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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
Washington Southern Ry

Schedule in effect May 80, 1904.
Trains leave station corner Fayette and
Cameron streets for Washington and points
north at 8 OF and so a. M, 1921, 254, 7O7,
817, and ii "a p. m, week days.
Sundays-9 80 and 1921 a. M, 7N, s IL.
and IL "a p. m.
For Fredericksburg Richmond and points
south at 4 4S. z So (lOcal), and II OF a; M,
1859, OF (local), and Z 10 p. M, week days.
Sundays As and IL or q. M, 5 so, B OF
(lOcal), and 10 p. m.
Accommodation for Quantico So a. m. Sun
day only 4 45 p. m. week days and 80 p.
m. except Saturday.
NOTE Time Of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
w. ID. DUKE, c. w. CULP, w. p. TAYLOR,
Gen. Man. Asst Gen. Man. Traf Man,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
TELEPHONE EXCHANGES.

Pennsylvania BY Co.
Power, 7 F, supt Water Co WssiaEnd
Petit, J NJ jr fruit
Pettey, Geo w
Peck, w II!
Quinn, Edward
Ramsay, G VIM
Reardon, VIM NJ
Relief Truck House
Roberts, Walter Office
Roberts, Walter residence, West E
Roberts, J w West End
Rammel A
Ramsey, Jos II residences
Rust, DR. d n Office
Rust, DR. d N residence
Rogers, VIM residence
Reynolds, g M
Simpson Sons Fl L
Smoot. C c Sons & Co Tannery
smoot w A & Co
Smith, Francis L
Slaughter, DR. R NJ (seminary Hill)
Smoot residence
SmOot, Jas r q Co
Southern Railway Company (W 30
Southern Railway Company (V-M)
Standard Oil Co
Schiller Beef Co
Simpson, Geo L residence
Smoot, J r residence
Stearns, G w
Sisson Bros
Smith, w II residence
Starnell, E w.
Strauss, Henry, residence
Summers, c W
Thommen, Paul
Virginia Glass Works
Warfeld & Hall
Warfeld, 81. Z
We'll Bros
Wildt, w Fl
Washington Steamboat Co
Wood, Mrs NJ A
b Geo w Wells, Queen 4 Pitt SITS, grocer
Wise, Geo & 60
Wise, Geo, residence, Seminary Hill
Woolls, w p, Wolfe and Royal
Woolls, w p, Queen and Henry
Wood, CB
Yates & Co, CIR
Young, NJ
Zimmerman, j b
Zimmerman, Chas
Lncolnia, Annandale, Fairfax CouE
House, Machen and HornDaker, Chantilly
Fender Herndon, Leesburg, and points DC
yond.
Anandale, Va, Jasper NJ Jackson
Fairfax Court House, Va, Walter Oliver
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
DRUGGISTS.
G. L. LEADBEATER, G. G. LEADBEATER
e. s. LEADBEATER, ]. LEADBEATER
E. S. Leadbeater 4 Sons
WHOLESALE AND RETAI IL DRUGGISTS
1O5 and 1O7 south Fairfax street.

100 and 107 south Fairfax street,
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi
cines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stufs, Spices, Drug
gists' Fancy Goods and Specialtics.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia
J. C. Ayers Medicines and John LucV
Co.'s Tinted Gloss and Prepared Paints, &c.
Manufacturers of Standard Pharmaceutical
preparations.
we have :aade large additions to our stock
and are buying leading PrsprietOry Articles,
Chemicals, &C., direct from the manufacture
ers. We are therefore enabled to supply the
trade with all goods usually carried by WELL
appointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by the best houses
In larger cities. All goods forwarded by first
freight or express after receipt Of order.
Promptness is our speciality. We guarantee
the purity Of all drugs furnished. Cores
nondence invited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM BDY.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty wears by millions OF
mothers for their children while teetnIng
with perfect success. 1t sOOthes the child,
softens the gums, ailays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for Diarrh@a. is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents
bottle. Its value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
A Rows Wild Ride for Life.

