North Carolina Newspapers

THE CAROLINA VATCHUTN. SHORT LOCAL ITEMS Get us up a little club in your neighborhood and win one of those handsome books we are offering those who obtain 5,000, or more, votes in our big contest now in progress. Read about our big voting con test This is the last week to get u it. The uominatingjsoupon in this week's paper will not appear again and it is not good after 15 days from date. Look into the matter at croce. You can win a book if you will try. The padestial of the Confederate monument ' hae been erected and the stature is standing near by ready to be put in position on the beautiful granite base. It will take several days to clean up the stature before the finishing touches will complete the work. The on ly article placed under the base of the monument was a copy of The Carolina Watchman. It will be many long years before it will be seen again. Mrs Chas. M. Bell, of Sche nectady, N. Y., is herfr visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs F. J. Murdoch. Dr. L. J, Meroney, of Philadel phia, was here last week for-a few days. Miss Myrtle Williams and R. L. MoBride were married last Wedneday, Esq. P. M, Tarrh of ficiating, Thursday, April 8th, has been selected by the committee as the date for the mass meeting. This meeting, as stated heretofore, to consider the extension of the Southbound railroad from Win ston to Salisbury. The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Socity, of St. John's Lutheran church, are holding a series of prayer services this week. There was as interesting meeting Sunday afternoon at the Spencer Y. M. C. A. Several of the dele gates to the recent Inter-State Convention at Charlotte, gave en tertaining descriptions of their visit. 4f Rev. S. B. Turrentine, pastor of the First Methodist been to-morrow at Calvander eohool, which is in the locality of Chapel Hill. Mr. Turrentine has except ed the invitation. church, has invited to deliver an address Nebo HlgH School. We are indebted to W, B. Shinn, principal, and Ithe students of Nebo High School for. an invita tion to be" present at their fifth annual commencement. Wednes day, March thirty-first, Thurs day, April first, nineteen hundred and nine. j The order cf exerciseB is as fol lows: Wednesday, 7 p. 4H., pri mary exercises fTjhursday, 9:80 a, m., reciter's coniest; Thursday, 11 a. m literary address, E. Wal ter Sykes, M. A. ?hD; Thursday, 2 p, m., declarer's "contest; awarding of medals and prizes; Thursday, 7 p.m., annual concert. Arrested in Spencer. j A news dispatch; from Spencer, says: f . "A marriage ceremony was pre vented in Spencer today when B. B. Albright, of this place, forbade the marrige of his 16-year-old daughter, Miss Julia Albright, to M. L. Baker, aged about 22 years, of this place. Baker had secured a license by getting David Wray ana uonraa JtLemon, two young men of Spencer, to; take oath that the intended bride wai over 18 years old. When itjbecame known she was only 16-years-old Register of Deeds E. H. Miller, of Salis bury, was hastly j summoned to Spencer to settle. the matter. He demanded a return jof the license, which was surrendered reluctantly. The irat3 father of the young lady at once swore out warrants against Wray and Hexrion, charging per- jury. They were iield under $ou bonds each for trial this week. The breaking up of; the marriage created a mild sensation in Spen cer. Baker, the intended groom, was locked up in default of a bond of $125." Suit to be Brought. iT is announced; that suit is to be instituted against the Southern Railway Company, to recover damages caused by lithe recent fire at the KinCaid Vepeering Plant. The loss resulting from the fire is placed at about $20,000, with $6.- 500 insurance. It b alleged that i the fire was 'caused by a spark from a possing locomotive. The concern was in tne nanas oi re ceivers, but stated that this ac tion was not forced, but was en tirely voluntary on the part of the tract being bound and described as fol- Tbe Spencer Primary. - Last Friday Spencer revelled in all the fun of a primary election and there were lo a of candidates. The primary was a free-for-all non partisan affair, the object be mg to get good men out.