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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

We were an eye witness of sight last
Saturday afternoon that even eXcites us
now. This, however, was not the first
destructive exhibition Gifts kind that has
patronized the hungry eyes Of the citizens
of our quiet town. For if our memory
fails us not just two weeks before this
eccentric display of activlty, we witnessed
its rival in splendor. We are under the
impression that this act was premeditated,
for there is so great a longing for notori-
ETY. on this continent, the others. by the
way, are not excepted.) that many rash
deeds are executed for pure experiments,
and sad to consider, notorious become the
actors. This is indeed hard, har world.
The future IS all unknown and so many
creatures never give one thought of it,
that it is almost surprising to know that
there are so few disasters. Could this
incautious one of last Saturday have cast
himself with all his attending realities
only five minutes in the future, what great
suffering would he have escaped by calmly
remaining inactive just five minutes
But poor specializing creature that he
was. he was not endowed with even aver.
age Judgment to say nothing of pr ophecy.
All good notices were totally ignored in
his seeming intoxication. His brain must
have been out OF gear, for he himself
entire soon was. He leaped at least
twenty five times before he appeared to
look, (the motto peculiarly adapted to
one of his disposition being fo1gotten).
For, as old Uncle Sambo was unhitching
him, he jumped, he ran. he kicked. he
threw the body of the cart OFT and left ii
I in the ruins. he steered northward up the
sidewalk of Main street, he finally halted
at Hoffman's corner, and those brave
men whom he had just dispersed went uE
and laid violent hands upon him. Sambe
walked up and soon Sambo, cart, ano
mule had congregated around the deao
body of the cart and there was terror II
Sambo's expression and soon was there
repentance in the mules soul. FifteeI
minutes were takeL up in refreshments
and repairs. Repairs consisted in adjust
ing the body and tying up various broker
parts, and refreshments consisted of
r big drink of whisky and cutting one Q
3 the biggest persimmon switches we eve
) saw. Undoubtedly the mule had enjoye
5 this much of the programme very highly
$ and was congratulating himself on hi
D success, but as that persimmon viii
j grew shorter, his self-respect grew lighter
= ''Strange that some mote forever
Should mar the rays of bliss,''
: nevertheless it is fact which, as exult,
= ton was transformed into despondency
our hero realized.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
The County Commits -ioners ant
Board of Education.

The County Commissioners metin Hail.
flax Monday and Tuesday. A large part
of Monday was occupied in receiving ap-
plications for license to sell liquor. There
were over one thousand dollars Of tax
from these license taken in. The Board
ing of DR.. Collins, of Enfield, Mr.. Brown
of Weldon and Capt. Kitchin, of Scotland
Neck, was duly installed into office.
The school fund, amounting to little
over nineteen hundred dollars was APP
portioned, allowing only twenty cents for
each child in the county between the
ages of and 81. The county is to be
redistricted for school purposes, as it is
now many Of the school houses are nearly
on the lines of the districts, which of
course should not be. A law was passed
forbidding the appointment of the wife,
daughter or son Of any school committees
man as teacher unless the county Board
of Education grants a special permit.
Bonds were ISSUED to fund the outstand-
ing county debt. A bill was brought up
to rescind the order for the public exc
cution of Eaton Mills but it was not
passed so the execution will be public
The contract for building the county
fence on the Martin and Edgecombe lines
was let to Mr.. James Powers, of Palmy>
ra. His bid was sl50 per mile. The
fence is to be a lawful rail fence-iive
feet high and staked and topped.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

their local paper as so much gone to
the sinking fund, rather than that
they get ten fold value received for
every dollar so spent. Our people do
not seem to appreciate the value Of
the country paper as they should. It
is poor paper that is not richly
worth the price OF subscription. and
is not Justly entitled to every dollar
it gets. And the community that ex~
tends liberal and unstinted support
TO its home paper, is the intelligent
and prosperous community wherever
you find it.-Gold Leaf.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
Some American writer's are excee(
E. E. billiard.

