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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-10-28
Second ThOn:ht.

You old plug" said the farmer TO
his balky horse, you actually amt
worth killin'-unless," he added. after
second thought. unless could get
you killed by the railroad" -Cincin-
natl Enquirer
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-10-28
Fewer Faiiures

Failures in nineteen days OF August
were Sc ,338,273. against SEC, $50 last
year.-Dun's Review.
What better proof could there be OF
the restoration Of prosperity under the
Dingley Tariff for Protection.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-10-28

Dropsy treated free by DR.. II. II
Green's Sons of Atlanta. Ga. The great
est dropsy specialists in the world. Read
their advertisement in another column OF
this paper.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19

.l;@i;I lie; slow, ones my average viii igo
UP all right" The nextSdiy Burkett
bunted. and in the series just com
plet:ed he, has Matted around the $50
mark. Egs
They seem to be having trouble at
Hartford, ats witness the following from
the Globe OF that city:
Hartford Is good baseball town,
and Will literally support a team that
countenance such dhsreputabe methods
as were witnessed In the game between
Hortford and Reading Friday afternoon.
Both teams did some excellent playing.
and If the contest had been viewed
simply on its merits no fault would
have been found. The captains, how
ever, and the players. seemed to consider
II necessary to introduce some Of the
most rillainous tactics that ever dis
graced a bail field or spoiled good
game The deliberate cutting Of ball
win a penknife on the part OF the
Reading players, was the natural out
come Of similar work on the part OF
Hartford's own captain. more's the
pity! Burns had insisted. when Hart
ford was az the bat. in bullying the UNI
pre- into ringing in ball that was OBJ
ject!onable to the pitcher. yet as soon
as Hartford took the field he deliberately
threw the ball over the fence The game
had plenty Of similar instances on both
sides. Of depraved and degenerate ball
playing
Much disgust was expressed among
the spectators. who had paid their
money TO see good clean game, played
out along the rules and won on its
merits I Was freely said that no worse
exhibition Of childish and Indecent base
pail could be seen anywhere In the coun-
try and considerable Of the blame for
II was attached personally 10 Manager
burns. When Burns was at the head
or the Newar kts last year. he incurred
much dlsiavor among Hartford lovers
OF good baseball by just such unslvory
tricks of the trade" 1t was hoped that
he would eliminate them from his con-
duct when transferred 10 this city. That
sort of Thing obtained the pennant FOR
Newark last year, but Hartford does
not want 4 pennan, secured In any such
way. This language is plain and direct
and Is meant TO be forcible. 1t IS
aimed plump at Manager Burns be-
cause he is the responsible head Of The
hartford team. Burns is good payer
and has shown some ability 70: hand
linS his men. ands so long S he M Maintains
good baseball on the local diamond he
VIII have the hearty support and CO.
operation of the Hartford public and the
Hartford press. The Globe feels It's
duty IN this matter. as the CHIEF sporEc or
or manly, legitimate srort among the
newspapers OF the city Of Hartford. and
IS determined 10 oppose with al It's
might all unclean methods in the Allan
tic League. The Hartford team must
give good, clean, honest baseball, or 1t
must get off the earth.
And that's SOL"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
Tom River Conf.

me announcement Of Mr. f.. DeCordy
Matthews, sales agent Of The Jones
Coal company, appears elsewhere IT is
the hrst appearance in print in Norfolk
or This great mining corporation. and
gives q hint OF its excellent facilities.
Ihey are miners and shippers Of Tom 5
creek seam and Clinch Valley gas coal
ana coke. The Toms Creek coal is said
10 he fF.e from clinkers admira Nv
adaptep for steam generating and cX-
cedd!ngly lumpy. The company its pre-
pared to offer special inducements and
quote prices f. o. b. La mher..s Point. al
the Norfolk and Western local pier and
throughout Virginia and North Caro-
lima.
Rumors of the company'c proposed
large shipments to this poIn. have been
recently printed. They a:c confirmed By
this publication. They have an excellent
representative.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
Stnlsdin. OF the clubs.

