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CONCOKD, N. O., WEDNESDAY, NOYEMBEU 8, 1899.
Single Copy 5 Cents
THE PYTHIAN AFFAIR,
T tlier Light Thrown On the Subject
' A Xon-Affiliatbr The Report - Not Be
lieved In Salisbury.
The Salisbury correspondent
to the Charlotte Obseryer has
the following about the Knights
0f Pythias affair: -
"Care of -matters in connec
tion with the libel on the Knights
0f Pythias who recently installed
a locl-'e at Albemarle has been
intrusted by Grand Chancellor
Woodward, of Wilmington, to
CONCERT TUESDAY NIGHT.
The Band in White Look Their Best and
Make Delightful Music-Mr. Asbury's
Superb Tones-Soloists Persistently
Encored,
Concord had a treat royal
Tuesday night. The Concord
band, which is quite well-grown
for its age, looked its best,' all in
white, and it seemed that every
instrument dazzled in the glory
of the occasion.
Prof. Keesler, who had ar
ranged a most suitable program,
i -rxT n ir t - i I . - .
District deputy vv iu -uyies, 01 entered upon the leadership with
Charioite. This gentleman has confidence that every part would
already been "put in possession of he on time, and every tone would
information which throws a new b most pleasingto the ear. We
lirrhton the subject. It seems feel1 a legitimate pride in, the
that Editor Bivins' informant Concord band, greatly stimulated
has a record as a denouncer of by the . performances Tuesday
secret or fraternal oocieties, be- night.
inc nimseii u iiuu-aiuiiatiiig i nv wums 01 ours can aae
Mason and that he showed this quately measure the merits of
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animus in tne particular case. mr. -asDury s nute penorm-
Salisbury Pythians who are' ac- ances. They were superb. The
nuainted with these circum- performer, it seems, can have
stances give tne eaitor smaii no mental conception or vane
blame. They regard his quali- gated and pleasing . tones that
fed retraction as designed to his instrument will not yield at
shield his informant by allowing his command.
it to be inferred that the ' story Miss Harris it is well known
The Salisburv Index says always pleasant to hear- and in
this: concert with instruments gently f
'We see that the Pythians are chiming in, it made peciiliarry
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not satisfied with tJro. livens narmonious meioay.
article retracting and apologizing Mr. Summey has a voice , es-
forhis first article which , gave ssntially tenor in tone, but femi
offence to the many excellent nine -in its- gentleness. 1 It is
ENTERTAINMENTS GALORE.
A Number of Dates Made for Exercises-
Public Exercises and Book Receptions
-Personals.
Written for The Standard. I "X
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Messrs. Bob Corzine and Paul
Nussman went over to Charlotte
Monday morning on -business. :
Mr. Luther Lentz, of Nor
wood, is here, today on business.
He informs lis that there is no
truth in the report that he in
tends coming back to Mt. Pleas
ant in the near future. .
An entertainment will be given
by the young ladies and gentle-"
men of this place in the college.
chapel Saturday "evening, the !
18th, the proceeds to purchase '
revolving cnairs ior tne pro
fessors in the recitation rooms!
Mr. and Mrs. DeBerry Bar-1
ringer, formerly of No. 8 town
ship, who have been living in 5
Texas for the last four years, 1
have returned to North Carolina
duper
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S
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Attractive
Assortment
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Endless Variety
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Matchless Materials.
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Yes, it's a picnic at our Dress Goods Counter. Just think of
comprises Black crepons, Fancy flanels, Tricots, Camel's hair plaids.
Fancy crepons, Bedford stripes, Silk and Wool nulls, , etc. You
genuine bargains in every sense of the word. They are all on the
and will make it their home. 1 . , - . ,
The Drama. "East Lynne," 60 and,70c dress goods being sold at 39c per yard. The showing
which was to be played Thanks
giving, has been postponed in-
uuiiuiLoiy , , aiu msieuu x ci ni
tty Affair" will be - played about
must see the. assortment to appreciate the true value. They are
A goodly number of Concor-
ians were visiting frjends and re
latives here Sunday. They were on rri ok n,.;
as follows. Mr. John Cook. Mr. . . . , (i .. . J J
and Mrs.,;ja5ia P . GooMr. :. are 25 and 40c eoods iroinff at 25c.-" If is simrjlv a dress ffoods "
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fWiomon nom-nnsinfr that nerfectlv trained and the tones Jonn iv xieuuriA auu iui ivia-., . - , .
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brotherhood. It is no concern seem to come from a soul of gen- gie Cook, and Mr. and Mrs. M Li chance ' our buyer picked up last week while in the market. We
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of ours but, wo believe m mercy tie emotions. pucnaiian, . auu. meb mdw '
n rnvio -PTrfViinna TVio dtipatos fnr Miss TTarris. I Brown and Juliette Johnson. bought them cheap and are selling them the same wav. Black
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with their excellent motto, Mr. Asbury and Mr. Summey : The Philalaethian Literary so-
"Friendship, Benevolence and were persistent, and indicated ciety will give a Book Reception
Charity," can afford to be mag- that each caught the exultant December 15th. The; exercises
As listeners that were unwilling to will consist of declamations,
one be let go. ; . , , .. .. I essays, debate; oration and a
nanimous and forgiving,
the matter now stands, no
thinks ill of anv one of them on
account of that publication."
