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Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Some miserable fellow stole Mn. R. P.
Barnes bicycle last sunday night. It
was a Misses Crescent No. 6, 1895 model,
equipped with % inch wheels. Morgan
& Wright tires, brake, Gariord saddle,
goose neck saddle post, and leather
facing in mud guard. Finder please re-
turn to this office and receive reward.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Oud beautiful Capes and Wraps also
our Ibresden Silks must be seen to be
appreciated, on exhibition during our
Opening Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, March 18Th, Goth and 2lst.
II. RosENBERe.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

E. u. Cakes attempted to run over a
lumbdr wagon with his wheel last Sat-
urdnyl Hrs wheel looks very sorry
about it, and E. L. says there Is no sense
in making wagons 30 strong anyway.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

One Minute Cough Cure touches the
right spot. Il also touches It at the
right time II you take Il when you have
a cough or cold. See the pointf Then
don't cough.
w. O. PoRrERFIELD, Druggist.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

"Give me q liver regulator and I can
regulate the world" said a genius. The
druggist handed him q bottle OF
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the ia
nous little pills.
w. O. PoRTERFIELD, Druggist.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17
For sac.

One set Of Cornish rolls with
two extra steel shell, one large go
horse engine, one large size Dodge
crusher, all Jsckson's make, for
sale. Apply by letter or in per-
son to 10 E. SHERIDAN,
6tf. Silver City, N. M.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

The last saloon on Broadway
as you leave town and the first
one as you come Ia is John Car
sons, at the bowling alley. 5tf.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Shafi6 Bursom Of Socorro has cap
turod all the prisoners who escaped IN
the reeent Jail delivery Of that County
except one and be is spotted. Two
tramps and one U. s. prisoner are still
at large but they are not wanted by the
sheriff.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Misles Bessie Hood and Grace Walker,
two of Silver City's dearest girls, were
confirmed members Of the Episcopal
church. by Bishop Kendrick, at the reg
ular informing service last Sunday.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Soothing, healing, cleansing, DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve IL the enemy 10
sores, wounds and piloo, which it never
fails TO cure. Stops itching and burn
ing. Cures chnpped lipn and cold-sorea
In two Of three hours.
VIC. PoRrERFTELD, Druggist.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

o. d. Human, Dick NeG, Geo. Bell
and Cleo. Burdette drove down to Man
gas IIake Yesterday to do some duck
shooting. That species Of game is re-
ported plentiful there. They will return
todavl
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Quick in effect, heals and leaves no
scar. Burning, acaly ekin eruptions
quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. Applied 10 burns, scalds and old
sores, IL is magical ia effect Always
cures piles.
w. G. PoRTERFIELD, Druggist.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

DOM invite diaapp0lntmont By ex-
poumonting. Depend upon One Min
ute Cough Cure and you have immedi-
ate relief. 10 cures Group. The only
harmless remedy that produces immo-
diato results.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

A high liver with a torpid liver will
not be q long liver. Correct the liver
with DeWitt's Little Early Risers, little
pills that cure dyspepsia and constipa-
ton.
W. @. PoRTERFIELD, Druggist.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

During u Grand Opening we shall
display the very latest Parsian Novelties
i1-ladieg Trimmed Hats and VeiliDgs
sgoa1 gtch. H. II
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

New stock Of the celebrated
Clauss shears and scissors and
razors. Prices are reasonable and
quality guaranteed. At Porter
fields Drug Store. 7tf
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

keep on hand acomplete line Of fresh
candies and fruits at the Sto'
8t1 BAXTER BIsHoP, Prop.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Steve Uhle is an agreeable host and
always makes it pleasant for patrons Of
the Cave saloon. All the finest brands
Of liquor kept in stock. 41-tf.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Th@ Silver City Piano Club will meet
with lMrs. Geo. Norton on April first.
selsodlons from Rubsnstoin will be rem
deredl by the members, and Mrs. DR..
Whit4 will read an interesting paper on
the life and work Of this famous musical
author.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Tho Laird ticket, which was printed at
tho aoUTHwEsT SENTINEL Office, proved
an easy winner at the republican pri-
mary i'm this city last Thursday night.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Church services will be held at the
NJ. E. church next Sunday morning and
evening as usual. All are welcome.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Thd Lordsburg delegation to the re-
puIlc4n County convention, consisting
Of il A. Leahy, b. W. Clair and o. r.
Smythe, came 10 last Friday.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

