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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
AUCTION SALE
OF
TWO FRAME DWELLING, TIT
ON NORTH SIDE BATES 81 Hr'NA'
WOODVIBLE.
JUST EAST OF THE CITY VI
RICHMOND.


In execution of a deed of trust, Gaieu
December 26. 1895. recorded N tns bes1-
office OF Henrico County Court, DseuI
Book $50 A, page 235, to the unders 81 1Sa
trustee. default having been MADE IN thy
navment of the debt therein secured !
will sell. by auction. on the premises OH
TUESDAY. MARCH 30. 1897.
at 5 o'clock Z. NJ. the aboye-mentioShe .i
PROPERTY-one new dwelling OF Tour
rooms. and one old dwelling OF three
rooms The lot has a frontage or - l..
feet on Bates street. running back ABOUT
IS feet with a width i'm rear OF about "
feet. -. 80. %
TERMS: Enough in cash to pay cost OF
sale. any taxes that may be due. IN.
Guiding a ratable proportion of taxes Tor
1891. a note for 1915. with interest on
same from December 20, 1896; then 70 pay
the twelve following notes for the re-
spectve sums Of SlO.25, 5000, Sl0.35, 500
$40 As. $3.50, 5000 5000, 5000, 5000 800,
sl0 sol with interest due on each note;
The residue at one and two years from
day of sale credit payments to be eVi,
denced by notes. with interest added. ana
secured by trust deed on the property.
H. r. POLLARD. JR.,
NH o. Trustee.
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Total TO date ............''.'''.'s-'f 100
NNANr IT MADE PERMANENT.

The following address. which explains
itself. has been issued by the ASSOCIATIONS
To the Public:
II is the earnest wish of this organZd-
ton that il be made a permanent ailalr,
and instead of it's members dtsbandln& on
Anril list. as was originally contemplated,
10 request all who have subscribed thelr
names on the slips TO continue 10 give
the same amount monthly that they nave
been giving weekly. until the winter,
when the weekly slips viii go into erect
again We do everything 10 discourage
n9unerism but there are always oe-
Serving cases Of suffering which should De
Given assistance, and il is only AFTER
fhorough investigation that THESE cases
are helped so the danger of fraud Is re-
duced 10 the minimum We believe that
~ the Citizens' Relief Association Is MADE
a permanent organization that II VIII Dc
of lasting benefit to our city and give All
citizens an opportunity of contributing
small amounts To the deserving poor
with a knowledge that IT will be judi
cin1lslV sDent There are numerous cases
of sickness and suffering among the poor.
even i'm summer, where life could be saved
by a little ice and proper food. We again
ask that all will continue TO contribute
the amounts now given each week
monthly. Our collector. Mr. Charles +.
Harris will call on you for your an
swcr There Is no salary attached to any
office Of this association, all giving thelr
services freely 49,.
CITIZENS RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
b. s. HUME. President.
Henry Lee Valentine, Corresponding
Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
LOST, sTRAYED, AND FOUND.

LOST. on SUNDAY MORNING. Of
Franklin or Fifth streets, between
Seventh street and Dr. Hoges church or
in the church. a BREAST PIN A suit
able reward will be given for its return 10
7@ east Franklin street NH S0-lts
IOoI. - JLH t.L.LED CHAIN BRACE
LET. on March llth. Twenty-Five dollars
reward ana no questions asked II returned
10 BILLIARDS WAREHOUSE. Eighth
street and Basin bank NH S-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

WE ARE ABOUT TO OPERATE A
deal In PORK. and we firmly believe lust
as arge profits can be made a. were made
In Omaha. which showed that 30 PER
CENT. could be made on an investment
OF $50 in less than one month by our
systematic plan or speculation. Amounts
from $25 and upwards received. Write for
circular. PALMER a Co. IS Wall
street. New York NH 2S-2t
FOR SALE. ONE STEAM LAUNDRY.
In Wilson. n. G. In good condition and
ready for running. Troy machinery VIII
be sold at public sale In front OF court
house. at 3 O'Clock T.. NJ. MONDAY.
April II, 1881. unless sold privately before.
rare opportunity. Can on or address
a. Nj. ELLISON. Wilson. N. G. NH 27-lit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30

AT the request of the owner, who will
remove his family from the city, we VIII
sell at public auction, on the premises, on
TUESDAY, MARCH 30. 1897
at 5 o'clock p. NJ, the PROPERTY above
mentioned The lot fronts 42XlJO
feet. more or less, to an alley.
The improvements consist of an
elegant stock-brick dwelling contain
ing ten rooms, elegantly fitted up with all
modern improvements. and frame stable,
with room for horse and carriage in rear.
This is one of the most delightful houses
ever offered, and will be sold If anything
like a fair price is offered for 1t.
r. VI. WORKMAN & CO,
NH 27-td Aucuoneets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
AUCTION sALEs-Futnre Days.

