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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
IRRIGATION CONGRESS EN0S.
senator Clark II Reelected rresl'
dent, aud Next Session Will be
Held at III rnsO.

Ogden, Utah, Sept, 1.-THE eleventh
National Irrigation congress came tc
an end late Friday afternoon. II re-
elected Senator w. A. Clark, Of Mon.
tana, president and decided to hold the
congress of 1904 in El Paso, and adopted
a platform which requests the congress
TO make needed notifications OF the
existing laws In order that speculation
and monopoly OF pubic demain be
prevented.
Officers were elected az follows:
President, W. A. Clark, Montana; first
vice-president, l.. a. Shurtien. Utah;
second yice-president, W. G. Johnson
Denver; third vice-presidept, John
Hall, Texas, secretary, ii. Is. MaXsoa,
Reno. Ney.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
jETT TEST|F|ES
IN OWN BEHALF
Denies That He Killed Town Mar.
shall James Cockrill.
EFFORTS TO PROVE AN AL!Bl
Said lie was In Jackson when Muir.
der Was Committed hut Did Not
DO the shooting-Dcnied say
Ian lie would XIII CDckrIil.

C%ynthiana. Ky, Sept. 22-In the
ease Of Curtis Jet, on trial here for
the murder of Town Marshal James
Cockrill, July q, 1902, the defense, to
prove an alibi for Jet, placed Newton
Campbell, Douglass Hayes, James
BrOphy and Cash Williams on the
stand and all swOrc that Jet at the
time of the shooting was in Iiargia
Brothers store.
Jctt's Testimony.
The defendant, Curtis Jet, was
then placed on the stand. He said he
was in Jackson on the day Cockrill was
killed and was in the IIargis store at
the time Of the shooting. He was in
an upper room and heard the shots. He
crossed the street TO the courthouse
after the shooting, went in the side
door, came out the from doOr
and went back to Hargis' store,
where he saw Jim Hargis. King Ford.
Douglas Hayes and Ed Callahan. He
was sent back to the courthouse a sec.
ond time TO search for the murderer,
and made a search with Jailer Spcn.
Ger.
The defendant testified that he wa
I'm Jackson from the time of the Kill.
ing % Cockrill. July q, 1902, until
May 10. 1909, when he was arrested In
Madison county for the murder OF
Marcum.
The witness denied the statement
of Harrison Blanton that he had said
that no laid COchrill on .hc cold
ground and would now so on a visit To
hi iiufoits.
Jet described his first trouble with
C0chrill at the Arlington hotel in Jack
soi. shortly before the murder. The
witness denied making "A statement
thai he would Kill Jim Cockrill on
sight.
During crOss-cXamination Jet stated
that he was talking to Jesse Spiccr and
T. r. Soble when Cockrill was killed.
he did not know whether they had
gone 10 Honduras 10 keep from test.
flying al this trial. II" dii not rcmcm
Der Who told him to make a search of
tn courthouse. The witness said he
had bee drinking that day and could
not remember his movements.
He was asked by Attorney Webster
If he could remember how many shO'a
he fired IN hat day and he stated that
h had fired no shots.
Jet was excused after being on the
stand AN hour, lie wa5 nervous from
tn fierce examination by Attorney
Webster and his memory was faulty.
Argument will begin today.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
CHINA TO SUE GOVERNMENT.
Mob Mt T~onOpnh, Ne~., Upon
ChInrae Residents.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Chinese
government will make a claim agains'
the government Of the United States
on account of injuries inflicted by res.
idents of TOnopah, New, upon Chinese
residents Of that place last Wednesday.
The Chinese minister has tclegraphed
the Ch!ncsc cOnsul-general at San
Francisco to send him as many afi-
davits as he can secure. showing the
uamcs OF the PERSONS injured and the
nature of their injuries, as well as any
property loss they nay have suf.
Tered. These aiiidavits will be USED
as the basis of The claim against Thu,
government.
A telegram was received at the stat,
department, Friday, from the governor
0; Nevada, in reply to the n SEM
Thursday regarding this attack, say.
Ing that he has ordered an Immediate
investigation and will take every ac-
ton looking to the safety Of the
Chinese residents of Tonopah, A copy
Of this telegram will be sent to the
Chinese minister for his information.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
PRISONER FEARS BURNING.
Young Giri-t "nf"ss"d ana Fears
lie VIII he burned.