With family around expecting him to die
and a son riding for life, IS miles, to get DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds. w. II. Brown, Of Leesville
Ind, endured deaths agonies from asthma
but this wonderful medicine gave instant re
lief and soon cured him. He writes: 81 nov
sleep soundly every night" Like marvellous
cures of Consumption, Pneumonia, Bron
chitis, Coughs, Colds and Grip proves it
mstchless merit for all Throat and Lung trou
bles. Guaranteed bottles SOC and S1.00. Tria
bottles free at f. s. Leadbeater & Sons drul
Store
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17

The doctrine of the survival of the
6ttest n true, but sometimes 1t takes q
long time to pick out the best man.
AtchiaOn Globe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
Hi. Chnnca Coming.

Young Mother-Harry, dear, yor
mustn't go near the baby. Young
Father-Mayn't 1 just look at him
minute7 Young Mother-No, dear; he's
asleep. I'll let you take him when h'
wakes up in the night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
Under the Earth.

Doctor-No; shall not pay you.
You have spoiled the pavement and
then covered II up with earth to hide
rour bad work. Paver-Doctor, mine
"a not the only bad work the earth
hideA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
ImDortant Query.

Impatient Young Man-Neilie' now Is
nur romance-yours and mine-going 10
pndf Nellie suddenly apprehensive)-
Why. Godfrey, you don't want to SKIP
10 the last chapter yet, do youf-Ban-
Kor News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
H1fnds Sometimes.

"Do you think" said Willie, that II
actually hurts a man to be hit with
one Of Cupid's arrowsT
no" replied Bell. "As a rule, be
merely becomes senseless for time"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
TonRh Flour.

Mrs. Youngbride-I've come to COM
plain of that -four you sent me. Baker
What was the matter with 1t! Mrs
Youngbride-It was tough. made
some pastry with 1t, and 1t was as
much as my husband could do to cut It,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
alexandria Gazette.
SATURDAY EVENING. SEPT. II, 1904.
what She Played, merely

Bacon-What did say was that my
daughter played the grand piano. Eg-
bert-Yes. That's what 1 understood.
Bacon-Well, it's all right If you un-
derstood It. | was afraid perhaps you
thought I said she played the piano
Qrand.-Yonkers Statesman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
AUCTION SALES.
nUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE PRINT
INC PRESS ETC

nUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE PRINT
=. ING PRESS, ETC.
Notice is hereby given that shall sell at
public auction, by authority and direction Of
the Capital Printing Company" cOrpo-
ration, on
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER %,
at 10 O'Clock a. m, on the premises, No. AIS
Cameron street, in the city of Alexandria,
Va, the following property, to-wit; Oae K.
Hoe & Company's PRINTING PRESS, No.
4. K. W., one K. Hoe & Company's STERE-
OTYPING OUTFIT, BELTS and SHAFT
ING. to satisfy a demand for rentdu the es-
tate Of Joseph Broders, deceased, amounting
to the sum of four hundred and forty dollars
$40.
Terms Of Sale Cash:
WALTER U. vARNEY, Attorney.
sepl5 lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
HIS Opinion.

Artist lat work)-Now give me your
honest opinion OF this picture. Visit
or twho fances himself a crihc,-ItS
utterly worthlessl Artist (dreamiiy)-
Y-e-s-but give It, all the same
punch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
The Greater Blessing.

Jawkins-Ah, my boy, it's a fine
thing to have friend whom you can
lrust.
Pawkins-Its a jolly sight better to
have one who will trust you. old man.
Ally Sloper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
A Close Call.

First Physician-So the operation
was just in the nick of tine? Second
Physician-Yes. in another twenty-four
hours the patient would have recovered
without it.-Harper's Bazaar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
~ Mo@rsmoufaI Seas.

els she the captain of the family
shipT' .,,u,
"Oh. yes; he is her second or third
tnate understand. Puck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
The other Way.

