TH E ANSON IAN, DEC 1908.
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There will be a Christmas
tree at Han nt chapel Friday night
at 8.30 o'clock".
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Mr. Willie Pope and Miss
Mary Thread gill were married
Sunday by Eq. J, W. Thomas.
Mr. Eddie Meachum and Miss
Erne Cox of Idles vi lie township
were married Thursday by Rev.
E J. Poe.
Mr. Johnnie Broadaway and
Miss Hattie Parker of Burnsville
township were married Sunday
morning by Esq. T. E. Monroe.
Mr. J. S. Teal expects to
move from Luesville township to
his new residence, one mile from
town on the White Snore road to
dy. "
Miss Jennie B. Brent will en
tertain the Bachelor Girls Thursday
night and each young lady has the
privilege of bringing a young man
friend.
Kev. K. M. Mann went to
Charlotte yesterday and spoke
there last nijfht in the interest of a
medical depository which is being
talked of for that-cUy.
If Madam Rumor is correct,
one of Wades bo ro's most progres
sive young business men will quit
the quasi-joys of bachelorhood
about the first of the newyear.
uapu vv. u. uenneit, jr., is
arranging for target practice for
the Pee Dee Guards on Saturday,
December 26th. The Company
will meet at the armory and the
practice .will be held at a safe
place. ,
We are requested to announce
that the colored people of Burns
ville township will have a Christ
mas tree at the home of Gilbert
Parker on Mr. J. A. Parker's
place, on Tuesday night, December
29th. Everybody cordially invit
ed. An oyster supper will bo held
in the old school building at Polk
ton Christmas night for the pur
pose of raising money to paint the
new school building. A regular
supper will be served those who do
not care for oysters.
Rev. Joe P' Harris, a student
of Wake Forest College, will
.preach at Mt. Beulah church in
Lilesville township, Sunday, Jan
uary 27th. , Mr. Harris is a bright
young man and his people will be
pleased to hear him.
, Mr. Robert Singleton, who
has been superintendent of the
silk mills here and at Augusta,
Ga., since they were established
has secured a residence at the lat
ter place and will move his family
there about the first of the year.
Wadesboro regrets to lose this
family.
At the annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Anson Real
Estate and Insurance Co., held last
week, the following officers were
elected: President, T. C. Coxe;
Secretary and Treasurer, W. T.
Rose; Directors, J. F. Allen, K.
W. Ashcraft, U. B. Blalock, T. C.
Coxe. T. V. Hardison of Morven,
W. H. Liles. R. J. Mebane of
Greensbo'ro, H. H. McLendon, W.
T. Rose..
The prettiest show windows
are those arranged at Mr. R. L.
Bowman's modern jewelry store by
his expert engraver. Miss Hooper.
One window is decorated with holly
leaves and berries, .with atticlss of
silver shown in great profusion;
the other shows,, gold articles and
the decorations are mistletoe.
These windows are most tastefully
arranged' and have attracted much
attention.
Mr. Caswell Redfearn of
White Store township had quite
an interesting experience a few
days ago when his bird dog set a
large coon in a tree near his home.
This coon, it seems, had been mak
ing himself very much at home in
that quiet community and had been
seen a number of times, by differ
ent ones. But Mr. Redfearn, like
most of us, did not know that it
was a coon and called in some
neighbors, after he shot the "var
mint," to find out what manner ot
beast it was.
A number of the rural car
riers complain that patrons of
their routes neglect buying stamps
and put pennies in their mail
boxes which greatly annoys them
in hurrying with their work as
they are compelled to do. On
cold days this is especially bad for
the carriers and they would ap
preciate the patrons buying stamps
and not dropping loose coins in
mail boxes. It seems that money
is hard to pick np anywhere these
days and we should all make it as
easy as ptissible for our fellow
mortals to get hold of it.
