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PUBLISHED TWICB A WEEKTUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.-
JAG. 7. ATKINS, Editor and Manser.
Devoted to the Protection of Home and the Interests of the Countyv
$1.50 a Year In Advence.
VOL. XXVIII.
GAOTONIA, N. C, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY. J9 I907a
NO. Ol
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IT. P. Rankin, Prftidtnl. ., C. N. Evans, Vict-Prtt. A. G. UrtM. Catkitr,
CAPITAL SOO.OOO
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
OA8TONIA, N C.
Accounts of Merchants, Manufacturers, and
Farmers Invited.
liberal Dealing along Conservative Lines;
8 AVI NC8 '
. i lfe have added, a Savings, Department; in which.we pay :
,a cent., compounded every three months. If youa have
not already opened an account in this department we invite-
you to'do sa. r-
Miss Cynthia Lewis Dead. ' " . 1
Following an illness of two
months or more from a general
breakdown superinduced by in
firmities incident to old age,
-' Miss Cynthia Lewis passed away
yesterday morning at? 5 o'clock
. at tbe home of Mr. Wade' Parsley,
her great nephew.,.,? with, whom
she lived in the Union neighbor"
hood. ' Prior to her ' last illness
. ' she had suffered v from dropsy
She was 84 years of age and bad
' resided all her life in , this com
munity. No brothers or sisters
: survive; "Uncle" Judson Lewis,
a brother, died four or, five years
' ago. Deceawd Was connected
" with some ofthe best families in
the county and ; was held . in
high; respect Former County
Treasurer JT R : Lewiy, of Dallas,
and Mr. Elf N " Lineberger," of
: Gastonia, - are t nephews. - She
was also related to the Srayres
- and Moores, of Gastonia. Follow-
jng a funeral service at the home
-yesterday afternoon, the- body
was laid to rest in the family
burying ground.
Mr. Frank Carrigan, aged 91,
Cabarrus county's oldest citizen,
died last week.
Bell Boy Stole $43.
Vi Clarence Duncan, a bell boy
at the Falls House, - was tried
Saturday afternoon before Mag
istrates John F, Davis and 3. S.
Morris on a charce v of larceny.
He was found gtylty and bound
to Superior Court in the sum of
$50. In default of bond he was
committed to jail to await trial.
Manager J; A. ' Boyette, s of i the
hotel, was the only .witness for
the State. Duncan, it; seem,
took $45 from r the clothing of
of Mr. J. h, Staley, a traveliag
man,' : while: tbe latter , w a s
hurriedlv preparing to catch a
train.- He did" not discover Ms
loss till t he reached Bessemer
City. He1 communicated f with
Mr. Boyette, who recovered the
money from Duncan after slap
ping him several times.- The
negro said he was from Union,
S. C. He has been : at the Falls
House since the 1st of February.
The Davidson- Colletre Glee Club.
which was announced for an ap
pearance at the opera house March
7th. will not be here on that ni?ht as
the opera house has been secured
fof the city primaries, which . are to
beiheld on that date.t However, the
Klee club will t be here either the
night after or the night before.
AMASSED A. F02TUNE.
Late Mr. B. 0. Jenkins Made
; Lar Sam of Money In the
. Clstlllenr Cosiness bat Wts
rorceJ pat hj Watte Uw. ;
Of Mr.' B. O. 'Jenkins,' whose
sudden . death at . Chase City,
Va, last Tuesday was chronicled
in Friday 's Gazette, the Clover
correspondent of The, Yorkville
Enquirer says: " v
1 "Mr. Br Oliver Jenkins died
at his home near Chase City.