Inouiring Bore-And do you come
down the same way you go up, ME-
Sandbag? Balloonist-No, sir; try 10
come down feet first
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
WAKEFIELD Il HALL,
DRUGGISTS,
CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX S

Prescriptions speciality,
FnaIish French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag
noIia' Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment Of Patent
Medicines; Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch,
Sea Mos Farine, Spices of all kinds, and
seIect stock of all articles sold by druggists
AZ Drices so low az the same quality can be OBJ.
tanned elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
Sore
Throat

Throat affections should never be negiecteqq::
CO. ,hToaf leads 10 Oninsy and DiPhtheria !,
is Of vital importance to have remedy at hand
in the early stages of troubles OF TINS nas paul :,
MANY are the deaths that have resul'eo HUN
neglected Sore Throat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17

He-Can you keep secret. She
Yes. on one condition. He-What is
khati She (frankly)-Provided l don't
know Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17

CAPITAL CITY TELEPHONE COm
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
EXCHANGE. 300 KING STREET.
F. F. MARBURY, Manager.
z. P. MATTER. Electrician.
SUBSCRIBERS LIST:
Adams, F NJ
Alexandria County Courthouse
Adams Express Company
Appich, ID III
Appich, Geo A
Alexandria Infrmary
Aitcheson, ID w
Alexandria Steam Bakery
Alexandria Gas Works
Alexandria Times
Alexandria Gazette
Armstrong & Marbury
Alexandria Water Works
Anderson, Z N
Birrell, Fred
Barnett, w A
Baggett, Oscar T
Blondheim, Chas
Bowie, A
Boothe, Gardner ].
Burroughs, T F Sons & Co
Baader, III
Beach, Jos s
B&ORRCo
Balm, w E
Brill, Louis
Chilly, j II
Chatham's Stable, r L Myers q Co
City Treasurer
Columbia Engine House
City Gas Office
City Almshouse
City Engineer Office
County Jail
Central Office
Corporation Courtz
Crawford, E
Cook, w A
Dreifus, J Il Co
Duncan, Jas residence
Duncan, VIM T residence
Downham, f. f residence
Downham, T. T. store
Fitzgerald,
Entwisle,
Episcopal High School (seminxry Ill.,.
Entwisle, w druggist
Fegan, S II West End, grocer
Fisher Bros
FannOn, 7 j
Fleischmann House
Fairfax Independent Mutual Fire Ins Co
Francis, Peter
Globe Flour Mills
Garrett & Monroe.
Graves, w
Goods, J w grocer
Goldsmith, 4
Groves, I 5
Goodrich, Chas Fairfax. treet.residencs
Harlow & Co
Harper, FS
Hinken K Son.
Hamilton & Co
Hydraulion Engine House
Hill, J NJ & 70
Hoy ThOs:
johnson, J M:lawyer
King, Chas &. Son
Kirk, III jI
Lindsey, N d Co
Leadbeater & Sons
Lindsey, N Braddock .Heigh
Lannon, Thos
Matthews, j & Co
Marshall, J A q Bro
May, w ii & Son
Milbum, JIG
May, w residence7
Matter. f P electrician
Marbury, Lombard residences
Marbury, manager
Mutual Ice Coz
Mckinney q Son
Mercantile Ry Bldg &..Losn.AR'n
Mckinney, w II
Meeks, A II
Mckinney, Jas Z
Moss, Alfred C, st AsaphSt
Maehen 4 Moncure, Attorneys ct Law
Norton, KIN
O'Sulliyan, Mr.
Ponnet, Constant King street, horist
Ponnet, Constant, West End,
Phillips, Henry Agent Corby's Bread
Pullman, P & Co, Wood L. Cctl Yard -.
Pollard, FL
Pullman, P 4 Co, Main Store
Portner, Robert .sz3laN
Postofice - -.
Police Headquarten
Postal Headquarters
Postal eleg. 2h Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17

Mr.. Courtney (iatteringly)-l had the
blues awfully when 1 came here 10.
night. Miss Fisher, but they are all
gone now. You are as good as medi-
esne. Miss Fishers Little Brother
Yea; father himself says she'll be Q
drug on the market If she doesn't
catch on to some fellow soon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17

