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CONCORD,nN. C, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1899.
ON THE ROUNDS.
Single copy 5 cents.
fljristmas Celebrations as Caught on a
Fly Happiness ETeiyrrhere.
Asa whole our Christmas sea
son has been joyous above the
ordinary. " - . ; :it;-
Little shooting and exploding
fro crackers proved the wisdom
of the town fathers, in itHe .pro
hibition. There was a confusion of
hideous sounds by horns very
unlike a religious celebration but
it did not make it dangerous to
life and limb nor jrritate the
the nerves of the less vigorous.
This folly it is to be hoped will
give way too when we iet go
these relics of lower civilization
and rise to adequate conceptions
of Christmas.
The beauty of the occasion
was in the happiness of the little
ones. With no special duties to
confine him to one place the
writer tooK m ail ne couia m a
glance. ' '
A iileasing sight it was in
deed. In the lecture room of St.
James church he found a neat
little Christmas tree with the
usual treat following the exer
cises. Pastor Miller conducted
the exercises. These were
i !
chiefly songs and resitations. An
acrostic was recited by a group,'
the letters being J E S U S
which -were arranged on a cross
as recited, the sixth pupil bear
ing a crown which over-topped
the name on the cross. .
At the Presbyterian church
re was a massive tree highly
rted and an interesting pro-;
mdered. consisting of
song anc recitations by the
little la iis in their own little
ways of showing their gladness
till it is canght up and the wave
sweeps over the whole audience.
The exercises weie conducted by
Superintendent B E Harris. The
treat came in regular order. The
teachers sprang a surprise on
the superintendent and secretary
S J Ervin with special mementos
of regard; The occasion passed
off pleasantly.
At ForestHill M. E. church
there seemed room for only one
more. The house was literally
packed. Superintendent, W R
Odell, conducted the service.
Here too the children inspired
the joys as only, they can do on
Christmas occasions. "Nothing
as sweeter than to see
tots asserting their right to do
the speaking at' Christmas time.
There was no real tree but a
beautiful star indicated the oc
casion as it once did the spot
where the Christ child wras to be
adored. An acrostic was re
nted by a class of boys when
e?ch hung a letter beneath the
star spelling C H R ISTMAS.
ach letter was on a card repre-
-ting a bell. After the songs ;
rnoitn.tlon"Santa Claus
the exercises introductory ta the
sxoau ieaiure of the occassion.
an aaoress by. the pastor, Rev. J
ABPry. This was anticipated
as a treat, but not available for
the writer without a break in the
flitting program. The': lecture
was to the large rather than to
the little folks. The treat to the
children was ior heart and in
tellect rather than the appetite.
being literature. V
The Baptist church was
reached just in time to see "Old
Santa", come bounding out of a
high arched chimney, the top of
which was. a bridge spanning the
space between two well-loaded
and beautifully ornamented trees.
A group of Brownies from the
top of the bridge got into a snow:
ball battle with Santa. Claus after
fwhich they also came down and
8IMPS0N-THAYEB WEDDING, q' Attempted to Steal a Pair of Pants.
On Saturday night a young
negro known as "Babe" Chris
tian, attempted to steal a pair of
pants from the store of H L
On Christmas Brejat the Central Hotel
In Charlotte the Couple Took the
;:JIki7UseToTr'l:;'.
Gu Christmas eve in Charlotte 1 5?' .conceal.
in the parlor of the Central ho- caught at. Ki r.mA vt a
tei - Mr. Brown : Simpson, of j tried before Mayor Means and
Monroe, and Miss Bora Thayer, I n default of a bondsman he is
of Mt. Pleasant; were married. iia feU awaiting Superior court.
The marriage " was a surprise to My son hasbe'eVonbled fo? yean
with chronic diarrhoea. - Bometime ago
I persuaded him to .. tale -ome - of
Chambererlaid'o Coiior Cholera and
o&in. two
was cured.
iine some
at about midnigtt,- Thebride ar.g9 SSfflSOM
rived a few hours before the : Glencoe, O. For saie by M L Mash &
groom. Dr. L N Burleyson, of j Ua v8-
this "nlarA. a.errrnrtiYaA ,f iod !
Thayer to Charlotte.
almost every one.
The ceremony was performed
by Rev A C Barron, pastor of tClV
A. v , , . w i bottles of the 25-cent size he
the Jirst Baptist church there I give this testimonial, hoi
The groom has been studying
medicine in New i Orleans and
Sympathy dosen't always fill
an empty stomach. Ex.
Volcano Eraptlons
Are cand, bnt Skin Eruptions rob
life of ioy. Bttcklen's Arnica SliiVf?-
them, also Old. Bnnnin&r &nA
cnrea tnem,
irever Sores. Ulcers. Boils. Felma.
Corns, Warts. Cats. Braise.' Bnrn.
Scalds; Chapped Hands. Chilblains
Best Pile cnr,e on earth; driyes ont Pains
and Aches. Only 25cts. s box. Cnro
guaranteed. Soldatetzer'a Drng store.
August Flowers.
It is a surprising fact." savs Prof.
