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RATCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO., AUCTIONEERS
Successors to Radcliffe. barr & Co...

Successors to Radcliffe. Darr Co...
TRUSTEES SALE CT THREE BRICK HOUSES
AND ORE FRAME HOUSE, KNOWN AS NOS.
1929, 1881, 1913 AND 1135 TWENTY FOURTH
STREET NORTH WEST.
By virtue Of decree of the Supreme Court of
the District Of Columbia. passed In Equity Cause
No. 17145, doc. 40 John Roberts ct al vs.. Charles
Roberts ct all, the undersigned, trustees, will offer
ises.. on MONDAY. TWENTY-FoURT DAY Of
MAY, AID. 1897, AT HAIF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
Pm, the following described real estate, situate
in the city Of Washington, District of Columbia
to wit; Al Of original lot 10. in square 81. to-
The above will be offered in one or three parcels
as the trustees may decide.
Terms, prescribed by the decree, are: One
third cash. the residue in two equal installments,
at and two years, with interest from the day
Of sale at per cent per annum, secured by deed
Of trust on the property sold, or all Gosh, at the
option Of the purchaser deposit Of 500 required
sale are not complied with in fifteen days from
day of SALE the trustees reserve the right 10 resell
the property ut the risk and of the dcfaulting
purchaser, after five days advertisement Of such
resale published in Washington, DC. All convey
ancing and recording at the cost of the purchaser
VIM. II. SHOLES, Trustee,
Those. WAGGAMAN Trustee.
my11 dads Ii - : No. 917 E ST. NV
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TIIos. j. OWEN. AuCuoNEER. ols ST. NV

PROF ERTY. BEING THE 3-STORY AND CI.I :
LAR IRICk DWELLING. No. 2I36 l. STREET
NORTHWEST
BY virtue Of deed OF trust duly recorded IN
Liter coli folio " ct seq. OF the land rec
OILS OF the District of Columbia and .he request
Of the party secured thereby. the undersiued trs-
tees Will sell, at public auction in front OF the
premises. THURSDAY, TWENTY-SEvENrH
DAY OF MAY. 1897, HAIF-PASr -FOUR
O'CLOCK l.. NJ, lot numbered twenty Ave (25I
in Juseph F. Bradley's subdivision o. part OF square
numbered seventy three tI3l, per plat recorded
IA Leer L. folio 81 Of the records Of the Office Of
The surveyor OF the District OF Columbia
Terms: II cash, balance in one and two Years
win Interest O per cent per annum, secured by q
deed o. trEst on the property sold. all cash, at
the option o. the purchaser A deposit OF 500 re-
q..irad tlr.e Of sale. Conyeyancing and record.
Ing at purchasers cost.
CHAS. J. GOVERN, Trustee
my17-d&ds WN. J. MANNING, Trustee.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF PREMISES NO. 500 d
STREET SOUTHEAST.
By virtue OF desd OF trust, recorded In Idbcr
1858, folio 2SS ct seq Of the land records 0f the
District Of Columbia, the undersigned. trustees,
win sell, at puhlis auction, FRIDAY, THE
TwENTY-MGHTHD DAY OF MAY, 1897. AT FIVE
PM, part Of lot l. square 49, with improvements.
beginning for the same at the eouthwest corner Of
said lot, running thence north 30 feet; thence
wtst 16s g.; thence south co.; thence west i6'
9. TO the place ef beginning.
Terms: One-thlrd cash, balance In two efual
annual payments. with Interest at FER cent from
day OF sale, represented By notes DULY secured or
an cash, at option Of purchaser. Noncompliance
With teEms Of sale amer ten days forfeits Deposit
which mnst b 500, paid at time Of sals. All
THOMAS W. FOWLER,
oA&UEL q WILSON,
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ABRAM p PARDON,
LUTHER FULLER.


