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j THE ROANOKE NEWS, THUHSDxVY, JULY 16, 1891. THE ROANOKE NEWS. UY II ALL & PLEDGE. PUBLISHED KVKRY THURSDAY. ItATKSOK SI'llSCmi'l'ION IX ADVANCH. Ono Year (liy Mail), Postie Paid $1."0. Six Months 75. A Weekly Democrat ic journal devoted to the material, educational, political and agricultural interests of Halifax and sur rounding counties. jiigr Advertising rates reasonable and furnished on application. THURSDAY JULY 16, 1891. A. F. & A. M. OmciAi.s. Tho ma sonic fraternity at this place have elected the following as lodge officials for the en suing term: W. T. Whitfield, W. M.; W. II. Brown, S. W.; E. Clark, J. W.; II. S. S. Cooper, secretary; J. T. Evans, Trcas; J. K. Campbell, S. D.; J. B. Mot ley, J. D.; H. Y. Harriss, Tyler. A Pleasant Entertainment. Thursday night there wps a pleasant entertainment at the residence of Major Emry at which those present enjoyed themselves greatly. Mrs. Uuiry and Mr. Charles Emry were to leavo next morn ing and the entertainment was in the nature of a good-bye. Fruits and cham pagne and other wines were served to the guests. Picnic Postponed. Owing to wet, ool weather which prevailed on Thurs day the picnic which was to have taken place that day at Great Falls was post poned, and will be given on the 10th or 15th of August. The postponement is a cause of much regret on the part of the management, as there would have been a large crowd present. The date of the picnic will be duly announced. Valuable Lot. Last week Mr. J. T. Gooch sold the lot upon which is the store occupied hy Robt. Purnell and Perry's barber shop, to W. D. Smith for $3,000. Tb lot is about forty feet frout. Tle buildings are not valuable, Mr, Gooch having before the sale, determined to take thetu down and replace them with a brick building. This is a big price and shows that Weldon dirt is valuable. Now is the time to invest in Weldon prope.iy. Doors, Sash, Blinds, &c There will be id Hub building going on hero for some time to ooiue, we hope, and sash, doors, blinds, mouldings, brackets, stair tails, Jto., will he in demand. We com mend those needing such articles to John It. Necly, successor to 11. J. Ncely f- Co., Portsmouth, Vu., who w:P Uote lowest prices on all such goods, also on paints, oil, varnish, and builders' hardware. Be certain to write him for prices. Read advertisement in another column. Direct Taxes. For the benefit of those who may not have seen the list of those who paid the direct tax which was published in this paper last week, we print it again. Those who have claims to the money have only to go before Clerk Gregory and fill out the proper hlauk. If anyone holds a receipt that should accompany the papers. Governor Holt will begin paying out the money at once. Certificates should be forward ed to the State Auditor who will return warrant for the amount due. New Brick Blilping. Mr. J. T. Evans will at once begin the erection of a handsome two story brick building with basement, at the corner of Washington avenue and Second street, and for that purpose is now removing the frame build ings occupying the. site. The building will be fifty feet by sixty five and will contah three or two stores according as it shall front on Second street or Washing ton avenue. In either event they will be most desirable business places and will readily find occupants. The building will beoompleteu as soou as possible. . Prohibition in Northampton. We learn that the Board of Commission ers of Northampton has officially refused to grant any license to retail liijuor in the county. After the expiration of Ileuses now in force prohibition will prevail unless the Board reconsiders its action. The law says the commissioners shall grant licenses upon compliance with the tiropcr requirements, but the Su premo court, we believe, has construed the law to u've commissioners larger dis cretion than the bare language of the act would imply. I have one good milk shako and fix tures been used a slioit while will sell ft a sacrifice. 