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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIoNs.-Grace
lpdst and First Presbyterian
were crowded last nigat with
5lss and their friends who had
"a Ia participate in the usual
IS celebrations of the Suuday
TIE exercises in each were
ing, being we'll conceived and
,s eudered.
la,erior of Grace Church had
Gully decorated. Rev. Clar-
f. Bali conducted the exercises.
cii AID instrumental music was
x ouaIiy ii 1e, and all present spent
b !ui evening The pastor was
4 mDsred in the distribution of pres
2sing the recipient OF q luxu-
Easy chair for his study. There
p sasaut Interchange of gifts BE-
ieschers and scholars, and about
cock tue exercises were closed.
X rcises al TIE Baptist Church
mGcl Ell ,yed by al who attend.
lac superintendent OF the Sunday
Mr.. Mark Miller, conducted the
aiumeas in an easy aid creditable
aad all who participated in
xercis-s rendered his and her part
81 .ati>f.cicry. The usual Carl T.
IN mbrAtces were distributed to
aIlieen. Rev. J. II. Butler, the
was preset and opened and
the exercises With prayer.
casla! iaterest was manifested by
scholars OF the CaapeI Sunday
ol who assembled in the First
hyier an Cnurca for the purpose of
ing their Christmas celebration.
IL Ulcers, teachers and scholars
delightful evening, the exercises
ls interesting and rendered in a
4mendable msnoer. The scholars
e we'd the uaual token in the shape
udy, 81.
TIE celebration of the primary Sun
sc1ool of the NJ. E. Clurca South,
this afternoon at three O'Clock,
s.ed OF Rotations, instrumental
voc4l selections by the little folks
~ dis,riou loo OF presents to the
as and the occasion was much
I'd oy ali present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29
Gaining a wide Reputation.

AS cure for rheumatism Chamber
lain's Pain Balm is gaining vide repu-
tatiop. D. B. Johnson, Of Richmond,
Ind., has been troubled with that all
ment since 1862. In speaking OF it lie
says: II never found anything that
would relieve me until l used Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. 1t acts like magic
with me. My foot was swollen and
panied me very much, but one good
application of Pain Balm relieved me"
For sale By all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mIghtest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is sugar-coated
globule of health, that changes weak
ness into sire 9Th. listlessness into Ell
erey, brain-fag into mental power.
They're wonderful in building up the
nealtb. Only 25 cents per box. Sold
E. S. Leadbeatsr & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29
pea Hot From The Gun

Was the ball that hit q. p. Ste War T,
of Newark, Mich, in the Civii war. a. -
caused horrible Ulcers that no Bee e,eI.
I wsnt helped for 20 years. Then S 6a,,ss
i nen Arnica Salve cured him. Cures
l En,s Bruises, Burns. Boils, Feions,
Su.o Skin Eruptione. Best Pie cure
~ " Garth n Ooly Csc. box. Cure guar
o an e Sold by E. S. Leadbeater q
Sans. Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29

r OsT sTRAYED OF STOLEN this mern-
ing a small FOX TERRIER PUPPY
answering to the name OF A. D., and wearing
q brown leather collar with be Is. sur
able reward will be paid for its return to
8. G. BRENT, 115 north Columbus street.
400 Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29

PoL1cE CoURT.-Mayor Gorge 10
Simpson Dresfdinq.-The following csses
were disposed OF this morning: ,,t
George Harper, charged with being aI a.aI
George Nicholson, charged with cfu''
tieq m Mt to his child was dismissed. ard
Night-Report--La.s night was Gear we're ~n
cold. One prisoner and nine dodgers "ei'
at The station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29
Don't Tobacco Spit and smol

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke iour Life Away.
To Quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-Io
BAG, the wonder.worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. ADDRESS
Sternne Remedy Co Chicago or New York
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TO CURE "A Conp IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. E. W. GROVES signature on each box.
25c.
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-. soecn,t indicate quality. Beware OF
counterfeis and worthless sSs ssi psW V is the
Demis o,;e;nsi. Al infallible cure Tor piies
md md all skin diseases,
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29

