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Doth an eternal vigil keep Can lull its hundred eyes to sleet)
Vol-. XIV
GOUDSBORO, JST. C. THUESDAY, JANUARY 2. 19G2
NO 112
NEW YEAR'S EVE.
A Homily Written For the En
couragement and Strength
ening of New Year
Resolutions.
Beloved, we stand upon the thres
hold of the IS ew Tear. Let us look
Dot bftck mournfully on the eld
year: whatever it may hold is be
hind us: if personal shortcomings,
and even greivous misdeeds, let
them also be behind us, and let us
greet the "new face at the door" on
the morrow gladly with high re
sOiyes and with a spirit strong to
bear and determined to persevere.
There is a history in all men's Uvea,
Figuring the nature of the times deceas'd:
The -which observ'd, a man may prophesy.
With a near aim, of the main chance of things
As yet net come to life; -which is their seeds,
And weak 'beginnings, lie intreasured.
"We may fore&ee with reasonable
certainty the result of any deed of
our own. any act of personal con
duct, any speech of real import ut
tered in calmness or in the heat of
passion.
"We are constantly aware that any
good and unselfish act will bring
spiritual comfort in its most gratify
ing measure.
Chaiity will bring charity, benev
olence will brighten the soul with
sunshine, love and friendship beget
love and friendship; constancy cre
ates its own quality, faith to faith
gives birth, laughter ripples unto
laughter; joy bursts into newer joy;
and all these graces of heart and
mind cause our world to riner with
the wedding bells of truth and
mercy.
Observation will teach these bless
ed realities to every one who looks
with eyes op an to the reception of
the real, while happy experience of
it all gladdens the hearts of vast
multitudes who sbaudon themselves
to the better and nobler adu-ionitions
of humanity's better and nobler im
pulses tha higher hopes of the hu
man heart.
Likewise, all men and women, and
most children, know with the utmost
certainty that the transgressor's way
is forever hard; that shame follows
sin; that pain comes swiftly upon in
discretion; that bitterness comes of
wrong-doing; that remorse stalks
behind falshood, and the pangs of
c grief are born of affronting error;
that fchapes of terror created of last
night's lie, lived or spoken, we rt -vealed
by the day's troubled dawn
ing; that an army of devils, physical
and mental, are grimly attendant
upon physical and mental debauch
ery, day and night in hideous de
formity revolting and appalling.
Human experience and divine in
junction unite in burning into our
souls knowledge of these certain
penalties of transgression against
the laws of man's existence and
'aan'R God.
Ih may we prophesy concern
ing ourselves and concerning others,
and 10 us may we avoid errors con
demned fiom the beginning, the
while seeking by example and pre
cept to warn others away from
temptations that lead inevitably to
despair and death.
Behold, you shall prophesy with
a near aim of the main chance of
things as yet not come to life! Wo
man or man, maiden or youth, how
ever or whoever you be, you shall
read the stars of your own destiny,
leaving to Ood the things not clear
ly discernable and leaving to Him
the final measure of reward.
Whoso live according to the law,
the law of human eiperience and di
vine command, may not lay up store
of anxiety, or find shapes of evil in
any shadowy place. Every mortal
not only owes God a death, but a
life also, and life is of more import
ance, since if it be well lived it shall
pass,in God's good time,to the slum
ber that is bliss.
If you wish love, the great and
trodlike love of your fellowman, love
will come to you trailing clouds of
glory that will brighten and bless all
vour afterwhiles.
Love will come singing songs of
such melody as must fill all your
world with sweetness gladness and
joy, ringing in glee through every
hour of your waking and murmuring
with the tender cadence of a baby's
lullaby as sung by angels while you
sleep; rising and falling and glad
dening to your heart-beats; soothing
when you are calm in peace and rio
tous in splendid harmony when you
glory in some purpose of peace tri
umphant. Love will come by stealth when
you have done a worthy action in
secret, and it will come proudly ca
reering upon the blasts of the an
nouncing heralds when in the fore
front of humanity's conflict against
wrong you have borne yourself nobly
as a captain in the ranks of right.
Love will grow for you, quietly by
night and in the sunlight, gently
nurtured in the heart of your fellow
man as he observes your faithful
and unpretentious discharge of duty
to the world as duty presents itself;
and by and by there will come time
when that spirit, so quietly grown,
so gently nurtured, will burst into
the mighty music of mankind's
cheering acclaim.