handsome pwEI.L1SG House THEREON,
NUE. NoRTHWEsT, AND vALrABIE LOTS y
R RRaR THEk T coYYEGrE e w NTH SAID
Under and by virtue of a decree of the supreme
Court of the District of Columbia passed in Equity
Allison and Edward B. Sealiey, executors and
trustees under the will Of Elizabeth $. Grimes. de-
Hsbee and Others are defendants the Undersigned
n RieT BsT oP TaE A. i Th At HST
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK r NJ, all that certain piece
in the city Of washington, District of Columbia,
and known and distinguished and being all that
Gf Of n
10, l6; IL and IS in square numbered ga. de.
se.ibed as follows: The north 80 feet in width Of
fronting on Vermont avenue, said lot being i'm
proved by a handsome dwelling house. and havi1g
Of lot
And Immediately thereafter. the certain pieces
of said above described property. Immediately
adjacent thereto, and now used in connection there
O.. Of W. w. Johnston's subdivision of lot num-
bered So, Of George Taylors subdivision of part of
Parcel Of ground contained within the following
metes and bounds: Beginning at the southeast
enthusiastically along the south line Of said lot
e. 10 feet thence enthusiastically "a feet and 0
ENTHUSIASTICALLY 81 feet and inches to the point
of beginning. there being a broad alley in the
Of the property.
Terms of sale prescribed by the decree: One
third Of the purchase money In each case, in
cash, one-third in and one third in two years
from the day Of sale. the deferred payments to be
secured by deed Of trust upon the property sold,
and to bear interest from the day OF sale at the
rate OF six per centum per annum, payable semi
annually until paid, all cash. at the option of
the purchaser. Terms to he complied with within
fifteen days from the day of sale, the property
may be resold at the risk and cost of defautine
purchaser after five days notice. deposit Of
yxi1v ha frSt Anyh
described, and sl0O each of the other pieces of
property described. All conveyancing, recording,
etc, at purchasers cost.
A. A. HOEHLING, Jr., Trustee.
1416 F St NV.
L. CABELL WILLIAMSON, Trustee,
41S La. ave. NV.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Aucts.
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DUNCANSON BROS, AUCTIONEEKS.
Magnificent building lots
ON 18th street between
t and u streets north
west, suitable for Private
Dwellings, Business or
Apartment House, 'front.'
ing 90 feet by a. depth of
100 feet to a a5=foOt
alaeY.

aNASy.
On TUESDAY AFTERNOON MAY TWENTY
FIFTH. AID. 1897. at HALF-PASr FIVE
O'CLOCK, we will sell. in front of the premises,
lots 3D. &c and 81, in square 237, each lot having
frontage of 20 feet on 14th street by a depth
Of LOG feet to Is foot alley.
This property is in of the best locations in
that section of the city. and desirable for almost
any purpose The attention of builders, Spectators
and Others is called 10 the same.
TERMS: 5000 TO remain on the property at 5
per cent per annum interest, payable semi annually
The balance of the purchase money i'll cash. A de-
post OF $500 required ut the time of the sale
Onveyancing, etc, at purchasers cost. Terms of
sale to be complied with in fifteen days from day
OF sale, otherwise the right reserved to resell at
risk and cost of defaulting purchaser, after five
days advertising In some newspaper published in
Washington. .. c.
myla-d&ds DUNCANSON BROS, Auctioneers.
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FUTURE DAYS.
Cf.ANCERY SALE OF TWO BRICK HOUSES on
II STREET, NOS. 60 AND g. BETWEEN
NORTH CAPITOL AND FIRST STREETS

II STREET, NOS. 60 AND g. BETWEEN
NORTH CAPITOL AND FIRST STREETS
-, BY virtue Of a decree passed May 70; 1897, by
the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia In
Equity Carse No. 1864, Margaret b. Corridor VS.
James j. Corridor ct al, We will offer for sale,
AZ pubic auction, in front OF the premises the
iaiiJNing described real estate, In the city of
Washington, District of Columbia, on wEDNES-
DAY. NAY TWENTY SIXTH, 1857, AT HALF
PAST FIVE O'CLOCK PM, all of lot numbered
sir. ani the east one-half Of lot numbered seven,
square numbered 6f6, fronting on the north side
OF IL street 30 feet with a depth of l44 feet I'm
proved by two two-story brick houses.
Terms u sale: One-tEird of the purchase money
In cash the remainder payable in two equal in
stailments at one and two years, for which the
notes OF tho purchaser, with interest from day
OF sale, payable semi annually. will be taken,
secured by deed of trust, In the usual FORM on
the property sold. all cash, at option Of pur-
chaser. A deposit OF $500 wifi be required of the
purchaser at the time Of the sale. Ali conveyance
lug and recording at cost OF purchaser. Terms Of
sale TO be complied with within 10 days, otherwise
the trustees the right to resell the prop
erty at the cost OF defaulting purchaser.
L. CAB ELL WILLIAMSON, Trustee,
AIS La. ave.
Feudall building
WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Auctioneers.
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RATCIIFFE: SUTTON & co, AUCT1oNEERs.

