MHMHMMMMMM MMAur- - ' 11 I , . . - ... , , . . 1 - waa . mm tlff iff II $f III ilfrt'iflf VOL IV. LINCOLNTON, N. C, FRIDAY, SEPT 12, 1890. NO. 19 X)R. ACKER S ENOLIsH. PILU Are active, effective and pare.' For ck headache, disordered stomach, lo'-s of ap petite, Lad complexion iid biliousness, they have Lever bier- equaled, either in America ui- abrwsd. Dr. J 31 Lawicg, Druggist. How 31en Die. If we know all the methods of approach adopted by an enemy we are the better en-? titled to ward off the d&ngr and postpone the moment wh'-n "surren Jer becomes iu c-vi table. Id many instunees the inherent strength of the body t-utCcrts to enable it c-ppo-e ihe tendency toward death. Many however have 1 j-t ibes'.- forces to iuch an ett'-nt that there 13 little or no bdp. In thtv cHes a litk aid to the weakened Lungs w:ii luske t I i the dirifcreuc; bttween sudd'-a death aal many years ot ul'al iife. Upon the first symptoms of a Coab, Could or any trouble oi the Throat or Lungs give that oil ad well-known rem dye Be ?ct)t:'s Gtrmau iiyrup, a careful trial. It will prove wht thousands -ay of it to be the. benefactor of any home." ADVERTISE m tht Courier. Rate3 are reasonable. Tiy it one year and tee if it Joes cot pay. 21 E KIT WIN 3. We desire to .y to our citizen?, that for years we hhve been selling Dr. Kind's New Discovery for Consumption, aiso Dr Kind's New Life Pilis, Bucklen's Arnicu Salve and Electric Bitter?, nod have never bandied remedies that sell as vvell, or that have given ?ach unheal satisfaction. Ve do not hesitate to guarantee them every time, and we stand realy to refund the purchase price, if satisfactory retsaits So not follow their use. These remedies have won their great popularity purely on their merits. At J. M. Luwing's Physician and Pharmacist. E. M. ANDREWS, FUR1TURE, PIANO AND ORGAN DEALER. PIANOS Cbickeiiog, Mathushek and Sterliog Pianos are too wel known to the people to require any introduction from me. Every one ot tbeai ate guaranteed, if they do not please you, you ueed not keep tbem. There are no lower prices, nor easier terms offered by auy one tbau those oflcred by me. ORGANS What are you going to do about that Organ you promised our wife and daughter 1 Buy nothing bat the Celebrated Mason and Hauillu or Stalling Cirpon, mwi von rft not ftlwavs h-ier thm rl paired. Sterling Organs for only $50.00 and Masou & Hamlin s for only 29S.00. Write me for descriptive price list. FURNITURE Never before since I have been iu business was my Stock of Furniture so large and complete in every line as it is to day, and price were never lower. I keep right up with styles, and rep reseat everything jnst as it is. It you buy anything from me and it is cot as represented return it and I will pay your money back. Who could Jo more 'i Who could ask more? Write for my puces. 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FISHBR9S WAGSHGS- RACINE,VJIS For the Lincoln Cockiee A SKETCH OF Prouitneut Hen ot Liu col u touniy. ME. Editoh : I have noticed with pleasure that the atteutio'u of teacheis is being directed to the study of history, espe ially Stwte and local history : it ii i thb let ter that I wish to submit -i lew thoughts. Th.j Editor of tba Cou II IE it has kindly thrown open its columns and invited the teachers to contribute short sketches of the cjunty of Lincolu. I approve ihe scheme and anticipate their peiusat with pleasure aLd rofif, au 1 trust all the teaehets will prepaia utiU publish articles The thought, reading, and re.starcb necessary to produce these sketches will give them much useful and practical in formatiou, a great deal of which will subsequently be instilled into the minds of the children attending the schools and becooue a part of their education. But it is only of one el ement of our local history iu this article that I wish to make a tew remaiks and that is on the citizeus of Lincoln county who have acted their pait in the great drama of life. This is a broad and inviting field for tbe pens ot tbe teachers wben tbey shall have completed the arti cles you have invited them to write Lincoln county has been the home of many brilliant and illustrious men, men whose names have adorn ed the pages of history and are in scribed on the altars of fame, and that too iu many of the vocations of life. Would not their names aud deeds, the dominant traits ot their characters, aud tbe principles upon which they attained success present valuable and useful