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She mirth bfam trior VOL. IV. no. 17. RUTHERFORDTON, K. C, THURSDAY. APRIL 28, 15)04. 81.00 A YEAR. ILLINOIS CENTRAL HEADED THIS WAY. RUMORS THAT ARE RIFE TO THIS EFFECT. This Railroad Will Combine With the Seaboard Air Line to Gain an En trance Through Knoxville to Ashe ville and the Coast. ever, there has never been any defi nite policy outlined, although a num ber of Ashe ville citizens have been on the qui vive for several years to help on the project. It may be that their hopes are now about to be realized. Developments in the situation are expected at Knoxville any time. Dur ing the past few days the papers there had considerable to say regarding the chances for the entrance of the lllinios Central to that city. Certainly if the I. C. has purchased or does purchase the Tennessee Central it is an assured thing that the road is heading for a connection with the Seaboard bv wav Is the Illinois Central railroad com ing to Asheville by way of Knoxville of Asheville, and the Queen City of to connect vith the Seaboard Air Line, which, it is said will be extended to this place, its present western termi nus? Answering the question off hand it would apjiear that developments of a late date point to a conclusion which is not far from one which would give an affirmative answer to the above question. To begin with it is reported that the Illinois Central is the recent purchas er of the Tennessee Central, with which road it connects at a point in middle Tennessee. The Tennessee Central extends from Nashville, Tenn., the capital of the Volunteer state, to Harriman, which place is located ubout 70 miles from Knoxville. At Lebanon the Tennessee ( 'entral makes connection with the Illinois Central. A very few days ago a 'rumor be came current that the I. C. had pur chased or arranged for the purchase of the Tennessee Central, which road Is in Dad straits hnancially. The ru- the Mountains will at least have an other trunk line and direct competi tion all over the country. Asheville Citizen. ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE. Memorial Services in Honor of the Late William Baxter. Klw.xboro, April 24, 1(04. Your scribe had the pleasure of being in Caroleen, Saturday night, where the Odd Fellows celebrated their Sth an niversary in America. The Odd Fellows of Caroleen, Hen rietta, Ellenboro and Forest City, met at the depot at Caroleen, about 200 strong, and marched to the hall where a large crowd had gathered to hear the speaking. Ilev. J. 15. Carpenter was introduced and he opened the ser vices with prayer, after which Rev. N K. Richardson deliivered the address of welcome. Rev. Hedgeneth. of For est City, was next introduced, and he mor has not vet been either confirmed made a ood l-ch on Odd Fellowship r... -lni.l hm. mn k-hn n v- ,.ir. t anil the workings of the order. Rev the railroad situation in the South be lieve there is something in the report. The scheme behind the purchase of tin Tenneseee Central, if such purchase has lieen made by the I. C. is said to be as follows The Illinois Central wants an outlet to the coast and is said to have com bined forces with the Seaboard Air Line. It is a well known fact that the Louisville Al Nashville railroad and the Atlantic Coast Line are owned bv the same corporations and persons niL . 1 . j? 3 .i j ins coinoinuuon oi roans readies nearly if not quite eery important city in the South. In the same way the Southern railway reaches nearly all of the best cities in the Southland What the Illinois Central and the Sea board Air Jine are driving at, or rather what the former road is driving at, is a merger with the S. A. L. in order to be on fair terms with the Louisville and Atlantic ('oast Line on one hand on the Southern railway on the other. In order to secure the chance for fair competition the Illi nois Central mut combine with the S. A. J..., ana tnis, it is said, it not an C. L. Dowel also made a short talk. but as he was not a member of the or der he did not sav much about it. Rev. H. 1. Jordan was introduced and he made one of the best speeches we have ever heard. His subject was Tj( the iirotherhooil ol Man and the Or phanage at Goldsboro, which the Odd Fellows aro conducting at their own expense. The services closed to meet at Henrietta Sunday morning at lo o'clock to celebrate witli the order at that place. A large concourse of peo ple assembled and Rev. T. C. Harris opened the services with prayer. Rev. N. R. Richardson and Mr. John E. Green made short addresses. Rev. H. H. Jordan preached on the second degree of Odd Fellowship. His sub ject was "Love" and was well worth going to hear. The people of this community and the decendants of William Baxter, will hold memorial services at the old Baxter family graveyard, the second Sunday evening in May at 2 o'clock, this beingthe 8th day of May. Messrs. G. G. Eaves and James Morris, of Marion, and Rev. W. 1). Bostic, and LETTER FROM REV. G. P. B0STICK. Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Bostick Will Go As Missionaries to China. Two weeks ago our Oak Grove cor respondent gave the first public infor mation that Rev. W. D. Bostick and wife would sail for China as missiona ries the lattter part of this summer. Last week in a communication from Darlington a more definite outline of their plans was given. Rev. G. P. Bostic, a brother; has been a missionary in that country for many years. We have been kindly furnished a recent letter from him, which is given below. Later it is our intention to give a brief biographical sketch of Rev. W. D. and Mrs. Bostick, accompanied by half tone cuts. They have greatly en deared themselves to the congrega tions at El l'aran (S. C), Concord, Mount Pleasant and Mountain Creek churches. Po Chow, An Hkoki, Chi.va. January 23, 1904. My Dkar Wade and Floka: Attie and I received yours, Wade, just be fore I left Taian in which you spoke of going to take steps soon, looking toward coining to China during the year upon which we have now entered, and I cannot tell you how much joy this news cave me nor how heartv a welcome you will receive from the Bos tick crowd over here as well as from all our workers. The burden of our j prayers has been during the past year most especially that God would thrust forth other workers. If this decision to come now on your part is of the Lord, then I pray that each step in the future may be directed by the Lord to ward this great, dark, sinking land, and if this moving is not of the Lord, then I as earnestly pray that he may hinder-each effort made in this direc tion. 1 can but believe that it is or iord, Verv pleasant as it would be to have your company, the main thing we need, whether it is what we want or not I hope it is is earnest help in testifying to this lost people of a dear Savior's love. May you both be sent to us full of such a desire and in the power and blessing of the gos pel of the Son of God. f wrote you a long letter from here in Septemlier about the matter; not to try to come in the spring, but in the autumn. 1 am writing bv this mail to you should turn, then to your knees in earnest crying unto God in full as surance that he will hear and lead, and he will do so. When your hearts are heavy with the sorrow of the trial of leaving loved ones and home for this land of sin, death and ruin, roll that heavy burden (I know how heavy it is) upon Him who is the great bur den' bearer and who has left manifold more for you and for me than we can ever leave for him. And so may your life be one of constant blessings as you pass this way, and may you come and so labor and live that bright crowns shall await you up yonder when he shall call you. To our hearts our home, the joys and sorrows of of our common work we will give you both a most hearty welcome. Herring said he was gofng to write you and offer you the suppoit of the River" Creek Association and commend you to the Union. I trust that your passage and support may be fully ar ranged and if it is not in full and in a definite business way, do not hesitate to come trusting the God who feeds the birds and clothes the lilies to take care of you. I would suggest that you do not try to divide your support into two parts but let contribuitons be for W. D. Bostick and family; I think that is bet ter. I will be able and glad to help either on your passage or first year's j support some, possibly SO0; but I trust the Jjord may send your passage mon ey from those who know you both over there and so encourage your hearts. I should suggest that you state in Aurora and probably in Biblical Re corder that you are coming and offer an opportunity to any one who wishes to aid in your passage.I should think it best not to mix your self up with the muddle in Arkansas and Texas. You might write a letter to the Flag of your intention to come and offer an opportunity -to any one that wishes a part in your support. If you fully and definitely decide to come, I have no doubt that you will be supported. Your board with us including room, fuel, lights, washing etc., will cost you less than $10 each per month at the present rate oi exchange, and if I should go home in two or three ears, yo.i could occupy my house while I was gone and have no large expense toward a house for four or five years at least, perhaps much Ion ger. If you can get to us without mv your board as mv contribution. 7 unless something unforeseen occurs. Attie will probably wish to aid you some and probably Sister Crawford too. And now I need not write more at length about these matters. When I hear that you have definitely plan ned I think I will send you some Chi nese books to aid you in starting in the language, and if Tedder comes with you, you can put in your time well on the way and know several phrases before you reach us. I spent from 19th of December to the 7th instant with my precious treas- ures at Taian and enjoyed it very much. I took Adelaide there. She fin ished her school at Chefoo, did very well; took three important prizes and stood first in six of her twelve sub jects. I shall be most glad when we are settled together again. I left them all pretty well. Adelaide had started teaching the other four a few days be fore I left. I spent two days at Chinning. Her ring well. I spent three days at Keo ielehfee, and reached here last Tues day, the 10th, . just