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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
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1000 WINTER CABBAGE Plants

1000 WINTER CABBAGE Plants
for sale by j. Y SAVAGE.
FOR SALE my two year old Jersey
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 8 O'Clock a. m. only.
G. W. BRYAN,
Milk, Claret, and Whisky Punches,
Mint Juleps, Sherry Cobblers, Lemonade,
&C., &c, at X. Alsbrooll' 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 }.
IL. Lawrence.
The All Right Self Feed Cutter. The
best in USE For sale by J. Ii. Lawrence.
Try Dbl, Stern's roller patent flour.
Finest wines brandles whiskeys at Har-
rs' that can be found anywhere. Give
him call and satisfy yourself.
N. 3. Josey q Co have large and we'll
selected stock of Lawns which they are
selling cheaper than before Prices from
5cts up.
Now is the time to buy Bargains at
Stems.
have in store cargo Of Ice. Will
deliver in town daily, except Sundays.
Special Contracts made for large quaint
ties.
G. W. BRYAN,
Bring your Beeswax to Stems.
Sangarees Juleps Cold ICE LEMONADE.
all in the best style.
Ladies' remember that n. B. Josey Il
Co.'S is the place to buy your dress goods
white goods Lawns etc.
Car load of cook stoves just received at
Stern's.
We still have large and handsome
stock of white goods which we are now
offering very small profit n, B. Josey &
Co.
To get the Best and Cheapest Flour, the
best Plow, the best Corn Meal and the
best leather collars in the market, go to
W. Ii. kitchins.
Everything sold cheap at Stern's.
| have Just received nice lot Of Ladies'
fine dress goods. w. IL h1TCHIN.
The cheapest cash store in town F..
Stern.
Buy Best in the World -four at N. B.
Josey & Cos.
Buy your goods cheap for cash at F.
Stems.
Fine Farm for sale, situated two miles
from the town of Scotland Neck. Cons
tains four hundred acres-Seventy acres
cleared, remainder In woods easy to clear.
Good house, good water. fine young or>
chard-Terlns one fifth cash balance on
long time. For full particulars apply to
NOAH BIGGS.
BARGAINS IN MILLINERY!!! Miss
Brunette is now offering her entire stock
of Millinery at very reduced rates. Call
and see her at n. 3. Josey & Co.'S while
she has a nice assortment from which to
| select.
Highest market price paid for Hides at
| Stems.
1900 yards of Calico just received at
w. H, KITCHIN'
The best and largest stock of gents
| Straw hats in town at n. 3. Josey II Cos.
Call at Stern's and see some Bargains
offered at Stern's.
! A good supply ofseed rye on hand
aad for sale by J. H. Lawrence.
WINE HILL FEMALE ACADEMY
SCOTLAND NECK N C.
Fall session opens 31st OF August
1885.
EXPENSES PER TERM OF TWENTY
WEEKS.
Higher English sl4 90
Intermediate. II 90
Primary. 20
Latin. z -5U
French LOU
Music. LOU
Board s12 90 per month.-For particu-
lars address
Miss LENA III. SMITH.
Miss EUNICE MCDOWELL.
PRINCIPALS
CORRESP ONDENC SOLICITED.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06

EDITOR OF THE DEMoCRAT.-The
young men of the..Town Of Halifax
met at the office of Judge, T. n. Hill
last Tuesday night and named the
Literary Society which they had
organized at a previous meeting "The
Daniel Literary Society" in honor
Of Gen. Junius Daniel and adopted q
constitution and Bylaws and cleo
ted the following officers: r. O. Bur,
ton, Jr., President, G.. L. Hyman
Vice-Pres. L. n. Hill, Jr.. Secreta>
nv and E. L. Travis, Treasurer
Aug. 3, 1885. I.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CARO-
~ LIMA

Six new Professors have recently been
added to the Faculty, making a total of
seventeen instructors. All the Courses
of Study have been enlarged and strength
ened. Postgraduate instruction is offered
IN every department. The next session
begins August p. Entrance examna-
tions August p, IS, 20. ..-.
For catalogue containing information
IN regard to tuition, board. terms of ad-
mission, &C., apply to -.. .-.re o.
HON. KEMP. P. BATTLE. Ii. D.,
PRESIDENT,
Chapel Hill, N. G.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06

we regret to announce the dea tn Of
-dr' Frank Brinkley's baby child which
occurred Wednesday night of last we elk.
Two caniues were killed last week in
own. Chief of Police, Whitmore, sug-
sss's that bullet epidemic is raging a
eN,'s' spotted dogs in this immediate vic
nifty.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
HAMILTON ITEMS.

