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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-14
A STRONG PLEA.

situation.
A. STRONG PLEA.
DR.. John E. White, OF the Home Mis-
sion Board at Atlanta, Ga, was then
introduced, and brought the warm greet
ings OF Georgia Baptists. He discussed
the cause and effect OF home missions
In n speech OF great power and cloquenco
and made fine Impression on the body.
He, too, pleaded especially for new and
more practical interest In the religious
condition Of the negroes.
Professor s. c. Mitchell then addressed
the body. The work OF the board, he
said, among tho Indians, In Cuba. In the
cities, Is of utmost Importance, yet these
are negligible quantities compared with
the tremendous task OF carrying the
gospel to these nine millions OF black
from leading and influential negroes In
Virginia. expressing the hope that the
estrangoment between the races might
disappear. II.s spoke with a fiery and
tender eloquence. which made the Sos
sion memorable in the history OF thu
| body.
MEMORIAL TO LEGISLATURE.
The fIrs titcm in the afternoon session
was a resolution offered by DR.. John
| Pollard as follows;
"Whereas, social clubs have. under n
State charter, replaced In many COM
4 munities the saloons. which had been
| driven out by the Mann law and thus
| defeat the will OF the people OF Virginia;
| and
"Nvhereas, these social clubs are NOR.
insidous evil by fer than the saloon
| which existed under local license and
local restrictions; therefore,
Resolved, That the General Associa-
ton of Virginia Baptists, in convention
at Stanton. representing about oN
adult people OF this Commonwealth, Pc
tition respectfully the Legislature TO
enact into law the bill introduced by
Mr., Cumming. of Hampton which puts
social clubs on the same footing as bar
rooms.'
This was adopted unanimously.
SUNDAY-SCHOOLS
DIR. j. NJ. Pitcher offered the rspor
o. the Sunday-school and Bible Board
The report presents an interesting tabl.
OF statistics, showing tho religious need
a and conditions OF the State. The boars
has received during the year from tn,
churches s6,3lS.76. ana from other source
sufficient sum to make a total of S.
2n56l. The board has employed durinl
the year twerty-one colporters and thre,
Bible women.
Rev. B. G. Hening made stirring ad
dress in behalf OF this interest, and Or
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Weekly Journal Suspends,

fSpeclal to The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -.
FAfSMVii4LH, Va, Nov. l.--Ihe south
side EXAMINER. weekly newspap!adT Pup
Is shfion - There Was no Issue this, week,
MI J. stelne MoIlwaine, a we'll known
young lawyer Of this place. is the owner
sea f the publication Is that the
Work g interferred to an extent with his
ny The Examiner was very popular pa
Ter in Prince Edward and adjacent coun-
les
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TREASURER BRAUER
WILL NOT CONTEST.

Mr.. William II. Brauer, recently defeat
cd by Mr.. Walter J.. Todd for county
treasurer, has decided not to mako any
contest. Yesterday, the last day OF the
period in which notice OF contest could
he filed, was allowed to pass. without &C"
ton on his part.
Mr. Henry r. Pollard. one Of the coun-
sci for Mr.. Braucr. said yesterday after
noon that his client felt confident that
In the event OF contest, no matter what
the result the county would be perIna-
nently divided into factions-a state Of
affairs very deplorable. For tho sakct/'t
party harmony he had decided to let the
matter rest just where 1t Is. taking no ac-
ton. whatever. -Stt $500 ~
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High School Wins.

The v hiSh%deHif from tie Rchmond Acad-
Envy envy BY Sst the score Of 10 TO O. ~. -,
The game was the, championship con-
test OF the city SCHOOLS. wave 40
eains through the line by Montgomery
and sBuggs. This tackling OF Kendler was
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Oscar r. Holmes.
DEATHS.

DAWES Entered into rest November 18th. at
r. NJ, al her parents residence !, Ne No 2 -:
East Franklin Street, SUSIE r., 2AYtlEsSS' S W
loved daughter Of MT. ana M1A' ~. ~
Fuesre, troa st, John. Church TOPAZ
at3P. NJ f ~" f.:-,t ~ 80
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Mrs. Elizabeth Woolwine.

