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f InMGEMJ.RMIll. "Do HiqtiT Boys Jfto QodBless Yduh UoTTff," jijE LjSt Wo fids of THE DYtfQ BRILLIANT CAREER. (f AM GENERAL MATT. WlllTA KEK RANSOM, soldier, law yer, statesman, patriot and planter, died suddenly at his home in Northampton oounty, Saturday morning at 1 o'clock, and the last word) of the greatest North Carolinian were addressed to his sons: i'Do light, boys, and God bless your mother," At his bedside at the time of his death were three of bis sons, Messrs. Matthew W. Ransom, Jr., Joseph E. Raasom, and George E. Ransom. His wife and his daughter, Miss Esther, were at Blowing Koolt, while his other sons, Messrs. Patrick Emm Ransom and Robert Ransom were on other parti of the plantation. He was just seventy eii;ht years old, on tt day his death. Senator Ransom's death was quite sudden and came from some teart trou ble. For several nights past he had complained of severe paius at his heart. Thursday he was here with his usual warm clasp of the hand and with cheer ful greetings for all. He took a lively interest in current events, and was greatly interested in the approaching fair. He spoke feelingly of the late Senator Hoar, and his exact words were: "Senator Hoar was one of the ablest aod purest men in the country and bis death is a great loss to the na tion." Friday he wbs actively engaged about the farm and appeared in good health. In the afternoon he came back to the house and ate a hearty supper. After supper he became a little sick, but was relieved later aod retired shortly before 9 o'clock. About hill past ten ho became very sick and the family was aroused. Stu ator Rausoni's condition seemed bad, but not serious, and all the country remedies known were used, a messenger being sent to Jackson, for Dr. II. W. Lewis Senator Ransom rapidly grew worse and after twelve o'clock bis condition be came very serious. Ilia heart gave him great pain and a number of times he declared that if he did not get relief he would die. The attention of th home folks was iocreased, and Dr. Lewis was expected at every moment. At one o'clock he recognized that death was at hand and then addressing the remarks, as quoted above, to bis sons, he fell back and expired. Early Saturday morning the news was flashed over the entire county: "General Matt. VV. Ransom is dead!'' This sad intelligence causod the great est sorrow, everywhere. His wife and daughter were immediately notified and Mr. Patrick Ransom left on the Seaboard Air Line to meet them in Raleigh. They reached the home of sorrow Sun The body was followed to the grave by the widow, Mrs. I'attie Kxum Ran som, her daughter, Miss Esther, aod five sons, Messrs. Matt W., Robert, Joseph, George E. and Patrick Ransom. The burial was conducted with mason ic honors by the Johoston-Caswell lodge, of Warrcnton, L. M. Chaffin, worshipful master, being in charge, (General Ran som, in life, being a member of this lodge,) assisted by Masons from Hender son, Warrcnton, Littletoo, Weldoo, Hali fax, Jackson and Enfield. The inter ment was in the family burying grounds in the garden, the grave was next to that of General Ransom's deceased eon, Thomas. The pall bearers were: R. T. Ste phenson, M. F. Stancill, W. II. Buffa- loe, T. L Ktnry, W. J. Hawkins, B. K. Lacy, T. N. Harrison, R. T. Dowd, W. A.Grant and J G. L. Crocker, ac(ive,and F. II. Busbee, Col. W. II. 3. Clfgwjn, Judgo R. B. Peebles, Gen. W. P. Ro berts, Maj. J. D. Shaw, Col. A. B. Andrews, Judge T. R. Purnell, Dr. B. F. Dixon, R. D. Gilmer, Gen. J. S. Carr. There were many prominent people in attendance and the casket and grave were covered with flowers. On the head of the casket was t battle flag of the Confederacy, done in flowc and the face of the dead statesman show ed few traces ol death. The high fore head, the stroug and prominent nose and the straight mouth and decided chin, fringe 1 with c'ose cropped grey beard, had the eaino look of calm dignity, the same benevolent cast that they held in life. Only the warmly scintillating eyes were closed, the long black lashes car ressing the pale and waxen cheek. Tired with age, full of honors, faith ful to the work