THE HERALD,
I'tlHIiSHKli Kvbki Kiuha* Mohnino.
Wl \BI.IHHEb 1882.
BKVTY.HOLT* LAflSITER, j
I'ROl KIBTOR8.
8. 8. HOLT, | imvmms
T. J. LASHITRH, j h,"ro,,M
Enteied at tin- I'ostoffire at SmithfieM,'
Johnston '.ssinty, N. C.. as second-class
matter.
KATKH OF BCBHt'BIPTK*:
One year, cash in advance, - - ? $1.00
8ix months, cash in advance, - - .50
Three months, cash in advance, - .25
The expressions of the several corre
spondents of this paper do not necessarily
reflect the views of the mnnntremeiit of
Tmo Hkrald. The editors are not there
fore responsible for the views or utter
ances appearing in any communication.
Friday. November B. 1901.
THANKSGIVING DAT.
I* resident Iloo9evelt lias issued
his proclamation setting apart
Thursday, November 2H, as a
day of national thanksgiving. On
Tuesday Governor Ayeock also
issued a proclamation calling)
on the people of North Carolina
to observe the day in a fitting
manner.
The President recommends that
the people throughout the land
"cease from their wonted occu
pations and at their several ;
homes and places of worship rev-j
erently thank the (liver of all I
good for the countless blessings j
of our national life." While the
drought and the rains have tend
ed to shorten crops in many sec
tions of our great country, while
disaster at home and abroad;
have caused saddened homes and
weeping hearts there still remains'
much, very much, for which we!
should render thanks to Je-i
hovah.
Tlie day of national thanks-1
giving should be observed all
over the land. People every
where should cease their labors
and gather at their respective
places of worship and show%in
deed and in spirit that they are
cognizant of the fact that they
are dependent on Him for every!
blessing and that they are willing J
to lender homage to Him to
whom all homage is due.
The President says that"We|
can best prove our thankfulness I
to the Alnrghty by the way in
which on this earth and at this I
time each of us does his duty to j
his fellow-meu." This is a broad !
precept and one that embraces
all of Christian conduct. Let us
look around us and see if we can
not do some good to our fellow
men?speak a cheering word to
some bruised heart?give a mite
to alleviate some suffering one,
or by some act show that we have
not forgotten "all His benefits."
Will not the churches of this,
county appoint appropriate ser-!
vices for this day?
The argument of counsel in the j
Schley inquiry is being heard this
week. The inquiry will be over
with to-morrow, but it will take
the court several days to sum up j
the evidence and render their |
decision. Everything so far is
very much in Admiral Schley's
favor.
Several names are being promi
nently mentioned in connection
with the Democratic nomination j
for Associate Justices of the Su
preme Court, among them being
Judge Drown, of Washington,
Judge ronnor, of Wilson, Judge
Armfield, of Statesville and J udge!
Moore, of Asheville. Judge Clark '
istheonly man prominently men
tioned for Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court.
It is very gratifying to learn:
that the farmers throughout the
State are sowing more small
grain than heretofore. The short
corn crop this season makes it
more imperative than ever lietore
that our farmerssow small grain
and thus try to raise their own <
flour and feed for their stock.
We hope that the Johnston coun
ty farmers will sow much small j
grain; they will not regretitnext ,
summer when money is scarce. ]
Mr. John M. Wilson Dead.
John Marshall Wilson was born
in Warren county, December 5,
1815, and died at his home, at
Wilson's Mills, Johnston county,
on Wednesday morning the Oth
inst., lacking one month of being
8(1 years of age. Hewasasonof
(iilfiam Wilson, and his mother's
maiden name was Marshall. She
was a lineal descendant of a
brother of Chief Justice Marshall j
of the United States Supreme
Court.
Mr. Wilson was brought up in
Warren county, where he was en-1
gaged many vearsin the tanning
business and the manufacture
and sale of shoes to dealt rs.
After that, he became interested
in the milling and lumber busi
ness, and was one of the first to
erect a mill in that section of the
State. About the beginning of
the civil war he moved his mills
to Johnston county and located
them on the site where the village
of Wilson's Mills is now situated,
and which derived its name from
him and his business.
After the war he became asso
ciated with Mr. John A. Waddell,
now deceased, which continued
some ten years. They were also
engaged in the contract and
building business. And during
this copartnership, and after its
dissolution, Mr. Wilson was con
nected with the erection of some
of the best buildings in the cities
of Durham, Raleigh, Goldsboro,
Tarboro, and other places. After
conducting the business eleven
years more in his own name, he
sold out to his sons, Messrs. J no.
A., Charles M. and W. (}. Wilson,
and Mr. (}. F. Uzzle. Since that
time he has devoted his attention
to hi* farms.