Great excitement prevailed among
the most of us the first of the week over a
pic-nic which was held at Goosenest last
Wednesday.
Soon on Wednesday morning we were
all seated in wagon on our way to the
notable place.
Some Of us We're thinking of the many
mashes to be made. while others were
feeding their imaginations with barbecue.
By chance we all reached there safe.
Dancing commenced at eleven O'Clock
and lasted until six in the afternoon.
We had excellent music by the Pal
myra string band, (Mr. W. P. White
LEADER. At one o'clock Mr.. j. A. Hobbs
of this place. with a few eloquent remarks
announced that dinner was ready where
all retired and participated with great
eagerness Some ate much while others
ate more. It was very amusing to see one
Of our party make his dinner entirely on
Pr@-tails--finallv he consumed all of them
and went his way rejoicing. We can
(
ENJOYABLE occasion in Martin Co.
We are sorry to hear that Mr.. BOYLE
whowas stricken with paralysis sometlm e
ago is no better Mr. Frank Robertson
and Miss Norma Waldo left for Fndfield
last Wednesday for a short visit among
relatives.
Misses Cattle and Mamie Purvis spent
few DAYS in Town last week.
Mr.. A. B. Gardner. now of W illiamston
is visiting relatives of this place.
Pat we are glad to welcome you among
us again-come often.
Mr.. R. B. Salisbury and family left for
Nays Head last week.
Mr. J. H. Sherrod made short visit to
| Battleboro last week. 1t seems as if he
brought more smiles than some the rest
Of our friends who recently returned from
that place.
Mr.. Lee Lawrence, the clever. popula
salesman of Hays, Fields & Co., Phil'a,
| spent last Wednesday in Town. Come
again Lee when more of us are in Town.
| MISS Annie Norman ol MaCkey Eeffy
is visiting Mrs. G. E. Brown of this
place.
Misses Mary Gardner and Lula Glad
son left last week to visit friends in Cur
1ituck.
! Mr.. B. L. c. Bryant and Lady returned
from Panacea last week.
We are sorry to know that his trip
didn improve HIM.
We understand that the Williamson
base ball club will play the Juveniles Of
this place next week. Play up boys, III
order that you may not be left.
Do you.think it will rain again this even
ing?
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06

THE BEST PAPER IN THE SOUTH.
The Richmond Weekly Dispatch.
Is now published in eight page form. 1t
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1t is our intention to make the Weekly
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home and farmers paper. 1t will con-
tain each week complete market reports
the latest news, foreign and domestic,
State and city, together with interesting
miscellany, embracing special features
in the farmers department, household
matters. ladies' fashions, an interesting
story. and the like. In a word, 1t is our
aim s.never to let we'll enough alone. The
paper will be improved in mattea and
typographical appearance just as IN size.
Above all, the Dispatch promises to de-
fend in the future the fair name OF Vlr-
ginia and champion the cause of right
for her people as it has always done IN
the past. Daily $500 per year, weekly
l 90. per year. Address
THE DISPATCH,
RICHMOND, VA
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
VINE HILL MALE ACADEMY
SCOTLAND NECK, n. G..
FALL SESSION BEGINS 3lsT OF


L O1ST UT
AUGUST.
We shall make every possible effort to
have better school in every particular
than We have ever had. We have reasons
for congratulations in the work done
last year, our patronage having been bet>
more and better work done. Board will
be reduced to the lowest possible rates,
and nothing will be left undone to make
ours one Of the best schools of the kind
in the country. Correspondence solicited.
Write for catalogue or particulars to
E. E. HILLIARD, PRINCIPAL.-
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
- NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
August 4th, 1885.

R. w. HARRIS
Who keeps always on hand the Finest
Domestic and Imported Whiskies, Bran
dies, Wines, Ales. &c, is candidate for
the patronage OF the public.
ROCK BOTTOM PRICES
and the best grades for the least money
is my Motto.
My leading brands are Goldsboro. My
ers & Pitts Barley Malt, Monticello,
Royal Oak, &c-all pure straight Whis>
kies. keep everything in the Liquor
line and would be glad to have all call
and sample.
Every imaginable drink which can please
the palate will be served in the most ar
tistic style at my Bar. If you wish to
keep cool call and see me.
If you wish to feel bouyant and keep
healthy drop in at any time.
CIGARS AND TOBACCO IN GREAT
VARIETY.
Look for my sign and give me call
%A good Restaurant attached
R. W. HARRIS.
Main Street. Scotland Neck, NC.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
NOTICE..

