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i THE QBSERVEli. THURSDAY, AUGUST B, 1909. Indux to New Advertliemwit. AJttge Khoury Notlco, Jamea Marsh Service by Publication, j, H. Anderson Piercing Arrow Sale. Newton Herring Attorneys at Law. 0, G. Davt Commissioner'! Bale of City Property, pr. f. W. McNeill Office at Cook's - Drug Store. . ' ' Tift Could Not Come, ; ; . Capt J. H. Currle returned Saturday night from Washington, where, on Saturday, morning, he called on Presi dent Taft, by appointment, and ask. ed him to visit the State Fair this Fall, On account ot previous "engage ments, Mr. Taft had to decline. Harrlman After the A. C. L. The United States Investor has an Interesting article about the Atlantic Coast Line stock and the attempt of Mr. Harrlman o obtain control of it. It says Mr. Jlarrlinan offered. Mr. Watters fifty million dollars for his six million stock, but Mr. Watters r fnsad unless Harrlman paid all the other stockholders at the same rate. ' Death of Dr. Swindell. Bev nr F. D. Swindell, pastor of the Methodist church of Klnston, died suddenly Thursday night In Beaufort, where he had been spending some time recuperating. He had been in poor health tor several months. ; Dr. Swindell was a native of Hyde ' countyrand was married to Miss Su san Dudleyof Portsmouth, who sur vives Mm with two sons. The lntor- . meat will be at Newborn today. -Dr. Swindell was pastor of that church, in his early ministry from H77 to 1881. He was greatly loved and well known all over the State. FAYETTEVILLE THE IDEAL CITY, Prominent Lawyer of the State Btruok By Its Beauty and ' Possibilities. From Friday's Dally,', R. T. Gray, Esq., of Raleigh, and one ot the most prominent lawyers of the gtate, is in the city on legal business. Though Mr. Gray had been to Fay ettevllle hundreds of times before, this having been the home of bis wife, Mr. Gray had not been here since the streets were paved, and ho says that when he stepped from the train the other night, and looked up Hay street, he was astonished at the transforma tion. ;. ; ; ., ', ; ; ' Last night as he lay in bed at the LaFayette, he saw Massey's Hill on which is built the Holt-Morgan, Victory and Tolar-Hart-Holt mills, and Ashley Heights, where the silk mills are locat ed, with their hundreds of electric lights; and this morning he drove over the splendid new macadam road over the famous residental hill, Haymouiit and looking to the right as he went, he saw Harrington Hill, teaming with life and dotted with hundreds of new bouses, which will some day rival Haymount as a plaw of residence, lie said never before was he so struck with the location of Fayetteville sit uated in the midst of this amphitheatre Of. hills, south, west, and north, and bounded on the east by that noble stream, the Cape Fear. "It Is beauti ful,' magnificent, wonderful," he said. "When the scheme for the canaliza tion of the Cape Fear river is consum mated Fayetteville will within a reas- onably short time take front rank among the cities of the South." . . . . Let's continue the work of aiding nature, with good Toads and streots everywhere, beautiful parks and green lawns then this will Indeed be a para dise on earth. j chance for "Yankee. Doodle" to be cheered at any place 'south of Penn sylvania! At a Boston vaudeville theatre last weok the story-whloh received moot approval, being cheered to the echo, was one in which the point was made thataccording to the reports of the pension bureau, every northern sold ier must have been wounded In the civil .war. The" unusual applause giv en this indicate approval of the sen timent hinted at, as well as apprecia tion ot the Joke. '., -. ; ' Why? EDWARD LOWELL. THE MASONS AT