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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
HEADQUARTERS.

Ho! This way, everybody
And listen to what we have to say.
We do not dcal'm shoddy,
But sell honest goods in every way.
Our stock VIC do now assert
Is better than any in this town.
Which we will sell as cheap as dirt
And none to compete with to be fonnd.
Justsgive us call and you'll find
That what we say we will do,
Well sell anything in our line
In our stock you will find
Everything in the dry goods line,
From spool.of cotton to suit Of clothes.
From ladies cloak to pair of hese.
In our groceries, we arc sure to please
From barrel of sugar to o pound Of
cheese.
Coffee, crackers, cakes and candy sweet
And the best flour on the street.
In hardware, we carry full stock
or everything from pen to lock,
Wen sell'you shovel, a hoe or q rake
And plows of all kinds of the very best
make,
Now just drop IN if you choose
And examine our stock of boots ( shoes
We have them on hand Of every grade
The cheapest and best offered to the trade
And now to thc.public we will say
II you want fair play and honest deals,
Gentlemen inst walk over this way
And call Oh the firm Of White & Shields
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19

The general opinio is that the
Fair was good, espe tally when we
consider the success Of other fairs
this year. Anothe: general opin-
ion is that there was the prettiest
set Of ladies that ever attended q
fair.
The Goldsboro band furnished
the music. The Davis Cadets
were q biz part Of the Fair. There
were balloons, and "sIuedunks' in
excessive nun beers, and many
whecls-offortune, ring pitching.
places, shooting galleries, eat.D.s
places, and dice throwing placc s. and
also a photograph gallery, and fly.
ing jennies. And outside. there was
chuckle-up and the walnut-hull
trick, and merchar .es Police Of:
fcers kept look Jul for the gam
bling and the g. 4mblers kept a look>
out for police.
AS 1t W. IS. the Weldon Fair was
lar from Il failure. TIE Rocky Mt.
1 a1i las going on at the same time
anu no doubt each Of these fairs
DIS injured by the other. Every
body had a big time all the same.
We believe there are too many
talrS IN this section. There are
four fairs within radius Of 30
miles Of this place-Woodland.
Weldon, Tarboro and Rocky Mt.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
1000 SAVAGE'S SHOP. 1885 81
The Oldest establishment in Town
WAYS RELIABLE.

pill stanffs where for quarter Of cen urv or more
work OF eOery Kind has been done Pro Bono Pullco
" men sftH for fair and reasonable price.
LOU can have any tLng yon want done in Trice.
- y 90 not propose to compete with Botch
oof ann IS to reach ao to higher NOTCH
Aho lor or charges, good work give
AS our Motto has always been olive and let live
Hehlcies Of ott kinds known trade
.li halo. ordered, Or to Special Order made,
Nice painting is q specially in our line
VIII paint you wagon. buggy or a sign
morse shoelng, correctly done and with dispatch,
y! " '" Bfacy, Who for such work, has match
Other workmen may come and others may 90,
OCher shops may RISE and others may fall,
But Savage's Shop, still holds the FORT
And for first class work beats them all.
just give us q trial and see for Your self
That we lay all others the shelf,
mat which other workmen may fail to do
we promise surely to put it through.
And sin view of the facth that in this town
No. regular undertaking Establishments is found
we Will still continue to make SIS heretofore
Nice Coffns as we have done, for 80 years more
we keep no Metallic cases, (verbu,n sap you know
But just go to the establishment Of n B. Josey and Co.
Or anything else in the undertaking line
1t is a new feature recently added to their store
And all as you will find, PRO Bono Pubico."
And In case with CASE you Headstone
just apply to the power behind the throne'
10 TREND l'ggs refer, you will find him very kind
Ana ne Will supply, your watns in the Ieadsone line
I've said my say. and I'll take my 90
mean no otfense to either friend or to foe
merely wish that my friends and others may know
That all L have said, l can prove to be SO.
j. Y. SAVAGE
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19

The Scotland Neck Literary Society
met Tuesday night. There v as good
attendance but nearly all of those who
were ON for debate were absent. The
question ''Should immIgr ation be lin
ited:" was discussed by Messrs. w. II.
Kitchm and L. Nj. Huff. am and decided
in the negative.
The next meeting will not be public,
but the doors a-:e open to receive new
members.
A committee was appointed to arrange
for having an enter tainmcnt for Xmas
More of that later, however.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
Home Items.

