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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
HOTEL L0BBIES.
Visitors Here and What Some Of Them

Visitors Here ana N nat SOlHc Oh ih'hi
say.
CAPTAIN Boyd Smith, Of Washington,
ID. c.. is registered at Murnhys. Despite
the fact of his metropolitan address, tie
gentleman Is a native yirglnian, and Cur
ing the civil war served in Mosby's cont
maud. Captain Smith told a story last
nighf which was related 70 him year
or two ago 10y "a northern gentleman IL
illustrated. said the speaker. the eXtrema
phase of thrift which IS "A part OF the
quaker nature. IN IS or 49, he sal1
81 htiam Barker New Bedford Quakcr
was prominently identified with an organ
lzafi,n which aided I'm the escape - r
Can ada by means Of am undergro IU
route of slave negroes. There was I0
aies'Cent OF New Bedford by the name ol
Eig'low. engaged in the seaiaring
cupa lion. Business grew dun. and BIso.
low embarked in the slave trade Qui..r
Barker. TOO. felt that he might be- tUfn-
ing a few extra dollars. and learning .af
Bigelow had found his now cnto
profitable. approached tho latter
"Friord Bigelow." he said. thee mafst
take one of my vessels into thy VOC
II thou canst promise TO do so well Dog a
as thou hast done for myself
The proposition. the story continued,
was accepted. though the civil war shortly
afterwards broke up the venture.
AT Murphy s--J D. Mitchell. University
OF Virginia: e. p. Mallory. University of
Virginia. Seth " Peek and wife New
port News: R. y. Bullock. Irwin. Va:
Mr. and Mrs II. G. Snead. Hampton Va
j. +. 5. Taylor, Jr.. and j. l. Gregory,
Newport News: John y. Hart and wife
Portsmouth. Va; james A NFrazier. W.
ginia Y. l.. Alcock. Lynchburg .. D.
Adams and wife. Charlotte county Va
John p. Wager Culpeper. Va
It was Christmas at the Jefferson to-
day. for every employee was. in keeping
with an established custom. paid on IN
new money.
In each envelope OF the employe VINO
was the head OF a family coupon was
found with the Instructions to present II
to the store keeper This coupon entitled
the holder 10 a fine turkey
The winners OF the prize turkeys were
Thomas Griffin. the night Waterman, and
William Lee, the barkeeper.
Al the jefferson NJ. Campbell,
Huntington. W. Va: David l.. Arnfsd
Claremont. col; W. T. Marshall, Vir-
slrta. y. Bickford. Hampton: T.. c
Greene Chicago; +. A. Goodridge @. NJ
nillard Norfolk: W. T. Dover, Enfield:
Mrs v. G. Turner. Chicago; Mrs. III
craig. Rowland. n. O.. Miss Bessie Dls-
mukes. st. Augustine. Fla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
DEATHS IN PAMPLIN CITY.
The Great Destroyer Claims Many
Victims.

PAAiPLIN CITY. Dec. Especial
Miss Bette Bigelow, a member Of the
Presbyterian church here died recently.
aged seyenty-eignt years. She leaves a
sister and brother.
Mr.. Drury A. WOodson. a member Of the
New Hope Baptist church. and for many
years superintendent OF the Sunday
school. aged ninety years and six months,
after several years of infirmity. has gone
TO his reward. lie leaves a large family
OF children.
Mr. II. T.. Gillian. Sr., prominent citi-
zen of this county and a member of the
Baptist church at Hixburg, aged about
nfty-fVe years. who has been seriously
indispOsed for some months. and who has
been 10 Lynchburg twice for treatment
died there yesterday. His remains have
been brought here. and the burial will
take place to-day at his late residence.
near Hixburg. lie leaves large number
OF children and friends.
The remains of Mr.. i. T. Baldwin have
been brought here for interment lie was
at work in a coal mine In West Virginia
where he was killed by a negro, who Is
still at large
Mrs. Franklin and infant. wife and son
of Leonard Franklin (of Franklin Bros.
postmasters). who have been Ill for some
weeks. are thought 10 be better to-day
though the recovery OF the child is
doubtful.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
EASTERN LEAGUE.
Richmond May Be One of Eight Cities
i'm IT,

