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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-27
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

WASHINGTON, June 26-The Weather
Bureaus weekly summary Of crop con-
ditions says:
The Soutfl-Atlantic and the central and
eastern portions of the Gulf States, inciud-
ing portions Of the Central Mississippi and
lower Ohio Valley, have suffered much
from heavy rains, while the severe drought
over the northern portion of the spring
wheat region continues unbrol1en, only
light showers having fallen over limited
areas.
Corn has made favorable progress in
the corn States of the central valleys and
is in a good state of cultivation, except
in portions of the Central Mississippi and
Ohio Valleys, where many fields are
weedy.
In the Southern States, east of the Mis-
sissippi river, corn has suffered seriously
from excese We rains and is badly in need
OF cultivation.
Except in Texas and Oklahoma, cotton
has experienced very unfavorable weather
conditions and the crop is generally very
grassy rust and lice being extensively re-
ported throughout the central and eastern
portions of the cotton belt Too rapid
growth Is also reported from the central
portion, which growth has been checked
by low temperatures IN North Carolina.
Some fields in bottom lands in MISSISSIPPI
and Tennessee have been abandoned. In
Texas, the bulk of the crop is clean and
a general improvement has been reported
except in some OF the central and eastern
portions of the State, where fields have
been abandoned owing 20 grass Boil!
weevil is causing damage in Southern
Texas In the uplands OF Tennessee and
portions of South Carolina, cotton IS gene
rally in good condition
The week has been generally favorable
IN tobacco except over portions of western
Kentucky and Tennessee, where 1t has
suffered from heavy rains.
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coId-water peop,c.

CHICAGO, June 2s-The State Prohibi-
lion Convention met here TO nominate a
fun State ticket, candidates for Congress
and the State Legislature, and select dele
gates at large 10 the National Convention
of that party, which meets here to-mor-
row.
Rev. H Fl. Damon. of Rockford, was
Temporary chairman. AS two candidates of
the presidential nomination, Hale John
son and John c. WooleY. are from Illinois,
action in regard to instructions was watch
ed for with considerable interest. Twelve
delegates at large and alternates We're Sc
iected
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Much Gotten Ruined.

COLUMBUS. GA. June 26.--The con-.
tinued heavy rains in this section are put.
ting a.he farmers behind with their crop
and the grass is getting fresh start
on them. The wet weather is hard on
the fruit crop and especially the peaches.
The Chattahoossee has overtiowea its
hanks, and the Indications point to flood
like the one in February last. Already
the water is too high for the mills to
work.
Information comes from down the river
that many plantations are inundated and.
much cotton ruined.
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Whitc-Sutton.

NORFOLK. VA, June 2s.-special.-
Miss Mary Armistead Sutton was quietly
married at her mothers home here to-day
to Mr.. William S. White. assistant rector
of St. Luke's. Rev. Flournoy Bouldwin
officiating. Miss Anna Sutton. the brides
sister. was maid Of honor. Mr.. Walter L.
Irvine, Jr., was best man.
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Rri,,s,, shin D.s,nastc,l.

LONDON, June 2o.-The British ship
Canada, Captain Taylor. from Norfolk
August e7til via Melbourne for Manila,
has been ,owned into Frernantle, having
been disn,asted In q gale.
The Canada put into Meibourne Decem-
der 24th, with loss OF mizzen-mast for re-
pairs, and three days later while at her
dock fire broke out in her Cargo of coal
which had te be discharged.
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TOWN OFFICERS OF CREWE-
The New Council 10 Make Nearly a
Clean Sweep.

