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The Asheboro Coiuier PRICE ONE DOLLAR A YEAR Wm. C. HAMMER, Editor. -Entered at the PoM Office at Asheboro as eoond C.ua Matter. GOOD ROADS. The county with paved or macada mized roads in North Carolina is an exception. Few counties have given attention to the permament im provement of the public roads. The most that has been done in this county consists in grading, scraping and leveling off the dirt surface which is cut into holes as soon as the rains stir up the mud. A great deal of time has been lost in this county in doing what is called "grading" tht roads,-throwing them up in the middle. This idea was suggested by the fact that somebody had either worked or seen railroads graded. And at first when the work and ditching the roads were begun they resembled a nenly constructed rail road. Since then there has bee considerable improvemet; yet there could be much more improvement if an expert were employed to iustruct as to the best methods. Much time has been lost in some sections in going below a suiface of gravel to get red dirt to throw up in the middle of the road, for no other reason thn that some farmer through whose lands the roads were being worked wanted his road graded The farmer should be taught that the less plowing done in the red clay, except to level up and get the water off, the better for the roads. There is a great deal of work being done on the roads in this county, and, in the main, it is very satis, factory considering the tools and equipment aud the manner of the work. The roads are at least fifty per cent better than they were before the road force was used to ecnpe and level them off. There is considerable agitation at the present time about the issue of bonds for the permament improve ment of the public roads. Statistics show that from 50 to i5 per cent larger loads can be hauled on hard material than can be hauled on dirt roads. This fact should interest ever farmer in the state; for good roads mean many dollaisin the pockets of tillers of ths soil, while bad roads are a hindrance to their success. The movement for good roads should appeal to everybody. Any one who can figure can sit down and demonstrate that good ioads will pay for themselves long before the expiration of the issue of bonds which provided for them. Tnis has been de monstrated in many instances in ether states. Good roads are built for all time, and if properly con structed will last indefinitely. The good roads of the ancients, especially the Apj iin Way, are still in good con dition. We have no hope of doing much in the way of building good roads unless it is done by bond issue. , v The county convicts are now en gaged in building bridges, and the time from now until spring will pro bably be occupied in the erection of bridges. The Courier advocated this years ago. The plan was adopt ed last year in building bridges in the winter time. It proved to be most successful and it is now prac tically understood that no bridges will be built in the county except by the road force. This county now has a great deal of money in vested in bridges and it is the only county in this section of the state that we know of that has more than one or two covered bridges; and we are bnildlBg them every year under the present management of the coun ty. The fact that so many bridges are required in this county is be cause of the great number of water courses. We know of no county in the state so well watered as is Ran , dolph. Another reason for the building of so many bridges is that our county finances are well manag ed and we have the money with which to build them. This is due to the economy and good management of tho excellent board of commissioners who have been in charge of the connty affairs. Albemarle, Stanly, wants to vote bonds tor improving the town. THE GREAT MISSISSIPPI FLOOD. With the earth covered with snow and hail and as it melts under the rays of the sun and everything on the earth is turned to slush and mud, we sometimes complain at the elements. At oth'-r times we have rain sometimes for days and almost weeks at a time, then it is that we complain again of our lot in life. But here in North Carolina wo enjoy blessings which we do not realize and appreciate. Along the Mis sissippi River on both sides, one of the richest sections on earth, where it is said that the pumpkin vines grow bo rapidly that the pumpkins themselves are worn out before they are grown in their efforts to keep up with the vine, about this time of the year there is always a flood which breaks the embankments or levees, overflow i the plantations and devast ates sometimes entire farms often washing them away and changing the course of the river. Many