A Small Fire at Albemarle. V- -.
While in conversation over the
telenhone with a partv in Albe-
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marie, we learn that the
of the occasion.
The audience was fairly good, "thing-a-ma-gig" by one of the
though hardly up to. the merits society best writers. The
question for debate will be:
(JWVaf lio'nnona is fnr best."
The Pi Sigma Phi society will
also give a public exercise some
time in December. p
Miss v Jennies. Skeenj! who has
RESULTS OF TUESDAY'S ELEC
TIONS. '
Taffeta Silk, good quality, special price 49c per yard. Black Satin
Dutchess, very wide, $1.25 Quality, sale price 98c ; $1.00 quality at
75c. All shades of Velvet Silk and Braid Trimmings. A good bit
of linings, near silks, skirtings, etc., to suit every taste. Remem
ber this is bargain week in our
Capes, Jackets, Reefers etc.
' Large assortment of Furs. Remember it will be a pleasure
to show the new goods at this store0 We are having regular Xmas
PERSONAL POINTERS.
fire j Ohio Rebublican Kentucky Most Prob-
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alarm was given there Tuesday ably So-Maryland' Again Democratic
niru-- n Time w VirkTnck rf "M-rs I TicTn.tVhp.s at Q;S0 a. m. todav
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Spinks. Fortunately the flames (Wednesday) announce as clearly '"
wprp nnpriPbAd before verv much anticipated that. Pennsylvania. raeu w
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damage was done. The damage Connecticut, Massachuetts, New ? Miss Ida lowe, 01 r lowes, ib , trading these days and no wonder.
does not amount to more than Jersey, New York and South Da- yisiting her sister, Mrs. Dexter
aWMit so knta went Republican on Tues- Dorton.
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Mn,v , As 'a matter .of course
Castor-Krimminger Wedding. U A Vin. ntTiPan.
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Mr. Charlie X Castor, 01 jno. k ocratic. 'Maryland is again Dem-
township, and Miss Annie Krim' ocratic. Ohio, too, is Republic
mmger, of No. 5 township, were can by a majority that does not
married Sunday morning at Mr. look like it should have been
WL Kimball's. With numbers caued a doubtful state. Ken-
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of friends we extend our congrat- tuckv is vet in doubt with great
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probability that the Republicans
have won.
Mr. Bryan has the satisfaction
fhat. bis state. Nebraska, is
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safely fusionist.
Mr. Will Powe, Tpf Greens
boro, spent last night here.
SuncrintendGnt Mathes is
spending tne aiiemuou in
Charlotte
ulations wishing them a life of
love and happiness. X.
Southern Conference Meets.
The Southern conference of
the North Carolina Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran church
will meet in Mt. Zion church,
Ritchfield, Stanly county, on
Thursdoy the 16th instant at 10
o'clock a. m. ! ' '
Mr. Jao. McGill, of Phila
delphia, ' arrived here last night
to visit Mr. Jas. W Cannon.
Parks & Conip y.
0u a Wild Goose Chase. fjP
The season has come again to
chase the wild goose- Mr. J C
Bradford, of Eastfield tellsus that
he landed one safe last week that
pro ved to be tender and delicious.
It measured five feet from tip to
tip of wing and weighed seven
Pounds. ; : '
?PMm,aies one slcki weary and restless.
- Iules Restorative Nervine brings rest.
T ,nn isville. 12:25 P. m. With
only three counties to hear from,
the vote for Governor stands as
follows: Taylor, Republican,
121,038; Goeble, Democrat, 112,-
203: Brown, Democrat, 75,U1U.
Republicans carried everything
in Louisville and claim tne uv
i-tel
islature by 7 majority,
gives them U. S. Senator.
This
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PRESCRIPTION FOR
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and fever is a bottle c Grove's Taste
less Chill Tonic. Never fails to cure;
Then why experiment .with worthless
imitations? Price 50 cents. - Xour
money hack if it fails to cure.
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Our cousins oh the other side are able to take care
of themselves just like Bell, Harris & Co. are -for all your wants
in the Furniture line. With three solid cars of Furniture, two cars
j of springs, two cars of chairs, one car of Mattresses, you need not
worry about high prices on furniture, and as for btoves, we nave
the famous Leader line, Gate City, Iron King, Happy Til . o.
Wood Heaters and Coal He? ters all bought in car lots an i you
give' us a chance wTe will sell you. Clocks, good, better a: . test.
If time is money you shoulu have a clock. Oflice and J,!'
Furniture of all kinds. Hall Furniture, Kitchen Furniture,
sum it up we have anything you want. Pictures or frame:. we
are strictly in it. Call and see. " . .