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The times., 1899-06-09
II to r..

TABLE oILCLOTH-The best quail
ity of 5-quarter table oilcloth, in
splendid assortment of colors and QlC
patterns, for. Observation-Disclosures. .OS
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WHITE PIQUE sKIRTS-Trimmed
with embroidery inserting;
handsome garments and ex- 81 40
ceedingly stylish, for. VII
The times., 1899-06-09

INDIA SILK-Black Japanese India
silk, which makes such cool summer
waists, instead OF 39c yard, DOC
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BATHING SUITS-Ladies' cloth and
brliliantine bathing suits. trim 81 0Q
med with white braid, for. .'i.JO
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FIGURED oRGANDIES-Three cases
of very handsome corded figured rem
nants in short lengths, in light, medi-
um and navy blue grounds, covered
with handsome patterns. have just been
received from a manufacturer and they
are the same as sell for IL lie &c
regularly; but they will go for. .JS
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LITTLE BOYS SHOES-24 pairs of
little boys heel shoes, in sizes II.
II l2, II, and u 1-2, made of finest
calf and fully worth 81, will be G0C
sold this hour for ............. VI
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LADIES' CREPoN sKIRTsLThose
handsome silky crepons. which & 90
are so very fashionable. for. 9J.JO
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10 to H..
CONTINUED.

WINDOW SHADES-The best Yale
Holland sort; in all colors and 1OzC
complete with fixtures, for.... iJS
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SUMMER NET CoRsETs-In all
lengths and all sizes, which sell fiC
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LADIES SUITS-Black, blue, and
colored cheviot serges. with silk-lined
jackets; full width skirts; to close out
the balance of those which sold for as
high as s14.9s5 your choice &C 90
for. SU. 10
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CORSET CovERS-Ladies' V and
square neck corset covers, trimmed
with embroidery and finished with
felled seams; instead of Csc. 121C
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BOYS KNEE PANTs-of fine wool
materials. which will give ele- 0OC
CANT service, for
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LADIES UNDERsKIRTs-of striped
seersucker; good width and fin idC
ished with ruffies, for ~
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9 to 10.

+ LADIES' DUCK SKIRTS-Plain
!. white and plain blue, trimmed zoe
|. with three rows of braid, for. ~
!. CHEVIOT SERGE SKIRTS-Choice
. of blue or black; made full width; the
! most economical skirt for sum 81 Q2
] mer wear; for. r..................~G .~G'oo
!. LADIES MUSLIN DRAwERS-Fin-
!. ished with deep hens and clus-
!. ters of tucks; instead of 25c- 114C
! FOR. -..--.............
. BOYS WASH SUITS-of good quail
. ity Galatea cloth; with collars of plain
: colors trimmed with soutache 10C
I braid; usually sold for 49c; for. ~
YOUTHS ALL-WooL vESTS-Lin-
!. ings slightly damaged; for this DC
!. hour. .-..-...-'..'........
. LADIES RIBBED yEsTs-Flnish-
ed with tape in neck and arm lC
. holes; usual 10c vests, for. ~
: LADIES' HANDKER RCHIEFs-
: White, hemstitched, finished with 1ZC
!. two size hens; for. iS
. LADIES POCKET -BooKS-of gen.
ltdluSIs Win CdEu CdSt NJ
: combined; instead of 25c, for..... ~
SHE'LL HAIR PINS-In different &c
. styles, instead of 1Oc, for..........J
. MEMS LINEN CoLLARS-In sizes
!. 16, 16 1-2, II, II 12, and Is, which 1C
!. sell for 15c usually, for.............
: sUsPENDERS = Roller ends; &C
! non-elastic; instead of 15c, for.....o
!. 1Oc stripe garter elastic for 1-2c.
. sc jars vaseline, &c.
!. LADIES MUSLIN GowNs-Made
I with tucked yoke and ruffie around
j the neck and sleeves-instead of 31C
]. ACC, for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. u
!. WINDOW sHADEs+water proof
! felt; in all colors; fixtures COM 6ZC
/ plete, for ..................... VS
! CURTAIN sCRIM-s6 inches 1zC
!. wide; in handsome patterns, for. ID
FIGURED LAWNs-A small lot of
which are really worth sc and &c 1ZC
1 yard, for Observation-Disclosures. lS
!. WHITE GAUZE-For picture cover
!. ing-protection from flies and dust
|. yard wide, instead of sc a yard, 9lC
!. for .............'...'... W
!. CHILDS UNTRIMMED HATS-In
!. all colors and also white leghorns, with
!. lace straw edge, which sold for 69c to
/ S1.25 earlier in the season-to go 1QC
|, now for -.-......---...-...'.
!. PRETTY wREATHS-Of blossoms
!. with grasses; enough to trim &c
!. child's hat-worth S9c-for.
[ CHILD'S sHoES-96 pairs of chill
!. dren's vici kid lace shoes in sizes Coo
/. S1-2 TO II, instead OF Sl.25, for. VI
!. MISSES sHoEs-SO pairs of Misses
/ tan button shoes, in sizes II to zoe
/. have been s1.50-to go for..... ~
!: 10 to IL.
!. BED SPREADs-Double bed size
/ spreads-very heavy quality, in hand
/. some Marseilles patterns, worth fQC
|. SMYRNA RUGS-Extra size, fringed
!. on both ends-new Oriental patterns
! 30 by so inches in size, and worth QkC
!. double, for Observation-Disclosures. w
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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LADIES' SILK WAISTS-Consistin
OF corded taffetas, in blue and red,
with white stripes; also plain q 40
white, which sold for So, for. 1910
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LADIES UNDERSKIRTS-of striped
moreen and black sateen, with 0QC
wide ruffies and fiounces, for 10
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GOODYEAR RUBBER DRESS
sHIELDS-Which sell for 15c 2IC
usually, for. .12
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BOYS BLOUSE sUITs-of blue
flannel. trimmed with white and red
soutache braid; should be sl.50. E0c
for Nv
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LADIES' SHOES-4S pairs of ladies'
fine dongola square toe button shoes,
which have been selling at s150, 6QC
in sizes to 6, will be sold for. W
The times., 1899-06-09

