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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

father can write 60 DR.. Pierce and receive
medical advice free. Thousands have doue
il. Thousands OF homes have been made
happy by Il. Thousands Of weak women
suffering with the pains and debiiitatiug
drains of a diseased condition Of the dis-
tiuctly feminine organism have followed
Dr. Pierce advice and become again bloom.
ing. vigorous, loving. cheerful aud loved.
DR.. X. V. Pierce Is chief consulting ply
stefan at the world famous lnvaiids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, N. ".
aud during his thirty years practice here
developed his great family medicines-Dr.
Pierce's Pavofite Prescription, Or. Piefce's
Pleasant Pellets, DR.. Pierce's Golden Mcdi.
cal Discovery.
Mrs Clans Nelsou. II pico heights. los An
geles, Cal. nON u, writes; ~ send you MY pic
ture taken with my little boy. do not look ~
sad now as I do in the picture; ! was sick then
and I thought my days would not be long but
your kindness and medicine would not let me
die. You have my heart felt ihnnks f0r your
your book which | received two years ago. and
which l could not do without. II is all the Doc.
tor 1 have had since l got ". I had female
trouble. and Dr. picrcc's Favoritc Prescription,
together with the advice given in his book
cured me Of five years sickness"
The book Mrs. Nelson mentions u Dr.
pierce's 90 page " Medical Adviser. " the
most useful doctor book published A
copy in still paper. covers sent on receipt
Of ~ oue.ccnt stamps to pay expense Of
mailing oHit; in cloth binding ten stamp.
extra. ID. X V. Pierce, Buffalo, n Y
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
In the District Court.

TOmaso MOntOya sues for absolute
divorce from Perfecta Montoya on the
grounds OF desertion.
Lowenthsl and Meyers have entered
suit against Nathan Barth for a balance
OF 500 due on a promisssry note.
b. Weller and company sues Charles
Wagg on an open account.
Yesterday afternoon william Parkhurs'
was given Judgment against Henry JAG
quez for the sun OF tlll44.
The territorial grand Jury IL grindinI
away diligently, more than II hundred
witnesses having been summoned.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
Beware of Ointments tor Cstarrh That Don
a.s. s...

Beware of Ointmsnts tor U.tsrrh mat Con
tain Mercury,
as mecury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering II through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tions from reputable physicians, ~ the
damage they will do IL ten fold TO the
good you can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by 4.
J. Cheney q Co.. Toledo, o., contains nc
mercury, and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the systym. In buying Halls
C8tarrh Cure be sure you get the genu
Inc. II Ia taken internally and Is made
In Toledo, Ohio, by II. J.. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
IF Sold by Druggists, price 75c per
bottle.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over hfty years by millions
Of mothers for their children while teeth
ing. with perfect success. II soothes the
child, softens the gums. allsys all pain.
cures wind colic. and il the best remedy
for disrrEcea. IL is pleasant to the taste.
Sold by druggists In every part Of the
world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. lts
value Is incslcufable. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup and
take no other kind.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
Played Out.

Dull headache. pains in various parts
Of the body, sinking at the pit OF the
stomach, loss OF appetite. fey~eTlshness,
pimples or sores are all positive evil
dsnces OF impure blood. No matter how
ii became 40 IL must be purified in order
TO obtain good health. Acker's Blood
Elixer has never failed to cure %scrOfulous
or syphilitic pOisOns or any other blood
diseases. IL IL certainly a wonderful
remedy. and We sell every bottle on a
positive guarantee.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
Not the wisest Way.

II Is not always best to wait until 1t is
needed before buying "A bottle OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhoes remedy. Quite frequently the
remedy Is required In the very busiest
seasOn or iu the night and much incon'
venience aud suffering must be borne
before IL can be obtained. IL costs but
a tritle AS compared with It's real worth
and every family can we'll afford TO keeg
II In their home. IL Is everywhere ac
knowiedged TO be the most successful
me1icioe in the world for bowel com
plants. For sale by all druggists,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

For wounds, burns, scalds, sores, skin
diseases and all irritating eruptiOns,
nothing 80 soothing and healing rs De
Wits Witch Hazel Salye. Mrs. Emma
BOlles, Marion knglewOod Nursery, Chi
cago, says OF Il: "When all else fails In
healing our babies, II will cure" Berry
Drug company.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
ADMIRAL DEwEY's RESPONSE.