Richmond may enter the proposed East
ern League. There b. a move on foot IN
the National League 20 reduce the number
OF clubs In the circuit 10 eight. cutting out
baltimore and Washington and throwing
frm into the Eastern League. n TINS
nisn is carried through. 1t is probable that
Richmond will enter this combination
At 20 doing completing a spendid circuit
fnr the southern half OF the league Balti
more. Washington. Newark and Richmond.
The northern end OF the league would be
represented by Bufalo. Rochester. SYRIA
,use and Toronto.
MANAGER Wells Is Of the opinion that
this proposed combination of the clubs
ana the entering Of Richmond In the East
ern League is practicable. and stated last
night that he would be heartily in favor
Of the arrangement.
At present Mr. Wells IS giving his time
and attention To the Improvement and al
yancement OF the State League. which he
feels will make good showing next sea-
son
John r Bass. the young BAN player
Who pitched for the Nonpareils last season.
vii play in the Virginia League next year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
Mortgage Recovered.

BALTIMORE. Dec. IA first income
mortgage from the Mount Vernon-Wood-
berry Cotton Duck Company 10 the Inter
national Trust Company. % Maryland. Was
recorded to-day. The mortgage Is 90 So
cure the first income mortgage s per cent
gold bonds Of the company 10 the amount
OF $4,000.
TIE property Of the company conveyed
hy the mortgage Includes d uumher OF
mills in Maryland and some Of the shares
Of the Columbia. :. g.. and Tallahassee
Falls Mills. Of Alahams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
Crescent City Knccs.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 22.-The wealth
or was rainy and disagreeable to-day
and the track heavy.
First race-seven furongs. Trebora 6
10 and 8 10 81 first. Agitator III 10
and 2 to u second. Estaca 6 TO u third.
Time. 1:34.
Second race-six furlongs. Inlook @ TO
2 and 10 - first. Avalora IS TO ] and
4 to u second Magic Light a TO y third.
Time. LOO.
Third race-one mile. Cuirassier g 10
] and 10 - first. Elidad G TO and to
- second. False Lead q to p third.
Time. 100.
Fourth race-six turlongs. Tom Col
Inns G to l and to p first. Judge War
dell (even and ] to - second, refugee
GO 10 - third. Time lis.
Fifth race-one mile. Strangest % ia
: and to - first Prospero a TO and
t 90 - second. Colonel Cluke. g TO -
third. Time 1f9 ga
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23

t,i,s.oes ~ M University Of Alabama in
session m Tuscaloosa. TODAY declared
he recent sale of $50 acres OF university
lands 10 the sloss- Sheffield steel and Iron
Companv void ard authorized the Execu-
tive Committee OF the trustees To take
stems 10 set aside the TRANSACTION.
The sale was authorizes ~ " s'ecia'
IobnsiSn and held on September 22d last
,be Lands and said that he regarded 1920
per acre the figure agreed upon as fair
price. About two months ia,sr' when u
became publicly known INA, ',io i.aiIu ,lau
boon sold the matter crthleu s'"ea1loI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Two Negro Boys Thought 10 he the
Slayers Of jackson

WELDON, y. c.. Dec. 22.-Special.-AI-
fred Neville and Billie Bailey, Two negro
boys. were arrested here to-day on
charge of numbering the man Jackson
whose body was found Tuesday morning
ne1r the Seaboard bridge. They have been
taken TO Mort hampton county, as the
murder occurred in that county. The
boys protes; their innocence. but il is said
that the authorities have strong clrcum-
stantlal evidence against them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23

PORTLAND NE, Dec. pa rumor
of unknown origin. concerning the sol
vency Of the Portland Savings Bank
started a run on the bank to-day Depos-
It's were turned over as fast as the books
were presented, most Of the payments
being in gold. The crowd reached such
proportions early la the afternoon. how
ever, that officials Of the bank concluded
90 guard against running short Of ready
cash hy taking refuge behind the means
provided by law.
About $4,000 was paid out to-day and
the bank viii reopen In the morning pre-
pared 10 meet any ana every demand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
Subornaiion of Perjury.

