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Milford chronicle., 1885-08-21
A Fisbline from seaWeed.

One variety Of seaweed found on
the European coast is known as Lucky
Minney's lines. The arms, or tronds,
grow to length of forty feet. When
outer bark and gelatinous filaments
are removed the frond is f0Ind to be
composed of single ffIemonS- like a
thread Of silk, that grows in a coil,
forming a tube, the edges Of the fla
ment adhering to each other. This
is uncoiled by the coast people, and
when braided up in a four-ply cord
makes a fish line of extraordinary
strength.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-21
A Turnip Story.

A farmer was once told that his tur-
nip field had been robbed, and that
the robbery had been committed by a
poor, inoffensive man, by the name of
Palmer, who many of the people in
the village said had taken away a wag-
on-load of turnips.
Farmer Brown much eXasperated
by the loss of his turnips, determined
to prosecute poor Palmer with all the
severity of the law. With this inten-
ton he went to Mollie Sanders, the
washerwoman, who had been busy in
spreading the report, to know the
whole truth; but Mollie denied ever
having said anything about a wagon
load of turnips. 1t was but cart
load that Palmer had taken, and Dame
Hodson, the huckster, had told her SO
over and over again.
The farmer, hearing this, went to
Dame Hodson, who said that Molly
Sanders was always making things out
worse than they really were, that Pal
mer had taken only a wheel-barrow
load of turnips, and that she had her
account from Jenkins, the tailor.
Away went the farmer to jenkins,
the tailor, who stoutly denied the &C
count altogether; he had only told
Dame Hodson that Palmer had pulled
up several turnips, but how many he
could not tell, for that he did not see
himself, but was told it by Tom
Slack, the plOwman.
Wondering where this would end,
Farmer Brown next questioned Tom
Slack, who, in his turn, declared he
had never said a word about seeing
Palmer pull up several turnlps; he
only said that he had heard say that
Palmer had pulled up a turnip, and
Barnes barber. was the person who
had told him about it.
The farmer almost out Of patience
at this account, hurried on to Barnes,
the barber, who wondered much that
people should find pleasure in spread
ing idle tales which have no truth
He assured the farmer all he had said
about the matter, while he took OFF
the beard Of Tom Slack, was that, for
all he knew, Palmer was as likely a
man to pull up a tuluip as any Of his
neiohhors.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-21
The Grent Glacier OF Alnskn.

According to a San Francisco paper,
the great glacier Of Alaska is moving
at the rate of quarter of mile per
annum. The front presents a wall of
ice 500 feet in thickness; its breadth
varies from three to ten miles and its
length is about $50 miles. Almost
every quarter of an hour hundreds Of
tons of ice in large blocks fall into the
sea, which they agitate in the most
violent manner. The waves are said
to be such that toss about the largest
vessels which approach the glacier as
if they were small boats. The ice is
extremely pure and dazzling to the
eye; it has tints of the lightest blue as
well as of the deepest indigo. The
top is very rough and broken, forming
small hills, and even chains Of noun
tains in miniature. This immense
mass Of ice, said to be more than aver
age of thousand feet thick, advances
daily toward the sea.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-21

nnTOT Send SIX cents for postage, and
KI ES SEs W f e6 S goa SSs more q soaSs
IL 1t4GAi right away than anything else N
this world. ALL of either sex, succeed from nTsl
hour The broad road to fortune opens before the
workers. absolutely sure. At once address. IRUE
4 Co., Augusta, Maine.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-21
Trndes for American Bows.


