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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
PERSONALS.

The Queen OF Denmark has just ccle-
brated her 18th birthday.
Ii Hung Chang regards us as 1.-THE
model Government of Western civiliza-
ton"
On Wednesday Queen Victoria COM
pleted fifty-nine years three months
and five days of an illustrious reign
San Francisco people complain that
Mr.. Corbett has bargained to fight be-
fore two clubs at one and the same time
Sir John Millias once hooked over
half Il ton of salmon in a week. which
gave him the record of the River Tay.
The London Chronicle says that it
learns on excellent authority that the
Mikado contemplates tour through tn,
United States and Europe at some flu
tire time.
The Cleveland Recorder thinks that
IL the Haiina combination We're as con-
tident of waning as its members profess
to be. the members would be in u bet
ter humor
Lord Salisbury is at Balmoral Castle
where the Car of Russia is also the
Guest of Queen Victoria. 1t Is believed
in London that the English Premier will
endeavor to have an understanding
with the Russian Emperor about Tur-
kew.
The inventory of Mrs. Stoves estate
gives the total value of her possessions
~ SAP 1895. and this includes u $4,000
house. several blocks or railway stock
and over $4,000 due from Il publishing
firm. He. personal belongings We're
worth only $1,000
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
HOW IL THIS.

In face of the fact that reports con-
TIME to come over the wires of new
Armenian massacres by the Turks. the
New York Herald continues to assert
that the Turkish crisis Is over; that
the Ambassadors will accept the STA
TUS QUE" that the Porte Intends pub
fishing Immediately Il report of reforms
already carried out" and that perfect
tranquility reigns." when 1t well knows
that such is not the fact.
The Herald is generally considered n
wideawake newspaper. and the belief
obtains that il Is as Il rule correct, but
if 1t continues its treatment of the Tur-
kish question on the same lines of the
week past it will do very much to weak
On its hold upon the public confidence.
II. indeed. it does not destroy it alto
sether.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
OUR FOREIGN BUSINESS.

d. ]. Donovan, Esq. manager of the
United States Shipping Company at
this port, writes The Virginian in com
mendation OF the interests taken in the
ports OF Norfolk and Newport News by
the press of this city, as deep water
ports. and the possibilities of their con.
tinued growth. In order TO give some
idea Of the remarka BILE development tina
has taken place during the past twelve
months in trade with foreign ports. the
history of the Shipping Company for
that period is cited by the manager as
follows:
one year ago this coming month
We started bi-monthly se.yic. to
Hamburg for the Hamburg Amerl-
can Packet Company Since that
period we have found 1t necessary
IN order to handle the business Of
fering 10 increase our service to three
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
EXPORTS FOR AUGUST.

The complete returns of the Treasury
Department showing the country's
foreign trade for the month of August.
1896. in the way OF merchandise exports
to be valued ut SGS.652. 667. as against
SIS, 9SD.Gl9 for the same month in 1895.
IMPORTS were valued at A9.45S 1926.
against SIl.lll.9i3 in August, '95. Last
wear in August the excess of merchan-
disc imports was Sl5.l31,2 24 and this
wear there was an excess OF exports of
slg.l9i ~. These reports show an in
crease in business and accounts very
largely for the recent flow OF gold from
EmrOpc TO this country.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30

4 The only wholesome sign the Pitts
burg Post has seen about John Sherman
In years IS his restiveness under the
charge, proven beyond the shadow of u
doubt, that he sneaked the silver demon
ettzing bill through the Senate surrep-
titiously and clandestinely
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30

The Birmingham Daily Herald re-
marks that Alabama Is safe for Bryan
and Sawall, and those Populists who vote
for Watson will be practically throwing
away their ballots: or, worse, will be
casting half q ballot for Mckinley.
EVERY voter who wants TO see Bryan
elected should cast his ballot for Bryan
and Sewall
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30