Stoves low at F. Stern's.
A good supply ofseed rye on hand
and for sale by j. II. Lawrence.
Louisville, KY, hams just received at
F. Stern's
Send your order to;N. B. Josey &
cos for a pair of their Douglas
$500 shoe.
Bargains in flour at F. Stern's.
Call at n. B. Josay & cos and
examine their line of Ladies Dress
goods.
Bargains In trunks at F. Stern's.
Jerseys at n. B. Josey & co.'s in
great variety.
Bargains in notions at F. Stern's.
n. B. Josey & cos is the place to
BUY the Expanding Side corset.
bargains in shoes at f. Stern's.
Bargains in dry goods at F. Stern's.
Bargains in groceries at F.. Stern's.
Bargains III hats at F. Stern's.
Bargains i'll stoves at F. Storms.
Boots very cheap at F-Stern's.
Everything sold cheap at F. Stern's-
See the bargains offered at F. Sterr,s
Nice assortment dress goods at F.
Stern's.
BE sure and call ct F. Stern's.
a pretty line Of calicos at n. B,
Josey & co.'s.
Bargains in boots at F. Stcrn's.
4 variety harness and saddlery at
n. B. Josey & cos
Bargains in blankets at F. Stern's.
Try Dbl. Stern's roller patent -four.
A splendid stock of hardware.
hammers 15 cts. apiece at E. B.
Higgs & Co.'S.
10 get the Best and Cheapest Flour. the
best Piow, the best Corn Meal and tbs
best leather collars in the market. 10 to
W. II. Kitchin's.
A car load of the best Timothy Hay
just in and for sale by
j. II. LAWRENCE.
Another car load Of Stoves just receiv-
cd at F. Stems.
If yon want any live goose feathers ap-
ply to J.R. Nelson
Wanted to buy 10 car loads of slaves,
j. r. Felson.
just received a full assortment of can
goods. J,R. Nelson
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
Cor the Democrat
1.-THE MOTHER WHO HATH 4 CHILD
At Sea-

There's cheek that is growing sadly
white:
As the tokens of storm come on with the
night.
There's a form that is fixed at the lattice
pane,
To mark how the gloom gathers over the
main,
While the angry pillows dash the shore,
With loftier sweep and wilder roar.
That cheek, that form, Oh! whose can it
be,
But mother who hath child at sea.
The rushing whistle chills her blood,
AS the north wind hurries to surge the
flood.
An icy shIver spreads over her heart,
AS the first red lines of lightning start.
The ocean boils, all mute she stands,
With parted lips and light clasp'd hands.
Oh! marvel not at her fear, for she
Is one who hath q child at sea.
She presses her brow, she sinks and
kneels,
While the storm bowls OF; and the thun-
der peals.
She b4eathes not word for her passion
ate prayer
Is too ,ervent and deep for the lips to
bear.
1t is poured in the deep conyulsive sigh,
In the straining glance Of an upturned
And holier off'ring cannot be,
Than a mothers prayer for her child at
Don ArtuYo.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19

CASTILLO Bros big chow will be in
town next n1onday, the 23rd, and
Will eSf .oit both in the afternoon aud
at ~ nt twenty five cents is the
nee Of admission. Wonderful wire
walking, clowns, and midair per
perioTmance.This show has had great
success this season and no doubt
~ will be worth seeing 1t is higaly
commended, and will be largely at
tended here next Monday
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
The Weldon FT 1~

"Well, what do you ehink of the
Fair" We cannot give the names
OF those who Received Memiums.
We do not pre- pose to 60 in 10 de-
tails, or to particplarize the various
display, but wo merely give gem
e'al summary Of our thoughts on
the Fair as a whole.
Floral Hall contained by far the
best displays at the Fair, both for
quality, and quaotity. It's beauty
was lard to beat. We will only
say that in our opinion the display,
IN this department., of Mrs. H.H.
White deserves special mention on
account of it's size, elegance, and
taste. Needle-work by Mrs. j. n.
Smith was not surpassed by any.
Her exhibit added no little to the
excellence of this department..
Miss Lawrence, Of Edgeoombe, also
had an extraordinary display of
fancy work in this department.
There were many others who de-
serve special credit but it is not
our intention to speak of individ-
nal exhibits but Of tie Fair as
fair. This department was very
good and in it you might see besides
numerous pretty g;~ls, drawings.
paintings, stuffed birds. she'll work,
needle work of all kinds such as
crazy quilts, baby sacques, shawls,
etc, etc.
In the Agricultural Hall we've
pianos aad organs with a railing
around them bowever), corn, all
kinds Of grass seeds, tcrnips and
pumpkins Of course, biggest tur-
nips We ever saw beets aud pump
kins, and gourds and pumpkins.
Also, jellies, wines, brandies, butter,
cotton, wheat, potatoes, etc. This
department was also good. In the
building were jewelry and hard
ware exhibits, which were good.
There was not a steam engine on
the Fair grounds. Mr.. B. o. Say
ages pea and rice gatherer was the
best thing in the machinery corner,
though there were many plows
buggies, cartbodies, co1n-shellers,
cornplantcrs, garden plows, rakes
and SO focth.
Hosdom was very poorly repre>
scented and the bovine stock Was
rot go good as the swine. Sheep
and goats were there but we
couldn't stand the goats. The
poultry was very good bat a very
small hibit. OF course there are
one OF wo exceptions, but the cat
tie al cd less than nothing to the
Fair.
The re was one fine pig there.
The racing was very good and
exciting and added much to the
pleasure Of all visitors.
There was large crowd there
TAursd ay and a good part OF it
c,o,o CnokIoD1 Nnoly
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
Died.

