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lit Department for the Von
Edited By Miss MELISSA LASLEY.
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D® Friends :
Oa this bright morning these
'l. %of toDtr ! heard once keep
passing through my mint 1 :
"Oojunt ydjir blessings o'er and
N*i le them one by one,
See what God hath done."
relief we turn from the
datffr side of life and place our
minds on the bright, happy side.
At f'imeß our heart grows sick as
we./iee so much sin and strife, so
mui li wrong and suffering, so
nun h oppression of the innocent.
But then there is so much good
ties s, too, so ,much for which to
be hankful. Many, many bless
ings® to oount over and dwell up
on, opportunities for
selfj improvement and helping
othurs. There is no better way to
get rid of a general unfavorable
of things than counting our
blessings. If we saw nothing but
sin ind the result of wrong acts,
we A'ould soon give up in despair.
We'should never close our eyes to
the suffering of this But
mher Hod's good
ness while we take our stand
against the powers of darkness
and do all we can to relieve suffer
ing. Many sigh for a thankful
heait as if it were a gift to a fa
vored few. We are commanded
tube thankful. The heart that
does not swell with gratitude for
even the temporal blessings of
life is base indeed. To enjoy a
thankful spirit we have only to
look about us. We have homes, a
beautiful home country, sweet life
giving air, loaded with health,
.flowers, lovely scenes, the rising!
and going down of the sun, means
• f travel, friends and abundant
fe. We can never name tbe
,V >: * le of such blessings.
V e listen to mention Ihe spir
itual blessings. At the top of the
f, St we place the Holy Bible, the
dinner's "notetof warning and the
saint's delight and solace. The
bless d faci that our lot is cast in
a land of the Bible and religious
freedom is a privilege for which
we sre profoundly thankful. We
art) jure to realize the blessings
that come to us by being in a land
where the religion of Jesus ispon
yitantly shown us. We women of
Ainericii are exalted to a position
higher than any other land, all
beoauf"* this is a Bible land. It is
tru£ these privileges are often
ahu»i>d, tat that will not hinder
tbe true woman from her duty.
Ou heart* should (ill to overflow
ing for the many advantages of
oar position, but let us never for
our sisters in the dark corners
of tib earth. Our capacity for
tbnukagiving will 'increase and
our list of blessings grow longer if
we ind them a blessing hand and
tel|>hera them'sweet gospel story."
* ming blessing of all is a
i heart, a heart without
"% , HJen, except for others suffer
ing's hurt len like our Saviour
oameS/Vwh' 0 * 1 ' after all, is sweet
and welcome, j
! matohleiss privilege of be
'tng iota hearted Christian atod
; livi' * '• beyond our pow
-ler v rds to describe. Let us
be |lad and rejoice, for the future
' w area better yet. We are an op
' timat ongW«buta real pe.si
>! mi# and it« Hack train cf
We have no word in fa
•vyag, but oount
'g* V •vil.
give vent to our better selves by
cultivating a thankful spirit. We
feel that we have merely touched
on this subject. Let us hear from
the rest along this line.
Wit h many, many good''wishes
for all the dear readers, I am
Yours lovinglv,
MELISSA LASLEY.
ROSENBACHER'S BIG OPENING.
Surpasses All Expectation-All the
World and His Wife Were, There.
Winston Journal.
Rosen barcher's opening last
evening surpassed nil expecta
tions and furnished new proof, if
any were needed, that this Nestor
among local merchants, who has
catered all these years to the best
in tbe Twin-City, is still forging
ahead. At 8 o'clock a burst of
beautiful music from the Wins
ton cornet baud in the inspiring
strains of the National Reform
march gave the signal for opening
the doors to the eager throngs
waiting without and almost
instantly the "busy store" was the
busiest place imaginable, every
body anixous to get the first peep
at the exquisitely decorated store,
with its rich treasures of things
to wear for every man, woman
and child wishing the prettiest
and best. In every department
one could not but observe the
care and judgement that must
have guided purchase and
these were rendered even more
noteworthy by the tasteful and
effective way in which everything
had been arranged and disposed
fur this biilliant fall opening.
Among the hats one gets last in
a maze of wonder and admiration,
deciding one moment that the ex
[ quisite creation in blue, with i*s
j
I sweeping plumes, is the divinest
thing possible, and them turning
to behold crowning glory of all in
J the marvel in pink roses and
: plumes and ribbon that defied all
powers of description. Then
• there are the russets and browns,
j with their matchless shadings,
| the heliotropes and lilacs aud all
tbe tints and tones that make this
i array of millioery with its rich-
ness, its entire absence of cheap
tawdiness, one of tbe nost beauti-
I ful and effective even displayed in
' the Twin-City.
As one passed along and noted
the exquiaite dress patterns in
lace and other costly fabrics, it
i was a matter of aurprise that such
jbvautitnl wares should cost no
| mure, and when the rare rose
point and duchesse lace hand
kerchiefs come in for inspection
! there were not a few heard to ex
claim, "If I had only seen these
before I got that bridal present!"