The Best Prescription for ohilis
aud Fever is bottle Of GROVE 20 a anime
CHILL ToSIc 1t is simply iron ana 5Oo.
in a tastelsss form. No cure-no pay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29

The modem and most effective curs foF
consultation and all liver troub e5-tbe IA
nous littls pill, known as DeWitt's Lit'io
Early Bisers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29

A GENERAL MEETING of the stock
"A holders of THE MORRISON BRI1K
COMPANY will be held at its principal office
in the city of alexandra, Va, at No. Ill
soutb Fairfax street, at u O'Clock noon, on
the 18TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1900, for
the purpose of electiug directors to fill va:
canc;es in the board and such other business
az msy be presented. This cal is made ct
the request of the stockholders holding one
tenth of the capital stock OF this company:
THE MORRISON BRICK COMPANY.
aac16 IA JNO B. PIDER, Secre tsIy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29

sArHsR fRoBABILITIKs.-For this
~ ,ar tonight aud Saturday,; continued
f unday night; light % flesh ives, o
Iuas.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

rses tomorrow st 1888 8. m. and
IS High water at $50 a. nj
a. 1 / .. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29

ceiving Its little offering of some bright Toys
on Christmas morning feels the frat degree
Of happiness.
DOLLS.
Stock of Dolls immense Prices low. Dolls
are beautiful and look like angels.
Dressed Dolls with real hair. Price &c.
Dressed Dolls, handsome dressing, with
real hair, movable arms and feet. Price 25c.
Kid Dolls. real hair, shoes and stockings.
Price 25c
Kid Dolls, handsome and almost indie
struttable Price 81.
Bisque Dolls in several grades. Prices 25c,
SOC, Toe, 81 and $3.50. us
Large size Dolls Of awonderful beauty.
Price So so. a1.s
Extra large size Dolls OF exquisite fine sp-
pearance Price 81. ThelwoIth of the last
mentioned doll is $3.50.
general assortment of Dolls at Toe, loo,
25c, 35c, SOC and 75c. Our entire stock of
Dolls is this seasons purchase.
Don't neglect visit to our establishment
before the closing Of Christmas and inspect
the beautiful Dolls displayed. The hand.
soonest faced Dolls made The work of ex-
pert Doll artists with wonderfully low prices.
CHRISTMAS SILK HANDKERCHIEFs
Silk Handkerchefs in ell grades. White
Silk Handkerchief lead in popularity and
make grand Christmas presents. Prices 6Oc
and up.
CHRISTMAS HOSIERY.
Our stock of Hosiery is very large to meet
all demands during the Christmas business.
New hosiery pays an important part IN the
\ general fine appearance Of our well dressed
peoIle during ChIistm 4s transformation.
Boys and Girls christmas Hosiery, all
sizes Price 1Oc.
Boys snd Girls extra quality Christmas
Hoeiery, all sizes. Price 25c.
Ladies' Black Hermsdorf Hose, all sizes.
Price 12lac, making sensible present to the
lucky wearer.
Ladies Black Herm.dorf Hose, all sizes.
Price 25c. A grand present and one OF real
worth.
Mems Black and Tan Half Hose in great
quantity, ali sizes. Price 12lac. a sub
stsntial and acceptable gift.
Everything in the way of Toys for boys
and girls is here displayed in great quantity.
Our entire line of bright toys IL new, pretty
and with low price.
CHRISTMAS GLOVES.
We supply every shape Of Gloves for the
hand. A large STOCK OF ChrlStInAS dloVe5 Tor
man, boys, girls and small children. Prices
10c 10 $3.50.
CHRISTMAS LINEN HANDKERCHIEFs
1t requires big stock Of Linen Handker-
chiefs TO supply the great demand during the
closing days of q successful Christmas business.
We have made preparation to meet al call
ers from every section Of the city seeking
prices from &c to SOC.
CHRISTMAS NECKWEAR.
Our array of rich, beautiful patterns OF
strictly modern made Mems Neckwear. Nov
elites predominf to during the Christmas re-
ioicine. Prices 25c, SOC and Toe.
A large force Of extra salesmen to recaive
the grand Christmas rush. Let the children
have the new sunshins TOYS.
|C. M. ADAMS.
All King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29
DRY GOODS.
Christmas Bargains.

