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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
New counterfeIt Is out.

Washington. Jan. 6.-The secret ser
vice officials have discovered in circu-
Iation a new counterfeit one dollar sill
yer certificate of the series of 1899,
check letter G. 1t Is of very crude
workmanship. The back OF the note is
nriuted inside down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
NINETEEN DROWNED
IN COLLISION AT SEA

Lisbon, Jan. 6.-The British steam
er Alfonso and the Spanish steamer
ViIelva. both vessels loaded with coal,
collided during the night of the 4th
off Aveiro. Portugal. Both vessels
sank. Eighteen men of the Alfonso
and one man of the Vilelva were
drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
ANOTHER HOLDING OF
EVERETT-MOORE PEOPLE

Detroit, Jan. Ga lien on the De-
trOit & Toledo Shore Line Electric
road for S25s. .9S7 was fled in the reg
lister of deeds office this afternoon by
William Il. Strang, Sew York con-
tractor. The line is owned by the
Everett-Moore syndicate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
BRITISH GAIN VICTORY
IN ORANGE RIVER

Bloemfontein, Jan. 6.-Bereford's
constabulary encountered n force of
Beers Jan. in the central part of
the Orange River colony, killed Field
Cornet Pretorius and 10 men and
captured 35, including Field Comets
LerouX and Erasmus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
Carneg1e to Give $50 GOO TO sIarshalItown.

Marshalltown, Ia, Jan. Ga letter
has been received from Andrew Car
negie stating definitely that he will
provide $4,000 for a library at this
place. providing the conditions hereto
fore named are compiled with. n lot
has been donated and the council has
taken steps to provide for the library's
maintenance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
Fire Among Chicago Collins.

Chicago, Jan. 6.-The plant of James
C. Curtis & Co., manufacturers of un-
dertakers' supplies, was damaged
100000 by fire Saturday night. The
building at jackson and West Monroe
streets being reduced to a shell. The
loss is fully covered by insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
Goes In for Shooting wife.

Des Moines, Jan. 6.-Elijah Eath-
cote was today sentenced to 10 years
in the penitentiary for breaking into
his wife's room and shooting her be-
cause she would not live with him.
Her recovery was almost miraculous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
Parson Davies in the OIL business

New Orleans, Jan. 6.-Chales E Da-
vies, known the country over as Par
son Davies went to London several
months ago with A. B. Cheevers, as
foreign representative for a Texas oil
company. He returned Saturday night
with n contract for 100000 barrels
OF oil for London and Manchester par
ties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
TALKS WITH SCHLEY
President Roosevelt Calls Admiral
to the White
House.

Washington. Jan. 6. Admiral
Scnley was with the president about
thTee-quarters of an hour today.
Roosevelt sent for the admiral to
come to the White House. At the
conclusion of the conference Schley
refused to discuss the object of his
visit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
Edward c. Towel Dead.

Elgin, ILL.,, Jan. 6.-Ex-Judge Ed
ward c. Towel died at his home here
today, aged 81. He has been MEM
Der of the Illinois Legislature, pro-
bate judge of Kane county and MEM
Der of the Loyal Legion. He was a
captain in the civil war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
No BIZ Against sIrs. Dale.

New York, Jan. 6.-The Hudson
county IN. j. grand jury, which adj
journed Saturday, reported that mo
biIT' had been found against Mrs.
Elizabeth Howe Dale. who was ac-
cused of having killed her little daugh-
ter Emmeline with poison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
Writ Refused.

Greene and Gayner have sought by
habeas corpus proceedings in New
York to avoid being sent to Georgia
for trial and the New York court re-
fused to grant the writ, and the opin-
ion rendered today confirms that YER
dict.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
President HiII,s Daughter Engaged.

st. Paul, Jan. 6.-The engagement
of Miss Ruth Hill, daughter Of Presi-
dent ]. ]. Hill, of the Northern Securi-
ties company, and Mr.. Lansing Beard,
n New York attorney. college class
mate of Miss Hills brothers, is an
rOuuppd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
Four women Narrowly Escape Death.

East St Lous, Ills, Jan. 6.-The
Prudential building here was totally
destroyed by fire Friday. Loss on
building and contents is estimated at
$4,000. -Four women who occupied
apartments IN the building had narrow
escapes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
succeeded in His Aim.