in hand, the chieftain had fallen asleep, a brave men desire to do, quickly and easily while yet has powers triumphed in all save the last and fatal battle o'er his years. An interesting feature of the funeral was the presenoe in the spaoious yard of two hundred or more negro men, women and children, all of whom had been em ployed as laborers on the five or six large plantations owned by General Ran som. Sketch or His Lin. The following (ketch, covering half oentury of public life, was prepared for the Kaleigh Post by Hon. Fabius II Busboe, who was an intiniato friend ol the d'ad statesman, Matt Whitakar Ransom, the oldest ' son of Robert RaDsom, was born in H'arren cmnty October 8, 182G. His mother, Prlscilla Whitak er, was a mem ber of the Whitakcr family of Halifax which has always been prominent in the oomtoandto Gen. Hoke, and was greatly oommendfd. At Frcdcrickeburg he held thelioeat Margo's Heights with match less courage, and at Five Fork a and other historic fields, his reputation as a skilful and fearless soldier was forever establish ed. After the close of the war General Ransom resumed the life of a planter aod lawyer, and h id a large and lucrative practice, especially in Warren, Halifax and Northampton counties. When the hired minions of Kirk held the ttuett men of the state in custody, and the state courts seemed powerless to relieve, General Ransom applied to Judge Brooks for the writ of hahpa.. syy? ; eperatunu.f"r teteract of the barn Uragg, W. H. Battle, B. F. Mooie and others brought about the release of the prisoners and the restoration of the reign of law. In January, 1872, when the senate of the I'nited Stales had declined to admit the treat tribune, Zelulon 1. Vance, to a seat in that body, because his disabili ties had not been n moved, General Han som was elected by thn General Atscm bly ol North Carolina as Senator of the United States. He remained, by suc cessive re-elections, a member of that body until March 4, 1895, having had the longest term of service of any North Carolinian. He was appointed minister to Mexico by Mr. Cleveland in 1891), and served two years. His services for nearly a quarter of century are a part of the political history of the country. He entered the Senate when the passions engendered by the war were still glowing at white heat, and ha was perhaps the greatest sing'e force in the Senate in bringing about the re conciliation of the warring sections. Wbilo he would speak with matchless eloquence and force, as was shown in his great argument in the Louisiana case, his chief work was done in committee room and on the floor, day by day aod year by year in bringing about more perfect union of states and people. He was ever alive to the interest of his state and section and was for twenty- five years a potent factor in bringing the beneficent agencios of the federal govern ment to the development of the south. In the improvement of rivers and har bors, in the ereotion of publio buildings, he was of more service than all others in public station combined. With rare tact and unfailing courtesy, handsome pres ence, magnetic charm of manner, ho was a senator of whom the whole state was proud. And when he spoke, which was not as frequently as his admirers wishod, his cloquoncc bad a ohaim that was all its own. But this is not the time to recount at length the public services of Gen. Ran som. To-day we mourn the loyrl friend and staunch eomrado, the gallant soldier, the faithful public servant. Geo. Ransom, during his thole life, was a peace maker, not only in lis pub lic career, but in his private life. Of courage and honor undoubted, his cour.sel was always sought in cases of private diffi culty, and the result was almost invaria bly an honorable adjustment. litre of eastern Nor lb, Caroliua, aodT showed b; his faiib large investnenta to lands in Northampton and Halifax. He became probably the largest cotton plan ter in North Carolina, and with the id of his sons managed a princely domain on both sides of the R ianoke. ffraVaw'aV iasffih'1'1"' Li Wlhlh U &) mmms hi Bigg M Civilization advances apace even in America. A number of recent straws shows which way the