The trades in our country, of late
years, have been almost monopolized by
foreigners. The American boy, how
ever, when he does take trade. goes
straight on to the top of the ladder.
It seems as if our boys would rather
be fourth-rate lawyers, or physicians,
than earn their living by working
with their hands. Only the other day
read in a New York newspaper of a
young lawyer in a distant city, whom
knew some years ago when 1 resided
in that section of the country, who
literally starved to death. He made
scarcely any money, was too proud to
tell his want, lived as long as he could
on crackers and water, and was found
one day In his Office, dead from lack Of
nourishment. He should never have
entered the legal profession, for he
had no ability in that direction. AS
farmer or a mechanic he might have
lived long, useful, and successful
life.
No boy, of course, should enter a
trade unless he feels himself fitted for
it; but, on the other hand, he should
not, it seems to me, let the false pride
against manual labor which now
prevails to such a wide extent in our
country, prevent him from endeavor-
ing to do better work with his hands
than in his inmost thoughts he knows
that he can do with his head.-George
J. Manson IN st. Nicholas.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-21
The Night Is Still.

The night is still, the moon looks kind
The dew hangs jewels in the heath,
An ivy climbs across thy blind
And throws a Light and misty wreath
The dew hangs jewels in the heath
Buds bloom for which the bee has pinedi
/ haste along, I quicker breathe
The night is still, the moon looks kind.
Buds bloom for which the bee has pinod,
The primrose slips its jealous sheath,
AS up the fower-watched path l wind
And como thy window-ledge beneath.
The primrose slips its jealous sheath
Then open wide that churlish blind,
And kiss me through the ivy wreath
The night is still, the moon looks kind
Edith N. Thomas in the Century
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-21

OnePs urgent request to pass a few
days with him. Their mutual liking
increased upon better acquaintance,
and in few weeks the White Phan-
toms ring, inscribed with the names
of Merritt Hill and Laura Lawrence,
served as a sacred symbol of their
union for life.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-21
CENTRAL HOTEL,
wILLoUHBY slime. Proprietor

wILLoUHBY sTINE. Proprietor.
This hotel has been recently purehasea' "a anu -
nv Intention to erect a two story addition 10
the house as soon as the weather will permit
and will endeavor to give the people OF NIL NJ.
ford hotel managed on frst-class principles 4;
The present hotel formerly Union Hote1
will be torn down next fall, when a new ana
first-class building will be erected Every w
thai can add to the comfort Of guests, either
in the sleeping apartments, table or reading
room, will be carefully attended to; as long Ions,
experience in the hotel business has enabled
me to cater to the wants Of hotel guests.
free hack will run 10 and from the depot ior
the accommodation Of guests
For permanent or monthly boarders rates
apply at the Office.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13

Prof. Dudley. gave lecture last nig1lt
in Edmondson Hall on the Bible.
We call attention to MIR. N. Biggs
advertisement of marble. Tomb stones&c.
Miss Rebecca burlington, who has
been sick for several days has much i'm
proved.
Mrs. John Savage left yesterday
morning for Washington where she will
spend some time for medical treatment.
We are glad to learn that Mrs. W.
II. Shields has sufficiently improved to
en- able her to go away to Oxford on a
visit to her sick mother.
Mr.. W. G. Allen, of Crowell's, ia
vors our young people with frequent WIS.,
its. We are always glad to see him. He
was in town a day or two this week.
DIED. On Tuesday night at II O'Clock
little Marian, the infant daughter of c.
W and Bette Dunn. She was the first, is
months old, and the idol of her parents
The sympathies of many friends are
heartily extended to the bereaved parents.
Mr.. James P. Grandy of the firm
Grandy Il Taylor, Norfolk, Va, was in
town last week and favored us with an
advertisement. Read it. Whole sale
dealers in notions, hosiery &C. This is
most reliable firm.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13

On Tuesday Night at $50, as
stated in last issue, the people of
the town and community assembled
for the permanent organization of a
literary society. After the reading
and adoption of a suitable Cons.itu-
ton and Bylaws, list of those
present wishing to become members,
was taken, and about IS gave their
names. The subject for discussion
was then read WAS the late war
beneficial to the South?'
Mr.. Lee Dunn was the first speaker
in the Affirmative, followed by W.
W. Kitchin in the Negative. Prof.
Hilliard was the second speaker in
Affirmative. DR.. W.O. Nc Dowell and
Mr.. W. A. Dunn in the Negative.
Speeches were limited to Is minutes,
and after the discussion, DR.. Wood
the President, decided the question
in favor Of the Negative.
The meeting was entirely public and
the aud1nence seemed we'll entertain~
ed and we hope that the society may
do the good work in our town that
its favorable beginning presages
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13
From Palmyra.

