?jr jsmittjfirlft fUMb. price one dollar per tear. "TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD.' single copies five cents VOL. 22. SMITTI FIELD, X. C.. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1!)03. MO. 38. SELMA NEWS. Oscar Mitchener, a colored man, had three lingers of his left hand cut off at the oil mill last Friday. Our Baptist friends are work ing for a large crowd at the As sociation Friday night., Saturday and Sundav. Mr. J. \V. Powell, of Gainer, has been appointed agent of the Southern here, vice Mr. .1. 1). lichens, resigned. The negro boy, James Robert son, who was shot by Oscar Richardson last Wednesday, is improving rapidly. Geo. 1). Vick is in town (Wed nesday) and will go to Richmond Thursday to see the game of football between the University of North Carolina and the Uni versity of Virgiuia. Miss Mamie Tuck, teacher of first grade in the Selma Graded Schools, had Thanksgiving ex ercises in her room by the chil dren. which were much enjoyed by all who attended. Allen Wall, a very worthy col ored man who lives about a mile south of Selma, had the misfor tune to lose his house by fire Tuesday afternoon. Helost eve ry thing he bad in the house ex cept two or three chairs. It is not known how the fire origina ted. Mis wife and a small child were at home and the first seen of the fire was a trundle bed on fire. His loss is a heavy one for him. Lenox. KENLY NOTES. Mr. 8. 15. Forrest, of Wilson, made a business trip to our town Monday. Messrs. Lebon Daniels and Ot is Winborne went to Sinithfield Saturday. Mr. Bennett Barnes, of Wilson, visited friends here Sunday and Sunday night. Miss Annie Aycock went to Smithtield Friday night, return ing Saturday. Mr. Albert Holland, of Wayne county, spent Monday night in town w h relatives. Mr. C. W. Kdgerton made a business trip to Hmitbtteld Mon day, returning l'uesday. Miss Myrtie Harper, of Smith field, spent Saturday and .Sun day here visiting friends. Prof. 11. li Smith, principal of Keuly Academy, made a busitn ss trip to Smithfli'ld Saturday. Mr. Sim Lee, of Selnia, attend ed the reception given bv the1 Tliahan Literary Society Friday night. Mr. 4- Williford, of Italeigh, the State Agent for the South. Ailantic Insurance Co., visited our town Monday. Dr. K. II. Whit |ker, of Italei h. pnstorofthe Methodist ennr ' here, spent Friday night here on his way to till his regular ap pointment at Luc mm. Two of thy teacher* in the Academy, Misses Aw lie Strick land and Julia McHchan, went to Smithlield Saturday to stand count \ exaniii.atioh. ? i Misses Annie and Lul l Saul-, of Norfolk, Va., and Miss Clara Fascli a lie, of Wilson, spent Sat-1 urday and Suudav wirli Mrs .1. II Sanies and Mrs. S S. tinrle* Mit-ses Annie and Pauline Ho ?di ' who are teaching school at the Wood. rd school house, sp Saturday and Sunday in tow ! witii relatives. The Methodist Ladiefl Ail So-,, ciety met vitli Mrs. M ir i . j Mutiiews Monday nig t. I'll , next meeting will be with Mrs. W. T. Bailey next M >nda;. nig'n The marriage of Miss N ? e- i Richardson,' tin* popular and charming laughter of Mr. Had i Mrs. L. 15. Hi hardeon, and Mr. i Charles II. Anderson, of Kaleigh, took place N veinbcr lllrn, m 12:550 o'clock, at the home of tlm . bride's parents, near here 1'lie ? ceremony was performed by Klder ( W illiam Woodard, of W ilson, I and was witnessed by only rela lives and intimate friends. The home was tastefully decorated with plants, holly, eedar and chrysanthemums. The music was rendered by VliesPassieHar l is, the efficient music teacher of Kenly Academy. The groom en tered the parloi with his brother, Dr. Albert Anderson, of Wilson, I followed by the bride with her! sister, Miss Sadie Richardson, who gave her away. The bride was attired in an extremely be-j coining coat suit. The populari-; tv of the contracting parties was shown by the great number of handsome presents received Mr. and Mrs. Anderson took the2:30 train here?amid the shower of rice, aud with many good wishes for a happy voyage through life, for Wilson und other points to spend a few days visiting rela