Wabash, Ind, Jan. edward Hey
er, n well-known local character, died
from the effects of morphine taken
with suicidal intent. Heyer had been
drinking and had domestic troubles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
WIN Produce 1t, own Gal.

Pittsburg, Jan. g. - The United
Steel Corporation has arranged to pro-
duce it's own supply of coal in the
Pittsburg district by the Development
of $4,000 acres, worth approximately
SIO,OO0,OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06
shaw,s Assumption of ohice.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Governor Les
lie NJ Shaw, of Iowa will become Sec
retary OF the treasury on Jau. %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-06

San Francisco, Jan. 6.-The French
bark Max, which sank the steamer
Walla Walla, has arrived here in tow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
No 600 q st Richmond.
Petersburg Va. Dec. Is 100

Petersburg Va. Dec. Is 1902
Dear Santa Claus.
I want you to pause
To hear every thing
/ wish you to bring
To a girl Ma says is sweet.
Now living on Hinton street.
Van Wrinkle. I want, and toys
But 10 crackers to make any nolsc'
A doll. and some games to play,
To make me so happy all day.
A book that is called Snow White
A story to bring me delight.
For your kindness dear Santa Claus,
To love you I'll have great cause.
DOROTHY PLEASANTS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

We want large dolls, Ice water set Large
Tea set. Book doll waiter and Horns
want Dolls dressed like lady's. don't for
get to bring candy, oranges and nuts
and don't forget to go to see all of our
cousins
MADELINE AND EVE HARTON.
613 N g ST, City.
910 W Cary ST.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 10, 1902
Santa Claus Don't forget me. Good bye
Your baby
RUBY M. JOHNSON.
Richmond, Va, December is. 1909
Dear Santa Claus
I am boy nine years old I want a
Jack Bean stalk. want a tin gun to
shout stick in it and ortamoble to
ride to school in an stocking full Of
nuts an candy an a lots Of fire works.
Santa this is q too much but that all
right with you
Good by by by my Santa Clause
JOE NJ. JOHNSON,
e1o W Cary St.
Richmond. Va
Richmond, Va, Dec. II, 1902
Dear Sante Claus
I want a horn and . cent worth Of pop
crackers and some candy and nuts and
would like also some wildly for title and
don't forget my brothers and sisters.
EDWARD r. FLETCHER.
Dear Santa Clause
Please bring me nice big doll in a 90
cart; and any thing else nice you have
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

says (bo, BOD & n little baby that I can
tite in my chair & sing toy baby car
climbe UP in chairs. whistle. dance e.,
waltz, & can say most every thing & oht
doan forget Dora. \ pretty picture bo6E
& India teese & tocks so I am goins, To
hang by tocks UP and 1 want q fleap0,{
tandy. From your little boy.
ARTHUR OWENS.
Manchester Va !
No. liz Decatur ST
Richmond. Va. Dec 10 1892 I
Dear old Santa
l hope you Will not past nc By when.
you are on % st I am still at the same,
place 500 I only want a wheel. horn and
anything else you choose to bring ne d
remain your sincere friend (
EARL STRANG.
900 north % st city. /
Richmond, Va. Dec Is 1902 /
Dear old Santa
1 am still at 500 y. g st hope you NAV
not forget me I don't want very much
please bring me big doll a bath t,,rr
with q baby in It a horn and lots OF r!cs
things don't forget me.
Your llttIe friend
HAZEL STRANa
Richmond, Va, Dec. Il, 1902
Deer Santa Klaus:
i am waiting wid patience for Won.
Ise soin to tell you some of Gle nice thing.
I an after. You knows what a good boz,
am, so cend me little rooster and hen
won that crows. I wood Ike a little Jary,
in the box. IN a rattle. \ little doll thai
CONTINUED ON TENTH PAGE.}
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

apples. candy. oranges. and any good
things You can spare me. want pr.
OF pretty tan shoes No. 6. some pretty lit
lie cups and things. any toys you have
for me. and some teapot, pop crackers.
am just little more than three years
old. Your little girl.
AGNES CHRISTIAN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Your little Friend.
IOf n ELIN I'M III V-N,
S04 w Marshall st Richmond Va.