'II. C. Spiers. Sunday School Picnic Tuesday e Sunday schools of the Methodist and uptist churches at this place went to Shaws Springs, Littleton on a picnic. Iwo coaches and the caboose car of the freight train were foil and about three bun- red men, women and children took an outing carrying tin ir dinner with them. Besides the member of the schools there was quite a number of guests, and the ay was perfectly enjoyed by everyone. Many of them had never visited the ality before and were of course charmed with the grounds and springs. was a happy crowd came back in the afternoon and everyone would like to meat the experience. Compliment to a Former County- man. It will be remembered that some time ago Mr. J. M. Mullen, a former citizen of this county, but now a promi nent member of the municipal govern ment of the city of Petersburg, delivered an address iu that place before the Camp of Cotifederato Veterans, giving an ac count of the closing scenes of the war in and around Weldon, iu which he was himself a young, though active partici pant. The address received considerable attention at the time, and the Secretary of the Southern Ilistoiical Society re quested a copy of the address at the time. It is published in full in the current volume of the Society's Historic?' papers, a hi"h compliment to the author, but one well deserved. The County Alliance. The reg ular quarterly meeting of the county Alliance was held at Halifax Friday and was well attended. Business of impor tance to the order was transacted. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year and will be installed at the October meeting : President Dr. R. A. Patterson. Vice-President J. J. Robertson. Secretary P. W. Purrington. Treasurer R. W. Brown. Lecturer Thomas II. Taylor. Assistant Lecturer J. W. Johnston. Chaplain-T. L. Whitaker. Doorkeeper J. W. Dickens. Assistant Doorkeeper A. E. Carter. Seigeant-at-arms T. C. Burgess. Business Agent F. H. Taylor. Executive Committee J. A. Collins, Wm. Burnett, C. P. Simmons, Committee on Good of the Order R. E. Hancock, W. E. Bowers, W. K. Pittman. Delegate to tho State Alliance E. A. Thome; alternate, J. A. Collins. A Remarkaiile Accident and Escape. Thursday morning as Mr. A. E. Lehman, chief engineer of tho Great Falls company was ctossing tho bridge at Chocayotte creek, near Bass & Ponton's mill, the horse he was driv ing, which belonged to Major Emry, be came frightened at a hole in the floor of the bridge and turned half round, jump ing over the railing iiuo the water carry- iug the buggy with her. Mr. Lehmau jumped out and saved himself from a cold bath. The distance was about ten or fifteen feet and the water quite deep. A negro man saw the accident and im mediately plunged into the water, cut the horse loose from the buggy and saved her from drowning. The buggy was broken to pieces. The distance and the depth of the water makes the escape of the horse from injury quite remarkable. The horse was hooked to another vehicle in a short time and moved off without showing any fear or nervousness what ever. Personal. Mr. Frank Johnston, of Scotland Neck, is vis'ting bis father, Col. J. W. Johnston, near town. Miss Kate Tillery, of Tillery, is visiting Mrs. E. W. Brown. Misses Lillie Gay, of Wilson, and An nie Thomas, of Elm City, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Spiers. Misses Evelyn and Mamie Grigg, of Jairatts, Va., are visiting tho family of Mr. B. F. Gary. Miss Laura P. Clark, of Durham, who has been visiting her mother in this placo, returned home Monday. Mr. A. J. Campbell, who recently ac cepted a position in Raleigh, is at home oil a short visit. Mr. Julian Timberlake, of Raleigh, was in town a few hours Tuesday. Sentor B. F. Aycoek, of Wayne, was iu town Tuesday night. lie had beeu off on business connected with the Indus trial school and had also been to Hen derson to sell tobacco, for