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THE POLK:-COUHTY HEWS.
OFFICIAL , JOURNAL OF FOLK COUNTY .
Y. C. CV.ju oBAV, 1 Editors and
John CmsEGis)
Publishers.
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Til UBSI A Y, OCTOBEK, 22. 1903,
THE TILLMAN ACQUITTAL.
The f verdict' of the jury in the
case ' .of J H. Tillman, who was
tried for the injurder of N G, Gon
zales, whom he shot down' without
word or -.-warning, has been , con-
. deniued by press and public al
over "the Unite4 States and espec
jally ihthtJ South, The.Jollowing
.editorial, by Charles H. Henry
Appeared iu the Free Xanee :
It is perhaps useless to complain
of the Ytrdiet of the Lexington
county jury which has acquitted J.
Jl, lillnjun of the murder of N. G,
Gonzales. His conviction has
never been expected . since Judge
7bwn8ittd granted a change of
euue horn Itichland to Lexington,
where the people were piejudiced
in favor of Tillman and against
Gonzales,
It is, however, probably the most
unreasonable verdict that was ever
reached in ftouth Carolina. There
v us less to ha$e a . plea of self de
lense on than in any case that has
er come within the knowledge of
the writer." The idea of self de--ieuse
was, as stated by one of the
lttwyeis, only a fiction and the real
defense was that Tillman was
-editoiial attacks, made on him.
Of course, he was not, but it was
not hard to make a politically prej-
jidiced jury give the prisoner the
U-v&t of the prestige of his .family
And excuse An act that was as
. carly a deliberate murder as was
.ever committed. - t
Everythn:g that Tillman had in
his rayor mas thrown away when
he waited live months after cause
:for anger had been given.
"t EVen with the vprdmtnf nftnnitlal
i Jillman will not go unpunished.
r The -12 men wha sat on th inrv at
-Jjexhigton may exonerate -bim, but
lie will wear through his life a u mese xwo counties is
. fctigma trnothing can lever efface quested to join. - v
uud bhj; heart will be gnawed by.a The Saluda .Seminary opened re
; .remors0a8 merciless ?as tie pistol cently with five teachers and the
pullet that pierced the vitals of his matron. About thirty boarding
: - "victjni. When he destroyed Gon- students and one hundred dry
"- .zals life be ruined his own. pupils are in attendance. Miss 1? 1-
The verdict is no credit to South delia Sheldon is, the principal and
1 CarV.iua and none to Lexington Mrs. E. Ah Clifford, matron.
county, but is one of the features
. - of s6ciety as organized in the South. ?iIn?e recently on the spur
, safety track one mile below here
The Charlotte Observer in an proved satisfactory, A coal car
editorial referring to the acquittal loaded with brick was turned loose
of Haywood and Tillman concluded at the4 toP tL.e. Srade took
follows 8pu,r tiack afc a hlZh rate of 8Peed
W ' aud stopped a short distance up
JUUt uoa .funngnty nas impiantea
a conscience in the breast of every
man, and tnere are two men, ac
quitted of m urder in the two Car
olinas within the pagt two days, and
pet free, who will be haunted to
their craves by two white'faces, '
The . Bell Telephone Co., and the !
, citizens of Ashe ville are still squab-
ybling. The facts in the case seem
: to be that the Bell Co., is trying to
- Jool the people into accepting
' contract -thafcti&uU of loon holes.
- How fortunate it is that the
telephone system in Polk is owned
' nd operated by eonscientious
. citizens of tb county who have a
desire to do Tight and are not con
tinnally stfekincr to bleed " the
people fin an rfajly as ia true of the
' corporation mentioned bive
r The ciUzenVof $oik aye to be
congratuafed- on' the good service
they have received since the sy&tem
bas been in operation., .
. ' ML!' spitim.
The trade is improving; in, our
. town. . " -
The market wagons are passing
daily to and from market
All listen! We will soon hear
two new saw -mill whistles.
miss Annie jpeiie w aiKer spenL
last Sundav miht at Eao. jV J.