The election OF Maine will arouse the
friends of Mir. Bryan 10 hard. intelligent
work which may go far towards over
coming the difficulties which appear in
the doubtful States of the middle West.
The result of Maine does not decide the
November contest, remarks the Chica-
go Record, and no more does it.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30

The Alexandria Gazette remarks thai;
the cleveland Democrats" of New
York. by uniting with the Republicans
of that city, succeeded in electing Re-
publican mayor shereof. To requite the
favor. that mayor Tuesday refused the
Democrats the usual permission to erect
stand from which the Democratic can
didate for President could speak.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30

The New York Journal thinks that q
Joint debate between the Democrats
and Republican Presidential candidates
might throw considerable light on the
financial question. 1t would give Major
MCKINLEY an excellent opportunity to
explain his dismissed views on the is
sue. and Mr.. Bryan could assist him ma
ferially by propounding a few pertinent
questions. BY all means. let us have
nhe debate.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30

Our contemporaries throughout the
limited States" says the Louisville
> Gourier-Journal, "are now devoting con-
siderable space to speculations as TO Mr..
sfWatterson's object in returning to this
country" We do not know what his OBJ
s5ect is. we are sure, and do not pretend
ito know. We only know that Mr.. Wat
ssaerson stated in one of his recent letters
I tnaf ~ is impossible for a man 30 get
sifhnk on Swiss wine." says the Charles
!: son News and Courier, and 1t let's it go
lat that.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30

Mr.. Bryan read Bismarcl,'s letter on
2bimetallism to a large audience at Dow
en-. Del, and then said: IF the gold
standard had been a blessing 10 Ger
many, why would not Bismarck have
said that 1t was better to keep the gold
standard instead of getting rid Of the
gold standard, and substituting the dou-
4 BILE standard by international agree
ment?"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
SEPTEMBER 80. 1896
EIGHT PAGES.

y Clifton. n. j.. is to have big wooden
mill erected within it's confines.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30

The highest altitude in Connecticut Is
Norfolk. l.2G0 feet above the sea-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30

E The unknown quantity in this Presi-
dental campaign is the labor vote. II
would be better estimated If there had
or intmidate. We understand that
many q worlsingman wearing the Nc
Kinley button. because of such intimi-
dation, will. on election day, vote for
Bryan, says the Augusta Chronicle.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30

The Wolfert Rooster Will have plenty
6of crow in him after awhile. thinks che
y Washington Post; but what kind OF
crow?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30

As 1t is said that Governor Morton of
New York has determined not to pardon
John Y: McCane. the Grawcsend
Election manipulation.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
59:c.

New PATTERNS IN MOTHERS.
FRIEND PATENT BAND SHIFT
MAlHFS HAVE JUST BEEN OPENED
lil.SE ARE I.AUNDERED WAISTS
iliNF pRDlNAEILT COMMAND NEAR
IN DOUBLE THE BARGAIN PRICE.
iii!H SPECIAL RANGE WILL NOT BE
Ian AIMED Al THIS PRICE FOR
~ INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME.
90, S'"ES From 70 II ON HAND
NOW. AS LONG; AS THEY Ia s,r ,rt,L,
PRICE WILL. BE TIIIpTy.,,>,,,
CENTS CENTS. l.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
NORFOLK ACADEMY


IS PRIVATE school for boys and young
lhen' Last session our students ranged in
use from 10 to u years Distinctive fea-
lures OF the school are
j. It's modern spirit.
= It's broad curriculum.
s. its judicious discipline
r. tne social standing of its pupils
D. me continuity of its instruction
through both elementary and secon-
Diary grades without change OF teach.
G. its college-bred teachers (all men)
Z. It's moderate charges.
). us two-acre playground.
= its success.
10 local sentiment.
flfteen years ago It was said that the
people OF Norfolk, Portsmouth and vicin-
ny wonld not support a moder. school for
poES or grade above the grammar
school. The Academy has disproven the
unarSe (Lasf years graduating class
was the largest In fifteen years In the
Two highest classes there were twenty-five
Catalogue ready August 10. The ap-
phcation blank in each catalogue should
be hlled out and returned to the UNDER
signed without delay. Seats not re-en-
gagged by former pupils on or before Sept
VIII lie open 70 new applicants.
On the opening day, Sept. 49, new pupils
VIII be examined for classification Back
ward or dinident pupils may consult the
IEncipal privately at his residence, 2l6
t'renmason street.
ROBERT w. TUNSTALL. p. A..
lNH-ISu.w-low Principal
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
Norfolk College for Young Ladies.