cREwE. VA. June as.-speciai--1he
nemiy-slected Town Council will hold their
first meeting next Monday night, when
town officers viii be elected. None of the
present officers will be reelected. with
possibly the exception of j. d. Tunstall,
The Commissioner of the Revenue.
There has been some trouble in agreeing
supon a man for Town Sergeant. It is more
than probable that Mr.. Henry E. Lee Will.
succeed Dr. N. Bryant as Mayor. and.
men fer nearly all the other offices have.
been agreed upon.
WINNING ham Council. 40. 9. Junior Or
Or oS United American Mechanics. last;
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BY virtue of decree Of the Richmond
Chancery Court in the suit styled Scott
VS. Mci\ildoe's Executor, ct ais, rem
dered June H. 1900, and in further execu-
ton OF a certain deed of trust from A.
Goldback and wife to the undersigned,
trustees dated February y, 1896. and re-
ccordetl in Richmond Chancery Court,
Deed-Bools 15G A, page 2I3, we will sell,
at public auction, on the premises,
FRIDAY, JUNE 18th.
at 6 p. Al, the equity of redemption Of
said Goldback in that CERTAIN LoT
OF LAND, With all improvements there
on commencing at the southeast inter-
section OF Broad and Ryiand Streets,
thence running along the SOUTH LINE
of BROAD Street towards Harrison
Street, SO feet & inches, and running back
between parallel lines 139 feet. more or
less, to an alley 20 feet wide. This prop
erty will pay well if properly improved,
and will steadily advance in value. Bulld-
ings erected fronting the college lawn
will command ready tenants.
TERMS: Cast as to all excess over
81, 800 (the amount of first lien on said
property, and subject to continuation by
the Court. 10 LANE SIEkN,
EDW H. BROWN,
Trustees.
Brown & Co, Auctioneers. je u
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sEALED PROPOAALS-

1~Lo[ ~~-~1~-r~--c1-~~ ~---s--U--~o~-~~o1o1~~
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
bids will be received by the Board OF
County Commissioners for Marlboro
county, in the State Of South Carolina
for the ERECTION OF ~ NEW RESI-
DENCE JAIL at BennettSville. the
county seat, until the 18TH DAY OF
AUGUST, a. D. 1900. All parties max
ing bids will be required to submit plans
and specifications. the cost OF said Jail
not to exceed Seven Thousand Dollars
The contract will be let to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder, who will be required TO
give a good and sufficient bond in the
sum of $1,000, with sureties, for the
faithful performance of his contract.
The County Board of Commissioners re-
serve the right to reject any and all
bids. Address all communications TO
.. J. EASTERLING. County Super
visor for Marlboro county. Bennetss-
By order of the Board of County Com
missioners. D. J. EASTERLING.
County Supervisor.
June /, 1900.
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pIYIpEND NOTICES.

Nor1cB.-THE BOARD OF
Directors OF the Richmond. Fredericks-
burg and. Potomac Railroad Company
have declared a DIVIDEND OF FOUR
DOLLARS PER SHARE on the Com
mon Stock and Dividend Obligations of
z the company, payable on JULY 2. 1850.
to all holders OF the same OF record on
3 the goth day of June. 1900. after which
date the books of transfer will be closed
Il J. B. WINSTON,
Treasurer.
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High Water Closes NJ ilis.

rains OF the past week have swollen the
waters off, the streams in the surround d
ing country The Oconee is far above the
high water mark. and the Athens factory
WAS compelled to shut down. Other
mills In the vicinity have also stopped
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----------------------------
AGENTS WANTED,

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WANTED, AGENTS FOR THE GREAT
..Recollections of Naval Life Includ-
ing the Cruises of the c. S. S. Sumter
and Alabama, by Captain John Nc
Intosh kell. executive officer on both
ships. A general agent wanted for each
town In the State. Sells on sight. THE
1 NEALE CO., Publishers. Washington.
D. c.
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS. BUSINESS IN
VIRGINIA.
Best Contracts for Life Insurance Agents
can be made with the
MARYLAND LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY. OF BALTIMORE.
Competent men in Virginia and Nortl,
Carolina, who can secure business as
.SpeciaI or District Agents are invited 70
dress WAi. s.. BLACkFORD,
Manager of Agencies.
and 10 South Street. Baltimore.
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AUCTIONS SALES Future "a Das s
pUBLIc SALE
Valuable Mining, Property