Some American writer's are exceed
ingly we'll paid. Mark Twain and
w D.HOwells will not take less than
$500 for even the shortest stories
they write. The usual raue for writ
ers of established reputation is $15 a
thousand words. Aldrich gets from
$500 to $500 for poem. of few vers-
es. Harper once laid him 81, 200 for
short poem. This is very high
considering that you can buy fol
50 cents a copy of Shakespeare, Mil
ton, Scott, Burns, 'Tennyson or By
IRON complete.-Star.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

And yet many people look upon
the country newspaper with sort of
sqnalid Indifference, never realizing
the power for good that it wields in
their midst. They seem TO regard
it as something that will live wheth>
er they help 10 sustain it or not,
and when they do by chance put a
dollar or two in the publishers way,
they consider they have done him an
act of kindness by doing so. How
many men are there in every com>
munity who regard every dollar paid
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

| Gen. Grant is. steadily sinking. His
end is near.
"Lady bugs are doing in some gardens
as much damage as the II year locusts
ever did.
Collector Marlboro has appointed Col,
Frank Parker as Deputy Collector for
this district.
The right sort of tariff bill ought to
pass.-IGazette.
Certainly.
Secretary L. Q. G. Lamar has appointed
his son L. Q. c. Lamar, jr., as his private
secretary.
Now we have seen plenty of cotton
blooms, who is going to SHOW us the
first large ripe watermelon? This is
meant for GoAK.)
Mr.. Frank Shilds returned from New
York Tuesday. He was greatly aided by
his trip. He can now walk without aid
and his ultimate recovery is hoped for.
| Mr.. Edward l.. Hedden, life long
Democrat. is the new Collector of Gus
toms at New York. This is one of the
best paying offices in the Civil Service.
Weather Report for week ending July
4th, 1885.
| Highest Thermometer 81 degrees.
Lowest s IS s.
Amount of rainfall, so inches.
Total for June 235 inches.
Rev. Sam Jones is thought by many to
be the ablest preacher since the days of
the Apostles. The DEMOCRAT Of June
25th contained short biography of this
great and original minister.
The s'Southern Woman seems to
think that we are domestic, and we thank
it for what we are going to take as a COM
pllment. In reply to your inquiry, we
will say ''1t does sister and we are glad
] that you guessed its object
| Rev. Mr.. George Dowell, of Wake,
brother Of our townsman Rev. Mr.. Clar-
ence Dowell, preached in the Baptist
Church Monday night. He is a very
earnest minister. He was on his way to
Hamilton and Williamson. where he is
thinking of accepting passionate.
Mr.. z. J. Whitfield will open school
!. at Mr.. W. K. Whites about four mile.
from town, next Monday 18th. W,
know Mr.. Whitfield to be clever gen
y tIeman and thoroughly capable and thinl
he will give entire satisfaction to his pa
irons.
1t is said by some that it is bad policy
to appoint to offices the energetic work
ing men of the party because the party
e looses their influence. Other men are
spring;ng up yearly to take the place o
e such men. Some man, or men who ar
not energetic faithful party men, we ven
y ture to say, originated that foolish notion
: President Taylor Of Wake Forest Col
llege, spent Monday night in this place
His business was in the interest of tn
College. Prof. Taylor is an able ma
t and it is to his energies that Wake Fores
!. College owes it's endowment. He expect
/. large number of new students in Sep
TENDER.
We have before us the catalogue of c
e b.. F. Institute of Murfreesboro. Tn
Fall Term opens September Both, 1885
: There are eleven members of the Boar
| of Instruction. j. B. Brewer, A. NJ
. is it's President The catalogue number
>, 80 students. There were more student
in the School of Mathematics than IN an
o other school, there being 65 in it. Musi
comes next in number. This is fin
school for young ladies.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
NEEDS PUNCTUATI0N.-

NEEDS PuNCTUATION.-
In his court King Charles was standing
on his head golden crown
And his royal brow was wrinkled III a
most portentons frown
Fifty courtiers entered walking on their
hands were jewels bright
Set in rings of gold and silver what rare
and splendid sight
Four and twenty noble ladies proud and
fair and ten feet long
We're their trains that flowed behind them
borne by pages stout and strong
In a bower Of fragrant roses the must
clans now compete
Blowing trumpets with their noses they
enhale the fragrance sweet
See the Queen how sad and fearful as
the King cuts off her head
One bright tress of bair at parting and
she wishes she was dead
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
DEATHS.

Mr.. James Harvell's Is months old
baby died at his home near Enfield last
Thursday morning and was buried in the
Episcopal Cemetery at this place Friday
afternoon.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
Home Items.
1000 WINTER CABBAGE Plants
for sale by j. Y SAVAGE.

