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THE CAROLINA WATCHHAR. SmHORT local items The county has lost a good citi zen in the death of Monroe Casper. The funeral was held last Thurs day morning at St. Matthews' church. Early last week Miss Lizzie Thomas and Cicero Smith, both of Spencer, were married at the Methodist church in Spencer, Rev. R. D. Sherrill officiating. R. P. Ragan, ah employe of the .Southern Power Company, came in contact with a live wire the other day and had a narrow es cape from serious, if not fatal in jury. He was painfully burn.d. The congregation of the First Baptist church tendered a recep tion Tuesday evening to Rev. R. L. Motley, the pastor recently called here from Atlanta. A large number of persons not connected with the church called to pay their respects and welcome Mr. Motley to his new field of work. A large number of men who have been working'at the various quarries in and Tiear Granite Quarry have been laid off. It is stated that the stone cutters will be kept at work duriDg the winter. The graded schools of the city will close this afternoon for the Christmas holidays. Rev. B. S. Brown, the recently installed pastor of Salem Luther an church in the county, was ten dered a delightful reception last week by his congregation, Mr. Brown moved to the parsonage at Salem church last week. Two negroes, Rufe Knox and Dave Sumner have been arrested and placed in jail. They are sus pected of having burglarized the home of Htnry Canup, near Sum ner Siding. The many friends of T. H. Stiff will be glad to hear that he is improving. He has been quite seriously ill with pneumonia. Rey. C. M. Short addressed a meeting last Sunday afternoon at the Spencer Y. M. C. A. A. A. Miller, of Rockwell, was in the city Monday on business. Mr. Miller is one of the best farm ers in the county besides being a good citizen. Mr. Miller paid up his subscription to The Watch man until 1911, and consequently, stands paid uhead farther than any other name on our list. u. is,. Simpson, wno lives on route 2, China Grove, was in the city Monday. Mr. Simpson says he is going to kill some porkers right when the weather becomes suitable. Senator Overman is in the city to spend the holidays at home. Joe McCanless met with quite an accident. Saturday night, at his home near Daun's Mountain He ran against some obstacle and broke his leg. The marriage of Miss Sadie Katherine, daughter of Mrs. Anna Kesler, who lives at Barber, and Fred N. McLaughlin, mail carrier on rural route No. 1 of Cleveland has been announced to take place on Tuesdav evening, December 29th. 1908. in Christ Church Cleveland. , Mrs. America Aaron, at the ripe old age of 86 years, died at he residence Hundav afternoon, ana her remains were interred in Chest nut Hill cemetery Monday evening Mrs. Aaron was a most estimabl woman. She was the mother o Thomas E. Aaron, of this city and William and Henry Aaron o Davie county, t Haydan Clement, assistant at torney, is home from Raleigh fo the holidays. After the newly elected officers are installed Mr Clement will return home ana resume the pratice of law. Mr Clement has made a splendid record in Raleigh His many friends will be glad to learn that he is again to be in our midst. Walter Heathiman, of Miss., is in the county and -vill spend severe al days visiting old friends and acquaintances. He came here to attend the funeral of his brother, the late Dr. J. D. Heathman, but arrived too late. According to a report from Washington, the number of bales of cotton ginned up to December 18th, is 11,892,115. This report comes from 27,629 gins. he Trial of Hslns to be Hade a Most SpectacDlar Affair. A jury of twelve has been select ed to try the caee of Thornton J. Hains.a story writer.as a principal in the killing of William E. Annis, a publisher who was shot to death by Capt. Peter Hains at the Bay- side Yacht Club last summer, and omorrow the State will present its case against the author. Six urors were chosen today, th"9 weifth taking his seat