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rn Evening Ik i a n S m hi i 'A :1 ' State Libanon Vol. 1. Statesville, N. C, Thursday Evening, September 10, 1908. No. 307 - Ladies Form Association THE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. Large Number of Ladies Meet at Mr. A. J. Evans' Home Officers Elect edImprovements to be Made Much Interest Being Manifested. Since the county commissioners have decided to bear half the run ning expenses and the city the other half, of the Billingly hospital, the good ladies of 'our city have taken part of the affairs in their hands. Yesterday afternoon a very enthu siastic meeting w"as held at the home of Mrs. A. J. Evans. The following named ladies and gentlemen were present; Mesdanres Geo. Nicholson, B. F. Long, Mollie Paterson, M. R. Adams, J. C. Fowler, E. G. Gilmer, R. L. Poston, C. H. Armfield, W. M. Bar ringer, W. R. McLelland, H. P. Grier, D. M. Aiisley, J. F. Carlton William Wallace, J. H. Hoffman, D. Matt Thompson, Tt. B. McLaughlin, Clar- ence Steele, and Misses Mamie Mc- Elwee and Mabel Poston. Messrs. H. P. Grier, W. C. Gilbert and Dr. Houck were also present. Mrs. A. J. Evans was elected pres ident, Mrs. B. F. Long vice presi dent and Miss Mabel Poston secre tary and treasurer. One director was elected to each ward to-wit: First Ward Mrs. Chas. Armfield. Sedond Ward Mrs. J. C. Fowler. T.hird WTard Mrs. Clarence Steele. Fourth Ward Mrs. J. H. Hoff man. Each member is to be assessed ten '.cents-a month, this amount to go to the general funds. he regular place and time for the monthly meetings will be in the af ternoon at the Hotel -Iredell on the second Monday in each month. Dr. Houck and Mr. Gilbert each made a falk, emphasizing the needs of the institution. - The association decided to hold a bazaar at an early date by which means to raise money to put in elec tric lights and make other improve ments. This is a worthy cause, and should receive - the support of all the citi zens of the place. Great good is be ing accomplished at this place, under the supervision of Misses Flynn and Mcintosh and a very efficient corp of nurses. Statesville should have and will have a public hospital, and this as sociation should receive the encour agement of all our people. ,o DOESN'T WANT THE MULE. Mule Left on the Hands of W. D. Dickinson, Colored by Babe Lynch Does Not Want It. Rev. W. D. Dickinson, a colored divine of the city was up to see Judge Sloan yesterday afternoon about a boarder he has. It seems that one Babe Lynch, a colored horse trader of this vicinity, left a mule over in Wallace town, without an owner. Now this mule gets hungry occa sionally, .and invades the premises of the divine and his neighbors. If the mule was not a fit subject for the bone yard and they could cap ture him, it would be different. His muleship is a very sorry speci men and when one approaches to catch him, he takes to his feet, and leaves. Dickerson has grown very sore about it and intends to take action in this matter. It is a charge of cruelty to animals to turn an animal out to hunt his own board, besides other charges might be brought against Lynch. investigating the Squire 'Sloan is matter to see what can be done. 4 40 Among the Sick. Mrs. R. O. Gaither, who has fever at Asheyille, is improving some. The condition of Mr. A. J. Devere aux is somewhat improved this morning. His daughter, Miss Lucile, is also slightly improved. Mrs. Lex Steele, who has been ill with the fever for about a week is improved. The condition of Mrs. C. R. Gaith er does not improve much. 4 0 Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hackett have returned to the city, after a few days stay In Wilkesboro. i PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those Petople You Enow and Others You Don't Know. Miss Lotite Linton, one of the school faculty, arrived this morning. - Mrs. J. L. Cowan has returned from a visit at Newton. Messrs. F. A. Hampton and Ross Mills' 6f Charlotte are in town today. Miss Cora Miller is spending today at Mooresville. Miss Purnie Foushee is visiting Miss Pearl Deal at Taylorsville. Mr. J. P. Purnell spent yesterday in Charlotte. Mr. John Bell Glover left today for Bingham's school. Mr. W. F. Clover, of Charlotte, is in the city on business today. Mr. J. E. Sharpe spent