PHILADELPHIA Pa, May 1S.-(Spccial.)-
But for Newton'S wildness in the fourth
inning OF to-day's game between the
Athletics and the Brooms. the latter
would have won. In that fatal inning,
AFTER retiring two men on niield hits
The Southpaw gave the succeeding three
Datsinen bases. and two OF them scored
OIL Moran's single to left.
Aside from this Newton pitched a
beautiful game.
Garvin, the mascot Of the Athletics,
added one more to his list Of victories,
although he was hit as hard as Newton,
and the men behind him folded more
loosely than the visitors. yet he had his
rabbits foot In his vest pocket and pull
eo the victory Off by narrow margin
THE OFFICIAL SCORE.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
Louisville ana Baltimore.

Louisville, Ky, May 1S.--Thc Colonies
went to pieces In the third inning to-
day, and the Orioles obtained q lead
which they could not overcome Frazer
retired In favor of MCGEE after the third
and the latter did fairly well. Jac,:
Doyle was struck ON the head by pitch
ed ball In the second, and had to retire.
Score:
r. H. T..
Louis. -. ....1 0 4 0 0 0 4 9 Oil 10 Z
Baltimore 80 4 0 0 0 3 Ox-14 II 4
Batteries: Frazer. N1cC;ec ana Wilson;
Corhett and Clark. Umpire. MIR. Nc
Dermott. Time, 2:47'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
@>1,1 6, . rH>EHIl q Q
LATCH Stirring HANGS OUT !!
-p0o-ooo.@oo@-

We MANUFACTURE and We sell Nothing less than
shutting Out common will blind buyer to the fact that
we can sell Tor less money We'd be foolish if we didn't No
naep how big store you find in your travels nothing can
upset the plain honest fact that Our PRICES ARE THE
Eo and we're just confident the Clothes we sell are better
mace ana trimmed than those you pay double It's our
business to DO the Clothing Business right and nothing but
miracle can upset pansin cheapenng Clothing to the
consumer
may sound sensational to say Mems Stylish Suits at
$40 ana $685. but it's true as the needle is to the Pole and
there IS no getting around the actthat our QUALITIES BE-
ing right and our PRICES right brings the clothing buyers
mere from early morn till late at night because whenever YOU
touch price with means more clothing for less money
than you can get elsewhere
Manufacture Of our BOYS CLOTHING makes our claim
good-ln doing the Boys Clothing business Of Norfolk be-
cause we ann to produce the best for the least money But
don't forget this We stick to making Childens Clothing
good Mothers know thsno matter how small the Prices,
'}ua'ty always good It would be very strange indeed if
we q kIl the Goose that laid the Golden Egg"
not exaggerang TO say o0saved on Mems Suits and
anywhere from $500 to $500 Boys and Childrens Suits
ana YOU admire the fitting in ST. 48 Or 1898 Suit because
t Just as you paid $500 $500 Many people used to
pooh at Low Prices, thinking the Quality was poor Not 50
any ongera little time has exploded all msgvngs- to-
dy hey are here buying, and why2 Because they can save
dollars.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
Chicago md BOSTON,

Chicago, May 1S.--.Thc Bostons earned
two runs IN the first, were presented
with three In the second, after which
they were unable 10 connect with
Briggs. Lewis was bnttcd OF the rub
Der in the fifth. Stivetts pitched the
next two innings, and the Huhites' new
giant, Mnhoney. the last innigs. both
being hit hard. Score:
r. II. T..
Chicago ). ;. 20 0 205 0 2x-1l Is 2
Boston ;. $50 0 0 Q 0 0 O-5 . 2
batteries: Briggs and Donahuc; Lew
is, Stivetts, Mnhoney and Bergen. UNI
pire, Mr.. Mcdonald. Time two hours.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
RICHMOND.

+Gilman out for Days Interference.
Summary: Earned runs-RichmOnd ..
Two base hi.r-WriGht (2). Wittrock
%. O'liagan. Sacrifice hi;s--O'Hagan,
Shea han, Ha:grove. Stolen bascs-El-
berfe:d Sheahan t2). Daley go, O'Haean.
Left on bl Ses--Richmonh, 8; Newark, 6.
Struck out-By W!ttrocli, 2; by Lever, 6.
Frs: base OH rrors-Richmond, 8; New
ark, 4. + re on bal S on Wi:trCck. ]: off
Lever, 5. Hit by pitched ball--Elbeifc!d
Ompi~e-J ones. Time Of game-I'wo
hours and ten minutes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
FOR RE:NT.

