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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
SCOTLAND Mecca MOUNTED
REEEEHEsIN.

AsHEyILLE, n. c, May Z, 1888.
CAPT. W. II. ANTHONY,
Dear Sir Col. Cameron has
the following to say of the s. n. NJ.
r:
Accompany is composed Of fine
material. Officers careful and zeal
Gus. Men active and attentive
Drill and disciplineof commend very
good indeed. Carhines saddles and
horse furniture new, clean and well
kept. Sabres old and badly abused
when issued but now clean and in
good seryiceabIe condition. Belts
old and badly worn. Should have
new ones issued to them if any on
hand. Full supply of ammunition
on hand in good condition. Uni
forms, State Regulation, new, clean
and well fitting. No camp outfit
supplied. Should be furnished i'm
mediately. Armory centrally locat~
ed, we'll arranged and secure. Com
pliance with all legal requirement
reported. Order, record and pros
perty books of COmpany's Cwn fur
nishing in complete and proper
shape. This command considering
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
s ALE OIL
~SszZ

By virtue Of deed in trust executed
to me by Charles Fitz Patrick and wife.
on the 9TH day OF September, 1887, and
registered in Book =. page 332. Of the
Registers office Of Halifax county, /
shall sell for cash at the courthouse door
in Halifax, on the 18th day of June. ISIS,
a certain piece or parcel Of land lying in
Littleton in said county, bounded by the
railroad, the store and warehouse of. P.
Leach. the store Of ". II. Bobbitt and
the lands of 3. R. Browning, known as
The u. Z. Newsom store, and being the
same conveyed to said Filz Patrick by
T. y. Hi.
Halifax, \. c., r 0. BURTON.
May u, 1,Ss. Trustee.
) Il IS,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14

Ccpt. Alexander has not strength
cned himself before the public by the
course which he has pursued, A gen
tleman who puts himself in politics
should expect to work wherever his
party places him. He should not
say II will have this place or none, "
No man is powerful enough to be
able to dictate terms 10 the Demos
cratic party no man is so great
that it will allow him to have the
pick Of its Offices. When he refuses
what it tenders ne may exEect to be
refused when he calls on lt.-States-
Vile LundmorI.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
HsECzENaOND.
= Gs"~y City and Clever People

4
Our report of the State Convention
interrupted our notes of our Rich
mOrd friends.
DAVID A. AINsLIE & BRO.
are among the prominent manufac>
turers of the city. Their line Of
vehicles has been known in Eastern
Carolina for years and years. These
Young men are thoroughly enterpris-
ing and are anxious to retain their
North Carolina trade, as North Cars
olinians IRE the best people they
trade with. We did not have the
time to 60 through their business,
but Judging from the clever treat~
meut they showed US we are quite
sure that nothing is done on any
other than strict business principles
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator on
the estate of Mary Felicia Weeks, de-
ceased, on 3lst Of May, 1888, notice is
hereby given to all persons indebted to
the estate of the said Mary Felicia
Weeks, to make Immediate payment and
settlement; and eli persons having claims
against said estate will present them for
payment On or before the 3ISt day Of
May, 1889, or this notice Will be plead in
bar of their recovery.
This 2nd day of June, 1883.
J. D. WEEKS, SR.,
Administrator of che estate of Mary
Felicia Weeks, deceased.
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
Peculiar sLeas business
{ E-jn-CHy Daily 7

~'H-Cfy DdHY
Some people have very peculiar
ideas of business, They do not un-
derstand that newspaper is con-
Quoted as matter Of busineSs-fOr
the money there is IN it-as much
80 as a store or anything else. They
seem to think it is published simply
for the purpose of airing the editor S
opinions and the accommodation of
those who may want a Stree puff in
the paper" whenever they think it
will pay them to advertise them
selves or their hush ess in this wav.
they would not think of going into
a mans store and asking him to
give them a dollars worth of sugar.
or meat, yet they do not hesitate to
ask and expect the publisher of a
newspaper to give them dollars upon
dollars worth of work and space,
with never a care or thought an
parently that his columns constitute
his stock in trade-his meat and
bread.
No man has a right to expect any
more of a newspaper man than he
would of any other business man as
a gift. Whatever benefit a person
expects to derive from the use of .he
newspaper columns, he ought to be
willing to pay for. lit does not
pay to advertise, then why ask for a
puff in the newspaper"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
Our Campaign Offer 4.


