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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.-NA-
tional Soldiers Home Va, Treasurer's
Office, January II. lSsS-Sealed proposals
will be received at this Office until noon,
tuesday,, February Is 1898 for FUR
NISHING AND DELIVERY OF SUB
SlSTENCE SUPPLIES at Southern
Branch, National Home. ID. V. s., for the
three months commencing April LIST and
ending June 30. 1898 Quantities TO be in
creased 10 per cent, II required, during
the execution Of contract. Standards can
be examined. and printed instructions
and specifications and blank proposals
will be supplied upon application to this
Office. Bids aggregating $500 must be ac-
companied by a certified check, payable
TO the undersigned treasurer, for az least
. per centum of the amount thereof. which
check will be forfeited TO the National
Home for ID. Y. s., in case the Guccessfui
bidder refuses or fails 10 enter into con-
tracts as required; otherwise, 10 be re-
turned TO the bidder Samples presented
by bidders will not be considered unless
same are called for I'm specifications. The
right is reserved TO reject any or all pro-
posals, or 70 waive informalities therein.
Envelopes containing proposals should
be endorsed Proposals for Supplies N
III. ID. V. S." and addressed to the under
signed. WILLIAM THOMPSON. Urea.
surer. Approved: p. It. Woodhn. GOyer-
nor. ia 22sH2ytD ke5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
Sermon TO sIedicnIsfude,t.

The service at St Marks Episcopal
church Sunday evening AT O'clock will
be held for the medical students of the
city A special sermon will be preached
by the rector, Bishop c. c. Penick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
VRUSTEE'S SALE BAR AND RES
Il TAUkANr FIXTURES AND TWO POOL

TABLES COMPLEXION
JANUARY 18th. at 1870 O'Clock A. NJ.
| will sell at public auction. az 1908 east
Main street. Hoffman House." a hand
some OUTFIT FOR BAR AND RES
TAURANT, embracing Back Bar with
Mirrors, Bar Counter. Beer Pump. Glass
Front Refrigerator Wine Case. Steam
Lunch Counter Cigar Showcase and
Counter. oyster Counter. Tables Chairs.
Hardwood Partition with Mirrors. Largs
Cooking Range. Heating Stove with Steam
Attachment. &c: "A lot OF Decanters.
Beer Wine. and Whiskey. Glasses Cups.
Saucers. Plates, and Dishes, also. me
stock OF Wines and Whiskeys ON hani
The lease of the house can be secured.
rare opportunity 10 buy these fixtures as
a whole or parts thereof.
TERMS: $50 cash; larger amounts On
time not exceeding ninety days. with se-
curity JAMES A. WALSH.
ia y Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
WANTED,

statesmen VISITING STEAM PLANTS
to sell the "Binghamton" Flue-Clearer,
as a speciality or side line. Best-selling
and most useful cleaner made. Good com
mission. A. l.. BABCOCK, Binghamton.
n. Y. ia 22-2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
Richmondcrs I'm New YorI.

NEW YORK. January q Especially J.
w. S. Morris, Miss q. Swasey, Windsor,
w. G.. Neal. c. ID. Langhorne and wife
Miss Langhorne. Holland; d. Axtell. ].
Cans. Waldorf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
WANTED,
A TEACHER

A TEACHER TO FILL VACANCY.
Teach Latin, French. Music. and usual
English branches. Must hold first-grade
certificate Address
c. II. HARRISON
la 22-2tF Ninitayille Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
AUCTION sALEs-Fnture NV.

WHEN REAL ESTATE is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALFN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA By THE VENDOR AND THB
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
.HERIFFS SALE.

l will sell by auction. on
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY p, lHN
on Capitol street. opposite the city HaH'
beginning at u o'clock NJ.
ONE LARGE SOLITAIRE DlAMoND
RING.
left with me as collateral 70 satisfy
claim IN favor OF Clarence Cosby as
signee against Walker Whiteside.
TERMS: Cash. J. I. hlHhto.
sheriff of the City OF Richmond
Ia PISA Su& N3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
WANTED,

