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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
Ircnl, al INnnsa. WIND.

j. B. stnebaugh relates very queer
Incident of yesterday evening storm.
He with his wife. son and daughter
was nj the farm OF f. r. Sinebaugh' six
miles south of the city. They were al
out of the buggy except the son, a boy OF
twelve years. when gale Of wind caught
the buggy. and tore the harness into
shreds. separating the buggy from the
horse The buggy. with the boy IN II,
shot up into tho air several feet ana turn
n oomnletelv over. landing several feet
away uD0n the ground a mass OF ruins.
The boy came down upon the top OF a
woven wire fence. but was uninJured.
Mr. sunebaugh went out to-day after
what was lett Of his buggy. Mr.. slime
baugh SAYS he has had several exper-
fences with storms and wind, but never
saw anything 20 equal his experience OF
vesterday.-Ottawa Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
PECULIAR P0IS0NS.
GENERATEDIN THE HUMAN BODY
The Result Imperfect Digestion of
Food.

Food.
Every living thing plant or animal con-
tains within itself the germs OF certain
decay and death.
In the human body these germs OF dis
ease and death called ty sllenlsts Pto-
maineJ. are usually the result OF i'm
perfect digestion OF food. tNe result Of
INDIGESTION or dyspepsia.
The stomach, from abuse weakness,
doc not promptly and tnorop-liy digest
tb, food. The result IS ledty, sodden
mass which ferments Ohe nrs, process OF
decay) poisoning the Blood, niahns u thin
weak. ana lacking in red CORP .es' polls
oning the brain causing headaches and
pain in the eyes.
Bad digestion irritatcs the heart. caus-
ing pa.pitauon and finally bringing On
disease OF th!s very important organ.
Poor digestion p9.sons tne Kidneys,
causing Bright disease ana D.a5etes.
And this is so because every organ.
every nerve depends upon tla stomach
alone FOR uourishment and 70 wal and
weak digestion shows itself n-t only In
loss OF appetite and fesh. b-t in weak
nerves and muddy comp.eNla.
Tho great English scierts Huxley,
said the best start SOD life is "a ana stom-
ach. Weak st0machs fail 90 digest food
properly, because they lack ine proper
quantity of digestive acids lfctlc and
hydrochorc and pepiosenic productsi
The most sensible remedy iu aI cases %
Indigestion, .s TO take after each meal
one or two of Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets.
because they supply .n pleas ant. harm
less t0rm AN tho elements mat weak
stomachs lack
TIE regular Use of Stu3r-s Dyspepsia
Tablets Will cure every form 0f stomach
trouble except cancer of the stomach.
They increase flesh. insure pure blood,
strong nerves. a bright era and clear
complexion. because all these result only
from wholesome food well oigcsted.
Nearly all druggists sell suarts Dys-
pepsa Tablets at so cents full size PACK
aee or by mail oy cnc.osIns price 20 Stu-
art Co.. Marshall Mich, bat ask your
druggist first.
a little book on stomach diseases mall
go free. Address STUART co.. Marshall
MiCh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
CAPT. TAYLOR TAINTED.
He Collapsed While in Conversation
With Col. John Murphy.

Capt. Charles T.. Taylor while I'm con-
versatlon with Col John Murphy I'm the
dining room of Murphys Hotel last night
about lO o'clock. was stricken with spell
Of dizziness and would have fallen from
his chair had COL Murphy not caught
him. lie was unconscious for moment
bat quickly recovered and was in few
minutes able 20 walk TO his home just a
short distance away.
The two gentlemen had been talking OF
old times. and at the time of the collapse
,of Capt Taylor the subject of conNersa-
lion was the late Governor Wise.
Dr. Riddcu attended Captain Taylor.
and attributed the trouble TO the smoking
OF strong cigars. The Captain az la'e
hour last night was doing we'll
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
THEY WANT TO TELL
These Grateful Women Who Have
Been Helped by Mrs. Pinkham.