NOTICE..
All those. who intend operating
there distilleries during the app
preaching season, are hereby mott:
fled to attend at Scotland Neck on
Wednesday the 10Th of August, pre-
pared to give bond sc.
w. H. MARLBOROUGH.
Collector 4th District. N. G..
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06

Our rates for advertising are very lib
eral, which will be made known on ap-
DlicatiOn.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
D e M 0cR At

and learn all about it, its views,
this section, &C., and see if you
do not find us an outspokens fear
less, Democratic, weekly newspaper.
TRY U.s.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06

&C. T. L A w r F. N G E -
Who is located miles from Scotland
Neck and one mile of Spring Hill, in Hall
flax county, is now more than ever, pre-
pared to offer extra inducements to the
public in the mercantile line. Everything
sold guaranteed as represented and the
most liberal terms offered to the purchas-
ing public. Don't think Of going else
where until you have called at his store
and seen for yourself that he cab beat
the world selling goods for the least pos
sible margin. The peop'e generally arc
invited to call and see him.
l have in connection with my store a
Grist Mill for the accommodate
ton of the public, which Will grind on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Also, in season, [ will Gin Cotton for the
10Th. Your patronage is respectfully So
licited.
G.. 7. WRENC E.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06

FOR THE
DEM O OR +.
$3.50 A YEAR.
A Weekly that is just what its
name implies. Situated in the health
lest section Of our State. Scotland
Neck is acknowledged to be the Gar
den.Spo of Eastern North Carolina.
long noted for it's high social, moral,
intellectual and religious parts. A
rich cotton, corn and general farm
ing country surrounds it. The
DEM Q G r A r
proposes to give this section and it's
people a fair showing to others, to
Law open to the public its merits.
We propose also to be democratic in
all our opinions and we shall fear
less!y express them. We shall
UPHOLD THE RIGHT
with all our might. We belong to
no CLIQUE, nor clan. We are the
peoples paper, and shall honestly
represent their views, their wishes,
and their sentiments as far as we
can. Economy is the cornerstone
Of National Prosperity. We oppose
such things as the Blair Bill, the
manner of collecting Internal Rev.
enue, Protective Tariff Bills, useless
public expense, Corruption, Free
Tuition at our University, &c.
| SUBSCRIBE FOR THE
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
ROANOKE.

Mr.. Berry Manning is in town at his
daughters Mrs. Charlie Dunn.
Mr.. Willie Hancock, of this place is
now student at Horner's Military scho oil
Oxford.
We call attention to the notice of Col
lector Marlborough given for the benefit of
all those who expect to dlstil any fruit
this season. Take notice and meet in
this town the 10Th of this month.
That well nearly in front CT f. B. Higgs
Il Co. should either be fixed or filled up,
as it is now, it is partly filled with sticks.
and old water. stands in it. 1t is unbeal-
thy. Our commissioners would do well
to go there and examine this hole.
Travellers you can remember this Z: The
schedule of the S. n. & H. R. r. has been
recently changed. The Scotland Neck
tram now leaves the depot for Halifax ev-
cry morning at9.3O o'clock, Sundays eX-
copied instead Of $50 o'clock as here
tofore.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06

A Party of our young men met III
company with few older ones in Ed
mondson Hall Tuesday night. Mr.. E. E.
billiard was elected temporary Chairman
The business of the meeting was stated
and after some discussion 1t was decided
that permanent officers be chosen for the
club. DR.. w. r. Wood was elected
Chairman, \. Nc Dowell, Vice-Chairman
W. IL. Josey, Secretary, Burton Edwards
Treasurer.
A Committee was appointed to intro
duce at the next meeting TUESDAY night
a constitution and bylaws by which the
Society shall be governed. This Com
mittee consists of DR. w. o. Nc Bowel,
and Messrs, W. A. Dunn w. w. kitchrn
and Z. Z. Hllliard. The following
question was selected to be debated next
Tuesday night. WAS the late war benefi-
cial to the South? j. l.. Dunn jr. and
w. W. kitchln were chosen Leaders of
and Mr. Kitchin for the Negative. These
gentlemen then chose their assistants. the
former taking Mess. f. .E billiard and A.
Nc Dowell, the latter taking WA. Dunn
Esq. and DR.. Mcdowell. after these shall
have spoken the question well be open
for miscellaneous discussion.
The bebate will be public and will
be in Edmondson Hall next Tuesday,
night The public are cordially invited to
attend. Before the debate begins the by
laws will be discussed and accepted.
Come one, come all. This Club is a per-
mancnt organization and it will no
doubt prove a great benefit to this sec
ton and to our town In particular
We want full house No charge for
admission. We want the public to be-
come Interested
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-10-15