SALESMAN TO SELL.
our line Of Lubricating Oils. Specialties
etc. TO the mill and store trade Splendid
opportunity for the right party. Address
THE BROOKS OIL COMPANY, Cleve-
land o. ia 22-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
WANTED,

AGENTS, MEN WHO ARE ALREADY
to sell Lubricating Oils. Lubri-
,ating Greases, Prepared Paints. and Var
lish on frst-ciass commission basis in Viz
yinia and other Southern States MANI
OIL AND GREASE COM
oANY, Cleveland o. IA aO-l4f
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22

TEN AGENTS FOR A HOUSE-TO-
House Canvass for an article which sells
at sight % TO so per day made for ex-
perienced men. Apply to A. FTrITER-
MAN, Room No. 5, Imperial Hotel ia p
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
COMMISSIONERS SALE
VALUABLE VACANT PROPERTY On,
CARY, TAYLOR. AND GREEN
STREETS. RESPECTIVELY.
IMMEDIATELY AT THE CLAY-WARD
MARKET HOUSE.
AT AUCTION.

In execution OF the decree referred N
below, we will sell by public auction. on
me premises In the order named below
beginning at O'Clock p. NJ. on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22

LEwISS PURE LEAD.
LEwIss PURE LINSEED-oiL
and all material for painting. Only the
best quality kept in stock. Write N'
quotations. PURCELL LADD q Co.
ap 80 Wholesale Druggists
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22

In execution Of n deed OF trust b..
Charles Il. Hewitt and wife to tho In
tees OF the Home Building Conc.
PerpetuaD. dated February IL ig.-
duly recorded I'm Henrico County CIT
Clerks office. In Deadlock l53 r. ~
H. default having been made In fho r,'
ment Of a part OF the debt secured 3.
said deed. and being directed By tho roy
OF Directors OF said Home Building CO..,
pany PerpetuaD. we will proceed to soi,
by auction, on the premises. on
SATURDAY, JANUARY D. lse
at o'clock +. NJ. the HOUSE AND Ion
above mentioned, being the same -
estate conveyed by said deed Of frns,
This lot fronts f0xl30 feet 10 an sf..,
about 10 feet wide Ivy
TERMS: Enough cash 10 pay cos. ~,
executing this trust. all taxes 10 das -
sale, and 1910 which Is the amount r,.,
due on the debt secured by said decf
and the balance on "A credit OF Six 40
twelve months, for negotiable notes Wiz
interest added. and secured BIZ "A deeJ ~
trust. ~ ID. HARGROvE. u
r r. SUTTON.
H. SELDOM TAYLOR
Trustees Home Building COMPANY fp,,.
PctuoD' ia d
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22

A GADY'S MAID. MUST BE A GOOD
seamstress. Best references required An.
ply at II west Franklin street between 10
and II A. NJ. in OFF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
FRIDAY. JANUARY % 1909

FRIDAY. JANUARY q. lses
the following-descnbed VACANT LOTS
l. SIXTY FEET at the southwest cor.
her OF Cary. and Linden streets. running
back along Linden street 143 feet inohes
to an alley % feet wide
= NINETY FEET at the northwest
corner or Taylor and Linden streets nun.
nlhg back along Linden street l8 feet s
lnches TO the aforesaid alley
3. ONE HUNDRED FEET al the south.
east corner OF Linden and Green streets
9 inches
a. a. FsIFrTY-FouR FEET on tho south
Inc or Green street Immediately In thel
rear Of the land last mentioned ari
racing the new market-hOuse.
.. FIFTY FEET on the south side "A
Green street, separated from the last.
mentioned land by an alley IS feet wide.
ana also fronting said market-house
These blocks Of land will be sold as A
whole or in small subdivisions as may
seem best at the time OF sale and pllts
or II can be seen at the Office Of the auc-
tloneer. All OF this property being close
TO the said market. deserves and should
attract the attention Of purchasers.
TERMS: Onc-fOurth cash and The
balance at six. twelve. and eighteen
months, for notes. with interest added
CHARLES L. WILLIAMS.
NJ. +. MAURY.
BEVERLY B. MUNFORD.
Special Commissioners
warwick Corbin, Ex'or. Plaintiff, against
{. =. Boiling and Ex'or and ais. De.
fendants.-In the Law and Equity Court
of the city Of Richmond.
/. p Il. Winston Clerk of said court
certify that the bond required OF the
special commissioners by the decree In
said cause Of December II. 1896, has beer
duly given.
Civsn ,,ndar ms, hand tbf. tt,h a.. -
January. 1898. p =. WINSTON.
ia 1S-td Clerk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
Saturday
Bargain-Day

