engineer of
tho WUtt Plains local train that
crashed into U»e Danbury eg.
press ia Uw Park avenaa tunnel
January 8, causing a loss of 17
SffiiSS SS£
mM» are making an effort
U» trial over with at
■ possible. Ht was
faTahT ft?tha "ifipaue4 it
p*uUy breaking down his
*r2e indictment was returned
J° ****** Morn has
been trying ever since, he says,
to get the District Attorney to
P*t die <*»• oo the calendar.
^•Wisher ia worrying bis life
away,"said Attorn-/Moss. "He
» anxious to have the case
abated op, and night after night
he never closes bis eyes. He
has a story to tell that will be a
anrpnae, but I have refused him
permission to tell it until he
i goes on the witness stand.
*lfy client left the employ of
the New York Central that be
might better prepare the case.
Ha had difficulty in finding
work, many persons refusing
hut employment when they
found that an. indictment wat
hanging over him. The rail rood
company has not given money
for his defense. Ail the money
has been raised by the
church of which he is a member.
It Is an injustice to this man to
delay hu tnal any longer.”
A ttMM nu AT MCWBEUf.
Newberu, Oct. 31.—Pin broke
«* v*0-*#** b» tbe Trent
Lumber MilU, owned bv Thomp
son Bro.., of Philadelphia. The
■*01 is sitnated on Trent river,
close to the business section of
the city, sad bod the wind been
“ ■ eouthwest direction un
doubtedly half the business
■^tion would have been swept
Mmj. The entire dry kiln and
250,000 feet of lumber was con*
The h>ss is estimated at
$20,000 with no insnrnnce. The
of the firemen iu saving
pier No. 1, of the Atlantic &
North Carolina Railroad, was s
masterly piece of Work. The
ongin of tbe fixe is unknown.
The fire is now under control.
Mantels Presbytery.
Chwtatr Obacrrac, ISO.
The committee appointed to
strange the details of the di
vision of Mecklenburg Presby
tery and form the new King's
Motmuin Presbytery reported:
. 1- That the following min
isters and churches shall consti
tute this Presbytery: Ministers
~K. Z. Johnson, J. J. Kennedy,
R. A. Miller, G. A. Sparrow, R.
C- Morrison, J. T. Wade, M.
McG. Shields, W. H. Wilson,
S. L. Cathy, W. R. Mintcr.J.R.
Millard, If. A. Henderson, T. P.
Booeer, T. C. Croker.
Churches: Lin cointon, Dallas,
Hephsflwk, Lowell, Belmont,
Union, Oney, Bnttain, Duncan’s
Creek, New Hope, Gastonia,
Stanley Creek, Unity, Castanea
Grove, Mt. Holly, 1ronton, Mac
Pclah, Long Creek, King's
Mountain, Bessemer City,
Chenyvilie, Waco. Shelby.
Mooresboro, Henrietta, Rnther
fordton, Stanley Plains, Forest
City, DrusHta, Columbus.
The Presbytery shall meet in
Liwcolnton. November 18, 1402,
at 7:30 p. m. Rev. R. A. Miller
■ *gPoiut«d moderator to call
feet oraumali *° on*er
TbeVresbytery shall have two
toaateas of Davidson College
*wo of the Presbyterian Col
ogne* Charlotte, leaving Meek
Mburg Presbytery with five
trustee s of each of thaae colleges
The following candidates an
eteo included ms tbe transfer:
The following agreement as to
the ftltacts foalao recommend
ed: L That this Presbytery m~
•Jtete the stneoat due Rev. R.
C- Monison and Rar. 8. L.
Cathy from tbe home mission
■5*“sr;aar*
jSprtKAtsam
$ That the ptopoaed new
to the treasurer
the
fsrfc Coaly Itsas.
Tnfcvm* Itaalm.
A protracted meeting is to be
commenced at the Yorkvilie
Baptist church on November 17,
during which the pastor. Rev.
W. B. Hurt, will be assisted by
Rev. John Bass Shelton, of Ches
ter.
Messrs. Glenn ~8i Allison’s
young mare, Juba Dean, ran
second in a three-quarters of a
mile bant at the State Pair on
Wednesday; Then were five
Matters, The mam was entered
for a mile race on Thursday and
ran fourth.
, Mr- H. J. Harsbaw, a well
kcoWn and highly esteemed cit
pen of Guthriesrille neighbor
hood, died at Ids home on last
Thursday evening at 8 o’clock.
Mr. Harsbaw was*farmer, about
58 years of age, and was a good
snstsntlal citizen.