tives, after which they will reside; at 114 Person street, Raleigh. The reception given by the la dies of the Thalian Literary So ciety to the young men of the Philologian Society of Kenly Academy last Friday evening was a highly enjoyable incident. In addition to the students of t he school, the members of the Hoard of Trustees and their fami lies were invited. A large crowd was present and every one enjoy ed the reception immensely. Our much loved and former towns man, Mr. Walter A. Kdgerton, Register of Deeds, whom we are justly proud to honor as a former resident of this place, was present by special invitation,and made one of his usual happy ad dresses. Mr. Edgerton spoke on I "Some of the Thoughts of the Age." He showed how easy it is to let others do our thinking arid drift along with the every day current. The speaker introduced the speech with some splendid wit; he urged the young people; to be more thoughtful and try to do their own thinking rather than drift along with the com mon raft of human beings who j depend on some one els^ for all their ideas. The speech was very interesting and instructive from beginning to the end. Mr. Ed gerton is a man of a very noble and generous character. He was one of the leading citizens while he lived here, and did as much 01 ; more for Kenly Academy than any other one man. He has nl wiii s been a leader in euucation al and Christian work. Mr. Ed gerton will always tind a hearty welcome among us. Rex. Nov.. 2o. * STAGGERING BLOW" ? To Proper Administration of Jus tice In Lenoir County. Kinston. N. C , Npy. 2d.?The jury that tried Em melt, Boyettej f ir the murder*of his seventeen year old wife, under cireuuistan-1 pes most horrible and aggrava ting, were given the case on Saturday night. The" defense ?u?s a plea of insanity^ The r?re onderating evidence was r met that plea. Aft'-r a clear put and able charge bv Judge George 11. Brown,thejurt retired, j Pliny brought in on Hunday their I verdict and h<-w. s (vc )uittcd 011 i he plea of insanity. Judge Brown's opinion of the u se is inriieated by the language he addressed to the jury after! they rendered their verdict,which j 1st inished the Jud e and the peo[ile. The .1 udge said: "Gentlemen of tic jury. In my long judicial ex ? rience I have never censured a i n and it is; mi mv ptuisiM i eensure you imv I am hoiui i n believe t hat ' run net ml c?msci ntiiinsly. But I cannot heli? feeling that you|' Hive made a very grave mistake < . .,i i? "l< i (piii t hi : t ds p; iso , e r Your v? rdict will be n , ? .i" ring blow to the proper ; i a ? i i a i >1 j nst ie ? in t his , ? itv, I f ai, for vei''st come. ' i | A hurst i f applau-'" greeied ? I , ' I III 111 I- '<?!' I I ) til ury, Jtodge Brown ordered thai erto (hfelubi it into t fie ' usiodi i f the sheriff to await \ nitiati in < if a lunacy roan ' ... Ill S I III* |||S--..?|,I fllMl'iel ' lit! hi and he was returned o j id. i THANKSGIVING DOTS. Quite anumber of our .young people attended Hinging at Live Oak church last Sunday. There was services at Thanks giving Sunday evening by the pastor. Rev. M. A. Adams. . Mr. W. G. Earp is erecting For himself a new residence on the road near Thanksgiving church. Mr. L. W. Rraunan iH making arrangements to erect a dwelling! on the road just above Thanks giving church. Mr. Walter Ratten and Miss Maud .Jones, of near Jerttme, vis ited Miss Ida Murphrey Satur day night and Sunday. Mr. Rraz Woodard, of Prince-' ton, has purchased a farm from Mr. G. C, Earp near Thanksgiv ing and expects to move to it soon after .January 1, 1904. Mr. .Jesse flood, of the Selma tobacco market, who istraveling in the interest of the Star Ware house, passed through this sec tion today inspecting the to- j bacco. . Mr. W. S. Earp and Mr. Louis Liles carried a load of tobacco each to the Banner Warehouse j at Smithtield which sold * all the way from #4 to #35 per hun dred. They came home smiling; and well pleased and said they sold it well. They were late com- j ing home that night owing to the rush of tobacco on the floor that day. At the home of the bride's father, Mr. Kerney