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VOL. XXVI.
RALEIGH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1891.
NO. 55
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For Sale.
We have two Fete of twenty five
volumes each, of the Cth Edinbnrg
edition of the great Eneyclopedia
Brittannica which we will sell at two
thirds the publisher's price for the
next ten pays. This is an opportu
nity of a life time. Bee advertise'
mentand discription in this issne
Gall at the Visitor office and exam
ine them.
NEWS NOTES ABOUT THE CITY.
What Our Feporterg S e and
Hear Worth Giving to Our
Readers News in Brief.
Christmas Eve.
Cold wave expected.
Don't eat too much.
"The Star of Bethlehem.'1
The old year is tottering fast.
New resolutions soon be in order.
"And He shall be called a Nazarine.'
Nothing lefore the Mayor today.
All the banks will be closed tomor
row. The old year is fast waining with
its joys and sorrows.
Here's health to yourselves and
families.
Enjoy yourselves but do so in mo
deration.
They say that Santa Clans will
come in a whirl wind tonight.
Amid all yonr joys, remember the
poor.
No paper until Tuesday afternoon
next.
On Earth Peace, Good will toward
men.
Santa Clans will be here tonight on
schedule time.
' I know that my Redeemer livetb
and will stand at the latter day upon
the earth."
"For unto yon is born this day, Id
the city of David, a Saviour v hich k
Christ the Lord.
Think over the past and make nev
resolves for the fnture.
By next Christmas we will have i
new hotel and we hope a first
class opera house.
Capt. John B. Ferrall has been ap
pointed a j net ice of the peace. Be
will make a good one.
The Richmond and Danville freight
depot will be closed tcmoirow and on
the first dy of January.
The Supreme Court judges, living
at a distance, will go home for the
holidays.
Little Jack Horner, sat in a corner
Eating his Christmas pie,
He put in his thumb
And pulled out a Chestnut.
Don't let the festivities of the sea
eon make you forget the matter of
taxes. Sheriff Page is anxiously
waiting.
Cashier Bowden, of the First Na
tional Bank of Wilmington, deceived
the government. The bank will
hardly pay depositors twenty five
cents on the dollar.
The street cars seem to be hung up
high and dry. This is peculiarly un
fortunate, as the lines would undoubt
edly have done a large business du
ring the holidays.
The trustees and board of stewards
of Central Methodist church are called
to meet together at the church on
Friday evening at 7:80 o'clock. Every
member is urged to be present as im
portant busiuess must be considered
"Of the increase of His government
and peace there shall be no end, up
on the throne of David, and upon His
Kingdom to order it, and to establish
ed it with Judgment and with justice
from henceforth even for ever. The
seal of the Lord of hosts will perform
this."
It is understood that the Supreme
Court has decided the merchants pur
chase tax cases from New Hanover,
in favor of the constitutionality of
the tax. This had been anticipated.
A pair of ladies shoes were lost yes
terday afternoon between Heller's
shoe store and the residence of Mr. C
H. Beine. Reward if returned.
Reduced rate tickets on account of
the annual meeting of the Grand
Lodge of Masons, at Raleigh will be
sold January 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th and
13th, good to return until January
18th inclusive.
A tremendous crowd of colored peo
pie were here today from the sur
rounding country; all looking bright
and happy, and preparing for Christ
mas. Happiest folks in the world.
If there is one day above another
upon which children should be happy,
it is Christmas day, it being speci
ally their own. Whether in the midst
of plenty or in the depths of poverty,
every effort should be made to make
the day one of sunshine and happi
ness for them.
Regular meeting of Beaton Gales
Lodge tonight at 7 o'clock, sharp
Members earnestly requested to at
tend as business of importance is to
be transacted. A cordial invitation
to the members of Manteo Lodge and
visiting brethren. Thikm, Rec. Bee.
The Christmas tree given to the
Sunday School by the Christian
church last night was well attended
and the recitations and songs ren
dered were done well. Old Santa
Claus and his lady made everything
pleasant to the children. Everything
passed off well.
Tomorrow being a legal holiday
there win be no money order
or registered letter business transac
ted at the post office. The general
delivery window will be open from 9
to 10 a. in., and from 3 to 4 p. m. Car
riers will make no collections or de
liveries, but will serve their patrons
at their window from 3 to 4 p. m.
Christmas Tree.
The Rescue horses, Charlie and
Henry, have each been presented
with an adorned Christmas tree.
Fresh Cut Flowers.
Roses, Carnations, Hyacinths, and
other choice flowers. Bouquets and
Baskets made up at short notice.
H. Stkinmetz, Florist. It
Manteo Lodge, No. 8, J. O. O. F.
The members of Manteo Lodge, No.
8, are hereby notified to meet at their
lodge room this evening at 7 o'clock
to make arrangements for the funeral
of our deceased brother, Past Grand,
Frank Jones.
