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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-10

Il pleasant home work, and will gladly send
lull particulars to all sending cent stamp.
MISS NJ. a. STEBBlNS, Lawrence Mich.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-10
FOR RENT.

"U''' NT'''N' '''E' r'I"H VI'V VIII " NUTU'
EOR RENT-HALF DOUBLE HOUSE
i 3i7 \. sumner avenue. Inquire next
door.
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I'OR RENT-2O2 MlFFLlN AVEN UE,
L seven rooms, $50. Address 1886 Wash
ingtOn avenue.
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GECOND FLOOR OF 2i2 PENN AVENUE;
y eight rooms, bath, modern improve
meats, 4. w. STOKE ES, Attorney, 1876 WyO-
ming avenue.
ElGHTROOM HOUSE, BATH. MODERN
IL Improvements, 700 Electric avenue,
Green Ridge. T.. W. STOKES, Attorney,
1876 Wyoming avenue
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WANTED - POSITION As HOUSE
w keeper, by American widow, capable
of taking full charge. Address, j. VI Port
Griffith, Lu2erne county, Pa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16

handsomely huted columns, white and
gold at the foot of the stairway, one on
each side, which gives the appearance in
the hall of all that is classic and stately.
The rooms are characterized by that
familiar design common in the construc-
ton of old-time houses-broad and spaci-
Gus, high ceilings, regal windows, tall and
broad with space for the huge gilded
mirrors of early days, and splendid effects
at frescoing.
It is quite probable that the Richard
sons did not live in the house many years,
since Mrs. Richardson died in 1922, and
shortly after that time Mr.. Richardson
went to New Orleans to live. He had
failed in business, besides, and the house
went under mortgage to the United States
Bank of Philadelphia, which corporation
owned it for several years. 1t was while
the property was in the hands of the
bank that Mrs. Maxwell kept a boarding
house there and it was while Mrs. Max
well lived there that Lafayette came to
this country and visited Savannah, being
entertained at this boarding house, which
was quite celebrated in those days. Gov.
Troupe was stopping there, also, at the
time Lafayette was given a suite of rooms
in the house, together with a number of
other dlgnitaries of those times, who had
come to Savannah to aid in the reception
to the distinguished visitor, the nations
guest
Among the distinguished coterie was the
Lamar family, and it was in this house
while Lafayette was there that the late
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and was buried in the old South Broad
street cemetery.
The palatiai residence which Mr.. Rich
ardson had caused to be built was. it is
SAID. a reproduction of the government
house of the Bermudas, Mr.. Jay, the arch
itect from England having had much to
do with the government work there Mr.
Richardson himself was born in Bermuda
which fact serves TO corroborate the state
ment that the mansion he directed to be
built should have been after the pattern
OF the government house there. While
there have been some slight changes with
in, the exterior of the house bears that
commanding aspect now which its distin-
gu1shed creator seems to have caught
from the grandeur of the times when he
drew the plans for its construction. 1t is
true that the change of color from time
to time, demanded by the f1ckelness of
dame fashion and the fluctuations of mod
ern architecture, has robbed the stately
old dwelling of its former white glare, but
the pale yellow hue 1t now presents does
not detract from the general appearance,
nor does it take away one suggestion of
the classic which the edif1ce bears with
such telling effect
The iron railing around the front is old
fashioned and quaint. The winding steps
leading from both sides of a white gravel
walk or plaza to the stone portlco, or
9toSP dgOfEs al Z VI II &c DOuiNGIS VI SlOAl6
well worn and in full keeping with the
general condition of affairs about the an
Gent place. The stone portico, which
fronts the great doorway, is spacious and
substantial, built of ponderous blocks of
stone and the classic cluster of columns
or pillars unfolding the roof lend their
dignity and strength with most pleasing
and harmonious effect.
The house is cut off from the green
sward of the square by President and
State streets on the sides and a gravel
walk in front from Abercorn street. The
distance from the shaded lawn, however,
is but a few feet and the effect of the
green foliage and verdant sod against the
towering caves of the imposing structure
is not lost. The view from Abercorn
street in front furnishes all that goes to
make picture of luxury, quaintness, dig
nifty and grandeur.
There is broad hall extending from the
door almost to the rear portico. From
this hall huge stair way leads up a few
feet where 1t divides into two smaller
stairways, which lead in opposite direc-
tons to the second story. There are two
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Col. c. A. l.. Lamar was christened, Gen.
Lafayette standing as one of the sponsors.
IL was in this way that the L." which
stands for Lafayette found Its way into
the name of the infant that day, the name
being given In honor of the great cham
pion OF American independence. Young
Lamar, with his father, were the only
cape in the appalling disas-
ter to the steamer Pulaski, which was
lost at sea In 1888 and he was for years
one of Savannahs best known citizens. lie
was killed In defense of Columbus, Ca, In
1865. "Old MRuma Lucy" as she was en-
dearingly called by members of the family
who had nursed and cared for several
generations. used 20 tell prior TO her death
ten years ago, how she remembered Gen.
Lafayette on the occasion OF the christen-
Ing OF her special pet that day This old
woman always chung 20 the Lamar family
with Infinite fondness and fervent affec-
lion. and even when she was offered a
home and money and all the comforts Of
life IN her latter years, she refused to
leave the house OF her former owners,
which she loved and preferred above any
allurements which came with emancipa-
lion.
Il was In 1890 that the late George W.
owens, Esq, father Of Mrs. Thomas. who
now resides In the house. bought the old
mansion in Ogiethorpe square from the
United States Bank. Mr.. owens was
prompted not alone by the desire 10 have
one Of the most comfortable and beautiful
Of dwellings In making this purchase. but
likewise by the impulse 10 own and protect
In days to come the house which had
grown 10 be regarded as one OF the pillars
OF the early structure Of Savannah. which
stood for historic value as well as lntrin-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16

