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THE GOLDSBORO MESSENGER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1886. THE OLD YEAR'S BLESSING. I am fading from you. But one draweth near. Called the angel guardian Of the coming year. If my gifts and graces 'Coldly you forget. Let the New Year's angel Bless and crown them yet. For we work together; He and 1 are one. Let him end and perfect All I leave undone. I brought good desires. Though as yet but seeds; A;t the New Year make them Blossom into deeds. yl brought joy to brighten n Many happy days : Let the New Year's angel Turn it into praise. If I give j-ou sickness. If I brought you care. Let him make one patience And the other prayer. Where I brought you sorrow, Through his care at length. It may rise triumphant Into future strength. If I brought you plenty. All wealth's bounteous charms Shall not the new angel Turn them into alms? T gave health and leisure, Skill to dream and plan ; Let him make them nobler Work for God and man. If I broke your idols. Showed you they were dust. Let him turn the knowledge Into heavenly trust. If I brought temptation, Let sin die away. Into boundless pity - For all hearts that stray. If your list of errors Dark and long appears. Let this new born monarch Melt them into tears. May you hold this angel Dearer than the last So I bless his future While he crowns my past. Adelaide A. New Advertisements. NOTICE. I HAVE THE LARGEST -OF STOCK Genera I erchaiise wages, clean minded statesmen but really, 1 must hurry on, J have an appointment, I begin my sweeping in a few minutes." "But you haven't told me your name?" I called out as he started on, with his broom on his shoulder. He looked back, a broad grin on his handsome youug face, and answered, "Eighteen Eighty-Seven." Before I recovered from my aston ishment he added, "Oh, I can sweep; I'll show you," and he went on in his vanity and ignorance. Poor, foolish, inexperienced happy New Year. Turning about, I started toward home, and in a moment more I heard CLOTHING, DRY GOODS, and ring in the new." NOTIONS, 1 had not gone, far when 1 met an- HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES, rrom tne veivet-ciaa youtn witn me and a full line of confident air who had just left me. He was walking with a tired step, and was, bent, as approached I saw that he was elderly, I r') somewhat broken down, careworn as I have ever carried, consisting of I V11U UitU J USl 1C1L UlC king with a tired step, and -W r W" , r . s under a burden. Ashe TV'TPS H iTrnrPrlPvS I saw that he was elderly, L PH UV,CA P) GREENSBORO FEMALE COLLEGE: 1ST. O. TrrnKTSBORO. I "will sell the 'it Vi i - - v J For the next sixtv dava :s 500 Bdls New Arrow Ties. 300 Barrels Flour all grades. 100 Bags Bolted Meal freshly ground 500 Rolls Cotton Bagging all weights' 75 Boxes Lemon, Gini SOAP, STAKUH, CANDLES, MATCHES BUCKETS, BROOMS, PAPER, ' BAGS, SNUFF, CIGARS, TOBACCO, CANDY, Proctok. THE SWEEPERS. a New Year's Story Which De scribes How it Will Ue. The evening was clear and cold, the stars smiled down upon the earth so fondly that when I looked from ray window late in the night I longed to co out under them, and let their benign spell charm away the fret and fever of the day. I went out and walked slowly on and on, feeling the restful influence of the silence and the beauty of the night. A crescent moon crlittered in the sky, the myriads of stars blazed in unwonted dor v. and the earth slept under a white blanket of snow. As I walked farther and farther m the cold, white silence, the everyday world, with its worrv and vextation, fell away from me. The people of the village slept, Their houses were locked and light less; the earth itself slept. 1 only seemed to be awake. But no; another was abroad as well as myself. Not a meditative soul, evidently, for he came toward me whistling and singing cheery songs. He had no vexations to be charmed away in the silence of the night, that was certain. There was a confident ring m his step as he ground his heel into the hard beaten snow ot the highway, ana tnere was assertion in the notes he whistled and sang. As he came in sight I saw that he was an exceedingly spruce youth, with a finely developed figure, and, as near as 1 could see in the white light of the stars and snow, a beaming face. He was clad in velvet and fur. dressed with foppish care and nicetv. and he carried a brand new broom "Good ovemoe," I said, as we were , v. ,,,. J, ku. about to pass each other on the nar- 'T tT row road. "Evening?" he said, interrogatively. "I never new any such thing. 