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v., . j . - . - - ; THE CAROLIHAVATCHLIAH. A BOLD ROBBERY. Local News Items. f yea should receive a sam ple copy of The Watchman, it is an invitation to you to become a subscriber. $1 per year, The County Board of Education was in session yesterday aud had a large amount of work to attend to. The apportionment" of the funds for the various districts was :"' the item of most importance. l, A Rjhftr and H. F. Glover, farmers of Litaker township, left for Ashe county Monday morning. These gentlemen in tend to raise cattle for the mar ket. David L. Ritchie, who rerently ' returned from the Philippines, visited his parents near Faith this week. Mr. Ritchie is now locatedt Mt. Pleasant. Owing to the rosignation of Wade Barrier at the First Na tional Bank' two new men have been added to the bank's force. They are J. Frank Plummer, and James Fisher. Mr. Fisher has been chief clerk at the freight de - pot for some time. Mr. Barrier left Monday morning for Con cord. . 0. E. Robertson, of the Robert son Grocery Company, has pur , chased of. T. Grey Barber his in-terestin-said' firm, Mr. Barber - has done the bookkeeping for the firm for several years and will soon take up his work with the Barber Buggy and Wagon Co. Dr. H, C, Daniel is spending a short vacation at the home of his father, James Daniels, in David- son county, nearBringle's ferry. The directors of the Piedmont - Toll Bridge met Monday, after noon and a handsome dividend was declared. v L, 0. Tyler, of Richmond, has decided to locate in Salisbury. Mr. Tyler intsends to open a sing ing school here. He hope& to se cure a gathering of music lovers before perfecting his plans. BV. Hedrick, whohas been in the mercantile business at Spencer for several yearsShas decided to dispose of his stock and return to JieM Hill where he will again take up his work in the mines. Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Thompson, of Chapel Hill, are in the city visiting their daughter, Mrs. Jno. W. Webb. Dr?JL S. Brown jRritn blood poison- hand and arm. It was caused by the pricking of his thumb with a pen point, Rev. W. H. Rich, the popular pastor of the Baptists church of Salisbury, hasjagain been called -this time by the Baptists of Mor ganton. Rev.- Rich has not yet made a definite answer, and his many friends hone he will decide to remain here. ? The team hitched to the Coca Cola Cos. delivery wagon made things lively on Main street Sa t nrdav. No damaee was done - l M more than the wrecking of a bug gy wheel for Sheriff Julian . "1905 began and ended on Sun day making 53 ' Sundavs for the year. . W. D. Barrier, of Cabarrus county, while visiting his brother, FrV. Barrier, was taken ill with accute indigestion Friday night. W. A. Propst has purchased the good will and grocery business of B. C. Outlaw and has taken charge thereof. One evening last week Maj. Thomas' Mull, of Holly- Grove Ark., and Capt. Robt. Crawford, of Winston, spent tne evening with Capt. Jas. R. Crawford in Salisbury. These gentlemen were in the great war together and their re-union was most pleasant. is suffering in his right Two meo Hold up C M. Smith Early Satur day Uorning. . Just before day. Saturday morn ing, as C. M. Smith, baggage mas ter for the Southern at the Salis bury station, was making his way for his post of duty, he, was halted near the corner of Main and Mon roe streets, by a man who asked him where he was going. Mr, Smith answered that he was on his way to the depot. The man stopped him by taking hold of his arm, and as an accomplice step ped from the shadow of a tree he pointed a revolver in his face and ordered him to throw up his hands, and Mr. Smith helplessly obeyed. The highwayman then ordered Mr. Smith to accompany him to Fulton street. This was objected to on the ground of being in a hurry, but when the bold robber said, "Go with us or die," a decision was quickly arrived at and the three men went to Ful ton street. Upon arrival at a pro minent place Mr, Smith's pock ets were gone through and $2.00 in cash obtained. He was then told to move, and that fast, and as he obeyed the robbers followed suit in an opposite direction. Mr. Smith did not know either of the men and could only give a general description of them. Two white men, thought to be the parties, were arrested by John Crews, in Spencer, Monday morn ing. These men, owing to their names as August Miller and George Gueber, were brought to Salisbury for examination. Noth ing definite has been established concerning them and tney are neing held on a charge of vag rancy, but later released. A young white man by the name of Cook, who lives south of Salis bury while fooling with a pistol one day last week accidently shot off one of his fingers.' He placed his finger on the muzzle and acci dently or foolishly! pulled the trigger which caused the pistol to jrm . 1 -1 i " nre, tne load striding nis nnger with the result stated. Mr. and Mrs. T, Edgar Wither- spoon, who were recently married here and went to Mobile, Ala., to reside, have returned here to live. Mr. Witherspooh has accepted the position of chief clerk in the Southern's freierht office. H All tne baiisDurv xsanKs were closed Monday January 1st, it be ing a legal holiday. The friends of Ex-sheriff Mon roe will be glad to learn that he is again able to be out. According to Mr. Smoot, Regis ter of Deeds of Rowan, 361 mar riage licenso were issued for the year 1905 against 321 for 1904. The month of December leads all other months in this particular line. Earnest B. McKenzie, a native of Rowan county, who has been traveling for the American To bacco' Co., now has charge of the Boston branch of this companv. Mr. McKenzie spent several days here last week visiting relatives. Bismark Capp?, who has been a clerk in the office of the Master Mechanic at Spencer for some years has offered his resignation to take effect this week. Mr. Capps expects to leave soon for Chapel Hill where he will take up the study of law. In a Railroad Wreck Several Trunks of Shoe Drumer's Samples were thrown on the hands of the Railroad Company and bought in by us They will be put on Sale at this store at about 75 cents on the dollar of their real value. OOOOQOOOOOOOOIOOOOOOOOOOOOO Salisbury Store 7 North Haiti St. Hew Building o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o, o o o o o o o o o o o o o A Christinas Is our Wish to All. This is ourbusy season and everybody is on the lookout fora present to make some one happy. .'