Burroughs, T F
Burke, III X, residencel
Business Mems League
Burroughs, w j, residence
Callan, Henry
Cummings, Miss l.
Carlin, J Frank, residence
Carne, r L ir
Cockey, Jno.
Carlin & Brent, Office
Carlin, G G, residence
Cation. r d ii B
Carter Bros
Carlin, Mrs Kate
Carlin Sons, Jas. F d Sons Co
Carlin, Miss NJ +
Chief Operator, TelephonesExehange
Citizens National Bank
Chauncey, Julian
City Treasurer
Cochran, Miss C L
Crawford, Miss a
Corporation Court
Creighton, w + * Co
Creighton, w x Son
Crupper, Joseph l.
Curtin & Butts
Cation, Harry B, residence
Cogan, John A, plumber.
Dabney, Jas II
Dainger6eld, f i
Dalngeriielu, u IL, nhFeIh
beavers, A
Domaine, w
Desmond, VIM
Daniels, OR
Doniphan, A 5
Dienelt, J A
Didszoneit, Fred
Delaney, DR. NJ ID
Dreifus, 4 Co
Exchange and Ballard Hote.
Eichberg, Isaac
Emerson Pump Co, The
Evening Star Bureau
Emmert, J w & Co
Entwisle, + l.
Entwisle, Chas T
Entwisle, Jno w
Episcopal High School
Fannon, L
Fairfax & Co
Florence Crittendon Mission
Field & Co. II X
Finch. Geo s
Fisher, Thos A, residence
First National Bank
Fleischmann Hotel
French, Geo s
Fuller, X w, residence
Gibson, Emily NJ Miss, residence 700 Duke
Gibson, DR. Thos
Goldsmith, Z
Goods, CT
Green Mrs VIM, north Washington
Green DIR Louis s, residence s Washington
Green, Mrs Virginia, residence
Grigg, Fossett
Hammond, ] w & Sons
Harlow, NJ B & Co
Harlow, NJ B, residence
Havenner Baking Co
Harlow Bros
Harper, FS
Hellmuth Bros, market
Hellmuth Brothers, Kingkstreet
Hammond, II
Hill, J NJ
Hill, J NJ & Co
Hill, Frank N
Hill, Fora
Hopkins, G D, residence
Hopkins, DIR. Milton
Hoon, ChasR
Howard, Clifton II
Hill, Geo z
Hut, A J, residence:
Janney, DR. G IL
Jackson, VIM
Janney. Miss NJ
Jones, DR. T NJ
Johnson, w A Il Co
Johnson, DR. Albert Z
Kemper Miss Sarah.
Kelly, Nv -
Kicherer, Chas
Kirk, III
King Charles & Son
King. James +, residence
King, Charles, residence.
Kemper, E II
Knight, r f, stationery
knight, X E, residtnceI
Knox,t, r +
Knox K F, residence
Knox & Roblnsonson
Kramer, Mrs Frederick
Lambert, Urban S, mdse.broker 109fUnion
Lambert, U S, residence
IAnsburg, Mrs Alice
Lawler, T. j. q 20
Leadbeatef, Il ) q Sons
Lash, J Lee
Lawler, Martin
Lee. Mrs NJ l.
Lennon, T. u
Lennon, G Nj
Lindsay, n & Co
Loose, j j.
Lannon, Thos
Marshall 4 Bro, John.A
Mutual Ice Co
Monroe, Ed, residence
McKenny, w II
McCuen, Jas, bottling works
McLearen, Frank
Morton, Rev w ], reside nee
Managers Office
Marshall, = %, residence
Marine Railway Shipbld'g &Coall
Marshall, John A,kresidence
Market House
Mcclure. Dr Hugh
Miller, + : & Co
Mer. BID e. Z. L ASSN L Hoof, Agt,)x
Moore, "
Moore, c A
Markell, Geo f
Masseni, Chas
mount Vernon"
May & Son, W H
Myers, Z l. q Co
Norton, X NJ.
Nugent, OF
O'Brien, DIR NJ w
0dell, Aaron, market
Odell, Aaron
Old Dominion Glass.Co.
Outcalt, c, dentist.
0'Sullivan 4 Cot
PATS Shoe Co
Patterson & Brother
Peyton, Jas F III a.
Packard, Miss. c, residence
Pollard, + J 81
Ponnett, Constant, foriaY$}
Ponnet, G, florist, West End.
Perry, Thomas
Petty, Geo w, residence
Podner Brewing Co, Pobt -
rortner, RObt. treasurer's offic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17

When a man marries second time.
the neighbors hang around to see II his
Arst wife's children call his second
wife mother.-Atchison Globe.
tSox rms DOSE LRrer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
TELEPHONE EXCHANGES,