1 be long to the morning." ''Has the boy been drinking?" thought I. A second look convinced me that he had not. He stuck the handle of his broom firmly into the snow as ho . stopped and spoke. I made up mv mind that he was a youth brimming over with life and health and superfluous energy. That he was vain any one could see from his walk, his speech and manner. I wanted to prolong the conversation, and for want of a better subject I mentioned the beauty and newness of the broom. That pleased mm. ne smiled ap- to countenance, threadbare as to gar ments, and under one arm he carried a tremendous seroll, and m the other hand the worst wreck of a broom I had ever laid eves on. "I was im pressed," as the clairvoyants say, with the belief that he was Eighteen Eighty Six, and by that name I accosted him as courteously as I could, and offered him my sympathy. "Sympathy f " said the old man, laughing till he shook. "Sympathy ? Well that is really laughable, lhanks. . -r i i i"j my good iriena, out l don't need it. Your congratulations would be better. If you have any sympathy to throw around recklessly give it to my sue cessor. I know the size of the load he has to pick up. That is a fine broom he carries, too. Mine was as good-a year ago. Look at it now! Hardly a spear of it remains, and with all its hard usage, I fear I haven't left the earth much cleaner. I found the contract too much for me, though I started in as chipper as he does. I was chock full of reform ideas; but you see now my efforts to clear up the earth have aged me, and how 1 have scuffed my clothes, as well as my soul. But I'm through with ;t now, and am going to disembody my self, and look on at the other fellow awhile." His eyes had a humorous sparkle, and he certainly wore a look of happy relief. "Is it possible that your record is so bulkyf ' I asked, pointing to his scroll. "Bulky!" said the old man, with a sarcastic grin. "If you want to know the heft as well as the bulk of it you should glance over it. It is made up of deaths, riots, earthquakes, broken banks, trusted officials going wrong, wrecks, runaways, blow nps, wars. rumors of wars, the overthrow of the Diberol parliament m England, crazy monarchs, boodle aldermen, new re cruits for Sing Sing, contested wills, hard. times, strikes, suicides, sickness, murders, burglaries, thefts, and nearly every unpleasant thing you could think of. Think of the heartaches represented in this record. The thought of them oppresses me." 'But you have done some things to felicitate yourself upon, haven't you?" I asked. les, I think I have," he said, look ing pleased. "I set up the Liberty statue m Aew York harbor: 1 inau gurated a new political party I think 1 have and 1 brought a big thought wave, which is making people hunt up their souls and take some care of them, as well as of their bodies. I sowed some seed that will not bring forth thistles, mark me, and then I am so thankful that I wasn't cam paign year." "It is a little melancholy, though, to go away forever, isn't it! "i?orever!7 he repeated, musingrlv. snow a not sure CHEAP FOR CASH The Sixty-Second Ses-ion of this Prosperous School will begin on Tuesday, Jan. litn, 18S7. I his Institution combines the comforts of home with nrst class educa tional advantages. Location Healthful. Fare Good. Faculty; (consisting of three trentlemen and eleven Ladies), efficient and faithful. Instructions thorough. Charges Moderate. For Catalogue apply to dec23-tf , T. M. JONES, President. All consignments carefully and promptly attends procured. Give me a trial before buying. following goods at prices which Jef ?0 5XS Fancy Cream and Factorv rv 50 Cases star Lye and Potash7 QleC8 25 Cases CWh's Arm & Hammer 25 Boxes Fun Weieht Ovster Cr Sod&. nger, Soda and Mxed Cak. m S&r MOLASSES, BACON, JELLY, ' SrfewAT, PRESERVES yjNEQA.R. PICKLES. iy-riEK, SARDINES FISH. SALT, The highest marketer 3L JO, SiLTJXxS Successor to Ponviollo cfc FtT i I make a specialty of SHOES, and can suit all as to price and quality. Give me a trial and I will convince you. J. E. PETERSON. Nov. 4, 1886.