LINDEN. State Farmers' Convention, ' At the A. ft M. College, West Ral eigh, N. C, commencing Tuesday, Aug, 24th, and continuing to Friday, Aug. 27th, there will be four days of real study , in agriculture, horticulture, dairying, stock Judging, etc; At the same time and place there will be held a Woman's convention1 where compet ent' women will discuss their prob lems in home making, housekeeping prevention of disease, cooking, etc. In addition to men from our own State, they have Invited speakers for the occasion from the Department cf Agriculture at Washington, D. C, and from other States. 1 j , , President Hill ot the A. ft M. Col lege offers board at 25 cents a meal and room rent free. Each pereo.i should bring one sheet and one i. II Iowcase. Let the farmers of the St'ite with' their wives and daughters at tend. A 1 fine . programme practical Questions discussed by practical farm ershas been arranged. Linden, N. C July 26 The Masons plc-nlc at Linden on July 22nd, was on Joyed by all present. .' The speaking by Rev. Mr. Sml(h, cf Wilmington, was very good Indeed, and then a most , bountiful dinner was spread, which I am sure all enjoyed. There was a good talk by Mr. Wat son, of Fayetteyllle, which was very Interesting, also. We all said good bye, each going to their homes feeling it was a pleas ant day, and that they had been bene fitted, each Mason feeling that he would be a better Mason. May we have many more such pleasant days. , A PARTICIPANT. STEDMAN ITEMS. "the Fayetteville Business Booster." We have receiver' a copy of "Toe Fayetteville Business 'Booster," a neW publication whlchxis well pointed r.t the "Fayetteville Prlntery" and which the editor, Mr. 0. B, Holmes, describes as follows:' i; - "' v An original publication issued every ..Thursday in the Interest of "live" peo ple who are looking for something "alive." In short, a business paper for business men. Edited and printed ut the Fayetteville Prlntery, 228 Hay street, by 0. E. Holmes, the deaf-mute, Soldier of Fortune, Printer and Well Known Writer. - " We wish this new candidate for oooular favor abundant success. READ THESE REMARKABLE SALES WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS? A Remarkable Complaint Our friend, Mr. H. C. Langdon, U. 8 N., who was here recently on a visit, sends us a copy of the Boston Herald Of May 6th, 1909, with the following remarkable communication marked for our attention. To the Editor of the Herald: ' Sir: Does It Indicate a low state r.t local patriotism when a Boston audi ence as was the case last week, cheers and applauds the playing of "Dixie," and listens unmoved to a rendition of "Hall Columbia." "America," and "Yankee Doodle" at the same perform ance? " '.-.-'. Why should a northern audience ap plaud "Dixie" anyway? Has It any message or meaning for us? Small Three Bales To the Acre. From Monday's Dally. - Mr. Jeff Sessoms, of Stedman, was among the visitors In Fayetteville to day. When asked about his farm, of which so much has been written late ly, Mr. Sessoms said the reports were not exaggerated, especially as to his cotton. He has several acres which he expects to yield three bales to the acre. If not more. He has used the best kind of fertilizers, with a good quantity of saw dust The saw dust Is about 15 years old, and the govern ment estimates its value at 12.20 a ton. Who would have thought of rais ing three bales to the acre, and that partly . with saw dust, five years ago? The progress of agriculture In Cum berland In the past five years has been wonderful, and It Is such men as Mr. Sessoms and other scientific farmers, who have been potent factors In this result AMERICAN FENCE.. We have .re ceived carload American Fence, and can fill orders for any style prompt ly. Chas. Halgh. ' Stedman, N. C, July 30. Mrs. M. A. Fowler and her grandson, Mr. Qua Leaser, left yesterday for Mooresville,' thence to the mountains. Messrs. Carl Strickland and Bain bridge Williams recently made a visit of several days to friends at .Rose Hill , and other points, having had a most, enjoyable time, returned, homo Wednesday. Miss Jessie Qalney, of Sherwood, visiting at the home ot Mr. J. D. Cud dle. ' '-, . Miss Alice Beard,, from Clay. Fo.