thirteen months froni my arrival here last winter. I expect early in March to begin in ear nest to build our house in which I hope you both and we may be snugly fixed by the end of the year, yet not my will but the Lord's be done. There is considerable to encourage here, but plenty to make feel often, "who is suf ficient for these things'?" I hope I may be hearing from you long before this reaches you and have a speedy reply to this. Much love to all loved ones and friends as you see them. God bless you both. Affectionately Your .Brother, G. P. Bostic. OLIVER P. TAYLOR, DECEASED. DEATH OF MISS DELLA HARRIS. accomplished thing, well understood Pr-bablv tlrs, will make speeches to be the intent of the I. C, in which plan the S. A. L. heartily .concurs lu fact, it is reported in railroad cii cies on what is sain to ie reliable au thorlty that the I. C. is even now fur Dishing money to S. A. L. for the con struction of a branch road of consid erable magnitude and that if the S. A. L. is not controlled by the I. C, it is onlv a question of time before it will be. Having control of the S. A. Li., or being situated so that control of that road can be gained at any time, the I C. seeks to purchase or has purchased the Tennessee Cential. By this meth od it reaches almost to Knoxville. It would be necessary for the T. C. to be and give us some history of William Baxter and his decendanjs. William Baxter was one of the greatest men that ever came from the oia country to America, and it is no more than right that we should pav our great ancestors this tribute of re spect. Probably a little later on we can give something concerning this service that will be worth reading. Memorial services will be held at Concord on May 14 and at Oak Grove on May 13. ine neanii oi the commuitv is verv good at this time. Mrs. Margaret Bailey is improving slowly. The farmers are about through built into Knoxville, for a link road Pming their crops and they are fflad home to ShaiiRhai aWi $200 each j to be constructed from Knoxville to Newport, Tenn., which is only a short distance, where connection mav be made with the Tennessee & North Car nlina railroad. The Tennessee At North Carolina railroad runs from the town of Newport, Tenn., to within a 9hort distance of Waynesville, N. C. to see it turning warmer. Mr. J. Randall moved to Ctiffside last week. Improve Our Roads. The condition of our roads could be greatly improved by a little work. judge, if the figures have not been changed, and is quicker by about a week to Shanghai, and the time ot de parture and arrival is more to be de pended on And now do not worry over matters at all. "Commit thy way unto the Lord trust also in Him, and He will bring it to pass." I wish I could have be lieved as tutly that precious promise I did One day given by the hands on most When Waynesville was reached sections would put them in compara- it would be necessary to construct vllJ conumon- muu noies to Asheville and from Asheville to couict re drained, depressions lilted; twenty vears asro as I do now Rutherfordton ami the trick would be chunks, rocks and old rails be thrown believe it stronglv in a general wav, but my blessed experience in the past fifteen years, in darkness and light, under cloud and sunshine, with mens' praise or persecution, in sorrow or m joy, have much strengthened my taith that this and all other precious promi ses were recorded for me and apply to me as an individual. I suppose if turned The Illinois Central and the Sea board Air llne would then have en trance to the territory which the S. A I has been trying to invade for so long a time, the big coal fields of Ten nessee. And, with the purchase oi a aside and the road bed otherwise made passable. We cannot believe, as has been suggested, that the road over seers are in league with the wheel menders and axle fixers. Our over seers, as a rule, are good men, but - may imu evtii more pleasure in me enerally planted explicitness of the promises for me in ttfive ,a day or individual circumstances. I have like the rest of us they don't think and roadwhich is said is on the market and 01-lv need their attention called to a the construction oi another nnK me "",UI ukj live another twenty or iorty vears l.i . i I combined roads might have entrance inJ Iips9 oi spring business. o' may find even more pleasure in the aho the Viririnia coal fields. "at corn crops are generally Rumors are rife throughout this ter- lt would be well to ritory to the effect that the Illinois two s worKio me roads, i-eopie win warked much more by faith in the past Central and the Seaboard Air Line wa,lt to S, lo church and tunday dozen vears than formerly and much will surely make the move herein out- school, to the store and the mill and to more happily lined within a short time. It is hinted a neignor s nouse, anu me posiomce, My life in China has been one of that the first steps have already been iust as lhey have accustomed to sore trial and SOPPOW as vou taken, as indicated above, in the pur- every summer. i ix up the roads know lo some extent, but God's grace chase of the Tennessee Central and antl maKe uieu journej s as pieasaui has aiwavs m0re than