The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-22
VOL. VINO. /,

Tarboro Southeruer Items From an
esteemed correspondent, III. { l.. of Will
liamston, n c., we learn that Elder G. b.
Hassell died at his home in that place on
Sunday morning, lth inst, between and
, O'Clock, in the list year of his age, after
an Illness OF seven weeks. This is a simple
announcement, yet none has so stirred the
profoundest emotions of sympathy of sad
ness, not only in Martin county, but through
out this entire section, since the demise of
Judge Biggs. For at least forty years of
his long and useful life, he was minister
Of the gospel in the Primitive Baptist faith
The light of his christian life was shed
abroad on all around him and on all with
whom he came in contact We decline
to publish ana lyses of various kinds tron
the Experiment Station, connected with the
State Agricultural Bureau. They consume
enough money from the State Treasury to
pay for advertising. The press is supposed
to be a free horse that can be ridden to
death ad hb We propose rest.
Four miles southwest of Nickelsvile, on
Copper Ridge, the family of Floyd McCon-
nell were asleep in their log dwelling when
sistible fury Though situated on a perfect
ly dry hollow, the food came with such ylo-
lence that half the building was swept away
and a large portion Of the household turni-
ture carried SO far away that up TO p. III.
on Sunday not a yestilge. of it had been
found. Next morning hail could be gather
ed up by the buehel from the ground. We
have but meagre accounts from other por-
ti0ns Of the county, but we fear damage WAS
not confined to the locality alluded to-
Bristol Nescs.
Charlotte Observer: There was case Of
o.eemargarine IL town yesterday. which
resulted IN the breaking up Of very pleas
ant business relations between a grocer and
q householder. .-There have been only
thirteen fires and alarms OF fires IN the cor
poration Of Charlotte during the iremen
year which began the first of last May aud
closed the last of this month There
~ss quite ire At Tates factory day he
fore yesterday About s.. 0oJ worth OF
yarn burnt in the dry house, and the
damage TO the building is estimated at So
%
Raleigh Obsorrry: There are now 10
pupils on the rolls ~ the white graded
school --ihele arc now six day police
and three on nigh. duty.-Col l.. l..
Polk Ras acccepted an lnvitation IN deliver
address al MooresvilIe in Irede'l county,
ca May lst. at which farmers from the
counties of Cabarrus. Rowan, tfecklenburg,
and Iredell will be presented in large num-
bers -Chatting with a very observant
geatlel6an yesterday, he stated that he had
examined large numbers Of the blooms
hereabouts, ard has come to the conclusion
that the fruit is not materially damaged.
Wilmington STIR: The first regular fam
sly excursion will take place on Wednes
day next the Dist inst. on the steam Yacht
pfsspOrt under the mana cement of Aessrs
James e. Munis and Josh /. james: vis-
Eioho r..
and Fort CaswsI Refreshments will be
served or board and every attention paid
TO the convenience and accomdation of the
eXcursi0nists.
In a recent lecture in London, Prof era
ham advised all who must smoke to do 50
on the German plan that is, without ex-
pectoration This becomes easy when the
tobacco used is thor roughly dried, az then
only comparatively small quantity Of Gre
osote and the tarry produces Of combustion
collection in .he menth SILVA performs
an important part in digestive processes,
and its supply should be bus banded.
Ransom's Bridge correspondent of War
rem Neacs: Within the past twelve months,
the good wives Of Capt A. Lands, Or.
Geo. Lands and Mr. James Lands, of OK
ford. have each presented their good hus-
bands with twins.
Rutherford B. Havee, Jr., son Of the Pres
ident spent some days at Chapel Hill, the
quest of DR.. Simmonds. He takes much
interest in botany, and was locking at
Southern plants and flowers. We learn
from the Ledger.
Nr. E. H. Mclaughlin will commence
the publication af the Trt- IEerkly Democrat
q Salisl u y next week.