FOX RENT--STORE 81 GRANNY
street, neNt TO Hatch & Deans orpOsitc.
Atlantic liotel so ii month. Rent ia "a
70 June = possession Immediately. THIS
one OF me most desirable stores in the
CITY. w" have q tenant. merchant tail
Or. VINO VIII take half and wants some
one TO take other half This an excel
lent chance for some on, wishing office
or business room on prominent street
at low cost Address by mail, care V.r-
gn!an. DOUW & CO
FOR RENT.-A lady owning n large new
house wishes to rent six rooms very
reasonable to nice family. she beard
iHE win them; quiet aud pleasant neigh
burhnod Apply or address MRS. w.
$40 WINDSOR avenue, Branib!eton.
IIiAlS-3t' =
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
CINCINNATI ma rh,,ndc,p,,,n.

Cincinnati. O.. May 1S.--Thc Reds de-
feated the Quakers easily to-day. Tay-
lor was relieved by Johnson in the third
Inning. Dammann pitched fine bail and
cracked out triple and a double. Score:
T.. II. T..
Phila. ~. 80 1 o 1 o Q 0 % II :,
Batteries: Dammann and Schrivcr:
Taylor, Johnson and Boyle. Umpire.
Mr.. Sheridan. Time two hours
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
st. Louis ana HroolsIyu.

st. Louis, May 1S.-The game today
was devoid OF any special interest.
Daup succeeded Mcmahon in the fifth.
Score:
II. II. +.
st. Louis :. 20 l % 0 0 o. 6
Brooklyn 20 0 3 0 9 0 IL II 4
Batteries: Donahuc and Murphy; Nc
Mahon, Daub. and Smith. Umpire, Mr..
Lynch. Time, 40.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
CIevcInnd nud yyn.I,tnntou

Cleveland, May 1S.-Fhe fielding or Te-
heau and De Montrevilc were the only
ieatures or to-day's game. which was
a loose exhibition. Score:
r. II. Il
Cleveland ). % 0 0 O 2x-6 s
wash ...2 0 0 9 0 0 Q O--5 Z 3
arteries: Cuppy and thinner; Nc
James and Mcguire. Umpire, Mr.. Hurst.
Time, $50
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
THE NATIONAL. LEAGUE,
Rig s.engme 1n,ncs Ycstcrdax.

philadelphia, .; Cincinnati, Is.
New York, II: Plttsburg. 5.
Washington. 3; Cleveland. 6.
Chicago. II; Boston S.
Brooklyn. 6; St. Louis, 3.
Baltimore. II; Louisville, H.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
Newark ma utc,,,,o,,a

Newark, May lS.-Richmond dropped
the third straight to the locals to-day.
The game abounded in heavy hitting on
on both sides.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
An Amateur Game.

In a game OF baseball played ycster-
CAY afternoon the Junior Country Boys
defeated the North Street Boys by a
score OF is to g.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
81 t; J cn y. = To-day.
Boston at Ci!;s$t1
Washington II Cleveland
Baltimore :: Louisville.
Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at St. Louis.
New York ut Pntshurr
.ts To-day.
Pisssburs ana New YORK.

Pittsbhrg. Pa, May 1S.-The Pirates
were easy marks for the Giants. The
visitors had their batting clothes OH ana
Knocked Hnwley out OF the box in the
fifth inning. The features of the game
were Gieason's superior work at second,
and Joyce's heavy hitting-.folrr hits
with a total Of twelve bases, being The
seasons record. Score:
r. H. T.
Pittsburg !. 10 0 0 2 Q 0 o. 4
New York ;. al 0 80 1 0 Iii 1G 4
Batteries: Hawlcy and Merritt and
Gardner and Leahy; Dohcny and War
ner Umpire, Mr.. Emslie Time, 2:20.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19

YOUNG MAN WANTS PERMANENT
position rs stenoGrapher and typewrit-
er; RAPID and accurate: three years eX.
Der'enCc: best OF references; Will furnish
iSpewr!ter. Address, care this Office,
D r. j. ina 1881.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
SPECIAL. NOTICES.