A CERTAIN Republican official has an
old colored man in his Office who builds
fires, sweeps out and holds the fort
while the official goes out to "see a
man." or on other business. The
other day visitor met the old darkey
on the street.
aSam," he called to him, "is Mr.. X.
In his Officer"
''Yes, sab; leas' ways he war when
come away"
well, I've got to go up to the next
square; do you think he'll be there
when / get back?"
"I don't know bout dat, sab, Yo'
see, boss, hits gittin mighty nigh on
ter de time when yo' can't fin no
'Publicans in der Offices, an Ise little
shaky ebbery time / leabs de boss dat
when / come bak dar'll be some
Dimocrat er udder settin' in his cheer,
jis ez if ho owned de whole shebang
o,bettah go now, sir, an be shu' Nv
im.n
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-10-15
Anx1cE tn MorHERs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken OF
your rest by a sick child suffering and crying
with pain OF cutting teethf III so, send at once
and GET a bottle of MRS. WINsLow'S SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETBING. Its value Is
incalculable. 1t will relieve the poor little SUI
ferer Immediately Depend upon il, mothers,
Shere Is no mistake about it. 1t cures Sdysentery
and diarrh0ea, regulates the stomach and
bowels, cures wind collie, softens the gums, re
duces Inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. MRS WINSLOw'S SOOTH-
ING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING Is pleasant
40 the taste. and il the prescription Of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and physici-
tins i'm the United States, and Is for sale by all
druggists throughout the world. Price %
cents bottle.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-10-15

-Deininger's Ready reference Tax
Receipt Book is growing in public ia
vor. Customers from a distance are
beginning to call for it. 1t is an ad-
mitted necessity for every taxpayer
who does his business in a practical
manner. 1t it arranged to last for ten
years and sells at the low price of 40
cents. Call and see it at the JOURNAL
Store. If
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-10-15
Old Virginia Matrons.

The old-fashioned Virginia matron
was not feminine in the modern sense
of the word, which makes it synono-
nous with trivial feeble and inane. She
was feminine, however, in the sense OF
being and doing what is appropriate to
woman.
A letter written by Mrs. Darlington,
describing visit which she and her
husband, soldier of the Revolution,
made to Mount Vernon, just before
Washington's death gives a view OF the
Virginia lady or one hundred years ago.
After mentioning that Washington eX-
tended his retiring hour from 9 to II to
talk about the scenes of the war, and
that Mrs. Washington spoke OF the
days of her public life as her lost days,
she writes:
Let us repair to the old lady's room,
which is precisely in the style OF our
good old aunt's-that Is to say, nicely
fixed for all sorts of work. On one slde
sits the chambermaid, with her knit
ting; on the other, little colored pet,
learning to sew.
AN old, decent woman is there, with
her table and shears, cutting out the
negroes winter clothes. while the good
lady directs them all, incessantly knit
ting herself.
she points out to meseyeral pairs OF
nice colored stockings and gloves she
had just finished land presents me with
pair half done, that she begs l will
finish and wear for her sake.
Tt is wonderful, after life spent as
these good people have necessarily spent
theirs, to see them, in retirement, as
sumo those domestic hobits that prevail
in our country.'
The words we haye italicized show
that Martha Washington, INSTEAD of be-
ing singular, was a type of Virginia
matrons. The words of Proverbs de-
scribe them: She seeketh wool and
fax, and worketh willingly with her
hands, she girdeth her loins with
strength, and maketh strong her arms ,
she looketh well to the ways of her
household, and eateth not the bread OF
idleness. '-Truth's Companion.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-10-15