sic worth. This commendahle spirit
prompted him to take possession of the
place and preserve il in much the same
form as il had been left by the architect,
and it is to his credit that this old place
remains to-day monument to the early
period of savannah's history. The place
has belonged to the owens family ever
since il was purchased in 1880.
Since the house is so well known as the
place where Lafayette was entertained
during his visit to Savannah, il may be
interesting to gather here a few incidents
by way of a narrative of the trip of the
great general TO this city.
1t was on the 10Th of March, 1925, that
the steamboat in which he came from
Charleston was sighted down the river.
Great preparations had been made in adj
vance for his reception, and the legisla-
ture had authorized Gov. Troup to spare
nothing in the entertainment of the ma
tons guest while he was in Georgia.
The following letter. very curious and in
teresting as it sounds in this modern day,
had been written by Lafayette to Gov.
Troup telling him of his journey:
Washington, 10Th Feb. 1S25-Sir: Col.
Jones has delivered to me your kind let
ter of Jan %. and am happy to think
that on the 23rd inst 1 shall begin
journey which will permit me to present
your EXcellency with the personal ex-
preston of my gratitude to the people,
the legislature and the chef magistrate
of the state of Georgia. My expectation
is to be at Charleston on the 18th March
and leave it on the 18th for Savannah,
thence to proceed to Augusta and Mill
edgeville. The steamboat appears to be
the best conveyance to the two first
places; 1 intend going from Milledgeville
to Montgomery, where / have been Hat
tered with the hope to find a steamboat
for Mobile. My only regret is the oblga-
ton l am under to move very rapidly in
order to fulfil the numerous objects Of
this, so gratifying visit to the southern
and western states. I must depend on
the indulgence of my friends. In the
f. meanwhile 1 beg your Excellency to be
the organ and receive yourself the trlb-
ute of my respectful acknowledgements
and highest regards. Lafayette.
Mayor Daniel of Savannah appointed
several committees to attend to the details
of the reception of Lafayette. One of
these committees was called 1.-The COM
i mittee to assist him to his lodgings" and
was composed of the following names.
which sound familiar in Savannah even
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event will never be forgotten by coming
generations in the city of Savannah The
honored Frenchman addressed the peo-
pie from its portico.
The house is one of four fine old dwell
ings in Savannah which appeal to the
present generation with particular en-
phasis, and they are, strange to say all
the creations of one and the same archi-
tect Mr.. Jay, who, in the early days of
the present century, was one of the most
noted architects of England The four
houses referred to are the old Scarboro
house, corner of West Broad and Pine
sreets, now used for negro school build
Il ng; the Habersham house on Orleans
luare; the Telfair house. since enlarged
INTO the building of the Telfair academy
Of art and science. and the residence, now
Under notice. These. certainly, are four
N the Oldest houses in Savannah which,
Nth the exception of the Telfair house,
lave remained pretty much in the same
N leslgn and structure as they were left by
ne men who built them They are also
bur of the grandest old structures in the
3 ply, for there is that dignity, grace and
eauty about their appearance which leads
ne back to the stirring times when Amer
an freedom was first assured by the re-
idts of the second war with Great Bril-
ain and every citizen wore ''his sover-
agnty beneath his hat"
Fhere is that fascination and charm
loout the ancient, time-worn walls Of
hese old houses-that indescribable inspi-
auon OF reverential respect-w1ich makes
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them stand out IN bold relief among the
nolsy' busuing streets Of the Savannah
., Today like monuments TO the golden,
oi zen glory OF the days gone by"
Inc owens house Is certainly one OF
me most picturesque dwellings in sa-
venhah, as well as one OF the oldest,
Mnlen remain pretty much the same as
con1celNed nearly a century ago by the ar
infect From the best accounts that can
De gained the house was built about the
g var lelo' az the direction Of Mr. Richard
nc nc iaidson, a wealthy merchant. who re-
usu ~ savannah at the time, but who
~ formerly lived In New Orleans. Mr..
sslceIhardson married Miss Frances Lewis
,oiloh or this city, who was the third
aushter Of Robert and Sarah Bolton, and
ne 70 Savannah to live IN 1911. II was
oVn aIter their marriage probably four
I'VE years. that Mr.. Richardson began
ne construction OF what is now called
e DWehs house. The Bolton family In
aseiluah descendants OF one OF the most
sunsulshed Of English families, with a
eating back 20 the sixteenth CEN
SsS were wealthy merchants Mr.. Rich
uson was partner OF the Bottoms, and
one OF the wealthlest citizens OF this
region Of country IN those days.
alea az sea In 1888. on his way from
800 70 New Orleans. His wife had
aSSea away In Savannah In June, IS22,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16
AN HISTORIC OLD HOUSE.
THE MANSION IN WHICH LAFAY-
ETTE WAS ENTERTAINED.