wind is blowit'g. A lamentation conies up from Vale Uni versity that no foot bull material can b 1 found in the new Freshman class. And Mark Twain has recently been to Fair haven, Mass , to helo dedicate a church Better yet, the demand in public libraries for works other than fiction is on the increase. Women are fond of gold, but not of golden silcacc. Ayers Doctors first prescribed Aycr's Cherry Pectoral over 60 years ago. They use it today more than ever. They Cherry Pectoral rely upon it for colds, coughs, bronchitis, consumption. They will tell you how it heals inflamed lungs. " 1 hn.il tir ti1 pnHith for thrwi Tm. Ttifii I inml Air' ('tit-m r'tjrtoral. M T or lnntti worti aoou aualeuftua itij cough aruppd wut." Mh. Vkael Utdr, Uuibrlo Outre. U. V., Vic , f rt. J r, ATI CO. - for Old Coughs positively cure any case or Bladder disca so uni boytmS of medicine. No medicine FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE strengthens the urinary organs, builds up the kidneys and invig orates the whole system. IT IS GUARANTEED TWO SIZES 50o and $1.00 rsMna 11 u wa p.l m c ECidsiey do more. Passed Stent and Gravel With Encruolallng Pains A. H.Thumc. Mgr. Wills Week Coal Co.. Buffalo, 0.. wrlte "I have been afflicted with kidney and Madder trouble tor years, Pass ing gravel or s:o;KS cr rusting pains. Other medicines onlf gave relief. An-r t...r FOLEY'S KIDNEY CUKE " ' surprising. A few ;te,e. started the brick dual, like fine stones, etc., and now I have no pntn across my kidney, and I feel I ke a new man. FOLEY'S KII1NIY t.tllti: has done me $ I ,(HK) worth of good. No Other Remedy Can Compara With II Thos. V. Crier, of Ashboro, N.C., had Kidney Trouble and one bottle of FOI EY'S KIDNEY CUKE effected a perfect cure, ana be aaye there is no remedy that will compare with It. SOLD AND RECOMMENDED BY W. Ill CoijEi. Dtuq SjotE. Ono Ayor'a PHI at bedtime Insures a nnttirnl notion nit mornin. THE FAIR OF EASTERN day morning, where they found many ! history of the county, telegrams of sympathy from various teo- tions of the country. Lev en, IIonorbd And Laid to Hist. The funeral was held at "Verona," hie country home in Northampton oounty, Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.and nearly one thousand people were present to show their love for the distinguished dead statesman, and deep sympathy for thi bereaved family. Col. A. B. Andrews, vioe-president of the Southern Railway, oame down to Weldoo on hi. private oar, and accom panied the large Weldoo delegation to the home of aonow. Among the Wel doo people who attended the funeral weio: Mayor Gooch, Major T 1 Emry. Col. and Mra. W. H. 8. Burgwyo, Postmaster JolioO. Burton, Dr. A. R. 'nthi-offer, (Wain W. T. (!hk. J, T Evans, E.T.' Daniel, Dr. D. B. Zolli coffer, A. K. Wilson, W. R. Smith, Mr. and Mrt T. U. H.rrison, Mr. and Mr. F. W. O.rrott, J. T. Pop, Col. A. Preaoott, C. Q. Evan., E. T. Zolliooffer, John B. ZolliootTer, T. W. Russell, Henry Farber, H. D. Allen, W. 0. Purnell, P. W. Coohrtne, W. T. Shaw, W.A. Pieroe, J- & Turner, W. B. Tillory, VLey, J. T. Chambers, Rev. W. W. Rose, J. J. Daniel, Captain T. F. Anderson, J. R. Rowell and many other.. Large delegation, oame down from Littleton, Warreoton, rJendenon, Ral eigh, Durham, and other placet The servioe., which were oonduoted by Rev. Janet A. Weston, Confeder ate major, were rerj simple. ReT. Weston read the Lpiaoop.l ertioe, the prayer, and afterwards delivered a brief -' to General Ransom, who was bu After an academic cducatio n in War renton, he entered the University of .Norm tarouna, and was graduated in the class of 1847, being a class-mate of Gen. J. Johnston Pettijircw, Senator John Pool and other men of noto. The commencement was the nota ble one at tended by President Polk, and the Eng lish salutatory address of the young graduate was one of the feature of the occasion. Soon afdr graduation he entered up on the pratice of law in Warreoton, and at once attained marked suooesa. While very young man, about 1853, he was oandidate for attorney general, and al though Whig he was elected by t legislature which contained .mall Democratic majority. At. prowcuting officer he waa