Women who have suffered severely
and been relieved OF their ills by Mrs.
Pinkham's advice and medicine are
constantly urging publication OF their
statements for the benefit Of other wo-
men. Here are two such letters:
Mrs. LIZZIE BEVERLY, 25s Merrimac
St, Lowell, Mass, writes:
at affords me great pleasure TO tell
al suffering women Of the benefit have
received from taking Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. Icanhard-
Wind words toexpress my gratitude for
what she has done for me. Ny trouble
was liberation Of the womb. Twas UNI
der the doctors care. Upon examina-
ton he found fifteen very large ulcers,
but he failed TO do me good. took sew
eral bottles Of Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. also used the Sanative
Wash, and am cured. Mrs Pinkham'
medicine saved my life, and / would
recommend it 20 all suffering women
Mrs. AMOS TRoMBLEAY, Ellenburgh
Ctr, ~ Y. writes:
Il took cold at the time my baby
was born, causing me 20 have milk
legs. and was sick in bed for eight
weeks. Doctors did me no good. /
surely thought / would die. l was al
so troubled with falling of the womb.
/ could not eat, had faint spells as
often as ten times a day. One day
lady came TO see me and told me OF the
benefit she had derived from taking
lydia L. Pinkhams medicine, and adj
vised me to try it. ! did so, and had
taken only half a bottle before 1 was
able TO sit in chair. After taking
three bottles 1 could do my own work.
am now in perfect health"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
THE DAUGHTERS CONVENTION,
The Burned Buildings at Appomattox
IS be Restored.

WEST APPOMATrON Va, Sept. n
special.-On the DIST OF october the state
annual convention OF the United Daugh-
tiers OF the Confederacy will meet here
surely no place in Virginia could be more
appropriate for this meeting than here,
where the great civil war was brought 10
= close.
The local chapter Is already making pre-
paratlOns for this convention. Last night
a. the courthouse a most enjoyable enter
tainmcnt was given by the Daughters"
There were rectations by Miss Hamlet,
OF Pamplin City. and songs by Mrs A. II.
Clement. Miss Lillian Caldwell and Pro-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
Where's the Blame.

She sank without % warning note,
,l,,. cry of fear stuck in each throat.
ANA ms she swcrved with stricken reel,
Tbo,. drowned like rats in cage of steel.
Masters. where's the blame?
Twas not the crash OF fiery fight
Drew down our flag from mortal right;
Meath shining stars and ripping wave
Unshrlven went she 90 her grave.
Masters. where's ;he blameP
An. hear ye not the orphans wall.
The clamor borne upon the galef
While millions rise and sobblng cry.
What was II doomed these men 10 die
Masters, where's the blamey'
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
ootolatu yiysTybf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
Tiqer Killed with a stick.

Recently two Cinnamon named Chan
Syyee and Chan Teh on the way 20 Bukit
Teiotong. near Seremban. came across 4
balf grown tiger. Chan Teh holted. The
beast attacked Chan Swee: but the latter.
with a stick which he had in his hands.
landed a fatal blow on the tigers head.
The tiger was brought TO Seremban and
the usual reward was paid to the China
man.-singapore Straits Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
Eyeryboly Warned.

An Arizona rancher has posted the fol-
lowing notice on a cottonwood tree near
his place: MY wife Sarah has iett my
ranch when | didn't Doc Thing Too her
and / want IL distinkly understood tnat
any Man "a takes her in and keers for
her on my account will get himself
Pumped so Full OF Led that some tender
foot will locate him for mineral claim.
A word TO the wise Is sufficient and orter
uank on fools."-Denver Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23

fessOr Fisher Miss Hamlet had never
appeared before our people prior 20 last
night All were delighted with her read
ings and she will always receive hearty
welcome 10 our midst Refreshments
were served and a handsome sum rcaliz-
cd.
The officers OF the local chapter Of the
United Daughters of the COnfedoracy are:
President. Mrs. j. r. Atwood; Nice-Pres-
ident. Mrs. r.. a. Smith: Second Vice
President Mrs j. W. Flood. Correspond
ing Secretary. Mrs A. H. Clement: Re
cording Secretary. Miss Eddie V. Hardy
The stores destroyed by fire Wednesday
morning will be rebuilt ut once. The con-
tract for two. which viii be much larger
and handsomer has already been let.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
James L.. BIick Ill.

