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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-08-04
IN MEMoRIAM.

John Lloyd Fisher died at his home in Prescott, Arizona, this 3I>t day of July, 1897, after an illness of four days. Born in Liverpool, Eng land, May 18th, lS46, he removed to British Columbia at the age of Is, whence in 1869 he came to Prescott, where he since continued to reside.
 Coming to Prescott in the early days, he was counted as 8 pioneer; loyal to the core towards the section he had chosen for home; liberal in aiding and assisting any public en- terprise which had in view the advancement and prosperity of the city, county and territory; charita- ble to all worthy of relief, honor able, painstakIng and square in all his business transactions, he was esteemed and respected by every one.
 s- He served the City of Prescott as mayor, and the County of Yavapai as supervisor, ID the territorial iegis- lature, and other places of trust. His keen business sagacity, coupled with a stIict regard for business principles, placed him in the front rank of the successful merchants of Prescott and Northern Arizona.
 Becoming identified with this bank at its very organization, as a stockholder, he was, in 1895, elected a director, which office he held at tho time of his death.
 RESOLVED, That by his death, the Prescott National Bank has lost a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10
virginia Federation of Labor.

NORFOLK, VA. June 9.-(Special.)-
The Virginia State Federation of Labor
business before the body being disposed OF
much sooner than was anticipated. The
most important business was the report
of the Legislative Committee on the Pro-
position 10 Abolish the Governors Veto
Power. and give it 10 the people direct
by means of the referendum. IL was re-
fcrred TO the new committee, with in
structions 10 bring 1t before the next
meeting of the General Assembly. The
officers elected at last nights meeting
were installed with appropriate cere-
monies, and after the transaction of rou-
tine business the convention adjourned
sine die, having accepted the invitation
TO hold the next meeting at Roanoke.
In the afternoon the delegates We're
treated TO an excursion by the Labor
Union of Norfolk. and aboard the steamer
New York they visited all the busy points
OF interest. Most OF the delegates left
for their homes tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10
Winchester Notes.

WINCHESTER. VA. June 9.-(Special.)
Congressman James NJ. Hay has been in
town. and met a number Of his friends.
lie stated he would at once endeavor to
have passed a bill erecting monument
i'm Mt Hebron Cemetery. in this city, TO
the memory OF General Morgan, OF EeVo-
lutiOnary fame.
Rev w. @. Starr ID. D., of Richmond,
delivered an instructive baccalauroate
sermon Sunday morning before the young
ladies of the Valley Female College and
also a fine discourse IN the evening. Both
services were in the Methodist church.
South.
The Rouss Hook-and-Ladder Company
have decided 10 employ horses Tor their
truck. The other companies VIII proba-
bly, do the same in the future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10
PETERSBURG MEMORIAL-DAY.
Simple Hut Impressive Ceremonies
Personal Notes.

PETERSBURG, VA, June 9-(Special)
The annual memorial ceremonies, in re-
membrane of the Confederate dead In
Blandford Cemetery, were held this az
ternoon. and the same interest was shown
and the same patriotic attention given
the occasion as in all the previous years.
The weather was bright and Deautilul,
and Il great crowd Of people was attract
ed to the cemetery TO take part IN the
services all of them bearing flowers and
evergrcens. to place upon the graves or
the sleeping heroes. The counties OF
Chesterfield. Dnwiddie, ana Prince
George sent in large representations 10
unite with Petersburg in this beautiful
tribute and the scene at the cemetery
was one Of great impressiVeness ana
beauty.
was closed in the city and a little later
thousands were vending their way 10
BlandfOrd.
At $50 o'clock the A. =. Hill Camp Of
Confederate Veterans, and Confederate
soldiers generally. the Petersburg Grcys,
the A. p. Hill Rifles the several councils
Of Junior order American Mechanics. ana
civic societies. formed on BOlingbrook
street, under General Cullen \. Battle as
chief marshal. and, preceded by the
ladies of the Memorial Association, IN
carriages. marched to the cemetery.
The ceremonies there were simple.
PRAYER. brief and appropriate address
by Hon. Charles j.. Collier, the sin ..,,,i
Sweet Bye and Bye, and a military : sa-
Lutte. fred in honor Of the dead. Then the
Va<t crowd scattered through the Gene
terry and reverently laid their floral tri-
butes upon the graves-the unknown, as
wen as the known. The ladies-GOd bless
them-ever foremost in patriotic work.
were out In great force, and, gave added
interest and beauty TO the scene
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
Mr. Joseph Wagner and Miss Josephine
Malon. both Of Prince George county,
were married at o'clock yesterday morn
ing at ST. Josephs Catholic church, by
Rev. Father OFarTell.
Knchen Coleman (coloreD who has
served several terms in jail for thefts,
and who was but lately released from the
Denitentiary, was again Jailed for four
months to-day for the larceny Of a clock.
Judge Hancock's Court was in session
for a short while to-day, and then took
a recess until Saturday.
Misses Annie Rebecca Pyle and Alice
Robinson Seward, both of this city were
the full graduates of the Southern Female
COLLEGE Yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10
SOUTHERN VIRGINIA DIOCESE.
Services Preparatory to the Meeting
of the Council Field.