- There were three candidates for mayor, J D. Dorsett, A. D. Smith and 0. H. Vuncannon. Eighteen citizens were nominated for aldermen, of which six are to be elected. J. D. Dorsett was nominated for mayor by a plurality of 30 and a majority, of 1. The successful candidates for aldermen were K. C. Bell, H. M. Cooke, J. S. Eagle, D. B Greenhill, T. J. Rosemond and J. W. White. ' ' Thoroughbred Vanderbuilt Brown Leghorn Eggs, 15 for $1.00. D. M. MILLER, 8-80 Salisbury, N. C. Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs, 15 for $1.00. D. M. MILLER, 3-30 Salisbury, N. C. Sale ol Real Estate. Pursuant to a judgment of the Su perior Court in the Special Proceeding entitled "John J. Stewart, Admr. Su san L. Hill vs Christiana R. Hill, Ma ria E. L. Albright, C. W. Hill. Amanda Hill. Henry W, Hill, MT. A. Hill, James L. Hill, Lula Safrit Atwell, Janie Sa frit Carroll, John Safrit and others," I will expose to public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at the court house door in the city of Salisbury, at 12 o clock m. , on Monday, tfai 3rd, 1909, a one-mntn undivided interest in and to the following described real estate, lying and being in Litaker township and being part of the home place of Henry W. Hill, deceased, and entire Arrested for Drunkenness. T Beside capturing one of . the worst biockaders in the State, Sun day, Sheriff McKenzie and ..his deputies made several other ar rests. W. M. King, of Concord, was picked up on Fulton, Heights for drunkenness, a Mr. Lazenby, of Statesville, was caught at a Mr. Carter's, at Franklin, fur the same cause, and a man by the name of Baker was locked up for perjury." Besides the above, the city officers" locked up a few drunks, etc . A busy Sunday. 1 . mm rWn laeangMtti pro to it he bM tablet called MUM UOOd la nrwfc Dm Ms mam. on, pun Is blood pfwrae obtain created ttt?9fak tfcSSL Dr. Shoop'i Hadch afctbt"' mnn away imm amtai. glnly dtMchtfnL flcntlv. PIMRUt. m tfvbs. tfs blood iri punxnt ptnoas witft WfllBffl. fMH MM. If mm aleeplws. mtlew. bipod ouiwuob Diooa pressure. TBtt-fareir U m rtatatr for Dr. Shoop'i EHdMbt TabEti stop ft in 90 XDlnates, and the tabtaa ahnnlr fiStatS unnatural blood presaura. rniae rntrr Anmr. utd dnMHIt n ma weu. mm pin yuur ji OOOIN H vNuOB. Diooa pressnre. &rlw7. Ififtznply Of ooarsa You'll find tt wnan Dais. dpea.Xft.eoa Senaa. Dr. SHoop'o Headacho Tabloto C0RNELIS0N & Q00K. BiflgV Seven-ear Prolific Corn ! 100 Bushels SEED FOR SALE. Bigg's Seven-ear Prolific Corn is one of the wonders in the agri cultural world to-day. Last year the undersigned planted 20 acres in this variety and secured a wonderful result. In looking over the field not a siugle stalk wasxfouud that bore less than three ears, and many were found that had four, five, six, eight and ten The 20 acres produced just 2,140 bushels of good, hard corn mak ing an average of 107 bushels to the acre. This is claimed to be the largest yield ever heard of in this section of the State The seed for this planting was bought of L. A. Carr, Durham N C who produced an average of 188$ bushels per acre. ' When the FarmersMnstitute was held in Salisbnry last August and a carjoad of machinery was used in demonstration work on land adjoining the above, Mr. Meacbam, superintendent of the State s test farm in Iredell county, stated to those present - Sam Carter, Joe Hall, Rev J. J. L. Lyerly and others, that he had not seeu-any better corn in the State. ' Col. J. S. Cunningham, of Cunningham, N. C, a member of the State Board of Agncnlturp, and one of the best farmers in the State, came to Salisbury last September, and, after seeing this held, stated that he had never seen better corn, and that it was well worth one cent per grain. He sold several esrs of it, at the railroad station in Salisbury, at $1 .00 per ear. The above is given to show the extra high quality and value of this variety of corn and this lot in particular. It is the very best most prolific and most profitable corn that can be raised anywhere! A quai.tity of this corn has been set aside for seed and is offered to ProffMi4" for only 