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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
AMONG rHE MERCHANTS.
All of Them Report Good Christmas
Sales-Atl Busy

All OF Them Report Good Christmas
Sales-All Busy.
~ reporter for The Times went the
ROUNDS Yesterday and found the mer.
chants i'll every department. of business
on the rush. At Heironimus g. Brugh's
MI Brugh stated that their trade was
never better They have sold II great
quantity of toys, but are still replenish-
ing their stock. In fact Mr.. Brurh said
that business was much better than they
expected. Their store in chief was over
crowded with buyers Yesterday.
AT Watt, Rettew 4 Clay's the store
was crowded at noon. and was complete
~ overrun ut times during the day Mr.
Johnson, the chief salesman, said that
trade WAS better than they really expect
ed; especially was this so in the way of
Christmas novelties
The W. +. Baker Company did an eX-
cellent business yesterday. They have
also been crowded since Saturday. Their
Christmas spccialties have practically all
been sold.
AT Rosenhaum's thoy did II rushing
business yesterday. One member of the
1lrm SAID that their sales had been much
larger than last year. All houses report
large sales in Christmas toys
Inc 5azaar was visited by the reporter
ana Mir. Enock, the manager said that
thcir trade had been entirely satisfactory.
Among the groceries visited were
MessrS. Pitman II Evans. Hunter {; Co..
ana st. Clair Bros. Each firm reported
splendid business since SATURDAY.. All
OF them had Increased their forces and all
mad about rs much ms they could contend
with
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING.

y beautiful home wedding was solemn.
lied yesterday afternoon ut the residence
of James Richardson, ut Clovcrdale.
The contracting parties were Miss Len
ora Richardson, the beautiful and accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Rich.
nrdson, and {. u. IIockenberry, young
and prosperous machnist ut the Roam
Oke Machine Works. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Luck, OF Hollins.
Frank Wyman, OF this city, acted in the
capacity OF best man and Miss Mamie
Strain was maid of honor. The other at
tendants were Chas. Richardson, of Clov-
erlalc, with Miss Maggie Austin. of this
city, VIM. Strain and Miss Ella Richard
son, sister Of the bride. The house was
beautifully decorated and after the cerc-
mony II splendid dinner was served. The
happy couple passed through Roanoke
on NO. 3 en- route South on Il bridal tour.
They will make Roanoke their future
home
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
IN GOOD CONDITION.

The statement of the condition of the
First National Bank appears in to days
Times The statement shows II deposit
account of exceeding 800, 600 and cash
III hand to the amount of $230, 900.
There are few banks in the South, or else
where, that can make Il stronger exhibit
than the First National of Roanoke
The First National Bank aud National Ex-
change Bank, the statement of which
The Times published Yesterday. are
among the most successful and substan.
tial financial institutions oe the State.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
/. NJ. G.. ~.

There will be no gymnasium class to-
night on account of Christmas. The
boys class and the business mems $40
class will be held rs usual. The Yoke
Fellows Band will omit their meeting
this week owing to Christmas festivities
Subscribers sale of reserved seats for
Rcncnyi's concert will open at johnson
u Johnson's Saturday morning ut 9
O'Clock. Only those holding advance tick
cts will be allowed to reserve seats dur
ing the first three days The advance
tickets can now be secured at y NJ. G.
y. Office daily. DR.. Broughton will give
his third address of the series of four ut
Y. NJ. c. y. hall Sunday afternoon. Sub
ject, "Rrligion in the Church: or Life VS.
Il Creed
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
OUR AIM.

The aim Of the National business Col
lege is to furnish the best possible aid for
accomplishing the greatest amount of
thorough work in the shortest possible
time at the least expense without the
study of needless branches. We educate
for business and put our pupils to work.
NO more theories to discourage the
best OF pupils: instead we have the prac-
tical to induce even the dullest. Put
College Currency into the hands of even
n stupid boy, rs we do in our actual bus.
mess practice, and he will hecomc inter.
eStcd and enthused over his work
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
MRS. PAGE DEAD.

Mrs. Mildred Y. Page, aged IS years,
died yesterday morning ut 10 O'Clock ut
the residence of her son, John a. Page,
No. 600 Second avenue IL. W. The fun
eral services will occur ut : o'clock this
afternoon ut the residence, Rev. DR.. w
G. Campbell officiating, and the inter.
ment will be in Fairview Cemetery
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
OFF MAKING MUSIC.

The Roanoke Machine Works Orches-
trn left yesterday evening for Pulaski
City, where they went to furnish music
for IL german given at Maple Shade Inn
last night, and the Shenandoah Mandolin
anti Guitar Club went to Columbus, o.,
to fulfill an engagement.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
ST. ANDREWS CHURCH.

