TH E ANSON IAN, DEC 1908. Short Locals 1 ' I. -. 1 ' TP - J ? There will be a Christmas tree at Han nt chapel Friday night at 8.30 o'clock". t 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 i la 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 1a l m i i .. 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 mta-. larT size CO cent. Tot -ala r T. B..TomHTimtti. ' 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. . . r w 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 1 I'izl flies iarta tUm DMoil g -TP HE gift-giving custom stimulated at The Big Bus, Corner by a worthy and well qualified. 11 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 UMU 0 J - - rt 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- ston-Salem. 7 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. I 8 S 8 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 G O jR IN E 1R VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV'VVVVVVVV STMAS SHOPPING AX "The House of Quality 99 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 Z . . . ..tAlA4.HA.tVUU V WWWWWWWWWW wwwww ww ww - 25 Its Mm and flBmS at 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" IR A. 1R 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