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VOL. XLVIII.
WKLDON, N. (., TIIIFKSDAY, KEKlil'AltY 2(5, K)H.
NO. H
PASS ON THE PRAISE.
RUSH TO SECURE THE CROSS.
Christmas Ceremonies That Mark
the Celebration in Russia and
the Balkan States.
Why Call So Late. Pass
own
BsiMiHrsflftB
On the Praise Today.
"You're a great little wife and I
The Kind Ytm IIhvo Always Kouglit, ttntl which lias been
la use for over UO years, lms borne tio signature of
0 and lias been made under 111 per
fjf s.--?-f-. , sonal snpen Islon since Its lnfiiuoy.
Af7f. 'ACUl, Allow no one todecoli o you In tills.
All Coiintorfclts, Imitation mid" Just-us-Kood" uro but
Experiments Unit, trlllo with n.d rmluiiL'rr the lieallh of
Infants ami Children Kiuerkn. o n;;ainst KxperinienU
What Is CASTORIA
Castorin Is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil. Pare
goric, Drops and Kuothinj? Syrups. It Is l'leasant. It
contains iicitlicr Opium, Morphine noc other Narcotic)
oiibstance. Its niro Is Its R'mrantee, It destroys Worms
and allays Fcvrruhnes. It cures Pl.irrho'iv and Wind
Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation
and Flatulency. It iissiiuihitos the Fond, regulates the
Stomach mid Itiuvel.i, giving healthy and natural sleep.
The Children's I'uuucen The Mot tier's Friend,
GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS
Bears the Signature of
Tie KM You Hare Always Bought
In Use For Over 30 Years.
Thc ocmtuh oommnv. rr muhmav trcct. mtw torn OtTV.
THE BANK OF VELDON
WKLDOX, X. c-
Organized Under the Laws of the State of North Carolina,
State of North Carolina Depository.
Halifax County Depository.
Town of Weldon Depository.
Capital anil Surplus, $55,000.
For over UI years thin institution has provided banking facilities for
this section. I ts stock holders and ollicerK air identified with the busi
ness interests of Halifax and N 01 iJnun pton counties.
A Havings Department in maintained for the benefit of all who desire
to deposit in a Savings Rank, hi tins Department interest is allowed ah
follows:
For Deposits allowed to remain three months or longer, 1 per cent. Six
months or longer, H per cent. Twelve months or lunger, 4 percent.
Any information will be furnished on application to the President or Cashier
PRBHIDBNT :
W. K. DANIEL,
vit'K-i'i(Ksiiuvr:
W. K. SMITH.
L. C. IHUl'Kii, Telle
CASH IKK:
.1. O. DRAKE,
DIRECTORS V. Ji. Smith, W. E. Daniel, .1. O. Drake, W. M. Cohen,
A, t Uoufc, J.L. Shepherd, W. A. Pierce, D. II. Zolhcolfer, J . W. Sledge.
PkonlPoolellaniiiiKitiiriiitf lonpany,
MAN V FACT U U K Its OK
Building Material for Modern Homes, Sash, Doors,
Blinds, Mantels, Door and Window Screens
MADE TO OKDKK ANP KKdl'l. All STOCK SIZES,
dood Materials, High Grade Workmanship Our Slogan.
Weldon, N. C.
imtimL
GOOD HEWS
FROM THR
SAtisiact
ill IU
tt
don't know what 1 would do with
out you." And as he spoke he
put his arms ahout her, and she
forgot all the care in that moment.
And forgetting all, she sang as she
washed the dishes, and sang on
as she made the beds, and the
song was heard next door, and a
woman there caughi the refrain
and sang also, and two houses
were happier because he had told
her that sweet old story of the love
of a husband for a wife. As she
sang the butcher boy who had
called for the order heard it, and
went out whistling on his journey,
and the world heard the whistle
and one man hearing it thought
here is a lad who loves his work, a
lad happy and contented.
And because she sang her heart
was mellowed, and as she swept
around the back door, the cool air
kissed her cheeks, and she thought
of a poor old woman she knew,
and a little basket went over to
that home with a quarter for a
crate or two of wood.
So because he kissed and praised
her the song came, and the influ
ence went out and out.
Pass on the praise.
A word and you may make a
rift in the cloud, a smile and you
create a new resolve, a grasp of
the hand and you repress a soul
from hell.
