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DUNN, Harnett County, N. C.
DUNN. N. c.. April 3. 1901.
An Act to Allow Dunn to
Issue Bonds.
An Act to authorize the town
of Dunn to issue bonds for pub
lic improvements and to lo\y a
special tax.
The General Assembly ot
North Carolina do enact:
Section 1. 1 hat the Board
of Commissioners of the town
of Dunn is hereby authorized
and empowered to issue bonds
in the name of the town of
Dunn, in such denominations
and forms as it may determine,
to an amount not exceeding
thirty-five thousand dollars,
payable at such time or times
and at such place or places a
the board of commissioners may
prescribe, Provided, that the
time of payment of such bonds
shall not be more than thirty
vears from tneir date.
" Section 2. That the said
bonds shall bear interest at no
greater rate than six per centum
per annum, and the interest
shall be payable annually, or
semiannuailv as the board of
commissioners may prescribe,
and said bonds -hall in no case
be sold, hyp«-'thicated or otter
wise di-v..«a f for less than
their par value.
Section 3. The said bonds
shaii be signed by the Mayor,
attested by the town clerk and
-.•akd with the corporate seal j
of the town, and shall have
interest cov.pons attached there
to. and t;. coupons shall be
receivable payment of town
T:. •: for the purpose of
- irins - - bonds at maturity!
itnd said coupons as they be-l
due. it shall be the duty I
: - - a: lof commissioners,
an-i thev -.re hereby empowered
so to do. to levy and collect each
vear a sufficient special tax i
upon all subjects of taxation
which are now >v may hereafter
be embraced in the subjects of
taxation upon the charter of
said town, and at the time and
in the same manner as other;
taxes are collected under said
charter; Provided, that the
total rate of taxation allowed
for the special purposes set
forth in this act shall not ex
ceed fifty cents on each one
hundred'dollars' valuation of
property and one dollar and
fifty cents on each taxable poll;
Provided, further, that the
taxes collected under this Act
shall be used exclusively for the
purpose of paying said bonds
and interest coupons as the
same may become due, and it
shall bo the duty of the town
treasurer, as said coupons are
taken and paid off, to cancel
the same and report not less
than twice a year to the board
of commissioners the numbers
and amounts of the coupons so
cancelled.
Section 4. That the board
of commissioners shall not issue
said bonds nor any of them, not
levy or collect said tax until
they shall have been authorized
and empowered so to do by a
majority of the qualified voters
of said town at an election to
be held at such time as said
board may appoint, of which
election notice shall be given not
less than twenty days in some
news paper published in said
town; and at such election
those favoring the issue of said
bonds and the levy and collec
tion of the tax for the payment
of said bonds and coupons shall
vote a ballot upon which is
written or printed the word
"Improvements" and those op
posing the same shall vote a
written or printed ballot con
taining the words "No Improve
ments." Said election shall be
held under the same rules and
regulations as elections for may
or and other town officials.
Provided that the board of
commissioners may in its dis
cretion order a new registration
of voters. Provided, further,
that a failure of the voters to
ratify this act in any election
held as aforesaid shall not pre
vent the board.of commission
ers in its discretion to cause a
subsequent election to be held
for the same purpose.
Section 5. That the said
bonds and the proceeds arising
from the sale of the same shall
be used by the board of com
missioners for the following
and for no other pur-
pose, to-wit: For erecting,
equipping, conducting and op
erating an electric light plant
to furnish lights for the streets
of said town andfor its citizens ;
for constructing and equipping
•i system of water works and
maintaining and operating the
same, to furnish water for the
use of the town and its citizens,
fur constructing and maintain
ing a sewerage system tor the
town ; to build a town _ hall,
market house and other neces
-ary . public buildings and to
furnish the same ; and to grade,
curb, macadamize and improve
the streets of the town; Pro
vided, that 'the purchasers of
said bonds shall in no respect
be held responsible for the ap
p;ication of said bonds.
Section 0. That the said
board of commissioners shall
have entire supervision and
control of any and all of the
plants and works established
under this act, and is hereby
authorized to elect all such
agents, servants and employees
as it may deem proper, and
pay the same from any of the
revenues as the town not oilier
wise appropriated, and do all
other proper things to carry
into effect the true intent of this
act.
Section 7. That this act shall
be in force from and alter its
ratification.
In the General Assembly read
three times and ratilied this tin
2(stii day of February A. D.
1901.
W. D. Tcrxer,
President of the Senate.
Walter E. Moork,
Speaker of the House ot Repre
sentatives.
A Charminq Scene.
