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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-04-22
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY, OF MARLBORO.
COURT or COMMON PLEAS


COURT or COMMON PLEAS
Kobert /. Draughon rs Administrator OF
,ne Personal Estate Of Jesse w. Jen.
klns, deceased, Plaintiff,
against
Annie Myers and Bette Tory, Detdts
Gopy Summons For Relief Con,pla,ut
tSc,rcd.
TO TIE DEFENDANTS, Annie Myers
and Bette Tory
YOU are hereby summoned and re-
quircd 10 answer the complaint in this
acton, OF which a copy is herewith scry.
ed upon you, and TO serve COPY OF your
answer to the said complaint on the
subscfiDcr at his office in Bcnnctlsvile.
). G., within twenty days alter the ser.
vice hereof, exclusive ol the day OF such
service; and il you lail 10 answer the
complaint within the time aforesaid the
plaintiff in this action will apply TO the
Court for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
Dated March 18th A. D. 1896.
H. H. NEWTON,
l'lamn0's ANomey.
TO the Defendant, Bette Tory:
You are hereby notified that the sum,
mons and complaint in this action were
filed in the office OF Clerk OF the Court OF
Common Pleas Tor Marlboro county. S
o., on the 18th day Of March 1896
Fl. H. NEWTON,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-04-22
\ Chance tor You.

Mr.. w. P. Brceden has just got
IN 20 head Of fine mules suited to
Ill work. One pair Weighing $500
pounds and another 2,100 pounds.
He has also a nice line of buggies,
harness, whips, robes, etc.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-04-22
q Eicycia RidarA.

You can have your crippled
wheels fixed up and made to run rs
easy as ever by bringing them to
The DEMOCRAT Office, where you
tan get honest work at moderate
,harges.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-04-22
MARI ON DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS

Second Round u. B WILSON, r. e.
fayetteville, Boykin, bIaroh I'll az
)slenheilA Ebsnezer, March 28, ,ae
0No, Clio, April 4.s
ldcCoh Mission, April 3,S
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-04-22

Buoklen'sArhioa Salye.
Tho best salgo In tho world for outs,
bruises, soros, ulcers, aalt rleum, fsvor
bores, tettcr, ohappod hands, ohilblains and
oorns. and all skin oruptions, and positively
cures pilos, or no pay required IT Is guare
anteed to glvo porfect satiafacticn, or mon.
oy refunded. prico IS couts por3 box. For
sole at 7. 7. Douglas' drug at3re.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-04-22
for Keeping COOL.

s'roVisIons for Keeping Cool.
AS soon as the ice house opens
nd the warm weather begins the
Iadics Of the Methodist church will
commence serving ice-crcam as they
lid last summer. The time and
s,lace will be advertised later.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-04-22

READ THIS. - respectfully an.
naunce to all persons having sewing ma
chimes out Of repair TINT will put them
IN good repair ond will guarantee them to
do satisfnc! ory work. am also prepared
to fnrrish nll broken or missing parts. No
tify Inc through the mail and will 90 to
your house and do the work. Charges
maic satisfactory. also do clock and
watch work at prices to suit tho times.
Tho work being done at your home you
have tho advantage Of testing it before pay
ing for it. l.. WICKER, 3
Bernottayille, s. O.
March s, 1896.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-04-22

chamharlain'g isyo and Skin ointmens
IS mequa!sed for Eczema, letter, Salt
Illcun, Scal Head Sore Nipples, Chappcd
Hands, itching Piles, Burns, Frost ]}ites,
ChronicSore l4csand Gmnulatctl Eye Lids.
Fore;llc 'y druggists at 25 cents per box.
70 HORSE OWNERS.
For rutting horse in n fine healthy con.
dltion ny Dr. Cady's Condition Powders.
Tll9Y tone VI the aystcm, aid digestion, cure
ii.ss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
Kidney diisoitors ,and destroy worms, giving
cents per paeSags, For salc by drugglsts. 4.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-04-22

Popularity is counterfeit pearl 1
great price which few men are able L
buy without selling all that they have.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-04-22

Duty does 4 thing well. but love doe,
it beautifully.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-04-22

