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Entered at the Postofflceat
Boonff, N. C, as second-claas
'mail matter.
LOCAL NEWS.
Lewis, Glenn is foreman of
gthe grand jury.
I X' I ICIJVI M. y. Him iiu
Lenoir, was in town Tues
day. K '
V . newiaua urnveu
Tuesday evening and is at
tending Court.
Over coats are still in
Ouse and straw hats are npt
Sheriff ("alio way says he
most have the balance of his
taxes without delay.
- -CaptTToddis still full of
niS riCQ jOKcK UMU UaS BUIUt?
1 brand new ones.
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We will not be able to
give our readers much of the
-court news this week but will
do so next week.
-Solicitor - Spainhour i s
prosecuting the criminal
1 ... ... ..t- 1 1
docket with vigor and is
making en able solicitor.
There is some whiskey on
I hand among the court crowd
' and we had some disturb
ance but nothing serious.
The medicine vender
nmused the crowd at Court
on Monday, by his ready wit
-0and his lecture on diseases.
- -W. H. Bower's big bass
voica is heard in most of the
suits tried. Bower gets there
aa a successful advocate.
The people are all com
plaining of the great deficien
cy in money matters and
O claim it is harder now than
UK Ul C".
-Attys. out side oi our
. . a
county are Todd, Blackburn
and Council!, of Jefferson.
Bower and Wakefield, of Le-
noir. are attending court
here this week.
w e were pleased to see
Editor Deal, of the Lenoir
Viskoj, in. town this week
His publication is bright and
- newB&jagd deserves a libera
. patronage.
Our people have lately
worked out the public roads.
" acd they are now in fair fix
The approach of courts is
greatj stimulus to get work
on reads. . .
Sheriff Boyd, of Caldwell
was in town this week an
gave our. office a pleasao
call. As usual, he deposited
M a dollar for the Democrat
another year.
. . . .
-The cold weather will not
!et the grass grow, some
the fruit has been killed but
' there remains plenty to sup-
ply the country if it does'not
frost any more.
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We learn that Miss Visk
'v. Farthing, of Beaver Dams,
had d cancer removed from
her hand by Dr. Smith, o
Butler. Tenn., a short time
. ago. ., :'
r , Note change in "add"
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Valle Cruris Seminary in this
issue, The prospects for the
summer session are , very
bright, and tne oppotrnities
It is thought that the
criminal docket will be dis
posed of by this, Wednesday,
evening Then the civil cases
will be tried and nothing to
prevent the' docket being
cleared this week seemingly.
Wheat has taken a jump
upward owing to' the Eus
tern . war. , Speculators have
made millions of dollars by
the rise, but producers of
wheat were not benefited as
the crop was in the bands of
the combines.
-Dr. J. Q. Wilbar, Dentist,
will be in Boone, next Mon
day, and for some daysthere
alter, for the purpose of prac
icing his profession. The
Dr. is well known by our peo
ple, and his work is of the
best,
Don't fail to. read the
ne "ad" of W. F. Sherwood
& Co. 1 hey are, to say the
east, one of the best firms in
the county, and are always
ready to sell goods at living
?es. A call at their store
will convince you.
We were much in hopes
hat many of oursubscribers
would have helped lis during
court, but very few of them
:iave paid us anything. We
need our dues and feel disap
pointed. We are much olig-
ed to those who did pay us.
Our old friend, Esq., Gen-
ry, of Jefferson, is here look-
ng hale and nearry. ine
sq. ppaks freely of the Rev.
lobinson affair und makes
some extended remarks in
he last weeks Jefferson
Times. We have no com
ments to make on this un-
brtuuate affair.
Nothing to prevent, the
publisher of the Democrat
will be present at the close of
the school at Sutherland
next week, and this it? to no
tify our subscribers in that
vicinity to be ready to make
settlements while he is there.
The "almighty dollar" is
juch needed at this piint
shop at present.
On Tuesday of this week
Deputy Collector Hortonseiz
ed over 200 gallons oi whis
key, the property of Z. C.
Church.. The whiskey was
tax-payed, and regular in ev
ery respect, but was seized
or taxes due on whiskey
that was burned in Mr.
Church's ware house on Meat
Camp, some time ago.
Ashe county is connect
ing herself by telephone and
now has connections a t
WilKesboro, Marion, Va.,
Eikm, and Mountain City,
and now want to extend to
Boon, and Blowing Rock.
Our enterprising Ashe citiz
ens are wide awake. W. It
Out-door life and Scott's
Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with
HyFophosphhes have cured
thousands of cases of consump
tion in the early stages. They
cure old, advanced cases too;
hut not so many, nor so prompt
ly. When a case ft so far ad
vanced that a cure cannot be
made, even then SCOTT'S
EMULSION checks the rapid
ity of the disease, relieves the
pains In the chest, reduces the
night sweats, and makes the
cough easier In these cases ii
comforts and prolongs life.
Don't experiment with cures
that destroy the digestion.. Pin
your faith to the one remedy
which has been THE STAN
dard foR Over 20 Years.