Following is the order of exercises at
St. Andrews Catholic Church on Christ
mas day: At and o'clock Il. IN. Rev.
Fnthcr lynch will celebrate mass and
music will he rendered by the Sodality
mt both OF these masses. At 10 H. IN.
high mass will he celebrated by Rev.
Father Waters, who was recently in
stalled as Il priest ut Baltimore At this
mass the regular choir will render Mil
l.rd's mass in b Flat, accompanied by
the Machine Works Orchestra The
Young Mems Institute will attend this
mass in body.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
RECEprION AND ENLI-

The Ladies' Auxiliary to Ancient Or
der of ilibcrnians will give II reception
and New Years ball on the evening of
December 81 in the Smith building on
Salem avenue. Extensive preparations
are being made to make this one of the
most charming events OF the season
Dancing Will lie engaged in aud suppcr
will be served.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
a LITTLE GIRLS LETTER TO SAN
ia CLAUS.

My Dear Santa Claus: | have been a
real good little girl all of this great long
year, and want You to bring me Il bic
doll with long hair and baby carriagc
ana any other nice thing YOU will. But
now, santa, above everything else please
bring for my little brother Il cake of
Crystal Spring soap. His face is so dirty
that no other kind will do him any good.
Your own little friend. ROSE
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
AN ORGAN RECITAL.

The organ recital ut st. Johns Church
on the eveningof December % will doubt
less he i'm interesting OCCASION for the
lovers Of good music. The recital will
be given by Prof. Chas. Il. Fisher, direc-
tor of music at liollins Institute. Mr..
Fisher will be assisted by Mrs. Join Y.
Trout, Misses Florence I.eary and Ola
Park, and NJ Il. Yeatman and the
chura II choir
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
HANDKGaCHIEES

20 dozen Ladies' flemstiched and En-
hrotder'd Handkcrchlcfs. regular a5c
lanlity, 10 go this week ut 10c and i2Xc
each.
l2Hc Embroidered lIandkcr- os/o
chiels ..'''''.--..''... $50. -, OF u
y choice assortment OF Fine Embroiu
cred II tndkerchiofs, Just the thiuy snit.
asc a. aft for the coming Hol,days-at
:! grea, reduction.
20 dozen Gents White Homstitched
Linen liaudSctchicfe, TO 20 this week
at Dc oaoh. The best bargain In town.
Gcntiemen's silk Initial iIaudkeschlels,
selling AL over town al 7,c IN. - N
Tor ouiy soc each
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.

The colored people of the city will cell
citrate their emancipation anniversary on
January in IL manner bcftting the oc-
casion. The orator of the day will be
Rev. Withrow, of Lexington, who is said
to be one of the nblest men of the race.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

THE LARGEST AND BEST LINE
OF IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CT
CARS IN BONES OF %, 80 AND 100.
MASSIE'S PHARMACY.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
GRAND FRATERNITY

j. NJ. Fletcher is in the city for the pur.
pose of organizing a,,branch of The Grand
Fraternity of Philadelphia The Grand
Fraternity is n beneficial order with a
large membership.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
lOl SALEM AVENUE.
Open Every Evening Until 10 O'clock
TRIMMED HATS.

\ snecial sale this week of all
velvet, Felt and made Hats
with every popular trimming
sg; S. ns ss;' III! Week s 81 SO
Ladies' Cancels Hair Alpincs
and Fcdorns, all colors includ.
Ing Black, trimmed with rib
bon band and bow-hcst Fl
Kinds. Palais Royals cxtraor- rO
binary special price this week cSE,
Childrcn's Csps-ore OF the
largest lines we have ever
shoWr-at unusual price s5c.
Lot comprises Plain Blue
Goth, with gold mixed
bFaids, leather and fancy
mixed cloth, trimmed with
Hals, ard los tie, Tam
oShanter crowns, MILDLY
crowns, large and smal
soaocs in ali the colors ard
styles not one in the lot
worth IS than Sc choice al or
Paiais Royal this week. 80. {JE.
Untrimmcd Felt Hats for Chill.
crcn. large ana small shapes
Including Hats In all tn new
5'sa III! .? %ssE "Sv, .os:.. 49c.
English Felt Hats -Shoytback
S1ilots, Turbsns. newest
Shapes, etc, some velvet To-
bound. Regular G9c on,s.. JIG.
A the latest shapes in llno Fur
Fclt llats-some shapes not
soid clscwherc-cvci ! imagln-
able style; some velvet bound
some chenille timmcd. klsc. IN.
Nhcrc use, at. GHE
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
FOR THE ORPHANS.

