CONDENSED FOR
BUSY READERS.
H. T. Hudson, until Jan. 1st,
chief clerk in State Auditor Dixon's
office at Raleigh, has become editor
of the Cleveland Star, published at
Shelby.
Sam Blackburn, Station agent,
at Pineville, and "iss Juanita Mc
Adams, of Siler City, were mariied
at the home cf the bride's parents
recently.
The recent Receiver' Sale of
the Montgomery Mining Com pan v,
of Troy, was confirmed in the Fed
eral court a1, Greentsboro last week.
The property brought $10,000 on
the day of sale, but when the con
firmation was opposed by the min
ority stockholders, the bid was rais
ed to $25,000, which was agreed
to.
H. Brooks, a well known citizen
of Salisbury, died one day last week.
He had been a member of the I.
O. O. F for over fifty years.
Jno. D. Rockfellow gave $3,000,
000 to the University of Chicago,
as a New Year's gifts.
Owing to the excessive raina and
consequent, failure of crops in China
it is esti muted that 4,000,000 peo
ple are destitute. The authorities
are unable to cope with the situa
tion. The arrival of E. S. Blackburn
at Greensboro Thursday was fol
lowed by a flat denial by him of the
alleged charts made by him against
Mr. Hackett, Governor Glenn and
Lieut. Governor Winston. He
says the statement was eent out
without his authority.
Six of En -land's beat armoured
crusiers will represent that nation
at the Jamestown Exposition naval
display.
Ja'iies McCrea, of Pittsburg, 1st,
vice president of the Pensylvauia
Railroad, was last week elected
president of that road, to succeed
the late President A. J. Cassatt.
The Interstate Commerce Com
mission will investigate the block
systems of the Souther:: and the
Baltimore and Ohio Railway eyr
tems. This action is in view of the
recent disasteroua wreck on their
roads. ,
J. G. May, of Gibaouville, has
taken charge of the Guilford county
jail, succeeding D. F. Busick.
When a rabid dog attacked the
children of Mrs. C. E. Fesperman
in their home at Spencer, last week,
the mother displayed rare courage
by whipping the dog into a room
and clothiDg the door, saving her
children. The animal leaped
through a window glass and was
Bhot by the father as it left the
premises.
The J. Randall Presnell Wil
liams Lumber Co., of Philadelphia,
will establish a big lumber plant
at Salisbury. It will be one of the
largest in the State.
During the past year eleven new
corporations wore chartered for
Lexington, and February 1st a new
bank will begin business. Proper
ty values have increased $142,708.
The Cullowhe Copppr Mines, of
Jackson countv, have closed down,
and fifty families are without mean
of support. No reason is assigned
for the suspension.
In a head on collision on the
Rock Island Railroad, near Topeka,
Kan., Wednesdav last, 30 persons
were killed and forty injured,
Griffith Luterloh, of Hadley
Township, Chatham county, has
small pox, which he thinks he con
tracted at San ford, from a negro
who was allowed to wander around
the streets.
In a tenement fei'tion of New
York Wednesday, a $10,000 fire
rendered a thousand people home
less and burned fifty horses.
Henry C. Flick, who is now in
control of the Pennsylvania Railway
and named its new president, has
nought a $5,000,000 lot in New
York on which he proposes to
build a $4,000,000 residence. The
Chattanooga Times thinks he should
have had the presidency of the road
since, in view of this $6,000,000
proposition, he needs a hefty salary.
Investigation has developed the
fact that E. Spencer Blackburn
cannot contest the Election of R.
N. Hackett, in the eighth Congress-j
lonal tfistiiet according to the re
vised statutes, which provides that1
notice nniaf be given within 30 d;m
after canvassers determine result.
Thirty-two d:vs passed before there
was any development.
An impoitant meeting of the
friends of temperance will be held
at the court noise at Raleigh Janu
ary 24th. The call was issued by
State Chairman, J. W. Bailey.
