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Tha Keating at Miriah's Spsl.
A vry gGCceegfnl raeeting wes
clo?ed at lfaih'a Chapel, near
El. .eke tov. e, Feb 28, condncted by
Mr. Jam;8 R. Jones, of Guilford
Allege N. C , aesistfd by Mi88
Ellen Woody. The field waa ready
fcr harvest and, ss, onr brother
to fajthfully held np Christ as the
Savior of sinners, the Holy Ghost
as the ear.ctifier of believers and
the leader of his people, Christians
bc-gan to seek for power, Backsliders
eoon began to come home, and sin
ners. to cry for pardon. The Lord
has been very good nnto ns and in
our weakness, and time of need
be did not forsake us, but came to
oar help and we had a great oat
pouring cf the Holy Spirit made
manifest in our hearts.
The meetings wero all well
attended, &nd the Lord was present
in great blessing. We owe much
charity to the dear Sister who helped
in these meetings, and while many
accepted her most anxious and ear
nst invitations to come to Christ,
we believe those who did not, have
had a lasting impression made upon
their hearts, by and through her
earnest prayers for them. Surely
the seed this dear brother and sister
have sown since they have been with
us dd not fall by the wayside but
fell into good ground and will bring
forth fruit to the glory and honor
ot God. We are truly gratafnl to
our Father in heaven that He ever
sent His servants among us, and do
most earnestly pray that the work
of his hands may be established,
not only here in our midst, but in
every place whithersoever the Lord
our God shall lead them. They ge
from here to other fields of lobor
leaving many hearts and homes
here made glad by their labor in
the name of the Lord.
J. M. H.
Blackstone N. C
Entertainment at Hibritin Academy.
When it is announced' that an en
tertainment is to take place at Hi
briten, under the management of
Prof. Phillips, all know what to ex
pect. So on the evening of the 5th,
notwithstanding the abundance of
the rain and mud, by dusk the
house was packed. There were as
many ladies as could be seated, and
every foot of standing room was oc
cupied by others.
The exercises consisted of decla
mations, dialogues, songs by the
choir, etc , together with the best
of instrumental music. So interest
ing were the exercises that but little
attention waa given to the thunder
storm that raged outside.
The best of order prevailed, and
the exercises were such as elicited
much praise, both for the pupils
and teacher. All performed so well
that so ' special mention need be
made of anyone; and we feel sure
no one regreted going even if it did
rain so much.
This was the close of the seventh
year of Prof. Phillips's work at Hi
briten Academy, and the large num
ber of his pupil who have gone out
and are making a success in teach
ing, is sufficient evidence of the
good work he has accomplished.
Should the community around Hi
briten be so careless of their own in
terest as to let the school at this
place languish, they will make a
great mistake. Jeff.
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FOUND A pair of spectacles on
West Main St. on Monday. The
owner can get same by calling at
Pulliam Bros.' store.
G!iipp;r.s Frcm Branils.
Rain ind mud in abundance row.
Miss NViia Hartley is qiit- i!l
with pufeutnonia.
Mis John8ie Moore has returned
from Chester,
Mrs. Smith, of Chester, i-j visa
ing her father, Mr. P. G. Moore.
Mr. Jvey, tha Superintendent of
the Cotton Mill, has resigned, and
accepted a similar position Bpsee
mer City. We are sorry to Iobc
friend George.
Miss Nora Rodgers. who assisted
in the public school here, has re
turned to her home at Enochville.
Mr. Ivey Lanier, who is weli
known m the Topic office, is in
school at the Academy.
The Eporth League elected the
following officers at the last meet
ing ; A. C. Sherrill, Prefident:
J. A, Houck, 1st Vice Pre ; Mrs.
J A. Houck, 2nd Vice Pes.; Mrs.
S. M. Carter, 3d. Vice .Pres.; Miss
Johnsie Moore, Sec ; and Miss Lule
Russell, Treas.
Rev. Mr. Pullman, who was to
have preached at the Baptist church
on tfee 4th Sunday in last month,
was unable to get here, so the con
gregation was disappointed.
Mr. Seott. the photographer, war
called home last week by the illness
of his little boy. He expects to re
turn in the future to do more work
here Kebr Gill
Granite Falls, 3-6ch, '97.
Library Notes.
Some time ago, thousands of
letters were tent out to the public
libraries all over Eagland requesting
a list of the best books in the vari
ous departments of fiction. The
result, according to the general
vote, is this list:
The best historical novel, "Ivan
hoe;" the best dramatic novel,
' The Count of Monte Christo";
the best domestic novel, "Tha Vicar
of Wakefield"; the best sea story,
"Jfidshipman Easy;" the best novel
of rural life, 'Adam Bede;" the
best political novel, "Lothair"; the
best humorous novel, "Pickwick
Papers;" the best Irish novel,
"Charles OMalley"; the best
Scotch novel, the Heart of Mid
lothian"; the best English novel,
"Vanity Fair"; the best Amer
ican novel, "Scarlet Letter"; The
best sensational novel, "Tha Wo
man in White"; and the most pop
ular novel of all, "Vanity Fair."
All of these stories, except
'JidBhipman Easy" and "The
Woman in White" are in the
Pioneer Library.
New books recieved last week:
"Black Beauty;" "The Count of
ifonte Cristo;" "The Path Finder;"
"Dr. Jekyjl and Mr. Hyde;" "Adam
Bede;" Titus;" and "The Wide,
Wide World."