It has seldom been our pleas
ure to witness a more beautiful
and charming scene than that of
'•The Opening" at the millinery
deparptment of the Dunn Cash
Racket which took place last
Monday evening.
As we walked into the store,
| which was tastily decorated
with gay-colored drapery and a
profusion of the choicest (low
ers, we were reminded of the
rose-colored bower of Ten ny
lons Faery Queen. The lovely
and fascinating Miss Lilla Mc-
Lure, of Alabama, who is at
the head of this department
iof the store, received her visi
tors with that grace, and dig
nity. and charm of manner
which is characteristic of her.
Like a queen in this modern
| Fairyland, she moved among
[the many lovely maids whoj
were present, and exhibited to
their appreciative eyes, the
thousand and one late-t styles
of ladies hats. Our own unedu
cated eyes could hardly appre
ciate these lovely creations of
woman's fingers, but we bowed
in humble homage, to the lovely
little maid who could make
everything look charming by
the skillful touch of her pretty
fingers.
A. B. 11.
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Election Notice.
The citizens of the town of
Dunn will take notice that the
Board of Commissioners of said
town has called an elect ion "to |
be held on the Gth day of May
next, for the purpose .of sub
mitting to the voters of said
town the provisions of an act of
the General Assembly of North
Carolina entitled an act to au
thorize the town of Dunn to
issue bonds for public improve
ments and to levy a special
tax, as well as for the purpose
of electing town officers re
quired to be elected by the
charter of the town.
The act referred to gives to
the board of commissioners the
power to issue bonds of the
town to an amount not exceed
ing $35,000 for public improve
ments. Those favoring the
ratification thereof shall vote at
such election a ballot contain
ing the word "Improvements,"
and those disapproving the
same shall vote a ballot con
taining the words ''No Im
provements."
Notice is further givon that
an entirely new registration of
voters has been ordered for
said election and that O. T.
(iuy has been duly appointed
Registrar for said election. By
order of the Board, this 2f>th
day of March 1901.
J no. A. Oaths, Mayor.
J. C. CLIFFORD,
WANTED.
Peas, Peas, Picas,
White and Stock.
Potatoes, Hams, Chickens and
Eggs and will pay highest cash
■ price and sell you Groceries
| cheap at the A. T. Lee corner
on West side of Railroad.
P. J. Jeffreys.
NOW READY
FOB BUSINESS.
Bring on your machine repair
work to Dunn Foundry and
Machine Works.
A modern and up-to-date Foundry and Machine Working
plant now in Dunn. We have new and the latest im
proved machinery direct from the manufacturers. Mr. P. H.
Lynch, a machinist of great skill and abilility, is foremaqj of our
machine works. We guarantee to do almost anything in metal
work from threading a tiny screw to boring a 24 inch steam cyl
inder.
WE GUARANTEE TO SATISFY.
Boiler steel plate, patch bolts, steam piping, inspirators,
injectors and all kinds steam fittings, set screws, machine bolts j
etc, etc, constantly on hand. Architectural irons store fronts,
etc. made to order. Grate-bars, Fire-dogs, and Plow castings
always on hand.
TOBACCO FLUES.
A 1 1 styles, A flft We are
workmanship and _ _ f^Vy—manufacturers
Ibices guaranteed I vHD agents for tlie
We will celebrated
a llowance s -// - -R \B- Farguhar
to equalize freights i ,-i" *' n ' g saw mills
from other points. __ en gi nes a n d
Boilers, Traction Engines. Threshing machines and mounted
light threshing engines specialy adapted to drive threshing ma
c'lines. Also leaver and railway horse powers and all kinds of ;
machinerv. For further particulars call on or write
TBI JNO. 1. MCKAY M'F'G CO.
DUNN, N. C.
CLOSING: OUT
SALE.
FOR THE NEXT
Thirty Days
I will sell my eutire stock of GROCERIES, Hardware, Crockery,
Enamel and Tinware and Hats at cost for cash. Cotne to see me
and buy your
GROCERIES
and get them at WHOLESALE PRICES. I mean what
I say. lam going to close out
AT PR/ML COST.
lam going to make a change in business. All indebted to
me will please comp and settle their accounts.
Respectfully,
J.
HOW DOES THIS-
STRIKE Y QU?
1
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a yard will buy the best cotton warp Matting made.
THIS IS NO JOKE,
gm-WE MEAN IT.
If you don't believe it come and see.
20 ROLLS JUST RECEIVED. WE SELL THE
BEST AT FIFTEEN CENTS.
Respectfully,
G-. K. MASSENGIkk.
Married at High Noon.