An interesting communication from
our old contributor "stockman," IN the
Mimbres, was u%navoidably crowded out
of this issue owing to lack OF space.
Gomez again "Stockman" and we will
make room for you.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

John Carson has moved back 10
bis old stand on Broadway az the
bowling alley. ST.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Mi4s Lizzie Brain was given q chill
drenih party last Friday, by her parents,
the event being IN honor of her 18th
birthday.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Neatly 200 people attended the morn
ing seivice Of the Episcopal church, last
Sunday, to listen to the sermon deliv-
cred y Bishop Kendrick
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Rev. j. w. sinnock, for a short time
last hummer pastor Of the Methodist
churd in this city, has become pastor at
Springer.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Rev. Prof. Selby will deliver a brief
discourse at the Friday ssrvice-4.3O p.
mat the Episcopal church, this week.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

A full line Of books and periodicals
constantly on hand at the Sto'
St1 BAXTER BIsHoP, Prop.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

steve Uhle, at the Gave saloon, keeps
only the best goods 10 his line.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Il not only is 20, Il must be- 30. One
Minute Cough Cure acts quickly, and
that's what makes Il 60.
w. Q. PoRrERFIEID, Druggist.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

The partnership heretofore existing
under the firm nano Of Landrum and
Witzel rill romaln1 IN foil force and
effect. the dinoIulIon having never
beqn comnloted. We hereby roscind
the notios 81 dissolotlon Of partner.
shin which We caused 20 b pubfshed
In the lnnno ol the 8outhUoat Sentinel
81 Feb 81 1886 The business Of The
arm viii bo carried % 81 hefetofore
W LaRnnun,
ADoLPH WrrEnB.
Silver City. Feb q, 1925 est
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Furnished in any quantity; write foI
prioet 10 w. n. Newcomb, Agent.
p. o. Box $50, Silver City, N. M.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

When coming from court get
your refreshsr at John Carson's.
ST.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Gee whizzl But won't she fur fly at
the republican County convention to-
morrow night
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

The oott0weAB6d are swelling IA
will coon put forth their annual crop Of
flying fuzz.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

When on your way to court buy
your cigars at John Carson's. 5tf.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

The following is a list Of the uncalled
for letters now held in the Silver City
posto6ice, March. 16, 1896.
Apodoca. Manuel, Moreno, HiIario,
Fela, Manuel, Moore, John,
Melmudes, leblanc, Potter, Charley, 2
Luna, Marolal,
Please say Advertised" when asking
for the above letters.
L. A. Sicily. Postmaster.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Rooms furnished or unfurnish-
ed.
MRS o. s. WARRnE,
Real Estate and Insurance Agent
33-tf
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

The Payton Comedy Company opened
an engagement at socorro last night.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Our display of the latest creations in
Rovely Dress Patterns and also in the
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Arbor Day was generally, though
quietly, observed by the citizens and
business men of Silver City last Friday.
The business houses we're closed ct n
o'clock and the afternoon was devoted TO
recreation. The public schools took a
holiday and the teachers and pupils de-
voted themselves to cleaning up the
school grounds and planting tress. The
trees selected for planting, as being the
best adapted to this soil and climate,
were Of the cottonwood variety. Neat
little christening ceremonies we're held
upon the planting Of each tree. The
graduating class decided that the name
Of Washington Irving would add inspi-
ration aud thrift 10 lie tree and it Was 90
namedi Miss Koohlsfs room, 7th grade,
gave the name Of Ethan Allen 70 ita
tree; Miss Lizzie Blacks room called
its tree Christopher Columbus; the de-
partments presided over by Misses Jettis
Gaddis, Bell Eokles and Mary ARas.
christsned their trees after the members
OF the board Of education respectively
az follows: r. L Powell, Judge Ben.
nett and VIM. Brahm.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

