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V V THE, NEWS. H. C. MARTIN, Editor and Prop Intend t Urn JVMtofflo at Lenoir, N. C, m Mooail-lMt nail matter. If your paper does not reach you ' promptly, let us know wo -we can see where the trouble is. Anonymous communications wQl not be printed. v ; Advertising rates low and will be given on application. Telephone No. 54. Subscription price $1.00 a year SOcta. six months. 25ets. three months. Tuesday, Mak. 17, 1908. Arrival and Departure of Trains. XOBTH BOUND . No. 10 Mail and Ex. ar. 1:22 p.m. No. 62 " " " 2:10p.m. SOUTtt BOUND. Xo.9MailandEx.de. 1:50 p.m. No. 63 " " " 9:05 a.m. We call attention of our readers to the article in this issue by Med dedorf, Williams & Co., ou the tinaucial situation in the South. We regard this as the most sensible article we have seen on the suject and we trust it will be thought fully considered and acted upon by by our people. OLD SOLDIERS EXPERIENCES. Incidents Recorded From 1861 to 1865. Perilous Escape From Point Lookout. (Continued from our last issue. ) That night I had a good supper brought to me and the pleasure of sleeping in a top stack near the house. I stayed for a day or more awaiting "orders." Finally they came, saying a man living on the river had been hired for two bar rels of corn to carry me across. I left at once, accompanied by his son, but found that the man's boats had just leen destroyed by the soldiers. This was sad news to me. He asked me if I had money. 1 told him I had, and gave him tifty cents. He sent off and got a quart of whisky, and while his wife was gone for the dram we went down to the oyster bed, got a sack (nil, and such eat ing and drinking we had that night! 1 mean they didthedrink ing and I did the eating. While at the oyster bed I saw a little log canoe about eight feet long and very narrow. It was so old that one end had rotted off and a plank had been nailed on it. I asked if I could cross in it, but my friend said it would sink. The river was about six miles wide and very rough Early the next morning before light I got the boat out of the creek and put it in the river opposite the house and told him I was going to try to make the trip, although he insisted that it could not be done. I stood for a few moments with a small, rough paddle in my hand, looking first at the river, then at the Virginia shore on the other side. I was so anxious to get there I decided to run the risk, although it was very great. The l)oat was so very small I had to put my feet outside. He again begged me not to try; but, looking down the shore, something showed itself, convincing me it was time to leave. I started, and never looked back; in fact never had time. Several times I thought the boat would fill. When about half a mile out a big wave struck us, and came so near sink ing me that I commenced to do what my mother taught me her at her knee, which had of late been much neglected I prayed for deliv e ran ce. The water seemed to jump out of the boat. The winds calmed and the waves ceased to roll. I rested a little. I now noticed blood dripping from my hands. The rough paddle had rubbed the skin and flesh from them, leaving them perfectly raw; but they did not hart. Looking up the river, I saw a gunboat under a full head of steam coming down on me. Owing to the shallow water, I "got there first," but it was a close race. I struck a rock about a hundred w I . yards off shore. Ou reaching the shore I rolled over a ditch bank and was safe. I soon saw the old boat steam back op the river and pass out ot sight. IVas in Vir ginia once more, but still , in the enemy's country. I-took my time through the woods and fields until I came to a bouse at which I asked for a lunch, but was denied by a man I thought ought to be in the army. He commenced to tell me how dangerous it was to be prowl ing aroaud through the country, and said; "Look! Yonder comes some one after you now." It was a lone horseman coming at a rapid gait. I could not run, as he had seen me: so I decided to wait and take my chances. He came up to to me at once, saying: "Are you the man I saw crossing the river just now!'' 1 replied, "Yes," and he said. "Then what have you for sale!" He had taken me for a block ade runner, that being their place far crossing and he a trader in that line. That accounted for the gun boat's being there. I left at once, with nothiug to eat, and walked all that day through the woods aud fields. That night I stayed at the house of a true Vir ginian, had a good supper, warm bed, early breakfast, and was soon on my journey again. I met a man in the road, who said: "If you go down this road, you will be shot. They havejust killed the sheriff and wounded some of his deputies." 