yesterday in North Iredell. Mr. Culp McNeely of Mooresville is in town today. Mr. R. V. Tharpe is in Hickory on business today. Mr. Ollie Gillespie goes to Coole mee tomorrow to open a pressing ing club. ' Mr. C. E. Parlier and family, who have been in the city for some time, have returned to Wilkesboro. Mrs. Henry Furches and Miss Min nie Fowler are spending the day at Loray. - Mrs. Anie Cox of Charlote is vis iting at Mr. R. L. Sloan's home on East Broad street. ot ' W ATKINS AT SALISBURY. Vice Presidential Nominee for Pro hibition Ticket About a Hun dred Present. ' Salisbury, N. C, Sept. 9. Prof. Aaron S. Watkins, vice presidential nominee of the Prohibition party, spoke this afternoon to about one hundred people. He was presented by Mr. Thomas P. Johnston, and im mediately waded into his subject. He cited statistics to show the effect of intemperance. The United States government, he declared, is in co partnership with the liquor dealer, as long as itl icenses him to do busi ness. Prohibition does not prohibit, he declared as long as any wet terri tory is! left In the country. The principal question before the American4 people today, the speaker declared, is prohibition and yet but one of the seven parties that have national tickets in the field, have de clared for it. Nothing, he asserted could be expected from either the democratic or republican party for the cause. Citizen 30 Years of Age Attempting to Walk Across the Track is Struck by a Freight Train, His Injuries Resulting in Death an Hour After wards. Reidsville, N. C, Sept. 9. J. M. Swann, 80 years old, was killed by a freight train on the Southern today while crossing the track just north of the depot. Some one called, to him to get out of the way and as he turned around he was struck by the train. An arm was-broken and se vere injury about the temple result-; ed. He was carried to his home wherejie died an hour after the ac cident. - Deceased is survived by his aged wife ane one son, Haywood Swann, of Charlotte. r- MO Mr. Kitchin Speaks. Mars Hill, Sept. 9. Quite a large and enthusiastic audience had the pleasuret of hearing Hon. W. W. Kitchin. democratic candidate for governor, speak last night. Mr Kitchin did not have an engagement here but it was found that he was to uass through on his way to Marshall, and in consequence several people frnin nearbv farms came in. deter mined, if possible, to have a speech. Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour and the fatigue which comes Krom several hours ride over rough mountain roads, Mr. Kitchin agreed to make them a short talk. It was not long before the spacious auditori um was crowded. Mr. Kitchin's remarks were . con cise and to the point and those who heard him were well pleased. Mr. Roland S. Pruitt of Charlotte introduced the speaker.: o Attractions at the Gem. Together with the largest-picture show we have ever given, we will put on a vaudeville sketch under the direction of Miss Martha Moore and Miss Mullaly. Illustrated song by Mr. Armfield ancT Statesville's male quartette. Admission will be 10c for children and 15c for adults. Prohibition In IIANLEY SAYS IT MUST COME. Governor's Reasons for Calling Ses sion of the Legislature Would Not Have Called Session to Pass Local Option Bill Alone, But it Gives the Opportunity. Attica, Ind., Sept. 10. In an ad dress to the Northwest Indiana Meth odist conference yesterday Govern or Frank Hanley gave his reasons for calling a special session of the legislature. The first was to secure re-appropriations of money about to revert to the state treasury, and thus pre vent the stopping of work and conse quent damage to important institu tional buildings in the coue of con struction. - Second, to provide maintenance funds, for the woman's prison and boys' reform school, whose resources are long since exhausted and which are suffering thereby. Third, to secure the .enactment of laws conferring authority upon the governor and providing funds to en able him to protect tobacco growers along the Ohio river from Ken tucky night riders. "To ask the passage of a local op tion bill, although of great import ance "to all " people of the state, I should not have called a special ses sion for this purpose alone," the. gov ernor said, "but since the other causes necessitate it this