Next session begins SEPTEMBER 30.
1876. The courses of study are thorough
MATES. the Languages. Science, Art
Music. Elocution: all taught by competent
lnjiractorS Primary and intermediate
college grades.
Charges as low rs can be afforded for
Nc advantages given. Catalogues may
jy22w. f.sutoOcu
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
The CEiIdren's Depar tI11eI1t.

NEW PATTERNS IN HEAVY
WEIGHTS OF TIE CELEBRATED
GOLF COMBINATION SUITS ron;
FALL AND WINTER ARE NOW
READY. SIZES FROM 1 TO s. lNCLU-
SlNE. ARE MADE WITH LARGE,
COLLARS, HANDSOMELY ROUND
AND EMBROIDERED. THE LARGER
SIZES. RANGING FROM . TO 10. FIN
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
Economical Shopping Literature

SLIGHTLY BROWN TWIIL.ED Ci!Ev-
lots. SIZES ALL THE WAY Up TO
10. EXTRAORDINARY VALUE FOR
w INTER WEIGHT SUITS THAT ARE.
JUST THE THING FOR SCHOOL. WEAR
FoI' TIE BOYS. REMEMBER, THE
NhoiCE OF ALL SIZES WILL NOT
'ioi.D OUT FOREVER COME QUICK,
II INTERESTED.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30

iSHED PLAIN DOUBLE BREASTED
JACKETS. THERE ISN'T \ SUIT IN
THE ENTIRE COMBINATION LINE
THAT ISN'T GUARANTEED ARSOLU-
.IElf PURE WOOL, MADE AND
TRIMMED IN THE BEST POSSIBLE
MANNER AND WARRANTED FOR
SOLID SERVICE
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
&ioOO

TEST THE PURCHASING POWER
OF DOLLAR IN THE CHILDREN s
DEPARTMENT TODAY NEAT LOOK
ING. STYLISH. DURABLE. HEAVY.
COMFORTABLE, SUH$TANTIAL BOYS
KNEE PANTS SUITS. MADE FROM
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
MISS CORA FIARNlX'S
9RIDaARi AkD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

For further information apply at 1875
lfomsh street. Norfolk. Va. seltu. TIL st-lm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
TEE WEEKLY vIRGISIAN ANDeaR.
~ OAINIAN. One Dollar Rer Ycnr

h. Remittences. Drafts. Checks and Post.
ONCE Orders should be made payable to
the order of
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01
ODD ENDS OF THE WORLD.

Laplanders often skate a distance Of
$50 miles day.
The total estimated area or German
Africa is 100000 square miles.
The pearl fishery discovered OFF the
south coast of India is very rich.
In johannesburg there Is bar to
every ESQ Of the white population.
The watermelon grows wild all over
Africa. 1t was cultivated in Egypt
B. C. $500.
At last accounts potatoes were SELL
ing in some of the Alaska mining re-
gions for 500 sack.
Venezuela has zoe, 100000 acres Of
forest, IN which grow all the varieties
Of ebony, as well as rosewood, satin
wood and mahogany.
The Fiji islands boast Of Ave regular
newspapers, four of which are printed
in English, and one, Ma Mata, In the
vernncular of the natives.
Dominican nuns at King Williams
Town IN Cape Colony, where they have
a farm, do their own outdoor work.
They plow and hoe, have built their
own buildings, do the carpentry and all
the blacksmith work, besides teaching
the boys and girls in their school.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01

