; r ,r
y 1
A
s
- -k f p
' 4
THE CAROLINA YATCW.l All DEATH OF R. U. PENDLETON-
earth's population;;
Local News Items.
ter that is the possessor of . four
legs, two short ones
ones, but makes use of
of them.
considerable attention and
A Urge Number of Friends and Acqoaln- Tens Conld Accommodate All toe Inhabi
lances Show Respect to His Uemonr.
elen: lied Te Bible;PUoBs tiedat of
was in the dtv Satnrdav ,; TT V gU J V ' nu nome creation at about 4,000 B. .0.
was in tne city oaturaay. . Jie m, aftni.u t of QDf , -dji L. .. , , . . - - r
brought in a strong young roos- ;" h7; ur i.aner-aay geologists tigure any-
o had been m poor health for a where from 10.000 to 100.000
and two Ion J ion8tlme-" ' 0a the- niSht of his years, and John Slake, one of the!
ana xwo long death h& was seized with an un- .-,,'. antf.nviti'o.
onlv two ii . . , t i
The chicken attract L ' ' T a 7a 8OOU ,:t,a80U,, Ior 8"PPmg numan
j mm. . riumrirpn n rva -"ron i 1 -v . m yk 1 v - - a
Mr 7 " nxi5, beings to naye existed tor halt a
Cook thinks of having it on ex- Th7 LZ.Z miUln year8' '
hibition during the fair. Lookout thl '4 , & 7tlVfof Today ve estimate, the earth's
Mr. Wyatt you are likely to have "S 4 r PoPl,p),eOO.p0very
oooosition in the curio line We here -He was known toal- generous estimate. One-half -of
opposition m the, cuno line. . most all the people of Salisbury, Jhis population is female, Ikper-
. There was an old time corn by Bight at least and every one ience tables show that there are
husking last week at the home of who knew him was Jus friend. He three generations in every cen-
A. M. Glover, in Litaker town- was of a most generous warm- tury. ' Fromthese slender data it
ship. This was followed on Mon- hearted di8positiori, a kind father is but a simple mathematical cal-
day night by a similar event at and husband and a good citizen, culation in progession toward the
the place of J. A. Rusher, who-is At one time Mr. Pendleton prac- years in which the first pair of
a near neighbor of Mr. Glover, ticed-law in Alabama, but aban- human beings appeared on earth.
Both of these affairs were a source doned the profession and returned Upon this hypothesis the year
of much pleasure and jollity to to the printer's case. His friends 50,000 B, C- brings us down to
those who participated, will miss him, and all will warmly about 8,000,000 people. ;If we ac-
The contractors' have received sympathize with his bereaved cept a'nd from, thisi retrace our
a supply cf brick and - workwill family- steps to the present day say
now be resumed on the new pas- Aie tuneral ot the late K. M. 1900 A. D. we arrive at the con
senger depot. The work, -while Pendleton who died last Friday cluson that a total of .72,000,000,
being somewhat impeded' by a uight, was held Sunday afternoon 000 human beings have een born
variety of obstacles, has never- at P- s episcopal ehurch, to date, of which number only
Kev Li. w. Ulackwelder conduct- about 1,500,000,000 are alive to
ing;the service. J" V day. ' ; s
The funeral arrangements were . Had every individual body been
in charge of Hickory Camp, preserved in a casked measuring
Woodmen of the World, of which on au average 6x2x4 feet, all could
organization the deceased was a have been buried in Oklahoma's
member. He was also an ..Odd area of 38,700 square miles and a
Fellow, and a large procession liberal allowance of space for
composed of members of these paths and driveways been left,
orders, accompanied. Many other Or all the coffins could have been
Frank E. Iloyd and wife have friends followed the remains to dropped into Lake Superior with-
arrived in the city fr.om an ex- Uo Chestnut Hill Cemetery where lout endangering the inhabitants
tended European tour and are J the interment took place. of its shores on account of a pos
visiting Mrs. Richard Eames, Jr. The three wagons of he fire J siblo tidal wave, The present liv-
Cards are out announcing the department, appropriately draped, ing population of 1,500,000,000
wedding of Miss Ethel Foust and occupied a prominent piace m persons can una standing room
Lanier Griffin. The' ceremony
theless progressed quite favora-
ably under the circumstances.
Yesterday morning Salisbury
people were forcibly reminded
that winter is approaching. Nu
merous straw hats were laid
aside for the seasont and there i
was a general hustling around
for overcoats.
will ta1$e place at the home of
the bride's parents in Clarksville,
Tenn., on October 22d.
