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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

RfC0TlOQQ, va
Dear Santa c1aus,-I am little girl
ten years old, and want you TO bring me
q pair OF kid gloves, a sleigh. pocket
book. and umbrella and some candy, an ,1
nuts, and some fireworks. and don't
forget my little brother Russell, and d a also
a my nephew, Ralph Dunnnvapt. Good
ose' : te'nf hr Hi DUNNAvMNT.
6715 South Pine Street.
old and i want magic lantern and q
6ao fop s sna f1ns tas + W.
ou' LILLIAN PLUNKErT,
40 N. Twelfth Street.
Dear Santa Claus,-I want You to bring
me a nice rubber doll and lots Of other
3 things, and please don't forget dear Estell
You yeutt to bring her a now fellow and a lot
CHARLES r.. WHITMAN,
SIG N. .rwenty-thrd Street.
Dear Santa Claus.-Please bring me
4 doll. baby carriage, set of Dishes table,
srndle soeart and nea1ns nrin '9n me
store5to watch It, for 1 have to work SO
4 hard watching the store, and don't forget
my cousin, Edna Rqss a9e1 4 e ID S1e
30O2 Lester Street.
Dear Old santa,-I wish you would bring
z me a little train and some fireworks. This
"a Is 8all / want this year.
From your friend,
2521 G Street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond, Va
Dear Santa Claus,--I have boen q good
54ltle boy this year. I want you to bring
4 me a sled, little football and some
nuts. raisins, candy and fireworks. !
remain cf4 9as ;iix;f A WooDF1N.
No. 627 North Eighth Street.
Richmond, Va.
81 please bring me a velocipedo, sleigh, train,
Il with railroad track. pair OF rubbers,
4 gloves, some candy. nuts and anything
and grandma something. too.
You, little boy.
I.3{ WILLIE l.. WOODS,
y. No. 81 South Second Street.
Dear Santa Claus, bring me a
new suit, great big wagon and a watch
says FAY. get naughty semotiimes. I hope
you will forgive me and bring to Your
little boy these few things. Lovingly,
EARL MARSHALL.
Richmond, Va.
98 Dear Santa Claus,-I will not ask for
n.uch thi1 Christmas. as know you will
pretty things to. Bring me a Tam o'Shan-
ter cap. some toys n doll. q horn. fire
crackers, some candies and nuts. Don't
forget my little nephew. Bosquet View,
Tor he always spends his Christmas It
my house. We will go to bed soon.
Good might, Santa Claus.
9 From your little girl,
KATHERINE eBOSQUET,
No. 2an East Main Street,
Dear Santa Claus,-I live on Broad
Street, between Thirtieth and Thirty-t1rst
Streets. and the number of my papa 8
house is oQl5. Now please don't forget
to come to my house on Christmas Eve
night and bring me nice doll baby, a
4 go-cart and q Christmas tree. don't
think little children ought to ask you
{ for too many things. because you have
80 many !ltte children to. give to. but
II you have some candy and cake. apples.
oranges, dates. bananas and other good
things that you don't know what to dc
with, ! can take care OF them for you
\ Come down the big chimney on the
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i4l IN TX JjG.NVaverly. Va.g3
Dear SANTA am seven years old. M y
papa has been dead two years, so please
bring me a. doll and ,carrla ge; bureau u1'e''
and Il hobby horse for C;ordon. fiAAss5 ~
y our little girl,
LUCILE4 CiAPI2ELL.sss
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Dear Santa,-I am nine years old.5& /
an, sick SO much and can't 80 out when
it's damp. SO, dear Santa. will be
glad OF anything you can bring nc TO
play with IN the house. Such as pc
a small doll baby pad and a bottle Of
Ink and pen.SIf you can bring me n
pair of fur top house shoes. / don't want
to be selfish, Dear Santa, so bring what
sou can. Good bye, a merry Xmas To
you. Dear Santa. 4 am. Your Ito. girl.
ALENE I'AI-N1O nc.
Iii Beverly Street, city.
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Dear santa,-l am a little girl three
years old so you Snow best what VIII
( suit nc. s,sI would like a doll. carriage.
and a whole lot of other things,
have 4 little brother Harry, don't for
get him. You will find us at Auntle $.
lf5 lSrLi1I Il WHITE
co. North Second Street.
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1902 itioyd Avenue, slchtnond.