Pass on the praise.
Does your clerk do well ?
Pass on the praise.
Tell him that you are pleased,
and if he is a good clerk he will
appreciate it more than a raise. A
good clerk does not work for his
salary alone.
Teacher, if the child is good,
tell him about it; if he is better tell
him about it again. Thus you see,
good, better, best.
Pass on the .praise now. Pass
it on in the home. Don't go to
the grave "mother." Don't plead,
"Hear me mother, you were a
kind mother, and smoothed away
many a rugged path for me."
Those ears cannot hear that glad
admission. Those eyes cannot see
the light of earnestness in yours.
Those hands may not return the
embrace you wish to give.
Why call so late. Pass on the
praise today.
PLUCK IN DEFEAT.
Every housewife will ap
preciate the fact that every home furnishing need
can be filled, promptly and at a distinctive price
saving at this store.
We are showing a line of Kitchen Cabinets,
Stoves, and labor-saving devices that you will be
delighted to have demonstrated.
It will pay you
To become posted on our new offerings whether
you care to purchaser now or later.
No matter what you need for the homeour
combination of service, quality, and modest prices
together with Ufiii that make it es?y to supply
your needs will make you a permanent customer
of this store.
WELDON FURNITURE CO.,
Weldon, N. C
THE ANSWER TO
THE HEADACHE
Pleatant to Take Quick in Effect
Cam Neuralgia, Headache, Backacke, Gripaacke
The modern Instantaneous pain relief. On the nuiket for 16 year ,v,d
till growing. No doubtful result, m-, inland our lutuiu.
c ml Fountain. V?.t M t; ,F. CO., GiUboro. '
mI
A recent Socialist candidate
said of his defeat:
"At any rate we put up, we
Socialists, a brave, if hopeless
fight. And now, in our defeat,
we are as cheery as the travel
er. He bought a ticket and
then going out on the platform
said:
"How soon does the train
start?"
"Why, there she goes now,"
said a station hand. "You've
just missed her."
'The traveler leaped on to the
line and set out in pursuit of
the train with all his might.
Rut in two or three minutes he
came trudging back over the
ties.
A laughing crowd had gath
ered, and the station hand said:
"Well, did you catch her?"
"No," said the traveler, "but
by, I made her puff.' " Phila
delphia Record.
A POLITICAL BOSS.
A young lady reporter on a
country paper was sent out to in
terview leading citizens as 10 their
politics. "May I see the gentle
man of the house?" she asked of
a large woman who opened (he
door at one residence.
"No, you can't 1" answered the
woman decisively.
"Bui I want to knew what party
he bclones to. pleaded the eirl
"Well, take a good look at me,"
she said sternly. "I'm the pany
he belongs to."
Feel Miserable?
Out of sorts, depressed, pain in the
back Klectrie Hitters renews your
health and strength. A guaranteed
Liver and Kidney remedy. Money hack
if nut satisfied. It completely cured
Robert Madsen, of West Burlington,
Iowa, who sutTered from virulent liver
trouble for eight mouths. After four
doctors gave him up he took Klectrie
Bitters and is now a well man. tiet a
bottle today; and it will do the same for
you. Keep in the house for all liver
and kidney complaints. Perfectly safe
and dependable. Its results will sur
prise you. five, and $1.
H, E. BUCKLEN4CO.,
Philadelphia, Pa St. Louis, Mo.
BAKING POVJDEl.
Absolutely Pure
Absolutely has no substitute
Many mixtures are offered as
substitutes for Royal. No other
baking powder is the same in
composition or effectiveness, or
so wholesome and economical,
nor will make such fine food.
Royal is the only Baking Powder made
from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar
MAKES YOU FEEL AT HOME.
BY FRANK L. STANTON.
A spring day in winter sorter makes me feel at home;
Seems like the bees are browsin', the larks are in the loam,
And o'er the new-plowed cornfields 1 hear the old-time song
Over the urgin' of the mule the "Gee-haw ! Git along !"
Oh, just a breath o' springtime in crowded city streets
It sets your soul a-dreamin' unfolds a thousand sweets !
The rain on sandy country roads each loved, unfadin' scene
The tinklin' of the cattle bells o'er meadows cool an' green !
Don't want to think I'm dreaming' seems like 'tis very Spring !
Shouldn't be surprised if now a mockin'bird should sing !