NORFOLK, VA June 9.-(Special.)-
The fifth annual session of the Diocese OF
the Episcopal Church in Southern Nir-
cinia will convene in Trinity church.
Portsmouth, tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. with Bishop \. NJ. Randolph pre-
siding. Sixty counties of the State will be
represented, and the sessions Will con-
tinue until Sunday. More than hundred
delegates have already arrived. Prepare
tory services were held to-day, and the
Ladies Auxiliary held session at l
O'clock Holy communion was admins
tered by Bishop Randolph who also de-
liVered an address.
Reports Of officers were read, showing
the work and condition of the auxiliary
which was very gratifying TO the large
number in attendance Afternoon day
prayers were said for missions. Miss
Emery the general secretary of the
Woman's Auxiliary delivered an address,
after which there was an adjournment
for lunch. This evening there was a great
missionary meeting at which addresses
were made by Bishop Randolph, Rev. l..
l.. Kinsolving, and Miss Emery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10

the low prices prevailing in the free
trade countries of the world, while ne
bought his supplies at the high rates or
a protected market His proposition was
designed to overcome this inequality. He
maintained that the era of prosperity so
much sought would not come until IL
started from the farmers.
Mr. Cannon spoke until shortly before
o'clock, and was followed by Mr. Butler
of North Carolina. who spoke against the
heavy burdens the bill placed upon the
farmer. He favored Mr.. Cannon's pro-
position as a measure that would correct
the inequalities Of the tariff bill. which
bore heavily on the farmer, and gave
him none of the benefits Of protection.
At $50 +. NJ. the bill was laid aside
The Senate held an executive session, and
then adjourned.
The House was not in session to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10
THE COHEN co THE COHEN co.
North state Doctors and Editors.

NrOREHEAD CITY. n. c., June 9.--(Spe-
cia' THE State Medical Society to-dsy
eiected the following officers: President,
Francis Duffy, Of New Berne; Vice.
!, n PrsseU OF Wilmington: j. -. ii.
KNIGHT OF williamson; and A. 7. Cetten,
NJ Woorsville: Secretary, X. ID. Jewett, OF
Wilmington: Treasurer. NJ. +. Perry, OF
Macon. The next meeting OF the society
LIN h. held in Charlotte next May.
The North Carolina Press Association
met this morning. President Y. Il. Clark
~ Inc StatesVille Landmark being de-
tained by sickness, the meeting was
called to order by lrst-Nice-President
n Whitaker, OF the Winston Sentinel.
one of the questions discussed to-day was
relative 10 getting fair and just libel
law IN the State. Several editors arrived
tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10
ST Nt NTON.
Death of Mr.. Il. Funkhouscr-PIead
ed GUILTY..

STANTON. VA. June 9.-Special)-
Mr.. Milton Piper Funkhouser, aged 81,
general manager of the stanton Equity
Life-Insurance Company, died here this
afternoon. He had been in i'll health for
some time He was quartermaster ON the
STAFF of General Edward johnson during
the war. The deceased was for many
years one OF the leading dry-goods men
Of his section. lie was member OF
Christ Lutheran church, and is survived
by a wife and four children-Mrs. Cora
Ferguson. of Roanoke, and Messrs. Scott
and Edgar, and Miss Mary l.. Funk
hOusCr
Walter Goodwin pleaded guilty of rob-
bling the Staunton pOst-Office and to-day
I'm the United States Court at Harrison
burg was sentenced 10 sixty days i'm
prisonment and hned $50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10