Christmas period Of bliss. 4 child re-
ceivng It's little offering of some bright Toys
on Christmas morning feels the frat degree
Of happiness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29

A large force Of extra salesmen to receive
the grand Christmas rush. Let the children
have the new sunshins TOYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29
CHRISTMAS GLOVES.

We supply every shape of Gloves for the
hand. a large stock of Christmas Gloves for
man, boys, girls and small children. Prices
1Oc 10 $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29

Our array of rich, beautiful patterns OF
strictly modern made Mems Neckwear. Nov
elites predomins te during the Christmas re-
ioicine. Prices 25c, SOC and Toe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-29

1t requires big stock Of Linen Handker-
chiefs TO supply the great demand during The
closing days Of successful Christmas business.
We have made preparation TO meet al call
ers from every section Of the city seeking
prices from &c to SOC.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-26

rived and proceeded up the aisle to the
altar, selected choir, composed of
Mrs. E. B. Deison, Mrs. F. B. Haymaker,
Mrs. E. s. Wallis, Mrs. Thomas Petit
grew. Misses Virginia Alexander. Belle
Pinnell, Messrs. Writ Lewis, Louis 5.
Thompson, Hoffman Sommers and Hal
M. Rapp, rendered the bridal chorus
from Lohengrin. While the ceremony
was being performed Mr.. Cresson
played the Angels Serenade. As the
bridal party left the chorus sang the
marriage hymn. 20, Perfect Love-. Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis left on later train for
the east, and upon their return VIII be
at home at 514 w. Pike street. In the
spring Mr.. Lewis will move into MS
own residence on Mulberry street.
Miss Ira Golf has returned from
Washington, d. G.
Miss Genevieve has returned from a
visit with Mrs. A. l.. Hustead, on
Wheeling.
Mr.. Daniel Spencer, the man that fell
off the roof OF the glass factory last
Monday afternoon, is much better, and
chances for his recovery seem brighter.
The Lafayette glass works, at North
View. will be ready for business by the
18th of December 1t Is expected TO
start out with seventy men.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Stealey have re-
turned from their wedding tour, ana
will reside in this city.
Mrs. Andrew Brady, Of Oshkosh, WIS,
was visiting with her son and daugh-
ter. Mr.. Tom. G. Brady and Mrs. Chas.
Trude, of this city, during the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Armstrong have
returned from visit to Parkersburg.
Messrs. Armstrong Orislip & Day VIII
commence the erection Of their mann
moth wholesale grocery building, on
the corner Of Baltimore and Fourth
streets Monday. The building will be
100 by 100 and four stories high.
1.-THE City OF New York. which snow
ed at the Grand Tuesday night, of this
week, was bum.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-26
MARCONI
And Edison Both Annotated in
Their Electrical Devices by a
West Virginian.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, November rs.
-Signor Marconi was antedated n his in
vention of the wireless telegraph by
Parkersburg man thirty years ago. July
80, 1872, Mahlon LOOMS, brother of Hon.
Geo. LOOMS, of this city, was granted
patent at Washington on system VIII Oh
did away with the use of wires, the par
ticular object being to establish Inc of
communication between Key West and
Havana, without wires. He also claimed
and was granted patents on generating
heat and light, thus antedating Jahokoff-
ski and Edison in electric lighting. Loom
is endeavored to secure financial aid to
put his plan into practical operation, but
met with jeers, rebuffs and opposition
from the scientists, capitalists and tele-
graph companies. He succeeded in enlist
ing the sympathy of several Congr essmen,
and in demonstrating, in tne summer Of
1872, telegraphed fourteen ms without
wires on spurs of the Blue Ridge. Virgin
la, by elevating a kite on each mountain,
the string of which was a small copper
wire attached to a galvanometer, each
ground end lying inthe water.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-26
WESTON.