80 complete and attractive is the
ready-to-wear department th»d the
w:man or girl who cannot be fit
ted and suited in both sens?* of
the word is—well, she isn't a nup
posable case. And the men, i>oor
things, get er illy overlooked ex
cept at th»* profi ssional haberdas
hers, is distinctly in it at Rosen
bacher's; a more tasteful and
attractive outlay for men cannot
be found than that what greets
the beholder as be cotnes in either
from tbe Fourth or Trule strett
entrance. Even the fail bridea
need not put their pretty eyea ott
embroidering, for auoh exquisite
band-wrought lingerie aa filled
tbe show oaaea at Rosenbacher'a
, WINSTON-SALEM SPECIAL.
would pat tbe very best they
ooald do to shame.
All the world and his wife were
there last night and could see for
themselves, but if there were any
tittle girls who failed to come
they must be told of the wonder
fully lovely .hats fer girls made
specially and exclusively for them
that fill two or three large cases.
All in all, Rosenbacher is holding
his old place, right in the fore
front of tbe procession, as his
opening last night abundantly
proved.
The Reporter will lie $1.50 per
year after November 1.
CURES BLOOD, SKIN DIS
EASES, CANCER, GREAT
EST BLOOD PURIFIER
FREE.
If jour blood is impure, thin,
diseased, hot or full of humors, if
you have blood poison, cancer, car
buncles, eating Sores, scrofula, ec
zema, itching, risings and bumps,
scabby, pimpiy skin, bone pains,
catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood
or skin disease, take Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. B.). Soon all
sures heal, aches and pains stop
and the blood is made pure and
rich. Druggifcts or by express $1
per large bottle, 3 bottles for $2 50
or (i bottles for $5 00. Sample free
by writing Blond Balm Co., At
lanta, Ga. B. B. B. is especially
advised for chronic, deep-seated
cases, as it cures after all else fails.
TAX NOTICE.
I will meet the people of Stokes
county at the times and places
named below for the purpose of
collecting the taxes for the year
1907, as follows :
Thins. Oct. 17, at Wilson's Store.
Fri. " 18, " Walnut Cove.
Sat. " 19, " Germanttn.
Mon. '■ 21, " King.
Tues. " 22, " Pinnacle.
Wed. " 23, " J. M. Mitchell
& Son's.
Thurs. Oct. 24, at Francisco.
Fri. " 25, " Lawsonville.
Sat. " 2t>, " W. L. Nelson's
Store.
Mon. Oct. 28. at Sandy Ridge,
Shelton's Store.
Tues. Oct. 29, at Dillard.
Wed. Oof. 30, at Jno. R. Smith's
Store.
Thurs. Oct. 31, at Danbury.
I hope the people will meet me
at the above times and places and
settle their taxes promptly.
This 28th day of September,
1907.
R. J. PETREE, Sheriff.
Report of the Condition of the
Bank of Stokes County At the
Close of Business Aug. 22, 1907.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $32401.58
Overdrafts 210.14!
Banking house, $14!).'!.40; fur
nltureand tixturessllo3.l4 2596.54
Due from hanks and bankers 8375.14
Cash Items 480.59 i
Oold coin 80.00
Silver coin, Including all
minor currency 791).40
National hunk notes ami
other U. S. notes 8322.00
Total #53325.39
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock $10,000.00
! Undivided profits, less cur
! rent expenses and taxi's
paid 55.07
Deposits subject to check 23145.98
Demand certificates of dep. 19602.74
Cashier's checks outstand
ing 431.00
Total $53325.31)
State of North Carolina, )
Stokes county, f 68
I, N. E. Pepper Cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemuly
swear that the above statement is
true to the beat of my knowledge
and belief.
N. E. PEPPER,
Cashier.
Subecribed and sworn to before
me, thia 2nd day of Sept., 1907.
E. P. PEPPER,
Notary Public.
Correct—Attest :
J. H. PRATHER,
W. J. BYERLY,
L. E. PRATHER.
Tom o ror w
NEVER COMES. .
TODAY IS HERE
AND SO ARE OUR LINES OF THE
NEW FALL CREATIONS IN MEN'S
WEAR.
Don't deloy your purelioses, but make your selections while OUR CLOTHES,„STOCK IS COM-
I'LhTb. \ou may look 11 long time, but you'll never find shorter prices. Our values have been
stretched and our prices hove heed shrunk, between the limits of the two extremes you'll find the "S. M.
&S. clothes—the clothes that are "made right at the right price." Don't wait, delays are seldom prof
itable.
Fletcher Bros.
Winston-Salem, N. C.
Do You Want a Mule, Horse,
BUGGY, OR NICE SET OF HARNESS,
Bridle, Saddle, or Anythiny In the Harness Line ?
THEN ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN IN WINSTON THAT
SMOAK & McCREARY
OPPOSITE BROWN'S WAREHOUSE.
Is Always Headquarters.
GO AND SEE THEIR HANDSOME AND UP-TO-DATE STOCK WHETHER
YOU BUY OR NOT.
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X THIS SPACE IS RESERVED FOR 2
2 ROGERS-M'DOWELL CO. 2
J CLOTHING AND GENTS' FURNISHINGS J
WINSTON. N. C §
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