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.0 VOL.VI ... - . .. . . . . I An Important Convention May Be Invited To Elizabeth City BUSINESS MEN MEET AND DIS CUSS MATTERS OF GREAT MOMENT LARGH POSSIBILI TIES IN MOVEMENTS INAUGUR ATED BY THE CHAMBER. There was a good attendance of members when President L.; S. Blades of the Chamber of Commerce rapped for order. This proved to be one of the most important meetings ho!d in some time. Several matters of mo ment were taken up and discussed at length. The absence of Mr. W. L. Smith, who has moved his residence from the city made the office of secre tary vacant. The chair appointed Mr. W. A. Worth to fill the position tjm porarily; when the regular order of business was taken up, Mr. W. Li. Co hoon t was elected as permanent secre tary.; The first important item was in re gard to the much discussed closing of Pool street in order to join the public building and court house ground1:, forming a public park. It was moved and carried, that the chairman appoint some member of the chamber to cir culate a petition to the county com missioners requesting this change. The chair, appointed the acting secre tary to circulate the petition. Oystermen Meeting. A movement which may mean large things for this section was sprung when it was moved that a commit tee be appointed to look into the ad visability of inviting the oystermen of Eastern North Carolina to meet here in convention during the coming fall. .The motion was carried and a commit tee appointed consisting of Mayor J. 33. L'eigh, Dr. A.L. Pendleton, Messrs. P, H. Williams, J. T. McCabe, F. H. Ziegler, W. L. Cohoon and Charles Grice. " " ! " " It is the purpose of this motion to liave the oystermen meet here in order that valuable data may be gathered to be presented to .the next general as sembly in order to secure legislation of interest to the oystermen and fish ermen of this section. The idea caught .a strong hold on the chamber and it -was evident that all looked upon this as a project with large possibilities. ' The much talked of bridge "Over the Albemarle Sound from Edenton to Mackey's Ferry came up for discus sion and Mr. C. Tuns introduced a resolution which favored the enter prise. A discussion ensued and the matter was finally referred to a com mittee. The resolution is given in full elsewhere. After routine business the chamber adjourned. Washington May Washington, John 25. The omnibus public building bill as agreed upon by the house committee on public" build ings and grounds, was presented to ; the house today by Chairman 3ar .thold. Some of the appropriations are for additions and repairs. The build ings authorized, together with the j amounts to be expended are as fol lows: North Carolina Winston-Salem,' $5, 000; Asheville, $50,000; New Bern, $5, 000; Kinston $30,000; Salisbury, $60, 000; Washington, $60,000; Fayette ville, $10,0000; Henderson, '$7,500; High Point,"' $10,000. . license Issued; Couple Married Marriage license was issued today to Levi Wilson Walker, and Miss Mary Elizabeth Snowden, of this county. They will be married tomorrow. Mr. Ernest S.TBarco and Miss Lillie Wade, of Norfolk, were ( married at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the court fiiouse by: ; Register of Deeds J. C. Spence. Get Appropriation RALEIGH CALLS IN CAPITAL CITY THE VEXED QUESTION OF DISPENSARY IS TO FOFE AGAIN. Otleigh, N. C, June 25. Mayor Johnson calls the aldermen to meet tomorrow, to hear the report of the special committee on the petitions for an election on the question of prohibi tion or dispensary. Signers who are registered and have paid, poll tax number 464. Only 428 are necessary to call an election. There is grave doubt, however, whether the election can be legally held. Many declare the Watts law does not provide for an election on the above issue.