Palmyra. Mo, Sept. l8:-Franb
Clark, who was arrested in GalesburS
Thursday and placed in the Marion
county jail. Clark Is wanted for the
attack and attempted murder of OlliG
Hess. "A ~l7.ycar-old girl of Clark coun
ty, Mo. several months ago. Clark
cut her throat and left her for dead
She recovered, however. and will be
the principal witness against her as
sailan.. Clark has made a confession
and expects to be hanged. His only
fear IS that he will be burned. ON
Gals here say that he will be given q
fair trial.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
The MEN BEHIND THE GUNS.
Ihc ~ Of h Hntticsbip In
diana Nave EstnbIisbed s
New NecOrd.

New York, Sept. 22.-The officers and
crew OF the battle ship Indiana, which
arrived, Sunday. from her target prac-
ticc or Martha's Vineyard, have Great
ed a new standard for cight-inch guns,
one pointer, Seaman Treanor, having
made four straight hits in two minutes
and sixteen seconds. All the shots
struck a bulls eye about 4 feet square.
This Is better than has ever been done
In any navy.
With her Old hydraulic l3-inch
mounts the Indiana has done better
work than some vessels with mounts
controlled by electricity. one pointer
Coxswain Reidel. having made foul
straight hits in five minutes and TWEEN.
ty-onc seconds. Her men at the SIX.
inch guns gave her m average Of near.
ly four hits per minute, II put her at
the head Of the may as n shooter OF
thir type of gun.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
A MICHIGAN VETERAN GONE.
nrc>rt Hris.-t:rn. &. \. Drinnd, =
Nrii-i> nOwn MichiEnn Nrwspa-
per mnn and Veteran.

Jackson, Mich, Sept. 22.-Col. G. V.
Dcland, one Of the oldest and best
known newspaper men IN the state,
died al his residence here early Mon
day morning after a long illness. Cot.
Dcland served through the civil war.
ana was brcvct brigadicr-general Of
United States volunteers. in 1868, for
bravery and m%eritoriOus services.
COT. Dcland commanded "A CoInparv
In the Ninth Michigan infantry in the
earlier part of the war, and, later,
was commissioned colonel Of the First
Michigan S~harpshoO,ers, and served
with hat regiment until he was
wounded in the Wilderness campaign,
In 1854 His regiment enjoyed the dis
iinc'ion of being frs; to enter the city
OF Petersburg. Va. On the heels OF
Lcc's rctreating army. and the regi-
mcnt'B colors were the first national
colOrs displayed in that city since the
beginning of the war.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
CANAL TREATY WILL FAIL.
Such IL the Opinion of Prominent
d"i"mbinns Who Have Arrived
From IIOgOtn.

New York, Sept. 13.-Gen. George
ROa and DR.. Rufino Gutierrez, both for
many years prominent in the politics
II Colombia, who arrived in this city
Friday, from BogOta. Gen. Roa occu-
pied Tor several years the Office Of sub
secretary of war, while DR.. Gutierrez,
waa formerly governor of BOgOta. De-
spite a decided reaction at the time
they left the capital in favor Of the
canal treaty, it Is not likely to be APP
proved, they say. Gen. IOa said that
there were at least five candidates for
the prcsidency-Gen. Rafael Reyes,
who, it has been believed here, can
have the Office whenever he cares for
It, Lorenzo Marroquin, a son of Pres
!dcnt MarrOquin; Gen. joaquin Nclez,
Gen. Pedro Mel Ospino and Gen. Con
>alcS Valencia.
As to reports that in the event of the
treaty not being ratified, the depart
ment Of Panama will aeccdc from the
republic and organize IT'S own national
government. DR.. Gutierrez said: Il
think the people of Panama will abide
BY the decision Of the majority. THEY
are too patriotic to sever themselves
from the mother government"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
COMMODORE NICHOLSON aE ax s.x,
Recommends Pe-ru-na-Other Prominent
Men Testify.