By order of the Noble Grand,
Geo. L. Tonhoffski, R. 8.
Died.
This morning at five minutes to 2
o'clock, Mr. Frank Jones, of typhoid
pneumonia. The funeral services will
be held at the Baptist Tabernacle to
morrow afternoon at 8 o'clock. Mr.
Jones was about 34 years old He was
a member of the Rescue fire company.
Resigned.
Rev. Dr. J no. B. Watkins, who for
many years has been the belo-ed pas
tor of the First Presbyterian Church,
in this city, has tendered his resigna
tion to accept a call to Spartanburg,
8. C. Our people will deeply regret
to lose Dr. Watkins from our midst.
Attention Rescue Fire Com
lany.
Every member is ordered to assem
ble at Rescue Hall tomorrow after
noon at 2 o'clock sharp, in full uniform
for the purpose of attending the fun
eral of our deceased comrade Frank
Jones. By order of
R. E. Lumsdkn, Foreman.
City papers please copy.
Useful and Ornamental.
Chris, mas goods. All new styles at
Fifth Waid Phaimacy. dccl9 6
Christ Church Christmas Day.
Full morning service with Holy
Communion ai 11 a. m. (Offerings
for St. John's Hospital. ) All invited.
Catholic Church
The services at the Church of the
Sacred Heart will be peculiarly inter
esting tomorrow. First mass at six
o'clock, a. m , sermon and holy coin
munion and second mass at 0.15 a. m.
High mass and sermon at 10 a. m.
Pews all free. Publio invited. Servi
ces conducted by Rev. Father Fran
cis. 0. 8. B.
Teachers Assembly.
The Executive Committee of the
Teachers assembly have decided up
on Morehead City as the permanent
place for meeting. The new executive
committee will meet in Raleigh Dec.
89. to prepare the programme for the
next session of the Assembly Jane 21
to July 2, 1892. A number of special
ly valuable and attractive features
have already been secured for the
meeting and the outlook is for the
biggest and best session of the Teach
ers' Assembly yet. The Atlantic Hotel
will be managed this season solely by
the owners of the pioperty snd they
will secure the most experienced
hotelist in this country to manage
the house under their direction.
Christmas Proverbs.
Christmas fills up many a lean
stocking.
Good will to all men and most of
the women.
Pride and the price of turkey must
have a fall.
Santa Claus doesn't forget even the
bad boy.
All old cotton stocking will hold an
much as a silk one.
The bad boy can become very good
around Christmas time.
Best presents of all The' fnll stom
ach and contented mind.
On Christmas day punish no child.
Beat nothing but the drum.
Turkeys will now be cut low in the
neck and gored at both sides.
On Christmas morning every child
has a right to rise at 8 o'clock.
For Rent.
My residence, on the corner of
Blount street and Oakdale Avenue.
There is a i acre lot, and house with
eight rooms, with servants' bouse and
other necessary out houses. Apply to
Jones & Powell.
L. L. Nash.
dec 22-tf .
For Rent.
Two dwellings on west Morgan St.
near the railroad. Apply to
Dr. J. H. Crawford.
dec 23 tf.
Sale of Toys by the Assignee.
A good opportunity to buy toys
&c, cheap for cash is now offered at
No. 119, Fayetteville Street, the store
recently occupied by E. D. Smith.
A. w. a A. WOOD,
dec 22 3t Assignee of E. D Smith.
One Cent Is the Word.
Seven thousand times were we
asked this morning if we were going
to sell ladies felt hats at one cent
each on the first day of January nxt.
Well, we never advertise anything we
do not mean, and we shall sell ladies
felt hats on Friday, Jan. 1st at one
cent each from 9 to 12 o'clock in the
forenoon. One cent, one eent, one
cent each for ladies' felt hats. Yes,
we know Dr. Wpod has a room with
barred windows, but we are not go
ing there till after these hats are sold
at one cent each. We have the best
bargains in trunks we ever had. Give
your friend a nice trunk Christmas,
but-get the tiunk at Swindell's. We
have fifteen or twenty very fine
French pattern Dress Robes, this
fall's purchase, these we will sell at
about half price. Christmas cards,
jewelry, perfumery, toilet soaps, kid
gloves, silk handkerchiefs and many
Christmas goods at
D. T. Swindell's.
Personal mention.
Mr. Cbas. B. Scales, of New York,
who is visiting his sister, Mrs. John
Waters, on the corner of East and
Polk streets, is qaite sick
Attorney General Davidson has
gore to Ashoville to spend the h li
days.
Miss Annie L Jones, who has been
sick with the grippe is much better
and hopes to be out soon.
Gov. Holt retuined to the city yes
terday.
We are glad to see in the city our
friend, Mr. Hal W. Ayer, who will
s p 'ml the Christmas holidays with
his relatives and friends. He is look
ing remarkably well.