I almost hear the music of the hidden whippoor-wills,
An' the lull-song of the rivers, slow-slippin' past the hills.
DOCTOR HEART.
A very good doctor, because he's young
And not the old fellow who feels your wrist
And presses your temple and looks at your tongue
And gives you a kind of double twist,
And flips you a paper for all your ills
That the druggist puts up in a box of pills.
Doctor Heart is the fellow to call
When courage is gone and your spirits fall,
For he's wise and valiant and all the while
That he looks you over he beams with a smile,
And tells you there's nothing the matter at all
But too much trouble and too much bile.
He's fine for young and fine for old,
And he makes you over as good as gold,
And he puts things in you beside a dose
Of medicine bitter a thousandfold,
For when he's helped you the world is rose,
The sun is shining, the sweet birds sing
And you feel as fine as a lark in spring.
ALL SOULS.
What was his name? I do not know his name;
1 only know he heard God's voice and came;
Brought all he loved across the sea,
To live and work for God and me;
Felled the ungracious oak,
With horrid toil
Dragged from the soil
The thrice-gnarled roots and stubborn rocks;
With plenty piled the haggard mountain side;
And when his work was done, without memorial died,
No blaring trumpets sounded out his fame;
He lived, he died. 1 do not know his name.
No form of bronze and no memorial stones
Show me the place where lie his moldering bones.
Only a cheerful city stands,
Builded by his hardened hands;
Only ten thousand homes,
Where every day
The cheerful play
Of love and hope and courage comes;
These are his monuments and these alone
There is no form of bronze and no memorial stone.
And I?
Is there some desert or some soundless sea
Where thou, Great God of Angels, will send me ?
Some oak for me to rend, some sod for me to break ?
Some handful of thy corn to lake
And scatter far afield,
Till it in turn shall yield
Its hundredfold
Of grains of gold,
To feed the happy children of my God ?
Show me the desert, Father, or the sea,
Is it thine enterprise ? Great God, send me !
And though the body lie where ocean rolls,
Father, count me among all faithful souls !
Edward Everett Hale.
The King ol All Laxatives
For constipation, use lr. King's New
Life Tills, l'aul Mathulka, of Buffalo,
N. Y., says they are the "king of all
laxatives. They are a blessing to all
my family and I always keep a box at
home." et a box and get well again,
l'rice 3'. At druggists or by mail. '
II. E. Bl'CKLEN A CO.,
Philadelphia, Pa. St Louis, Mo.
Occasionally we meet a woman
who reminds us of a cat trying to
act kittenish.
The Russian Christmas falls on
January 7. On that day St. Pe
tersburg celebrates the birth of
Christ by blessing the River Neva.
A procession of priests, followed
by a huge crowd, march to the
river, the ice is broken, and a
cross dipped in the water. In spite
of the intense cold, often many de
grees below zero, piously-inclined
persons rush into the river to bathe
themselves in the sanctified water.
A similar Christmas ceremony
is enacted in those Roumanian
towns which lie on the Danube,
but in this case the people are
dressed to represent various bibli
cal characters, such as Herod,
Pontius Pilate, etc., and the cross
is not merly dipped, but flung into
the water. Then follows a terrific
rush to secure the blessed emblem
a rush so fearful that often lives
are lost, for it is firmly believed
that its possession will bring the
owner good fortune not only for
the year, but for the rest of his
life.
A CHEERFUL SPIRIT.
The Young Plant Must Have
Earth. Warmth, Moisture and
Sunshine.
The effect of a cheerful, content
ed spirit in the mother of a family
is not to be estimated. The atmos
phere of happiness is the atmos
phere of finest development for
any child. Look over the families
of your acquaintance, my kind
reader, and tell me, who have been
most successful in raising sons
and daughters to be ornaments to
their family and pillars in the social
fabric. Have they not been, in
almost every instance, those where
happiness has blossomed and borne
daily fruit? But give to a house
hold earthly competence, strict
morality, and even earnest piety,
and let the essential element of
home wanting there, and does that
family prove a success ? When
Solomon said, "Train up a child
in the way he should go," he
meant someting more than enforc
ing obedience, inculcating princi
ples of honesty and restraining
from vice. The young plant must
have earth, warmth, moisture and
sunshine, or it will never shine in
its full beauty; and so the young
heart must drink the waters of
content and joy or the character
will be dwarful and imperfect.