of the inhabitants along the Mississippi are living in boats, and Memphis and other cities along the river are largely covered by water. SHIRKING JURY DUTIES. One reason that people shirk jury duty is because of the treatment jur ors receive after they are impaneled. They are required to cut themselves off from the world, are not allowed to read newspapers when impaneled in important cases. In securing the jury in the Thaw case recently in New York an impetus has been given to the opposition of trial by jury. The restriction- thrown around jurors were emphasized in this case, and men who are uccus tomed to active, business life find it difficult to confine themselves with the tediousness of a long trial. It works upon man's nerves; it binds him as though he were in iron3 This fact no doubt contributes largely to the prevailing sentiment in some sections favoring the abol ishing of trial by jury and substitu ting therefor trial by three judges. the argument being that under the law a man should be tried by his fellows, yet a criminal is not requir ed to be tried by fellows who are his equals But justice can be ar rived at bet'er, they claim, by three competent and capable judges than by twelve ordinary jurors. North Carolina will sties to the jury sys tern for a long time yet, and we doubt if any state will make the change, or if it is made, it will only be as an experiment. ROAD HANDS REQUIRED BY LAW TO WORK. The idea prevails with a great manv that persons between the ages of 18 and 45 are not now required to work the roads six days in the year as was formerly the custom. There has been no change in the law in this connty and the road hands are still required to woik the public roads. We make this statement for the reason that recently several people have told us that they have been in formed by persons who claim to know, that there was no law compell ing any one to work the roads. The gime idea prevailed in liuilioru County a few years ago when the County Commissioners took the matter in charge and lequired every overseer to notify the hands, and those who failed to work they re quired them to swear out warrants against them; and we are informed that very few warrants w e sworn out a) people responded promptly and worked the roads. A general movement should be made in this county, and it strikes us that the commissioners of the county should ca'l attention to the fact, if the peo ple will not work the roads as they should do, andsee that the overseers do their duty; and if the overseers fail to do their duty there is a Jaw provided for dealing with them, and it should be enforced. Gray's Chapel. C H Redding, who has been seriously nick for the past two months, is improving slow ly. . J A ltouth is seriously sick. Mr'and Mrs Tyson Nixon have a new comer at their home. Married At the residence of Manly I.uck, the officiating justice of the peace, at Btscop N C, Wednesday, January 38th Mr Norman G Dunn to Miss Mary J Mancss. Both the contracting parties are voting people and residents of the vicinity Biscoe. NOTICE. Notice la given that application will be made to the General Assembly now in session to enact a law authorizing the eltiiena of Trinity To. hlp to vote on the Issuance of Bonds to maca' amtze the Public Roads of said Township. This Feb'y 4th 1907. J. PARKIN. T. J. K1XCH. SHORT ITEMS. Pearle Elliott, of Handy, has ac cepted a position with J. K. Han- kin, at Lexington. Lawrence Harrison, clerk at the Elwood Hotel at High Point, has resigned to accept a similar position with the Central at Charlotte. The electric company, of High Point, refused to light the streets Saturday because the town had fail ed to meet the January account on the new contract. Ihe matter was soon straightened out, however. Mr. Sam Bradshaw, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Bradshaw, will leave in a few days for New York to take a position in the office of the American Tobacco Company. lie has been employed in the local freight office of the Southern Rail way. Greensboro Patriot. In the Superior Court at Concord the jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the case agaiust George lull for killing Kausoni Under, January 18th, 1906. The case con sumed less than an hour. Representative Murphv has pre pared a bill for a legalized primary for Rowan, with particular applica tion to Salisbury and Spencer. This bill provides that every political primary election hpld by anv politi cal town in Rowan county for the purpose of choosing candidates for couuty, city, town and township officers or for any other purpose shall be conducted under the provi sions of this act. A boiler exploded at the new lum ber mills of Messrs Holmes, Reid, and James Lanier, near