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Xambrighfs.
V' Another devoted 'worker passed
through town last Sunday, ' viz.;
' Bev. John Walker.
JoBepbGwaxda ; and wife
. . entertainBo; quite . a f number .
.e uuu , ,
v, x. uaynara is repairing the
Benton cottage, which is ;to be
occupied by A X Finger;- V
:. -lira, - A. j C. Boone inav be home
ere this;s pubhshedar ;we are
'expecting her. ou the 21st "
Rev. W. U. Whiteside and family
of Columbus, . also three, of his
ady students passed through town
last Suuday. . - ; " - ' -
Jack Frost " was , very kind to
defer his visit until the nineteenth,
giving us ample time to harvest
that which was sown.
"We are glad to report that the
Mill Spring Baptist Sunday school
is still progressing. We invite one
and all to join us -in this-glorious
work-
John Byars was thrown by his
horse one dav last week and badly
hurt Dr. Edwards had to make
ten stitches iu the gash which was
cut across his cain and' cheek. lie
also knocked four teeth loose.
Miss Delia Mitchell wishes to
thank ,hrniauy friends for the
beautiful ;bpquets presented to her
weekly. And especially the little
ones who always enter her room
.with such cheerful faces and sweet
smiles, .leaving sunshine for the
sliut-iu one on niakiug their exit.
It is reported that Messrs.' Fii ger
un$ Anthony, anticipate living at
Mill Spriug five years. We cer
tainly hope the report is true. We
are much pleased with the two
families in every respect, especially
in Sunday school work. The
school at BethleDem is rapidly in
creasing in members and iutcrt st.
SALUDA.
Tbe old depot at the top of the
Saluda grade has been 'torn down,
the lumber removed and th site
cleared.
S. D, Staton is building an addi
tion to his store on Depot Btitt
which will add a 'second story aim
double the floor space.
M. H, Wagoner ia contemplating!
justi-jiuoviug his livery and leed stables
8on. Aiken is a popular winter
resort and the liverymen do a good
business there,
j. H Coides of Charleston, who
8peilt tbe summer here for the
benefit of his health and was to
bave remaiDed in the monDtains
several weeks longer, was taken
riok recentlv and returned to his
j,ome iast Week,
. ' oelet bas been elected
vice-president of the Henderson-
Polk Mdical Society, which is the j
local branch of . the State Medical!
.Association and every practicing I
n-e spur wunout accident
my ootton Uin and Gust
Mill are now in operation.
Gin for the 20th. Bag
ging and ties included.
Prompt attention. : : :
J f p o D A fl
U U " UZ,
LASDRbM, A. C.
I will be at
below for the
Gmtiing
Oollecfing
Tax
AH Persons are Requested to Meet
Me Promptly and Pay Their Taxes.
1 T -n t m Vv .
J M Putnam, Tuesday Oct 20
r Melvin Hill, Wednesday Oct, 21st, ! 1903.1
John McEarland, Thursday Oct' 22nd, 1903.
Pearidge Friday Qct. 23rd, 1903, I ; 1
Mill Spring, Saturday Oct 24th4 1903.
r , Lynch Whiteside's Mill, Tuesday 0t, 27th, 1903.
of Fink WilUams, Wednesday Oct
I Lynn, Friday
iColumbus C.t October 5th,
-LOCAL ' ftFiODXJCB MARKET.
' COBRECTJ2D WEEKLY BY .
The Ballengeb Company." V
Corn, per bushel
White beans, per bushel,
Colored " "
Mountain Irish Potatoes
Sweet r;-y -V :
Baldwin apples - j j
Corn meal ;))
Compond lard, i per b.