In execution Of certain deed. dated
March ) 1885. and recorded In Deadlock
15i G. page y. Richmond Chanccry Court,
default having been made 10 the DEBT Sc
cured and being required so TO do by
the beneficiary the undersigned trustee,
will sell by public auction, on the preinl-
ses on
THURSDAY. JUNE 10 1891,
at $50 o'clock p. NJ. the THREE GER
TAIN LOTS or parcels Of land described
in said deed. one OF which fronts eighty
feet and eight inches $50 6-l2 feeO OF the
east line Of Seventeenth street and cN-
tends back on the north line of Caring
ton street, and within parallel lines 100
feet 10 an alley In common.
The two other lots front together sixty
four feet and eight inches 0l 6-l2 teeU
on the east line Of Seventeenth street
between Darlington and Nenable, extend
ing back between parallel INES llo iSel
TO an alley I'm common twenty ieet VIDE,
and having thereon a small comfortable
frame dwelling. and a large old brlck
building containing a large quantity OF
brick and other building material:
These lots will he offered IN such sepa-
rate parcels or In whole. as may seem
best at the time Of sale.
TERMS. For cash as 10 the expenses OF
executing this trust, all taxes to day OF
sale. and the sum OF N,1292, with IN
terest thereon from May ), 1897; ana as 10
the residue, on credit at and II months,
I'm equal instruments, by negotiable notes;
with interest added, and secured by deco
of trust.
Very liberal terms of settlement may
be made by arrangement with the auc-
tioneers. however, as VIII be explained az
'' THOMAS y. CARTER. Trustee.
J. e. Elan a CO.. Auctioneers. Je
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10
BUGGY, JUMPER, BOOKCASE,
- FURNITURE, &C,
AT AUCTION.

I will sell at my auction house az 1890
\. NJ.
TO-DAY Thursday, JUNE TO- 1897.
One Buggy, one Jumper. and one side
Saddle,
one Carved Walnut and silk-Brocatelle
ParlOr Suit;
Walnut. Oak Poplar, and Maple Chamber
Suits.
One Very Fine Oak Bookcase. Oak Extcn-
siOn-Table. New Corduroy and other
C0uch:s. Cobbler-Seat and other Rock
crs Chairs. Mirrors. Tables Singer
Sewing Machine, Bedsteads, Hair-Alat-
tresseR &c.
One Laige Fish Ice-Box I'm good order:
RefrigtratOrs, COoking-StOyes, and
many miscellaneous articles
GEORGE W. MAYO
ie 10 AuctiOnccr
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VIII Not Go to Montreal.

NORFOLK, VA. June 9.-(Special.)-
The Norfolk Light-Artillery Blues. who
were TO have gone TO Montreal 10 attend
the ceremonies attending the celebration
of the Queens jubilee. have decided not
TO make the trip, owing 10 the inability
Of q number Of the members TO go.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10
Assignment in Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA. June 9.-(Special)-
clerks Office this afternoon from Alfred
#. West. naming =. j. Morris trustee. The
deed transfers all stock Of drugs. etc, in
store No. 4l6 Main street. There are not
many creditors. All are 10 be paid ratably
liabilities 90 COO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10
REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE.

WHEN REAL ESTATE Is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR. YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
NENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10

TOBACCO WAREHOUSE. 40 BY so
feet. fully equipped and situated on
Southern railroad. in heart OF black
wrapper" producing section. Splendid
opening for moderate capital. Adore SIS
o. l.. EVANS. Secretary, Amherst. Va.
j. 2-l2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10
virginia Postmusfers.

WASHINGTON. June 9-Two Virginia
fourth-c,ass postmasters We're to-day ap-
pointed, as follows: A. J. Mccoy at
Millboro', and 4. =. Hancock. u Ire
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10

i THREE ATTRACTIVE AND wELL-BULT
HOUSES, Nos. 1914, 1916 AND 1915
GROVE AVENUE. BETWEEN VINE
AND WALNUT STREETS. OCCUPIED
RESPECYlNE ELY. by y. y SHIELD
Esq Mrs. W. r. QUARLES, AND AR b.
$. HUME.-In execution Of "a deed OF trust.
dated July 10, lss5, and recorded I'm the
Clerk office of the Chanccry Court Of
the city OF Richmond. i'm Deed Book 10
=. page 1S there having been default in
the payment Of the debt secured and be-
ing required 50 C. DO by the beneficiary
we viii sell by public auction, on the
premises. Oh
WEDNESDAY, JUNE Is. 1897,
at $50 o'clock +. NJ. the HOUSES above
referred TO. together with the lots upon
which they stand. fronting together 50
feet on the north side OF Grove avenue,
and ru,ning back between parallel lines
l}J feet 20 "a l5-fOOt alley. These are most
conveniently arran2ed houses. are well
located and viii be sold separately. thus
ahcrding persons Of moderate means an
opportunity OF securing homes. which,
though modest in proportions. are delight
fully situated as respects nelghDorhOod,
etc.
TERMS: Cash sufficient to defray the
expenses OF executing this trust. all taxes
10 day OF sale, and 10 discharge the debt
prior deed amounting altogether 10
s6.6}iS and the residue AZ J and , years
for notes, with interest added and secured
by deed OF trust or all cash, al the OPP
W T. HARRIS
\. ). BOWIE
ia 10 Trustees
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10