Handy a few day 8 ago, almost completely wrecking the plant. Reid Lanier w8 painfully, though not seriously injured. The tire which followed the explosion was soon controlled by prompt effort of the Morris pump factory. The trial of Harry Thaw, for killing White in New York, began in earnest Tuesday. The defense pleads hereditary insanity. The case was called two weeks ago, and the entire time of the court was r-onsumed up toTuesd.iy, in select ing the jury. Winter' residents of Southern Pines (wealthy northern people, ho speud a part of the year in the State) have petitioned Legislature to grant them privileges of the bal lot in matters pertaining to local government. An Appeal. Dear readers of the Courier: I feel impressed to speak of the situation of Mrs. Corrinna Kennedy in regard to the loss of her barn, horse, mule, cow etc by fire, which is estimated at five hundred dollars, without in surance. I have lived by Mrs. Kennedy for a number of years and know her to be a good, christian woman. A better friend could not be found in case of sickness. She was left a widow with four children several years ago and ber equal has not been found for industry and economy and well it might be said of her "she hath done what she could" She was always cheerful and hopeful, but now she is very much discouraged. It me ask the readers of the Courier to kindly come to hr aid and help her start again. Just one dollar from each one would make up the loss and no one would feel any poorer by it. What we have is ours for only a short time, and very soon we will be called to give an account of our Stewardship here. Let as remember God's promises and help the widow in her distress and learn a lesson of trust and obedience. Let all contributions be sent to Mrs. Corrinna Kennedy. T;u v n n v r v.. , xiiuiiy . j. ji. r. u. inu. j.. Mrs. E.C. Cranfohd. Its the highest standard of quality, a natural tonic, cleanses your system, reddens the cheeks, brightens tre eyes, gives flavor to all you eat. llollister a Kocky Mountain I ea will do this for you. 35 cents, Tea or 1 ablets. Standard Drug Company. W. G. Lewallen, who is proprietor of a large mercantile establishment in lampa, Ha., stopped over in Asheboro yesteiday on his way to New York. An inanimate love attracts no one -it repels, and always will. VICK'S TURTLE OIL 25 Cents Great Emergency Friend to Man and Beast. I'ain Subduing, Healing, Limbering. Largest and Best. L. RICHARDSON, Manufacturing Chsmltt GREENSBOR.O, N. C. Rimienr Item. Mr. W. T. Foushee. our popular representative, spent Saturday and Sunday with his family near "town. He left on the noon train to visit the State Normal & Industrial Col lege, Greensboro, with the other members of the Educational Com mittee. We are pleased to see our representative looking so well. He had not missed a single roll call up to Saturday. Miss Cottie Ellis, of Sanford, vis ited friends in town this week. The Ramseur Cornet Band is making fine progress under the lead ership and instru jtion of Prof. War burton, of Asheboio. He is a fine musician and inspires his students to do excellent work. We feel proud of our band ani congratulate it upon securing the services of Prof. Warburton. The weather today, Monday, proves that the ground hog saw his shadow. Messrs. Reece and Cox, of Cedar Falls, were in town Sunday. Mr. J. D. Dorsett.of Dorsett, and J. C. Gregsou, of Siler City, were in town Monday. Rev. J. W. Pat ton, of Elon Col lege, filledjhis pulpitin theChristian church Sunday, preaching able ser-monn. It's a good old world after all; If you have no friends or niney, In the river you can fall; Marriages are quite commou and, More people there would be, Provided you take Rocky Moun tain Tea. Standard Drug Company. Business Locals. Notices Inserted under this head at one oert a word each Insertion. Every lady who desires to preserve her good looks should buy one of those 'Wrinkle liemovers kept at Asuelioro Drug "o. You own gooil stock it you buy from U. R. Ross, lie has a car of select horses and mules. WANTED: 10 men in each state to travel distribute samples of our goods and tuck signs. Salary N.VOO per month; $3.00 per day for expenses. SAUNDERS CO., De partment I'. 4fi Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Ilia The new, magazines are on hand, together with a fresh lot of fa bbard Inn books. Ashe boro 1 'rug Co. Ross Stables, Asheboro, for line stock. WANTED: I.ady to Advertise our goods locally. Several weeks home work Salary 1 12 00 per week !? 