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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Richmond. Va, Dec. % 1899.
NOTICE.-THE BOARD OF
Directors OF the MERCHANTS Ma
TIONAL BANK have this day declared
their usual SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND
OF THREE AND ONE-HALF PER
CENT on the capital stock out OF the
net profits OF the last six months, paya-
be free OF taxi on and after the I'd Gay
of JANUARY. 1900.
JOHN +. GLENN.
de24 Cashier.
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$500 ---~~-~~~--~->,@.---~-
VICTORY OF SCIENCE OVER DIS
EASE. Cancer battling general prac-
titi0ners' skill yields readily 10 our
scientific methods. MASON MEDICAL
co. ~ west Forty-second street. New
York. Book and advice free oc22
MOST COMPLETE LINE BATH CABI-
NETS In the world one agent sold
one thousand in four months THE
IRWIN MIG. CO.. 123 Chambers street,
New York. DELI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TIE
RMAN-AMERICAN BANKING AND
RIrIfDING COMPANY have declared
SEMI ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF
THREE PER CENT Gree or taxi. pay
able 10 stockholders on and after JANu-
AIRY .. 1860. CHAS. X. WILLIS,
de2S Secretary and Treasurer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

The Prudential Banking and Trust CO.,
Richmond. Va. Dec. 10 1853.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
Prudential Banking and Trust Company
have declared n SEMI-ANNUAL DIVI-
DEND or THREE PER CENT. on Its
capital stock, payable on and after
JANUARY ., 1890. Checks for SENT
annual interest on prepaid stock will be
mailed December 81. 1899.
GEO. z. sTYLL.
deg Secretary.
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Office of the Commercial Building and
L 4 Hon


Richmond. Va. Dec. 2s, 1899:
THE DIRECTORS HAVE DECLARED
a dividend Of per cent. per annum on
the Perpetual stock $500 pc. Iharel,
PAYABLE at the office on and after JAN
UARY 2. 1900
Checks for the usual semi-Annual In
terest on the 5000 Prepaid Stock Will
be mailed on or before JANUARY =,
1900. T. NJ. CRUTCHFlELD,
de9p President.
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Virginia Trust Company.

Richmond. Va, Dec. 10. 1880
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS of THE
virginia Trust Company has this day
declared the usual semi-annual divi-
dend OF three per cent 90. free CT tax,
on It's paid-up capital stock Of 100000,
payable out Of the net earnings OF the
past months on and after January z
1900. JOHN MORTON.
Secretary and Treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

ACTIVE MEN AND WOMEN EVERY.
where 10 take orders for Life OF
Moody" the great evangelist. Sells al
sight Sample enabling you to make
from So 10 81 daily by mall free on re-
Quest. Address GLOBE BIBLE PUB
LISTING co. 723 Chestnut street. Phil
ade'phie Pa. deSl
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onlce va. rlre and Marine Ins. Co..

Richmond, Va, Dec. 10. 1899. =
DIVIDEND THE BOARD OF DIREc-N
TORS have declared SEMT-ANNUAL
DIVIDEND OF -FOUR PER CENT.
free Of taxi, .payaeie to stockholders
on and after JANUARY 1st Checks
for this dividend will be mailed TO stock 2
holders. Changes Of address should be
promptly notified 10 the company.
W II. MCCARTHY.
de19 Secretary.
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TAX NOTICE.,


~~-~-~-~-~ ----~-~-~~-~-~a~-~-~---~
Office Collector City Taxes.
Room Z. first floor, City Han.
Richmond, Va, Dec. j, 1879.
NOTICE TO TAA-PAYERS.-IHE LAST
HALE or CITY TAXES, REAL. ES-
TATE AND personal, for 1899. is
NOW DUE AND PAYABLE at this
ofTiCe.
EVERY male twenty-one years o.
age. and EVERY person keeping house
or doing business In The clty is assessed
for personal taxes. Those VINO nave not
paid any city taxes during the year VIII
please call and settle. so as 10 avoid
being posted as dcinquents.
GKADING. PAW ING, PIPE AND
SEWER CONNECTION BILLS are also
dne and will have 10 be dec AIRED delin-
ouent il not paid on or Defore end OF
year. 49, N
tax bills real or personal, not haif paid
on or before JUNE 5Oth.
FIVE PER CENT. Will be added TO
last half If not paid on or before DE-
CEMBER 21st. .,,
Interest at SIX PER CENT. also at
taches to all bills as soon as reported
delinquent
Particular attention Is called 10 the
above. as under an ordinance passed by
the CITY Council there can be no avoid
ance OF the per cent. penalty after De-
cenher alst
office oren from $50 :. n. 70 Q P. NJ.
FRANK w CUNNINGHAM.
del Collector Of CitvfTaxes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