For good character is not builded
in a day, though character for evil
may in a moment be established for
a lifetime. The structure of good
character is trected slowly, in many
an instance painfully because of hu
man weakness; and the materials,
though fashioned by our own hands
according to our own hearts, must
be passed upon by our fellow-builders,
and be approved by our masters
of the great human family around
and about us. Yet when builded,
one false step may send all our work
toppling about our shame-bowed
heads.
"There is a history in all men's
lives figuring the nature of the times
deceas'd."
The history of man, a life that is
now beautiful would not be pleasing
to study; for grave sin is forever re
pulsive in its reality, however fair a
form it may bear to outward seem
ing. 'Plate sin in gold, and the strong
lance of justice hurtless breaks. Arm
it in rags, and a pigmy's straw doth
pierce it."
Yet the higher justice, the justice
that abides in the hearts of good
women and good men; that holds
sway in the judgment seat of moral
integrity such justice is powerful
to punish, whatever be said of con
stituted courts of man's govern
ment, and the strong lance of such
justice never hurtless breaks against
any armor of gold or other material
of man's cupidity.
And there was never yet a sin that
remained unpunished in this life,
and never one that did not leave its
brand upon whosoever committed it,
a brand deep Borne where graven.
Yet freedom from the spiritual
buiden oi every biu, great or small,
however or by whomsoever commit
ted, awaits the asking Tnere are
varying degrees of sinning, from the
polinhed falsehood and hollow die -sembling
and deceit of society down
ward to dark crime; but there is
freedom from all, save only the final
sin of not asking for that freedom.
She had offended grievously indeed
to whom the Master said: "Neither
I condemn thee;" but instantly fol
lowed the injunction to sin no more!
Every one of you may this day
prophesy with reasonable certainty
concerning your own afterwhiles.
The life of each of you shall be as
you make it bright or shadowy,
merry or morose, happy or unhappy.
If you wish , happiness, love one
another, love your fellowman. By
that gentle means and that alone
shall you obtain love, and by love
alone shall you obtain happiness.
Behold the gate leading into gar
dens of glorious flowers, of gladness,
laughter., joy if your good resolu
tions for the New Year be sincere!
Behold "the new face at the door!"
May it usher into every home in
Goldsboro greater prosperity and
happiness. May it be to every reader
of the AsGusa happy New Year.
EMPTY BOTTLE FOUND.
Was This Bottle Dropped on
Kiver Bank by Wilcox?
Elizabeth City, N. C Dec. 30.
Prosecutor Ward said to-day:
"You can state tha there will be
enough evidence before the gr&nd
jury next March to secure an
indictment This is a hard case,
but no stone will be left un
turned. There is some very
damaging testimony which 1 he
lieve would insure his convic
tion, but there is doubt as to its
admissibility."
The latest new evidence is ah
empty whiskey bottle found near
the river bank in front of the
Cropsej home. A local saloon
man has identified the bottle as
baying been sold by him, and
dsclarss that or one like it was
gotten by Wilcox.
The strongest alleged evidence
against Wilcox is that he was
seen struggling with Miss Crop
sey in front of her home in an
effort to drag her to the riyer. It
is also claimed that Wilcox can
not account for all his time that
night nor why he chose an una
usual route to reach home. A
part of the Citizens' Committee
believes it has a strong State's
case.
A soldier says that when Wi -cox's
sister visited the jail the
prisoner said it was no place for
her, and on her asking what she
might do for him, she was told
to bring a quart of whiskey.
The confinement is already
telling on Wilcox and it is bea
lieved his stoicism will vanish
before the trial next spring.
Lawyer Aydlettsays Wilcox may
make another public statement
soon. He says many untrue re
ports have been circulated
against his client.
There are some Elizabeth City
people who believe the Wilcox
family is now a more fitting ob
ject of sympathy than the Crop
seys. Lawyer Cropsey on the
funeral train discussed the case
freely.
As to Wilcox's alleged struggle
with Miss Cropsey, the corres
pondent of the New York Jour
nal says:
"Another witness who may be
called upon to testify is R. F.
Parker. He told his wife the
night after Miss Cropsey disap
peared that he had seen Wilcox
dragging a girl across the road
in front of the Cropsey home. It
is said he now denies this. Tbe
committee will examine him un
this point soon."
A CARD OP THANKS.
We wish to extend oar most
sincere thinks to the lawyers of
the city who so kindly remember
ed our little girl, Margaret, in
presenting her with the beautiful
and valuable Christmas gift.