Give The babies LAXOL, which is Castt
Gil made as palatablc as honey.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-04-22

teportcd delegates. The superin-
endents will please have this matter
0ttended to at once in order that the
ecretary may send in the names as
equested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Who doesn't believe in Santa Claus?
I do, I'm sure, for one;
For. without this saint Of the girls and boys,
Who brings them candles and cakes ana toys
Christmas would lack the chief Of It's Joys;
And II wouldn't be half the fun;
I'm grown w" now, but when Christmas comes
I dream Of buildings and sugar-plums;
And Noahs arks and sleds and drums.
And lots Of racket and noise.
Hurrahl all over this great big earth.
OF true believers there IS no dearth;.
And their faith IS repaid by the JOY and Inirth
That IS theirs on Christmas morn.
Think Of the myriads Of children gay,
Happy as larks, on Christmas-Day;
Then when you hear a sc0fter say
He doesn't believe" Just turn away
Treat him with pittying scorn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

what my little brother wants an SOLDIER
suit "a a little drum % little tool box
O. little story book % little express
wagon Co. That Is all he want this Cnrist-
mas. now I will toll you what my nttis
baby brother wants no wants q ntiie
drum, a little wagon CD q little plait w
and knife and fork 80 That ~ I'll we
all want this Christmas. Your little friend
GUSSIE HAMILTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring mea
cycle wagon and rifle ana magic
lantern and the game OF go-bang and the
life of Robert " Leo for children by
Mrs. williams and tho lifo OF stonewsli
Jackson for children and q box or baby
walkers, From your little friend
BOILING w. COULTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Cards. Bin-Heads. statemAnts. Letter.
Heads. Note-Heads. Circulars. Handbills.
Dodgers. etc. printed by the Dispatch
Company ct low prices. Win give you
good work at same prices you pay for
inferior work. Send VI your orders ana
We VIII guarantee satiafaesioR y sR>k1
particnlar. ( ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Nevport News. Va

Dear Santa Claus: am a little girl was
3 years old yesterday, and my htue
brother Charlie will be ! year Old tho ttn
day OF January Ny mama say II Will
be @ good child you win come 70 see me
Christmas. | want you 20 bring me
nice big doll baby and carriage, and IeA
set and Picture book and Piano Please
bring brother Drum, and big BAH 70
roll on the floor and q horse on wneeis.
and some nice things you must not fooi
me cause both OF as are going 10 be gooe
children your little friends
BESSIE KATHLEEN AND
- r1T Al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: thought II best TO
write and let you know that We hau
things there. I want a tool box with
saw in il, a stove s. q book. Sister wants
a big and little doll. and a tea-set. Your
affectiOnate little friends.
WILLIE & SUSIE LUCK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus am little Boy
years Old ] 20 TO School every day ! am
In ths Second Reader. Dear Santa claus.
/ want you to Bring mo Hornes, and 2
Wagon for the Coult and Drum ana
Fire Cracars 7. Remain as Ever little
JOSEPH KKANlTZKY, il
Barton Heighta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