lessons for the youth of our country, more especial ly inareDublican government where all are born equal and where honor and position, wealth and power, influence and usefulness are alike attainable to all by proper efforts and the blesings of God. Honor and fame from no condition rise ; Act well your part, there all the honor lies. While not interfering with the study of school histories, but rather supplementing their work, it should be a pleasant duty to search out and study the character" aud lives of those whose names have been household words Irora our infancy and some of whom we have perhaps met face to face ; and would uot the impressious obtained be more enduring than the study of men who have occupied the stage of action at a distance! Longfellow seems to have valued the advantages of the study of biography wheu'he wrote that beautiful stanza in his Psalm of Life : Lives of great men all remind us, We can make oar lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints en the sands of time, I will in a hasty manuer present the names of some of our distiu guished citizens, expressing the hope that you or the teachers wiil formulate some plan of publishing biographical sketches of those here enumerated and others ; but if not that the imperfect mention he:e made may serve to fill onr hearts with love aud patriotic feelings of pride for our grand old county aud state, and tbe minds of many of our boys with noble and lofty aspira tions to rise above mediocrity, to do well what their hands find to do, to adorn whatever stations in life they may be destined to occupy, to be come usefol and intelligent citizens and members of society, always re membering that every honor and position is open to their competi tion even to tbe chief magistracy of this great nation. What a galaxy of names crowds our memory! The writer will present some of them as they occur to mind and that not in any studied order of time or grada tion ot achievement. The Student of history will ob serve that we have copied largely after Wheeler and other writers, but making this general ackuowl edgement we will not encumber this article by quoting authorities The first we will mention is Michael IIoke, a native of Lincoln and a son of Col. John IT ilka who was a nsAfnl and enterprising citizeu of this county. iitiinatu, unpetuou, and ; successor, the late chiFairie, at the youthful age of- WlLLuM MaKcl's SkiFp. thirty-four yeats he was the D-mo j Jude Suipp w a3 a sou of Baitlett raric candidate for Governor of Suipp ami vas hum in Lincoln jortu Carolina. gentleman of hoe person, Hue address, a cousid eiable legislative experience, Lav ing bedii a member of the House of C-nnmoJ.s from Lincoln from 1834 to ICiJ, and of i itiU posjii.)U &t the bar, iu hiai Gov. Grahasu found a "foeuiau woctby .of this great, man's steel." Such was the faiincss of his conduct, his open, generous temper, his elevated mode of argu ment that even in bigh excitement party spirit forgot its rancui ud he won as he de-erved the lagard and iespeut of atl parties. This was th c:tuipaigu of 1844 well remembered as that in which both candidates for governor were Lincoln couuty boys. This active spirit sunk to rest Sept. 9th, 1344. at the age of thirty. four yeais. A marido slab maiks his place of interment in the grave yatd ot the "old White Church" in Lincolnton- William Alexander Graham was born iu Lincoiu couuty. He was perhaps more widely known, highly honored and better loved than any ot her sons, Au educated and cultured gentleman, nature had to him been profuse in external gifts j in persou he was the ideal of the patrician ; his features regular aud classic in their outline would have satisfied a sculptor : his form was noble aud commanding, - cast iudeed in nature's finest mould. Noted from his earliest years for his industry, his thirst for knowl edge, and his aptitude to learn ; possessing a moral constitution complete ou every side, all of his conduct being regulated not only by the highest sense of honor, but by the most scrupulous sense of duty, it is no wondec his nntirft State required him to devote his life to her service. A lawyer pre eminent iu his profession, often a member ot the General Assembly aud Speaker of the House, Senator of the United States and Governor ot Noith Carolina, Secretary of the Navy uuder Fillmore audcaudidate for Vice President ou the Scott ticket, his life is indeed a history of service until