Mrs. Henry Anderson, who
was stabbed by her husband and
who has been living with the
negroes and upon" their charily
since the occurence, continues . to
improve, while her lord and mas
ter, Col. Anderson, remains con
fined in jail. ' -
A. A. Todd, the Southern's
agent at Granite Quarry, has re
signed and will go to Rocky
Mount, where he will be employ
ed by the Atlantic Coast Line
the funeral cortege. At the! on Staten Island, in JSew York
grave the beautiful and impres- harbor.
sive burial service of the Wood- In the State of Texas you could
men was read, there was appro- J place each man, woman and child,
priate music by a male quartette seventy feet apart, giving each
composed of young men from the 4,900 square feet of land room
Presbyterian church, after which sufficient for houses, cattle and
Rev. Byron Clark, pastor of the vegetable gardens.
Presbyterian church, concluded Within the limits of the United
the.religious services. States each living human being
The pall bearers were J. H. today could have 65,000 square
Goodman, Jenkins Phillips and feet, or they could be placed 255
Joseph Linn for the Woodmen, linear feet apart.
and Benj. Cauble, J. P. Weber The next time you hear anybody
and H. L. Smith for the Odd talking "overpopulation" you can
Fellows.
Dr. L. S. Fox was master of
ceremonies on behalf of the Odd
I shut him up by telling him that
you can pack the whole lot 1,-
500,000,000 people in a box nieas-
L. A. Wade, of St. George, S. C, Fellows, while G. F. Wise served ariug 2,000 feet each . way. New
takes Mr. Todd's place at Gran- in a like capacity forMhe Wood- York World.
ite Quarry. men.
A returned missionay from 7 I Meeting Of Ministers.
Japan, Rev. C. K. Lippard, miiim&ii auuuuimu. a meetil3g o the Lutheran
preached two mtesting' sermons - Dr. W. L. Crump, one of Salis- Ministers' Association of the
Sunday in Salisbury, and Chest- bury's popular physicians and a county was held yesterday morn-
nut Hill.
The Southern Bell Telephone
Co. is making arrangements with
the farmers throughout the coun
ty for the installation and equip
ment of a rural telephone service.
The farmers are to build the lines
leading citizen, has sent out in- ing at St. John's Lutheran church,
vitations announcing the marriage One interesting question discuss-
of his daughter Miss Elizabeth ed by Revs. M. M. Kinard and
Lamar, to James Marshall Mc- Geo. H. Ccx was, "In view of the
Corkle, - assistant casheir in the scarcity of ordained ministers
Davis & Wiley Bank, Tuesday would it be wise to organize a sys-
evening, October 29th, in the First tem of evangelists or lay readers
I T" 1 . A ' l fT'l . . I mm . A T . 1 ril J
an rr tnnrith for the rresDywnan caureu. xuv jruiiS Tne suDiect, "A litergicai otuay
service which includes connection people are highly esteemed by all 0f Baptism" was presented by
oo WoViinV who know them. Rev. J. L. Morgan, There were a
it advisable to remind our rural Bnrton Craiee. Esq. '. one of the number of other topics bearing up
t- j i Aarkcr I fliiftmnoi otf APnoTra in f Vi q Rfnt.o on church work which were
with arasoine- corporation and announces the marriage of his cussed by the ministers.
O Ct i. I w
should be ontheir guard in mak- sister, Miss Josephine, to Dr. W.
ing contractstherewith Clarence Kluttz, to take place As the result of injuries sus-
The residence of Mrs. Sarah probably in December. These tained by being struck on the
Koontz, a widow who lives two young people are among the State s head by -a piece timber, while he
miles east of Spencer, was de-
dis-
I best and have' a large circle of ad- was at play at Atlantic City
stroyed by fire last Wednesday
morning. She was preparing
breakfast when the fire began.
The building and about all its
contents were lost. Friends and
neighbors raised a
for her.
miring friends.
School No. 2, Howard Summerell,
son of Rev. J N H Summerell,
was painfully injured The boy
was unconscious for probably
half an hour, but rallied, and was
DmpMonv Mo afe
It IJ
mm. 1
The Damask Hill In Operation.
A charter was granted last week
IX Ti r T t -1, 71 m much better yesterday afternoon,
subscription with authorized capital of $50,000 Norf oik Landmark.
and $15,000 subscribed by F. L.