-tf Walnut Street. HARDWARE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ! ' THE LARGEST AND Most Complete Assortment OF BUILDERS', CARRIAGE MAKERS', HOUSEKEEPERS' AND AGRICULTURAL a A JOB LOT OF DR. R. A. SMITH, WALNUT STREET, ONE DOOR EAST OF THE POST OFFICE DEALER IN DRUGS AND CHEMICALS, Patent Medicines, Cigars, Combs, " Diamond Dj.e, Jt Brushy, Perfumery, Flavoring Extracts, gSji Toilet Powders anj Toilet Soap, and everything kept in a well appointed drig store rmch Imfrw Which we will Furnish Printed at HARDWARE S.3Q per JL QQQ ANY COLOR DESIRED. Messenger Printing House. I do not keep a Cheap Drug Store, but having very little expense I can to sell goods at reasonable prices. afford JJly office is in the xear oi my store and all calls, in either city or will be promptly attended to. cou ntry. EVER DISPLAYED IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. Is now on exhibition at our com modious store and large warehouse. SMITH & YELVERT0N. In consolidating our business, our general expenses are so reduced that we are now enabled to oner our customers Special Muceients. Those indebted to me either by Store Account or for Professional are earnestly requested to make immediate payment of same. Very Respectfully, octll-tf R. A. SMITH, M. D. O". O. IE J, w. w. II. T. SMITH, YELVERTON. Mis I) MlM iiyjypD AT GIDDENS' STORE. Having recently returned from the northern markets, now offer an extensive stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS.. At lowest price3, embracing a full assortment of MULES and HORSES Bargainsto Merchants Buying their Dry Goods' Notions Hats, Boots, shoes, Sugar, Flour, Molasses, Meat, etc., etc. i tit, uiu'v. i,;m. Xniiis Goods at Home. we would call the Attention ol the JPubhc to our Well Selected Stork for the Christmas Trade, buy your goods in tJoldsboro, and save freight. Fresh from the Groves, Cheaper than the Cheapest. If you want Florida Oranges vxive us a xnai auu oave money. Just received a large Lot of MULES and HORSES. Call and see them. nov25-tf GEORGE D. BENNETT. Out of the Ashes! fill APPE Come and see me. Will sell as cheap as goods oan be sold. Honest dealings. Will sell you goods that it will pay you to buy. J. C. EASON, GOLDSBORO, W. C. octll-tf For the Holiday Trade, Choice Candies, &c, &c., Raisons, Nuts, Cocoanuts, Malaga Grapes, Bananas, that I do. This talk about the con unuea re-em ooaiment or souis mat is going on now in the western as well as the eastern world is something I am interested in and have encour- agea. r or aught l Know 1 may come again, with a new name and a new body, and further or finish what I have begun here. It is said that all that is dead shall live, and all that lives shall die. Let me quote Hidwin Arnold a moment: What hath been brinpreth what shall be, and is' worse better last fur lirst and tirst for last: The anjrels in the heavens of gladness reap r nuts of a holy past. The devils in the under worlds wear out rr,,r cl,nr,l- t li lronm trinmnlii I , .9 . inat were wickedm an u?e rone by, F1" ' "V, ,7,i .,r , . iNommg enuurts; rair virtues waste with time. Foul sins grow purged thereby. antly and said: ""i es, it's a splendid broom, and it's well taat it is, for I have a big contract of sweeping on hand, and am just on my way to begin." "You?v I look at him incredulously. Was the boy a merry lunatic? Going to do a job of sweeping, clad in velvet and fur? "Have you ever swept anj in your life? I asked. "No; but 1 have studied sweeping, studied it in books." "Ah! and what are you going to sweep, may I askr' "Why I'm going to sweep the earth," he said confidently, as he nourished the broom above his head, and then scratched around with it a moment in the snow, merely to show his expertness as a sweeper. "That's a large contract for a theo retical sweeper," I answered: "I am curious to know