The Club House B. 3. club Is nov TAX
ing tangible form. At a called meeting,
for the purpose Of organization last
LEeapesday evening, the following Off
q r Of the Slub were elected: Aaron
Schutz. presideDS~Geo. Bell, vice presi-
dent; S. H McAninSh, secretary-treas
urer; Roy Bayne, scorer A committee
consisting Of j. H.. Gillett, A. Moses
and Aaron Schultz, was appointed to
prepare and circulate a subscription
paper for the purpose of creating o fund
with which to equip the club, purchase
supplies, improve grounds, etc. Besides
a strong active membership the club has
an honorary membership comprislng
nearly every prominent business and
professional man 10 the town. The
members Of the team are enthuBiastic
base ball players who have been success
full in every game played this season
except the n played last Sunday in
which they suffered defeat at the hands
Of the Central team by a score Of IS to 8
They deserve encouragement and II the
citizens will give them the aid they de.
serve Silver City will BOON have the
strongest nine in the Territory. Wher
you are solicited to help the boys alonG
do SO and you will be able to witness
some good game. Of ball on the Silvei
City grounds this season.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

You eau always get a good cigar at
Portordeld's.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Private Club Rooms at
Cts CARsoN's
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

CARsoN's SALOON,
off. BROADWAY.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Private Gard Rooms ct
Cts CARsoN's
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

window Glass
ASH. Tor sale ct POrter6eld's.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

ssas0nabIs dnnks a be cave. 5ll
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Steve Uhle's new saloon-the Cave.
1tff lis
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION
-OF THIS
Silver City NatiOnaI. Bank,

Silver City. IN the Territory Of New Mexico, at
the close Of business. February 2S 1895.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17
Lost.

A tan leather purse containg q
of gold beads, some small
of silver and my card.
Finder please leave at SOUTHWEST
SENTINEL and receive reward.
IL Mrs. j. j. SHERID1N
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

TO to the Cave saloon for q glass Of
resh Anheuser beer. 49tf
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

ThIa e saInt PatrIok'a 81. HaIahI-
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

All the latest designs in ladies'
spring hats, pattern hats and un-
trimmed hats. Also complete line
of latest novelties in millinery.
Grand opening Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, March %, "a and
25. 11t2 MAX SoHUTz.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

If our pill
Don't cure your i'll
One Of those elegant
Bicycles will.
Come and see them at Porter
fields Drug Store. Aft
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

pa y0a pIant ITses o. AGO. Dayf
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

County Of Grant.
/, j. W. Carter, Cashier Of the above-named
bank, do solomnly swear that the above
statement q true 70 the best Of my knoWl-
J. W. CARTER, Cashier.
Subsenbed and sworn 70 before ne this tith day
JAMns 8. CARTER,
Notary Public.
Correet-Attest
y. II. CONWAY.
j. ". GILLnrT. iUircctOra.
q. r. GRAKsoN,i
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

Bishop Kendrick, who has been in
the city since Saturday, the guest of the
Rev. Prof. Selby, will leave for DeminR
and other points tomorrow. Mrs. Ken
drick will remain a few days longer the
guest of Mrs. Selby and Mrs. H. H.
Belts.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1896-03-17

4B-tt.
The Washington bee., 1896-12-25

Ifyou are in the vicinity of 443 Ist
street, s. w don't fail to ask tor Mr..
Robert H. Key, where you can satisfy
the inner man. Mr.. Key is an open
hearted and kind friend.
IF YOU have more money than you
desire to carry at one time, make YOUR
deposit in the Capital Savings Bank,
800 F street, n. W.
The most reliable bank in the city,
and the Only Afro-American bank OF
honor and trust.
Price at 773 Seventh street northwest
is one Of the Oldest and most reliable
firms in this city. He is an adept IN
taking Afro American pictures. You
should give him call.
Do you want your watch or clock re-
paired? Have you eye glasses out OF
order? By all means go to Fl. w. Pc
tiers & Go. at I72, Seventh street
northwest. Mr.. Peters is one Of the
most affable gentlemen in this city.
Mr. S. G.. Thompson who keeps the
finest dining room in the northwest is
| one of the b. ST young men in this city.
Mr.. Thompson has a first class place,
where ladies and gentlemen can go
and be accommodated. Don't fail to
go to Thompson for lunch.
Mr.. VIM. Morris at the corner oi
Third and G. streets southwest is one
of the best known men in that section.
If you want good beer, wine and CT
gars. don't fail to give him call. Mr.
orris is true gentleman.
Lynch and Terrell, two of the best
known attorneys in this city, are men
the people should patronize. This is
reliable firm.
Mrs. ]. w. Cooper, Center Market
stand 1o6 and 1877, is the widow OF the
late ]. w. Cooper.
Mr.. E. P. Smith, whose card appears
in this weeks issue of The BEE is one
of the best known business men in the
northwest. Mr. Smith conducts the
Fair at No. I7I2 I4th street, n. W.,
where the pc )ple can purchase some
of the cheapest christmas presents In
the city. This gentleman is liberal
and kind man to our churches, fairs,
and the poor. His name is house
hold word among all classes of people
Give him trial.
The Washington bee., 1896-12-25

