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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-29
RALEIGH NOTES.
VIII Nominate u Straight
Stnte Ticket.

Raleigh, N. CT. May 2S.-tSpec!alD--
The Secretary OF the Popullst State EN-
ecutive Committee says that without
doubt the Populists Will nominate
straight state ticket. T'ais, If 1t be GER
tain. makes three tickets u sure thing
this year. 1t makes things more Inter
esting.
Irhe commencement exercises OF the
Greensboro Female College ended yester-
day. There We're twenty-Seven Eradu-
ates. To-day was commencement day
at Wake Forest College, where There
Were twenty-one graduates.
In the wreck of Il freigh train at
Browns Summit, near Greensboro. on
the Southern Railway, Fireman w. u.
Clodretter was killed. The engine struck
hand-car, and with nine ears was de-
rallied. The engineer jumped and was
safe. but tae fireman, who jumped on
the other side. was caught by the wreck
ed cars as they were piled in Il heap.
Yesterday there was II sensation at
Burlington. Henry NJ. Cowan. of Raj
eigh. who was 10Y Il number of years
Chief clerk in the State Treasury, dis
appeared from a hotel at which he was
stopping. 1t was thought he had COM
United suicide. but late in the after
noon he was found in Il freight car coat
less and hatless and dripping wet. He
had apparentlTbeem I'm pond or stream
fore he left the hotel, pointed a pistol
a Il negro servant.
The news from the State farms near
Weldon Is uiat the crops are magni1-
cent. The stand of cotton Is particularly
fine. There are over 5000 acres in cot
ton; by far the greatest crop ever plant
ed on the farms.
Theodore Turner. of Orange county. IL
registered whiskey dlstlller. was to-day
convicted in the Federal court here of
raising the stamp on a barrel. A Dur
ham wh!skey dealer who failed to de-
stroy this stamp Is on trial The convic-
lions of "moonshiners" are numerous.
MANY OF the latter a:Ie here, and a
tough looking crowd they are On past
years II was the policy of some pol.ti-
clans to seek TO make moonshiners APP
pear as martyrs, and It was this silly,
not Ito say criminal, talk which has done
more than anything to make the moon
sinners worse. They know perfectly
well they are criminals.
Steps are now being taken to erect q
monument at Fayetteville to the Con-
federate soldiers.
Governor Carr will ask the navy de-
partmcnt to send the cruiser Raleigh to
Southport early In July or early In Au-
gust so the gift can be presented.
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ELIZABETH CITY

Elizabeth City, n. c., May 2S.-(Spe-
ctaD Andrew l.. Pendle,on disd very
suddenly "a; his residence, on South
Road street, last night, at half past 10
O'Clock. aged 30 years. He was in as
good health as usuel yesterday and when
he retired at $3.50. but very shortly after
he was attacked by u paralysistic
stroke and died In short while. Mr..
Pendleton was one OF the oldest resi-
dents of the place and was well-known
throughout this section He was a
character" In q. way and his familiar
figure Will be greatly missed from our
streets.
"Childrens Day" will be observed at
the Presbyterian Church here on next
Sunday. Special services for the chill
dren will be held in the evening. A COR
dial invitation IS extended to all.
Hotel ArriVals-Hotel Arlington: ~.
l.. kerSs. Richmond; G. p. Brooks. Ra-
leigh; l.. 5. Russell Chattanooga. Tenn.
r. NJ. Curtis. Danvillc. Va; Harry c.
Parker. Providence, X. J.; l.. w. Clarke.
Chattanooga. Albemarle House: n. S.
Ashley. Philadelphia: B. f.. White. New
ark. y. j.; y. w. Barnes, New York
S j. Fantle. New York.
Several persons We're reported to-day
for violating the town ordinance by rid
ing bicycles on the sidewalks.
The new organ in the Baptist Church
will be ready for service next Sunday
A large ate ndance is expected.
Large audiences are present every
night at the colored Normal School en-
:ertainmsnt held nightly at tbs Court
house this week.
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EDENrOS

