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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-27

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL. MEETING
OF the stockholders of the Suffolk Land
and Improvement Company will be held
ut the Office of the company, room No
5oI Terry Building, Roanoke, Va. at 10
DAY OF MAY, 1897, for the election of
a. hoard of directors Tor the ensuing year,
and for the transaction of such otker bus.
mess as may.come before the meeting.
MALCOLM W. BRYAN, Secretary.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-27
NOTICE OF M : urIso 3

q THE ANNUAL MEETING or THE
shareholders of the Virginia Brewing
Company will be held in the Office of the
company, Roanoke, Va, on SATURDAY.
THE END DAY OF MAY, 1897, at Is
o'clock noon, for the election Of a board
OF directors for the ensuing year and for
ohe transactlon OF such other business as
may como. before the meeting.
w. +. PENN, Secretary.
THE FIRST ANNUAL MEETING
OF the stockholders of the New Rive,
Bridge Company will be held ut the Office
OF the company ct Room No. 507 Terry
Building. in Roanoke, Va, at 8 80 o'clocx
a. m. WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH DAY
OF MAY, 1897, for the. election of board
OF directors for the ensuing year, and for
Che transaction of such other business as
may come tcfore the meeting.
GEO. l.. HART, Secretary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18

the proposition was submitted by him was
Of his own seeking.
II Mr.. Erickson regards the above In any
other light than as a eolmen pledge aud
one that would be ordinarily regarded as
binding. l am willing TO rest the matter
with the voters Of Harris county.
AS 20 the correctness OF my statement as
10 what occurred at the conference at
Houses hank. | refer TO the gentlemen who
were preseat for yerification Of my state.
rent Respectfully.
Geo. Ellis.
We indorse the above as being cor
rect and true statement OF what occurred
between Albert Erickson and George Ellis
at the conference at Houses bank
Thos. c. Dunn,
T. W House
Justin e. White.
Chas. Helm.
The above statement as 20 what occurred
at the Elks club room at which we were
present. Is correct as stated by Hr Ellis.
J D. Bryant.
Justin c. white,
+. 4. Reichardt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18

About thirtyfive knights Of Rose Croix
az Houston Chapter No 3 assembled in
thor hill over lii3 Congress avenue
Thursday nlsht. April IS. 10 participate in
tho solemn ceremoninls OF Naunday Thurs
day--au obligatory ceremony among Scot
fish rite Masons who have attained the
Eighteenth degree. a sumptuous banquet
refreshed them and amid feast Of rea-
son and flow Of soul" embodied IN the adj
dresses hy prominent members o. the body.
which followed each toast. the utmost
good fellowship prevailed and drew the
links of brotherhood inorc closely together.
Visitors from blatant parts Of tho state
sweled the numbers and added to the cele-
bratlon and enjoyment Of the occasion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
AROUND THE COURTS.
civi1 District Court

The following orders we're entered yes
terasy
II II McNicoll vs. Tom II Bennett; T.
p. Williams appointed attorney to repre-
sent the nonresident defendant cited by
publication.
Mrs May Kelly IS. Travellers Insurance
company OF Hartford Conn. judgment Tor
plaintiff for 5000 and All COTS.
Southern Home and Building aud Loan
association VS.. Carrie Brown and South
ern bWldlug and Lean association leave
20 defendant buiiiinz and loan association
to file first amended original answer.
Eddie Little VS. Della Little; judgment
for plaintiff FOR divorce.
George J.. Price VS.. Presley * Ewing
81 al. executors tho defendant, having
lied a disclaimer tn this cause. judgment
j. rendered for plaintiff FOR the tito and
for defendants FOR cost.
Francis o. Bone SIS. Southern Cotton
oil company; continued generally under
rule
J II Risheli VS. Henry Freund; c9ntin-
ued generally Under the rule.
Amelia 2. Wl,hsow ys. William Aanre7
ct al; continued generally under the rule.
J n Brown VS. Jaeoh Blrl; Jury ont
J. L. Halter vs.. =. H. Downey d Bro.
on trial
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
THE NATIONAL. BENEVOLENT
LEGION RESOLUTIONS.