Upon applications of W. P. Ragan,
attorney for F. H. Nicholson, a
stockholder in Blackburn's "Tar
Heel Club," a receiver has been ap
pointed for that organization. ' The
club was organized two years ago
for the purpose of furthering the
interest of the Republican party in
the State but, proving a failure' a
receiver was demanded.
MYSTERY ENVELOPS DEATH.
Lexington Man Found Dead in a Kavlne
at Danville, Va.
The body of James M. Thomas; a
superintendent for Lane Bros, con
tractors, whose home was at Lex
ington, was found dead in a ravine
uear Danville, Va., last week. He
was about 60 years old and leaves
a widow and Beven children.
When last seen he was in company
of three persons in the same neigh
borhood when his body was found.
He was known to have a large
sum of money on his person, but
when found there was nothing but
a bankbook and private letter on his
person.
A' live full grown chicken, tied to
a button on his coat adds to the
mystery which surrounds his death,
Fletcher Harris, Geo, Steveos
aim Albert Adkins have been ar
retted, at Danvil'e, pending an in
vestigation as to their identity prov
ing to be the three persons with J,
M. Thomas the day of his mysceri
ous death.
MONTGOMERY NEWS.
Cullliigs From tlie MontgainrianMar
Wages and Other interesting Siotea.
Charlie Russell and Miss Geneva
Hal!, of Troy township, were twr
ried a few days ago. May happiness
attend them all through lift-.
Mr. Wade Cianford, of Ophdr,
and Miss Vernia Zacharv, of Wade
ville were married lust week. The
bride is a beautiful j-Odiig lady and
very popular wherever she is known.
The groom is a clever and industri
ous youug man. We wish tfoeui a
long, useful and successful life.
Mr. Littleton Dennis, of Dwbarrie
is nearly 62 years old but is still
active and will be with s some
'ime yet. Mr. Dennis has 7 child
ren living, 4$ grand children living,
and 33 great grand children living.
There are 17 grand children dead,
and 15 great grand cnildieo dead,
aggregating in all dead and living
119. If you can beat this trot out
your man.
Aanaal Meeting.
Tbe Jinimul meeting of the stockholders
of the Bunk of Kandolpli will lie held in
their Bnuking house on Thursday January
10th, for tbe transact ion of such busiuese as
may icr!y eoino Jx-fore it.
V. J. AiiMKiKi n, Jr.
Cashier.
This man bought a supply of tobacco with
out acquainting himself with the distinctive taste
of SCHNAPPS Tobacco, which has the cheering
qualities that gratify his desire to chew, and at
less expense than cheap tobacco.
SCHNAPPS has teen advertised in this
paper so that every chs ver has had an
opportunity to get e.cquaintcd with the
facts and know that drvg3 rre not used
to. produce the cheering quality found in
the famous Piedmont cttmUy flue-cured
tobaccos, and that SCHNAPFS is what he
ought to chew. Still there are chewers
who accept other and cheaper tobaccos
that do not give the same pleasure.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine s.
Seven Million boxes sold in past 12 months. TfalS Slglia.Cre,
DOUBLE WEDDING.
Watking-Burtoii and Wade-Prazier.
Troy, January 4. A double mar
riage ceremony was solemnized here
Wednesday night at 8:30 o'clock in
the M. E. Church. Mi. W. II.
Watkiu8, Jr. of Ramseur, to Miss
Alice Burton, and Fred H. Wnde,
of Deorum, Ga., to Miss bettie
Frazier, were the contracting parties.
Rev. N. R. Richardson, paator o
the Methodist Episcopal church
South, at Asheboro, officiated. The
church was decorated, the entire
altar being adorned with ferns and
lilies of the valley. Tbe church
was filled to overflowing with the
friends of the contracting parties
Mrs. Watkins was dressed in a go
ing-away gown of brown, and Mrs.
Wade in blue. Miss Bon Wade
and Miss Zula Bruton, maids of
honor, were dressed in net over pink
taffeta, with black picture hats.
Each carried a shower boquet of
pink roses.