To-day at high uoon in the
parlor of the residence of Mr.
and Mrs E. Lee on Divine
street. Miss Katie Peacock,
a niece of Mr. Lee, was joined
in marriage to Mr. Seth Lee, of
Johnston county. The cere
mony was performed by Rev.
W. C. Barrett, pastor of the
Baptist church. The marriage
was a quiet one, only a few
friends being present. Imme
diately after the ceremony the
happy couple, together with
the guests were ushered into
the dining room where an ele
gant dinner was served:
The pretty bride is a sister of
Miss Lettie Peacock, who has
charge of the Exchange office,
and is one of the most popular
young ladieH in the city. Mr.
Lee the groom recently returned
from Richmond he has
been attending the Massey
Business College.
We extend congratulations
and wish them much joy and
happiness.
The Impeachment Trial.
The trial is now a thing of
the past and the judges are set
free. There was a majority in
favor of impeachment but it re
quired two-thirds to impeach,
in this they needed seven votes
to convict. The trial cost the
State $7500. While we have
no criticism to offer, we think it
a right costly experiment. If
the masses throughout tl e
State were allowed to vote on
the matter of impeachment to
day, with the evidence before
them, the judges would doubt
less be convicted.
The trial will doubtless have
its effect on those who may be
tempted to take matters in their
own hands in the future. t
Just received car load of In
dia Rock lime at E. Lee's Hdw.
& Harness House, as good as
any on the market.
Ladies patent leather shoes
and slippers at G. K. Massen
gills.
A complete line of Cotton
Plows, Cotton King Cultivators,
! j Harrows, etc., at Lee's Hard
: ware Store.
Neva linings, all colors at G.
1 K. Massengills, 10 f per yard.
WHITES BLACK LINI
: MENT for family use, call
i quick at Hood & Grantham's
, andget a full size 25c bottle for
• 15c.
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i Special Meeting of Board.
' At a special meeting of the
Board of Town Aldermen held
' to-day by the call of the Mayor
the following resolution was
passed :
It is ordered by the Board
that in the event of a majority
of the votes cast at the election
. upon the Bond issue as provided
by the Act of the General As
' sembly, ratified Eeb. 1901, shall
1 be in favor of the ratification
of said Act, then such vote shall
be construed to mean that not
' more than $ 15,000 of such bonds
be issued, until another election
shall be held to authorize the
, issue of the balance of said
bonds as provided for in said
act. That all orders heretofore
issued in conflict with this or
order are hereby repealed.
JOHN OATES, Mayoß,
O. P. SHELL, Sec. Pro tem.
April 3, 1901.
For MUSIC call on or write
toC.E. Pope, Dunn, N. C.
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||! THE ©©ItKBIU I
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lam still doing business at the same Old Stand, and |
carry a first-class line of Drugs, Toilet Articles,
Soaps, Perfurmery, etc.
Fresh Garden Seed.
We have any kind of seed that you may want. We 'jj
sell Wood's. May's and Ferry's seed, in papers and j ij
bulk. We can suit you it makes no difference what 111
kind you want or whose seed you want.
DRUGS! 1 j
Don't forget that we still carry everything handled
in an up-to-date Drug Store. Mr. R. E. L. Skinner .>
is still with me arid will be glad to have his friends
call and see him.
Come to see us when in need of anything in our line.
Yours to serve and please,
i@,fc, WkSfflt
i
NOTHING WORKS LIKE
Success
_
If you would have success in life and gain a reputation of
always being at your
POST ON TIME
You must have your old watch or clock put in working order.
The man who has bad time is al
ways out of place when wanted.
Bring your watches and clocks to us.
If your old
EYE CLASSES
have failed to give you the proper service, just come to our store
and we can fit you up. If you want something nice in the
.Jewelry J ine
You can find it at our place. We always make prices right, and
turn our customers away happy. We are prepared to do your
engraving. Satisfaction guaranteed.
PICTURE FRAMES
You can get all sizes and colors from us. Anything you
want made to order. Give us a call.
Yours Truly,
& d©RQAH.
"TEW GOODS! -
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OUR BUYERS HAVE JUST RETURNED
from the Northern Markets with the nicest line of goods we
have ever purchased. Consisting of Dress Goods of the newest
shades and styles. Ladies' Cloth, Yenetion Cloth, Skirtings,
etc., for early Spring Wear. Dimities, Organdies, Lawns,
Piques, etc. The nicest line of
WHITE GOODS
yet seen in Dunn. We have a rare bargain in Silk. Can sell
you a Silk Dress for 15? per yard. Our stock of Fancy Goods
embraces all the latest novelties in Ribbon Ends, Fancy Ties and
Belts for ladies. Our stock of
©ENTg* WWQKWm&m
IS THE TOWN TALK.
