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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
mother Move in the Contest for the
Utermehle Estutc.

As a result of the death Mrs. Rose
NJ. Taylor, daughter of the late George
W. Utermehle, about three weeks ago, an
other move was made yesterday in the
contest over the division of the latter's
estate Charles H. Utermehle, grandson
of George W. Utermehle. through his
counsel, r. Ross Perry, Wilton ]. Lam
bert and ID. W. Baker, filed a petition in
equity against Leroy NJ Taylor. the hus-
band of Mrs. Rose NJ. Taylor. in his OFF,
cial capacity as executor of her estate,
and her son. Leroy NJ. Taylor, ir., asking
for the appointment Of a receiver to man
age and control the estate OF Rose NJ.
Taylor, deceased, and to restrain the de-
PENDANTS from disposing of certain parcels
of the real property.
The bill, after detailing the disposition
attempted to be made by will of the es-
tate of George w. Utermehle, which is es
timated to have amounted to over $780,
coo, refers to the contest now pending re-
garding the validity OF the alleged will,
and states that Rose NJ. Taylor. one of the
daughters and legatees of George w.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
JESSE NJ. SARVIS DEAD.
A Wei Known Newspaper Corre-
spondent succumbs to Pneumonia.

IA.
Jesse NJ. Sarvis. one OF the oldest Of the
Washington newspaper correspondents.
died yesterday afternoon at his apart
ments in the Columbia Hotel. He was
taken I'll a week ago Sunday and his case
rapidly developed into pneumonia His
brother, Albert E. SarYis. of Altoona. Pa,
John Boyle. and several friends we're pres
eat with him when the end came. shortly
before 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Sarvis was one OF the best known
correspondents in the city and enjoyed the
friendship of all men in official life in
Washington for many years. He was also
widely known throughout the country
He was born in East Waterford. Juniata
County. Pa. sixty-two years ago and
when a young man became telegraph
operator and had the reputation OF being
one OF the fastest men at the key in his
profession. Prior TO the civil var he
worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad in
Altoona. Andrew Carnegie worked q key
in the same Office beside him II was al
ways his boast that he could beat Car
negie sending and receiving and that he
drew d larger salary than Carnegie.
10 later years. when the two men met
at the Capitol upon ore occasion. Mr..
Saryis recalled the fact somewhat to the
discontinue OF Mr.. Carnegie. During the ,
war. Mr.. Sarvis went South and vas en-
gagged chiefly in Birmingham Ala. Shortly
after the close OF the struggle he came to I
Washington and worked in the Office of 4
tho Western Union in the old Wizards /
Hotel He remained there until the great 4
telegraphers' strike in 1870 He was one .
Of the officers of the strikers organiza- /
tion. and went cut with the operators.
After that he never returned to the key,
hut has devoted himself entirely TO Con-
gressionel matters affecting financial.
banking and other corporation interests.
He was the correspondent OF the wall
Street News" and also OF the New YorI,
Daily News" Upon financial matters has
was one of the hes. -informed men i'm the
country. He also Represented H. C. Fahn-
Stock ard the Cooks In the bond redemp-
tion deals. and was also the correspondent
TOT and attorney Of Harvey Fisk & Sons,
OF New York Two or three times he
anassed considerable fortune by sue
cessful operations In stocks. but he lost
heavily In the Middleton ard Cook fall
ures.
Mir. Sarvis was held in the highest es-
teen by his associates and all who knew
him. He was never married. He was the
eldest OF q family OF six children and -four.
brothers and one sister survive him All
reside in Pennsylvania. One OF his broth
ers is Rev. @. c. Saryis. of Thompson
town, Pa.
The remains we're taken 10 Lees UNDER
taking establishment yesterday evening
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Muslin underwear.

