UEETINS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
A Very Important and Busy Session. Jurors
Drawn.
The poard of County Commis
sioners met Monday, all members
being present. The minutes of
last meeting was read and approv
ed. Ordered that Amanda Martin
be allowed $1.00 per month out of
funds for the poor.
Superintendent Carter reported
26 convicts, 2 white males and 23
oolored males.
Supt. Tomason reported 21 con
victs; 19 males and 1 colored
female.
Mrs. Patterson, reported 13 in
mates in the County Home, 9
white and 4 colored.
The petition presented, asking
that Church Street be opsned
from Salisbury to Spencer, was
not granted.
Ordered that Obidiah Pool be
exempt from road duty and poll
tax.
That J. W. Clampet be exempt
from road duty for 2 yeais.
Ordered to allow Edward Ben
ton, J. L. Morror and Lee Wagon
er $1.00 per month each.
J. I. Bradshaw was exempted
from road duty.
A. M. Rice reported 1907 taxes
. collected to date as $131 18, com.
$131 75. 190S taxes $258.09, com.
$251,64. 1909 taxes $497.01. Paid
to County Treasurer $800, balance
on hand, $76.40.
Ordered that a franchise be
granted to Messrs. J, F. Haydeu,
of High Point, and L. D. Col
trane, of Concord, to erect a long
distance telephone line over and
through public roads through
Rowan county, subject to approv
al of county attorney.
Mr. Allison, of Concord, asked
that the bridge over Grant Creek,
on Statesville road, be lengthen
ed. It was ordered that Messrs.
Barber and Hartman be appoint
ed to investigate same and report
at next meeting.
Ordered that a 5000 gallon
steel sprinkler be ordered for use in
road building, and that the same
be paid for March, 1910.
Ordered that the chain gang be
allowed two days to repair road in
East Spencer.
Grand jury's report was read
and ordered filed.
Ordered that this board is in
hearty sympathy with the good
roads convention to be held in
Asheville October 5th to 7th, and
that P. B. Beard be and is hereby
appointed to attend said conven
tion. Dr. Smoot reported eome chills
in camp No. 2, one recent case of
fever m camp No. 1, and the
health at county home good.
Ordered that H. W. Kluttz, be
ing the lowest bidder, he be given
the contract to furnish supplies to
the gangs for the present month.
Ordered to exempt S. L Collette
from special tax to sell.
The following jurrors were
drawn for the next term of Supe
rior court which convenes Mon
day, November 22d.
D J Goodman, Cleveland, Ed A
Brown, Litaker; John W Peeler,
Gold Hill ; J L Reid, Morgan ; E
S Miller, Mt. Ulla; C David Pow
laa, Litaker; J L Lyerly, Gold
Hill; M G M Fisher, Litaker; T
B Marsh, Salisbury; L W Safrit,
Gold Hill ; D A Hodge, Gold Hill ;
JoEeph a Wiley, Salisbury ; C L
Beck, Atwell; John C Hoffner,
Morgan; A M Basinger, Salisbury;
J J Seaford, Mt. Ulla; P I Cress,
Cleveland; John C Campbell,
Morgan ; J H Carson, Cleveland;
J r Goodnight, China Grove, D
F Wise, Locke ; J M Freeze, At
well; J M Ide, Salisbury ; J A
Bame, Litaker; Paul M Barger,
Lfitafcer; Wm JtL Fry, Morgan: T
E Witherspoon, Salisbury, L C
Kluttz, Unity; Eli Wyatt, Mor
gan ; John H A Barger, Provi
dence; J A Maddox, Scotch Irish;
J E Goodnight. Steele; D. Whit
Bostiau, China Grove; J S Hurri
son, Steele; R L Frick, Morgan.
Second week J Walter Basin
ger, Morgan; W M Foil, Litaker;
C D Overcash, Atwell ; Thomas E
Webb, Litakor; R C Knox, Mt.
