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

-SIAncheSteT, IVA.
Dear santn,-I am little boy five
years old and i want you to bring me
big pair OF coaches and an engine. and
pair OF boots, and a pair OF kid gloves,
and a wagon, and horse, and some fire
works and candy, and nuts. From your
darling boy, PAGE KELLEY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond, Va. hi
Dear Old Santa Claus,--Don't you know
that !. am nearly three years old,
want You to bring mo n hebby doll and
as much other good things as you bring
my big Sister Mimic. Your little friend,
LOUISE MOORE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond, Va.
Dear Santa Claus,-Please send us the
things we wrote you about up the Chin
ney and we will be satisfied.
KEN METH, STEW ART, lAIA1ll, LES.
LIE 5BE1SNIE, FIRGlt;, and HARRY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

ana some rIIFc-WDTNs, CiInS, anu iiot
ana horn. Please don't forget me. Good
- - RoBEKT =. PIERCE
1ll5 Twenty-first Street, Dartmouth
Dear, santa, Please bring lie a set OF
pasteboard soldiers. drum, horn, II couple .
Oh story books, half dozen OF Roman
candles, 'and will be very grateful \, i'.
any other toys you can spare. think
this is all for this Christmas From
'o'' = '"s 800 - LEON FARLEY,
a04 East Leigh Street.
Dear SANITY am a little boy going
20 school and l would like for you TO
bring me desk and a chair t, go Win
Il and drum and so9f Eo 5FsMSr BR1 iS
SIS North Third Street, city.
Dear san,y,--1 am n little girl. three
years old 50 please bring me T., ,n u9i so m,,e
blocks and candy and n nniS; B 81 fSou
e1a North Third Street. city,
Dear santy.-I am a little girl and !
would like for you to bring me ne, ao nt
and a bed and a chair for IT, and a SET
Of dishes Goodbye; (, ,,-r, pR1E1,
sls North Third Street. city
Richmond, Va. !,
Santa classa1 have Sy 6ee come s and
Sec me. / would like to have uoi.
carriage. a doll, a telephone and :: Nm IA
tree. also a big lot 81 ca my for ~ l me
on his typewriter. I am four and one ne.
Sn,r va rs old and have n little sbr0thGr
five months old. He Is the best lita =,
boy in town Hope .,, You WI a ~ ~ Your
the poor little children. l ""u '. sou'
a llMhTi,.DA CARPENTER HE1DM'AN.
25O4 West Grace Street
elsie Isle She wants four doll babies that
goes 10 sleep tea s and taoi Nice lit :Hi
basket with top, full OF peanuts foT
tn, the bunn!es in the Capitol SQUARE. !
love TO feed them and see them run ~ up
bring me anything else that YOU mink
q little girl OF three years would ike.
With much love, n,r,n
a,l North twentieth Street.
Fairmount.
Dear Santa Claus, would Ike for you s,e,,l
ana checkers, pair of lcsgins and 90
sEot bring me any toys as have y good
many li.ut you have been bringing, me-.
Bring me plenty OF fire works ana plenty
OF good things to eat and my tree:
Your loving boy, WILLIE DAVIS.
9 Paramount.
Dear Santa,--Please bring me a work
box and I, set Of furs. and a doll, and my
Xmas tree. and plenty of good Things
Ito eat, and anything else you have TO
spare. will not ask much as you have
So many little ones to SO TO see, ana
please do not forget to bring mamma
and papa something Y2Er u, LITTLE Sllrrlii
84s Richmond Va
Dear santa,-Wlll you please bring us
some doll furniture, and nice tree. and
some books, and have our new dolls
ANNIE AND cARKIE BIEsEN
Richmond, Va.
Dear ao our Sna g1es w6 yGe
heaps OF Things. and some moro peanuts.
Your little boy, FREDDIE STAUDE.
p s.-Nla1na says / have been good
boy to-day cause she's got The head
ache.
Dear Santa claus,-Pleasc bring me a
bicycle. lot of fireworks, gum boots,
ear-warmers, pair gloves. books, knife,
get my fireworks Don,l forget Edna.
"a south Jeffepson Street, : go
six Nv Years old Please bring : me e'; a new Few
cloak for my dolly. a bottle OF perfume:
pair gloves rubber shoes sleigh and
Of nuts and a small bucket of candy.
Good bye. Your good little Eirl,
III South Jefferson Street.
Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

nice rocking chair, so i can sit by my
ma g fire. some fireworks candy ana
nuts. will go to bed and shut ry eyes
tig,nt. Il remain, n good little boy, y,
ROBERT LEE KING,
Years old SO1 n. oath st.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond. Va.
S@ Dear Santa,-Will you please bring us
some doll furniture, and nice tace, and
some books, and have our new dolls
dressed. Your littie friends,
ANNIE AND CARRIE BIESEN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18
RockvlIlc Va.