Mr. W. Henry Liles has sold
quite a number of pure-bred white
leghorn chickens from his poultry
rard this season. There is an in-
demand for fine bredl
chickens and Mr. Liles is one of
the few business men who has giv
en a part ot his time to raising
them and done so with profit to
himself. He hatches them in an
incubator and uses a brooder in
connection with it. So enthusias
tic has he become over the poultry
business that other business deals,
whether in connection with his ex
tensive dry goods and clothing
establishment or manufacturing
enterprises, are invariably given
second place when a poultry sale
is pending. -His feelings were
deeply wounded one day last week,
however, when a dear friend found
some objections to "these steam
raised fowls," bat these objections
proved utterly groundless when
fatly investigated. His partner
is Mr. Braxton Huntley.
Messrs. W. T. James, L. D.
"iwarasina nr. j. Lindsay are
assisting Mr. S. J. Haire during
me noiidajs at his busy store.
. Mayor Brock has received
letter from Mr. W. W . Garrett.
Chief Executive for the Receivers
of the Seaboard Railway, stating
that the plans for the new depot
ior inis place are now ready and
agreed to and that the work will
begin immediately.
W e are reminded of the near
approach of the new year by the
arrival of the "Old Reliable" Tur
ner's Almanac for 1909, published
by the Enniss Publishing Company
a- naieign, witn Mr. Pinca U.
bnniss, manager. Although this
is the seventy-second year of pub
lication, yet like wine it grows
better with age and contains much
useful information.
Two wagons loaded with ap-
pies irom w lines county were
here last week. Their drivers
wanted to peddle the apples on th
streets but it was held to be un
lawful by by the city authorities,
and while the Wilkes people did
not complain much, many farmers
from the country felt a little
unkindly toward the city because
they were not allowed to buy ap
ples from the wagons.
A happy event last week was
the celebration at the Wall school
house in Luesville township of
North Carolina Day. The celebra
tion was at the close of the school
Friday afternoon, and when the
pleasing exercises of the students
were completed, an old-time spell
ing bee was enjoyed, many of the
parents engaging in the contest.
Mrs. Henry Spencer was the suc
cessful contestant and won the
prize. Miss Jessie Scott of Char
lotte has charge of the school and
many words of praise are heard
for the excellent work she is doing.
Col. O. H. P. Cornell was
here last week in the interest of
the much-talked-of South-Bound
Railway. Condemnation proceed
ings were made against certain
lands belonging to the estates of
J. A. Crump, J. A. Hildreth and
Dr. W. S. Kendall, all deceased.
Commissioners consisting of
Messrs. W. M. Morton, J. S. Lit
tle, and W. Leak Steele were ap
pointed to assess the damage and
benefits that would result if the
road is built. It, is interesting to
note in this connection that A. C.
L. authorities have been communi
cating with Mr. W. L. Rose and
others here in connection with it's
right-of-way at and around the
station here. There seems to be
some prospect of the three roads
joining togetner in building Tor
Wadesboro a real up-to-date depot
if some matters in connection with
the location are settled.
Cottlnsaam-Boros We dijnsr Tomorrow
The Baptist church is being
beautifully decorated for the wed
ding tomorrow of Mr. Clive Cot-
tingham of St. Louis, Mo., and
Miss Dora Burns of this city. The
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ceremony will be performed oy
Rev. T. W. Charabliss and the
couple will leave at once for an
extensive bridal tour.
Teachers Arrived for Holidays -Prof.
J. A. Livingston from
Canton.
Miss Bessie Dunlap from Mon
roe.
Miss Eva Huntley from Nor
wood.
Miss Elinor Murr from States-
ville.
Miss Inez Crump from Blacks-
ville, S. C.
Church Notice
The Baptist church will have
tree Friday night for the mem
bers of their three Sunday schools
Ttiere will be no prayer serv-
ice this ween at me oapusi
church. Good services last Sun
day; one addition at the morning
service. T. W. Chambliss,
Pastor.