his death, which oc curred Aug. llru, 1675. when he was about seventy-oue years otage. He was the sou of Joseph Graham. Among the eaily settiets of this couuty the name of Gen. Joseph Graham stands conspicuous. He was pieseut iu Charlotte when the first Declaration of Independence was made. Deeply imbued with the spirit of liberty he enlisted in tbe cause ot his country at the age of uineteeu yeais. In au engage ment near Charlotte this gallant young officer received niue wounds, six with the sabre and three with lead. He commanded iu fifteen eu. gagement8 iu the War of the Revo lution with courage and wisdom. Atter cue close ot the war he was the first Sheriff of Mecklenburg county aud ofteu its representative in the General Assembly. He sub sequently moved to Lincoln county and eugaged iu the manufacture of iron, where tor more than forty years he conducted a large estabs lishment with great energy and prudence. His tnruace was known as Vesuvius, now Smith's. He died iu 183G, aged about seventyseven years, and his remaius were depos ited in the graveyard at McPelab church. DAVLD SCHENCJv is well known as a powerful and successful advocate and lawyer. A close stndent, a mau of untiring en ergy and indomitable will, he has risen to tbe head of bis profession. He was born in Lincolnton May 4th, 1835. He served as a Judge of the Superior Court from 1874uutil 1881 when he resigned to become geuer al couusel of the Richmond and Danville K. R. Company iu North Carolina aud has continued in that position ever since. He has written a valuable history of the State from 1781 to 1785. Gov. Jarvis tendered him the position of Associate Jus tice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, which hedeclined. Upon his resignation as Judge another appointed hi county Nuv. 19(b, 161'J. H mau of high cli.tiaf.tei' and distias guished for abilitv. honor ami l..r alty to duty. Ue wy kiudheaited but firm; liberal but just; learned in law but modest. Lie devoted his great loial mind to his profession aud attiiiiel eiu ticuji as a junst He seived many years a Judge of the Superioi Couit and also as Attorney-Geueral ot the State. He has recently passed over the river. Ry the action of the leceut Dis- tuct and State conventions the scales ot justice bich have t.een held mi vveii piised iu the hands of Scbenck and Shipp ate to be trans- (ferred to auother of Lincoln's sous, WlixlAM Al.txANDEE, ii iKL We all know Aieck Hoke; we love him we honor and trust him. He stands in tbe irout rank of North Caroliua lawyers. He was one of the leaders in the last North Caro liua House of Representatives and made a reputatiou second to no member of that body. Posessing a well rounded character adorned with the Chiistiau graces on him the ermine wilt he worthily bes towed anil he will wear it with abil ity aud dignity. His father,tha late John FRANKLIN Hoke was born iu Lincoln county on the 30th day of May, 1820 and here he lived all his life Po3sesing many ennobling traits of character he was much loved. Learned in the law be successfully practiced his chosen profession. He was often the popular representative of Lin coln county in theSenate and House of Representatives. A patriot and soldier he served as captaiu in ihe 12th Regiment U. S. Volunteers iu the war with Mexico; he was ad juraut-Geueral of theState iu 18G0 61; Colonel of the 231 Regiment N. C. Troops in the war betweeu the States. He died October 27ib 1$33 and a marble monument in the grave yard of the Episcopal church at Lincolnton marks his last resting place. Iu biui one of our land marks passed away. He is one of whom it may be said: "He bore without offence the grand old uame of gentleman.'' Peter Forney was a patriot and a soldier of the Revoiutiou and a nat've of this county he was a promiueut man in his dav and served as a member of tbe House cf Commoos, Senator, member of Cougress, aud often presidential elector. He was ens gaged in the manufacture of iron aud built the furnaces known Deri's and Johnston's. He died Feb'y 1st. 1834 iu the 78th year ot his age and was buried ou his old homestead near Mr.J.F.Reinhardt's. His sou, Daniel M. Forney. was also a mau of distinction. He served as a member of Congress from 1S15 to 1818 and as a Senator from Lincoln couuty from 1823 to 1S2G. In 1534 he moved from this couut to Alabama where he died in 1847, aged G7 years. Wjl PinkxEy Henderson a native of Lincolnton sought tbe broad area of the ''Lone Star" State for the full development of his giant iutellect and won fortune and fame. An eminent lawyer, Governor of the State, Geueral in tbe Mexican war and Senator of the Unite i States he adorned the positions his courage aud talents won. In the great conflict that tried men's souls a brave array of sol diers inarched from the county of Lincoln bnrning with patriotism iu the cause they had espoused and Dlaced their lives ou the altar of their country. For their gallantry tbree of them were promoted to the distinction of beiug geuerals iu the armies of the Confederacy. These were Stephen D. RamsAuR.RbT. F.Hoke aNi RoeT. D. JohNSOU. The first of them poured out his lite-blood on the field of battle Oc tober 20tb, 18G4 when he was but 27 years of age. A marble shaft erected to his memory in the grave yard of the Episcopal church at sou of Liuclu as j Liocolutou maiks his last resting i place. Ihe otheis have been spared I to expend their energies in the res triction and advancement of their1 beloved southland. a; J.xo. EI FoBNEr & W.M. H. Fof.ney Luic01q count v bo s who eutered i tiu -!. nit iuuj mriaui UillO were also Coafedeiate Generals The latter is now aud has loug been an honored member of Congress from li,e Sra'e ot Alabama. William Lasdee was a resident ot this county from boyhood until death. He was one of the most able aud brilliant advo. cates that adorned the bar of North Carolina He sauk to rest January Gib. 1865 aged 51 ye ns. A su i cstautidl granite monaiiient maiks his last res ing place iu the jave yard of the Methodist c'lurch in Lincoint' u. He filled many posi tions of trust, Legislator, Solicitor and member of the Confcdeiatc Cougi'uss. He has a mooumeut of love aiid affection io the memories cf those hokuew him tent and has left a name tho lustre of which time cannot efface. The name of Brevard is one that has impressed itself on this section. In tbe years gone by, ihe mauutac ture of iron was an immense in dustry. Toe rock w-lb of the no di apidated furnaees that we know as Smith's, Brevard's, aud Rein hardt's are monuments to the spir it and enterprise of Alexander Brevard. He was a captaiu iu the Conti nental army, and was- actively eu gaged during the entire, war of the Revolution. Beiug ot a leunug nature he never sought political fa vor. He dietl Nov. 1st, 1829 and a large square monument marks his place of interment iu the grave yard at McPelab church, a spot choseu by himself and Gen. Gra ham as a family burying ground. Robert H. Burton while not a uativo was a resident of this couuty from early mau hood uutil his death. He chose law as his profession and applied himseli with such assiduity aud ability that he soou rose to the head of the bar In 1818 he was appointed a Judge of the Superior Courts ot Law which utter riding oue circuit he resigned. Iu 1832 he was elected Treasuier ot the State which ou ac couut of tailiug health he declined He died iu 1842 loved by all who kuevv bun and his remaSus were de posited in the grave )aid at Unity church. Besida him in an unmarked grave reposes all that is mortal of HuTcniNs G. BukToN who was never a leeideut of this county except in death ; but the taut that our sod covers his re mains makes his history interesting to us. He was a distinguished man iu his day. Au able lawyer, repie setative iu the General Assembly, member of Congress. Attorney Geueral and Governor of the State. JameS GraIIAM was a sou of Geu. Joseph Graham aud a native of Lincoln. He was an able lawyer and practiced for many years with great succe-s. He removed to Rut her ford county aud was its representative for many terms iu he House of Commons He was elected from that District to Cougress in 1833 and served un til 1843, and again elected iu 1845, he then retired from pu' lie life, re turned to his farm in this couuty and devote 1 himself to agricultural pursuits until his death which oc curred iu 1851 wheu he was about sixty eight years of age. He was buried beside his father in the graveyard at McPelah and his place of mterment is indicated by a mar ble slab with the simple inscription 'James Graham.' Robert Hall, Morrison died at his home in this county May 13th, 1889 aged ninety-one years and was iuterred at McPelah. Dr. Morrison was the first President of Davidson College. His lamiuf, zeal, abililv aud high character did much to give the young institution a firm root as a place of learning and sound moral training. He was