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X CO I T3he COURIER Leads in" Both News and j Circulation. H Advertising Columns J Bring Results. j Issued Weekly. RINOIPLE, NOT MEN. $1.00 Per Year. VOL. XXXI. ASHEBORO, N. C, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22. 1906. No 8. ROSS MORRIS. Pretty Marriage of Asheboro Young People. Society m Asheboro was eager vesterdav in anticipation of the marriage which was solemnized at the horns of Mr and Mrs Parsons Harris Morris-, last evening at o'clock when their daughter, Miss Ida Florence Morris, became the bride of Mr Joseph Dewese Ross A host of friends both in the city and from a distance witnessed the ceremony, which not only united two of our most popular youn people in holy wedlock, but joine two of the oldest and best families of the State. The ceremony was performed by Rev N R Richardson, of the M E Church, South, pastor of the bride;' assisted by Rev W E Swain, of the Methodist Protestant church, pastor of the groom, in the west parlor where, just preceeding the ceremony, Miss Annie Tomlinsou, accompan ied on the piano by Miss Dannie Bulla, sweetly saug "Schubert's Serenade." Then as the music died away the strains of Mendelssohn's "Wedding March, rendered by Mrs U B Blalock,of Wadesboro, announced the approach of thej bridal party. The bride beautiful in her travelling gown of blue cloth with Persian trimmings and carrying a bouquet of brides roses, entered, leaning upon the arm of her brother, Mr Cladue S Morris, of Salisbury, who present ed her to Mr Ross. He with his brother, Mr Chas Ross, of Lilling ton as best man, were wai ing at the altar, The room was prettily decorated with evergreens, potted plants and white bunting. A large bay window decorated in white Southern Smilax, and ivy under the arch of which was a large rug of white fur, and on each side pedes tals crowned with potted plants, plants, formed the beautiful alter In the reception hall the guests were welcomed by Mesdaraes Will Coffin, H E Moffitt and W A Un deiwood, who at the close of the ceremony ushered thrm into the dining room where elegant refresh ments ; were Beitedi Ibis room, which was tastefully decorated with smilax - and white carnations, was presided over by Mesdames W O Hammer, J D Simpson, assisted by Misses Lela Moffitt, Florence Hen dricks, Etta Blair and Essie Ross. In the east parlor a large number of dainty, useful and costly presents attested the popularity of Mr and Mrs Ross at home as well as abroad. Mr and Mrs Ross left on the 8:40 train last evening for Jacksonville and other Southern points. Among the out of town guests at the wedding were Mr and Mrs H A Page, of Aberdeen; Mr and Mrs J R Page, of Biscoe, Mrs U BBla lock, of Wadesboro; Miss Pattie McRae, of Rookingham; and Miss Janett Baxter, of Washington, JJ U. Fifth Sunday Meeting. Rev N R Richardson, of Asheboro; Rev C M Campbell, of Randleman, and Rev C A Wood, of Kamseur, the officers composing the executive committee of the Randolph Minis ter's Association of the M E Church, South, which was organized here last month, met at Randleman Mon day. The committee has planned to hold special meetings to be held in different sections of the county two days preceding and including the 5th Sunday in April. These meetings will be held in an effort to strengthen weak churches in the county. Young In Spirit. An interesting and highly esteem ed lady of Randolph is Mrs Rebecca Graven, of Coleridge, and widow ot the late Robt Craven. She is 81 years old and her cheerful disposi tion makes her a favorite with all who know her. Though her right foot is crippled, Mrs Craven does her own house wcrk besides weaving two and three yards of carpet the old fashioned way each day. May her cheerful spirit brighten her community many years to come. High Point Banquet. A notable gathering of prominent citizens attended the Banquet of the Manufacturing Club Wednesday uight of last week, Gov. Glenn made au admirable address, and every body present was highly entertained. The Lexington North State tells of the dreadful sight of the death of a dog which died in great agony from boing fed broken peices of glass. GOLD HILL RIDGE SCHOOL. Successful Work of Miss Devi s Teacher. Patron Delighted. Much anxiety was felt in the Gold Hill school community Wed " J , J " , r , " The Courier had announced that school, under the management of Miss Jennie