-k, has been spending this week with Miss Retta C. Bullard. Miss Dennle Alexander Is stopping over, a lew days at Mr. j. u. es- soms's, after spending a few weeks very pleasantly at Bat Cave, near Sa luda. . Mr. J. D. Sessoms recently vlsltwd bis brother, Mr. Frank Sessoms, at Point Caswell, who has been 111 for several weeks. " Protracted meeting has been in pro gress here .this week. The preaching has been very good, chiefly by Mr. Craven, who will leave tomorrow. A good deal of Interest Is being manifest ed. , . Miss Rena Oeddle expects to leave very soon for a week's visit to Miss Carrie Sutton at Calyphos. Miss Ava Hall is visiting relatives here and hear here this week. Mrs. Rives irom near Parkersbutg, with her two little sons, recently made a visit to her sister, Mrs. Lizjie R. Strickland. Mr. Hector Strickland la visiting his son, Mr. R. B. Strickland, at High Point, having returned with Miss Elva last Saturday. ' Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bullard, wuo went to Alabama last winter, have re turned home. This Is beginning of fodder-pulling season. ' So tar this has been one of the best years for crops in this sec Won, and we hope It will continue so. ' Ivory Coimeint -Plaster. The cheapest, because It coBts but little more than lime and sand, and Will Last A Lifetime. Its extreme hardness and tensile strength make a wall that IS PRACTICALLY INDESTRUCTIBLE. IT WILL MAKE YOUR BUILDING LAST LONGER, AND LAST AS LONG AS THE BUILDING. , LET US FIGURE WITH YOU ON YOUR BUILDING MATERIAL. - WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. Belting and Mill Supplies A Specialty. HUSKE HARDWARE HOUSE, ' , FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. (MIA EUIB 1 1 State Colored Normal School, Next Fayetteville N. C. Session Opens MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, And Continue, for Elflht Month, or T hlrty-two Week. A NUMBER OF IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THE SCHOOL SINCE THE COMPLETION OP THE NEW BUILDING. The Faculty HAS BEEN STRENGTHENED AND INCREASED. The Courses ol Study will consist of a Preparatory. Normal, Academic, Domestic science, wuo will afford splendid opportunities for instruction in oewmg, OTDma...e and Cooking, and a Practice School. LOCATION HEALTHY, COURSES THOROUGH, T EACHERS COMPETENT, TUITION FREE. OTHER CHARGES MODERATE. For particulars, address E. SMITH, Principal. PENMANSHIP SHORTHAND . TYPEWRITING . . BOOKKEEPING SPECIAL PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT : OAY AND NIGHT SESSIONS. J RATES REASONABLE. . SPLENDID EQUIPMENT. . For terms, etc.. address, j ? CAROLINA BUSINESS SCHOOL,-,, ., OWEN C. ROGERS, Principal, Banlc Building, Hope Mills, N. C. WARRENTON HIGH SCHOOL. Warrenton, N. C. 1786-1909. GIVES EXCELLENT PREPARATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND ' THE COLLEGES. Students board with teachers. Healthful Athletics, Active Literary Societies, Successful Young Men's Christian Association. Fall Term Begins September 1st For Catalogue Address, John Graham, Principal, Warrenton, N. C. Donaldson Military School A Preparatory School That Prepares. PRINCIPALS: S. M. REED, J. M. McFALL. Send lor Catalogue. Fayetteville, N. C. Littleton Female College One of the most successful and best equipped boarding schools in the South with hot water, heat, electric lights and other modern improvements. 