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An Earthquake in Westminster.
What is the reason that everybody goes to
THE NEW
g. Gle MT STORE

y y ~ "a In - " Ii q
0fL. GLADHILL. in Zeiber Building, Main
street, West of Depot, Westminster?
Because they can get better bargains and
have larger stock to select from than at any
house in Westminster. just think o ito
keyed Accordeons from 99e. to $l.98; Glass
Water Sets from 60 cts. to 81. 90; Vases, Tum-
blers, Colored Sets of Glassware, common
and fine sets of Glassware, Jelly Tumblers,
Pitchers, Cake Stands, Bread Plates, Coal
Oil Lamps, Globes, Canes, &C., &c. The
largest line of Picture Frames in Westmin-
ster, consisting of Plush, Wood and Easel;
Oil Chromos from lie. to &c.,; Oil Paintings,
&c. | have just purchased the machinery to
make all kinds of Picture Frames to order at
short notice. A full line of fine and common
Shirts, Linen, Celluloid and Paper Collars
and Cuffs, Overalls, Looking Glasses, Clocks,
Water Coolers, &C.. Writing Paper and En-
yelopes of all grades, Stereoscopic Views,
Birthday Cards, Scrap Books and Pictures,
Autograph and Photograph Albums, Watch
Chains and Necklaces, Pocketbooks, Cigar
Cases. A large stock of Tinware of all kinds.
See our and 10 Cent Counters.
| have purchased the stock and fixtures of
j. NJ. Wells, Paper Hanger and dealer in
Wall Papers and Window Shades, and secured
the services of Mr.. David Halter, an expert
enced woIkman, and have Wall Papers of all
descriptions and at all prices; Window Shades
of the finest to the commonest grades, with
spring balances and fixtures, at the lowest
prices. Paper Hanging done in town or
country at short notice on reasonable terms.
Work done in the country at city prices.
l.. GLADHILL,
aug1,t Successor to j. M. Wells.
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All Bets OF:

A few days ago, after couple of es-
teemed citizens, who are close neighbors.
had arranged to pass few days with their
families at a lake in Oakland county, one
of them offered 10 wager box of cigars
that he would catch the largest fish. The
wager was promptly taken, and next day
one of the gentlemen put in an appearance
at a fish stand on the market and said to
che dealer:
aHave you got fresh pickerel weigh
ing about fifteen pounds n
II have, sir.
"Well, l want you to put him on ice
aud ship him to me at - Lake. | pro-
pose to catch him on hook out there"
Every well, sir. think I'll ship the
two together"
"The two?"
eyes, sir. Mr. - mentioning the
other esteemed citizen) was here an hour
ago and bought one weighing twenty
poundsl 1t will take less ice to pack the
two in the same box p
The fish were paid for, but the bet was
declared off.
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Mamie.-''Why, Sadie, you have let
your hair grow dark again. Last time |
saw you it was lovely blond. "
Sadie.-"Yes, dear; but you know [ am
in mourning now for poor, dear paper. I'm
not wearing light shades at all. .
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II GEISELMAN & SON, Manufac-
e. turers and dealers in Furniture, Sewing
Machines, Organs, Collins and Caskets, Door
and Window Frames, &C.; Undertaking a
specially, Main street, adjoining Andrew n
Stephan's Hardware Store, Westminster, Md.
We now wish to inform the public that we
have large stock of Hand Made Furniture
on hand, and are ready to fill all orders placed
in our hands promptly Having eight or nine
hands at work, we can fill out orders at short
notice and at as low a price, considering
quality, as any other house in the county.
Baskets, Collins and Robes on hand and fur
nished at short notice, giving it personal at
tention. Also, complete stock of Frames,
Sashes and Doors at very low prices. Pianos
ranging from 1925 to 81 900, guaranteed for
and years. Organs from sos up. Also,
general agents for the New American Sewing
Machine, which is self threading and needle
self-setting, and the many valuable improve
ments embodied in the New American Sew
ing Machine No. Z, we are positive cannot
fail to win the highest testimonials in its favor,
even from those previously prejudiced in favor
of other machines. Try one and be con-
WINGED for yourself Undertaking especially.
mar95 j. GE1SELMAN 4 son.
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MY BUSINESS INCREASES.
lam PROUD TO SAY THE HEADING
OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT is TRUE,
AND THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP UP
THIS HONEST BRAG is TO KEEP
DOWN PRICES. | AM NOT SELLING
GOLD DOLLARS FOR EIGHTY CENTS,
BUT | AM SELLING GOODS AT ROCK
BOTTOM PRICES. THE ONLY WAY TO
FIND THIS OUT Is TO GIVE ME A CALL.
MY STORE-ROOM HAS IN THE LAST
FEW DAYS BEEN VERY MUCH EN-
LARGED, AND THIS ADDITIONAL CA
pacity in room has enabled me to increase
both variety and quantity of such goods as
have heretofore been unable to handle salts
factorily, which, added to my usual line of
merchandise, presents to the purchaser rare
opportunities for choice and cheap goods.
E. NJ. MELLOR,
jun27 Amos Sykesville, Md.
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DILLINGSLEA & BAUGHMAN,
DENTISTS.
Office One Door West Of the Union National
Bank, Westminster, Nd.