W. r. Tcrrill on yesterday shipped TO
the baptist Orphanagc, Mt Salem, II box
weighing 100 pounds, the contents being
toys, candy, etc, donated for the benefit
OF the orphans. y box was also sent
them from AlleghNMY Institute
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
DECLARED A DIVIDEND.

The directors Of the National Exchange
Bank at their meeting Yesterday declared
II semiannual dividend OF three per cent
on the capital stock and carried il consd
cradle sum to the surplus account
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
THOSE BEAUTIFUL RUGS.

The f. II. Stewart Furniture Com
pany, in their big nd. on the second page,
calls the attention of our readers to their
beautiful rugs, OF which they have large
stock, and on which they are quoting
specially low prices for the holitlny trnde.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
OFF TO BE MARRIED.

Isadore Pfeitfer, II young employee of
the Norfolk and Western offices. left yes-
terday for Bristol. where he will be mar
ricd this morning to Miss Williams, of
Bristol. They will make Roanoke their
future homie
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

THE SEASON FOR PLUMES AND
Tips.
am prepared to color and curl nil "old
done away with Plumes and Tips and
renew them in the latest color ana n4ost
fashionable shapes
have also lately prepared myself for
the latest colorings OF opera cloaks. dye
iuc of Kid shoes, cleaning and colorn,s
gloves. Boys, bring in your summer
clothes and have them dyed Il winter
thickn IS JAS. DEVON.
The Dyer and Cleaner, No. Ito Campbell
avenue :. V.
fash paid Ton second.h hand furniture,
stoves, etc. j. Il. HOOVER, 32i Kimbnll
avenue II. e.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
\ SOCIAL HOP.

The Military Social Clue Will give
social hop on Tuesday night at 3G Salem
avenue. This promises to he II most iu
tcrcsting affair. The music will he fur
nished by the Machine Works Orchestra.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
VEivETS.

ST . SILK Velvets. ...................ti Qc.
Snch sale must create ap over whelm-
ing Gnd instantaneous response. one
hundred and ten pieces nf "A well known
brand OF SIX Nelvets extra tiue dual.
ity--all Of the now all shades - Golden
Brown, Seal, Myrtle, Hunters Emerald,
Oliver, Plum, Grey, Tan, Pink, Garnet,
Nary. CARDINAL and Black In all our
Velvet experience we've never had such
q qnplity fer such n price, Sl..5 Colored
ana BLACK SIX Nclyets.. ....... G9c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Our counters are loaded with all the l.,
test Nmas novelties Call to see them
The Il. III. Stewart Furniture Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
coLLEGE CLOSED.

Rev. DR.. Broughton delivered an nd
dress TO the students of the National Bus
mess College yesterday afternoon, after
which the school Was suspended until
january 4.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
INSURANCE., INSURANCE.,

X. Nj. Kent, il, succe ssor 20 j. Il.
WinSiield, represents the strongest fire,
life and accident companies. Room l02
ground floor Terry building Roanoke.
Va.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Oysters in MI styles by Norfolll cooks
The best i'll town. Try them. J. j.,
Catogni.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

HANDSOME HAND MIRRORS
FROM 30 CENTS TO So MASSIE'S
PHARMACY
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Try Alma Coal Lump and Nut, only
81. 40 per ton, mt j. II. Wilkinson * Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
GONE FOR HIS BRIDE.

John Weaver, late of Oakley & Wool
wines. LEFT last night for Newmarket.
Va, where he will he married on Satur-
day to Miss Annie Baker. The happy
couple viii reside ut Newmarket after
the ceremony. The groom. elect is II
nephew C CIV. C.Woolwnc, OF this city.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Prof. Iirschbcrg now at NanI.car
Bros. drug store. Eyes tested free
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

When You buy coal is it matter OF
sentiment: If 50, we hive not a word to
say. But if it is matter of business.
Involving dollars and cents, then give lis
a chance to convince You that we can save
you money. phone 2l0 Office. lO2
Third street 5. ". j. II. Wilkinson &
Go.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

FLORIDA Oranges. Malaga Grapes, Ba..
nanas, California Pears ut j. j. Ca.
togni's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Beautiful plates, cups and saucerS
fancy china. Gravatt's Fair, Salem ave
nue..
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

japanese goods in endless variety nj
the store OF the Il. II. Stewart Furnitur,
Co
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

That house we have situnted convenient
to the West End yards will make nice
little nom" for some one. Why not give
1t to your wife and family as Il MAS
present? Terms easy. JAS. Il. TERRY.
HG1 Terry building.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
Infants Wear.

