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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
plaanaut panca IN the Now Eall.

An enjoyable dance was given IN
the new hall If the Enterprise build
ING on Thursday night by the young
men Of this city t. their lady friends
The participants were Misses Lena
Rowe Fannie Taylor. Fannie Tucker
Carmichael. Lizzie Hurkamp, Jennie
Maitland, Kate n Doggett, Elizabeth
Pendleton, Of Ashland Ella McOaIty'
Of Brooklyn; Lillian Montague. Mrs
S. G. Wallace and Mrs o. ?. Ohupein.
Messrs Conway Chichester. John ana
f. l. ". Green. W H Hurkamp, II.
H Henderson. r o. Taylor, y. u
Young. W. o Warren, o O'Oonor
Goolrick. Arthur HoOe. A. B. Bolts,
Jr. Sharpley. Of Caps Charles, Va.
E M Young, Jr and DR.. Chupein;
Others present were Misses Louise and
Mamie McOartY. Mary Monoure' Bruce
Goolrick Matte Young, Ada Caring
ton. DR. Ohas E. Outcalt, DR. John r.
Stiff. ]. G Weaver, Capt " + Coates
Mr.. S. G. Wallace and Mr. and Mrs'
W. J. Ford
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
Pleasant Dance at ling George c. Il
lor1esnondenee Of DC FIee Lanco

(Oorrespon denCe OF The Free Lance
King George o Ii Oct. 81
A very pretty german was given
Tuesday evening by the Young Ladies
German Club the hall Of the Junior
Order Of American Mechanics az King
George Court house.
The German was led gracefully by
Mr. Edward Tayloe. Of 'Poghatan.
The following couples participated
Mis- Meta Pollock with Mr. " A Rose ;
Miss Nancy Green. Of Georgetown
with MIR. stuart Ashton Miss Virgin
ia TsvlOe with Mr. wilkins Taylor !;
Miss Mary Leigh with Mr. Lewis A.
Ashton; Mics Virginia Dickinson with
Mr. II. V Turner Miss Blount Mason
with Mr.. V o Oarnthers; Miss Mary
Tavloe with Mr. Albert Davis; Miss
Lucy 3 Lewis with Mir Bladen laskeI
Tayloe; Miss Kate Newell DoRgett
with Mr.. Edward Tay!oe; Miss Dora
Hoce with Mr + L. Hunter; Mlss
Mary " Lewis with Mr. Shirley Ash
ron Miss Daley Brown with Dir. u
l.. Ashton Miss Susie Turner with MI
f l.. Ashton. Jr Miss Rita ta5l9e
win Mr. Thomas Berry Miss Il lille
lett with Mr.. II II Hunter; Mrs
John s. Dickinson with Mr. + +
rayloe; Miss Sophia Tayloe with Mr.
Wm. V Oaruthers.
Chaperones Mrs VIM Tayloe. MIS-.
II a. Mason, and Mrs II. Knox Gore.
Stays Messrs b Il. Grymes. VIM
Tavloe. Rice Hoe. and O. Ogle pay loe.
The music was swoetly rendered by
4 stripQ band from Fredericksburg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03

Hon. J. l. JsHgies, Of Culpepsr' state
Democratic eleotor.at.laTge. was Ia
the city ThursdaY evening, en route
home from King George o IL Dur
ing his short stay here he met num-
her of prominent gentlemen who warm
ly greeted him and took occasion TO
enquire about the political situation
through the State They also assured
him II an enthusiastic reception on
next Monday night. when he VIII al
dress the citizens of Fredericksburg AZ
the court. house. Senator Jeifrles' as
heretofore announced, will also speak
AT Spotsylvauia o. II Monday, that
being November court
In oonversation with a reporter oil
The Free Lance Senator Jetfrles said
he was not che author Of the cOuplet
used in his speech in Richmond re.
Gently, as published. and did not ola IN
that credit. lie says he does not kno"
who the author Is. aud that II Is just
piece Of campaign humor when mas
been going the rounds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
Lecture at fredericksburg College