which he got fine prices Senator Aycoek was one id' the most influential members of the last Legislature nod is prominent iu the poli ties of his si i lion. Chapter 1 Wiak, tired, and no ap pi lite. Chapter 2 Take Hood's Sarsaparil- hi. Chapter 3. Strong, cheerful, hungry. Arithmetical Kino Snakes. Not far from Weldon a man at work with several hands near a large lock pile noticed a king snake crawl under a large rock, and iu a few moments heaiiug a terrible flatteration his uttentiou was especially called to it, and had his curios ity aroused. In a few seconds the king suake came out in a gic.it Lurry and left for the undcr-woods, in a few minutes ho returned with six more king snakes and all weut in the same hole under the rock, again a noise like chickens fluttering fol lowed, then these snakes came out as the first did and took to thi) wood, and soon returned with 12 more king snakes and after entering the hole under the rock, again the same noise proceeded, iu a few minutes these came out and pro ceeded to do as the others had dono and sion brought li t othei king snakes and with them tho captain of king snakes, said to bo about as larirc around as a man's leg, these all went under the rock and a lively time ensued and feathers flew. These all like wise came out. The man thought it was time to see what was under that rock, so calling his hands they set to work to removing the heavy stones and soon disclosed a huge rattle snake surrounded by chicken and turkey bones and feathers. The rattler was evi dently too much for the king snakes. The Aurelian Springs Homicide. From gentlemen who live in the Aurelian Springs section and who arc familiar with the facts we gather that the killing of the colored girl Harriet Carter by William Thomas, an account of which we published last week, was purely acci dental. Thomas and the girl were very fond of each other and both were of a playful, frolicking disposition which man ifested itself whenever they were togeth er, she being only thirteen years old and he just grown. They returned together from church on the day of the homicide and were frolicking along the road. This was kept up after they reached the house and the shooting was only a part of the play, he believing tho chamber to be empty. When he saw the girl was dead he gave expression to his grief saying "I have killed Harriet and would not have done it for anything in the world, I would have rather killed myself." The powder set firo to the girl's clothing and Thomas carefully put it out with his fingers. He immediately went to the girl's home and told her mother of the unfortunate affair, not trying to conceal or palliate his act. Thomas, it is said, bears a good reputation for peacefulness and pleasant disposition, though he has not lived in the community a very long time. We give these facts as related to us iu justice to an unfortunate person who, being a comparative stranger, seems to have neither fiiends. money nor sympa thy iu his trouble and who is certainly entitled to the common ju.-tice of a hear ing before the bar of public opinion. Convocation ov Tariioro. The next meeting of this convocation will be held at Warrenton on August 28, 29 and 30. The following programme, will be followed: FRIDAY. 9 a. m. Business meeting. 10:30 a. m. Holy Communion and sermon by the Rev. E. P. Green. 4 p. in. Business meeting. 8 p. ni. Short service, and paper by tho Rev. W. L. Melliehampo on the Relation of Christianity to Popular Amusemeuts, to be followed b y voluntary addresses. SATURDAY. 7 a. m. Holy Communion. 9 a. m. Business meeting. 10:30 a. m. Morning Prayer and ser mon by the Rev. A. S. Smith, D. D. 1 p. iu. The work of the Sunday-school Discussion to be opened by the Rev. Gorgo P. Hebbard, Dean. 8 p. m. Evening Prayer aud sermon by the Rev. W. J. Smith. SUNDAY. 7 a. in. Holy Communion. 10:30 a. m. Usual Sunday service and sermon by the Dean. 4 p. m. Children's service. 