Davis would c ose at once, and several citizens called to investigate the source of lnfornin- tion. The information was nusin - terpveted, those who inquired were told that the committee had ai- ranged for a faU term, not having inougas oi cubing uaui M usrut 1 ... . . , iuc wuiuiuuitniiuu iciciicuuauiD from a patron of the school and is as follows: "Our school at Gold Hill RUge ,bids fair to close a grand success. Thanks to the committee for their wise selection of a teacher, Miss Jennie Davis, and thanks to her for the enforcement of good rules and thoroughly instructing our chil dren." . Subscription Paid. i S Y Hopkins, H O Vestal, Mrs ' JL Winningham, D A McLeod, ' E B Phillips, Robt Hanner, W A 1 Wood, W P Kagan, J II Kearna, M SBrown,W I Camphell, Cynthia! Allred, G H Hardin, H L Jackson SWKearns, AW Ward, Mary E Sanford, W I Kirkman, Jno A Lamb, N Sheffield, H N McMasters. R F Rice, Plato Collins, Miss Nora Williams, E B Phillips, G T Willi ams, Mrs M Blair, S E Barker, B Moffitt, Jesse U Hicks, G P Barker, Isaac Hicks, A A Cranford, J ll Kearns, G II Black, J S Lucas, II W Scott, David Lohr, T B Tyson, G W Teague, Geo Julian, Jas Davis, J F Graves, J W Johnson, II 1) Cox, TJ Redding, II B Wall, E Sykes, E Vuncannon, A L Langly, M Suggs, Wesley Craven, J A rres- nell, Ransom Lowdrmilk, W F Craven, M Burns, Joel Presnell, Daniel Parsons W W Peeler, Geo Coble, Walter Craven, Henry Morris, A L Hussey, Mrs C Parsons, J S Cox, Miss Gracie Moon, S F Lowder- milk, D O Staley J C Cornehson, J W Scotten, G W Harmon, A Nance, Mrs Willie Sugg. A Brave Soldier. No braver soldier in war, no quiet citizen in peace, no more faithful ta the children in the school room or to his friends wherever they may be found than the subject of this short sketch, Capt. C Frank Siler. This brave soldier, who has been so often called "the hero of heroes," served four years in the Confederate army, was wounded several times, and was twice taken prisoner by the Yankees. Capt. Siler went into the fight pay ing no attention to danger, and he could always be relied upon to per form the most dangerous tasks, even Capt. C. F. S'ler. when the chances for getting out alive were very much against him. The scats of six wounds attest the bravery of Capt Siler with much more impressiveness than the loyal words of his friends. Since the close of the war Capt Siler has quiely devoted his time to training the southern boys and girls to be loyal and intelligent citizens. His work in the school room has! been the subject of many words of praise, words which he very much desenei. He is, at present, teaching at Can dor where he is very popular. His highest aim is the developement of the southern youth. We hope to see the day when the State in some way or other will reward him tor the deeds of his noble life by placing him in some position of h onor aud emolument. May he live long to bless the land for which he so freely gave his ser vices, the land for whose protection he so many times risked his life. TWO KILLED IN COLLISION. Wreck on Asheville Division Monday Afternoon. AaViairilln TTk 1Q T... w ere Killed and half a dozen others hljured m a head.on colig8ion of paJS3engor trains between Swanaaaoa d Bfack Mountain tbis afternoon Lhortl after four 0,c!o3k Th de,ld 're. : Bbakemak Simpson, Coxdlttor Hough. The injured: Engineer Peter ; Roueche pJerhap8 &tn Engineer Daa Keever, hurt in back; Fireman John Smith, colored, bruised; Fire- man Dan Graham, bruised; Postal Clerk, W C Moore, of Statesville, hurt in back; Baggage Agent Gard ner, of Connelly Springs, bruised. Several passengers were slightly bruised and shaken up, but not bad ly hurt. FAILED TO TAKE SIDIKG. The accident on the Asheville division of the Southern Railway this afternoon is said to be due to the failure of the first section of No !2 eastbound, to take the siding at Swannanoa. Train No 11 from the east was operated in two sections this afternoon. The first section came in about 2 o'lock. The uecuuu seuuuu wao repuneu ruiiumg two hours aod forty minutes late. Second section No 11 had the right of way from Black Mountain to Asheville. The first section of No 12, a light engine, bound for Salis bury and carrying a crew of Engi neer Roueche, Conductor Hough, Brakeman Simpson and Fireman John Smith, reached Swannanoa a few minutes after 4 o'clock. The engine should have gone into siding at this point. The second