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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-11
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF
PARTNERSHIP.

On account of my having accepted n
position taking ME out OF the city, have
this day disposed of my interest in the
grocery business of ST. Clair Brothers,
Jefferson street, Roanoke, Va, to James
S. and Robert ST. Clair, who will con-
tinue the business under the same firm
name, and Will collect all accounts due
the firm OF st. Clair Brcs., and discharge
all debts due by same prior to date of my
withdrawal. Thanking the public for
their liberal patronage to the old concern
and trusting their continuance with the
new, am very respectfully,
PALMER ST CLAIR,
Roanoke, Va, Dec. l. 1897.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-11
CIRCUIT COURT.
A mtnistering angel thou.''

CIRCUIT COURT.
The circuit court was mot in session
yesterday as was expected and the jury
was dismissed until this morning when
court will convene for the january term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
in The house.

on the Lexington branch TO come and go
the same day, and giving them several
hours for the transaction Of business.
The holiday trade was very good, and
there seems strong reason TO hope that
the present year viii see better times
in the Hill City than have prevailed
since the business depression began.
President Blackford, of the Peoples
National Bank. says there Is nearly a
half million dollars lying idle here, wait
ing for investment Much of this money
IS deposited by farmers In the country
around, who have in the last year sold
their crops for prices that left "a COM
Portable surplus after all expenses were
paid
There is boom in apples, the foreign
demand having greatly encouraged the
cultivation of that most agreeable and
wholesome fruit. The display of apples
at the recent fair here was beautiful TO
behold and proves that no country in the
world IS better adapted TO fruit raising
than Piedmont Virginia. A real estate
firm here (Northorn men who have lived
in the Old Dominion for many years. and
do an immense amount OF Advertising.
have recently made sale Of several large
tracts Of land in this district for good
prices.
The mechanics of the town arc much
cheercd by the prospect Of having more
work 10 do i'm 1895 than has fallen 20
their share for several years past. Two
large buildings are under contract in the
West End. and an enlargement Of the
cotton mill is in prospect
In the new suburb of Rivermont there
are many new houses. A tract OF land
which sold year ago for $500, was lately
resold for 800. The purchaser will plant
a vineyard and orchards, and lay out a
large market garden.
The college Is full OF students. and
continues to bc popular. l. is thought
cottages will soon have 20 be built for
the professors families. who now have
lodgings in the main building.
Many citizens o. Rivermont are anxious
for an extension OF the city limits. which
viii include the whole OF that suburb.
already a nourishing village. extending
along the rugged hils between James
river and Blackwater creek.
Mr. c. r. Crlttenton. the founder OF
ffty-two homes for the reclamation OF
fallen women. visited Lynchburg recently
in his nnely-equipped private car. the
Good News" Mr. Crittenton during his
stay addressed large meetings at the
Court-Sreet Methodist church, the Y. NJ.
G. A. Hall, and the open Door Mission.
His style OF speaking Is very earnest and
impressive. and shows great power OF
language. His addresses made such an
impression on the community that he has
been urged TO return. and has promised
to do at an early day.
The loss OF a beloved young daughter,
which at first caused despairing grief,
was eventually the means OF leading the
bereaved father 10 devote his time and
means 10 establishing in various sections
OF the country Florence Crittenton
Homes as a refuge for those TO whom the
Master said. Go and sin no more.
Miss Celestia Parrish. vice-president OF
the Woman's College delivered a lecture
on "The Unused Talent OF the Church"
at the missionary meeting Of the College
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

it.. She said tho minister was a Flallihs
brother, "a little old man, and the bur
den Of his discourse was that Chrlat
was ON earth at a time when there were
no public schools and that lie had not
enjoyed the advantages Of collegiate
education. The speaker finally made his
application all right that one of the eVi-
dences Of Christs divinity was the fact
that without much schooling "tte was
infinitely more profound than any great
doctor or philosopher, who ever hVed.
But it took him a long time 20 get to his
point The President In most con-
scientlous way, listened patiently.
Grover Cleveland was not member oil
the church. but was regular attehdanI
at the First Presbyterian only fifty yards
from the Metropolitan Methodist, where
President Mckinley worships..
DRY SERMONS.
Pov. DR.. Sunderland. one Of the best
OF men. but one OF the dryest of preach
ers. is tho pastor and preached every
Sunday morning during Cieveland's
two terms. Talmage is the morning
preacher there now and nobody ever goes
10 sleep while he is talking. But there
was many a nodder under good old sun
dorland. President Cleveland would rs
ton prettv well for the first fifteen min
utes. but after that he had bored look.
The seats were narrow and uncomiort-
able and before the discourse was ended
the ulustrious Democrat would show
signs OF Impotence. Dir. Sunderland had
a way OF suddenly raising his voice and
shouting. When MIR. Cleveland looked
tired and drowsy the preacher would
baV,l out a sentence in the most absurd
way. Some times the President would
change his position and brace up, but
oftener he would pay no attention 10 the
good doctors stentorian tones. AT least
he would not appear to be startled as all
the strangers In the congregation were.
President Harrison, an elder in the
Presbyterian church. attended the fash
ionabie Church Of the Covenant on Con-
uecticut avenue But there was never
any idle crowd at the church door TO
watch him come out
During Arthurs term ST. Johns Epis-
copai church was the Court Church.
II was then. as now, the SWEETEST church
in Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
s8E29Gvo91 NOW AT SIXTH AND BROAD STREETS