Dear Santa Ciut,s-i am Il Lite boy
four Years old, and like to play with
everything. So please bring me u whole
heap Of pretty Things. canuies. nuts ana
ali kinds Of fruits. and pc sure you don !
forget a toot .tooL train Tor me. with SOME
.conches. / am, so glad Its most Xmas.
Good bye,
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q n Hr3 r. Richmond. 9Fn,
Dear Santa Claus,-I will writ to YOU
to tell you what that want you 10
bring me. I want you to- bring me some
candy, and some nuts, and some figS,
and some dates. and some raisins. nd q
story book, and n little engine, and a
soldier with his gun. So goodbye
From your littlcl boy 4.
ALBERT r. SCOTT,
3OS North Twenty-fIrst Street.
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talk and go to sleep. believe this Is a.
j want. ANNA M'EONALD PIERRE

y want. ANNA M'DUNALI -FIFHKf1'
Dear Santa Claus, III
Il am glad YOU are coming Il O town,
4 L want my doll. Peach 70 be dressed
/. want somc candy, nuts. cakes, and
4 / want some pop-crackers like the boys.
Ana, dear Santa, let II snow,
I But ] don't want,t the wind to bloW.
4 I'm nine years old.
And cannot stand much cold
u want u nice large Yankee sleigh,
Il I3want to use 1t on Christmas da!,@f
MY name Is Mamie Black.
II live on Denny Street near he street.
III car track. y S}4iR6
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1897 Fifth Street.

Richmond, Va.
Dear Santa Claus,-I hope you will not
forget me this year. Pm so little I would
like for you to bring mo go.cart, a
story book, some candy and nuts. and,
ma. which lives In the country. l will be
a good little girl
3S27 Fifth st. VIRGINIA BDASLEY.
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good boy. Bring Cousin Halle and AL
bye, Santa, will want more next time.
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Ola North First Street, Richmond.
My Best Friend, Santa.--As 1t VIII not
be long before you will pay all the
little children n visit, want to write
and remind you of what want. want
u wagon, suit Of clothes pair OF shoes,
nuts, and lots Of other lit tie toys, candles,
and all kinds Of fireworks. I have been
real smart and mania says | have been
Your true friend, ARTiluR HALL.
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Richmond Va.
Dear Santa,-Doll baby and rattle
would Ike TO have. Your little friend.
LEWIS SOLTE.
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St Richmond, Va. v
Dear Santa Claus,--Plense bring ms, &. an
AUTOMOBILES train OF cars, drum, nice little
Christmas tree, and some fire worrks
four ''ssN iii Hi}fiiNtrER CHAMBERS.
sis. North Fifth Street.
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Richmond. Va.
Dear Santa Claus.-I hope you will be
able to como down the chimney on
Christmas eve night. I want YOU to bring
me doll. and n hat, and some candy.
and nuts In my stocking, which you will
find hanging at the end of my bed. !
Will close my eyes very. very tight and
be n good little girl. You will greatly
oblige Your little girl,
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a Newport Ncwa. Va,
Dear Santa Claus.-Pltas, Trims re 4
doll, horn, sleigh, and pair Of gloves. and
don't forget my, little cousin. Verna.
My namcls Berthh Firth;Als live a 2oO6
Washington Avenue. Goodbye.
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Dear Santa Claus,-l ain a very little
girl, ara DOR; want sou to lii.n.. ina,
am asking tbrstpp much, Please brlnS
me a doll that can rock " sleep. and
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GA North First Street, Richmond.
My Dear Old Friend. santa,-,,Vill write
to you TO let you know what \ want
yoll to bring me Xmas, ] want doll carr
rage, bracelet. doll baby, watch, and
candies, and nuts have been real
good and have practiced lots.e please
don pass mo by With best wishes,
Your little girl @tGf&s ALICE HALE n
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Dear Santa Claus,-Plcasc leave dolly
Seven years old. NAOMI WAI.KUP.
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CHILDREN WRITE SANTA CLAUS WHAT THEY WO

a pair Of rubber boots. so ] cal, go
out sleigh riding, aud a sleigh so j can
take my sisters out riding; and some fire
works. and ] an going to be n good boy.
From your little friend d.
CHARLES ELMER LYDIA. JR. !
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Dear Santa Claus Please bring me a
eaage doll s9me books nG nna bny wnGle
you can bring me. ). &.
