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Aldermen Select Resistors end Mm for
City Election.
The city aldermen held a
meeting Friday night and, out
side of the regular routine,
transacted the following busi
ness: '
A petition was presented from
certain property owners asking
that a n a vine- district be set
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apart on South Fulton street ex
tending from the old city limits
to the point where Fulton inter
sects Main south of the ceme
tery. This will be known as ais-
SaHsbury, N.C,. April 25,1917 trict No. 4;
r " Reggae" I It was decided to place con
Betsy Ross designed tbe creie guiiers on iviiiuueu aveuuc
a Wi ckfina rt flao annro-a M Co wrier e paving is to oo.aone.
v. a,w it. fnmnns Adver-1 It was agreed-vbat approx-
tisement imately $75,000 of street improv-
WhnAvor heard of Georse M ment bonds be advertised lor
ft fsalfi. bids for the same to be
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Wa havp inst. received with the Registrars and judges for tne
TPnirf ay Harri- city election to be neld tne latter
son, president of the Southern part of May were appointed as
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T?o;iTirair a Vnnr1cnm volume en- roiiows:
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titled 'The Floods of July, 1916,
FTnw the Southern Railway Or
ganization Met an Emergency,
and is dedicated "To the 'Man on
the Job' by F. H. "
North Ward, registrar, M A
Shank; judges, T H Vanderford,
Jr., J L Randleman.
South Ward, registrar, N B
McCanless; judges, D L Sides,
W A Propst
ta rAlio-ion seems to be eet- East Ward, registrar, J O ties
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tinff farther and farther away ier;juages, J3 a. isuuuui, w
tVnm its nrisrin and is year by Windsor.
West Ward, rasristrar. J B
y tj. LIvXwi-LilLJ tuui o ui i - - w -
offo?. Vn mnt. hold ft ManlV. lUOffOS. J . JNlCnOlUS.
AoAifin.tA nnw t.n teach the W H Hobsoii.
shorter catachism. You can be
most anything, but the certifi
cate is the stamp that axes your
standing.
Boy Accidentally Sbst at Rockwell.
Lee Miller, about 18. son of
Berry Miller of Rockwell, was
accidentally shot in the bowells
ntiAfiAtto Viq 4ncf. futantAfl the Monday afternoon. Lee and Hof!
commission form of government Fesperman, son of B A Fesper-
"T " , . 6 . , .AnA man, wore handling rifles and
and Durham has 3ust decided havig gotten out gi order they
not to adopt it. The whole mat- were making an effort to fix them
ter, of government rests upon the when the one m the hands Of
honesty of the public servants. If Uoy Fesperman was aiscnargea
they are honest and capable 9ny fctL
kind of an old government is tines making a number of per
O.K.. otherwise graft and in- fprntinna Lee was brousrht to
competency will be found in any the hospital here for treatment,
and all varieties. and though he is seriously in
jured some nope ior nis recovery
is entertained.
Bad Cough? Feverish?
You need Dr; King's New Dis
covery to stop, that cold, the
soothing balsam ingredients heal
he irrated membranes, soothe
the sore throat the antiseptic
qualities kill the germ and jour
cold is quickly relieved. Dr
Kings New Discovery has. for 48
years been the standard remedy
for coughs and colds in thou
ands of homes. Get a bottle to
day and have it handy in your
medicine chest for coughs, colds,
croup, grippe and all bronchial
effeciions. At your druggist,
-50c.
Federal Court in Session.
Federal Court with Judge Jas.
Boyd presiding and (District
Attorney W C Hammer "prose
cuting, is in session here this
week.
James Bally and son charged
witbl blockading, were tried and
found guilty. The boy was given
a year in the reformatory at
Washington, D. C, and the elder
Baily, was fined $100 and given
a year in the penitentiary at At
lanta, but was permitted to re
main . at home until November
under a $200 to raise a crop.
Several cases against the
Southern Railway for neglecting
stock being shipped over its lines
were heard and the minimum
fines of $100 in each case was
imposed.
The case- against Robert Far
low, charged with assisting in
the robbing of the Spencer post
office, and implicated in the rob
bery of the Mocks ville office
was postponed and will be heard
in Greensboro in June.
The court is still in session to
day.
QUSIC FESHYAL
Charlotte, N. C, May 1st end 2nd, 1917.
Featured by tbe Metropolitan
Orchestra to gether with several
stars of the Metropolitan Grand
Opera Company.
Account of this occasion, South
ern Railway System will sell tick
ets at very low tound trip fares
from all points within a radius or
100 miles of Charlotte.
Tickets will be on sale April
29th, 30th. May 1st and 2nd.
Final limit Mav 4th prior to
midnight of which date return
trip must be completed.
This will be an event or unus
ual interest and you cannot af
ford to miss this opportunity to
enjoy it
For information as to rates,
etc.. consult nearest Southern
Railway Agent, or write
5 Hi burgess, .
Division Passenger Agent,
Charlotte, N. C.