- Others say an election cannot be held in thirty days of a le galized primary. The mayor's view is that the elec tion should be ordered if the number of names is sufficient and that oppo nents of election can take the matter to the highest court by injunction. There are those who say if tho dis pensary is voted out it will re-cpen the barrooms. The mayor does not hold this view. The whole question, ia"? of state im portance, s Must Mr. A. S. Neal was summoned to ap pear this morning at 9 o'clock before Mayor Leigh on the charge of conduct ing, a brokerage business without pay ing license. Upon request of Mr, Neal, however, the case was continued until next Tuesday morning, to afford Mr. Neal the chance to appear before the aldermen in an effort to have the li cense revoked. There were two brokers in the city, who did not pay brokerage license and the second one will be arraigned be fore Mayor Leigh next Tuesday if the arrear is not settled in the meantime. There was some comment that the names of the two did not appear in the finance report as it was circulated in pamphlet form, and the police court cases .will be the explanation why they did not. RevJ.LDavis Visiting Father Rev. J. Thomas Davis and wife, of Tarentum, Pa., are now here to remain about j 10 days as the guests of his father, Rev. P. S. C. Davis, on Poindex- ter street Mr. Davis is a graduate of Wake Forest, and at one time lived here, where he is favorably known. He is now pastor of-the First Baptist church of Tarentum, a town of about 15,000 people. ' Norfolk Couple Married Here Mr. William H. Fentress and Miss Linnie E. Burrough, of Norfolk, where they are well known and popular, were married here this morning at about 11 o'clock at the residence of Rev. P. S. C. Davis. Immediately after the excursion, came in they, applied for license at the court house and were successful, satisfying the official as to age quail fications, etc. With the permit in hand 'they lost no time in finding a minister. They will return this afternoon . to Norfolk, their future, home. FOR ELECTION Brokers Pay License ELIZABETH CITY, N. C, l - t . IE, REFT II CLOSE SECRET ROMANCE MIXED WITH DETAILS OF UNION OF MR. ADOLPHUS BURRUS AND MISS LUCY STOWE AT BUXTON. News has been received here of a rather romantic marriage, the princi pals being Mr. Aholphus Burrus and Miss Lucy Stowe, residents of the low er sounds regions, and well known here. Iiss Stowe lived atHatteras. About two weeks ago she came here to visit friends, but apparently had made an agreement before leaving Hatteras. From here she went to Buxton, where Mr. Burrus awaited her and where the ceremony was performed. It Is stated that to their Immediate families news of the union was as much a surprise as to any one else, no indication 'of it having been given. Just why so much secrecy should have been observed Is not known un less it was parental objection. The groom at one time resided here and is well remembered. In her fre quent visits here the bride made many friends. 'S ED ENOUGH COUNTIES HAVE AL READY INSTRUCTED FOfc HIM TO ALMOST INSURE VICTORY OVER DANIEL. Every indication now points appar ently to the nomination of Hallett S. Ward for solicitor. As will be seen elsewhere in this issue Gates county has instructed 10 for him and five for Daniel, his opponent. Tyrrell went for Small and the two Wards, Dare in structed for the same three, and Per quimans was unanimous for Ward for solicitor, while Pasquotank and Curri tuck; It is believed, will go for him likewise. ,Mr. Ward Is in town today, having spent last night here. When in the city sometime ago he expressed con fidence of his renomination, and subset c,uent developments have led him to now fewl even more sanguine of final success. His ! ebuke to those contending he was being opposed only by criminals and friends of criminals was just what his constituents wanted to see him do prove himself no mud sllnger. During his campaign against Mr. Daniel he has added to his following and today he is among the most popu lar officials in office in the district. His re-electio nis regarded gencraily as an assured thing, and his many iriends here have already congratulat ed him upon so many counties in structing for him. Snecial Rates For Firemen Mr. Stanton Curtis, passenger agent of the Southern Railway, was in the city yesterday. He made the fire com pany special rates from this, city to Asheville cn account of the State Fire men's convention to be held there next month, and they were accepted. The firemen leave here on July S. They will not carry any of their ap paratus, but a full company will go to the "land of the sky," and will be accompanied by quite a number of non-members. All who are going are giving their names to Chief R. H. Raper, who will make the necessary pres ets and other accommodations. t 3Ir. W. J. Woodley left today for Man too en a business tr.p. IRQ ElECTON SEEMS ASSUR TUESDAY,. JUNE 26. I . . I S ES SELECTS GAVEWARD 10 VOTES AND DANIEL 5 FOR SOLICITOR W. T. CROSS CHOSEN SHERIFF COD WINFOR SENATE.