section of No 11 was at Black Mountain on time. Engineer Dan Keever had the right of way and supposedly a clear track. He pulled out for Asheville. First number 12 pulled out for Swannanoa about the same time. Between Swannanoa and Black Mountain there are no stops. It is a distance of perhaps ten miles. Both engineers were running at full speed and the trains were probably making 35 to 40 miles an hour. At a point nearly midway between the stations they collided. Randolph Book Club. Mrs C C McAlister entertained the Randolph Book Club on Fri day at 4 p. m. Nearly all of the members wer? present and Mrs Penn, of Virginia, who has come to Asheboro to say indefinitely, as her husband is in the lumber business here, was a guest. Mrs W C Hammond read a well prepared paper on the Royal Family of England beginning with the House of Stuart and finishing the house of Hanover. Mrs J V Hunt er prepared a very interesting pa per on Sir Walter Raleigh, but on account of her illness, Miss Erwin read the paper. Mrs McAlister had arranged a heart contest, the questions being written on cardboard cut in heart shapes. Mrs Hammond won the prize, a heart shaped box of can dy and Mrs Annie Robins the con solation, a candy heart. Small heart shaped boxes full of candy were given as souvenirs after a de licious salad course had been served. Pigah Item. The health of the community is very good. Mr S E Trogdon is about ready for a new saw mill location. Saw milling and ties are all the go. Messrs Manly Luck and J R Page, j Jr, came up from Bisco Friday even- ing to Mr E N Luck's to take a big hunt Saturday. Among those who went with them were E N Luck, H L Bean, Henry Owens, Robt Hodge aad Sam Bean. They killed several rabbits and squirrels and re ported a fine time. Kllde Notes." Rev J J Eads, writes The Cou eiek that the second quarterly con ference will be held at Rehobeth Saturday and Sunday, March 30th and 31st. Rev O A Wood will preach on Thursday and Friday and dinner will be served on the grounds. Rey S B Turrentine, presiding elder, 1 will hold the quarterly conference j and will also administer the sacra ment of the Lord's Supper. W B Ward, of Washington, I) C, is visiting his father, John Ward Mr Ward is connected with service of the Southern Express Company between Washington aud Atlauta. DAVIE RETAILER ARRESTED. F G Williams, of Davie, Arrest ed Near Faith Saturday. Deputies J H Krider aod Pat Sloop arrested F G Williams, a white man of Davie county near Faith Saturday afternoon and Wil liams is in jail. Sheriff Julian had information that the Davie man had been mak ing regular tripn through Rowan, retailing whiskey in the rural dis trict and Saturday he had his depu ties follow him up. When they made the arrest the vessels from which the whiskey had been taken were empty. Two revolvers and a five pound box of tobacco were among other articles seized by the officers. When Williams was brought to town Solicitor Hammer advised the sheriff to require a $200 justified bond, which was taken to jail. His trial will not be had until the next term of court. Williams denies that he is guilty. Salisbury Post. Farmer Dot. Mrs I J Fuller, and son, Frank, of Fullers, are spending a few days with Mrs E T Kearns. Rev B F Fincher was called to Siloam church Monday to conduct the funeral of one of the members of his congregation, Mrs Ebb Hol ton. She was a good, pious mother and leaves a husband and five small children. Mr Frank Macon, who has held a position at Carroll, Ga., for the past few months is spending some time at home. Mr Macon has been very ill from typhoid pneumonia. His many friends will be glad to know that he has nearly recovered. Among our visitors Sunday we noticed Mr C C Cranford and brother Charles of Asheboro. Mr Sam Cranford has brought the old Aaron Lassiter farm and will move his family to that place in the near future. Mr Tyson Russell of Bombay has moved his family to the "uncle Drew .Lewis farm. We welcome these families into our midst. Mr Carlyle Lewis, who is teach ing at Belvedere spent Sunday with his father and mother, Mr and Mrs C H Lewis. Miss Ada Newby, of Asheboro, is spending a few days with relatives here. The children of Mr and Mrs John Ingram, who have been ill with colds and croup are improv ing. Puella Agricolae. Worthvllle Notes. Mr J L Wrenn spent Sunday in Asheboro. Mr D L McDonnald, of Greens boro is visiting his