The Patriot. orangeburg, S. c,
Resolved, That tho members Of "Palmet-
10 LodGe" of the National Benevolent lie
zion OF Oraugehurg, $. c. desire TO cX-
press their satisfaction and appreciation OF
the prompt fraternal and business Ike
way in which the supreme Lodge Of the
National benevolent Legion has met anu
paid the death claim OF Brother William
NJ, Carter Brother Carter only being a
member OF the n. Il. l., II Few weeks ana
had paid hut one monthly assessment Of
Csc when he died. Therefore the immediate
payment OF SlO0o Zone thousan1 dollarsi
10 his father speaks we'll for the manage
ment and condition OF the order, gives
great satisfaction to the newly organized
members and proves that the National
hcnoVelent Loglon's plans and methods oi
reserve fund enables prompt payment and
demands and deserves the hearty indorse-
ment OF all who desire by wise and bust
ness like methods 10 protect their families
10y moaus Of fratornal insurance.
Oscar X l.owman, NJ. D., past president
G. NJ. Van Orsdell president, Captain j.
II. claffy, vice president. 7. De Chiavotte,
treasurer. Abial Lathrop. counselor
Dan G. Dukes collector, Lewis Il. Nill-
Jams, secretary.
Past President Lowman is chairman OF
tho democratic county committee and OF
tho congressional committee President
Van orsdel is past grand dictator Knights
Of Honor Treasurer De chiayeite Ia treas
urer OF the Woodmen Of the World and
Counselor Lathrop is the grand dictator
OF the knights Of Honor and well known
lawyer. Truly splendid Endorsement
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
THE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS.
Srrnnsc tn Entrrtnin the Gruduat
CiuSa

ing Class.
The junior class of the Houston High
school Will give concert at Turner hall
on next Friday night for tho purpose OF
raising fund to defray the expenses OF a
complimentary dance they will tender the
seniors, when they receive their diplomas.
at the close Of the present school term.
The members Of the class who have charge
Of tho entertainment have worked very
hard 10 arrange an interesting programme
and have succeeded in securing tho hest
local talent that could be obtained for this
purpose and those who attend will euioy
treat In music and elocutlon.
The High school hop is always an event
of much importance and is looked forward
10 with Joyous anticipation by the school
MS 1t marks the closing Of the commence
mcnt exerciees and Is the occasion Of the
graduates farewell adieu to their fellow
students. Aside from tho excellent pro-
gramme that win be rendered the concert
deserves liberal patronage as upon IL the
success OF the browning event OF the
school session largely depends
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
IL. wAppELL,s cATALoGuE.

One OF tho most useful aud complete
catalogues that has appeared is that Just
published by that most enterprising firm.
IL. Waddell. Mammoth Furniture and Car
pet House, II giseS cuts. descriptions and
prices Of each and every article OF furni-
ture. mantels. shelves. baby carriages, cur
furniture-in fact. everything that they
handle-and placing It In such a position
in tho catalogue that II is not only attrac-
tive and pleasing TO the eye. but expedi,es
matters In looking for the article that the
purchaser may Wish 10 buy. Actions o,
this kind tend to show moro forclbly tho
progressive spirit OF firm. ana 'waa-
dells' is TO be commended for furnishing
TO the public this necessary book. Give
hem call and get one OF the catalogues
" Will keep you posted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
= CARD.
SIR. George Ellis Gives n Statement
to the pnbiic.