WHEN REAL ESTATE IS SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT ChIEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID nlsD
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND iHD
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
BY George r. Crawford q Co,
Real Estate Auctioneors.
1905 Bank street.
VRUsTEE's SALE OF VALUABLE

l. FARM or 1854 ACRES ~ HANOftA
COUNTY, VA. ABOUT THREE Mills
FROM ASHLAND, AND ONE Qua
TER OF 4 MILE FROM kILBl slA-
TION. ON RICHMOND. FREDERIC ~
BURG AND POTOMAC RAlLhDA.
DWELLING OF SIX ROOMS. BESIDE
TWO BASEMENT ROOMS. BARN p ~
90 FEET; LARGE ORCHARD AM
virtue Of a deed o,
trust. executed 10 me on the POI .ay %.
January. 1896 and recorded in Gers
office OF Hanover County Court, l....
Book a. page FL. default having
made In The payment Of note ol ~
therein secured and being required 10 ~
so by the nOte-hOlder / viii sou 4
public auction. on the premises. on
SATURDAY. APRIL g. 1885,.
at 5 o'clock p. NJ. the PROPERTY above
described.
TERMS: Cash as 70 cost OF This sale.
20 pay a note OF $500. with interest iiY.l
January %. 1897. any taxes that may r.
due. and Il credit as follows. N.lD .Al'
able January 22 1855: s266j payable JAZZ
uary % 1889. S9i3.7f payable January a
1899; Sl.2l0 payable January p l"l 10.
balance upon such terms as may
nOunced az sale. G. \. CkAN toH'
NH q Trustee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
Bv George w. Mayo, Auctioneer.
MAHOGANY seer ETAkIES,
WI IRON BEDsTEADS, FURNITURE, &c
AT AUCTION.

Nv direction IF Mr. Harry Causton VINO
is about to return 10 England, | VIII sell
at his residence, No. 1902 Floyd avenue
at 1890 A. NJ.
TUESDAY. MARCH 80, 1871,
The Parlor Furniture, Large Easy spring
Chairs, Couch. &c; -, Coh,-
Fancy Screens, Tea-Tables, Ebony ,C 3pl-
net. Card Table, Fancy OAK IaDie'
Wicker Chairs, &c; ~
Hall. Stair. and Chamber carpets, fol
there's. Lace Curtains, Rugs, &c;
Two Imported English Secretarles-one
mahogany and one selected fancy wood
with original brass handles, Mahogany
Tea-Tables &c; ri, o.,.
Imported English Dinner Set, Fine oak
Buffet, and Extension Dinner-Iapie'
cane Lounge Sleepy-Hollow ChClr'
Dinner Chairs, &c; -
Fine oak Chamber Furniture, ana very
handsome Polished Quartered-OaK
Wardrobe: r,.
Enamelled and Brass Bedsteads, Hair
Mattresses. Springs, Feather Bolsters
and pillows. Rosewood and Mahogany
bureaus and Wardrobe, Linen Press,
oak Refrigerator. BOOk-Shelves. Chairs,
Rockers. and Il variety Of miscellaneous
articles GEORGE W. MAYO,
NH 2S Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
AUCTION sALEs-This Dsy.

