Briefs Adrift.
Mr. J.SpotTa>lor visited Wfns
ton-Salem Monday.
Dr. W. V. McCanlees spent sev
eral days the past week at Wins
ton.
Mr. A. W. Davis spent Sat urday
t and Sunday at Pinnacle with rela
tives. _
Mr. W. S. Hart, of Smith, paid
the Reporter a pleasant visit Mon
day.
The Danbury Union Sunday
School will hold its annual pic
nic at Piedmont Springs on next
Thursday, the 27th.
Mr. W. R. Stephens, keeper of
the County Home, was here Thurs
day. Mr. Stephens recently spent
several days at Spray.
Mr. L. E. Morefield, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Morefield,
has accepted a position with a
business house in Philadelphia.
Mr. Sam Stewart, who has held
a position with Rosen bacher Bros,
at Winston, for some time, came
up Monday. Sam has been ill re
cently.
Harvesting will be in order in a
few days. It is rather late for it.
Owing to the very cool spring,
wheat has not ripened as fast as
it usually does
The threshing machine men
will du a good business this sum
mer, as the grain crop is the best
fur years. Harvest has already
begun.
Danbury defeated Red Shoals
in a ball game here Saturday, the
score being 33 to 25. It is very
likely that Danbury will play
Dillard here Saturday afternoon.
Mr. J. Wesley Morefield, of
Sandy Ridge Route 1, was here
Tuesday. Mr. Morefield reports
crops looking fine in his section,
especially wheat.
Messrs. Thos. and Walter Petree,
accompanied by Misses Maud
Hedrick and Sadie Petree, spent
Saturday and Sunday with the
family of Sheriff R. J. Petree,
near Germanton,
Mr. E. C. Sbeppard, of Dellar,
was a welcome visitor at the Re
porter office Tuesday. Mr. Shep
pnrd, assisted by Messrs. J. H.
and Chas Fagg, will operate a
threshing machine again this
season. Mr. Sheppard says wheat
and rye are unusually fine this
year throughout his Bection.
o The effect of Scoff s Emulsion on thin,
9 pale children is magical. Q
It makes them plump, rosy, active, happy.
, , It contains Cod Liver Oil, Hypophosphites
, , and Glycerine, to make fat, blood and bone,
( , and so put together that it is easily digested
, , by little folk. |
, , ALL DRUGGISTS 1 50c. AND SI.OO. Mill
tnotv—n
# I have just received a nice line of Ladies and #
2 Misses Dressed Hats at the lowest prices, #
2 a nice line of Men's Pants and Ready Made A
2 Clothing at the right prices, a new line of 2
2 Shoes for men, women and children as low as 2
2 the lowest, men's boys' and youth's fine Q
£ Hats, a nice line of Dress Goods, White Goods, #
2 Notions, men's working suits, hosiery of all #
# kinds and men's dress shirts. 2
2 1 also keep on hand J. E. Sholton'n make of up-Wdate 2
Furniture at factory prices, Hewing Machines and Needles Z
tn fit all makes of machines.
lal wnys keep a good supply of Fancy and Heavy Gro- J
® oerioa, farming tools, drugs of all kinds, and most every- 9
A tiling that's kept in a country store, clover seed, a good 2
A coffee Ht I()«■ per pound, sugar at (>o per pound, good roller 2
Z mill II u»r at $2.25 per hundred. g*
H igl'cst market price paid for country produce of all
™ kinds: Kn« B 12£ c. doz. Hens 10c. pound, Buttei 12A01b., J
V Ourii 100 bushel Rye 90c. bushel, wheat SI.OO bushel. V
2 I want to thank the people for their liberal patronage A
2 for the past ten years, and by fair and square dealings 1 2
Z hope to have a continuance of the same. a
Yours to serve,
|. E. C. Sheppard, $
# SMITH and DANBURY, N. C., Routes No. I. •
DALTON HAPPENINGS
Miss Lula Shultz Gives a
Croquet Party and Ice
Cream Reception—Oth
er Interesting Items.
Dalton, June 17.—Mrs. C. R,
Tnttle, of Lynchburg, Va., daugh
ter of Mrs. S. F. Coe, and Miss
Hattie Dodson, of Ontario, Va.,
and little Lucile Cardwell, of
Greensboro, are spending a few
weeks at Mrs. Cue's.
Mr. T. A. Dalton is, spending
some time at the old Dalton home
stead.
Miss Bertha Dalton is visiting
Miss Malissa Phillips at present.
Mr C. F. Dalton spent several
days here last week. ,
"Little Ruth," the baby of Dr.
M. D. Phillips, has been severely
sick but is better now.
Mr. Albert Phillips spent a few
days in Mt. Airy last week.
