. Wo n 2 14 U mi Price: $4.00 per year.- ClV CONCORD, N. C, THTRSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1900. -Single copy 5 cents. q . i - - MRS. L. A IJIKLE DEAD. The Sad News Came by Surprise Here to Her Daughter Her Health Very Dad for the Last While Rut Her Con dition Not Thought So Serious. On 'Wednesday night a tele- ( gram came to Mrs. Geo. Wj Means that her mother, Mrs. L A Bikle, at King's Mountain? j wa very sick, and she was told to come to her bedside. There were no trains going there that night, so she made arrangements to ao the next morning. But when morning came today (Thursday) the sad news of Mrs. Bikle's death came also. She died at 8 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Bikle, the wife of Rev. L ; A Bikle, D. D. is well known by our people here. For some time her health has been bad, and her condition variable. For the last several weeks though her con-' . dition has been growing worse, but death was not thought to be so near. She leaves a husband and two children Mrs. Geo. W Means, of this place, and Mr. L A Bikle, Jr., of Ehrbardt, S. C. ' Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W Means went to King's Mountain this morning to accompany the re mains here.' REMAINS WILL ARRIVE TONIGHT. At, 3 nVlnr.lr this nftornnnn -wo received a telegram stating that j the remains will arrivo here this hostess, served delicious refresh evening at 7.18 O'clock. The LPnts and after thnrrmo-Mv on. funeral services will be held to morrow afternoon at 1.30 o'clock at St. James Lutheran chnrch. Russell-Morgan Wedding. On. Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. Jas. F Morgan at Forest Hill Mr. Horace Russell and Miss Lelie Morgan were mar ried. A number of in vitations had been sent to the most intimate friends and relatives. These are two of Forest Hill's most popular young folks and they have many friends who wish for them a long and happy life.' Mrs. Ella Gaudy Weds. On Wednesday night, the 7th, Rev. Jno. F Butt, of Charlotte, was wedded to Mrs. Ella Gaddy, of Forest Hill. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R M Iloyle. Mr. Butt has been yisit ing Concord on a matrimonial mission. He-and his wife left that night and will be at Orlanda, Fla., for a month or more. This is Mr. Butt's third wife. He is 73 years old and she is 45. , Rcr. T W Smith Takes Up the Work. Rev. T W Smith of this place has taken charge of the work on the; Salisbury circuit. The Methodist minister there, Rev. S M Davis, is unable to do the work on account of bad health. This will not necessitate the re moval of Mr. Smith's family from hero. Charlotte Has More Smallpox. On Wednesday four more cases of smallpox were found among the negroes, in Charlotte. They are now enforcing ' the compul sory vaccination ordinance. ' Miss Mamie Boykin, of Rich mond, is y isiting.lier friend, Mrs. Gowan Iusenbery. I Will IN SOUTJt AFRICA. Duller JIates His Third Effort to Re. lieve Lad jsniith. t The British are advancing on the Boers again and it seems are engaging their attontion at every essential point. Buller is making his third .effort to relieve Ladysmith and has nwde some progress. There is nothing 'a An? o;VA vo rom-tod nic. engaging their ins immodiate results. The movement began Monday. Some sharp fighting has occurred but no very sanguinary battles have been fought. The Dcethoven Club. . The Beethoven Club met at jthe lovely home of Mrs. P B . Fetzer on Wednesday afternoon, j Feb- 7 190- yuite ar number responded to the roll-call, and two visitors, Mrs. B E Harris and Miss Lolia King, were present. The program committee had set apart the afternoon for the study of the Norwegian com poser, Edward Grieg. After the usual routine of busi ness a well arranged program, which consisted of vocal and in strumental music from Grieg's compositions, and a paper telling of the living composer, was en joyed by all present. Mrs. Fetzer, our charming joying these delicacies the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. B E Harris Feb. 21, 1900. "I'm a Yankee." i "Mr. William Slater, who emphatically declared to the officers when he was arrested yesterday for a plain old drunk and down that "I'm a Yankee and the bully of Con-, cord," was locked up and spent last night in the municipal jug. He warned the officers Officer Torrenco and Sheriff Monroe -that he was a bad man, when they went to arrest him, but they bagged their game just the' same. Salisbury Truth-Index. . ' v - His Drother Sends Him a Fowl. , Mr. E D McCollum, who has charge of the weaving in the new Odell mill, was surprised some days ago by receiving from his brother in Nebraska a beautiful fowl. The bird is already , pre pared nicely for the taxidermist.' It is larger than the pheasant and one would at first think that it is a prairie hen, though Mr. Mc Collum is not certain as to what' kind of fowl he has yet it is a a thing of beauty. ' J ' ' A Frightful Blunder Will often cause a horrible burn, scald, cut or bruise. . Bucklen's Arnica Salve will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures fever sores, ulcers, boils, corns, and skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth. Only 25o a box at Fetzer's drug store. Cure guaranteed. A gents Wanted For "Life of D. L. " Moody" by his Fon, W. K. Moody, and Ira D. bankey. Largest, richest and best. Highest profits paid. It is the only official, authentic endorsed life. Authorized by the family. Be ware of fakes and frauds. Outfits free. Freight paid. Credit