- (Special to Daily Economist) Gatesville. N. C, June 26. The coun ty convention convened In Gatesville, Saturday, June 23, and the following officers were nominated: For Repre sentative, R. W. Simpson; clerk of Su perior court, W. T. Cross; sheriff J. A. Brown; register of deeds, Martin Kellogg;- treasurer, RIddIck Gatling; coroner. Dr. E. C. Brooks; surveyor. W. F. Eason; commissioners, H. C. Williams, W. McP. Goodman and Ab- ner Harrell. Delegates were appointed to the state, congressional and senatorial conventions. , Gates Instructs for solic itor, 10 for Ward and 5 for Daniel. Delegates to senatorial convention are instructed for A. P. Godwin for sena tor. E AT SiytlTER MISS VIRGINIA CLYDE JONES BE COMES THE BRIDE OF MR. LEO NARD KIRBY RUTTHR A SCENE OF GREAT BEAUTY. (Special to Tar Heel.) Swan Quarter. N. Cv June 23. A beautiful Jhome wedding was celebrat ed In this place Tuesday, June 19th, at 8:30 p. m., at the Nhome of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jones, when his daughter, Virginia Clyde became Mrs. Leonard Klrby Rutter. The L::tl Is one of Swan Quarter's most popula. young ladles, the groom, an energetic business man of Elizabeth City. The parlor was handsomely decorated for the event. At the hour indicated, the wedding party formed in the manner arranged and entered the parlor. The bride was handsomely attired in white China Silk carrying a boquet of bridal roses, while her dame of honor, Mrs. Clifford Harris wore a' beautiful costume of gray. Mr. Rut ter and his best man wore the conven tional black. In the parlor an altar had been ar ranged in the midst of floral decora tions and at this was awaiting them Rev. J. M. Martin, of the Methodist church, who performed tho ceremony. The wedding march was beautifully rendered by Miss Lucy Berry. A solo "Promise Me, ' was rendered by Miss Corinne Swindell. The attendants were Miss Leta Berry with Mr. Fred Spencer, Miss Annie Jones with Mr. Leslie Jones. , Little Mildred Mann and Hattle Belle Watson acted as flower children. The rins was carried In upon a calla Illy by Master John Small Spencer. The marriage was of unusual beau ty. Only the family, relatives and a few, Intimate friends were there to witness the ceremony. After they had been many times congratulate, the bridal party retired to the dining room, where ice cream and cake were f.erved. - t . Continued heavy rains have dam r?cC the crops in this vicinity consld eiablj. Alleged Mesrro Slasher flcauitted Munroe Mullen was up in the police court this morning on the charge of assaulting another negro with a knife last Sunday near Scott's stables. It was brought out fn the evidence, however, that the negroes were only playing when an open knife in tho hands of Mullen Inflicted a cur. on the other man. The defendant was acquit ted and costs of court fell up&a the rlalntiff. cm FUTURE OFFICERS lUlARRlAG 1906, Tyrrell Convention Comes To Support THE BRIDGE ACROSS THE SOU! MATTER DISCUSSED AT CHAMBER MEETING AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE FOR INVESTIGA TION AND REPORT. The following resolution offered by Mr. II. C. Tunis In the Chambvr of Commerce last night was discussed at length. Whereas, application has been made to the secretary of war by the Norfolk and Southern Railway Company for authority to build a bridge across Albemarle Sound In North Carol'na, and Whereas, the construction and use of such a bridge bv the railroad com pany will promote a wider and ccpj frequent Intercourse between tLj peo ple of Eastern North Carolina, north und south of Albemarle Son and also with the people of soutawestern Virginia, and Whereas, a further Immediate re sult of the use of said bridge will be ruch saving of time In the transit of passengers and freight as to greatly stimulate all agricultural, industrial and commercial activities In the terri tory described; therefore It U Resolved, That the Chamber of Commerce of Elizabeth City hereby J approves and endorses the above de-1 Fcrlbed application and recommends that the war department Issue Its proper authority for the construction and use of the proposed bridge by th Norfolk and Southern Hallway com- rany. This resolution Is In regard to a mat ter of wide interest to this Immediate section and which has created a great deal of Interest. Some cf tho resi dents of the sound section are bitterly opposed to the bridge vhlla others favor It heartily. After being dlscuss- ed pro and con for some time last j if.t t, m .... j night the resolution wa3 finally refer red to a committee consisting of Messrs. S. L. Sheep, E. F. Aydlett