shortly be- ore 6 o'clock tonight when the adjournment was taken until to morrow morning. One hundred and seven tales- men were exammea oetore tne ury box was filled. Thornton Hains expressed himself as pleas ed with the make-up of the jury hat would pass upon the evidence in the case. The expedition with which the ury was chosen, taking ouly four sessions of court, is considered un usual in view of the widespread knowledge of the case in Queens county. The prosecution's case will be presented by District Attorney Darrin, and it is expected that the examination of both sides will consume at least two or three days. A feature of the trial will be a tank of water and a model float and catboat in miniature replica of the scene of the shooting, which will be placed on a table in ront of the witness stand. Iron mannikans representing the principals in the affair will be moved around in this marine theatre to illustrate actions and positions taken in the tragedy by Hains and the witnesses. The members of the jury will be permitted to return to their homes at the conclusion of each day's trial. Flushing, L. I , dis patch. THE JURY SELECTED. hs Walchman is Preparing to Conduct a Larger Contest 'Than Ever Before. This Watchman's annual voting contest will start a little earlier his ,, year. It will begin on or about the 6th day of" January, 909, and will close about. April st, It is our present intention f giving away; a first-class top buggy and a splendid sewing ma chine! Both articles of practical value. The buggv will be the first prize and the machine will be the second prize, . The contest is limited to the subscribers of hb Watchman, any white per son among whom, man, woman or child, may . contest for either prize. The contest will be con ducted on the same general lines hat have governed our former con ests. Voting coupons will be is sued to all subscribers who make payments on subscription to" The Watchman.- Five votes will' be given for every cent actaally paid in and one coupon 'will be printed in each paper which will be count ed when presented according to the rules. Nominating Candidates. In order to select the candidates or the prizes, we! have decided to et the readers of the paper select the candidates in advance of the contest, hence, present herewith a voting coupon which will be coun ted if presented on or before the opening day of tha contest. The coupon herewith costs you nothing and is merely an invitation to you to suggest the name of jome repu table person whom you would like to Bee obtain one of the prizes of- ered. Cut it out, till in the blank places and bring or send it to this office at once. The Nominating Coupon K. of P. Elects Officers. At a recent meeting of Salisbury odge, No. 24, K of P., the fol- owing officers were elected: T. W. Summersett, C. C. ; J. O. White, V. C; Phillip Richards. prelate; H. J: Overman, K, of R. and S. ; C. M. Burke, M. of A. ; E H. Miller, M. of W. ; W.T. Rainey, M. of E. : Mai. J. Mertz, M. cf F. : W. Webb, I. G. ; W. J. Wed- dington, O. G- Oeath cf Dr. Heathman. The many Rowcn frieude of Dr. D Heathman learned with much sorrow of his death, which took place in Statesville last Thursday night. On the previous Tuesday he had.engaged in a game of ten pins, 'and it is thought ex erted himself too much, as shortly afterwards he suffered from hemor rhages, which lasted until the fol lowing nient. ne tunerai was held Friday at St. Andrew's Epis copal church about nine miles from Salisbury, Rev. E, A. Os borne, of Charlotte, conducting the service. After enteriug upon his professional life Dr. Heath man located at Woodleaf, but later moved to Mooresville, where be enjoyed a lucrative practice He was a fine man in all respects; and his Iosb will be keenly felt by those wfb knew him. OUR ANNUAL Y0TIN6 CONTEST. . Rsg is e 1 Hf W . .2 S m li I t - i Hi S H 15 - ! if II . s j II s li s i; i m I ;M ? II 6vS m H 1 n s fS If! S'S 60 O WW B IS s a8 i H - 82 & 11: m ,2 2- o Wi'Q oobopooooooooooooooooooooodoooooooooboooooooooooodooo