A course q lectures will be given
during the winter months at FredeT-
ioksburg College which will be open to
all who desire TO come
These lectures will be worth hearing
and large audiences will no doubt great
the speakers Rev s. S Laws, d. ID ,
Rev r r H0wis0n, i. l.. ID and Rev.
H W Battle. d d of Petersburg
Va. will be among the lecturers.
The frst of the course was given last
night at 8 o III by DR. Laws. DR..
laws WAS for many years president Of
the University Of Missouri and is pro-
found thinker o. well as an interesting
speaker. His theme was, China; Its
Government
No country Of the world is now abb
aborbiug public interest so much ss
this great empire. and those who attend
ed last night were fully repaid
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
Baltimore Stock Market.
Weekly Report Of Tuesday s Sales.

HOGS.-Market stesdy. Heavy 81. 50
to 81 90; light. g. to 81 So rough,
81 90 to 81 30.
SHEEP-Ohoics $3.50 to So fair tn good,
g. so to 81. 75 inferior. 81 TO 81 80 per
head old bucks. 81 TO s3 per head.
Lambs-GOod TO choice. s. 90 to 1920
Common TO good 81 90 to s4.5O
CATTLE. - Market dull and lower /,
good butcher cattle, So 90 &c 80. % {;
fair grade, a. 40 to 81 80 medium "a 20
TO 81 60; common, SO. 90 to 81 70 Light
Heifers, $3.50 to 81 90 good, 81 90 to
81 20. Cows-Oommon to good, 81 90 to
~ so extra, SO % to SO 70. Oxen.Oommon
to fair. 50 rs TO So 90; good, S375 TO
"a 90. Bulls-COmmoD tn fair, 81 20
TO SO. 80 good, So 90 to 81. 90 extra "a 90
to "a 80, Export Steers. S5.25 20
50 90 Fresh OOws-Fsir supply, mar
ket firm, good COWS in demand, at
$40 to $50; common to medium.
$l7 to $50. Calves-Market firm ; good
S. 90 to &c; extra choice, $500 to
So 70.
HORSES AND MULES DRAFT
horses, 800 to $500; drivers. $50 TO 5000
Southern chunks. $50 to $780, mules.
from 500 to $500 q head.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
The Northern Neck Fair.

The annual fair Of the Northern
Neck Agricultural Association opened
It Heathsyille Wednesday, II continue
three days The exhibits IN the vari'
cue departments we're good, especially
in the Ladies' Department. The race
between , year Odds, Oscar Belts Lady
BRYAN. William Comedies Mary
Miller end l.. ". Fallen's Bride wos
won by the former
Despite the threatening weather the
attendance on the second day WAS large
and the exhibits were considerably
Increased. Three races filled the pro
gram for the day. The most interest
ing was tho tTotting race between ).
D. Huanall's ana Captain Frank +.
O0oper's f1nr.year olds. Cooper 8 horse
won in straight heats
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
Roll Of Honor.

School No 3. in Aqua District, Stat
ford county. for month No. l. ending
oct 30 1900 Berdie. Stella and Maud
Payne Lizzie, Kate and Tiny Street.
Nellie Grace and Cora Watson, Hattie
Dickinson. Nette Beagle. Agnes and
Kate GrogAsF Bertha Patton. Florence
rruslow. Bernard Patton. Edward
Payne. George Watson. Leslie Taylor.
Irwin Green, Archie Boutohyard and
John Ferneyhough 81 enrolled 1870
average attendance. b. V Weldon,
teacher
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
Your Patronage is Appreciated.
w. L. Burruss.
LOCAL MARKETS
corrected by Simon Hirsh q Bro

corrected by Simon Hirsh q Bro J
Wheat, 65 TO 10 ;oorn, As TO 46, meal ll5
30 1870 per 100 pounds; oats, % to 80
fowls dive, 6l8 to ~ turkeys liTe,6 70
3 : dressed 8 to ducks live7 to 8 spring
chickens. 8 to &c. per ID, lard, to
3; eggs, l6 TO l7jts. (; butter 10
20 20; hams, 10 to II, Irish pota'
ices, go to 20; beef,S TO 81 veal. a.
Pork, 8 10 5h; hides (green), o
30 ~ hides dry, s TO 8.
Wool-Unwashed ~ 90 % washed,
27,to %.
Leaf sumac-5O to SO cents per hun
bred pounds.
Tns drain MarKss.
The grain markets closed yesterday
az follows:
Ohicsgo-wheat, S67S Dec. 30; Nov.
1879 Dec. 1874 corn, Nov. oats. 2ll6.
New York-Southern wheat, 7S so
SO corn. 4G TO AZ.
Baltlmore-Southern wheat, 20 so 70
Southern corn, 45 to 46
Riohmond-W Wheat. 70 TO rs corn,
Ale1andria-w hest eS SC 70; corn.
5 to 46
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
Beard Of Agriculture Meets

