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VOL. XXVIII.
CA8TONIA, N. C, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18. I907.
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The cornerstone, of the North Car
: olina Grand Lodge Masonic Temple
-' was laid at Raleigh Wednesday in
the presence of thousands of masons
: from all over th State; . - v
Twenty business houses and resi
liences in Jacksonville, Florida were
destroyed - Tuesday ntght by fire
which swept the southern portion of
the city and inflicted a loss of S7S,
000.. - .. - -' . ; . .
At Greensboro Weduesc!
"fcg William Jennings Bn
to an audience of 21 '
fair grounds. At
tertained with a b.
Saturday Morning 0
LOOK
Don't Fail to Attend
This Sale
Nothing Like It
Ever Held iu Gastonia
.These Lots are to BE SOI D
FOR THE HIGHEST DOLLAR
Remember the date and hour, Saturday morning, Oct. 19th, 10 o'clock sharp
Gastonia!
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SYNOD OF TENNESSEE.
Now in Session tt KinjCs Moan
(tin Delegates from Three
States Enrolled Present Of
ficers Reflected for Another
Year.
Special to the Charlotte Observer. (
Kines . Mountain, Oct. 16.
The ministers and delegates pi
the Tennessee Synod have been
arriving in Kings Mountain since
Monday night. At i o'clock
yesterday the Synod was form
ally opened by a most inspiring
sermon-by the presideujt, Rev.
E. J. Sox, of Little Mountain, S.
C. Following the sermon the
holy communion was adminis
tered, the members of St., Mat
thew's congregation partaking
with the members of Synod,
The president then read bis
report, which was a clarion call
to greater church activity.
Daring the year tbe death of
one minister has occurred. Rev.
N. Stirewalt, Luray, Va. Mr.
Stirewalt was a faithful pastor
and also the father of Rev. J. VV.
Stirewalt, missionary of tbe Uni
ted Synod, South.
The Synod has lost two pas-
by transfer Rev. W. P.
Cline, to the S. C. Synod, and
Rev. Prof, W. H. Little to the
Southern Nova Scotia Synod
aud one loss. Rev. D. A. Good
man to the Missouri Synod.
Three ministers have come in
to the Synod Rev. W. A. Lutz,
Statesville; Rev. P. D Risinger,
Dallas, and Rev.- C. J. Sox,
Statesville. ;
The election of officers result
ed in a re-election of the old of
ficers for another term: 'Rev. E.
Sox, president: Rev. C. K.
Bell, secretary,, and Rev. Dr. R.
A. Yoder, treasurer. . ,
Among the official visitors are:
Rev. O. B. ."Shearous, . fraternal
delegate from the South Carolina
Synod, and Prof. J. Q. Crabtree,
Salem, Va., superintendent of
the Orphan Home of the United
Synod of the South. ; .
A' most gratifying feature
comes :rom tne treasurer's report-that
more than $26,000
passed through his hands as the
beneficence of tbe Synod during
the past year.' This breaks the
record at "more, than treble any.
previous year, .-v-'-'
The address of last night was
on the subject nf Christian edu
cation and was delivered by -Rev.
B D. Wessenger, of South Car-
lina. : l
The substantial, and " genial
people of Kings Mountain are en
tertaining the Synod royally. The!
music oi the cnurcn service uas
been specially prepared and is
mosj beautifully and impressive-
y rendered. The L u t h e r a n
church of Kings Mountain . is a
gem of beamy and the loyal peo
ple are a happy unit in all their
wo? k. Rev. C- K. Bell, the sec- f
rctary of Synod, is the popular
pastor. ; .
A passenger train left the rails as
was entering ,the statioa at
""sbary, , England, Tnesday
-,or nineteen Arsons were
:rtytiine injured. Ten
. ere passenjerg.
it
At 1 0 O'clock Sharp
FOR THE SIGN
I ts to Your Interest
To Be on Hand
Promptly at 10 O'clock
Saturday Morning
Else you may miss a bargain in property
which will
Grow In Value Every Day
insurance
MB. ED HOFFMAN DEAD.
Well-to-do Citizen of the County
Dies of Typhoid Fever Buried
Wednesday at Sandy Plains.
Mr. Ed Hoffman, a well-to-do
farmer and merchant of the
Union neighborhood, died Tues
day at his home from typhoid
fever following an illness of 19
days. The funetal was held
Wednesday at Sandy Plains
Baptist church, Rev. G. A.
Sparrow, pastor of Uuion Pres
byterian church, conducting the
services. Deceased was in the
thirty-first year of his age.
Mr. Hoffman is survived b
his wife, who was Miss Mary
Btiion, aud two children. He
also leaves the following bi oth
ers: Mr. Miles Hoffman, of
Colorado, and Mr. Alonzo Hoff
man, of Gaston county; two
half-brothers, Mr. George Hoff
man, of Georgia, aud Mr.
Chailes Hoffman, of this county ;
one sister, Mrs. Robert McGin
nis, of the Union neighborhood.