1iC for large lot of Umbrella Drawers
with 5-inch ruffie and which are
regular 25c values.
c0C for lot of Muslin Skirts with
W wide fiounces of India Linon and
fine tucks in ruffie and finished with
wide Torchon lace and dust ruff1e: also
fine cambria and muslin gowns: made
Empire. V. and Mother Hubbard STYLES
---trimmed with fine Valenciennes lace
and embroidery; also ladies' embroid
cry trimmed drawers and skirts; val
ues which sold for SIC.
1nIC for choice OF about % dozen
IV2 Ladies' Muslin Corset Covers:
lace trimmed; with high necks, all
seams felled; the regular 15c cover.
inc for odd lot of Children's Draw
~ ers; ruffle trimmed; also hem.
and fine tucks, / to 6 years; regular
i3c values.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
EXPOSED TO SMALLPOX.
Children at the Brightwood school
Dismissed

Citizens of Brightwood and vicinity
whose children attend the Brightwood
public school had IA smallpox scare a day
or so ago. and as a result there has been
no school for two days while the build
ing has been thoroughly fumigated On
Monday last. William H. Hyson, who lives
near Hrightwood, was sent to the small
poX hospital for treatment Hyson. for
some time. had been employed by the
parents OF three children who live In
Woodside, Nd. 10 bring the children to
school each day. AS econ as il was
learned that the children had been ex-
posed to the disease they we're taken out
of school, Inasmuch as they live in Mary
land, the District authorities have no right
to quarantine them
The Maryland health officers will be in
formed OF the case. No other cases have
as vet deVeloDed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Muslin Underwear.

small lot OF Children's Flannelette
sacques in pink and blue stripes
Children's Mitts and Bibs-Ladies'
Fascinators and Wool Squares.
Were 29c. To close 12isc
special lot of Ladies' Muslin I'm
derwear. consisting of Umbrella
Drawers. Low-neck Corset Covers.
Short Skirts. Chemise. Gowns, and
Children's Dresses-all trimmed with
lace and mbroidery-slightly soiled
from handling. Regular 59c and
CSC values. Special Friday. ...29c
80 Fast Black Sateen Petticoats,
with deep accordion pleated ruffies-
small ruffle on bottom. An sec
value. for Coo
Just % Children's Caps in white and
coiored silk-some are knit goods.
Value 75c and 81, for. 1Oc
Ladies' Fine Cambria and Muslin
Gowns. Skirts. Drawers, Chemise, and
Covers-handsomely trimmed with
lace and embroidery. but slightly
soiled from handling. A s1.9s
value, for northumberland. 69c
Ladies' Large-size Blue and Brown
Check Bingham Aprons. with fancy
borders-long strings. Were 19c.
FRIDAY for &c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
GEORGE GRIMES ARRESTED.
The Prisoner Charged With the A.
sauIt Upon Richard Rynex.

George Grimes, twenty-one years old.
was arrested last night by Detectives
Browne and Lacey for alleged assault on
Richard Rynex. paperhanger, at Fifth
and H Streets northeast. About week
ago Rynex reported that two men had en-
tered bis store and attacked him with n
heavy club, afterward taking sl1 in cash
from the money drawer. The men made
good their escape before Mr.. Rynex re-
covered sufficiently to give the alarm De-
tectiyes have since been working on the
case.
Grimes is said to answer the descrip-
ton given of one OF the assailaI.s Of Mr.
Rynex. He says he is not the man want
ed. but is held at the Fifth precinct sta-
ton 10 await hearing in court
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08

lawfully authorized to collect rents, or to
whom tenants could safely pay the same.
Should the alleged will be held operative.
it S claimed. all property in the name OF
Mrs. Taylor would go to Leroy NJ. Taylor,
total stranger to the blood OF George
W. utermehle. and it is eontended great
loss would thereby be sustained by the
complainant.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
25c mitts, Zoe pair.

and viii be removed to his old home in
East Waterford, Pa, today. committee
of six correspondents will accompany the
body from the undertaking rooms to the
depot The funeral services will be held
on Saturday and interment will be made
in the family lot beside the remains of his
ather and mother
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Cotton Dress Stnffs.