VIII visit the following places:
Union Bridge.-1st Wednesday and Friday
following of each month
Neuo Windsor.-2d Wednesday and Friday
following of each month.
TdnevtolCn to the last and the last
Friday in each month"; remaining until Satur-
day evening.
One of the firm can always be found in the
Office. sep 23-tf
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NEW BRICK YARD.

l have recently established at Glen Falls,
on the line of the Western Nd. Railroad, a
BRICK YARD. The clay is of a very su.
perior quality, clear of flint or gravel, and
equal to the best. Baltimore clay. | have
made arrangements to furnish any kind of
brick desired paving, building, arch or cor
nice, and at prices as low as can be had else
where. have had 80 years experience, and
Westminster, Md.-Lynch's Lumber Yard
VIM. H.. BELL,
may9:6m Westminster, Md:
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This year we offer to the trade the above
well-known brands of Fertilizers, the merits
of which are attested by some of the most
prominent farmers in this and other States.
We can buy materials cheaper, and have
better facilities for manufacturing than ever
before, and therefore can place upon the
market frst-cl goods at very low price.
We guarantee these brands to be of the past
good standard. Owing to the low price of
wheat and the depression of business gener-
ally, we have made liberal reduction in our
prices, in order to place our Fertilizers within
the reach of every farmer, feeling that in
creased sales will fully repay us for the re-
duction in price.
We will deliver to any station on W. NJ. R.
R. our ''Smith's Raw Bone Phosphate at
$33 per ton, crop time; our ''Smith's Soluble
Phosphate" at S24 per ton, crop time; and
our ''Smith's Dissolved Bone" at $35 per
ton, crop time. Remember, we pay the
freight on these goods at these prices. Ba@A
liberal discount made for cash. See our cir
culars with testimonials. Send us your order.
With thanks for past favors, and an earnest
solicitation for fair share of your patronage
in the future, we remain, very respectfully,
J. j. SMITH 4 SON,
july25, lot New Windsor, Nd.
BARGAINS, BARGAINS.
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''Pap, how big was Adam when he was
born?''
"He was man, and as large as a man
when made"
eThen he never didn't have any boy fun,
did he?"
"No."
"And right away got married ?"
eyes"
aGOod gOlly No wonder he never
laughed none"
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Fully stocked from which to order. Samples
and rules for selfmeasurement sent free upon
application.
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NOAH WALKER & CO.,

165 and l67 WEST BALTIMORE STREET.
apr4 Baltimore, Nd.
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- URVEYOR, CONVEYANCER
y and SCRIVENER. = Having had
many years experience as Surveyor, Convey
ANGER and Scrivener, | take this method of
informing the public that | am prepared to do
such work with promptness and upon reason
able terms, and respectfully solicit a share
of your patronage. Office near Patapsco
Station, w. NJ. K. r.
JABEZ A. BUSH,
feb. If County Surveyor.
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Workingmen who labor hard for their
daily bread do not object to having a
4sloaf" thrown in once in a while.
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Select aortrp.
IN SEPTEMBER.
ELIZABETH corr. Il ST. NICHOLAS.