aud the rightfulness of The titIe
WI be verified in more than a
hundred different points OF the
great store Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
BY n. W. Bowe.
Real Estate Auctioneer
THE VALUABLE AND sPLEN.

THE VALUABLE AND SPLEN-
l. OIDLY-LOCATED STORE PROPERTY
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
CARY AND FOURTEENTH STREETS.
AT AUCTION.-At the request Of me
owner. q nonresident. viii sell, BY
public auction. on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY %. 1895.
at l o'clock r. NJ. the LARGE. SUB
SrANTIAl. WELI.-IOCATED. AND
VERY VALUABLE CORNER STORE.
above referred 20. IL Is broad. has iouf
stories above the cellar. and Is most tho-
rough and substantial IN its construction
ia 20 \. W. BOWIE. Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED.

LADY WITH TACT AND ENERGY TO
Travel for old-established firm. Perma-
nent; $40 per month and expenses H.,
care Dispatch office. ia 22-Sa&SuSt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
Superintendent Of the city Gas-worixs.

Superintendent Of the City Gas-Works.
Richmond Va. January 20 1895
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISH
ING THE CITY OF RICHMOND WITH
500 ARC ELECTRIC LIGHTS. OF
not less than l,2O0-candle power
with the privilege of increasing
the number 10 co. for lightinS
the streets Of Richmond for a tenn ~
three years from the 18th day OF April
1895 with the privilege OF extending the
said contract for two years, II so desired
by the city. will be received until TUES
DAY, February l, 1898, at " O'clock noon
In Room No. g. City Hall
No bids will be entertained unless ac-
companied with a certified check Tor
81 600. payable TO the Treasurer of The
city OF Richmond.
The city Council reserves the right TO
reject any or all bids.
Hids must be marked Proposals for
Electric Lighting" aud addressed 10 the
undersigned.
WILLIAM T. KNOWLES.
superintendent Gas-Works.
in 92-eodtd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
orr CORSET SCHOOLING

will be pleasingly illustrated in the ofter-
ING again to-day. Perfect fitting, correct
shape. ease. grace. and comfort goes with
every one no matter what the price may
be.
j Corsets. I'm White or Black, for
81 gi-.it's the usual S225 grade.
The best makes OF 81 Corsets are priced
10 YOU az 75c.
The 81 p grades are SSc. TO-DAY.
Lonc-Waist Well-Boncd CorsetS are
here to-day for SOC. Tin
Ladies' Iong-W Waist. French Coutiie
Corsets. nicely bOned. good shape ano
perfect fitting. SIC eacS. 49,, -.
Let lust two items tell you What IL nap
pen at the
KID-GLOVE COUNTER TO-DAY.
Ladies' Heavy Black 2-Clasp. Foster
l.ace and Button Gloves. pam OF en- en-
bc,aefec backs The range OF prices
Of these gloves is from 81 10 Sl'o d
pair CSC a pair to-day, -
LADIES' Tan. OX-Blood, brown, anu
Green 2-Clasp and Button Gloves pam
or emil roidered backs usuaiiy Sl.." d
pair. for CSC. a pair.
THE HOUSEWARE DEPARTMENT
viii have q special sale of nearly 1000
Plates. al kinds and sizes. some very
handsomely decorated. cost up to % and
35c. each. for Sc. each to-day.
CANDY.
Ma shmallows. extra good quality, for !
ID l-2c. q round.
" qlnnt Kisses. chocolate and vanilla |
t'aVors. for lie. a pound.
- sticks Of PCpsin Chewing Gum for &c. |
Cream Peanuts. &c. a pound.
Oriental. Lemon, and Fig Jelly for |
30 l.Zc. a pound
Peppermint Cream Waters for 15c. a |
O0unC.
COc0anIt Bonbons for &C. a pound.
80 and zUc. Chocolates and BOnbons for
i3c. q pound
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22

WHEN REAL ESTATE rs sof.n ~
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALLS
OAR YEAR ARE TO DE PAIN p,,..
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
LOST, sTRAYED. AND Fouyn.