Edenton. n. c., May 2S (SpeciaD.-
Andn;w p. Quyn, of Trinity College, IS
at the Woodland House this morning
a. II. Mitchell, editor of the Fisher
man and Farmer of Elizabeth City.
visited his old home this week
The moonlight excursion given last
night by the ladies' sewing circle Of the
Baptist Church. proved to be very en-
joyable occasion.
Our merchants are now enjoying very
low freight rates from Norfolk. For In
stance. the transportation companies
have been heretofore charging CSC.
freight on barrel Of -four: now 1t is
carried for &c.
After a long and painful illness Mr.
Charles Rowe died at a. M Wednesday
at his home near Edenton. He was
buried this morning at Macedonia
Church. Rev. w. F.. Watson CONDUCTING
the services.
Mr.. LII. Smith. of Gatesville, was in
town yesterday.
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Delegates ELECTED.

"A meeting OF the Democratic voters
OF Weste:n Branch District was held at
Gltbe Schoolhouse yesterday afternoon
at $50 O'Clock. Mr.. r. p. Cooke called
the meeting TO order and stalled the OBJ
lect was TO elect nine delegates to the
Stanton Convention. Mr. Cooke was
made permanent chairman and MIR. j.
WELLS Bfdgood eled:ed secretary. The
following delegates We're elected 10 20
uninstruoted and seemed to be opposed
to unit rule:
Churchlari-Henry kim, Joseph Duke
and W. b. Mackey.
Glebe-George Lindsay, Edwin Elliott.
Edward Overman.
Halls Corner-E. w. Owens, John A.
Codd.
Bowers Hill-John Thompson.
Inc delegates are TO elect their own
afternates
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Fire.

Yesterday morning about IL O'Clock n
heavy dense fog OF smoke was seen
coming from the rear of the house No.
Al county street. An alarm was sound
ed. and crowd soon gathered and
judging from the quantity of smoke II
was thought that the entire building wa
on fire. An investigation was made
y hich result ed in fndir that The kitchen
was on fire. The steamer Virginia
soon had two streams on the fire, but
no Defore the l. of the house had caught
The fire was soon eXtinguished without
a great loss The property belongs to
the Irusien estate and is covered by
insurance. Mr.. French, the gentleman
VINO lives there, was the greatest loser.
none of his effects being insured. The
Kitchen property is badly damaged
ana the house was badly drenched with
water.
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Convention of tho women's PEARSON.
oEe and Home MiSsion Societx

D. The sixth annual convention of the
Woman's Parsonage and Home Mission
Society convened in Monumental Church
yesterday morning at IL o'clock with
three officers, six district secretaries, and
visiting delegates from Richmond. West
richmond. Lynchburg. Charlottesville
Rappahonnock, Danv.lle, Petersburg,
F'armv!lle, and Norfolk In attendance.
me meeting was opened with Scripture
reading by the Rev. l.. B. Betty, d. d.
AIRS John s. Jenkins delivered the
opening address. Mrs. Wall. the State
secretary, through sickness, was unable
to attend, and Mis-. John Hall in her
absence was elected temporary secreta-
ry
The convention settled down to bus:-
ness by the adoption of the following
resolutions:
Resolved. That all ministers and la
dies present who are interested in the
work be considered as members of this
convention and invited to participate in
the deliberations thereof"
The following committees We're ap-
pointed;
On Extension of Work-Mrs. Hall,
Miss Valentine. Mrs. Hardwick.
On ublication-Mrs' Dodson, Mrs.
jenkins, Miss Gale.
On Finance-Mrs. Winfree. Mrs. SIiohA
aels, Mrs. Martin.
On Courtesy-Rev. l.. b. Betty. Mrs
Noteworthy, Mrs. Minton.
ON Resolutions-Mrs. Greer, Miss Pau
lett, Mrs. Moorman.
The President of the Society, Mrs.
Young. delivered her annual address.
which was listened to with the closest
attention.
A vote of thanks was extended she and
Mrs jenkins. who delivered the address
OF welcome, for their excellent addresses.
Ihe reports of tine corresponding secre-
tary and treasurer We're read
Mr.. Leftwich, pastor OF Trinity NJ. T..
Church, Norfolk, addressed the conven-
ton, on the necessity of systematic Civ
Ing. and urged the members to scold the
pastors roundly upon the least .ndica-
ton Of their being indisposed to help the
society in its work
In addition to the president. named
above, the following is a list of the Off
GERS of the society: Mrs. d. IT. ELAN,
OF Farmville, and Mrs. "A. E. Wait. of
Richmond, first and second vice-presi
dents; Mrs. w. NJ. Norman, OF Lynch.
burg, corresponding secretary; Mrs. G.
V. W!nfree. of Lynchburg, treasures,
Mrs. II. Il. Wall, of Farmviile, recording
secretary; Mrs. j. l.. Young, secretary
Tor Portsmouth dist
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a Narrow EScape.