Houston, 'that my travels in all parts of
the world, for the last ten years, I have
mt more people" haying used Green's
August Flower than any other remedy,
for dyspepsia, deranged liver -and stom
ache. and for constipation. I find for
tourists and salesmen, or for persons
filling office positions, where headaches
and v "general bad feelings from lrrigrilar
habits exist, that Green's August Flow
er is a grand remedy. Jt does not in
jure the system by frequent use and is
excellent for sour stomachs and indi
gestion." Sample bottles free at Fetzer's
drag store. Sold by dealers in al 1 civil
zed countries.
cam ft dirftctlv tn nharlrittA xsrho-ra
out of the chimney and delivered his bride had-arrived on Sundav
the presents as they were read night. Before returning to his
J. T T- . 1 T-T r I i , w
out oy irasior ioge. ,
Having neither part nor lot in
this matter and not being dashed
from place to place in mythical
chariot drawn by fabled reindeer
the-writer hied hini home. as a
bird on weary wing to its roost,
but with fresh glad memories of
the great event we celebrate, with
His words ringing in memory's
tympanum, "Out of the mouths
of babes and sucklings Thou hast
perfected, praise. "
Alexander wept for more
worlds to conquer, but the writer
sighed that he could not -take in
St. Andrews, Cannon ville Pres
byterian and Epworth churches.
At St. Andrews we learn that
the school surprised Pastor Oney
with a fine hat and Superintend
ent M B Stickley with a book,
"Sunday School Lessons for
place of business in New Orleans
they will visit; their folks in
Monroe and Mt. 7 Pleasant. Mr.
Simpson was ; some -years ago a
student at the college at Mi.
Pleasant and is well known there.
The bride is one of lhe most
beautiful and attractive ladies of
our neighboring town. May
every Christmas be as happy
with them as was that of '99.
Are
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A Letter Receiyed From Lieut, Hill,
As a Christmas present to Mr.
W J Hill and family a good, in
teresting letter came from Lieut.
Edward Hill. Though his letter
was a pleasure, it is not good
news to know that he has been
on the firing line and is not faring
as well as do some soldiers.
His letter was dated the 14th
Just Now
Most People
We
Can
You
Solve
Help
the Problem.
Sterling Silver Nc veltie s .
Bracelets; Rings and Brooches.
All colors and sizes
:1 iofrEadies' Kid Gloves.
Silk Shopping Bags
- with studded ton.
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"andkerchiefs and Hosiery.
Iron and Tin Toys.
of last month. ; He wrote of
1900. " A profusion of goodies : having been detailed with forty:
went to the little folks.
i Epworth church had a very
successful entertainment and
-most enjoyable treat.
We learn also that Christmas
exercises were held Sunday . af
ternoon at the German Reformed
meji'to guard the hospital corps,
and how the bullets would come
whizzing about ; them. They
were lying, in trenches of mud
and had no changes of clothing.
As stated in his other letter it
continues to rain. He -carries
hapel on West Corbin street, nothing but' a few morsels to
f the children receiving v a v nice
treat .tod having a good. time.
It. lieiler and Rev. J H Lip
pard improved the occasion with
remarks of good cheer. -
- NOT LOCATED.
! eat, a pistol and his field glasses.
He is now realizing what the life
of a soldier is. :
A Christmas Dance.
Some . of the young people
celebrated Christmas by having
-a nice dance at the Phifer hall
Set of Thin Tumblers.
Set oi China Plates ;
or Cups and Saucers,
Pin Trays-
Celery or Salad Dish.
Fine Purses for men or women.
. am 1 A VW n C -V-t 1 fT Wm I II U III AJU Ji.M
TWIbo HTflmf a ' flnndman AcclflentailT t 3WX""'S' ulbMW r
Kwoiinwa ft Tinrr-Fr.ahlft to Talk ! furnished by
KJ 1 1 v II w
Except In a Whisper.
Monday afternoon Miss Mamie
Goodman, daughter of Mr. Geo.
0 Goodman, of No. 3 township,
these little swallowed a burr, commonly
known as a cockle burr, a
the colored
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New Style of Neckwear.
orchestra..
PERSONALS.
Mr. S J Lowe, of Charlotte,
is here today.
Dr. Eli Buchanan returned
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Fancy Vests for men.
physician in that community j to Lexington this morning after
was called but failed to locate visiting his relatives here. Mrs.
if. in hfir throat and-she- was . .tmcnanaii i viwtmg uwo.
brought here where an investiga
tion was made. - -
Without avail they tried to
locate it but could not. She was
taken to the hospital at Salis
bury that night. It is hot known
whether it is in her .throat or W
I windpipe. She is unable ; to talk
Alice
OF
tjd cave to each
ntx of lavcciS. t;nd Iijo
; ovfont, in n, whisri
came -i
o taikHQn)e-ma
turned ,0-
xcom
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b vT. cro toon dismis&ea-
of ihe boxes.
Central M. E.
i ! I " t -Ci i f ' T" f
to
thero ani sctys that the
surgeons have been unable to
locate it yet, though the throat is
very much inflamed new from
tho .differen'tofforts -made. r
Mince Meats
Housp
H. L.
Klipp
ers ior men or women.
PARKS & COMPAN.
We Say ! - ' .
Do you hear those "Wedding Bells."
They be ringing loud and clear,
Evidently calling you to the
of
Furniture
Store
Bel Harris & Co.
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v;n;cr iouna aunt. ; Tho. liacket man. lvir. 50suaA,
Harris piccceding with l:a a change in his ad. today.
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where they make present a 4 'specialty' -useful as .well as orn? '-mental
at prices that suits everybody. Come and sc Xcuts v:' soon
be here. If you want a present for. Father," - -Mother, Brother, "or
Sister, or some other body's brother or sisler. ai e I: o ,po: pie,
so our customers sav that keen evervthinsr r t pr'ces v?av uovn.
Wo lrh-o vmi'in fad! we love vom and tho larrer vcur bill t:;e tot-
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ter we love
you in fad; we love you; f and tho -larger ycur bill t:;e p
ove you. Iocreaseiour love wci'tycu,
Bell,5tlarris k Co.
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