A PAPER OF THE P EOPLE, FOR THE PE 0 PL E, A ND
TO BE PA ID FOR B T THE PEOPLE.
Oh. XIV. NO. 28
BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
jr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Wray Entertained
In donor of Mr. ana Mrs. AiDert
Victor Wray, of Lynchburg, i
Va A Scene of Rare
Loveliness Through
;.,: oat.' .:
One of the most brilliant events
a tb i social lire ot bneioy was
QSreCepilUU givcu i'iubj cvcu
from eight to elevea oy Mr
'ind Mrs. Geo.W. Wray in hon
Inr of their son and his bride,
l(r. and Mrs. A. v . w ray, wno
IferemarriedThursday in Lynch
jrg, Va.
Their be tutiful home was brii
mtly lighted outside and in
hesoacious verauaas oeing nuug
. i i
B;itb Japanese lanterns, making
heaDDroach beautiful. Inside
Kas a scene of complete loveli
es. Potted plant and beauti-
i palms and ferns were used
Irofasely in the decorations.
guests were met at the door
Messrs. Joe and btough
H'ray, and little Misses klizibeth
cBrayer aud b ranees Dougher-
y, dressed in white with pink
ad blue bows, conducted tnem
pstairsto the cloak rooms.
Ig the wst parlor were the
reiving party, composing Mr.
id Mrs. Geo. W. Wray, Mr. and
rs. a. v. wray, Mrs. anairs.
A. McMurry, Mr. and Mrs.
P. Holland, Mr. and Mrs.
hotoas Paul Webb, and Miss
ray. Mrs. George Wray was
tefully gowned in black silk
th flounces of lace; Mrs. A. V.
raj, the bride, who is extreme-
haudsntne and queenly, wore
leautiful gown of soft white
msine, princess cut, snowing a
st of exquisite lace; Mrs. Mc-
arry was attired in a white net
jr white silk; Mrs. Thomas
M Webb aud Mrs. Holland
ere gowned in white and cream
epede chine, und Miss Wray
s petite and charmin? in a
wa df yellow crepe de chiae
U lace.
iThe guests, after beiog pre-
itea to the bride, were taken
;he dimog room, which was a
am of beautv. The color
erne here was pink and white.
ok carnations were the flowers
ed, and the soft light cast by
ipink shades made a beauti-
scene. Misses Aileen Ken-
X Helen Dover, Berta Webb,
zabeth Ebeltoft, Frances and
:ille Jennin?s, six beautiful
s daintily dressed, served the
reshni?nts, which were also
thepievaihiig color, and were
ciou.s, consisting cf ices and'
es. From here the guests
e taken to the east narlor
re punch was served. The
vailing color in this room be-
yellow. Great bowls of nas-
tians were to be seen mingled
the green. Misbes Elva
y and Wrav Suttle dressed
white accordiin Dleated silk
silk chiffon, presided at the
f1 with ease and grace. There
re one hundred and fifty
Il8 present.
Death of a Good Old Negro.
Lesley Sanford, a ood old
ored man, died at his home in
u township orfOctober 12th,
his funeral services were
ducted hv Rav. a. n finnt.t.
pelwood, whose grandfather
I'eaoid man Weslev durine
retitne, and Wesley's children
wsiea that lie preach the fu
ll. The old man was 85 years
na one of the best negroes
all that country; He was
fn aud respected by all tht
18 people. His death re-
fs one of a kind all too rare,
Put Up or Shut op.
:'l Recorder.
he Com ntrnllor nf Miecnnrl
declared toat the New York
f either restore the $150,000
ppnated to the Republican
y or cease to do business in
lJtata We should like to
e North Carolina Commissi-
r take th j same strong posi
the WAV "MV Pnncaual). Kiae
a Dothincr on lhia RnhiAffc Wa
Nhe will dAr.lara himsA'.f at,
e,gh: If not his
jPublic confidence is likely to
-'iwuS1y impaired.
1. J. T. OarHnor 0ft noetn...
I l"r uaieigh to assist in the
f wy naraHo
I at the State Fair, when the
peQiomes to town.
EDUCATIONAL RALLY A SUCCESS.
The Day at Lattimore Big Crowd
Good Speeches -A Baseball Game.
The educational rally at Lat
uwuie was a success in every
way. lneaaywasnoe and na
ture was at her best. By ten
o'clock the crevd wa3 gathering
ana the people continued to
come until there was hardly
standing room in the church.
The Lattimore choir led by
Messrs. W. T. D Green and A.