-.
vested now n Grain. Fork or Stocks
Will pay biz profits; Send for our free
Market Review, explaining how 10 spec
cago Stock Exchange, Chicago.
nial9-we.s SUIT
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19

Paterson ;. 20 o011O1 OF .
Reading ;. 800 ! 0 0 0 0 OF 10 9
Batteries: Flahcrty ana Smink;; Dolan
and Barckley.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19

Whore they Play To-day.
Richmond at Newark.
Norfolk at Philadelphia.
: Lancaster at Hartford.
Reading at Paterson.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
NORFOLKS.
'hatted for Snyder in. the ninth.
~ ~ 1 cd Cli. - ia4,.t La

'ht'ei LOT snyder IN, the ninth.
fRaucd for Newton in the ninth.
Summary: Earned runs-Norfolk, /.
Sncrihce hit--Leahy Stolen bases-Nic-
E"y. liattam. Wrihl Base on balls
Grady. r. Srhnuh, Childs 3. Fox 2. Nc
fatlnn Firs, base OH errors-Norfnlk,
!. l"ft on bases-A,hletics. s: Norfolk.
Passed hall-Snyder. Wild pitch
i.tahv. Shaifer, Snyder Heydon. Double
p'ay--FoX and Grady Uinpire-AIr
SNYDER. Time Of game-One hour and
thirty-five minutes
DIAMOND FLASHES.
The Philadelphia Times paws McFar
Ian, Gilroy and Lcahy high complj-
meut.
The Little Men at the Academy OF
Music drew large crowd yesterday af-
ternoon and kept ii we'll amused untn
NE maj result was announced. The
W!sp Eronms' fill a long felt want in
the heart Of the lonely rooter.
Lcahy. who WAS given n short trial by
the Fhillics last year. was the star n,,r-
former for the visitors. In the seventh
inning he accepted three hard chances.
retiring the home team in order. III S
batting was also very timely Vail
In left. made a catch in the sixth Of a
hit by Fox which looked good for three
bases Heydon, the young man who
acted as receiver for the Norfolks. has
a wing" which will long be respected
by the Athletics base runners His
throws We're perfect. philadelphia Re
cord.
Frank Houseman. who has taken 81
erbaurr,s place on the ST. Louis team.
Is Chicagoan, and has been playing
on one of the local teams of that city
lie has good scm-ama teur reputa lion
and is expected to prove himself fit for
major league company. In the two
games in which he has participate he
has recorded 2 outs, assists and |
error while he made three hits in eigh,
times a the bat. He has a sto,en base
10 his credit and has figured in a double
play. 1t would be strange If Won de.
Abe had picked up another Star by
chance. 70 be sold after it had proved
It's magnitude
Jesse Burkett is reported as saying OF
the remarkable precision with which he
was recently grav.tat;ng toward the
tail end of the batting list he Is wont 10
head: when l can't hit 1t out I cant
bupt. 1t would be Ike trying to lean
10 run before you learn to walk for
me to attempt to hunt before my bat
ting eye is sure. must first be able 10
land on them. and then will be able 10
bunt them where / want them This Il
the reason dc not hit up 10 my standard
early In the season. When begin 10
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19

STRAYED COLTS-came to my place
near Calvary cemetery, Sweet Springs
oairE, on list inst, two mare colts, one
Owner Is a'u % c o'iG , SINAI pay
pay charges OF advertising, etc. a. j.
clNSliN. Inal9-3ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
Patterson ma Y,cndinr.

Paterson. May lS.-Reading dropped
It's third straight game to the locals to-
day. owing to Dolnn's wildness in the
carly innings. Score:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
AGENTS WANTED.

