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Vieitofe :'.M""Lk-t: V0L.2-N0. 53. mwBmn RALEIGH, N. 0, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1879. PRICE ONE CENT. Evening Yisttroxi. Editor. l . ! Uiumfll! I'DfijULi ci fnn fifrfifttr Tttftil 3j l-i.i !.n;.Z ;uii'-; 1:1; ' . ..!..,,;. store East Hargett street de2-lm r-.r,( i.. i...u 1 . . ' PHRISTIVIAS v Lams, flour, breakfast strip, lard, mo lasses, syrup, cheese, butter, eggs, candy and anything else that you need from W. B. Mann & Co. ; Then when yon' ge.t through smoke one of their nice cigars and fhat will put a smile on your countenancerthat will last for six months. . decl7-lw Revenne collections $7,137.48. . The old year is ia it . last agonies. '...-"' The fowl est season in all the year.. . ' Nothing at the apitol this morning. - ( ; Thera's already : Christmas music iri the air: " " Trade was brisk with the mer chants to day. The children already see Santa Claus' shadow. Maj. J W. Scott, of Haywood, was in the city to day. Only a few warrants issued by the Mayor this morning. A heavy Christmas stocking makes a light pecketbook. This is tho time to make the feathers fly turkey feathers. x Our merchants are quite busy, , and right glad are we to see it. A shoemaker advertises "med icinal boots." The virtue is in the heel. A waste of money To put a ten dollar hatoa a dime's worth of brains. In your comforts and "'. enjoy ments, have a thought and a hand for, tho poor. The city was full of country people to day, purchasing their Christmas supplies. , "Weather prophets predict a mild winter, but nevertheless cats irill continue wearing fur ulsters. A certain Foreman of one of our tire companies had better "watch out or he will get chained to night. Beware of large mouthfols at the table especially beefsteak. "You will choke to death before you know it. ' There's one good thing about these wide belts ; they 'keep the human arm from marking the dress. That is, so wo hare been ;told. Dr.'Lightfoot is a benefactor to all good Samaritans. The great Shakespliae wrote of trifles light as fir Meaning, no doubt, the woman who ' baugs her hair. ; Misses. Lula and Effio Fentress lefc ' ''yesterday afternoon . for Goldsboro, tobpond tho Christinas holidays. yitli!)Mm-le'.- '' 5 I Candy, explosives, and 6harp pointed instruments of all kinds arc Mnmailable nnless enclosed in theVn'AOjier fyrcribed' by 1 the IPostoftice dapartmchlJ" : , It lias been rumored that Mrs. W. T- Lowe whs going to leave Raleigh. W are authorized to pronoueo the rumor a "falsehood. She fill idea leaving Raleigh. , The well-dressed individual, though he may owe his tailo', thinks he cannot be quito familiar with the ragged tramp. Tho clothes-line! Jnrit be drawn some where. . t: Wo were informed by- .Messrs. cargan, Petty & Co., yesterday, tlvit their cash sales last Wednes day and 'Thursday amounted to about $1800 a day. Glad to hear j '"VY?; were shown yesterday a citron, by Prof. Fairchild, brought f rdtn the Commissioner of Agri culture at Washington, D. C, for Col. L. L. Polk. It weighed 2 founds. ' Very nice. I An exchange in a xnoment -of "rapture, wants to know the dif ference between a claret punch and a pretty girl's lips. The dif ference is that the latter don't go good through a straw. In making your Christmas pur chases to-night don't fail to call and see Mr. F. B. Hill, corner Wilmington and Hargett streets. He has a well selected stock of fancy and heavy groceries, (fee. We return our thanks to Col. Tucker for the pair of rubber shoes he presented us with as a Christmas present, last night. They came in the nick of time. He has plenty more of the same kind which he will sell cheap. Call and get a pair. The self possession of a cool headed policeman averted a panic in a New York Theatre Thursday night, and no donbt saved many lives. Such an officer stands out like a gem of purest ray serene among a police force which has established for itself a most un enviable name. An inquest was held, on yes terday, over the body of Jesse Hoi den, the colored man who was fdu nil dead on the . .roadside near Dunsville. The jury re turned a verdict that death was caused from old age, disease and general debility.