To the Editor Of Tho Post.
Houston. Texah. April ll.-ay attention
has been called to a publlShed statement
made bY Mr., Albert Erickson wherein no
refers TO promise" he made that he
would not DO csndidat for sheriff at the
coming election.
In 30 much az Mr. Erickson has brought
this matter 10 / tecl II q duty 1 owe the
public 10 let them know exactly how ana
under what conditions Mr Er.chs0n So
called "pruInltc' WaB made.
Preceding the last general election had
some ldce Of be!ns candidate Tor sheriff.
NY Intentions III this TcHdrd we're known &c
Mr. Erickson. A month or more proceed
Ing the election Captain r, a. Reichdrdt.
Justin c. White Jeh u, Bryant. Albert
Erickson aud myself met by chance In the
ElkH club room. Politics was naturally the
subject Of discussion. and my candidacy
for sherin was reverted to, when ar.
Eriohaou OF his own yolltlon. made the
statement that " ! would renounco my
candidacy and withdraw from the race he
would not he a candidate at the election TO
occur November. 1898. and that n | desired
10 run for sheriff at that tJno he would
not only not be a candidate. but would
give ms his support
a short time thereafter Mr. T. G. Dunn.
ut present tho cashier at \. W. House s
son desired that | should meet him at the
bank In conference. at which Wan TO be
somo OF our mutual friends. Tho meeting,
he said. was Mt the suggestion and by re-
anest of Mr.. Erickson AT this conference
there were present Mossrs T. W. House.
4. G. Dunn, Charles Helm. Justin c. White,
Albert Erickson and myself Mr.. Dunn
acted as Spokesman for Mr. Erickson. and
submitted formally the definite and speci /.
fic proposition that II | would not run for
sheriff at the then approaching election he
tEriehson) would not be d candidate for
the office at the election In 1893, but would
support me for the office II desired at
that time To run.
To this proposition assented. Mr.,
Erickson further suggested that the propo
sltion or agreement be reduced to writing
but told him no." that his word 10 IND
In tho presence OF our friends who wero
present WAS sufficient.
This agreement on his part was unsoiic.
tied by me. and the conference at which
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
G. A. II. Reception Committee.

inc members of the reception committee
LOT the state encampment, Grand Army of
me Republic. consisting of the following
persons. will meet at tho narlors n, no
New Hutchins house Monday evening Anr,i
~ at 1880 o'clock: j. J. scholl. Jr~. G, w
reilows. +. c. Crawford. Chris Denvens
Fred w. Fox. T. w. House, j. w. ZONES
". D. Cleveland. Frank Rue. w. A. chill.
dress. Sam swinford, +. e. Jones. viii
lam Ioha Boyles, IL. 7. Rue and Ar
rhur Lewis Mesdames Issenhaur. Fawcnft
Tracy. Genterman. Wolfeneberger ~
ing, Rust, Hooper. Morrey, Merrill nor-
per, Engle' Parker, Vosburg. Houeh. Van
horn' Rue, Fellows: Misses Van Horn Voc
. purg. seeris, Gentleman. Norton, Rue
., As the eheanpment convenes on April
~ ~ Is important that all members should
be present that proper assignments NAV NV
made. may "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
n.nI estate Transfers.

C. II. Gucringer to James Moore,
pa hing bendright...-.. -. -. 900
Z. j DeMorritt TO H. G. Jensen.
blocks and g. subdivision 10. aero -.
lot SO Holman suryey...... ..,,. "
II. T.. Perry TO Henry Cline, lots
and o. block 81. Baker addition -
south side buffalo bayou. ...,.,. 20
Seahrook Town Lot and Improve
meut company to Mary Campbell,
lot s, block II, town of Sea- =,
brook. ....,... ...... ..s... 49, ~
II. NJ. Cash and l.. c. Luckcl to
J. c. Smith, blocks 2ls, ga 2s5,
226, 229. 2io, 9il, la Porte other
considerations and comm.
John Farmer, NJ, and ! NJ. far-
rlngton 10 Harris county. and
45-loO acres In John Jones sur
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
TIiILBY.