A barn belonging to Mr. Bish
op Moore, who lives near Guth
ncsvUle, was destroyed by fire
last Saturday.- In the barn there
were several thousand bundles
of fodder, & lot of harness, some
agricultural machinery sod other
articles of value.
There is now good reason to
hope that Mr. J. B. Long, who
was recently injured in a gin ac
cident will recover without the
necessity of ampotating bis arm
Mr. Long is still being cared for
at the residence of Mr. H. P.
Thomas son.
rue open-season for patricides
and other dame birds commences
today. Prom now on it will be
lawful to shoot' partridges and
other birds, except on lands
which have been posted in ac
cordance with law. Ia the case
of posted lands, h will be well
for the hunter to have the con
sent of the landlord. .
Shortly after their marriage at
Gastonia, by Rev. Dr. J. C. Gal
loway, last Tuesday, Mr. and
Mrs. James U. Moss took the
aoathbonnd Carolina and North
Western train and proceeded on
through to Columbia. Upon
their. return they will take up
their residence at Mr. Moss's
pretty little home about two
miles southeast of Yorkville.
The home of ^fary White, col
ored, on the southwestern out
skirts of Yorkville, wmsdestroyed
by fire last Thursday morning.
The fire broke out at about 10:30
o'clock, and had made consider
able headway before it was dis
covered. A NegTo man living
nearby reached the scene in
time to rescue Mary who is old
and infirm^ from the flames.
Mr. S. M. McNeel, president
of the Loan and Savings bank, is
in a better position to judge of
the business of Yorkville than is
any other citizen'of the town.
The bank is really the heart of
the business of Yorkville and
vicinity, and Mr. McNeel watch
es the pulse of the snbject close
ly. He says that "there is right
sharp business being done,” To
people who understand Mr. Mc
Ncel's way of looking at such
matters, this statement will prove
encouraging.
Dag's Moentaln Hams.
Kiaa*s Xmunaia News. Oct.
The carpenters are nearly
through with the improvements
at the residence of H. P. Allison.
Esq.
Mr. Bd Allen, of Alabama, is
visiting his father, L^ban Allen,
here, and relatives at Patterson
Spnitgs.
' Copt, and Mrs. P. Dflling and
Messrs. Charlie and Walter DU
Kng leave to-day for a visit to
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Falls.
Rev* J. R. Millard left Tues
day for Cheater, S. C., where he
wUl sjmnd some days with hit
fondly before taking work.
W. J. Renfrew has moved bia
family into towmand will occupy
the cottage by the Methodist
chords. He will now be much
handier to his shop sod can give
it bis entire attention.
A. J. Stockton, of the Bonnie
mill orereem, has moved into
the Beattie house which he re
cently purchased. He Is a good
toan and clever citizen ana we
ore glad to zee him bay property
psje*
The street mile, cart and hand
ora kept buoy there days filling
t»P the worst holes in the streets
and sidewalks. The work is
done in a permanent manner
«*d will last when finished.
TMs is to the credit of Captain
DUllng.
The Southern Railway people
ere placing a neat boa railing
about the landing at this place
jfW1 win greatly Issstn the risk
0# damages topassengers getting
M and off the train at night.
IN are also informed that the
eompany will make other im
provements about the depot
tag with a new wagon and he
naucoitfl nzs out one arm, but
[■• loeo tfbo hauls but more
MghtthM be can is not in this
Mrmnrothertown. HeUanex
Butler
Sri; gfrst
miotSg'asn,Ck b,1y
FOOTWEAR
Oar line el fine Footwear for Men,
Women end Children la an*
peri or to that oi any frcriooi
aaaaon. We have more atyle
pot into the designing. We
have more work pot into the
making. We have more near
put into the material, and we
have more demand tor the
ahoee than ever. We have
them at price* to nit all. ;
ROBINSON BROS.
IMU RATI and HUTS miMMBM.
n« mprtaiH, aad
•Nhi I »wi— at
■ FINE TAILORING
AUIMBVALRO.
• til. A.
ROMAN,
The Clothier,
, >OLt LOCAL ttLlWO AGHII>
jr*r Ir
Retd A Alexander,
ELITE GROCERY.
Coroe to ua also for
White Star Coffee,
FePs Naptha Soap,
Malta Vita,
Fresh Cakes, "Crackers
and Candles.
Elite Grocery.
rT'I88UR PAPERS—The new Hiattt
1 paper*, plain, crinkled, and dec
orated at Marskail’* Oastonla Book
Store •
d*»W™** ssra
Sotc** Oorioala Book
-. .1—1-... ■- —
WE
HAVE MOVED
A
into the Craig & Wilsou
building. More busi
ness demanded more
room. Had to have it.