something about you." "Don't recognize me, eh? Well, how could you, since I am not yet born?' And he laughed aloud. By this time I was convinced that I had met a jolly and extremely orig inal lunatic. As he seemed harmless as well as mirthful, I didn't mind hearing him talk a little. "What particular stile of dirt do you intend to sweep off the earth?" I asked. "Everything offensive and harm ful," he replied, in a most positive voice. "All corruption, oppression, dishonesty in high places, and degra dation in all places. Yes, and disease; that, too, must go. And poverty also. Everything that is hateful and makes the heart bitter shall be swept away." He seemed so serious and earnest about it that I pitied him for his de lusion. "How long will it take you to finish the contract?" I asked, reeling a great compassion tor his disordered mind with his humanitarian instincts. THE NEW SWEEPER. "Oh, I shall make great changes in a twelvemonth," he said confidently. "The old earth will be another place altogether before long. It needs noth ing but a good sweeping. I and my broom will do the work, and do it well. Brush off the dirt and a new order of things will inaugurate itself immedi ate! v. Look out for universal hon esty, good times, safe banks, good I Who toiled a slave may come anew a prince For gentle worthiness and merit won: Who ruled a king- may wander earth in rars. or things done and undone. Only while turns this wheel invisible, - AO pause, no peace, no staying placeman be. Who mounts may fall, who falls may mount tne spokes Go round unceasingly. He finished, and takincr a fresh errirj on nis ponderous scroll, and using the handle of his worn out broom for a staff made ready to move on. Then 1. 1 . l L T ii spoKe again: "iou, too, my menu, must oie and live, and live and die. loumav meet me acain. hnt you will have changed. You will wear a new face, and be known by a new name. Ihe sunrise comes. Peace be with you. Au revoir," and be passed on out of my sight forever. Max Llton. Saved His Life Mr. D. I. Wilcoxson.of Horse Cave, Kv . sa s ne was, ior many years, bad y afflicted vwiu x iunisR-, aiso -uiaDeies; tne pains were almost unendurable and would some times almost throw him into convulsions Me tried itdectnc Bitters and got relief Irom first bottle and after taking six bottles was entirely cured, and had gained in flesh eighteen pounds. Says he positively be lieves he would have died, had it not been for the relief afforded bv Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Kirby & ioDinson. Valuable Property FOR RENT OR SALE. I will rent or sell on good terms my mill, gin and farm situated in Fork township six miles from Goldsboro, buildings all new, mill doing good business, 50 acres newly cleared land, and in all about a 4 horse farm, will include farming implements mules &c, this is a rare chance for a man with small means. Good location for country store. Apply at once to dec2-lm R. E. JONES, For Lease C. G. Holt's farm near Princeton. John ston county. Good buildings and orch ard. Apply to the undersigned at Golds boro, N. C. dec2-tf L. B.HOLT. To My Patrons and the Pub lic Generally. Having completed my shop and furnish ed it with new machinery, I am now pref pared to do an Kinds ol Machine Work, oucn as overnaunng engines, repairing Gies, Mills, &c. I have the agency for Smith's Improved Cotton Gin, Condensers and Feeders, which 1 guarantee to be among the best made. Parties in need of Gins will do well to call at my shop and see n Deiore purcnasing, as the price is low down. If you need an Engine or Boiler lean make it to your interest to see me before placing your order. 1 make a specialty of Shafting, Boxes. f ulleys, Mill Wearing, Mill Irons, Mill Stones, BoltingCloth, and everything per taining to a Mill or Gin. I carry in stock Pipe, Boiler Tubes, lirass tioods, such as Ulobe Valves. Check Valves, Gauge Cocks, Lubricators, Steam Gauges, Whistles, and a great many things iuo numerous 10 mention. Very respectfully, 0. R. RAND, Jr. Goldsboro, N. C, Aug. 12,'86.