A World of Interest in the Story of
It's Past-BuiIt When the Nine-
tcenth Century Was Young-Gcn-
eraI Lafayette and Many Di$ni-
tories of OLD Days Were Wined
and Dined Thcre--The House Pur-
chased by the Late George w.
owens, Esq, in 1880, and Has
Relonged to the Estate Ever since.
go for the kings who fourished then,
And o, for the pomp that crowned
them;
Were all the ramparts round them!
stately mansions and splendid palaces,
like fine old Stradivarius violins, grow
dearer by reason Of age.
somebody has said that ''old-times are
the best tines" and the world pretty gen.
e-ally accepts it as true, and finds moth
tne half SO pleasureable in the contem-
plation of the future as in lingering with
caressing regret over the days that are
dead and gone.
There are few old houses in Savannah
which have been spared throughout a
century. with all their historic worth and
grandeur of architectural design, to adorn
the city here and there like the favored
Jewels of a diadem, and conspicuous
among these old mansions is the Owens
house facing Oglethorpe square, where
Mrs ]. G. Thomas resides.
This house is known particularly for
having been the house in which Lafay-
cite was entertained while visiting Sa-
vannah in 1925. This visit of Gen. Lafay-
cite was hailed with thrilling excitement
in those days, and the reception given
the distinguished champion of American
independence was such a demonstration
of anectionate regard as to almost bord-
er on the solemnity of worship. and the
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LOWRY TO DE REsENTENCED.
The Indian Murderer May Have to
Pay the Penalty.

The Indian Murderer May Have to
Pay the Penalty.
Brunswick, Ca, May 15.--The May term
of Glynn superior court will be convened
next Monday by Judge Sweat. One of the
first cases for his attention will be the re-
sentencing of Lowry. the Indian murderer.
Lowry was convicted and sentenced to be
hanged. Attorney Mabry carried his case
to the supreme court which affirmed the
lower courts decision.
Lowry was a trapper on the Altamaha
river. He became involved In a dispute
with his victim over a trivial matter and
shot him. His friends claim that the gun
was loaded with bird shot and was fired
with only the intention of frightening
Some of the shot reached the vitals, how
ever, and proved fatal An effort will
probably be made to have his sentence
committed.
Mr. II. b. Randolph has been elected city
jaiior to succeed A. A. Mcdonald, recent
~ deceased
The shipment Of Irish potatoes to the
eastern markets Is now on in Glynn. It Is
a comparatively new industry here, but
being worked successfully. Messrs. Edwin
Brobston, II. II. Harvey and c. Lowen-
stein are three citizens who have profit
able patches. Recent sales have proved
encouraging and will be increased.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-19

