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.y':-i.. THE CAROLINA YATCHf.lAM. Local News Items. . J. D. Carroll, a foreman at the Spencer shops, received a painful wound last Monday by a. hammer coming in contact toith his head. Fortunately for him", the hammer elanced aside, causing a flesh wound only. , Onite an interesting series of w lectures will be commmenced in the German Reformed church on next Sunday night. The lectures are to. be illustrated by .stereopti- con views on the subjot of the addresses. - L. Banks, the clothier, has re opened his store' on Main street. Mr. Banks has been temporarily closed for some time and his f riends are glad to see him back at business. A public examination of teach ers will be held on the 29th in the office of Supt. Kizer. All who pnean desire to teach or have not secur ed teacher's cerficate should at tend. The examination will take place in the office of the superin tendentat the court house. , C.W.flmith, who has" been making Granite Quarry his home for the past twoyears, and was elected mayor of that thriving little town last May, has gone back to New York city to live. Mr. Smith has been superintend ing the getting out of rock for the Whitney dam. The necessary amount has been prepared, there foreMr. Smith has returned jjpme. Hisjjoing is regretted by his many friends at the Quarry. Will Byerar an escaped convict, was caught in Cabarrus couflty and turned over to the authorities of Mecklenburg. Byers is wanted here in Rowan, he having failed to seree his time on the roads here, but left suddenly without bidding the officers good bye. On last Friday evening Dr. Council left his horse hitched in front of his residence? Some one iuisiit on mischief or theft appro priated it ani things were lively awhile around the place, the of-ii-'.-ts were notified and phone ine sages wjare sent in all direc tions to look out for the team. And although a gei.eral search was made, no trace could be found. About noon on Saturday the horse and buggy were found in a back lot ip East Sali buryj looking as if it had been driven ' hard. Last week, a large Holstein bull, which was being shipped in a crate, by express, broke his prison bars, and stampeded the people gathered at -the depot waiting for the trainer Two pas senger trains werVin the yard and the bultchose his route directly between them. " After a wild daeh down E. Council street he quietly sought pasturage in a nearby field. H. Murray who has been managing the Murray Hotel at Spencer, has leased a hotel near the Union depot at Durham and has moved his family there. The loss of Mr. Murray is regretted by bpencer people, as ne was a very popular man, and thebest wishes of the people go with him. . It is said that the pay roll of P. tjencer employees was only, a few thousand dollars short from wbat was paid them before the forces was reduced and wages cut. The amount paid on this last 20th, was about $100,000.- Miss Bettie Stalhngs, who nas been on a visit at Charlottsvrrlle, Va., is expected home this week. . Miss Stallings will begin teaching her music class the first week in -March, A white man by the name of Basinger, assaulted andattempted to rob TonyJohnson, a negro 01 Liberty street, last Saturday risrht. The negro had just been paid y his uuipluyer, and Basin ger, seeing him with the money, all wfd his cup dity to lead him into robbery. The negro's cries - fnr help brought the officers, who ' after a short search, foutid Basin Vger m a yard. Basing r is oiip of a party accused of holding uj - a ngro "Hear Granite Quarry, just af er New Year, but was, re -leased on acconut of contradicting , stjatpnientp. This time, however h-4 wag tried ai.d sent to jail to answer at next court to charge of , -robbery. .. .'Mrs' II , D Abernatby cf Hick ory, is at the Whitehead-Stokes Two carloads of laborers passed through here Tuesday enroute to tbe works of the Southern Power Company's plant on the' Catawba river. These meg, were employed at Whituav. until that work closed down. - W, A. Kirk Sr, of Morgan