Jesse Hemphill and Thomas Masruder,
Two young white youths. were sailing in
the harbor yesterday morning In nm old
and well worn skiff, in which they had
iHprovist'd a sail os their own liking
and design. Suddenly a. flaw of wind
struck the bcaa and over she went,
throwing both of the lads out In the
water. The boys screamed for help and
houndereG a.ound in the water. trying
to keep themselves; atloat. until exhaust
ed. and Hemphi!l had gone down the
second time and was almost in an un-
conscious condition, when Henry Jordan.
colored man, came 10 the rescua anI
saved Hemphilrs lift. and proba Div
Maeruder's as well. The boys were
profusd in their thanka TO Jordan and
said they would always love and honor
him.
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Come Near neinr "a serious Johe,

Yesterday some one, for joke, re-
moved u bicycle belonging to Mr.. Ed
ward johnson from in front of Lang
horne's drug store. and left 1T in IL Chi
nese laundry shop on Middle street Mr.
Johnson. thinking his wheel had been
stolen. notified the police and gave a
description of Johns Griffin. of Norfolk,
who had been loafing around the wheel
undsr rhe impression that 1t had been
St0Ieh by him. Griffin was arrested on
High street. and on the way TO the sta
tion-hcuse dropped u Shoemaker's knife
nom his pocket. III was picked up by
little boy and handed 10 ghe officer who
entered aicharge OF carrying concealed
weapons against his prisone', the hey
Gle having BEEN found In the meantime.
The charge against Griffin was dismiss
ed The joke came near being serious
for Griffin
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The py,hian CARNIVAL closes To.Sirb.

After two weeks hard work and pleas
ure combined by the Sir Knights of
Portsmouth Division and the noble and
true ladies who have so kindly assisted
them. the Pythian carnival will be closed
tonight. when everything on hand will
be sold at auction. Everybody will be
admitted free tonight, and as quite
number of select and valuable articles
will be disposed Of at Il very low figure
large and enthusiastic crowd is ex
pected.
Seaside Lodge. No. s. attended last
night and took supper. To-day from 70
to o'clock the ladies in charge of the
suooer table will furnish lunch for Is
cents.
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COLERAINE.

Coieraine. N. c., May % (SpeciaD.-
The personal property of j. f. Wilson,
deceased, consisting of seine. cork
rope, stands, bateaus and also q steam
fiat and Dutch nets. were sold yester-
day at Lazy Hnl Fishery.
Miss Cecilia Holley and Mr.. ]. w.
Scull were in town yesterday; also Miss
Made Hardy and Mr.. Small
Miss Sallie Jones is the guest of the
Misses Etheridge
The commencement exercises of the
day. the Goth inst.
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Municipal.