Like many Southern gentle
men, he lost most of his property
by the war. Hut he was full of
energy, and set to work in earnest
to retrieve his lost fortune, and
by diligence, perseverance and
industry, hesucceeded in accumu
lating ipiite a competency, not
withstanding he lost many thous
ands of dollars bv becoming se
eurit.y for those whom he sought
to befriend in distress.
Mr. Wilson was married to Miss
Susan ti. Hobbitt, of Warren
county, April 10th, 18:{S>. Stu
died March 2<)th, 188(5. This
m arriage was blessed with eleven
children,four of whom are living,
Mrs. C. K. Tomliuson and the
three sons mentioned above.
Mr. Wilson was a loyal and
public spirited citizen, a zea ous
Mason, a peaceable and kind
neighbor, a faithful friend, and
loving father; and his love and
devotion to his wife were beauti
ful.
For twenty-five years Mr. Wil
son has been an intimate and
devoted friend of the writer, ac
commodating and liberal with
his means in the promotion of
every benevolent and good work.
He was a zealous Democrat and
an earnest advocate of education,
good roads, and good govern
ment, and notwithstanding his
advanced age, was decidedly pro
gressive in disposition. He was
a man of high ideals, kind heart
ed, with generous and noble im
pulses, unassuming, and "with
malice toward none," he died, as
he had lived, an honest aud
honorable man.
J. -I. Harpkk.
CoQBty Commissioners Meet.
Hoard met Monday, all mem
bers being present.
James M. Heaves was granted
peddler's license free of charge.
The resignation of W. M. Dyrd,
Constable of Clavton township,
was accepted, and E. L. P. Barnes
appointed to succeed him.
The new road leading from
Benson road to the Smithfield
and Fayetteville road near N. T.
McLamb's was granted and
ordered laid out and established
without cost to thecounty. L. P.!
Johnson, M. V. Barefoot, J. P.
Adams, Cicero Tart and It. T.
Hudson were appointed jurors to
establish the road.
The new road leading from
Sand Hill opposite Elias Hose's
to Princeton road near J. R.
Creech's was ordered laid out and
established without cost to the
county, and Josiah Edwards,
W. S. Creech, J. H. Creech. J. W.1
Strickland and I). A. Bizzell werej
appointed to establish same.
There was considerable discus
sion over the stock law question.
In order to settle the matter the
Hegister of Deeds was ordered to |
furnish the Board with a list of
landowners in Banner stock law,
territory, and if those in favor of
the stock law, who signed a peti
tion constitute a majority, then ;
order granting stock law is to
be confirmed.
Tuesday Goldsboro voted fora
bond issue of $110,000 for water
works, electric lights, street im-1
provements and city hall.
Echoes of the Elections.
Tuesday's election was not a
vcrv significant one as regards
its bearing on future elections.
Taminany lost in New York and
Setii Ijow was elected Mayor over
Edward M. Shepard by a plural
ity of 2!),S<>4
Maryland elected a Democratic
Legislature, insuring the election
of A. P. (iorinan United States
Senator.
Louisville, Ky., elected a Dem
ocratic Mayor, thus getting back
into the Democratic column.
In the other States there were
no surprises and no very great
changes from previous elections.
The vote in some States was very
light.
Austen?Hamilton.
On Thursday afternoon, Octo
ber 31st, at 3 o'clock, at the resi
dence of Mr. F. C. Hamilton, in
Sinithfield, Mr. J. L. Austen and
Miss Kizzie Hamilton were united
in marriage by Elder W.J. Steph
enson. It was a quiet.homemar
riage with only a few relatives
and friends of the contracting
parties present.
The attendants were: G. \V.
Peed in and Miss Emma Castle
berry, J C. Moore and Miss Neva
Austen, W. H. Pittman and Miss
Ola Hamilton, David A Austen
and Miss Ida Stevens, Charley
Casileberry and Miss Nancy
Hamilton.
The newly married couple will
make Smithtield their future
home.
We extend best wishes.
Married.
At the residence of the bride's
father, Mr Israel Stephenson, of
Wilson's Mills township, on No
vember (itli at A o'clock, Mr. D.
A. Thompson and Miss Alma
Stephenson were joined together
in the holy bonds of wedlock
The marriage ceremony was very
impressively performed by Elder
W .). Stephenson.
The attendants were Mr. .Toe
Stephenson and MissXannieAus
ten, Mr. \V. II Pittrnanand Miss
Mat tie Stephenson, Mr. II A.
Austen and Mis* Mary Parker,
Mr Claude Stephenson and Miss
Cynthia Austen, Mr. H . II. Ste
phenson and Miss Ida^Stephen
son.
After congratulations all pres
ent were invited to the residence
of the groom's parents where a
sumptuous supper awaited them,
at i d at' ter | ?art a king of every thing
good to eat that was desired the
young people assembled in a
room and enjoved themselves in
a dance until a very ate hour.