75c a peck, $1.50 per half bushel and $2.50 per bushel, F. 0. B. Salisbury. Money order or check to accompany order. Address, 171. L. JACKSON. V Salisbury, N. C.j 8 9 The Watchman $1 a Year. lows: The work on the base, upon which will rest the pedestal for the Confederate monument, is be ing puBhed and will shortly be completed. Everything is expect ed to be in readiness for the un veiling ceremonies on the date ar ranged, May, 8th. Frank Caldwell, recently from Panama, has been here visiting his aunt. Mrs. Theo. F. Kluttz. The grounds at Fulton,. Heights Park have been put in shape for Thuisday. A great game of ball is looked for on that day and a large Ocrowd may go out to see the Richmond and Davidson teams contest honors. The following members of the council of St. John's Lutheran church" have been elected for a two years term: Elders; C. T. Bernhardt, R. G. Kizer, J. D Hei lig Deacons ; B. B. Miller, A. H. Snider and Walter M. Cook. Miss Hallie Dillon and Harry Morris, both of Salisbury, will be married at the Synagogue in Dur ham next Sunday. Mr. Morris is a woll to-do and thrifty Jew and Miaa Dillion au accomplished and a highly-esteemed young woman stocknolders as -it pas asirea to Beginning at a stake, corner former- nloBft nnt. t.ho bnsiness. The sum ly ol Guy Hill's, and runs 60 west of , , , ! . . i souin oo poles io a nicKory, .jonn j&en- to be asked as damages Has not dleman's corner: thence south 23 east ! i ' - h it bill doubtless 59 poles to a post oak, said Rendle , . . , . ! ... I man's corner : thence north 40 west 57 1 represent tee ainer.ence oetwwu poieg to a tlack oak, said Eendleroan's the amount of damaga done acd corner ; tne nee west nor tn a poies ta the insurance carried. Fire in Wachovia Bank Building. Latt night between eight and a Spanish oak, said Kenaieman s cor ner ; thence south 110 poles to a post oak : thence east 150 poles to a stake ; thence north 135 poles to the beginning, containing U7 acres more or less. For back title reference is hereby made to deed registered in book 41, nine o'clock, Dr. Woodson, who jJL11 Register's office of Row- has an office iD the second story of The part to be sold by this sale will fh. Wohnvi and Trust beabo. 10 ?r .n esby estimation. ,tw r- I Thia Movnh tha )irh 1QOQ i I J.iua utui vU DUO arzwUi X(Av Building - on the corner of North Jnhn J. Stkwakt, Admr. and Comr. uain anA Honnr-il atrflAt.H. nntif.fd wrignt s uaruon, attorneys. id UA01U au - his gas light go outj and heard an explosion. He immediately in- Death of Jenkins Peeler. t, J enkins Peeler died last Wednes day night, at his home in this city. Mr. Peeler returned from Florida a short while ago, where he had gone to see if the climate would not be beneficial to his health. His condition appeared somevhat improved up to last Saturday, when he suffered from an attack of acute indigestion. The de ceased was an excellent citizon, as trusted and esteemed by al who knew him, and nis many friends and acquaintances? cleep ly deplore his death, The fu neral was held Friday afternoon at St. John's church,-Rev. M. M Kinard officiating. Messrs. J. D Norwood, W. T. Busby, A. L Smoot, Fred Palmer, Walter Cook and Bismarck Caps were the pal bearers. The officers of St. John s church served as honorary pal bearers. the third floor and plastered veatigatei aod on ound the wooden partitions, just at the head of the stairs, to be ablazej the half-inch gas pipe, kcated at this point, having bursted, was furnishing fuel for the names. The exact .i o.J : ; i cause oi tne nre s$ origination is not known, but as it seems to have .8 started at a point; where a nnm ber of wires connect and radiate, it is thought the near-by wood was ignited from one ff two causes, e. : possibly from, defective wir l 1- 1 2 ing, prooaoiy irom an expuseu wire, or perhaps, a fuse-plug blew out. At any rates tne building was found to be n fire, the fire department was called out and soon had the flimesj under control and saved the building from de- struction. The damage willrob ably amount to. several hundred dollars, covered by insurance Water ran down into the offices beneath, but did not do