The City Council held a, called meet.
Ing last night with the following mem
bers ptesent: John II. Hume. president;
John. j. King, George NJ Turner. j.
Davis Reed, j. Whit Ashton. L. C. Brin-
son, w. a. Green, A. W. Moore. C. w
Walker Joseph f. Weaver, c. S. Sher-
wood. c. S. Minter
The Clerk read the call from the Sew
Ell and Water Committees
Present. w. II. Moore.
Inc communications between the Sew
er Committee and the Water Company
were read by the Clerk.
Mr. weaver then stated that he
thought that the city was paying for
over thtrty million gallons Of water year
~, ana mad. never used ten millions in
one year He thought that the proper
thinS iIr the Council to do was to set
tie me matter at once. He thought tina I
uie water Company should furnish the
water without cost. and II the contract
uia NOT require them to do so, then the
city should make some advancement IN
get water from some source.
IA number of communications between
the committees and the attorneys for
the Water Company were read. after
which the President had section three
OF the contract read
Present: c. Il. Outten. George NJ. Rey-
holds.
and explained his idea of II, as It read.
He SAID If the matter could be settled
without serious litigation. he would be
glad to have II done
Mr.. King said that Judge Watts. at
torney for the Water Company. was
present, and he would like to hear from
MN. as he might be able to throw some
light on the subject. There being no oh
lection. he was heard
Judge Watts arose and said that the
water Company had no idea of going
into law about the matter He admitted
mat the city had right to the use of
water under the third section. but he
did not believe that the Water Company
was obliged to furnish water for all sew
er purposes
He said that he saw no reason why
there should be a conflict between the
two. He also said that IL at any time
the Council had any grievances about
Fhe water contract and they would
make them known to him h,s would recri-
fy them as soon as possible.
Presents. r. Montague
lie tuiaher said that If the Council
would have a conference with the water
company tina; all matters would be set
and forever
Mr.. Moore moved that the qu. stion of
water supply be referred to the Water
and Sewer Committees in connection
wrh thu City Attorney. to hold a con
ference with the water company and
report their action net Tuesday night.
Mr.. Sherwood then offered the follow
Ing rs solutions
whereas. The Portsmouth and Suf-
tolk Water Company desires a confer
Shce WIN committee from the City
Souncii In reference TO tapping it's mains
Tor use OF public sewers for The city. SO
as to avoid any imposition upon them
oy p, rStahaing the contract.
vince be appointed provided that no con
cession Is made from the demand of Uhe
Council upon said water company, to
connect with It's mains and a supply of
water from them without any additional
cost to the City. Adopted unanimously
The chair then appointed the follow
Ing committee: Messrs. Weaver, Sher-
wood. Crimson, Reid and Hume.
The committee will hold conference
Tuesday next.
On motion. adjourned
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MOrgaII.CnrroII.

cards are out for the marriage of
Captain William j. Morgan. of the
steamer Primers Point, and Miss IGloise
Carroll. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w,
J. Carroll. The wedding will take place
at the residence of Mr.. Carroll, No. l0s
Is. street. Portsmouth, ut $50 O'Clock
Tuesday evening June .
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Total vote cast in the city. $50.
ELECTION OF Oliicer.

AT meeting of the Fourth Ward John
w. Daniel Club held last night the fol-
LOWING officers were elected for the en-
suing year: s. II. Montague. President:
John c. Fletcher. Vice President: John
Brisht. Recording Secretary; L. c.
Brinson. Financial Secretary; John II.
Lawrence, Treasurer; V: Brickev Mas.
ter-at-Arms
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Specials for TO-DAY.

