most OF the drug stores VIII op7'iF'
Sunday hours to-day. ~.
Mr. Clarence F'ournoy. cx-Sheriff or
Chesterfield, vas shaking lanus WIN hi'
old friends on the streets yesterday, -.
Mr.. l.. b. HOwlc and family ana Mt.
r. parke HOwic and family lcit Tor
Hanover yesterday 10 spend CHRISTMAS.
Clarence Dorset has returned after q
business trip 10 Culptpcr. Va, Wnere nc
has beer engaged in selling bhod-
horses
". b. Jones OF Salisbury y. c., is at
home TO eat his Christmas turkey.
Tile Young people Of Bon Air are hav-
ing "a good timc skating. Ih' Zee Is IN
fine condition and the boys and girls are
taking advantage Of IT, ,,,
Last TUESDAY Wallace Snollincs told NJ.
vie be prayed the Lord that he would
sent him an opossum. Inat he Thought
opO-sum was better than turkey, ana nc
wanted one for his Christmas dinner.
That night Mr. Snellings took his dog
down TO the hen house and the deg caught
a fine one. His prayer was answered.
Mrs j. r. Gilbert. who has been visit
ing friends and relatives In LynchburS
returned homo Tuesday night.
Mr. T. r. Wells has returned from
Orange Courthouse. where he went or
legal business.
Mcssrs. William and Edwin COX, who
left on Tuesday for "a fishing expedition
have been driven home by the cold blast
MAYOR II. \. Maurice left Yesterday
morning with his family FOR Bucinghou
county. where they will spend two
weeks
Miss S. Cav patteson. Of Farmville. ro
turned 20 this CITY last evening TO sncnt
Christmas with her relatives.
Miss Vernon clement who has beer
ON ~ visit 10 Miss Mary Lou Friend fol
tho past two weeks. left yesterday morn
inc for Tarmvillo. whore she will -visi
before returning 10 her home, in kinl
William county
To-day the Manchester posfofice vii
only Doe omen from 10 10 \. NJ.
Mossra. Palmer Barrett and John Turn
10y arc serving as special police I'm Swans
loro during tho holidays.
Mr. Arthur NunnaNy returned 70 N.
cifv Thursday afternoon from Ashland
where he has been attending Randolph
Macon College.
Miss Fannie Shotwci who has beer
attending college M Staunton. has ar
rivrl in town 10 spend tho holidays.
DR. Grace Walden formerly n this CITY
hut now Of King William. was in towr
YESTERDAY visiting friends