M. Lattimore delighted the au
dience with some excellent sing
ing. Such a well trained and
practical choir as this one is sel
dom if ever heard in these parts.
Promptly at eleven o'clock
State Auditor B. F. Dixon was
introduced to the audience. He
was at his best, and those who
have beard him on former occ-
sions say that he tm.de the best
speech they ever heard him
make. His appeal to the people
to give their boys and girls an
education was powerful. Al
ways an entertaining speaker,
he kept his audience with him
from start to finish. He
knows how to find the heart and
this was manifested in his speech
when one could see the tears
trickling down the cheeks of fath
ers and mothers. Immediately
after the conclusion of his speech
the audience was dismissed for
an hour and a half. Then a
bountiful dinner was spread,
such a repist as only the good
people of Lattimore know how to
serve. There were many pres
ent who tried to be equal to the
occision and faithful to the task,
but when all were done the Uble
was still burdened.
When the people assembled in
the house, Prof. J. Y. Irvin in
his deliberate and graceful man
ner introduced the speaker for
the evening, Prof. Alex Graham,
of Charlotte. Prof. Graham wad
in the best of humor, much
stronger than when he was in
Cleveland last summer. His
speech was based largely upon
actual experience in pioneer
school work in North Carolina.
Prof. Graham is an interesting
speauer. He presented his facts
clearly and illustrated every
point with a joke that abounded
with rich humor. He has but
few equals in the State along
the line of his chosen profes
sion. Prof. S. A. Chambers dismiss
ed the audience with a fervent
prayer, and all repaired to the
ball ground where a match gam-?
of baseball was to be played.
The opposing teams were Ellen
boro and the invincible nine
from Hollis. The boys from
Hollis won by a good score and
the game was interesting from
start to finish. The people who
attended went home feeling glad
that they came, and carrying
with tbem a deeper interest in
general education.
Prof. B. T. Fa'.ls, the worthy
aod capable county superinten
dent, was present and made
some timely remarks. Prof.
Falls is always active in plan
ning and carrying into effect the
very things that will advance
the educational interests of the
county.
Runaway At Gaffney.
Chirlotte Observer.
Gaffney, S C, Oct. 10. Yes
terday fifterncon as Mr. Albert
Bettis and wife . were driving
down Limestone street the horse
they were driving became fright
ened and attempted to run away,
Mr. and Mrs. Bettis, seeing
the incoming freight train and
anticipating such a move on the
part "of the animal, had just
alighted from the buggy and
were standing on the ground, I
Mr. Bettis holdi g the horse by
the bridle. As the train drew
near the horse bolted breakinz
the bridle and carrying the
bnggywithit, until it came in
contact wjtb a telegraph pole,
and was torn to pieces.
Oyster and Ice Cream Sapper.
The Ladies Home Missionary
Society.of the Methodist church,
will give an oyster and ice cream
supper in the dining room of the
church on Friday night, Oct.
20th. The Light Bearers will
also sell handkerchiefs and can
dy. Everyonp is most cordially
invited to comb out, and belp a
good cause.
SHELBY, N. C, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18, 1905
REAL ESTATE DEALS.
Several Farms Sold people Buying and
Selling Cleveland Dirt.
Mr. J. A. Goode has sold h'.s
fine Dlantation at Pat.i Arsnn
Springs to Mr L. II. Pattorso.
The tract contains 115 acres and
the purchase price was $3500.
Mr. J; M. Lemmons and Mrs.
Sarah Mintz deeded to Mr. W.
B. Lemmons the following tracts
of land m No. 1 township: 100
acres for $1430; 152 acres for
$1500; 31 1 4 acres for $312. This
is a portion of the land owned by
the late L. C. Lemmons.
Messrs. J. H. Gettys and P.
A. Wood have sold 57 acres of
land to Mr. J. G. Divis for $500.
Mr. J. H. Fortenbury has sold
65 acres to Mr. C. G. Bridges for
$972 80.
Mr. J. E. MsBraye-, of Moor
esboro, sold 59 acres to Mr. W.
Hill Green for $590.
Mr. W. W. P. Crowder has
sold 46 1-8 acres on Sandv Run
to Mr. J. M. Doty The consid
eration was $1000.
Mr. J. C. Crow, of upper Cleve
land has sold to Messrs. J. E.
and C. E. Johnson, of Lincoln
county, and D. C. Wyant, of Ca
tawba county, 51 acres of land on
Knob Creek for $500.
Mr. Marvin Fodge and wife,
and Miss Vollie Peeler, of Indian
Territory, have sold 21 acres of
land on Ward's Creek in this
county, to Mr. Peter L. Peeler
for $100.