Check Nainsook; small and large
checks: also plain India linoG and
plain white duck: for summer
skirts; regular Sc to 1Oc goods, lac
for ~
Sea Island Percales. Plaid Madras.
French Ginghams. in stripes and
check. in blue lavender, pink, green,
etc. also sheer organizes. In cream.
pink. green. lavender. and blue
grounds: which sold for u lie QIC
to 19c yard, to go for. W
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
LA GRIPPE auIoKLY CURED.

''In the winter OF 1855 and 1900 was taken
down with severe attack of what Is called Ia
grippe" says j. l.. Hewett, prominent drug.
gist OF Winfield Ill. The only medicine
used was two bottles Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. IL broke up the cold aid stopped the
coughing like magic and have never since been
troubled with grip" Chamberlain's Cough Rem.
edy can always be depended upon to break
mp severe cold and ward off any threatened
attack OF pneumonia. IL Is pleasant to take too,
which makes it the most desirable and one OF
the most popular preparations in use for these
ailments For sale by Henry Evans. wholesale
and retail. end all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Wonder Selling of Boys Wear.

Odd lot of Boys Percale and Madras
Shirts-stiff and soft bosoms-some
with separate collars. some have sep
arate cuffs, and some attached collars
and cuffs-mostly sizes u and
121-2 in.-50c and soc values Csc
All that's left of our Boys and
Youths Top Coats. which sold for s.
and Sc. in Kersey. Coverts. and Frieze
blue Oxford, and tans-sizes 10, II,
16 II. IS. 10. and 2O-Friday's
price. each. So 40
Odds and Ends in Children's and
Boys Winter Caps-pull down over
ears-polo and golf shape: were
25e-Fridsy. lie
IA ChiIdren's 3-piece Vestie Suits
sizes 3. 4, 5. s. and vears-made of
fancy cashmere. Special. to
close, Friday. ..------...-.-..-..- 79c
81 Reefers-alI that's left-ages 5
TO 9 years. win be closed out
tor. each. ...-.--.-......... S1.69
tableful of Boys D. B. Two-piece
Suits in Navy Blue Cheviots. Fancy
Cassimeres and Chevio;s-sold up to
s3-5G-suit broken assortment, but
sizes 7, s. ~. Is, IA. Is. and 16
left-to close out, for, suit.. 81 SO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Wooden Dress Goods.

5000 yards of Wool Dress Goods cnn-
sisting of cashmeres. brilIiantines. tri-
cots. plaids. etc: SO inches wide; in
browns. navys. tans. greens, grays,
etc ct wi which .a1 sold for 2'e to SOC to &c
Atwood Dress Goods in cashmeres.
serges. brilliantines. some p!aids in
rich combinations also plain black
stuffs which sold for SOC and 69c; 2QC
to go for Observation-Disclosures. -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
These notions for Sc.

Best English Pins; Cabinet of Hair
pins; Spools of Best Silk; two Spoois
Kings Cotton; Dressmakers' Tracing
Wheels: Turkish Wash Rag; Hand
scrub; one dozen Pearl Buttons; Ma
chine Oil; Jars of Petroleum Jelly,
etc. for &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Waists and Wrappers.

All the odds and ends OF our Wooden
Waists. consisting OF Serges. French
Flanels. Plain Flannels, and Black
Brilliantines. About dozen in all;
odd sizes that sold up to $3.50.
Remnant day price. 79c
WRAPPERS-Four dozen extra good
quality French Flannelette Wrappers.
in good, desirable patterns. with deep
hounce at the bottom. neatly 7SC
trimmed in braid-most all III
sizes-kinds that sold for ST.. y -
Also about dozen Swansdowne
Flannelette Wrappers; very fin 7Pc
est quality that sold for 80. all M
to be closed out or...........sO
PRINT WRAPPERs-Tw dozen
Black and White. in sizes 30 only,
neatly trimmed in braid. Sold for
S9c-today ..................... 3Sc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
15c TO 25c embroideries. 9lsc.

Let of Nainsook, Cambria, and Swiss
Embroidery Edgings and Insertings In
match sets in heavy and fine work;
which are regular values sold up TO
&c yard for 1-2c yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Child's underwear 121sc.