8 p. in. Short service and discussion of the missionary work of the church by the Rev. E. P. Green and others. 10:30 a. m. and 8 p. in. service f r the colored people by the Rev. J. W. Perry. Progress. It is very important in this age of vast material progress that a remedy bo pleas ing to llo' t "I- nod to the eve, easily taken, nee ie iuie ' the sio n:n h and healthy i'i i'sno r- and efleeis. Pus sessiog these qiMiiiiu Syrup of Figs is the one perfect laxative aud most gentle diuretic known. Pensioners in Halifax. Follow ing is a correct list of pensioneis resident in Halifax county; subject to review by the State Board of I lie new names added to the list : SOLDIERS. Baker, Geo. King, E. M. Brown, Thus. Morehorne, J. S. Bentoii, Ed. Land, Wm. Brown, J. J. ,pe, B. E. Barnes, G. L. Pullen, W. P. Branch, J. W. Pullen, J. C. Benton, J. J. Rogers, Jas. Burt, W. W. Rogers, 11. C. Dickens, R. A. Shaw, Albert Hauiill, Jno Shearin, S. C. Holt, Arch Shearin, E. II. Hardy, J. J. Stallings, A. J. Hux, F. M. Stamper, W. II. Harper, J. W. Wenters, J. F. Harper, M. F. Wood, B. T. Hauls, T. R. Wallace, W. T. Harland, Aug. WIDOWS. Bell, M. A. Lancaster, A. R. Branch, M. J. Lee, Nancy Bryant, C. E. Lewis, M.L. Butts, Martha Liles, Susan Brown, Eliza Little, Rosa Butts, Susan Mabry, M. E. Clark, Pemelia Motley, Sarah F. Cook, Christiana Moody, Rebecca Dickens, S. W. Motley, R. F. Etheridge, E. Pierman, T. Griflas, Sarah Powell, M.J. Gibson, Martha Pair, L. M. Hale, J. A. Sledge, O. F. Herbert, D. A. Smith, Louisa Ilux, Matilda, Smith, Mary Hawkins, Emily Stallings, Lucy Joues, Sarah A. Stansberry, L. JcukinSjSarah J. Shearin, M. E. Smith, Louisa. The Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners met at Hal ifax Monday for the purpose of hearing complaints relative to the assessment of property for taxation. There were very few applications for reduction of vrluation only two of which were granted. E. V. Wilkins & Co., were allowed to correct mistake in 1'sting stock of goods, reducing the valuation from 5,000 to 3,000. G. B. Barne, of Faucetts, aud J. A. Harrell of Weldon, were allowed to list property heretofore omitted. The value of the property of Mrs. E. F. Branuh known as the White Hall place was reduced from $3,000 to 2,250. The personal property of J. A. Har rell, Weldon, was raised iu value from 1,000 to 2,500. J. A. Johnston, A. Prescott, W. II. Day, E A- Cuthrell, A. J. Campbell, P. Lynn, witnesses in the above matter were allowed 1.80 each, mileage and per diem. The application of II. J. Pope, for re duction of the taxab'c value of bis farm in Weldon township from 14 per aero was deniel. The application of Dr. C. J. Gee, Weldon, for reduction of value of town lots was denied. The matter of taxiog the property of the Roanoke Navigation and Water Power Company was referred to W. E. Daniel. A. H- Green was allowed 1.80 for subpumaing witnesses. The law requiring raiload companies to file certain statistics with the Board not having been complied with the matter was referred to W. E. Daniel for proper action. There hein no further business bo- fore the Board it adjourned. During the six months ending June 30th, 405,(104 immigrants landed at New York. Every European country was represented, the largest number coming from Germany aud the smallest from Denmark. Of this number only 18,270 came to the Southern States, the others going West and North. Arizona received the smallest number, her quota being only 28i. North Carolina came next to the bottom with l(7. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POWDER Absolutely Pure. A cream of tanar baking powder. Highest of a'l in lcivcmng strength. L 'tftt U. S. Government Food Report. r Ipll State of Ohio, City op ) Toledo. Lucas County. I ss. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney Hi Co., doing business iu the city of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that the said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that can not be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this tith day of December, A. D. 1880. ) A. W. (JLEASON, -j SEAL, j- ( . ' ) Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internal ly uud acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of tho system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. Cheney k Co., Toledo, Ohio. Wi-Sold by druggists, 75c. (y-'J-lni. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. BECK WIT H'S ANTI-DYSPEPTIC PILLS. As a family medicine these pills are uu rivalled. As an Ami Dyspeptic Pill they have stood the test of 75 years, aud maintained their reputation. THE Y II EG ULA IE the HO WELS and LI VEIi. They will relieve Colic, Sick Head ache, Acid Stomach, and all the evils at tendant upon indigestion. They are the cheapest and best remedy offered for Dyspepsia in all its forms. For sale by W.JU. COHEN, Weldon, N. C. E. P. Beckwitii & Co , Wholesale agents, Petersburg, Va. my 28-ly. ") IDGEWAY -s$c; HIGH II SCHOOL, FOROEOYS : GIRLS. The Scholastic year of 191-92 begins August 31st 1H91, and ends Juna 9th, 1892. Total expenses per session of twenty weeks. tuition: Primary, Academic, .... Music on Piano, -Use of instrument, $20.00 25.00 12..r)0 2.50 Hoard (including lights and fuel - - 50.00 Washing, 3.75 No extra charge for Latin, Greek aud French nor for Vocal music or book-keop- iug. With twenty-six years' experience and three competent assistants the Principal guarantees his patrons satisfaction. ( atnlouues turmshed on application. Address JOHN GRAHAM, Principal, lG-tiw. Kidtfeway, N. C. JSOTICEOF INCORPORATION XOnrUCAROUXA: I.v th K HALIFAX CO. j Si i'Kiuou Court. Notice is hereby given ot the incorpora tion of the Enfield Collegiate Institute, that the names of the incorporators are 8. S. Alsop, 1. 15. liritt, John A. Collins, H. S. Harrison, John K. IVttitt, F. L. Pippen John K. Whitaker and such others as they may associate with them; that the principal place ot business shall be in hnticld, N. C., and its general purpose and business is t J conduct a school for the white race, iu which shall be taught all the learning, arts and science, usually taught in schools o high grade; that the duration of the corpo ration shall be sixty years; the capital stock is $111,500 divided into 105 shares of the par value of $100. Giveu under my hand and ofhciul seal at office in Halifax town this Jnlv 8, 1891. JOHN T. GKEOOKY, 7-llJ-(iw. Clerk Superior Court. PERFECTED CRYSTAL LENSES TRAD! MANK. ftullty Tint 11171. P. N. STAIM8ACK & BRO., (IKNKltAIi M KRCIIANTS, have exclusive sale of these celebrated glasses in Weldon, N. C. FAULKNER. KELLAIYI I MOORE, The only manufacturing Opticians in the South, Atlanta, till, jeirl'eddlers are not supplied with these famous glasses. Lady Teacher "WANTED. The trustees of tho BnScM Collegiate Institute desire to secure a LA 1)Y ASSIST ANT in the academic department. Tothe end of securinir the in- st competent appli cant, a competitive examination will be conducted by Mr. P. S. Wilkinson, super intendent ofPuhlic Instruction of Edge combe comity, on Thursday, July HI, lH!ll.it:jp in in the town of Enfield. Salary for th I'rst term JWI a month Applieaniswill ple-e im'il'v Mr. V. L Pippen, secretary, Knlield, ('. S. S. A1.SOP. Chairman Hoard of Trustees 7-9-2t. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. John L h (SUCCESSOR TO K. J. NEELY & CO ,) WHOLESALE & RETAIL Dealer In DOORS, M, Bill MOULDINGS, BALUSTERS, BRACKETS, ETC W-I-K-E -:- D-O-O-R-rt I N D O W -:- 8 C R E E Nr3 Paints, Oils, Varnish, And Builders' Hardware. Sheathing Papers, White Pine, Walnut and Poplar Lumber. Stair Rail and Turns Worked Ready to Hang! Cor. Water and Queeusts., Portsmouth, Va jy lfijan 1. MES. JOE PEESON'S dr. j. n. iicaden's opinion. I consider Mrs. Joe Person's Remedy, the finest blood purifier that is on the market to-day. J. II. McAden. Charlotte, N. C. August 15, 1889. REV. C J. 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