PETERSBURG. VA. September %
special.-Mr James r. Blick. "a we'll
known young man Of this city and a
brother OF Deputy-Shorin Blick, of this
place. is critically IN and is not expected
40 survive through the night he has
been a sufferer for years from rheuma-
tism. Mr.. Blick for five years was man
aeer OF the peanut factory Of the Span
ish Peanut Company here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
Sinre ItOhbcd.

COLUMBIA. VA. Sept. 22.-Special.-
Joseph DMlard. a merchant doing bust
ness on the main road leading 10 Flu
wanna Courthouse. three miles above
Columbia. had his store broken open by
thieves last night and robbed of a con-
siderable amount OF merchandise, con-
sisting of dry goods and shoes and ready
made clothing. also a gold watch.
Mr. billiard had SO or $50 In a money
drawer. which was over looked by the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
JUDGE PAUL'S COURT,
The Abingdon Citizen Changes From
Rhca 90 Walker.

ABINGDON. VA sept. o. Special
judge Taul adjourned The United States
District Court last night. and went TO
Ivncbburc where he VIII have before
Dim Important chaucey causes. The
jury rendered verdict for the Mathusan
Alkau Works in tlc suit of the Katherine
Stewards almnistwuiX. the ease being
one Tor damages for tine death of q
ltue ru by falling into an alkaline
ditch.
This court viii commence IT'S regular
Sam term here on Tuesday October 9Th
next
Tho Abingdon Citizen. heretofore a
Khes paper came out 300 to-days issue
strongly for General Walker, and gives
its reasons therefor
Considerable excitement has been caused
hy the change.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
SCHOOL
Committeeman.
They Should Know How to Write and
Favor Education.
VOLUNTEERS WILL RE-ENLIST
Meeting Of the Stockholders ofthe At
Ianiic aud North Carolina HAIL
rcad-Anti stock Law Having
Large Eject IN Politics.

RALEIGH. y. c.. sept. .. Especial
The recent trouble between sol1'eIs a-'u
negroes has quoted down. Bad as
was. sensational reports We're sent Out
from here about 20.
Albemarie Presbyte-y Is holding rs
sessions here. \ mass.meetias was held
this afternoon. Reports show an en-
courgng conditions of affairs ~ causcA
w0rh throughout this Presoytery.
Superintendent Mcwb)rne in his n.en-
NAL report % the legislature tEls W.n-
te-. VIII recommend that mo man snould
be eligible 10 the Office OF sChoo. COM
mitteeman unless he can write his own
name, IS qualified % do ordinary bus--
ness. ard IS known 20 be in favor on
public education. Where c0.ordd men
cannot be found % serve as committee
men. taea in such townships white men
should be appointed 10 manage i@e coioI-
cd schools.
RAILROAD MEETING.
TIE stockholders OK tie Atlantic ara
North Carolina railroad met 81 New
Eerno to-day. The officers, D. w. Pat
rick president. p. NJ. stanton. secre-
tary and treasurer. and s. j.. Dill s-'
perlrteadcnt. are 90 be reelected. tAe
only change expected 30 the board 81 the
s.i1,tftucrn az Collector Gail Duncan,
for Rev. y NJ. Juruey
Senator Butler speaks here October 'in.
Acknowledgement Cowles says ne thinks
that after The Second Regiment s.
mustered ora, that fully 5oJ o.: The men
w.I enlist ODD other regiments u i be
rls-!D. e.
Chairman Ho,ton. Rep) says that op-
position 20 ths stock Jaw has made more
co-nties art.-Democrstic, t.an any otHer
c-e c5I-se. IN spite ot this statement
The STOCK Jaw movement grows steadily.
Holtcn raaHes many strange announce
mcnts
DIR. sTOCKARD.
Ir S.eckard chief surgeon OF The sec
crd Res.meut w.l not be further CUES
t0aed as 90 the many charges against
h.m-ahserce from camp. incapacity. neg
lcct of sick. exc. 10 remains 90 Zee seen
what the people generally and The iami-
lies Of these men. who died VIII have 20
say as 10 these things not being looked
into. Possibly others higher in cr.ce
than Dr. stockard VIII Doe questioned
Captain Crawford Company *. First
Rerimcnt has bad hts resignation ace
couted First L.eutenapt Beavers Will
probably be- appointed bis successor.
Special term of Mecklenhurg court 70
trv Joe Jackson (co.Cred who is charged
with criminal assault cannot be held un-
100 October 2uh. d. was ordered for oc-
tcbor 10Th. but judge sultan could not
/ hold II then.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH,
Bills and Pay Roll Approved and Or
dcrcd To be Paid