-' There was no evidence to justify the most re mote suspicion (of foul play. Wooden dinner cards with be veiled edges are a device of 'he economical. An ornamental de sign is painted on the card and the name is written in pencil so that it can be rubbed out. Of course no guest wants to take away .a foot of kindling wood, and so the cards may be used for half a dozen r parties. . Linckio's Hall is well attended evpry night by our young people who find an excellent sport in Bhooting for tnrkies. There will be evorv night :i shooting match for tnrkeys To-night not less than o5 will bo shot for. Go young men nrtd"get your tuikeys hiO ' K'H'l them to your sweet heart aVIi Christmas present. The fair at Metropolitan Hall, l)ing conducted by the Baptists, was well attondod last night. The hall whs filled , with beautiful la diofl and ; useful and ornamental things, suitable for Christmas presents. ' There. ;will be several improvements riiade to day for the enjoyment o all who go to night. It will be conducted each night during the week, and will bo a very nice place for our young men to spend thir leisure hours. We were shown to day, a 6ett of an gle buggy harness, put up by W. B. Hutchinga for one of his customers, that would reflect credit on any establishment. The trimmings are solid rubber cov ered, gold lined, and made of the justly celebrated .Moffatt leather and stitched with silk throughout. This house understands how to get up a nice job. The Proprie tor having been in the business over 33 years and-thoroughly un derstands it m all ; of its depart ments. A full line of goods al- ways on hand. The names of the following pupils of the Raleigh Graded School are on the Roll of Honor for good deportment during the past month : From room No. 4 ; Guy Bunch, Charles Riddle, Campbell Weir, Ga6ton Wilder, Claudia Ander son, Mamie Bates, Myrtle Bran son, Eugenia Brown, Ava Gattis, Irene Goodwin, Lottie Harrison, Kate McDonald, Laura Mont gomery, Lillie Rriggsby, Mamie Rice, Bessie Seawell, Rosa Edna Sledge, Maggie otith, Arra Vaughan, Kate Womble and Lula Womble, Earnest Bain, Robt. Bunch, John Blacknall, Claude King, Eddie White, Hen ry Young, Mary Besson, Gracie Conkliu, Maggie Conniber, Liz zie Gooch, Fidelia Hannah, Stella fJordan, Mattio Martin, Lina Mc Donald, Mary Merrill, and Myrtle White. Died. Dr. William Little, whose illness we spoke of yester day, died at his residence at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. We sappo6e he was about 40 years of age. He was greatly beloved by all who knew him. The funeral will take place at Christ's church at three o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Public Installation. Officers elected of Hiram Lodge No. 40, and Wm. G. Hill Lodge, No. 218, A. F. and A M., of this city will be publicly installed on Saturday night next, tho 27th inst. The public are invited to attend. The hall is on the third floor of the Holleman building. Ceremonies commencing at 7 o'clock p. m. Observer and news please copy. Always fresh beer on tap at A. W: Fraps. Christmas. Ring out the merry Christmas bells. Don't take too much egg nog to morrow. "On earth peace and good will to men. Six marriage licenses had been issued up to noon. The sheriff and his clerks were busy to day receiving taxes. We wish all oar subscribers a merry and happy Christmas. Santa Claus will make his calls about 5 o'clock to-morrow morns ing. Children will be on tho lookout. Mr. Theo. Fentress has a file display of toys, suitable for the Uiinstmas holidays. Uall and see him. Mr. J. A. Bragassa, in order to accommodate his large number of customers, will keep his store open all to-night. Remember tho carriers of Thb Visitor in the morning. They will call on you all and we hope you will make them happy by filling their purses. To morrow being Christmas, we will issue no paper. You know newspaper men need rest as well as other people. We will visit you again Monday evening, if providence permits. Don't fail to call on J. M. Ro senbaum and purchase you a suit of his beautiful ready made cloth ing. He has a large stock and will sell them cheap to-aight in