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VOL. XXX ROXBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, Wednesday Evening, March 26, 1913. No. 13 NUMBERED STORM VIC TIMS GROWS. Reports of Loss of Life and Pro perty from Alabama To Canada. Chicago, March 22. the toll of the dead resultingSfrom yester day's storm that swept over the west and middle west will pro bably reach 100 besides 600 in jured and property loss of ai least $5,0o0,000. According to meager reports received here there was terrible destruction be tornadoes through out the south. Communication is still iaturrupted and it is likely to beseveral days before the xact number of dead is known. Trains entering Chicago from the north west are many hours behind their schedules today. Great Damages at Hamilton. Hamilton, Ontario, , March 22. Great damage to property was done here last night by the storm which came from the west and passed out by the St. Law rence to the coast. There were no fatalities in this city, but many houses were unroofed and great damage in. the outlying districts. The storm is now raging through out the northern Atlantic section of the country, Cleveland Reports Six Dead. Cleveland, 0., March 22. Six persons are known dead, many others are missing and property damaged to the extent of $6, 000,000 is the result of yester day's storm. Communication with many sections is still cut off and the death list may be increased whem complete reports -are in. ! Governmant Sends Aid. Washington, r March 22. Medical supplies and army sur geons have been ordered from Fort Oglethrope Ga., to Lower Peachtree, Ala., which was des troyed by the cyclone yesteiday by Secretary Garrison today. The order was issued in response to a telegram from the town ask ing assistance, saying that it had been absolutely wiped out, kill ing many Arsons ' and injuring hundreds of others. AH the medi cal supplies were destroyed. ;Red Cross headquarters today wired the governor of Alabama offer ingaid, and ordered agents at Birmingham to rush all possible assistance to the townsin the path of the cyclone. Death of Mrs. W. A. Sergeant. ; BELOVED WOMAN IS RE- On last Thursday night just a few minutes before midnight Mrs. W. A. Sergeant died. She had been a great sufferer for quite a while, but through it all she was ever cheerful and bright. Mrs. Sergeant was about 32 years old, and leaves a husband and one son, besides father, moth er and several brothers and sis ters. The death of a mother is always sad, but her death is pe culiarly sad, because it breaks the ranks of a young family and leaves father and son most lone ly. But they have the, full assure ance that she is not dead, only sleeoing. Truly, she was one of the most loveable characters we ; have ever known, and she was a person whom to know was to love. This is no empty play of words, but they are true in their entire ty. The funeral was conducted from the residence Saturday even ing and her popularity was attest ed by the great concourse who followed the body to the grave, and the great profusion of flowers. I MOVED BY DEATH. Millinery Opening. On last Friday and Saturday Mrs. Pallie Yancey Pass had her spring millinery opening, and as usual the people of the town and country thronged her parlors. It was a sight worth seeing pyra mids of flowers and thousands of yards of the prettiest ribbons ever shown in these parts, and hats for everyone, of all the latest shapes. and modes. ' Irwould belmpossibletq-"go in to details as to what was on exhi bition but we must call attention to her line of Bulgarian ribbons, you ought to see them. And her Panama hats, for every one is wanting one of these stylish hats. Among the many new style hats we mention the Mermaid, Ihe German, the Revera, the Naples, the Camen and the Tivoli. Her line of patern hats from J. G. Johnson of New York City is attracting the attention of all the ladies, In short, if you missed the opening you owe it tp yourself to see her line before making your sprine purchase. Mrs. Geo. Merrill and little daughter, Dorothy, of Washing ton. D. C, are spending today in town the suests of Mrs. Pallie Yancey Pass. Want Your Spring Trade. We want our store to be your Head quarters for Hardware. . WE CARRY THE an Oliver Chilled Vulcan Plows The Genuine Farmers Friend Plows Boy Dixie Plows Cultivators York Weeders Peg Tooth Harrows Disc Harrows Remember and Fertilizer us for your serve you. Smith Harper Hoes Globe Cultivators Pitts-burg Perfect Fence Poultry Netting -Lawn Fence Iron Fences to order Devoe's Paint Lewis Lead Oil Roof Paint the Cole Corn distributors. Hardware-; ; we Planters Come to want to .'