2.50
2.00
75
.50 -100
.85 ,,
.11 '
.12.1-2
' .20 1
'.20 :
.30 "
15 to .20
Kettle rendered, "
it
Country butter
tt
Egs i ,f doz
Hens. ' efich
Broilers ; U
Clear side meat, pr lb.. .12 1-2 -
In gamblbhg it is hvell to quit play
ing when the gapie is at its beat. In'
advertising it is best to go it all the
stronger when Returns' prove that it .
isn't a game of chance, but a sure
means to an end? Jed Scarboro.
Central
IndustrmI
1 n s t i t u t e .
A Well .equipped School for both
sexes.
Primary,
Intermediate
College! Preparatory.
A temperance community with good
moral and soeijtil surroundings.
Special attention given to
studenlb who havQ
been deprived of
early jeduca
tional ad- j
vantages. Good
Literary Societies. A
, good library aint readiug
room open ij al students
without ertra charge I : : ; :
Write tor information to
Rev. Marion jfiiitbi(le, Prin.
COLUMBUS, N. C.
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Capita! $10. COO-
Surplus $3,000-
ESTADUSHED 1802.
The Bank of Rntherfordtcn,
NORTH CAROLINA.
Invites all ,j:our business. Loans on
fpoA sccuritj4. Puys interest on time
deposits. Ih the deixritory for stute fanJs
by order of tjie state jtrt usurer, Uring or
send us. all your business.
D, F. MOKUOW,
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J. W, DORSEY, R resident.
Acting Cashier, i
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BAUHED PLYM0UT11 ROCKS.
A good winter laying
strain. : Eggs', for hatch
ing anei stocji for sale.
SCOTCH COLLIE SHEPHEBD
PUPPIES,
Thoroughbred! stock at
moderate terms. Address
GEORGE EHITESEL,
HABRISONBURG,
Eural Route 6. I VIRGINIA.
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TO CURE ACQL'pIN ONE DAY
ake Laxative Jiroido Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund tlU money if it fails
to cure. E. W. Grove's signature in on
every box. 25 cts. j
the places named
purpose of . . ,
es
mo
1903.
28th 1903
Oct 30th, 1903.
Tryon, Saturday Oct. 31st, 1903.
for 1903.
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W. C, RQBERTSOiX Sherjff,
1903 !
Nowf Open For ' Summer Guests.
The Inn is three thousand
feet above seajeyel, nest
ling nmontiroinountain?,
8 u rroun d ed by a J evt-1
serpentine drive' two milee
in length, with mountain,
peaks five hundred feet
above, which, in turn,
have winding paths to
summits. The many
springs which flow from -these
peaks form the head
waters of the famous
. Shunkawnkan Falls. : :
A Hue place to spend the
Summer. Healthy climate,
plenty of fruit and good
spring water. For other
information call or address
Mrs. Mi iE.
JAB P. MORRIS
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Located in Office Formerly Occu
i pied by Geo. G. Justice,
Opposite Court House.
COLUMBUS,
M. C.
TELEPHONES 1
Office: No. 7. - KeslJence : ; No. 14.
A GOOD HOUSE
. of six rooms and one-balf acre
' lot in town of Columbus for sale.
4 For particulars apply to . ; . .
Ll H. CLOLD, colvmbus,
jVe will send The Polk County
News one mouth tree to a;limited
number of peoj-le iu tbe county who
are not now suliscribers. Only one
portion iu a family or household
may avail themselves of this offer.
Bring or 'send in your name? or that
of a friend whom you know is uot
now a subscriber. Head 6ur 20c
offe$r in another column. j
; ; notice. ' ;
Having duly qaaluled as Executor of the
last will and testament of Franklin (Joxe,
deceased, we hereby notify all persons hav
ing claims against said decedent to exhibit
the same properly verified to us on or be
fore July 15th, 1904, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery. -All per
sons indebted to said decedent are hereby
required to makn immediate settlement.
Fea.ncis S. Coxe, j J.
. Tkxch C. Coxe, ' Executors,
Maby Matiuja Coxe, Executrix
' of ' I ....
the last will and testament
of Franklin Coxe, deceaaed.