Melsoa-Bartle
The following invitations have
been received here announcing the
marriage of a former Wadesboro
young lady:
Mrs. Elizabeth Barbie
lequesta the honor of yotir presence at
the marriage of her daughter
Mary Penelope
to
Mr. Robert Hall Nelson
Wedesday evening December thirtieth
nineteen hundred and eight
at eight o'clock
Methodist church, Cheraw, S. C.
RESIDENCE BURNEp.
Ktv. j. e. ncswala Lost Bis Fine
Ccoatry Resllence In Astonvllle
TowashtpSooiay Morals? His
Soa Badly Borne While
FIfffitiar the Flames.
One of the best-furnished and
neatest country residences in Ar
son was burned to the ground
early bunday morning whan Rev.
J. ri. McSwain s home in Anson-
ville township was completely de
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troyeu. xne bo use and its con
tents were easily worth $2,500.
and unfortunately, thare was not a
cent of insurance on either the
building or contents. The fire was
first discovered, in the ceiling of an
upstairs room, about 3 o'clock in
the morning. By the time the
members of the family who were
at home could reach the place, the
names had made so much headway
Clarkton Lady Dies at Polkton
Mrs. Alma Blue died last
night at the home of her brother,
Mr. J. E. Carter at Polkton of
Bright's disease. She had suffered
for some months and was taken
suddenly ill Saturday night after
going to the dinning room for her
supper. Her husband and only!
sister, Mrs. Clark of Clarkton
were with here.
Mrs. Blue was about 35 years
of age and an excellent woman.
The remains were carried to Clark
ton this morning, accompanied by
the husband and sister and broth
er, Mr. J. E. Carter.
Ambitous young men and ladies
should learn telegraphy; for, since
the new 8-hour law became, effec
tive there is a shortage of. many
thousand telegraphers. Positions
pay from $50 to $70 a month to
beginners. The National Tele
graph Institute, Columbia, S. C.
and five other cities is operated
under supervision of R. R. Officials
and all students are placed when
qualified. Write them for partic
ulars. '
It Is A Wonder.
Chamberlain's liniment is one of the
most remarkable preparations jet pro
duced for the relief of rheumatic pains,
and for lame back, sprains and bruises.
The quick relief from pain which It al
Ar i-n mm nf rheumatism is alone
vaH matnr times it BOOSt. Price, 8
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that it was impossible to save any
thing except a bed and a few small
articles of furniture.
The fire originated in Mr. Eu
gene McSwain's room and it is
thought that rats with matches did
the work. Mr. McSwain and hsi
son, Eugene, who were alone at
the home, were sleeping down
stairs ana wnen tne names were
discovered, the young man rushed
to the saene. He opened the door
to his room and was met by the
hot flames full in his face. He
was badly burned about the face
and hands and being exposed later
during the night while drawing
wattr to fight the flames, there is
much danger of his taking pneu
monia. His father was suffering
with rheumatism at the time and
has hardly been able to move about
for some months. He barely es
caped himself and was compelled
to stand helpless while his posses
sions were burned. About nfty
dollars in money, belonging to
Mr. McSwain was lost in the fire.
Fourteen years ago Mr. Mc
Swain had a dwelling burned at
the same site. Since then by hard
work be has accumulated the pro
perty this fire destroyed. Anson
county does not possess a better or
more worthy citizen and his great
host of friends deeply sympathize
with him in this loss.
School Boys and Girls Home For the
Holidays.
Chapel Hill: M. H. Cox, T. J.
Covington, Osborne Hardison.
FromGreensboro Normal: Misses
Allie Morrison and Eva Moore.
From Davenport: Miss Sallie
Copped ge.
From the Presbyterian College,
Charlotte: Misses Allie Mae
Burns, Janie and Willie - Wall of
Walltown. Miss .Winnie Pratt of
Morven.