TELEPHONE EXCHAINS'GSIlEeSoc; -
P0stofice
Police Headquarters
Price, Oyerto9 W u.,ta
Price Geo L Il Go, hafAe'
preston, j T, residence
pnrvis. DR. WR
Psrson, E II (St Assph)
ouinn, Edward
Reeves, Mrs
Ramsay, G VIM
Pe;ter Curtis & Mills, contractors
Rice, J Harry, residence
Risheill, NJ L, saw mill
Rittenour, DR. A A
Reardon, VIM NJ
Robertson, II
Roberts, Walter
Robinson, G II & Sons
Rogers, Joseph
Ruben 4 Sons M
Rammel, A 4 Sons
Reardon, w m, residence
Rucker, Geo II (St Elmo)
Robinson. Thos w
schlichtiRg, Henry residence
Schwarzman, Geo D, residence
Smoot, w A jr, residence
Smith, Mrs. Francis -
SmoOt, c Sons
Smoot. w A & Co
smoot, w A & Co, Office King street
St. Mary's Academy
Smith, c II Hampton
Smoot, K & c.
Smith, DR. w NJ, Office
Smith, DR. w NJ, residence
Smoot, Mrs Susan, residence
Smoot, J C, residence
Southern Bell T & 7 Co, operator
Southern Railway Co, freight yard
Southern Railway Co, W DO
Southern Express Co
So Rwy, Eng Office
Standard Oil Company
Stump, Rev ] P
Stevens, Moses
Stuart, Douglass, oifice
Summers, W, residence
Shulnan. l.
Smoot, w B, residence
Schaffer, A & Co, florist
Smith, F L
Strauss, II, residence
Swan Bros
SnOwden, DR. Arthur
Southern Bell & T Co
Smoot, w A & Co, King st, ONCE
Simpson, Geo
Timberman, C T c, residence
The Old Dominion Glass Co
Telephone Exchange chief operator
theological Seminary
Virginia Glass Works
Virginia Safe Deposit Trust Company
W., A & Mt Vernon Ry Coz
w, A & Mt v Ry Co, Payne street
Watkins, J B
Wattles, X III
Wattles, CIV
Warfel0, jr, E
Washington SouthernRaiiway
Wash'n.Sou BY. Engineer
Warfeld, sr Edgar
West, Geo
Washington Steambost.Co
Wheatley, B, residence
We'll Bros
Western Union Telegraph Company
White, WytheI
Wheatley, B
Wildt, III
Wilkins, Captain Jno T
Wingfeld, ST, residence
Wolford, Lorenzo, residence
Wise, Mrs Peter
Woolls, WP
Yates, CIR
Zimmerman, J R. residence
Zimmerman, J r, office
Zimmerman. Chas
Annandale. G c. Leachman
Bailey's Cross Roads
Centreyille, Va, B B Utterbach
Fairfax, WI Oliver
Falls Church, Va NJ + Church
Leeato. Va, Sisson. Z Z
Manassas, Va, Shannon sdrug store
Wellington, c c Leachman
Haymarket, Va, G II Hulfsh
Wayerly, Va, E II Janney
Maple Grove, Va, Or Chas H Janney
For rates apply to Central Office
PAY STATIONS
Central Office
Fleischmann Hotel
Market House
Doniphan, AS
Rammell's Hotel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
u~,. Probably Alive.

ct don't know whether l killed ChoAy
or not"
what do you meanT
"He proposed to me a little while ago
and said he couldn't live without me-
and refused him. "-Chicago Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
MGizzAllssieE1.H
i: OIL 49,

CURES THIS DISEASE QUICKLY AND EfFEc1iVhI'
C.. Bryant, of Animas City, Col, Writes Snrs
Last summer / suffered constantly with soI rs
Throat and had the best doctors coIio se,,
~ thev gave me no relief. The hrst apphcau9n
~ Hamiins Wizard Oil gave me relief ana py
usina il few days was entirely cured oott,s
~ Hamlins Wizard Oil is worth its weight IN gold
to any person. ;,..
Henry Wade, Of washington,, La; ;,A writes Snrs
Sept. i, 1900: My wife suffered w, doc,o,sS
snd Soetored nothing seemed to help her. !
nrocured a bottle of Hamlins Wizard on al,d
has done more good than anything in the "0fio'
There is only one Wizard Oil -Hamiiins MS
| n.rae bIown in the bottle Signature =" haniln
B RIOS on wrapper. Take no substitute. ooc'
and S1.OO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
DEATH OF
OLD SETTLER
Geo. W. Howe Passed Away
Thursday Evening,
March 3.
SERVED In THE
LATE MEXICAN WAR
Attacked by Stroke of Paralysis
Feb. 28==Funeral Occurred
Yesterday Morning.