WHEN REAL ESTATE rs sOLu er,,.
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALF
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID psn
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND Tt,
VENDEE. 80"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10

You can expect the wanted sorts here.
Take a peep with comparison Of the prices
for the PASsE things elsewhere. An alb
normal state Of things when Cohen's are
beaten.
Fancy Duck Suits, Elton or open jacket,
for $40
Grass Linen Suits, fly front or Elton, for
Stylish Fancy Linen Crash Suits, open
coat, for $3.50.
Black ANA White Shepherd Check Duck
White Duck Suits, ny-front coat, for
Tailor-Made Suits. the $50 ones, for
Taiior-Made Suits. the $3.50 ones, for
Taiior-Made Suits the SIS ones. for 81
Ladies Grass-Linen Skirts, extra full
Black and White Check and Figured
Duck skirts for J0c.-less imam cost Of
making.
White Duck Skirts, full, wide hens, for
SIC. each.
Crash skirts from COO. to 50 each.
An-WOol Serge Skirts. lined throughout
with changeable Taifeta. for $-the
$50 ones.
Black Brocaded SILK Skirts. bound
seams. for &-less than cost OF mate
rails 10 make them.
Bathing Suits, for ladies, misses. and
children shoes and caps TO match.
Pretty almost as Marscilles are these
CBOCHETED BED-sPREADs.
The price-tempter to-day Will make
81 Quilts. J9c.
G0c. Quilts 29c.
Sl.5O Quilts. CSC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10
COMMISSIONERS SALE IN
" WEsf-END DWELLING.

In pursuance OF decree OF .ho Cha
Gerry Court OF the city OF kichmlrl ..
tered December 3. 1896. 10 the c8l. -
tioncd below, We viii sell, az publ. s.'.
ton, on
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 10. ie7.
at $50 O'Clock =. NJ, on The prcm.s IDA,
desirable THREE STORY rUr.t
DWELLING, No. zoos Floyd avouu. -N
lot fronts % feet. and extends hlk
feet 10 an alley - feet wide. and fI. r..
provements are IN perfect condition r..
attractive surroundings and the a.e.
billy 10 all parts OF the city Dy r.....
OF two nearby strcct-car lines. e..tt
strongly commend this property.
TERMS: Purchaser TO assume fIa r.v.
mcnt OF q note OF 5000, which r. -..r.f
on the property. due June ]. lse. a. r..
tcrest thereon payable every s.x u9r,,,
from June l. 1897, and balance f..sl,
one third cash. and the residue .n nr-
equal payments az 9. y, and Us months
from day OF sale. evidenced by n.e..-te
notes. with interest added and fa h.
tained until an fne purchase m...y IA
paid. and a conveyance Is ou.r.. ~
'''0 PRESTON COOKE.
HARVEY Wilson
RICHARD II. SMITH
Special Comm- o H.
william b. Newell. trustee. ctc. ,s
Joseph NJ NeNelrs EXecutr.H rb.-
a Ross vs. Newells ENDcutlN IA
Barber & Ross ". Newelfs EAeut-x
and Thomas T.. stays. ctc.-n Ia
Chancery Court of the city ot Rc..
mOnd.
/ Charles w. Goddin. Clerk az .t
court. certify that the bond requ z
tho special Commissioners ny the ..ns
An said cause Of 81 of Dcccmbcr. is ..,
been duly given.
Given under my hand. this 10Th aay u
lie 10 CHARLES W. GODDIN C.ort
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10

WHEN PEAL ESTATE IS SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALhN'
OAR YEAR ARE to BE PAID try
RATA by THE VENDOR AND iaE
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10

patterns. usually 75c. to $l.25 grades,
any for 45c. a yard.
50 and csc. Swiss Embroideries for &c.
q yard.
400 yards % to 3jc. grade Swiss and
Cambria Embroideries at this sale 90.
Wide Fine Seed-DOt Swiss Embroid-
cries, open Irish Point edges, &c. a
yard.
The past four weeks have changed the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10
PRESTON CotkE
HARVEY WILSON
RICHARD II. SMITH
Special Commits rr.