Va.; v Wednesday morning and
was buried at Bethany yesterday
afternoon. He was a natiye of
York county and for a number
of years previous to the early
eighties lived on his farm about
two miles west of Clover. ? Quite
early in life he commenced the
distilling and selling of contra
band liquor, and was quite suc
cessful in making and delivering
the goods," and at 1 tbe ' same
time escaping the penalty of the
law. Finally about 1883,; after
repeated efforts to put a stop to
bis work, te good people of this
Section decided that they neither
cduld or would stand it any
longer and notified Jenkins that
he must either quit entirely or
leave the county. He left and
later located just over tbe line
in Cleveland county, near
Grover, N. C, where he estab
lished a government distillery
and did an enormous business,
and continued with varying ex
periences with the State and
national government, often pay-
ing tbe t latter - large sums of
money as tbe penalty for violat
ing the Jaw. . .
V After the passage of the
Watts law ; in North Carolina,
which prohibits whisky making
or selling outside of incorporated
towns of a certain size, he was
forced to abandon his plant, but
sought to establish it in Chero
kee county, S C , but owing to
the fact that be could not get a
site two miles or more from a
church or public. school, he was
put out of business in this State.
So far as is known he made no
further attempt to do business
in that section. Later he in
vested largely in Virginia lands,
and about a year ago moved to
that State. At the time of his
death be was about fifty-eight
years old: ? He was twice -mar
ried, and leaves ' nine " children,
six by his first wife and three by
the . lasti the: latter, surviving
bimr- He was quite successfu
in accumulating property, it be
the estimated that his .estate is
worth from $150,000 to $200,000
4,flI0H ART" CLOTHING.
Stroose C Bros. Expert , Cotter
and fitter to be at Belk'e (or
; Fear Dayf.-';.':
i Mr, Albert ' Kodeman, an
expert cutter and fitt r from the
big clothing honse of Strouse
& Brothers, for whom the J. M.
Belk Company are tbe local rep
resentatives, will be in Gastonia
Friday, Saturday. Monday and
Tuesday, Feby. 22. 23, 25 and
26.3 He willbe at the Belk
stores dunne this time ana wi.i
be nleased to show samples of
tbe newest and nobbiest goods
and also take measurements. -
"This is Mr. Rodeman's fourth
successful season on tbe road in
this - territory." said Mr. T. B
Brown, manager of the J. M.
Belk Company, to The Gazette
reporter vesterd ay " We h a vefl
built up a big trade on our 'High
Art Clothing,' he continued,
"and the eminent satisfaction
which this brand of clothing
has eiven is sufficient guarantee
that Mr. Rodeman will be kept
busy measuring for spring suits
while he is in town. He will be
here only forr days and it would
be a good idea for all who desire
to have him take their measure
to come as early as possible."
notice. :
The Daughters of the Con
federacy will meet in the library
Friday, the 22nd, at 3 p in.
Mrs. E H. TUTTLE,
Recording Secretary
20 Per Cent Discount 20 Per Cent Discount
STOCK
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Owing to the extreme mild winter we have too much winter stock on hand, and in order
20 PER CENT CASH DISCOUNT on all Sales from
to reduce same we will give a
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This applies to our entire stock of Men's, Boys. Ladles arid Children's Shoes, Hats,
Shirts, Underwear. Hosiery, Gloves, Neckwear, In fact everything in our store except New.
. Stock Low Cut Shoes and John B. Stetson's Hats. V " : : : :, : ; :
It will cost us more money to buy these goods next "season by reason of the Continued
Advance In all Materials that are used In their Manufacture, but our policy is to offer our
Customers Fresh New Goods Every Season. V .v . i . .. r .v
uoods Charged during this sale, will be at the regular prices, but If paid for on or
before the day sale closes you will receive the cash discount. : j " : :
You Know What 20 Per Cent Discount Means
Tha t is J ust What Svi 1 1 i ve Y6h " mon?Le
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20 Per
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;. LOCAL AFFAIRS. ;::
f It is only duty and justice td en
courage your bome paper, extend to
it tbe nourishment to wnicn it is en
titled. . Pay r your subscriptions
promptly, and send a few extra
copies to your relatives ana mends at
a distance. They will. appreciate the
tavor ana so wiu we.