BUFFALO. y. Y. Dec. "a special
from Lockport says:
Ex-Judge Charles Piper, of Niagara
Falls has been arrested on sealed in
dictment, charging subordination OF per-
Jury. He gave bail in the sum OF $1,000
lie is accused of encouraging Eugene
Ranstein, executor OF the Grand Colin
estate. to make false statement to the
surrogate In accounting. Ramstein is In
Auburn on his own confession.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23

ATLANTA. GA. Dec. 2.-The Southern
intercollegiate Athletic Association met
here to-day DR. w. l.. Dudley OF Van
derbilt University. was rejected presi-
dent Of the association.
The protest fled by Auburn against the
decision In their game Of football with
Georgia. I'm which the referee called the
game and declared the score nothing to
nothing. was refersd TO the Executive
Committee.
Mercer University. which was dropped
from the association on account o. pro-
fossl0nalism. was reinsiltcd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23

At the regular meeting of Richmond
Lodge No. !. Royal Tribe of Joseph. held
last night at Enett's Hall, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing SIX
months;
Past Patriarch. T. r.. Noel; Worthy IA
triarch. James T. Flournoy; Vice Patrl-
arch. Thos. b. Hicks Priest Joseph H.
Shepherd: Scribe, Joseph II. Shepherd Jr.
Treasurer. II. r. Gray; Escort, Edw. Con
way Valentine: Inner Guard. Charles T..
Markey: outer Guard, Joseph i. Nunnal-
lie. Trustee, O. L. Wise.
The lodge is now in prosperous condi-
ton and is steadily Increasing its mem
bershiD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
Want Good Roads.

The good roads bill was introduced into
the House yesterday. and Delegate Mar
tin, the author. has been assured by the
secretary OF the Chamber OF Commerce.
Mr. Dunlop. that that body would ex-
anime tho measure. and. II IL met with
favor. give IL hearty support The bill
will he submitted TO a committee for ca
animation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23

Dav." the leading toast Of the evening
was made by the Rev. J. \. b. Scherer'
d. u. The other speakers were Mayor
smvth General NJ. Butler and Judge
CAGE. OF the State Courts, and Robert
NJ. I.arner. Of the Grid-Iron Club, OF
Washington, ID. &.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
MARRIED IN APPOMAT T0X.
Two Ceremonies on the Same Day III
That County.

PANlPLTN CITY, VA, Dec. Especial
Mr. H. W. Glenn. Of Prospect, and MISS
Pearl f. Inge were married on Wednes-
day. 10Th instant. at the residence OF the
bride, near Evergreen.
Mr. Thomas l.. Page and Miss Roberta
Doss were married on the same day at
the latter's home. Rev p. T. Warren, OF
this place. oflicated on both occasions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
Large Reward offered.

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.-The directors OF
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
have offered reward of $1,000 for in
formation leading 10 the discovery and
conviction of the author or authors OF re-
ports recently circulated concerning the
cvompany's affairs with intent to affect
the market price Of It's stock an offence
uunishable under the laws OF the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
WORK ACTIVELY PROGRESSING,
Trains Are Running Over Portion OF
Mt Airy and Eastern Railway.

CHARLOTTE, y. g, Dec. 2.-Work Is
actively progressing on the Mount AIRY
and Eastern railway, which Will eNiehd
from Mount Airy. y. c., 10 the Dan river.
Trains are running on portions OF the
road The road opens mp a rich undeNeiop
cd section of the state, including a VIZ
gin forest Of 20.0o0 acres Of hard wood
The officers of the road ane. President.
r. 4. Houston. Of Chester, Pa Nice~Pres-
iden:. ". IL. Tunis. Of Baltimore: Secre-
tarv and Treasurer. w. W. White, of
West Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
FOREFATHERS' DAY DINNER.
Secretary Lyman Gage the Princi
nal Sneaker.