The Council Committee on Health met
al the city Hall last night at $3.50 CLOCK
with the following members present.
Messrs. Hobson chairman burton
Camp. Donoh0e, Gibson Crimes Seay
and Williams The president ol '"V
Board of Health was also present
Nothing but routine business was trans
acted. The pav-rou and bills were ape
proved and ordered to be paid, amount
ing to S2m13i
Tho subcommittee on Streets meets
i'm tho city Hall this afternoon at 8
o'clock
The subcommittee on Water vas TO
have met last night but the meeting was
postponed until Monday at i'aO o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23

REAL RENAISSANCE LACE-Ecru
shanngs. edges in widths. from 10
inches. prices. s.. 3 10 s., . per yard.
insertings TO match. widths from
20 inches. prices, SIS to sl.5e per
yard.
Lace GALLONS. IN black and ecTu.
edges and insertions. y 20 2 inch
widths; prices CSC TO s. yard.
MEDICr AND TORCHON Qmlta.
aor) LACES. widths from u to 3l-i
inches; prices from 5 20 3Oc. PEE yard.
TORCHON LACEs. real ,.7en. hand
made width y TO inches; prices i-3c.
10 800 PEI yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23

The London Statist predicts sIeat
wave OF prosperity for TINS couil.lS ,
based unon the employment OF large
amounts OF American capital In Cuba.
Porto Rico and the Philippines, and wall
Street is encouraged. but 1t forgets that
II c-a.Li4i saaLs advantageous oppor-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
Bishop Coleman's Trip.

WILMINGTON. DEL, Sept. 1.-THE
Right Rev. Leighton Coleman. Bishop OF
the Protestant Episcopal Diocese OF Del
aware. yesterday started on pedestrian
tour through Virginia and West Virginia
He will walk at the rate OF twenty-four
miles a day and expects 10 cover at least
go miles. This is an annual custom with
the Bishop who is 50 years % age. Last
year he was mistaken for a tramp. and
dogs were sent 20 keep him away from
a farmhouse. N. Y. sub.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23
]. M. Fourqurean & Co.,
1l3 East Broad Street.

o1oc A rich and dainty assortmeut--a host
A@@~~O' of new patterus-elegant effects in pro-
fusion Renaissance Duchess and Cluuy Laces, the
swell things for dress trimmings
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23

SPECIAL RIBBON REMNANT
SALE. single and double faced satns.
Gros-Grain and Tsffeta Ribbons. rem
nants. widths from 70 -. lengths
from Ia 70 a. yards. prices from 10
sec. per remnant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23

Springfield (Mass) carpenters struck
for the discharge OF non-union fore
man -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23

PLAT vALENCTENNEs POINT DE
IRELAND IMITATION DUCHESS
and THREAD LACEs. with insertions
10 match; prices from 25c. TO 500 per
yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23

POINT VENICE LACES. EcRU.
NET TOP. widths 70 10 inches, prices
Is 70 81 50 per yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-23

insertions 10 match. widths u 20 ~
inches. prices sl-5 to sc. per yard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18
Carrie Gould.
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Pine Bluff, Ak. Des. 18. 1sas.