From Baptist University, Ral
eigh: Misses Emily Huntley,
Myrtle Ashcraft, Robbie Single
ton, Mary Lampley,apd Miss Lois
Coviogton who is teaching there.
Wake Forest College: Charles
Allen, Wilson Chambers, Harry
and George Covington, Watt
Huntley, Sam Singletonof Wades
boro; Joe Harris of Lilesville.
Red Springs Seminary: Misses
Mable Bennett of Wadesboro, Ef-
fie Covington of Morven, Allie
Mae Spencer of Walltown.
Rutherford College: William
Boyette and John Dunlap.
PURELY PERSONAL
Mrs. W. J. Prevatte-and little
W. J.i Jr. spent yesterday here
with the family of Mr. M. II. Mc
Lean. Mrs. M. H. McLean and Mrs.
B. E. Bennett will spend the holi
days with their parents at Tim-
monsville, S. C.
Mr. R. T. Allen was here to
visit his father, Mr. F. C. Allen, a
few days ago, and is now located
at Scranton, Miss., in charge of
the government soil survey at that
nlace.
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Mrs. Emma L. Richardson and ; If
two little daughters, Heard and J
Eleanor Leak, are expected home j 9
this week. -
Mr. C. J. Gathings spent yes-1
terday in Charlotte on business. i
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g -TP HE gift-giving custom stimulated at The Big Bus, Corner by a
worthy and well qualified.
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POLKTON HEWS.
has a
home
Mr. Oscar Tad lock, who
position in Charlotte, is at
for the holidays.
Misses Fanny Birmingham and
Anna Staton are expected home
Wednesday night from the Normal
and Collegiate Institute of Ashe-
ville.
Mr. William Austin is right sick
at this writing.
The S. A. L. has placed the
third man in the office here, thus
giving an eight hour service dur
ing the busy season.
Miss Lizzie Harris, a student of
Littleton Female College, is at
home for the holidays.
The ladies of the civic league
will, serve oysters on Christmas
night at the old academy, the pro
ceeds to go towards painting the
new school building. Let every
body come and lets have a merry
time together. To those who do
not like oysters lunches willbe
served.
The W. M. S. will meet with
Mrs. M. C. Goodman Wednesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
We are sorry to note the serious
illness of Mrs. Alma Blue of Clark
ton. She came here about three
weeks ago to visit her brother,
Mr. J. E. Carter, and on last
Thursday was taken ill with
Brights disease with which she has
been afflicted for several years.
Her husband came Saturday night
to attend her bedside.
Messrs. D. S. and H. Bricker
went to Norfolk Sunday night on
a pleasure trip.
Our people will be well supplied
with meat during the holidays as
quite a number of hne porkers
have been killed.
A civic league was organized at
the academy last Friday with Mrs.
S. K. Harris, president; Mrs. W.
F. Humbert, vice-president; Mrs.
T. M. Smith, secretary and treas
urer. 'It is.- poped that through
this league - many improvements
will be made for the benefit of the
school house and grounds and for
the town, in general.
, Mrs. Mary McQueen of Maxton
is visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. M. A. Polk. X.
Beware of Freguent Colis.
A snnMainn nf mid or a nrotr&cted
cold is almost certain to end in chronic
catarrh, fxpm which few persons ever
wholly recover. Give every cold the
attention it deserves and yon mav avoid
this disagreeable disease. How can you
cure a cold? "Why not try Chamber-
!.; rVnoi RamAriv Tt ill hiffhlr
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recommended. Mrs. M. White, of But
ler, Tenn., says: "aeverai years ago a
was bothered with my throat and
longs. Someone told me of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. I began using
it and it relieved me at once. Now my
throat and longs are sound and well."
jtos sal tor T. Tomlinson.
Mr. Reece Boylin spent yester
day in Charlotte.
Miss Anna Crowder is expected
here Thursday to visit Mrs. J. W
Griggs.
Miss Flora Cornelius of Char
Istte is spending the holidays with
Miss Estelle Moore.