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/. (Speoialto The Times-Dispatcn.l
ROANOKE, VA, NOV. 13-Mrs. Elizu-
both Woolwne died this morning at the
residence Of her son, John Woolwine, aged
eighty years. She was q native Of Mont
gomery county, and was one Of the best
known women In this section.
She is survived by seven children-Mr.
John Woolwine and Mrs. Nellle KIRK
ner, OF this city,, Mrs. John Gillian. Of
.Tazewell: Mrs. John Harmon, OF Duoiin;
Mrs. Thomas Williams. OF Cambria; Mrs.
William Goodykoontz, OF Floyd; Mr.. VIII
liam woolwine, OF Shelbyville, KY. and
sixty grandchildren and twelve great
grandchildren.
E. T. Jones.
Especial to Tho Times. Disratch.)
|. CHATHAM, VA, Nov. BE T: Jones.
an honored citizen OF Chatham. died at
the home Of his son-in-law, n. D. Shep-
herd. from heart and kidney trouble
Thursday.
When the war broke Mr.. Jones was de-
puty in the County Court clerks office
under the late Langhorne Scruggs. He
Joined Captain Cabell Flournoy's conf
pany, which was attached to the sixth
Virginia Regiment OF Cavalry. He was
elected commissioner OF the revenue io ,
Chatham District, After serving his
the mercantile business and for many
years was one Of the leading merchants
OF Chatham. He was chairman OF the
County Board Of Supervisors ZOE many
years. Mr.. Jones was born IN Maroh.
ls4l. and Is survived by his VIE, three
deughters-Mrs. H, D. shepherd, MIs'
". P. Parrish. OF Chatham; MIS- w. =
M. Jones, of Chatham; and one brother,
r.. ]. Jones' OF Danytlle.
Mrs. Sophia E. Baylor.
Especial to The Times, Dispatch2 :,
Sophia 10, Baylor, member of one OF thu
most distinguished of the old Virginia
families. died this afternoon at Mans
field" the home OF her daughter, Mrs'
General John G. Walker, WIDOW o. the
I famous Confederate soldier and At one
time minister to Colombia, MIS-, bay1ol
Miss Dawson, and was prominent years
since in the old regime Of Virginia cav
| alters and gentleWomen, but Tor years
past had been in falling health.
She is survived by two daughters, MRS
Walker, with whom she resided. ana Mrs
Frances Courtney baylor Barnum. the
celebrated authorizes Of savannah, da''
and one son, Major eugene w pay 'o''
George w. Siervick.
Especial 10 The TIM es- l2lspalcn.l ~,
LEEsBURG, VA, Nov, l3,-Gcorge w
siervlck prominent. business man Q
| Leesburg, died late Thursday evening
from heart disease, aged flfty-elght. IL
was gallant soldier during the lat
war and member Of Whites Battalion
Since the war he had accumulated
large amount OF property IN this place.
is survived by his wife and nine chl!ofen
four sons and five daughters
Interment will be In Union Cemetery
In Leesburg.
Oscar F. Holmes.
Mr.. Oscar II. Holmes, well Know
citizen OF Fulton, died YESTERDAY az noo,
at his residence. No, S605 Fulton stFee'
Mr., Holmes was about fifty years 9
age, and has been Ill for about two week
with a complication OF diseases. !,
4 He was a lifelong resident OF Fulton
and for number OF years 9 promnen
merchant. He is survived by his wife an
two sons--Msssrs. Emmett and osca
Holmes,
The funeral arrangements will be com
pleted to-day.
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DON'T FORGET
the Big
$1.eB DERBY SALE
IA PROGRESS to-day.