Paul NJ Potter's four-act dramatlzation
of Du Maurier's novel Trlby Is emluently
successful in two ways. II not only pre.
cents play which is perfectly compre
henshle and effective Ia Itself and which
would be powerful drama II Du MaurIer's
novel never saw light but he has also suc.
ceoded in presenting TO those familiar with
tho book an accurate and striking dramatic
coloring Of its sentiment and a terse and
vigorous treatment OF Its plot. The text
is by no means seryile In it's adherence to
the language OF its author. but dialogues
and situations are so handled TO meet stage
needs as TO present an atmosphere re.
markable In It's fidelity TO the novel. Each
character stands forth to the eye OF him
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18

The following marriage licenses were Is
sued yesterday by County Clerk pupree:
Ed4m Thomas and Estella Gray.
John Bryant ard Pearl Williams.
Edwin e Parillo and Miss Annie r.
Leouhardt
Jesse Hainer ana Miss Carrie carotners.
Emmett j. Scott and Mics Elecuors j.
Baker
s. Dun,ora and Mimic White
". r. Proctor and Miss +. r. Cough
man
Thomas Zimmerman and Miss Kaua
Fisher
Erie Pointer and Ellen Mayboli
otto L. Shredder aud Miss anna NJ.
Schultz,
NJ IS Colder and Mlss Bella Booth.
Gnorso A. Llmroth and Miss Martha
nrl2yoiari
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
OPIUM CIIRr

inc numerous testimonials that DIR. pur.
o osr, 10 a &c from his patients from all
cure appears TO prove that thev ha, op hnr
greatly neheiltod by it--not only as re, orSn
their gtnetal health. but destroylne 94' aI,
TASTE Tor The deadly drug A numhor az az
these testimonials can be referred M h ~.
Seems me- his advertisement in another 20 pa py
orr OF INC pos', DR. purdy claims that 'S sis
opi'm - a sne 1n,y positively homo cure for
others in methoa 'n an,, mat i is unlike All
Furdy's Office Is in tho Bins b ,uiIILs, Dr.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
Christian Endcmyor Chorus.

The first rehearsal of the choir which
viii sing at tho Christian Endoayor con-
vention here next month will take place
this evening st o'clock ut the Central
Christian church 1t is the desire OF the
Enaeavorcrs to make the music one of the
most prominent features Of the convention
and every one who wishes to Join the choir.
thoso who sing or those who play iuatru-
ments are requested to enroll this even
ing. The new song leaflets which are to
be used have arrived and they Will b. used
al tho prurttna
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
rHErR rORTY-THTRD GRAND An
NUAL CoNCLAvE
10 Ne Held In Houston April gig.
The Programme I'm Detail.
The street Parade.

The local COMMITTEES OF Ruthven COM
mAndery No. 2. Knights Templars. formu-
lated the following programme for the for
ty-third grand annual oonclave Of the grand
commandery. Knights Templars, to be held
In this city April q and %:
WEDNESDAY. APRIL II.
Ga m Subordinate Communicates and
visiting Sir Knights will assemble and
form lines OH Main street. between Texas
and Mckinney avenues. and escort the r.
Z. Grand commandery TO Christ church.
corner Texas avenue and fannin street.
1880 a. m.--Deyotlonal seryices a. Christ
church.
IL m.-Mcet IN grand ledge room. Mason
&c Teinplc.
Welcome address BY Hon. Il. b. Rice.
uayor OF the city OF Houston.
Welcome address on behalf OF Ruthyen
commandery No. 2. by Past Grand Com
mander T. L. Lubbock Responses by r..
Il. Grand commander or his representative.
after which the grand commandery Will
proceed TO business.
to D. n.-Infornal reception by the
ladies at the Capitol fotel parlors 20 the
ladies ACCOMPANYING visiting Sir knights.
1880 y. m.--Work In the lllustrious Order
OF the Red Cross and order Of tho Temple
bv Ruthven commandory No. 2, before the
Grand commardery OF Texas.
THURSDAY, APRIL %.
10 a. m, Meeting Of grand commandery
for business.
$3.50 p. m. to y IN. General reception BY
Ruthven commandcry SO. ? and their la
dies to visiting air knights ana ladies and
cd e at ~
Note-1eucra! headquarters viii be in
the Masonic Temple where all visiting sir
knights are requested 10 report ana regis
ter. prop r committees VIII be In attend
ance and give all Information required.
SPECIAL ORDER 40. l.
Asylum Of Ruthven Commandery No ..
Houston, Texas. April Fl. lsa7.-To insure
promptneSs and precision tho following
detail VIII be observed in the formation
and conduct Of parade:
The grand officers wlll review the parade
from the corner OF Main a,reet an1 Walker
avenue
l. Commandories and unattached sir
knights viii report to the grand marshal.
In front Of the Masonic Temple at . Z. N.
sharp. for Assignment to place In iiuo.
q Tho lines viii form promptly at 30
a. m, right resting on Capitol corner OF
Man. comuanderiss falling 80 by senior
ity. undcr iGe direction o., the grand nat-
ahnl and his aides
g. Unattached sir EniEht8 will form or
the cylrcme lpit under commend of Sir
Knight J. s. Wilson y Buthyeu COMMAND
cry No. 2 amy unattached sir knights
wishing 10 march with an; coiumaulery la
line have permission 70 90 81
Z. Waco commaldery IA 70 will act an
rrec'ai escort 10 TIE L grad COM
!randcr. and VIII accompany him from the
Capitol Hotel to the reviewing stand
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
Literary ana Musical Entertainment

