UP Ta ■ GAOrra’a rtrcalaUaa la atiU cjlnblne *P. aa« tow*. It pm malar, not lean. Gel on (be band W. r. HAISHALL. E4jfr tri hgrjgw._ DEVOTED TO THE PIOTECTION OF _ „ __ PVOMIlfENT CITIZEN OF BESSEHI1 BEAB. Nr. J. J. Kum4t IM Friday Narnia* — Buried at Leaf Creak Sunday Altsraeoa WHk Masonic Beaaro — A Large Oatkeriag at Ike Funeral. Mrs. Janies J. Kennedy, of Bessemer City, whose extreme illness was mentioned last week, died early Friday morning at St. Peter’s Hospital in Charlotte. His body was taken to Bessemer City on the noon train, and was buried Sunday afternoon at Lon* Creek cemetery. iUe funeral services were be gun at the botne shortly before one o’clock by Dr. W. S. Fitch, of Gastonia who had been the departed man’s pastor. The Masons, in a body composed of Whetstone Lodge No. 515 and representatives from Shelby, Kings Monntain, Dallas, and Gastonia,—about fifty in all— came to the home to panic! Sate in the funeral rites. The lasonic body sang "Nearer My God to Thee,’’ e favorite hymn of tbeia departed brother. The services at the residence having been concluded, the long procession formed and turned toward L^ng Creek cemetery, three and a half miles away. There was a long procession of carriages and pedestrians. At the cemetery many people wait ing, and the entire concourse made one of the largest gather ings ever seen at any funeral at this noted burying ground. Hen the first pert ol tbe Masonic ceremonies was con ducted by Mr. S. J. Durham, and the concluding part by the Rev. Dr. W. S. Fitch, who closed with the chnrch benediction. The singing of "Rock of Ages” during the service was very im pressive. James Judson Kennedy was born June 12. 1867, tbe son of Mr. and Mrs. Kellis J. Kennedy of Kings Mountain, and was in tbe 37th year of his age. His brothers an Edward B., JohoH., Charles P., (in Texas), Thomas A. and Robert C.; sisters, Mrs. C. D. Mauncy and Miss Lizzie J. Kennedy; half sisters Misses May and Lillian Kennedy. All of these except the brother in. Texas live at or near Bessemer the 14th of February, 18M, Mr. Kennedy married Miss Nan oie Ormand, daughter of Mr. Meek Ormon 1, who survives with four little children: Annie, Lula, Sadia, and Jeter Johnson. Mr. Kennedy was an active member of the Methodist Epis copal church, and was s pillar of support upon which pastor and Klc could lean. A successful tess man, he waa the propri etor of "The Golden Rule store" in Bessemer City, where bis en terprise and industry were con tinually rewarded by prosperous returns. In bis death. Gas (on county loses one of iu most substantial citizens, and Besse mer City one of ita most enter prising and moat highly esteemed citizens. During bis long illness at home, in the Baltimore hospi tal, then at home again, and finally in the hospital at Char lotte. hit friends and neighbors heardof his losing contest for life with ever increasing anxiety and regret and when the end finally came, his entire home town was in sorrow. This brief sketch is closed by Quoting from the concluding por tion of tbc eloquent snd touch ing funeral address of Dr. Pitch, as follows: "Dear friends, I consider the Scriptures which I have quoted in this imperfect address to bt peculiarly appropriate to the oc casion, in view of the well-known and recognized Christian charac ter of the deceased. Onr departed brother gave bis heart to God‘eight years ago and traveled in the highway of God, and baa now come to Zion with songa and everlasting joy upon hia bead. He has been for these years a consistent and faithful member of the Church of God, but the great Head of the Chnrcb, the Bishop of Souls, has transferred him to the ranks of the Church Triumphant, which is witboot spot or wrinkle before the throne of God in heaven. "These dear friends, tbe wid ow and children of tbe deceased saint at whose bier we gather to day are able to cherish tbe sweet est and fondest memories of the tenderness, patience, fidelity, love, devotion and sacrifice, of him who proved himself a true and noble husband and father. n My dear