at the home of her son-in-law, Mr.. L.
l.. Kitchin Oh Tuesday night at ele en-
O'Clock Mrs d. S. Smith departed this
life. She h d attained the age of GO years
and had TO; many years been mem Der
OF the Bap tist church. She leaves IN any
re'atl' es in this place, IN Petersburg and
elscw here, who with friends mourn aer
loss Her body is carried this morning
to Petersburg to be inferred.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19

Mr.. Oppenheimer, Of Tarboro, came
to town Sunday on account of the
sickness OF his grandson, Dave Hoff
ular, who has FOR some time been on
the point of death but who, we are
glad to say, is much improved now.
Mrs. Oppenheimer has been for sav
eral weeks at the bedside of ner sick
grandson.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19

Just before going to pre- IS we learn that
Mr.. Joe Henry Bell, liv ing about four
miles from Scotland Neck had the miss
fortune to lose his gin house together
with small lot of cotton by fire Tuesd ay
night. 1t is supposed 10 have caught
from the engine. This &c ntleman had
similar misfortune two ye?,rs ago.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
The BEST daslisa.

OF all the quilts at the Weldon air,
land there were many patterns there)
There Was not one to compete with
That made by Mrs j. N. Smith,
For beauty, design, and needle work
rare.
And exquisite taste, none could com
pare,
And have been truthfuly told
That the lady is sixty five years old.
GREEN WOOD
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
NOAH BIGGs.
A;xecIatOr's Notice.

Having qualified as executor under the
Will of Albania Bell, deceased. | here's
by notify all persons holding claims
against said deceased to present them to
me for payment within twelve months
from this date. All persons indebted
will make payment this Nov. 10, 1885.
RICHARD BELL,
by r. H. SMITH, Jr, Atty.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
GREAT EXCITEMENT ATT. SrERN,s

Last night in the absence of the propri>
etor two men stole into his store and
owing to hard times an d scarcity Of
money mrrked the entire :tock down 90
per cent less than sold her etofore. After
thorough examination they proved to
DE two clerks i'll the employ of i. Stern,
and owing to above facts all goods will
be sold hereafter at above deduction.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19

Messrs. Bullock, of Wilmington, and
and Mcclure, of Oxford, and Drs. Ives of
Conn. ana Pugh, of Baltimore, are in town
with guns and dogs. We hope these
gentleman will all have big time and
find plenty of deer, turkeys and par
tridges. g. .t
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
VERY REMARKABLE RECOVERY

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, Of Manchester,
Mich, writes: 'sMy wife has been almost
helpless for five years, so helpless that
she could not turn over III bed alone.
She used two bottles of electric BIT ers,
and is SO much improved, that she IS able
to do her own work. Electric Bltters
will do all that is claimed for them. Hun
,ir.. Is e .,,'-is -Hnet their great
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
] LIGHTNING RODS.

Persons wishing to protect their
property from llghtning--will find
it to their enterest to consult me
before having rods erected. / put
up rods upon the scientific principles
adoped i'll London at a meeting OF
Electricians, upon the non-insula-
ting plan. | have both s,eel and
copper rods; copper is the best OF
all conductors. My work shall be
aithfuliy executed and upon reas
enable terms. All orders shall have
prompt attention by applying to
3. II. TYSON,
Wilson, n. G.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
Buggies.

have ready made buggies now on hand,
Which are the cheapest in the land;
I'll suit you in price and in grade
And warrant them TO be the best made.
j. Y. SAVAGE.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
Notice.