; There was a well attended
meeting of the local Red
Cross in tbe old court house
last week when committees
fere appointed to begin ac-
tlVe work whenever and
wherever it may be needed
. Piles Cured In 6 to 1 4 Days
Your drnnritt will refund money If PAZO
OINTMENT falls to cure any cast of Itching,
BHnd, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 day.
Tbe first application gives ase and Rest. 50c
NOTICE TO i
SHIM
Positive Proof That Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Relieves
SuiFf eririg.
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In Memoiiam.
Washington Camp No. 31
P. O. S. of A . P A. Peeler born
October 17tb, 1863, died April
9th, 1917.
Whereas, our ranks have been
invaded by death, and another of
our beloved members has been
called from his earthly labor, to
fields of greater usefulness, in
the life beyond, and whereas we
feel the loss most keenly on ac
count of the friendly and helpful
disposition of out- departed broth
er, be it ,
Resolved, That we extend to
the bereaved family our kindest
sympathy and assure them that
he will ever be remembered as
one who took his part manfully
in the promotion of our principles
which he loved and upheld so
well. As a citizen and fiiend his
smiling" face. and cheering" words
were always an inspiration to
those with whom he came in con
tact and we cannot but feel that
the world is better for his having
lived in it.
Resolved, that we insert these
resolutions in our county japer ;
that they be spread on the min- I
utesof our beloved- Order and
a copy presented to the family of
our deceased orotner.
Respectfully submitted,
Jno. D. A. Fisher,
JT. Ritchie ..
S D Davis,
Bridge ton, N. J. "I cannot speak too
highly of Itfdia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
rijl (inflammation and
wss very irregular
and would have ter
rible pains so that I
coujd hardly take a
ste. Sometimes I
would be so miaera
ble,that I could not
swep & room I
doctored part of the
time bat fait no
change. I later took; Lydia EL Pink
ham's Vegetable Compound and toon
felt a change for the better. I took it
until I was in good healthy condition.'
I recommend the Pinkjiam. remedies to
all women as I have used them with such
good results." Mrs. Milford T. Cum
mings, 322 Harmony St, Perm's Grove,
N.J. :
Such testimony should be accepted by
all women as convincing evidence of
the excellence of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound .as a remedy for
the distressing ills of . women such as
displacements, inflammation, ulceration,
backache, painful periods, nervousness
and kindred ailments. L
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Great Bargains in
STATEMENT
of the ownership, management, circulation
etc , required by the ct of Congress of A
gust 24, 1912.
Of The arotina Watchman publish
ed weekly at (Salisbury, estate of North
Carolina, County of Rownn.
Before me, a Notary Public in and for
the Mate and county aforesaid, personally
appeared VYrn. H. Stewart, who, having
been duly sworn according to law, deposes
and says that he is the owner of the (Jabo
lina Watchman and that the follow
ing is, to the beat- of his knowl
edge and belief, a true statement
of the ownership, management, eic,
of the afresaid publication for the date
shown in the above qtpiion, required by
the Act of Auguxt 24, 1912, embodied in
section 443. Postal Laws and Regulations.
1. That the names and addresses of tbe
publisher, editor, managing editor, and
business managers are:'
Name of editor, Wm. H. Stewart, Salis
bury, N.C.
Managing editor, Wm. H. Stewart.
Business manager,. Wm. H. Stewart.
Pnblisher, Wm. H. Stewart.
Owner. Wm. H Stewart,
Known bondholders, mortgages and other
security holders, etc. NONE.
Wm. II. Stewart,
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
18th day of April, 1917.
' Oeo. M. Lyerly, notary public
My commission expires Aug. 4th, 1918
Lutheran Synod to Meet at Albemarle.
The annual couventiou of
thd North Carolina Lutheran
Synod will convene iu th
First Lutheran church, AN
hermarle, Wednesday, May
9th, 'for a five day seesiou,
extending through Sunday,
Rev. V. 0. R?denhour is pae
tor of the congregation that
will be host to tbe Synod.
Rev C A Browr, of China
Grove, is president, Rev
Weorge H L Li ogle, of Salis
bury secretary, and James
D Heili, of Salisbury, treas
urer of the Synod. A larg
attendance of vininigters and
lay delegate is fxpected aud
the meeting promisfa to be
one of the best iu the loug
history of the Lutheran
church in North Carolina
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Spring Colds
Are the Worst
They lead to catarrh and
pneumonia They weaken tbe
entire system and leave it un
able to resist the sudden
changes. They interfere with
your digestion and lessen your act
ivity. Njeglected they soon become
that dread disease known as sys
temic catarrh. Don't neglect them.
It's costly as well as dangerous.