WHEN REAL ESTATE is SOLD The
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CAl ,,,.c
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAiD liz
RATA BY THE VENDOR NM
VENDEE 1900
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
By r. NJ. Workman & CO.,
Real Estate Agents and AuctiopeeiS'
1913 east Main street.
TRUSTEES SALE

TRUSTEES SALE
NINE FRAME HoGsEs. WITH GOOD
LOTS.
ON UNION HILL
NEAR THE RICHMOND RAILWAY
AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
EIGHT AT THE NORTHEAST COR
NER or TWENTY NINTH AND
LEIGH STREETS o go,
Nos 1900 1902 29Oi Z9o6 2Js 29lO 1917.
AND 29l4 EAST LEIGH STREET,
AND
No. 52 NORTH TWENTY-ElGHTH
STREET
CNEXT TO THE CORNER OF LEIGH
STREED,
Rv virtue Of a deed Of trust TO US. the
undersigned. dated March q. 1895. duly
recorded in the Clerks office Of the Rlch-
mond Chancery Court. Deed Book l5i G.
page 1855. default having been made IN
the payment OF a sum Of money therein
secured, and being requested by the oene-
ficlary so 10 do, We will sell at PUBIC
auction on the premises, on
FRIDAY. APRIL Q. 1897,
commencing at 4:30 o'clock p. NJ,
First. No. 52l north Twenty-eignth
street described i'm said deed as fronting
on the east line Of Twenty-eighth stree
IS feet. more or less. and running BACK
between parallel lines. which are parauei
with Leigh street. l2G feet. more or less.
The house Is an excellent dwelling con-
tanning about six rooms, is new and IN
good order.
Immediately thereafter we will sell the
EIGHT HOUSES al the northeast corner
of Twenty-ninth and Leigh, above men
toned. The lot upon which these houses
stand has a front on the north line OF
Leigh street Of 1872 feet. and runs Dack
on its eastern line. which is parallel WIN
the eastern line of Twenty-ninth street
96 6-12 feet. more or less, and on IT'S west
ern line which is the eastern hhe ot
Twenty-ninth street. % 6-l2 Feet, more
or less. These houses are new, ana ccu-
tain about five rooms. 10.
All OF this property is new ana uuueI
good rental Owing 10 its proximity 70
the car-sheds will always command goo
tenants. and a rare opportunity Is mere
nv offered TO investors and homeseekets
10 secure a great bargain
TERMS. Cash as to expenses OF SAFE,
ali taxes due 10 date. and enough 10
nav note of 5000. with interest from
March 26. 1897; balance upon easy terms
and announced at sale. -
'''N II NJ. WORKMAN.
JULIAN BRYANT
Trustees.
r NJ. WORKMAN & Co. Auctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
WANTED,
w AIEn
WANTED,
WANTED.

$50 WEEKLY SALARY AND EX-
penses paid statesmen tor cigars. Expe-
rience unnecessary. Permanent position
THE w. l.. KLINE COMPANY, st.
Louis. Mo NH 7-Su, Tu&Th12t
,NITBpEAL BUSINESS COLLEGE iIcnNoND. Va
Shorthand, Type-writing, Book keeping Penmanshin
Biography. Both sexes. /OL~D
English Dept Smith ~ALf K< * n II
ieafs seas tssgpr 70. Grss- ( L-+[f/K1 l.</ y
nar. spsIsE aai isit,f Wnfr NZ/IlkHISl<sec
- Pc. e. --,..- ~ a President
ia 3l-Su, Tu&F3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
WORK OF RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
Has Done Much TO Alleviate suner-
inc-po lie Made Permanent.