Dear Santa Claus I am a very little
girl but I want you TO bring me some
thing this year bring me Christmas
tree a doll piano a gold ring a white
shaggy dog q big rubber ball a horn
and set of dishes and lots Of other good
things
Your own little girl,
GJENYS KANE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Dear Santa Clausc.-I would like for
you bring me doll Baby dress Pink Silk
dress and Rocking chair all vanished
and nice and a umbrella for school and
macktosh for a little gerl years old.
] am years old and Will soon be years
old I will be / years old of the 9th OF
March.
] want you 70 give me these thing if
YOU can and il you please. believe that
is all want this Christmas. From your
little girl LOTTIE kETCHUM.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

425 Denny St. Dec. Is. 1892.
Dear Santa.-Please bring ME coll
baby carriage, little bed, a set Of lit
tie chairs, a rocking chair. and some
nuts and candy. l am Z years old and
will close my eyes tight.
Good bye, your little girl,
MAAME BLACK.
425 Denny st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Sabot Island Va. Dec 16 1902.


NY Dear sanity Clause I am a little girl
years old. 1 thought I would write to
YOU to let you know what I want. I want
a doll with shoes own. a book nuts
wagon ring watch candy popcrackers
ball and a nice pair OF gloves. l think
l have asked for enough. SO goodby from
HALLE SANDERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Dear Old Santa,-I am going to write
to you ard tell you what l want you to
bring your little boy / am 4 years OLD
and want YOU 20 please bring me a
chest. litth broom SO / can sweep. a
pair Of reins with bells on them Boy
Baby Horn. DruInm. and any thing else
you can: please don't forget to bring me
some nuts and candy and all good things
I Will be a good little boy. and go to
sleep real early.
Your little boy EMMETT DUNN.
l4l3 ". Main St, City.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Dear Santa, Please bring me a shot
Gun and an air rifle, make it hot air
rifle so it will keep me warm early in
the morning. Bring me some buckshot
for my shot Gun SO can kill my teach
er if I don't pass all my examinations
Your little boy ROY M1NTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Richmond Va Dec 16

drum wagon and baby please bring me
a tea set foot ball and all you can
get and bring my little sister high chair
from LILLE WADE,
q ST Richmond Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
CARLYLE O'BR1EN,
PA south Laurel street

Dear Santa Claus-Please bring me a
pr rubber boots. size No. 3. | would
be glad of nice lot-air rifle. some
cakes. candy. oranges. apples. and any
thing else good to eat that you can spare
Remember my little sister and brother
please. Your little friend.
TOM c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Age 3 years.

Jos w. Clay 81
Age 3 years.
Richmond, Va,
Dec. 20, 1902.
Dear fanny Taus,-I am little baby
boy only years old tant pain SO |
want some mamie nuts takes onage and
a little wagon and a tbs tee with mamie
and takes on it.
Gud by, from your little boy,
BABY SCHUMANN,
1908 w. Clay St
Richmond, Va, December 16, 1902.
Dear Santa Clause:
Please don't forget me / am seven years
old. I don't want very much. I want a
large doll and tricycle. and little piano
don't forget my brother hes want as many
as you can give him. Good bye Santa
Claus. I am your little girl
IRENE JOHNSON,
90 w Cary St.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Williamsburg Ave Fulton.

Dear Santa Clause I am a little girl
nine years old I wont ask for much this
year please bring me a big doll and Go
cart horn and some pop crackers l am
a good little girl and will go 20 bed carly
your little girl
MYRTLE GREEN
Williamsburg Ave Fulton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Dear Santa Claus,-Please bring me aes' a
and chair and writing paper pen and
Ink and don't for get to MI my Stocking
with candy this is all dear SANITY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Bring me a little stove also.

Dear Santa Claus,-I love you and I
pray for You. am trying to be good
girl. Please bring me carriage. lounge.
cradle, stove and the best of all gold
Ring May God bless you
Good bye. from your little friend
CECILIA GROSSBERGER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Richmond. Va. Dec. Il. 1902.