ELIZABETH COLE, IN ST. NICHOLAS.
Mornings frosty grow, and cold,
Brown the grass on hill and void;
Crows are cawing sharp and clear
Where the rustling corn grows scar;
Mastering Hocks of blaekbirds call;
Here and there a few leaves fall;
In the meadows larks sing sweet,
Chirps the cricket at cur feet
In September.
Moons are sunny, warm and still;
A golden haze o'erhangs the hill,
Amber sunshine's on the floor
Just within the open door;
still the crickets call and creak-
Never found, though long we seek
OF comes faint report of gun,
Busy flies buzz in the sun
In September.
Evenings chilly are, and damp
Early lighted is the lamp;
Fire burns and kettle sings,
Smoke ascends in thin blte rings
On the rug the children lie;
In the west the soft lights die;
From the eims robihs song
Rings out sweetly, fingers long,
In September.
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ALL.WooL Mons YEILING

And Albatross, beautiful shades.
SIX of TIE beautiful Combination Suitings
left, in stripes and plain, and plaids and plain,
most stylish goods in the market; must be
sold; ask to see them.
Summer Silks at unheard of prices.
Surah Silks, most beautiful silk made; you
can afford one at the prices we are offering
them for.
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DIAPER HANGING.

| take pleasure in announcing to the public
that | have opened store at
No. 500 w. Baltimore ST., BALTIC, Md.
in connection with my present store,
ZEIBER BUILDING, WESTMINSTER, MD.,
which will give me many advantages in my
line of business and will enable me to always
keep before my patrons the latest and most
desirable STYLES of WALL PAPER, WIN
DOW SHADES, &c.
In my Westminster Store will be found a
fine line of Stationery, Pictures, Oil Paint
ings, Frames, and in fact everything usually
found in a first class picture store. The
Paper Hanging and Window Shade Depart
ment shall be the very best, as my Baltimore
Store will be exclusively for Fine Wall Paper,
and as soon as new style comes out 1t will
be forwarded to the Westminster Store.
Mr.. CHESTER G. P0MEROY, who is
most excellent workman, will be permanently
at the Westminster Store, and | will guaran-
tee all work entrusted to us will be executed
in the very best manner; and in case of rush
we will send skilled workmen from the city,
and can safely promise to do all work pune
tually and at prices that will defy competition.
During my absence in this city Mr.. VIM. II.
Bixler will have charge of my store and will
gladly take orders and give all necessary in
formation. | will also give my personal at
tention to all orders once week, or oftener,
if necessary. With many thanks for past
favors, and hope to merit the same in the fu-
ture, remain yours respectfully,
sep20 j. M. WELLS.
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Csc. Dress Goods for 12lc.
Special lot of beautiful patterns in Dress
Goods $780,; sold much higher.
zoe. bargains in Dress Goods, including
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DRICKl BRICK BRICK

have got the only Brick Yard that has
clay clear of Flint or gravel in or near West
minister. will make it my business to have
stock of Brick on hand at all times, and be
able to furnish in large or small quantities.
Nv prices will be reasonable, and full count
guaranteed Located near the Depot, West
minister, Maryland. Come and see and ex-
anime my Brick and Clay before you buy.
sep13:tf &c. MATTHEWS.
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CENTRAL HOTEL,
~ CORNER MAIN AND CENTRE STs.,
WESTMINSTER, MD.
JOHN MARSH, Proprietor.

This Hotel, situated in the most convenient
section of the city, in close proximity to the
Court House, has recently been entirely re6t-
ed and generally improved. First-class ac-
commodations are afforded to permanent or
transient boarders. The Table, Bar and
Stabing will be found equal to the best in
the State, and the rates equal to the accom-
mediation and the times. The proprietor ap-
preciatng the patronage of the past, extends
his New Years greeting to his friends, old
and new, and solicits continuance of their
encouragement. Special attention paid to
Commercial Travellers. Jan BLY,
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THE RASCALS MUST GO.
So must our 500 Pianos for $500; our 5000
Pianos for $3.50; our 5000 Organs for $3.50;
our 500 Organs for $50; our $50 Sewing
Machines for $45; our $40 Sewing Machines
for $50; our Second Hand Sewing Machines
from 81 up.
Our Pianos, Organs and Sewing
Machines,
Are strictly first class; guaranteed for 6years.
See me if you want any of above goods, for
| will SELL All kinds of
br SEWING MACHINES REPAIRED
CHEAP AND GUARANTEED ys5a
Having had IS years experience in the bust
ness. Our Pianos were selected personally
by Prof Kraft in New York at the factory,
and are fine instruments, but they must go.
Price is 10 object. See them, Send for Gaia
logues of Organs, SC.
NJ, L, MAIN, General Agent,
Main Street, West End,
Opposite J. I. Wampler's Store, Westmin-
ster, Md. aug SIT
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COACHES, CARRIAGES,
BUGGIEs, JAEGER WAGoNs!!
DTT E1Tn AvO p N
PHAETONS, &c

Special attention given to Repairing. All
orders promptly filed and work of every kind
warranted
bN-F Factory opposite the Montour House,
Main street, Westminster, Md. aug Sly
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OV e R G o A T s,
From $4.oo to $500.
CUSTOM DEPARTMENT

All goods properly shrunk before being
made up
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OUR SPECIAL.