o o o o o o o o o o m o o o o 121 South Main street, Salisbury, N. 0. Owing to our enormous trade during the month of November and still hav ing about $18,000 stock of merchandise, which will be sold at HOLIDAY PRICES. When we say HOL1DAV PRICES we don't mean profits, but we meam33i cts. less than Manufacturer's Cost. Eead carefully and see what you need, as every purchase here, means a money saving for you. egiimirDDDDg eeembeirllSth o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Best JCxtra Heavy large ribbed Hose. The 15c selling kind special 9c Nice dress ginghams Epecial 6c Nice side border Percale, never sold for less than 12c. Price 8ic 12 l-2c Bed Tick 9c Extra heavy flanneletts hand s me new patterns, special Tie Naw side border calico, best made latest pattern, light and dark 'colore never sold leBS than 8c. Special 6c 12 1 2 and 15c cotton suiting, special 9c New side yborder flaunellettes regular 15c goods, special 9c Val Lace all widths, 1,2,3,5c Fragrantiglycerine soap at 3c 75c corsets 39c GoooMineu napkins for holidays, special each 3c 5 inch, extra good panama in h'ue, bbek, brown and red, best panama 7Sc can buy, special 48c Strictly all wool mixed goods for coat suits 39 and 43c -25c Belts 10c Ladies combination suits While on the market our Buyer bought over 200 dozen of fine men's heavy fleece lined Underwear. All this Year goods. Regular 75e values. Our Pnee 39C Misses ribbed union suits, 25, 35c 1 values, special for holidays 19c 50 and 75c ladies elastic and leather belts, special 39c 17 iu. wide Swiss embroidery new patterns, special 1 2c Extra large heavy blankets, worth $1. Special per pair 59c New side border percale beauti tiful patterns always sold for 15c, special 9c Ladies 12 1-2 and 15c hose all colors, special 9c 10c Handkerchiefs, special 4c Lace bordered handkerchiefs 12 l-2c values, special 5$C Ladies sample coats. Several big lines of samples just in by express, the very newest styles out. Regular $12 and , $15 coats. Special $898 Good heavy cotton towels, regu- 42c i lar 15c towelB, special 9c each Women's full 52 in. long black and gray coats,' nicely trimmed, a nice $6 coat. Special $3.98 Extra fine matting,' never sold for less than 25 cents. Special per yard 12c Boys knee pants 39c Boys shirts 19c Men's up-to-date Pants made by the best pants makers, from 89c up to $3.98 A large variety of men's suits, latest style.. These suits really make the men. Special $2.98 and up. Men's heavy Kangaroo shoes, good heavy soles $1.48 Patent Colt shoe for men the shoe that make your feet feel comfortable, special $2.98 $5.00 shoes 3.98 A large assortment ot men's hats from 43c lip. Men's 25c and 35c Neckties, special 19c Extra large size Counterpanes, good heavy ones worth from $2 to $2 50. Special $1,19 Don't fail to visit our SHOE DEPARTMENT. All $1.00 shirts 79c 50c and 75c shirts 39c Dr. Wright Health underwear, the best $1 a garment, special 79c 50c Suspenders- 29c 12 l-2c Socks 7c 15c Socks 9c Men's work handkerchiefs, ex tra large sizbs, 3c Boys 25c and 35c underwear, special 1 9c Men's and boy's caps, all25o and 35c,. speciaj. 19c Extra large size pillows, the kind with gocse feathers, regular $100 values, special 48c Carpets, Rugs, Toilet sets, Len oleuns and Furniture at remark ably low prices. Come in and see for yourself and be convinced we do what we say we do. Some Fine Chickens. One of the prize winners of the recent fair was Miss Maggie Mc Laughlin, who lives near Cleve land, Miss McLaughlin is a chicken farcier and has some of the finest pens to be found iu the State. She has a number of va rieties of the best breeds and is making considerable success with them. We are indebted to, Miss McLaughlin for a pair of fine Lakenwelders. J s:; liDill JM ii d H. MILLER, Proprietor, Jiiin A. Castor, an Old Soldier, Dies. John A. Castor, died at the home of his son, Julius Castor, who lives near Faith in this covnty, lae Wednesday, December 16th, being in his 85th year. He died sudden ly, from