Miss Maud Coe and her sister,
Mrs. Tuttle and her cousin, Miss
Hattie Dodson spent last Wednes
day at Mr. Jno. Y. Phillips'.
Miss Lula Schultz gave a cro
quet and icecream party last Sat
urday afternoon in honor of a few
of her friends. All enjoyed it fine.
Miss Lilla and Mr. Will Shultz
spent Sunday evening at Mrs.
Matt Edwards.'
Mrs. C. R. Tnttle spent Satur
day and Sunday at her father-in
laws's, Mr. Matt Tuttle.
Mr. Lonnie COB and Miss Hat
tie Dodson went to Mt. Olive Sun
day and to Mt, View Sunday
night, returning Monday. They
report a pleasant trip.
Rev. Connet is expected to fill
his regular appointment at Dalton
Chapel next Sunday at 3:30.
Success to the Reporter and its
readers.
ME.
I am offering for sale at a bar
gain a complete 25 hsrse power
saw mill outfit consisting of en
gine, boiler, carriage, saw, etc.
Will sell complete outfit or any
part separately. While the outfit
is second-hand it is a good one
and in good condition. Terms
reasonable. Apply to
J. E. BOLES,
Pinnacle, N. C.
Our columns are open to you.
I DEATH OF MRS. HENRY SMITH
She Was Sick Only a Few Days am
* Her Death Came a* a Surprise
To All—Other News.
Big Creek, June 17.—Just be
fore dawn on Monday morning
June lOth, tbe death angel enterec
the home of Mr. Henry Smith an
lx>re the spirit of his dear, lovinf
and devoted wife to that mansion
beyond the Bkies prepared for hei
by Christ, where she will nc
longer have to endure the trouble!
of this world, but all will be joy and
peace with her. The deceased had
only been sick a few days, and the
end was a surprise to her many
friends and relatives. She was a
faithful member of the Presby
terian church and lived true tc
her faith till the final end came
Her life was a bright and shininp
example for her children and
friends. She leaves a husband
several children and a host ol
friends to mourn their sad loss
The funeral services were con
duoted by Revs. R. W. George and
J. T. Smith, A large crowd of
friends and relatives gathered
around the family burying ground
to pay their last earthly tribute tc
one they so highly esteemed. We
pray God's richest blessing upon
the relatives in their sad hours
and especially upon the husband
and motherless children, on whom
the burden falls heaviest; and may
He who notes the sparrows fall
watch over and protect the little
ones.
Children, weep not thy dear de
parted
For you shall see her again some
day,
In that land of joy and love where
God shall wipe all tears away.
There will be another public
entertainment at Big Creek on
Saturday night, July Gth. A nice
program of speeches and dialogues
carried out, and will also have
some balloons and fireworks. A
prize will be offered for the best
speech, one for the funniest
speech, one for the youngest
speaker, one for the oldest speak
er, one for the prettiest boy speak
er and one for the ugliest boy
speaker. Girls are to be judges ir
the two latter speeches. Every
body invited. Come boys and
bring your girls.
ROCK HOUSE.
Rock House, June 18. —The
farmers' long prayers for rain lias
been answered at last, and the
farmers of this community are
principally done planting their
orop of tobacco. The wheat crop
throughout this section is the best
For several years.
Corn crops are looking fine with
the exception of low bottom land,
which is too cool and wet for any
thing to grow.
Mr. T. J. Thore, a well known
citizen, is going into the fruit
canning industry. We all wish
him much success in his work.
SCHOOL BOY.
HOW'S THIS ?
Wo offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Hall's
Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY &
CO, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have
known F. J. Cheney for the last
15 years, and believe him perfect
ly honorable in all business trans
actions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by
his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
9ystem. Testimonials sent free,
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Take Hall's Family Pills for
constipation.
TOCURE A COLD IN ONE
DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quin
ine Tablets. Druggists refund
money if it fails to cure. E. W.
3-ROVE'S signature is on each
box. 25c.
DEATH OF DR. P. L GROOME.
I Passed Away Last Week in Greeni
boro. After a Long Illness.
Greensboro, June 15.—Re\>
■ Dr. P. L. Groom e, I). D
, died here yesterday morning a
I 10:30, after a long illness witl
I tuberculosis He combated thi
; disease manfully and no doub
prolonged his existence man]
years. Dr. Groome was perhaps >(
years of age and was an activi
minister of the M. E. church
South, for many years—until, ir
fact, his health gave way. Ht
was a man of learning and sonn
years ago wrote a book descriptivt
of his travels in the holy land
which attracted widespread atten
tion. He leaves a family anc
numerous relatives in this country
Funeral services were conducted
from West Market church thU
morning at 11 o'clock, intermem
following at Greene Hill.
MADISON NEWS.
C. O. McMichael went to Ral
eigh Saturday to sea Governoi
Glenn relative to a pardon for H.