1000 WINTER CABBAGE Plants
for sale by j. Y SAVAGE.
FOR SALE my two year old Jersey
Bull ''Emulation., his color steel gray.
He has been pronounced by competent
judges, by men who have attended the
the cattle shows in this state, to be the
finest bull in this state. [ have his full
pedigree. Call and See him.
NOAH BIGGS.
DON'T FORGET that deliver Ice on
Sundays from to O'Clock a. IN. only.
G. w. BRYAN,
Milk, Claret, and Whisky Punches,
Mint Juleps. Sherry Cobblers, Lemonade.
&C., &c, at X Alsbrook's Little Cooke
beats the town making them Try one.
The Monarch Grain and Seed Fan and
Bigger. Call and see it. For sale by J.
H. Lawrence.
The All Right Self Feed Cutter. The
best in use. For sale 10y J. Ii. Lawrence
Try Dbl. Storms roller patent flour
Finest wines brandles whiskeys at Har-
ris that can be found anywhere. Give
him cali and satisfy yourself.
N. B. Joses G. Go have large and well
selected stock OF Lawns winch they are
selling cheaper than before Prices from
5cts up.
Now is the time to buy Bargains at
Sterns.
have in store a cargo of Ice. Will
deliver in town daily, except Sundays.
Special Contracts made for large quaint
ties.
q. ". BRYAN.
Bring your Beeswax to Stern's.
Sangarees Juleps Cold ICE LEMONADE.
all in the best style.
Ladies remember that n. B. Josey Il
Cos is the place t. buy your dress good>
white goods Lawns etc.
Car load of cook stoves just received al
Stern's.
We still have large and handsome
stock Of white goods which we are uoN
offering very small profit \, B. Josoy i
Co.
To get the Best and Cheapest Flour, ;hs
best Plow. the best Corn Neal and tne
best leather collars III the market, go tc
w. Il. kitchins.
Everything sold cheap at Stern's,
BARGAINS IN MILLINERY!M Miss
Brunette is now offering her entire STOCK
of Millinery at very reduced rates. Cal
and see her at N. B. Josey & Cos while
she has nice assortment from which tt
select.
Highest market price paid for Hides a
Stems.
$500 yards of Calico just received at
w. ii KITCHENS
The best and largest stock of gents
Straw hats in town at N. &. Josey d Cos
Call at Stern's and see some Bargain
offered at Stern's.
have Just received nice lot of Ladies
fine dress goods. W. FL KITCHIN.
The cheapest cash store in town F
Stern.
BUY BEST in the World flour at N. B
Josey & Co.'S.
Buy your goods cheap for cash at F
Stems.
Fine Farm for sale, situated two mile
from the town of Scotland Neck. Con
tains four hundred acres-Seventy acre
cleared. remainder in woods easy to clear
Good house, gooc water. fine young or
chard-Terns one fifth cash balance o.
long time. For full particulars apply t
NOAH BIGGs.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
STOP HERE.
READ This NOW !
" Use folks before our day have said
COMPETITIONS Is THE LIFE O.
TRADE.

The proverb is old, hnt ever new,
And but prove 1t still Is Il ic.
A goods are made 20 sell,
iju, how to buy. please learn as veil
Come buy vi me. you II nave no loss,
And find [ am still of trade, the BUSS.
Take care of the cents and the dollars
Will take care of themselves, and right
here beg leave to state that visit to my
store and inquiry into my prices will con-
vince you OF the fact that no where else
can you save as many cents IN one dol
lars.s worth OF trade.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

Our rates for advertising are very lib
eral, which will be made known on ap-
plication.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
(O+I'IC:l

A Ii Persons holding claims against tt's
= county Of Halifax which gave been
reduced to judgment o. audited are mere
by notified to present their lstms TO l4e
Chairman Of the Board st Halifax on the
fifth Monday In june Bonds viii be IS
sued for slch Indebtedness on che LIST
Monday III July.
AARON PRESCOTT,
On Z. Il Of the Board,
june Il, It
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

Rev. DIR. LaFeyre. Of Baltimore has ac>
cepted the Presidency of Davidson Col
lege.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
r OOK HERE! STOP!!-

100 Heifers Wanted from one to three
years old. Also, 10 Steers from one
t. three years old. ALI persons wishing
to sell will please call on
W. H. KITCHiN
Scotland Neck. N C..
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-05-22
Circuit Court Proceedings.