ehancery cause Of Of j. perei ira ass as.
At ThG the o Mo1es term 81 1888 of tie circuit
Court, of buckingham county, niyn,4e ae nv said
signed commissioners, app t1I1I IN - So
decree, fora that purpose, VIII ,. on
at 2 O'Clock OF that day, on the premises e; I
5 Rsssz5 D Iae the nuofi
"A "a bASDW itSats ad ii
Station, known as the LONDON anu r XIV.
s s5na G15d 40 sna ac4 eoppsn @ "a
joining what is known as the suehi'ii
ham Mining Properly AN ana 1 8fnGiirt
Branch Of the Ghesapeake and ohia Ra all
way, and offers rare opl, .,a;a s<avs..
investors. As attested by reiiaple 49, -
this property contains rich deposi - e ~
gold. COPPER and sulphur. There = a.,
large large dump near BY w. showing the charac-
ter and variety OF these ores; -or.ed
This mine is said to have ,efa Deeh tbs civil
metals was crude and expensive. II a -
claimed that, with the app pI1 S,I yield
results unsurpassed by any IN tue sou,tit
We are told that the sulphur proau e
alone could be made TO pay most Haite7
TERMS: Cash sufficient to satisfy the the
lien of the plaintiff thereon, amounting ~.
to s1Goo. with interest from January t. I,
1883, until paid, and sufflcient SUN ~
nav the costs of said suit and Of such
sale and the residue of such purchase as e.
money, If any, will be required to be paid
in equal annual instruments, pasapie
one, two. and three years after gay eo OF
sale the purchaser to execute n9I9S
from day of sale, the title TO said pro
erty t. be retained !, until nj f Al an p4reha ss
nrdered bv the Court: but. at the option
Of the purchaser, he may pay all cash
and receive deed at once.
For further particulars as to TINS pro
perty apply to either of the undersisn, me 20.
Persons desiring to purchase this this, Class la s
of property will do well 10 attend 'i1s
sale Train leaves Allegs1any Depot at
1890 A. NJ. returning same afternoon.
A. W. PATTERSON,
H. D. FLOOD,
f. c. MOON.
Special Commissioners.
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HERE is "A CHANGE TO GET
A BARGAIN
FOR a LITTLE MONEY.

This location is one of the best. to keep
tenants: therefore. it will always pay
good interest on what 1t can be had at.
The dwellings have five rooms each. and
were quilt by ono of the best builders
They keep we'll occupied at $16Ss per.
annurl-
10 a wide alley Come and take q chance
TERMS: Liberalsand at sale. je2:22
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BY ]. B. ELAN & Co.,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
AUCTION SALE

TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE
OF
THE LARGE, DESIRAEbY LOCATED
AND VERY VALUABLE CORNER LOT
WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THERE
ON, AT THE SOUTH WEST CORNER
OF ROSS AND FOURTEENTH Sis,
NEAR THE; LARGE ESTA BLfSH-
MF,N,rS- OF sMESSRS. T. d. STOKES e
co. ROUNTREE & BRO. AND RAN
DoLPH BOX CO.-AN EXCELLENT
SITE FOR a WAREHOUSE OR FAC
TORY
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BOAEDERS WANTED.

~~~~~~~~c~~-~~,~--- ~r~~~~>-~-o@-~~~c-~o~~
" .ANTED. BcARDERS IN a PRIVATE
family. near the base of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. Healthy location. fine
mountain scenery Terms reasonable
For rates apply TO NJ. D. w, Clay Pool,
Nelson county, Va.
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or,ce Virginia Fire ana Marine

Orice Virginia Fire and Marine
Insurance Company,
Richmond. June 10. 1900
THE DIRECTORS OF
this company have declared SEMI
ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF 4 PER
: CENT Gree of taxi payable to stock
holders on and after JULY 1ST NEXT
Checks Will be mailed to stockholders.
Changes of address should be notified
to company. WA. n. MCCARTHY.
Secretary.
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Opens June 1lseason 19oo-closes Oct. 1.
Buffalo LithIa Springs Hotel,
cottage system.l

On Danville Division. Southern Railway
of DanyiIle. Va Round trip and excur-
sion tickets on sale at reduced rates from
all principal points. Hot and cold mineral
water baths.
and 81. per week. S14. sI6 and SIS; pet
month nor Us days, So, $50 and $50. Chi,
dren under II years OF age and colorsd
servants half price when served IN ordt-
narv; children occupying seats in main
fiinin. hall. $3.50 per week, and $40 per
month month extra. White servants charged ac-
cordine 10 accommodations given them.
All meals sent to rooms. % cents extra.
See namphles for full particulars. A w
= RCHER Manager Dit W. II. PRO.
LEAU, JR., Resident Physician
THOS. T. G0ODE,
iae-aod-tst Proprietor.
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THURSDAY, JUNE %. 1900.
at o'clock P. NJ, the real estate above
referred to. and described in said deed as
fronting tifty-four C5D feet on the south
line of Ross Street and extending back.
southwardly along the western line of
Fourteenth Street. and between parallel
lines, one hundred and twenty-fonr CPD
feet on it's eastern line and one hundred
and eighteen and half dlSl9 feet on Its
western line and on which are several
brick and frame stables and shops, front
ing on Fourteenth Street
The location of this property. in the
heart Of the city, its size and good ship
ping facilities. renders it especially valu-
able.
TERMS: For cash as to expenses of
sale taxes to day OF sale. and the sum
of $500, with interest thereon from 9th
of October, 1899 and as to the residue,
upon terms to be announced at time OF
sale.
J. &. ELAN. Trustee.
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In execution of a certain deed Of trust.
dated the 9th of April. 1896. recorded IN
d. B. ISL c, page 261. Richmond Chancery
Court default having been made in the
debt secured and being required SO to dc,
by the beneficiary. the undersigned trustee
will sell, by public auction on the prem
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BY ]. D. Carnea!,
Real Estate Auctioneer,
No. HOG East Main Street.

a UcT1oN SALE. or TWO .coMpARA-
NIsN,rN DWELLINGS On CATHERINE
STREET, No. no AND T10la.-By request
of the owner. viii. on
Thursday JUNE IS, 1900,
at 6 o'clock p. NJ, on the premises, offer
for sale, public auction, the above
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-27

Richmond Perpetual building. Loan and
Trust Company.
1904 East Main Street,
Richmond Va. June 10. 1900.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIS
company have declared from the net
earnings of the past six months) a DIV
IDEND OF ONE DOLLAR PER
SHARE on the paid-up stock fand rata
the office of the company on and after
July >, 1900.
HENRY S. HUTZLER,
Cashier.
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I, p P Winston. Clerk of said court,
certify that the bond required OF the spe-
cial commissioner by the decree in SAID
cause of e25 June, 1900, mas been duly
given
Given under my hand this 23d day of
June. 1860. z. 7. W1NSION.
je24-tds Clerk.
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BY ]. 5. Elan & Co,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
TRUsTEE'S AUCTION SALE
OF y
VALUABLE LOT FRONTING JEFFER-
SON PARK.