Eason, last Wednesday evening at the hour] of Si o'clock, were happily united ] in the holy bonds of wedlock, Mr. W. E. Creech and Miss Nettie Eason. J. L. Joues, J, P., per forming the ceremony. The at tendants were Mr. A V. Eason! with Miss Dora Hare, Mr. Henry Price with Mis Hula Drannan. Mr. Henrv Lynch with Miss Lonie; Parrish, Mr. James Brannan with .Miss Martha Price. Mr. Charley demons Eason with Miss Mary Creech, Mr. Oscar Eason with Miss Amanda Barbam. After the marriage all returned to the home of Mr. J. D. Creech, where all enjoyed a sumptuous supper. May the happy couple live long and enjoy a life of prosperity is the wish of the writer. Nine. Nov. 25. POLENTA NEWS. Mt. Zion church will have a Christmas tree. Several law suits recently, as is usual at this time of year. Miss Neppie Smith, of Raleigh, is on a visit to her brother, Mr. C. B. Smith. On the 1st of January Mr. W. M. Weeks, who ha* been doing business in this section, will re-] move to Benson to live. Prof, and Mrs. Ira T. Tut ling ton attended preaching a' Shiloh Inst Sunday morning They are always welcome visitors to our community. Mrs. Asnley Johnson, we regret to learn, is quite sick, being threatened with pneumonia. Hopes are entertained for her speedy recovery. Mrs. Johnson who died at her home near Smithfield, was buried at Shiloh Thursday of I ist week. She had many rela tives in this section. At Shiloh onthesecondSundav in this month le v. It. Towns"nd, the new pastor, preached a pow erful and effective sermon. A hi all-round preacher there are few younfj divines his equal. A protracted meeting is in pro urrt. < at Oakland this week, con I acted by the pastor, Itev. Mr. ^ouders. 1 jet us all hope that rreat good will tie accomplished ' is the re ult. of these meetings. Miss Mildred Young is tit home from Peace Institute. She will [?* main over until Friday, in or-1 jer to be pre-en' at the marriage, :?f her sister, which happy event jcriirs Wednesday of this month, j Rev Mr Souders was regularly | ins .ilied ns p.istor of Oakland church last Sunday morning Rev. Mr. Black, of Linden, Har nett county, and Kev. Mr.Smith, of Dunn, acting as the metalling committee. Rev. Mr. Black de livered the charge to the pastor elect and Rev. Mr. Smith deliver ed the charge to the congrega tion. Both charges were impres sive and pointed. Previous to the installation Rev. Mr. Black preached a sermon of great (tow er to a large congregation He also preached at night and de lighted the congregatio". Mr. Williams, one of Harnett's most prosperous farmers, came with Mr. Black, and was delighted with his visit, so he said. Tvi'o. Nov. 28. CLAYTON CHIPS. Mr. Ed. S. Coats was here Wed nesday. Mr. Milton Hare, of Selma, was here Sunday. Miss Lessie Barnes is a visitor at Mrs. Robertsou's. Mr. John Stephenson and son, | Will, were here Wednesday. Mr. C. M. Thomas has purchas ed Miss Jessie Wiggs' farm. Miss Pear Robertson returned Tuesday from a trip to Raleigh, i Mr. 1). J. Thurston has pur chased Mr. Henry Matthews' farm Mrs. Ij. 1). Debnam and chil dren, of Seliua, are visiting Dr. and Mrs. Griffin. Mrs. C. H. Belvin, Miss Helen Primrose and others, of Raleigh, are the guests of Mrs. (J. \Y. Home. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hornecele brated th fifth aniversary of their marriage Wednesday eve ning. Mr. ,T. L. Johnson, of Perlina, has moved here and opened up a jewelry store next door to Barnes & Co. He will do watch and clock repairing of all kinds. The ladies of the Baptist church sent a box to a frontier mission ary recently valued at eighty dollars. This is intended to reach them in time for a Christmas gift. Mr. Arthur V. Gulley has been appointed special traveling agent for the Columbia Publishing House. This is a very prominent, as well as lucrative position, and speaks well of Mr. Gulley to be thus appointed. The ladies of the M. E. Church I sent a box to the Orphanage at Raleigh Wednesday for Thanks giving. The box was estimated to contain somethingovereigiUy dollars worth. Yelir. Nov. 25. Historical Commission Meets Mr. W J. Peele has