LADIES' MUSLIN GowNs-Made
with tucked yoke and ruffie around
the neck and sleeves-instead of 11C
ACC, for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ji
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YOUTHS LONG PANTS sUITs-A
lot of slightly damaged all-wool suits
for young men, in sizes IA to 10 years,
some Of which will fit small 81 40
men, which sold for $3.50, for 'L.fJ
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"HeChtSs Greater Stores.
8 to 9.

CHILD'S DRAWERS-Made OF good
quality muslin; finished with deep
hens and cluster of tucks; sizes
1 to 4 years-instead of IL 1-2, 6IC
LINEN CRASH SKIRTS-A reliable
quality of linen crash, made full 10C
width, and with wide hens for. ~
BOYS SHIRT WAISTS-Of Merri-
mac Percale; pleated; choice of Ole
dozens of patterns, for........... "
WHITE DUCK SKIRTS-Of good =
quality duck; finished with wide 6QC
hens and made full width, for. W
BOYS WASH PANTS-Of Galetea
cloth; perfectly washable; strong Ole
and durable-for. r..................o "
CHILD'S SHoES-s4 pairs of chill
dren's dongola shoes-button style-in
sizes 6 to s, which should be DC
0Vc-for .....,.-............... ~
INFANTS SHOES-36 pairs of in
fants tan button shoes; sizes 2 1iC
to 5. instead of 40c pair. for. &
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WINDOW sHADES-Water proof
felt; in all colors; fixtures COM &c
plete, for Observation-Disclosures. US
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Both American Tobacco and Continental
Tobacco were buoyant, and both made
large advances, which were well held dur
ing the afternoon recession. There have
been very positive assurances in the bear
crowd that both these stocks were rotten
and destined to go off many points, but
these bearish predictions have SO far failed
JamenfabIy
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1Oc boxes face powder, flesh and
white, &c.
15c bottles bay rum and Florida
water, &c.
1Oc perfumed talcum powder, &c.
15c boxes cold cream. 10c.
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BOYS CRASH GOLF CAPs-Which
are selling about town for 25e, 11C
here today, this hour, for
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CURTAIN sCRIM-3s inches 1zC
wide; in handsome patterns, for. iS
The times., 1899-06-09

PRETTY WREATHS-of blossoms
with grasses; enough to trim &c
child's hat-worth 39c-for. r.........
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Chicago Grain and Provision Mnrke,