The State Board Of Agriculture met
AZ Roanoke Wednesday with al the
memb ers present exceptsW. II. Egg6orn
# the Eighth District q W. koiner
Commissioner Of Agriculture, was also
present. The claims of Nottoway,
Prince Edward and Charlotte counties
were heard for the location Of the pro-
posed test farm. The vote resulted In
> tie between Charlotte and Pfince
Edward A committee was appointed
20 visit the two counties and ascertain
what the prospects are and report 70
the board in Richmond. November ~
After the transaction Of routine 5usl-
ness the board adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
Death Of Mrs Monteith

Mrs Eliza Monteitb, wife OF Mr. a.
K Monteith. highly esteemed and
Cbristian lady, eftsF an illness Of tve
weeks from heart trouble. died Wednes-
day night az her home in Stafford coGE-
ty. eyed "a years. She had no child
rem. but leaves a husband aud one SIS
ter. Mrs. J. \. Mouteith, Of Washing
ton. to mourn her death She had been
a member u White Oak Baptist church
for forty years Interment took place
Fnday at the old family buryinR
ground in Stafford county
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03

Ewes and Nose ran Water % q.
Archer. o1 Bie Ker, Maine. says Il
have had Casarrh for several years.
Water would run from my eyes aud nose
Tor days at time About four months
ago vas induced 90 try Dr. ARnew S
Catarrhal Powder, and since using the
wonderful remedy have not had an at
tack. I would not DO without It. ~ II
relieves in ten minutes s. Sold by
7. B. Hall Son, johnson q Pearson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
A Wheelbarrow Ride.

A wager on the election, which is
exciting much interest, is between Mr..
A. d. Alexander and Mr. Thomas
Jones, Of this city. II Bryan is elected
Mr. Alexander will give Mr.. Jones a
wheelbarrow ride down Main and
Commerce streets, AID if Mckinley Is
elected Mr. Jones is to give Alexander
the ride. It is said that the wheel
barrow in either case will be preceded
by musicians dressed Enthusiastically for
the OCCASION
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
Health Report

DIN Barney, Health officer OF
this city reports that during October
there were 10 deaths in the city;
white 6 coiored died FROM diarrhoeal
diseases, and each from inanitioo'
tetany, nses5iou Of stomach paralysis,
consumption typhoid and neurasthenia
During the same period IL births were
reported s white and FIVE oolOred. The
oity water was clear 20 days during
this months
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
A BED lunch.

Miss Lula Braxton gave very pretty
red lunch 90 q number of her lady friends
az 2 o'clock on Thursday. The parlor
and dining room were beautifully deco
rated in red. An elegant lunch was
eerved 10 the guests. who we're Mrs
Marshall Brsxton, Miss Elizabeth Oar
michael. Mrs. Ohas Herndon, Miss
Annie Braxton. Mrs. A Randolph
Howard. Mrs ID. S Russell, Mrs. Wal
lace Carmichael, Mrs ]. 5 Wallace,
Mrs W. O. Stearns. Miss 81. John,
Miss Sallie Tspscot, Miss Elizabeth
Hurkamp. Miss Jennie Phillips and
the hostess. Miss Lula Y. BraxIon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
Receiver Appointed.