combines duplicate Whist" and dancing
for its amusements. This will doubtless
prove a very enjoyable club, as its pleas
ures will be varied and tend TO a revival
Of interest In the terpsichorean art.
Last Thursday afternoon The Girls
Afternoon Card club" was entertained by
Miss Sallie Bernard.
ON Friday afternoon the same club was
entertained by Miss Mary Patteson at her
residence on Union street.
THE WOMAN'S CLUB.
The merry .go-round' OF pleasure IN
Petersburg has rot arrested the progress
OF Intellectual culture and the regular
weekly meeting Of the "Womans club
last Wednesday was we'll attended Much
interest was manifested in the selections
read and each reader was heard with
strict attention.
Mrs. Arthur X. Davis read a very in
terestng account OF "Demosthenes.'
Miss Lucy Cbamberlayne read brief
but interesting account of "Aeschlnes.
Mrs. Randolph Barksdale read an in
structive article on "Eschylus.'
Mrs. w. L. watkins selection on Alex
ander the Great was much enjoyed.
personal.
Miss Annie Coleman Wilson, or Rich
mond. who has been visiting. her sister,
Mrs. Preston lie Roy Roper, OF this city,
has returned 10 Richmond.
Mrs Nina Kent, OF New York, VINO has
been visiting lcr father and mother, Rev.
w. H. and Mrs. Plat, has returned TO
New York.
The gifted authoress, Mrs. Pope, or
Trenton. n. j.. who has been spending
some time In Petersburg. Will be here
some weeks longer. Mrs. Pope Is at
present engaged upon literary work
which promises 70 reflect much credit
upon her literary reputation. Besides
other literary work Mrs. Pope has writ
ten charming magazine stories. some OK
the more recent ones being Her Ma
iestvu and IA Judicial Error" Those who
have met Mrs. Pope say she Is as charm
ing In manner and conversation as she Is
q writer. -. -.
II IL also learned with pleasure that
tho report OF Mr.. w. NJ. Hablstons re-
utval 70 Richmond Is without foundation.
Miss Fannie Bragg, OF Richmond. is
visiting the Misses Bernard, on Franklin
street. this city.
Miss Louise Du Barry is visiting the
N,issos Leavenworth. on Market street.
Miss Mary Meade Bernard has returned
from a delightful visit to Norfolk.
''S'' "ORIOLE"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Many Winter sojourners at Chase City.
Farmers are Prosperous,

CHASE CITY, VA, Jan. 2.-Special.-
To see guests Of hotels sitting on the
porticos OF the hotels al this season oil
the yea- is unusual Yet this Is the
scene here. Tho northern people here
are perfectly charmed with the climate.
Mr.. Gorharn. the great silyer-ware manu-
facturer of New York, who has been here
for some time has greatly improved.
The hotels are flied with visitors seek
ing health, climate and comfort.
Gasoline lamps will be Experimental
with here to fight the streets with more
Illuminating power than OIL
Captain j. NJ. sloan, the new postmas-
ter, has taken charge OF his Office moved
into another building. put IN new out
III with ali modern conyenlencss and no
town now presents q more attractive OIL
flee than this.
a bank officer informed me this week
that there was "a plethora OF money IN
The country banks and but little demand
for its use from business men CT specula-
tors.
The county issued during the month or
December. 1891. the largest list known
for one month, 6 marriage licenses.
Tobacco sales on this market have been
large and prices for dark grades, farm
ers say are better than they have been
for many years This supplies them
with ready cash and more new wagons,
agricultural Implements and new fur
niture are seen carried from here than
ever before as they return home.
MIR. Barney Emmy this week purchased
the Sloan Mil and farm near here.
Mrs. ]. A. Lett. Of Baskerville, Va,
bought for cash here, nice residence on
Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
PETERSBURG SOCIETY,"
sEOUEL no THE GATETIES OF A
PREVIO .WEEK.
Pine Tags Used as Decorations nj an BE
eSant and Unique Lee Birtho"y
Entertainment.

PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. Especial.
The record OF the week in society mere Is
but a sequel TO last weeks list OF gal
ties. ,-,,-,..
rhe most unique and the most delight
fuI entertainment Of the week, was Mrs.
Richard stylrs, given last wednesday 10
mo Girls Afternoon card cub. Mrs.
stvll's rooms. At her residence on Market
street were artistically ana peauulu'iy
decorated in honor Of General Lee
birthday. decorations, and the scheihe ol
the whole. being in harmony with the
war period. Confederate Tags appeared
,verever it was possible 20 drape them'
and nine tags were combined win naBs
for decoration. IN an alcoFe III one Oh
the rooms hung a portrait OF peheIal
Lee. above II, were draped confederate
and state flags. Below the portrait arms
were stacked and hanging on them were
a knapsaclS and Canteen. the young
ladies' were invited at half past hVe
o'clock; the gentlemen were expected
later. AS each lady entered she was pre-
sented with score card, having Con
federate flag painted upon II ana tea
with red and white ribbons.
UNIQUE PRIZES.
The game was Progressive Euchre,
and the first prize was Confederate
dollar framed.
The second prize was n Confederate
button made into lady's hat pin.
AT the end OF the game the tables were
covered with newspapers instead OF the
usual embroidered center-piece and the
refreshments brought In were bareback
and corr, served in tin plates ana iced
nuttpr milk I'm tin cups.
After the amusement and surprise az
these novel refreshments had subsidized
little. another surprise was given MIS-
StylTs guests when delicious ices cakes
and ginger preserves were served.
At O'Clock the young men arrived
and from then until ~ O'Clock war songs
were sung and war music was played as
well as old plantation songs.
rhis delightful evening closed with the
serving OF some delicious punch from a
tin bowl. wreathed with pine tags.
CARDS IN EVERY STYLE.
The Ladies Friday Afternoon Card
club" was entertained last Friday by
Mrs. Robert Watson on Union street.
rho game was "Hrogrotsive Euchre,
and was much enjoyed. The score cards
were very artistic and the refreshments
delicious. 80 the entertainment was de-
Iightful one.
me Morning Whist Club was enter
,a.red bv Miss Carrie Pryor last We'd
nesday.
some OF the young ladies on High
street have organized social eiun. wniSn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
Transfers of Renl Estate.

Richmond: BENJAMIN w. Davis and
wife 10 John Garland Pollard, 30 feet on
south side Hanover street, 30 feet west
Of Lombardy, $3.50.
Junius A. Scott TO W. ID. Scott. stock
OF goods. fixtures &c, in store No. 2'll
cast Main street. 500
Henrico: W. A. Crawford and wife to
@. T. CARRIER. half interest in lot 4.
square S. Chestnut Hill. 81.
Nathan Enroughty, ST., to trustees Of
Varina Tribe, No Al. Improved Order Of
Red Men. three-fourth OF an acre on Cen
trail road, seven miles from Richmond,
$40.
North-Slde Land Company 10 W. a.
Crawford, lot 4, In square 80. Chestnut
Hill, soc.
Same to W. A. Crawford and G.. w.
Trimble, lot 10 In square "A, Chestnut Hill.
500.
Richmond Perpetual Building. Loan and
Trust Company to James ID. Carneal. 1G
feet on south side Brookland street. go
feet east OF Dineen, $3.50.
Uriah +. Tate. trustee. TO T.. James
Cauthorn. 10 acres adjoining Robert c.
Holman and Others. $3.50. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
PRESIDENTS AT CHURCH.
,,,KfyLEY,s MODEL DEPORTMENT
ATRELIGIOUs SERTTCEs'
The Congregation Remains Standing at
49, Ind of the Last Hymn Un'i' inc
President Passes Out,