LOST OR STOLEN. MOROCCO LEA
Their CASE OF SEVEN RAZORS. Ten
dollars reward Will be paid for its re-
turn to Murphy's Hotel and no questions
asked. ia 22-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22

Note.-Parties wishing to attend this
sale will take the U2) noon train Tor XII
by Station. where they will be met by
cOnyeyances. ia Do
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
MONDAY, JANUARY A. fs9S

at 130 o'clock =. NJ. the PROPERTY
described in the above mentioned deed
TERMS: Cash as TO the cost OF sale.
and TO pay "A note Of S250.55. with Interest
from November ?, 1891, and a credit rs 20
three notes Of S250.55 each, payable re-
spectively, ?, 3, and years from N0vem-
Der ,, 1896. Balance upon such terms as
may be announced al sale
WILLIAM II. BEVERIDGE, Trustee.
CONWAY X. SANDS. Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
HITTER.

THE CHOICEST AND BEST OF ORR
own make. for 25 cents per pound.
CHATSWORTH DAIRY COMPANY.
ia 22-2t 2ll north Third street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22

BY II. Seldom Taylor G. Son
Real Estate Agents ana Auctlone,,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22

BY n. w. Bowe.
Real Estate Auctioncer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22

TRUSTEES SALE
Il or
AN ATTRACTIVE TwO-sTORY 7-Poo,,
FRAME COTTAGE. 'i
AND LOT f0x130 FEET
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNrp ~,
IVY STREET AND ROSENEATaV ~
ROAD
AND BETWEEN GROVE ROAD Ar,
BROAD-STREET ROAD avn
IN HENRICO COUNTY. va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22

FISH FOOD, MOCKING-BIRD FOOD.
Canary Seed, Bird Sand, Glover's Dog
Medicines. &c THE WAGNER DRUG
COMPANY, corner Sixth and Broad
streets. ia 2l-2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
BUSINESS WANTS.
EIGHTEENTH AND MAIN SITS.