YES" said Dudsey, rising with a
sigh from the chiropodist's chair and
looking at his pair of tootbpick shoes,
"there's the divinity that shapes our
ends, rough hew them as we will.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-19

etciseu u wise ana humane discretion as
well Nothing would induce him to fire
at long range on the Off chance of hitting
and this is all the n. ore laudable in the
shooting of mount lin hareS for these,
when wounded, will frequently dodge into
hole among the rocks like Il rabbit, BAT
fling dogs and men, and dying u miser-
able death, Moreover, there was no need
to take risky shots. The two guns were
posted behind a stone or small hillock,
lying at full length on the ground, only
their brown capped heads and the long
barrels being visible. Then the faint cries
in the distance became somewhat louder,
with sticks ratified on rocks and stones
flung here and there; presently, on the
skyline of the plateau small object APP
peared, sitting upright and dark against
the sky then 1t came shambling lesurely
along, becoming bigger and bigger and
whittier and whittier every moment, until at
length IL showed itself almost like cat, but
not running stealthily like a cat, rather hop
ping forward on its unganly high
launches: and then again it would stop
and sit up, its ears thrown back, its eyes
not looking at anything in front of it, its
snowwhite body, with here and there q
touch of blush brown, offering a tempt
ing target for pea-ritle. But by this
time, of course, numerous others had
come hopping over the skyline: and now
as the loud yells and shouts and striking
of stones were close at hand there was
more swift running, instead of hobbling
and pausing, among the white frightened
creatures; and as they cared for nothing
in front lin fact, IA driven hare can not see
anything that is right ahead Of it, and
will run against your boots if you happen
TO be standing in the way, but sped noise
lessly across the withered grass and hard
clumps of heather bang went the first bar
rel and then another and another, as quick
as fingers could unload and reload, until
4 1. L..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-19

ing OF II, what she must see lying DeIore
her, among these papers. but a letter.
boldly and conspcuously addressed
"Well ~ she exclaimed. as she took IL
mp. "Mecnie here is letter for you
why didna he send 1t along to you ~
"a letter for me ?" Meenie said with
little surprise. No why should Ronald
write a letter to me?-I see him about
every day."
Meenie took the latter in her hand, and
regarded the address, and laughed.
1T is very formal" said she. There
is no mistake about it. Miss Wilhelmind
Stuart DOugtdS when was ever called
that beforef And h,rer- Muddi, Sutter-
lundShtrc. N. g.. He should have added
Europe, as If he was sending it from the
moon. Well, it is clearly meant for me,
anyway oh and open, too"
Well, the next minute all the careless
amusement fled from her face her cheeks
grew very white, and frightened, startled
hook sprung to her eyes She but caught
the first few lines
go wilt thou be my dear love?
tMcenie and Meenie)
o wilt thou he my ain lovei
INV sweet Moenie)"-
and then it was with kind Of SILVER that
her glance ran over the rest of 1t and her
heart was beating so that she could not
speak. and there was mist before her
eyes.
Maggie" she managed to say Mt
length, and she hurriedly folded up the
paper again and placed it upon the table
with the others, Il should not have read
lit was not meant for met was not
meant that should read it-come away.
come away, Maggie"
She took the younger girl ont of the
room, and herself shut the door firmly al
though her fingers were all trembling.
Maggie" she said, "you must promise
never to tell any one that you gave me
that letter-that saw it
But what is the matter Meenie dear !"
the smaller girl said, in bewilderment
for she could see by the strange half
frightened look of Miss Douglass face
that something serious had happened.
"Well, it is nothinC-lt is nothing" she
forced herself to say. at Will be all
right. shouldn't have read the letter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-19

yvur,. oHtt ~ur frt,t uur JIuIn, ana put the
candles on the table. and had the tea and
everything ready. Then they sat down
and Ronald was in very good spirits, and
talked 10 her. and tried to amusn her But
the little Maggie rather wistfuly looked
back TO the brilliant evening before when
Meenie was with them, and perhaps won.
dered whether there would ever again be
n supper party MS Joyful and friendly and
happy as they three had he, when they
were all by themselves in the big. gaily-
lit barn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-19
a Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannoch, Pa.
was afflicted with Athma and Bronchitis, dur
ing which time the best physicians could give
no relief. Hcrlife was dcspaircd of, until in
last October she procured a bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery, when immediate re-
lief was felt, and by continuing its use for II
short time she was completely cured, gaining
IN flesh so lbs in IL few months. Free Trial
Bottles of this certain cure of all Throat
and Lung Diseases at Drug Store. Large Bot
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