,,-,errrNrcTON. Jan. 22.-Special.-
-. I'm nj the Presidents have been
- ooors whether they have been
-.-....,,,i,ants OF tho Church or not. As
9. u,ou known. President Mckinley is
.,.,,(,,t Methodist. lie is as iesu''t -
.-f,ck-work ga his attendance "1 nv ~, ~.
.eryice. / occurred q seat j., ~ $50
- .presi8ents church tho Meuo-
az 'i' ,,-.t.,,ist chufch-last Sunday ana
Po'l,,' III, down upon MI Mckinley
'o'lN ,t,, .banccl. A few minutes De-
~ - clock tho large auditorium anu
lp'~ -. Galleries were nlleu. Many
.,@,(rs were in the house anu d So"
..-.-tton of these were present
li0fs ~ ooo how tho President looAtu
'HN ',.,,,.a while attending "ors"p,
t,D 80 minute before the 0Ppoih''e
Ap'N' .or,dce the President Wake"
49, 49,, tbe right aisle, proceeded py a"
- and followed by a you"e -
-, from the clerical stan Oh ~ l.,.,.e
N'..,,.o Mansion. A moment "l.v ~ 80
St'.,ietr,te and his attendaht W. ~
M"e ~ .,oetor Rev. Hugh johnston -
- eve out hymn ana 'i'''
-.,.e,fion rose and sans,
sies"' GOOD DrD HYMN.
GOOD old robust Church-ol-
W., tune and I had never hearu
ing IAN" ,,o,,,~.,ational singing. MT. NC
49, 49, foined heartily IN THIS ana an
- other congregational music. ne sot
80. vas uturrical and was very inuOn
- ,ba, of tho Protestant hl"sooi,si
<",....o,, The President seemed "'"'ei
,i,.-Ditv and churchly proprieiy.
..a,,i, followed the service Closely anu
r,,,1,,ob DIT Johnstons sermon-the
1,'e'5 Co,,nardment was his teNt-"as
'......,,o,nlace the distinguished worship
- eeemed 20 pay the closest "t'ehlion
80, beginning 10 end. 1 was woiue'int
-, the president would make ms ext
,.t,host being rudely jostled by me Gu
fsous crowd. ,,.,.u. ,,o lbs,
II was done in this way: WINE 'he los.
-, ,ras being sung en- usher went
49,, each aisle and whispered 10 each
.,,o~eer al The end OF pew 10 remain
.,a,s,rg until the President passeu 'u''
a. ~ the members 81 the compensation,
a. Inc understood tho ruic. n notice OF
.o.t would be expected having peeh
.Svcp from the pulpit AZ the beginning
81 Mr.. McKiniey's term.
POLICE ESCORT
T, the ves.ibule two or three policemen
$40 waiting 90 escort the fresidfnt 70
s'is carriage. quite a large CROWD hap
e,llectcd on the side walk 10 get glimpse
~ the Nations Chief.
The Sunday before very prosy prescn.
ar occupied the pulpit. lady irienn
~ soisA wss sdvins ma an aeconnt et
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
@Me@&.
1--WE ZNZzE5I1zznMb
A DASTARDLY ASSAULT.
BRIKEUAy STRUCK DOWN MILE
Ar ms POST or Duty.
The Bristol Belt Line in Trouble But Has
the Mayor on Its side Paving the
Streets at Private Expense.

BRISTOL VA, Jan. Especial
David Horren, a popular brakeman On the
Norfolk and Western road. who was tho
victim OF an assault a few days ago Al
the hands OF unknown parties, has since
died AT his home here. lie was thirty
two years of age. and unmarried.
Mr.. Herren was at his post OF duty, the
train on which he was braklng WAS cross
ing the mountain east OF Pulaski, when
unknown parties hurled stones at him.
one Of which struck him on the head.
fracturng his skull.
The Bristol Belt line Railway Cont
pany and the city have been experiencing
trouble this week. The company under
took 10 tear up portion OF It's track
I'm Virginia, when warrants were issued
for the men engaged in the work on 4
charge OF obstructing the streets.
The City Council held a meeting. and.
by unanimous vote. passed a resolution.
annulllng tho franchise OF the Belt Line
Company
THE MAYOR STANDS BY.
This resolution Mayor Winston vetoes,
alleging that IL was Illegal. In that IL
repealed an ordinance without due notice.
At this the matter stands still, bit furth-
er Developments are expected soon. The
track that was being torn up was to have
been transferred to the Tennessee side
20 extend the line In the western
suburbs.
DR. M. n. Broaddus has returned from
q months stay IN the Eastern cities.
where he was soliciting funds 10 pay or
the indebtedness or Southwest Virginia
Institute, the Baptist college here. lie
met with good success.
The idea OF paving the Main street Of
the town with yItrified brick. r. row be-
Ing agitated. II is believed that the pro-
perty owners most directly interested will
agree upon a plan 10 do the work az
their own expense.
NO RECEIVER NEEDED.
A second effort to put the Holston
National Building and Loan Association.
OF this place. IN the hands OF a receiver.
has failed. II being decided by Chan
cellor Kyle. at Morristown. Tenn. that
the association was perfectly solvent. and
was competent 10 continue Us business on
It's own responsibility
Mr. and Mrs j. II Lindsey. after a v!sit
OF a month or more 60 their son. Hon.
Stuart Y. Lindsey. have returned TO
Bridgewater, Va.
Colonel n. NJ. Taylor continues In quite
III health. His recovery Is not expected.
For many years Colonel Taylor was con-
spicuous as lawyer here. lie IL q
cousin of Governor Taylor, OF Tennessse.
A.. " poWeil nj No 2le easf 1iav
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
High School Notes.