...... . 1 VUin. T "P li Kq-vt- a n A rvfViara -1 "
Since the prohibition election uu, ... ,",rMand nastv. 'mean headaches
at Asheville some of. the "wets" The mill will oe managed py Mr. romptl di8appears when you
in this citv are not so sure about Robins, the president and treas- tafce peWitt's Little Early Riser
oi-t 1 urer. and will manufacture mer- PillB. Sold by James Plummer
cerized damask. He has quite a and all druggists.
, ne odusuux jr-oFcCx number of machines now in oper- n. Lutfy, the hustling merchant
way Co. has made a contract with Lion indB making seme very just one mile this side 'of Gold
Southern Power Co. for a 500 U;on(?Bnma hosier n a Thara nrp Hill, has iust received a large loin
horse-power current with which , yf6 other xxxills of this kind al1 a"d win.ter good and wants
to run its cars,: This power is ie State : na the production at lose
ro of -tho ftrpat Fal1 on , ,, , lu8 10 8611 inem &l fory ciose
6v..v- innas reaaysaie. ine jrrace mma figures.
me wawwua xci m uv" will ha lnnrAfiRflri m canftoitv aa
Una,. 87 miles distant. ..This is
an invasion of the Whitney ter
ritory. The Southern Power Co.
have connections at Kanapolis,
China Grove, Concord and . States
ville. It is very well to have
both companies here. The more
the better for the town and the
consumers of light and power.
Ernest H. Brown -has secured
the State agency for the Identi
fication Insurance ' Company of
America.
r r ' rrof. rnf. rf notianna: wit.Vi
conditions warrant. The old Litt- the babv when it Deevi8h and
mann cordage mill is being used restless, and don't wear yourself
by the new corporation.
Wedded in Delaware.
John F. Plummer, of this city,
and Miss Sara Cochrane, of Mid-
dletown," JJei,, were married on
October 7th, at the home of the
bride's parents. Miss Cochrane
was formerly employed as mana
ger of the millinery department
of the Belk-Harrv Comnanv: and
The company has its it was in Salisbury that the young
principal office in Chicago, r couple first met. Both have manj
. P. S. Carlton has been visiting th -m much happiness. Mr.; and
his father who lives in Duplin Mrs'. Plummer- havereturned to
out worrying night andjday about
i 1 j- . i:u.i. n . j.
11 'juBt give 16 aiitbte uascasweev
Cascasweet is a corrective for the
stomachs of babies and children.
Contains no harmful drugs. ' Sold
by James Plummer and all drug
gists. : U
J. M. Peeler, of Albemarle,
who has been at the samtorium
here for surgical treatment has
recovered sufficiently to enable
him to return to his home. .. -
Boy Wanted. Preferably an 1
orphan, 12 to 14 years of age,
to learn the printing business. A
good. home, for the right kind of a
Dn CJoolili
It cannotJbe denied that the .food we eat-plays an
important role in heaiti Foods that possess great
nourishing power-and"otherc9roperties which are
essential to health' are the ones to be selected for our
daily diet.
o
01 o
17I1EAT FLAE1E CELERY
is the proper food for all classes as it contains the
essential elements for the support of life and mainte-
nance of health that is found in wheat.
Palatable Nutritious Easy of Digestion and Ready to Eat
us m umtt tot. Prt h a hot ma f or a fnratartes; or cook la boIUBfl nllk.
IOC a naCkaO-A AT Signature -A'K-iA .140
I - . ,T on everv
-BELK - 'EAR
Every departm en t of oiir Big Store is brirafull
of real Bargains. Buying as we do for CASH and
for six stores, we buy in very large quantities and
usually get. a reduction in price, which enables us
to sell a better article at the same price, or less than
our competitors. When you trade here you get the
BEST to be had as to price.
SHOES: SHOESI
.We do a BIG SHOE business. We sell the
shoe that lasts. Such well known makes as
ELKIN HOME MADE SHOE
for Men, Women and Children, the GOODMAN
SOLID LEATHER SHOES for Women and Chil
dren, the celebrated "Selby's Shoe for ladies' fine
wear, and a full stock for Men, coarse and fine.
Hickory Calf, a bark tanned for men, are good
wearers. We would like to figure, with you for
your winter shoes.
DiDiiariHi:ircsr.
Extra pecial Showing of Men's Fine Suits.
You can get the best clothing for your money
right here, This is a fact and is due to our selling
the famous MICHAELS-STERN FINE make which
is unquestionably the best styled, and best wearing
moderate price clothing in the world.
Price, $10, $ 1 2.50, $ 1 5 and $ 1 8.50.
Also extra good values in cheaper suits at $4.98 and $7.50
MILLINERY! MILLINERY!