EIGHTEENTH AND MAIN SITS.
-----.-----.-.--.--...--------
$500 bushels Country Meal 4Ao'
pounds New Mountain Buck Or
| wheat ............ .................. VN
pounds Finest ArDnc,,.,s Coffee $500
900 bags Finest Patent Flour SSC.
Hummer IaT@S saf Soap, dirt eradica'Or' 10 26C.
800 bushels New York State Irish orr
Potatoes, per peck ............... H00'
CIDER Vinegar, regular apple juice, i1n
per gallon .......... ..........'...'
&c: boxes Climax Stove Polish, 6e
large size ............ ...-.........
500 %. dez zen 5 Large Imported Macke- SOC.
reI. per dozen 49,. ............
Finest. Greenest, INCEST Timothy En-
nay -......... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. WV
1900 bushels Old Virginia White 9Hn
Corn ............ ................... WV
l0i osp P S%ssr Western Timothy Hay, 6OC
City Mills Shipstuff and Brown 76n
stuff. per hundred ................ iVo'
80 barrels Fresh. Crispy Ginger Ar
snaps, per pound ................. fV'
Large 4-String Carpet Brooms...- lUV.
L anS fr ToBgue, large cans nice 26C.
20 tubs of that Fine Culpepec
Creamery Butter, sweet, rich,
mellow flavor. We are sole
agents for the entire output No
e. house in town can sell you such
goods at twice the price. We can i6n
sell you all you want for ........ ioO'
'2 Flo barrels l' Finest Patent Fanny $3.50
Large half-pnt bottles Lemon Ex- 6n
tract ........... ..................- W.
5000 pounds Fine California Hams ~.
so dozen Home-Made Catsup, per en
bottle ............ ..-.-............. w.
10000 gallons Rock-Candy Syrup, 0So
s.sa.9as -
10 carloads Choicest Timothy e0n
Hay .........- ............ .......... VVVs
'S Cut 0f HeTrus S0''n carolina New $3.50
Fine Old Rye Whiskey, years on
ola, per pint ............ ........ lUls |
California Sherry Wine, per gal On, |
ION .s''..... ............. .......... UVU. |
Large 1o-pound Pail Preserves. QUO.
4-pound cans Finest Apples ..... DC.
4 pounds Full Cream Cheese. z0C.
cans Early June peas........... 25C.
5000 pounds Fine Salt Pork &C.
catch N~~ Du' e .'.s.... 1898 25C.
Quart Bottles Ammonia. ..... DC.
10 pounds Fine Pearl Homlny... lUC.
200 bags Fine Family Flour. .... 1UC.
600 bushels Water-Ground Meal. 4zC.
's gallon ou"."'" lew . Wn.shey $3.50
Gibson Old Rye. years old. $3.50
Duffy Malt whiskey ............. S6C.
Patent Zinc Washboards ....... lUC.
California Evaporated Peaches, 0So
pounds OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. nUV.
cakes Sweet Chocolate. ....... zoe.
pounds Laundry Starch....... zOC.
lRBUcKLEs COFFEE, lbs. SIC.
bottles BASES Pale Aleu-. QUO.
london Stout. bottles .......... 6Oc.
'resh Cracker Dust ............. w. :
% Genuine Smlthfeld Hams.
beautiful, rich color highly
Favored, to 10 pounds, per i0o
0a 22-sa. SUI u&Th,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
TRUSTEES SALE OF A DE
STRARIE Farm or taa ACprc

MDKE Ok LLSS- WTTH THTTE
DWELLING OF SIX ROOMS. BARN.
ORCHARD. ETC, LYING IN TIM
COUNTY OF HANOVER. ON THO
MOUNTAIN ROAD. ABOUT SIX MILES
WEST OF THE TOWN OF ASHLAND
BY virtue Of certain deed OF trust. exc.
cuted 10 US. bearing date November 2
1856, and recorded In the Clerks Office II
Hanover County Court. Deadlock 80
page 2s3. default having been made in the
payment OF a part OF the money therein
secured. and being requested so 10 DO hy
the note-holder. we will sell. az public
auction. in front OF Puryears store
Mountain road, Hanover county. on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
DRUGS. MEDICINES. DC.

TO PHYSICIANs.-WE HAVE SCHEH-
RINGS FORMALIN DlSlNFECTANT-
Lamps Pastils, and busting Powder
Also, Behring's and Pasteur's Reliable
Dipiihnrla AntitOxin, Fresh Vaccine Vi
rus Fever Thermometers Hypodermlc
Syringes. &c. THE l.. WAGNER DRUG
COMPANY, corner Sixth and Broad
streets. Ia 2l-2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
NJ. +. MAURY.
BEVERLY b. MUNFORD.
Special Commissioners

BY George +. Crawford & Co.,
Real Estate Auctloneers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
Notions.
BarOafns of all Kinds.

This is only few of the different bargains to be had at
the Penny Store useful souvenir will be given to each
lady on Saturday, opening day.
Remember the store and date of opening. Bring the
Children The store is a regular ChiIdrens Paradise.
Respectfully.
"A. Behrendt,
PROPRIETOR OF PENNY STORE
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
Indigestion Dyspepsia.
Results Of the New Cure for Indigestion
and Nervous Dyspepsia.