a great deal of damage. The fire depart ment did good work and is due considerable credit for its services Birthday Dinner. There will be 'something doing on April 12th, at the home of J. E. Briggs, in Locke township. Mr Briges will be 53 years of age on that date and the following day his. mother-will reach her 73rd mile nost. There will be a dinner and a basket picnic, music, etc. One of the interesting events of the day will be a bll game- be tween the boys of Mr . Brigg's age. J. E. Briggs is ooe dlf Rowan's re- SDected and esteemed citizens and scores of friends woo cannot be nrfiBPnt will wish him many re tarns of the day. 1 Headers, Read Stelff i Mi r COMBINATION SALE ' This Great Gigantic "Combination Sale" means a great deal to the public that will attend the openiDg day and every day for ten days. We are going to give you true Bargains Bagaius that will be worth while going after. Every article that will be carried away from this sale must be your moneys worth or money refunded. We are offering our entire stock of Clothings, Hats and Gents Furnishings at a very re markably low price during our 10 day sale. Everything in our etcre will be marked down to the lowest; possible figure. . Everything we put on sal is new and up-to-date ''Mdse.'' There will be bargains for everybody who will attend our 10 Day Combination Sale. Everything we promise to you we back up with our guarantee youi mousy back if not satisfied. The Big Combination Sale is Now on. W e can only mention a few prices below. Hundreds of honest bargains for rften, little men and boys will be displayed on every counter. Don't fail to come in and let us show our generous bargains. ill YOU will find them not on ly interesting, but instruc tive, and if you expect to buy a piano and will be guided by our Knowledge gained from sixty-six years' experience, you can secure a piano that will always be good, and buy at the Right Price. Watch for special bargains WRITE TO-DAY Chas. M. Stieff Manufacturer of the Artistic Stieff Shaw and Stieff Selfplayjer Pianos CLOTHING. $ 8 00 Men's Suits at $4 50 10.00 " " " 6 50 12 00 14 " 8 50 14 00 " " " 12 00 18.00 " " ' 14 00 We sell the best $10 .00 Suits. Boys' Clothihg to . suit every mother in price, quality and style. Little suitB for boys from $1,50 and up. Boys' knee pants, a big lot to choose from, and prices that are right for like quality . SHOES. Every shoe we sell we guarantee solid leather. Our stock of shoes is not large so if you want some of them come now. $1 50 Men's Shoes $1 25 1 75 ' " 1 50 2 00 " 1 75 2 50 " " 2 00 3 50 Men's Shoes 2 50 Rubber Shoes below cost. UMBRELLAS. Any Btyle and price, high or low. We sell them, and now we almost give them aw"ay. Leather Bags and Suit Cases to close out. HATS. The newest models and latest styles for men and little men. $1 50 Men's Hats 98c 2 00 " " $148 2 50 " " 1 98 3.50 ' 2 79 R. R. Hats 98c and up. Boys' Hats 46c and up. Caps 19c, 23c and 39c. HEN'S PANTS. Our line is big enough and broad enough to meet every purse. Plenty of styles to select from. $1 50 Men's Pauts 98c 2 00 Men's Pants $1 59 2 50 44 44 1 98 3.00 44 14 250 4.00 44 3 19 5 00 44 44 3 98 Many others tc show. HEN'S FURNISHINGS. We w'll close out, all of our heavy underwear at 39c. Regular 50c grade. $1.00 Garments 1.50 50c Men's Dress Shirts 75c 44 " $1.00 44 - 44 1 50 44 44 - " 79c 98c 39c 48c 79c $1 19 All kinds of Men's Fancy Hobo at 9c, 13c, 17c and 19c. Haudiiiefs 2cf 4c and 7c. Night Shirt g 43c, 69c & 98c. Neckties and Susneuders. Our ties breathe Irue refinement pnd possess the style that is real and exclusive. Southern Wareroom: 5 W Trade St. Charlotte, - N. C. C.H.WILMOTH, Manager. The Big Combination Sale is Now on. TO OUR KIND PATRONS :-Remember if any purchase fails to satisfy we would much rather reiand its price than have you keep i, because, above all we wans you to remain our cus tomers, and we want you to retain your confidence in our store. We do our best to deserve it. This is not a money making sale, this is a sale to get better known, and get our Mdse, in your home. Your Kind Patronage Is Courteously Invited THE HOUSE OF QUALITY. Up-to-date Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers-!