Thanks the Goverror for Congratulations
of the People.
Governor 0tero yesterday received the
following dispatch from Admiral George
Dewey in answer to the congratulstory
telegram sent by the governor In behalf
Of the people OF New Mexico:
Tompkinsvillp, 8. | Sept. 2S.
Governor Otero, Santa Fe, n. NJ;
Mans thanks for the greeting and con
CALCULATIONS from the people Of New Mex.
leo. GEORGE DEWEY.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
Good Enough TO Take.

This finest quality OF loaf sugar Ia used
IN the manufacture Of Chsmberlsn's
cough remedy. and the roots used In it,
preparation give 1t a flavor similar "a
maple syrup. making 1t very pleasant IA
take As a medicine for the cure OF
coughs, colds. la grippe, Group and
whOOping cough. 1t Is unequsled by any
other IL always cures, and cures quick.
ly. For sale by all druggists.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
Homestead claim Contest.

The homestead case OF John A. Henry,
OF Albuquerque, was heard yesterday be.
fore the register and the receiver OF the
Santa Fe land office. Special Agen,
Max Pfacht represented the government
which claims that Henry did not make
the improvements on the homestead
which the law requires.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
HlnmAIck,A linn NaHa

Was the result of his splendid health
lntomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where stomach, liver. KID
neys and bowels are out Of order. IL YOU
want these qualities and the success
they bring. use DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They develop every power OF brain and
body. Only 25c at j. II. 0'Rielly u Cos,
drug store.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

Mrs Robert LOuden. from He'll canyon,
Is in the city. She came in with a sick
infant, and Is now Ill herself.
Carl Ennis, the Santa Ne ticket agen,
at III Paso, passed through on his way IA
Chicago. last night.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand. but skin eruptions rob life
OF joy. Bucklen's Arnics Salve cures
them; also old, running and fever sores,
ulcers. boils. felons. c0rns, warts, cuts.
bruises, burns, scaids. chapped hands,
ch%ilblains. Best pile cure on earth
Drives out pains and aches. 0nly % cts,
q box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by j. II.
0'Rielly " Co, druggists.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

Native wstermelCns and cantaloupes,
native grapes, native peaches, Rocky Ford
tomatoes, fine eating and cooking apples.
good cooking butter.
Smoked meat. bologna, weiners and
ring sausage, smoked tongues aud fancy
cheese to arrive by express Friday at the
Jaffa Grocery Company.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

Rev. William Moore, pastor OF the Pres
byterisn church at Santa Fe, passed
through last night on his way to Cali
fornia He was met at the train by Rev,
T. c. Beattie. and DIR. ". G. Hope. He
| will be gone probably two weeks.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
Fatr yourhtrr.

There are fair vouchers at this office
for the folio wing persons to wnom the
Fair association owe small accounts;
southwestern Brewery " Ice Co., Ed.
ward Farrell, Robert letters. W. W,
Strong, A. Pohl, Pitt Ross, ]. A. skinner,
roti u Grsdi. and Frank SchoetIlin,
Please call and get them.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

Sick headache absolutely and perma-
nently cured by using Noki Tea. A
pleasant herb drink. Cures constipation
aud indigestion; makes you eat, sleep,
work and happy. Satisfaction guaranteed
or money back. % cts. and 80 cts. j. II.
0RpiIly n Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

Experience Is the best teacher. Use
Acker's English Remedy in any 3 OF
coughs, colds or Group. Should II fail to
give immediate relief money refunded.
% cts. and so cts. j. X. 0'Reilly & Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

J.C. Jsmison. proprietor OF the Albu-
querque grocery. has bought from W. A..
Rankin a pretty brick cottage on south
Edith street for the sun OF 80, 500.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
Don't Tobacco spi, aud Smoke ,our Life Ars,.