House, n Steamboat. a train OF cars
nre-Eneine. q Hook and ladder,
Monkey on o. Bicycle n Nice Picture
Book. and Some Candy a. Nuts. Please
do not forget TO bring some Pop Crack
ers. Roman Candles. and some all day
suckers for Mary. Dear santa Clause
Please 90 not forget my little Sister q
Brother. Your little friend.
ROBBIE lEASDALE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: ] wish you would
bring me a Rifle and Sled and q Magic
lantern from your little friend
FRANK TWIG
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: Please DON'T ,ofkfs
me this Xmas I would Ike TO- have a
bicycle and a football. Please don't 2. .
my bicycle IN my stocking for you misn
stretch Il. yours Truly,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: Please send me lock
Bracelet. Thimble. All silver, for l am a
silver girl. \ doll with long hair. Stanley
ny BRO Knife. and lots Fireworks
2sl2 east Broad street. yours devoted liz
lie girl EDITH g. ADAMS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa. I would Ike for you TO
remember me as Mamma Is sick. and 1
l wish every body good time next week
your little boy, JOE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Mayo 8 IaIlnQl DEC. 10, Io'5.
Dear Santa Claus: / am thousand
times obliged 10 YOU for bringing re
the presents 1 asked far last Christmas.
What / want this Christmas IS very
small present It IS silver lock braslet,
and I would also like to get a book OF
dialogues and Rotations. Mr.. Richard
SON viii let you pass free. II there -
snow on the ground come I'm your sleigh,
and II II Is not come on your bicycle
From your little friend.
PEARL MERRITT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: We are four nstIs
girls. Rosa wants q larre coll Lm aI,s
wants a baby carriage Katie wants ' ~
Minnie wants writing desk. hour INV
ROSA. EMMA. KATID AND MINNIE
McKENNA-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Ny dear Good Santa Claus: l wants
this Xmas n tea set and piano, a new doll
baby carriage and doll baby and pretty
reading book and If my sweet heart don't
give me a doll baby bed and bureau just
Lena Russell Miller and put my toys IN
nv mammys room and bring her a collar
and bag OF ashes e. oh bring me some
circus clothes e cap your little girl.
LENA RUSSELL, MILLER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: am q little girl six
years old and have a little brother four
years old. We live al 2l3 y. Grace street
and / want you to bring mo a doll, a
doll trunk, suite Of doll furniture and
doll stove. Raymond wants you TO bring
him circus wagon and some candy. IL
you will bring us these things for our
Christmas we Will be good children until
next Christmas. Your little friend,
LUCILLE MASSEY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

want you TO bring me = doll that VII ~
~ siesp' A set of cishes DO sure 70 -
her cloths on table q gold NECK s,. er voa
MI; no, think me asking too much foy
iittis eiri eight years ola Please 90 no.
FOR get Sister Marguerite brother yon n,,s
and my other brothers as they ioso Nv
Wv KATIE BOTTOs 1.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

any thing you can bring me for Christ
mas Well / must close now for fear II
will not get 10 IN time. Your little friend
ROBERT +. MILLER.
Dear Santa: Please bring me a box tools
and few fire works. and a boat and a
book and horn and don't forget 10 dress
my tree an don't forget little sister and
i will be a good boy.
ALBERT ANDERSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: wish you would
bring me a billy goat and a cart and
magic lantern well / think that IL all
want from your little friend
WEXFORD IlEAKE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Clause: Please bring me
hook and ladder, and tho biggest lot OF
pop crackers You ever saw,
FRANK McC. CORLEH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear old Santa Claus: As times are
hard &, I haven't got much money but /
think they would Of been better II Mr..
Bryan had been Elected 20 won't ask
Vol To bring me much this time. All /
want Is n doll baby as large a. had last
xmas. don't forget my doll, high chair
please put a dress cloak & Hat on her e
send a few under clothes for her-doll
baby piano writing desk e a xmas tree
e every thing good 10 eat II you VIII
bing mo these things 1 Will be good
little girl Until you come again my name
10 ELSIE LEE BALL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Clause: am little girl
five years old. and / wont ask you for
many things this christmas as Bryan was
a kfck-up doll & a bed to fit my doll you
brought me last xmas. q, a horn. little
ETHEL WOOD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: This IS my. FIRST
letter 10 you. / am four years old ana
I have been bad sometimes but VIII Do
good for years now II tho girls don't
worry me too much. I wish you would
bring me a Ratchet, a pistol a big cocoa
nut, and great big Pineapple, and soma
nuts and bring Mother some cream candy
SO | can get some OF hers Your llttls
friend W. L. HAZLkGltONE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Chair A Doll Carriage and A pretty Pic
ture Book Some Candy and Oranges
Nuts Ralsins Apples and Bananas and
I will try and be A good little Girl from
your little Friend. RUBY ROWE.
My dear Santa Claus: I want a desk
and library and that is all Bring my
nurse a plaid Waist. Yours truly
WILLIAM JUDSON MILLER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
GARLAND BABCOCK,

p s.-you may send papa some SER
mons. He is 4 preacher and guess he
is most out. and mama has sung her
hymn book most all TO pieces. Il. q. &.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claws: I don't care 'spe-
cially but for two things this Christmas.
One is a monkey and street piano
and the other is real sure neough ''air
ship" Respectfully, -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

near santaclaus: ] am little giri ,uss
80 ond a half years old want you 10
M, lirsse bring me a big Baby that can 10
piesSe md has golden curls and book
10 81, nlctures and anything else you
i luz I have been real good most always
and please don't forget. Besu,, 20 Sy''
cHAsTAIN AMELIA PENoi-h- io'''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Highland Park.