4 very ENJOYABLE literary and musical en-
tertainment viii be given at the Third
Baptlst church. corner white and Decatur
streets, Sixth ward. on April &c.
a small admission viii be charged and II
is expected a large audience will be pres
ent. The programme 10 made up Of some
splendid talent and good evenings cutter
talnment is assured those who attend
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18

Many poor family that seeks the West
eru wlds IN the hope of winning fortune
is preserved from that insidions foe OF the
omigrant and CONFERENCE.-The and
feyer-by uostetter's Stomach Bittors. Sc
clfecuially does that incompatible medtci-
nal defense fortlfy the system against The
combined influence OF a malarious atmos-
phere and mlRsma- tainted water. that pro-
tected by It the pioneer. the minor or Nc
tourist provided with It. may safely ca
counter the dancer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
THE DEATH ROLL.
Funeral of Mrs VI i. Smith

The remains Of Mrs. NJ. A. Smith. wife
Of Mr. Frank Smith. who died suddenly
late Friday night, were Inferred IN the
Hollywood cemetery yesterday evening
Services were held a. the house and grave
by Rev. II. W. Hodges. 4 large number
of friends we're in attendance, deeply SYM
pathizins with the eoreayel husband and
daughter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
Suits for District Court.
Thn foIlowlng sulla were tlled yosterda!

Thr TOIIOWIHE huIVH W." THU 'N'-'' ~
for tho civil district court;
d. Il. Kennedy vs. j Lewis ct al So
ouestratlon; blocks %, q. 25 and 26
pickev'g West Park addition ave acres
each) In a. c. Reynolds league
Julia Barry ct al VS. Cuff Colorado and
Santa Fe Railway company. damages IN
sum NJ SOC 0oO for death of her husband by
accident OF defendants railroad.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
LEvyw EASTER WINDOW.

very appropriate window decoration
for this glad Eastertide Is the one OF the
above well known firm Seated In a large
Easter egg Is a beautiful wax figure OF a
girl child. holding in her right hand an
electric light and with her left driving
twelve rabbits. on the platform on which
tho egg chariot is resting are reversed
numerous cornucoplas, holding on each an
Easter egg. The whole is illuminated by
colored electric lights. making most beau
tlful picture.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18

FAMILIAR with the novel as a creation wor,
thy Of the strong characteristics of the
several originals, Mr.. A. NJ. Palmer's com.
pany takes ample care OF Mr.. Potter's play
ana under the direction of William "
Brady the scenery and rnountino arc au
that can be desired. Trilby win he Soon
here at Sweeney d Coombs' opera house
tuesday. April 20. matinee and night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
ANnEuSER- BUsche

Means Perfection in Brewias sad
Beers for the Best r, rawbsre
and Enjoyed EVe''s ,.,,t "
1t is easy for those who a a.eui. i
either health or pleasure 10 IN IN flisI
ity that is pure. delicious I h y
wholesome in the extreme nheuss'S
beers como from the il The q,
Brewing association. Inn rsue ~
brewery in existence. my Tbsf
S5 It rr srn HSsa are ,ss 81
the Michelob. the Muenehen1Iaa ssf. J
the Anheuser and the Pa,s es al m,
brands In addition to has a an al n
general sale. are to be nao pui,a a.
and Wagner Dining anu =, All iinI
ocean and lake steamers. ~ me .lsi
hotels and clubs They a ,uu.".-'li
ilv beers. "Malt-Nutim.,," d gs'
drink"-and 1.-The king '0n''
by this association.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
spEcIA1. Observation-Disclosures.

