w. r. MAI SHALL, Editor tod Frwtotor. DEVOTED TO THE
VOL. XXVj, . . . ..^^^OASTQNIA^N^C^rUESDAY^Pwl^Y
FAMILY BEUN10H.
ItlithM of Nr. L Strosp aeel
I* Calabral# ft la Nth Birthday
—A Happy Occaatao.
i^'rnuponrtrmt M Uw OmkIp
. A Urge number of relatives
and friends—sixty-eight in all
met at the home of Mr. and
Mrs, B. Stronp, near Alexia, on
the 22nd of April to celebrate
Mr. Stroup’s sixty-eighth birth
day. Among the guests were
Rev. W. B. McClure, wife and
sou; and Mrs. Miriam McClure—
Mr. Stroup’s only living sister,
and the mother of Rev. W. B.
McClnre. Mrs. McClure is sev
enty-three years old. Also among
the guests were Mr. David Stroup
of Morganton, a brother-in
law, 68 yean old, hia children
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hansel and
their son of Lucia: Mr. and
Mn. Ed Rhyne, of Alexia, Mr.
and Mn. G. P. Stroup and
family of Stanley, Mr. and Mrs.
W. S. Stroup, daughter and
niece Miss Mabel Stroup, of
Hickory, who is a daughter of
R. T. Stroup deceased; Mr. and
Mn A. U. Stroup and family,
of Lucia, Mr. and Mn. Job
Cooke and baby, of Globe, Mr.
and Mn. Esbcu Handsel and
baby, of Lucia, Mr. and Mrs.
Cephas Stillwell, of Lowesvillc,
and his children at home Misses
Callie, Eugene. Joe Rom, Carrie,«
Emma, and Master Canard. The
remainder of the guests were
relatives and friends.
A sumptuous dinner was
served on a table forty feet
long which was filled with
all kinds of good things to
eat. Alter dinner seats were ar
ranged in the grove and Rev.
W. B. McClnre read the 7th
chapter of St. John and followed
it with some remarks appropri
ate to the occasion which were
very much appreciated. Mr.
David Stroup, the father, and
Mn. Miriam McClure gave talka
which were Very interesting.
The remainder of the afternoon
was spent in strolling around,
picnic style, until time for the
departure of the guests for their
homes.
This was a meeting long to be
remembered, especially the
sight of the dear old father en
joying himself so much—looking
well and enjoying good health
for a man of his age. We hope
it may be the will of the good
Lord to spare him to see many
such days. . - «
When the time came to give
the parting hand, there were
sad hearts. It was evident that
all coaid never have the privi
lege of meeting here on earth
again, as there were vacant
seata that were once occupied
by loved ones now gone before.
We feel that this world is not
oar home, and we live in hope
for a better world where there
will be a happy eternal reunion,
where no death, or -pain, or
parting ever comes. A. U. S.
Homicide la Bock Hill.
Yorkrill* Bnqnlfti.
Policeman Ewbanks, of Rock
Hill, was admitted to bail on
yesterday in tbe aam of $1,000 to
answer at tbe next term of the
conrt of general sessions for the
killing of Spencer Doster, a ne
gro who resisted arrest last Sat
urday afternoon.
It seems that Doster, who bad
tbe reputation of being a quiet,
peaceable man when sober, was
drunk and disorderly. Policeman
Ewbanks ordered the negro to
get off tbe streets; but instead
of doing so be talked back at the
officer, who at once pnt him
under arrest.
Officer Ewbanks started to tbe
lock-np IHth the negro;' bnt
Doster resisted to sack an extent
that the officer found it neces
sary to call for assistance. Dos
ter continued to fight and the
policeman's assistsst turned him
loose to avoid being shot or
Stabbed. Doster then devoted
bimself entirely td Officer Ew
banks, tearing at hit lace and
tbroet, and declaring that he
would kill the poliyetwm before
he would submit to being locked
op.
After tbe straggle had lasted
some time, Doster tried to draw
a weapon and Officer Ewbanks
shot him, the bullet tekiug effect
in the lower portion of the abdo
men, sod pasting through the
kidneys.
Doster lingered until Wednes
day afternoon when he died.
Officer Ewbanks surrendered
promptly and came to Yorkville
in custody o» Chief I'artlow, who
remained with him nntil the
matter could be presented to
Judge McDonald.