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag.
netic. full OF life. nerve and yigor, take No-To.
Bac. the wonder. worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 300 or OIL. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or Nsv York
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

DvERTISING RATES made known on
"A application at the office of publication.
THE CITIZEN job Office is one of the best
Il In the southwest. and all kinds of job
printing is executed with neatness and at low
est prices.
THE CITIZEN BINDERY is complete
L and well fitted to do any kind of binding.
THE CITIZEN will be handled at the office.
i Subscriptions will be collected by H.. II.
TILToN, or can be paid at the office.
NOTICE Is hereby given that orders given
~ by employees upon The CITIZEN will
not be houored unless previously endorsed by
the proprietors.
THE CITIZEN Is on sale az the following
places In the city. :. e. Newcomer, 2l2
railroad avenue; Hawley's News Depot, South
Second street: A. q. Matson q Co.'S. No. 20h
Railroad avenue, and Harvey's Eating House
at the deuot.
THE FREE LIST-The free list Of Thu
CITIZEN embraces Notices of Births, Mar.
nages, Funerals. Deaths, Church Services and
Entertainments where no admission Is charged
HUGHES Il MCCREIGHT,
Editors and Publishers.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
Homestead Entry No. 4l00.l
Notice for Publication.
Once at Santa Fe. n. NJ.
LnHAnmLHr III lAAA-

September I'll, 1890.
Notice il hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof In support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
register OF receiver. at Santa Fe. New Mexico,
on October 80, 1888; via; Bias Duran, for the
Set uf section ~, 4, 3 N, X, II r..
He NAMES the following witnesses 20 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz Juan de Dios Sanchez. Juan
Luna, Benito Soto. Benito Alirez, of Pinos
Wells. New Mexico. o.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
Homestead Entry No, 4322,l
Notice for Publication,
Land omee at santa Es N M

September 1. 1899.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the probate
clerk Of BeInalillo county, at Albuquefque,
New Mexico, on October 10, 1899, ylzi VII
k.4 h.,
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, Wis John a.. Henry, John NJ.
Moore, William A. Rankin, Thomas "A. tini-
cal, all OF Albuquerque. New Mexico.
MANUEL X. OrKRO, Register
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

when a mother thinks abe Is going to die
sud rather wishes she cduld what happens
TO the child1 Where else shall the child
get the love, kindness and care that Is to
firen II into useful, happy Maturity
Where IS the husband 10 turn for the com.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

Educate Your ruw"ts with Cascarcts.
Candy Cnthurtic, cure constipation forever
i0c, 25c. II {. {, &. fail, druggists refund money.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has saved
the lives OF thousands OF croupy children
IL is without IN equal for colds and
w~hooplng cough. For sale by all drug
piatg.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

j. B. Manly, ths Trinidad sheep buyer,
came to Albuquerque in search OF bar
gains In the sheep line.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

Chester II. Brown, Kalamazoo. Mich.
says: "KodOl Dyspepsia Cure cured me
Of a severe a OF indigestion; can
strongly recommend II to all dyspeptics."
Digests what you eat without aid from
the stomach, and cures dyspepsia. Berry
Drug Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

Call and inspect our complete stock OF
carpets. mattings and linOleums. Al
bert Faber, Grant building.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

OFFICE uOURS-Until o a. m. and from
~ 1850 to 3 800 and from z to 4 p. m. Ohice
and residence, 220 west Gold avenue, Albu-
querQue, N. N,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

fort Of home
the
OF wifcly aztec
ton the sup
port that only
a strong, cheer
full, healthy
help mate can
Rivc2
Who is to be
piucd IN ost2
Mother faith.
or child?
Whose fault
Is it2
Nubodv q
maybe Ger
tainly not the
child's Either
the mother or
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
Carpets, Carpets

Ne cary the largest stock In the ter
ritory, and u prices are the lowest. Al.
bert Raber, Grant building.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
PHYSICIANS.
pR. FRANCIS CRossON.


YE, EAR. NOSE AND THROAr-Roon
AZ l0, Grant Block; hours, 10 to IL a. m.
to 4 ID, IN. sundays by appointment only,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

"Best on the market for coughs and
colds and all bronchial troubles; for
Group II has no equal" writes Henry X.
Whitford, South Carolina. OF One Minute
Cough Cure. Berry Drug Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
sale of school Bonds.

Notice is hereby given that ! will on the and
day OF october, 4. d. 1899, Otier for sale and
sell to the highest and best bidder iOr cash, ten
bonds of the school district Of precinct No. .,
of Brmalillo county, New Mexico, of the de
nomination OF one hundred dollars. each,
which have been issued according To law for
the purpose OF building a school house In said
precinct. ]. l.. PEREA,
Treasurer BenalillO County,
New Mexico.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29
THE DAILY CITIZEN
Terms Of Subscription.