Corrected daily by W. r. Hibbs & Co.,
members of the New York Exchange,
141a Z Street
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FIGURED LAWNS-A small lot of
which are really worth SC and &c 1zC
a yard, for Observation-Disclosures. lS
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Sugar for the first time this week was
actively buoyant. The small gains Of the
past few days were unimportant, showing
nothing in particular except traders
market, but yesterdays advance OF more
than four points was evidently caused by
good buying and a desire on somebody's
part TO advance the stock After getting
as high as 153 1-2 the stock sagged OFF dur
ing the last hour to $50 rs. leaving net
gain for the day OF point and half.
There was no news regarding the sugar
fight. but the street is inclined TO the opin-
ion that there will be shortly, and that the
price OF the stock is on the upturn.
Brooklyn Rapid Transit was perhaps the
feature of the day. The statement was
made early In the day that the Flower Arm
was a heavy buyer of the stock. and later
this news was confirmed. II is said fhai
The times., 1899-06-09

WHITE GAUZE-For picture cover
ing-protection from flies and dust
yard wide, instead of sc a yard, 9lC
The times., 1899-06-09

MEMS sWEATERs-with sailor
collars, blue or garnet, usually QQC
sold for 75c, for. or.................. JJ
The times., 1899-06-09

LADIES PoCKET-B -BooKS-of gen.
uine leather; with card case | &C
combined; instead of Csc, for..... ~
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CHILD's sHoES-s6 pairs of chill
dren's vici kid lace shoes, in sizes 6QC
S1-2 to II, instead OF s1.25, for. W
The times., 1899-06-09

SHELL HAIR PINS-In different &c
styles, instead of 10c, for..........J
The times., 1899-06-09

MEMS LINEN coLLARs-In sizes
IS, 16 1-2, II, II 1-2, and Is, which 1C
sell for l5c usually, for.............
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SUSPENDERS = Roller ends; &C
non-elastic; instead of 15c, for. y
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CHILD'S UNTRIMMED HATS-In
all colors and also white leghorns, with
lace straw edge, which sold for 69c to
$l.25 earlier in the season-to go 10C
now for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~
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CHILD'S STRAW sAILoRs-Plaln
and mixed straws, with silk and 0SC
satin bands, instead OF SOC, for. ~
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ALARM CLoCKS-Perfect time
keepers, accurate in striking i0C
alarm, which sell for 75c, for..... ~
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TORCHON LACES-With insertings
to match, which sell usually for 1lC
10c yard, for. oZ
The times., 1899-06-09

EMBRoIDERIEs-The all-over sort,
In many patterns, which sell for 23C
75c and 81 yard-for. or.............J .JJ
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LADIES' FAST BLACK HoSE-Fun
seamless, instead of u 1-2c- &c
for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Us
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"HeChtS' Greater Stores.
II to ~.
CONTINUED.