Richmond. Va. Dec T. 1907
Dear Santa Claus,-I am a nice little
Eirl six years old. I am sick now and
cant so out 10 play. l hope you wont
forget me and my brother Willie and
Johnnie. / want a doll a broom some
candy oranges and nuts and q tea set
GERTIE Y. GOLDEN.
az \ is St
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Manchester. Va, Dec 1902 Sun Il.
Dear Santa Claus Now as it is most
Er.as time ! will drop you few lines I
want nice tall engine and a pair Of
h..ys kid gloves and some candy and some
fruits and scme fireworks will tell you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Dear Santa Clus.-Itis little boy Lives
Way out i'm the County With my grand
Mama and my uncle Sam My mama lives
at 1902 Beverly st. But [ wount live There
here and brind me a Box of Tools. and
i air RiIie and a mule. That | com drive.
So l can Ride my uncle Sam Bautl.
Ny name is ROBERT BURNETT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

for little girls six years old and please
don't forget my little brother Raymond
because he is good some times. Your
little girl
MARY JONES.
Corner Luck avenue and Wickham ST..
Barton Heights, Va
Richmond Va, Dec. is. 1902
Dear Santa Claus.-I want you to bring
me a Billy Goat an overcoat drum an
express wagon dog and cart and some
nuts and candy, Don't you forget my
Brother Bill he wants a pair of booats
and a tin horn. Good by
f. sITTERDING.
'---''' Dec II 1902
Dear Santa Claus,-please bring few
toy as am sick sometime has stay in
house wagon horn an any toy you want
to bring an some good things be good
boy an go sleep soon
from your curl head
JULIAN ERL TRAINM.
2lO9 church hill ave
Letter from William Penn To Santa
Claus
Bring presents for 5 children to 1901 cor
Il & r St Paramount Names Alvin Ruth
erfcord. Clarence Lee Frank Arthur Ka-
tic, Elizabeth & William Penn Worroll
Wednesday,
Dear Santa clause:
I am a little boy Is months old, and |
want you to bring me a Rockying chair
so I can tite in it like mamma and papa.
& little drum, a horse, a dog like that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Dear Old Santa Clause-1'm a little
boy my name is Murell ] have been very
sick. So will only ask for a few things.
please bring an Iron express wagon
sleigh rubber coat and chatter-hox.
Now / hope you don't think that this is
TOO much. Your little boy.
MJRRELL ". GODSEY,
800 S. Cherry St, Richmond Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
No. 1920 Decatur

No. 1920 Decatur
Wednesday Dec II 1902.
Dear Santa Clause,-1 am little boy
& wears old, and live on Decatur st. MY
name is Joe Owens, l have been trying
to DO a good boy, but some times these
girls won't let me- want you to bring
me a big drug. bat-ball. gun, an Ele-
plant like at. Mrs. Nichols, sure enough
monkey an Oranges, cup and saucer,
some candy nuts cakes and reckon
that will do this time. am going to
bed as soon as Sister and Gaga and wont
keep at you.
JOE OWENS,
Manchester, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Richmond Va

Dear santa Claus I drope you this to
tell you please bring lobster and car
riage tea set a table new cloke and a
stove and you can bring me all you
can please don't for get my little sister
/ will SO to bed soon. from
KATIE WADE
No 609 q st Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Dear Santa Claus,-I write to let you
know what myself want this Christmas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Dear OLD Sanity l am a little girl five
years old and wont you please bring me
Xmas tree and a carriage and anything
else you like I will try TO be good till
voI, come
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Santa Claus dear.-Please bring ne 3
Doll Baby Xmas Tree. set OF dishes.
Piano nice blue Parosal, q gold lock
Bracelet Stove, Kitchen, candies. cakes.
Please bring my little sister Eleanor. a
gold chain.
Your little girl ISABEL MEYER
62S n. eth st
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Dear Santa.-Plcase bring me foot ball
and a checker board some pop crackers
an da train fire engine.
SHEPPARD PARSONS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
BOBBY ALLEN.
Richmond, Va, 1902.