the effects of heart dis ease: Mr. Castor'joined Company K. of the North Carolina State troops and served throughout the Meat war. He entered service March 16, 1862, at the age of 38 He was captured at Sharpsburg After the war he returned to the county and resumed farming. Be sides the hardships of war Mr. Castor did not live a life free from care, particulary did he have un- forseen sorrow in his latter years. About two years ago he sold out his effects in this county and went to live with his daughter in Davie county. There, according to re port, he was deprived of about all - . his property ana oast into prison, Ant.Sa,oon part Wjns Victory In SiliO. said to be insane. He remained I ' . w:n, naav.. .n Medinia, O. Deo. 15.- Medina hi nn i-Anftnfetv learned of his con- county went dry today by a dition went and fetched his father jority of 1, 188. The hardest fight. to his home, where he lived for! was in Wadsworth,; which has sevr only a few weeks prior to his death. J en saloons, the only ones m the Mr Castor was a splendid soldier 1C0H,?ty'. . aB aM . , .,, . The returnes were greeted by and a good citizen. His remains the ringing 0f church and school were interred at Organ church, bells, r Rumored Changes. It is reported that there will soon be some changes in railroad cir cles, which will result in a better paying position for several well known eentlemen-in the employ of the Southern. If rumor is to be relied upvn, General Super intendant, G. R, Royal, is to take the place recently! vacated by P. L. McMamus, that of assistant to General Manager Ackert. Super intendent Harris,; of the Knox ville division will fall heir to Mr, Royal's present position 4 . . . The vacancy made by the pro motion of Mr. 'Harris is to be filled by R. ' E. Simpson, now superintendent of the Ashe ville division, and he in turn will be succeeded by 'W. M. Duell. This is, of course, all rumor, and these changes may or may not take place, but if ' they do there wili.be a nvmber of other, minor changes, made, as well. o O o OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 121 Bouth Main M, alisburyi o o o o Q 0 o o o o o o o o o Officers Elected. At a recent meeting of Bagley Council, Daughters of Liberty, the following officers wore elected: C , Mrs, Emma Swink. A. C, J. G. Brawley. V. C, Miss Minnie Leach. .A. V. C, Mrs. A. B. Ramsay. R S , G. O. Kluttz. A. R. S., Miss Wilbern Sloop. F. S., A. A. McDormick Guide, Miss Maggie Nail. I. S., Miss Maty Miller. O. S., J. A. Bost. Treasurer, Mrs. G. O. Kluttz. Trustees, Henry Trexler and C. H. Swmk. Had the Home Fever. Last week L. M. Julian, of Sed wick county, Kansas, whose home is near Wichita, was in the city Mr. Julian was county, N. C, to visit his old home. He left his State 53 years ago and this is the first visit he has made to the home of his childhood. . He will find many startling changes. for'a short while ei route to Randolph Thursday, December 17th. The wets carried five precincts. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as administrarlx of J A. Naile, ideceased, all creditors are hereby notified to pre sent their claims to the undersigned on or bt fore December 4, 1909, or this notice will be plead in bar of their re covery. All persons indebted to this estate will i lease settlg their accounts immediately. MIky O. Naile, Administratrix. Linn & Linn, attorneys. December 4, 1908. Notice of Mortage Sale. By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust exe cuted on the 6th day of Novem ber, 1907. by C. B. Jordan to" the Southern Life & Trust Company, Trustee, which said Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan Coun ty, book 29, pages 352 and follow ing, and by direction of the party of the third part, the party to whom the note secured by said Deed of Trust is payable; the saidC. B Jordan having made default in the payment of said note when due; the undersigned trustee asaforesaid, will on Monday, the 4th day of Jannary, 1909, at twelve o'clock in,, offer for sale at public auction, for cash, at the Court House door in Salis bury, N. C, the following describ ed lots of land, to-wit: Being lotsNos. 