In execution of a certain deed of trust,
dated April 1, 1872. from Richard l.. Mil
Ian to R. b. Lyme, trustee. duly recorded
in Richmond Chancery Court, in Deed.
Book 81 b, page lGS, the undersigned Will
sell. by public auction, on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 81, 1900
at 6 o'clock p. NJ. the REAL ESTATE
described in said deed and known as No.
513 Pickett. or Twenry-tirst, Street. The
LOT has a front of SO feet on the east side
OF Pickett Street, and extends back $50
feet.
the new park, and two dwellings, erected
thereon will pay handsomely,
TERMS: Cash as TO expenses of sale,
taxes to day OF sale, and the sum of $500,
with interest thereon from April 4, 1873,
ana as to the residue, ii any, upon such
terns as will be announced at time of
sale. JAMES u. CtA-NNON,
Administrator, d. b. II. C. [. a., of r. B..
Lyme. Deceased.
Ne will probably be, able to announce
other and more liberal terms at time OF
sale. d. b. ELAN ~ 10,
ie"o-td AucuOneers.
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.. NICCAN'
Special Commissioners.

I, 2. a. Forbes. Clerk Of the Circuit
Court of buckingham county. do certify
that the bond required to be made by
the above mentioned decree has been duly
executed ?. a. tORBES.
je3,1O,1I&27 Ilerk.
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BY virtue of the reinafter-mentioned
decree, ] will sell, at public auction, on
the premises, on
WEDNESDAY. THE 9TH DAY OF
JUNE, 1900,
at 5 o'clock P. NJ. those TWO TRACTS
JF LAND, containing together Sd
ACRES, one being on the north and the
other on the south side Of the Southern
Railway, at Granite Station. upon each
of which there is a fine quarry. devel-
uped: excellent shipping facilities. There
are several buildings on the property
For further information and complete
maps of the property. apply to the auc-
tioneer.
TERMS: One-fourth cash, and the bal
ance in six and twelve months, deferred
payments bearing interest. title retained
till all the purcha se-money is paid and
conveyance ordered by the court
SAMUEL A ANDERSON,
Special Commissioner.
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The bond required of the special COM
missioners by the above decree has been
dnly given. CHAS. O. SAVILLE,
1902 Clerk.
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In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
of the county of Chestertied-Lou j.
Dole, plaintiff. against Virginia state
/, 70. II. Flournoy, clerk of the said
court, do certify that the bond required
by the special commission by the decree
rendered in said cause on the 18Th DAY Oh
May, 1900 has been duly given
Given under my hand as clerk OF the
said court, this 18th day of May, 1900
iel6-lvr e. H. FLOURNOI, Clerk.
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FRIDAY. ~ NE ~, i9Vo,
at $50 O'Clock P. NJ. all that LOT or
VACANT LAND. fronting lbs 2-l2Nt';
lect on the east side of Seventh Street
Orleans Streets, and well suited Tor man
ufacturing purposes, and lmmediateiy
thereafter say al O'Clock p. M. all that
VACANT LOT, on the south SIDE OF
Louisiana Street. at its intersection with
the west line of Marshall Street ana
fronting 100 :'-i2 feet on Louisiana street,
and extending back along the west line OF
Marshall Street 115 feet to an alley 10
feet wide, and Immediately thereafter,
say at $3.50 o'clock. that entire
BLOCK OF VACANT LAND, being
known as Square No. 49, and bounded by
Orleans, Virginia, Union and Marshall
Streets, and having front OF 800 feet on
both Orleans and Virginia Streets, ana a
front of $50 feet on both Union and Mar
shall Streets, and being beautifully ele-
waited and well suited for building pur-
These sales offer rare opportunities to
investors or SPECTATORS. and you should
not fail to attend promptly at the hour
named as 1t is seldom that such deslr-
ton is forced upon the market under
deed of trust.
l4.RMS: Cash as to expenses OF sale,
the taxes to day of sale, and the sum of
~ Sgl -. with interest thereon from Janu-
airy II. 1898, and as to the residue. ii any,
upon a credit at six and twelve months.
by negotiable notes. with interest and
H. G.. BUCHANAN, Trustee.
But, by aonsent of the parties in inter-
cst, + is proba BILE l4lat EXTRA LIBERAL
TERMS will be announced at time OF sale
j. B. ELAN e CO,
ie10 AuctoneerS.
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In pursuance of a decree of the Law
and Equity Court of the city of ol Rich
mond, entered on the 22d June, 1909. IN
case of Fields Cooke and ais. vs.. e. J.
Cook and wife, the undersigned special