Hand Packed Queen Olives In largo bot
ties. zoe. per bottle. Best Cannd Beef I'm
cans, Toe. Best Canned Beef in cans. zoe.
Fine Salmon, only Toe per can Now is
the time for ice tea and our job lot which
we offer for only l5c. per pound makes n
fine drink. Just received n large lot OF
very choice Isle OF Wight county Hams
which we will offer for few DAYS at
only l5c per pound Don't fail to try
them.
q w INITIATING o. ~
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A Runaway Accident

"Wednesday afternoon a spir..ed horse
belonging to CAPT. E. ". White ran
away and icame near seriously hurting
the occupants, which wsre Mrs. N, r.
Hehards9n and Mrs. Hanna and Capt.
3unkley. and her child. OF Park View.
down and bruised them a little but Moth
ing to amount to much.
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Death or a Little Child.

The many friends of Mrs. Ann E.
Callahan were panied to learn yesterday
Oh the death OF her little daughter.
Marie Isabel. aged seven years and Q
months. which sad event occurred YES
terday at the residence of her mother.
No. 20S Lincoln street after a short
illness. The funeral will take place this
afternoon at o'clock from the above
residence
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Overcome by Heat.

Yesterday morning during the fire at
42l County street Mr.. Morgan wall.
known citizen. took an active part In
working with the firemen. Owing to his
age and feeble condition he became com
pletely Frustrated. He was carried To
his home on South street, where he Is
quite sick from the effects.
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Death of An Infant.

Mr.. and Mrs S. S. Johnston lost by
death yesterday their infant daughter
May Bosnian, aged seven months. The
funeral will take place from their resi-
dence. No. 1912 Washington street. this
afternoon at o'clock
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Office of the City Clerk.

OlIlCt OF INC CITY NIerk
Council Chamber
Portsmouth. Va. May 90, 1886
+ HE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH. VA,
offers for sale $4,000 Cupon Paving
Bonds. payable In 1904 and bearing in,
terest at the rate OF per cent per an
and September. These bonds are i'm de-
nominations or 500 and $500. are exempt
from city taxes. and can be registered
at the option of the holders
Sealed proposals addressed to T. Thomp-
TIL o'clock y. III. FRIDAY. May 20. 1856.
for the purchase of these bonds, the city
reSerylng the right to reject all or any or
the bids =
Communications other than proposals
should be addressed to.
c. s. SHERWOOD.
my2l-td Chairman Finance Com
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TO-DAY, TOMORROW AND sATUR.
DAY,
May 2sth, Goth and SON, Re Three
Big BnrERin DnYa NJ ,IninnIIr,n

SIC. a yard for Fruit OF the Loom
Cottons: only 10 yards to customer.
12lac. yard for all 25c. Dress Goods.
4c. yard for Sc. Apron Ginghams.
be a yard for l0c. Dress Ginghams.
&c. yard for the very best Calicoes.
l2lac. each for 17c. Towels.
Zoe. yard for all SOC. and 25c. Dress
Goods
4c. each for Sc. Napkins.
&c. yard for SOC. Table Linen.
1%c. yard for 10c White Goods.
25c. yard for all soc. colored Silks.
These prices are for cash.
HAMMILL'S
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VIII EN- Safure

Needs assistance it may be best 10
render 1t promptly but one should re-.
memo to use even the most perfect
remedies only when needed The best
and most simple and gentle remedy Is
.he Syrup of Figs, manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Cut Price =.

Iousekeepers can purchase goods from
}. I Nichols az Co.. Bohlkins old stand.
corner of Efingham and County streets.
ut prices lower than anywhere else in
me city. Hnms. home cured. 12i4c.: Lard,
Sc, pounds for 2hc Corn Pork. 60. &c
ana &c. pound: Sugar. SIC. All other
goods I'm proportion.
my2s-tf j. II. NICHOLS a. co.
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We Guarantee

Our ready-made London Paris" suits
t1 lit better and look better than any Of
those cheap. so-called made to order
ouits, that others advertise. A word 10
che wise is sufficient
LEVY & JACOBS,
200 High street
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Mllfun I'm I,aryo

We are the lowest price clothing honse
in the two cities for well fitting. nicely
made clothes This is a pretty bold as
sertion, but we can prove it.
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY.
ia High street
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Lawrence & weiton. asI Iainh $4,000,