AUCTION SALE FOR ACCOUNT OF
WHOM CONCERNED. LOO SHARES
RAUGHAN'S TOBACCO STEMMINc
MACHINE co. STOCK will be sold at
noon. JANUARY B. 1870. at the Rich
mond stock Exchange by WNNDliAM
BOILING. Banker and Broker. 1OlS east
Main street. aeoO
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Omce of
c. l.. & II. L. Denoon

S21 Main street.
WITH THE OPENING OF THE
" New Year. which we anticipate will
be one OF unusual prosperity we desire
to announce 10 our friends and patrons
our determination TO renew our zeal for
the advancement of the Real Estate in
terests OF the community.
We are not unmindful OF the liberal pa
tronage that we have received. and CRATE
fully remember our friends for il. We
Will enter the New Year with better IA
cilities than ever for handling all branches
Of the Real Esate business, and solicit
your continued favors.
Respectfully,
de1 {. l. e. II. L. DENOON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

Merchants and Mechanics Building Fund
Company,
No II north Eleventh street,
Richmond Va, Dec. -. 1872.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIS
company have declared n DIVIDEND
OF THREE 90 PER CENT. out OF the
earnings of the past six months. paya-
bic on and after JANUARY Q 1900.
SPENCER CORNICK.
desc Secretary and Treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

onice

Office
Guarantee Building. Loan and Trust Co.
Times Building.
Richmond Va, Dec. %, 1879.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS Of this company VIZ
street TUESDAY, January ., 1880, at
A.3O o'clock l.. NJ. .o..
sou GEORGE c. JEFFERSON.
40 Secretary.
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SITUATIONS wANrED-.Maie.

e-r~~Nr-r-fe<-~~re ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -
WANTED, SITUATION AS BOOK
keeper. Twenty-Five years experience;
thorough accurate and fine penman.
Address F., Times Office. deu
WANTED. POSITION, JANUARY 1ST.
bv experier ced book keeper and office
man. Best city reference. w. r., T.. o.
Box 377. city. deSl
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Statesmen WANTED.

A GOOD SALESMAN WANTED TO
sell Dry Goods Spec.aities TO the country
trade on commission. Fine side line.
CHESTNUT, PENN e. STREET. Mfrs.
Philadelphia, Pa de-S
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Metropolitan Bank.

metropolitan i5d1tf
Richmond Va. Dec 30 1899
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have this day declared a SEMI AN
NUAL DIVIDEND or TWO. AND A
HALF (2iz) PER CENT. free of tax.
payable on and after JANUARY ?. 1900.
II. A. WILLIAMS
de2f Cashis1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31


AGENTS WANTED. AGENTS. COM
mence the new year right by handling
our White and Fancy Rubber Collars
and Cuffs. Patented Neckties. Sell at
sight: liberal commission; exclusive ter
ritory: guaranteed goods; one agent sold
over 81, $40 in December. N. & NJ MFG.
Co., Springfield Mass. de3i
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HELP WANrED-MaIe.