eloquent, foroibi. and successful, but never vindiot ire or im placable. lie resigned before the end of his term and removed hi. residence to the county of Northampton, having married Mis. Pattie Eium of that county. Kroaa that time be wa. largely engaged in planting. In 1858 be wa. member nf the House of Commons from Northamp ton as i Democrat. When the elond. that bad long been hovering over the land, in 1861 broke into the storm of w.r, the lawyer-planter ill among the first to volonteer. He became colonel of the thirty-fourth North Carolina, the present chief justice, Walter Clark, beiog at one time the ad jutant of hi. regiment. Be was after wa'ds promoted to be brigadier general, and distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry in many engagements. AWhe oiptur. of Plymouth he was second In HI 1 .j M il. ILL ill 1U1 FuLL LiIe Diiess Goods. TIDE WATER VIRGINIA, WELDON. :K C. OCTOBER 25, 26, 27, 20, 1SD4. Under a New Organisation, The Society will endeavor to make the 29th Annual Exhibition a complete success in every particular. The Grounds are being repaired. Large and varied Premiums will be offered in every department. $1,500 will be awarded in Running and Trotting Purses. At tractions designed to amuse and instruct will be on Exhibition. MB. . BROOKS PABHAM, 0? OXFORD, N. C., Ha. been .elected as CHIEF MARSHAL and with a competent corpa of assistants from all part, of this section, will not only insure the best of order, but add to the social feature, of the Occasion. The Railroads have promised most efficient transportation facilities. An Excellent Brass Band will be in attendance daily during the Fair Dances nightly at the Coast Line Hotel, with a German Thursday night and a Grand Coronation Ball, after the Tournament on Friday. HaTSEND TO THE SECRETARY FOR A PREMIUM LIST AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION DESIRED. i I. Ransom, Eugene Johnston, CLOTHING-Largest Stock we have ever had. Overcoats from cheapest to best. Underwear in heavy fleece goods and wool. We have the celebrated "Wright's Health Underwear." NONE BETTER. SHOES--We have the strongest line in town, for Ladies, Men and Children. HATS-Latest styles and large stock to select from. Trunks, Fur niture, Mattresses and Springs. GROCERIES. Fresh Richmond beef, sausage, flour, lard and everything for the housekeeper. Goods promptly delivered in town. We desire your patronage and will do our best to please. Free as tie Air We Breathe and for the some people's health al most as necessary. We will give to all sufferers a free bottle of our famed KELLUM'S SURE CURE FOR INDIGESTION, to acquaint the uninformed of its wonderful Curative virtues, also a $5.00 con tract to cure your case or money refunded. Call to-day. Sold hy W.M. COHEN, Dniwisi, Weldon, N. (',, .1. N. HKOWN, DruUt Halifax, N. C, JACKSON DRtKi CO, J.U'KMi.N KO.VNOKK PHARMA CY, Koanoke Rapids, N. C, CP. STEVENS CO, SEABOARD'S DltllO JOBBERS, W. K. IIEAVANS, lWiist, Enfie'd. Sec. & Treas. President. J. COPPEDOE, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, AUUELIAN SPRINGS, N. C. Can always be found at the residence of Mr. W. J. Liles. HOujarcR'a ' tacky Mountain Tea Nuggets A Bnir MadiaiM 6c Buy Fatala. Map Oolata Esaltk aad lomi Vlor. A .rwelfle for OnatipAtloil, tmttrertlon. Ut ftn'l Kidney Troubles. Pimpleo, rmji, fmpura Ulooil, Bf BrMh. ftluaaiih now.it. Hwiwii. anl lla.Tkarh. It 't Becky Mountain Tm Id UN tl form, as cftr. a bos. UmduIim fruhda by Houjarca Dayn Oocpaky, sfvliaoa, Wi. ; GOLOEM NtfSQETS FOR UllOW KOPII EMRY oct 301 J & JOHNSTON ORDINANCE. The Board of Commissioners of the town of Weldon do enact- First.