P. Head who was convicted ol
murder in second degree at Nov
ember term 15)04. Mr. C. O
McMichael feels reasonably cer
tain that the Governor will granl
the pardon.
Miss Exie Collins, who baa
been the assistant milliner at B
F. McGhee's, left today for liej
home at Randleman, N. C. Wc
are sorry indeed to see her leave
Mayor C. (). McMichael re
quests us to announce that com
mencing Tuesday morning June
18th, that he will hold Mayor's
Court at the Mayor's office, every
morning at 9 o'clock, except Mon
day morning when he will holt
it at 7 o'clock. Any persons whe
violates any State laws ®r towr
ordinances within the corporatt
limits of Madison may expeot tc
give a good bond for their ap
pearance at the Mayor's Court al
the above hours or to pass the
time in the town lock-up.
The leading stores of Madison
will close at 7:30 p. m. beginning
today until further notice is given
—Madison Herald.
Mesdames N. A. Martin anc
J. C. Dodson, accompanied bj
their children, spent the day yes
terday at Piedmont Springs.
George W. Fulton lias come bad
and is now with J. A. Payne ir
the shop repairing and horse shoe
ing business at Walnut Cove
N. C.
We are now prepared to do all
kinds of wood and iron work on
wagons, buggies, carriages, hacks,
and log wagons on short notice
Give us a trial.
WOOD & WARREN,
Meadows, N. C.
When you want good goods at
the right price, see Jacob Fulton
at Walnut Cove. Never has and
never will be undersold. Floui
and chop are now lower. Ask
Harry Davis or J. H. Fulton foi
prices before you buy, it may paj
you. Our spring line of dry goods
aud notions will be in this weok
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS,
k Attorney at Law,
Danbury, - . - N. C
Prompt attention to all bushiest
entrusted. Will practice in al
State courts.
|4 Per Cent j
(You have spare money ly- 1
ing idle, or will have when
you sell your tobacco. Why
not let us keep it for you
i safe in our vaults. We
I pay 4 per cent interest,
f and your money is ready
i for you when you want it.
(THE BANK OF
STOKES COUNTY.
j FRANCISCO NEWS.
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Considerable Pneumonu
Prevalent.
Francisco, Juno 16.—Whea
harvest will soon be here. Somf
of our people are not near dorn
planting tobacco in this sectioi
, yet.
j Miss Mary Beasley has been al
the point of death for severa
days with pneumonia fever. Wt
' truly hope she may continue tc
improve.
Mrs. Elizabeth Beasley is very
sick with pneumonia fever, but is
improving, we are glad to note.
' Mr. Jesse Beasley is very sick
I with mumps. We are sorry thai
Mr. Bessley's family are having sc
much siokness.
F. L.
Death of Mr. Reg Smith.
News reaches here of the death
of Mr. "Reg" Smith, who lived
in the neighborhood of Smith
■ town. He was the sou of Mr.
DeKalb Smith, and was about 30
years of age. It is reported that
the cause of the young man's
death was chronic alcoholism.
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conditions of life. Pitfalls, and methods of
escaping them. A warning note to save young
men and women from wreck and ruin.
This book is having an immense sale.
We want agents to sell the above book with
a full line of Standard Subscription Books,
Red Letter Family and Teacher's Bibles. Cata
logue will be sent free.
This ia your opportunity to make money and
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Notice.
llnvlng duly qualified as adininl-e
tratrix of.Mrs. it. H. .Martin, deed.-
all persons owinji; her are hereby re.
quested to come forward* and uiaks
Immediate settlement of the same,
and all iiersous holding claims
ORailist the said estate are hereby
notiticd to present I hem to me, duly
authenticated, for payment on or
I lu'fore the 10th day of .1 line, I!Mis. or
' this notice will lie pleaded In liar of
I their recovery. This .May .'list, 1;HI7.
I -MRS. 11. L. ELLINGTON,
Adinx. of.Mrs. 11. H. Martin, deed.
P. (). address— : Sandy Itidjiv, N. c.
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Winston, N. C.
! VOII will now find
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i things for every
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We have recently added neverul
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I splendidly equipped institution and
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(Successor to Rierson & Copple)
WINSTON-SALEM, N. C.
Notice.
Having qualified as administrator
of the estate of Lewis Love, deed.,
notice is hereby given to ail persons
indebted to said estate to make pay
ment. and all persons holding claims
against said estate are hereby noti
fied lo present them to me duly au
thenticated, fo;* payment. on or lie
fore the iJOth day of June, ISM IS, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery. This the 7th day of
•luue, 1!H»7.
.IAS. S. LOVE,
Administrator of Iye wis Love.
Tobaccoville, X. It. F. 1). No. I'.
X. (). Petree, Atty. for adiur.
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