Am better prepared now
to give the best there is
in furniture for the low
est there is in prices.
Stock fuller and better
than ever before. Hit’s
furniture, we have it.
With tbanks for all past
favors, we propose to bid
high for a continuance
of your trade with us.
4
Williams Furniture
Company,
CRAIG C WILSON BUILDING.
Phone 191.
The New
Fall Millinery
You will find it at
MISS RUDDOCK’S
UP-STAIRS
OVRR MORRIS BROTHERS.
Tlie new materials, the
new styles, the uew
colors, and new combi
nations.
And our knowledge,skill
aud taste are all at your
service. Your inspection
invited, your orders so
licited.
Miss Ruddock.
C. & N. W. RAILWAY.
BLOWING ROCK LIMB
Bffaetlv. S*»t. 14tk. ISOS.
B—lare Ttme Stlltorl.
Boom sotts. I No. g ho. g
V 8tfia “
Hi 31 m m
ll; 2 ■* ■
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ppm? SQVTK. h»10 1 No. 63
— — T
ADMINISTRATORS SALE..
As' administrator of Jacob A. Car
penter, deceased, X will sell at 10
o’clock a. m. on
Uterier. Krrate M. 1H2.
the following property, vis.: One
nurary, . some carpenter’s tools,
household and kitchen furniture,
wheat, and ether articles unnecessary
to mention.
- Terms made known at sale. Sale
to he at late residence of deceased
near Avon Cotton Mill lu Hast Gas
tonia.
A. M. CAUntNTBft. Administrator.
RAILROAD WATCHES.
We have |uat purchased the largest lot of
RAILROAD WATCHES ever shown In this
section. All kinds.
When we say* “We make a specialty of
Railroad Watches,” and “Our Watches pass
Inspection,” “that’s naff sed.” They are all
Dared and reedy for the pockets of exacting
customers.
Yoa may have the freshest goods, finest
service and lowest market rates for asking.
That’s oar offer to yon.
Headquarters for everything from fine
Watches, Diamonds, Cut Glass, or Silverware
down to a Collar Button—Everything that any
other Jeweler baa, and lots of things that no
other Jeweler has.
If yen are leaking for highest quality, lar
gest variety, lowest prices end fair dealing,
call on
TORRENCE, The Jeweler.
Watch Inspector Southern Railway.
THOMSON
COMPANY.
No Idle moments at Thomson Co's
Oar big stores are basy from early
morn until late In the evening.
Thousands and thousands of mer
chandise poured out of our store
lest week end this week Is being
followed up by a close pace. . •
Fall buying Is almost at high tide
with us, and our customers now
appreciate what was secared for
them by our care and foresight In
buying our fall stock. Many new
things on sale this week. Visit us
often, we're a I ways a p to the minute
The People’s Store,
THOMSON CO.
STYLISH SUITS!
For Economical Dressers.
Those interested in true
economy, and desirous of
saving on heretofore extrava
gant outlay* tor clothing,
will want to investigate,what
is going cru . here in the way
of high-grade append'd this
season. ,
Yon will find all the style,
tone, workmanship, and
finish of the best, moat ex
clusive and high-priced tail
ors’ products equaled in
every way. but at an outlay
of abont half, and sometimes
even less. Those with slim
purse* will find true economy
In the inexpensive, but thor
oughly reliable and depend
able garments In our big
stock.
Wool Cheviots and Caaat
mens, ing solid blue ."and
neat mixtures. Magnificent
assortment of elegant Wot<
atads, Scotches and Tweeds,
in all the newest patterns.
It’s tima you wer*looking
around for an Overcoat.
Come beta and you will be
suited In pries .'quality an£
fit. 'A full line of the latest
creations jo*t received. We
can please you. We have
them at almost any price
yon wish.
Come to See Us!
t
ROMAN, The Clothier
P.tI» Block. Next Poo, ,« p.vl.'’
*Mth rf tow McNair.
A fefegraui waa received here
8atarday by Capt. DiUing an
ncMcing the de*h ofMr. Jan.ee
IMlair, at Jacksonville, Ark.,
on last Friday. Mr. McNair waa
the lather of Captain DUling’a
fitat wife and of Rrv. Lee Mc
Nair, now in Maryland, Ha wan
««red in Oaaton county where
be waa a prominent and highly
respected citisea for many years
of his life. Many frietida in
Owton ae wall aa h Cleveland
S&asr*
Aa Ualtrteaato Sattratiaa.
Cklcigo BMM^fTtnUe
,-t-l l,^ ce*. -be begen.
fStjrtl’JTS
ottrlatnllUa would—”
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