Lot of Children's White and Nat
ural Merino Underwear; silk tapped
finished and pearl buttons; pants
and drawers to match: u lie for size
% and &c rise for each succeeding
size up 10 a.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Child's union suits, DE.

Lot of Children's White and Grey
Union Suits; silk ribbon trimmed;
which sold for soc each originally:
TO go now for &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Linen Department.

Mill ends of Pure Linen German
Damask. full 81 inches wide; the soft
finish. close woven grade. 1-2. 2.
1-2. and 3-yard lengths Worth
4Sc yard. Remnant price. 35c
Remnant lot of Heavy Cotton Honey
comb Towels. fringed ends. good size.
full bleached. slightly soiled. and
hence will go for. each &c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Ice yeilings. S3c.

Lot Of new plain and Tuxedo mesh
veilings in all colors which sell usual
ly for 1sc yard for 3-4c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Child's 19c hose. &c.

Lot of children's fast black Hose.
with double knees and high-splieed
heels and toes: which are the regu-
lar 1ec values: for &c today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Ladies' hose. I2lsc.

Lot of Ladies' Boot-patern and
Polka dot Hose; in all sizes and good
variety OF styles; about 20 dozen
pairs; to go for u he
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
nc cnrsets. 29c.

Lot of Odds and Ends in Ladies
White and Drab Corsets in large size
only; which formerly sold for 75c; 10
20 for 29c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
69c belts, 49c.

Lot of Ladies Gilt Belts in wide and
narrow; with medallion and fancy
buckles: for 49c instead of CSC.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Silks on Sale Much Below Cost

A big remnant lot of Black Taffetas.
Black Japanese Habutais, Black Ben
galine, Corded and Figured Taffetas;
Plain Cofored Taffetas. Satin Ouch
esse, Checked and Plaid Taffetas,
Piisses, Corded Duchesse. and
Bengalines worth up to soc yard,
lot of 15c Plain India Silks and
Taffetalines; worth up to Coo, for,
yard. ......... 15c
Also lot of Changeable Clio
rias for lining purposes, for. yard. 15c
Remnant lot of Wash Habutai Silks
and Corded Wash Silks-strictly
pure silk: worth SOC yard. for. Csc
A lot of Satin Brocades. in
light shades, for evening wear;
yard .-......-.... SOc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
6lc 10 15c waists. 39c.

Lot of odds and ends in Ladies'
latest style waists; which sold for 69c
and 15c for 39c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Sc laces, 1c ward.

Lot Of Machine-ma3e Torchon laces
and Valenciennes laces in assorted
widths the usual &c sort for 1e yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Ribbon Remnants.

eros Grain Ribbons. in lengths from
to yards-Nos. 5. Z and g. in good
variety of popular shades. Worth
5 and cts. for. yard g 3-4c
Double-face Satin Plain and Moire
Taffeta Ribbons and Satin eros Grain,
in lengths to 3 1-2 wards. A
21c value. for, yard. 10c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Actors, Singers, Takers

or less subject to Bad Throat Hoarseness, Ton
silitis and Catarrh. d.. Agnew's Catarrhal Pow
der never disappoints II can but proclaim DIR.
6gnew's Catarrhal Powder a wonderful medicine
and my wife have tried everything. but have never
found anything to equal this great remedy ior
quick action; it certainly is wonder worker
Al. Emmett Fostell, New York City 20 cents Sold
by =. s. Williams. Ninth and + Streets, and
Edmonds 4 Williams. Third Street and Penn
sylvania Ayenue-I5.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08

Lot of Colored Outing Cloth, in Light
blue. pink. cream grounds, suitable
for dressing sacques. children's E3C
wear; the regular IL i2c sort, for VA
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Curtains and Draperies.