SALESMEN Tor cigars. $l25 monthly antl
expenses: old established house. expert
ence unnecessary. c. G. BISHOP CO.
ST. LOUIS apl % we Fl su-ln,
WA N'rED--Permanent Office Ass!Stnn,
and Core spondcnt here: either lady or
gentleman; salary $3.50 Enclose s.,lf-nd.
dressed stamped envelope 10 w J.
ginian. ny6-oW
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19

The Little Men at the Ac,damy of
Music drew large crowd yesterday af-
ternoon and kept IL well amused unt,l
me inal result was announced. The
Nisp EronmS" fill a long felt want in
the heart OF the lonely rooter.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
SPECIAL |'A|l|. PRICES. I:::'';| \
For Ibis day Tor Casf0ll

Best French Snrdincs (Pic-Nic) Sc. Iox K
Nine sc. cakes Laundry Soap. 25c,: extra:
Grated Pine Apples, three pound ca i,s, &C.
can; l2tacc Canned Corn. Sc cam fine CALI
iornln Lemon Cling Peachcs in& heavy
syrup worth 2oc l5c. can; California Ap.t
rtcots 12Ec. ,H.a. .si.S 45siF ~ ggE.&
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
Hartford nud7.nncnstcr

{: Hartford Conn. May lS.--After four
teen Innings Lancaster won out to-day.
the winning run being forced In by a
base on balls. Score:
r. II. T..
Hart. ;. 100000 COS II 3
Ian. 10 200 000O2lOl--9 Is 5
Batteries: Fry. McMackin and Roach;
IeaSer and Roth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
FoR sac

FOR. SALI1.-That desIr,lblc residence In
# Suffolk. Va, located on Bank street
rooms and necessary out houses. For
terms apply 8. j. WlNRORNls, 4tlhesa-
peake stlset. South Norfolk, post office
q Berkeley. Va innIS-lw 3
BARREL COVERS FOR SALE.-Enquire
Ii at Richard Grant Co.'S Office. 2S5 Church
street. GEO +. ROC ERS. malG-1ws
FOR SALE--A well-built, six room brick
no9Se: oil modern improvements. for
Sl,sVo; Two hundred cash. balance in
month!y Instruments. Address Drawer
Z 9. PostofIice. a. 81 np2o-t T
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19

6SARD--TWo single gentlemen can obtain
laiSe. airy front room with board, at
s st cost by undressing 'PLEASAN1."
lnis olllcc. mal2-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19

"ANTED.-To negotiate with parties
owning vacant lots suitable for med UNI
Ing on shares BUILDER. his oflcn
nlal6-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
FOB SALE.

Black mare Cleovicc. 1871 hands. years
iold sired by Cartridge. This mare Is en-
Friday. Any one wishing TO purchase Il
very promising mare; no better road or
rnce mare: any one can drive her: no lug
ElnE or pulling, no boots. inquire Of r. C..
BEDFORD. at Rack Track. malG-5t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
VALUABLE
Main Street. St0PeSiI1ESjIGG
Office Of Trustees and Receiver, s
Burruss, Son & G q,
No. 256 Main street, NorfoiR US

BsdS viii he received at thts# fes fo.sS
tSY) thirty days from thss da te sonR 3osaI
numbers 21J and 2o2, ne i, saisH
$50 Main straet, na iliEi tfsa
same conveyed u. IS unagFs Efis si
WIFE duly 4. I'll
~. s, Y 1 !, must hs
the2ab:t derEand id tSsnss
signed
IS oval he a 4fsS3Ss
is resefHed
sSi mi On
Is 81 sstii ost e
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19

WANTED so TO 100 MEN 10 make truck
barrels and baskets; weekly pa yinenis.
S!ANDARD TRUCK BAREEi. co,
West Norfolk. Va. nul6.3,.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19

LlbERAL REWARD for return OF lady's
t,"li watch. los, SUNDAY morning be-
tween Rra:nhieton avenue ANA ferry or
Firginitn office. aIH7.tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
.SNAPPY And GlNGERY
PENASYLvARlkAS WON OUT
Their Victory Hcin- Due to NcwtOn's
Wiidness iIs 0nc Inning -Gnrvin.
tho Mascot, Was u Jonnh for Nor.
1o'k Good Words for L.cnhy, Hey.
don, McFnrinm aud Giiroy.