x,.r surprised While

r,.r Surprised While
ri''T rsxas. January 1s.-At 5
'eaa .,,at( some passcrsby heard
IS st. n ''ore Of NJ. Green & Co. Mr..
y, ,otitied and on his way TO the
= !, D sorne young men he happened
- .ccompany hiN The back door
M. y guarded and then the iron ~
-, ,oued. There was a burglar IN
'' ,,s was taken by surprise and
-, through tho back door, ohiy
=" ,v an order to throw UP his
|c9 l,sh i he meekly and obedientiy
WIZ n,.oyed to be Robert Tayior' a
p'V ,"wn negro. He was safely
psn IN the way to jail he handed
~ 60 In change he had taken
greu drawer Besides that he
MA sack OF flour upon the
w ,bsn filled it with such things
aosntiv could easiest dispose oil,
pu'rs tobacco. etc. The burglar
,be store through the tran
er eno nj the back doors and must
o .ayeral assistants, because MY.
,..ss nearly $50 worth of goods.
~ Ear unaccounted except upon
.hai the caught bird had been
.srchandise out through the
ma stayed little too long while
~. ,hs outside had chance to set
LIN received letter this morning
y, NJ police Heiru OF Houston in
hat the oyercoats stolen from ms
Friday night were recovered anu
4 who had perpetratcd the crime
n caught. Mr.. Hill says that me
rays was wonder as a newspaper
h he didn't know that the paper
liable Of doing such fine detective
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-19

Teton, Texas, January 1S.-Among Il
y Of recent land deals in this county.
the most important was the pur-
Of 5000 acres Of choice prairie lands
Pee W. ]. Wingate OF Ballinger from
Few YORK and Texas Land company.
end Is adjacent TO Angletou and win
pdlyided into small tracts and sold
|ual settlers only. The entire tract
p ditched and graded before being
on the market.
taVy rain fell Saturday night, which
elay farming operations for several
uefries are getting plentiful and
Pady sale at % cents per box.
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WeInIug the Orphans.

Texas. January 1S.-The burning
liner Orphans home aud the crema-
sixteen of the little orphans has
la liberal spirit among the people
y and yesterday a number of the
= took up collections for the re-
tbe home The FIRST Baptist church
sseo. the East Waco Baptist church,
be Second Baptist church. $50, and
bp a large box of wearing apparel
"a clothing: the First Presbyterian
. $3.50, making an aggregate of $3.50
besides the clothing. Committees
pointed by the First Baptist church
nvass the city and increase the
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Clothes for the Orphans.

hond. Texas. January lS.--The
bnd church -goers We're treated yes
with a rare treat in the way of two
sermons by Rev. j. ID. Beardley of
hon, Ky. The church was well filed
ght. lie will lecture tonight at the
: ist church.
good people of this place today filed
fge dry goods boxes or goods cor the
pr orphan home. Everything in the
childrcn's wear was pat in the box.
|pnd is always ready and willing to
those in need of assistance. The
went forward tonight via the Gulf,
DO and Santa Fe railroad, that road
Offering transportation free of
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Alvin Items.

w. 'eAas' January Isl. Il. swim OF
|An'onio has rented a store room In
'., ''0cS and will open up in a few
'n.M stock of merchandise.
w"sn , *. H. King has been laid up
again. ''N' o'' 10 ho" oh
n y, and renters have been pour
hs s,s nyely ratio for the past few
Ma aaa every farm in the county is
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trnxy MIMI. -

p,w., ieNas' January IS..-A cray,
! tror, 4 -, george Danloy escaped last
!. s'a officers who were escortipr him
have beou ronio asylum. Searching rar-
ID 10 Sndino.,u out but have not yct suc-
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lot Stealing Cbi,Lo,.