EOckVII!c. Va. :
Dear Santa Ciaus.--I am Iittic Girl
eight years Did. and live III the country
with my grandma ] 1--we right far, but
] hope it is not too far for you TO coinc.
want a doll carriage, bureau. aud u
piano | can play on. a ring, nuts, ana
candy and anything else sou Ike 10
bring Don't forget 10 bring hunl Joe
some things. Your. ilitlg girl,
~. sadie NICHOLS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

81 Richmond Va.
Dear Santa Claus,-1 try 10 be a good
little girl, SO won't you please bring me
q large doll BY, a puppy dog. and two
me, and anything else you schoos e. Z, Don't
forget my little cousins. Your little girl,
g: -, s,roat EDITH 'l. DAVIS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

5335559 Richmond, Va.
can read this. Please bring me whole
heaps of things. and some more peanuts.
Your little boy, a FREDDIE STAUDI1.
T. S.-Ma1na says I have been a good
boy to-day, cause she's got the head
ache. 4j eEtg,t5-f za-s Ef
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Dear, Dear Santa Claus,-I am Your
lIttln5 boy Just six years old. My name
is Emmett ". Dunn. and live at l4l3
West Main Street. Santa, please nrinS
a rocking chair, a horn, and l would like
to have veloctpede II they don't cost
TOO much. Don't forget to bring me
some q God things, some nuts, candy. ap-
pie and orange In my stocking. Good
bye Dear Santa. Y our little boy,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Dear Santa clnus,-1m a little boy Of
four years / want an automobile and a
drum. and some locomotive works., and
some matche.s, so someaody can pop them
for me. Sanity, please send little brother
q drum, and horn, and some goodies
in his stocking, SANITY. Ill so to sleep
soon. gs$l
LITTLE ERNEST AND BLAIR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18
Richmond,

ltNN11ONU, Va41
My Dear Santa Claus,--l am little
girl five years old. and ! want you to
bring me a hobby doll also bring one
for my little sister Louise. want Il
wardrobe, tea set, with knives and forks.
doll baby house, and n doll trunk full OF
clothes. BE sure and bring my little Sis
50 that she will not cry and fuss for
mine. Your lltllc friend,
MIMIC MOORE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond, Va.
My Dear Santa Claus,-I want to let
Xmas My name is Mary L.. Dunn. !
am II years old and would like for. you
to bring me a nice doll baby, cloak
ana some nlte hundkcrchiefs. and some
good Things. and please don't forget, my
little baby brother Louis. By-by, dear
santa Claus. From yourlitt girl,
MARY L. DUNN.
1na Wet Main Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond, Va.
Dear Santa Claus,--Plcasc bring me a
bicycle lot of fireworks, gum boots,
3car-warlners, pair gloves, books. knife,
and anything else you please, Don't for
get my fireworks. Don't forget Edna.
Your boy Il FLOYD HlIYZER. :,
2 PA South Jefferson Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

RlchmOnd Va.
& Dear Old Santa.--Please bring ME a
new cloak for my doll, bottle of perfume,
some books, games sleigh, tooth powder
and brush. Also q pair ol gloves and
srabbers. Ny little sister BERTHE and
have been 10 Sunday school every Sun
day for "A, year, so please bring them.
We vii! go 10 bed very soon.
four friend, MOUSSE ulrrZGR. 4
I'll Sopth Jefferson street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

that were lii st. Louis last Xmas. they
+. thought YOU did not know where
they were. so don't forget them. Trom
your little girl, LOUISE MUNSON.
DIG Twenty4seventl Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