Judge A. W. Wallace has appointed
Oity Sergeant d. S Russell receiver II
the Farmers Supply and Home Benth /.
cial Association. Of this city, composed
of coloTed citizens
This company was chartered two years
ego by Judge J h Mason There aye
two factions. eaoh Of which claim 70 be
the association. One Is led by Kew.
W. NJ Robinson. the other by samuel
Jackson. Receiver Russell will have
charge Of the affairs Of the company
and collect all dues until the matter ~
settled as to who represents the associa
tiOp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03

Rev. Dr. J. S Dill will preach at
the Baptist church Sunday night
sDeoial sermon on subject Woman "a
factor in church work, II being the
S6th anniversary Of the Woman's MIS-
sionary Society of the Baptist ohufoh
Of this city The first Woman e Mission
airy Sooity organized in the church
here was in 1914
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
Our Military Will Probably Partici'
nate.

IL is probable that Governor Tyler
VIII designate the 70th Regiment OF
Virginia Infantry as his escort 90 th.
celebration Of the i00th anniversary OF
the location Of the seat Of government
az Washington. d. o. which takes
place on December 18Th, aud to when
ma and his staff have been invited Ih'
Washington Guards co. l. }, OF THIS
CITY. is member Of the 7Olh.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
HEADQUARTERS FOR
BUILDING MATERIALS,

koep all kinds Of North Carolina ano il-
rtols Lumber. dressed aud undreSsCa. sum
siel. LAths, sash, Doors ami Biinds' iino'
taon.,, C.Iciro Plaster. Plastor,ng halt
o0iif'.y sn0 paving Brick. Tin and Iron
2.,tles. Cnt ana " ne Nails, all Kinds Ready
S,4ei pants aud Dry Paint L.nsee.d,, " %. %,
T1rpantiuc. Orycr Narnisb and hS"'s, w ~ NV.
.csa paint brushes ot all kinoe, WindO"
a. .sss ana Patty. Buhders' Hardware Oh al
finds. Tar Roofing and Shoatn!ng Paper
Fsrm wagons. Road Carts '.rk -t'-
N"'S' '''' e. D. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
STATE OF ONO, CITY or TOLEDO, ~
IUCAs Cor MY,

FRAvK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is
senior partner Of the firm OF +: }. tHENkS 3
70 doiog business I'm the City OF Toledo,
Cowntv and state aforesaid, and that said
6 GTm Viii TI pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF "a.
TAuRH that cannot be cured 10y the use OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE. ,- c.D.,pv
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed In my
presence. this Gth day Of December, A.O. 1871.
$500 A. ". GLEASON,
Jsp.r Notary Public.
-
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken interna ~ and
acts directly on the b. God and mucous SUI
faces ofthe system. send for TESTIMONIALS
'''' FL. CHENEY CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 1Jc.
Halls Family Pills arc the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
A CARD.

DR.. Geo II Ohewning has returned
o his office and will be pleased 70 see
all parties who may require his serv-
ices az dentist Dental fees greatly
reduced.
oc4 i'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad.
sohec ole In effect Sept 2Oth. 1900
Leave NorthWsrc
9 A. n. daily, no local stops.


Bls A. NJ. daily, no local stops.
re A. NJ daily, no local stops
= 1918 A. N. sundays Ouly, stops 81 brooAe
and Wide Water
1910 A. Nj. daily except Sunday. no local
~ p. M. daily except Sunday, no local
stops.
III =. NJ. daily. No local stops. ,-.,
go T.. N. daily. stops at Brooke ana "lde
W .ter.
Leave southwark.
f.2s A. NJ. daily, Atlantic Coast Line train.
stops Al Milford, boswell and Ashland, week
dsva, All local stops on Sundsy9.
sep. NJ daily. Sssb )ard Air Line train
via = A L. junction. Arrive At C,NO. BROAD
treet station, Richmond.
ia D. ". Daily except sunday. otofe ut
Milford. boswell and Ashland.
.tSP Vi pa y. Atlantic 70 AZ Lluc tI~lH'
stnns Rt nOsvcll and ashland.
az 4. NJ. Daily mAEos .0cs etop..
SsSP NJ. daily SeaO 'Nrd Ar Line if'lh,
via = 4. l.. Junction. Arrive nc &. u Bro"u
street station, Richmond.
Accommodation trains. Daily except sunday
b.5A. NJ. for Richmond.
ngl A. NJ. for Qlantco.
ls4g =. NJ. Tor Ashland. ..,,
SIuP. NJ. from 1Ichmond Tor Ffe''IiOAS
burg.
~. p. Taylor. Traffic MANAGE.
\ ? ID. NVcrs. President,
o. @. COX. Ageus
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03

A telegram vas received here late
Yesterday evening announcing the d'Ath
in Richmond, Of Rev " X d Moncafe
His remains Will be brought here this
morning and carried 20 his old nome
in Staff Ird for inie.rment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03

For By Laws. Pamphlets. Catalogue
write IN or call on THE FREE
LANCE for estimates.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-08
Table Talk.