It is, indeed, most highly ap
preciated by us, and the courtesy
will always be remembered pleas
antly. Respectfully,
Mb. and Mrs. B. F. Scott.
Reward For Bicycle !
The patty or parties who took
a Cresent bicycle off the porch of
Mrs. Eta Brown's homeThursday
night, will confer a favor on the
undersigned by returning same to
Argus office. The wheal is a Cres
cent make, has a h?gh frame,
cushion seat, black cnamled frame
with the exception of the front
bar, which is painted red. Liberal
reward for its return and no ques
tions afckel.
Chas. A. Brown.
EST MEMORIMI.
In memory of Ella Vail, wife of
Silas S. Rose, who died at her
home at Society Hill, S. C, Dec.
12, after an illness of only a few
days, aged 22 years.
Mrs. Rose was the daughter of
Mr. Henry Vail, of Pikeville, N.
C, and was married on Feb. 27,
1901, and went to Society Hill to
make her home, among strangers,
where she, in such a short time,
left all friends. For she had
always a bright and sunny dis
position that has carried her safe
through this life to find a final
rest above.
Why such a noble young life
as hers, so full of plans for com
ing years, and one so dear to us,
should be cut off in its youth, is
a mystery to us now, but "Up
There, sometime we'll under
stand." But perhaps she was too
pure for this ungodly world, and
hence has "crossed tbe river."
To know her was to love her,
and those who knew her best
loved her most, for she was one
of nature's noblest and best wo
men: She grew up in full faith of tbe
M. E. church, of which she was
a consistent member, and died in
the life she had led.
The body was accompanied by
her grief stricken young hus
band and aged father and mother,
who were with her in her last
hours, to her father's house, on
Saturday Dec. 14, and convey fid
from there to Salem E.
church, where the funeral ser
vices were conducted by Rev.
Mr. Benson.
The body was laid to rest in a
bed of flowers in Saiem cemetery,
in the presence of a host of rela
tives and friends.
Let us try dear husband, rela
tives and friends, to not mourn
our loss, which is Heaven's gain.
Let us comfort our sad hearts
with her dying words, It's all
for the best, we don't under
stand, but God does."
The pall bearers were:
Messers. B. P. Scott, E. Lane,
J. P. Smitb, D. L. Edgerton, H.
Howell, J. Dees, M. Starling and
C Thompson.
B, M. E. S.
Mr. W. F. Pate, son of Mr. Mc.
D. Pate, of Snow Hill, an old
Wayne county boy, was in the
city to-day, on his way to Ha
bana, 111., wbere be ha been
elecr.ed assistant professor of
chemistry in the university of
that city. Mr. Pate is a graduate
of the A. & M. College, oi this
State, and is quite a young men.
We c jngraiuvfite him right ccr
dialiy on his merited success.
Dr. James C. Greene, who for
the past two years has been as
sociated witn Dr. J. E. Griuaeley,
at Snow Hill, has locbted at La
Grange for the practice of bis pro
fession. Dr. Green is living at the
residence of the late Dr. Hadley.
You will make no mistake
when you order coal of W. H.
Griffin. He sells the best coal
to be had, well screened and
clean.
Egg coal at W. H. Griffin's
coal and wood yard. Phone 47.
NOTICE.
After January 1st, 1902, 1 find it
will be absolutely necessary for me
to retire from active practice. There
fore, in justice to myself and family.
1 cannot afford to perform the la
borious duties which devolve upon
me, under existing circumstance?.
have come to the above decision All
indebted to me will please settle, as
l need tne money.
Very respectfully,
WILL B. CRAWFORD, M. D.
WALTER LETTEK.
1 Chronicling of a Week's Events
in That Thriving Neigh
borhood. Miss Bessie Swinson went to
Kin a ton last week on a visit to
relatives.
Miss Lizzie Kennedy, of Mt.
Olive, ia visiting her sister, Mrs.
Chas. Peterson.
Messrs. Geo. Pipkin and Hugh
Edwards, were at home last week
from Guilford College.
Mr. Alden Yelverton spent the
holidays with bis parents Mr. and
Mrs, Geo. Yelverton.
Mr. Mack Alexander, of Kins
ton, is visiting the family of his
uncle Mr. J. H. Caldwell.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Neal, of
Wilson county, spent Christmas
with relatives in our community.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Neal left
last week for a visit to relatives
at Hiilsboro, returning home
Tuesday.
Mr. Phil Crawford, of Kinston,
returned home Friday, after a
pleasant visit to relatives, dur
ing Christinas week.