Township who has been visiting in Mooksville for some time was in the city this morning, enroute lor home. A meeting of the farmers of Rowan, is called for March the 7th. The purpose of which is to discuss the best' method of in- creasing the yeild per acre of corn and cotton. A special request from the Agricultural Depart ment, through county agent Hall, for the names of 'all farmers who will co-operate in the movement, is tbe reason assigned for this meeting. The meeting will likely be held at the Court House. Jennie Thompson, a colored woman, who has been dispensing whiskey and otherwise troubling the little town of Kan- napolis, was arrested and jailed in Salisbury last week. We suppose this will be quite a relief to the good citizens of that town. George W. Mowery, Sr., one of Salisbury's oldest citizens, is dan gerously ill at his home on S. Long St- Mr. Mowery has been suffering with the grippe and is now threatened with pneumonia. His friends hope for him an early recovery. There will be a concert held in the chapter house of the Episco pal church on Saturday afternoon at 4 p. m.f the proceeds of the; en tertainment to. be given to the Thompson orphanage at Char lotte. A good attendance will be appreciated by those in charge. There will be held at an early date, a competitive examination for the different positions under the civil ' service commission. Those ;who intend standing an examination should be preparing for the same. A fire on North Lee street Sat urday last, which threatened to be quite a conflagration, was quickly extinguished by the firemen, dem onstrating the efficiency of our water works. The Baraca classes, at the dif ferent churches, held interesting meetingspn Sundry last. Quite a large number of young men are identified with the classes and much good is done for the churches through their influence. - As soon aB the weathSr permits, the prohibition campaign will be commenced. A good many promi nent speakers willQnvas the coun ty and show the people the reason why Rowan should go dry. It is expected that the campaign will accomplish much in the way of bringing to the public mind the vast amount of evil in the whiskey business. The 22nd being Washington's birthday, Sunday hours were ob served by the postoffice, banks and railway departments. Superior court adjourned last Friday. A large amount of busi ness was transacted at this tejrm and nearly all cases were cleared from the docket. Judge Council received commendation from the aw vers, officers and all who at tended court as a fair and impar tial justice. In the case of Henry Grubb, who was killed waile crossing the railroad at Spencer, the jtfry de cided that damages to the extent of five hundred dollars should be awarded the heirs . Wiley Griste, who has been em ployed for a long time in the drag store of Kiuttz , & Co., has re signed. C. B. Webb, a past State Couh DEATHS. 7- Cbawford Rev L. W -, pi raiding elder of the Asheville district, M. E. Church,' died in Asheville on 21st from pneumon.a. JDr. Craw ford was a member of a well known and prominent Rowan county family. Born in 1843, was raised in Salisbury, and, when the civil war began, he enlisted in the ..ranks, of the Confederate army, where he served withered-: it. After the war closed, he fin ished his education at the Univer sity of Virginia and entered the Methodist ministry, serving this church twice as pastor. His body was interred in Green Hill ceme- teryjat Greensboro, his adopted home. Roseman, Mesv R. P, died last Wednesday evening at her home on South FuHonr St. Pneumonia was the cause of her 'death. The funeral was bald from St. John's Lutheran Church on Friday morn ings the interment was at Chest nut Hill cemertery. 