Benjamin Rumble was locked up
by Marshal Parlin Saturday for being
intoxicated.
AN alarm from box "a Sunday eye
ming called the fire department to the
house on Fourth street owned by s. K,
Turner and recently occupied by
Squire B. E. Guyton. There was no
fire, the alarm being occasioned by the
smoke from some burning paper in a
fire place, the fue of which had no
draught.
During the Memorial Day exercises
Saturday handsome floral wreath
was placed on the grave of Maj. e. G.
Dawes by Buell. Post q. A. r. The
wreath was ordered from Fishers
greenhouse by an Illinois Comrade of
Major Dawes and was accompanied by
a beautiful poetic memorial on satin
ribbon. actroa as99c atii" 3hN T. y
VMrs. William Harris and children,
Fof stPL Louiss are at MRS. G. R,aRhode's,
Muskingum apenue,oo yef ,saa s4aa
Never mind what others say.
Come to US before you buy.
S. r. Van Metre & Co.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01
THE INDUSTRIAL EDITION.
The Registers Souvenir Of Mariet'
ia Soon to be on the Press.

Mr.. j. l.. Fehr, the compiler of the
Marietta Industrial Edition of the Reg
lister, has secured the services of Mr.. e.
Finley Kitson, late of the Sistersville
Daily Drill, who will deyote his time to
the preparation of sketches and other
matters of interest in connection with
the enterprise.
1t is proposed by those havingcharge
to make the Marietta edition superior
to all previous attempts ofits kind; and
business concerns having pride in the
present Importance, and likewise, the
future development of the city, will
oblige the public generally by giving
prompt response to the demands made
upon them for representation in those
columns. The Marietta Industrial edi-
ton of the Register will greatly en-
large the opening of our gates to man
featuring and various industrial enter.
prises, and it solicits the aid of alias
suring mutual benefit.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01
AvaIuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison, of Worthington,
Ind, "Sun," writes: "You have valu-
able prescription in Electric Bitters,
and can cheerfully recommend it for
Constipation and Sick Headache, and
as general system tonic it has no
tapa tspe Grove s Ave, % Chicago, o' was I all run
down, could not eat nor digest food,
had backache which never left her
and felt tired and weary, but six bot
ties Of Electric Bitters restored her
health and renewed her strength.
Price 80 cents and eLO0. Get Bottle
at w. H. Stysr's Drug Store.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01
AS The CROW FLIES.

Between the Eternal City and our ma
donal capital lie 4,365 miles of ocean
travel.
The distance over land and sea from
Washington to Amsterdam is 1855
miles.
To travel from New York to Dover
involves the crossing os 3,16o knots of
ocean, cns GsEps b)G9GS a Ill
From Warsaw, the capital of ancient
Poland, to our capital the distance is
4,010 miles. A~H
From Shanghai, China, to, Washington
the distance by the nearest route is
5000 miles.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01
The Ideal Panacea.

James L. Francis, Alderman, Chica-
60 says: II regard DIR. Kings New
Discovery as an Ideal Panacca for
Coughs, Colds and Lung Complaints,
having used it in my family for the
last five years, to the exclusion of ply
sician's prescriptions or other prepara-
tions.o
writes: ~ have been Minister of the
Methodist Episcopal Church for 50years
or more, and have never found any
thing so beneficial, or that gave me
such speedy relief as DR.. Kings New
Discovery" Try this Ideal Cough
Remedy now. Trial Bottles Free at
w. H. Styer's Drug Store.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01
s26 REWARD

The Ohio Division League Of Ameri-
can Wbeelmen will pay q reward of s25
to anyone who will furnish evidence
that will lead to the detection and
bringing to justice of the person who
stole the wheel of Mr.. Louis Harris
from the club house of the Lobdell Cy-
cling Club, on the night of May 3oth,
payable on the conviction and sentence
of the thief, and upon presentation OF
evidence of the facts satisfactory to the
undersigned and to the executive COM
mittee of the Ohio Division.
CHAs. F. HENRY, Rep. 21st Dist.
Ohio Div. L. A. w.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01
Real Estate for Sale.
GEO. B. SUNDERLAND, 23l SECOND STREET, OF
PoSITE UNION DEPOT.