every night Iii German and please bring
me d doll baby. and a carriage. and q
set Of dishes, and a Christmas tree. and
don't forget my sister. Edner Rasche,
10 bed real COON and be a good Tito
girl, ,,,,,,,, ,,,r,, 81,
NV address Is No. SOo2 Lester street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Dear Santa Claus.-I want You to bring
me nice fur and mum. and little
rocking chair, and pretty story book.
and d little school umbrella. You. loving
3littfe girl. 81. KATIE .ANDfEN'Str'.. q
1909 Seventh Street, Fulton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond, Va.
Dear Santa,-I nm six years old. I
thank you very much for my nice things
you gave me last year. will be plea sea
with anything you bring me-
.REIEA G. GORDON.
Rural Route No. 6.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond. Va.
Dear: Santa Claus,--l am Il li,iie boy
six years old, ana this is the first letter
Z have ever sent YOU won't ask for
much MS you have so many to visit
Christmas eve. Please bring II gun, drum,
horse and wagon, and will shut my eyes
so highland won't peep. Your little boy,
1906 Inv Street 3E7s11ffg $51f \ 5E''#7
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond, Va.
hear santa Claus,-This letter Is from
elsie l5sar She wants four doll babies that
rnas 10 sleep a tea set, table, n PAIR
Of red shoes, No. and nice lt faS
,J,n h,nnics in the Capitol Square |
love TO feed them and see them run up
10 their house in the trees, You can
bring me anything else That YOU INN, thlhk
\ little girl OF three years would ike.
VII ELSIE II. 7RUDD,
az
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond, Va.
Dear Santa Claus,--I am little girl
six years Old Please bring me a new
cloak for my dolly, bottle OF perfume
pair gloves, rubber shoes, sleigh. and
OF nuts and a small bucket OF candy.
Please come soon? Remember Edna
Good bye Your good little girl
I3lR'rllI IlIlIrZljR.
2l4 South Jefferson Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Dear Santa claus,--It has been = N lnn,
time since ! wrote 10 sou Eut Inc lima
las eeipe gam, ard ] waN1 some thinus
;foG,,n yo M Ia, am li'tls SRI ana
Al slelsil and / wami nv amh H. Wan,
oyer, and 4 boz OF candy WelI. Sim si,r'
pose, th1t these are an hope Ira, Xxx
- n9l 10y much. Vel. / inust clus.'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Dear santa Claus,-rhis is from your
little girl Florence g. Dunn. Lam years
old, and would like. for you to bring me NJ.
for nv doll clothes, tea set. q ring, SOME
nice GOOD things, and anything else YOU
can spare, and please don't forget my 1T.
tie baby brother Louis. will 'be u 5000
much love to you. dear Santa.
Your little girl.
F2LCR1JNCE c.. DUNN. s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond. Va.
Dear Santa Claus,--I am lltlle boy
nine years old. ! want a magic lantern
and Two good books, and pair OF gloves,
and n football and some fireworks,
and game Of Jack I'liSby, and that IL
al Your little boy, WRIT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18
JENEvEVE MOsELL JOHNSON.
& 1913 North Twenty-sixth Street.

Petersburg. Va.
Dear Santa Ca,,s.-I nm 50 glad that
the time is ESQ near can have the
pleasure in telling you what I want:
Gams OF checkers, CUR. boat. and all
kinds or confectionnries, and fireworks
sof all kinds, and ii pair OF gloves. Good
bye. Your true little friend.
- .E .ss.. q C ElORCiE LANE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Barton Heights
Pear Santa clan<i | viii write sou n
letter aSktng yGil @hui I would NC for
|ou 70 pilus ms, | wpu!d llhc fof yGu
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

N - N m % IlcNfWUIU, vi. 3
Dear sam,a--l am Il llltte boy pisht
years old and | go 10 school, and +
YOU viii bring me snme nice lhings
Christmas / WIN 10 a real good boy.
would Ike II have q patrol wagon Witn
n bell on It. u train on rack. Wlill g
key, 50 can turn I, and make II run.
want a onc-dollar Watcn 20 can tell
what time II ~, ! would Ike 10 have q
nice game and pretty book, some fire,
works, a bpyS sodict's suIt, and a sled
and box ol tools Good-byc.
Your friend, ciiAS. WiilTACItE.!
80 Randolph Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond, Va.
Dear Santa Claus,-1 am little girl
three years old, and / want you to bring
me d doll baby and n carriage and Il
tlfttlo set OF dishes with flowers on r.,
and ii horn. SO goodbye. hoping you Will
81 md mo these Christmas, j remain. yours
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

1000 I35l5 35.aa.a5.. I81I3V NIChm Ond, 5Va.9 III
Dear Santa c1aps.-As you were 50
good to me last Christmas thought
i would write again. l want you to
bring me a Christmas tree. some candy
and nuis,n monkey. some nice games, SOM.
"A y q books. some little toys and any
thing else you choose TO bring me-
tlIopc you do not think l am. asking too
much OF you. Good bye Your loving
friend. LYNWOOD WHITE,
7O9t1-24 South Laurel Street. d
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Dear Sanity Cluus.-I am getting d big,
boy now and won't ask for mucn. You
can bring me Billy Goat,8a gun. pair
ball. and plenty OF nuts and candy Don't
forget my little brother, Newlsey, he
lives In Richmond. My little sister has
written what She wants. live with
Grandma, TOO Yours truly,
ROY NUCKOl.S.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond. Va.
Dear Santa claus,-As you have \, been n
don pass me by this time. i want you
to bring me a Rugby foot ball and n devil
in the handbook. ! don't care how ugly
1t Is, and want II Christmas tree and
some fire. works and IL little train, and
some candy and nuts.&' Come soon, and
you will find me asleep. Il live at No. SD
North Twenty eighth street. ] remain,
Your ttiesfrlcnd,
CLARENCE & DUKE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