EDITOR OF TIE DEMOCEAT.-
Our little town has been alive this
week with drumme1s. 1t is evident
that our merchants expect good
times this fall. l think myself bus>
mess in this place will be brisk in
the fall. Good crops abound, so it
is natural to suppose a good trade
in the fall and winter. 1 promised
in last weeks letter, to be more
lengthy this week but find news no
more plentiful than it was last week
The young men of this place and vi>
cinity and old men not excepted, have
been, and are now, talking of, and
trying to have a Picnic but 1 think
they are doing more talking than
trying. / am not a strong advocate
for Pic-nics, nor dances OF any kind
but am as some one has remarked.
Don't like so much talk and no
drink cider" Really we can have a
nice Pic nicin Palmyra, and I am
constrained to believe we will have
one yet. A nice Picnic is what we
need. and then the next thing is the
running of our Literary Society.
Scotland Neck has, l am glad to
see, had meeting, and elected per.
manent officers, Now why can't we
renew our Society? Mrs. J. T. House
and Miss Utopia Wrig ht, sister DIR. X.
Eeggett's wife of Louisville Ky. left
| last Wednesday for Nag's Head.
Don't know when they will return.
Miss Lizzie Parker of Hamilton, is
visiting Mrs. F. w. LYMAN. Rev.
w. w. Rose of this place, is holding
a protracted meeting this week at
w illiam's chapel. Have not been
able to attend, but hear that he has
very interesting meeting. The
people in this vicinity are very indig-
nant, (the most of them) towards the
''no fence law" But L believe they
are beginning to almost realize, that
they will have to act soon. I am
sorry to see the people so hostile
towards this law, hope they may be
agreeably disappointed i'll the no
fence System. 1t is useless to
remind the people again of our good
crops. We are needing ram now,
nice rain would do good. The
farmers are bringing in their plows,
and putting them away, that means
..done crops. Now why cant we
have a Pic mic.
A FRIEND.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13
WELDON FAIR.

The 10th annual fair Of the Roanoke
and lar River Agricult ural Society
will be held at the Weldon Fair
grounds on Monday, Tuesday, We'd
nesday, and Thursday. Nov. 9th 10th
18th and 18th, Remember the time.
There will be trotting and running
races Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday, beginning each day at
noon. The racing will be especially
interesting. The premiums are va
rious and liberal. A good fair may
be looked for. w. P. Bachelor, of
Raleigh, is chief Marshal.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13
An old turkey gobblcr belonging

An old turkey gobbler belonging
to Mr.. Thos. Hall, over on Haw riv-
er North of Company Shops, occu~
pied hims elf up to week or two ago
taking care Of a brood Of chickens
which withdrew themselves, from
his protectorship when they became
large enough to take care of them
selves, leaving his turkeysll.p quite
lonesome He could not bear SOL
itude, SO he went to potato patch
and scratched out few Irish pota-
toes and commenced sitting. He
persists in caring for the potatoes,
and shows fight whenever disturbed.
Query What kind of a fowl will he
hatcL?-Grdhdm Cleaner.
DRowNED.-Alonz Wooten. col
ored, was drowned near Greenville
on the End. He was deck hand
on the steamer Tarboro, and was
sent to the lower deck after a pitcher
of water, and as his stay was pro-
tracted. search was made, and he
could not be found on board. He
was found at Red Banks, near
Greenville, on Monday. Owing to
decomposition his body was buried
on the banks near where he was
drowned Washington Gazette,
ack.laying up the Nantahala
progresses we'll, about seven miles
having been completed, beng within
a few miles of the famous Red Mar
BILE Gap.-AsheviUe Citizen.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13