Dear Old Santa Claus: As Times are so
hard and Mama says you aint got much
money l won't ask You for much but plese
bring me dolls Bureau a rocking Chair
white nun and fur q Christmas tree and
I'll my stocking real full at home and also
the one at my aunt Sis's and please don't
forget TO tell your wife to dress my old
doll over would like her dressed like a
Bride now Santa / am going to be real
good girl and so TO school every day so
good bye dear old Santa.
EVA MAY GLIDE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

ring and hcep OF other things. Please
don't forget anything &c oblige Your
nice little GIRL
CORA LEE THORPE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: Pleas bring me- a
sled and a magic laton and pair or
rubbers boots / will thank you for them
from your little friend
JAMES II. LESTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Clause: Please bring me q
black board. L 20 70 school now, so
would Ike 20 have one TO write on at
hons and learn my little sister. / saw
one at the racket store & one at Crossley
Bros. either one Will please me. 1 know
you have not got much money this year:
because Bryant did not get elected. so
will not ask for any thing else, only \
bow baby. don't for get my mamma a
mana WILLIE KRTTZER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear SANITY Klaus: Pleas be good
enough TO bling me a yelOcape a drum
sum pop krackers. baby walkers and lot
OF candi. BENNIE MGRUDER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: please bring me
doll and a baby carrige and a Book ana
a sled and Baby house and baby chair
and that's ali want.
MARTHA L. WARE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: AS am a little Boy
nearly years Old and have betn very
sick and am still In bed you VIII please
Bring me thirteen packs Of POpcrackers
and a desk and Vslocipede two packs OF
baby walkers Some Roman car dies Some
devil chasers. i have q little Sister
Eighteen months old you will please
bring her n doll baby and Rocking chair
ana ring and you will receive many
thanks from LYNWOOD SMITH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: Be so good as to
send me a largo doll, O. carriage, tea set
K table & bed & chair & washstand Good
night. AGNES PARldSh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
LITTLE KATIE EUBANK.

Dear Santa Claus: I am so clad that
you are coming? / am trying to be good
I want you TO bring me desk, a large
fishing game an umbrella and n doll If
you have IL to spare. l am eight. Good
bye dear old santa. Your little friend
ELIZABETH KENT KING.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Clause; Please bring me q
train OF cars an engine that winds
nm. and some fire works, ] am trying TO
be a good boy. i am eight years old.
p Sand any thing YOU choose to
bring me. Yours truly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Clausi / am four years old
& wont you please bring me doll &
carriage. don't for get dear Santa Claus
l live l0l west 18th ST Manchester Va
MARGUERITE BAYLEY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear santa Clause: I write you to ask
y.l please DO not forget me this Xmas.
J - years old I have ? brothers one IS
sr...-r ola and the other years old that
l.te baby & have one sister years OLD.
w. ru be satisfied with any thing you
bring u as we all have been so SICK. !
fr rou are poor this year but my
l.t.r d. myself want a new suit & my
s.ra doll * my baby brother box OF
~ course Santa bring US some pop
ls e. candy as I want TO nave d
good time you have always Deeh soO ~. ~
p r.s.ss 40 not forget me this time Your
na fTt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
HnnricO co. Va