RATtIlFFE, SUTIUN & GU, ACCTIUNEtiNS.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF FRAME HOUSE,
ICE BOX. &c, AT AUCTION.
BY virtue of an order Of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia holding special term
for Orphans Court business. l will on SATURDAY.
MAY TWENTY SECOND. AT FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, sell public auction the house known as No.
$500 NJ street, Washington, d. c., and the con-
teIts thereof
Terms cash.
CHAS. W. DARR Administrator D.B.N.,
Equity building. 311-3l9 Az st. NV.
DARR & LEaIKIE ProctOrs. myl9-3t
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c. C. SLOAN & co, AUCTIoNEERs 1907
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO-STORY BRICK
DWELLING NO. 421 Q STREET NORTHWEST

DWELLING NO. 421 Q STREET NORTHWEST,
WASHINGTON, d. c.
=, By virtue of deed of trust to Henry s. Mat
thews and Joseph A. Oliver, dated March 80, 1894,
recorded In Liber 1889. folio 2S5 seq Of the land
records Of the District Of Columbia, and at the
request of the holder Of the notes secured thereby
we will offer for sale at public auction in front Of
the premises on WEDNESDAY, JUNE SECOND,
1897. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM, the following de-
serihed land and premises. situate in the city Of
washington, District of Columbia, being lot num-
bered 10, Of W. W. Corcorans subdivision Of square
numbered 500. as the same is recorded in book 10,
page ss, Of the records Of the surveyor for the
District of Columbia.
Terms of sale: Sold subject to trust Of $1,000
remainder one-third cash, balance in one and two
years. with interest at the rate Of per centum
per annum secured by deed of trust on the prop
erty sold, all cash, at the option Of the pur-
chaser. A deposit of $3.50 required at the time Of
sale. All cOnyeyancing and recording at the cost
OF the purchaser. Terms to be complied with
within fifteen days right reserved to resell the
property at the risk and cost Of the defaulting
purchaser.
HENRY s. MATTHEW'S,
1410 G st. NV,
JOSEPH A. OLIVER,
Cor. S1st and SITS. NV,
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RATLTFE, SUTTON & co, AUCTIoNEERs.
RADCLIFFE, SUTTON & co, AUCrIONEEIlS.
$50 PA. AVE. NV.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A TWo-SToRY AND BASE
MENT BRICK DWELLING, No. :,l3 VIRGINIA
AVENUE SOUTHWEST. WITH TwU-STO3Y
BRICK BJ Hiding IN REAR.
By virtue OF Two deeds of trust recorded re-
spectivey. in IIber 1892 folio 2s2. and idher
i6, folio 34i ct seq, OF the land records of the
District of Columbia, and ut TIE request OF The
will offer for sale by public auction. In front Of
the premises. on THURSDAY, TWENTY SEVENTH
DAY OF MAY. AID. 1897. AT HALF PAST Fol II
O'CLOCK Pm. the following described real es-
tate, situate In the city OF Washington. District
OF Columbia, 10 wit: Lot numbered five ,,l in
McWillianls' subdivision in square Ave hundred and
thirty-six t536), per plat in Book v k folio
1856, In the surveyors Office of said District to-
sether with all the improvements, rights, &c.
Terms stated at sale deposit of 500 required
at sale. Conveyancing. &c. purchasers cost
GEORGE NJ. EAiMEKIC1f,
DOUGLASS 8. MACEAII.,
my14-d&ds Trustees
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RADCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO., AUCTIONEERS,
Successors to Radcliffe, Darr Co.