The State VS. John Nichols, Indicted
for murder, found guilty Of manslaugh-
ter, sentenced to ten years in the PEN
iteatiary and fined one dollar and cost.
J.F. W Saubert vs. T. H. Noble ct
al, Suit in equity for an accounting
and dissolution of partnership Sub
mittcd and reserved for further consid
Grafton
Louis Bel6ls ct al vs. John Stephani,
Same. G. A. Taylor appointed referee
to sell real property of partners.
G. w. Burrage vs. The Bonanza Gold
and Silver Mining Go. ct al, Con6rma-
ton. sale confirmed.
Jas. E. Rice VS. The Oregon CHINA
bar and Silver Mining Co., ct al, Suit
in equity to set aside deed and for
reconveyance. Plaintiff given leave to
amend and required to serve copy upon
defendants attorney.
In the matter Of the assignment of
G. B. Bar, insolvent debtor. Settled
and assignee discharged.
JAS. A. Watkins VS. Elizabeth j.,
Watkins, divorce, continued.
Ed Haines VS. w. r. Patterson. Ap-
plication for writ of review. Judgment
of court below reversed.
J. W. Carlon VS. J II, Dixon, ct al,
Action on Gond. Continued.
W. r. Patterson VS. jas. Calvert and
Ed Halnes, Action at law to recover
money. Judgment for plaintiff for
$l36l0 and costs and disbursements.
W. IL. Byars vs. The Esther Gold
aud Silver Mining Co. Action at law
to recover money, leave to amend and
cause continued.
John Appiegate, adm. Of the Estate
of Chas. Applegate, deceased, vs. Mary
G. Wells, demurrer to complaint sus-
tanned
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-05-22
Oakland News

Weather rainy.
Mr.. Golf has moved to bis ranch.
Fred Earl Of Drain Was in town
Tuesday.
It is rumored there will De we'd
ding soon.
Harry saery is visiting friends on
Poverty Hill.
Henderson Il FicSle are dealing in
fine blooded hogs.
George Dimmiek, of Kelloggs was
in town this week.
Miss Henderson. sister of our barber,
is visiting in Harrisburg.
Mrs. Ellen Bagley of Jefferson has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Deardorf.
Squire Bloomfield and wife and
Judge Sehlbrede are in Salem visiting.
Nick Day and son-in-la law have been
in town on business for the past two
DAYS
Where does the Drug store GET so
many boquetsl Don't all answer at
once.
Miss Allie Reed and several other
young ladies of Wilbur were in towil
during the week
Arb Stearns, P B. Beckley, ]. II.
Shupe and j.. r. Dodge are in Port
land on business.
Miss Sallie Hamb!in is attending
Mrs. Hutchinson's shop during her
absence at Gardner.
The Night Cap party last Saturday
night proved u grand uccess-all but
the ice cream part.
Willie Brown, while out after horses
last week had horse fall on his leg
bruising it very badly.
Prof. John Tapp is having good luck
breaking horses. Any one having
colts which they wish broke will do
well to call OH him.
VIM McCulloch has retired from the
butcher business. Mr.. Morris still
keeps supply of fresh meat on lland.l
He will shortly erect a shop on the
burnt corner formerly occupied by
.shupe & Company.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-05-22
From Elk Head.

Elder Todd has gone to California.
The rain has brought ont the late
sown grain.
E. n Bradford has been improving
his beautiful place.
Mr. John Woodson contemplates
visit shortly to the Siuslaw.
David Hendricks has returned to
Salem and resumes work OH the States
man. Come up again Dave, we like
to see your smiling face aroand.
The children of the upper school re-
celved quite fright one day last
week. The ceiling Of the school room
was discovered to be on fire. A few
bucke is of water however saved
the District from having to build q
new school house.
The Social Party given at the new
sch hool house to raise funds to liqui-
date the expenses of building was
largely attended. Much credit is due
to Miss Olive Shortridge, the teacher
and Mrs. Harris for the excellent sup
per served. Xerxes.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-05-22
Read Frank McMullen. S three ads.
s ru2 Of Fgl.


Natures own true Laxative. Pleas
ant to the Palate, acceptable TO the
Stomach, harmless in it's nature, pain
less in its action. Cures habitual Con-
stipation, Biliousness, Indigestion and
XII dred ills. Cleanses the system,
puriies the blood, regulates the Liver
and acts on the Bowels. Breaks up
Colds, Chills and Fevers, etc. Strength
ems the organs OF which it acts Bet
ter than bitter, nauseous Liver nedl-
cines, pills, salts and draughts. Sam
pie bottles free, and large bottles for
sale by S. Hamilton.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-05-22
Oil from Natures Wells.