. " I Co. Wife of Dr. Z, T. Brooks and Mother of A. L. Brooks Died "Yesterday. The death of Mrs. Z. T. Brooks at her home, No. 200 South Spring street yesterday morning was one of the sad events of Eas- ....... i ter Sunday in Greensboro, and the passing of this good and noble womancasta gloom over many homes and carried deep sorrow-to many hearts. Mrs. Brooks had been ill for the past several weeks and while her condition was known to have been despe rate there had lingered in many hearts a hope that she might re cover. It was announced last night that funeral services would be held at the home at 1 2 o'clock noon today, the service to be con ducted by Elder O. J. Denny; The body will be carried to Per son county in the afternoon for interment. To attend the lastrites Dr. Z. T. Brooks, the bereaved husband, A. U rsrooks, a son, Elder Denny and C. A. Hall will go from here. The burial is to be at Shiloh church at 10 o'clock Tuesday. The active pall bearers from the home will be: Dr. J. A. Williams, W. B, Merrimon, C. C, Taylor, T,-J.. Murphy, C, D. Benbow, I. Anderson, Henry harriss, H. R. Bush. Honorary pallbearers will be: Capt. Neil Ellington, Dr. J. W; Lbnjg, R. R. King, W S. Clary,- E. J. Stafford, Geo. A. Grimsley, W. E. Allen and A. W. McAlister. l MrSvUrobks wasa memoer1 of th local chapter Daugeters of the Confederacy and Miss Lizzie Lindsay, president of the chapter, last night issued a call to all mem bers to gather at her home on Green street at 1 1.30 o'clock this morning thai they may attend the funeral service at the Spring street home in a body. Ghestina H. Brooks was born at Woodsdale, Person county, March 1, 1850 and was therefore in her sixty-third year. She was the daughter of thejate Elder A. N. Hall, who for more than 50 years was a minister of the gos pel in the Primitive Baptist church and one of the most be loved and substantial men of his time. The deceased vas also a member of- this denomination, and her devotion to the church and the faith of her distinguish ed father was the controlling pas sion of 'her life. In December, 1868, she became the wife of Dr. Z. T. Brooks and the devotion of this happy couple ouring a mari tal life of more than 44 years has been beautifyW and impressive. Of the happy marital union only two children were born. A, daughter died when entering young womanhood. A. L. Brooks the only surviving child, is an attorney of this city, was former solicitor of the district and is one oV the best known and admired men of this section, For about 10 years Mrs, Brooks has made her home in this city, coming here with Dr. Brooks from Durham that they might be with the only, son and child. During this time she en deared herself to all who came in 4 touch with her noble life. She was a woman of highest charac ter and sense of duty, a devoted wife, a loving mother and an al ways loyal friend arid genial com panion Her loss will fall heavily upon those who came, under the influence of her strong, character and will cause feeling of deep personal , bereajemetft to both rblatfves and hundreds of friends throughout thef. statoffGresnsbo- ; Middle West Storm Swept. . . ' . Omaha, Neb., March 24. Omaha, chief city of Nebraska, lies prostrated under the spent force of the worst tornado in the history of the middle .vest, . Roaring down suddenly upon the city shortly-after 6 o'clock Sunday night the storm cut a patch seven blocks wide and twenty-four blocks long through the heart of the residential dis trict: ' A total of 150 dead were left in thei wreck-strewn path. Three titrifs as many uere injured, mav of them, it is feared, fatal ly." One hundred bodies have al ready been recovered and the search of the ruins is still going on-' , The property loss is estimated at from $10,000,000 to $12,000, 000K Twelve hundred houses were wrecked in addition to sev en churches and five public schools. At the moment that the storm struck every light in the city was extinguished. Fires started all over the destroyeosection. Tor rential rains came shortly, how ever, and reduced this added danger to a minimum. ' BANK OF ROXBORO, CAPITAL $25,000 00 , Undivided Profits $13,500.00 Resources a quarter of one u:l--. . lion dollars. ,., , Called from Church and is Shot v to Death. Asheyille, March 23. Called out of church by an usheri while attending divine services at Way nesville this morning. Henry Sorrells walked into a fusillade of bullets,, fired by his, cousin, Har dymlisThree of the bullets to'ok'effbCG, the victim dying al most instantly in front of the the church. Witness state that no word passed between the two men prior to the shooting. They assert that Hardy Sorrells began firing as soon as his cousin appeared in the doorway ot the church, it is reported that the killing is the aftermath of a violent quarrel be tween the two men several weeks ago. The slayer was arrested about two hours after the killing and lodged in the county jail. He refuses to make any statement. For Sale. t 10 Horse Power Gasolene En gine. 1 No. 3 Geiser Threshing Machine, all in good repair. I have a bargain on ihese articles. Apply to G. T. Bowen, Helena N. C. Get Your Glasses. - Next Tuesday ApriU 1 st, from Dr. N. Rosenstein, of - Durham, he will 'make his regular first Tuesday call ro Rbxborp stopping pose of examining eyes and fit ting glasses. r BANK OF ROXBORO, ' CAPITAL $25,000 00 V Undivided Profits $13,0QO.0O Resources a quarter of one mil lion dollars. RE0 THE FIFTH 1913 SERIES. ome The Masterpiece of Mr. R. E. Olds? who has had 26 years experience in building Motor Cars. We have just received a shipment o these cars. and see them, LONG MOTOR CAR CO. Distributors Hudson. Reo. Hupmobiles. iCZIOIZDfiC 30E OF i '01 M IL ESI. Orphans' Singing Class. Since the days of John ( H. Mills, first Superintendent of the Oxford Orphanage, a Singing Class from that Institution has annually made a tour of this state until now it has bepome so well known and the concerts by these little ones are so much enjoyed that the people have come .to look on the Class as one of our state institutions. This Class started out on Mon day for another of- these tours which will coyer almost the en tire state before it is completed, with two rest spells of two weeks each to break the tedium -of the tours. Much success to this Class of Singers which represents the cause so-near the hearts of the good people of this state. Card of Thanks. While I have not been serious ly ill, still my neighbors and friends could not have been kind er or more thoughtful - as to my welfare if I had been almost ready to cross the preat beyond. To one and all who sent flowers, waiters of good things to eat and who showed their sympathy M otherwayaT; desirelo return my most, heartfelt thanks. I assure you tkat your every attention ; was hif hly appreciated; ' , ' : : v i very iruiy. If you want a new hat for Easter, it is here ready for you. Our pattern hats are now on display ajid you are invited and urged to come in and see them at just any time it suits you best.. We are not attempting- what is usually termed an opening but will guarantae to show , you the best and most stylish lot of- hats in Roxboro and to sell them at as lowprices as they can be be bought any where. We have or our milliners can make for you just the hat you want. Ready-Hade Gapeiits. A good stock of Spring coat suits, dresses, skirts, waists, petticoats and muslin underwear for ladies. Blouses, roiipers etc for children all ready to be worn and almost as cheap as you can buy the materials to make them. ' ; Dress Goods. The greatest line of Spring and SUmv mer dress goods that we have ever shown Any ldy who has seen it will tell vou the r same thing. Unusually handsome embroidered Swiss, Linen and. Ratine robes, flounces, siiks, vojies ana wash goods. You have to; see these goods to appreciate them., Come, let u show you., -' ,.r-.!' ' V v Ml ' ' ' " l r ' ' 'I ''' Xl 4 ' "' " 3.
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