WESTON, w. Va. November 25.-
The Register was misinformed In con-
Meeting the Clrrolls Comedy Company
with the circus that stranded here.
There is no connection whatever: on
the contrary the Carroll people are
strictly theatrical and give good show,
and been upon the road the entire sea-
son. This explanation is due the Car
roll people and we are glad to make Il.
Hon. John T. McGraw passed through
Friday en- route to Holly river country,
where he has interests. He is very SAN
guine about the outcome Of his contest
in the Senatorial contest with Hon. n.
b. Scott.
Some capitalists from Indiana are
here to locate barrel factory II prop
er inducements are given them by our
people.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-26
ROWLEsHuRG.

ROWLESBURG, w. Va, November
25--J. W. Killen, who has been confin-
ed with typhoid fever, is improving
and will soon be out.
Mrs. J. NJ. Buckner is spending a few
days in Moundsville.
The Preston Blue Stone Company are
laboring hard to fill the many orders
they are receiving from eastern cities.
They work day and night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smouse have returned
from a few days visit in Cumberland.
Major Orr, OF Kingwood, and some
Pittsburg capitalists. were In this dis
trict looking over the Nemegy coal
lands recently. We understand these
men are endeavoring to purchase Col.
Nemegy's Irondale land, and IL they
purchase will Immediately open up
large coal works near Hardman switch.
Maggie Hines, of Piedmont, is spend
ing few weeks in town the guest Of
friends.
River City Lodge, x. of P. celebrated
their anniversary last Tuesday night.
The full membership was present and
did justice to the delicious victuals
placed before them. Rev. ]. H. En-
low made an address, which was appre-
ciafed.
The Buckhorn Portland Cement Co.
are working a double shift of hands in
order to get their new works under
roof before the winter weather sets in.
They are building one wall OF solid
masonry sixteen feet thick, of flint
rock, which is brought here from dis
lance. 1t is claimed that this flint rock
is necessary to make a perfectly solid
wall.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-26

and flesh of their feshs And who can
depict the hopelessness and detection
that hover about the home where the
wife is incapable of becoming a motherl
Barrenness proceeds from some derange-
rent of the distinctly feminine organs
Many of the common ailments known as
"fefnale troubles" cause it. DR.. Pierce's
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ness by stamping out diseases of women,
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it makes the little one healthy, vigorous
and good natured. Insist upon the med
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Substitutes are often dangerous.
Mrs. James w Blacker Of $50 Catherine St.
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done wonders for me. For years my health was
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taking DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery
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mailing only, you can get free copy Of
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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-26
SISTERSvILLE.

Miss Margaret Prichard, who has been
visiting friends In Wheeling for several
weeks, returned to the city yesterday.
Miss Alfretta Russell is the guest of
friends and relatives at st. Mary's for a
few days.
Mrs. l.. Lttleton will leave the first of
the week for Pittsburg, where she will
visit friends and relatives for several days
before returning to this city.
Miss Gertrude Clark left this morning
for her home at Taylorstown, Pa, where
she will be the guest of her mother for
several weeks.
S. j. Hamilton left for Wheeling last
evening, where he will spend Sunday Wis
iting friends
Miss Annette Schraeder, stenographer in
the law office of A. b. Hunt. left this
morning for Herndon, Mo-, where she will
make her future home. Miss Schraeder
made many friends while in this city who
will deeply regret her departure
Miss Blanche Dunkle, who has been the
guest Of her sister. Mrs. McAmie, for sew
eral weeks, viii leave the first of the week
for her home in Parker City, Pa.
Last evening at the Citizens Hose House.
on Hill street. a reception and dance was
rendered Mr.. and Mrs. Shufflin, of the
South Side, by their many friends in the
city. The event was in honor Of the fifth
anniversary Of their wedding There was
large crowd present and delightfully."-
pleasant evening was spent. A delicious
luncheon was served about II o'clock.
Miss Carrie Knowles. of East Liverpool.
O., is expected to arrive in the city the
first Of the week and will be the guest Of
her friend, Miss Annie Kane, for a few
days
Glenn Polan went down to New Matamor-
as Saturday for a few days on q business
and pleasure trip combined.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-26
PALATlNE.