COZ North Second Street
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Dear santa,-l am a little cir! going
on siy and want 4 Big dolly dressed in The.
height of style, also n high chair for her
10 ,sit in, pretty rocking char, ; ana
I iur rN US, and make ii lovely, and viii
be SUCH 4 good g!r'; From !, fy 1, i,, hlFie
4 Girl, HAlE!I,. !. .iAS Sd pIit1NW w
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. rs
Dear old santa cla',.,-i vii write
want you TO bring nc Xmas, would
ii, Little red pocket-hook witli0a han
die 10 IL, a set Of the Elsie books, nnd Il
cnn3cra and q Nee lllt!. 'i.ssiamenti
with big print. and please sir, ri my ~;
come down the chimney Remember
that am Y9pr ~ f t1SX i,N,,,,
\ 1909 West Grace Street. 4
Dear Santa Claus,-Please leave me n
great big doll at my house, a carringe
10 ride 1t In, sou can have, tho fresh
said not 10 writeriootnuch because.it will
take too LONG to read them. e i want
my baby to 60 10 sleep will have to
NIX gnM foWn sfpaia q
more g s''d-nMSsA R' tiem To #A lI1SpH
Send the things to aiC6 Past Broad 81.
VI Dear SANTA Claus,--l want you to bring
me adolf. and II go.cnrt, and q muff and
some nuts. candy, oranges. APPLES ,,.a ana a.
From your little :, f Ii14I j, q !, !
NO. 1907 West Man'streei ,'S,ss
Dear Santa Claus,-l am AZ little boy
only ss years old. and want to ASK vow Wy!
for my Christmas things, would like
have q tool chest q saw. drum, horn o.
wooden horse, II great big police pa llp., Y
bicycle, also don't forget my Christmas
ftreog for ME and my. brothers and sister
May Your ' dear l ITS ~, Boy; !,
1921 East Broad Street
a MY Dear Santa Clnls,--l an, little
girl lust four years old, ! would like Ia
see YOU so much. will ask you for
s Just n few things, want. an infant
house, cook stove dolls iron bed lady
doll, and have them MI by my Christmas
tree, and lots Of other good things,
am. Your2dear tie girl Z. I, ~, /,
1921 East Broad Street
Dear Santa Claus,-,l am a. little girl
ten years old, ! want to ask for only
d few things. want four dolls and 4
nah, of skates, and n stacking pf 5000
things, and u Chrlstmas tree, ana tnat
is ali want for, Christmas. Myi,name
is t.s MARC EISuTI'lI O'AislLt" 4
1891 east Broad Street, 5
pears Santa. Glaus.-I am little lie gi II
hurry and come aud I want you to bring
"a doll PIANO. ana a whole hear nf
candy and orange and nuts. wish YOU
would also bring me y blS don that Gan
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,og1 II Marshall ST., Richmond.

,oN ". Marshall St, lsichlnl9nu
Dear Santa.--l am going TO tel You.
where 10 put my things THIS year rle '.a,,
nut them In the front room. Mph S9 3i
piease bring me an automohilc, uesK IL
r,erry-go blackboard and chalk
tin wagon. some, fire-eiyiek .,,S nanay'
md any other toys YOU think viii be
nice. i,iet,se don't FORGET my little
brother ellis. He loves 70 play. tease
come: | Will be. u good boy ana ana go "
led real soon. Papa says he VIII get
tree forus il YOU Will Tx II. Good-pye,
'a {. nm, /. M. .,uy DiS,bNp1tI#s w ASH
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Richmond, Va.
that wants go-cart for my doll a horn,
and a story book, one SGT of dishes, n
table. some candy, and nuts, and apples,
and hope you will bring my sisters some-
thing also. You will see their letters
in the paper. ! am, Yours respectfully,
I3LANCH BEASI4EY.
Richmond, Va.
boy just started to school, Would like
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Dear Santa Claus,-Please bring me II
large wagon aud a drum, and tool,
chest, and pair rubber boots, and ]
VIII be good littio boy. So, goodbye,
From youI little boy,
OLANIlll G, TYLER. y
4pS n, Madison ST, Richmond,
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My Dear Old Santa,-Papa and mama
says have been good boy this year.
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: ! {. s
good boy. Bring Cousin Halle and Al
bert Baldwin some nice things, Good
bye, Santa, I Will want more next time.