NEW YORK. Dec. 22-The annual
Forefathers Day Dinner Of the orange
Ncw England Society was held tonight
in Upper Music Hall. Al Orange, y. j.
The hall WAS decorated with the national
colors and Christmas greens. About So
persons sat down at the tables.
President c. J. kidder presided and act
ed as POSTMASTER
The principal speaker of the evening was
Secretary of the Treasury Gage. whose
topic was Some aspects of the public
finances"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
c,ar,es,o, New Engianders.

CHARLESTON. S. c.. Dec. the
eightieth banquet OF the New England
Society of Charleston was given al 'ne
charleston Hotel here Tonight
A large and brilliant company was as.
sembIed. The response TO "Foreiatners
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
PRAYED for the Beers

NEW YORK. Dec 22.-The Board OF
Aldermen Of New York city adopted a
r1solaiion praying The God OF Battles
to make the Beers successful in the war
against England.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23

ATLANTA. GA. Dec. 22.-Mrs. William
u. Love. OF Atlanta president OF the
General Federation OF Woman's clubs. mas
received notice Of her appointment as non
orary president from America TO the Mo-
mans Board at the Paris Exposition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
At BERRY'S.
II Wonder if 1t Will Fit Him"

Never Mind, | got il at Berry's,.
and he can easily change it or gel
something else "If he'd rather have
a Dressing Gown, or a Suit Case, or a
silver mounted Silk Umbrella, why he
can make the change and they are
DJeasant about i, too, at Berry'S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
TO CURE LA GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II II fails
to cure. +. w. Groves signature IL on
each box. Csc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. George III. Cosby. OF
Lynchburg. Va, are visiting Mrs. Mary
4. Cosby. No. 20s west Grace street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
"SiIyer Dollar" Smith.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2.-charies Smith
better known as silver Dollar Smith,
died to-day at his home In this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23
A Merry
Christmas
and Happy
New Year
To All.

Are you giving presents to mother,
father or friend We have what you
want. See our Dinner. Tea, Toilet,
Water and Wine Sets. Vases large
and small. Fancy CuSpidorS, Motto
Mugs, Motto Cups and Saucers,
Shaving Mugs, BiSque Figures.
A look at these and you will be
convinced that they are the hand
soonest and cheapest you have seen.
Have you bought your Dolls,
Toys, Baby Carriages, VelocipedeS,
and WagonS' We have them at way
down prices.
Would wife like new Cooking or
Heating Stove1 We have them at
rock-bottom prices.
jn0. H. Rose & Co.
I427 East Main
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23

CURED IN A DAY.
Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism aud
Neuralgia radically cures in TO days.
able and mysterious. II removes al once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly hene-
fits; o q cents. So ,So ey L wAGS w
Richmond. Va NOE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-23

as he has just signed a contract with
Manager Harvey Cunningham, Of Norfolk.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