Commodore Somcrvillc Nicholson, OF
the United States Navy, in q letter from
1897 II Street y. W., Washington, DC,
says:
"YOur Peruna has been and Is
now used by so many of my
friends and acquainfanCes as n
sure cure for Cafarrh that ! am
convinced of its curative qualities
and ! unhcsifafingiy recommend
II to all persons suffering from
that complaint. "...S. Nicholson.
United States Minister to Guatemala
Endorses P~e-ru.nd.
DR.. w. Godfrey Hunter. l.. s.. Minister
to Guatemala, cx-nncmbcr of Congress-
from Kentucky, in Il letter from WASH
ington, ID. c., writes:
u" am fully satisfied that your Pcruna
Is AN ciiicaciOus remedy forcatarrh, AS |
and many Of my friends have been bcnc-
flied by its use.'-W. q. Hunter, NJ. ID.
Member Of Congress from Virginia
Writes.
Hon. G. r. Brown, Martinvillc, Va,
cX-mcmber of Congress Fifth District,
5Oth Congress, writes:
81 checrfully give my conference.-the
your Pcruna as Il cure for catarrh. It's
beneficial results have been SO fully
demonstrated that its use is essential TO
all persons suffering ftsIm thatdiscase."
Hon. G.. X. Brown.
The day was when men Of prominence
hcsitatcd to give their testimonials to
proprietary medicines for publication.
This remains true today of most pro-
prictary medicines. But Pcruna has
become so justly famous. its merits are
known to SO many people Of high and
low stations, that no one hesitatcs to
see his name in print recommending
fcrtna.
The highest men in our nation have
given Pcruna u strong endorsement.
Men representing all classes and sta
tions are equal y represented.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
THE ST. LOUIS ANNUAL FAIR
An Event Always Looked Forward
to with Pleasure.
The Forty-Third Annual st. Louis
Fair VIII he Held the week of
October 9Th to 10Th.

The ~forty-third annual fair at ST.
Louis will be held this year during the
week of October ; 10 10, and prepare
tons have bcen made to make IL q
Notable one. AS a live stock show tho
ST. Louis fair Will excel anything held
IN the west this fall. Favorable dates
will have much to do witt the success
Of the show from al artistic stand
point. All the big state fairs will have
been held by the time the St. Louis fair
opens, and prizc-winners from the cir
cult are expected To compete for the
fine sweepstake premiums offered. The
Missouri state fair has already been
held. Iowa, Michigan, Ohio and In
diana will have their state fairs this
month. The great Illinois state fair Is
scheduled to be held at Springfield the
week previous 10 the opening of the
St. Louis fair, and the lists OF entries
will show the wisdom of the selection
Of the later date.
Supt. Dement, OF the farm machinery
department is delighted with the out.
look in his lines. The applications for
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year anu Cne n"a'ase"'Piit' III ah'i''
Pa'''h vi " US ''''A'" Il hi'd' a.
'h"se'ne"I' W "'''Aiiho1"'e iato "''N
h'a III 'aise 'eh'a'
"upt' H''ca vi '"e aS'.cuituia nan
""' II H'hi' S'"'' " '"" %" a
L"uhty uuch ia'"''i" anu "'A9'"''
rr,,;, I,,.. u,,,r.ll,. ,,,p,,,-
run tIo"er" nav S'H''a''! hioh'po'
'i@eu al thc premiums :" '"'' ucP"'''
hieht h'I't"Ioi'' "ut 'h'ic 10 ''eiS ica'
~" u D'l'e'e 'hh' 'oihpc''''"h WIN "
Aethcr Ihi9 year
inc morse s"o" deparih"c"t vi wv
~ LOUIS idIr - ch'i'icu ~ us smart
u cren't ior ~"t'cIoPlhH t"c aaudl'
uorae preeuIhs !hpNatr! III M!'9'Hi'
hehIuchg anu I'hhe'Sce arr lAiho'S
lor the'r gu" "'"''"'I' ga
me oIher hahd' oAceiS % d Piouu'e'
d me Sddd!c hpF2'' an" hIu''9' hch-
tuchy also D'eena H'al-ria"" 7a'u''
hofSeS, Dut She ha' 10 conic 10 VIA,
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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
REPORTER UNDER ARREST.
Held on Charge Of Administering
Morphine "a Charles H~Oynton,
From Which lie Died.