CHANCERY SALE OF A DESIRABLE HOTEL
BUSINESS, KNOWN AS THE AMERICAN
HOUSE." SITUATED AT THE CORNER OF
SEVENTH AND PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
NORTHWEST. RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR
ONE WISHING GOOD HOTEL BUSINESS.
By virtue Of decree OF the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbus. passed In Equity Cause
No. 1926, the undersigned, MS receiver will offer
for sale. at public auction in front Of the prem
ises, TUESDAY, THE TWENTY-FIVE DAY OF
MAY, AID. 1897, AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM, the
hotel business conducted by the firm Of Duffy &
LeanLarda ut premises known aa the AMERICAN
HOUSE, corner 7th and Pennsylvania avenue NV,
which includes all the Furniture, Household and
Kitchen Effects, Bar Fixtures and Effects, Pro-
visions, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos and Fuel in
said premises, as also the good will to said bust
ness lit being long, wellcstablished. paying
businessl; also privilege Of fve-year lease upon
Terms Of sale cash. A deposit of $500 will 10
required at time of sale. Terms Of sale to be
compiled with within five days from day Of sale.
Private bids for said business will be considered
before day Of sale. For full particulars inquire OF
FRANK T. BROWNING. Receiver.
myS-d&ds 416 9th street NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE PIANO.
By virtue Of decree of the Supreme Court of
the District Of Columbia In Equity Cause No. 17179,
I will sell for cash at public auction, on TUES
DAY, THE TWENTIETH DAY OF MAY, 1897
AT TEN O'CLOCK AM, at the piano ware rooms
Of Freeborn G.. Smith, No. 1225 Pennsylvania
nue. northwest, Washington, d. c., one Upright
Piano, walnut case No. 10, 4s3. Jacob Bros, manu-
facturers
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.


WALTER b. WILLIAMS & CO., AUCTIONEEIS
TRUSTEES. SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
RESIDENCE PROPERTY. KNOWN AS BAT u,
OR ROAD. STREET NORTHWEST.
by virtue OF deCrc of the Supreme Court of
tie District Of Columbia, passed in Equity Cause
No. 1877. Doc. H. wherein John +. Taylor, as
s,Lee. Is plaintiff, and Malone Whelcss e. III. are
deferdants. the Undersigned trustees, will OF -r
for sale. 1T public auction. In front of the said
premises. on FRIDAY. TWENTY FIRST DAY OF
Nay, A n. 1897. AT HALF-PAST FOI O'CLOCK
PM, all the right. title End interest of the said
Malone Whecss in the following described real
estate to VIII: Part of lots numbered four and
part Of Llnrhlcum Estate. as said subdivision is
recorded In the office Of the surveyor of the Dis
trict If Columbia in County Book I, page 81, con-
tanned within the foIlov-ing nIetes and bounds,
VIZ. BEGINNING for the the north side of
Road street at point distant hundred and
IsOId and Observatory streets, ard running thence
westerly aIpnc said Road street sixty feet the
southwest of lot numbered five; thence
ncrthcrly along the west line Of said lot numbered
five hundred and sevtnty-fve feet, thence
easteTly parallel with said Road street sixty feet,
feet tn" nprth line OF Road street and place of
beginning
Terms of sale: Cash oye- and above n certain
d. I'd OF trust Of SIi.uD0 with interest from JGly
8. 1876 nj PEE cent Pc amman. low daily Of
record against said property. and taxes from JIly
time Of sale. All CCnveyancing and recording at
"ost Of purchaser OF pur .hasers. Terms OF sale
to he complied with within ten days from day Of
sale. otherwise the trustees res rive the right to
resell the property at the risk and cost Of de-
faulting purchaser or urchas. Rs.
DANIEL. OF. CAII.AGHAN, Trustee,
mviO-dx,is No 1913 + ST. NV
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
Situated On ONTARIO AVENUE BETWEEN
ERIE AND SUPERIOR STREETS, MERIDIAN
HILL.
BY virtue Of certain deed of trust dated the
4th day of September, 1894 and duly recorded in
Iiber No. 1949, folio 200 ct seq. of the land
records for the District of Columbia and at the
request of the party secured thereby, Will sell
at public auction IN front Of the premises on
THURSDAY MAY TWENTY SEVENTH, 1897. AT
FIVE O'CLOCK PM, the following described land
and premises. situate In the District of Columbia
and designated as all of lots numbered eleven III
and twelve u2p. in block numbered ten ugl of
Hall and Elvan's subdivision of part OF tract of
land in the county OF Washington, in said District
and known Mount Pleasant. and now called
Meridian Hill. recorded in the Office of the sur
veyOr in said district.
Terms of sale: One-third cash, balance In one
two and three years, with interest at the rate of
per cent per annum. payable semi-annually and
secured 10y decd of trst on the property sold all
cash at the option of the purchaser. deposit of
500 required at time Of sale. All conveyn ncing
and recording at purchasers Terms of sale
be complied with within ten days from day OF SALE
otherwise the trustees the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost of defaulting
purchaser, after such public notice they may
deem necessary.
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AUCTION SALES.
TOMORROW.
Horses. Horses.