Misses Blanch Peacock, Mary
Paschal, and Lillte Deans, added
greatly to the pleasures of our
community during- Christmas
week.
Mrs. Fred Howell and daugh
ter, Miss Sudie, and Mrs. Frank
Bizzeli, of your city, spent Sun
day at Oik Glen, where we were
glsd to eee tbem.
Mr. Jethro Howell, of Clayton,
came down Christmas morning on
a short visit to his parents, Mr.
and Mrs J. C, Howell, returning
thursday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Stevenson
spent last week with Mrs. Steven
son's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac
Smith, returning to their home at
Wilson, Friday moniog.
Misses Eugenie Coor, Mary
Pipkin, atd Cora Dixon, who are
teaching school in different parts
of tbe county, were at home last
week, to spend the holidays.
Mi's Lizzie Be-ton came home
from L uisburg College, to speod
Christmas with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Beaton, where her
many friends are glad to see her
Miss Dixie Lee Caldwell gave a
delightful social at her hospitable
home. Southern Oaks," last
Friday night, which was highly
enjovert by quite a crowd of 3 cung
people.
The good wife of our efficient
Postmaster, Mr. J. H, Caldwell,
was the recipient of the n;cest
present we have seen. On Christ
mas morning Capt. Jack's train
stopped there and rolled off a nice
new buggy. The entire common
ity wish her many years to en
joy its usefulness. -
The Christmas exercises given
at Ebenezar last Tuesday night,
under the management of Miss
Dixie Lee Caldwell, was a credit
to the community, but could not
be enjoyed as it should, on ao
count of the immense crowd pres
ent. The Christmas tree was a
decided success, and glad Jen ed
many a heart.
Christmas day was - almost as
quiet here as Sunday. Nothing
happened to mar the pleasure
thereof, and every one seemed to
enjoy it. There was co rowdy
ism, drunkenness, or anything un
usual except the occasional report
of gun or fireworks, and the merry
ring of pleasure and happiness
throughout the e Dtire dt y.
KlLLICK INICK.
"Oak Glenn",
Walter, N. C, Jan. 1, 1902.
MT. OLIVE LETTER.
A Week's Happenings of the Mt.
Olive Section.
Argus Bureau, )
Jan. 1, 1902. f
Mr. John Clark, of Wilson, waa
visiting friends here several days
this week.
Miss Hales, of E m City, is
here the guest of her sister Mrs.
R. P. Bolmes.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Kornegay
were visiting relatives at La
Grange last week.
Miss Mable Kornegay after
visiting relatives for saveral days
returned home Sunday.
Mr. Willie Maxwell has ac
cepted a position as salesmen
with Messrs Blount & Keel.
Messes Jennie Wsyher and
Guy Moore, of Kiu&'..on, were
visiting relatives hero lat week.
We regret to cronicie the death
of Mr. Toraie Oats, hich occured
as his home here Monday evening
about 7 o'clock.
Mr. H. W. Westbrook has
rsinsd bis position with Mr. A.
F. Albrittonand tefs Tuesday for
Oak Ridge to lake a business
course.
Buck Swamp Items.
Mr. N thin Deans is in our
neighborhood to-day.
Mr. Marion Lynch is off on a
big hunt down below Newborn.
Miss Zilphia Deans spent Mon
day, visiting friends, near Sas-
ser's mill.
Mr. Tommie Toler, from over
Neuse river, was visiting a friend
here Wednesday.
Mr. DeWitt Sherard, of Golds
boro, visited in our co nam unity
several days last week.
The many friends of Mrs. J,
W. Thompson wiil bo glad to
know that the is improving.
Miss Pauline Tnompson, who
ha bean teaching cchool at Fall
ing Creek, spent Christmas at her
home ner nere.
Mr. Will Bizzeli and Miss Sudie
Howell, of your citv, were visit
ing at the home of Mr. Woodard
Deans, Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Lillie Deans, of Greenleaf,
and Miss Lizzie Kennedy, of Mt:
Olive, attended the birthday party
of Mies Bessie E. Deans, at her
home, Thursday night, which was
highly enjoyed.
Messrs. Tom Gurley and Isaac
Bridgers, who have been attend
ing school at Guilford College,,
are visiting their homes in this
neighborhood, where their many
friends are glad to see tbem.
Misses Eliza and Alico Gurley
gave a delightful party at their
home Wednesday night, which
was greatly enjoyed by their
many young friends who were
present on this joyous occasion.
Farmer's Daughter,
Buck Swamp Dec. 11, 1901,