PRINTER WANTED.--A GOOD. ALL
round PRINTER, thoroughly competent
TO take charge OF a weekly newspaper
"a foreman. Must be strictly temperate
and q capable workman (no others need
apply) A steady JOB TO the right man
Eight dollars per week. Write at once
With stamp, giving experience and refer
ences. TAu'HEADLIGHT, Goldsboro
- 4. de29
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LOST AND FOUND

FotTNp--so,IE MONEY. DECEMBER
ssth. owaer can set same ~ 32l west
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

CLOSED NEW-YEARs DAY. THE
Omoes and Warehouses of The Ola
Dominion steamship Co. win be closed
on Monday. Jan LIST. 1900 CNewYear's
ray). No freight will be received.
between the hours Of 9. and 10 A. NJ.
Perishable freight only. will be delivered
JNO. +. MAY cR, ACT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

NOW IS THE TIME no GE'i IL;
stocks are cheap. Thousands can DE
made in "Wall street during me hes 81
Broadway. New York. deli
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plvrenxps:
Mechanics and Merchants Bank.

Manchester, va, Dec %. tsao.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have this day declared the usual DrvIs
DEND OF THREE AND A HALF PER
CENT. out OF earnings OF past six
months. payable on and after JAxE-
AIRY 2. 1900 j. II. PATTE50N.
de31 Cashier.
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DIVIDEND NOTICES

COMMERCIAL GUARANTEE COM
PAINTING Board of Directors have
declared the usual DIVIDEND OF
-FOUR PER CENT. for six months out
of the earnings, payable JANUARY =,
1900 Il. $. MITCHELL,
de24 Treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

l. OR SALE.
Nothing pays so certain an income as
GOOD Real Estate We can sell 1t you.
Cah on us.
T. NJ WORKMAN & CO,
de31 1913 east Main street.
FOR SALE. AT PRIVATE SALE. OAK
Chamber Set. Combination Bookcase
ard Desk. ChifiOnier leather-Seat Din
ing Chairs and other Furniture and
Household effects. suitable for light
Housekeeping Rooms can be rented II
desired. MRS. WILSON. at residence
OF Mrs. SissOn, Second avenue, High
lana Park. uejl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

WANTED-GOOD BUSINESS MEN TO
take fun charge of branch Office
straight salary. Sl00 per month and eX-
ira commissions good reference and 5000
reqnired INTERNATIONAL TRAD
ERS SUPPLY CO.. Detroit. Mich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

WANTED. AN EXPERIENCED NURSE
for three-year-od child. Referenc re-
qulred. Apply Monday at 3l2 Harrison
street. ueoi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

DIVIDEND .NOTICE.-THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF the ATLANTIC COAST
LINE RAILROAD COMPANY or
VIRGINIA have declared z DIVIDEND
OF THREE DOLLARS PER SHARE
on the Capital Stock Of the company
payable on JANUARY 2 1900, to hold
ers OF the same of record on December
20, 1899, from which date 10 the "a OF
January. 1900, the books OF transfer will
be closed. w. r. JONES,
del4 Treasurer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

WANTED A COMPETENT COOK,
white preferred. Apply to COS east
Grace street. deSl
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POsITiONS-WHEEE
they are. how obtained. salaries paid
and all particulars free by writing 20
the "originators, the Natl CORRESPOND
ence Inst. Washington. ID. c. de3l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21

Niger head coal at
Smiths.
The incest line of bonbon boxes
at Albsugh's.
Get prices on choice candies and
nuts at Albaugh's.
French & Hahnenkratt sell hard
ware, stoves and steel ranges.
Read A. W. Robertson's special
clearance sale in this issue.
Bargain price on road cart at
French & Hshnenkratt's hardware.
60. W. Pursell, formerly of this
city, is now located at Almena, Ksns.
Lon Barrett and Nett Brooks
were county seat visitors last Tues.
day.
Mrs. Archer Gibbs, of Marvin,
visited with friends in this city yes.
terdsy.
Harry Root was in this city Tues
day rustllng for his paper, the State
Journal
-FoR SALE:-A hard coal stove,
large size. A bargain. Inquire at
this Office.
Dempsey Smith Is expected
home from Nebraska to spend Christ
mas holidays.
Miss Grace Hugunin is assisting
at the New York Racket store during
the holiday rush.
Miss Clara Cheadle has been as
sisting in the county treasurer's Office
during the past week
Earl Lowe came up Monday
from Manhattan to spend vacation at
home with his parents.
E. Read, of Long Island, visited
with his son, L A. Raad of this city
Monday and Tuesday.
r. D. Emery, former superinten-
dent of Norton county, was in this
| city yesterday on business.
Fine line of holiday goods, can
diee, frnits, nuts, etc. at Benz. Bar
rett's restaurant and bakery.
Remember the date of DIR. CLARK,
the dentist. December q and %, In
Logsn. Office at Becker hotel.
Mrs. q W. Warner and dsugh-
ter Pearl, of Kirwin, were callers on
Phillipsburg friends last Friday.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21