an active Presbyteriao miuister for more thsn half a century and ws for many years the beloved pastor of Unity and McPelah churches in this county. His ministry was a glory to the church as well as to the State. Dr. Morrison was one of the best known men in North Carolina; he was honored aud re vered by all who knew him. In bis deatn the State lost oue of her old eat and best citizens and the church one of its most substantial pillars. Robert Laban Abernathy. was bom in Lincoln Couuty April 30, 1822. Dr. Abernathy is a stiik ;ttg iitsraure of a selt ui ic man. Ue Was bom poor and had nut evtu good health witii which to fiiht the battles of ife. Bathe bravely faced tho w oi hi strikmg down bar rier after bar.ier till he occupies a high p saitiou a noug thd educators of rhc State. In boyhood instead of sleep, oy the faggot's flame he was intensely applying himself to nis studies Ue soon fitted himself for teaching ; I hen joined the miuij try of the M. E. Church, South. A tract ot laod was donated for a school in B like couuty over which he was etctad to pieridt; it soon giew into an acalemy, theo a sems luaiv, finally culminated lu Kuthi errord College. He lias accomplish t ed a great work: he has educated feu thousand boys to more than a fifth of whom he has giveu free tui tion. But the sad part is yet to tell. On the 9th ot August la t the fiamfS swept ihe college a a. Ilich in tin possession of a sublime (aiih i: Providence, may he see another uuildiug arise Phoenix like out of the ashes. He has done untold good aud is greatly loved and hou ored by the people of Ihe State. Samuel Lander was boru in Lincol.it ou in 1833. A cultured chrisliau gentleman he has devoted the energies of his great mind to the education of the young, aud woiking for the Master. Ue taujht at many points in this state aud South Carodua with great success. He was P.esideut of Davenport Fe uale College at Le" uoir, N. C; aud for the past fifteen years has been tho President of Williaiustou Female Co'lege, a douris'iing institution iu Auderson, co.,S,C.He ha3 a classical aud math ematical education which has made his uame au authority ou these branches throughout the South aud lie rank as ou i ot tbe most distin' guished and successful educators of the country. There are many oiheie whose uaines are dear and whoso history is left as a piecious heritage to ua hut time and space forbid faither particularizing. Au invigorating atmosphere, lite giving water, ferj tile soil, good blood aud wholesjmo influences have combined to pro duce farmers, industrious, succeife tul and happy; wanufactuier j to conduct immense industrial entetj prises vvt'th wisdom and prudence; histnKaus, whose faithful peo have done much for the cause of history; aoldters, as brave and paj triotfo as ever shouldered a gan, ministers, whose lives have beeu living epistles ofiheWord of God, aud who have proclaimed that Word with power and effect jteachj ers, distinguished iu the nol le woik of disciplining arid training the youthful mind, phsiciaus, who hvo bpent their lives iu allel viating tbe ills of humanity; otlij ceis, models of faithfulness and efficiency ; lawyers and jadgeswho have been powerful instruments m promoting the causn ot justice; state;-meu, whose voices have heeu heard in the councils of tuenatiorj. A. Nuos. Lincolnton, N. C. Sept. 8, 1890. TUT FIRST SYMPTJXS ok death. Tire i feeling, dull headache, pain in various parts of the body, sinking at the pit of the stomach, Ios ot appetite, fever ish aesa, piuipltt or sore, are hllpriti9 evidence of poi?oned blood. No matter how it became poisoned it must be purified t) avoid death. Dr. Acker's Eoglisa Blood Elixir hH nrr failed to remove scrofulous or syphilitic poison. Sold under positive guarantee by Dr. J M Lawing, Druggibt THAT TERRIBLE COUGH In the tnoraing,hurrifd or difficult breath ing, raising phlegm, tightness in the chest, quickened pulse, chilliness in the evening or sweats at night, ail or any of theao things are the first stages of consumption. Dr. Acker's hnghsh Cough Remedy vcdl cure thete fearful symptoms, and is so'd under a. positive guarantee by DrJMLaw inj, Drusrgist. CAN'T SLEEI' JTlGETS Is the complaint of thousands suffering from Asthma, Consumttion, Cough3, etc. Did you ever try Dr. Acker's English Re medy ? It is the best preparation known for all Lung Troubles. 8oll on a positive guarantee at 23 cents and 50 cents. Fox sale by Dr. J M Lawing, Dm'st-