Mr. Ernest Watkins, of Ramseur,
and Mr. Clyde Capel, of Troy, were
best men. The following were the
bridesmaids: Miss Maie Shmbtr
ger, of Biscoe; Miss Bessie Cotti:i, .f
Asheboro; Miss Lola Allen and Miss
Maggie Wright, of Troy. All wore
white batiste over white uffeia,
with pink girdles and pink siioe
with Hack hats, eacn carrying
white carnations. The groom-men
were as follows: Mr. W. (J. Toon?,
of Lumberto"; Mr, C. B. Russell, ot
Asheboro; Mr. Clifford Frazier. of
Greensbore, and Mr. C. A, 'tacnran.
of Troy.
Theie were six little flower girU:
Mary and Louise Bruton, Mary ami
Grace Smitherman, Josephine Wrtde.
of Troy, and Sarah Louise Co e, of
Ramseur. Mrs. lien T. Wade whs
at the organ and played Lohengrin's
march while the bridal party tiled
in. During the ceremony Heart
and Lovers was played in a low
soft tone. Then was played Men
delssohn's -vedding march as they
retired.
This was one (or two) of the
prettiest weddings of the season.
Mre. Watkins is the accomplished
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
Bruton, of Troy. Mrs. Wade is
the eharmiDg daughter of Mr. and
Mrs, R. W. Frazier, of Troy. The
happy pair left immediately nfter
the benediction for the station,
where tbey took passage for Atlanta.
Mr, and Mrs. Watkins will live
at Ramseur, and Mr. and Mrs.
Wade will reside at Deorum, Ga.,
for awhile. Rice rained down upon
them at the stations, at Troy and
Asheboro, in copious showers.
The bridal party spent the night
at the El wood, at High Point.
"They like the taste as well as miiple
sugar" is what one m"ther wrote of Ken
nedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. This inolerri
cough syrup is absolutely free fmin any
opiate or narcotic. Contains Hoih-j and
Tar. Conforms to the National Pure Fi od
and Drug Law. Sold by Standard I'rug
Co. and Asheboro Drug Co.
Some day they'll get a taste of the real.
Schnapps they'll realize what enjoyment
they've missed by not getting SCHNAPPS
long ago then they'll feel like kicking
themselves.
SCHNAPPS is sold everywhere in 5
cent cuts, and 10 and 15 cent plugs. Be
sure you get the genuine.
To Cure a Cold in One Day
A Girl is Dead If Single.
As poetry whea lead is sometimes
not recognized as such, so when it is
piinted oe may miss the lick.
Laughter may have its little run,
and this early in the Ne-v Ye;tr we
commend this clipping from a
Florida exchange. No ballots asked
on the truth or falsity of the
contents, siuce it is not saictum
expression. The Florida paper sets
forth thus:
'If the, young lady who dropped
the following poetic effns'on near
the p"st office will cal at his office
sh can obtain the origiu.il 'c py
an., other p ipers of interest.
Here's the way it reads:
"Tell in- not, in idle jingle,
m.ii riMge is an empty dream, for a
girl is dea l that's single, and things
are not wha1; they seem. Life is
dead that's single, and things
sediiess a fib, man thou ait to man
returueth has not been spoken nf the
rib. Not enjoyment and not sorrow
is ourilestiued end or way, but act,
that each touiorrw finds us nearer
mairiage day. Life is short and
youth is fleeting, and our heaits
though light aid gy, pleasant
drums are beating wedding
marches all the way In the world's
bivwd field of battle, in the bivouac
of life, be not like dumb driven
cattle lie a herotue t wife Trust
uo tuture however pleasant let the
dead juist bury its dead. Act, act
i.i the living present, heart within
.iiid hope oVr head! Lives of mar
ried folks remind us we cau live our
lives as well; and departing leave
eftiud us lots of k'uli to shout
ihI yil; Mich examples that another,
waisf.iiia ii'H in idle sport, ajforloru
ii'iiuirrel brother seeing snail take
hetrr ati't urr. Let us then, be
no and dhii-.g, still contriving, still
(iiiraning m.lhI each oue a husband
get."
Hied.