Jonas Hanway, born in London l7ls,
was the first to walk the streets OF hon'
don with an umbrella.
we have umbrellas from
$500 to $1,000, but our rain
coats give more protection, IN
dependence and satisfaction
than the best UNI brelle.
$1,000 to $4,000.
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The pardon was asked by tho people Of
The community, and many ladies' doing
missionary work among tho prisoners.
They ll,tVe secured a good position ior
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But what protection is an
urnbrella,-or even q raincoat
Ito ones ieet7
Here is absolute protection
or the feet, at $1.7B per foot.
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SCATTERING BUSINESS.

several prominent Visitors We're prss'
the during the day. DR.. Du Bose, gen.
eral secretary OF the Epworth League,
spoke for this cause, and tho Rev. DR.,
Walling, OF Brazil. told Of tina missionary
work in that far away country. Profess
sor H. NJ. Hammill spoke for the Sum
day-school. All three addresses were
unusually good. but that OF Professor
Hammili was simply magnificent. He
smoke under great difficulties as TO time,
and once he had to ask tlss ministers
to keep quiet that his voice might be
heard. He was seconded here BY the
Bishop, who told the chattering breth-
tren TO go outside II tbsy wanted to
talk. But, In spite of 1t all. DR.. Ham
mill made great speech, and the con-
!, ference adopted resolution thanking
/, him for II.
Announcement was made to the effect
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The BAPTIST
ASSOCIATION
Continued from First Page.)
committee to steady the white-nerro

Continued from First Page.)
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-17

The Eckert Family will give q high-grade Concert. Beautiful H. lustrated songs, moving pictures, song and dance specialties. Dance after the Show. Do not miss it. Admission $, 25, and 35 cents. Tickets on sape u asua l.lscs.
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The Gnlledpe Bros wht

The Gulledge Bros who made large investments in timber in Washington state. year ago, and to which place Mir. W A. Gul- ledge moved. we learn, have sold out, and will continue the saw mill business in this county. They have recently purchased large tracts of land in the Eastern part of the county, and will saw both hardwood and pine.
 We learn from pr. J. F Wright that his loss by the recent fire was about $7oo, instead of Si5o as was stated by Us iti last weeks paper, Of this amount about $500 was covered by insurance, while his li- brary was greatly damaged, and was not included in the policy of insurance. He IS having his of. flee again fixed up in better shape than ever.
 Knives and forks, table and tea spoons, berry spoons, sugar spoons, cream ladies, gravy ladies, oyster ladies, pie knives, pie servers, childs sets, butter knives. salad and cold meat forks, nut crackers and picks, carving sets and many other things in the way of silver ware and sterling silver novelties at T. w. Loper's, cheap, cheap, cheap.
 The history of the world proves that cities. as well as individuals, have their periods of prosperity and diversity. Monticello has been having a good time for the past few years. and now, is it not improb- able that q reaction will occur? It may not come soon, but that 1t will sooner or later, is almost certain. Hence, it is important for the peo- pie to prepare for the emergency Save something in good times to help you bridge ovet hard times. "In times of peace, prepare for war" is an adage that it might be well to adopt in our business af- fairs.
 Mir. F. Nj. Carson, one of our oldest and best citizens. died of pneumonia, the first of last week, after short illness. at his home on Long Prairie, eight miles South of this city. Mir. Carson was about 70 years of age, and has been a citizen of Drew county for fifty years or more. He was a good man and an influential one in the community He leaves wife and several grown children to mourn his death. Mesdames Lula Ed wards and Lafayette Edwards, of this city, are daughters of the de- ceased. The bereaved relatives have our sincere condolence in their loss.
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heea1 ISers.
SEND FOR TINE BR0DNAX CATALOGUE