Solicitor Henry agreed to ac
cept the facts about as they arc
recited above and consented to
tbe granting of bond in tbe
nominal sum meatfooed. Tbe
bond, of course, was furnished
without difficulty.
from Kioto Moon tain.
Kiss* lfoutiia R*r»ld.
J. P. Allison lost a. good cow
one night last week.
C. A. Dilling hss had a right
severe attack of rheumatism in
his knees.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. E. C.
Faires. on last Monday night a
bouncing boy.
Boru to Mr. and Mra. Henry
Peterson on last Sunday morn
ing week a daughter; also one
to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. White on
Tuesday night.
W. W. Ramsey, died in York
ville, on Sunday, and bis re
mains were brought on here and
buried at Pattersou Grove, Rev.
A. H. Sims preaching the funer
al. He was the father of Williatu
and Caleb Ramsey.
About 25 of the young ladies
from Jones Seminary came
through last Satnrday on their
annual picnic to the battle I
ground.
Ou enquiry oi Beverly Patter
ion, we learn that hit wife it
still at the hospital in Atlanta,
and is still improving very
nicely we are glad to say.
John. J. Hannon informs ns
that it is hit intention to accom
pany his sister, Mrs. Davis, of
Gastonia, to Texas next week.
There sre several others also
who expect to make the visit.
A child of Hr. aud Mr*. R. T.
Bennett, aged about one month,
died Tuesday and wai buried at
the cemetery here yesterday..
The bereaved parents have the
Herald's sympathy. •
At a meeting of the trustees of
our High school one day last
week. Prof. S. W. Carwile was
re-elected as principal of tbe
school. Thia will be his fourth
term and thia alone it sufficient
to show bis ability aud effici
ency.
Hunter, the little 15-months
old sou of Mr. aud Mrs. A. H.
Cornwell, died Snnday morning
between 10 and 11 o’clock from
an attack of pueumonia. The
little fellow suffered intensly be
fore death came to hia relief.
He was an unusually interesting
child of about the right age to
call forth the delight of hia par
ents.
Last Monday our city fathers,
in company with Chief Kendrick
went up to look at the shoal ou
W. J. Roberts place on Muddy
Pork with a view of obtaining
power for electric lights in oor
town. It is believed that this is
the best and uearest point at
which a power plaot cau be es
tablished for thia purpose.
Mr. Gattis, who is greatly in
terested in the tin outlook here,
went out yesterday, morning
with a force of hands to begin
operations on the property of
Mrs. Lizzie Palls, inside of the
corporate limits of town. Just
how much work will be done
cannot be told now, but we are
informed that a thorough inves
tigation will be made at several
points near here.
John Kendrick Bang* whose
writing* have made him famous,
was married last Thursday to
Mias Maty Braytou Gray, of New
York. Hi* first wife died more
than a-year ago.
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BASE'BALL WEEK!
Smm Lively Gamas Promised at
St. Mery’s—Oaafeale. the A. £
M., mad Mtn. Island Teams ta
Play the Celled e Beys.
Oorrw*poatWso* of OM OeMtt*.
St. Mary’s, May 2—There
will be three lively games of
base-ball at St. Mary’s this
week. The diamond ha* been
somewhat deserted for tbe past
ten days owing to the sickness
of Mine player*, but the team
has again got together and is
making up Tor lost time.
The first game waa to have
been with Gaatouia Wednesday,
but owing to tbe illness of some
members of the Gastonia team
tbe game has been postponed.
Announcement of a date will be
made later. Tbe boys are eager
for this battle and will enjoy
getting a rap at their old oppo
nents.
Thursday will be the greatest
game of the season. Tbe homo,
team will cross bat* on that day
with the North Caroliua A. & M.
college—perhaps the strongest
team in the state. Tbe reputa
tion of the A. & M. this season
renders it an object of interest.
It i* the most popular college
team in this section, and thta
being its first appearance iu
Gaston will no doubt meet a
warm reception from its many
supporters. Shnford, formerly
of Gastoma. will pitch for the
visitors, while Sweeney, the la
test addition to St. Mary’s will
do tbe box work lor the home
team. This is not tbe Sweeney
of the late North Carolina lea
gue but a new and original arti
cle recently imported f*om the
north. The team puts great
confidence in him. and the game
will, no doubt, be the most
scientific exhibition of base-ball
ever seen iu Gaston. •
The A. & M. team is scheduled
to play Davidson Wednesday,
May 4. but ahopld rain prevent
llic game, it will remain at Da
vidson td play Thursday. This
will postpone the St. Mary’ s
?-ame until Friday. May 6.—a
act which should be noted if
Wednesday is a very wet day.