given. Drop all trash and clear $300 a month with the official, reliable life. Our reference, any bank in town. Address The Dominion Company, Department J, Chicago. dml3 The News of Mt. Pleasant. Mt. Pleasant, . Feb. 8. Miss Annie Barrier, daughter of Mr. A C Barrier, is visiting Mr. Al fred" Alman, who lives near Con cord on Mr. Jas. P. Cook's farm. Mr. D D Barrier has gone to Lexington, for a few day's on business. - Rev. and Mrs. Callahan, of near Statesville, and Rev. and Mrs. Fry, of Concord, were the guests of Mr. L J FoU Wednes day. A match game of baseball will be played Saturday afternoon between the South Boston and Tammany Hall teams on the Tammany Hall diamond. Miss Marie Keesler, of Charlotte, Dead. On Wednesday afternoon Miss Marie Keesler, of Charlotte, who for some time has been lingering Lwith consumption, dfod. She is a sister of Misses Janie and Mozelle Keesler, who are known here. They are first cousins of Mrs. Ed Hall, Mrs. Jno. M Young, Mrs. W H Skinner, and Mr. Robt. Keesler, of this place. The Tropcrty to De Assessed. Sherff Peck went to Gold Hill today where he was called upon to appoint a jury to assoss the property in that part of the county belonging to Mrs. R J Shaver, of Salisbury. His jury were Messrs. D L Barringer, FA W Smith, and L M Misen heimer. PERSONALS. -r-M B Stickley is spending this afternoon in Charlotte. Mr. Ed. Castor arrived here this morning from High Point. -Misses Elizabeth and Emily Gibson went "over to Charlotte this morning. ' Mrs. WW Pharr arrived here last night from Newells to visit at Mr. D J Bostian's. Mr. and Mrs'. Will Kizziah returned to Spencer last night after visiting at Mrs. Polly Kizziah's. Mr. Neal Henderson, of Mooresville, spent last night here with his sister, Mrs. Zeb Morris.-' - Mrs. Owens returned to Mr. M L Brown's this nforning after spending a few days at her home at Sumner. Mr. Robt. L Keesler went to Charlotte this morning to at tend the funeral of his cousin, Miss Marie Keesler. Francis H Leggett & Co. 's Selected Queen-Olives. " Heinz's Mixed and Sliced Pickles and Chow-chow. Heinz 's Evaporated Horse Radish. Ileinz's Preserved Fruit. India Relish. . :Fresh .Canned Salmons. , Boston Baked Beans. Fresh Canned Beans and Peas. D. M. Ferry's Celebrate.d Garden Seed. ' The Finest Quality of Gelatine in the city. ' S. J. ErvitVs. 'Phone 6q A Night ot Terror , "Awful anxiety was felt for the widow of the. brave General Barnham, of Marchias, Me., when the doctors said she would die from pneumonia before mornine," writes Mrs. S. H. Lincoln, who attended her that'feartul night, but she begged for Dr. Kings New Dis coyery, which had more than once saved her life, and cured her of con sumption. After taking, she slept all night. Further use entirely cured her. Tfiis marvellous medicine is guaranteed to cure all throat, chest and lung dis ease. Only 50o and $1.00.' Trial bottles free at Fetzer's drug store. H. L. PARKS & CO. Have finished taking inventory and in 'clearing the house for an enormous Spring stock soon to arrive we find some small lots that will be priced almost half in in order to rid the conuters quickly. When everybody is crying advance and high prices we commence with a final clearing up sale. We make a practice ot clearing the house each season and carry over nothing, in order to always show bright, new stuff. These must go- at some price and we've put them low enough to clear them out in quick order. Just 27 pairs of Ladies half wool ribbod vests and drawers, formerly sold at 48c. Beginning Friday, they will be closed out at 25 c 43 misses, ladies and chil drens union suits, sold at 48c, now .. . . r. .r 250' All of our misses wool hose formerly sold at 19c and 25c now put on' sale at ....... . .... . v: 25 c One lot of Ladies ' handker chief, somo slightly mus sed, from decorations; others, one or two of a kind, some scalloped, and some hemstitched, some" pure linen sold for 15 and 19c all thrown together . and carefully ticketed. Your choice . . . . . r. . . . 10c H. L. PARKS A Leader that 1 ma W 'il. ' J - 4 cmpm Do you need one in your business? We have about 20.000 worth ot Furniture that. we bought to sell. Give us a chance at you and if wo don't tjII you we will most. Call and see ns. You are always welcome. Money back if goods are not as represented. That's our way. Bell; Harris & Co. Residence Phone.... 90. Store 'Phone.. .,12. August Howers. "It is a surprising fact," says Frof. Houston, 'thitf, my traveis in all parts of tile world, for the last teuyears, I have met more people having used Green's August Flower than any ctber remedy." for dyspepsia, deranged liver and fitona ache, and for constipation. I find for tourists and1 salesmen, or for persona filling office positions, where headaches and general bad teelingsffrom lrriguJar habits exist, thrit Green's August Flow er is a grand remedy, Jt does in. jure the system by frequent, use and i excellent for sour stomachs and indi gestion." Sample bottles free at Fetzer'a drug store. Sold by dealers in all civil zed countries. A brand new lot of ladies linen collars in the latest style, only 25 c- Remnants of worsted dress goods sold at 25 to 35c yard now they go at . . 28c- 3 pieces of beautiful dark stripe soft outing for wrappers only She- 500 yards of yard wide bleeched domestic worth 7ic, in remnants 1 to 6 yard pieces, sale price 1,000 yards of .Gingham 4c- remnants only Remnants in Embroidery and laces of large values at penny prices. & COMPANY. Leads All Others. V 1