' The story is told that a certain
woman was reading the matrimonial
columns of a paper and remarked to
her husband: "Here's a - strange
coincidencea ,' William ' Strange
mauied to a Martha Strange".
"Strange indeed, remarked her hus
band, "but I expect the next news
will be a little stranger,"
' Ak the regular business meeting
of the Epworth League Friday night
the following officers were elected
for the coming year: President,
Mrs. L. A., States; first vice presi
dent, Mr. Joe Abernethy; second
vice president, Mrs. R. J. Sifford;
third vice-president, Mr. Joseph H.
Sepsrk; secretary . and treasurer,
Mr. R. J. Siffoid.
1 Sunday evening the. Light Bear
ers Society of Main Street Meth
odist church will give an entertain
ment at the hour for the regular eve'
ning service. There will be recita
tions and songs and the opening of
mite boxes. A collection will also
be taken for the cause which the so
ciety represents.
The Gazette welcomes back to
its advertising columns the well
known and reliable firm of Robinson
Brothers, the shoemen. The Messrs.
Robinson have been in business in
Gastonia for a number of vears and
are wen Known Dytne buying public
As will be seen from their ad in to
day's paper they have inaugurated,
tor a snort time only, a twenty per
cent reauctiotf&aie on men's and
ladies shoes.
His friends will learn with oleas
are that Mr. J. Laban Wilson, of the
Union neigbborhood. is recovering
irom tne enects ot a recent operation
m which he had one of his toes
removed. It was feared that another
would have to be amputated Sundav
Dut tne pnysicians decided that it
was. not necessary, tor some
months Mr. Wilson has been in
disposed but his friends hope that
he -will soon be restored to his
wonted health.
We know a father in a neighbor
ing town in tnis county who used
to talk to his boy's like he did to
vicious animals, and who used a
strap on them at' random. He said
he was curbing their dispositions.
In years to come every one of those
lads went to the bad. In age they
had no more respect for that father
than they did for Satan. By some
means a father should train the love
and admiration of his boys.
If you know of an item or a
iece of news, tell its about it. That's
what we want. But a newspaper
man sometimes experiences more
difficulty in gathering news than one
would imagine. This was the case
when a reporter in a neighboring
town, who, a few days ago was sent
to write up a fire in a residence.
Going to the door he inquired for
the lady of the house. The maid
said she was out. "Are any of the
family at home?" inquired the scribe.
" No, they are all out," was the reply.
"Well, wasn't there a fire here last
evening?" ' "Yes." said the hired
girl, " but that 'a out.too.'' ;
There are but few editors in our
State who have not made a vigor
ous and continuous fight against the
city mail order house. This has
been done in tne interest of the
home merchant, and without money
and without price. If the editors of
the land had received regular adver
tising Tates for all they have said
against these enemies of the coun
try merchant they could now be
wearing diamonds. Now the depart
ment store man appreciates adver
tising space and is willing to take
all tne average; . Country editor has
for sale, and at a good price. What
other class of business or orofes
sional men would refuse business to
help their friends; especially as
many of said mends never seem in
the least disposed to return the com
pliment or even appreciate it
It wasn't a Missouri editor but a
printer s devil who was going through
nis nrst experience on
"making up'
forms. The paper was late and the
boy got the galleys mixed. The first
part of the obituary notice of a pecu
niois citizen had been dumped in the
forms, and the next handful of type
came on 01 a ganey aescnoing a re
cent fire, It read like this; "The
pall bearers lowered the body to the
frave and as it was consigned to the
ames there were few if any regrets.
lor tne old wreck nad been an evesore
to the town for years. Of ' course
there was individual loss, but that
was fully covered by insurance."
The widow thinks the editor wrote
the obituary that way because the
lamented partner of her joys and
sorrows owed him five years' subscription.