95c. Black Surah, all silk, % inches wide;
sold elsewhere for SIPS.
Have you seen our 81 BlaekGros- Grain Silk?
Greatest silk for the money ever shown in
Westminster.
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ORR LIOVORS

OUR LIQUORN
are the finest and best ever offered in this city,
and for medicinal or family use are unsur-
passed. Sole agents for the well known Welty
Whiskey.
Ale, Porter and Beer, by the bottle or
barrel.
Sole agents for Briggs Bros. world-re-
nouned Garden and Fower Seeds.
The highest market price paid for Country
Produce.
feb %, 1879 HAINES Il co.
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90 TO M. c. STRAsBURGER's
COMBINATION STORE.


If you know what is good for your peck
book, and want to save money, then come
and examine our stock of goods, which con-
sists of
SUGARS, CoFFEEs, TEAS, SPICES,
CANNED GOODS,
N. o. MoLAssEs, SYRUP, RAIsINs,
CURRANTS, CFTRON,
CRANBERRIES, DATES, FIGS,
ORANGES, LEMONS, BANANAS,
CoCoANUTS, CAKES, CRACKERS,
CHEESE, FISH, BACON,
LARD, BOLOGNA SAUSAGE, COAL
OIL, FLOUR, CoRNMEAL,
BUCKwHEAT.
A full Stock of pure Confectionery, which
cannot be surpassed in quality or price.
Nuts of all kinds.
A large assortment of Boots and Shoes.
Come and see our So. 90 Waterproof Boot.
Tinware, Glass and Queensware, Wooden
ware and Notions of all kinds.
Our 5 cent Counter is now in full bloom and
well worth looking at.
A FINE STOCK OF LIQUORS OF ALL
KINDS.
OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE
In all its branches, and too numerous to men
ton every article You can find almost any
kind of goods, and need not run from store to.
store to supply your wants. Call and see be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
NJ. C. STRASBURGER,
At the store lately occupied
by Theodore Derr,
dec 6 WESTMINSTER, Nh.
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PURE WINES AND LIQUORS
FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES.
ICE CREAM AND WATER ICE.

4 -
| can supply the citizens of Westminster
and Carroll county with hrst-class article of
Ice Cream and Water Ice. Private families
furnished with either by the gallon or half
gallon. Large orders will receive prompt at
tention. Orders delivered within the city
limits or at the railroad free of charge.
BSy-Send orders to Harbaugh's Store, Box
43. Those wanting Cream for Sunday should
send in their orders by o'clock Saturday
afternoon. JOSIAH CROWL,
NAV 2:6m Westminster, Md.
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READY-MADE CLOTHING.

In this department we show all styles and
grades, the greater portion of which was
manufactured in our Store. They are thor
oughIy shrunk and made in the best manner.
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GREAT SACRIFICE SALE.
10 Secure Rare Bargains !

Don't fail to avail yourself of this grand
opportunity to obtain goods for less than
manufacturers prices.
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FOR MACHINERY.
w. H. SHOWER & BRO,