CONTINUED.
TRIMMED SAILORS-Ladies' navy,
black, and white Jumbo straw trim
med sailors, which sold for 69c, inc
now reduced to-. ~
FLOWERS UNDER PRICE-Bunches
OF roses, forget-me-nots. corn flowers,
daisies. wild flowers, foliage. and
clover blossoms, which sold for Tic
25c to S9c; to go for. IL
LADIES TAN oxFoRDs-In sizes 4
to u which sold for 75c, lSC
for. Observation-Disclosures. ~
LADIES TAN LACE SHOES-With
plain cloth tops, TO match the shoe.
which are worth not less than 7OC
Sl-5O; in all sizes, for.....IJ IL
LOT SAMPLE SKIRTS-Consisting
or plain linen crashes, plain ducks. in
navy and white, striped crashes skirts
OF every sort; were a makers samples,
and he closed them out to us at less
than the material cost him: some Of
them are elegantly trimmed; all are
worth $3.50 to 50; choice this c0c
hour OF what remain for. W
WHITE PIQUE SKIRTS-Trimmed
with embroidery inserting;
handsome garments and ex- 81 40
ceedingly stylish. for. VIII
BATHING SUITS-Ladies' cloth and
brilliantine bathing suits. trim S1 90
med with white braid, for 'i.JO
LADIES CREPoN SKIRTs-Those
handsome silky crepons. which S6 40
are so very fashionable. for 'J.JO
LADIES' SUITS-Black, blue, and
colored cheviot serges. with silk-lined
Jackets; full width skirts; to close out
the balance of those which sold for as
high as sl4-9S5 your choice &c 90
LADIES' SILK WAISTs-Consisting
OF corded taffetas, in blue and red,
with white stripes; also plain q 90
white, which sold for So, for. 1910
GOODYEAR RUBBER DRESS
SHIELDS-Which sell for 15c 9IC
usually, for. .J2
BOYS BLOUSE sUITs-of blue
soutache braid; should be $3.50. S0C
BOYS KNEE PANTs-of fine wool
materials. which will give ele- ooC
CANT service, ~
LADIES UNDERSKIRTS- striped
seersucker; good width and fin idC
iShed with ruff1eS fnr ~
LADIES UNDERSKIRTS-o striped
moreen and black sateen, with OQC
wide ruffies and fiounces, for. 10
YOUTHS LONG PANTS SUITS+A
lot of slightly damaged all-wool suits
for young men, in sizes IA to 19 years.
some of which will fit small q Al
men, which sold for $3.50, for III j
BOYS CRASH GOLF CAPS-Which
are selling about town for 25e, 11C
here today, this hour, for....
LADIES' FAST BLACK HoSE-Fur
seamless, instead of u 1-2c- &c
for. JS
EMBROIDERIES- aIl-oyer sort.
In many patterns, which sell for o1C
75c and 81 yard-for. .JJ
DECORATED OPAL WARE. con-
sisting OF jewel boxes and pin
trays, which sell for 15c usually. IT
for... .-...............i
LADIES LINEN coLLARs-An
Of odnfR' En- 1ge IN fwsnty tor styles instead 7c
MEMS WHITE LAUN Erred
SHIRTS-in sizes "A, II, and 171-2,
which are sold for 75c and 81 ev- 11C
erywhere-for. .Jo
MEMS HANDKERCHIEFS White
and colored borders, instead OF &C
II l-2c, for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1 to =.
BLEACHED TURKISH WASH RAGS
you know what they cost else
where; to go today this 1ZC
hour, for. rs
LEGHORN HATS-The fine quality
ieghorn; from the smallest sizes for
babies to the largest flats for ladies:
which sold for $L69; to go this 6QC
hour, today. for. r................U W
} COMPANY,
enth Street.
=.
The times., 1899-06-09

LADIES NULL TIES = Hemstitch-
ed, yards long; instead of &C
IL 1-2c, for. y
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LADIES MUSLIN DRAWERS-Fin-
ished with deep hens and clus-
ters of tucks; instead of 25c- 11lC
The times., 1899-06-09

CHILD's FAST BLACK HosE-Full
seamless and fine rib, which sell QC
for l9c pair, for. r...................'
The times., 1899-06-09

MISSES sHoEs-SO pairs of Misses
have a % been 81 1910 90 for. J9'
The times., 1899-06-09

Holland Holland" sort sort; in all eolors and 1Q5c
complete with fixtures, for..... us
LADIES WRAPPERS = Handsome
lawns. and percales; made with ruffles
over the shoulders and trimmed taste
fully with braid; the best garments
you have ever bought for Csc; TO dQC
go this hour for. Observation-Disclosures. Io
LADIES' SHIRTWAISTS-of per-
Gale; batiste. and lawn; the very latest
in every detail and in splendid pat
terms; same waists are selling for 69c
all over town; here this hour to- 2qC
SKIRTING CRASH-This hour to-
day We shall sell linen skirting
crash, strong and durable. the SZC
10c grade, for. ....................OS .OS
UNTRIMMED HATS-Ladies' un-
trimmed in all colors and in all styles
of rough and fancy straws as well as
Neapolitan, which formerly sold &C
for sec to SIPS, for.
UNTRIMMED HATS-Ladies' un-
trimmed hats Of rough and fancy and
Neapolitan straws, in all colors, the
S1.37 to s2.49. will be sold this 10C
hour today for. iV
LITTLE BOYS SHOES-24 pairs of
little boys heel shoes, in sizes II,
II 1-2, u, and u 1-2, made of finest
calf and fully worth 81, will be Coo
sold this hour for ............... W
LADIES' SHOES-4S pairs of ladies'
fine dongola square toe button shoes,
which have been selling at s1.50, 6QC
in sizes to 6, will be sold for. VI
LADIES' SILK GLOVES-With dou-
ble-tip fingers, all sizes, which 1SC
sell usually for SOC. for. ........ ~
CHILD'S FAST BLACK HOSE-Full
seamless and fine rib, which sell QC
for 19c pair, for. r.....a..............'
ToRCHoN LACES-With insertings
to match, which sell usually for lIC
10c yard, for. "
ALARM CLOCKS+Perfect time
alarm, which sell for 75c, for..... III
LADIES NULL TIES = Hemstitch-
ed, 2 yards long; instead of &C
II lie, for. .......-.-...........o "
MEMS FAST BLACK HOSE
Full seamless; instead of IL lie, &C
for........ ....--............-V
MEMS SWEATERS-With sailor
collars, blue or garnet, usually 9QC
sold for 75c, for. or..................o ~
10c boxes face powder, flesh and
white, sc.
15c bottles bay rum and Florida
water, &c.
1Oc perfumed talcum powder, &c.
15c boxes cold cream. 10c.
cHILD's STRAW sAILoRs-Plaln
and mixed straws, with silk and 0SC
satin bands, instead of soc, for. ~
The times., 1899-06-09