We wish for them a long, pros
perous, happy life. Sol,.
Li Hung Chang, the greatest of
Chinese Statesmen, died at Pekin,
China, yesterday.
Stop the
BUght
It is a sad thing to see fine
fruit trees spoiled by tl?e blight.
You can always tell them from
the rest. They never do well
afterwards but stay small and
sickly.
It is werse to see a blight
strike children. Good health
is the natural right of children.
But some of them don't get
their rights. While the rest
grow big and strong one stays
small and weak.
Scott's Emulsion can stop
that blight. There is no
\ reason why such a child should
stay small. Scott's Emulsion
is a medicine with lot9 of
strength in it?the kind of
strength that makes things
grow.
Scott's Emulsion makes
children grow, makes them eat,
makes them sleep, makes them
play. Give the weak child a
chance. Scott's Emulsion will
make it catch up
with the rest.
This picture represents
the Trade Mark of Scott's
Emulsion and is on the
wrapper of every bottle.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOWNK,
409 Pearl St., New York.
50c and #1. all druggists.
A Startling Suprlsc.
Very few could believe in look
ing at A. T. Uoadle.v, a healthy,
robust blacksmith of Tilden, Ind.,
t hat for ten yearn he suffered such
tortures from rheumatism as few
could endure and live. Hut a
wonderful change followed his
taking Electric Hitters. "Two
b ttles wholly cured me," he
writes, "and I have not felt a
twinge in over a year." They
regulate the kidneys, purify the
blood and cure rheumatism,
neuralgia, nervousness, improve
digestion and give perfect health.
Try them. Only 50 cents at
Hood Hros. drugstore.
W. G. Yelvington has nut in a
nice line of Clothing for Men and
Hoys, in all sizes and prices, give
him a call if you wish to save
money.
THAT TIKED FEELING.
You have is caused by worn out
digestive organs. "Coleman's
Guarantee" heals the parts, aids
digestion and positively cures all
forms of Dyspepsia. Thousands
of cured people recommend "Cole
man's Guarantee" as an-honest
medicine, i'riee 50c. large bot
tle, at druggists. For sale by
Hood Hros. and Henson Drug
Company.
Fink Millinery at Spiers
Bros. Their milliner has just re
turned from the north.
Full line latest style furs, jack
ets, children's reefers, etc., just re
ceived. Spiers Bros.
Xown Lots for Sale!
Choice central location in this growing town.
Heart of Strawberry belt; last season 40,000to
50,000 crates shipped. Lots now being sur
\ eyed. Cheat). Call on or write,
C. M. STEINMETZ, Hosehill, N. C.
NOTICE!
The undersigned having qualified as Exec
utrix on the estate of Hillary Hinnant, de
ceased, all persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present the same
tome duly verified on or before the 0th day
of November, 1002, or this notice will be p ead
ed in bar of their recovery and all persons in
debted to said estate will uiakc immediate
payment.
this 7th day of November, Ifnil.
MKS. MA It Y J. HINNANT,
X-8-X Executrix.
NOTICE!
By virtue of a decree of the Superior Court
inacertain special proceeding, wherein I. W,
i'ittman, executor of Harrison i'ittman, de
ceased, was plaintiff,and II i'. Bailey,Smithie
Bailey. Ira Biuckman and Frances Biuckman,
( has. F. Kirby and Dianna Kirby and others,
I heirs-at law of Harrison I'ittman, deceased,
were defendants, on Monday, December 9th,
1001, at 12 o'clock M., at the court house door
in the town of Smithfield, North Carolina, I
, will sell, as commissioner, a certain tract of
land, hereinafter described, to the highest bid
der for cash ut public auction, the following
lands, known as Lot No. 5 in the division of
the lands of Harrison i'ittman, deceased, de
scribed as follows, viz :
Beginning at a stake in the run of big
branch, Betsey Pittman's corner, and runs
j with her line N 3 E 52 poles to a stake, Francis
Blackmail's corner; thence with said line S 87
E 7(? poles to a stake; thence N. E. 10 poles to
a stake thence S s7 E 122 poles to a stake in
.John H Parker's line; thence with Parker's
line S :i W 34 poles to a dead pine: thence S so
w 49 poles to a stake in the run of big branch;
thenee down the run of said branch to the be
ginning. containg ?K)MM,
Terms of sale cash. Object of sale to create
assets to discharge and finally settle the estate
of the late Harrison I'ittman.
This November 4th, 1901.
j NO. A. NARKON,
Commissioner.
Saw Mill Outfit for Sale.