1 Quite a sad loss was the death of little Sarah, daughter of David B. Shields, which occurred Fri day morning, tbe result of an at tack of bronchitis. The interment was at Chestnut Hill, Rev Mc- Larty officiating. The parents have the sympathy of numerous friends. Daniels, Miss Notie, died "at the home of her sister in East Salisbury, from pneumonia Miss Daniels was a native of Rowan couuty and has been living, in Sal isbury for several years, 'The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church by Pastor Neighbor and interred at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. We have received T. . W.T-WocdH & Sons' Seed Catalogue, for 1908. It is one of-the handsomest and! most complete oj, seea cataioges. This catalogue is particularly val uable 1' the information that it gives about southern seeds ani southern crops, and should be in the hands of all our gardeners and farmers. It will be mailed tree, upon request to T. W. Wood & SSonsv Richmond Va. The Empire's Special gains.: Bar V At the meeting, last week, of the Tri-State Medical Society, Dr. J, E. Stokes was honored by being elected 2nd vice president of the society. Claude C. Ramsay, who has been in the city on a visit for sev eral weeks, has left for tbe City of Mexico and other points of interest befcre returning to his adopted home in Seattle, Wash. Mr-. Ramsay, beiug a Rowan boy, his visit here was very pleasant and, while his friends would be g ad to have him stay here, they wish him every success in his western home, where he is very popular. - For the second time within a year Fayetteville's chief of police has been murdered. J. H. Ben ton, head of the police depart ment, wasshot on Sunday after noon and died from effects of the wound in a short time thereafter. Chief Benton was stopping a row between Tom Mucohison, colored, and a woman, wmfn Murchison suddenly fired upon him. A party was'formed and after a short time the murderer was caught aod taken into custody by the sheriff. Two attempts were made to lynch the negro ' but failed, and for awhile-it was thought necessary to call out' the miljtia. Murchi son will receive an early trial ae court convenes in March. J. H. Benton, Jr, a resident of Spencer, left for Fayetteville at once on hearing the news of his father s death. 1 Lot Calicoes at. 10c Dark Outings at 1 Lot Cotton Flannel at. . . 1 Lot Cotton Flannel at . . . 10c Cotton Flannel at . .... 10c Grey Skirt Flannels, at 10c Flannelettes reduced to 7C J Lot Light Outings Tc - 1 Big Bargains in Embroider 4c 74c 4c 5c 7c 7ic Falls to agree with Committees the South- em Railroad Arbitration. Feb. 35. Because a failure to reach an agreement in respect to the matter of a reduction of wages of the employes of the Southern Railway Company, the negotia tions have been broken off and President Finely announces that he will carry the cases s i the inter state commerce commission and to commissioner of Labor Neili under the Erd man n act. Presi dent Finley today gave out a state ment in which he expresses confi dence thatthere yet will, be ah- amicable adjustment of the con troyersy betwaen the Southern Railway and its men and express regret that the latter cannot se their way clear Xq accept the wag scale which the management has offered.- The intended action of the Southern Railway in seeking the meditation of the inter-State commerce commission and the iea at. 5 and 10c 1 Lot Blankets at, per pair, 50c 1 Lot Blankets at, per pair, 55o f1ll2) Blankets Reduced to, per pair, ...... 98c $2 00 Blankets Reduced to, per pair,.. $1 19 $1 00 Comforts reduced to. 89c $1 49 Comforts reduced to $1 19 10c Bleached Domestic and Cambric reduced to. . . 7c Good Unbleached Domestic 5c Good Bed Ticking at 12i & 15c Cotton Batting, two for. . . . 5c 10 bales sewing cotton for. 5c 2 Spools Machine Cotton for 5c Men's, Ladies' and Child- y ren's fast black hose for, per pair, Good Towells for, each .... 1 Lot men's and boys', caps 1 Hot small boys' suspend ers at, er air. Ladies' Heavy Kiit Vests and Pants, per garment . Ladies' Fascinators at . --- 10c, 15c and 25c Ladies' Knit shawls, . 