Davidson, Bbnrne &, Counsel, . "
This July yih, 1903.
A
Better
1
than an Ad in The News
cannot be made by any
merchant. It goes into
all parts of Polk County
The rates are low aud
the. returns . are good
Try it. :; :: :; :
CLUBBING RATES
We have made arrangements
whereby we can offer the following
clubbing rates:
The Atlanta Constitution, (The great
Southern weekly) and Thk News v. . $1.50
The Sunny South and Thk News. ... .$1.50
The Polk County News 1
Columbus, .N. 6.
Envelopes and writing paper fi
or
Iiivestment
sate at The JS'ews office.
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WE ARE ON THE WAY
IN SPRING MOUNTAIN PARK.
STEVENSON,
Columbus, N. C.
YES, WE
Screen "Wiie, -Fly Tip ps, Ice Cream Freezers, Mason's Fruit
Jais, Hammocks, Summer Lap Itobes. : : ; .
i GOOD FOR ALL SEASONS :
Our leautiful pearl handle Knives, complete line of ",Agat&
ware, Duo git sand "Wagons for cash; or installments. Dent
neglect your house if it needs painting. : We can supply jour
neds in this line at as low pi ices as he market will . afford.
We are local agents for the I)eiogiarm-intchineryvhichhas
no superior. In fact for anything ii IIakoware let us quote
you prices whether we sell you anything or not. Phone No. 9.
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TRY ON JST. c.
First; National Bank" of Spartanburg
i Gboss Assets, - -. - - - $648,127
Individual Deposits, - ' - $82693
i Bank Deposits, - - 83A542
i .Total Deposits, - - ... 869,740
t . i Cash on Hand and Eesekye Aoentr, - licl,7t6
The FIRST NATIONAL BANK and !ts savings depart' In n sT J o - -
ment,: ti.e Fidelity Loan and Trust Company, tiav yiPilJS. f If f -If I
today! assets amounting to ' . , . . . 1KJSj2:) 9J J J JJ
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AS STRONG AS THE GRANITE FCUUDA TICH UPON WHICH WE ARE BUILT.
W. .! JJURXKTT. President.
! 1 U.I W. SlMPbOX Casiuer.
Are now ready lor ginning Cotton. Ginning 75 cents per bale.
Bagging and Ties, 40 cents per bale. We pay railroad prices for
cotton and seed. Manufacturers of Flour and Lumber. Seed
Wheat l.OQ per bushel. GEO. A. BKANSCO Pres., -
';;-:..!. "'. I " Melvin Hill, K-C,
C P 7C M h 0,d Sore8' ,tchi"9 Pi,w.
LULLltlMf Skin Diseases,
ABSOLUTELY CU RED. -
HERM IT SALVE,
2VD 60 CENTS A BOX.
SrfdbyallDrugistff. - Take no other.
Old Family Remedy 25 years.
WANTED.
.. A young lady teacher to teach
at residence. Board' and washing
as pari payment Address "M,'
care of The Polk County' News,
Columbus, N. C. :
If, you are expecting to
buy until you consult us.
class organ : at a very
chance and it" will pay
other information apply
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THE!
POLK GOITHTY NEWS
COLUMBLS, A. C. ;
TO LOG CABIN INN
Proprietress
HAVE IT.
-.-.;. JOflN-Ik CLKVELAND; ViCK-PiiKiiuKXT.
CiUlECTZJiBiill.. rAsi f 0a8hu:k.,. -
Cottage
A few cozy cottages for
rent situated in Spring
Mountain Park on the top
of the mountain. A de
lightful place to spend the
Summer. The cottages
are located in picturesque
spots anil are near "Log
Cabin liin" and 'iBeu
Cragen:45!or other in-
Jormation ly to tbe
POLK COUNTY NEWS
purchase 1 an organ do not
We can sell you a first
iow price .This is a good
you' to investigate it. For
at the officer oll- - -
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Mountain