On Saturday we medt our old
rival ' Mountain Island. This
team is reinatkably strong and
puts up a fast fielding game, so
that St. Mary’s will have^tu play
ball for a victory. Thia the boy*
have determined to do, for they
arc sore over their last defeat,
and a good game is promised.
P1SGAH PENCILINGS.
*'^i«undar» of th« fkutttt
We are sorry lo announce,
that the condition of Mrs. J. W.
Blackwood is no better at this
writing. We syafcnthise with
the family upon whom this sad
affliction has fslleu.
Chief of Police, 1. N. Alexan
der, pf your city, gave us a short
call one day last week, and ex
pressed hitifself as highly pleased
with the farming affairs of " youts
truly." Come again, Chief,
This writer has been invited
by the St. Louis Rural World to
attend the World’s Press Parlia
ment and National Editorial As
sociation. St. Louis. Mo., May
16 21.
Good Health
to the
Children
Children especially are fond of dainties,
and the housekeeper must-look carefully
to their food.
As good cake can be made only with
good eggs, so also a cake that is health
ful as well as dainty must be raised with
a pure and perfect baking powder.
Royal Baking Powder is indispensable
in the preparation of the highest quality
of food. It imparts that peculiar light
ness, sweetness and flavor noticed in the
finest cake, biscuit, doughnuts, crusts, etc„
and what is more important, renders the
food wholesome and agreeable to young
and old.
MVM. mjmmVowm* 60., MW rom.
HEFTASOTHS ENJOY FEAST.
EUht Haw Mnkn Friday
NUfcl- MMM Speak*
«n rriaiil-UiK Masting
Fsllawad ky Bnaggst.
The Heptasophs’ rally laat Fri
day sight was a rad letter event.
Eight new member* joined the
conclave, bringing the total up
to 1)6 members. Entertaining
speeches in the lodge room were
made by Supreme Secretary
Samuel H. Taitersal and Su
preme Organiser John W. Cruett,
both of Baltimore, and by Deputy
Supreme Arcbon Jno. B. Sloan
of Atlanta.
After this meeting tbe mem*
beta and tome invited geests re
paired to the Torrence Hall over
tbe Elite Grocery where a tempt-'
ing banquet of about 70 covers
had been spread by Messrs.
Moms and Abcruetby, tbe popu
lar local caterers. Tbe mans of
light refreshments consisted of
hatn and tongue sandwiches, ice
cream, cake and coffee.
Supreme organizer Couett was
caned upon and made a witty
speech.
A number of visitors were
Present including a good delega
tion from the lively conclave at
McAdenville.
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Any Osc Caa Try MI-*-aa. the Be
marfcafcla Fla an Foratl.* Fm4.
J. H. Kennedy & Co., one of
tbe best known druggists in tbia
section, wants every reader of
Tug GAZETTB who has been
losing flesh or who is nnder nor
mal weight to test Mi-o-na. the
flesh forming food, for a month
at their risk. Those who
try this treatment in accordance
with tbe following coupon offer
do not risk a penny.
COUPON.
'n»l» coupon entitles soy reader of
Tk« Gaxkttk to have tbe purchase
pnce ol If a-o-na refunded in case it
does not increase the weight and
c“7. «''rn»ch trouble. We assume
Alltn€ risk, find Mi-o-na m abioltitf
ly free unless it gives H*ti .faction.
J. H. Kknnudy & Co.
WF. TAKH ALL RISK.
J- J*. Kennedy ft Co. will supply a
regular fifty-cent bo* of Mi-o-na and
sign a guarantee to refund the moo
treat a eat does not increase
weight, give freedom from stomach
troubles, and reatore health and
stTtnjpn. if Mi n na incc^ds, .you
hare gained health and flesh at a
trifling expense. if It fails. Druggists
J. II Kennedy ft Compsny will re
turn your money and pay for the
treatment themselves.
Aa on evidence of good faith fifty
cent* should be deported with J. if.