1 moved again for the "willow green," and so traveled until I reached the Rappahannock Kiver. I found a boat preparing to cross with some cattle. They were hard to manage, and we had a narrow escape. I secured the tail of a big ox, driving him on board, and followed. Others did the same, and we arrived safe with all the cattle. I had money and stayed at a hotel in Tappahannock that night. The clerk told me he had but one room, and the privilege of that was given to a man of questionable character; and if he came, I would have to give it up to him. I said, "All right." thinking if he came I could beat him out of it; but when I saw him I changed my mind. He had a harsh face, with only one eye and lots of pistols and knives about his person. I slept on the floor. About three o'clock in the morn ing a noise was heard, and some one said the house was surrounded by cavalry. I thought I was gone then. I hid the best I could, but soon found it was a raiding party of our own men; and, thinking they came for my friend with one eye, I did not wait to see, but left early, traveling all day. That night I stopped at a nice house near the road, thinking it a good place to stay. The servant said I could not stop. I then asked to see the gentleman of the house, but he said he had nothing to eat; the soldiers had taken everything he had, he said. He asked where I was from and where I was going I told him, and said: "I have a son at Point Lookout. Do ytu know him!" "What is hisnaraet" I asked He told me, and I descriied him. He then sent for his wife, and such a good time we had! A good supper was soon ready, and I was made welcome. Early next morning a team came up and took me to Richmond. Reaching there about night, I look ed around for a place to stay, and found a boarding house near the Old Market kept by a widow. She saidshe kept firstclass boarders, flot like me, but said I could stay and eat if there was anything. The second and third table were going in, when an officer sitting near me asked me who I was and where I was from. I told him, and he said: "Is this Simon, the son of Joe Seward, of Petersburg!" I said it was. "Then give him some supper and I will pay for it," said he to the landlady. This officer lives now, I am told, in Dinwiddie County, Va. The next morning I made an early start for home but found I could not leave the city without a pass. I went to General Winder, then in charge at Rich mond, stated my case, and asked for a pass to go home. lie had me put under arrest and ordered to my command. He did not believe my story. While in his offico a man passed by whom I thought I knew. He asked me who I was. My story was told him. He said: "Turn him loose: I knew him in the old Capitol Prison.' He was one of Mosby's captains, and the. man I Said I Would tell you of liter. got a pass for ten days, and went home that night. My father then lived at the corner of Bank and Short Market Streets, in the bouse now a drug store. I found him be hind the counter. He looked at me quite a time and said, "Simon," and ran to my mother and sisters. Kodol is today the best known re liable remedy for all disorders of the stomach, such as drsteDttla. heart burn, sour stomach and belching of gas. Kodol contains the same juices found io a healthy stomach. Kodol is pleasanf to take. It is guaranteed to jrive relief and sold by J. L. Shell, Dr. Kent and Urauite Falls Drug Co, Sunday School Association. The Caldwell County Baptist Sunday School Association will meet with King's Creek Church Saturday and Suuday, March 28th and 29th. PROGRAM. Saturday 10 a. m. Devotional exercises and organization, by I. W. Thomas. 10:30 The Teachers Prepera tion, by H. C. Marley and J. C. Sherrifl. 11:00 Best means by getting and holding pupils, by J. L. Har ris and L. J. Curtis. 11:30 The Sunday School work er through the week, by K. I). Crisp and Victor Beach. KEC'KHM OXK HOCK. 1:00 p. m. Devotional exercise and song service, by W. X. Cook. 1:30. Prohibition: (a) Are there good reasons why every citi zen should vote in the coming elec tion to banish the saloon from the State! by J. W. Whisnant and J. O. Benfield. (b) The church member's duty on May 26th, It. P. Walker and J. P. Hagamau. 3:00 Duty of parents toward trainingthechild in Sunday School, bv J. V. McCall. SI MMY 29TII. 5t:30a. in. Devotional exercise and song service, by I). S. Lee. 10:00 The Sunday Shool, an evangelizing agency, J. G. Ben- field and W. T. Beach. 10:30 The Pastor's plan in the Sunday School, by J.M Shaver and Y. I). Moore. 