brakes Dyspepsia Cure and Nerve
Restorer, well-spring of life, is pour
ing into thousands of homes today !,
stubborn cases that have bailied ~
other remedies yield TO the efficacy OF
this marvellous treatment, and perma-
nent cures are the Inevitable results
from its use. For sale by Fisk Bangs.
A book on stomach and nerve trou-
bles, their symptoms and cure, will be
given free Tor the asking at above
mentioned drug store. Read follow
ing statement
ITO Whom II May Concern To those suffer
ing from stomach and nerve troubles j with 10
recommend brakes Dyspepsia Cure and Nerve
Restorer About 70 years ago | began to be
troubled with my stomach. 10 gradually grew
worse, even under treatment, until IL became
difficult for me TO eat any kind OF food with
comfort. For the past five years / have been
able 10 retain very little food OF the simplest
nature long enough 10 digest IT,. Seldom curing
this time have enjoyed sleep throughout the
entire night and usually have been Obliged 10
leave my bed ia consequences OF my stomach
ana nerve troubles. My bowels were very
much relaxed, said To be due 10 infiammat on OF
the membrane of the intestines l was treated
oy physicians and tried nearly every known
remedy recommended for my troubles with no
lasting benefit, and usually not even tempo
rarY relief on the 5th day Of January, 'gs, 1
purchased package OF Brakes Dyspepsia Cure
ana Nerve Restorer and wish every uyspeptic
knew how much have improved from It's use.
have no trouble in retaining IL. sleep well and
feel refreshed therefronl, and. although / have
used only one package OF the medicine, 1 can
safely say that am 20 per cent better than
have been during the past 20 years.
yours respectfully, MRS. GIDEON SroDDARD.
Litchteld Mich, Jan "a 1885,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Marcy provincial German for Mary
Christmas. God bless her. She must
be very kind hearted lidyw
"Very likely she is Santa Claus,
mother" ventured Jakob as he sailed
into his apples and nuts.
The fastest flowing river in the
world is the Sutlej, in British Indi A,
with a descent OF twelve thousand feet
in $50 miles.
Despite the fragility with which
their sex is credited, the number OF
British female centenarians greatly
exceeds that OF the men, 225 women
out OF every 100000 reaching the
century mark, while only eight men
out OF the same number round out 100
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
The Growing OF the Christmas Tree

II grows In gladness, fair and green.
symbol OF eternal hope
IL whispers OF the Great Unseen
on wilderness and cherries slope.
The changing seasons come and go,
Yet always beautiful TO see,
In summers heat or winters snow,
Appears the fadeless Christmas tree
The sparkling dew OF summer fills
It's verdant boughs with jewels rare,
And winter hangs his ic.cles
Like dazzling diamonds there;
The frost king decks IL like bride
With wreaths OF magic filigree,
And heecy snowdrifts often hide
The beauty OF the Christmas tree.
The timid wild birds build their nests
Within its shelter, free from fear.
And in its shade the squirrel rests,
Nor dreams OF danger drawing near;
In happy days OF early spring,
When jocund nature thrills with glee,
The robin and the bluebird sing
Their sweetest In the Christmas tree.
But half its charms do not appear
In summers dew or winters rime
Until the season OF the year
That brings the happy Christmas time.
All then, indeed, 1t glows ii CLEANS
With gems that sparkle ioyously
And realize the happy dreams
or childhood in the Christmas tree.
Long may 1t grow long may it sway
Ger childhood's dreams, last everywhere
Till all the world keeps Christmas day
And every heart is free from care
May all its boughs with fadeless Joys
BE filled through all the years To be-
For all the precious girls and boys
Who cluster round the Christmas tree
John r.. Barrett,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

The public cordially invited to attend the opening of
store on
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
The German Fire Department

Fl have the honor to announce, cap
tain, that the fire Is in the fourth story.
and our ladders and hose will reach
only to- the second.
.Indeed? Then wei have TO wait
till the fire gets down to the second. y
-Fiegende Batter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
Detroit Medical and Surgical
Institute,

Detroit, Mich.
Hotel Phelps,
Wednesday, Dec. I4th,
Hotel Bedding,
Thursday, Dec. 18th.
Bailey House,
Saturday, Dec 18th.
wheeler House,
Monday, Dec. 10th.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
Saturday, Dec. =.

When we shall have on sale full line of BAZAAR GOODS,
NOTIONS TINWARE, GLASSWARE, LACES, HANDKER-
CHIEFS and TOYS. We have the largest line of Toys for
the little folks that was ever brought to the City of Beldng
We have, in part
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

If you want a first class job bring it
to the BANNER office.