Death has once more entered the
home of an old settler in this city and
taken the father and head of family.
He was we'll known to all Of US and
possessed those traits of character
that endeared him to all of his &C.
quaintances He had no notice of it's
approach. 1t came In the night in
the form Of a stroke of paralysis
while he was enjoying his best Sleep
His wife on awaking attempted tC
arouse him but could not. He was
unconscious, and she Immediately
SUNNI oned a physician. This occurred
Saturday night, February %, He re-
mained unconscious and passed away
Thursday evening, March 3.
George w. Howe was born in
Scharara, New York, June 26, 1925,
and would have been 70 years of age
had he lived until this coming June.
He was married to Miss Margaret
Corwin, of Fall Rivers, Mass, Sept.
20, 1850. They came west and settled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08

High cut, water proof shoe for wet
weather at The Muir Shoe Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
MARSHFIELD PURCHASES
ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT

The city fathers in special session
finally bought the MarShfeld
electric light and power company's
plant and entire outfit for $3.50, 400,
1926, 900 of which is to be paid during
the next five years in annual Install
mentS of $4,000, with interest at per
cent. The question of buying this
plant has been considered at various
times by the city during the past two
years. One hundred and twenty-five
thousand dollars. in bonds are held
by New York parties and will mature
in eight years. Ex-Gov. Upham of
that city holds the remaining $25, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
CITIZENS PARTY
CAUCUS MCH. 19
Committee Has Issued Call for
That Date--Election
April s.
WHO WILL BE CANDI-
DATES FOR OFFICES?
None Have as Yet Publicly An.
nounced Their Candi-
dacy.

The time has come when the citi-
zenS should be looking around for
candidates for the offices OF mayor,
treasurer, assessor, justice of the
peace and aldermen, 1t is not posi-
lively known whether the present
holders Of these offices will be candi.
dates again. Thus far none have
come out and publicly announced
their candidacy for any city Office.
The city committee of the ''Citizens'
Party" has issued call for caucuSes
for March 10. The election will be
held on the first Tuesday in April.
Following is the notice for caucuses
and convention of the "CitizenS'
Party" of the city of Grand Rapids:
STATE OF WISCONSIN, WOOD COUNTY,
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS.
AT regularly called meeting of the city
committee of the "Citizens' Party" of said city.
at which quorum was present; on motion 1t
was resolved and determined: - =
First: That the city convention of the said
"Citizen's Party in said city to nominate
candidates for the following Offices, to be
elected at the ensuing municipal election, to be
held on the first Tuesday of April, A. D.. 1904,
viz: mayor, treasurer, assessor and Justice
of the peace be held at the city hall. in said
city OF Grand Rapids, on the 21st day of March,
A. D., 1904, at 7;S0 o'clock p. m.
Second; That the caucuses In the several
wards be held on the 10Th day of March, A. D.,
1904 opening at the hour of 7:15 o'clock p. M,
and continuing until the hour of S:15 o'clock D.
M, at the following places respectively, and
the number of delegates from each ward be az
follows, viz:
First ward-at Ed. Mahoney's residence,
DELEGATES.
Second ward-at library building, delegates.
Third ward-at Grand Army hall, 8 delegates
Fourth 'ward-at John Plankes residence,
delegates.
Fifth ward-at waterworks power house,
delegates.
Sixth ward-at Brainerd Worthington's shop
8 delegates.
Seventh ward-at city hall, delegates
Eighth ward-at Martin Nisson's residence,
delegates.
Third: That at the said respective ward
caucuses there will also be nominated candi-
dates for the following Offices towit One
alderman for each ward, and one supervisor for
each ward, to be elected at said election.
Dated March 5, A. D., 1904.
D. D. CONWAY, Z.
Chairman of City Committee.
F, X. POMAINVILLE,
Secretary.