At Harrisburg April 27 there will be a
concert given for the benefit OF the Harris
burg cemetery. Those who have loved
ones buried there or feel interested and
wish to help good cause can procure
tickets at X. C. Stuart's drug store.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
CARD.

Houston. Texas, April i, .,,,aas !,
tify that the publica''oa The issaf Il
arrivals Capitol hotei ~ Woody Il
Post April "A. of T. = ..or"scrip!ia Z
was an error In the a read T.
and friends. Mr.. Il. j. , woS rssps N
Houston on that date. Ne., s..
Frank A. Her'e"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
I'M Enioynblc GH1n,lss,ir

Mrs. NJ. C. Barber gave w. A,ss
Tuesday night in honor oil a' ~, VI
in England In the near iu's ~, .ssi
The evening was plea,saps,asa ~ ~
progressive games, mus ..ore Ipt@ !,
Very pretty souvenirs w ,or cboosis
hand PAINTED cards usea w. al
neIs. ,rved ats,J
Ices and cake were se ,,s,ng thsf. I,
and all went home tha 1aasnssls sH'A
for an exceptionally eH'S~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
Infant of Mr.. I. :. Greer.

The funeral Of the infant son OF Mr. 1
$. Greer took place yesterlay at the Mag
nolin cemetery. Suitable services were Lel,
| ~ Rev. IL. W. Hodges
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
SILK DEPARTMENT..

We will close ort our lmpoflel Si''"H
sinks at the following low hs1rsS'
s9c Fancy Jap silks .....""'"
,.., ,,,...,-,. s.,..,r,. ,,,.,,-,. 20c
-. now s.,s. ,or v,,... ........ 30C
=, r,,,,,-., ~, Fancy JAMS. 40c
White Hlhu;a. and Jap Wash soc
S!lks, e4-.rch ..-...,.,....'''.'''
w!hi:c Iiu9us4l and jap Wash 40C
SILKS. T-inch .................'''
w M: Hl.ahaai ami Jap Wash soc
wm As, Hspatqi ana jap WASH o0c
Silks, S5-inch ..........-.,.,..'--
w Jil,.. H !, 4, aud Jap Wash 75c
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-18
New Silk GRENADINES,
latest styles.
New Wool Grenadines,
Plain and Jacquard.

2n)o Remnants of silks all g-ates.
qualities and shades. from Il. yards to
3 yards. will be SOLD al HALE COST
PRICE.
75c quality Black Brocade ANA ACC
jacquard Jap SILKS for ........
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-10
Wedgefeld Letter.
Wedse6eld, S. C., March s.-owiug to bad

Wedge6eld. S. c., March 9.-Owiug to bad
veathef, farmers are very much behind with
their work but they are showing, things at
lively rate now. A large cotton crop is being
prepared for. The Cat crop is unusually
promising Gardens are backward.
NH Cornelius Trouble6eld has qai,e {. Gu
riosid djn the shape of an Indiao tclay) pot
Il isl psrfect preservation. sod Was unearth-
ca 3he steam shovel working on Camden
roi Gear Middleton, filing iu the trestle.
ne dir that is used for filing the trestle, is
got f.sm the high bills in sight Of Middleton
depot. Several pots have been found in the
sans way. but they all, except this one sere
badly broken. Nj. .Trouble6ld has this one
IA Wedge6eld where every one ~ho sees it
looks at it with great deal of wonder.
Every 6oger priat, cob print, etc, can be
seen Just as distinctly as if i, had just been
made The pot would bold about Eve or six
quarts