superabounded . - . !U. that other miatory moves will be U! posi"e I say all this not at all by way of laade at no late date. a Great Sensation boasting, for the more I see and mag- It is well known in Asheville that There was a big sensation in Lees- nify the grace of God the less I think the Seaboard has long wanted to ville. Ind.. -when W. H. Brown of that, of the Rev. Geo. P. Bostick and his reach Rutherfordton, and several nlace. who was exneeted to die. had his ability to do and endure in the times it was believed that the big iife saved by Dr. King's New Discovery Lord's service, but' I say this to en- thing was just about to happen. How An Aggravating Cough Cured. A customer of ours who had been suf fering from a severe cough for six months, lought two bottles of Cham berlain 8 Coughr Kemedy from ns and was entirely cored by one and a half bottles of it. It 'gives perfect patisfac. tion with our trade Hatnk-Parker & Co., Linwille, AU. For rale by Dr. T. B. Twitty, drag for Consumption. He writes: "I en- courage you, my dear brother dured insufferable agonies from asthma, and sister, in this time of perplex- but your New Discovery save me im- it, and trial, and uncertainty to mediate relief and soon thereafter ef- trust more fully the Lord's abounding fected a comolete cure." Similar enres grace. When the way seems dark - - i - - - of cosnumntion. nneomonia. bronchitis and it is not clear as to which way and grip are numerous. Its the peerless remedy for all throat and lung troubles. The best physic : Chamberlain's Stom Price 50c, and fl.00. Trial bottles free, ach and Liver Tablets. Easy to take : Guaranteed by T. B. Twitty and pleasant In effect. For sale by Dr. T. B. .(.uumusuu waiKHiH, araggisij-. awJ arug store. Bro. Chas. Tedder Madarin, Pla., re- nnunj; mm iw v.l "-'"i,w-"u help, l can oner vou now with vou that you may come with him, f,-. thrP mnnths and to try to come so as to reach Shanghai about 1st to loth of Septem ber, and we could come down the ca nal from Chinning and meet you all at Tsing Keang Poo, or I might even go as far as Shanghai, and all come here instead of going to Taian or Chinning Chow, and I assure you that you will most likely do so. We al ready plan to move here (D. V.) about that time. Get vour plans definitely made that we may arrange our plans accordingly; I wish to have a freight shipment about that time. Tedder will know by consultation better bv what line it will be most ad vantageous to come. In the hot weath er it might be better to come by one of the Northern lines Canadian Pacific, Northern Pacific or Seattle (Japanese) but as there are no children the Southern Pacific would not be bad and would give you a sight of the Hawaian Islands. Intermediate passage on the Canadian Pacific would probably be most satisfactory all round. On that it will cost, everything included, from The Political Pot Getting Warm. Cttba, N. C, April 25, 1904. ii.luiuk iKim.'.Nii: ine wilier nas been travelling some lately in Morgan and Camp Creek townships and has had frequent talks with the people on the political situation. Nearly every one to whom he has talked is opposed to being governed by the crowd that cares nothing for the people's wishes. Morgan township will probably name W. F. Flack for register of deeds, to be governed by the action of the pri mary or the convention, as the people may decide Saturday. Camp Creek township claims George Btggerstaff, the present county treas urer, and would be glad to see him succeed himself. Nothing can be said against either of these men. The people are undecided on the question of the wisdom of holding a primary. W. Many callers were in Friday and Saturday to see our new machinery at work. All were welcome. Poem Recited at Close of School A Bereaved Family. Ron. N. C, April 20, liKU.--To the Editor Dear old friend and teacher: I send you enclosed with this letter a poem with a request from my daugh ter, Dixie, to publish. It was memor ized by our daughter Dell a, and recited by her on the last day of school. Dtdla died on the 15th ipst., and was buried at Cain Creek church the 17lh, the funeral service being conducted by Rev. G. Wr. Wolfe, who also preach ed the funeral of our little son Frank, who died on the 29th of February. Hoping to see the poem in print soon, with best wishes, 1 am Very Respecifully, Mi:s. E. Tayiajr Harris. Farewell, schoolmates, we must part, Teacher, dear, adieu; Here our labors now must end ' Heaven's best gifts to you. In the future may you all Walk in paths of peace, And until your lives shall end, May your joys increase. What the future holds for us, Time alone can tell; But we know, if e are true All will still be well. And as we journey on life's road. We will do our best. Strive each dut to perform, Leave to Heaven the rest. Farewell, schoolmates, one and all, Teacher, now a last farewell May God bless you every day More than tongue can tell. And with labors nobly done, May the evening fall Lovingly across your way, When the angels call. Teacher and schoolmates, farewell! But we will ne'er forget The days we spt'nt in pleasure here, The parting we regret. The Last Warning. Unless your poll taxes are paid