27th annual session will begin Sept 15, 1909. For catalogue address J. M. RHODES, President, Littleton, N. C. BINGHAM SCHOOL 1793 1910 For 116 Years hoys have been prepared for COLLEGE and for LIFE and have been trained to be MEN at THE BINGHAM SCHOOL. Ideally located on Ashevllle Plateau, urganizauon MILITARY for discipline, coniroi anu MiaB3. duj . VL .iv4 a VieloiM bov sent home as soon as discovered. Hazing excluded by pledge of honor. Llm- lAddressCoi . . ...... : , : W XI FOR Saturday, August 7th, , Tuesday, August JOth, Thursday, August 12th. Make Careful Note of the Time of Each Sale. , TRY TO HAVFEXHCTI CHANGE 9 TO 9:30 A. M. . We Will Sell 10 Yards of Sea. ' Island for 39c' - 10 Yards to the Customer. 9:30 to 10 A. M- - j 3-yd Waist Pattern from our reg- . ular 25c Waisting, for 45c. , , 10 to t0:30 A. M. . 25c Embroidered Collars. 10c. II to 11:30 A. M. ' ' : " Regular 10c Embroidered Handkerchiefs for 5c. , limit 12 to customer. ; ' ; :. 11:45 to 12:30, v. ' 10 Yards Dress Ginghams, ', worth $1 to $1.25, for 75c. . JL-:". 12:30 to 1:00 P.M. " : Ladies'" regular 10c Gauze Vests ..... ' 3 to 3:3o P. M. Ladies' Black Hose, regular loc ' - goods, 4 for 75c. : 3:3oto4P. M. , Regular loc Embroidery 5c and. ' 4 to 5 P. M. . Ladies' Belts, regular 5oc goods, ' fof 25c. Sales Will Positively Please Notice ! Positively GOODS TAKEN BACK GOODS EXCHANGED GOODS LAID ASIDE. NO GOODS SENT OUT ON APPROVAL DURING SALE Pisilnil! Bl) Eifiitims! mi77INr "DARTING STARTLING Arrows are cutting iapers all over the face of the Earth these days, and they are point WHIZZING, DARTING, STAKiLlwii CATtTpnlv MORNING. AUGUST 7th, AT 9 O'CLOCK, will be manga- ;r:: r-ss - tus rri ; sprieh,ly race StZS where there will be thousands of dollars worth of gingery happenings every cunute of the tune. The buying public will do well to keep in touch with' events in progress. Our Splendid Stock was NEVER'more in accord with the Season's Best in Variety and Style, and dunng the GREAT PIEK NG ARROW SALE WE will shoot the darts of sMng opportunities, and YOU will reap the beneh ts ShIhE ARROWS ! Omens of good luck ; foretelhng a wonderfuUy interesting program of the Season . Best, Newest, and Most Substantial Stock, selected wun aue conuuciauuu IN ALL CASES CASH MUST BE PAID When Selection Is Made WE ARE NOTED FOR DOING THE UNEXPECTED I THIS ANNOTmCEMENT EXTRAORBINARY MEANS THE MOST ABpLUTELT STARTLING BARGAINS THIS COMMUNITY HAS EVER OOWN AND WE ACCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS TO YOU WITH THIS WARNING : IF MONEY IS ANY OBJECT TO YOU, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO COIN IT! IF YOU HAVEN'T THE MONEY, BORROW IT, 'TWILL PAY YOU! 3 tx t- a- Tka QnorA atiA We Sav to Yott : v Tcinvr THIS STORE, andyou know OUR METHODS OF DOING BUSI You KnowTHlb oaukb., uj . . tQ berin now Store WiU Be Cloied AU Day FRIDAY, Autfiit 6th. Wp Will Sell Everything, Absolutely. We have reserved NOTHING. The object of, THIS SALE IS TO REDUCE STOCK, and WE WILL MAKE THE PRICES RIGHT 1 You can judge for yoursejii, as everyimng wm w wm v -& Presents From The Clouds! PROMPTLY AT 9 A. M. and 3 P. M. ON SATURDAY, Balloons will begin falling from the top of Our Building. Each one will be tagged, and the party getting the LUCK TAGS Will be entitled to what it calls fof absolutely FREE OF CHARGE t DoortWai Open SATURDAY, Augut 7th, at tf a. m. OF CHARGE 1 .. . Open and Close on Time 1 ,. - J H. ANDERSON, Fa r- - 1 , , yetteville, 1M. U 1
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