-Chas. R. Wessmar. 2203 Ashland
st. Evanston, Eli, writes: my boy %
years old had a severe cold which
refused to yield to any treatment I'M
til we tried Foley Honey and Tar
which gave immediate relief, and he
WAS completely cured before using
one bottle. Guaranteed, % and Soc
J L Mccormick.
Jacob Nipps, post commander,
received notice this morning from
Department Commander Coulter in
which he states that he, IN company
with several prominent members of
the e. A. R. who are good takers
and singers, will be at the g. A e.
hall in this city on Wednesday, Dec.
81, 1899. at 1 .. m. All old soldiers
welcome.
Ray ". Holmes, the energetic
young cigar manufacturer of this
city, left Tuesday morning for Super
Tor, Nebraska, where he hes accepted
position as foreman of q cigar fac
tory of that city. His wife joins bin
after the holidays. If be is salts fed
there be will return in the spring and
close out his business heve. Mr.. and
Mrs. Holmes will be greatly missed
by their many friends here.
-Colson & Palmer's Stock Go. at
Opera House Thursday. Friday and
Saturday of this week, come to US
highly recommended By the press Of
other towns where they have lately
given the best satisfaction with their
company. They will open Thursday
night with rip Van Wrinkle" ALI
special scenery for the production
With the eminent commedian Chas.
81. Colson as rip" The company
numbers IA people ali engaged for
their special line. Don't fail to sea
this great play. Seats now on sale.
An Obstinate Sore Cured
Jas. G. Amhertof, Dsila, Ohio.
writes: Il had an obstinate sore on
my face which everythip g else failed
TO heal; after one a. pIication of Ban
ner Salvs 1t bean to heal and aftev
three applications it was entirely
healed leaving no scar. 25c. J L.
Mccormick.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21

The CARLISLE (Pa) Indian foot
ball team passed through this city
Monday night enroute to California
to play the Leland Stanford univer-
sity team.
-Shiloh's Cure, the great cough
and Group cure is in great demand
Pocket size contains twenty-five doses
only Csc. Children love it. Sold by
S, s Fisher & Co.
The new yellow wagon sold by
French & Hahnenkrstt is built on
new principles. A 8 inch is guar
anteed to carry a heavier load than a
81 inch of any other make.
-KarPs Clover Root will purify
your blood. clear you complexion
regulate your bowels, and make your
head clear as bell. 25c, Soc, and
S1.00 Sold by S. S. Fisher & O..
Capt. Sweeney, U. S. A., San
Diego, says: "Shiloh's Catarrh Rem
edy is the first medicine I have ever
found that would do me any good
Price SOC. Sold by S s. Fisher & Go
Preaching next Sabbath at the
Presbyterian church at the usual
hours. Morning subject, "The Pow
or under the Greatest Possibilities. %
Evening subjsct, The Great Liber-
ator."
Last week and Monday aud Tues
day OF this week the force in the
county treesurer's Office have been
kept very busy receipting for taxes
The rush Is over and the work lighter
now.
Schuyler Lqndes. the genial edit
or OF the Kirwin Independent, WAS in
the city last Friday evening attend
ing the dance at the hall. He staid
over night and returned Saturday
morning.
Nearly all the people of this city
observed that beautiful celestial phe-
Romenon the eclipse of the moon last
Saturday night The sky was clear
and the opportunity for observation
was excellent.
j. F. Rambo, county clerk-eleot,
has rented the J. S. Morse property
and expects to move his family 70
town about Saturday. AIR. Fisher,
who now occupies the house, leaves
in few days for Pueblo, Colo.
e G. Everett, one Of the early
settlers of this county, and for many
years a resident Of this city, died a:
his homs in Dayton township Tues
day and was laid to rest yesterday.
Obituary will appear next week.
The following services of a spec
ial nature will be held at the Baptist
church for Xmas Sunday, Dec. "a.
Morning at IL O'Clock, morning wor-
hip. topic, s.The doctrine of the birth
of Christ" Vespar service from to
5 o N. No evening service. Your
special attention is called TO the veg
per service and special singing. All
welcome.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
Ava Obstinate soc Cured.
VERY PRETTY