The examinations at the Richmond Hisn
school Tor the close of the Intermediate
,erm will commence next "Wednesday
Week. February I'd and viii 1hst about
six DAYS. These examinations VIII oe-
termine the promotion TO higher classes
of the High School pupils.
Va On the 18th OF February senior pupils
from the several grammar schools VINO
successfully pass their examinations AZ
those schools will be admitted into the
High School. ,,....., N
Taylor delivered an interesting ana =
structlve exper.unent;i lecture before the
school Board at the High schcol build
in~ on the application OF N-rays To SUR
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
Hosiery.

Ladies fast black. seamless Hose. srlic-
ed heels and toes, 25c quality FOR l6c. pr.
Ladies' ljc fast black, seamless Hose,
Hermdorf dye. spiiced heel and toe.
for lie. per pair
Children's fast black ribbed Hose. dou-
Bile kree, heel, and toe. i2lac. kind for 9c.
Misses and children's 2lc. fast black
seamless Hose, HermsdOrf dye, double
knee, heel, and toe, for Ice. pair.
Ladies and childrens fast black Hose.
ic pair
Ladies' black boot. opera tops, all coll
ors, FOR lie. per pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

The Outlook for a Good Year Was Never
More Promising.

LYNCHBURG, VA, Jan. 2o-Special.-
The report Of the Board OF Trade for
1897 was very satisfactory TO the bust
ness men Of the community.
Through the influence OF IFS officers
the Insurance rates granted TO the city
We're reduced 10 an extent more than
sufficient to cover the whole expense OF
sustaining the board during the past
year. The board also succeeded in
making better terms with the various
railroads entering the city than had been
obtained for many years previous 10 its
organization.
The merchants OF the city are particu-
larry pleased with the change Of schedule
on the Chesapeake and Ohio. which en-
ables their customers west OF town. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

Real hfllnlnef
Capcs. I u IL
fare storm coli
lar, were a. %,
now SL99.
Init Stone
Marten "Imper-
ial' StOles high
storm collars. ?
heads, 10 tails;
were 10. now
SO.
Tmit Stone
hiarten Collar
q [ I @ S with
storm collars.
heads and tails.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
Three
&c
Black Goods

Atwood set black French Serge. %
inches wide sold for soc: now 3ac. yd.
Mohair Sicillans. ~ yds wide per-
feet black SOC. quality n 81. yard.
Jet black cable Diagonal double fold.
former price ne, now l0c yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

Hill Baptist church recently, which was
listened to with close attention by large
audience.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
Three more lois
ladies Dress Skirts

will be ready for selling at still
greater reduced prices. Prepare
yourself for surprises.
Ladies' s. Plaid ana Checked Fancy
Dress skirts. fun yards VIDE NeIFe-
teen bound. lined throughout, ST.
ladies' au-wool. mixed Chcviot Dress
skirts. blues. greens, and browns $3.50
skirt for $40
Am the higher grade Dress Skirts,
comprlsinc heavy all-wool black cheNot
skirts. run width, perfect httins' wen
made. S2.4J.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
Silks.

81 and yl2j Ta0eta Plaid silks, at Zoe.
yard.
81 all-silk Taneta black ground. with
cocred stripes, '5c. yard.
Black and navy Corduroy, 15c. grade
for sec. yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
Blankets

to sell at our present removal sale
prices and make profit we could
control the entire trade of the
South. There are two cases that
were packed in our duplicate store
room to 90 on sale this week.
Full Ill soft ncccy California wool
Blankets extra heavy silk binding. heavy
double borders, former price 81, now Siat
sL2j heavy grey wool Blankets. with
Roman stripe borders bound with best
twill tape fun 1914 size. now S.gO.
ia twill Blankets. wide borders OF pink
and blue combination; tapped both edge,
6gc.
N2j fancy sattecn covered Comforts,
lined with best oil calico, fun bed Size
csc.
White crochet Spreads, la size, assert
ment of patterns, FLl9.
White crochet Bed Spreads. hemmed
ready for use: sold for Zoe, now 41c.