seems like an opportunity thrust forth by Prov idence to afford the republican party a chance to fulfill its pledges. It brings the party face to face with a crisis, and I realize the peril, but the duty is laid upon us. "Just as it devolved upon the re publican party to abolish slavery it now devolves upon us to free Indiana of the accursed traffic. We do not dare to retreat and we cannot fail." Miss Kerr Married. Charlotte, Sept. 10. The mar riage last night of Miss Selma A. Kerr to Mr. Springs Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Alexander, of Charlotte, was an event of Interest to their many friends. The ceremony occurred at 9 o'clock, at the home of the bride's aunt, No. 708 North Davidson street, and was performed by Rev. L. R. Pruett, pastor of Ninth Avenue Bap tist church. The ceremony occurred in the front parlor, which was deco rated with ivy and autumn leaves. The marriage was a quiet home af fair, the only attendants being Miss Nancy Boyd, of this city, and Miss Letty Kerr, of Mooresville. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander left on the north bound train for Washington and Philadelphia. After their return they will be at home1 at No. 612 North Caldwell street. Miss Ola Kerr and Miss Letty Kerr were among the out-of-town guests here for the wedding. Miss Kerr is a Statesville young lady, and has the best wishes of her many friends here. COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling . . . .104 Good middling. .... ....... 10 Middling... ...... 1. 10 Stains and Tinges. ...... 79 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed a little rise.-" Spots closed at 9 :30. - Futures closed as follows : October. . .......... .8.93 December . . . 8.19 January. ........8.67 March. .... ... . ' 4C C 8.68 Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. q Sleeting of Pythians. There "will be an important meet ing of all the Pythians tonight at their hall at 8 o'clock. A full attendance is requested, as some things of importance will be discussed. ndiano Bad Negro is KILLS WHITE PRISONER'S WIFE Mob Battered its Way Into the Jail After the Sheriff Had Abandoned It Negro Was a Jail Convict and Went to the House With a Mes- Oxford, Miss., Sept. 9. A mo!) hammered it3 way into jail here last j nisrnT nnn iVTirnArl .nwQnn Pnttnn n i negro who attacked and then killed a Mrs. McMullen yesterday after noon. Mrs. McMullen's husband, who was a prisoner at the jail, sent the negro, a trusty, to his home with a message to -his wife, and while there the attack was made. The sheriff abandoned the jail to keep from being forced to give up the prisoner, but the mob broke in. Patton appeared to be drinking, or under the influence of some drug when he called at the" McMullen home at the outskirts of town. After delivering the message he refused to leave. Mrs. McMullen suggested to her daughter that she get the gun and frighten him away, whereupon the negro slashed the mother across the throat j and grabbed the daughter. She escaped and the negro fled. Mrs. McMullen ran about two hundred yardsand dropped dead. The alarm was given jind neighbors and officers pursued the negro and captured him in a field. HACKET MAI MEET COWLES. Hot Time Anticipated -Tfico. Kiuttz Writes Henry Reynolds That Hack ett May Divide Time. Hon. Theo. F. Kiuttz of Salisbury received a letter daed the 6th of September from Henry Reynolds of Wilkesboro asking him for a joint debate between Hackett and Cowles. Mr. Kiuttz immediately replied that Hackett may dvide his time with Cowles at any time and any place. In his letter to Kiuttz, Reynolds criticise him hotly-at not letting Hackett meet Cowles at Wilkesboro. In reply Mr. Kiuttz informed Mr. Reynolds that he insisted on him to have Cowles meet Hackett at any and all of Hackett's appointments. Mr. Kiuttz and Mr. Reynolds will meet at an early date to set dates of debates and places.. HOW IS THIS? Letter Received in High Point From Taylorsville - Concern on Wood. High Point, N. C, Sept. 9. The thinest piece of veneering uone in this state was on exhibition here yes terday, a letter written on same. It was 1-1000 of an inch in thickness and was manufactured by Connelly & Teague of Taylorsville. The grain effect was pretty and the veneer was quite pliable, being easily folded. It