w. II. SHOW ER q BRO.,
LIBERTY STREET,
MINISTER, MARYLAND,
Are now ready to repair all kinds of Farm
Machinery, Steam Engines, &c.
PLOWS MADE TO ORDER
and Castings furnished. In our Foundry De-
partment we are prepared to make all kinds
of Castings. Patterns furnished or made to
order. All work will receive our personal
superintendent. Being practical machinists
and foundrymen, we can guarantee all work.
PRICES MODERATE.
Haa, Persons who have bespoken repairs
will please bring their work in at once, so as
to avoid the rush later in the season.
may 2
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I2 PRICE 2 PRICE q
MANY OF OUR GOODS.
for for for for for
REASONS REASONS REASONS
Great Preparations for
OUR FALL TRADE.
O. --(@
Our stock, which we are placing our orders
for daily, will surpass all former seasons, and
we will sell
The Greatest Bargains of the Day.
In order to make room, we start the ball
rolling by offering our SUMMER DRESS
GOODS at half price, to close out.
Our SUMMER CLOTHING at half price.
Our DRESS GINGHAMS at SIC, &C.,
81c., surpass all former Ginghams bargains;
examine them, please.
Our large lot of SILK REMNANTS at the
bargains we are offering go fast; come at once
to get them. Our Remnant Table is chuck
full of bargains.
600 Gross of Buttons at cents per dozen;
worth at least 124 to 25c. per dozen.
PARASOLS REDUCED 25%.
FANS REDUCED 25%.
STRAW HATS exactly half price.
ELEGANT SUITS CLOTHING SIS to $40.
Call and see our
BIZ G B A r G Aim
In EVERY DEPARTMENT.
Big bargains in GLASS TUMBLERS and
GLASS JARS, TIN CANS, ICE CREAM
FREEZERS, WATER COOLERS.
GEO. w. ALBAUGH,
iuly25 Westminster, Md.
GRAND OPENING
NEW AND CHOICE STOCK
+ BREEpFk y y 8 GO &c 9BB ; sgss
B B , I 6 GeG 6 90 2 9 90 ? B , ssss
NOTIONS, &C.,
IN THE ZEIBER BUILDING, WEST OF
DEPOT, MAIN STREET, WEST
MINISTER, Md,
MONDAY, SEPT. 18th, 1885.
l take great pleasure in announcing to the
public generally that have rented the above
room and reftted the same. Having been in
the only store in town making Dry Goods and
Notions specially, feel satisfied it will be
to your advantage to give me call. My
stock is all new and of the latest Fall and
Winter Goods of all kinds, and will be sold at
the lowest cash prices. Give me call before
purchasing elsewhere if you want to save
money. Respectfully.
MILTON SENT,
Zeiber Building, Main Street,
aug29:tf Westminster, Nd.
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Manufacturers of all kinds of Tinware. Root
ing and Spouting promptly attended to.
Call and examine stock and learn prices.
sept Off
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We take pleasure in announcing to the pub
lie that we shall continue to keep ON hand and
furnish all kinds of Building Lumber and
Coal, at the Old Yards in Westminster, Nd,
and hope, that by strict attention to business
and with desire to please, we shall continue
to have our share of the trade.
feb28, 1S85tf Z. LYNCH d SON.
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REMNANTS OF SILKS
Seven of those beautiful

Seven Of those beautiful
EMBROIDERED WHITE ROBES LEFT.
Look at prices and come at once and secure
one of these handsome suits:
$500 ones reduced to $500.
$500 ones reduced to $500.
$1,000 ones reduced to $500.
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CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
rHE RAscALs MUST GO.

All ask-examine my stock before pur
chasing elsewhere. may 1927
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N &c e

Having associated with me in the Lumber
and Coal business my son, NJ. JOHN LYNCH,
the business will, after the LIST day of March,
be conducted under the firm name of E. Lynch
& Son. EDWARD LYNCH.
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~

Daily, except Sunday.
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We Have Got Too Many Fans,

On account of the weather being so cool in
the first part of the season. We must sell
them, however, and have made prices so low
that they must go.
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Is yards, 80 inches, beautiful material and
8 yards exquisite embroidery in each pattern.
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take pleasure in announcing to the public
that have opened store at
No. 500 w. Baltimore ST., Baltic, Md.
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saFURNIsHING GooDsoa

Large stock of Ties, Scarfs, Collars, Cuffs,
Shirts, Drawers, Suspenders, Handkerchief,
&C., at the lowest prices.
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PAINTED FANS; QUITE THE RAGE.
We have the prettiest lot ever in Carroll Co.
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In EVERY DEPARTMENT.
Big bargains in GLASS TUMBLERS and
GLASS JARS, TIN CANS, ICE CREAM
FREEZERS, WATER COOLERS.
GEO. w. ALBAUGH,
iuly25 Westminster, Md.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-19
I'm MefnOriam.

Died at his sons residence. in
Opelika, Sept. Is, IS, Mr.. Absa,.om
Benton, born in Edgecombe ccanty,
North Carolina, March, IS, 1905.
Mr.. Benton lived a long life devoted
to the cultu.e Of the Highest quail
ties of our nature. I knew him
when he lived below Fort Mitchell.
In him recognized the kind neigh,
Dor, the upright man, the indulgent
fatE er, the valuable citizen, and a
man who amid all the vicissitu DIES
OF life stood answering by integrity
and christian principles. He has left
to his descendants the richest hertz
age of ala character upon which
there is no blemish. His church re.
ceived his remains at Troy, Ala,
in a manner that betokened the es-
innate in which he was held as a
christian. He was gentle in spirit
but firm in purpose
j. j. ABERCR OMI.1E.