Ulla; Henry G Peeler, Providence;
L C Trexler, Litaker ; Tobias Ly
erly, Providence; G E Moore,
Scotch Irish ; W F Hall, Scotch
Irish; D A Sifford, Locke; JR
Lentz, Franklin; L R Lingle,
Locke; D A Hampton, Atwell;
Dolph Xudwick, Salisbury; A N
Hedgepetb, Cleveland ; Ed Trott,
Franklin; Calvin Hauser, Salis
bury; Geo M Misenheimer, Litak
er; John Goodman," Providence;
Lewis WGanet, Gold Hill; TC
Niblock, Scotch Irish ; A W Wine
corf. Salisbury; R LWeddington,
Atwell.
Cook says he did it. Peary
says he did it, but the chances are
neither one did it unless he took
Holhster's Rocky Mountain Tea.
It is the most searching and find
ing remedy there is no doubt af
ter taking assure as you take it
you get results . Do it tonight.
Cornelison & Cook .
National Councilor Taylor Here.
H. L. W. Taylor, of Newport,
Teun., national councilor of the
the Jr. O. U. A. M., was in Salis
bury Sunday night and Monday
morning. Mr. Taylor was en
route home. Up in being ques
tioned concerning the affairs of
the Order in this State he said that
he was greatly interested in the
questions to be brought up at the
special session of the State Coun
cil which will meet in Greensboro
Wednesday. He hopes for a har
monious meeting and an amicable
adjustment of the agrievances
complained ot. It is generally
believed the rank and file of the
Order throughout the State will
not favor sesssrion or further
abuse of the Order by any.
Sickening headaches, indigest
ion, oonstiDation, indicate un
healthy, condition of the bowels.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea
makes the bowels work naturally
and restores your system -to per
fect health and strength. Begin
tonight. Cornelison & Cook.
Its A Top Notch Doer.
Great deeds compel regard.
The world crowns its doers That's
why the American people have
crowned Dr. King's New Dis
covery the King of Throat and
Lung remedies Every atom is a
health force. It kills germs, and
colds and lagrippe vanish. It
heals cough-raked membranes aud
coughing otops. Sore, inflamed
bronchial tubes and lungs are cur
fid and hemorrages cease. Dr.
Gee. Moore, Black Jack N. C,
writes "it cured me of lung trouble
pronounced hopeless by all doc
tors." 50c, $1.00. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by all druggiats.
In the County Court Monday.
W.'A. Wheeler was found
guilty of disorderly conduct
and was fined $5 and cost.
The case against E. H.
Meeks, and S. A. Blackwel
der for assault were contin
ued until the 11th inst.
A. Leroy Powlas was found
guilty of not complying with
the drainage law and was
fined $5 and cost.
Four were found guilty of
gambling and judment was
suspended on payment of
cost.
Money Comes In Bunches.
to A A. Chisholm, of Treadwell,
N. Y now. His reason is well
worth reading: 'For a longtime
I suffered from indigestion, tor
pid liver, constipation, nervous
ness, and general debility," he
writes. ' I. couldn't sleep, had no
appetite, nor ambition, grew
weaker every day in spite of all
medical treatment. "Then used
Electric Bitters. Twelve bottles
restored all mv old-time health
and vigor. Now I cau at'endto
business every day. It's wonder
ful medicine." Infallible for
Stomach. Liver. Kidneys. Blood
and Nerves. 50c. at All Druggists
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Locals under this head will be chared to
at the rate of 5 cents per line for first inser
tiin, 2 1-2 cents for subsequent insertion.
OOD't MiSS seeing the Benjamin Air
Kifie at the Salisbury Pawn
Shop.
For Sprinkling aod heavy hauling
phone JNo.y, Urimtn Transfer
Co. 8-24 tf.
Don't Buy a trunk or suit case until
you get my prices. Salisbury
Pawn Shop.
Money Loaned on anything of value.
When you need money come
and see us. Salisbury Pawn
Shop.
Information is wanted of Dick Earn
hardt by his wife, of Spencer,
He left home about 10 days ago.
His home has been burned and he
is needed badly. Family in starv
ing condition. Pdlt.
Suits Made tO Order. Special for this
week. All $22 Buits made to
order for $16.50. Fit guaranteed.
Salisbury Pawn Shop.