17th 1006 of fever Miss
aoe. The loving -daugh-
Died D
A liiie Wa
ter of Mr, mid Mrs. I. J. Walace
It whs sad to see one so promising
and young die. She was just en
tering the bloom of youtn being
only 14 years old. There is not
only a vaca.it seat made and a sweet
voice hushed in her sid home; but
there is an empty seat mtl no on
ti answe ti h-r name at the roll
in our Sunday School class at the
Baptist church, where she so
promptly attended.
Hear Adgie your roo:n is so 3iely aud so
still,
For there, there is no o ie your place can
Ob! we would not call you buck Wre to stay,
When you have such a bright liome far far
away.
Her Sunday School class mate,
Roi'TH ELLIS.
Forget the chill and damp of !
these lo v lands. Hurry across the !
valley to the hills beyond. :
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THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
LESSON II, FIRST QUARTER, INTERNA
TIONAL SERIES, JAN. 13.
Test of the Lmann, Gen. I. SO. to II, 8.
2f emorr Veraea, 21, 27 Golden Test,
Gen. I, 27 Commentary Prepared
Rev. D. M. Stearaa.
Copyright, VM, by American Pren Auoclttion.
God. having nguln made everything
beautiful on this earth and having fill
ed the air, the earth and the sea with
living creatures, completes Ills work
by creating uiun in His own Image to
rule over all, aud the Scriptures make
It clear that it is the eternal purpose
of Uod that inaa shall rule over and
control all things on earth. "Thou
uiudest him to have dominion over the
works of Thy hands; Thou hast put all
things under his feet" (Ps. viil. C).
That this shall be the conclusion of the
whole matter we learn from I Cor. xv,
25-28. The present condition, with an
assurance of the future, is seen in Ileb.
11, 8, 1, "We see not jet all things put
under Him, but we see Jesus."
"Let us make uiau iu our image" Is
strongly suggestive (to say the least)
of the council of the Trinity aud car
ries us over to lsa. vl, 8, "Whom
shall I send, and who will go for us?"
where we have both the Unity and the
Trinity. There is some light upon the
likeness or image of Uod in which man
was created in Col. ill, 10, with Eph. Iv,
23, 24, but Christ is spokeu of as the
image of God iu Col. 1, 15; Ileb. 1, 3; II
Cor. iv, 4; and when the story is fin
ished Ills redeemed shall be like Him
(I'hil. Hi. 20. 21; I John iii. 2). Now it
is our privilege to become more like
Him every day, beholding Him at
God's right hand for us and accepting
all things as from Him (II Cor. ill, 18).
The creation of the first man aud
woman, described in these words, "So
God created man in His own Image, In
the imago of God created He him;
male and female created He them"
(verse 27). is more fully set forth in
chapter il, 7, 21-20, and must be received
exactly as here stated, for it Is a direct
revelation from God Hims f concern
ing tlie way He did it, and it is beyond
the power of man to And out other
wise. We see, therefore, hi Adam and
Eve the finest man and woman that
ever walked this earth Adam the fin
est man, Christ excepted, and Eve tbe
finest woman without exception. Since
God is clothed with light as with a gar
ment (Ps. civ, 2) they, being in the
image of God, must have been clothed
with light also, a halo or glory which
was n part of themselves as truly as
tbe coverings of birds and other crea
tures was a part of themselres. They
bad no "put on" clothing such as we
wear, and in that sense they were
naked (ii, 25).
One result of the blessing of the Lord
Is always frultfulness (verses 22, 28).
Bee in this connection John xv, 8, 10;
Iv, 3(5; Rom. vl. 22; vii. 4, and notice in
Lev. xxv, 21, that tbe blessing of tbe
Lord upon mi ordinary sowing some
times produced three times the usual
increase. Tlie He v. Ver. of Prov. x, 22,
is beautiful in this connection, "Tbe
blessing of the Lord it maketh rich,
and toil adrletb nothing thereto." In
verse 29 we have the first "Behold" in
the Bible, and how preciously sugges
tive it is that we find it in connection
with these words, "I have given you."