Marinettc, Wis. Sept. 18.-IIarry
Carter Irwin, reporter IN a local news.
paper. Is under arrest to await the re
suit Of an inquest over the body o.!
Charles Boynton. IA jewelcr. Irwin IL
charged with having administered sey
eral doses Of morphine to Boynton last
night while the later was III. from
which he died. Irwin mas worked Oh
papers in New York. Washington and
Boston.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
Cleveland Family Returned Home.

Princeton, \. J., Sept. lS-FDrlnci
President Grover Cleveland. Mrs
Cleveland and their five children ar
rived here Thursday. from Gray Ga
bles. Bulzard's bay, where they have
been spending the summcr. Mr.
Cleveland viii remain IN Princeton
throughout the comm. academic .ecr
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DEP RECAT'.|E|::,'S';;;'
The ! PLAN |. !. N |
DR.: M urphy. Says Wing Of Peni-.
Tertiary. Cannot be Made Suit
N able for the Insane.
TO ENCOURAGE IMMIGRATION {; ! I I
Committee IS Appointed for This
PurposeMay Enlarge the
Academy Of Music.
Special to The Times-Dispatch.)
Y. %ti33s3 Z, '55s ~ .f-,,3

Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.) G II
RALEIGH, N. O.. Dec. oo.-Dr. P. I.
Murphy, superintendent Of tho State Hos
pital for the Insane, at Morganton. is out
lii a strong card. arguing the lmpractca-
blity Of the Idea Of converting wing
Of the State penitentiary here Into n
ward for the male insane other than
The last Legislature appointed an ar
chltect to prepare plans for the CONVEX
sion Of the entire building into build
Ing FOR the male insane Isl
Dr.. Murphy says If 1t Is the intention
OF the people to merely imprlson their
unfortunate insane relatives and keep
them out Of the way, then the prison is
admirably adapted for the purpose but
II they wish to provide q hospital N
which they shall live and be treated,
with q view to restoring them to useful
ness. then the place is totally unfit and
could not be so changed as to make 1t
In any way fit 94Sasi .sf ys3
President ]. A. Long names the follow
ing committee Of the North Carolina
Agricultural Society as a comnlittto on
immigration, with an especial view 70
securing the location OF desirable emf
grants who will develop into good farm
laborers and tenants: Hon. James y.
Bryan, OF New Bern; General j. s.
Carr. Of Durham: Judge Walter Clark,
Mr., Ashley Horne, Hon.J Bryan Grimes,
Colon,sl John s.. Cunningham, Mr.. Thomas
B, Parker, Mr.. E. s. Dautrldga, Hon.
S. T.. Patterson. Hon, r. Fl. Battle.
GOOD WORK.
Rev, w. G.. Tyree has just completed
tho first year OF his pastorato with the
FIRST Baptist Church, in this city. and a
statement OF the work OF the church for
the year shows II members added during
the year-4O by baptism and 81 by letter;
contributions, foreign missions, S780, as
compared with $40 during the year pro-
vous; home missions. 1904, as compared
with 1888 during tho year previous ana
State missions. $604, as compared with
, $5os during 1902. Dr.. Tyree paid 36o
pastoral visits and preached % sermons
In his own pulpit.
A meeting Of the directors of tho Ra.
leigh Auditorium Company is called for
December Soth, to take some action
looking to the work Of remod'slIng and
enlargement OF the Academy OF Music,
which tho company purchased seyera!
months ago with view to enlnrsing ~
for the purpose OF providing sultah!o
place for holding great State conventions
and other great gatherings OF state I'M.
portnnce.
At a meeting Of the State Board OF
Education to-day a tract OF 800 acres OF
swamp lands in Jones county was sold 70
n, 6. Wootten for 81 per acre, Several
othsr propositions for large tracts were
under consideration but were not ap-
proved. ~
University OF North Carolina, medical
department, In this city. acknowledges
donation OF seventy-two volumes from
tho library OF the ate DR.. r. 3. Roy
ster, OF this city, and they become
part Of the reference library Of the school
for the use OF the students.
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Il FOOTPAD ARRESTED.s
Captain Fowler Assaulted by q
Burley Negro and Badly Hurt.