1 Book about it free lot lie asking.
' For sale by H oVuggisteit 50c'and
$1.00.
. SCOTT BOWNB, Mew York. s
wnp
101
Lovell, of Sutherland,, has
been extensively " engaged . in
the telephone business.
On Tuesday of this week,
while carelessly handling a
pistol, Loganf Farthing had
the misfortune, to shoot him
self through the thigh near
the knee. Dr. Pnrlier was
summonei and the ball -re
moved. While the would is
not considered dangerous, it
will keep the young man con
fined for a long time. He
certainly has oir sympathy,
Last week Judge Green
held court at Danbuiy, and
from the Daubury Reporter
(Democratic) we clip the following:-'Judge
Green is pre
siding over the court and
from what we learn from
hcourt people passing' arouDd
he has made an impression
as a man of ability, push and
without partiality, and is
here to do justice between
man and man. '
The cry of "hard times"
still goes upl If the merchant
wants his dues, "hard times"
is his remuneration; if t h e
newspaper man wants his
pay for work nndlabordone,
' hard times is the answer
he gets, but let a patent med
icine man cqme around, and
oner his wonderful concoc
tion for sale, "hard times"
take unto themselves wings
and fly away. Truly it seems
that many of our peopleren
joy being gulled. .
The entertainment given
at the Court house on Mon
day night of this week by the
McKoberts Bro's., was in
deed very enjoyable. It con
sisted of musical terms, ne
gro comediaus, contortions,
slack-wire and tumbling spec
laities and old plantation
songsters. The entire troup
werealmost musical wonders,
and the violin, banjo and
guitar addea very much to
the occasion. The pei lormanc
eswerewell worth the money.
Blood Is Life.
It h the imlium which carries
to every nerve, muHcle, organ
and fibre itn nourishment and
(strength. 11 the blood is pure,
rich and uealtuy you win ue wen,
it impure, disease will soon over
take you. Hood s sarsapanna
has power to keep you iu health
by making your blood l ien ana
pure.
Hood's Pills are easay to take
easv to operate. Cure indiges
tion, billiousness. 25c."
We have no fresh news
Iroin Cuba this week. Per
haps active opperations will
ceace for a few months
ing the rainy season.
dor-
Why not piofit by the exper
ience of others who have found a
permanent cure for catarrh iu
Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The Republican common
politician tells us to just
wait until the tariff bill pass
es the Senate and the flush
times will surely come, that
was promised us before the
election. Well informed Re
publicans say that the Ding-
ley tariff bill is too protective
and cun not bring about
the prosperity promised. Oth
erssay that Bimetalic com
mission, sent D.y i-reamem
. . i ti
McKinley to Europe, wi
bring good times when tin
international agreement oi
silver has been agreed upon
Europe says tor America to
lake the lead in the bimetalic
project. This is what W. J
Bryan told us all through the
caniDamn. It is evident to
all thinking men of all par
ties just now that the finan
ciai question is tho question
and only question that dis
tresses the counlry. :
The Kentucky ifcnatorsbip
is e t' II ha nging fl re and ! the
end ia not yet. Dr. Hunter
has withdrawn from the con
test after being indicted "by
the grand jury for bribry. '
ScrofulaSoreo
Health Wai Greatly Impaired, tut
? Hood's SaroaptirlHa Built ItUp
, ' Sores Have Ail Ciosppcarod.
"I wu troubled wlia ctj '!cn on my
!ce, which opFcr.re.i like tc:i. iy?ii. My
health was so mush 1 npiiro.l (bal'l was
advised to take Ilocti'a Bftrsaparllla to
bnild me up, end I bought six boltlcs.
Before I hod la'.isn helf ol this amount I
found that I wao improving. I could rest
better at right, end felt refreshed in Iho
morning. I gained in flesh end when I
had finished the six bottles the sores on
my faca had nil dlsaperrsd." J. B. Bod
die, roitmc"ter, KasavUle, No. Carolina.
" AHor SKtferins from 'a sore log for 26
years, four bottles of Hood's Barsaperilla
made a complcs care. It is several years
slnco I took Hood's Barsaparllla, but I
have not suficred with any sore or erysip
elas in that time." Mss. M. J. Hartley,
Lovett, Georgia. Remember
Hood's Sarsaparilla
Is ttie Best the One True Blood Purifier. Be
sure to get Hood's and only Hood's.
Hood's pub S5sssa;',a",
Attention BUYERS,
All who are interested in
low prices in General Merch
andise will find it greatly to
thnir interest to call onj
Moretz & Farthing,
Don't be decoyed by these
old one-hundred-percenters,
who raise the war cry of
"CHEAP JOHN GOODS"
Against those who want to
"Live and Let Live."
Our motto isH the most
goods foryotir money. Don't
elieve otherwise until you
have given us a call
flSTStore in Dr. Reeves buil
ding. Very truly,
MORETZ& FARTHING.
Come to See He!