Our Fall Catalogue embodies our years of experience in the mail order business. It re- quired six months of continuous toll to get 1t ready. It is a book of 7x11 inches in size and con- tains over one hundred pages. Each page IS a gem of the half tone engraver's art, the illus trations being made from fine photographs of the goods. You therefore have before you exact representations of the best pro ducts of about 100 manu- faeturers. Such 8 book must be of rare service to you in making your holiday selections. The catalogue inclu des Watches, Jewelry, Ornaments, Novelties, Cot Glass, Sterling Silver, Plated Ware, etc. All high class and rightly priced goods.
 The catalogue is free. Write for ts at once.
 GEO. T. BR0DNAx, inc.,
 Jewellers and Diamond Importers,
 MEMPHIS, TENN.
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Warranty Deeds at this office. Buy your shoes from Chesnutt. Have you been to the Star Jew elry Co.'S.
 See those fine apples at Curry & Co.'S.
 Have you been to the Star Jew elry Co.'S.
 Some nice desk sets at T. W. Loper's.
 Get your Xmas turkey from c. R. McDermott. 2t A nice lot of genuine cut glass at Bordeaux Drug Store.
 Some very fine manicure sets at T. w. Loper's. Tbe MoNTIeELLoNIAN Phone No 30. Send in your locals. Christmas goods now on sale at Bordeaux Drug Store.
 A big line of guns at Harry Hankins' Hardware Go.
 Dolls-All kinds of dolls at Bor- deaux' Drug Store.
 Chesnutt buys all kinds of fur and hides. If Nice toys for the children at Bordeaux Drug Store.
 Bargains in all kinds of Dry Goods at Chesnutt's. If Take your hides. and furs to ABrown & Blakely. If Glass cut to order at Brown, McQuiston X Co.'S. If Highest market prices paid for wool at Chesnutt's. tf Some nice Indian made baskets at T. w. Loper's.
 Window glass, all sizes at Brown, McQuiston X Co.'S. If Closing out stationery at cost at T. w. Lopet's.
 MT. ]. B. Sanderlin made busl- ness trip to Dermott last week. You can get all kinds of fruits and nuts from C. R. McDermott. Mrs. Jas. Jackson made visit to friends at Morrell this week. The prettiest lot of vases you ev- CT saw at Bordeaux Drug Store. Mir. R. E. L. Norris made bus mess trip to Pine Bluff last week. Get your Xmas cranberries, and celery from C. R. McDermott. M..ny things going at cost and some below cost at T. w. Loper's. Fine hand painted china-ware at Harry Hankins' Hardware Com 1. pany.
 We solicit your meat trade. Gall or Phone No. 93.
 Bell X Lytle. MT. Ernest Van Landingham made business trip to La. last week.
 \ Don't forget us when making your Christmas purchases.
 Jeter Furniture Go. Sheriff Walter Wilson spent several days in Little Rock last week.
 Our stock is too large to enum- crate. Come and see.
 Star Iewelry 60. Hoadley's celebrated box candies in Xmas packages 1t Drown, ae- Quiston X Ge E. Il
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week and held q short term of the Drew Ghaneery Court. The dock- ct was usually light, being made up chiefly of nego divorce suits.
 When you want a pleasant pur- gative try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are easy to take and produce no nausea, griping or other disagreeable effect. For sale by R. E. Vance Bordeaux.
 have on hand full supply of Christmas toys, all kinds of fruits, candies, FRUIT CAKES, &c. Call early and examtne my line before il IS picked over.
 Jake Bickart,
 Watch the list of votes iu our show window. If your choice is not on the list cast your votes for the one you wish and give them start. The contest closes Jan. Ist.
 If Brown, McQuiston x Co.
 Oft in the stily night racking cough doth rob us of that sweet sleep which nature seeks to give. Simmons Cough Syrup is an infallible cure; untroubed sleep and pleas ant dreams it doth assure. Guaranteed. Price 25 and 50 cents.
 There are thousands of tickets scattered throughout the country. Ask your friends for them if you wish the scholarship. Contest closes Ian. Ist. If
 Brown, McQuiston < Co.
 Mrs. Hattie Chesnutt, of War ren, was a visitor to our city last Tuesday. Mrs. Chesnutt is run. ming hotel at Warren, and peo- pie from this section who visit that city can find no better accommo- dations than at her hotel.