JUST THE PRETTIEST LINE THIS SIDE OF NEW
YORK. Ranging in price from 10/ per doz up. That de
partment is complete in all the latest stytes. We have the grand
est line of Shoes for ladies and gents yet seen. Our College
Kid Shoes for-ladies and our Craddock Pattern leather and vici
for men are beauties and can't be beat.
1
Our Une of Millinery
this season is simply immense. All the latest styles will be
shown. It will be under the management of an up-to-date aud
experienced trimmer. Our ready to wear hats are now readv
and at such a low price that it will actually astonish you. Miss
Lilla McLure, of Baltimore, and Mrs. J. P. Pittman (nee Miss
Foy Barnes) will have charge of this department. Our opening
will be on April Ist from 4 to 10 o'clocd p. m., aud we cordially
invite an inspection. We have established a bargain counter in
our store and the bargains that you get there is something to
talk about. Come and see our stock before placing your order
and we feel sure you will be pleased. We are agents for the
well known tailoring establishments of Jacob Reed Son & Co.,
Wanamaker & Brown and Glascow Woolen Mills. Suits made
to order and guaranteed to fit. We are also agents for The New
Idea Pattern the cheapest and best on the market. Fashion
sheets to our customers free. We also will sell the celebrated
top dressing for all crops. Ceralite, which will increase the
yield at least one-third. Come and see us we are open for busi
ness and shall not be undersold.
Yours very truly,
DUNN CAS hRA
0. P. SHELL, Manage*.
S. Mr. Sandy Stewart is general salesman And will
be glad to see and serve his friends.
/ T Important Facts. 1 T
Had you heard about that \~ !> /
IMMENSE STOCK
| CLOTHING JX
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Dress Goods fr*\
T! T. ' -
; YOUTSTGT!T ) 1
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¥ | Co's.
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We have just received our
I Spring Stock of Clothmg sftd it
is somdthing beautiful to be-i
M/fv «
hold. We bought for.all
and you may give youi;*fcJf 'no jFj}
concern about securing')* /fit. p. y A
NThe Stout and the 'Lean
pocket books will also find-.
our store-articles to fit their''£ ■V.
weight. "" ' '
Our Dress Goods la-
Q,dies is complete and all we ask H- |
[is an inspection, it means a 4r~~l
a sale. Come to see us. £'
T. C. YOUNG & CO. V|
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WE LIVE TO EAT
AND •*"'
ERT TO LIVE
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The human being is never satisfied in all things, and realilj
ing the fact, Newberry the Fancy Grocerytnan, has made it ;
special point to secure groceries that will appease and satisfy tiff}
appetite of his customers.
CALL
Flour, Meal, Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Canned Goods, all fretl,
You can find anything good to eat you want at my store.
Goods sold to town customers
delivered free of charge.
'PHOIME NO. 24.
To The Farmers
Now when you come to town with country produce and
want the highest price for same bring it to my
store. If vou want groceries to carrr
O «.
home come to see me, and you will be treated right.
Yours to serve,
A. D. NEWBERRY,!
JAS, A TAYLM & BEO.,
General Life and Fire Insuranc
Agents, Representing the fol
lowing Companies:
D ' 111
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY,
•• New York.
: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
Hartford, Conn.
WESTERN ASSURANCE CO., !
Toronto, Canada,
BRITISH AMERICA ASSURANCE -CO.,
Toronto, Canada.
I THE AMERICAN FIRE INSURANCE CO., j
Philadelphia, Pa.
. ; NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
Hartford, Conn.
| PIEDMONT FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
Charlotte, N. C.
11l SOUTHERN INSURANCE C 0.., L|
New Orleans, j! I
MANHATTAN FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
New York.
|| THE VIRGINIA FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE CO.
Richmond, Va.
!} THE PROVIDENT SAVING LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY of New York.
'WYour patronage solicited. All business
i j entrusted to us will receive prompt attention.
RLLEN & WELLS,!
DUNN, ... N. C.
CABINET MAKERS, HOUSE
AND
SIGN PAINTERS.
PLAIN AND DECORATIVE PAPER HANGERS.
Mi. W. A. Allen will be in charge of the Cabinet >!iop :!- jjE
will be pleased to serve his friends and the public generally. |
WALL PAPER, we have a complete line of samples of D:
spring goods and would respectfully notify the public that f
sell it and hang it too, at prices to Beat the Band.
Yours truly,
ALLEN & WELLS, J
J. W„ Gregory's old shop, next door to his residence.