Remnant lot of Swisses. Siihoiines.
Cretonnes. DENNIS. and Colored Can
ton Flannels; worth u 1-2e to
19c: Friday for ...................6 sac
One lot of Cheney Bros Drapery
Silks. in to 5-yard lengths:
worth 50c; TO go at, yard ...-...39c
One lot odd pairs Nottingham Lace
Curtains-slightly soiled; shown as
samples; worth 81 to So pair;
One lot odd pairs genuine imported
Irish Point. Tambour. Brussels Net
and Battenburg Lace Cur
tains; worth up to 81; for 1923
One lot odd pairs genuine Irish
Point, Tambour. and Brussels Net
Curtains; worth up TO $40 pair.
lOr ...---..-..-.-. $f.So
Tapestry Table Covers, dam
aged; original price $3.50; for,
One lot odd pairs Chenille Portieres.
with wide dado top and bottom-worth
up to S3.00-a price to close
QUICKLY, pair .Sl-tS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Mended Gloves.

lot OF Ladies' Mended Kid Gloves.
in black. tabs and Wholesome perfect
ones in the lot--2-clasp styles and all
sizes. but not of each color A SPLEEN
did assortment. that sold up to
81 Won't last long. Friday ct.
pair 44c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
C0util Corsets.

We have lot of good Coutil Cor
sets left from stock taking Odd sizes
black. white and drab-long and me-
dunn lengths. Sold for 81 and
$1.25. Remnant Day price .49c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
FIREMAN KEEFE dead
Fatal Result of the Fire Truck
and Street Car Collision.

Foreman DOnohOc and Private Ryan
Also Seriously Hurt - The Latter
by Congress Urged TO Prevent
Repetition of the Accident.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
For the Men.


Mems Heavy White Fleece-lined I'm
derwear. both Shirts and Drawers to
match. Fall regular made-Shirts
have tape neck and pearl buttons;
Drawers are finished with double seat
Sizes: Shirts. So. 40, and 42; Drawers.
30. 81, IS. and 38. Regular soc Q0c
garments, f0r-.-.-- W
Is dozen Mems Fast Color Washable
Percale Negligee Shirts, with laun-
dered collars and cuffs attached.
Sizes n IL and Is only. Our reg DC
ular soc Shirt. for Observation-Disclosures ~
25 pieces of Mems Silk Plush Under
wear-Shirts ard Drawers to match.
Blue and pink-extra fine. we'll
made garments worth Si.50. SQC
Friday for. ~
Sc pairs of Atwood Scotch Golf
Hose. in neat patterns-that sold INC
for Toe pair-to clos. Friday for "
IA dozen Mems Fleece-lined Under
wear-Shirts and Drawers to
match. Not all sizes. Friday, 1SC
TO close out. observation-disclosures.
Mems Famous Brighton Carriers.
with the reliable clasp-plain 1)Ic
and fancy colors. ................'|
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
DOneStiCS.

DOmeStiCS.
1900 yds. Outing Cloth. light colots.
good style; was Ice. Remnant
Lot Of Navy Prints-good pat
terms, fast colors-were &c. Fri
udE .-.......... Is l-Sc
Lot of Black Saline Remnants
fine quali;y-were 12 1-Zc to
Lot of Bingham Remnats-new
Dress Ginghams. good colors,
yard. Observation-Disclosures. I-Sc
Lot of soiled Sheets, in various grades
and widths. from 54X90 to S1x90
sold up to 59c, for. each. ....... see
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Great Day for Shoes.

100 pairs Women's Kid Skin Shoes,
lace and button styles. patent and kid
tips. medium and extension soles, in
Guiding spring heels-an honest s1.25
value-special price Friday. to
hurry them out ......-........S7 SIC
lot of Womens Fine Kid and Pat
ent Leather Shoes-lace and button
styles--all siZes-patent and kid tips
good values at s1.sS, but Friday.
to close out the lot. .....-....-.s1.2 go
80 pairs Misses and Children's Kid
and Calf Shoes. hand-sewed welt and
extension sOles. shoes that sold up
to si.9S-not all sfzes-Friday's
So pairs of Women's White Kid Slip
pers. with opera toe-yalue SIPS
leo pairs Chiidren's Jersey Leg
gins-button-worth 75c ........ 39c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
69c Manners. 3Ac,

Lot of odds and ends in Ladies' Per-
Gale Wrappers in dark blue and black
grounds with figured and striped pat
terms; with fitted waist lining; full
width and length; regular soc wrap
pers for 39c.
25c mitts, Zoe pair.
Lot of Ladies' and Chiidren's Black
Mitts; 10c instead OF 25c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Lace and Chiffon.
Millinery for a Mite.