I do not think that there can be a more
inspiring, uplifting Bible study than
that of the thing. freely given us by
God. beginning with "the unspeakable
Gift" of His dear Son and going on
with Rom. vlii. 23; I Cor. ii, 12, etc.
Chapter ii, 1-3, clearly belongs to this
first section of Scripture and tells the
story of the first day which God spe
cially blessed, but notice iu verse 1 the
word "finished," and if resting in Him
who said when He died for us, "It is
finished." then be quite srre that He
will perfect all that concerneth us (rs.
exxxviii, 7. 8; Phil. i. G). The sentence,
"His work which He had made," used
three times in verses 2, 3. suggests be
lievers as His workmanship (Eph. il,
10). in whom and through whom He
will finish nil that He has begun, but
unless He Is allowed to work In us
both to will and t; do the things pleas
ing in His sinht all will be only wood,
hay and stubble to lie burned. The
words "created ami made" (verse 3)
cover the creation record of chapter i,
1, anil :iln the whole six days' work,
the making all things out of nothing
and then fashioning anew, the created
matter after the catastrophe.. His
resting from all His work takes us to
Ileb. iv. ::. 10, "Wo who have? believed
do enter into rest; for he that
is entered !-:ti li's rest, he nNo bath
c;'.ise.l from lil i own works, as God did
from l!is." Tl::-:v is a resting in (Vr ist
as our Savioi.r when we see and aci";t
II is finished v. o k of redemption, nut
there is also restful service with lliin
as we take His yoke mid loam of Him
ta live in the I'.itiicr's will.
As the :-eve;itli iay was sanctillct' or
sot apart I'o'' v.v to give his who'.e
till);' to kno '-l!:g Cod and le:irni!:!f t )
rejoice in (see ls.i. Iviii, 13. Hi.
so we, Jlis workmanship, must co:isii.
or ourselves as indeed set apart for
Himself, a peop'e for His own po :ses-.
Hion (Ps. iv, 3; Tit. ii. 14, U. X.. There
is much to lie learned from tlie num
bers in Scripture, and we have here
considerable light on the siirnilicance,
of the? first s--v;i numbers, it does not
require much keenness to see "abun
dantly" associated with live, and "!'n
Ish;!" or "i-erfcc!.',"' nss.o..-:;-,!.1.'. v!;Ii
seven. Any one can see by cn'.i:il!ng
that "God" is UH'ii'ioned tbirty-iive
times in this first section, and when we
let God woii; In us as He Is s.vn work
ing here we will be live 1 irrca pevon.
or abundantly finished. That will not
fully be till Kve (tlie churchi I : hullilrd
and brought to Adai.. (i'hr;fi. and
then the kingdom and dominion will
be orr.3 witii Him.
Weak Lungs
Bronchitis
For over sixty years doctors
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weak lungs, bronchitis, con
sumption. You can trust a
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time you have a hard cough.
The best kind of a testimonial
"Bold for over sixty yaars."
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The Largest
Best by Test
Established 1898.
Makes a specialty of French
Cleaning; and Dyeing. It is a
Process of dry cleaning;, the
only way to clean ladies',
children's and gentlemen's
clothing-, and household dra
peries, without injury to the
cuff and shirt work
unsurpassed. Packages re
ceived up to Wednesday morn
ing; at 10 o'clock for Saturday
morning; delivery.
W. A. COFFIN, Agent,
Asheboro.
At Wood & Moring's.
r
i THE WINTER
PEACH.
In November J902 our at
tention was called to peaches
which Capt. Ellington, Pres.
Greensboro National Bank,
had gathered from his gar
den. It being so late, we
were inclined to look upon it
as a freak of nature, but when
we again found them hang
ing on the tree late in No
vember 1904 we were com
pelled fo take off onr hats
and acknowledge an intro
duction to a peach of first
class quality, lengthening the
peach season fully one month.
I have the Entire Control of
this peach.
For this and other barg ains
:r.r.urc:y itcct,
Address
JOHN A. v0UNG,
Greensboro Nurseries,
Greensboro, N. C.
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