and W. T. Old. These gentlemen were In structed to look Into the matter and report at the next meeting of the chamber. if." Furniture For The Gov. Buildin? Furniture for the public building has now commenced arriving. A ship ment of chairs, stands and various other kinds of fur.ishlngs has" been received, and the others will follow In the near future. Work on the big structure Is now steady and rapid under the conditions. However, they have ceased to make predictions as to when the bui'dlng will bo completed. Hot Ball Game Planed At Pari; An excursion from Atlantic City. Va., was run over tho Norfolk ani So ithern road to this city this morn ing and brought a crowd of consid erable size, who will enjoi; themselves In various ways until late this after noon. Tho Atlantic City baseball team came down and will cross bats with the locals at the park this afternoon la what promises to be among tho best games of baseball ever played here. At this hour1 2:20 a largo crowd has already made its way to tho ball grounds and the spectators will like ly be as numerous as eTer attended a game here. FOR NO 263 Of Solicitor Ward IN CONVENTION ASSEMBLED THEY INSTRUCT FOR BOTH WARDS MA JETTE FAVORITE FOR STATE SENATOR. Columbia. N. C. June Tho Democrats of the county of Tyrrell, met at ike court house In Columbia June rSrd. at 4 o'clock p. m. The convention was called to order by T. H. Woodlcy, chairman, who w j on motion made premancru chairman. . u. jone was elected Mcretary of the convention. The chairman then Mated that th object of the .convention was to ap point deiepatc to the state conrec Hon. the congressional. JuJIclal and senatorial convention Then on Hon of ii. v. .Cohen it was agreed that the chair would app!ont a con. mlttee of five Democrats who should select the delegates to the various conventions, and he following was the committee named: A. W. Owens. B. W. Cohn. D. p. Armstrong. S. E. Leigh and Mark Majette. MTw - - nnmtd by tli- loruiiire to the le aped he convention: State convention: T. H. Woodley. Mark Majette. L. II. Combs. Congres sional convention: II. H. Ph'ps. X. W. Owens. A. U Walker. K. I. Hjls sell, J. G. Drickhouse. Alonzo Melson, J. W. Cohoon, T. L. Jones. Alternates: P. H. Brlckhouse. Jf. T. Davenport. Mark MaJ.?ttc. J. 1. Spencc, B. V. Cohen. S. E. Le!gb, D. F. Armstrong and Geo. Gray. Judicial convention? P v Tirii.- house M- T- Davenport. Mark Majette, J MP111. B. W. Cohen. S. E. Leigh. J nport and George- Gray. Alternates. H. H. Phelps, A. V. Owens, A. L. Walker. R. I. Ilasscll. J. G. Brickhous. Alonzo .MeUor J..W. -Cohoon. T. L. Jones. Senatorial convention. J. D. Ov-r-ton. Isaac Walker. W. R Spencer. Steven Brlckhouse, T. IL Woodier. J. W. Sexton, Chas. Houghton. B. S. Majette. Alternates: C W. Sawyer, Walter C. Owens. Cort?n. Llvcrman TilSen Holloway. Jesse Brlckhouse, Charles im8tronS. P! Jones. Jesse W. cooper. The delegates to the cocgresnlonU convention were Instructed to vote for Hon. John II. Smf M. DeleczUM to tho judicial convention were instructed to vote for G. W. Ward for Judge and H. S. Ward for kollcltor. Tho dele gates to the senatorial ccr.vtntlDa were Instructed to cnde3vor to have Mark Majette urralnatert for one of bini If noui.lt.i'.cd. Tbo following Is the report of Mia committer or vr.lutloa&. Be it r. solved, that wo thi Demo crats of Tr rell coantr a?r.blcd on !Sth day ct June, lCOC. t? hearti ly .ndors tfc. offciaj rcco.-d rf Hon. . 3f. Slmnn;. John II Small, Ceo. W. Ward and H 3 srl. su recom- raenc that thcr bo re-elected to their xoii.cctive o'icg. for ano'.btr term. J. L. SPRUILL. R. I. HASSELU W. A. NORMAX. ' W. H. SPENCER. GEORGE GRAY. The convention was well attended and was strictly harmonious, the re port of each committee was unani mously adopted by the convention. Million Dollar Mortgage Filed Raleigh, N. O. June 23. In Fay- ettevllle today a mongago was filed for the Empire Trust company, of New- York, for an amount not to exceed ono million dollars, on tho Cumberland- Randolph railway, of which EL W. Shedd. of Aberdeen, N. C, Is prcsl-' dent, and T. J. Edwards, of Providence R. L, 13 secretary. The road was char tered two weeks ago and has bought from tho W. C. Petty cstato tho 93 year lease obtained by Mr. Petty ron the Seaboard Air Line for tho Car thago railroad from Cameron to IIol littoi. The cctrpany trill tolil frrca '.jo-Ten to FitetUrllle and tita o newest fro .n HoIHitoa. . 'Oct cr -r -- ' j-.
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