Is something unique in letter writing. - - o J ocal Xews Items. WTley Blackburn who has been waiter at the St. Charles hotel for a number of years, has resigned. " He will continue to sell newspapers. Mr. Wilson Howard is nearly ready for business in his new barber shop under the Loan and Trust banking room. The county commissioners "were in session two days this week. Oh ac count of this, the checker players were knocked out for the time being Janitor Cook reports that the com missioners had hardly gotten out of the room, until the players gathered in and had a tight game. A number of gentlemen went "possum" hunting last night. They returned about 10 o'clock, very much out of heart for they did not even "get a smell." Hughey, Summers and Mills, the new shoe firm, are placing their stock, preparatory to opening at an early date. They will have an up-to- date store when completed. The Henkle Live Stock Company will receive two car loads of horses on Friday the 11th of this month. Mr. E. M. Brawley received the first fresh oysters of the season to day. " Sergeant Gilbert reports that he has another recruit, Grover C. Mil ler, of Hickory. Mr. Miller applied for service last week, and wiirtoday, be sent to Co- lumbus, for final examinations. Lynchea COY. GLENN MAKES APPEAL. Governor Glenn Has Reported the Situation to the National Government-and Requested the Proper Authorities to Make a Thorough Investigation. Governor Glenn yesterday issued the following proclamation: State of North Carolina, Executive Department, Raleigh, Sept. 9th, 190 S. "To the People of North Carolina: 4 'Owing to the unusually heavy and disastrous rains during the last few weeks, the rivers and other streams in North Carolina have over flowed their banks, and done untold murv to the people living along them. Entire crops have been wash ed away, farming lands utterly ruin ed, out-houses and many dwelling houses carried off or destroyed, and somelives lost. Untold suffering has been and will continue to be upon these people on account of this Providential visitation. "It therefore, behooves the good people of the entire state to ascer- ain where this distress is, and at once-try to relieve it. Many sec tions are entirely laid waste, especi ally in the counties of Lenoir and. Pender, and along the Cape Fear river. - There is absolutely no authority vested in me by law, as governor, to relieve this suffering, or even to ap point a committee to investigate the oss and report where succor is most needed. This' seems to ' have been left entirely for action on the part of the-general assembly. I have, how ever, reported the condition of af- airs to the national government, and begged the proper authorities to make a thorough investigation of the conditions in this state. I now re- luest each locality where the damage has been severe, and the people suf fering to at once investigate and as certain who truly needs assistance, and report the same to the board of commissioners in each county; and then I appeal to all human citizens of the state as God has prospered and blessed them, to give liberally to wards the htilp and support of those upon who.A th-s blow has so sudden ly and severely ff 'Jeu. To help these people in d stress will indeed be true humanity. ' "R. B. GLENN, " Governor. " GETS A LIFE SENTENCE. Sentence to Death Commuted by Governor Glenn Recommended by Judge and Solicitor. Governor Glenn yesterday com- mutted the sentence of Sam Glover, of .Wilmington, to. life imprisonment at hard labor in the penitentiary. Glover was sentenced to ,be hanged August 17th for the murder of liid. Jones, another negro, in New Han over county. The governor granted a rep reive until September 17th, and yesterday stated that the negro should not have been convicted of murder in the first degree. He granted the commutation upon re commendation of the trial judge and solicitor after examining the case. -o .. Oil and Fertilizer Houses. The new houses of the Standard Oil Co., and the fertilizer dealers on the Southeast edge of town, are near ing completion. These concerns were driven away from the site above the depot some time ago, by the city fathers. They how are outside the city limits. The house for the Oil people is completed and they now have their huge oil tanks in place. - The