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THE CAROLINA WATCHMAN. Local News Items. Dr. J. M. Neel, dentist, has located in Salisbury and opened his office in the Davis & Wilej Bank building, second floor. Dr, Neel comes ’highly recommend ed and it is to be expected thal he will get a liberal patronage. He has an advertisement in Thi Watchman, A fire on N. Longstreet, Sunday night, resulted in the destruction of a sm^ll house, oocupied by ne groes, the property of John A. Boyden. Stephen Kirk, who runs some what of a dairy near town on the Gold Hill road, was surprised Sun day morning to find a machinist’s hammer lying on his milk box. He'suspects some one intended to rob the box its contents but was frightened away. The body of the man, who died here in the county jail, is still at the undertakers. No definite an swers to messages sent out, en quiring as to his home and rela tives, have been received. It is reported that the post office at Linwood was robbed Mon day night. The robbers took all the money they could find, amounting to $178, about thirty dollars were in pennies. No ar rests have been made as suspicion has not fallen on any one. Gen. W. R. Roberts, a general in the Confederate army, and said to be the youngest Brigadier under commission, was in Salisbury this week. Gen. Roberts is looking after his interests as a candidate for Secretary of State. Col Z. P. Smith, editor of The American, the official organ of the Jr. 0, U.“A,‘M. and one of the best orators on the objects of the order, was in the city yesterday. He addressed a large crowd at Rock well last night and will deliver addresses at the following places and dates this week: Gold Hill, tonight; Albemarle, Thursday night; Mt. Pleasant, Friday night, and Faith, Saturday. All Juniors and the public are cordially invit ed to come out and hear him. Luther Huffman, who has been engaged in the meat market busi ness here for a number of years, has left for Lenoir, to engage in business there. His friends here, while regretting his leaving, wish him much success in his new home. — Sub-postoffices are to be estab lished at East Spencer and Chest nut Hill and a mounted carrier is to be brought into service. This action on the part of the government will certainly be ap preciated, as it is almost an im possibility for the suburban resi dents to get their mail regularly from the main office. The musicale, at the home of Mrs. Jno. Whitehead last Thurs day night, was quite a success in every way. A large crowd attend ed and enjoyed the music and recitations by Salisbury’s best talent. The proceeds of the mus icale are to be used in building a column for North Carolina in the proposed Memorial Continental building of the Daughters of the Revolution. The Southern Power Company has made application to the board of aldermen for a franchise allow ing the company to bring its line to the city. Mrs. Venus Barringer, who was so fearfully cut by her husband last Saturday night, is at the Whitehead-Stokes sanitorium. Today, it is reported, she is doing well and her recovery is confident ly expected. The Southern Railway has abol ished the office of station master at this place, thereby dispensing with the services of J. A. Siceloff, who has been filling the position so capably. Rev. R. W. Boyd, until recent ly manager of the Barium Springs orphanage, addressed a large con gregation at the Presbyterian church last Sundav upon orphan age work in the past and its future expectations. Electric alarms are to be placed in the homes of the members of the Fire Department and will prove a great convenience to all. As the fireman of^Salisbury are volunteers, and several live quite a distance from the City Hall, it takes quite a while to arouse them, especially as the bell maj pot be heard. Cedar Camp, Woodmen of the World, of East Spencer, gave a re ception last Friday evening, which was immensely enjoyed by both members and visitors. Refresh meats were served and several speakers made addresses. This camp, while only organized a short time, is growing rapidly. At a meeting of the Sans Souci olub which met with Miss Lillian Foust, last Saturday afternoon, the engagement of Miss Miriam Davis, daughter of R. M. Davis, and C. E. Stevenson, secretary and treasurer of the Kessler Cot ton Mill, was announced, also Miss Edna McCubbins, daughtef of J. Samuel McCubbins, to Hiram Rozwell, of the Frick Machine Company. The marriages will take place in the fall. Hon. Locke Craig will deliver the literary address at the com mencement of Cresent Academy, on the 21st day of May. Dr. Ly erly, the president of the institu tion, expects this to be the most successful commencement ever held at Cresent. A meeting of the Yadkin Val ley Fair Association was held Fri day afternoon, at which it elected its officers and diretors for the en sueing year. The association was found to be in good shape owning its own water and po|$er plant and having as good race track as in the south. Plans for the fair next fall, are already being considered. M. L. Jackson was elected president, S. T. Dorsett, secretary, J. D. Norwood, treasurer, and a full board of directors. The monument, to be erected to the memory of the soldies of the state of Maine, has been ship ped from Boston and is expected to arrive at an early day. It will be erected in the National Ceme tary and is said to be a fine piece of workmanship. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist church, is conducting a rummage sale in the room va cated by the Electic Light and Gas Co,, the proceeds to be used in paying off a debt on the par sonage. The sale so far, has been b decided success and a very neat sum will be realized. Porter’s store, at the switch be- . tween Salisbury and Spencer, was , robbed of a quantity of groceries Friday night. The robbers made , their entry through a window, and selected the articles they desired. At a meeting of the citizens of East Spencer on last Monday night, resolutions were passed con demning the Penrose Bill upon the ground that it made the Post master General a censor of the press, thus destroying the liberty of the press. As the department already has power to exclude pro fane and obsene literature, this action seems to have a deeper meaning than appears on the sur face. Mrs. Sarah Dunn, of Frank lin township, died Sunday at her home from a stroke of paralysis. She was 78 years old. The funer al was held Monday afternoon. -- County Commissioners Meet. The Board of County Commis sioners met in the court house, Monday, March 2nd, and trans acted the following business: A. M. Rice, T. T. C., reported taxes collected as follows; $18, 939.20. Sheriff Krider reported the collection of $12,436. A petition from the citizens of Unity township to hold a special school election was granted. Ordered that the proposition to macadamize the public road, by citizens of Litaker township, be accepted. Ordered that the proposition from John Josey and others to furnish stone for the Mt. Pleasant road, be laid over. A phone was ordered to be plac ed in new jail at the county’s ex pense. Owing to the siekness of Mrs. Patterson no report was made of the county home. The grand jury’s report was read and ordered filed. Chain gang No. 1. Supt. Carter reports 22 convicts, 21 colored and 1 white, 8 sick. Gang No. 2, Supt. Hartley reported 40 con victs. 12 white and 28 colored. Health good. The board extended an invita tion to Judge Boyd to hold Fed eral court in court house here in April next. After the usual allowances for outdoor poor and the payment of numerous bills the board ad journed. DEATHS. The seven months old child of B. L. Austin, died Sunday from an attack of pneumonia. The body was taken to Albermarle for burial. Mrs. *6arah E, West, wife of J. E. West, residing at 711 South Main Street, died last Thursday night and was buried Saturday afternoon at Chestnut Hill Ceme tery. Pneumonia was the cause of her death. She leaves a hus band and eight children to mourn her loss. On last Saturday night, Rich ard Sparnell, one of the oldest citizens of Gold Hill, died from a week’s illneB of pneumonia. Mr. Sparnell came to this county fyom England and located at Gold Hill, in the days of that towu’s boom as a mining town. Faith ful in the discharge of his du ties, he was promoted to the su perintendency of the mines. And had been a resident of that town for many years. Mr. Sparnell was about 75 years old and his loss is felt by a host of relations and friends. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. John Ludwick, who lives .jnst be yond Chestnut Hill, died Monday afternoon from an attack of bronchitis. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon. Thomas W. Jones, a son of the late Dr. I. W. Jones, and a form er resident of Rowan, died in Washington, D, C., on February 12th. Mr. Jones was a lawyer by profession and for the last few pears has been in the employ of ;he government. Tuberculosis vas the sause of his death. -- \ Victim of Delirium Tremens. An unknown man, whose name s thought to be Oliver, was found vondering about the streets, last rhursday, by the police, in i dazed and aberated manner, ifter an examination by a physi ;ian the fact was discovered that le was a victim of the morphine iabit. On accountof his meDtal iondition. he was taken to the iounty jail and placed in the in lane tvard, when, after every at ;ention was given him, he died lunday morning. The opinion if the physicians was that death vas produced by narcotic and al ;oholic poisoning. The only clue ;o his identity was a card in lis pocket, having the name, E. Oliver, printed in the corner, and ihe name of some machinery jompauy above. The body was ;aken in charge by Undertaker Summersett for burial. Prize winners. The Premium Box at Reids was opened Monday after the special ilearence sale was over and those who were fortunate enough to re reieve premiums were as follows: Pair Queen Quality Shes: Miss Sallie E. Trexler, route No. 8, Sal isbury, N. C. Years subscription to tl i La dies Home Journal; Ca’ener Hemphill, Salisbury, N. C, American Lady Corset: Mrs. J. J. Kincaid, Salisbury, N. Iron