DECORATED OPAL WARE, con-
sisting OF jewel boxes and pin
trays, which sell for 15c usually, 7C
for.
The times., 1899-06-09

LADIES RIBBED yESTs-Finish-
ed with tape in neck and arm dlC
holes; usual 10c vests, for. ~
The times., 1899-06-09

LADIES LINEN CoLLARS-An
linen, in twenty styles. instead TIC
of u 1-2c, for or........... 2
The times., 1899-06-09

LADIES HANDKER IEFs-
White. hemstitched, finished with 1ZC
two size hens; for. ........... iS
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The report of Rock Island is considered
especially good. In brief, it shows that
after paying i per cent regular dividends
during the year and making three extra
payments of Ia per cent each, and after
increasing the betterment account 100000
over that of last year, there still remains
in the treasury of the company as surplus
for the year $500, 600, or nearly per cent
on the stock
The times., 1899-06-09

LADIES SILK GLovES-with dou-
ble-tip fingers, all sizes, which 1SC
sell usually for soc, for. III
The times., 1899-06-09

LADIES' DUCK SKIRTS-Plain
white and plain blue, trimmed zoe
with three rows of braid, for. ~
CHEvIoT SERGE SKIRTS-Choice
of blue or black; made full width; the
most economical skirt for sum 81 OK
mer wear; for. or................vL .vL'Jo
The times., 1899-06-09

MEMS WHITE LAUNDERED
SHIRTS-in sizes Il. II, and II 1-2,
which are sold for 75c and 81 ev- 1QC
erywhere-for. .Jo
The times., 1899-06-09

MEMS FAST BLACK HOSE
Full seamless; instead of II 12c, GIC
for w
The times., 1899-06-09

BOYS WASH SUITs-of good quail
ity Galatea cloth; with collars of plain
colors trimmed with soutache 0OC
braid; usually sold for 49c; for. ~
The times., 1899-06-09

YOUTHS ALL-WooL vESTS-Lin-
ings slightly damaged; for this DC
hnur EO
The times., 1899-06-09

LEGHORN HATS-The fine quality
ieghorn; from the smallest sizes for
babies to the largest fats for ladies;
which Ss sold. sold for e., sl6s; to go this 69c
The times., 1899-06-09

MEMS HANDKERCHIEFs - White
and colored borders, instead OF &C
The times., 1899-06-09

sc jars vaseline, Sc.
The times., 1899-06-09

1Oc stripe garter elastic for 1-2c.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
A Surprise Party.