PERUNA1
Will Safeguard You
Have a box f Peruna Tab
lets with you for the sudden
cold or exposure. Tone your sys
tem up with a regular course 61. the
liquid Peruna, fortify it against
colds, get your digestion up to nor
mal, take care of yourself, and avoid
danger. If you are suffermgnow be
gin the treatment at once. Give
Nature the help, she needs to throw
off the catarrhal inflammation, and
'again become welL
Peruna has been helping people
for 44 years. Thousands of hornet
rely on it for coughs, cold end indi
gestion. It's a good tonic for the
weak, as welL
Tbe Peraaa Company,
Okfe
Its true all kind of shoes are high but not high if you
get them at
Ini
We are selling shoes from 50c to $1.00 pair cheaper
than we can buy same shoes for ow. You don't have to
pay high prices for shoes Wheii you can come here and buy
tit alir ost old prices. We will protect you from high prices
it you come to us.
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$1 50 value women's black canvass
shoes for QQo
Belk-Harry Co's 3 50 value kid
pumps, new style, Louis heel,
price 3 00
3 00 Smart Set Pat. pump stylish
heel Price 2 40
Selby's fine dull kid new style
slippers, real value 4 50
i Price 4 00
Selby's very fine kid, real 6 CO
value, our price 5 00
Goodman's 2 CO kid blucher ox-
fGEds cap toe for 1 49
Goodman's 2 50 Pat pumps for 1 98
Goodman's Mary Jane half heel
for misses for 1 98
Women's plain toe oxfords for 1 25
Children's Slippers
We have Goodman's and Jack and
Jill slippers for children at
very reasonale prices
Children's tan Lotos play oxfords
at98o, 1 25 and 1 49
Boys & Girls Kamptramp tan
wide toe slipper fine for service
1 95. 2 25 and 2 75
Boy Scout Shoes, Black or tan
for f 75 and 1 .98
Full Stock of Men's Dress
and Work ShoesJ
2 50 Mens Gun Metal shos for 2 00
3 00 Men's Pat. or gun metal shoe
for 2 50
Belks4 50 Stioesfor4 00
Ralston's Health Dress shoes and
oxfords in tan and black newest
EnslisjUtyle Price 4 50 and 5 00
White Shoes.
Big stock o women and Children's white
-shoes and slippers
Womens white canvas slippers for
98c and up
Womens white canvas Boots very
stylish for 2 50
Women's very fine white canvas
boots welt sole Price 3 50
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If you don't come here for your shoes we both lose money
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One of the 16 stores
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MEDALS, CLASS PINS AND SINGS.
We carry in etock or jnake to order any kind of medal
or rings of the very latest styles in solid gold and guarn
tee our prices. We also do the finest watch and jewelry
repairing that can be done aud every job is fally guaran
teed. We carry the largest line of Watches, Diamonds, and
Jewelry in North Carolina. See us for reliable goods,
no MISREPRJB8ENTATIONS.
IV. H. LEONARD, Jewerly & Diamond Horchant.
Wallace Bldg. , Salisbury, N. Q. c
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Mo'iee to freiitsr?.
Having qualified as administrator of the
estate of JS'ancy E. Graham this in to notify
all personnl'avins claims agair stihmnd de
cedent to Glean itemized, verified statement
of same with the undtrsigned on or be ore
the 31 at day of March, 1918. ortliiB notiv-e
will be pleaded in bar of ilteir recovery.
Perrons indebted to aafd estate are notified
to make prompt settlement.
This April. 4. 1917.
Chas. W. Graham.
John L. Kerdleman, attorney. Pd
THEBESTOFSEEB
will always be fonud at
our store. Vd P(tatsep,
Corn, Su'au Grasf, Clover;
Grass uid Velvet beaut.
Aler. full line of all kinds cf
garden seed. Dont forget
we keep Sal-Vet ior your
t-tock and I oultry.
CHAS. O. ADAr.lS,
Farmer's Seed House 116-Easi
Fisher St, Salisbury, N.C.
l Alexander Hamilton
Lpirs Secretary otihefteasu
When eleven
years old he was put
to work as errand boy
a bank. By study.
in
industry and thrift he learned the business, saved
enough to make profitable investments, became pronv
inew fought in the Revolution, signed the Declaration
of Independence and was first Secretary of the
Treasury. j
If you are ambitious to get ahead in the
world, begin by saving a part of your regular earn
ings, for money paves the way to the desirable things
of life.
Start an account with us this week and
s- add to it every pay day. Soon you will have enough
to buy property, take a desired trip, send your soa ts
college or make profitable irwemnents.
Multiply your money in our care.
SALISBURY BAfJK AMD TRUST GO:
Want
Do Yon
aNewStca-ich?
If you o "Digestoneine" will
give you one. For full particulars,
literature and opinions regarding
this wonderful Discovery which
is benefiting thousanus, apply to
SMITH DRUG COMPANY
SALISBURY, N. C
The Peoples Ilalicoai Bank
SAU8BURY H C
Dow general bankiog business aa.l cor
dially invites your account
WE PAY FOUR. PIR CEIJT imenst
meat
Prompt, careful, and conHJential mtlen
turn giyeu to all business entrusted A, vp.
N B. Mf anefa, w. X. Bji
i PreiJent. Cal4er.
J D. onrood John Mcfui,
Vice-Fresident. Ajwtt aailer
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