NE DAILY CITIZEN VIII oe denvereu IN
for 70 cent? per month. when paid monthly.
These rates are less than those of any other
daily paper In the territory.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-29

A TTORNEY-AT-LAW, Office over Rob.
n rrtson's grocery store. Albuquerque NM
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-01-04
Judge Bsnnsi's First Court

Judge Joe Bennet, the new Judge Of
the Brunswick Circuit Will open bis
fret court at BaxIey, in Appline
county, on the second Monday
in March. Although the Superior
court docket Of Glynn was not cleared
by Judge Sweat, Judge Bennett does
not think it necessary to put the
county to the expense Of holding an
extra session, but all matters viii be
disposed Of at the regular term.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-01-04
The U p-tO-Date Merchant Believes in Advertising
No Better Investment Could Be Made Than aSlDO.
HAVANAS POPULATION HAPPY
Disappointment Of the CuSans Fast Disap
pearing.

disappointment 81 the Uupans Fast Disap
psaring-
Havana, Jan s.-rhe resple Of fIa~
yana are in a joyful aood today in
spite q he disappair ngsnt expert,
enoed over tie fsct ths tie projected
festivities have been pc otpoued
'rhs resantmeut qusaely subsided
and gave piaee 70 coMpp4ure The
city was rarquil last mght. Major
Gem Brooke's impressiops u eabA are
pleasing He regards Fhs people Is
being emotional. mild ara orderly
Americans are nov sdaauctins the
customs, postofioe ana Telegraph; in
fact, all PUBLIC business WIN spanish
and Cuban emp'oyes. d
Col. Bliss, the American collector
Of c'stoms, has been instraoted BY the
authorities At Washlngtoa not 10 sp
point AmeFcAns to subordinate places
in this Or the other customs houses
Only cabans are 70 be appointed,
After the general takes up his head
quarters IN the palaoe. MIS-, Brooke
yin arrange a series d social funo-
tlods headquarters for the
present at the generals hotel.
Genersls and nadIow see
many Of the pFOmissb. cubans. They
are easily accessible, and vJsp to make.
! wide personal and olgeIa ,aut
ance
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-01-04
New Governors Inaugurated.

New York, jan 4.-The following states naugurated
their goyenorselec today Connecticut Massachusetts, and
Nebraska The legislatures of the following states convened
today Colorado, Connecticut, Maine Michigan Minnesota
Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Wisconsin
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-01-04

cussetsa, Ca Jan. 4.-The jury ip
the case q A y, and Wisdom Apple-
white. father and son, who have been
on trial at cnsssts during the past
Three days, charged with the murder
Of J >, Hicsey on Decfmber zs,
hfonght ina verdict of mnsder 10 the
q Wisdom Applewhiie ana he
was sentenced toa life term il the
state peniteptiafy A. p. Applswhite
was released. From the evidence
given il appsars that Weldon Apple
white was Rozicated at the time Of
ths murder evidence inlroduc-
"a BY the prosecution trseh to prove
that A. D. Applewhite stabbed Hickey,
but they failed to do thir. The case
caused considerable excitement at
cusseta Counsel for The defense
win appeaI the case
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-07
FACToRYVILLE.

Mr. o. NJ. Daloway of Brooklyn, Pa.
was a caller here last Sunday evening
Thomas Chase,of Wilkes Barre, spent
Sunday with relatives in this place
Mr.. Delbert Lindley is studying law
in Scranton.
The following officers Of Paulowna
Rebekah lodge, No. 5S, Independent Or
der Of odd Fellows, were Installed for
the ensuing term by the grand masters
deputy, Mrs. Frank Kellog, of Snring-
vile, Pa: Noble grand, Paulowna
Brown; vice-erand, Lydia Avery: sec
retary, Ziba l.. Kinds; financial secre-
tary Samuel Reynolds; treasurer.
Elizabeth Knapp; trustee, Frank Sisk
Mr.. b, ]. Goodwin is in Philadelphia
this week as delegate from the
Masonic lodge Of this place to the
Grand lodge now I'm session i'm the
Quaker City. Uncle Charlie Reynolds
has incidentally gone along to kind O.
see that Ben gets home all right.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Croop. OF New
York, are visiting relatives at Bunker
Hill and this place.
Mrs. p. b. Walters is recovering from
a severe attack of the grippe.
Coroner Roberts OF Lackawanna
county, was here Monday evening and
viewed the remains Of the two men
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-07
AVOCA.