-tf Eierton, Finlayson h Co., General Commission Merchants, tit;". AT WHOLESALE RETAIL! FIREWORKS CHEAP. Fire Crackers, Roman Candles, Sky Rockets. Torpedoes, and Can cheaper than ever before. And other goods too numerous to mention. GIVE US A CALL AT OUR OLDTAND EVERY FARMER WAITS THE EARTH TO PRODUCE A LAKES CF.O? ! AND AT THE 8 A ME TIME Permanently Enrich His Land! This want can be met with a Trao ImarkJ decl6, 1886.-tf Corner u.iider Gregory House, GQ&B8BQBQ, C. Rattan Chairs, Work Baskets, Furniture. Before selecting your CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, Call and Examine Our New and Select Stock of RATTAN CHAIRS, WORK BASKETS, FURNITURE, &c, &c, Very Respectfully, Royall orden, Box Meats, Mess Pork, Flour (all grades) Sugar, Coffee, S. C. Hams, Lard, Meal, Corn, Bran, Oats, Hay, Crackers, Cheese, Butter, Snuff, Tobacco, Dry Goods, Notions, Boots, Shoes, Crockery, Lamps, Glassware, Wood Ware, Baskets, Red "C" and K Oil, Molasses, Syrup, &c. Bagging, Arrow and Delta Ties. AT LOW FIGURES FOR THE CASH. Goldsboro, N. C, sep6-ti Mrs. E. W. MOORE, (2d Door Opera House.) MILLINERY ! Shade Hats in Cantons, 20 cents. Black and Colored Straws, 25, 35 and 40 cents. Trimmed Hats, in every Style now worn, at similar low prices. Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, . In Endless Variety. REAL OSTRICH PLUMES, 16 and 18 inches 65 to 75 cents, great bargains. Scrim and Mad rasa Curtaining at 20 cents. As Cheap as can be bought. 43-PROMPT ATTENTION TO ORDERS.6t Send for Samples and give me a call. MRS. E. W. MOORE. Goldsboro, N. C May 10, 188-tf Wholesale and Retail Dealers in FURNITURE, CARPETS, CURTAIN POLES, &c, &c. WEST CENTRE STREET. Goldsboro, N. C. decUMf nil Ml 111 F M. E. CASTEX & CO. We are now offering our Entire Stock of Dress Goods, Flannels, Cloaks, Wraps. Jackets, Underwear, Children's Hoods, Sacks, &c, Lt Si.l3OTJLt COSt I Dress Goods reduced from 50c. to 37c, from 65c. to 50c. and from $1.00 to 75c. &c "We have a large stock of desirable and stylish goods that we intend to ' close out witbin the next 30 days. Great reduction in prices of CARPETS, ot which we have a large stock. We have the largest stock of Fancy Articles, Toys, Plush Goods, China, Glassware, Jew elry and Silverware in the City. XMAS PRESENTS of all Kinds. Liberal Discount Given to Sunday Schools, Christmas Trees, &c. ESTFull line of " Centemeri REED'S FINE SHOES. and "Foster" Kid Gloves, (the best made). Also 353. OjSlSIES: qq OCX WEST CENTRE STREET, GOLDSBORO. K. C, Dec. 6, 1886-tf PURE -:- BONE :- FERTILIZER I Such a Fertilizer is now offered you in the old establishtd Lister's Standard Pure Bone SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME! For Cotton, Wheat, Tobacco, Corn, Oats. Grass. Tomato nrf ni a Ammoniated Dissolved Bone Phosphate, PLAIN DISSOLVED BONE AND CELEBRATED GROUND BONE. S7 ocna aaaress for our AGRICULTURAL PROGRESS."- Lister's":-: Agricultural :-: Chemical :-: Works, 54-58 BUCHANAN'S WHARF, BALTIMORE, Md. Factory, ISTewarlr 3XT. J". lulySi-wtf PIANO AND CSRGAN (ft Sfl 1 m A u IllslrM' 41 A Bargain ! inv"r.u n res your chance. IOO Pianos uine Olaaran reear,dless of value, A Gen ume Clearance Sale to reduce stock. Thesa liKtmmon! are over and above our ree-ular ti,. '."f r.u!?.en5 out of them 6iuui mone 8ix?hsaro? JZ&U hae been used a few mo.th so Hand Instruments taken jTcxchanS Tand toroSl?ear8, me "e d 6H and made as good as new cxcnange and thoroughly repaired, renovated, repollahd OJ?eiI UPt Pianos. GranTTJ in K hp . r I' ver $J"J different Makers. riVV'otr Gabler.FVl Mathushek, VoXo: Descri as well as Ptive Lists are printed, andapurchasecani bv person. Tnctm0 ' f can 06 made bYcomannnAnA ri,non . ..7, .-u OJC rcpreseniea nrprifl(.iw x.' .r."-" VJ10 axe saiiea we reiund their money. J uc re tna " P Terms EasyPianoslOeTrnomhO w fcj us. Jenty of these Instruments are .200 left, which" must c rtj week. uTthT . w ww ua w n n wr-rr . a nrp nn. mvtr - j ""ec io nvo are tnlrl rfn . w mCIU Km go food papers) . ! ""o fcu m uie next write quick, if vou want tn atn 1 " .1. . , " vicai uufc lUC lot. Write for Piano arTi nTT7:iTrr2? - Tertisement. Write at one. AdSB ",B,Ue Circnlai,, ,n1 menttoTST Jn.y SDEN & BATES S0UTHEHN MUSIC HOUSE, SAVANNAH, GA
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