order to give everybody a chance to havo a new suit for Christmas. Call and examiae them. The dinners at the hotels to morrow will be unusually fine. At the Yarboro the bill of fare will be one of the finest ever pre sented. Everything will be in profusion, from fowls of all kinds, pastry, French dishes, desserts of the daintiest kind. In fact, too many good things to mention.. Mr. Lewellen, the steward, knows exactly how to cater to the wants of his guests. If yon want a WUvtm - - - - Many thanks and a merry Christmas to my numerous friends and patrons who have eo liberally bestowed their patronage on me in the past. From now henceforth as in the past my cares and long experience shall be for the benefit of my custom ers; with strict attention to busi ncss and practical fulfilment of obligation I hope will entitle me to a continuance of -your favors. J. W. Col. Several barrels Southampton apple brandy for sale cheap at A. W. Fraps, wholesale depart ment. decl-6t New England Organs and Wa ters' Pianos. J. L. Stone, Agt. If the bells bung fob acci dents, as they do for fires, every man in the town would run for a General Accident Policy in the Tbavkllebs. Yet ten accidents happen to one fire. Wm. P. Wkthkbell, , Dec. 19-tf. , Agent. The mo6t convenient hall and best pool and carom table svt AU W. Fraps. . . . Fnrnitni e ' and Toys. I nm now receiving one of the nnest lots ol furniture ever brought to this city, and ,1 am selling them at the very : lowest figure. I have eIho a piiCe lot of toys the Very thing for Christmas' presents which I am selling very low. Give me a call and be convinced. . Jno.' T. Morbiss,, corner FayetteyilLe ,and Davie Streets . , no26-tf ' M. Rosenbausvnear the capitel, has1 just received in addition tcj.hfg well selected stock, white and colored bed; blankets, white twilled flannel, red twilled flannel, ' large lot of ' bmbral1 skirts, 'ladies, gentlemen ahd childrens' undershirts, ladies satchels and trunks, canton flannel, trimming, lace and neck ruffling cheap as ever. ' We ask an in-' spection of our assortment. Respect fully, M. Eosenbaum. 23-6t , Butterick's Patterns. 'A $1, 500 stock on hand at J. L. Stone's. You 8hopld call and sec those' elegant parlor clocks, gold 'and' siver watches, ear-rings, finger' rings, breast-pins, sleeve-buttons, bracelets, gold and silver chains, bosom and cuff buttons, &c, at J. W. Cole's, south side of the market. He has jnstthe very things you want for Christ mas presents. ' If You Want a fine carriage or buggy, don't fail to drop into and see Mr. Alfred Upchurch on Hargett street. He has a large and complete stock of home made work to which he invites the attention of the publior Give him a call,' and -patronize home manufacturers. nol7-6t Mr. J. L. Stone's average sales of New Home Sewing Machines are over one hundred per month ; office and show-rooms No. 18, Fayetteville St., Raleigh, N. C. dec. 15 tf. Belding's Silk and Williamatic spool cotton. J. L. Stone, Agt. Ninety pounds of good, new geese feathers for 6ale at market price. Apply at this office for information. dec. 23 3. The best and largest assorcment of wines, liquor, fcc, at A. W. Fraps. Newly corned pork at Johnson & Wiggs'. It's cheaper than clear rib sides. de6-3t "O, husband of mine, the night is most ended; . ' Bay, why didat thou tarry an late?" "Beiieve me, dearwiie, the lodge I at tended, i 1 ,,. ' , And we put tnrougn a na w candi-1' date?" . ', .; ' "O, husbandof mine, the legs they seem frisky, ! ' And words come up thick from thy throat." ; "Believe me, dear wife, I have not tuoted whiskey, But I got dizzy riding the goat. " Henry Houston mortally s'ab bed a stranger at Alto, Cherokee county, Texas, because the latter refused to pay for a drink to which Houston himself had in vited him. An insane man at Saco, Me., . entered the Eastern railroad de pot, the other day, and althongk . he was shot and wounded by the watchman, kiefced over the stove and demolished the lamps, setting fire to the building which, with the freight houso and shed at tached, wero burned. There-; mains of the lunatic were" founcl in the ruins.'
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