on or before next Saturday for the year liHCJ you cannot vote. Pay them to morrow so you can attend your pre cinct meeting Saturday and vote for Good for Children. the primary. Don't forget the day The pleasant to take and harmless One and the hour next Saturday at 3 p. Minute Cough Cure gives immediate re- tn., April 30th. Last chance for a lief in all cases of cough, croup and la primary, last chance to vote in the grip because it does not pass immediate- November election. ly into the stomach, but rakes effect right at the seat of the trouble. It draws A Thoughtful Man. out the mflamation, heals :md soothes M. M. Austin, of Winchester, Ind. and cures permanently by enabling the knew what to do in the hour of need, luugs to contribute pure life-giving and His wife had such an unusual case of life-sustaining oxygen to the blood and liver trouble, physicians could not help tissues. One Minute Cough Cure is pr. He thought of and tried Dr. King's pleasant to take and it is good alike for Life Pills and she got relief ?t once and young and old. Sold bv Dr. T. B. Twit- was finally cured. Only 25c. at T. B. ty. Crowell & Wilkie, Forest City. I Twitty, and Thompson & Watkins. Camping With the Silent Majority His Death Occurred Friday. Mr. Oliver P. Taylor, one of the county's best citizens, died at his home on Broad river, in Green Hill town ship, this county, on Friday morning last at t o'clock. He was born January 27th, 1828; and was married to Miss Martha Goode October 17th, 18(7. To this union were born eight children. One of these died in infancy, the remaining seven four boys and three girls- are all grown. He served in the civil war, and was a member of Company C, IYM North Carolina regiment and was in nearly all the sanguinary battles in which j that regiment participated. Near thtj close of the war he was captured and carried to Hart's Island. N. Y., where' he remained a prisoner of war until late in the summer of lSf!5, arriving at home sometime in July of that year. He has long leen a member and a deaconof Pleasant Hill Baptist church, having attached himself to the church in his early manhood. Of the original family of eight chil dren, Jason J. Taylor, aged f7 years, a brother, is the only member who sur vives him. The deceased was the father-in-law of our townsman, Mr. Joseph P. Lew is. His remains were buried beside those of five of his brothers and oilier mem bers of the family in the old countr cemetery near his home on Sunday, af ter an appropriate funeral service con ducted by Rev. C. B. Justice, of this place. Summing up his character, he was among the best citizens that ever lived in this or any other county a good soldier, and exemplary husband and father, an obliging neighbor, a hos pitable citizen, and best of al!,- a con secrated Christian a man in the tru est sense of the word. The world has been made richer by the example of his life. it: A EXH GRAND Of Spring illinery and YT irrm 1L and unimer M Dry Goods. Our goods this season are without a doubt the handsomest we have ever displayed; the best values we have ever been able toofleryou, and the most complete, up-to-date lines that have ever adorned our counters. While in Baltimore and New York, our buyer secured some RARE BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS, which we are now offering For Less Than Usual Wholesale Prices. Black, Silk-finish Broadcloth and Whipcord, regular $3.00 goods, at $2.00 per y-'.rd. Latest material for Spring Walk ing Skirts, 60-inch worth $1.50, at $1.00 per yard. For comfort and beauty in Summer Skirts see our Crnvenetles, Avoleans, Etannnes, Voiles and Figured Bnlliantines. Examine our line of White and Colored Lawns, Dimities, Dotted Swiss and Organdies. For soft sheer Summer Goods we cannot be surpassed. Our Silk Persian Lawn?, Silk Mulls, plain and striped; and Silk Yoils are perfect beauties. In white Waist Goods We Have a Great Variety of Styles. For handsome and serviceable Waist or Evening Dress, purchase one of o;ir White Waist Silks. The latest in Ruchingst Lace Collars, Fancy Stocks and Turn-Overs, Silk and Leather and Girdle Belts. We have a verv complete line of STYLISH MILLINERY, selected from Northern markets. Mis Lytton, our assistant milliner for the past two seasons, who has spent several weeks recently in Armstrong &. Cater's Trimming Department of Baltimore, is making a record at pleasing-our cus tomers. Trv one of our "AMERICAN BEAUTY CORSETS" and get ten guesses at our $85.00 MUSIC BOX, which will be given to the lucky one of our customers, nishing Department we have some special bargains: In our Gents Fur- Fancy Worsted Suits, worth $12.50, for . $10.00 A line of Milton Suits, worth $10.00, for - $8.50 $7.50 Values for $5.00 Youths' Suits, Serges and Fancy Worsteds $10.00 for $7.50; $7.50 Suits for $S.OO A large line of Pants from 75 cents to $5 00 A job lot of $1.00 Shirts for 75cts. An assortment of Childrens' Boys' at d Mens' Staw Hats. A Full line of Mens', Boys', Ladies', Misses and Children's Shoes of the latest styles. Call and see them. HENRIETTA MILLS STORE No. 2. M. F. SHUFORD, MANAGER. CANOLEEN, N. C.
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