SWEET HoME-Thore 10 now better sea
son in the ground than for q year past.
FLoREsYILLE.--'rh grand jury returned
six Indictments for burglary all OF the ac-
cused are in jail.
TERRELL The enrolment in the public
schools shows an increase OF re over last
year the total q S6i
M'KINNEY. farmers may lose meat
Killed during the recent cold spell. as tho
weather has turned warm again.
cORSICANA.--Ther VIII be large In.
crease in the acreage devoted TO wheat and
oats in Navarro county this year. The wheat
crop will bo especially large
WEBSTER The acreage devoted to straw
ever known; plants are in good shape now
and a heavy yield is expected.
TAYLoR--This week fifteen cars OF corn
have been shipped from Taylor, About 800
tai amount mt for e The week 700 bushels ~
coRsfcANA.--J. f.. Davis. brakeman,
was struck by switch engine and both lcgs
were crushed 30 badly amputation VIII re
necessary; chances are against his recovery.
CoRsIcANA. The statements OF the three
the deposits amount TO si.f3i,Sls. II is con
sidered a good time 10 push the cotton mill
project
CoTULLA, Pablo 1siata. well and "a.
yorably known young Mexican. was found
stabbed 10 the heart. Another Mexican ia
supposed 10 have murdered MIN.
BONHAM. Mrs. William Russell of this
city hus lemon tree that is bearing fruit
this season, the tree being full OF large
lemons, some Of which are ripe. They are
larger than the average lemon shipped here.
SAN ANGELo.--on Monday Jackson a.
Richardson sold 10 J. Koshand of Boston
30. 900 pounds OF wool at prices said to range
from II TO IA cents. On Tuesday g. w.
Hobbs sold 10 c. Palmer 10000 pounds OF
wool at the same prices as above.
BELToN. The cotton crop has about all
been gathered and marketed, and the farm
ers are ali in fne spirits They are man
Iy out OF debt and have money TO buy their
supplies There is splendid season In the
ground and blowing is progressing.
CLEBuRNE--T Cieburne IRE depart
ment has passed resolutions TO dsband on
January i. 1900 The department is vol
unteer one and consists OF TWO hose COM
panies and one hook and ladder company.
The city council only allows 5000 per year 10
the department,
FORT WoRTH--F y. Gray recently re.
signed as bank examiner OF this district and
Zoeth S. Eldridge OF San Francisco Is here
All ng the vacancy until Grays successor Is
appointed new examiner will soon be
appointed and Fort Worth has two applicants
for the position.
FORT WORTH "A mining deal involving
several million dollars 10 being negotiated
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
CLIPPINGS NEWS NOTES.
A Wholesale Grocery House Is TO BE
Established.

Ciddings. Texas, December s.-The De
oember term of the county court con-
vened last Monday. The dockets. as is
usual, were light and have been disposed
of
Nelson Davis &; Co. of Austin will put in
wholesale grocery store at this place as
soon as the necessary arrangements can
be perfected Mr.. Davis was in the city
Tuesday looking after . site for business
house. He said that Giddings was located
admirably as distributing point for
Wholesale establishment. Its two rail-
gave it direct connection with some of the
finest acknowledgements cense Y
populated-territory in the State.
Giddings offers a fine opening Tor an
oil mill. Local business ~ N ara Glicusslhg
the feasibility of the plan and II IS Likely
that there will be mill in operation be-
fore the opening of another cotton season.
County Surveyor A. 4. Vetter, who re-
sides at Grassyville, had the misfortune
10 get his leg broken few days ago. He
was driving a team of young horses whel
they became unmanageable, throwing MN
out of the vehicle with above results. AZ
last reports he was getting along very
we'll.
The following is the list of marriage
licenses issued by County Clerk J. r.
Folkes during the month of November: j.
&c. Vance and Miss Emily Richey, Albert
Benson and Mallndy Allen, Robert Mitchell
and Maggie Joine, Hermann Wukasch and
Miss Mary Hillsberg, Adolph Mitschke and
Miss Annie Bigon. Doak Hester and MISS
Berta Jones, Richard Puckett and Mrs.
Maggie Mcdonald, Karl X. Wettermann
and Miss Anna A. Wachsmann, John oliver
and Caroline Alcorn Gerhard Urban and
Miss Mllda Preiss Hermann Jenke an
Miss Lena Urban, Lafayette Fariss and
Miss Bert Riggs. William Knots and
Rosa Green. William Green and Tas Car
nickel, William Moore and Ella Estes, w
T.. Washburn, and Miss Ola Pugh. John A.
Treadwell and Miss Lectar Marquis Ger
hard Biar and Miss Annie Lehman. NJ, o.
Zimmerman and Miss Annie T. Nickel
Ernst Weunach and Miss Emma zoch
John A. Mitschke and Miss Mary Leh-
mann, John Mutschink and Miss Sophia
Sohns. A. D, Kelly and Harriet Pine A.
7. Alexander and Miss Mile Keng, J. O.
Morton and Miss Lula Loughridge. John
Singleton and Matte Branch, Henry Wet
termann and Miss Meta Mas, P. w.
Patschke and Miss Louise Frosch r. IL.
Dawson and Mary l.. Blue, Jim Childers
and Clara Elder John Reynolds and Miss
oda Dodgen, Carl Pape and Miss LOUIS
Homung, Ben Schulze and Miss Hulda
Miertschin, l.. V. Carney and Miss Mamie
Orrell.
Major N A. Rector OF Austin was here
Wednesday on legal business.
E. 4. Porter, Esq, OF Lexington was here
Wednesday in attendance upon county
court
r. NJ Burns and r. G. B. Willard are
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
vIRGINIA's NEGRO VOTE.
Governor Recommends TINT II BE
Limited by Qualifications.