Dr. Piatt Covington is at home
rrom Catonsville. Md., where he
holds a responsible position in the
hospital there.
Messrs. J. F. and J. T. Locky
are spending Christmas in Savan
nah and other southern cities.
Mr. R. B. Jones of Memphis,
Tenn., is spending the holidays
with his father; Mr. Peter Jones
in Gulledge township.
Mr. Marvin Lea of Fort Worth,
Texas, is visiting his mother, Mrs.
V"! "W" t.i. 1 .
kj. Ur. Lea, ana other relatives in
the county.
Miss Dora DeBerry spent last
week in Wingate. Her friend,
Miss Annie Boggan of that place,
is visiting her this week.
Miss Ellen Pinkston, who has
been teaching near Sumter, S.C.,
returned home yesterday for the
holidays. Mr. and Mrs. L. L.
Drake will arrive Thursday.
Miss Annie Beverly of the
Brown Creek neighborhood leaves
this week for Greensboro, to spend
sometime with her uncle, Mr.
Joseph Teal.
Miss Flossie Ledford is spending
the holidays at her horaevn Wm-
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From A. & M. College: L. P.
McLendon.
Prof. J. H. Mclver of the
Graded School is spending the
holidays at Greensboro. Misses
Moore, Lassiter and Turner have
gone to their homes at Farm vi He,
Wake in orest and. btatesville, rer
spectively.
Miss Birdie Lacy will spend
Christmas at her home in Char
lottesville, Va.
Death from a Cat Bite
The death last week of James
Clark,. 12 miles from Asheville, was
attended by very unusual circum
stances. About a month ago Mr.
Clark was bitten by a pet cat,
but the cat showed no signs of
disease whatever, nothing was
thought of the bitel The cat re
mained in the familyand.no pre
cautions were taken against it un
til last Friday when Mr. Clark
developed symptoms which were
soondiagonsed as hydro phobia, by
the attending physician, with
death as the: result.
Where Bullets Flew.
David Parker, of Fayette N. Y., a
veteran of the civil war. -who lost a foot
at Getty sburjr, says: "The crood Elec:
trie Bitters have done is worth more
than five hundred dollars to me. I spent
much money doctoring Tor a bad case
of stomach trouble, to little purpose.
I then tried Electric Bitters, and they
cured me. I now take them as a tonic
and they, keep me strong and well.
50c. at Parsons Drug Co. .
Excursion Rates Via Atlantic Coast
Line Account Christmas Holidays
Tickets on sale December 18th. 19th.
23rd, 54th, 25th, 30th and 31st. 1908 and
January 1st, 1909, limited to return not
later than January 6th, 1909.
For further information, reservations,
etc., call on nearest Ticket Agent or
write
T. C. WHITE,
General Passenger Agent
W. J. CRAIG,
Passenger Traffic Manager
Wilmington. N. C.
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Christmas Clothing
There is no time like Christmas for first wearing a
new suit, and no place to buy it like The Busy Corner
Annex.
We make a specialty of medium-priced suits, but
everything we sell most contain quality or it's no go.
.- Sttits at $12.50, 10.00, 8.50, 7.50, 6.50, 5.00, 4.00,
3.50 and 2.98 receive our special attention and best ef
forts. Every price is coupled to a big value.
Boys' Knee Suits
The lusty yaung American can romp to his heart's
approval if he wears a Busy Corner Suit. They are
constructed to stand anything but fire and barb-wire
fences. Sizes from 3 to 17.
- Prices $5.00, 4.50, 4.00, 3.50, 3.00, 2.75, 2.50, 2.00,
1.T5, 1.50, 1.25, 1.15, 1.00, 89c and 75c
Extra Pants $1.00, 90c, 75c, 60c. 50c, 40c and 25c.
Overcoats, 3 to 7, 50a
Xmas Suspenders "
Fine Embroidered Suspenders, boxed up for the
holiday trade, each 50c.