Kennedy ft Co. when getting a box
of Mi-o-na. and they will give a
signed receipt to refund the money
if the treatment falls. —A2SM)
PEOtAM-AAftKON MAKftlAOL
Invitation* Issued Urt Wtek
T# he a CJMich Wadding
Invitations at follow* have
been received in Gaatonia:
_Dr. mmd Mn. A.C- Rmrrcm
tm
RukMmPitrui
ON
T3X£g:
There will be a reception at
the Barron Home 506 North
Tryon Street from 8:30 to 10:30
o'clock.
The** popular young people
of Charlotte have scores of
friend* in Castooia and Gaston
county who will be interested to
know of their approaching mar
riage. The bride is a charming
young woman, and ia very pop
ular both in chnrch and social
life. She has often been the
guest of Miss Susie Hoffman
and Mrs. W. E. Kindtey in Gas
tonia, and baa made many warm
friends and admirers here. Be
fore going to Charlotte aeven
years ago, Mr. Pegram was cash
ier of the First National Bank
of Gaatonia. He ia now con
nected with the First National
Bank of Charlotte, and is justly
popular in the city'* business
and social circles, as he la high
ly es tee tried at his old horns.
Death Caused hy Obi's Thaught
laaa Act.
A special bom Roxboro to the
Chronicle says:
The 7-year-old ton of Mr.
George Harris, a prosperous to
bacco planter, who resides near
here, met his desth in a very
sad and singular manner. Some
time ago a schoolmate, a girl
nnthoughtedly knocked h i a
haad against a trie, from which
he suffered considerable pain
for several days, but it w • not
supposed by the parents to be
anything serious, until suddenly
the little follow lost hit mind
and became a raving maniac.
Tba attending physician thought
that tba sronnd had caused
meningitis, which brought on
pneumonia. The littl* fallow
suffered agonies, when not under
tb* influence of opiates, until
death relieved him.
IAST fiASTON OOSS1P.
To tUo suitor of im anorn .
Wa »r» sorry to note the
dentil of Mn. C. T. Thomas,
wife of Mr. C. T. Thom*., of;
Lucia. She died lest Monday
the 25th and was boiled Tues
day at Hebron, better known as
Piet Rock Baptist church, near
Mountain Inland. A Large um
ber of people attended the
burial. She is survived by her
husband and quite a number of
children, several of whom are
very small. Mr. Thomas and
bu children have the sympethy
of their many friends ol this
section in their bereavement.
This correspondent has, noted
before the serious illness of Mri.
Thomas, and stated that she
was getting better, which was
»ru«t m «bc lay at the point of
death for several days but rallied
, thought to be perfectly
safe when a turn took place for
the worse, and died within a
very short time.
We understand that Mr. John
Beatty, of Lucia, who has been
very sick for some time is still
improving which bis many
friends are mighty glad to know.
Hev. Mr. Beaver of Iredell
county, has been called as
pastor of Hebron Baptist church
and came down last Saturday
sod preached bis first sermon
Sunday. Wc trust be will ac
cept the call. While we have
never heard him preach, yet
from what we have heard and
know of him. we think the peo
ple of Hebron have made no
mistake in calling him.
We note tbit Mn.
Ural McIntosh, of Lada, who
was hooked by a cow week
before last, was not as seriously
w“ at firat thought, and
she is now up and doing her
work.
The candidates have made
tueir lest round, and to-day and
next Saturday at Dallas will tell
tuc tale. Then a score or so of
the boys can go home, taka a rest
and then go to work, somewhat
disappointed bat much wiser.
Oar farmers were beard to
complain very much in the early
spring that they would never get
done planting oo account of so
much wet weather. We warned
them in this correspondence
to go slow, and not plow too wet
as there would be plenty of time,
and oo r prediction has coroe true.
Never have we known the farmers
to be so well np with their plant
ing at this early stage in the
season, and so far as we have
been able to learn it has been
well done.
Good seasons have come, and
everything looks nice and fresh,
especially tbe small grain crops.
So far as we know, Mrs. R. L.
Abernetby is in tbe lead for
strawberry pies from her garden
this year. We understand that
she kad one for dinner on the
28th. Can any one beat it?
East Gaston, is noted for her
pretty girls and clever folks, but
nowhere can they be found more
so than in Mount Holly—one of
as nice little towns as there is
on the Seaboard Air Line Rail
road. ' This correspondent baa
before noted tbe way people
there do.things, and when they
want*a thing there they get it.
and when they want to do a thing
they dp it, and when they visit
they visit. Last Saturday Mrs.