80 Our line OF Infants Goats and
Caps Is complete III every detail. IL EN-.
braces all the stap,c snd fancy novelties
shown this season, nj sli prices.
~ Infants. long cloaks made OF ne best
quality OF elk ar c.st mere; in white and
cream, nicely EN- hroiCered, coats which
wc have been selling all along at $500,
81 90 and some rs high 81 $40, reduced TO
Sa.9S, So 0S and SIPS Tor this week only.
IS Eide rdown Short Coats, hand.
s0nely trimmed with augora.
large full sleeves. liued with
canton iiarnel, regular prizes Ui IN
81 vs. AID - 81, at.......... y %
Ten dozen Infants White China
s &c. s a:!... 'no.'ia ..' ~'''n Csc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

We buy more wal! paper we sell more
wall paper; we charge less than any other
wall paper house in the Southwest
FIDELITY WALL PAPER CO, No. )
East Salem avenue
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
Walking Hats and kIpines.

~ Walking Hats. ia brown and
navy blue, regular price TIC tN1/
anu use, to 20 this week ut =. II2 r.
sofisd co % nc ps"o.' Shapes, as. Csc
@ and MGg 81 s. Ainines regular price Csc 6Qc
% ali GTe aSiop Pf fnr Wv,alking Has sold cor
% n sa!' s s. vaae IN at brown and 1910
SOU Felt Sailor, all have hinh crown.
the newest sailor on the market;
they come in r. d, nnvy aud brown. ~
SOD all along at Si.2>, this week JIG
$40 Felt Sailors. in brown, red and 90
navy, S!.J9 quality, at. ........ 0SE
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Scotch short bread during the holidays
ut Bowmun's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Special terms for boarding horse
Apply to box POI, city
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
If YOU BUY

Your stove from Engleby & Bro. Co
YOU are sure OF getting repairs for them
EvcrybOdy CAN'T say that
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
COME AND SEE.

r,ngleby X Bro. Co. are going to close
ont all of their heating stoves before Jan
uary !. Better come and see.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

We have just opened
up and placed upon
our counters an d
shelves a full and COM
plete assortment of
Holiday Goods, con-
sisting Of
Dolls, IN bisque, china and
rubber,
Blocks, large and small,
Games of all kinds,
Picture Frames,
Whisk Broom and Holders,
Silver Candle Sticks,
Silver 7 ootbpick Holders,
Silver Pin Trays,
Pianos,
Magic Lanterns,
Tool Chests,
Air Rifles,
Books, both large and small,
China Tea Sets,
Iron Safes,
Iron Trains,
Iron Horses and Wagons,
And g thousand other arti.
cles we could not begin to
enunayate.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Go to Donaldson for NmaS presents,
rockers, toys, ETC.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

FOR POCAHONTAS NUT OR LUMP
COAL GO 70 w. X. ANDREWS &
CO, 2l9 SALEM AVENUE. Their
teams have bells.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

We wish to inform our customers that
we are still in the FEED BUSINESS, and
would he pleased to furnish them hav,
grain and mill feed, us well rs the bess
grades of coal and wood. Office and ward
near Salem avenue, under Henry street
bridge. Phone 232. W. B. DANIEL X
co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
LADIES' JACKETS.

Emo Atwood Boncle Jackets.
velvet collar. new sleeves, IN no
French front. original price IS 01 JG
Ladies' superior Kcrsev Jack.
etc, bali lined. mado with new
Hat back. large buttons. latest d = m
sleeves, original price $40. S4. III
New two toned Boucle Jackets.
IN black, green. etc, satin
' Ms! s s;'s :.:5ao. s:'s':s $3.50
Finest Tan Broad cloth Kcrscy
' ias S'iss sj.R n: front, org S698
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

NOTHING MAKES a MORE APP
PRECIATED PRESENT THAN y Bon
OF HUYLER'S FINE BON CANDY.
WE HAVE IT IN /, ., 3 AND ) POUND
BOXES. FACTORY PRICES. MAS
SIZES PHARMACY.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Professor lirchherg ut VAN Lear Bros
drug store from December DIST To 18th
See advertisement on page si.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Prof Hirschberg now at VanI4eal
Bros drug store. Eyes tested free.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Van Lear's Cold Capsules" will cure
your bad cold. - cents per box OF .
capsules.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
CHRIsTNIAS FLOWERS.