G"Vernor na';,,,,at,au
r,s Tho ,,,,.. s,,-
hiehnioho'
nificant, and that which is certain 10 De
the most far-reachlng, measure oifere at
~ .ri,g ~ the Virginia LEGISLATURE
an 20,
today was tnat proPos'Hs
stitutional convention. Ihe patron on thIs
bill is Senator Hal Flood one oil Tue CUES
friends OF Senator Marin rms seatie-
man two years ago opposed tnls iesis a.
ton. The bill provides lor huoni'tlns 10
the voters of the STATE on the iou'h
Thursday in May, 1901, the qoestioA oil
assembling a constitutional convehtoA'
The primary object of this body IS to elm :
mate the negro vote. The Importance IL
not the absolute necessity, OF dong tnis
is now conceded by the ablest ana most
conservative democratic leaders In VIZ
ginia. Two years ago the most Vlo 'en !
opponents OF a convention were the irIelus
OF the railroads and other corporations
The representatives OF these sec now
that sentiment is rapidly crystallizing IN
favor Of a convention. and that II WIZ oe
useless TO throw any fnrther obstacles IN
its way.
Governor Tyler, In MS message aiso
recommends the Gazing VI SUN q ~
or radically amending the constitution by
other means. The most signiheant rec
ommendation, and one whlch Is nKeiy 70
have an important bearing upon TINS SUD
ject, is that in which the executive says
1t is charged that votes are oought ara
sold in Virginia Ike olher conihon'uep.
This is the first time IN the history OF
Virginia In which us executive eailea pup
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
yoAKUM LOCALS.
Business Changes--A Coming We'd
ding--Odd Fellows Election.

business thanEes--A coming we'd
diny--Odd Fellows Election.
Yoakum. Texas. December Saba Hey
wood and his company were seen at the
opera house Wednesday night by fair sized
audience. This comedian is always gladly
welcomed by the theater goers of Yoakum
Mr.. F. j Baby of the firm OF Baby Bros,
booksellers stationers and newsdealers has
sold his interest in the firm to Mr.. Will
Churn. The business will be continued un-
der the name heretofore used.
Cards are out announcing the approaching
marriage. of MIR. j. w Cook, leading young
business man of this city, and Miss Winnie
Graham, TO take place at the brides home,
Staples. Texas, December Il. Miss Graham
is well known here. having been teacher
in the public schools during the last session,
Following are the officers recently elected
by the local lodge OF Odd Fellows to serve
for the ensuing term w l.. Johnston. noble
grand; II. j. Hackett vice grand; W. T..
Southwell. secretary; T. A Hunter, treas
urer; Joe Levy, delegate to the Grand Lodge
TO meet in Galveston.
j. w Hammond has sold his stock of gro
Ger es TO C. Bellinger formerly Of LulinS.
MIR. Hammond will conduct an exclusive dry
goods business n the future.