Pine Bluff, Ak. Dee. Is, 1898.
 Dear Santa laus-I want u doll in blue silk dress I want trunk for her, and bed for her to sleep on, and a buggy so l can roll her in It, and little s sove to cook dinner for my dolly. Please don't forget to come and br.ng my brother pair Of shoes, my papa gold watch. my sister and gold ring. my mamma q cape and rocking chair. a bowl and pitcher, washing set and table. Goo i-hye. Y ,ur little girl,
 tlnrrle Gould.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18
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Pine Bluff. Ark, Dec. l5, 1898.
 My Dear Santa Claus-I am going to ask you for few things. I want a ring, a black board, doll and some clothes, some hearts for my bracelet, and spoon. 1 will go to bed at eight o'clock, if you bring these things, and go to sleep. My address is sos West Fifth ave. Your friend, Henrietta Taylor.
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Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 15. 1898.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 15, 1898.
 Dear Santa Claus-I want you to bring me train like they had out at the fair this season, and a track that will reach around the house, and an air gun and some fruit.
 Your boy, Freeman H. Owen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18

Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. l5. 1888.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. l5, 1898. 1 want you to please bring me nice doll from Anderson-M Meyer Drug Co.,, a new slate, box of pencils, al- so some nice story books. l will go to bed at s o'clock and would not look for anything. Your little girl.
 Ethel Clement. P. S.-My house is 503 West Barra- que street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18

Dear Santa Claus-As 1 am the on ly little girl smy mamma and papa have got 1 thought l would like to have something for Christmas. l would like to have a big baby that can open it's eyes and say papa and mamma, and set of dishes, a table and any thing else you think would be nice for little girl to have and will thank you very much, so.good- bye. Hoping that you will not for get me for 1 will be a good little girl and look for you. l have five brothers and mamma and papa. So nothing more. Come 10 East I'd ave-, 1922, Pine Bluff, Ark.
 Miss Ruth Long.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18
works, some nuts candy and fruit. Your little boy,
 Charles Louis Whyte.
 704 Tennessee St.
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Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. l4th

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 14th
 My Dear Santa Claus-Please bring my little cousin, William Roe, a horse, bride and saddle, q picture book and a ball, and bring little Mamie a big doll and a doll buggy Now, Santa. please bring me enoth- CT doll and doll buggy with par asol on it, story book and lit tie safe to put my dishes in, and a ring. Please bring us all some nuts, apples, oranges, candy and bananas. Santa. don't forget the poor chil- dren. l have all my presents from last Xmas. Your little friend.
 Ruth Scales.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18

Dear Santa-Bring ne a It. tie stea mship, a cannon, some fire crackers, roman candle nigger-chasers and some devil spitters, anG any other old fireworks that you may have, please, sir. I am sorry that xou can't ride on the electric ears but we will have them next Christmas, sure l go to Miss Callie Jones school and am a good boy.
 Your friend,
 John K. Fitzhugh.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18

December 9th.