GEO. B. SUNDERLAND, 29l SECOND STREET, oP-
PosITE UNION DEPOT.
Houses on Front street sl,7cO, 1900, 1000,
2, 500, 5000.
Second street 81, ZOO, 1900.
IL Room House below Butler street 600.
Third street, Houses, $1,000, 1900, 1900,
1900, 1900, 5000.
Fourth street o, 900, 1890, 1890, 5000.
Fifth street $500, 2, 900, 5000.
Sixth street $500, 1000, $500.
Warren street 300, 800, 900, 1,100.
Fine Brick House, $4,000, lot $50 by lS0.
II Good Houses on West Side, from $7C0 to
5000.
Vacant lots on Front street. $3.50 to $50.
s. Lots on Eighth and Washington, $500 to
Lots on Warren and Eighth, $500 to 400.
30 Lots for sale on Weekly or Monthly pay
ments.
10 Lots for sale in the Ohio Valley sub-divi-
sion.
II Houses near Boiler Works at a bargain.
8 Three-story business houses on Front St.
at bargains.
/ Fine Lot on Front street below Wooster.
House Of Rooms and lot 90xl20 feet To-
Gated close to Second street on Montgomery at
a Bargain, $4,000.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01

Plttsburg-Cincinnati Line of Steamers.
Arrive at Marietta, going up, every Saturday,
Monday and Thursday afternoons; going down,
every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings
Jas. A. Henderson, Genl Manager
For further information write or call on Jas.
B. Haight, Passenger Agt., No. 254 Front street,
Marietta, Ohio Phone No. 81.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01

rH- FOR SALE--An Sroom house with all
modern improvements on Third street be-
tween Scanned and Putnam streets, $500. A
new 5.room house on Sixth street near Put
nam, $1,000. A Groom house, $500. Some busi-
ness property In Beverly TO exchange for farm
land or Marietta property. Good builcing
lots from e200 to $500 ON monthly payments.
Three business blocks On Front street
j. A. PLUMER 4 Son.
Cor. Putnam and second Streets
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01
MUNDHENK,
The Star Of the Diamond Race
Meet.
Columbus, Wheeling and Marietta
Riders Successful.
Briant, of Parkersburg, Won the Novice
and Ogle the County Championship.
Two Thousand People in At
tendance.