1 00 per dav fo expenses". SACNDERSCO.iVpt W JO IS Jackson Boulevard, Chicago 111. Those fresh garden seeds are here and going rapidly vVood's seeds are winners. e have onion sets also. Ashehoro Drug Co. ' II. R. Ross will have a nice car of horses and mules at his stables this week. WANTED STAVES Highest cash prices paid for all kinds of staves for Norfolk mar ket. Apply to E A Hammer, Asheboro, N C. We have a lot of good five cent cigars which we propose to sell on Saturdays only at 3 for ten cents. We want to make room for new goods coming in. Asheboro Drug Co. (next to the bank.) Sea R. R. Ross almut horses and mules. For Tuq TRADE MARK registered is on every Dag. XNone genuine without it. F. S. ROYSTER GUANO CO Norfolk, Va. TAX NOTICE. Last Round for Collection of Taxes for lOOti. I will attend the following times and places for the collection of the taxes for 1906. Allen Store Monday afternoon, Feb. IS. Kemps Mills Tuesday forenoon, Feb. 1 9 Thomas Hinshaw'a Store Tuesday, afternoon Feb. 10. Coleridge.. .Wednesday, Feb. 20. Cheeks Thursday forenoon, Feb. 21. Moilitt Thursday afternoon, Feb. SI. Tyson Store Friday forenoon, Feb. 22. Yow's Store Friday afternoon, Feb. 22 Micblield Satu rdav forenoon, Feb 2;!. Trinity Wednesday Feb. 20. Archdule... Wednesday at night, Feb. 20. Redding & Blair's Store... Thurs day forenoon Feb. 21. Flint Hill. ..Thursday afternoon, Feb. 21. Crotts Store... Friday forenoon, Feb. 22. N. R. Kkeen's... Friday afternoon, Feb. 22. Pine, Wood Store.. .Saturday fore noon Feb. 23. A. W. Fuller's Store Satur day afternoon Feb. 23. Randleman Monday Feb. 25. Central Hotel Monday night, Feb. 25. Naomi Tuesday, Feb. 20. Randlemnu B. House. ..Tuesdav, night .'. Feb. 20. Worthvitlo... Wednesday fore noon Feb. 2". Central Falls Wednesday afternoon Feb 27 Sophia Thursday forenoon, Feb. 28. l'.dgar lhursday afternoon, reb. 28 Glenola Friday forenoon, Mch. 1. I Cedar Falls Monday fore noon ". Mch. 1. Franklinsville... Monday alter noon .'. Mch. 4. Ramseur.. .Tuesday afternoon, Mch. 5. York & Fra.ier Store. ..Wednes day forenoon Mch. 0. Stalcy... Wednesday afternoon, Mch. ('. Liberty... Thursday afternoon, Mch. 7. Red Cross Friday afternoon Mch. 8. Widow Chanmess. . .Sat urday forenoon Mch !). Mechanic. Monday afternoon, Mch. 11. Farmer Tuesday Mch. 12. Delk & ameron Store... Wed nesday forenoon Mch. 13. R. C. Ji hnson's Store Wed nesdav afternoon Mch. 13. Judge Shaw Store. ..Thursday forenoon Mch. 11. J. E. Carter Store. ..Thursday afternoon Mch. It. Pisgah Friday, Mch. 15. Seagrove ..Saturday forenoon. Mch. Hi. This is my last round for the collection of the taxes for the year I'.lOti. and all who , have not paid their taxes are urged to meet me at the auove tunes ami places and pay. I am compelled to settle the taxes and shall lie forced to levy on all who fail to meet me and pay their taxes this round. Verv tru'v vimrs, T J 'l'tsni Ex. ShlT. This Feb. 5, 1907. FOR S LK Good five-room house near Cox Lunilier Co ,on Salisbury street. .trip'; to T. R STEED. AsheWo. X C. The new electric .'ytem to fur nish lights and power for both Sal isbury and Spencer, was put in op eration Saturday. r We also handle J. I. Xissen Wagons, Johnston Harvesting Machinery, Mowers, Stoves, Ratines, Mill Supplies, all kinds of Flardn are. Lewis & Winslow Hardware ompany. ! MMMMMBMIMi WBSxM SMBMB aj nfy-oiio yours Royster' Fertilizer. have been the hecailfif th from honest materials. See that the trade mark r The Fidelity & Casualty Company. OF New York, Has Issued A Policy Which Provides Weekly In demnity Until Age 70 or Until Death. It is prac tically A LIFE PENSION Beside Insuring You Against Death as a Result of an Accident or from Sunstroke, Freezing, Asphyx iation or Hydrophobia. If as the result of an accident you are permanently disabl e d tht Policy pays you the weekly indemnity for the space four years, and will then in case of death, pay the face of the policy. Wachovia Loan & Trust Co. Agents. J. M. Harrell, Mgr., High Point. O K COX, President. W J ARMFIFLis. V-Prea W J ARM FIELD, Jr., Cashier. The Bank of Fandolph, .Vsii.e'bcr, iT. C Capital and Surplus, Total Assets, over $36,000.00 $150,000.00 With ample assets, experience and protection we solicit the business of the banking public and feel safe in saying we are prepared and williug to extend to our customer, every lacility and ae jomraodotlou consistent with safe banking. DIRECTORS i Hugh Parks. Hr.. W J Annfleld.W P Wood. P H Morris, C C McAlister, E M Annfleld, O K Cox. W F Redding, BenJ Moffltt, Thos J Redding, AJf r Dr. W. I. VakefiM, ef Charlotte,. X. P., will In; iu Rantlleman at The Hotel ou Fri day Keli. Mi for the purpose of treating dis eases of Eye, Ear, Nose, aud Throat, and fitting (llasses. l'JOG was a "lean year" on farmers and others, and the doctor will, on this visit, test eyes for glasses, at one half the usual fee. HIGH POINT BUGGIES Are THE Best. standard j
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