Un-redeemed Guns and Pirtols. Now is
the time of the ear when you
need a shot gun or pistol, shells
and cartridges. You can eat
them for less at the Salisbury
Pawn Shop,
For Sale, Un-redeemed Pledge. High
grade watches, graphophone.
bed steads, bureaus, sewing ma
chines, suit cases, trunks, musical
instruments, machinists' aud car
penters' tools, clothiug, etc. Call
and get my prices. Salisbury
Pawn "-hop.
p Wood's Descriptive Q
Fall Seed Catalog
now ready, gives the fullest
information about all
Seeds for the
Farm and Garden,
Grasses and Clovers,
Vetches, Alfalfa,
Seed Wheat, Oats.
Rye, Barley, etc.
AIfo tells all about
Vegetable & Flower Seeds
that can be planted in the fall to
advantage and profit, and about
Hyacinths, Tulips and other
Flowering Bulbs, Vegetable and
Strawberry Plants, Poultry
Supplies and Fertilizers.
Every Farmer and Gardener Phould
have this catalog. It Is invaluable in
its helpfulness and sug-gestive ideas for
n profitable and satisfactory Farm or
Garden. Catalogue mailed free on
request. Write for It.
T, W. WOOD & SOUS,
Vi ?-fid-;Tion. - Richmond, Va, CJ
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ffyon -n-nnU ii!: ra Vibra this Shuttle, Kotnry
.Sh::Mle or a scmle Tlnval Chain Stitch
K ".yiiij? Machine write to
THE l.tW HJiuZ SEWING MACHINE COMPANY
Orange, IViass.
Many sewing machines are mmle to sell regardless of
quality, but the Xew II OHIO is made to wear.
Our Kiiaranty never runs out
Sold by authorized dealers only.
FOB SALE faV
rr T7
On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, very
low fare round trip tickets will be sold via the Cotton
Belt Route to points in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas
and Oklahoma. Take advantage of these low fares and
investigate the wonderful opportunites now open in the
Southwest. The 25 day return limit gives you ample
time, and you can stop over both going and returning.
The Direct Line Ho Texas
The Cotton Belt is the direct line from Memphis
to the Southwest, through Arkansas. It operates
two daily trains, carrying through sleepers, chair
cars and parlor-cafe cars. Trains from all points
make direct connection at Memphis with Cotton
JLSelt trains for the Southwest.
Do not delay your trip to the : Southwest until
the big opportunities are gone write me to-day
where you want to eo and I will show von how
cheap you can make the trip and eive vou complete
schedule, etc. I will also send you free our books on
Texas and Arkansas, with County map in colors.
H. H. SUTTON, District Passenger Agent.
H. E. ALLEN, Passenger Agent.
109 W. 9th St., ChattanoogarJCena.
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AVER'S HAL VliGOR
Ooes not Color the Hair
Hair falling out? Troubled with dandruff ? Want more hair? An elegant dressing?
tctrct'tnz' Sulphur. Glycerin. Quinin. Sodium Chlorid.
ingreaienLS . Capsicum. Sage. Alcohol. Water. Perfume.
We believe doctors endorse this formula, or we would not put it up.
AVER'S HAiR VIGOR
Does "not Color the Ihflair
J. C. Atir Company. Lowell. Mare.
NOW IS THE TiME TO CET BUSY.
ienty of Tim? and Op porfnnify to Get in the Race and Wio One of Our Valuabl
Prizes.
Our voting contest, in which we expect to give away free of all
charge, a epudid rubber-tired buggy, as first prize, and a splendid
sewing machine, as a second prize, and numerous other articles for
smaller prizes, is now fully open to all who will observe the rules pre
viously published. There is plenty of material in this and adjoining
counties to wcrk on and plenty of time and opportunity to succeed
by putting forth the proper efforts. It is not worth while to tell of
the benefit and pleasure to be deriued by owning a good buggy or sew
ing machine They are standard articles, representing real value and
are worth much more than the time necessary to secure them Even
if the winner should have a brggy or sewing machine he can sell his
prize and still be the winner in actual cash, besides being well paid
for his time. Why not get in the fight and win. Some one will
Burely get these prizes, it had as well be you.
At the time cf going to press, todav, the vote stands as follows.
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10.11 MT i iLli ill. &
MRS. JNO. A. MURPHY
has returned from market with all the latest effects in Mils!
linery and at prices that defy Competition.
Call and see Her before Buying
"4t 202 SouthMain Street, SALISBURY, N. C.