ks, H' texas, January ls.-Sam
b.n,,o ay'Ofed' was given two years in
ha'y Today on a charge Of .mr-
turkeys ,r stolen about twenty chickens
4. Dasse,,, om promilnet ranchmnn--
stost .u' The fowls were ihornue,,.
'''A and very valuable, 'A0' ousN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-19

w. texas. January 1S.--In the SUI
court the following orders were en-
h.s, v Tor writ of error refused
Wilkinson VS. City Of Denison ct
nv, na uIaIson; II. d. Mcdonald w. j.
ier Ct al, from Lamar.
nsaOSSlIlled-Jennie Champion ct al
I,.s II. saun'ate, from Grayson,
4, ,, &c. LOT February American
In n. Insurance company VS.. Bass Bros.
.aylor; N. l.. Hardness VS.. NJ. 4,
Feison et al. from Hall.
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pROFE SSIONAL

ExPEiST aecouniant on business aaI
commercial books: work from the legal
Fraternity solicited. j. \. DOE or, 919ll
Preston residence. zoos NJ lam. 81
4. -. COTTON & BRO, F.rc Insurance
Agents and AcJusiers. ID Main street
cnsrer rFnrF.;u u
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ert.v aus January lS,-sheriff Mum
hits n Arrested ana Jailed Ia. johnson
charge q, VINO n. is wanted in Franklin
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SPECIAL NoTlcE5,
..illlln -.@uLL.Ir-..

IPON and steel work sor buildings,
bridges, roofs. stsndppes, etc: designs
and estimates free en- application. 1he
Gillette Herzog Manufactur ng Co, NJ
DE Leon Ageai, hiam building. Honsion
Texas. "-s'-T
THE ANNUAL meeting ~ the stochhold-
err OF the Acme Lumber and Manufac-
turing 60. VII be held az office oi sam
Allen. Wednesday, January ~, lN, at
II a. M. for the purpose OF e.ect!ng d.
rectors for the ensuing year aad con-
sideration Of snch DINER BUSINESS as
may be presente,l 49,, c..,,.
j. l'trlS Ai'lh' ~NN'~-~'S'
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II SOLD at once. % acres at Webster,
house and feaie. 200 pecan and pear
trees $40 acres, fence, three houses, on
Cane, or ll2ia acres OH Basirop, five
miles from Angleton: fronts bayou; also
land on l.olVar. Apply Geo. r. Smith.
EnlXosir,o Texns 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-19

NEW YORK STEAM DYE WORKS-La-
dies and gents garments cleaned. dyed
and repa red At lowest prices; all work
guaranteed. Morris Rosentnai manager.
800 Travis street. Houston, Texas. l-3l
LAMPS. LAMPS, PS!-.Incaudescen,
rewindng specially: electrical ana rail-
way supplies. The Barden-Sheets Elcc-
trcll Construction Company, 9N Preston
avenue Il,
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/ have mr. rRovEs EFgFcTiSr',ANiIs.. pS
b !nstanen all others fstlnds cough
We hear ~ ~ proved eGectu.i AIN n,.n,
ledies ex,o,,ns Virtues Of ChSmhT e,'inos.
PP,--From the The G ay those Who ha.e '1 ns.S
r. ''ehville OV. Va) paihu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-19

BIDS WANTED-For The construction OF
bridges on the Houston. Besr Creek and
missouri, Kansas and Texas road. be-
and specifications on flc In the county
surveyors office Of Harris county. SAID
DDS to be submit ted on or before Jan.
uary 20. lsM. Each bidder liz required 10
furnish q certified check In the sum on
ono hundred dollars as a guarantee OF
his bid and the successful Bidder TO fur
nish satisfactory bond in the sum of 500
for the faithful performance of tho con.
tract. Work to be completed In not less
than ninety days from time contract n
awarded. Right reserved TO reject any
or all bids. W. N. Shaw, county Judge,
Harris county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-19

TRADE-iood harness. pony and phae.
ton; VIII accept two good mich cows,
or one cow and good bicycle Apply
Room 307. Mason block Jones' II
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BIDS AND PROPOSALS..


BIDS NANTED-Fot tho construct on OF
bridge over the Big Vince bayou and a
brck cnl\ert over the Little Vince bayou
Mn'tc INC Harrisburg ana DeapNyater
iuho crosses the hayou. as per plans and
specifications on tle in tho countN stlr-
Neyors ofice Of Harris county ,silii
nldS &C. b. cpcnei OF January 90 ISL.
81 the sum Of $3.50 Right reserved "a
reject amy or all bids. w. N. shaw
20 County Judge. Harris County.
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MASKS. costumes. wigs. boards. tights.
etc, to let and made to CIDER PROMPT
attention given to mail orders. The
Texas Costume House. 6O6ls Main street.