sister, God bless and keep you and yonr dear children and comfort your hearts, as He only can in this sndden and un expected bereavement which baa come to you.” EAST SASTOH GOSSIP. Nr. Janas’ Article os Dirhua Ckarcfa Lila HauW his Form* ar fleUkhars — Nra. Farrar Snrarlaaa faar Hama Falks— Tha Farm an aat af Daan Haw. omwcnSnM of tha flaaana. East Gaston. N. C., March 21— We enjoyed wry much the arti* cle in The Gazette of last Tuesday, written by Mr. O. J. Jones, one of the most pious young men we ever knew. He is a son of Mr. W. M. Jones, one of the best farmers 'and moat substantial citizens of Sast Gas* ton. We. like the editor of Thr Gazette, hope it will do some good. Mr. M. i*. Canslcr, or rather Martin Luther, (or better known as "Sling") and his good wife of East Gaston have returned from their recent trip to Catawba countv. They had been to viait their daughter. Mrs. Barbara Fio ger. Mrs. N. P. Farrar, though get ting along in years, is still pret ty spry. She lives about five mile* from Ml. Holly, where she has been recently visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hoover. When her visit was concluded she struck out md walked, taking her home-folks greatly by sur prise when she stepped in. The tide has turned. Instead of teeing our fanners going np and down the road, they are now to be found in their fields. The familiar sonnd of woh, ha, gee, get up there, can be heard on ev ery aide. It is late, but if the farmer* can get good weather for a while they will have every thing in good shape. One can didate has already been teen out in the field riding along follow ing a farmer trying to persuade him to cast bis strength for him. Would it not be better for the candidate to come with the plow and hoe, for just a little while anyway? We note several farmers are sowing oats and small grasses. This u the thing they should do and not go wild on cotton. The raising of home supplies is what makes a farmer, now-a-days, no matter what price be can get for cotton. Show us a farmer that raises his horn: supplies, and then what cotton be can and we will show you a man that lives at home, with plenty around him and some to spare. It Is he that pats down the Fiddle, end The bow and take* a ptht Hoe. And goes from Row to row, (raa early Mom till late in Eve. With common clot bee, and takes the Dnat. and sheds bis sweat, That ia the stanacb. and back boue. of this onr native Barth. THE HJAKAHTEEO CATAIifl CllEE. 4. H. Kennedy * Cosepeny Will K*. tarn Monny U Hymnal Foils. N* tteneck Oeelag. Hyomei has made ao many cures of the most chronic and deep seated cases of catarrh, that J. H. Kennedy & Co., consider it a specific in this disease. They extend on invitation to all catarrh sufferers to call at their store end purchase a Hvoroci outfit with the distinct undemanding that it will Ire absolutely free unless it effects a cure. i be chief reason for tbe an* usual success of Hyomci ia the treatment of catarrhal troubles and other diseases of the air passages, is Itte fact that it cures by a new principle, impregnating the air yon breathe with heeling and germ-killing balsams. On this account it reaches the seat of the disease in a way impossible to pills, drags or other stomach dosing. Many of J. H. Kennedy & Co’s customers who have suffered with catarrh since childhood have been cured completely by this scientific remedy. Tbe complete Hvocuei outfit costs $1, and consists of an inbaler that can be carried ia the purse or pocket, a medicine dropper and a bottle of Hyomci. Extra bottle* can be ob tained for 50c; making it a most economical remedy (or tbe cure of catarrh. Do not suffer longer with catarrhal disorders, bat get a Iljromel outfit from J. B. Kennedy A Co., under tbeir guarantee to return tbe money If It faffs. Yoe ran no risk whatever. If it cures, the treatment ia not ex pensive while U it fella. I. H. Ken nedy A Co., will refund your money and it costx yoe absolutely nothing. Ernest Murphy, the voting burglar who shot two police of ficer* at Salisbury on March 