# SALISBURY. N. G.. 35H Decem Der %, -- -.3
Captain j. A. Fowler. an employe OF the
I Southern Railway was knocke q own
and robbed near the Spencer S hops at
late hour last night by q negro then
unknown. At the time the deed was COM
$mitted Mr. Fowler was on his way; to the,
depot to take northbound train. While
crossing tho yards, and at a point where
it Is Every dark. Mr. Fowler noticed a dark
figure approaching him. but psld no at-j
tention to the man until he. ST. ppel 8,,ur
behind him and struck him a terrible
blow on the head with q Ia rye stick CUT ~
a appeared to be strong and burly, then
snatched d suit case which Mr., Fowler.
was carrying and made his escape. le ca a
ing his Victim PROSTATE and y In a seml-
conscious condition. Mr.. Fowler was
found some hours later, bleeding and 81 ~
fering. Il t
s Burt Finger was arrested for the crime
and lodged In jail hero to-day. A part;
OF the clothes taken from Fowler were
found in his possession. 55, q 5.3
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Popular Y Dung Lady Ill.
(spec.al to The Times pispatchl

s33ff (Spec!nl to The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.!
SALISBURY, ". C.. Dec. 2a.-Niss Jan.
nett Smith, OF winston lem, was soper-
ated upon In the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. San-
yltarIum hero yesterday for appendicitis.
this being the third operation for the same
disease. The patient stood the operation
as well as could be expected, consl dsrlng
eight weeks. Miss Smith is a social ia.
vorite IN the Twin City, Charlotte and
other places In the State, and has many
friends who will regret to learn Of her
serious illness. She was brought to Sails,
bury Saturday, being accompanied by$her
mother. Mrs. a. A. Smith. Nj 5ssS8
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judge, which was not prompted by mos
1t Is know here that Ex- congressman
Blackburn, who Is In Washington. and
an lnveterate enemy OF. Judge Boyd. has
been talking Of preparing charges for
failure to hold court in Wilkesboro, and
left hero Saturday expressing that tnten-
ton, but 1T was taken as a 1olse.
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Rev. DR.. Murdoch Here.

Inc Hey. Harvey @, Murdoch, field
Secretary OF the soccty OF Soul Winners.
q brother OF Mrs. Jere Withsrspoon, will
BE- present at the prayer meeting in
Grace Street Church this evening and
make the address. IS An
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NEW ROUTE; TO THE SOUTHWEST
Via the

~. i" cd HTl3f. RNTcWN Y,Il.l01 2
The Southwest Limited, Chicago n TO-
Kansas city. runs via the new Short Line
of the Chicago, Milwaukee 8 st. Paul
Railway, and offers new route to tho
Southwest and excellence in service and
equipment not obtalnable elsewhere,
Ono OF the reasons for this is the fact
that the Chicago, Milwaukee s. St.f.Paul
Railway owns and operates all OF the
sleeping dining, library and other cars
on these trains. This is the time to 30
to the Southwest. and this Is the way
Descriptive folder free on application to
GEORGE J. LINCOLN.
Commercial AFen t. Il 5s
s1s Chestnut ST., Philadelphia. Pa. NJ
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11oO Beverly Street,

Richmond, Va, Dec, q, 1905
Dear Santa Claus: S&
Please bring me this Christmas go
cart, game of parchesia, four nice
llandkerchiefs, and my old doll dressed
over I am Il little girl nine years DID,
Also bring mo some nuts, candles,
oranges and pop crackers. Good bye.
From your little girl, '5
s ADELL KITCHEN.
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Richmond, Va, Dec. II, /!