returned to the city from Wilmington, where be was elected president of tliei Historical Commission. The commission met in Warsaw, at the home of Rev. J. 1). Hufham. and effected a permanent organi zation with the folio wing officers: W. J. Peele, president; B. W. 1). Connor, secretary. The commission decided to of f r three cash prizes of $100 each for first, I he best country history , in the State; srtond, best bio- ' graphical sketch of a North Caro linian, and third, for the best ac count of any decade in North Caro ina. ?Raleigh Times. A liquor man met Mr. J. W.! t Hittle on ifm streets in Salisbury ; the other day and said: "Say, ain't you de than who was lecturing here on the de streets of Salisbury last July, speaking ! on temperance." "Yes, I'm th < man," said Mr. Little. "Weil." i said the whiskey man, "you see i we have licked you." "Yes," said i Mr Little, "we are like poor i L: z rus, licked by dogs; the i dogs of Salisbury have licked the < men who have souls and love < God and respect His will." Well 1 answered, although we kixut quite well that some worthy 1 citizens voted for the saloons We name Colonel Henderson, for i one.?Biblical Recorder. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. . Alter midnight i f November 27tb, Oberlin M. Carter will be free, after having been in the Fed eral Penitentiaryat Leavenworth t hree years and seven months. Less bellieose news comes from the Isthmus. General lleyes. the special commissioner of the Ho gota government, tenders his sincere thanks to President Itoosevelt and Secretary of the Navy Moody for his gracious treatment at Colon by our naval forces. A bulletin telegram says that the German East Africifh cotton crop, last season, produced under the direction of some of Booker T. Washington's pupils, was 150 bales. Fresh plantings this year a re expected to triple this crop, rogoland, German West Africa, also yieldsseveral hundred bales. TheCarmack resolution calling for an investigation of the charges of "graft" in the Postoffice 1 ?e purtinent has been referred to the postoffice committee. There is no doubt that the Democratic (Senators, generally, take the view that the scandal should be inves tigated under the direction of the the Postoffice Department, as it is at present being conducted. Carmack took the step advisedly. The first of the numerous re ductions in wages, announced in the cotton mills of Southern New England and at half a dozen points outside of that territory, has gone into effect in all but one Fall Hiver corporation and at a uuhiber of outside mills. The re duct [on affected 78 mills in Fall Hiver, employing nearly 25,000 hands, and about a score of cor porations elsewhere in New Eng land, employing about 7,000 operatives. Flos a il Thistles. Honcsfv issimply heart-health. There are no wastes with God. Success is the test of the soul. Wondering* bring to weakness. Our own trials test our friends. There is no progress without God in front. A good blower is not always a good striker. Genius needs to be balanced with gentlem s. Only a re. of grace can be a means of gi ace. lb-r i >g ideas arenot the same as scalding ones. The hope of glory depends on the hold on ('hrist. The gospel of the time is not the Gosper for the time. Even i.i a, restaurant a man may reveal his religion. When life i all sport to us the devil is th" hunter. It is ilo use praying for the things you will i o' pay for It all rtien were true the world would soon be made new. Well begun is half done; but only half done is till undone. No man was ever crushed with other people's cures. Sin "eeds to shine 111 spots to hide its whole sordidness. (turefficii ncv depends on wheth er God is our sufficiency. The preacher cannot study how to live by living in his study. It is safest to flee from the act thai w ill not bear rcfl ction. Better not +,iek tip any rocks until your own recgrd is clean. Sermons preachad for the ears of God will reach the hearts of men. The devil never yet made a lock that the love of God could not break. The Bible is never too deep for the child nor too shallow for the aged.?Bum' Horn. Not a Sick Day Since. "I was taken severely sick with kidney trouble. I tried all sorte r>f medicines, none of which re lieved me. One day I saw an a h of your Electric Bitters and de termined to try 11m: \f i r taking a few dose* I felt relieved and soon thereafter was en tire I :urcd and have not seen a h ek lay since. Neighltors of mine have been cured of Rh' uni it m, \eurn'gi?K Giver ad I\i \ troubles and General Pebi i? v. This is what B E. Bass, of Fre mont, N. C.. writs O ly ."