PAIATINE. w. Va, November 25.-
Mrs, Loe Reese and Two children, of
Illinois. are the guests Of friends on
Water street.
Miss May Latham is able to De out
after an attack of typhoid fever.
Prof. Gray, of Newton street, Is sui
confined to his bed.
John West, of Scratcher's Run, was
here on business on Saturday OF last
week.
Rev. John T. Reynolds, Of Prunty-
town, was the guest of M. D. Orr, Sun
day.
Mrs. siss Golden, CT Clarksburg. is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. G. W. Gold
en-.
Mrs. Rev. Engie, who has been the
guest of her father in Cabell county,
has returned home.
Mrs. Alice McCafferty, of Grafton,
spent last Sunday here with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ d. Orr.
Miss Edna Means, of Philippi, a
daughter of Emery Means. is visiting
relatives here.
Presley Robinson. Of Luther, was
here the latter part OF last week.
Frank Swindler was In Morgantown
the first of the week.
ARA Stealey, who was struck by a
piece of glass on Friday evening and
injured about the face severely, is get
ting along nicely. There were TWEEN
ty stitches used in closing up the
wound.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. l.. Swindler, Of Nor
gantown, we're visiting friends here
last Sunday.
DR.. U. N. Jones came home from
Sistersville last week and remained
here the guest Of his family for several
days.
Larney Lloyd, who has been at
Pittsburg for the past eight months,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-26
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.
The Movements of Citizens and the Ar.
rivals and Departure of Strangers.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Vance are in New
York City.
DR.. c. L. Hill has taken rooms at the
Mcclure.
Harry Hoffman has returned from
Cincinnati.
D. L. Bryan, Clarksburg: C. W.
the Mcclure.
George Landmesser will leave for the
Marietta oil field tomorrow
R. A. Williams, Smithfeld; R. j. De
Long, Sistersville, are at the Howell.
w. A. Moore, Bethany; ]. L. James,
Cameron, are registered at the Stamm.
Miss Bessie Wright, of Parkersburg,
is the guest of friends in North Wheel
ing.
Frank Craddock and George Mendel
are down the river on hunting expe-
dition.
George Luther and wife. of Sisters
vile, have returned home after a visit
to Island friends.
Miss Anna Killeen and Miss Marga-
ret Garvin are the guests of Miss Mag
gle Burns of Wellsburg, w. Va.
H. P. Meyers and wife, Sistersville;
Mrs. A. c. Snodgrass. Warrington, are
stopping at the Grand Central.
Frank Cunningham, an employee of
the Warwick Pottery, will go to Pitts
burg on Thanksgiving to visit friends
Miss Ada Graham, of South Broad
way, now student at the Buckhannon
Seminary. will be home for Thanks
giving.
VIM. H. Caldwell, justice of the
peace, was out yesterday, after being
confined TO his home for three weeks
by severe attack of the grippe.
Mr. James Moyle and family, of Mn
go Junction, Ohio, has moved to this
city, where he intends to make his fu-
ture home. Mr.. Moyle has been an en-
ploye of the Mingo Steel Plant for
eighteen years and comes highly recon-
mended.
G. D. Brown, of Clarksburs, C. w.
Stewart, Sistersville; R. G. Coulter,
Warrington; NJ. Ungar, Fairmont;
Eph. Wells, Sistersville; ]. w. Dyson,
Parkersburg; William H. Furbee, Man
nington, are the State arrivals at the
Windsor.