He is also survived by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H.
Hofftnau. The deceased con
ducted a mercantile business
near Sandy Plains and was also
engaged in farming. He bad
numerous friends in the county
who regret to hear of his death.
STOP THE STRENUOUS LIFE.
Weakens the Tissues and Lessens
Organic Vitality.
The stress and strain of the
strenuous life in both city and
country tends towards stomach
troubles. -
Five people suffer to-day where
one did ten years ago with sick
headache, dizziness, flatulence,
distress after eating, specks be
fore the eyes, bloating, nervous
ness, sleeplessness and the many
other symptoms of indigestion.
All who are suffering with
stomach troubles.and that means
at least two out of three in Gas
tonia and other towus, should
use Mi-o na - stomach tablets.
Nothiug; elsejs as safe, c yet ef
fective: -nothing else cm be so
thoroughly relied upon to relieve
all troubles from indigestion as
Mi-o-na. : ' , .. . .
It is not a mere digestive taken
after the food is eaten, ; but a
true touic, stimulant and
strengthener for th; muscular
walls of the stomach, increasing
the flow of digestive fluids and
putting the stomach into such
condition that it does the work
Nature expects of it. L v
So reliable is - Mi-o-na in its
curative action that J. H. Ken
nedy & Co., with every 50-cent
box they sell give a guaranfee to
refund ;the money unless the
remedy does all that is claimed
for it. v 11-18.
- Steven Priee, a white boy fell
from a moving train near Greens
boro Wednesday morning and was
run over and killed by another, train
which was passing. . ..
One man was killed. six oersons
dangerously injured and 25 others
slightly hurt when an electric car
went over a 20-foet enbaskment in
Cincinnati, Ohio, Wednesday,
ThS Gaau for first-class printing..
ACROSS MAIN
mr. Mcdowell- resigns.
Gastonia Man Who Recently
Went to Concord Relinquishes
Management of Bala Cotton
Mills.
' The following from Wednes
day's Concord Tribune will be
of interest to many Gastoniaus:
"A meeting of the directors
of the Baia Cotton Mills was
held in this city last Monday
night, when tbe resignation of
Mr J. H. McDowell was tender
ed and accepted as general man
ager of that concern. The res
ignation of Mr, McDowell was
voluntary, having decided to
give up the duties devolving up
on him out there. He has not
yet decided what he will do or
where he will go.
"Mr. J. D. Boseman, an ex
perienced cotton mill man of
Burlington, has been given the
position as general manager of
the mill and is here now getting
acquainted with the work and
the people, making ready to
take full charge when Mr. Mc
Dowell leaves a few " weeks
hence. Mr. Boseman is a man
of family, and will occupy the
home now occupied by his pre
decessor at the Bala Mills."
LUCIA LOCALS.
Evangelist Edmundson Holds
Successful Revival A Mar
riage Farmers Holding Their
Cotton for Better Prices.
Correspondence of Tho Gasette.
Lucia, Oct. 17. Evangelist
Edmundson; of Raleigh, closed
a ten days meeting yesterday at
the new Baptist church at Lucia
with twenty-three additions to
the church, 14 baptised and nine
by letter. Mr. Edmundson is
one of North Carolina's greatest
evangelists and did : some good
preaching and work while here.
We certainly enjoyed having
him with . us. His daughter.
Miss Kathleen, was with him to
help with the singing. She has
a sweet voice and did some
beautiful singing.
Mr, Will Pryor and Miss Btila
Allen ,werec married Sundav a t
7:30 p. m Rev. W. M Borkg,"
the M. E. pastor, officiating.
Mr. Bob Black has a fine boy
and Mr. R B. Lee a fine girl.
The farmers are very busy
gathering in their-crops and
preparing to sow their grain.
There have been a few t corn
huskings in the community.
Cotton is dropping off. Our
farmers are holding their cotton
for better prices, r
Case Continued. : : r
The .damage suit of Charles
R. Morrow against the Southern
Railway for $25,000, which " was
scheduled for - trial this week at
Spartanburg, was continued till
the next term of court - on -account
of " the absence of the at- j
torney-for the plaintiff. Messrs. i
T. N, Williams, C. 5 M. Nolen, j
Roe McLanghen and Mac Pear i
sou. returned Wednesday, from
Spartanburg, having gone down
to testify in the case. Morrow,
it will be remembered, lost both
his legs in an accident here two
or three years ago.
& Realty Company
STREET
Saturday is Always a
Busy Day
And fur the convenience of those who.'
are interested in this sale we have
Arranged t Carriages
take them to and from the property
where the sale will be conducted.
Call at our office and get
transportation
FAIR WEEK ATTRACTIONS.
Great Big Treats Are in Store
For Charlotte People and Visi
tors. Correspondence of The Oasette.
Charlotte. N. C, Oct. 17.