THE HUMOROUS.
"Did that young man kiss you
last night, Ethel?"
"Yes, mother."
"And you allowed him to?"
"Why, he just did, mother."
"Why didn't you stop him?"
"Why, mother, you told me I
must never interrupt any one."
"At last !" cried the musician "I
have fame within my grasp."
"How so ?" asked his wife who
had heard the same thing before.
"You know Mendelssohn's Wed
ding March and the mavelous re
pute it brought him?" said the
musician.
"Yes, but what of it?"
"Well, I'm going to write a di
vorce march."
"George, what are you burning,
dear?" she asked, going to the
grate and peering over his shoul
der.
"The letters I wrote you before
we were married."
"You heartless wretch ! I won
der if all men are so devoid of sent-
iment? You "
"1 am doing it in your interest,
dear. I'm trying to tlx things so
so thai when I die nobody cm dis
pute my will on the ground of insanity."
PLACED.
Teacher Now, James, do un
derstand the meaning of the word
"extinct."
James Yes'm.
Teacher Then name one bird
thai is now extinct.
James Chipper.
Teacher Chipper? What kind
of bird is (hat?
James My pet pigeon. The
cat caught him this morning,
For years we have been staling in the newspapers o the
country that a great many women have escaped serious op
erations by taking Lydia E. I'inkhani's Vegetable Com
pound, and it is true.
We are permitted to publish in this announcement
extracts from the letters of five women. All have been
recently received unsolicited. Could any evidence be
more convincing?
IHoixinox, Me. "I hud puins in ix!a sides pud such a soreness
I could scarcely straighten up at times. Jly back ached ami I
was so nervous I could not sleep, and I thought I never would be
any better until I submitted to an operation, but I commenced taking
Lydia E. Pinklium's Vegetable Cotiiiimmil ami soon felt like a new
woman." Mrs. IIaywaiio Soweks, lloilgdon, Me.
2 Charlotte, N. C. " I was in bad health for two years, with
pains in both sides and was very nervous. I had a growth
which the doctor said was a tumor, and I never would get well unless
I had nil operation. A friend advised me to take Lydia E. I'ink
hani's Vegetable Compound, and I gladly say that 1 am now enjoying
tine health." Mrs. Kosa Sims, 10 Winona M., Charlotte, N. C.
3 Hanover, Pa. "Tho doctor advised a severe operation, but my
husband got me Lydia E. I'inkhani's Vegetable Compound and I
experienced great relief in a short time. Kow I feel like a new person
and can do a bard day's work and not mind it." Mrs. Ada Wilt,
196 Stock St., Hanover, l'a.
4 Decatur. III. "I was sick in bed ami three of the best physi-
cians said I would have to le taken to the hospital for an oper
ation as I had something growing in my left muV. I refused to sub
mit to the operation and took Lydia E. I'inkhani's Vegetable Com
poundand it worked a miracle in my case, and I tell other women
what it has done for me." Mrs. Lacra A. (..mmwold, 2300 JJlk. East
William Street, Heeutur, 111.
5 Cleveland, Ohio. "I was very irregular and for several years
my side pained me so that 1 exacted to hac undergo a.: up-
eration. JAictors said they knew ot nothing tuat
would help me. I took Lydia K. I'mkiiam s V ege-
table Compound and I liecame regular and free
from pain. I am thankful for such a good medi- I
cine and will always give it the highest praise."
JMi'S. t'.ll.tiRiFKlTii,7JOa Madison A v., Cleveland, O.
pm teWrltetotVIHA E.I'IXKH AM MEDICINE CO. I
Sr (CONFIDENTIAL) l.YXN,JIASS..forttdvice.
Your letter will be opened, rend and answered i
by woman una held, lu strict commence.
ROSES,
Carnations, Violets
and other llnweiw always on Imnd.
Shower Wedding Bouquets, Handsome
Floral llesigiiN, Culms uud l-'erim for
home culture.
Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus
and manv other varieties ol Bulbs for
fall planting either fur out or indunr nil
ture. liose bushes, Magnolias and Kv
ergreeus. W rite, 'phone or telegraph.
H. STEINMETZ,
Florist,
Raleigh, North Carolina.