HenrlCO co. WI
Dear Santa Clausi I am a little boy
years old. 4 would like to have a tool
chest and a knife fork and spoon, and
please bring sister a tea set, doll baby
and carriage. Anectonately
GUSSIE AND MINNIE STAUDE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Clause: am little g,ri
ak yrs old please bring me tryeicls
iamp. table. chair. doll baby, ana Door
cailed Old mother hubbard and ner oos
rubber ball, tea kettle. and stove anu
some blocks. Also ! want some nus
candies. grapes, oranges. appies'
uOn MADELINE CHAPMAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Culpeper va
nsar santa Claus, Please bring mo :
a poa, q tool-chest. few nre-works Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear sanu: I want a heep things.
apecially a nice sweetheart and some
.-h-y s. some nuts & q Dol! Baby. &
ualA ana game and book ana
I. cooking stove & a side board and
is'-Sl and . Tea set and table and q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Henrico Co Va.
Dear Santa Claus: 1 am eight years
old | live in the Country. 1 wish you
would bring me some candy oranges ana
some nuts and popcrackers piano and
rocking chair. Your little girl
ALICE WILKINS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: want you TO please
look out for the dear little children of our
moor people who have not the means or
procuring good things for Christmas. l
am very fortunate IN having kind, GOOD
mother and father. and l would rather
that YOU would take what you nave Tor
me ana give II to some poor little child
who has no one TO provide for It, II you
have not enough for all. / have heard
nv papa tell about how many poor niue
children there are in the city, and L ieei
a Great interest I'm them, and nope you
viii not let one OF them be sighted' ior
Won know. dear Santa, that 1t VIII mske
their little hearts so sad TO see otner
children with toys and good things ana
thew have none And / hope you WIN
nut a note in all the children's stockihes
telling them TO divide their good things
With ony littlo unfortunate cnldIeh tnaI
NAV be in their nelghborhoods. thanh
you very kindly for the good thlhgs
you have brought to me for the past seven
Chr,stmases. and will be very thanKIui
Sor whatever you may select to give me
mia wear, Yolr friend
inns EVELYN GREY MULLEN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

dear Santa claus: I am a little boy
years old my sister ana 1 are twins i
live on chestnut hill near german bury
ground mama has a big ire place for you
to come down so pleas bring mo a over
coat and pair Of boots and gun and l
will be good and 90 TO bed soon my name
e WILLIE PARSONS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

MY dear Santa: You has always been go
good q Kind 10 me hardly know what TO
ask You for, spose you bring just what
you choose. / Will be satisfied. Just don't
forget to leave few pop crackers &
some roman candles. & don't forget TO
bring my little bro. Iarkin something 10
Keep him quiet so as l won't have to rock
inc cradle so much while mama IS doing
her work. now don't forget him cause
ne was not here when you came last
year. My little sister Rosa wants a nice
little iron stove, & don't forget to bring
Alene tricycle. cause she alnt got no
papa q remember all the poor little chill
dren. good bye from your little friend
II. RAY CURRY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: am n little bit OF
a boy, Amt got on pants, and l want a
wagon, Billie goat and a all day sucker,
now L don't want much. 80 please don't
forget me / live on 70 ST. Sl7 Your little
boy ROBElsL Cill>OfSEsoo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: I want for Christ
mas a lock bracelet some handkerchiefs q
book and a prayer book and hymnal; also
| have two little sisters please send them
some nice things two Your little girl
MADELINE KRATZ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: I have been sick In
bed. have tried TO be good giri VINE
/ have been sick please bring me biz.
doll that shuts its eyes and any thing
else you want did not ask for much far
| knew that you had so many other girls
to take things % SO that Is the reason
your friend JANET Mll>lj.is-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dar Ola santa Clause: am little boy
o. years old. and would ike TO have
t.r--oat and wagon and a tool-chest II
y tsva any viii not ask for too mue ,
as + know you have so many other niue
Children 10 bring things to. l will be glaa
with most any little thing Just so you VIII
l-re he a bllly-goat and wagon. am
ANDREW KROUSE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Manchester Va

M1nchester va
Dear Old Santa Clause: Today was my
birth day. I am two years DID, Mamma
gave me a sugar stew g. invited two Of
my little friends. I want you TO pleass
bring me a Rocking chair a whistle &c
watch. they viii be all little fellow Ike
me viii need. Good bye old Santa please
don't forget your little friend
WARREN DANCE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: Christmas Is most
here and 1 don't want you to forget me so
/ will write you a letter l want a baby
and a baby carriage a set Of dishes and
a set of furniture and a horn and nuts
candy apples oranges and / promise III
go TO bed at eight O'clock and shut my
eyes tight