Cigarette smoking is said by a
doctor to cause sofuening of the brain
The question is how he found it out,
as no one with brains smokes cigar
ettes.-Litle Clipper.
The Henderson base. ball club gives
notice that it has withdrawn from
the State association and disbanded.
-Nea0s Observer.
Mullets are more plentiful tina n
they have been for several years past,
and the fishermen are all rejoicing in
the prospect of a good catch this
fall.-BeaWo rt Telephone.
Two large warehouses here now
and ground broken for third, which
will be the best built, the handsom-
est and one Of the largest in the
State.-Warrenton Gazette.
A blockade still was captured near
Whittenburg's, in Alexander county,
by Deputy Marshal Harris and oth>
ers last Friday. They found all the
material for making the critter. but
no man was there to be found.-Hick-
Org Caroltnion. -... -...
Mrs. Ellen Allen, of the Lanesboro
section, this county has heifer three
years old, which has never had a
calf and gives half gallon Of milk a
day. Tits has been going on for :
year, and so far from giving out the
flow seems to be on the increase -
Intelligencer. -......
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13
THE ARKANSAW TRAVELLER.
The most refined and most popular
of all the humorous journals.

PRICE, 50 A YEAR, postpaid.
BY special arrangement with the
publisher ofthis paper, The ARKAN
SAW TRAVELLER will be dubbed with
the DEMoCRATfor $2.75, thus affording
an opportunity to secure both papers
for about the price of one. This
is a rare offer. Take advantage Of
it at once. Sample copies of The
ARKANsAw TRAVELLER will be mail
ed on application.
"a We also furnish the two large
and splendid Colored Engravings :
"THE ARKANsAw TRAILER 2
THE TURN OF THE Tune"
Which, together with the ortglntl
story of the "Arkansaw Traveller"
as told by Colonel Sandy Faulk-
ner, will be mailed 20 any address
on receipt Of 4Octs postage stamp s
taken. Thes pictures are NOT given
as premiums, but are mailed, post
paid, only on receipt of price.Ad>
dress.
READ & BENHAM, Publishers,
Little Rock, Ark.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13
DUST AND ASHES

She practised on him all her wiles
Till in love- silken net she caught him
And showered on him her sweetest
smiles
When to her feet she captive brought
him.
But when he pleaded with the maid
10 be regarded as her lover,
She sighed little, blushed, and said,
Please wait unit! the summers over"
And then began loves golden dream;
TO every picnic, every dance he
Took her, and bought her lemon cream
And other things that maiden S fancy.
At beach, hotels with her he hoped,
For she was quite an ardent dancer:
At length the youth the question popped
And waited for the maiden's answer.
1t drew the sweet ness from his life,
1t burned and sc orched him like bills
ter;.
Twas this: Il cannot be your wife,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13

Weather for the week ending Aug
LIST 1885.
Highest thermometer, so degrees;
Lowest thermometer, y degrees,
amount of rain fall, 4.4O inches,
Total rain fall for July 6.1O inches.
For the week ending Aug Sth 1885.
Highest thermometer, 81 degrees
Lowest thermometer, y degrees.
Amount rain fall, .O5 inches
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13

Mrs. Blank is rather young WON.
an with u rathor aged husband. He
is scientist who spends most Of his
time in obtuse speculation, although
the neighbors say he is compelled to
do most Of the work about the house.
This view Of the case was recently
strengthened by what lady visitor
saw. The wife of the scientist was
at home and greeted the visitor cor
daily, who responded:
"How do you DO? am glad to see
you looking so we'll. And how is
your husband2"
s'He is quite WE'LL replied the wife
Of the scientist. He is in his studio
engaged III solving some difficult
mathematical problems
Just at this moment the voice of
the scientist was heard from the
kitchen:
give got through grinding coffee.
What shall l do next?"
.sias, boss" said Uncle Cephas,
dem Jonsings am de highest toned
colored people in de hull State. De
pride ob dem young ladies is sunm>
pin dat's past de understanding OBJ a
common niggah. You see, deere gran
fader he died ob some kind Oh a high
toned misery in de back, wich de doc.
tors called de cebrum spinal MN in
jeters, an upon dat fac de family
hab been foundered. No, boss, l
doan know what kind Oh mem dem
men in jeters' is, but l spec dey is
way up, Gaze Miss Libbie she dun
'lowep dat de family was a.goin' to
hab cote Oh AIMS -Detron Free
Press.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. 4,