0-0
Yes, the old year is gone and
the new one is here, undl am
still here and hope to merit
vour confidence and trade
luring the. year 1897 by
Fair and honest deals.
I shall endeavor to keep on
hand such goods as yen all
may need, and at as low
prices ns I can . possibly sell
the sam?.
I shall, during the year try
to keep a better assortment
of goods than ever before.
doi not expect, to
KEEP "OilEAP JOHN. ,
SHODDY STUFF,"
but good goods that 1 can
recommend to my iriendsand
customers. I ask a portion
of your valuable patronage
on these facts. Any special
goods notkept in stock will
be cheerfully ordered tor my
friends on short, notice. -I
shall keep a good line of
Coffee.
Sugar,
Rice,
Soda.
Spice,
etc.
AIho domestic, jeans, nla
mance, calicoes, rashmere6,
flannels, ftmcy dress goods
AND SHOES
I keen the larirest stock in
the county and try to get the
best shoe on the market for
the least money, iou wil.
find all cnides from the
coarse to the fine $2.25 ladies
shoes. Men's and children's
in all irrades.
You will find all grades men's
and boyw' hats, Ladies untrim
med hats. I think I have a
yood a stock of HARDWARE na
vou will Una m the county, an
very cheap.. Pleanecome to see
me'wiien in need of goods,' willdo
you right every tune.
I will a ppreeiate your trade,
and return many, many
haiks for past patronage
YourH anxious to please,
WILL W. HOLSCLAVY.
!ANi)YMliMlC
II VI s s
pi aM keskM tm. 14. 8TKKMN0 BKIKDI
m. .. m aMinitn BBsarDVkW An
r r r r r r r
f- tu r i i nniniiirT t ri
uo yon expect iodu any goons vnne nerer
If so I assure you that I can make it to your advantage
to give me a call. v ,
HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM THE NORTHERN
CJITRR wnmiK 7 HAVk 1 AKFN 1 HK AHVAN7 AfiVl
OF A LARGE CLOSING OUT
DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, AND
CLOTHING.
WHICH WILL BE SOLD STRICTLY FOB
CASH
AT WHOLESALE PRICES
Having made my profit in BUYING.
Thanking you for past favors, I am
Very Respectfully.
April 21.
THE FARMERS MUTUAL
Fire. Wind and Lightning Association,
thp f 200.
-Watauga ano ainnifi untui.ii m
000 mark of stock subscribed. A company of the people
for the people and bv the people, cheaper than thecheapest
and safer than the safest. Fair and honerable ndjustment
without law suits. W. H. Calloway Pie't JJ . L. Bryan,
Treas. Supervisors, A. J. CHtcher Jerem ia h 1J rrwon K
C. L. Huleher.N. L. Must. H. H. Farthing, VV. H. Hardin,
J. M. Shull, L. D. Lowe and A. J. Moretz.
HE S HAPPY, YOU BET.
From the Greensboro Recor i.
AKnnt iho hnnt.ient man in
hours of the Legislature was
He has been working tD got
rroP,noi.u' Mntim Insurance
it was secure and left last week, but had to return to look
after it. However it is iuv a law and Jesno comes in under
the wire in tine shape. The Legislature plooes the f armers
Mutual on a level with the oincr oenevuieui, eotu ..
the Odd Fellows, Masons, etn.
He has a right to feel proud for unquestionably all dou jt
nf th vnrinns nssociations he has with bo much hard labor
established in the West not being here to stay are e imma.
fC,i tu Yfitpment over the vote in the Senate Saturday
night was but little less than
ease Dili.
Ourcountrvmanhns achieved a State reputation ror
tenacity of purpose determination and success in carrying
to a successful termination what he believes to be right.
He dtservea success and should be congratulated and thank
ed by all of his farnec inenas.
The Duke and the
From the Twin City Daily.
Jesse F. Hoskins passed up the Wilkesboro road this
morning spreading the good news among;, the various
branch Associations of the -Farmers Mutual of the valu
able legislation he has secured tor them He says the grand
principle o! his insurance is now legalized, which is as old
as time itself, when the Great Law-Giyer sail : Bear ye one
anothei s burdens." and "not a wave of trouble now rolls
o'er his peaceful breast." Mr. Hoskins manages these As
Hociatious with credit to himself and a benefit to the farin
ng class, to which he belongs.
Mr.UIoskins, the General Manager of the Farmer 8 Mu
tual, sa'vs that the Watauga and Mitchell Branch wnnw ap
proacbi'ng closely the f 300,000 mark, and that this Branch
taken all in all, would before mid summer be the ideal one
in the State; that the class of stock-holders, as appears by
the list, averages up better. Democrat.
R ROW N ING. KING
Leading NEW YORK Clothiers
Spring Line Just Received.
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a.au.l amIlam TL- mm M.
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SALE OF
M. B. BLACKBURN.
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attendanee upon the closing
Jeese F. Hoskins.
passen u um bwi.ur m
ro. irom laxunuu. u. tuwunu
that in the House over the
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Fanners Mutual.
& CO,
effered are unexcclleU.
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