Miss Ieannette E. Anderson will re-
reive on New Years day and will be
assisted by Misses Eva H. Harvey,
LIZZIE Scott and Ellen Kennedy. from
to 10 90 p. m, 2oS o street north
west.
Miss Sarrh Ratcliffe is soon to be
married to a very promising gentle
man.
Gu. Watson. who has just finished
,aving for his lot at College Park,
Ma. will build handsome summer
residence in early Spring. This house
is on the most prominent avenues In
the Park.
Ata meeting held at the residence
ofMr. Daniel H. Murray last week TOR
the purpose of making arrangements
for an inaugural ball, Will Cole had
more to say than the entire crowd.
Several gentlemen who had been invlt-
4 ed toparlicipate declined. 1t is to be
yery select affair so remarked Mr..
Cole. Very select indeed.
Miss Alice Strange Davis Who has.
been appointed a music teacher IN the
nublic schools is one of the most ac-
complishe1 lady's in music IN the city
Rev. E. P. Moore will arrive IN the
ciy in few days.
CAPT. I. ID. Oliver, of Baltimore,
Nd, was in the city last week.
The coming marriage of DIR. Daniel
H. Williams, surgeon in charge oi
he Freedmen's Hospital to Miss Alice
Johnson of this city is reported to take
psce very shortly. Mrs. Johnson,
mother Of Mss Alice is sufficiently I'M
moved to assist her daughter in the
preparation Of the coming event.
Miss Emma F. G.. Merritt is one OF
The best known lady writers in the
country
Persons who are going to receive or
New Year will send their notices to
this Office at once.
Mr. S. G.. Thompson, will serve 4
Chnstmas dinner, December IS, tC
hs OctoroonS after the matinee II
Bis fine dining parlors, 1919 Nj street
rE The dinner will be put up II
bis usual style, which none but Mr.
thompson can do.
The ST. Mark Baptist church calleC
council and after going through th'
Eusl routine of ceremony ordained
the following named brothers: Ordi
nadon prayer, Rev. P. Lucas; righ
hand of fellowship, Rev. EdmondS O
s. Mark church charge, Rev w. N
Kelley; Bible presented by Rev
Kelen; sermon, preached bv Rev
Cherry Rev. Kelen, moderator of th'
wuncil; Rev Cherry, clerk Of coun
Gil; benediction, by Rev, Tolliver.
The Washington bee., 1896-12-25
LEADtR5f l
s,>,.IN -sket' l
|tRu5INE55 !