SPEED AND DRIVERS.
TWO CARLOADS
TOMORROW, AT OUR AUCTION HOUSE, AT
TEN O'CLOCK, HARRY McHENRY will sell load
of good drivers and workers
WILSON GREGORY will sell load of extra
good heavy workers and drivers.
AT TWELVE O'CLOCK MIR. McHENRY will sell
4 TRoTTING HORSES
These are speedy, young and sound, and any enc
in want of roadsters should attend this sale.
MAGRATH & KENNEDY, Auctioneers
18th st. Auction Stables 1t
WALTER B. WILLIAMS & Co, AUCTIONEERS.
OUR REGULAR SATURDAY SALE.
Ten O'CLOCK AN, We shall sell In front Of our
sales room, corner 10th and d SITS. n.w u general
assortment of Housekeeping Articles.
ALSO
One Rosewood Case Piano.
ALSO, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ,
Two Top Buggies, Coupe Rockaway, Harness, etc.
Terms cash.
1t WALTER B. WILLIAMS s. CO., Aucts.
RATCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO., AUCriONEFl,S
go Penna. ave. NV
REGULAR SALE OF FURNITURE, CARPETS,
ETC, WITHIN OUR ROOMS (a2O Penna ave.
nw:). TOMORROW MORNING AT TEN
AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ,
In front of the Iooris, HORSES, HARNESS, WA
CONS, PHAETONS SURVEYS, TRAPS, ETC.
1t RADCLIFFE, SUTTON Il CO.. Aucts.
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c. G. SLOAN & Co, AUCTIONEERS, 14O7 G s.

WHITE ENANELED AND BRASS BEDSTEADS.
CARVED OAK CHAMBER SUITE, ODD OAK
DRESSER, DENSMcRE TYPEWRITER Ed
son PHONOGRAPH. OAK ENT TABLE, FINE
OAK DINING CHAIRS. LADIES' DESKS,
FRENCH WALNUT HALL. RACK, OFFICE
FURNrrI'RE, LAWN SEATS, LARGE GILT
AND WALNUT MIRRORS. COMBINATION
BOOKCASE, ODD CHAIRS. ROCKERS AND
TABLES. PICTURES, EMBROIDERED Up
HOLSrERI. CLOCK SET, LARGE REFRIG-
EFATOR. PARL0R SUITES. LOUNGES, OAK
AND WALNUT CHAMBER SUITES, PILLOWS.
MATTRESSES, FINE MATTINGS. CARPETS,
TOILET SETS, LOT BOOKS KITCHEN GOODS,
&c, &c.
On SATURDAY, MAY TWENTY-SECOND. 1897,
At TEN AM. within rooms. 1907 G. ST.,
will sell the above goods without limit reserve.
AND AT TWELVE NJ.
Fine large bay Hambl.tonian Horse, 81 yrs, kind
and gentle. exceptionally good animal, with
harness and buggy.
Sorrel Horse. Business Wagon and Harness, Fine
Victoria, &c, &c.
c. C. SLOAN & CO.. Aucts.,
r1yoO2t 1907 G ST.
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TOMORROW SATURDAY. MORNING, MAY
TWENTY Second. AT TEN O'CLOCK, will be
sold within the Bazaar Il head of Horses and
Mares, extra stock of drivers and workers, all
young aEi sound ard strictly first class. In this lot
one pair of brown Mares. YEARS OLD, WE'LL
MATCHED AND STRICTLY SOUND. OF SUPE-
R1OR STYLE AND ACTION, FEARLESS OF ALL
OBJECTS. WILL DRIVE SINGLE OR DOUBLE.
ALSO,
% head of Horses and Mares of a cheaper grade
to he sold for want of use, and will suit for any
business. Also
NEW ENTENSION-TOP CARRIAGES.
/ NEW NO-TOP TRAP.
. NEW Top BIrGGIES
NEW PHAET0N iNEW STYLEl.
/ NEW BUSINESS WAGON.
This lot Of vehicles is all first-class and WILL,
POSITIVELY Re SOLD WITHOUT REGARD To
COST To CLOSE CONSIGNMENT. Also,
10 sets of Buggy, Carriage and Express Harness.
WE INVITE TIE PUBLIC TO ATTEND THIS
fEREMPTOR1 SALE. S. BENSINGER,
1t AuctIonepr .
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DUNCANsoN BROS. AUCTIoYEERS.