Dec. Il, 1902.
Deer Sanity Klaus:-I wants a billie
cote, 4 mate and wagon. a Christmas
tree with out eny fer on it, some nuts
without shells. tin chemistri rum with
out any chemistrs in it for l have them
at home l go to a school but am not
fool altho have some tool at my desk
in skool Also an all day orange sucker.
Don't forget my brother Joe and John
Willie and Oscar.
l am till next Christmas your loving
In Friend,
JAMES NJ. PURCELL.
If you don't remember me I'll will peep
good and hard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Dear Old Santa,-This is my first letter
70 you. SO l will not be greedy. Please
II you can bring me a nice rubber baby
and anything else w have to spare.
az, .-onI little },n1-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Richmond Va. December Is. 1902

Richmond Va. December o. 1902.
Dear Santa CIaus,-I wish for you to
bring me Magic lantern. Toy flying ma
chine. fire crackers. No. 5 Roman can
dies, Sky Rockets and some good things.
TOO. Please remember Grand Ma.
Mamma, and Papa. too l am little boy
years old. RAY p HEACOCk.
400 Floyd avenue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Richmond, Va. :
Dec. 18th. 1907

Dear Santa Claus,
] am little girl 10 years old. 1 want
e few things this Xmas.
j want a doll dressed in pink silk. Some
games and some books. Bring me some
nuts and candy. From your little girl
ANNIE TERRY.
1907 ". Clay St
Bring me a little stove also.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Richmond Va

Richmond Va
Dear santa Claus drope you this to
let YOU hear from me i live at COG 21st st
hope you wont for get me please bring
me a foot ball pair OF BOOTS and
stoolc and some fire work from
WILLIE WADE,
609 y st Richmon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

good BIZ. little Harry Purdy and don't Tor
get NV brother and sister live on Brain
bridge between IA and IS and the number
Is l414.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

There is no surer indication OF the APP
sroach OF Christmas than the Santa Claus
c,ters which begin every year carly IN
december TO pour into the Dispatch once
10 be forwarded to Old Santa For zen
days the letters have been coming 10 inns
,ITice, ard yesterday nearly l"o were re,
.c,rna A large batch Of them arc printed
,clow and there Will be an instaineht
every day for several days. the last 10
appear on Sunday. If possible The boys
and girls mus; bear in mind that SANTA
Claus reads the Dispatch, every line, ana
,ha, he pays particular attention to their
letters Hero they go.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Sunday. lecemher

SUNDAY, DSCtllIUtr n, l.U-
Dear Santa-bring me a bed five dolls
p coffee mill set of dishes some hats
for my doll baby muff and fer and
any thing you want.
Come TO Myrtle Robinson house COB
North 3rd street and bring some shirt
waists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Radford Va. Dec. 16 1902.

Dear Santa:-I want lots Of things but
l want pair Of skates more than all the
rest We have a baby named Cargili that
came since Xmas. He was seven months
old on the seventh of the month and l
think you ought to bring him seven pres
ents-at least. I forgot to tell you that
seven members of the family gave him
seven kisses that day. Hoping you don't
forget me. lovingly. EMMA RAGLAND.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

No. 314 so Pine st
Dear Santa Claus.--I write you to tell
YOU what to bring me this Xmas. l want
a velosipede, and some popcrakers, and
candy and nuts. ] don't ask for much
so he sure and bring all I ask you for
| send this to the Dispatch SO you will
be sure to get it. Don't for get me good
bye from
Your little friend.
R0RRY ALLEN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Richmond. Va, Dec. 18th 1902.
Dear Santa Clause,-1 would like so
much to have air rifle. and also magic
lantern. And It is some more things l
would like to have but have not been
to Broad ST. to seen the toys yet, so l
do not know what else 1 want. am very
fond Of good things so pack my stocking
tight with candy. nuts and goodies. Do
not forget my three sisters.
And oblige your friend,
MILTON NJ. GIBSON.
IS So. Short ST., City.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

December IS. 1902.
Dear Santa Clause.--I viii write to you.
as my little brother and my little sister
has written to you. ] would be glad #
you bring me a pr OF rubber boots to
ware TO school and some pop crackers
"a PACKAGE. and some candy and nuts
and chestnuts and oranges and apples,
raisins ard as many other things as you
have to spare ! am 10 years old. re-
main very truly,
LUCY CHRISTIAN,
AppomattoX Co. Va.
P S. My little sister Is only 5 years old.
She says she wants a tea set.
Vera Va
Dear Santa Claus,-I wish you would
please bring me some butterbeans.