Mr. M. A. Pruett has sold 50
acres of land in No. 3. township
to Mr. L W. Patterson for $550.
This land was purchased by Mr.
Pruetl from Mr. Bomar last
week for f 500.
Appointments For Farmers' Meetings.
Mr. R. M. Gidney, County Or
ganizer for the Cotton Growers'
Association, will address the
farmers and business men at the
followiug limes and places:
Patterson Springs, Wednesday
night, Oct. 16th.
Sharon, Thursday night, Oct.
19th.
Boiling Springs, Friday night,
Oct. 20th.
Earl, Saturday night Oct. 21st.
Zion, Saturday afternoon, Ocr..
28th, at 4 o'clock.
Union, Saturday night, Oct.
28 h.
L it the farmers and all patrons
interested attend these meetings
and near the organization dis-cu-s:d
and explained.
Sandy Run S. S. Convention.
To the Editor of The Star.
The Sandy Run Sunday School
Convention will meet with Wall's
church on Oct. 28th and 29th.
The introductory sermon will
be preached by Rev. B. P. Green.
1st Query "How can we in
crease the, spirit of giving among
our people?" by J. D. alton,
J. M. Goode.
2nd Query "What are the
duties of a church member to his
church, pastor aud S. S.?" by
G. L. Taylor.
3rd Query "Is there a grow
ing indifference to public wor
ship, and if so, what is the
cause?" by H. D. Harrill and
B. B. Smart.
Missionary sermon by J. M.
Goode.
Z. D. Harrill.
G. B. Pruett.
A Question of Location.
Bryan's Commoner.
While Mr. Bryan is in the Hrly
Land, he should not fail to locate
the spot where Judas got his
thirty pieces of silver, and erect
a monument there. St. Louis
Globe Democrat (republicao).
In the meantime would it not
be well for the republican nation
al committee to return to tho
policyholder of the New York
Life Insurance company the 148,-
000 pieces of silver already loca
ted by the testimony of John A. 1
McCall. '
.
Family. Reunion. ,
'
There will be a family reunion ,
at Mr. H. Dedmon. two miles
east of Grover, on Saturday,
Uct . 2th 1U05. All relatives,
friends and ne;ghbors of this
family, are most cordially mvit-'
ed to attend, and take well tilled
btskets with them Rev. Thos.
DlXOn Will d,livpr an aAroaa
CARNIVAL BEGINS OCTOBER 30TH.
The Bi$ Show Coming to Stay a Wet k
Said to be First Class.
The Carnival which begins in
Shelby on Monday, Oct. 30th,
will be given by the Smith
Greater Amusement Company,
and the attractions are said to
be first class. An important
feature worthy of mentioning is
the fact that the "Pike" is frue
and you pay for only such part
of the entertainment as my suit
your fancy, there being no ad
mission charged in to the grounds.
The show opens with Midame
Leona Bonni in her wonrful
flying act. It is a positive nov
elty in the way of an aerial per-
fornnncp, nothing of its kind
having beeo presented here be
fore. The chief feature ot the carni
val is the thrilling high dive by
Matt Giy from the top of a lad
der nearly 100 feet high. This
pari of the exhibition is worth
going a long way to see. Mr.
Gay turns a complete backward
somersau't while dropping from
hat dizzy height aud hits the
water feet first.
The pay attractions are alt of
a high standard of excellence.
The moonshiners and Great
Train Robbery appeal to those
looking for something sensation
al. Zora is a spectacular pro
duction that is well worthy of a
visit.
The great English swimmer,
Enoch, presents his water act in
a huge glass tank filled with wa
ter. He performs a gnat many
tricks while under water that
are pleasing and amusing. One
feature being lhat of staying un
der water for over three minutes.
Baby Ethel, America's greatest
prodigy, the monkey show and
old plantation are said to be of a
high standard of excellence.
The $10,000 Carousal furnishes
good music aod plenty of fun for
everybody.
Those who wish to get off the
earth and have a high time can
do so by taking a trip on the
Ferris wheel.
The great Pan-American sen
sation irentioned last but in no
way the least This is where
you will see the only wax figures
ever made of McKiuley. Czol
gosz and others, also curios
collected from all parts of the
globe.
Death of Mrs. Wiggins.
Mrs. Lettie Jane Wiggius, of
New House, passed away at her
home ou Oct. 13ih, and her body
laid to rest on the next after
noon, the funeral services being
conducted from the home by her
pastor, Rev. Z. D. Harrill De
ceased was 57 years old, had
been married 38 years, member
of the Baptist church for 36
years, leaves a husband,
Mr. A. J. Wiggins, 5 child
ren and 19 grandchildren to
mourn their loss. The Star
extends its sympathy to the sor
rowing ones in their great grief.
