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LINCOLN COURIER J.M. ROBERTS, KU1TOU AND l'ROl'KIKTOli. tIkki) intuit Ufi -ick'at j LwoolntoN as SKCUND class mail MATTER Subscription Cash in Advance. year SI.-; months i, 4 months' 50 Rates of Advertising. Oneinch, one time. 1.00 25c for each sunsequen insertion. Two inches, one time, J-1.50 j GO cents tor each -.nhserjuent insertion Three inches, one time, 2.00 75 cents for each subsequent inner- ti0M- Co r:ri Four inches; one time, fcJ.ou tl.00 for each subseqaent insertion. Special rates tor one-half and one-fourth column ; also, for any advertisement continued longer than two months. LINCOLNTON, N. C, APR. 15, 1692 CANDIDATES. Announcements of candidates for the various ollices ot couuty and State cau be made in the Courier at the same price aa heretofore, namely : 55.00, strictly cash in ad.. . vance. This price will be adhered to, first J aml last. 1 The advertising columns of this ; paper are open to all parties. It is perfectly legitimate for can. i didates to make a formal announce- ' ruent of their candidacy. ltecommendations of candidates by "vox populi" or "many citizen.v' : must be paid for as auy other an nouncements. The Hou.sk of REPRESENTA TIVES in Congress have punched some big holes in the McKinley iff law by putting wool and cotton tics and bagging on the free list; The Democratic party did this, and u will punch (hat tariff law toll of holes if they ate given time. The Executive Committee of Catawba last week issued ihe fol lowing call : All voters who intend to support the nominees of the Democratic par ty, are cordially invited to meet at their usual voting places at 2 o'clock p. M., on Saturday, the 7th day of May, 1892. If there is anything in the above for any Democrat to find fault witb? we are unable to see it : bat the ITipirnrv Mpmiru haa written a COS ! umn and a half of condemnation. What business has anyone in a Democratic convention who does not intend to support the Democratic nominees? All true Democrats wjll bustain the Catawba executive com mittee. Of course the Mercury could not be expected to endorse the call, inasmuch as it has several weeks ago deo'ared that it "does not belong to any political party' and never expects to," Rev- Dr. li. L. abernetiiy's NAME is tavoiably mentioned in some ot our exchanges for the oftk'e ot State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Abernethy has done a great work in education in North Carolina and we would not regret to see hm houored by giviDg him this oflice. This matter, how ever, will have to be decided by the people. . Maj. Finger, we under stand, who has filled this place ac ceptably, will also he a candidate for re election. We present to our readers in this issue some historical sketch es from the pen ot our esteemed Sheriff, A. Nixon. This is decided ly one of the mot interestirg arti cles on our county's history that we have had the pleasure of reading. Sheriff' Nixon, by virtue of his of fices, both as Sheriff ami as county surveyor, has been in a position to gather much of interest of a histor- . , , , , ....... , has takn the nam a to make the re search and that he has given the result 8 to the public. We hope at some future day to get together this aiticle and the one printed last summer and have them printed n pamphlet form. The reader should pr serve this copy of the COURIER. It is a sad commentary on the "s'gn of the tunt s' when lile long Democrats will disontiuue their couuty paper because it stands firmly aud openly for Democracy. Two citizens of this county have re cently h;td their names taken from the Courier list, aud one of them ia a prominent citizen by whom the Courier has stood firmly and has ever spoken of him in terms of praise. But thee things only make us firmer in our faith and convic tions ; for it teaches us that there are other things becoming contract ed besides the currency. It teaches us that, while the republican parly, is responsible for cornering, hem ming and contracting the currency, there is another influence abroad in the land contracting and narrow. ing the minds of some citizens so that they would tain liusu me vo ce of the entire press that dares to criticise the Ocala or St, Louis plat form or the men who h:ie led the people up ro the point of hurrahing for these f trance doctrines. One of the men to whom we have referred has joined the Third party. The other has e ndorsed resolutions not to vote for any man who does not support thft Ocala demands. We have no unkind feelings for theee citizens who have seen fit to sever their connections with the Courier; and we mention this simply because of the effort being made to boycott the Democratic press. It is grati fying, however, to know that so far when one comes off others come on. THAT PENSION UESOL17 TION. The effort made to dodge that 12th plank in the Third party plat form has nroven a failure and come 0f tno8e Wbo first denied its exis tence have begun to support u. n j8 hardly necessary to say that a platform adopted by a convention js merely the putting in torm the opinion of tho3e composing the convention, or