two new houses for the ferti lizer are a great improvement over the old. They are about 40 by 60 feet, and present very nice, appear ance. Nice Window. ' - The Statesville Drug Co., who are always up-to-date in every respect have a soap display in their window that deserves mention. Mr. Cross Phillips is ' spending awhile with them and being an ex perienced window . dresser, they have it. . It will pay anyone to notice the window and see the different brands of soap these people handle. They have also added an up-to-date cigarette and smoking tobacco case, which adds much to the con venience of the clerks, besides the appearance of the store. 4 0 Dr. and Mrs. Louis McKesson went to Charlotte this morning. They will see the celebrated play, Brews ter and his millions tonight. Leper Cose it Settled NORTH CAROLINA DETERMINED, Case Referred to the Corporation Counsel The United States Gov ernment Does Not Care to Spend $3500.00 a Year and Keep Early in Quarantine. Washington, Sept 10. Dissatis fied with the attitude of the state of North Carolina, t whose attorney-general has officially notified the health department that that commonwealth would refuse to receive John Early, the leper now quarantined here, the announcement cames today from Acting Health Officer McLean that he will immediately submit the legal questions involved to the corpora tion counsel of the District of Co lumbia. - The official correspondence be tween the district and the North Car olina health authorities was made public this morning and discloses that North Carolina is determined that Early shall remain a ward of the district. Dr. McLean's recommendations are as follows: "I shall refer the legal questions involved to the corporation counsel, in order that we may have his ad vice. On the face of the papers the North Carolina authorities seem un willing to take care of a North Car olina citizen who had the leprosy be fore he left North Carolina to make a brief visit to Washington, of course with the intentionto return to his own Ttomicile. ' There appears to be no reason why the District of Columbia should b at the expense, which may amount to $3,500 a year, for Early's life time, possibly many years to come, to keep this North Carolina citizen in quarantine. Mr. Early states that he is perfectly comfortable and pre fers to remain where he is, and the. health department will, of course, have to maintain the quarantine un til something else can be .done. Bur, in my judgment, he is not properly a charge upon the District of Colum bia." ! 4 Elmwood R. F. D. No. 1. There will not be more than half a crop of cotton this year on account of so much rain. Farmers are busy pulling fodder and picking peas. Fruit Is almost gone except some late apples. Watermelon time is about over for this season. Miss Julia Lambert has been visit ng relatives near Oak Forest this week. i Mr. Bob Booe and daughter, Mi33 -ffie, visited the home of Mr. Robert Cloer last Saturday night, from Davie county. Mr. Ray Murdock left Monday on his way to Florida. The writer had the pleasure of visiting Mr. Anderson Lambert s amily last Sunday. Misses Mamie and Lizzie Cloer vls- ltde their brother, Mr. Jim Cloer last Sunday. Misses Mattie and Pearl Beaver have been visiting friends near Oak Forest last week. Mr. ancfIrs. Wade Smith visited home folks last Sunday. Mr. Joe Abernathy is having an other story put on his house. Mr. Charlie Sherrill from near Eufola visited his sister. Mrs. Bell Lawtharpe last Sunday. As news is scare I will ring Off. Much love to dear old Mascot and Its many readers. FARMERS DAUGHTER. ' IO 1 BALL WORKED OUT. Confederate Veteran Has Ball in Ilia Leg 40 Years Finally Works Out, Causing Much Pain. "Winston-Salem, Sept. 10. After carrying an ounce ball In his right leg for forty-six years, M. T. Mitch ell, a leading c.v'zcn of StoKei county, reports it worked Itself out yesterday. He served In the cl-U -r war as a member of Company H, 2 2d North Carolina regiment, was wounded during the battle at Seven Pines, Va., May 27, 1862. Mitchell says he frequently suffered intense pain ever since the ball was fired Into his leg 1 0 Mr. Frank Bailey went to Moores ville this morning on business. i , - - s, $ ! it' ' i -' i i i i i t"
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