The great amount Of good accom-
plished by the Citizens Relief Associa-
ton has led to the suggestion that 1t
would be made a permanent organization,
and that it should continue TO carry on
the good work that it began during the
distressful conditions which prevailed
ABOUT Christmas ume Ine zeal OF the
association has been unfailing, ana II mas
been splendidly directed
IT is a remarkable fact that since the
Young men who compose this committee
have nut their hand TO the pillow there
have been heard no narrowing tales 81
abiect poverty or misery. Nearly $500
has been distributed through this me-
dunn. and over FIVE hundred letters nave
been received ana answered by the cor
responding secretary:
The regular weekly meeting of the as
ISOLATION was held in their room, llO' east
Main. at 4:30 =. Nj. yesterday. Presldeht
Hume was in the chair, and the 1olI0WiHs
members were present: MessIs ElChei-
berger. Wallace, Lancaster, and Naeh-
tine. After the regular business ana
some discussion on matters Of lmpor-
rance to the association, the following
donations were sent TO the representa-
tiVeS: 20 900 .,
Previously given to the poor.....S2,Zg3 81
POOR in East End this week. ... 10 W
poor in West End this week.. II %
Cases in immediate need .......... . ~
sent CITY Mission for this week.. loO w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
SATURDAY. APRIL 3. W.
BY n. W. BoYe
Real Estate Auctionccr.
NOMNIsslONERS' SALE OF 4
ID u 4 -l-Ll 4 u-u nn.Ln-.A y NEAL u.A.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
NPlNE-SrREEr RESIDEN Z NEAk AO'.
ROE PARK.-In execution Of The Hs-.'
referred to below. We Will sell oy al-"'-
on the premises. on
MONDAY, APRIL .. 1891
AT 40 o'clock p. ~, ALL THAT KS
OF LAND. WITH THE BRICK t.' hi
MENT. Nos6 thereon. lying ana oe..s
the city OF Richmond, ON the west 'i'.
Pine street between Main ana
streets fronting - feet and rum .s
between parallel lines u IL feet .it,
This house Is Well located gnu
some repairs. will make good hsHi, %
TERMS: Cash cnOngh 90 pay ~s
suit and sale. and the sum or N.Vil. -, ,r.
the residue al one year. for note WILD
terest added and tile retained ,.p
WILLIAM 1. LEANH'
JAMES LYONS.
Special Commission
Virginia Trust Company, PlalnuH' ab 49,.
Archer. sc, Defcndants.-ln the ''""'
~ Court OF the city OF Richmond. .,tf
Charles ". Goddin. clerk or -
court certify that the bond requires
Inc SoeciaI commissioners by the 49,,
in said cause Of February 4. 1876 hs' WV
Given ander my hand this -i.h 9sy o.
March. 1887. CHARLES ". GOpl9N,x
nh -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
BUSINESS WANTS.
FARM WANTED

I WISH TO BUY OR TRADE A CITY
house and lot for a good farm. now in
successful cultivation. and want posses
sion OF IL. Give description. location and
lowest price. Address Lock Box i06, Rich
mOnd. Va. NH 30-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
AUCTION sALEs-Futnr. n.

WHEN REAL ESTATE Is sotn -,
TAXES FOB THE CURRENT 90 ma
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAN in,'i.sN.
RATA BY THE VENDOR AMI .rrk0
VENDEE. iHE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
EMBROIDERIEs

to sell at price like this:
r and Sc. Embroderes. Edges, or In
sertions. 2 and &c a yard.
% and 25c. Wide Skirtings, In camoric or
nainsook. 7 and sc. a yard.
200 wards Wide. Medium or Narrow
conhric values up TO l9c.: your pick
sc. a yard. .-,,.
90 IN zoe Elegant Cambria. Nainsook, or
Swiss. various widths II lie. yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
Other Deaths and Funerals.

Mr.. -. y. Patran. who died at his
mothers residence last Friday. was
hurled yesterday. the funeral services
being held az Laurel-Street Methodist
church. Of which ne was member. Mr..
Patram. who was only 2S years Old, died
OF consumption. atf
The funeral Of Mrs NJ. NJ. James. who
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30

BY virtue OF certain deed of trust b.
the trustees of the Old Dominion Building
and Loan Association, dated December
T. 1894, and recorded In the Clerk 0AH
Of Henrico County Court, Deadlock .H
b, page 32O which was given t0 secure
the payment Of a certalu note tfe.el
mentioned, default having been made ID
the payment thereof and being directed
by the Board OF Directors Of said as,l,.-
ton so to do. We shall offer for e 40
public auction, at the dice of me Aic'
tiOneers CTenth and Bank streets. Rich
mond. va. on
SATURDAY. APRIL 3. 1885,
at y o. clock NJ, the aboye-msnu0nei
PROPERTY being the same conveyed V
the deed of trust hereinbefore mentioned
This property fronts on the south SIZE
of lakewood avenue, east OF Ihlrty-to4fl
street. and is bounded on the ease by ne
lands of j. B. Canepa and Others. on ne
south by Frankin's land, and 0l ile
west by the land of the estate Of W. lA
Cowlrdin. deceased.
TERMS: Cash as to expenses Ot sale
all past-due taxes, a Tatablc pr0p0FllA
of the taxes for the year 1877 and iie
sum of s. 500, with interest on same from
December :. 1888; the residue ON s-tl
terms as the said company OF The nf'.
part. its agents. or assigns may pre-
scribe and. In case Of their failure 20 gUe
such directions, Nen upon "a credit 9t one
and two years for said residue. ln eiA4
instruments the purchaser 20 sfc DDS
negotiable notes, with interest l4t.
from day OF sale, secured By decd u.
trust. JOHN - ~ H. i.l.,,
JOHN $. ELLEII.
FRANK r. SUTTON.
Trustees Of the ola Dominion Building
ard Loan Association ma -a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED,