5-9.1 ly
SPECIAL TO WOMEN
The most economical, cleansing ami
germicidal of all antiseptics la
A soluble Antiseptic Powder to
be dissolved in water at needed.
As a medicinal antiseptic for douches
In treating catarrh, inflammation or
ulceration of nose, throat, and that
caused by feminine Ills it has no equal.
For ten years the Lydia K. Plnkham
Medicine Co. has recommended Paxtlne
In their private correspondence with
women, which proves Its superiority.
Women who have been cured say
It la "worth its weight In gold." At
druggists. 60c. large box, or by mail.
Tho Paxtou Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
GREAT BARGAINS
IN TYPEWRITERS.
We carry a Inrirc stock of standard
Typewritrrs. I an furnish at once Mon
atch, I ox, Oliver, Keminfion, Royal,
mith rn'inier, h. C. Smith A Ilio.'a
aiul 1 inlmvoutl. Anv other nmke from
to l.'niavs' nut ice. Wc have both the
hie ami the invisible. We bought a
rue stock ot these ivoewnteiH item
nt-fourth tonne-half the reirulai whole
sale price, and on sale now atone-fouith
to one-hall the regular retail prices. A
Brood 1 vpewnter trom $7.5u to $!.". A
letter one 1 ( -o lt sOv.iU, 1 he best
from $;Hi up to any ptioe. Will he glad
to auU'i' anv inquiry in connection
ith these machines, and send samples
f the vuik dmie bv anv of the Type-
riters we have. Kverv bov and ffir
iouIJ have one of our cheap Typewri
ters to lea i n how to use. Anv person
ho can wnle well on a typewriter cud
mami a laiire saiarv. Anvonc who
buys a cheap typewriter from us and
ants a heller one later, wo will take
back the cue bought and allow the same
paid fur it in exchange for a better one,
returned in miui condition ami w ithin
x month. 1 1 not in ciod condition we
low the market value. e carry Tv ne
uter ulti'oiiK and other supplies.
SPIERS BROS.
WELPON. N. C
ASK PGR LAW AOAINST
CORSETS.
Aroused by adoption ol an ordi
nance prohibiting the sale of ci
garettes in Moultrie, Ga., smokers
of the city are circulating a peti
tion to prevent the wearing of cor
se's and high heeled shoes by wo
men, on the ground that these ar
ticles of feminine attire are injuri
ous to the health of the wearers.
A majority of the women of the
city have subscribed to the petition.
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CASTORIA
P Aj. T.K.
On.
Y s J Pain Pill,
f-jj thtn-
Far Naurmlgla, nothing U
batter than
Dr. Miles'
Anti-Pain Pills
Uaad by Ihou.iands
f9f ft gnratton
'1 lioie who have Mirlercd Ii.hm
neuralgic pains need il"1 be t 1
hmv necessary it is t' em:e 'e
hrf. The raiest w iy . i
neuralgia i? to u--e I'r. Mil. s'
Anti-l'ain l'dls. i'iiey bae i.
beved sufferers for ?o mnny
yrjrs th.it they have become a
household nccessite.
"1 havs taken nr. .Miles' Antl-I'nn
Vltla tor Ave yrura nil J tliej' " 'lie
i.nlv thin thai e-:; eny F".l.
They have relieved u,-n--l-i In my
head in Ottefil mlaulea I have nl"'
taken them fur rlifilmitt: m. '.u.t:l
teha. aaltis In lh hivnsl. teiilhaelie
earacht and pains In the Iwvela and
llinba. 1 bava found notlilng I"
equal fhem and they arc all Uial la
elalmed for them."
J, W. SlilXlli. Clue Siirlnis, Via.
At all deugfllata 25 denes 25 cents.
Nevar sold In bulk.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart Ind
ept 4 ly
Choice Cut
Flowers
For all Occasions
Ktisen. tarnations. Violets and Vallies
be lenders. Our art in wedditiff ar
amrements are of the latest touch.
Nothing liner in tloral otlmnixs to be
bad. Hl-Hnninar pot plants, azalius, hy
acinths, palms, ferns, Norfolk piues and
manv otuer nice pot plants.
Kose bushes, evergreens, shrubberies,
hedge plains and shade trees.
Write for list.
Mail, telegraph or telephone orders
promptly executed by
J. L. O'QUIMs & COMPANY,
FLORLSTS,
RALEIGH, North Carolina.
Phones 149 Ask for price list
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