william y. Newell. trustee. c,t. is
Joseph H. Newons ExecutrIN Dar.r
q Ross vs.. Ncwels EXccutrN go
Barber 4 Ross vs. NcWells ESQ IfrI
ana Thomas t. Sagg etc.-ll The
Chancery Court OF the city of R....
m0ni
l. Charles ". Goddiu. Clerk 0f uI
court. certify that the bond Require. 70
the special commissioner by tlD fr.n,e
in said cause Of Sd of December iNf has
been duly given.
Given under my hand. this l6th day 10
December. 1895.
je 10 CHARLES W. GODDIN. Clerks
by c. L. & H. L. Dcnool.
Real Estate Auctioneefs,
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by J. n. Ward. Auctionecr
"A east Broad street.
FLOWERS, FLOWERS, FLOwERs

4 large consignment just received
be- sold
FRIDAY At 1880 a. ~.
This lot consists OF Yar
Fuschias. Ccraniums Roses.
wv Cerauiums. Cannas. C0lcus.
an kinds. Parties buying flowers
well TO attend this sale. Seats ior
j. r. NAt.
w. !. Puryear. Salesman. lry
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10

BY Il. \. Catlin. Auctlo1oor.
No. . north Eleventh street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-10

BY virtue Of a certain deed Of trust "a
the undersigned trustees, dated April II,
1892. and of record in the Clerks Office OF
the Richmond Chancery Court. peeu
Book rs G.. page 3i6. default having been
made in the payment of a portion OF the
money secured thereby and being re-
quired so TO DO by the beneficiary named
therein we shall offer for sale at pubic
auction. upon the premises, on
THURSDAY. JUNE 10, 1897,
at o'clock =. NJ, the PROPERTY de-
scribed as above being the same CON
vcyed by the deed OF trust hereinbeiore
mentioned, fronting together n icet .
inches on the north side Of Main street
and running. back a depth of lB feet,
more or less 10 a wide alley.
This property has been occupied py
Mr. Daftron I'm conducting the furniture
business for great many years. ana
being located so near 10 the proposed Inn
prOvements of the Chesapeake and ohio
enhance the rental as well as the salapie
value. should commend itself TO those
wishing TO invest.
TERMS: Cash as TO expenses OF sale.
all taxes 10 day Of sale and the sum OF
Sj.20l42: the balance upon q credit OF
six. twelve. and eighteen months. the
purchaser TO give his negotiable notes,
with interest added from day of sale. and
secured by a deed OF trust.
JOHN 4 LANCASTER,
JOHN DUNLOP.
Trustees.
II is probable that more liberal terms
will be announced AT the hour Of sale.
SUTTON & CO..
nv 30 Auctioneers.
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BY Sutton & Co,
Real Estate Auctionecrs,
Tenth and Bank streets.
A UCTION SALE OF DESIRABLE
~ AND ATTRACTIVE
BUILDING LOTS
SITUATED or GROVE AND FLOYD
AVENUES
JUST BEYOND THE SOLDIERS HOME


At the request of the owners. who are
anxious 10 sell, We shall offer for sale,
at public auction, upon the premises, on
THURSDAY. JUNE 10. 1897.
at o'clock =. NJ. the aboye-described
PROPERTY. fronting 20 feet ON the
south side OF Grove avenue, near Auburn
street. and running back a depth OF 40
feet inches to a. 2J-fOOt alley.
Also, the PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY
SOUTH or THE ABOVE fronting 25D
feet on the north side OF Floyd avenue,
by a depth of 10 feet . inches 10 a 20-foOJ
alley.
The location of this property is very
desirable being surrounded by improve
ments Of q most attractive kind. IN the
way of many handsome and stylish stone
aud-brick residences recently erected, and
IS convenient 10 the street-car line
The property will bee sold as "a whole or
divided as may seem best on day Of sale.
TERMS: Very liberal, and made known
at sale.
ie6 SUTTON & co.
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TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE

n OF THOSE
TWO LARGE THREE-STORY BRICK
STORES.
SITUATED OK THE NORTH SIDE Or
MAIN BETWEEN FOURTEENTH
AND FIFTEENTH STREETS
iNos 1896 AND 1889,
NOW ~ THE OCCUPANCY OF NIX.
WILLIAM DAFFRON.