Grown at Salem. fresh cut and first
class Roses, Carnations, Violets and Holly
at NanI4ear Bros, or send orders to j
SI1ARTZER, Salem. Va
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Don't squeeze My Sweethenrt:" they
ARE not MAKE tight and don't require roll
ling between the fingers to produce II
llee smoke.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Orders taken at S. b. Pace & Co. by
Horace G. Brown, Jr.. for coal and wood
Sawed wood in blocks for the latest pat
ent wood stoves. Orders will receive
prompt attention.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

We are niIering goods on our j, 10 ana
25c counters that will surprise YOU. The
T.. II. Stewart Furniture Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
Big Reduction in Plunes.
EEATHER 20AS.

Coquo Feather Boas 81 inches long,
vel made. warm and durable. M.
uauai s. grade; yonr, this week At LJC
~ inch feather Boas, - kind, M.
49,. ''''''''.' '......... y JG
Black aod White Fcathtr B1as, Ct On
go "lhd' at........ y LOO
Ex ra heavy Feather Boas, s. G9G1 no
Kind, at...... 49,. bi. I'D
Cnrl spanish Coquc Boas. ~ yarcs
long, III cream. Ugh; blue anG
p'nH-n'cc for evening wear, well
Ina ic and duratle, good - value; cOa
special price At .............,..b NH
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
FLUSH CAPEs

So 5O-You can get SIS and Sc
English Seal Plush Capcs. cleo
trio seal collar and edge, all
satin-,incd, or the same Capcs
with Thteet fur and braid
trimmings; former price s. cor
aud 81; sale price. nj 4
S-fon can get IS and $40 %
iuch by los inch English Seal
ilnsn Capes, genuine thibct
trimmed ana ilne satin lined.
AS s1is' ssls s''e:a '.e braided $50
81: 5O-f can buy Sic and SI4
Heal Salt zeal Plush Capcs,
both braided and nlain, that
sh,w nj the latest nonrishcs o. Y =
OF fashion; sale price,. 3 4
gE~ Ladies Costs at SIC on tho dollar
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Imported China.
10000 pieces of Chi
navarro received, con-
sisting Of
Fine Vases,
Cracker Jars,
Cake Plates,
Fruit Trays,
Fruit Bowls,
Chocolate Pots,
Ice Cream SauceYs,
Fruit ..aucers,
Oatmeal Sets,
After-dinner Cups and Sau-
GERS.
Five O'clock Tea Cups and
Saucers.
DECORATED China Plates of
all kinds.
China Bon Con Boxes,
Hair Pin Boxe7,
Toothpick Holders,
China Pepper Boxes,
China Ash Holders,
And o great many
more things too nu-
merous to mention.
We would call your
attention to the fact
that all our Holiday
Goods were bought di-
rect from the importers
and that means a saw
ing Of 25 per cent to
you on your purchases.
We therefore ask you
to inspect our stock be-
fore making your Sc
lection.
[ouonhqvl1ll Dpou
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

We need the MONEY. on need tho
STONES. ENGI.EBY X BRO. co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
MAGKInTOSHES,

Mackin;oshes are splendid Christmas
presents. Before purchasing LOOK over
orr grand line.
Ladies' Double Texture Double
Cape Mackintoshcs, cut full
: ! s%::'' plaid ''a:' Were 3: 1888
Ladies' Fine Serge, Finest
ponb!c Texture Mackin
toshes. mado with velvet col. T/ no
lar; have plaid lining.W IS NH III
Ladies Double Cape Mackin-
toshcs made with inlald vel.
% Ne fS @sFin sisi 'nro"snoa': SETS
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
PHONE 800

When IN need of anything i'll the feed line
aud your orders Will receive prompt at.
tention. EASTER FEED co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
ASTRACHAN CAPES.

IS hendeomc Astrachan Capcs,
t1ll sweep. trimmed in thibet
au martcn FUR, lined In
chanSclble or in plain silk,
These garments never sold
;, 81; nan ;: and 80 Sale $685.
~ impor cd As rachan Capcs, %
inches long, $50 inches sweep,
trimmed IN ihot fur, lined in
chsrgeablo aud in plain silk:
NIX sis,! PIC, ss5' Is. Than $500 S6.9}
Is Astrachan Capes. the best
GOODS manufactured. arc ali
tull sweep and trimmed in
dinerent styles OF fur. lined in
the best quality OF silk; these
garments never sold less than
s Sis 90 .!. to go at this special &c q{
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
CHILDREN'S REFERS.

l3j Children's Rcofors IN all
sizes ?h:s viii be all in enc
lot, and this lot represents
ahont - styles and different
prices; Sizes four to eighteen
years. There IS not one in this
lot thAt sold less than 80 and
!: :9$ one I f!5n - a. ;'' Of Al S2e{
1875 Children's RcoroIs. I'm navy
blue, and some light shades:
e'zcs ] 10 Il yonrs; reduced no
from S2.25 and - to..... JSn