<?<? at Hood Bros.; Druggists. STATE HEWS NOTES. The Coast Line is adopting larger engines all over the system now. An order for fifty engines is now with the Baldwin Loco motive works, all of which are large ones. Onslow county resists the pay ! ment of the $40,000 bonds issued as result of a compromise with the Wilmington, Onslow and Eastern Railroad, on the ground that the election held to vote upon the $60,000 issue was void. The old Wilmington and Wel don railroad from Weldonto Wil mitgton has a remarkable rec ord, so says Mr. E. Borden, gen eral suberintendent of transpor tation of the Atlantic Coast Line, and a mighty clever gentleman. Notwithstanding it was built in 1835 and notwithstanding the ' vicissitude of war it has never ! killed a passenger.?Wilson Times. What We Have to Be Thankful For. Agricultural prosperity, educa tional progress, temperance ad J vancement, gospel light and ^ civil liberty.?Ashley Home, in j Sunday's News and Observer. EX-SHERIFF JOHNSON DEAD. The First of Harnett County's Sheriff's to Die. News w cis riCciTou jcotciv L?y of the death of Harnett county's first sheriff, ex-sheriff Johnson, at his home near Bradley's Store, Harnett county. He was about 85 years old, a sterling man, a good citizen, anu a devoted Christian. He was first made sheriff in 1855 when Harnett county was organized and held the office several terms. He was held in the highest esteem. Be fore his old age, Sheriff Johnson tO offon onrl KorJ many friends here who regret to hear of his death. I)urmg its history Harnett has had seven sheriffs?Messrs. John son, Grady, McNeill, Green, Mc j Artan, Pope and Salmon. Until f Sheriff Johnson's death, no Har ! nett sheriff had died. Ex-sheriff I McArtau, of Harnett, was in Kaleigh yesterday and says the people heard with deep regret of the death of Sheriff Johnson.? News and Observer, Nov. 24th. It Looks Like Cleveland. It now seems probable that ex President Cleveland may be the Democratic candidate for Presi dent next year. It is generally conceded that he can get more | votes at the North than any other Democrat. To a greater exi sit than any other Deme ! crat he has the confidence of the e mserativc men of the North, and especially of the business men of both political parties. If he desires the nomin r ion there little doubt about his be ing able to get it, but ft is not probable that he desires it, and iie m vv not allo.v his name to be presented to the nominatingcon veniii g. There is nothing for him to gain b^ accepting the nomination and being elected, fur he has already been the Demo cratic nominee three times and beer President twice. With bis v highly honorable record lie can well afford to enjoy a dignified relic inent from active politics uinl the cm s of office. But it is said that, even if Mr. Cleveland can carry more North ern Sta: tliaff any other Demo crat be cannot carry tlie '"solid South." This we third {s nn in sult to the ^outh ami ? .rue If he is nominated he ?ii carry eve ry Soul em State, for how could "y S lit > D m . -i I.. -1 uc in preferring him lo Hoosev.lt? While it i trim lliat there lias Icen wi lespr< ad aud'very in just prejudice aroused against him in several S >utbern Mute-1, yet we are pleased to kii thai this prejudge* h s greuily abated and already t ere is a general revul sion of public sen 11 lit- lit in Lis favor. Even among tie se who now speak favorably of him (for thev follow I he teU ) are eoui of those who it mi iiiuire uituei nuu mid then so foully ubu ed hint ? Pitteboro Record.

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