25 & 50c Big Ljne Ladies' Handker chiefs 5c hRugs 86x72, $2 50 value, re duced to $1 89 1 Lot 50c Wool Dress Goods Reduced to 29c $1 60 and $2 00 Ladles' and children's hats reduced to 39c $2 50 and $4 00 ladies' hats re due xl to. ... $1 QO $4 00 and $5 00 Ladies' hats reduced to. . . . .' $1 50 Choice of any hat in our Store for . . $2 OO 9o 5c 25o 5c 19c . AnmmicBinnor nf l oT T id varra tA rA . . o o o Sliver, p.amnaifirn ob thfl narfc of t,h rail "" " Q roads when such controversies recipient of a handsome service in appreciation of his -good work done in the interests of that "Be to seek abiustment in that orti,r . (manner rather than negotate with tneir employes, rne proposition A new moving picture show is of h Southern Railway to reduce to be located iu SalisV-ury, n.thewao ?2dl wis has, His fSnnnrsil st.rPt T 1. Stated. Ul) " li t he gf Mil d t hat tilt; a n . , t existing ousiness c.-'ii iihna and nf firHPlivlllP. S (J . IS nnnrnt. n.cr I . .V. . ' . . ' " o ' i rm lal Muff otr in thvpliih msiln it the plant. i imoerativelv necessary. Wash " f uigtun despatch. " Suffering and Dollars Saved. E. S. Leper, of Mariila, N. B rt Barher of Elton. Wis., says: I have only taken four lo says:"! ani a carpentdr and have sSs of your Kidney-and Bhdder had many severe cuts healed by Pills andsthey have dote fr w Bucklpn's Arnica Salve. It has more tuan any otnor medicine has " , . , j j" 11 Ti. ever done. - I am still . t.alfTu th pills ps I want a prfct cura is by far the best healiug salve I Mr. Barber refers t DoWvtVKi 1 1 . " 1 1 1 TT tt. 1 I I t f i-.- 1 l mi- nave 6ver ronua. xeais ourns, ney aua niaaaer riiiR. iuty hth sores, ulcers, revr sores, eczema sol ; by James Piummer and" a'l Furs. We are almost giving away furs,, are certainly loosing on them. Special price at..... ..... $1 00 and up. Ladies' and Chil dren's Coats Are all being sold at a big sacrifice. Ladies' Suits In the Dewest and- best styles. - Special prices range from $5 98 to $20 00 It will pay you to visit our store whenever you come to Salisbury, as we are having special sales every day. The Empvire Department Store Co., mm Subscribe for THE one. - The Carolina Watchman, Most Wi(Jely-Kead Newspaper, has just completed arrangements whereby it can nrPHPnf w ovtjxy uuo ayxug wLtutm La lj v xxin kjju ior a inn year s subscription one the" handsome and, substantial knivea illustrated below. - of THE WATCHMAN, one! -full year. . . .$1.00 Your choice of any one of the good strong knives niustratea below, retail price, .50 Total retail price, . . $ 1.50 Our price for both.-pVd in advance, $1.00 Order by Number. 13d I i 131 144 A - i : , .11 'I : .- r Mi " ' 331 333 343 343 3f 6 Kniv1es Reti for 50 cents any where and are fully worth the price and Guar-SMtJlke?1- 68 Cq retail PriCG and' Witb careful ue' outlast - We give a full year's subscription THE WATCHMAN and your choice of one of hese knives to every one who paysT year's subscription IN ADVANCE, li-it is not convenient for you to call at nnr nffi we will mail the knife to your address. ' ' 6 this offer is made only to those who pay $ 1.00 in advance. It you are in arrears, you can get a knife by paying up same and one year in advance. .feendTonr order by mail, inclosing money order, check or $1.00 bill, orcall at office. THE OAROLiraAvWATOHBSaw, SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA. DYSPEPSIA DIGESTS WHAT YOU EAT-SSaJSaSS&JSE FwBtthchi-WiaiKIdnBjs trjDe Witt's tidmj & Ektfdsf USt-teiudSitl m ONLY AT TBI LAW SATO KT F E. a DeWITT So COMPANY. CHICAGO. XIX. For sale bylJames Plummer andlall Druggists. FOB Grimes Says: 4 The public is entitled to it. It expects po lite attention and we make it our special con cern that patrons shall not be disappointed. Don't hesitate to come in. Should you mere ly want a stamp or a glance at our directory. We are glad to have you get in the habit of coming in whenyou want anything, no mat ter what it is. You will be sure of polite at tention. Come in and ask us about the things that you see displayed in our window. We want your trade. Largest Stock, Low est Prices at - - . GRIMES DRUG STORE. 126 H. Main St., SALISBURY, N. C. 'Sanitorium for treatment, zl ft id piles. 25o at all druggists. 31 uggist s Cor. Main and Bank Sts. 14 -
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