Mr. F. W. Faucett, of Macon, Ga ,
is spending the holidays in this city.
Dr. W. T. Hodge is quite sick with
the grippe.
Mr. W. A. Eudy, of Pennsylvania is
in the city visiting relatives.
Mrs. R. A. Parrish, mother of Col.
E. J. Parristi and Mrs. J. 8. Oarr, died
last night in Durham, aged 74 years.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Stockholders Meeting.
There will be a meeting of the
stockholders of the Grim Brown Stone
and Improvement Company at the
office of J. W. Hinsdale, over Citizens
National Bank, on Dec. 31, 1891, at 10
o'clock, a. m.
J. W. Hinsdale,
President.
dec 21 lOds.
Hardware, &c.
For Sale.
The lease of two lots on the Saun
ders' property, corner Boylan and
Tucker streets.
Terms easy. Apply to
Wm. J. Saunders,
Real Estate & Gan. Agt
dec 18 lCt 426, Saunders St.
At "Tucker's" Can be Fouud
Gifts For Everyone.
From our enormous stock, we are
able to supply gifts for every person.
A handsome dress, a fur cape or muff,
a wrap, a pair of gloves, handker
chiefs, gent's smoking jackets, gent's
scarfs, inexpensive jewelry, fancy
aprons, a skin rug, chairs, tables, um
brella stands, infants chairs, dolls and
doll clothing, silk umbrellas, and
everything in the line of dry goods
and fancy wares, and at prices that
suit everybody's purse.
W. H. & R. 8. Tucker & Co.
Our stock of Christmas and holiday
goods is complete. It will pay every
one who thinks of buying a present
of any kind to come and buy of us.
The largest and best selected and
cheapest we have ever put on sale.
For the accommodation of our custo
mers we will from now till Christmas
kepep our store open till 9 p. m.
no28 tf Woolcott & Son.
Hughes' Banquet Lamps are the
latest styles. dec. 16 5t
Norris' Dry Goods Store
Stylish Drags Goods.
Just received a large invoice of new
and styli h dress goods, among them
may be seen some of the latest and
richest productions of the European
markets. High class novelties in
woolen effects, fancy silks, velvets,
&c, with a magnificent line of dress
trimmings to match. Narrow silks
and jet gimps, &c, at lower prices
than ever quoted on same quality of
goods.
Norris' Dry Goods Store.
Ice Fish Oysters.
Ice in any quantity, also fresh fish
daily, at my cellar No. 223, 8. Wil
mington Street, Fresh Norfolk Oys
ters received daily. Orders filled
promptly. T. E. Sorrbll. je8 tf.
CTOTXCOQ.
HAVING this day qualified as the Execu
tor of the late Isaac V , Hutchins, this
is to give notice to creditors to present their
claims to me for payment on or before the
22nd day of December 1892, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All per
sous mueDiea vo me estate win please pay j
wunoui lurtuer ueiuanu.
CtfAS. W. BE VERS,
Executor of Isaac W. Hutchins,
deceased.
dec21-6w
NO MAN
can be hat py wiihhis face all
scraped and sore from
SHAVING
No man can shave well with a sor
ry razor, The moral is to calhand
buy
AGOOD RAZOR.
We offer razors that are good.we
have just received a large stock.
Our name is stamped on the razor,
and every one is
WARRANTED.
AZORS verylight weieht.
aA'iws mf aium weigttt,
AZORS heavy weight.
igy-Our razor with name
RALEIGH
etched on it, is finest can be manufactured.
THOMAS H BB1GGS SONS.
RALEIGH, N. C.
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1891.
1892.
Mill inery
Fall and Winter.
The latest novelties and best styles
in HATS ANT) BONNETS now readv
FOR THE TRADE
Hair Goods, Stamped Linens, Em
broidery materials, Wools, (Zephyrs
and Yarns of all kinds.
Orders from a distance will receive
prompt attention.
MISS MM REESE.
ap9tf
209 FAYETTEVILLE ST.
Dry Goods, Notions, &c.
tf. Hi RS. TUCKER ICO.
Ghristmas
ALMOST HERE.
ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE UNTIL
CHRISTMAS,
and of all the places that one can visit to se
lect a gift of any kind "TUCKERS" is
the store, that containa gifts suitable
for every one, useful and orna
mental. "SIGNS OF CHRISTMAS"
Were never so noticable, as have been in
our store this season, for every portion of
our big establishment ha' been in
perfect holiday attire.
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GIFTS OF EVERY KIND.l
I DIVIDUAL PIECES OF FUR
NITURE, AND FRENCH CHINA.
ART POTTERY and BRIO.
A BRAG.
Dolls And Fancy Goods,
GENERALLY INEXPENSIVE
KINDS.
I. H. & i S Tieier 4 Co.