Balance of all our Ladies' and Chill
dren's Trimmed Readytowear
All our Trimmed Velvet Hats. some
trimmed in flowers. feathers. velvet
and ornaments. Friday reduc-
ed to. Observation-Disclosures. .$l.7o
Ladies' Trimmed Bonnets. which are
as high as 81 to go for...-.....-..75c
25c Buckram Frames in va
rlety of shapes. for. ...............1 Oc
Balance of our Fancy Feathers.
Wings. Birds. and Coques. ......5 Sc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08

% dozen Pure Linen Huck Towels;
s b By Is inches nc so to with fast eolored
Bleached Tea ToweIing to go, nc
per yard. at ..................... "
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
Toilet Wares.

iOliet wares.
Fancy Glass Atomizers and Alumi-
mum Puff Boxes-in different
styles-choice as long as they
OUR FIVE-C CENT TABLE
Contains Perfumes. Belts. Purses,
Side Combs. Fine-tooth Combs. Hair
Barettes, Soap and Tooth Brushes
that sold rs high at 25c. REM
nant day price. ..................
One lot of Toe Fancy Pearl and
Colored Lace Pins-1 doz. on card. Sc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08
$40 and SIS automobile coats, 1898.
New buyer slashes prices
Outing cloth.
Towels.

considers best policy to close several lines cold by
do quickly has ruthessly without
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-08

SC. Cit Spikes for Ribbons. for SC.
Kings so-yard Spool Cotton. iac.
1Oc. Scissors, all sizes, Sc.
papers Japanned Hair Pins. lie.
&C. Feather-stitched Braid. gAc.
II dozen, Agate Buttons. SC.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
SNUFF spoons.

All the world is familiar with snuff
boxes, but snuff spoons are pretty little
refnements of which this generation
has hardly heard. Very probably they
came into use about two years after
Sir George Rockies expedition to Vigo
bay in 1902. when he captured half a
ton of tobacco and snuff from the
Spanish galleons, and snuff thus be-
came afcommon article in England.
One Of the characters in a comedy
published at oxford in 1704. entitled
IAN Act at oxford" by Thomas Baker,
says, But l carry sweet snuff for the
ladies'" to which Arabella replies: ~
spoon too. That's very gallant, for to
see some people run their fat fingers
into box is as nauseous as eating
without a fork"
In the forties and ffties snuff spoons
were still in use on the Scottish border.
They were Of bone and Of a size to go
into the snuhbox. People fed their
noses, it was said, as naturally as they
carried soup to their mouths. AS late
as 1877 farmer at Norham-on-Tweed
was seen using one.-Gentleman's Mag
aZine
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
NIght Was Her Terror.

II would cough nearly All night
long writes Mrs. Chas. Apologize,
Of Alexandria. Ind. and could hard
ly get any sleep. had consumption
so bad that if | walked block
would cough frightfuIIy and spit
blood. but, when all other medicines
failed, three S1.00 bottles of DR.. King :
New Discovery wholly cured me and
gained 5S pounds Its absolutely
guaranteed TO cure coughs, colds, La
Grippe, Bronchitis and all throat and
lung troubles. Price soc and %1.0o.
Trial bottles free at BENEFITS drug
store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
a sfa.culIne Ledx.s Nrnid.

4 Bostonian while exploring the files
Of a paper printed in his town a CEN
fury ago came across this rather star
Ting advertisement: s Rogers informs
those ladies who wish to be dressed by
him, either on assembly or ball days.
to give him notice the previous day.
Ladies who engage 10 and don't dress
must pay him half price"