Brand Sbirt: Mr?, Sallie K. Miller, 226 S. Lee St, Salis bury, N. C. 50c Neck Ties: Mrs. Mary J. Cauble, R. F. D. No. 6., Salis bury, N. C. Pair 50c Hose: Miss Sallie E. Chunn, Salisbury, N. C. 50c Dress-Shirt: Mrs. R L. Ma haley, Salisbury, N. C. 25c Handkerchief: Mrs. Will Arey, East Henderson St,, Salis bury, N. C. 25c Necktie: Mrs. Ed. L. Tay lor, 310 N. Main St., Salisbury, N. C. Home Journal Style Book and Pattern : Alice- Misamor, Salis bury, N. C. Pack Club Vellum Paper and Envelopes: Mary Jul an, Salis bury, N. C, Six Spools Coats Thread: Sa rah Feldman, Salisdury, N.C. Six Cakes Ivory Soap: Miss Nannie Williamson, 312 West Monroe St., Salisbury, N. C. Consumers should be on their guard against food articles that are made by ignorant persons in a haphazard manner, as they are likely to prove deleterious to health. D* PRICE'S WHEAT FLAKE CELERY FOOD is made by a physician and chem ist—cleanly, pure and acceptable to the most delicate stomach. M IO cents a package. \ For sale by all Grocers Dr. J. Nl. Neel, DENTIST. Over Davis & Wiley Bank. V Satisfaction Guaranteed. pr* ii f Phone 166 OtTICe Hours: i8:80amtolpm ( 2 to 6 p m 1 Lot Calicoes at. 4c 10c Dark Outings at. 7£c 1 Lot Cotton Flannel at... 4c 1 Lot Cotton Flannel at... 5c 10c Cotton Flannel at. 7^0 10c Grey Skirt Flannels at 7^C 10c Flannelettes reduced to 7^C J Lot Light Outings. 7c Big Bargains in Embroider ies at... 5 and 10c 1 Lot Siaukets at, per pair, 50c 1 Lot Blankets at, per pair, 55c $1 25 Blankets Reduced to, per pair,. . 98c $2 00 Blankets Reduced to, per pair. . $1 19 $1 00 Comforts reduced to. 89c $1 49 Comforts reduced to $1 19 10c Bleached Domestic and Cambric reduced to. 74c Good Unbleached Domestic 5c Good Bed Ticking at 12$ & 15c Cotton Batting, two for.... 5c 10 bales sewing cotton for. 5c 2 Spools Machine Cotton for 5c Men’s, Ladies’ and Child ren’s fast black hose for, per pair,. . 9c Good Towells for, each.. .. 5c 1 Lot men’s and boys’ caps 25c 1 Lot small boys’ suspend ers at, per pair. 5c Ladies’ Heavy Knit Vests and Pants, per garment . 19c Ladies’ Fascinators at. . 10c, 15c and 25c Ladies’ Knit shawls,. 25 &50c Big Line Ladies’ Handker chiefs . 5c Rugs 36x72, $2 50 value, re duced to... .$1 89 1 Lot 50c Wool Dress Goods Reduced to. . 29c $1 00 and $2 00 Ladles’ and children’s hats reduced to 39c $2 50 and $4 00 ladies’ hats reduced to. . $100 $4 00 and $5 00 Ladies’ hats reduced to. ... . $1 50 Choice of any hat in our Store for. . $2 00 Furs. We are almost giving away furs, are certainly loosing on them. Special price at.$1 00 and up. Ladies’ and Chil dren’s Coats Are all being sold at a big sacrifice. Ladies’ Suits _«***- * . In the Dewest and best styles. Special prices range from $5 98 to $20 00 It will pay you t our store whenever y< come to Salisbury, as we are Having I special sales every J |jii n | J Oor. Main Subscribe for THE WATCHMAN and GetGne. The. Carolina Watchman, Most Widely'Bead Newspaper, has just completed arrangements whereby it can present to every one paying ONE DOLLAB IN ADVANCE for a full year’s subscription, one of the handsome and substantial knives illustrated below. K. $1.50 FOR $1.00. THE WATCHMAN, one’-full year... .$1.00 Your choice of any one of the good strong knives illustrated below, retail price, .50 Total retail'price,. $ 1.50 Our price for both,'paid in advance, $1.00 Order by Number. 130 131 - 14 1 331 333 343 342 These Knives Retail for 50 cents anywhere and are fully worth the price and Guar anteed to equal any knives of equal retail price and, with careful use, will outlast most makes. We give a full year’s subscription to THE WATCHMAN and your choice of one of these knives toevery one who pays a year’s subscription IN ADVANCE. *a .^t convenient for you to call at our office, write, inclosing One Dollar, and we will mail the knife'to your address. ISmEMEMBER, this offer is made only to those who pay 11.00 in advance. It you are in arrears, you can get a kpife by paying up same and one year in advance, bend your order by mail, inclosing money order, check or $1.00 bill, or call at office. THE CAROLINA WATCHMAN, SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA. 1 FOB DYSPEPSIA DIGESTS WHAT YOU EAT Stonwoh, BoTaWsf 016av ela For Baokaaho-Weak Kidneys lr; DeWltt’s Kidney* fllifdwPBi-Stire and Sail PREPARED ONLY AT TEE LABORATORY OR . E. C. DoWITT Sc COMPANY, CHICAGO, IUL. For sale by’James Plummer andiall Druggists. "l'V’TI“^trhnanE-v rf-ironi* Grimes Says: Polite Service. ' -- >. I __ * ’ t The public is entitled to it. It expects po lite attention and we make it our special con cern that patrons shall not be disappointed. Don’t hesitate to come in. Should you mere ly want a stamp or a glance at our directory. We are glad to have you get in the habit of coming in when you want anything, no mat- W&M, ter what it is. You will be sure of polite at tention. Come in and ask us about the things that Sgjjggf - you see displayed in our window. JjgjSSS We want your trade. Largest Stock, Low est Prices at GRIMES DRUG STORE, Iff ..M N. Mil St, SALISBURY, H. C.