I have a saw mill all fitted
up in good running order 4i
miles from Smithfield and will
guarantee the mill to cut one
half million feetx of lumber
within one mile of the mill. The
outfit contains
One 35 H. P. Boiler,
One 30 H- P. Engine,
all fitted up, one good saw mill
complete with a 48 in. solid
tooth saw, one brand new 10 in.
driving belt, two good log carts
and all the mill fittings that is
needed to run a mill. I will
sell cheap for part cash, balance
on good time.
Come to see me.
Edgar H. Woodall,
SMITHFIELD. N. C.
[Shops.
I have bought out the
shops of It. P. Smith and
will contiue the business.
Repairing Carts, Wagons
and Buggies a Specialty.
New work made to order.
Several new carts for sale
cheap. General wood and
Blacksmith Shops,
Mr. James A. Johnson is
with me. I ask your
patronage
J. M. LAWHON,
|022-lm Benson, N. C.
FALL STYLES.
When you < an t decide what you want try our taste; we'll
answer for you and foi it, for we have the finett and best line
ol the latest goods ever shown in the town.
We Have Woolen Dress Goods at $1.50
the Yard to 10c. the Yard.
YOU SHOULD SEE OUR LINE OF
Broad-Cloths
AT $1.00 AND 75e THE YARD.
All colors, the best ever sold at the price.
Our line of Whip-Cords is just the thing, if you want a
nice dress and one that will wear. We have these in all the
new shades at 65c the yard.
If you want a dress not so expensive, then see our line of
Granite Cloths at 50c the yard. Just the dress at the
right price; all popular shades
Well, what about our line at 25c.? This is just up-to-date. We
have about fifteen pieces all wool flannels bought at a bargain.
These will go for 20c. and 25c.; worth 30c. and 50c. Don't miss
this line. We also have a full line of plain weaves and figured cash
meres in all shades, blacks, blues, reds,garnet, green, gray and tan.
Our line of cheaper dress goods is bang up at 10c., 12%c., 15c.
and. 20c.
SHIRTWAISTS.
Our line of shirtwaist {foods would do credit to a city. In this
j line we have a beautiful selection of silks and silk flannels in all
I fancy colors and black and white. A nice assortment of all-wool
| Albatross in plain weaves and fancy stripes. Also French flannels
| with fancy bands for trimming in tlhe newest shades.
We have a full line dress trimmings in braids, jets, gimps,
applique, Persian bands, velvets and silks.
KEW PERCALES, NEW HOSIERY.
NEW CALICOS, NEW SUSPENDERS,
NrW CHIVIOTS, NEW SHIRTS,
NEW SHEETINGS, NEW COLLARS.
NEW PLAIDS. NEW VESTr,
NEW OUTINGS, NEW PANTS,
NEW FLANNELS, NEW TOWELS
NEW PANTS GOODS, NEW HOODS,
NEW SHEETS, NEW CAPS AND HATS,
NEW QUILTS, NEW UMBRELLAS.
NEW CLOAKS. NEW JACKETS.
NEW SHOES FOR MEN,
NEW SHOES FOR LADIES,
NEW SHOES FOR MISSES,
NEW SHOES FOR BOYS.
NEW SHOES FOR CHILDREN,
NEW SHOES FOR BABIES.
W. L. WOODALL,
SMITHFIELD, N, G
SCHOOL BOOKS.
We have now on hand a a full supply of the new public school
; books adopted by the Board of Education to be used in the
public schools of North Carolina and will exchange lor all old
| books of like grade at the exchange price.
We also have a stock of
Dry Goods, Shoes, Notions,
a: hats, etc., a
j Which we will be glad to show to the trade. See our St0116
Crusher Tie b^01*6 purchasing your Fall Shoes. CoBQ?
to see us before buying your fall goods.
Yours truly,
TURLEY & STALLINGS,
clayton, n. c.
07?3*
COTTON IS HIGHER
BUT PRICES ARE AWAY
DOWN AT
Hall's Hardware
House.
See them opening their new line of Hard''
ware, Stoves, Ranges, North Carolina Made
Harness, Rubber and Gandy Belting,
Pure Buck Lead, Paints, Oils, Varnishes,
Etc. Thanking you for your custom,
E. L. HALL,
WHEAT FOR SALE.
I have 500 bushels of wheat for
sale. The same can be bought
at my home near Preston, or at
I the store of Cotter, Underwood A
Co., Kmithfield.
J. WALTER MY ATT.
W. G felvington has the best
Kip Tie Shoe for men at $ 1.25,
and the best Ladies Dongoia lace
? and button dress shoes at $1.25
j in the city.
LAND FOR RENT.
A two to six-horse farm for rent.
No log man need apply.
II. B. PEARCE,
025-4t. Selina, N.C.
Come to I^ee'8 Pruft Stor* to
{jet any and all kinds School
Hooks and Supplies.
I have on hand a full supply of
bajrping and t ies.
W. M. Saxdbm.