Great big treats are in store for
the people of Charlotte and visi
tors of the fair next week. Miss
Helen Byron in "Peggy From
Paris" will be the attraction at
the Academy of Music Monday
night and Miss Florence Davis
in "A Question of Husbands"
the three nights following. Miss
Davis is oue of the most ad
mired actresses that visits
Charlotte. She has in her per
sonality a combination of effec
tive forces. The announcement
of her three nights engagement
next week will be read with in
terest throughout this section.
The fair management will
provide other attractions both
in the city and at the grounds.
As the time draws near the list
of horses'tbat will participate in
the races becomes more, attrac
tive. Secretary Creswell and
Manager W. S. Orr are attend
ing the Greensboro and Raleigh
faires securing fast horses and
indications point to a complete
and high-class bookiug of
pacers, trotters and runners.
The detailed exhibits of the
fair in themselves will attract
crowds and the greatest enthusi
asm. The splendid portrayal
of the county's resources by tbe
exhibits of farmers, merchants
aud manufacturing industries
were never of such a variety as
they will be this year. The
people of Charlotte are prepar
ing to accord the best possble
entertainment for the thousands
confidently expected.
The only true constipation
curfemust begin its soothing,
healing action when it enters
the mouth. Hollister's Rocky
Mountain Tea restores the
whole system to a healthy, nor
mal condition. 35 cents, Tea
or Tablets.
Adams Drug- Co.
Born
To Mr, and Mrs. R. B. Bab
ington on Thursday, October 10,
a daughter.
Death at Moont Holly.
Mrs, A. F.Jones died at her
home at Mount Holly Sunday
evening at 7:15 o'clock after a
two-months' illness of typhoid
fever with . complications.
Mrs.' Jones was about 45 years
of age and was a most - excellent
woman, who looked well to the
ways of her household and show
ed a heartfelt interest in the
educationand , spiritual welfare
of her boys, of whom there were
six: Five of these and their fath
er, survive her, in the home
made so desolate by her absence.
In the town and the church she
will be sadly missed. The funeral
was held from tbe - Methodist
church near Lowesville and the
interment, was made' in the
graveyard there. . , ; :
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We are prepared to extend our customers every accommoda
tion and courtesy their business will warrant. If you have
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SAVINGS DEPARTMENT
We pay interest on savings deposits at tbe rate of 1 and
compound the interest quarterly. : : : i
R. P. Rankin,
President
Completeness
Is the only word that adequately describes our stock in
every department for the fall season of 1907 08. Our stock is
larger, more complete and more varied than in any previous
season since we have been in business in Gastonia. A look
through our store will convince even the skeptical of the
truth of this statement.
The Newest Weaves
in Dress Goods and accessories are here as well as all the
newest things in Embroideries, Novelties, Trimmings, Rib
bons, Millinery and Coats.
We are prepared to take care of tbe trade on tailored
garments in our custom department. Our made-to-otder
garments have a reputation for fit and satisfaction of which
we are proud.
MILLINERY
To see all the latest styles and shapes in Fall and Win
ter beadwear you should visit our Millinery parlors. The
prettiest and newest creations in this line to be found in
Gastonia.
THE YEAGER MFG. CO
Retail Department.
GASTONIA, N. C.
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WEDDING PRESENTS
FOR
FALL BRIDES
The demand for handsome Cut Glass and dainty STERL
ING SILVER is growing larger with every season.
We have a striking line of these goods and invite your in
spection. We also have a complete line of Hand Painted China,
Bric-a Brae and Art Good3, which will make an Elegant
Present for the Fall Bride.
Torrence-Morris Co.
Leading Jewelers & Opticians
Expert Repairing Artistic Engraving
For
Each a special
were taken on
amount wanted on either one is
far below its actual value and good
easy terms will be given.
One 6-H. P. Boiler and Engine, just thoroughly over .
hauled, mounted on strong new wheels, good condition guaranteed,
runs like a new Sewing Machine. Price will be made satisfactory
beyond a doubt. ' , . ... , : , ::' ". r
One New Post Drill complete. The very thing for Black
smiths or Farmers; hand power. Price $8.95. . '
One Second hand Brick-Machine, 30,000 a' day capacity.
A great bargain a. $143.00. ' ' .
One 8-H. P. 5-Passenger Cleveland . Automobile, al
most new, in perfect running, order: a ride will convince you.
Cost $1250 00; priceN$387.50. ; . V ; j ; ;
One 7-1 1. P 2-Passenger Steam Automobile, with
folding seat to carry two extra passengers. A dandy little machine
in good running order. Price $189.50. ,. 1 - .
.; Four 20-GaIIon Storage Pomps at less than cost of
building, if taken before cold weather. v " "
Call and see whether you wish
to buy or not. 7 We are pleased to
s how you around any way.
Oef on Iron Wo:?Z :
. B. FRANK NORRJS, PROP. A GEN. MC2.
JSxtbscriba for THE CSTC::!.'. C
A. (i. Myers,
Cashier.
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Sale
bargain, as they
debts, and the