The death Of Albion, the five-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Treen
who was severely scaldcG on Monday
afternoon by falling into a boiler of
hot water, occurred on Tuesday even-
ing. Al no time were his symptoms
of such a nature to bCtOkCn fatal re-
suits, and this fact makes the grief OF
the parents even greater than 1t
would otherwise have been. Deceased
was a beautiful little child and was
a favorite' among his associates. The
funeral will take place this afternoon
at = o'clock. Services will be held in
st. Mary's German Catholic church,
Pittston. Intcrment will bhe in Ham
town cemetery.
The Ladies' Missionary society will
meet at the home of MIS-. Z. Danbs,
Of Miller's Grove. this afternoon.
Night schools will be opened in Nos
> and 8 schools next Monday evening
Miss Winifred KinG will teach in No.
and Miss Margaret Arkman in
No. ,.
Mrs. w. NJ, Bullock, formerly Miss
Dora Sanders, Of this place, and now
a resident of Cincinnati, Ohio is the
guest OF her grandmother, Mrs. C.
eTBuSO
The Presbyterian choir is rehearsing
a cantata entitled, "The 5alilean,"
which they will produce on Christmas
night.
Joseph Krantz, Of Meshoppen, spent
yesterday with his sister, Mlts. Q,
Drufner
Rev. John Luughran, of Scranton,
will preach the sermon at the so1alitY
reception on Sunday evening.
The following are the newly elected
officers of the Young Mems Institute:
President, George Wcbber; first vice
president, Thomas Flannery; secona
vice president, Edward Dempsey; re.
cording secretary, w. j. Kane; finan-
cial secretary, a. j. Clifford: cores
ponding secretary, w. b. Cunan;
treasurer, Michael Flannery; marshal,
Thomas Haskins; inside sentinel, Win
lam Studders' outside sentinel, II. 7.
Tougher; executive committee, Thomas
McHale, T. j, O'Malley, Edward Muir
ply and John Clifford,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-07
CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR POOR.
Work the Local Salvation Army Has
Undertaken.

circulars, of which a copy is given
peloW, are being sent out from the
local headquarters of the Salvation
Army:
The Salvation Army, local headquar-
ters, lOOS Price street. Scranton, Pa.
AdJutant James Yates, commanding
officer.
Free Christmas dinner for 500 poor
OF scranton. List of necessary provis-
IONS: One-half barrel sugar, twenty
hVe pounds coffee, 100 loavCs bread, 125
pounds meat, twenty three pounds tea
l2o pounds turkey, ten bushels potatoes,
twenty-five pounds butter and vege-
tables Of all kinds, cranberries milk,
spices, pies, fruits and cakes.
My Dear Friend: Doubtless you will
be Interested to learn that we intend
ana are preparing to give a free Christ
mas dinner to 500 deserving poor of
Scranton on Christmas day.
our plan is to divide the city into
sections and have it thoroughly visited
by our people, and any poor, deserving
FAMILY found will receive a meal ticket.
In this way we hope to reach the needy
ones.
On behalf of the poor, ] plead for
help. We cannot conscientiously allow
this happy Christmas season to pass
without doing little to brighten the
lot OF the unfortunate ones. ANY as
sistance YOU can render in the shape
of money, food or clothing will be ap-
preciated and acknowledged. This
great undertaking of feeding so many
is being made. relying upon the prac-
tical sympathy of our friends and the
friends of the poor. 1t cannot but give
you great satisfaction and Joy to as
sist to the best of your ability in such
a philanthropic undertaking. 1t will be
necessary to know what help YOU can
render at once so that our list may be
completed, and ample time given for
cooking, preparing, etc.
We confidently look to you for helD
and hope for definite reply to this
appeal soon. On behalf Of the suffering
poor, I remain. very sincerely yours,
James Yates, Adiutant.
l promise to give towards the Christ
mas dinner for the deserving poor of
Scranton S..... or provisions, groceries,
fruits, etc. Name. Ad-
dress. s......,..
Kindly make checks and postofflce
orders payable to Adjutant James
Yates.