But should use Bunson's Cream Ca
tsrrhal for her breath. She has nasal
cstarrh and her breath Is awful i.
Girls do not let catsrrh make old
maids of you. Use Bunson's Cream
Catarrhal for cetarrh of head or nose.
Fisher & Co or J L Mccormick.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
A Word With You.

Have you relatives or friends who
are suffering with asthma bronchitis
or after effects of lagrIppe? Bunsen'
Pine Tar Cough Honey will cure them
We guarantee it. Pleasant, effective
and harmless. Mccormick and Fish
or & Co
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
CHILDREN CRY

For Bunson's Fine Tar Cough Honey
It is we'll they should, It IS made OF
pure pine, tar. honey. etc. Is pleas.
ant aud effective. Guaranteed for
grip. coughs, colds and all lung trou-
bles. Keep bottle in the house
Fisher & Co Z Mccormick,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
For Sale

a good team, harness and wagon
cheap by D. S. MANSON.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21

boys If you want to look neat do as
I have done. I have just come from
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-15
BUSINESS MATTERS.

Fort Worth, Texas November 13.-At a
bankruptcy court held today by Judge
Edward r. Meek. United States district
judge for the Northern district of Texas,
the following orders were entered in bank
ruptcy. to-wit
Abliene-No. II, J. W. Tidwell. East
land, discharged.
San Angelo-No. 10, Charles f. Miller,
Ballinger; No. Is, John Brookfeld, Brown
wood, No. II, e. G. Brewer, Brownwood--
all discharged.
Waco--No. 70. Carleton Chase Womack
No. 70, Thomas Colena Hill, Meridian; No.
SO, Charles Edward Kingsoury, Waco; No.
So, Frederick G. Behringer and Ernest ~.
Behringer (Behringer Bros.); No, 80,
James julius Riddle; No. "a, Abraham Mo-
vich residence not stately; Note: Fred
erick G. Behringer, above. lives In Me
Lehman county; Ernest A. Behr!nger at
Perry, Falls county, and James julius RID
die at Waco No. 81, B. Noyich & Bro
and B. and NJ. Novich, condensation of An
heuser- Busch Brewing association, and
joel Robinson. referred to NJ. c. IL. Park,
referee for hearing and report on the facts
of the contest-parties reside in Hill coun-
ty
Dallas--No. 90, V. H. Shelton and ]. r..
shelton w. IL, ana a. II. SnelLonJ, wax
ahachie; No. 1913, a. r Lightfoot, Dallas;
No. IA. Mark Elliston and o. p. Thomas
Mark Elliston & Coz. Garland; No. 1873,
]. S. Evans Chico; No. AS, II e. May
Denton; No. 1926. John Dolby. Cleburne; No
l27, ]. J. Faulkner, Ennis; No. 152. Ernest
H. Hahlo, Dallas; No. 14S, Daniel Cooper
Dallas No. l39. S. F. Wiles. Chico; No
S6. l.. Craddock Dallas, and No. IS. Jacob
schR. Gainesville--all discharged.
Fort Worth--No. 81. Eugene Roche, Fort
Worth; No. 60, w. s. Harvey Seymour;
No. 90, ". H. Blair and j. A. Blair tBlair
Bros Fort Worth: No. 1903. ], a. Austin,
Reno; No 104 A. T. Byers, Fort Worth,
No. 1O6. j. H. Polk, Fort Worth; No. Ill.
Eugene c. Pendery. Fort Worth; No. 1l2,
Leander j. Moreland, Arlington: No. 115,
ennis W. Taylor Fort Worth; No. III. Ju-
liam S. Jackson. Fort Worth; No III,
Thomas P. Martin, Fort Worth; No. ll9.
James n Chsppeli, Fort Worth; No. 10.
d. p. Shaw, Mansfield; No. 80. ARA b.
Hit. Mineral Wells; No. 100. A. S. Reed.
Fort Worth--all discharged.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-15
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