Mr.. l.. p. Ruggles, of the well known
firm of A. S. & l.. p. Ruggles, was
surprised last Friday evening, his
tweuty-second birthday, by his many
friends in town with a handsome pres
ent as token of appreciation and
good wishes. Miss Corueia S. Rug
giles and Miss Flora Tarbel acted as a
reception committee and received the
guests in the parlor in very cordial
manner which was appreciated by
every one present.
Miss Emily L. Upper, the well
known teacher of vocal and instru-
mental music, entertained the gather
ing with excellent selections of music
Misses A. Galliger aud j. Hall also
rendered selections which were highly
appreciated.
After enjoying the hospitality of Mr..
and Miss Ruggles the gathering dis
persed with the best wishes for their
welfare and happiness. Among those
present were the following:
Messrs. E. Hufiines, F. Brown and L.
Grover. Misses Flora Tarbell, Martha
Smith, A. Galliger, Emily L. Upper,
&. Eastman, j. Hall, E. Ruggles, f.
Smith, J. Pixley, A. Thomas aud /,
Couch.
Mr.. l., P. Ruggles is prominent in
church circles. He is prominent
worker in the Congregational church
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10

The regular weekly meeting of the
Board of Commissioners was held Mon
day evening, Feb. 5th, Mayor Beck in
the chair. Present were Commission.
ers Sweet, Saunders, Blue and Couch.
In the absence of Clerk Hamlln, Mr..
Couch was appointed Clerk pro tenn.
Voted that the vacancy in the Board
caused by l. L. Hamin's resignation,
and which Mr.. John Powell, who was
elected to the>post at previous meet
ing, refused to fill, be filed by II. M.
Couch, who qualified.
Communication from w. B. East
man in regard to work upon the streets
was read and debated.
Letter from Mrs. &. T. Geyer in re-
gard to the water laying upon the
vacant lot East of the Geyer house was
read, and VIM. Saunders was appointed
by vote to look into the matter,
Bill for two watchmen the night of
the fire, for sl.00 apiece, was ordered
paid.
Bill from The FREE PRESS of $3.50
for advertising accepted and ordered
paid.
Voted that Commissioner Couch at
tend TO opening ditch between Penn
sylvania and Connecticut avenues.
Voted to adjourn.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
Board of Trade Meeting.

BY an unfortunate error the report
of the Board of Trade meeting, held
Tuesday night Jan. 3lst, 1899, was
! omitted from our last issue and ass the
report is of much interest we now pub
fish it:
A meeting of the Board of Trade
was held on Tuesday night to take
some action looking to the organiza-
ton and equipment of voluntary fire
department. The voice of the meeting
was unanimous for immediate action
and committee consisting Of Mr.. II.
o, Parker, Mr.. Brutin and Mr.. Nc
Queen, was elected to take the matter
in hand and solicit volunteers for the
department. The Mayor was requested
to order Immediately ladders and other
necessary equipments for Hook and
Ladder Company, the Board of Trade
guaranteeing payment for same. The
president of the Board suggested that
the necessary funds be raised by volun-
tary subscription and started the good
work with IS donation. Vice-Presi-
dent Brown posted %. as his guarau-
lee. The list was then turned over to
the committee. The people of South
ern Pines can feel assured that within
a few days they will at least have lad
1ers and buckets and an organized force
to fight against the ravages of the fire
tiend.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
Bowling Tournament.

The Pinehurst and Southern Pines
bowling teams had friendly trial OF
strength at the Pinehurst Alleys last
Thursday and the building was crowded
with the friends of the contestants.
The contest was good one and the
fine plays were loudly appauded by
the spectators, who paid close attention
to the game. Mr.. Case was captain of
the Pinehurst team and Mr.. Stringer
was captain Of the visitors. Mr..
Atwood acted as umpire. The Pine
hurst team won by 240 points. Fol-
lowing is the
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
A Beautiful Thought.

1t is seldom that one comes across
a more beautiful thought more beau
tifully expressed than the following
from the pen of an anonymous writer
in one OF the GOLD LEAFS exchanges:
"As often and often a mother feels
the baby's restless head pressing her
breast a long time after the baby is
dead, so when one is sitting alone in
the twilight, thinking Of other and
happier days, one will involuntarily
put out quick, glad hand to the one
that was never slow to answer, but
now there is no tender, responsive
clasp, and turning with strong,
keen throb of painful remembrance,
one sees in the ghostly semi-dark-
ness only the empty chair, lonely and
motionless, where once beloved form
rested and warm heart beat. And
many and many time, while the
long hours of the night are beating
themselves away, one will leap from
dreams of remembered kisses and
stretch out empty arms in passionate
longing-and, Oh, | am almost sure
that at such times our dead ones are
with us once more. II they could
only-o''ly-speak."
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-10
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