Among the many houses In this city
that are entitled to patronage OF the
people are those that appear from time
to time in The BEE.
John H. Gates who keeps at No I225
nth street southeast is where the boys
go 10 get good beer, wines and whls-
kies. Mr. Gates is man much liked
by all classes.
Do you want fine produce If So go
to V. S. Motion no has been establish
ed since 1866. Stands Ioo, 200 and
2oI enter Market. You can get all
you want in fresh vegetables, and de-
livered to all parts of the city
Mr.. G.. w. Sanford. dealer in all
kinds of fresh fish, can be found in the
Center Market, stands 42S to 43s. He
is one of the joiliest men in the busi-
ness and one nof the most reasonable
Captain James F. Oyster, the best
known butter merchant in this city,
! and one of the men in the business
whose butter can be relied on: Cap.
tain Oyster sells pure better only.
Mr.. James Ryan at 33I c street
southwest is well known in the South
west. Mr.. Ryan is very much liked on
account Of his liberality to the poor
people.
w. Ghas. Heitmuller keeps fresh
vegetables on hand. He is an affable
gentleman.
Good butter can be purchased from
MIR. Gibbons. Do not fail to call or
him.
Mr.. Samuel G.. Stewart is no doubt
one ofthe finest young men in business
He is young man who has won his
way by industry and perseverance. He
| is kind hearted and a man who never
forgets friend.
Mr.. Henry Murray is the poor man.:
| friend. Go to his place No. 1919 9th
street northwest. He is good mar
| and will treat you well.
Moore and Prioleau are two men il
business who keep one Of the bes
| houses in this city. They are two gen
tlemen who are entitled to the patrC n
age of the public Go to the Sparta
Buffet and ask to be served with the
| best and you will be sure to return
again.
Toby Bush is the fine looking and
iollv brother among the Bush boys.
He is at 83r 9TH street, n W,
You must go to VIM. H. Schlueter's
at $50 sth street, n. W. He is our
| friend.
| Mr.. Henry Kraemer is one of the
best known gentlemen fl rnishers in
this city. Don't fail to give him call
1912 9TH street, n. W.
Lo is I. Kessel, importer of and
dealer in wines and whiskies, whole
sale only. Keeps one of the largest
places in the CITY. Mr. Kessel is thor
ough going business man and if you
want good wines and whiskits visi
this place, 425 Tenth street northwest
Charles H. Javins & Sons are in the
Center Market. 0 street and the North.
ern Liberty Market They keep all
kinds of game and fish.
Mr.. lanes Tharp at SI2 F street,
northwest, is one of the Oldest and
best wine houses in the city. Mr.
Tharp is a man who recognizes merit.
He keeps some of the best in the
market.
Mr.. I. Diemer, at 625 D street. n. w.
can ALWAYS be seen endeavorlng to
please his friends. 1t is a legal bar re-
sort. Don't fail to call in afteEleavlng
he courts.
The Family Shoe Store at 31o-317
9Th street northwest is just the place to
purchase your shoes DOM miss the
number.
The largest hotel tor Afro-Ameri-
can guests will be found in The
BEE directory of hotels. The largest
and best houses in the city.
The Washington bee., 1896-12-25
CHURCH NOTICES.

Israel, Miles, Lane, Holsey and
Hllsdale Churches are doing well
and are in good condition. All have
new and able pastors. Rev. @ {.
TAYLOR. d. D., who IS the presiding
elder travels through FIVE counties in
Virginia which is part of his district
Rev. E. P. Moore, is pastor at the
Lane Chapel, I4th and c streets, n. e.
There will be interesting holiday SER
vices held. Praise meeting will be
held Christmas morning at 6 O'Clock.
At II o'clock, sermon 1.-The Birth
Of Christ" etc. Annual Christmas
Experience Meeting at O'Clock. The
Age Day Donation will be at the II a.
n. aud 20 % m. services.
The Washington bee., 1896-12-25
4 WORTHY PROMOTION.


We learn with pleasure the promo
4 SS..l OF our esteemed friend, DR. @. w.
Hlla-ison to a cl-rkshiD of class
y sF =, IN the Office of the Auditor for
aT Post Office Department. We have
@fe than once referred to the fairness
SLa which Maj. Georg. A. Howard
ldS treated his clerks without regard
- ~ face or politics, and this recogni-
IOn Emphasizes the fact 1t is to be
uoped that others who are worthy
ady meet with the same handsome
IIggCognitioH. Ne congratulate Maj.
| Toward as well as the Doctor. We
!; nave frequently maintained that the
u'ne would come when the colored
man would look for full recognition as
man and a citizen from the South.
The Washington bee., 1896-12-25

A fair for the benefit of the Third
Presbyterian church and Ferguson
Williams College was commenced
the 18th instant in the Col ege
chapel. A. d will continue during
the holidays. 1t was opened with
musical and literary program
rendered by he faculty and stu
dents of the school. which was the
most enjoyatle lie feature of the even
ings entertainment. Both school
and church are in a mos: rrospe-
rous condition, but this, like similar
work has rts many needs. Will
you help? Send us something for
our tables during the Christmas
HOLIDAYS. TIE smallest gift will
be weleomely received. ALI arti-
cles intend, d for this schoo, please
send to Rev. K. W. Williams, Fer
guson- Williams College, Abbevllle,
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The Washington bee., 1896-12-25
COL. FRED. BRACKETT.

No man is more popular among all
Classes of citizens than Col. Fred.
Brackett, formerly chief clerk in the
neasury department. secretary OF the
Inaugural committee. The press cs-
pecially is glad to see 'ol. Bracket re-
turn to the city, as he is one OF the
best and most liberal men in public
lie. The BEE as well as his numerous
dendS welcome his return to the city.