The skin on the headis kept soft and fex-
ible by secretion from the oil glands.
When these are clogsed the hair dies
and falls off. Pa-ker's Hair Balsam renews
their action, restores the original color to the
hair and makes it soft and glossy It also
eradicates dandruG. Not greasy. nota dye,
delieiously perfumed. Delightful for Iady's
toilet table. The best of dressings. Prefer
able to all similar articles because of its su-
perior cleanliness and purity,
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-05-22
Guardians Sale.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY VIRTUE
In of q license of the County Court Of Douglas
County Oregon, made on the Ilth day OF May A. ID.
1885, authorizing me SO To do, will on Tuesday the
10th of june 1885 between the hours of 10 o'clock,
and o'clock, r. III. of said day, on the said lands
in Myrtle Creek precinct, Douglas county, Orego n
offer for to the highest bidder for Cash the fol-
lowing described Premises to wit An undivided one
half interest in and 10 Lot mum bered one. S of
l. and I of " L of Section 80, Tow nship % s
of K West of the Willamette meridian in Douglas
County, oregon, containing l52 and o3-10o acres OF
land. ALEX. McCARTY,
Guardian of the Estate Of
Olive oatman, minor.
BY Lane & Lane
his Attorneys.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-05-22

SOME ItMAN NATURE 1T is prescribed
by the alwrittsn law Of chivairy thai yeu
must never strike man while he Is down,
yet there are many who violate this humane
injunction To borrow and pararhrase sgd
ney Smiths remark, "a no sooner falls into
difficulties than b sets himself to see what
he eau make out Of AS enbarrass sments."
lnsoivtn estates are preyed upon most un-
mercIfuliy. Questionable ,lanns are set up
and extortionate charges pressed against
them. Persons indebted 10 them try to
evade payment Of what they owe. They are
looked upon as legitimate objects Of spolia-
ton upon whom many have designs and for
whom none feel compassion.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-05-22
SUMMONS.

In the Circuit Court Of the State Of Oregon within
and for the County Of Douglas.
Rosalie Poland and Zepha Peiand, her hssband,
Plaintiffs,
ys.
Thomas 0'ReiIly and Frank II. Baker, Defendants.
Suit in Equity TO quiet title to real estate
To Thomas u Reilly and Frank M Baker, the above
named Defendants: In the name Of the State Of Or
egon, you required to appear aid answer the
complaint Of Piaigtfs fled against you in the above
entitled Suit in the above entitled Court or be-
fore the first dav Of the next regular term thereO
to-wit On Monday the 19thday Of October lSS Z yo
fail to 50 appear and answer Plaintiffs will apply to
the Court forthe relief demanded in said Complaqks
to- w.t.
decree thatthe defendants and all persons claims
ing under them by title aeeruing subsequent %
this suit, be forever barred from all claim TO aly
estateiof Inheritance in the E Of s Of Sec. 20
and the W ofS w Of Sec. IL in z Is Of v
in the district Of lands subject TO saie at the Land
! Office OF the Southern district Of Oregon.
This Summons Is published by order Of Hon. k 5,
Bean, Judge ofsaiJ Court dated bay 5th, slsSS
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-05-22

CAMrMgGir< c. Thtro will lie camp
meeting hold between oAklapd aud W itbul
commencing on Taarslay May 18th aud con
tinuins uatii Jane Sch. The object Of the
meeting IS for the conversions Of sinners and
the promotion Of seriptae..l holiness We
hope it vi! be i salvation meeting A good
boarding tent vii! be kept on the ground aud
meal, will be furnished at 25 eeuts. uood
pasture and fed for horses at reasonable
rates Rev. B. I. Sharp and other min sters
will he in attendance. A cordial Invitation
is extended to all Let all who eau do SC
come and camp at the FIRST of the meeting,
T. l.. Jones, Pastor
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-05-22
A Startling Discovery.

Physicians are often startled py re-
markable discoveries. The fact that
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption and all Throat and Lung
diseases is daily curing patients that
they have given up to die, is startling
them to realize their sense of duty, and
examine into the merits of this wonder.
ful discovery; resulting in our best
Physicians using it in their practice
Trial Bottles free at S. Hamilton S
Drug Store. Regular Size 81 90.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-05-22
Ad ministrator's Notice.
WITH WILL ANNEXED:

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, TO ALL WHOM
IN it may concern, that the undersigned has been
duly appointed by the County Court of Douglas
County, Oregon Administrator. with will annexed oi
the estate OF John f. Sutherlin late of said county,
deceased
Ali persons indebted to said estate hereby no.
titled to make immediate payment to the under
sigaed at his Office in the city of Oakland, in said
county, and all parties having claims against said
estate are hereby required TO present the sane with
proper vouchers duly certified to the undersigned at
his law office in the city of Oakland, i'll said county
and State, within six months from date hereof.
Dated May 18th, 1885.
G. A. SEHLBREDE,
Administrator with will annexed, of the estate Of
John F. sutherlin, deceased. mayl2-7w
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-05-22

The Sacramento Bee is right, "The
Administration seems to be free from
prejudice against the negro race. Sew
eral colored men have been appointed
TO federal offices by President Cleve-
land, and he has just commissioned a
young colored man as Minister to
Hayti."