parents here this week. Mr I F Trogdon is spending some days in Greensboro on business. Mr Robertson preached an ex cellent sermon here Sunday evening He states that this will possibly be his last appointment here. Dr and Mrs Hubbard spent Sun day at Mr George Gray's where the death angel had smote the oldest daughter Mamie. Mrs Gray and family have the sympathy of many of our people. Mrs J A Withers spent Sunday in Asheboro. Mrs A W Jenkins condition does not improve much he is our oldest citizen and his many friends hope for his recovery. Dr Hubbard Bold several building lots last week, and we hope soon new dwellings will dot the hills northwest f town. W L Wood, A R Groce, Chas Williamson and Fred Allred aud John Jenkins be ing among the buyers. Recent improvements on our side walks speak well for our towu al dermen, "but they should not stop yet Permanent improvement is what we need. Crushed Under Engine. Raleigh. N C, Feb 18. An acci dent occurred yesterday on the Dur ham and South Carolina Railroad at Holly Spring which resulted in the instant death of Capt Carey Thompson, the conductor. The locomotive turned completely over aud Capt Thoxpsou, who was ou the engine, "as crushed to death. Engineer W J Angier, who lives at 504 Oak wood aveuue, this city, was slightly injured. Capt Ihompsun lives at Apex, where he has a wife and several children. He married a sistei of R B Leach, of his citv. COTTON. Editor Clarence H Poe and Prof C W Burkett Write a Book. Mr Clarence II Poe, Editor of the Progressive Farmer and Prof C W Burkett, of the N C A & M College, recently completed an important book, "Cotton. Its Cultivation, Marketing Manufacture and the Problems of the Cotton World." The book begins with the cultiva tion of the soil for planting cotton and deals with every question to the final exportation and manufacture of cotton goods. Mr Poe in speak ing to a New & Observer man in re gard to the book raid "I never knew until I went exhaustively into the subject just what a king indeed is is cotton. It is the only crop for which nature has provided no sub etitue. It ie of all crops when the seed (or their equivalent) are re turned to the soil, the least exhaus tive to the fertility of the land. It is the only crop which in a measure may feed, clothe and shelter man." This book will be out about April 12th. It is to be published by Doubleday Page & Co. OPERATORS ESCAPED. Revenue Agent Raided Blockade Distillery Near Cagle's Mill. Revenue A F Adkins, of Greens boro, and Deputy Marshal L O Tadlock, of High Point, returned Friday from Montgomery county where they raided a blockade dis tillery Thursday evening near Ca gle's Mill. The still had been pulled out and carried away by the owners who had been operating on ly about half hour before as the furnace was in full blast. The revenue officers, who were accompanied by Deputy Sheriff O K rox, of Asheboro, secured the worm and destroyed about Bix or eight hundred gallons of beer. rio arrests were made, the opera tors hating heard of the approach of the officers and fled. Llneberry Item. Mis3 Vina Lineberry is quite ill with typhoid fever. Miss Ida Nixon is visiting fiieuds at Franklinsville. The school at Lineberry closed Saturday, February 17ih." Much praise is due the efficient teacher, Miss Maud Redding for the success of the work. She wa3 loved by both patrons and pupils, and it is with sad hearts that the community realize the close of the term. A highly creditable entertainment marked the close of the school. Mr and Mrs Dennis Kennedy visited Mr and Mrs W E Lineberry Sunday. D M B. BLOODY DAY AT CONCORD. One Murder, One Suicide and Another Attempted Murder Within a Few Hours. Concord, N O, Feb 19. There have been one suicide, one killing and one attempted killing in one block during the same day in this place. At 4 o'clock yesterday morning, Ransom Knider and Geo Hill, two white men became involved in a dispute when Hill opened fire shoot ing his antagonist in the neck. He is in a critical condition. Saturday afcernoon J Wesley Sides, a well known citizen of the Cannon Mill section, shot himself through head and died almost in stantly. He had been drinking for a week and was gettiug sobeied up. He was about fifty-one years of age and leaves four sons and one daughter besides his wife. 11 Y Stock, of Birmingham, Ala, was shot and instantly killed by Susie Hannou, the 13-year-old daughter