From
Dear Santa Claus,-1 want you to bring
me a doll baby, infant, go-cart, table,
rocking chair set Of dishes broom no9 nve eT
thing s0od our s SafTS a'lsSs s' PEAY,
i IA Louisiana Street, Fulton.
Don't forget Granny
ralleysvi1le. New Kent Co., Va.
Dear Santa Claus.-l am a little girl
living in the country. MY name is Ruth
Lipscomb. I'm five years old, and !
go cart, and piano, and some r;,sins
and nuts your '' RUnH III i1pscoMB.
sln East Marshall Street, Richmond.
Dear Santa Taus,--I'm a little dlrl two
years and a half old, and want you to
bling mo a doll baby and tarrlagc, and n
little rocking chair. and tGdlc,, and some
LILLIAN ri ssELL DuNN1NGToN.
Dear Santa Claus, s. Please leave dolly
g" ss siss E Esars Brad od S S'lfss wAKup
421 Denny street.
Dear Santa Claus.--l have been q good
little boy, and hope you VII! not forget
me this year, want y balky mule, q
steamboat with two whistles on It. u
velocipede, automobile drum. and horn,
hook and ladder, tool chest, ROOT,
am an going o MNt to bed at 5 O'clock sharp.
Your good little sh ny soRG.
Santa, don't forget my baby sister.
MARGARET bring her Il doll. am four
years old and Margaret is Two years
Dear santa clansI VIII l.. not ask ss, for !,
doll some picture books, mufl and
and candy, and some fireworks, ] hope
much IRON your MA lt'Is u - TYLER.
4os n. Madison ST., Richmond.
Dear. Santa claus, Please bring me a
nice sleigh and u wagon. and pair
rubber boots, and some picture books,
and Christmas tree. and some fire
1'o''' Wv. Johnnie JIM ~ ". TYLER.
4os n. Madison ST., Richmond.
Dear Santa Claus,-Please bring me a
large wagon, and a drum, and lool-
chest and pair rubber boots. and
VIII be good littio hoy. So goodbye,
4os N. Madison ST, Richmond.
Dear santa,-pol baby ti'' anna T.4tis :
would Ike 10 have. Your little friend.
LEWIS SoErE.
rl nen ari S'ni to ca 2aT az ys,S l'is
am asking fort much, Please hrlns
me a doll that j can rock 10 sleep. anI
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Richmond, Va.
Dear Santa Cinus,--1 reckon ] Will 90
tothe country Christmas, so YOU must
bring my playthihgs before &c. away.
I want an engine and cars. whip. g
a horn. Now please don forget your
little boy. sf LOUIS M'DANlEl,. (
20l South Linden Street
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81 l7TI17 49, Y" KiChInOnd va.
) Dear Santa Claus,--I dove you. | have
moved 10 Park Avenue. Please bring me
n rocking chair. a little clock" to hang
on my dress Will, a picture of my sweet
heart In it. a setting ring, a pretty
picture a sewing machine 50 can help
mama to sew, a story and picture book,
n doll hat, and a biz doll for my Xmas
tree. / can make an A D ID r 0 a.
70 please bring me some paper and PEN
Gil !. q whole lot CT nuts and candy.
Please bring my little sister something.
I was q good girl yesterday and will be
good to-day I send kisses.
go RIJTIi DOUGLASS LECILy. II
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n Ma n ~ 1--74W F1CnnOnul WI ]
year older than was last Xmas. |
don't want you to bring me much this
Xmas, ] want YOU to bring me some
pop-crackers. Roman candles, a knife, u
drum, hobby horse, and II rifle. B Dear Pea
santa, don't forget TO bring me a little
bitter knife, because papa says II you
bring me a big one j might cut.n m;
me a Russian doll baby, so can SIT him
up III the corner and shoot hin, with my
rifle Dear Santa, please bring me 4. a
sleigh and some gloves. SO can make
snow balls and break windows. We'll.
will close. Your little boy,
HANiArETT w HAILEWOOO.
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Southern Seminary, Buena Vista. Va,
VIII go to sleep. And want a Kitchen,
and q house, and music box. and a toy
CARPET sWcepers, and a box OF water
color, and u hcdstead, and a bureau,
and sled, and doll hammock. and
I 10 me-, J VIII have to close my Letter, !
am ten years old, F69 &
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Holdcroft, Va.