3643l3i Richmond. Va. n
Dear santa claus,-I want u doll baby,
n ulir r red mltts. some ganra,s CANDY,
nuts, ana fireworks, and ANYTHING else
yo, choose toiabrng me-, That IS al !
ask for. From your little girl, :, :,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

My Dear Santa Claus,-1 will write a
few lines to let you hear from me.
Christmas is coming soon. and I want IL
gum ovcrcoat for Christmas. And bring
it that morning My name Is Harry Lee
Edmonds. and l am ten years old, and
i will close now. live at 3l4 west
Marshall Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

81 ~ .-1'5 TnfmVjIIc, Va
and i will tell you what want.
want q sled exactly like Wiley Putncy's.
Now don't forget. Then ] want d little
10y Blue horn like tAuntie' s. Now.
please don't forget them want some
blocks TOO. Santa Claus, do you live
around the corner like Jack says? l
go around that way most every morning,
but do not see you. Must close now
with much love. Goodbye,
ERNEST GARLAND.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

"A 0.5.a ~ IlIt0Ia1E RItHIHIlIIUt Y n,
Dear santa Claus Please, q, brlns w me
i fnn, -puil. 4 Knifr, and mule py me me
name ~ Maud With q hpncg !, I, % 3, r r3pt
nfuekers on her tan and e fMS,ipf,ks va
ID, her mouth. ! am !ltHle se''' 44Ns'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Newport News, Va.
: Dear Santa Claus! am II good little
boy. am four years old, ! wish you
would bring me an express wagon, drum,
and horn, train Of cars SO / can come
% Rchmon! and sec my friends and /
have little sister two years old ana
please, Santa Claus, bring her d doll
o itcna.'ta too, So, good bye, SANTA
Claus. From YOUR little boy and girl
CHARLIE AND MAY BISHOP
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

5i0rrts0n, Va
Dear Old Santa, Please bring me doll
a story book, stove, cradle. some
dishes ard some knives aGd forks, |
am three yeAEs old and VIII be four
neAI mpa..- Ple--.e bring me some
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Dear Santa Claus.--I want you to brln8
me mum and fur. and doll. ana a
carriage, and a Christmas tree. some
apples and oranges and pair OF Klo
gloves. Your little girl. 7, -,
= NELLIE ANDREWS 8
1902 Seventh Street. Fulton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

y " Richmond. Va.
Dear Santa Claus,-1 am a little girl
ana will be five years old Christmas eve.
] want you to bring me q baby, and
n baby lamp. and n set OF dishes, and q
and some candy and nuts, and II you
Will bring me these 1t will beta birthday
and Christmas present, SO goon-byc,
from RUTH TcLEVIN JOHNSON,
- 1919 North sTwc1ty-siXth$ Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Dear SANITY am little boy gong
"a school and would like for you to
bring me desk and a chair t, go Win
1t, and drum, and some fireworks; candy
and nuts, GEolt1. IoHic h'
6l9 North Third Street, city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Dear Gan'a;-rrIeam bring me doll:
II not. plfasc make Sue doll got iIti
year . lonS wDlte dfAE, please bu.ng me
y pea or cafriaat ana SONS CANDY, ana
some nuts. a ofnnge, 1 you GOnft bF,nK
bed or cariaEc please beng me II
Sled p!ei8e btiit6 a DgOk ard gaWs ana
norm bo0lTDyr from
l9LlnAbErii. AitAi5ThOEG,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Dear santa,--I am a little dill, my
Bud Ton ~ q llttle boy Ne heard DAT
chileIn. t'ebSe send MS some, as NO
lise q lgng ways from You our names,
G-AltNETfE AND TOM DAVIS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond, Va.
Dear Santa Claus,--I live al 1908 West
Marshall Street. DO please send me a
doll and tea set and lot of good things
Your little girl Rlc.SA COrTRELI.
Please don't forget my little sister, Ma
rictta.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