We have the best Millinery department in the city.
Very stylish Hats can be had here at reasonable prices.
The latest style in Coat Suits nice selections. Made
by high-class tailors. Price. $10.00 to $25.00.
FaDcy, new Silk in the new stripes, checks, etc., really
65c and 75c value, ..... - Special at 50c.
Our highest business purpose is to sell the same goods
at lower prices,
BELK-HARRY COUPANY.
TW
1 1 WITHERSPOON CO.,
UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
i FULL LINE OF CASKETS.
Day ' Phone 531.
Night 'Phone 201.
222-224 South Nain St.
SALISBURY, N. C.
n. m & a ah. . m m mm mm m "
mi nr
uu
u m a ., u m m m
mm
mm
TimnAi
MIIMUyiVU
mm
LAST YEAR PRICES; -
I will save you money if you will buy your wins
ter supplies from me." My stock is now one of the
most complete in' the city and Jljavijif? bought 4ha
greater part of it before the great advance in i the
market, and by so 4oing they. coBt less than they
do now, so have marked them tor sale accordingly.
Your time will be well spent if you give me a call be
fore you buy. : - J
, Below yon will notice proof of statement above,
A Grey Blanket for ... ........... . . . ................ 25c
A White Blanket for. .35 three for $1.00
Other great values m Blankets from $1.50 to $10.00 per
pair. In this lot the noted Elkin -Blanket is included
at a very low price.
ig lot of Outing, Flannelettes and Flannels left over
from last season and the price has not been changed, so this
alone speaks for the remarkable low prioes On these gods.
The same grade of these goods this year cost the merchant
from. 2c to 82c per yard more. These prices wilt also apply
to our line of Men's, Ladies' and Children's
ILX 3TL t3L & 3f5T & OL 3f o
The best 25c Ladies' Vest in the State, .real value 85c,
j Big line of Dress Giughams at 8 1-3c, worth,from 12o
j to IOC.
Special one lot of Waist Goods, worth any where 15c. my
price 10c. -
One lot of short lengths in Percales, regular value 12c,
special for 10c per yard. - .
.fnofc ronoi vAr? nna lrt nf Dumootin rocrnloi ralna ff arVnrtVl
is 8c5, my price 5c the yard. You cannot afford to miss l
( this chance, it is one in a life time. V)
Some Very Special Bargains in
DRESS G0Wi
75c values for 60c. .
60c values for 50c.
Several pieces of Fancy Serge Plaid, regular value any
where, 35c, my price 25c.
Some very special values in Ladies' and Children's Hose.
A 15 Cent Value for 10 Cents.
These were bought direct from the mills and at jobber's
prices.
Other great values in all lines.
n
6
A
f.
mm.
&.9 '9 t 'Vs Ss$!Sfi s ' ?!
w
J; 0. WHITE & CO.,
Carriage and Wagon Builders.
FARM AND DRAY WAGONS.
I
DELIVERY WAGONS
BESTQUALI
We sell the celebrated Geo. E. Nissen & Co.'s farm and Log
Wagons, fully warranted.
Old Carriages and Buggies Repaired, Painted and made as
good as new. -
New Tops made and Old Tops Repaired.
New Cushions furnished and old Cushions Repaired.
New Dashes furnished and old Frames Recovered.
Rubber Tires a specialty, Steel Tired Wheels changed to
Rubber Tires.
Old Rubber Tires Repaired.
All Kinds Wood anoUIron Work done at short notice.
We have skilled workmen in each department.
Surrys, Buggies and Wagons for sale.
Harness of all kinds made and repaired.
Call and get prices.
J. 0. White & Co.
OOOOOOOQOOOOOIOOOOOOOOOOOOO
O i
5 And one of the great needs ,
D - of housekeepers will be -
Reliable
Refrigerators.
SU MM ERSETT-B ELL
UNDERTAKING
o
DEALERS IN
CO;
AND
COFFINS, CASKETS, ROBES
BURIAL SUPPLIES.
PRICES REASONABLE COME TO SEE US
108 7. IHIIISS STREET.
We have them in all styles and at all
prices. Some cheaper than others,
but all good . , . . . . . .-
PORCH
SCREENS
A
SPE
ITALTY
We were never better stocked than
at present in all lines of Furniture '
and House-Furnishings. Call and
look over our goods and get our prices
West Innis Street.
' m. -rv .V" "-
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
county.
Salisbury.
i
boy. Call at this omce.
ooooqoooooooofooooooooooooo