The Diamond Race Meet held at the
Fair Grounds Saturday under the
auspices of the Lobdell Cycling Club
was the most successful ever given inthe
city,v The weather was delightful and
the track in excellent condition. The.
crowd of spectators, present numbered
and unanimously voted the
races to be the cleanest and best ever
seen on the Marietta track. The star
rider Of the meet was Fred Mundhenk,
of Columbus, who wou four straight
events grandly and carried home with
him $3.50 worth of unset diamonds.
His chief opponent was Harry ogle. of
this city. who pushed the Columbus
man in for fast finish in every event
Marietta people missed the red head of
Bennie Stoehr, who has been the local
champion for the past two years, but
Ogle defended the home cause manful-
ly and made brilliant showing. He
was outclassed by Mundhenk, who re-
Gently lowered the Intercollegiate two
mile record and is coming out as one
of the fastest men in the State.
+ The novice was won easily by Charles
Briant, of Parkersburg, c. Bens, Co
lnmbus, Walter Knox, Marietta, and
Frank Morris, finishing second, third
and fourth respectively. Time 2:Sl.
The county championship was won
by Harry Ogle in 2:41, Walter Knox
taking second, E. R. Koerner third and
Charles Darrow fourth. This beiug
Ogle's second winning of this race he is
entitled to ownership of the champ
ionship cup. Darrow's rear tire burst
ed in the final squirt and wound itsel:
1 up in the hub, but he was not thrown
There being IS starters in the thirt
event, the half mile opeu, it was run il
two heats and final, Mundhenk, Ogle
Geo. Foster, of Wheeling, and VIM
Bay, Ironton finishing in the ordel
named. ogle won the frst heat il
1:11T and Mundhenk took the SECOND
in 1:16 The time for the final wa
Ill. In the second heat Bayant
Fletcher, of Columbus, collided, ant
the latter was seriously bruised.
The mile open was paced by a tan
: dem and won by Mundhenk, witt
Hedges, of Columbus, Ogle and Arthu
Foster finishing in the order named
Time 2:2O.
The half mile flying start was wo
in 1:l3, Mundhenk, Ogle, Arthu
. Foster and Hedges taking places a
named
In the mile invitation also the Colun
bus cyclone had things all his ow
way, taking first easily in 1924. Hedge
: finished second and Zinsmeister, c
> GAINESVILLE, third.
The five mile handicap prizes wer
/ taken by George Foster, John Hedges
Joseph Foster and T. G. Fowler, {
: GAINESVILLE, respectfully. Time 14:2
E. G. johnson, the scratch man, caugf
the bunch and made fine sprint fc
the lead, but was unable to hold ou
The races throughout were cha
acterized by gentlemanly conduct I
i the contestants and good honest riding
Financially. the Cycling Club is net
= sum ahead.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS.

Stehle's Addition; 25 acres plated. Easy Of
access by Trolley or otherwise. Lots 80 by lb0
feet; Streets so feet wide. Call at room 5, Law
Building; see plat, learn prices and terms. No
equal in Ohio as a hilltop view, 10 minutes
walk from the business part OF the City. Also
other City property for sale cheap. Call at
Room 8, Law Building.
J, d. PAYNE, Special Agent,
r. STEHLE, Marietta, o.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01

Ladies' and gents wheels for rent at Big
Four ll9, Front street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01

The best Is none too good. Use ''su-
perior" sugar corn.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01
NATURE
Arrayed in Her Brightest Garb

Finds parallel in section of the store There's bright crisp
about the Stock pleasing prospective buyers
Couple this with the extreme moderation prices and
have wood incentive Our large patronage proof conclusive
that you quick to see these things
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01

a Ma1szin Special, Bleache1.-
Full yard wide, soft, fine, even
thread finished for the needle; price
by the yard or piece Sc.
A Bed-spread. Special. = Full
double bed size, heavy crochet'in
Marseilles Patterns. You've paid
$1.00, $1.25, $3.50 for no better;
these you can have for 75c, $100
and $1.25.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01

On Sunday evening, May 10th, Mr..
Frank Theis and Miss Nellie Parrish,
both of this city, were united in mar
riage by Rev. f. R. Crooks at the M. e.
parsonage, West Side. The happy
event first became known to the friends
and relatives of the young couple three
weeks after it occurred, and was a
great surprise having been we'll kept
secret during that time. Mr.. Theis is
valued employe of the Leader office,
hut we confess our ignorance of the
wedding until Sunday evening. Both
bride and groom are well known and
deseryedly popular throughout wide
circle of friends and acquaintances, and
although we can scarcely forgive Mr..
Theis for'the trick played upon us, the
Leader nevertheless joins heartily in
the shower of congratulations with best
wishes that the newly welded paiI
may enjoy long life of prosperity and
happiness.
| New line of summer shirts and q
big lot ofsnits we closed out at manu-
facturer's prices. just received.
s. r. vanMetre & Co.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-01

Just few Specials keep the ball rolling Kindly the fol-
lowing: 4,...r