Other grades 25c, 19c, 15c and 10c.
Neckwear
Get you one of our new Christmas "Glad Rags
Fine, late style Four-in-Hand and Club-House Ties each
50c, 25c and 15c,
Silk Mufflers & Handkerchiefs
They are used more than ever and are great for gifts.
Black, White and Fancy Colors $1.50, 1.00, 50c, 25c.
Wonder Hose
How many pair of sox does it take for three months1
wear ? Four pairs Wonderhose are warranted to last
three months without needing manding.
They coma in Black, Navy, Tan, and Black with
White Foot. The box of four pairs $1.00.
New ones for all that contain holes in 3 months.
Linen Handkerchiefs
Men's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs are much used for
Christmas gifts. We have a big line at 12c, 20c, 25c
and 50c each.
F00TW EAR
New Shoes For The Careful
Dresser
Something new in footwear coming, in regularly
and our prices satisfy the hungry hundreds.
Men's Shoes $5.00, 4.00, 3.50, 3.00, 2.50, 2.00, 1.G5,
1.50, 1.25 and 98c.
Ladies' Shoes
1.25 and 1.00.,
$3.50, 3.00, 2.50, 2.00, 1.75, 1.30,
Children's Shoes $2.00. 1.75, 1.50, 1.40, 1.25, 1.15,
1.00, 75c, 50c, 25c.
Men's Hats
This is hat time of year. Come to our, Hat Depart
ment and we7 will give yon the right kind of a shelter.
You will like it too. All-prices.
HENRY
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STMAS SHOPPING
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"The House of Quality
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Is made a very pleasant task. " There are many things
in this store that make good serviceable gifts . . .
...GIVE THEM A GLANCE...
Rags, Druggets, Hassocks, Chairs, Rockers, Tables,
Pictures, Princess Dresses, Toilet Sets, Hall Racks,
Children's Chairs, Cribs, Gent's Chifforobes.
Our salesmen are always on the alert ready to show you through
our mammoth stock and take yoifr orders, which
will have prompt and painstaking attention. . .
Gathings Furniture Go. I
THE HOUSE OF QUALITY
Rutherford St. Phone No.4l
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To be sold, if possible, within the Next Week
250 Men's Overcoats
to 500 Pairs Men's Pants
300
The above goods are to be sold and if you are want
ing to buy anything in this line see us. A great many
of these goods are being Told at the buyers prices.
Shoes to suit every Buyer. Any style or price.
One of the best, closest bought and cheapest sold
stocks of Dry Goods and Notions in Wadesboro.
Ladies Long and Short Goats $150 to 15.00.
Misses1 and Children's Coats 50c, 75c, $1, 2.00, 3.00.
Shawls, Hoods and Fascinators.
Don't B-jy ; JUritngrX0"
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CBiristmas Goods
TBiat W5D0 Be Sold.
Just to remind you that we have a
clean, fresh stock of Christmas
Toys, Dolls, Candies, Fruits that
were bought only a few weeks ago.
No old stock, but a nice assortment
of the most interesting toys found
anywhere. We bought just enough
to sell and doirt propose to have
anything left over. The smallest
profit added to net cost, satisfies us.
Here is where you can buy your SHOES, DRY
GOODS, GROCERIES & CHRISTMAS GOODS
for less money and do it all under the same roof.
Everything fresh and clean, and the prices as 'low
as you could ask. PLENTY OF FIREWORKS.
S. J. HAIRE
ON RUTHERFRRD STREET
OPP. PEE DEE PHARMACY
Wamitecll At Ounce
And At All Times
Hides, Tallow, Beeswax, furs,
Chickens, Eggs, Geese, Ducks,
Turkeys, Game of All Kinds,
Cattle, poor or fat
I have made arrangements to ship
these and will buy them at highest
market price, taking any quantity
you may. have to selL
RhynesVarket