The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-24

said Of our townsman, ". A. Dunn. ESQ,
that he Is one of the cleverest men and
most level headed lawyers in the coun-
try. These compliments, a while paid 10
one young in years and comparatively so
in the practice of his profession, are de-
serving and well put.
DIED.-At II o'clock OH Sunday night
Doth inst in Scotland Neck, Thompson.
the little son of A. S. and Jennie Dunn,
age 6 months. He was buried in Trinity
Church yard on Tuesday at . o'clock
p. IN. according to the service of the
Catholic church, administered by Father
Price, Of New Berne, who arrived on the
afternoon train Tuesday.
INDIAN MOUND.-We learn from Mai.
J. Z. Neal that some hands recentlv
found, on the farm of G. W. Grafflm,
while making an excavation, some hu>
man bones, supposed to be
bones of Indians. Every in
dication about the place is that it is an
Indian mound. Frequently the men on
the farm pick up Indian tomahawks,
some of which are very beautiful.
MARRIED. On Wednesday, the 10th
at the residence Of ThOs. J. Hackney,
Esq by Rev. w. B. North, Mr.. Alfred
w. Arlington to Miss Bette Hammond.
The Phoenir JOINS with the multitude of
friends of the happy couple in wishing
them long, joyous and prosperous life.
Nav the bright sunshine Of happiness ir-
adiate their pathway through life
Phoenix.
A GOOD rLACE.-We are glad to learn
that Mr.. J. B. Neal, Jr., will Soon be put
on the Atlantic Coast Line as general
relief agent. His work will be to go to
any point as agent for the company when
for any cause the agent at such point is
off for time. This will give Mr.. Neal
large and varied experience and will be
the means of Introducing him t o the pub
lie in qnite a favorable manner
We congratulate him and the Coast
Line.
A clipping from the Arizona Kicker
puts one paragraph thusly:
1--WE can't brag on our subscription
We have thirty-seven subscribers, but
they all love US, and all have paid in
advance. The New York Herald started
on three. Our advertising for the last
quarter has brought US in SIX boxes of
pills, two bottles Of stomach bitters, one
dozen capsclne plasterS, one keg Of paint,
one box of soap and over two dollars in
cash. This may not equal the income of
the New \ DIRK World, but it is a strong
proof that brains are appreciated in any
section"
EARLY CLOsING.-In most of the
the cities, we believe, the merchants gen>
orally agree and do close their stores
about O'Clock through the summer
months. June will soon be upon US and
let the merchants have regard to the op-
portuDities of the tired clerks, and close
at o'clock. so as to give the clerks some
time to read and rest a plenty. The night
trade during the three summer months
will not pay for the oil that is burnt
viii you close?
Some time ago we published in this
paper that we had a nice little secret
to tell any one who had a little money to
invest, and that the secret would be of
great volue to him. Only one man has
spoken to US of that secret, and we had
let it out to him before. Now, we have
the same secret yet, and 1t is worth Just
as much as it was then. We also have
another secret of a different nature. but
one which Will bring you as much money
as the first if you VIII look into 1t with
some capital. Come, let US tell you.
BOYS IN BLACK. This very anus
ing play was rendered last Thursday
night in Edmcndson Hall to quite an APP
preclate audience. The Play was in TWO
parts--"Uncle Jeff, ''and' Handy Andy"
The audience was highly entertained
and the young men sustained their parts
well.
The proceeds, which we learn amount
ed to about $50, were for a payment on
the piano of the Temperance Assoca>
ton.
A young man from WILMINGTON said,
Repeat it and III buy four reserved
seats"
COMMENCEMENT AT VINE HILL
ACADEMY.-Th commencement exer-
cises at Vmc Hill Academy will occur
on the evenings of 3lst of May and 1st Of
June. Exercises will commence at s
o'clack. The public are cordially IN
vited.
We are glad to state in this connection
that the schools have been we'll attended
this session, both male and female, and
the prospects of the Academy were never
better.
Now, word to the patrons; If your
children have done we'll during the se>-
sion and you think the time has been
well spent by the pupils and the money
we'll spent by you in paying their tuition,
make it your business to say as much to
the teachers. Don wait for a chance to say
so, but make it your business to say so.
On the other ham, if you think your