WANTED,
EXPERIENCED CHEROOT AND ALL
Tobacco Cigarette Rollers Apply at once.
CHARLES MILLHISER.
Virginia Star CherOot Factory
Twenty-hfth street between Main and
Franklin. Mn op-Il
WANTED,
BY A YOUNG MAN OF EXPERIENCE,
a position as Book-kseper or Clerical
Work of any kind. Best reference. Ad-
dress BUSINESS, care Dispatch. NH 3J-lt'
WANTED,
A SERVANT TO COOK AND DO GENE
raj homework for a small family. Must
be strong, healthy, neat, end give refer
ences A good home arr fair wages. APP
ply at 2O15 west Main street. NH 3O-lt
WANTED,
HEAD COOK. FOR OUT-OF-TOWN
hotel. Position permanent TO right man.
Must thoroughly understand cutting
meats and preparing soups entrees, etc
NH 2S-St
WANTED,
A MAN OR WOMAN, WITH GOOD
business ability and some means, TO take
charge of a profitable business. Special
inducemeht TO right party. Address +. b.,
care Dispatch. NH %-lt'
WANTED,
AN EXPERIENCED. DOUBLE-ENTRY
Book-keeper one who is familiar with
the wholesale grocery business. Must be
sober and industrious. Good position 10
the right party. Address WHOLESALE
GROCER, care Of Dispatch. city.
III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
EVERY DAY HAS ITS OWN GLORIEs
AT COHENS.

To-dav it's 100 dozen Mems NightRobes.
snlendid muslin, embroidered front,
well shaped. good muslin, and cut full,
25c. each-cOst SOC. 70 make
Not even the wisest I-told-you-sos ever
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30

old papers for sale at 2Sc. a hundred a.
Dispatch office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30

BY Pollard e. Bagby,
Real Estate Auctioneers,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
BY C. H. oliver, Auctioneer.

Il rection of c. C. Bridges, state auctioneer.
will sell at No. west Broad street on
THURSDAY. APRIL 1. 1897,
at 1O:9O A. NJ and F. NJ, and continue
each day a large lot OF Gold and Silver
Watches Jewelry Musical Instruments,
Clothing, &C Parties having pledges with
me will redeem the same before day or
sale. or they will be sold.
D. GELLMAN e CO.
10 west Broad street.
Fred. H. Williams, Salesman. NH %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
CoLoRED DRESS GOODS.
rIRE.-MoRE WET BLANKETS

and Quilts go on sale to-day We place
them on the counters as we are enabled
to get them in a half presentable condi-
ton. on second floor. Sale begins at 9
o'clock to-day.
Handsome Figured SIX Comforts slsht-
lv damaged. cost sS.9S for $40.
Solid Colored Silk Comforts. cost N15'
for 81
$3.50 Saline Comforts for s1.9S-slightly
damaged.
1915 California Wool Blankets, little wet,
for $3.50
Sc. Blankets. little wet, for CSC.
$50 Blankets for 75c
lots of others can't mention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
WANTED,

WANTED.
TO KEEP Up WITH THE TIMES.
Good Long, Dry Oak Wood TOR new
stove, 50 per half cord, delivered
Anthracite, So for big furnace size;
20 for small.
Splint Coal, S4.25 and $3.50.
Kanawha Coke, S2.75. Double load,
so bushels. Sf75.
Tricks Coke, 20 bushels. So
Gavton Egg. $685. Nut. $3.50;
Stove, So 75-C. o. ID.
OLD STANDS:
1900 West Broad Phone 4O7
1905 East Cary %. Phone 165.
Id and ew phones same No.
@HAC IL nAHT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30

BY James II. Crenshaw
Real Estate Agent and Aucu0neer
9lf east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30

BY T. NJ. Workman & Co,
Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers'
1913 east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
WANTED,

TO SELL a SPLENDID DRIVING
Horse. a beautiful dapple-gray. very
stylish with speed; family broke; driven
BY ladies': fearless OF either steam or cleo
tric-cars; 6 years old; suitable for either
surrey or phaeton. Owner having no use
for him, will sell at less than half his
cost Also. Buggy and Harness a sacri-
fee Address Box 23S. city. NH 30-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
DUBLIC SALE AT AUCTION
OF THAT