. A few suggestions may assist you in your seleo tions: We have the best line of Table Linen and Napkins in Town, a pretty line of hand drawn Linen, Center Pieces, Tray Covers, Small Side Table Cloths, Handsome line of all Linen Towells, the prettiest line of ladie's Linen Handkerchiefs to be seen. Beautiful Sofa Top Pillows. A splendid line of Umbrellas, both ladies' and gents. Dress suit cases and leather bags, Ladies' wrist bags, ladies' silk hos'e, ladies' long kid and silk gloves. DOBig line of Dress Silks. MI n BUGS Furs in all the new things for ladies and chil dren. Our Isabella Fox Sets and Single Boas and Stoles cannot be equaled in town. Coine see and be convinced. " , Big Line of Fourinhand Ties. Gent Kid Gloves. Don't fail to see our line of furs. When yon read this ad don't wait a minute, come at once. We are having a big rush on Christmas Goods. We can show the goods that make happy hearts. Yours for business, A. f . WIECOFF. OOOOOOOOOOOOOIOOOOOOOOOOOOO Ton are a s . i" i Han. Sir! s nv vfly vfl va vftr NaflaMMirtwyftg i A riPMTI r DFnIIMlMPO day. . ih nftflrlv nnnn ns. and w arft naturally thinking of the gifts that we propose to-make on that wMMacososi i You have just proven it. You and your friends and neighbors. In fact, this community has shown once more and for good tnat they know a good thing when they see it and know how to show their apprecia tion of it. We wish to say that our stock will be the LARGEST and GRANDEST ever brought to this city, and it will be second to none in the State. Bear this in mind, and come and see our display, and select what you want for Christmas, we will put it aside for you. It will relieve your mind, and you will get the Ceeam and not have to take what .is left. You wi1 find both goods and prices right. GORMAN & GREEN, Leading Jewelers and Opticians, 3M. LISTEN HERE. CHAIRS. WEDDINGS. Ixoodman Uost. lne mar riage of Miss Lizzie Goodman, daughter of John Goodman, of Rockwell, and Richard Boat took place at the bride's father Thurs day. Bev. W. W. Rowe perfor med the ceremony. Mr. E. W. Burt Buys Wrecked Baggage. In a wreck of a passenger train a few days ago several trunks of Shoe Drummers' Samples ,were somewhat demolished and a good many of the shoes being damaged or soiled, were thrown on the hands of the Railroad Company. Negotiations, were at once opened un and a deal concluded with Mr. . W. Burt, manager of The Bos- Forced tO I ton Specialty Shoe Co., m which TV TP. . Their, of Onnnord. Kv. I be takes only tne snoes not ays: "For 20 years I suffered ! damaged. These samples are now Taffonies. withi a sore on my upper 1 being shipped to Salisbury and as lin. no rminfril. somfit.imes. that 1 1 soon as they are checked up will could not eat. After vainly trv- be put on sale at ''Bart's Boston," ing everything else, I cured it, S 127 North Main Street, where with Bucklen's Salve." It's great f they will be closed out at about fntiimna. ents and wounds. At I '75 .cents on the dollar of their On December 23, just think of it. The SPOT CASH STORE waited on 1550 people as indicat ed by our registers. . For the 6 days or one week before Christmas we waited on 4593 customers. And for the month of December, 26 days, we reached the total 8750 customers. Now all this indicates just two things, namely: That you know a good thing when you see it, and that we introduce the goods and the prices. Oh yes, It is value for the money down that catches the careful buyer. We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year and shall do our part to make it so. ! Your True Fiiend, There is no larger or better stock of Chairs in the State than can be found in this store. W e have good chairs cheap, better chairs cheap and the very best at reasonable prices. We have ornamental chairs and chairs for good hard service. SPOT GASH 3 O o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o FURNITURE & UNDERTAKING. ueaung in j? urniture is oua main line, it is our aim to furnish all with comforts for the home, but our list of at tractions is too long for enumeration, so you are invited to call and give us the pleasure of showing you our stock. I We also deal in Coffins and Caskets and do'embalming. Yours to serve, CHIN AW ARE. Our Cbinaware Department is hard to beat. Our Dinner and Toilet Sets are splendid specimens of the decorators art and the potters best efforts. Prices to suit every one. Come in and look ns over. The Dollar Stretcher and 5 and 10 Cent Stores. Where C 8. Minor holds 'em down. O O O O O O O O O 9 x73'tt'tt7V7F:7V7g7 v ?75v?57Bs:?ir7ir:5n5R j . . OOOOOOOOOOOOOfOOOOOOOOOOOOO G. W. WRIGHT. o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o c o o o o o 8 o o o o o o o o o .o o o o o o o o o o o o o i i I . 1 o o o o o o o o 8- o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o all drug stores ; only 25c. real value. . 0000000000000OOOOOCXXX50000
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