My friends who owe me will please take
notice that am compelled to have what
is due me this winter. A II that do not
pay me by the first day of JAM, 1885,
will find their claims in the hands Of q
lawyer. am compelled to make this ar
nouncement and Shall carry 1t out with
out fail.
NOAH RTGGS
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
T OOK HERE!

Great bargains for the people!
A $4,000 dollar stock Of goods to be
sold at cost for cash until jar. ],
1885. Wa-are determined to reduce
our stock. Apply to
r Y O%an7 %
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19

For the week ending Nov. II, 1885:
highest Thermometer II; Lowest Tier
mometer 81, Amount of Rain fall 10
inches.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
j. A. FUTRELL 6 BROS.
NOR SALE OR RENT.

EOR SALE OR RENT!
In Palmyra. n. G.
One very confenient cottage dwelling,
containing four large rooms, with kltch-
en- and dining room attached, and all nee
essary out houses, a. good garden and a
good we'll of water-also one vacant lot
Containing one acre. All situated on main
street and very desirable village loca-
ton, for one wishing 10 engage in public
business. This property can be bought
at extremely low figures. Apply to
r. r Owens.
Scotland Neck. N &.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
w T. ARE
HERE TO
zE|!STAY!

We respectfully invite the atton-
tion of the public % our Fail Stock
Of new Dry Goods, Notions. 3cots,
Shoes. Hats, C!othicg, Hardware.
Crockery, Glass, Tin. Wood and
Willow Ware, Furniture, Mattresses.
and great many more articles too
numerous TO mention
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
\ Z W!

\ Z W!
In the new. store, just opened, near
the depot we keep select stock Of
COME TIONERIES,
LIQUORS AND GROCERIES.
Our stock Of candies Of all kinds
is by far the bestin town. Allkinds
Of wines, WHISTLES, brandies and other
drinks, are always in stock.
In the grocery line we keep the
best and the cheapest.
Jellies, canned goods, and other
things you want.
CIGARS! CIGARSl We pros
pose to keep every variety and at al
most every price. We have the best
and most complete lot OF cigars in
this market and you can get the bes.
smoke in town from us.
All are cordially invited to come
to see us.
We are always ready and willing
to give you the best bargains.
EITTPETI e PROS
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19

MIR, Rodman left town yesterday MORN
irIg, but he will be back soon.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19

MIR. 9. Minshew has perhaps the pref
ticst hoIse in the county,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
GROCE RE :.

We carry full line all the year
round. We offer these goods as low
as the lowest. You can save money
by calling on us before making your
purchases. We keep full stock at
all times, and are constantly receiy-
ing new goods and are selling them
at very small profit.
We also sell the Household Sewing
Machine. which possesses many points Of
excellence. 1t is easy running. self
setting needle, both as TO height and pc,
sitlon with reference to the shuttle. 1t is
self threading, excepting one eyelet in the
needle bar. 1t will band itself running
either way. The attachments Of the ma
chine are complete and of the latest and
best patterns. The Household is model
of neatness and beauty. This machine
is guaranteed for five years.
NILES hand made Eagle shoes spc-
ciaity, every pair warranted.
Competition is the life of trade. Pur-
chasers will 60 where they can get the
best goods for the least mc.ey.
|SPFCTGI, AT,TE,NTTON
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
&C. I. L AW rem CE ;.

&C. T. LAW Rem CE.-
Who is located 4 miles from Scotland
Neck and one mile of Spring Hill, in Hal
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 can beat
the world selling goods for the least pos
sible margin. The people generally are
invited to call and see him.
| have in connection with my store a
Grist Mill for the accommoda-
ton of the public, which will grind on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Also, in season, | will Gin Cotton for the
25th. Your patronage is respectfully So
licited.
G. T. LAWRENCE.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19

Boys, carry dogs when you hunt pos
sums.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
SPECIAL ATTENTION

Given to supplying the wants Of fam
lies. Orr delivery wagon IS on the street
at the Command Ct our customers. Goods
delivered t. ANY part of The city. Orders
Will receive careful attention, just the
same as If they are given in person
We also have over our store Il fine IL
censed Hall, with good stage and hcauti-
full scenery. Seating capacity eight hun
dred. Travelling troupes will do we'll to
visit our city.
Thanking our friends for the liberal
they have given us, by strict attention to
business, we hope to merit the same.
EDMCNDSGN 4 JOSEY.
Main ST., Scotland Neck, n. G.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19

b. Edmondson runs Cotton Gin and
Grist Mill daily at Greenwood. which he
gives his entire attention. Orders seize
tied and promtly attended to.
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ADVERTISEMENTS,
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