Dear Santa Ciaus-As Christ mas will soon be here l thought I would send in my bill. l would like to have a saw buck and saw and cannon ano some caps. Would like to have a ship and would like to have a street car and some fire crack CTS. This Is from your little friend, Selman Long.
 1922 East 2d ave.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18
Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec 15. 1898.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec 15, 1898.
 Dear Santa Clause-I have been a good girl since you came here last year and I,expect to remain so for ever. All I want you to bring me is a doll, box of candy. some picture books, some toys, some. well, any thing else you want to. Don't for get my sisters, Bernice and Selma.
 Your little friend, Ethel Schioss.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18

Pine Blufi, Ark, Dec l1th.
 Dear Santa Clans-I want you to bring me little doll and a doll cradle, a pair of gloves, a doll swing and a stove and a nice white apron, little comh and brush, and some candy. oranges and nuts. Yours truly, Etna Gammill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18
Pine Blnff. Ark. Dec. IS 1898.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. b, 1898. ffDear Santa Claus-Papa says that he Is going to get me q Christmas tree and says that you willputs nice things on it. I want a silver watch. some fireworks and some nice fruit. live on State street No. 644
 Your little friend,
 Sam Cohen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18
Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. I5, 1899.

Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. I5, 1899. Dear Santa Claus-I know you will bring me something nice. 1 want you to bring me a silver watch. a drum, horn and story book Of great Americans; also some fire- crackers and roman candles.
 Your little friend.
 John H. Hinemon,
 61S W. 9th uve.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18

Dear Santa Claus - Please bring me lots of good things to eat, little trunk, a doll and doll buggy and Il rocking chair, and please bring me nice work basket for mamma.
 Yours lovingly.
 Kathleen W hitelaw. F. -Bernice is too little to write so please bring Ter some thing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18
December 10th.

Dear Santa Claus = Please bring me a gun and a tool chest and to my little sister Alice Ray, a doll and a trunk. we will appreciate it. We think we have been pretty good. Hope you will take some toys to little boys and girls that haven't any papas..and mamas, with love, Your little friend,
 Sol Franklin, Jr.
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Pine Bluff, Ark. Dee. l5. lS9S.

Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec 15, 1898. My Dear Santa Claus-Will you please bring inc doll buggy and a doll bed and some pretty ribbon for my hair, apples, nuts and oranges.
 Your little girl.
 Rosa Sonnenschein.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18

Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 15, 1898. Dear Santa Clsus-Please bring me the following: A little Tenn. wagon. an air gun, pair of goat harness, some fireworks, some nuts and can dy. Don't forget Miss Thenie. Your little boy, Tom Hill,
 Park View Street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18
Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 15. 1896.

Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 15, 1S96 Dear Santa Claus-P Please bring me a silver bracelet, a story book, set of dishes, doll and a nice jacket to wear. I will go to bed at o'clock Your little friend,
 Alpharttd Huntsinger live on West 4th avenue, No. 9l4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18

Dear Santa Claug-I want most of all a doll with a pink dress on, and a wardrobe. l would like to have a little coach, too. Please don't for get our little bald-headed sis ter, and bring me lots of candy. Your little friend.
 1903 Olive St. Emily Fox.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18
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Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 15, 1898. Dear Santa Claus-I would like for you to bring me doll with white dress on, and two story books, and if Pm not asking for too much, would like to have two hearts for my bracelet. Don't forget some can- dy, fruit and nuts. That is all.
 Your little girl.
 SallYe Alexander.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18
Pine Bluff. Ark. Dec. l5. 1898.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 15. 1898. Dear Santa Claus-I want train and engine which runs by itself and want a big drum, I want some story books, some candy, nuts and fruit. Your little boy,
 H brace Why te. live on 704 Tennessee street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-18
Ora wford Wilkins.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 16, 1888. Dear Santa Claus--I would like q doll dressed in red silk dress and a bed. and a chair. and trunk, and table, and washing set and bug gy. A jumping jack. q rubber doll and rubber ball for my baby brother: bracelet for my sister and I; a dress and hood for my brother; a suit of clothes and hat and watch for papa; and mama some writing pa per, and my sis ter and some hair ribbon and some fire crackers. Now please don't forget to come. Good bye. Your little girl.
 Carrie Gould.