John Harkey, old veteran, Baroer No. 1,
Hrrran Cooper, China Grove
G C Moss, rural 2, New London, N C
Miss Mamie Fry, rural 2, Richfi ild, N C
Miss Ada Eagle, rural 3, city
H E Russell. Chestnut Hill, city
Jas W Freeman, East Spencer, N C
.Rev R A Goodman, sub-station No 2, city
J"hn D A Fisher, rural 3, city
G L Fisher, rural 3, city
W F S Heilig, rural 3, city
C M Lyerly, rural 4, city
Lee M Ketchie, rural 4, city
MtL Eury, rural 4, city
Edgar Rice, rural 5, city
Geo B Kesler, rural 6, city
Marcus Lyerly, rural 6, city
David T. Peeler, rural 6, city
Sam Hamilton, rural 6, city
Emma A Rogers, rural 5, city,
A B Petrea, rural 7, city
T L Chunn, rural 7, city
Thomas E Webb, rural 8, city
T G Cress, rural 8, city
S L Collette, rural 8, city
1 J Waller, Barber
T H Kirk. China Grove
John A Sloop, China Crove
G li Cooper, China Grove,
David LCorrell, rural 1, Chiua Grove
D R Simpson, rural 2, " '
James M Ketchie, No 2 China Grove
Archie Ritchio, rural 3 "
R F Puol, Craven
W R Beau, rural 1, Craven
Mrs Jehu Cauady, Cleveland
R S Gales, rural 1,
G A Fisher, Crescent
Mrs L W Lingln, Crescent
T G Myers, Gold Hill
Rfv James Willson, Gold Hill
W H Martin, " '
Eli E Eagle, rural 1, "
W C Hoffman, rural 1, Gold Hill
G A Barriuger, rural 2, " "
V C Lentz, rural 2, Gold Hill
R T Honeycutt, rural 3, Gold Hill
S T Troutmau, rural 3, '
Paul J Lyerly, Granite Quarry
W T Peeler, Granite Quarry
Alfred Klutlz, Laudis
J F Turner, rural 1, Mt Ulla
L L Fesperman, Rockwell.
Alexander Holshouser, Rockwell
George Misenheimer Rockwell
George H Roger, rural 1, R .ckwell
J C Fontz, rural 1, Rockwell
John W Lniker, rural 1, Rockwell
W H Earnhardt, rural 2, Rockwell
J M Hipp, rural 2, Rockwell
A L Long, Spencer
C R Keuerly, Spencer
H S Barger, Woodleaf
J S Blackwelder, rural 3, Mooresville, N C
C M Cress, Mt. Pleasant, N C
G A Koontz, rural 1, Mocksville, N C
C L Basinger, rural 2, Richfield, N C
Miss Esther Fry, RichhVld, No. 2
W II Moose, rural 4, Concord, N C
Edd Moss, New London, N C
Duke Basinger. rural 2, Richfield, NC
Mrs. Martha Wagoner, Cooleemee, N C
S C Beck, Jubilee, N C
J. 0. WHITE & CO.,
Carriage and Wagon Builders.
FARM AND DRAY WAGON
DELIVERY WAGONS, OPEN AND TOP, BEST QUALITY AND STYLE
We sell the celebrated Geo. E. Nissen & Co'e Farm and
Log Wagons, fully warranted.
Old Carriages and Buggiesl repaired, painted aud nrr'e
as good as new.
New Tops made and old Tops repaired. New Cushit i s
furnished and old Cushions repaired.
New Dashes furnished and Old Frames Re-covered.
Rubber Tires a Specialty ; sttel tired wheels changed to
Rubber Tires. Old rubber tires repaired.
All kinds of Wood and Iron.Work done at short notice.
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We have skilled workmen in each department.
Surreys, Buggies and Wagons for Sale.
Harness of all kinds made and repaired. Call and get
prices.
J. 0. WHITE & CO.
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Furniture is one of the Essentials of a home, its quality and quan
tity determines the comforts of its owner. We would like to see every
home in the county luxuriously furnished, and, we would like to sup
ply just as much of such furnishings as possible. This is why we ad
vertise. We want you to kn w that we handle furniture and that we
ire anxious to sell you some. We carry a large stock including the
olaiu. which is good. and substantial and suld at small figures, and the
jore pretentious aud luxurient, which, though higher in price, is
worth every cent that we ask for it. It is both useful and ornamental-
Vihen in need of
Furniture don't forget us.