11:00 Missionary sermou, by J. J. L. Sherwood. KKCKHH ONE HOUR. 1.30 p. m. Song service, by W. X. Cook and D. S. Lee. 2:00 Orphanage, by Archibald Johnson, Joe Powell, Jr., and I. W. Thomas. Each church and Sunday School is requested to send delegates and all Suuday School workers are cordially invited. J. W. Curtih, for Com. (ireatest spriug tonic, drives out all impurities. Makes 'the blood rich. Most reliable spring regulator. That's Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Me, Tea or Tablets. Dr. Kent and Granite Falls Drug Co. The time for paying taxes is getting short. Will you force me to collect by law! J. L. Oottbei.l, Tax Collector. DeWitt's Little Early Risers, small, saf, sure little liver pills. Sold by J. E. Shell, Dr. Kent and Granite Palls Drug Co. Less than two months until I will be forced to collect taxes by law. Come to see me, don't wait for me to call on you. J. L. Cottkell, Tax Collector. A Cure for Misery. "I have found a cure for the misery malaria poison produoess," says K. M.James', of Louellen, 8. C. "It's called Electrlo Bitters, and comes in 50 cent bottles. It breaks op a case of chills or a billons attack In almost no time; and it put yellow jaundice olean ont of commission." This great tonio medicine and blood puri fier gives qulok relief in all stomach, liver and kidney complaints and the misery of 'lame back. Sold under guarantee at J. E. Shell's drug store. BUSINESS LOCALS. Now is tht time and this is the place to buy Spring Roods. Melton, Tuttle & Ballew. If you want fcood. Leather 8hoe nnangs see T. j. Keeverfc Bon, next 'When you want loniethlngflniee go vf jueiion, i utue & uaiiew'a. W00D F0R8ALE T)rv oak rails cut into store wooa. - Joe Powell, Jr. Look In the window at Melton, Tuttle & Ballew's. Brown Vests at Melton, Tattle & Ballew's. 1 PLENTY of Fertilizers, The same Reliable Brands that we bare always carried - Moore's , Old Poatoffloe Building. Swell Une of fancy Vests at Melton Tuttle & Ballew's. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, N. O., will be In Lenoir at The Martins on Thursday, April 2nd, for the purpose of treating diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, and fitt ing Glasses. Half the usual fees will be charged for testing eyes for glasses on this visit. If it is Shoes you Want, see Melton, 1 utile o." naiiew. Don't fail to see my line of King yuajuy uxioras rormen. W. A. Watson. Buy Spring Clothing from Melton, Tuttle a Ballew. If it is a Hat vou want, we have them Melton, Tuttle & Ballew. Big line of shirts for Spring wear at w. A. Watson's. The best line of Pants in Leuoir at Melton, Tuttle & Ballew. Suit that suit the hard to suit at Melton, Tuttle & Ballew. A beautiful new line Oueen Ouali- ty Oxfords at Newlands. . Oxfords of all styles for Men, Wo men and Children at Watson's. A full line of Crosset low Quartered shoes for men at Newland's. Every and everythiuir to wear at Melton, Tuttle & Ballew. Spring Ginghams at Newlands. Knant) Felt and Ntatami Hatu a Melton, Tuttle & Bellew's. A Snappy Sprlnar line of Clothinu- at Watson's. All kinds of feed at Newland's. For Right Treating eo to Melton. Tuttle & Ballew's. FOR RENT One 17 room house with large lot ner Bernhardt's shop, also two shouts for sale. R. H. Holsclaw. A nice line new spring shirts at Newland's. N'ow's the time to take Rockv Mountain Tea. It drives out the Terms of winter, builds up the stom ach, kidneys and liver. The most wonderful spring tonic to make peo ple well. You'll be surprised with results. :c, Tea or Tablets. Dr. Kents and Granite Falls Drug Co. WHY NOT A FAN. f LY VfcM FUR I SPRING? A Man .can't have too many for style this year, and we have new special designs that will outclass anything seen heretofore. Several new Brown and Grey Shades in plain Colors and exclusive patterns. From $1.00 to 15.00. Melton, Tuttle & Ballew. South Main E. L. CURTIS' ti 1 j mm !i ii inn r v Beginning Monday Harch 16th and Lasting for 30 Days. Men's Suits worth $12.50 for $ 11.00 Men's Suits worth 11.00 for 9.00 Men's Suits worth 10.00 for 8.00 Meu's Suits worth 8.00 for 7.00 Men's Suits worth 7.00 for 5.50 Men's Suits worth 5.00 for 4.00 Youths Suits worth 7.00 for , 5.50 Youths Suits worth 5.00 for 4.00 Boy's Suits, Ages 4 to 16, very cheap. Shoes and Oxfords worth 3.50 for 3.00 Shoes and Oxfords worth 3.25 for 2.75 Shoes and Oxfords worth 2.50 for 2.00 Shoes and Oxfords worth 2.00 for 1.75 Shoes and Oxfords worth 1.75 for 1.50 Shoes and Oxfords worth 1.50 for 1.25 All my 50c goods for 40c the yard. All my 25c goods for 20c the yard. All my 15c goods for 121 the yard. All my 121 goods for s 10c the yard. All my 10c goods for Sc the yard. Men's Hats worth $2.00 for $ 1.50 Meu's Hats worth 11.25 to 1.50 for 1 .00 Men's Hats worth 1.00 for , .75 Youth's and Boys Hats worth 75c for .50 Boys 50c Hats for .40 Boys 25c Hats for .20 Ladies Hats worth $2.50 for 2.00 Ladies Hats worth 2.00 for 1.50 Ladies Hats worth 1 .50 for 1 .00 Ladies and Misses Hats worth 1.00 for .75 Ladies and Misses Hats worth .75 for .50 Ladies and Misses Hats worth .50 for .40 Ladies and Misses Hats worth .25 for .20 Men's Pants worth $2.50 for 2.00 Men's Pants worth 2.25 for 1.75 Men's Pants worth 2.00 for 1.50 Men's Dress Shirts worth $1.00 for .80 Men's Dress Shirts worth 50 for .40 A few pairs Cotton Blankets at cost. A few Comforts at cost. A lot of other things too tedious to men tion, at a low price. Yours for bargains. E. L. CURTIS, Foot of Mountain, Nelson Place. Now'sTheTMe! Street - 1 ' ji Lenoir, N. C. I , : (I. V V f - ; t 1, V Hi
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