Wright-Moyle.
Mr. Dobby Wright, the popu
lar young son of Mr. W. H.
Wright, of Beams Mills, will be
most happily married this (Wed
nesday) afternoon at 2.00 p. m.,
to Miss Daisy Hoyle, the lovely
and attractive young daughter
of Mr. Van Hoyle, of Waco, the
ceremony being performed by
M. P. Harrelson, Esq , at the
borne of the bride's parents in
the presence of a large number
of friends. Immediately after
the ceremony, the bridal party
will repa'r to the home of the
groom's parents, where an ele
gant supper will be served. The
Star, congratulates the fortu
nate young groom unou winning
the heart and hand of sucn a
charming young lady.
Rev. Thomas Coming.
Rev. James Thomas, the new
lv elected Dastor of the Preshw-
terian church in Shelby, will ar
rive with his family to morrow
(Thursday.) . Mr. . Thoms will
fP? hi? PU,P55 on next Sun;
day morning and evening, and
will be heard by large congrega-
tions. The ladies of the Presbv
terian churcbUve been putting
"the Manse la oj$er for the recep
Uion of their pastor and his f am
ily, and they have made a great
many improvements upon it
We gladly welcome Rev. Thomas
LaAJimiy - 4n dimn
GRADED SCHOOL BUILDING BURNED.
The Large Frame Structure Went Up In
Flames Last Saturday Morning
M 2 O'clock.
Satui day morning at 2 o'clock
the fire whistles and bells "called
to arms" the sleeping population
of Shelby and the flames wer
sweeping through the large
frame graded school building ere
the throng had gathered. The
building burned rapidly. It was
a very large, roomy structure,
poorly arranged and hideous in
ventilation aud "lighting capaci
ty. This building in one shape
or another has been doing ser
vice for school purposes in Shel
by for over thirty years and had
quite out-lived its usefulness.
There was absolutely nothing
about it modern.
The desks and school furni
ture, together with a new piano,
were destroyed with the build
ing. Nothing was saved. The
loss on building and school fur
niture was about $8000, while the
insurance was $2500. Rev. C. J.
Woodson, who wrote the insur
ance, says the losses will be paid
promptly.
Prof. W. W. Dayidson, the able
superictendent, and Prof. J. Y.
irvin, the capable principal, to-.
gether with the splendid faculty,
and the zealous School Trustees,
have been making arrangements
this week to continue the school,
and have succeeded in getting
several grades housed, and
places will bo provided for all be
fore tho end of the week. School
will open regularly next Mon
day morning, thus having a sus
pension of only one week on ac
count of the fire.
While causing temporary in
convenience, the burning of the
building will make necessary the
erection of a new school build
ing, and Shelby will build a mag
nificent brie building, second to
no graded school building in the
State.
Patterson Springs Locals.
Special to Thc Stab. "
Patteron Springs. Oct. 16.
Messrs. Paul Roberts and Geo.
Dover, attended the Educational
Rally at Lattimore Saturday.
Mr. H. G. Logan, an engineer
on the Southern Railway, spent
Sunday at his home here.
Messrs. Jesse Neal and Logan
E. McBrayer, of King's Creek,
S. C, visited their home people
here Sunday.
Mrs. L. F. King, of Y'ashing
ton, D. C, is the guest of h?r
mother, Mrs. Hugh Borders, for
a few days.
Messrs Sam Roberts and W.
A. Gladden have purchased a
house and lot and will open up a
blacksmith shop in the near fu
ture. Capt. Charles Gibson, conduc
tor on the S. R. R., stationed at
Spencer, spent Sunday here.
Mrs. S. L. Roberts and Miss
Bessie Wilson was in Shelby last
Thursday shopping. ,
Mr . JobnCamp, of Blacksburg,
visited relatives here last week.
Mrs. W. A. Gladden was called
to King's Creek, S. C, to be at
the bedside of her sick sister,
and we hope that her sister will
speedily recover.
Mr. C. N. Roberts has accep
ted alucrative position in Blacks
burg. Mrs. Jno. Rippey and Mrs.
Wiley, of Earls, were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Roberts last
week.
Quite a number of our people
will attend the Fair at Charlotte
this week.
Mr. Jake Elliott and family,
of Earls, spent Saturday and
Sunday here visiting relatives.