VERY ATTRACTIVE HOUSE AND LOT
No. 1893 WEST GRACE STREET,
BETWEEN RYLAND AND HARRISON
STREETS.
IN THE MOST DESIRABLE NEIGH
RORHOOD IN THIS PART OF
THE WEST END.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
ANTED,

BY A YOUNG MAN OF EXPERIENCE
a position as BoOk-kseper or ClericS
Work of any kind. Best reference, 40
dress BUSINESS. care Dispatch. NH 3O-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30
TOR SALE. ATPUBLIC AUCTION.
~ r,IIr pUENTGES

T. NJ. workman & Co.. Auctioneegs.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-23

NEWS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO our
READERS.

Important Happenings In the State During
the Past Few Days Reported by Tele-
graph-Matter Selected for the Benefit of
Our Own People.
Ironwood, Mich. July 20.-The third
annual tournament of the Upper PENN
sula Firemens association is to be held
in this city Aug. 3, and 5, and will
be a monster affair. Every fire depart
ment In the association will be repre-
scented, and the contests for the prizes
which the local committee will offer will
be lively.
A. j. Scott of Hancock, president Of
the association, was in Ironwood FRI
day to talk with members of the local
committees. He was pleased to note
the interest the business men are mani
Testing in the tournament. He inspect
ed the course on Aver street, over
which the various races will be run,
and expressed the opinion that 1t would
delight the visiting running teams, and
prove the best track ever provided for
the association races
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-23
a Plain Address.

The Lord Farnham of so or 60 years
ago invited tenant farmer to dinner
who had no experience in the methods
of addressing titled personages. He con-
suited friend i'll his perplexity, who
told him on speaking at first to say Lord
FarAham or Lady Farnham and then to
talk to them as other people. On meet
ing his friend afterward the guest told
him he had got OH we'll at dinner and
soon felt quite at home. 81 took your
advice. and, having said, How do you
do, Lord and Lady Farmland I called
them plain Mr.. and Mrs. Farnham for
the remainder of the evening. West.
minister Gazette.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-23
State Notes.

Mrs Margaret Guy, of Ionia, Mich,
aged SO years, died from drinking car
bolic acid by mistake. She leaves thirty
one decentralization and four great
great-grandchildren.
A swarm of bees lighted in front Of
the Steel hotel at st. Johns, Mich.
Brave men flew to cover, and no one
knew what to do till a frail little woman
donned veil, borrowed pair Of gloves
and, getting a box, easily hived the
singers.
The Michigan crop of hemlock bark
is now being harvested, and it is esti-
mated that 1t will amount to 200 0G0
cords, which is about an average crop.
Six miles northeast Of Midland, Mich,
the Mineral Development company
found a vein of coal 80 inches thick at
a depth Of 229feet.
Thomas Allen, farm hand employed
near Clifford, Mich, fell from a load Of
hay and struck on a pitchfork. The
prongs penetrated his abdomen, causing
death.
Miss Mamie Scott, a young society
woman of Bellevue, Mich, ate poisoned
cheese and died.
Jackson Allen, while bathing In Gull
lake, near Niles, Mich, was stung by
bee. He died in few hours.
Mining work has been resumed at
the Fulton mine, Keweenaw county,
Mich, under Captain John Polglase aft
er years of idleness
Anton Olson, miner, was killed by
a premature blast at the Winthrop
mine near Ishpeming, Mich.
The body of an unknown man was
found in the woods near Whitney, a
small station in northern Michigan. 1t
is believed that he was victim of foul
play.
A Justice at Flint, Mich, has decided
that a bicycle is exempt property and
cannot be replevined for debt. The de-
PENDANT proved that the wheel was nee
essary to get him to and from work,
and the other fellow had to pay the
costs.
Frank Church picked and marketed
over 10000 quarts of strawberries from
three acres of ground near Albion. Mich.
And there are many more left.
Ely Chapman of Eaton county, Mich,
was killed by lightning while stacking
hay.
Charles Carter, farmer living in
Fenton, Mich, committed suicide by
hanging himself. Ill health was the
cause.
Zena King of Falkland, Mich. kicked
at hog, missed 1t, and broke his leg
against a post.
While bathing in Whites lake, near
Niles, Mich, two Kalamo boys, Peter
Manard and George Bradford, were
drowned