We are' not given to boasting
but we are proud of the farmer bovs
of this vicinity, They are, with rare
exceptions, a healthy, intelligent
and happy .class of young men.. We
feel like taking our; hat clear; off
when we meet them upon the streets,
and no class is more welcome to our
office. Too many boys leave the
farm where they, would have made
substantial and good citizens. and
go to the city where only one in a
thousand succeed in life's battle.
There are fanners who fairly drive
their boys away. There is no excuse
for this. The farmer boy is entitled
to his vacations, to several relaxa
tions, his visits to - the city, good
books, magazines and his home
papwTo the-pbserving- trae it is
plain to be seen that the old farm is
the best place in the world for the
average young man iand' never fails
to bring a happier add more nsefnl
life thsa the city. Young men, yon
who till the ' soil and earn your
bread by the J sweat of your fcrow,
we are proud of you Tour latcbstring
is always out to you and will always
have a friend in this paper. - Come
and see ns and give us. the news
from your neighborhood.-
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Woolens and Wash
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! L. L: JENKINS, Prea. S. N. BOYCE, Cashier
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The First National Bank
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GASTONIA, N. C.
With sixteen' years ' successful banking experience,
capital, surplus and profits of over one hundred and
twenty-five thousand dollars and deposits of
Over Half a Million
we are in a better position to serve our customers
than ever before in our history. : : : :
We Invite vou to ooen an account with us.
DIRECTORS
L. L. Jenkins
A. A. McLean
J. Lee Robinson
J. K. Dixon
R. R. Rav
H. M. McAden
T. L. Craig
Andrew E. Moore
J. O. White
G. A. Gray
St j j. j j t j f j. Jfc Jf t-J? T J f J t T J J J Ji
10,11,110
Slate, Tin, Iron,
Steel, Ruberoid,
Tarred Paper,
Asphalt and Gravel
LARGE STOCK.
Prompt, Good and
Cheap .v .:
LONG BROS.
GASTONIA,
NORTH CAROLINA
0R."jr M? H UNTE ty tmspi ALI GT
ROCK HILL, S. C. Consultation FRCU
. Makes a Specialty of Cancers, Tumors; Chronic Ulcers, Scrofula and ;.'
RheumatismLlsease"-P' the.nTtolJrinary Organs and Rectum. ;
, Treats without the knife, loss of blood and little pain to patient.
REFERENCES TO A FEW CASES TREATED
R.A. Clark. Cancer of nose. Rock Hill S C.;Mra.7 J. WMiama. cancer ol fc.Ttr".
c: Mrs. s. K. meiaon, cancer 01 ibcc. usacn. s. v: . n. maiiinaz. corrr o, imcw.
odMilU. N.Ci.K. liu-'
. EUennotn, N.C: i '.l
cancer of lace. Lowell. N. t:: Mra. KarIorr Mccraw. cn-r,
noae. Lattitnore. N.C; rrank Baltimore. caocetoi laca.Clevlao
Hnmid lin. Inrell. N. u; Mra. M. K Mane 1. cancel ol lace.
t.lasco. cancer ol lorebeao, fcnelDT N. u. n. vouo. cancer 01 iip. mjj'". .-.
Hambright. verocose nicer of leg. Black. ha rg S. C; K, C. GfeB.cncertl ! r, 1
N.C: J. N. r loots, caucer ! tbe toiurue. Tiriah, S. C: Mr.N. S. Adam. car.. . , .
acroiula. Garfney. S. C; W.N. Trace, cancer oJ neck, Oaimey. S. C; J. r. H- i
olcerol le. Mooresbwo, N.C: Mra. M,T. WcCraw. cancer ol lace. Clnl" -
McMahon, rbeumatiaa, Henrtetta. N. Cj L. A. Holland, cancer neck lienut .a.
W. Brtdxea, rheumatism, looreauoro, IS. C. - . .
reekS C: W. w. strouo.
forehead. Gaflney . S C : S- B,
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II Yoa Mfnot Gaston Cor-fy T ' - ' f -II
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Concord is to have an overall
f'-rt-rYn t' r?-r i.:r;.