commissioner viii sell at public auction,
on the premises. on
FRIDAY. JUNE %. 1900.
at o'clock p AZ. the above PRO.
PERTG. The improvements consist OF
comfortable two-story frame dwelling,
with 6 rooms, water and culvert con-
nections
The lot has a front of 80 feet and runs
back l24 feet to an alley II feet wide.
This property will always rent readily,
and, being so near the Richmond Loco
motive Works and the shops of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company.
offers a good opportunity for speculation
TERMS: One-thi1a cash; the balance
in two equal instalments at six and
twelve months from day OF sale, TOR
negotiable notes, With interest added.
and title retained until all the purchase
money is paid and conveyance or
dered by the court.
MINE,TREE FOLkES,
a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-27

In execution of a certain deed OF trust;
dated January >. 1890 and duly recorded
in the clerks office OF the Henrico county
Court, default having been mace IN tne
debt secured, and being required by the
beneficiary. 1 will sell, by public auction,
on the premises. beginning and continuing
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~ COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE
u Or
THAT DESIRABLE DETACHED, TWO
STORY FRAME DWELLING.
ON EAST SIDE OF SIXTH STREET
NEAR PRESTON STREET, AND
KNOWN AS NO. SO.
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AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days.

BY John T. Goddin 6 Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctoneers,
Bank and Eleventh Streets.
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upa. yHoa. q, oANPBELL.

The announcement Of the death Of Mrs.
sallle NJ. Campbell. ct Excelsior Springs
Monday, November II. was received with
great and sincere sorrow BY q large circle
Of friends. II same too, with . great
shock. as there bad been no pEemonitlons
Of her speedy demise. while not well,
her condition was not regarded 40 serious
or aIarming. Her death was wholly M
e,nected and startling. She was q few
months above siEty'oue years OF ses'
having been bora 10 Howard county
Mo-. June 1888. sallie NJ. Hix and Tbos
a. Campbell, who survives her. wsr'
united ia marriage about forty.six year
AGO. The union was . rarely happy one
Two IONS aud one daughter are The sur
giving fruits Of that uuion. Her sisters
Mrs. !. W. Mc0arvey, OF Lexington. ~
and Mrs. Jno. Lewis, Of 81. Louis, Mo.
were present at the funeral services.
Mrs. oampbsll was possessed Of
s,peularly strong personality. While Q
= warm aud impulsiye temperament, Oh
wa. steadiast 10 her convictions. sh
hsd rare qualifications 10 make her HON
.,..s.nt and desirable. II was . plac
s,wsys Of large and most delightful hoa
pItalIty; no one who ever enjoyed he
kIudly oihcss as q hostess, but wished 10
q nnIck return Of 90 genuine a pisasur'
40 great we're her practical gifts. and /.
aus her judgment, that those eon''nusil
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Stole narch.

Mr.. Oscar Thomas, our popular sheriff
elect ios Lafayette county, stole . march
on the boys late Wednesday evening and
tool unto himself q wife. he was mar
ried at the Methodist parsonage ct half
past seven O'Clock TO Miss Jennie Crowder'
daughter Of our postmaster, Mr.. Milton
Crowder. Rev. J. O. Given performed the
ceremony In bis usual pleasing style.
Though friends Of the young couple
have been expecting, from oscar's ire
auent calls at the postmaster's home,
that this event might be looked for al
any time, they were taken BY surprise last
night.
Miss Jennie Crowder. the bride, is
most estimabls young lady. having grown
up 10 our midst and been educated In oui
city schools. She has q large circle o.
aoouaintsncss In our city and 10 highly
esteemed and bonored BY those who know
her best. She ls we'll qualified and WORTHY
In every way 10 be the companion an'
helpmate Of our Oscar, who 10 fortuuat
10 securing such q valuable prize 10 IN
matrimonial lottery.
Mr.. Thomas. the groom, Is 9 Laiayst.
county boy Of whom we are all proud
aud no man 10 the county can trot u
bigger crowd OF friends at time whe
they are needed than Oscar. He wa
elected sheriff at the last election, leadin
his ticket. He has been scting as depot
sheriff under Mr.. John Fulkerson, on
present sheriff, and he has proven himse
10 be n capable and efisisnt officer. h
epjoys 10 the fullest extent the coofden'
and esteem Of our entire commanity.
The IErELLIGHncRR wishes Oscar on
bis BRIDE many long years Of hapPine
aud prosperity.