15 and 16 of the "Harrison Survey" and lying at the intersection of the extension of the South Fulton Street with Harrison Street and being the east corner cf said intersetion ; front ing one hundred (100) feet on Fulton Street and running back parallel with Harrison Street two hundred (200) feet and being in shape a parallelogram ; The above referred to "Harrison Survey" is a map which is filed in the regis ter of deeds office of Rowan Coun ty, North Carolina in book No. 69. page 600; Said lot deeded to C. B. Jordan by C. L. Hall ; to C. L. Hall by C, E. Corriher. Southern Life & Tbust Company, By A. W. McAllister, president, This the 28th day of Nov, 1908- Personally Conducted Tour to Havana, Cuba, and Return, January II, 1909. Via Southern Railway. Southern Railway will sell round trip excursion tickets to Havana, Cuba, at following rates from points named : Asheville $39.10, Charlotte $41.50, Durham $46.00 Gaetonia $40.80, Greensboro $44.50, Hick- ory $ 4U, nigQ roint $44 uo, Madon $40.45, Oxford $46.00, Raleigh $44.64, Rutherfordton $41.50, Salisbury $42.95, Shelby $41.50, Statesville $42.50. - Approximatly low rates from other points. Tickets on sale January tltb, $ood returning to leave Havana, Cuba, on or before January 27th, 1909. Tickets may be routed through Jacksonville, thence either through Knight's K?y, tr Port Tampa. Good going and returning same route. Stop-overs will be allowed at Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Palm Beach. Miami, uud other points South of Jacksonville, within final limit of ticket. A representative will ac company movement, and will lookafter the comfort and pleas ure of the party. -For farther information as to side trip tour from Havana, sigh, seeing tours, hotel rates, leaving time at principals points, Pnll man and State Reservations, write J. H. Wood, D, P. A Asheville! N. C. ; W. H. McGlamery, P. & T. A.. Raleigh, N. C. ; R. H. DeButts, P. & T. A., Greensboro, N. C ; or call on your agents, or write R. L. Vebnon, T. P. A,. Charlotte, N. C. Land Posters for sale at The Watch man office, 10 cents per dozen. Wanted to trade a good work horse for a milch cow. Apply at Watchman office. Mortgage Sale. Pnrsuant to thd provisions contained in a certain mortgage trust 4eed regis tered in book Ijrb. 32 , page 260, made by Richard Holmes and wile, Adlaid Holmes, and John Ship and wife, Alice Ship, for the protection and benefit of the undersignad, on the 25th day of April, 1908, default having been made in the payment of this debt, which said mortgage wa given to secure, the un dersigned will sell at public out cry at the court house .door in the city of Salisbury on the 4th day of January, for cash, the following described prcp- ; erty : j One tra?t of land lying and being in j Salisbury township, beginning at a i stake in the center of the N. O. E. R., John I. Trexler's corner.m John Beard's corner ana runs tnence nortn oiz de grees east 4.48 chains to a stake in the center of said railroad, Sam'l Con-ell's corner, thence south 36 degrees east 3.67 chains to a.stone, Uorrell's corner ; thence west 57 degrees east 1.75 chains to a stone on Correll's line; thenct snuth 46 degrees east 1 chain to a stone, corner of lot No..2; thence south 40 degrees west 4.36 chains to stone, Beard's line stone the beginning corner lot No. 2; thence north 55 de grees west 6.40 chains to the beginning, containing t wo acres. Also another tract of land bought from Dock Chambers and wife, Marga ret Chambers, being two acres more or less, the same being a division of Frank Chambers' land. Jfor 'description of same see deed from Dock Chambers to Ezekiei Brown, conveyed by the said Richard Holmes and wife, Adlaid Holmes, and John Ship and wife, Alice Ship, to satisfy the debt provided for in said mortgage. John J. Stewabt, December 1st, 1908." trustee-
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