Willis. Texas, November l3,-Elder G..
R. Nichols of Clifton, Texas has closed a
series of meetings here; after lance good
and great deal of interest manifested
Mineral Wells. Texas. November a.,
Rev. A. C. Burroughs has been called to
fill the pulpit the ensuing year for the
Baptist people of this city. Rev. j. w.
Collins. their present minister, rGirlns
from The pastorship.
Mckinney. Texas, November ia nuni-
Der of wagons were here today after lum-
her with which to build new Christian
church at Vineland, five miles from Me-
Kinney. 1t will be IA frame structure
36XiS feet, and TO be built at cost OF
$500.
AMARILLO Texas, November 1.-The Bap-
ti't congregation of this city has united
in a call to DR.. w A. Mason of Chicago
as pastor aud he has accepted the charge.
Dir. Mason served this church in that ca
pacity heretofore. having resigned the
charge about fifteen months ago
Paris, Texas, November 13.-Rev Ed
ward Thompson of Atlanta, Ga. who Is
in Texas at the instance of he Sunday
League of America, and who will deliver
100 addresses in this State. delivered four
addresses in Paris, closing last night.
Cleburne, Texas, November 13.-The ad-
vance guard of the Northwest Texas Meth
odist conference came in today. Among
the number was Bishop Hargrave. who is
the guest of DR.. W. p Alexander. The
sessions of the conference will be held In
the district court room. commencing We'd
nesday, November 10.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-15
sad Il makes me 10 see Gods work
trampled and torn SO sadly

Muikey Meeting ut Bastrop Closed.
bastrop, Texas. November iS.--Rey. Abe
Mulkey closed his ten days meeting in
this city this morning. and the results
surpassed anything known here for many
years. Between sixty and seventy CONVEX.
sions and the entire townful of church
members revived and taking up their
Christian duties with new Joy and enthu-
siasm. The noted evangelist and his wife
have ondeared themselves TO all with
whom they have come In contact and there
Is general regret that they can not stay
longer.
lie requested in the beginning that the
people save their verdict till the evil
dence is all in, and since the farewell
service today all agree that his Is indeed
q wonderful power in working for the re
demption OF humanity and in the persuade
ing OF men TO turn from sin to right living,
ABOUT thirty individuals Joined the dilIer-
ent churches at this one farewell service,
ana the scene was one never to he forgot
ten. as strong men wept and loving women
reJolced over the conversion of their loved
ones.
Key. Hines of the Cumberland Freshly
terrain church also rendered valuable aid
IN tho revival meeting, and all the force
carry away With them the gratitude and
love OF the entire community, Rev. r. II.
Hotchkiss also came in and spent Two
days and gave the weight of his strong
personality TO the cause, which counts
mere. where he Is so universally loved and
honored.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-15

err. cattleman. Round Top; Fred Fricke,
farmer Nassau, and Lorenz Piwetz, saloon
ist, Fayetteville.
The commissioners court convened this
morning and took up the road docket.
Gust. Brendle. 4 well known farmer, Nv
ing at Rutersyile, died Saturday night al
his home. He had been suffering from
catarrh of the stomach for many years
and a recent cold soon hastened his death.
He was Al years old and left large fami-
Iy.
Otto Letzerich, assistant in the internal
revenue office at Galveston, was in the city
yesterday,
+. G. Helm and H. C. spreckels viii open
a grocery business on the south side of the
square in the Rcher's building by the end
of the week
large crowd of people are in the city
today attending the opening Of district
court.
The body of Willie Simank, who died
yesterday at Pecan, was brought through
here this morning and taken to Fayette-
Vile, his home. He was about rs years
of age and was buying cattle when sudden
ly taken Ill.