Uulberry Hens.
We are sorry to learn of the sad
accident of Mr Joseph Dixon whose
barn was destroyed by fire on the
night of the 6th inst. Also three
mules and a large amount of feed.
They discovered the fire in lime to
rescue the cattle. The origin of
the fire is thought to be incendiary,
MisseB Jennie and Beesia Moore,
of Globe, were visiting friends here
s few days ago.
Mr. Aleek Woodie, of Watauga,
passed through last week on his
way to the Yadkin where he was
going to Dehern some cattia.
Mr. Bradshaw Moore of Globe,
ty if525!
to VEJ arJ t3? rZIU H
Absolutely Pure.
celpbrated fnr its grat IeveidTg strrugtb
nd bai(jfu)nesi. AHure the food against
alum an : all fcvmof adulteration common t
the cheap bra i do.
KOY.ALi BAKING POWDER cO . VivTobi
and Miss Alley Put, of Mulber -went
to Trade, Tenn., whure to
were joined in the bonds o'wedlo.:.
Were accowpa dd b Mr. Da;
,foore and M'.si Jern'e Brown
They returned Wednesday. T'h
rifr rxtords his Cf t Rratolatirv
to tin happy ' uple.
Mr Henry Miller of Watauga,
passed through on his way hom
with u drove of young cattle, f
Mr Julius Dula and Finley Sher
ril, of Lenoir, passed through or
th?r wy o Mitchell.
Mr Newton Moore went up to
Marion to attend court week
before last. He was a witness in a
land euit.
ifr Joesepa Blackbnrn, of oui
vicinity, got run over with a wagon
but was not seriously injured.
Mr Jfonroe Green is building
an addition to his dwelling.
Walter. "
Risden Jarch 12th 1897.
From Taylorsviile.
Owing to the recent heavy rains,
preparatory work on farms has been
retarded, Serious damage has been
done to lands, bridges have been
washed away, and the publio roads,
in a great many places, are almost
impassible.
Mrs Cortland, of High Point,
president of the State W. 0. T. U
will lecture, in the Methodist church
next Tuesday night, the 16th inst.
Miss Marguret Richardson, of
Lislesville, N. C , is here teaching
a class in music. Miss Richardson
spent the fall and winter at the
New England Conservatory of Mu
sic, Boston, and is well prepared to
teach, both, vocal and instrumental
music. She has many friends in
the city, having had charge of the
department of music in Taylors
viile Collegiate Institute a few years
since.
Misies Lola Morrison and Duetto
Moore, of Iredell county visited
friends and relatives in the city this
week.
Congressman Linney, came home
Monday night, and left Wednesday
morning, to go back to Washington.
Quite a short stay for the "Judge,"
when so many of his constitueats,
were wanting to see him.
It is rumored that the distin
guished young attorney, Mr. J. H.
Burke, will go to Mooresville to
p&rctice law Mr. U. L. Alspaugh,
has moved his stock of goods to his
factory about six miles south of
Taylorsyille.
Representative Watts came home
Wednesday morning, coming from
Statcsvilie by private conveyance.
Mesars R. L. Isbell, J. G. Dula,
and William Blair, all of Caldwell
county, are attending school here.
Rev. J. J. Beach filled the ap-
o' ;' t9p-.i3t church
r Rv. J. H.
Pr -a- or ' !- t r.i'eht.
tor 8.x- t , t-o Topic, and
its . 'v A. C. P.
Mirch 12 J 897.
TrircoYluioM
BioteS Column Merchant,
Lenoir, N. C.
The trad Sullied -with W. 8. FORBES
Co'8. MEATS AND LARD and J. 8.
MOORE & 80N'S OftOOERIES.
Offli;o at Ca.dwell Mercantile Store on
East side North Main Street.
A Great Bargaia
I1M
For the next 30 days.
Where? At C. M. SIGMON's, North Main
Street, five minutes walk from Court Home.
-'or 'hd :.?.xl io Jays I will mak Photographs
at leas tha half price. I have just fin
ished Remodeling- my Gallery and
Waiting and Dressing Rooms with
all the accommodations per
taining to a TIRST-CLASS
GALLERY, .
Bring your father, mother children and best
friends before It Is too late, for life ia un
certain. Kor thoae who are Eighty years
"-Id .r mo-" I will make Photos Absolutely
Fit&E. ?1! i i jjativp.1 preserved, impli
cates can te had at reduced rates.
THANKING the people of Lenoir and aur.
rounding country for their patronage in
the past, 1 respectfully solicit the same In
the future
If Photos fade you know where to find
G. M. SIGMON
PHONE No 33.
We Are
Ready
To accommodate the travel
ing public both day and night
When you "want to "git there"
just ask for one of our fast
horses.
Livery, Feed and Sale Stable
Buggies, Wagons and Harness.
We will enlarge our business se
as to meat all demands. Just tell
us what you want and we will cheer
fully serva you at
Reason-
a"ble-
Rates.
Telephone Call No. 12.
A, S. ABERNETHY & SON,
Lenoir, N. 0,
A HORSE ! A HORSE I
Liyervi Feed and Sale Stabla
Buggies and Wagons.
A big- lot of Harneis,
Saddles, Bridles, Collars,
and Everything: in Har
ness Line.
DON'T FAIL TO BUY NOW!
Telephone No. 1.
. CRAIG il GOMPANI
LENOIR, N. O.