The Thanksgiving number of Table
Talk comes with CHEEKY contents and is
illustrated with half-tone cuts of plain
and fancy garnished dishes prepared and
photographed for the benefit of it's sub
scribers. The illustration of dishes, we
are told, is to be a permanent feature Of
Table Talk. This bright little house,
keeping magazine teaches the art Of good
cooking and of wise and economical liv-
ing. The November number is full of
choice articles on topics that will inter-
est the housekeeper. Among them we
might mention elbow Shall We Feed the
Young kavens?' "The Young Ravens"
refers to the children. 1t ought to be
read by all progressive mothers. "Con.
corning Christmas Gifts" by Mrs. Bur-
ton Kingsland, is an article which will
help you out on things and ideas for
Christmas gifts. "The Chafng-Dis
Candy-Bee and many other good arti-
cles make this valuable number. Re-
cent numbers of Table Talk will be sent
free to our readers, if they write to the
Table Talk Publishing Co., Philadel-
phia, Penn.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-08

The kirmiss, for the benefit of the
Citizens Band, opened last night in Fire.
mems hall with large attendance,
which If continued till Saturday, will
enable the band boys to pay for their
new instruments.
The features Of the entertainment last
evening were, a fairy dance by little girls,
musical selections by the band, booths
representing English, Irish, Scotch,
Japanese and American scenes, conclud-
ing with grand march and dance, the
music for which was furnished by the
band.
Tonight, tomorrow night and Saturday
night the kirmiss will continue, with q
change Of program every evening. Vot-
ing contests will be had, for gold watch
for the most popular young lady, and a
toilet set for the most popular merchant.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-08

Copy for advertisements and noticel
should be handed in to the HERALD Office
by Wednesday noon to insure publica
ton in tho current issue.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-08

Senator Foster has written Judge Pear
son that the secretary of war has ordered
the remains of his son, John s. Pearson,
brought home for final interment.
This issue of the HERALD is a little
late in appearing, it having been delayed
in order to give returns Of the election
in the county as complete as possible.
Full line of neckties just received at
Chas. Cross, the reliable clothier. Spe-
cial sale for one week, 25-cent ties for
10 cents. See display in show window.
Geo. A. Woodward, who went to Idaho
last spring, has returned to Aberdeen,
satisfied that man looking for better
place than Aberdeen is rainbow chasing.
The Sisters of It. Joseph's hospital
are making extensive preparations for a
fancy fair, to be held in Firemen's hall
during the week commencing December
II.
Pearson & Campbell are having ma
terial hauled for the erection of two
story business building, 3Ox5O feet, on
the southeast corner of H and Wishkah
streets.
E. B. Cousins, a brother of Shipbuilder
Cousins, left on the Newberg for San
Francisco, from whence he will sail for
Honolulu, where he expects to make
his future home.
Garman 4 Barley have just received
800 up-to-date hats, direct from the fac
tory, at prices that would astonish the
natives, and which they will sell under
their own guarantee.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-08
Along the Water Front.