 NorIcE-We are authorized il- censed plumbers of the corporation of Monticello. Parties desiring plumbing of any kind will please inform us. Phone No. I2o-two rings.
 2t L. D. McQuistdn X Co.
 Senator C. T. Gotham has an ar ticle in to-day's paper, which should receive the careful consid- eration of the voters of Drew Co.,, i, and the State of Arkansas. t suggests some: thoughts for the people.
 MT. Philips, of Mississippi, who has been here for several days left for his home the first of this week. He will return to Monticello, with his family, about tic first of the year, and will make this city his future home.
 Our goods that were damaged by fire and water are going fast. Call at our store and take advantage of the numerous bargains that we of fer Nothing like 1t has ever be- fore been offered.
 Scott X Maloney.
 We had a fine rain last Saturday. It was very much needed in many portions of the county, since stock water had given out. The wealth CT cleared up Saturday night and Sunday morning there was an abundance of frost and ice.
 MT. w. L. Deal, of Long Prairie, has headed off Mir. R. E. Elem ming, of Bearhouse, when it comes to high price bale of cotton. MT. Deal sold bale of cotton, here, last Monday, which together with the seed brought him $S8.I7. He got II 6o per pound for his cotton. Cotton is surely king, this year.
 Dr. L. B. Dunn, father of Dr. J s. Dunn, of Parnell Springs, and who for several years was resi- dent of this city, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Falls. in Memphis, Tennesse, last week. pr Dunn was very old man, perhaps, 90 years of age. He has many friends here who sadly re- gret his demise. He was a most 'affable and entertaining old gentle man, and well informed on all top
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uGge (. l. Wood and Prosecut- ing Attorney, H W. Wells, were up in Cleveland county last week, holding court.
 We want your holiday trade and to secure it we will make you the right kind of prices.
 Ietef Furniture Go. Get a Telephone and be happy. Nothing like 1t for so small an in- vestment.
 Valley Telephone Co. Don't forget to vote every ticket you have for the voting contest by Jan. Ist.
 If Brown, McQpiston < Go. Mir. Chas. Finn left the latter part of last week for Little Rock, where he has accepted position in the State Bank.
 We have some beautiful things to select your friends Christmas gift from.
 letter Furniture Go. The Ladies Cemetery Associa- ton will meet with Mrs. J. F. Wright, Thursday evening, Dec. 31st. 1905, at ? 80 o'clock.
 Our line of Xmas goods is open. We invite you to come at your pleasure to see them. If
 Brown, McQuiston < Go. You can see q big line of plated silverware and sterling silver novel. ties at T. w. Loper's, cheaper than the cheapest,
 Mr. NJ. H. Lewis, who has been buying cotton in this city for sev- eral months, returned to Little Rock last Sunday morning.
 Till Ian. Ist vote your tickets for some boy or girl for free scholar ship; ballot box at Brown, Me Ouiston X Co.'S, til Jan. 1st. If Hunts Cure i. not misnomer. It does cure itch, ringworm, eczema, letter and all similar skin diseases. A wonderful remedy Guaranteed Price 25 and 50 cents.
 Call and see our assortment of furniture. It is complete in every respect.
 Teter Furniture Go. MT. Hagar, of St. Louis, the promoter and a stockholder of the Monticello Ice Factory, was busi- ness visitor to our town the first of of this week.
 They never did fail; they never will fail. What? Cheathams Laxative Tablets-te cure cold at once. Carry them in youl vest pocket Always ready, Guaranteed Price 25 cents.
 Our stock of furniture is com. plete in every line and prices are right. Don't forget us when SC, lecting a Christmas present.
 Jeter Furniture Co. There is time for all things. The time tC take Simmons Cough Syrup is when affiict ed with sore throat, hosrseness. coughing oi colds. tis guaranteed to cure you. Price 20 and 50 cents.
 FoR SALE-I6o acres of land one mile North-W. of Collins, des sribed as South West qr. Sec. 20 Township B range 5. Apply te II E. Tom.