Mr. Gus Kendrick was m
Blacksburg on a business trip
last week.
The Lesson From Naomi's Life.
There were no services in any
of the Shelby churches Sunday
night except the Baptist, and all
the various congregations wor
shipped there and heard and en
joyed a splendid sermon by Rev,
M. E Parish from that striking
passage in Ruth where NaomlJ
was returning 10 her beloved
Tudah and where she told of go
ing out full and returning empty.
The lessons drawn from this pas
sage were most impressive and of
much practical value in our every.
"day lives.
. V ONE DOLLAR PER YE.E
A L0YELY MORNING MARRIAGE.
Which Was Solemnized at the Residence
of The Bride at Grover in the Pres
ence of a Large Number of
Friends and Relatives.
One of the loveiest marriages
of the season was solemnized at
the handsome residence of the
bride at Grover on Tuesday
morning Oct. J 7th, at 8:00 a. m.,
in the presence of a large num
ber of friends and relativAs
when Miss Alice Herndon, one
of Grovers' most beautiful
ladies, became the bride of Mr
Barney Butler, of Rutherford
county, Rev. Geo. D. Herman,
of Shelby, performing the cere
monyin a most impressive and
graceful manner. Miss Hern-
don is the lovelvandaccomnlish.
ed daughter of the late Wm.
tlerndon, and the croom is a
popular young business man,
the sod of Mr. Martin Butler.
Immediately after the marriage,
Mr. and Mrs. Butler left for the
home of the groom, carrying
with them the best wishAs
of a host of friends. The Star
extends its heartiest congratula
tions, and wishes for them a
long life full of usefulness.
Honor Roll.
The following are tha now ciiK.
scribers and renewals tn hPht
Star since our last issue:
M O McEntire, Shelby.
(. W. Wilkie, Elleuboro.
E R. Humphries, R. F. D. Latlimore.
A. G, Fortenberry, Bel wood.
W, C. Hamrick, R F. D. 3.
W. M. Baker, Amona Texas.
11. E. Young, Fallston.
L. H. Smart, Jr , Greenville, S. C.
Dr. J. K. Fairis, Prairie Plains, Tenn.
G. G. McSwain, R. F. D. 3.
D. O Davis, RockHill, 8. C.
W. F. Sink, Waco.
J. E. Jonas, Shelby.
O. G. Glarcoe, Double Shoals.
Z. A. Ellis Patterson Springs.
J. H. Trott, Cleveland Mills.
J.D. Blanton, R.F. D. 5.
J. A Roystr, Shelby.
G. W. Otterson, Shelby.
J. C. Parker, Waco.
P. C. Hull, Rutherford College.
D. P Mitchem, R. F. D. Cleveland M.
Miss Lucy Baber, Charlotte.
John I. Moore, R. F. D. Mooresboro.
N. G. Patterson, R. F D. No. 7.
J. R. Champion, R. F. D. 4, King's
Mountain.
B. F. Jones, R. F. D Lattimore.
Charlie E Jones, Morganton.
W. R. Wood, R. F. D. 1, Ellenboro.
J. M- Brackett, Henrietta.
A. R. Rollins Mooresboro.
M. Whitesides, Poplar Grove.
W. M. Gold, R. F. D. Latttimore.
R. O. Gold, R. F. D. Lattimore.
M. G. Micham, R. F. D. 3.
Mrs. L. A. Haffatetler, Hickory.
M. D. Turner, Grover,
Charles Alexander, R. F. D. 1.
0. B. Paxton, Shelby.
J, W. Wesson, Gastonia.
T. G. Blanton, It. F, D. 3.
C. T. Ellis, R. F. D. 4.
1. N. Farm, Lily Mill.
Thomas Camp. Lily Mill.
W. L. Dedman, Stubb.
A. A. Perfer Khade.
Death of a Young Man.
Mr. Ralph Bridges, the 19
year old son of Mr. Wm. Bridges,
of New House, died at his home
on Oct. 15th, and his body was
tenderly laid to rest Monday,
Rev. Z. D. Harrill, his pastor,
conducting the funeral services
from the home. Mr. Bridges
was a consistent member of the
Baptist church, and a good boy
has gone .to his reward. The
Star offers its sympathy to. the
to the bereaved family and rela
tives in their great sorrow.
Hurt in a Cotton Gin.
Mr. Hoyle Lutz, who lives
near Double Shoals, met with an
accident one day last week, which
caused him quite a good deal of
suffering. His left hand got
caught in a cotton gin and three
fingers were torn partially off.
There hac been an unusual num-
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this season.