The schooner Lottie Carson arrived in
port Saturday, and is loading at the An
derson 4 Middleton mill for San Pedro.
The steamer Newburg sailed yesterday
from the Anderson & Middleton mill for
San Francisco.
The schooner A. B. johnson is loading
at the Wilson mill for San Francisco.
The schooner Chas. r. Wilson arrived
at the Wilson mill, sunday, to load for
San Francisco.
The schooner Harriet G. arrived at the
West & Slade mill, Sunday, whele she
is loading for San Francisco.
The schooner Maid of Orleans arrived
in port, Saturday, to load at the West &
Slade mill for San Francisco.
The schooner Laura May arrived at
the West & Slade mill, Sunday, to load
for San Francisco.
The schooner A. J. West arrived in
port, Monday, fifty-six days out from
Santa Rosalia, Mexico, twenty days more
than the usual time for the voyage. The
West encountered series of storms from
the time she left the Mexican port until
she sailed into Grays Harbor, and her
rigging plainly showed the hard usage
it had stood.
The steamer w. H. Kruger arrived at
the American mill Sunday night, and
sailed today with cargo of lumber for
San Francisco.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-08

At the council meeting Saturday nigh,
VIM. Anstie acted mayor in the absence
of Mayor Stockwell.
The amended ordinance restraining
cattle from running at large was laid
over till the next meeting.
The ordinance fixing tax levy for 1900
was read and referred to the attorney.
The resolution for the planking of
Hume ct. was referred to the street
committee.
A resolution providing for the planking
OF Broadway, between Wishkah and
Heron sts. and setting Nov. II az the
date to hear protests, was adopted.
The street committee reported that q
survey showed the fence OF the West 4
Slade Mill Go. to be in the street.
Petition of A. J. West ct al, asking for
the filling of certain streets in East
Aberdeen, was reported favorably upon
by the street committee.
The street committee recommended
that the grades of u and H SITS. be
changed to the grade proposed by En-
gineer Hunt.
The water commissioner was instructed
to lay water main to the new dwelling
of Fred Redinger.
The finance committee reported the
quarterly reports of the clerk and police
judge correct.
The street commissioner was directed
to assess any excess in the length of the
blocks on improved streets to the city.
The report of the water supt. was re.
ferred to the finance committee.
j. G. Pearson suggested to the council
that the city purchase 158 lots on Harbor
HQiOhfN for q toarL az AIR onCh
l. ". Mason reported his contract, for
planking Heron and X SITS. and Michigan
ave., completed, and the work was &C.
copied.
Petition Of Chas. Strasmyer ct al was
read and referred to street committee.
The attorney was instructed to prepare
an ordinance in accord with the petition
of A. J. West ct al.
The street commissioner was instructed
to notify the West & Slade Mill 60. to re.
move fence and lumber from the street.
The attorney was directed to prepare
ordinances providing for the appointment
of a water supt. and street commissioner,
and for the improvement of Market st.
Street committee reported the plank
ing in alley in blk 81 completed.
The clerk was directed to notify the
Electric Light Co. that the city will not
pay for street lights until the full num-
Der of lights were in use.
The street commissioner and water
supt. was instructed to get bids on sup
plies for his department.
The clerk was directed to procure re-
ceipt books and water taps.
After allowing the usual bills, council
adjourned.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-08

The schooner Lottie Carson arrived in
port Saturday, and is loading at the An
derson 4 Middleton mill for San Pedro.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-08
The boxine contest. at the Acme opera

The boxing contest, at the Acme opera
house Friday evening, was declared a
draw, after twenty we'll contested rounds
by Mickey WEIGH and Tom Cox. 1t was
game light for seventeen rounds, when
it was seen that Cox had the best Of it,
but he failed to knock WEIGH out in the
remaining three rounds.
In playing truant from school Edward
Dolan and VIM. Dreyer, aged 10 and IL
years, gave their parents quite scare
Friday. The boys got canoe and started
up the Chehalis river, and, not return
ing at night, were thought to have been
drowned. The boys returned all right
the next day, having gone up as far as
the poor farm.
The city council has decided, at last, to
adopt business methods in purchasing
supplies for the water system, which
amounts to several thousands of dollars
annually, and has heretofore been pur-
chased in hand to-mouth fashion at re-
tail prices. The superintendent is now
ordered to advertise for bids for the
estimate of supplies required.
The Aberdeen ladies decided they
would not NOPE at home, Tuesday night,
while their husbands, brothers and
sweethearts whooped for their favorites
as the election returns were received
down town, go number of them engaged
Koehler's hall and held high jinks OF
their own. After II o'clock the masculine
gender was permitted to enter, and all
had good time until o'clock a. m.