" My Dear santa,--As you will so sooi he
coming around please bring me stove
big enough TO cook on and some things
To- cook III n lot OF dollcs, and = tr',i, \
right full or cloths FOR them. nice sci
of dishes. some pretty books, a pretty
chain FOR my peck d horn. and lots
other toys to play with. Little Gladys
wants n rice ring and some shoe fly
rocking horses, and any other toys she
car chew on and bang n noise with.
Your little girl &. N.
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ln2l W MARSHALL ST" K1cHlHulH. !,
ISenr Santa Giaus.A-1 am real slad
ainis Is nearly here Rroth boz, tod TO- dSHn ou
fn,.untl 10 conc. will be a good hoy
aud 20 to hel soon and shut my eyes
t1sn, and viii not peep. Please bring
me a bicycle tool-hoN hack-poara a,,.,
ytiI choose. Bring some firc--crackers.
candy. nuts. oranges. apples. iaisns ana
ptapes Don't forget my baby brother,
Ellis. I am q little boy three years ola.
Papa Is going to get a tree and won't
YOU please Tx 1t FOR us Please don
forget to come to see me Your little boy.
49, CARLYLE WASH.
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Dear Santa Claus phase bring me a
new suit, great big wagon and a watch
and chain. try to be good, but mamma
says I get naughty sometimes. I hope
you will forgive me and bring to your
little boy these few things. Lovingly,
Z EARL MARSHAl4L. E
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Dear Santa Claus,-I am a little girl
four years old, and, lmwant Anus Is I TO- {,
ms a doi,@trnnk, n LIFTS uDl ..'As&
q doll PIANO and a whole hear Of
candy and orange and nuts. ! wish you
would also bring me y bis doll that can,
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WHAT II
pair Of rubber boots. 50 ] CAP 60
take my sisters out riding. md some fire
works. and loi nm E9pins ,r t. ns sood boy
e ciH Ri III LYDIA. JR.
Richmond, Va.
Dear Santa Clnus, IL reckon ] will go
to the country, Christmas, 50 YOU must
bring my playthihgs before ! 10 .s away y.
g. Ps s s'is' Ss y fF
s OIL south 1i Linden Street.
81 MY Dear santa,-.As YOU viii 50 sooi, he.
solng around nn Gxase bring sne e hinvs
OF dishes some pretty books, pretty
chain for my peck horn: ana \, l |. y,
wants u rice ring and some "shoo Fly ~.
ca Il N chew on and bang. Il noise with. Ms.
our '''''f Isis iss'B 3. DRlscoLL,
Richmond. Nh.
Dear Santa.,;-l am SIX years olg noW'@5a,
S Sea? e Want s You to S Th ms this
gpop-crackers. Roman candles, a knife, u
drum, hobby horse and r,fle. l}t,lp
Santa, don't forget 70 prlns me q ii ~,
bitter knife because papa says ~, y y n,v
bring me big enc y mis ,,ie, CO eui hrIn
fingers and dGe o ga 5ab 81 o KIN
rifle Dear Santa, please bring me Z. a
slslsh ana some SON g.oyes w,n s9 ,ws Weii
Will Close. our ittl w; p y1if i,,v,,r,t,
iAMMElI W ~ - = H1i't'Nyooo'
written e YOU % ~. wli wsl {, a IS
an little z, sar,,,a' M - NM vcrv much.
brother and sister Ethel also, ana wan ian
dle rock her IN soS hu.1 l, some
thing. 2urs 4io H.Isi,. = LACY .
80. : N, "a 4.
H.. sant, claus nm ra'',''s little BOY
Six years old an mo- papa noa ana ~ thns"vcar.
other nice thinE YOU ,hnK " ~ ss u
my my; age I'VE ;, ,,, - aiso and we both will
W5 . bsa early and %i aet Den
forget our n Ynmpe Iitt g19 fr sav -
BEASAHl22 bAe't' - 4 .
81. # ~ ! 5. !, ,s 'vn.,,s did 5My
papa mas Desn ,de ana .S Sarrn &c bureau,
I. ~
q our '1 ~ r. =, k:''i IA APIr,I,l
-. - = - - ~,
,cn- - ,,,,,.a ,.5,,,,d =, E,airmo,,nt.8 f
Deaf SANTA elaus;=P lease Hrin s me 3
.,r ,a g., & rcd MANI "a !.
a''u Z - " " ,,r ri lt Il; frjend.
gEf'H, ,NI I. EVELYN .DOLLA1,D.