the opinion of the people the convention represen's. Is it, then, necessary to argue the fac that rtsoiutioas adopted by the convention do not carry with them the same force, But by reference to an article from an eye witness from Georgia on the outside of this paper it will be seen that the "reso lutioa" v:as a part of the platform. But the 12th plank was not all. There was auother resolution more heinous, if possible, than the 12tb plank. Here it is (and it comes through Alliance organs): Resolved, That the question of fe male suffrage be referred to the legislatures of the different States for favorable consideration What do the lovers of the purity, virtue and modesty of the women of our country think of a political convention that would endorse such a resolution ? Think of the wives, the mothers, the iunoceut daughters of this South land rningliug in the political discussions and marching up to the ballot box to vote ! 13e- j hold the strange gods and their teachers of strange doctrines ? Men ot Southern Democracy, can you turn your back upon the party and principles of your fathers, the par ty that has stool the test of yearp, the party that has stood by the pec pie in the days of eil and in the days of prosperity aud the party that stands to day with drawn sword leady to tight in behalt ot the inters est of the WHOLE PEOPLE can you forsake these noble principles and follow those who would ''re sol ve,J upon such folly as that sounded forth from that St. Louis convention ? Remember, friend, the Republi can party is responsible for what ever national laws are now in force. If you have grievances, and yon have, the party in power is respon sib'e. Theu in the name of reason, let the Democrats staud to-getber and overcome the enemy to our common cause, A QUESTION OF VERACITY. Tiie Courier has received the following unique document from Gaston county : Snapp' Gaston N C April 5th 1892. Lincoln Curier we Say it is not correct That the proposition was that all who would Suppoit the third party to Maud up to our recollection there was not a I woru oaui auuui a iiiiru party m 1 1 .1. . .1 that proposition And for it beinr ' r h j Some rel ef to the people of Gaston county we Suppose the people of Gaston county know their own buiness yours &-.5 Moses Stroup Jno E Jones J T R Damerox J M Raffield Michael Kiseu Jacob Rudisill The above is, as we understand it, written as a denial of the accu- t-.it ion against Mr. Stroup that he stood up uud r a proposition made at an alliance meeting which proposition was to the effect that all who intended to vote with the Third party would pleaee stand up. Prof. Hahu says his proposi tion was equivalent to asking for a vote as to the support of the Pec- pie's party. The above certificate says there was not, to their recoL IcctiOD, anything said in the propo sitiou about Third party. Was there anything said about "People's7' party ! Maybe the gentlemen aro dodging on the word "Third." How. ever, we should be glad to kno-v that Mr. Stroup is not going with the "Third7 or "People's "party. Now, so far as our acquaintance with Mr. Stroup goee, we- believe he is a good,substantial citizen. But he willdodge political issues. D it is Mr. Stroup's iutention to stand squarely to tne Democrasic party during this campaign why did he not declare it while he was making up a denial that llahn's proposi tion had auything in it about the ' Third party ! It is an honest in quiry that we and many others are making. Let Mr. Stroup answer it squarely aud distinctly. A former citizen of Gastou couuty but now a citizen ot Lincoln, who still visits Mr. Stroup's neighborhood occa sionally told us he would like to know how Mr. Stroup stood. He said he did not know. As to the last part of the above certificate we want pettnist sion to say that we happen to be a native ot Gaston county end were rais ed on Gaston farms; aud in addition to that we have a perfect right, without violating any rule of cour tesy, to discuss public questions and public men of Gaston as well as of j Fj.S. Johnston, Eq., of Lincoluton any other county. Besides that, It any of the Whigs sampled Del the question is not as to whether imger'a liquors on that eventful day, the "people of Gaston couuty know it was Rutherford's men as they their own business." The point at passed his house that morning on 186UVJ i?, do the people of Gaston, or any other couuty, "know" Mr. Stroup's politics, and what party's platform he proposes to stand on 1 Does Mr. Stroup know himself? It he knows why does he dodge a fair and honest question? Now will Mr. Stroup and those who signed the above certificate, sigu a paper declaring his determination to stand in the Democratic ranks and fight for the Democracy though the Democratic conventions re-adopt the platforms of 1890 ? If this is not a fair and per tinent question we want to know why? The time is at hand when public men should make known their political faith. If they be lieve in certain political principles now is the time to defend them openly and squarely. If Mr. Stroup says bis vote under that propostiou was not equivoleut to a