-112 S. Main St. Salisbury, N. O. Next door to Rufty's Store. Manufacturers' Agents For Stickney Gaso line Engines, Mon arch Corn Meal and Feed Mills, Circular, Rip and Cut-OIF Saws, Johnson Har vesting Machinery, etc. Write for Prices, or call and see us at 113 W. Fisher Street, Next door to Stand Pipe Salisbury, N. C. 3-2 16t Hortagage Sale. Pursuant to the provisions contained in Mortgage trust deed registered in book No. 32, page 180, madeby Ida 0. Sheppard and her husband, Jones Stfep pari, for the protection and benefit of the undersigned, on the 7th day of March, 1908, dpfault having been made in the paymdnt of the debt which mort gage was given to secure, the under signed will sell at public sale, for cash, at court house door in Salisbury on The lOhtdaj of April, 1909, the following property : Beginning at a stone in the Gold Hill public road Peter A.Kluttz's corner, and runs with his line south 80d west 250 feet to a stone ; thence sonth 21d east 70 feet to a stone ; thence north 80 l-2d east 250 feet to a stone in center of said road ; thence with said road north 17d west 70 feet to the beginning, containing 15,500 square feet, be the same more or less, conveyed by the said IdaC. Shep pard and her husband, Jones Sheppard, to satisfy the debt provided for in said mortgage. This property is situated on the south side of the Gold Hill public road ; about 4 miles from Salisbury, being part of the land of E. B. Peeler. Henet Peeler, trustee. March 8th, 1909. Farming Implements and Stock for Sale. I bave a large lot of farming im plements, such as drills, diso har rows, riding cultivators, mowers, binders, corn ana cotton planters, v 1 n wagons, Harness, nay press, in tact all tools used on a farm, which are offered for sale cheap. A.lso sever al valuable horses and mules. Gome quick and secure a bargain. 3 &4t J. H. McNEELY. at Brown Shoe Co.,Salisbury,N.C. Notice to Nod Resident. In Superior Court May Term, 1909. Summons. North Carolina, Rowan County. Bertha Martin vs. Charles Martin. The defendant above named will take notice that the plaintiff has commenced this action against him for the purpose of being freed and separated from him from the bonds of matrimony upon the grounds of fornication and adultery, and' that he is required to appear at May term of Rowan Superior court,1909, on May 5 at the court house in Salisbury and answer or demur to the complaint of the plaintiff or the relief therein de manded will be granted. This March 5th, 1909. J. F. MoOubbins, clerk Superior Court, Rowan Co. WATEfc POWER. 38 lbs. of Cream of Wheat flour. 36 Best Patent and 14 lbs. of bran and shorts per BUSHEL of WHEAT. These two brands of Hour are as staple in Row an as sugar and coffee. This should be satisfactory even to the most exacting. Effective at once. 1-12 3mo ROTHROOK ROLLER MILLS. DON'T FORGET THE DEAD. BEAUTIFY YOUR CEMETERY PLOT Concrete Monuments, Headstones, Curbing, Etc. furniehed at low prices and on easy payments. We make a spec ialty of Cemetery Curbing. Messure j our plots and be ready when the agent calls, or semi in your orders ta T. W. Watkins &. Sons, Rural Route No. 1, j Salisbury N. C. 3-16 4t. A Card to tne Public. At the continued and urgent re quest of many of the substantial citizens of the city. I. hereby an nounce myself as a candidate for Mayor of Salisbury, at the coming election. Subject to the Demo cratic primary. A. L. Smoot. For Sale A full correspondence I course in one of the best schools in the country. Will sell or ex change for something useful. This is a splendid opportunity for one who is in need of more education. E. E. Prootob. Salisrmrv. K. P. j , For Sale- A lot of dry cord wood i ana cedar posts. Call on O. O. Oddie, rural No. 6, Salisbury N. 0 , 3-23 tf. Wanted you to know that Mrs. Dr, Moore will be at Dr. Fox' office April 8th and" 9feh (Thursday and X rway; . i wo days this time be cause she missed her regular data on account of sickness. 8-80 It Send 10 Cents for 10 fin riew post bards, or 2 centa'for a sample of iOar Standard Remedy. Address W Box 4, Route 6, Salisbury, N. C.