4 Dear santa Caus,-I Eye in Paramount,
100 THenty- second Street. want II
little doll ana lea set anything else you
choose 10 lT!nG Ins, Your little girl,
FANNIE COTrRELL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

q Dear Old Safta,--I am q little boy
four years old and hope you Won for
get me. ] live a number! 2a16 Il. Clay
ST. am not choice. 4 wlliiGbe sails
fed with what ] get, but please. bring
mo q supls jack II you got one ana az
devil in tho band bo% and n foot ball,
50 can play IN my yard and some nuts
and candy, and anything else you can
spare i will close, wishing yOuf merry
Christmas. am r5littlc boy
W ~ $1,000. ikNNIIlIIE x IIola..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond, Va,
q silt ot clothes, a nice sweater, a pair
Of rubber boots, pair OF gloves, ana
sonlt nuts and candy. Thatsps al want,
Z ''f'' ~ VI HOWELL VAUGHAN.
20 North Thrtyssecond Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Z 5.-Il -I77lI Richmond Va.
Dear Santa claus,I am q little !, FL Eilrl
me doll baby earrlaisey o Gs', mn lttie
pm,dicihhe wants hobby horse arg
rni1ior. Your little girl and ,,po ~, 7,
AARON AND TlIREsA NJ 'Ol-lNiilS'
s0s Spring Street,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Sf' Richmond. Va.
: =, ~ bs ." M no father, and his mother
is' slck in bed 4 would like you IL, 20
bring linn something for Christmas, or Hi /,
name anne is Herndon. and his 1 num II soms
sip East Marshall Street, ! yam var, and nJ' "a
ruY and anything clss you VII i BRING
10 ~ M AR sB .A.uGHAN$ GORDON.
~ \, ss,It.., NJ arsball Street. " 5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

noar santy-I am a little girl and !
- nmld like for YOU to bring me doll
and bed and a chair for it, and set
OF disnes' eoou PAULINE BR1EL.
n 4 61e North Third Street, city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

ltlcmoDd, va.
Dear .santa,,~l am little boy Ave
some rcnl nice Things for ChristmnH. !
would Ike 10 have u drum, - norm, u
pretty book, some game. ana SONS fire.
works and q nice hlg bah. | want u nice
express wagon with II bell on st, aorne
NICE candy and nuts. GWd.bye.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Ashland, Va.
Dear Santa Claus,-This IS the flrsf
letter j have eyer written 10 you,
want Il sled, and my sister wants Yea.
set, and Carrie wants d dinng-roonl set
and ,aa-set. cannot Write any llore'
dear Santa Claus, Z Yours loVingly.
LAWRENCE HAMILTON Ftlh,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

Richmond Va.
Dear Santa Cla,,s,-1 have been a goodd
little girl and hope YOU WI &C come a ANY
"a rriase, a doll telephone. and MAS "a,
stocking Papa is writing this ,,, f9r1 on me
on his typewriter am t9 ,i,t,e ann Sro 1l
i've months Old. He Is the best litt ~;
boy in town, Hope you viii 60 see ,,, az
the poor little children. await your
{ arrival. -,,,,,, rJnn1tAN
H3t- 25Nl West Grace Street. }5.5s X s&asfg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18

ycars old. so please bring me n doll and
a little chair for It to set in, and some ON
blocks. and candy and nuts. go g1od-
bye ADlIE pi' niA'
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-08-02
ORATORS WENT OUT
Members of Order Of Railway Tel
egraphers Quit Work
ON THE KATY SYSTEM
Shorter Working Honrs, Better Pay
and Promotions by Seniority
Ascribed as the Reasons
For This Step.

St Louis. Aug. lin response to a
strike order issued by the president
OF the Order OF Railroad Telsgra piers
at headquarters. $50 telegraphers em-
ployed by the Missouri. Kansas and
Texas railroad system stopped work
Monday night The strike affects the
main line and branches.
The action OF the men is the result
of demands that were made several
months ago. and which have been the
cause Of frequent conferences between
the officials of the telegraph union and
the railroads The men asked for an
increase In wages and certain other
concessions
The matter was FIRST 'n the hands Of
q special committee OF feleEraphers,
representing the union. Then It WAS
referred TO the president Of the tsleg
raphers' organization. ard last March
the men took a vote upon the question
OF a strike.
A A. Alien. general manager ~ the
Missouri. Kansas and Texas made
the following statement. Although
tire strike involves about $50 N our
operators. II will not tie VT the sys-
tern Fe VIII corfinua 10 ran trains.
although perhaps the regular schedules
will not be- maintained in the immetl-
ate futfsre"