22th, was captured Sunday at Lynchburg. Va. News from a Russian source says that the Russians captured eighteen hundred Japanese pris oners in a recent fight on the banks of the Yalu river. ■aniM 1—i«y NmM. All the debts of the First Bap tist church of Gastonia arete paid in full last Saturday. The tout amount of the obligations was $5,825.47. which includes the church building debt, a small balance due on thefpiano, and all other obligations whatso ever. The first pledges were taken a month ago, aa chronicled ia these columns, and other pledges continued to oonte ia, until Ena amount was overpledged. When the payments were footed ap and all claims were paid in foil, the Treasurer, Mr. H. B. Moore. reported a balance on band of $378.03. The exercise* Sunday morning were simple. The pastor. Rer. W. H. Reddish, announced that b« would not preach, but that the members who felt inclined to do so wonld hsee an oppor tunity to maka such remarks as occurred to them to be appro priate to the occasion. Rev. C. H. Durham, former pastor of the cfanrch, was presented and congratulated his old congrega tion upon the work achieved. Brief remarks were made by Prof. J. S. Wray, Mr. T. C. Wilson, Mr. W. P. Marshall Mr. J. L. Grice, Mr. L, L. Jenkins, sad Capt. J. D. Moore. At the conclusion of Mr. Moore's re marks, ha touched a lighted match to the notes representing the church's obligations. Mr. Jenkins bolding a waiter under neath. While the paper* burned, the congregation arose and sang the doxology. When it was con cluded the church debt hsd be come smoke sod ashes. Across tka Lias. Mr. Daniel D. Grier sod Miss Florence Falls of Pleasant Ridge took their friends by sur prise last Wednesday evening when they drove across the line to Bowling Green and were married at the Presbyterian manse by Rev. W. A. Haincr. The groom is a young business man of Pleaaant Ridge and the bride is the daughter of Baqnire William Falls. Both parties have many friends who are con gratulating them on the happy event. The latest creations la faableaable Spring and Summer Millinery wl bp Bap lay 4 at Yeager's mm the dates named abort. If you love to feast your eyeo on beautiful tWaga far women to wear, be end beauty will certainly reign la oar HfMMnai | Bn* hlbito. Oar Baator bats will bo foand to be • ^ . >>,1 m • * .« -■ jJiW'v ' /V‘ -dO/1 ^'V"-3b*v‘CTH,-»T«Wi7^irr»ini3tjycKfc.rr>y! Elegant, Inexpensive, Beutifadt Exclusive. Millinery for Children. For Ilia children we hay praylgad a moat an* uauai aoaortmeat, titeend aa< nnlilmaMd dot* lag aero grace aad baanty and real fttaaaa than ever before. _____ Our stock Is positively the prnttlest |ttkfli| of MOIIaery styles, ■strifWs. designs, nrgirtaHi need and every taste. All are Invited. ***** A cordial welcome awaits yoo. '--i' ■ '••V.'.'J: J&v&b* -VV : •: R £ Ladies* FuraMrinfti Commencing Thursday evening at 7 o’clock and continues:* through Friday and Saturday, March 24, 25, 26 ' THURSDAY EVENING, FRIDAY, May wc have the honor of your presence during our Opening? We have so many beautiful things te show pans «j All the things we have decreed proper for the new season. In Millinery we will exhibit some of our best work* The U smartest and most elegant modes In charming colors, including the lavenders* all the champagne anddahllOu shades which will be very popular. Our big stores are loaded to the roof with all the new things for the Spring aad Summer season* Our business « has already been far beyond our expectations. We have duplicated several lines already* This Spring bids fair to be the best Spring season we have ever had; and why not? Wc certainly bavetoft no*4 stones unturned to make this the banner season. With our experienced buyers we can say, and say so truthfully - that our stock equals any In this section. Everything Is now in readiness, every department Is'nowat ftabests So don’t fall to visit our big stores during the Opening and get the new Ideas for the Spring season. - - ., HI THOMSON i The People*

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