.i5 Il ~ - .
ls 1,s.r s,nt, clans plea go bring me a
=, ,,ltn.et nr dishrs table rcd
c 90 ~ foS n,v dollv and a broom,
Your You R 11!s!s f E inc p1LLARp. III
4, - 1,,a. W. ,,r,,u ia /,
SOCK 9ar farm an M and some books, games,
Your little It'll ns boy !, |, : ,rn,Ns
-, cooana :, , ,ir, md :
\. ,,o,r s,nt, c,,aus Please bring mo 4.
elg DOLL ana cafr'ase ah oa uu,'
1sa "a and fir e Dsar santa, plssSs
don I.i, ~ fnr rei h;u IRON
AWNING VII NV, ~ OK n w; Rm1.ISs
eoos 4 second ~ iii! 81. r Rjchmond' : - Z
NV Dear Snnta.--I want a doll that
viii 90 to sleep. carriage. and any
&tiing that YOU will bring me Santa.
p rs be sure I'd bring them. Your little
Xii. II MAR y ATKINS
II Goo n. Second ST., Richmond.
81 = 'i#S 5 4 -
Dear santa,-I am nine years old
an, sick 50 much and can't 80 out when
its@damp SO, dear. Santa. I will be
GLAD az ANYTHING YOU can bring nc 10
( play with IN tie house Such as PIC
+ t,,,c hooks. 'drawlnp hook. and 4 amc.
a snail doll bnbv. 4 mad and 4 bottle o.
Ink and pcn.S.Sif YOU can bring me n
( totbe selfish, Dear Santa, so bring what
you can. Good bye, "a merry Xmas 70
you. Dear Santa Fam Your u Il1ttla, g y
u III Beverly Street, City. Asa
M - -. ts4 x III
IL
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Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a
nice sleigh, and u wagon, and q pair
rubber boots, and some picture books,
and a Christmas tree, and some fire
works. ! WON'T ask for very much.
From your little boy,
JOHNNIE w. TYLER.
403 n. Madison ST., Richmond
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Dear Old Santa,-I wish you would bring
u nc a little train and some fireworks. This
rs all want this year.
From your friend,
2521 C Street, Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18
HELEN BINFoRp'

Independence. va,
too, so please don't forget me. Mr..
Lundy viii have u Xmas tree for the
Sunday school. wish you could come
see II and bring all our presents. Be
sure 70 comt\if you can. Much love,
JOSIE ANDERSON.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

8 pounds Nice Figs...S... 26c
Fruit Cakes, per pound: zoe DC
Nice Pound Cake. ..... :. nc
q pounds Finest 1oates.....s........$2s'o ' c !.
Plum Pudding, per can. I'c
N..,,,.o, w,rars naclngc zoe,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

,Richmond ya, q
Dear Santa Ny name Ia Charles Elmer
l.yda J liNe at AZ West Man, ana I
nm good ittt!e bpy when am asleen,
Mama says go, P!cnse bring me a patrol
wagon, ana hook and ladder wagon, and
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JOHN WESLEY JONES.

Richmond Va.
Dear Santa C1aus,I am little girl
ten years old, and want you 10 bring me
q pair Of kid gloves, q sleigh. a pocket
nuts. and some fireworks, and don't
forget my little brother Russell, and also
my nephew, Ralph Dunnavapt. Good
bye. IN retire early. Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Dear Santa Claus,-I want you to bring
a me nice rubber doll and lots Of other
things, and please don't forget dear Estell
Stephenson, she Is nv aunt. and | want
you TO bring her a new fellow and lot
OF things. SO fbye-bye. From
CHARLES r, WHITMAN,
SIG N. Twenty-thlrd Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Fresh Country Eggs dozei'..S......., M s 20
lSincst Country Sausage. ..11g2i ne
smithficld Ham N = 8
Best Shredded Coconnut .........ll he
Spare Kills and Chine. ...s.......l to'c
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554 Richmond, Va
Dear Santa Claus,-I have been a good
little boy this year. want you to bring
me a sled, a little football and some
nuts, raisins, candy and fireworks. l
remain Your little friend,
CIIAI2ENCsE lWOODFIN. Il
No. 81. North Eighth Street.