LOUIS D. WINE Trustee.
my1S-d&ds aI6 ~, 81 nv
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

To the voters of the Sevcnt.I LC..,
In view of the fact that II y i,s....- Is.
time past has been mentioned in com.
with the position of Associate Judge ann
ing been pressed by friends TO be a cand,
and to publicly define my position. takei
method Of saying publicly: If the dcmocr.
ic voters of the circuit desire me as cand
date. and in the exercise of their own will hon.
or me with the nomination. | win ACCEPT il
with full appreciation of the honor conferred.
assuming all the responsibilities il incura. acl
IL elected will cndeavOr TO perform the duties
honestly, conscicntiously and with al The ..S,ii-
ity God has given me. But believing, Us do,
that 1t detracts from the dignity of the high Of
nee OF Judge TO enter the scuflie OF politics for
a nomination and that the primaries and con-
ventions should be free TO express their choice
AMI make the nominations with an eye single
to the best interests of the people and the par
~. shall consistently maintain this position.
The case is with them-with them leave H.
very respectfully, CHARLES ii. STANLEY.
Laurel, Nd, May y, 1897
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Bu6d's Creek Items.
| From our Regular Corresponde,

tff""f ""f Lse5"t"F OOSTcSlOtdeHt
Mrs. Oscar Davis formerly of this
county, was visiting at auckland on
Thursday
Mrs. Johnson Canter and Miss Canter
returned home on Wednesday. They
have been the guests at Oak Grove dur.
ing the past week.
Miss Kirk was in Washington last
week.
Mr.. Key and Miss Eugcnia Barber
were in Charles on Tuesday.
Miss Nellie Bunting was at Charlotte
Hall on Wednesday.
Miss Mamie Lyon and sister OF Char.
les called in the suburbs on Thursday
Miss Barber was among the many who
attended the festival at Charlotte Hall
on Saturday from this neighborhood.
Miss Smith, of Willow Glen, visited at
Felicite last week.
The supper and festival on the 9TH In
much talked of.
A young lady of this vicinity has a
fox for pet and il comes to the call of
A. b.
Mr.. Lewis Davis has had trouble with
his well owing to something having fall
en- in It,
Misses Key made visit on the Patux-
ent.
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Strawberries are large and plentiful.
MIR. s. =. Herbert has the finest in the
district.
4 young man of Mechanicsvilie has
bought Rambler bicycle and will now
be seen taking ramble through the for
-est on his way to the sheltcring branches
Of the great Oak.
We are sorry to hear that one of the
Chapel choir members has ruined his
voice trying to sing tenor to a steam
whistle.
Quite an interesting game of baseball
was played Saturday evening between
the Mechanicsville nine and the Hililee
club, the score standing Ito in favor
Of the Hililee club.
A young man of Mechanicsyille who
came in rather late Sunday night, was
heard the next morning playing and
singing the following piece on his gui-
tar.
Darling, darling, don't marry another.
You'd break my heart and kill me dead
II YOU marry the other fellow. III.
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Eechanicsville ltems.

(From our Regular Correspondent.l
Messrs. J. ID. Kent, of Baltimore. and J. Dud-
ly. of Patuxcnt City. charles county, visited
our town Saturday afternoon.
Miss Ethel Sasscer, of Prince Georges who
has been visiting her uncle on the Patuxent
Beach. returned home last Friday.
Mrs. t. A. Rceder and daughter, Miss Wye.
left forwashington on Mondays noon train.
Miss Katie Adams returned home Monday
from woodvillc. Prince Georges.
widower Sam Herbert, Of Bugaboo Bottom,
visited our town Saturday afternoon for the
first time since Xmas. The old sport is look
ing well and Is out for something We presume
ii must be a wife.
The Illustrated Lecture, at Burroughs Hall
Monday night. was largely attended
Mr.. Bruce Burroughs spent Sunday In T. H..
Prince Georges.
Mr.. J. +. Dyson spent Sunday in Charles
county UP ON the swamp.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03
CARD.

The hide market has developed fur
Their signs of firmness during the past
three weeks; steady demand having set
IN. The supplies are limited and prices
are steadfast: l am therefore prepared
10 pay Tor all green country hides, six
cents per Id. and for all cured green
hides, seven cents per pound No dray-
age or commission charged.
Live Stesk, Pork, Poultry and Eggs
turned ever 20 direct consumers free Of
charge.
Returns sent on day of arrival.
LEWIS p HoPFENMAIR,
81 10th ST., N W., Washington, ID. C..