J. C. Csnnon, Misa Roxie Can
non, Mr. Fred Cannon. Mias
Parry Rowell, all of Mount Hol
ly. and Mr. Samuel Wells, of
Bessemer City, and Mieses Cora,
Nora and Florence Hon of Lin*
colntou, who are now viahing in
Mount Holly, went to Open View
Parma to spend Satnrdsy night
and Sunday. Sanday Mrs. N.
P- Farrar and two daughters,
Misses Bmma and Etta, went up.
They all seemed to have a good
time.
Mr. Editor, you are missing
lots by not coining to Hart Gas
ton. Coma over, onr people
•mot to see yon, apd feed you on
nice cherries, strawberries, fried
chicken, boiled eggs and Home
made ham, and hot coffee and
spiced wins to drink. So come
over. Rjurr Gaston.
April 30, 1304.
*Mu»o«»a NmLMtn
A live ground hog waa cap
tured la overview cemeUry on
th« day before the primary elec
tion. and la now securely held in
a wire cage. Hit hogahip is tha
lives* thing in tha cametery.
. Befcre the aubtcrranesa weath
er prophet tea put In durance
vile he made a game fight.
Detmla lfartin, one of the men
employed in the place, had along
chase. In which another men
joined, and the latter, to frighten
the hog threw his bat at him,
whereupon the hog pounced up
it Jnrionaly and tore It to piece*.
C. B. Richardson, the keeper
of Riverview, kea the hog on ex
I blbitlon.
MILLINERY.
Tbs May days have corns and with them has conus the dcsitw
for pretty new millioery. Nature attire* herself in fraah. baastifal
blossoming raiment, and tha passion of r ’
bn inanity and especially the
I*r’s Uia pasaiau for pretty things to'
more. Our products give delight,
maod of beaaty, style.
For making the mom
ws are still fully prepared,
finest materials, with rich
this is the very product ate ate prepared to i
notice. : : t ; ,
Special Dress Hate,
$1.00 to $2.50.
W« have alto a beautiful, a
inactive line of Druse
popular line of rapid sailers, be
cause they are very pretty and
big values for the money.
Now let us call attention to a
few other interesting items.
Game Vests.
Product* of the Bowling
S- C. mills. Se, 10c,
(3 for 25c), and 12 Xc.
?*•**•* goods art of superior
value and cannot be beaten far
the price.
We also cany the higher
grades.
Jersey ribbed, lour sleeves,
25c.
Swiss ribbed, sleeveless. 25c.
White lisle. 2Sc.
Thm
ip J
°ShJrt Waists.
jMK U««. pldttd teat*
»ias2i.%.",4Dta^
«%&!sJ!sjaa'
<m>Uui and end., $1.00 u$l.a.
Indeed* boil oStSk^St
Kite had collan udctftl, gso.
White Fenian lawn, tacked
front and back, trfwi il with
is-ssi
Beautiful wairt of Tmrnrlanl
j twxk. plaited frota, $!.».
JAS. F. YEAGER.
_V Ladles* Furnlshlogs*
ALWAYS WITHIN REACH
1th*«"**!•
the uviaea beak. Nooaedbe,
cea weave it, far
order U niriwn to i
woeld like to. opea tlfceoedf '
with yoa. One doQAc.rrill do far
e lUrt. Veer own pride will
make it grow, latere* paid Oa
GASTONIA SAVINGS BANK,
l. i~ JBtfvrjvs, am. x. x. harden. —» -
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Going! Going! *
Three Times!
And Gone.
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The mm foe bud Hag stock is drawing rapidly to • class.
Our fine stock of bonss ana malm la BOW "going,” "going,” mid
pretty noon it wUl be "tkrac time* aod goes I*
Oar last ihipment for the aaaau was s car-load ad bornaa ud
a car-load of main racalyod last wash- 'we baas oahr UO bud hi
all. la this lot are boom anasoatty good stock fee farm parpens,
ud especially is attention called to soon ftaa driviap and saddle
bongs
This stock b from oar old rnlbbb Tsnaessec doaler, and of
coarse we gsaratttm every saisaal to ba Jest aa iiymwhd.
Come albng quickly and gat ydae choice, wo arc wiadleg ap
the seasu.
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