You are cordially invited to give us a call aud we assure of every
possible courtesy whether you buy or not.
Very respectfully.
W. B. Summersett,
108 . WInness St. - - Salisbury, N. C.
SILVER OF
QUALITY
AND
BEAUTY
Unquestioned
durability and
exquisite design
the highest ideals in plated ware are assured in
spoons, forks, and fancy serving pieces bearing the
renowned trade mark
1847 ROGERS BROS. TRIPLE
There are various makes of silverplated tableware'
which are claimed to be "just as good," but, like all
imitations, they lack the beauty and wearing quality
identified with the originaland genuine "1 847 ROGERS BROS."
ware popularly known as "Siher Plate that Wears"
" Sold by leading dealers everywhere.!! Send jor
catalogue "C-LM showing all designs.
MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO., ,HTE""AilSS!lt5!)WE" co- Meriden, Conn.'
FALL AND WINTER GOODS
The attention of the buying public is
called to my splendid line of Fall and
Winter Goods, Dress Goods, Notions,
Underwear for nen, women and chil
dren Blankets, Comforts, Art Squares,
Rugs, Matting, Hand Bags," Satchels,
Trunks, etc.
See our fine line of Umbrellas, the
largest and finest ever brought to Sal
isbury, for ladies and gentlemen.
The ladies are invited to see our
splendid line of
Coat Suits, Capes, Sweaters aod Shirt Waists.
Respectfully,
A. W. WINECOFF.
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The Gurse of the South.
What iS the ma'ter With the SOUth? According to government report of
1008 'tThe Secret is out at last the Southerner, contrary to cunent
opinion is not lazy, shiftlosB, indiffertmt or careless. "He is sick"
the South is afflicted with and harbors '.hat most dreaded treacherous
and destructive of all diseases Anemia, Pernicious Anemia. The
average Southerner is a sufferer of this health destroying parasitw
which destroys the red bloood cells producing an impoverished con
dition of the blood; characterized by extreme pallor, general debility,
weakness, loss of vigor, lack of ambition, and general undermining
of vitality. The climate and atmosphoric conditions destroy the
vitality. Let him Pt over it. G-t rid of it. Gt well, and he is
good physically as the best America u can boast. If there is health
of the slightest degree in your system, "WAKE IT UP! CALL IT
FORTH. PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER I MAN, WOMAN OR
CHILD; all can and thoulrt be well. To neglect ymrself is to rehVct
upon the wisdom of your Maker. Nature intends all humanity to
enjoy a full measure of health and vigor. If you do uot tt,e fault is
your own, for you are yourself to blame fur it. Wonders have been
uccomplished for the peopl-.'of TVnn'as. A l.--.bii ma, Georgia and
Mississippi, let us now d.i as much for the .ecp of the Caioliiiiis. A
postal will bring you the necessary information. Send no money.
Write to-day. Don't i?eglect this chance here offered you. Address,
The Cleveland Institute of Medicine and Surgery,
Cleveland, Ohio. Cor.vkr Kinsman rd. and 72d. Street
J. S. McOcbbinh, president. VV. B. Straciian, treasurer.
E. II, Hakriso, secretary and manager.
M'GUBBINS & HARRISON COMPANY.
Real Estate, Loans, Insurance.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $30,000 00.
We offer for sale a 160-acre farm three miles east from Salisbury,
all lv l ft l'i'w ficri8 frnfiJi lnud aud in timber, farm will ifiy for itself in
a fev ;,. ins !is the land is very productive. Prioe right now, $4,000,
part cash and balance easy terms. We will show it to you from our
office.
31EA.L ESTATE LOAISTS:
If you Wiin t to either loan or borrow money on good reak state secur
ity in Rowan Co it will certaiuly pay you well to look info our system of
makii g real estate loans ; the lender nets 3 per cent, each 6 months with
the best security on earth and with as little trouble to him as deposit
ing money in a bank. The security is a first mortgage real estate bond
with our company gnaranteeiug payment of principal and interest.