of Dave Haunou, at Con cord Sntiuday night. The girl and her father are under arrest. Both are of ill repute. Stock was a flag man on the Southern. School Board Meeting. The Boaid of School Commis sioners of Asheboro Graded Schools were in session Thursday evening of last week, and received p'.ans for the new school building. Another meetiug will be held this evening at which it is expected some definite action will be taken. The building proposed will be of brick, two stories and will contain nine class rooms besides library, offices, and a large assembly room. BLACKBURN INDICTED. Charged With Accepting Fees for Appearing Before De partment of Government. Several days ago the editor of The Courier learned through the department of justice at Washing ton that an indictment had been drawn in the Attorney General's office of the United States contain ing six accounts against Representa tive E Spencer Blackburn, of the eighth congressional district of this stote, and the bills of indictment would be presented by assistant attorney, Gen Bobb, to the grand- jury of the United States Court in Asheville this week. The nature of the charges are similar to those of which Senator Mitchell and Burton were convicted for practicing and accepting fees before the Department of Govern ment in Washington, another charge is for conspiracy with blockaders and revenue officials. It is alleged that Blackburn dur ing the last eampaign promised protection to blockaders and to government distillers violating the law. It is stated upon authority that more than one hundred affidavits have been made in Wilkes county and other counties in the support of these allegations. It is said that District Attorney Holton and assistant District At torney Price have been relieved of the embarassment of sending a bill against Blackburn because it would look like revenge on their part for the opposition of Blackburn to them. And that all the work is done and that all the responsibility is placed by the department of justice of the attorney general of the United States and his assistance. There are indictments to follow of other prominent men. To the pub lic it looks like the wheels are only just beginning to grind the grist. There are those in the employ of the government of this state, and who claim to be on the inside, who declare most positively that there is no sincerity in these -prosecutioas, and that Samuels" is an honest man, as honest as any among them and there is no intention of punishing them, and that he or or none of the others will be punished. Of this we have no knowledge other than newspaper reports from which in dications are that the courts mean business. Representative Blackburn has issued a statement to the public in which he says he has commited no offence in violation of the law and that the courts of his State and county are to be prostituted for per sonal or politicol ends for the reason that he was elected to congress over - the protest of certain federal offici als. He says that resolutions were adopted by the republicans of last Legislature favoring a change in the federal officers in this State and that grave charges were given him which he has filled against Mr Holton. Mr Blackburn chargee-; that Mr Holton did every thing hf could to defeat his nomination and election, relentlessly persecuting his friends. He denies having received any pay for appearing before the departments for his friends. Philathea Class. The young ladies of the Methodist Protestant Church organized a Philathea Class Sunday last, with the following officers: President Miss Lucy Crowson. Vice-President .Miss Edith Hendricks. Treasurer Miss Lizzie Ferree. Secretary Miss Lizzie Bunch. The class is organized as the ad vanced Bible study department and besides taking an active part in the regular Sunday school work, will render substantial assistance to the work of missions, charity, etc. Prof J M Way is teacher. Small Pox Scare. On last Sunday it is reported that Dr McFadyen of Randleman was called to see Mrs Phillips, wife of Mr L O Phillips, sawyer at Mr D E Bulla's Baw mill one mile from Speio. Dr McFadgen, it is sud after a careful diagnosis, was of the oppinion that Mrs Phillips had a case of small pox. County superinten dent of health Mr A M Bulla and Dr McFadyen met at Mr Phillips on Monday and quarantined the house. Mr T J Redding, of Caraway, visited Asheboro Monday.