vote to endorse the "People's'' or the Third party platform and to declare his determination to stand upon that platform, then the matter simply resolves itself into a ques tion of veracity between Stroup and others on the oue side and Habn and others on the other. Must Not Back Down trout Hie Wt. IiOiiim Demands Pres ident ltii tier's Iast In structions. (Official Circular No. 5) President's Office N. O. F. S. A., Clinton, K. C, March 15, 1892. To the Lecturer County F. A. Dear Brethren : WTe are uearing the time when important action in the battle for reform must be taken. W7e are nearing the time when we and our principles will be put to the highest test. At such a time and in matters of such grave import to the cause and to each of us per sonally, I desire the benefit of your counsel, I desire a conterenoe with one true Alliauceman or more from each county in the Stato. There fore I ask you at voru April county meeting to elecn one man to be in Raleigh ou Tuesday, May 17th, to meet with me in conference. Elect your best and tiuet member and empower him to act for you in a representative capacity in any ems ergency that may arise. Instruct him to use his best judgment for the good of the organization aud the cause of reform, and pur. on him one restriction and one only that he must not, under any circum stances, compromise or back down from the St. Louis demands. The conference will convene at 10 o'clock on the morning of the I7th. See that your representative is furnished with a certificate of his election under seal of your county lodge and is on baud on the day named. If he is not attlo to bear Lis own expenses, assist him so that he will be sure to go. Have your county secretary to furnish me at ouce with his name and address. Fraternally, Marion Butler Presidrnt N. C. F. S. A. Have the above communications read and acted on at your meeting. county Many rise in the morning with a headache and no inclination for breakfast. Tuis is due to torpidity ot the liver and a deranged condix tion of the stomach. To restore healthy action to these organs, nothing is so efficacious a ' an occa eianal dose of Ayer's Pills. II EN 11 Y DELIiiXGER OTHERS. AND Koine History ofTryon and Lincoln l'lonccrs mitt Oilier Interesting Sketches. BY A.NIXON. For the Courier. Concluded from last page ) The second wife was reared in a city aud wearied of country life. So yielding to her inclinations, he was among: the first to purchase and move to the new town of Lincolnton The reader who perused my sketch of the formation of Lincoln connv delivered to the Institute last sum mer, will observe that I was then in error as to wnere Henry Dellinger lived at the time Court was held at his house and his spring house used as a jail. I was partly led into this by Dr. Hunter who made the same mistake. In his sketches of West- ern North Carolina describing the battle ot Ramsour's Mill which was fought June 20, 1780, he says on page 210: "The forces of Col. Locke approached the battle ground from the East, a portion of his command at least having taking 'refresh ments' at Dellingei'a Tavern which stood near the present residence of their way f rom Tuckasege Ford to Ramsour's Mill where they arrived about two hours afcer the battle The reader will readily observe tha it was more than six years after this when Henry Dellinger purchased in Liocoluton. The family traditiou i that the Dellingers and RudasiTn came from YorkCo., Penn. Th. oldest entries I can find in Lincoln county were made in 1753, One of them on Indian Creek is laid jus: above the Indian Camp." Augas 30, 1753, Martin Telliner enterec. 370 acres of land. This indicate; j those who are Democrats and intend that the Dellingers were among the j to sopport the Democratic nominees very first to settle in this section, can have a voice in naming dele Martin conveyed above tract to I gates to the various Democratic Phillip Dellinger, Sept. 3rd, 1757. ! Phillip Dellinger conveyed half o; the above land to his son, Henry Dellinger, by a deed of gift bearing date May 20, 1763. At the same time, Phillip, by another deed c::" gift, conveys all of his personal pro-, perty to bis son, John Dellinger. Henry Dellinger was a whig, but took no part in the war. His broth er John, a bachelor, lived "up or. the Fork" aud was an active soldier and patriot throughout the struggle for Independence. Henry Dellinger was a large land owner, and I find in the Registry Books where iu his last days he deeded a great deal of it to his chil dren. 1 have seeu a number oi these among his descendants. His signature is always made in the German. Ho spent his last year and died at the home of his son- n law, Peter Mosteller. Mosteiler married his daughter Mary and lived Lear Long Shoals Paper Mills on the plantation now owned by Jocae Hoffman, Esq. On a quiet knoll in Mr. Smith's field Is the old family burying ground. On the edge of it are three graves pointed oat as those of Henry Dels linger and his two wives. The plain granite stone marking the central one bears this inscription : "H, D, dep. this life 15 of Feby 1820 in the 80 of his age.'' He was the