 You've got the real thing when you ge Hunts Lightning Oil for burns, bruises, cut and sprains, The most penetrating and heal ing lniment known. Guaranteed. Price 2 and 50 cents.
 Mir. H. T. Henderson, Clarinet Soloist, for Gentry Bros. Show which disbanded here sometime ago is now assisting Prof. Free Wells in instructing the 3rd Regi mental Band.
 We have just opened up first. class meat market in front of P O., and respectfully solicit fiber al share of your patronage. Phone No. 93.
 Bell & Lytle. f&rnnoye uoueo Tn Eiohtj
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If. (. T. Harris. We can sell you diamonds. Gel our prices.
 Star Jewelry Co. Mir. Elerbe Waddell, of Morrell was here the first of this week on a visit to relatives.
 Buy your fresh meats from Bell Lytle, shop in front of P. o. Phone No. 93.
 Mr L. E Morgan made a busi- ness trip to Little Rock the first of this week
 Vote your tickets in ballot box at our store.
 Brown, McQuiston X Go. FoRsALE-One square piano. Call on or apply to Jake Bickart, Monticello, Ark.
 Plain rings, set rings; beauti- ful line.
 Star Jewclry Go. MT. J D. Jones and wife, of Dermott, were visitors to our city last week.
 Go to Harry Hankins' Hard ware Company for cheap heaters and stoves. It Mrs. R. w. Finn, IT,, visited her husband at Portlad the first of this week.
 Everything kept clean and nice at our meat market. Phone No. o3. Bell & Lytle. Miss Buckner, of Dermott, visit ed friends in our city the first of this week.
 C. R. McDermott has the finest line of chocolate candies ever brought to Monticello.
 Buy school books and school supplies o.every kind from Brown, McQuiston x Co.
 Mrs. T..J. Caldwell is visiting her son, MT. Tom Caldwell, at Crossett, Ashley Co.
 Watch, clock and jewelry work guaranteed at T. W. Loper's, W. side Court Square.
 Mrs. Fannie Meek has returned from visit to her son, MT. W. E. Bennett, at Fort Smith.
 A nice line of very fine pearl handle and sterling silver handle knives at T. ". Loper's.
 MT. E. B. Wells lost a house, by fire, last week, about two miles South-East of town.
 Mir. Dickson Trotter made a business trip to Dermott the first of this week.
 Persons who have friends visit ing them from a distance will please let us know it. Phone 30. Mr. Boone Gulledge, of Pine Bluff, visited relatives and friends in this county this week.
 A nice Xmas present for a gen tleman is one of those Waterman Fountain Pens at T. w. Loper S. Mrs. II. E. Scobey, of Dermott, is here on a visit to her parents, Mir. and Mrs. R. H. Mccullough. We are expecting fine lot of cranberries and celery Friday or Saturday of this week.
 Curry & Go. Several families from the East ern part of the county are arrang- ing to move to the Indian Territo- ".
 Buy your Christmas presents from us, and get something nice and useful.
 letter Furniture Co.,. The concert given by Misses Lambert and Wells. on last Fri day night was a success in every particular.
 Don't forget us when you want fresh meat of any kind-'Phone No. 8.
 Bell X Lytle.
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For Sale or Rent.

My Groom residence on North Warren St., blocks from public square. Has city water, barns, etc.
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Jno 3. Nilaon'
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f$ Opera House To- Night!

Bell & Lytle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-27
Sash Curtains,
 Muslin and Lace

Striped Sash Curtain Muslns, sale price 3 I-2c 10 pieces different styles striped lace effect
 Sash Curtains, were TO and I2c, clearing
 sale price oc Five pieces fine dotted Swiss Curtain Mus
 lin, value I2 1-2c, clearing sale pr1ce 7 I-2c 10 pieces Lappet Mulls and figured Lawn
 Curtain Muslins, were I2 I-2c, sale price oc Five pieces fine art drapery Muslins, real val
 ue I7c, clearing sale price 12 I-2c Three pieces figured tarnbour Muslins with
 embroidered ruffle, were 25c, sale price I7c Fine vestibule laces were 35c, sale price 25c SO yards real Irish Point Sash Laces, were
 45c, clearing sale price 25c