- Thftt all bar-moms and place where spiritnons or intoxicating liquors art mid shall be cloned for the daj-at nine o'clock p. m., and shall not open until b o'clock a. ru. ; provided, that on Saturday nights snch places above mentioned ma; keep open until 11 o'clock p. m. It shall be unlawful for any barkeeper, clerk, or agent, or any person whatever, to keep open inch bar-roonw 01 place where sptritv uous or intoxicating liquors are -sold be tween the said hour of nine o'clock p. in. and live o'clock a. m. except on Ha turd ay nighty when they may keep open until 11 o'clock p. m., and any person violating any of the provinions of this ordinance shall on conviction thereof be fined fifty dollars. Provided, however, that the Mayor or Justice of the Peace trying the oflender or olTenden may remit any part of said fines as in bis judgment be may deem beat. tsfromt: This ordinance shall go Into effect on and after the 1st day of Sep tember, 1904. Approved. P. N.'STAINBACK, committee J. A. JOHNSTON, J Ang. 15, 1904. NOTICE. Having qnalified a. adminUtrator, C. T. A. of Mary A. Hill, d weaned, late of Hali tal county, I herrhy notify all persona having claim, agaioat tbe eatat of mid deceued to prenent them to the nnderj signed on or before the 4th da r of Angnat, ltajft, or thia notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. J. T. GOOCH, Weldon, N. C, Angnat 4th, 1904. BARGAINS. One New Upright Piano, Prioe $400, will sell for $300. ' One Second Hand Upright Piano good as New, original prioe 3p0, will sell for $150. P, N. STAIN BACK. Who ! Your CaoMale EOOSEYELT OR PARKER? The ooming campaign promisee to be close. Neither candidate is ocrtaio of of luooeae. Event, maj happen which will change the whole aspect ol the political ailuation. N newspaper ia better equipped to handle the new. than THE WASHINGTON POST. It baa a perfect telegvaphio service, its special correspondents rank 6 rat in the newspaper profession, and all the new. is printed without fear or favor of eilhej party. Tbe Post i. thoroughly inde pendent, and each day will give the true situation, uneolored by partisan leal. No paper i. more widely quoted. At grr.t ons4 it obtain. abl dionatchNi front tre London Times, giviog-the news of the lluasian-Japanese war. Subscription for three months, 11.90; two months, SI 25, one month, TO eenta. Sample copies free. THE WASHINGTON POST CO., Washington, D. C. Executor's Notice. Having qualified as execntor of the last will and testament of Thomas N. Hill, de ceased, late ol Halifax, Halifax county, N. C, 1 hereby notily all persons having claim, againat the estate of said deceased to present them to tbe nnderaigned, or to hi. att.rney, W. A- Dunn, on or before th. 4th day of August, 1905, or thia notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement. STUART U. HILL, Executor. This August 4th, 1904. FOLEYSHONEYTAR ftosMtbwsxMMtliesuel aaaatte testa's) BUILDERS AI CONTRACTORS WILL FIND AT E. CLARK'S. WELDON, K G, A full line of Building Material, Windows, looi, Ulinda, Mantel., Mouldnigs and Buildirs' Hardware, Stoves Piping and Sheet Iron. I carry in stock OOOD ltl'UUIK8, Ac, and will sell as cheap as any ono.whea quality is considered. GROCERIES: The Htsl of Ever) thinn kept in stock. Prcsh Seasonable goods for family use General Supplies for the public. FINE BAR. is My bar is supplied with the moat choice HTiiskics, ltrandics, H incs, Cicarsand Tobacco. The First Nationa BankofWeldon REASON FOR SOLICITING YOUR BUSINESS. First. We are the only leposiioij of Goverommt funJj in tbii rection of Heat crn North Carolina. Second. Our management has had twenty-ono years eiporicnce in the Banking business, aod a. a Naliobal Bank Kiamincr and receiver in charge ef National Banks. Third. We make collections on every bankinr- puint North Carolina at the lowrit banking rale, and loake a specialty of banking and ctmmercial collection. Fourth. We sllow s reasonable interest on time dtposila, an eneourscemsnt to thrift and aaving. b OKKICEKS: W. H. S. BUROWYN, HAM'L F. PATTKHSOH, JAMK3 T. HOOCH Preeident. Vice 1'raidenL Cashirr ' W. H. McNEAL, J. W. TIUilLMAN Tell,r- Boot.ke.p,;. Our Usual KEDUCTI ON SALE It now in lull u.-ji to msl e room for Fall Stock. YOU SHOULD KliTOW that a saving of 10 to 25 per eent. is yours if you trade at JeYEI TfjE fJusTLEn, HJVUIDI XT EVANS' BARGAIN HOUSE. More good, for less money. Loss money oan buy more Shoes, Clothing Lid' and Oentlemon'i Underwear, Hosiery and Notions than any other store "' H T fi e S t 4 r If yo don't believe it, just fall in snd see the stock. Next door to poetoffice. J. T. EVANS WELDOiMN.C. For s. t-j s.i.i- v r 1 cT
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