~ GRlchmond, " a., Dec. II, I3O3.
Dear Santa Claus:e hear you have
arrived in this city and I am afraid YOU
will get SO many letters you will not have
time to read them all but hope mine
\ will not be overlooked. i hope you have a
largo stock of Christmas things. for
there are so many children and all Of,
them want 50 many things. Mamma says
T ought not to be greedy. SO will only
name the things that l am tho most
anxious for I very much want gun, an
alcohol engine and track, a book of THE
Adventure Of the Brownie writing
desk, and the usual quantity OF pop
crackers, candy and nuts. am ten years
old, and have brother and sister who
want you to bring them some things. too.
Hoping you will be sure to lind US. an,
Your friend.
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Letters TO Santa Claus

baby, and some nice llandchiefs. Hoping
you a merry Christmas. and a happy
new year.
Your friend Away,
SUSIE PATTERSON. y
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1l0a West Main Street,


1l02 West Main Street,
Richmond, Va, Dec. II. 1903.
Dear Santa Claus:
j. will write you this note to tell you
what I want you to bring me-.
/ hope to get a doll, pair of gloves, ring.
tea set, table, pair rubbcrs. pair roller
skates, Gosmar, an umbralla. candy and
nuts, fire works and lots OF other things.
Good bye, Santa.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 20. 1903.
Dear Santa Claus:
a am a little boy only 10 years old. !
will only ask few little things.
Please send me q horn, school bag, with
a Johnson IS primer also q double slate.
some fireworks and nuts and candy. I
will thank you TOR those articles.
Yours respectfully.
LINWOOps HAYWARD.
Richmond, Va, Dec. II, 1905
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MATTE LEO HUDSON.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 20. 1908.
Dear Santa Claus: Is a little drill live
on eth St. Please bring me lockct and
chain pair of kid gloves, doll baby
dressed III long clothes and n Christmas
tree, some candy and nuts. will go to
bed really carly.
From your. friend,
BLANCHE B1CKFRs.s
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Dear Old SANITY: Another Xmas has al
most arrived and must write few
lines to let you know that am stun
in existence. Please be as kind and
thoughtful Of me this Xmas as you think
best, and will be satisfied.
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some oranges and apples and a sword.
Your little friend, Il
11M Beverly street,

Richmond Va. Dec. II, 1908.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me this Christmas nice
blackboard school BELL lunch box.
and four nice handkerchief. Also some
candy, nuts. oranges and pop crackers.
+ am little girl twelve years old. Good
bye until Christmas.
~ 81 TREND ISI1CH en-, II
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on James street Maddox. Hill. No. 12s.

n Richmond. Va, Dec. 81, 1908.
B Dear Santa Claus: am a good little
girl, two years ola. ] want YOU to bring
mo doll baby. carriage, q cradle. a
trunk. a doll that will go to sleep, q work
box. parlor suit, a table, a set OF dishes.
a horn. two irons and a ironing board.
some candies, nuts. I will go to bed real
soon.s5-$ >4e NJ "a FIJI NJ
4e From yo,,r III Ia i girl. w.
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BLANCHE B1CKFRS.
December 20, 1908.

December 20, 1908.
Ny Dear Santa Claus: Doris says she
wants carriag &c and some candy and
nuts, and a dool baby, and a dool chair.
and pair Of shoes and stockings. and
two games and some picture books, I'm
orange, an apple, and a set OF dishes, and
a sidcboard with q looking glass II, III;
that Is all she wants. and We VIII go to
bed early and shut our eyes and wee
u0pt paar,
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No. 800 Walnut Street.

Richmond. Va, Dec, II, 1908.
Dear Santa Claus:
want locket and chain, ring and
net of furniture, a dog that Will run,
set Of dominoes, large tea set, baby
carriage, muff and furs. ear rings Good
bye.
Yours truly.
LILLE /. TIGNOR.
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Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me 4. nice suit Of clothes
and il toy horn. my brother Willie, wants
some tin soldiers, so he can play war
and Leo wants r. Xmas tree and doll
baby. Please don't forget us and our
cousin, Lennic Forstmann,
Yours,
GEORGE &IIULCHER,
fBfWILLIE HULCHER,
LEO HULCHER,
G33 North Third Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-23

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