great grand father of Mrs, Smith. In the same yard are pointed out the graves of her grand father, Michael Dellinger, the oldest son of Henry, who was born in 1761 and died in the 64th year of his age; also the grave of her father, Lewis Dellinger, born in 1796 and died in the 84th year of his age; A. N. Tiie Test of Democracy. Charlotte Observer. Iu order to refresh the minds of one readers, we re-pablish herewith tha recent letter of Ed. Chambers Smith, Esq., Chairman ot the Dero ocratic executive committee, to Mr. J. C. Ellington, of Raleigh. This letter was formally endorsed by the committee at its meeting at Rileigb on the 7th lust, and the test pre scribed in the letter thus becomes the test as applied by the commit'. j tee. All persons who expect to j abide the action of Democratic con ventions this year are cordially in vited to participate iu the prlmaiies of course no others are expected. The letter is as follows: Rooms State Democbatic Executive Committee, Raleigh, X. O., March 20, Mr. J. C. Ellington, Raleigh, N. O., Mr Dear Sir: I am in receipt ot yoar letter of the 18th inst., stating that you "have good reasons to be lieve that many persons who do not intend to support the nominees of the national and State Democratic conventions will attempt to partici pate in the approaching township and county conventions held to set lect delegates to the State conven tion of May 18, 1892," and asking my opinion af to their right to do so, &c, &c. I am loath to believe that any considerable number of our people will undertake to vioUto a rule of political conduct, based upon honor and good faith, so universally re spected as the one that "whoever participates in a political convention is bound in honor to abide by its action." This rnle is the foundation of po litical parties and of government by parties such as oursand if it were not obeyed, we might be con fronted with the woeful spectacle of a few disaffected members of one party combining with the opposing party, capturing the popular cons ventions and nominating candidates and arranging platforms for the purpose of defeat I When yoa con sider that each voter who particii pates in a township (or primary) meeting and votes for delegates to the couuty convention who vote for delegates to the State convention and they in turn for delegates to the national convention, indirectly votes for the nomination of all Dem ocratic candidates from President down, you can readily see that it would be eminently improper for him to take part in the primaries" unless he intends to sopport the candidates which he, through hit agents, has assisted in nominating. The requisite that a citizen must vote for the candidate he has been instrumental lu naming is no new one, and is essential to the preser vation of ihe integrity of the party. I should say therefore that only conventions. I hope and believe that your fears are groundless, and that the hold' esty and iutegrity for which our people have been proverbial will not be tarnished by such action as you anticipate. It will not be ont of place in this connection, I feel sure, for me to im press upon all Democrats through out the State a due exercise of pru dence and charity, to the end that uo one who believes that an honest adherence to Democratic principles will best secure the reforms which the people so much need may have excuse for severing his allegiance. Let us all be chanrable and honest with each o'he. Veiy Respectfully, Ed. Chambers Smith, Chm'n StHte Dem. Ex. Com. FOR CAsH In Advance You can get the ONE YEAR FOR, $1.25-6 M 75 CTS. Will cure You, is a true statement of the action of AVER'S Sarsaparilla, when t.iken for diseases originating in impure Moot! ; but, while this assertion is true of AVER'S Sarsaparilla, as thousands can attest, it cannot be truthfully applied1 to other preparations, which unprincipled dealers will recommend, and try to im pose upon yon, as "just as good as Ayer'.s." Take Ayer's Sarsaparilla and Ayer's only, if you need a blood-purifier and would be benefited permanently. This medicine, for nearly fifty years, has enjoyed a reputation, and made a record for cures, that has never been equaled by other preparations. AVER'S Sarsaparilla eradicates the taint of he reditary scrofula and other blood dis eases from the system, and it has, deser vedly, the confidence of the people. asasaparilia "I cannot forbear to express my joy at the rd'u f I have obtained from the use of AYER'S S:r?aparilla. I was afflicted with Kidney troubles for about six month -, M.iu iin -;iatly with pains in the sinui; of Mv'!; .ck. In addition to this, my b;.i urs covered with pimply eruptions. The remedies prescribed fjiled to help me. I then began to take AYER'S Sarsaparilla, and, in a short time, the pains ceased and the pimples disappeared. I advise every young man or woman, iu case of sicknes3 result ing from impure blood, no matter how Ion? standing the case may be, to take A VERS Sarsaparilla." JJ. L. Jarmann, 3 William st., New York City. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mm- wis! Cure You NOTICE. North Carolina, Lincoln county, In the Superior Court. Before the Clerk. Winnie Sbipp, Cassie Hunter, Plaintiffs vs. Barbara Johnson, Mark Bynum, Chaa. By nam, Walter Shenill and wile Sophia, Mary Bynum, Lyd Forney, Dallas Hunt er, Emma Hunter, and Sailie McLean De fendants ; Special Proceed ng. State of North Carolina, To non-resident defendant, Mark Bynum, You are hereby notified to appear before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court for the county of Lincoln, at hia of fice in Lincolnton, N, C, on the 30th day of May, 1S92, and answer or demur to the complaint of plaintiff, herein to be filed, or judgment will be taken against you for the relief therein demanded. You are further notified that the purpose of this action is to obtain an order for as signment of dower to Winnie Shmp and for a sale for division of lands belonging to the late Starling Shipp among his heira at law. Given under my hand and seal of of fice thls;6th day of April, 1S92. U. J2. Childs, clerk Superior court, Lincoln county, N. C. April 8 6t OUEiT EXCITEE.HXT. Two Wolves Xoar ClierryvlIIe On the 13th inst, some one from tho neighborhood of J. II. Roberts came to town and said there were , two wolves in tha section killing sheep,pigs,dogs,cats, and everything that came in their way. The mer chants and citizeus mounted their steeds, and with guns in hand sal lied forth to moet the foe. All but CARPENTEtt & LEON IlARDT, who did not have time to leave, as they have just put up a Bran New Stock of poods consisting of Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Flour, Ba con, Lard, Pepper, Spice, Nut meg, Ginger, Oatmeal, and a General Line, of CAN GOODS, such as is kept in a First Class GROCERY STORE. Our stand is in the l. h. Long building, near the depot. We invite the citizens of the town and surrounding country to call aud examine our stock before buying elsewhere as we are determined not to be undersold. We buy all kinds of country prod uce and pay the highest price for it. Gome and see us and be convinced. RESPECT $ DLL F, CARPENTER & LEONHARDT, Jan 22 92 3m FOR SPRING AND SUMMER Go to the RACKET. Old men, young men and boys, if you are in need of a suit of clo :hes, a pair of pants, a hat, a shir':, a pair of shoes, or a nice cravat, you can find what you want at the Racket. Ladies, if you are in need of a dress, either in Henrietta, cashmere, Shambrey, white or black lawns,embroidered skirts for dresses, or black silk lace flouncing, or dress trimmings of any kind. We have a large lot of Hamburg edgings of all kinds. This is one department that we need not mention as everybody is aware that we are headquar ters for fine and cheap milline ry. Still we don't feel that we are doing it justice to pass it by. This is one season that we ex pect to command the largest millinery trade that we have ever had. how do we expect to do this ? By having the best goods, the latest styles, and the lowest prices. Our motto is, Underbuy, undersell, cush on delivery of goods. Very Respectfully, J. L. KISTLER, Propr. Sept. 18, 1891 RAMSAUR AND BURTON HAVING purchased the stock of n. E. & J. B. Ramsaur, we will continue to carry the same line of goods. If yon want a STOVE or RANGE or the vessels, or pipe, call and ex amine our stock. We keep on hand Baggies and Wagons, Harness, Saddles and Col lars, "Handmade," also the besC sole and Harness Leather. ' Large stock cut soles. Old Hickory and Piedmont Wag ons kept in stock. Glass Fruit Jars, Flower Pots, Glass Ware, Tin Ware, Jug Town Ware, Iron ot all kinds, Nails, "cut" wire aud horseshoe, Horse and Mula shoes, one aud two horse Roland and Steel Plows and repairs. The largest stocK ot Hardware in town. Buckets, Tubs, Churns, wheel barn rows, fence wire, in fact EVERY THING kept in Hardware and Leather goods line, The thauks of the old Arm are hereby tendered the pablicfor their liberal patronage aud encourage ment. The new firm will endeavor to merit a continuance of same Come to see us whether you want goods or not. All questions cheer fully answered, except as to weath er lorecast. Substitute for Sash weights. The Common Sense Sash Balances : They can be used where it is impossible to use weights or other fixture. The are especially valuable for repairing oil buildings, nd are as easily put in okl buildings as new ones. Common Sense Curtain Fixture : The most perfect Curtain Fixture made. The curtain can be let down from the top to any desired point, giving light or V6nti lation wilhont exposing the room or iu occupants, answering the double purpos of an inside blind and a window curtain. Automatic Centre Rail Sash Lockr The only automatic centre rail sash lock made. JNo bolts, rings, or rivets are used; We will take pleasure in showing tbeso improved goods. RESPECTFULLY, Ramsaur & Burton. DO NOT FAIL To Examine COMPLETE STOCK OF DRY GOODS, " Motions HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, HARDWARE, Glassware, Tinware, CROCKERY &C As we think lit will be to your advantage to come to see us before buying elsewhere, as wE BUY FOR CASK and SELL FOR SAME Respectfully HOKE AND fillCHflL
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