Yesterdays Games.
Athletics. 3: Norfolk, O.
Paterson. 4: Reading, l.
Newark. IL; Richmond, z
Lancaster, 9; Hartford, 8.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19
WANTED.

w NTED.--A young man OF experience
with small! capital, desires To buy al or
an interest In grocery business. Address
LEE. Niiginiun office nalg-St
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19

4S FOR CHECKS IN SIN HOURS:
4Np asCU RES IN DAYS AT
! W. EEeDrus store lS3 Church street,
Norfolk Va. r:T2-Gm :
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-19

DIAM OND FLASHES
Inc iIhiiadelphia Times pays McFar
ian. Gilroy and Leahy high compli
nleut.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
The Light Turned On,

After being in total darkness for
about four months-save for the SER
vice rendered by the moon-our
streets were flooded with the
effulgent rays of the electric lights
last Tuesday night, and our citizens
laid aside their lanterns and thanked
the City Fathers that they were
again sin the light" and that, too,
without the issuance of bonds.
AS is well known, the light ques-
tion has been the cause of much
agitation between the Board of
Mayor and Aldermen and the Light
Company for some time. When the
contract entered into by the Board
and Light Company expired last
December, the Company wanted
500 apiece for their lights, but the
Board refused to give it, and that
was where the rub came in. The
Board advertised for and received
contracts for both buying a plant
and operating it themselves (bonds
to be issued to pay for it), and for
the furnishing of light to the city as
under the old contract. None of the
contracts received gave satisfaction,
however, until the old company
made a proposition to the Board to
furnish 40 arc lights at $50 apiece per
year, saying that they would put
their plant in good condition, and
a contract was entered into for one
year. Thus did the light trouble
terminate for the present, and we
hope the Company will give good
steady service for the year.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
A LARGE LAND DEAL.
Col. Ridley is Negotiating for the Polk
Place, at AshwOOd.

Col. Ridley is Negotiating for the Polk
Place, at Ashwood.
What is known as the Van Polk
farm at Ashwood, containing eleven
hundred acres, property of the Polk
heirs, and perhaps the finest large
body of unimproved land in Ten
nessee, is about to change hands and
become the property of Col. ]. w.
S. Ridley.
None Of it's owners reside on it; it
has been tenanted for several years,
and being too well located, too rich
ly timbered and too valuable for
rental purposes, the owners have
decided to sell and re-invest in
cheaper lands. Col. Ridley has
offered flfty-eight thousand dollars
for the place, and the offer has been
practically accepted; with the
single proviso that the money can
be reinvested satisfactorily in other
Maury County lands. And to this
end the Polk heirs, through their
attorneys, have offered thirty thou
sand dollars for about two thousand
acres in Greenfield's bend, known
as the Greenfield tract. If this offer
is accepted by the Greenfields, then
the Folks will accept Col. Ridley's
offer, and the deal will be complete
In that event, Col. Ridley's title
should be changed from the mule
King to the LAND King OF
Maury," as his landed estate will
then be perhaps double that of any
other one man in the county. Col
Ridley keeps all of his property il
such beautiful repair that we woulc
be glad to see the famous old Ash
wood farm fall into his hands.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
How Is This For Low Prices ?

Eight pounds good green coffee 800.
Seven p'kgs Arbuckle or Ak coffee LOO
Good New Orleans molasses, per gal 30.
Goo sugar-house molasses, per gal. 30
II lbs best leaf lard .. ....... &c. 100.
Fifteen cans of assorted can goods. LOO.
Caromel Syrup, per gallon. 80. %
Seed Sweet Potatoes, per bushel.. .25.
n. Y. Irish potatoes, seed, per bush. go.
We are just in receipt of a new lot of
garden seed in bulk .Okra, Watermelon,
onions, Cucumber, SQUASH, Parsnip,
Cantaloupe, Beet; all Of the above in
bulk and fresh.
White-ash shingles $l.S5 per 1000.
Call and see if we don't please you in
prices and quality.
WHITE 4 DAIMwOOD,
Telephone ll6. North Main Street.