IT UNIVERSITY, OF NORTH CARO-
~ LIMA.
Six new Professors have recently zen
added to the Faculty, making 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 q. Entrance eXamina-
tons August -, IS. 30.
For catalogue containing information
in regard to tuition, board. terms of ad-
mission. &C.. apply to
HON. KEMP. P. BATTLE. Ii. D..
PRESIDENT,
Chapel Kill, \. G.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13

We have received the first issue
of the Murfreesboro IndeG. Mr.. j.
w. Hicks is editor and proprietor.
The Local page is especially good.
This Is new paper and we hope it
will succeed and be a benefit to its
section,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13
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.. MARLBOROUGH.
Collector 4th District. n. G..
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13

i have contracted for 200 tons Egg Il
Nut Coal while the price is low. Now is
the time to get your winter supply. Can
offer car load lots below City prices. My
Coal is thoroughly Screened and therefore
free from dirt and dust.
G w BRYAN
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13

We call attention to Mr.. G. w.
Bryan's advertisement. He has
Coal for sale.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13


NOAH BIGGS.
DON'T FORGET that deliver Ice On
Sundays from to 8 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 byJ.
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 whiskcys at Har-
ris' that can be found anywhere. Give
him a call and satisfy yourself.
n. B. 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
Storms.
l have in store cargo of Ice. VIII
deliver in town daily, except Sundays.
Special Contracts made for large quanti-
ties.
G. W. BRYAN.
Bring your Beeswax to Stern's.
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 4
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. H. Kitchins.
Everything sold cheap at Stern's.
have Just received nice lot of Ladies'
fine dress goods. W. H KITCHIN.
The cheapest cash store in town F..
Stern.
Buy Best in the World flour 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. b. Josey Co.'S while
she has nice assortment from which to
select.
Highest market price paid for Hides at
Stems.
1890 yards of Calico just received at
W. fl. KITCHIN's
! The best and largest stock of gents
Straw hats in town at n. 3. Josey Il 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 G.
Fall session opens 3lst OF August
1886.
EXPENSES PER TERM OF INVENT
WEEKS.
Higher English sl4. O(
intermediate. ii w
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13

An Independent Newspaper Of
Democratic Principles, but not con
trolled by any Set Of Politicians or
Manipulators; Devoted to Collecting
and Publishing all the News Of the
Day in the most Interesting Shape
and with the greatess possible
Promptness, Accuracy and Impair
TALLY; and to the Promotion of
Democratic Ideas and Policy in the
affairs of Government, Society and
Industry.
RATES, By MAIL, POST PAD:
Daily, per year $500
Daily, per month 50
sunday, per year l.OO
Daily and sunday per year 700
Weekly per year 90
Address TIE SUN Ne,r yorl; City
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13

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.
IT, ROCK BOTTOM PRICES
and the best grades for the least money
NV leading brands ATE Goldsboro. Ny
ers 4 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
BsEA good Restaurant attached
R. w. HARRIS
Nam Street. Scotland Neck, NC.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-13
WINE HILL MALE ACADEMY
SCOTLAND NECK, n. C.
FALL SESSION BEGINS s.31sT OF

TILL DI1oTIOt EUI-NJ tsoIoI VI 4
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,
ter and more regular. and consequently
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 particnlars-to f.
E.E. HILLIARD, PRINCIPAL,