&c. Percales Sc yard
121ac. Lawns &c. yard.
White and colored Para soils at cost TO
close. ~
100 genuine Glazed Silk Parasols 81
each. -
LAWRENCE & WELTONf
23l High Street.
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II. f. Benson. OF "Dodo" fame, is in
hgy9t writing "a romance. the scenes OF
which are laid in Greece during the
'iihe or the war OF Independence.
Mr.. Baifour INDUCES in golf, BICYCLES
ana philosophy, and he once played
Hamiet' Lord Salisbury studies
Test tube.
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PORTSMOUTH ADv'S
klRN HALL---LECTuRE

Parochial Schools by Eypnrelist Rau
Arthur Crane.
MONDAY NIGHT, JUNE LIST, s:l5 pm.
Assisted by ii. A. Wolfsohn. Single adj
mission, BIC. myoq q,
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SNifS I'm Order

Our spring suitings for Easter at popu-
!sr PRICES Look at our window display
From 1880 to $22 80.
M. ROSENBAUM,
116 and 118 High street.
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One of our 81 umbrellas to protect
yourself from the weather
CHARLES r. WELTON & co.
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CAROLINA
WILSON.

Wilson. n. c.. May % (Spec!aD-
Messrs Leath and Farmer left yester-
gay Tor Washington on Il business trip
Mrs. DIR. Moore left yesterday for
Whitakers. N. G., accompanied by her
children.
MIR Ernest Moore. one of our rising
young men, left yesterday for Gold
Mr. Joe Wyatt left yesterday for Nash
VILE y. G.
Mr. r. -. Han passed through our
city yesterday.
Mr.. Robert Conner. who has been nt-
tending the state University. returned
home yesterday
Mrs; j. w. Cox left yesterday for Kin
ston. n. G.
Mr. Alex. Quurles, ACCOMPANIED bv
MISS Annie Quarles, left yesterday for
kinston, n. G..
Messrs. S. A. and q. s. Philips. of Fay
etteviile, Is visiting Mrs. c. w. Mckay.
of this city.
Mr.. II. w. De Warn. of Warsaw .spent
yesterday In our city ION bus!ness!''
MIR. Herbert Harris returned h,,me
yesterday from Poughkeepsie. N, Y.
where he has been attending school.
Mrs. W. Nj. Sanders, of SmIthfield.
VINO has been visiting Mrs. Tom Hndley,
iett yesterday for her home.
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1t seems that the death of the ate
Austrian Archduke, brother Of the En-
peror was due to his drinking the wafer
Palestine.
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Baby Cnrrlages and Rcrrireratnrs

WIRE doors. windows. Sc. cheap a.
;: .. Ctawford's furniture and carpet
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Wait for our grand special sale Non.
oay' May 4th. A. J. PHILLIPS.
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PAVING BONDS.

C. w. HUDGINS &.
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a, we have nice lot of original araas =,
sdGy SAP wood. the best in the market s OF
Will p pla,sH cord Give us trial and we
ny5-lm BENDALL &. WEJro,, $50
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POST LENTEN SOCIAL EVENTS.

Mrs. Geo. III. Clark entertained
about thirty of her lady friends at a
six o'clock tea last evening in honor
of Mrs. J. III. Long, of Minneapolis,
who is visiting among her old time
friends in this city.
Mrs. Allan Burdick entertained a
number of her lazy friends at a
tthimble bee" this afternoon in honor
of Mrs. Long.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. O. Pitcher and
daughter, Mrs. Grace Fox, will enter
tain a number of friends at cards this
evening. Mrs. Pitcher will leave in
couple of weeks for visit in Boston,
Washington and other Eastern cities.
Mesdames Meservey and ID. ).
Evans will entertain a few lady
friends at cards on Friday afternoon.
These are a number of society
events billed for the coming week,
and the balance of the season promises
to be very gay.