We make this offer in order that
every man in the county shall have
an opportunity Of reading TIE DEM
ocEAr during the campaign. We
hope to add very soon five hundred
names to our list for the campaign,
and by adding this number we shall
be able to save ourselves in the ofref.
Remember, now, that ten names
must be sent together and the money
must come with the names. Then
Won get IUE DEMOCRAT from now to
January loI FIFTY CENTS.
Now, don't say we are not cheap
enough. Every man can read if he
wishes with this offer,
Township Executive Committees
can DO much IN helping US extend
tins Offer Every free man ought to
read durIng this campaign.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
SALE OF LAND.

BY virtue of decree rendered by the
Clerk of the Superior Court of Halifax
county on the Sth day of March, 1888, in
the cause therein pending Of John A.
Collins, Admir- of Samuel keeter, de
ceased, against Dudley Keeter and others,
| will on Monday the 2nd dav of July,
1883, expose to public lie at the Court
House door IN the town of Halifax the
following two tracts or parcels Of land
situate in SlId county, in order to make
assets to pay the debts of said entestate,
subject however to the wer-rigkt Of his
widow Rosa Keeter, to wit: The house
tract bounded on the East by the road
leading from Enfield to Beaver Dam
fork, on the North by F. n. Porter's
land, on the South by E. C. Shearin.
The Parker tract bounded on the
North by E, Q. Shearin, West by Doe
Branch, South by Mrs. Martha Hover
ton and on the East by the road leading
from FL field 70 Beaver Dam swamp, con.
tanning one hundred acres more or less.
Terms OF Sale-one-third cash, one
third in six months and On@-third in
twelve months, bond and approved Sc
curlty with interest at eight per cent. re
quired of purchaser on day of sale and
title retained until all purchase money is
paid. This the l4th day of June, 1888.
6l4. JOHN A. COLLINS, Admr.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14

The address of Hon. Walter Clark
before the graduating class a. tn
University Wednesday was a very
fine effort. Strong, eloquent and
aboundinL in beautiful Illustrations
it was thoroughly well calculated to
effect It's patriotic onject-thc arous-
ing AMI strengthening of the devo-
ton to State and duty of the young
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
JOHN =. HART

is the stencil man of Richmond. He
does not hesitate on business, but
decides promptly and acts accord
ingly. He decided to give US an
advertisement AID will fill orders
promptly when given. He is clever
and obliglng and enjoys large pa
tronage in his business. Give him
orders.
Many other good people in Rich
mond Put US under obligations to
them by showing us favors and
kindnesses, but we can not now say
more of the beautiful city and good
people. We expect to visit them
again, and then we Will make an>
other report.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
1888: n. B. LOSEY ECO. 1888

1t' La UOJu1 ~ OOI
SPRING AND SUMMER goods
in every variety and at all prices.
Ladies Dress Goods a speciality
this seasOn-never has this town of
fered to the public such all extensive
stock Of white goods in patterns and
at such prices as We are offering
this Spring.
HAMBURGS, SWISS and MAIN.
SOCK EMBROIDERIES in large
quantities and of handsomest pats
terms.
STAPLE DRY GOODS AND
GROCERIES always IN stock.
Our Millinery Department under
the supervision of Misses Jen ME
Hammond and Annie Robertson
was never 50 complete as 1t is at
present. Miss Hammond is recently
from Baltimore and is thoroughly
posted as to the leading styles, and
will cheerfuliy give our lady friends
the benefit Of her knowledge and ex-
periencc.
"Faith comes by hearing,' but we
do not ask or desire our friends to
take our word for the statements we
make but earnestly request that they
will cal! AID be convinced by the
evidence before their eyes that we
are carrying the most complete and
cheapest stock of goods ever ex-
hibited in this town.
We are sole agents for f. 2. Reed
& Co.'S CELEBRATED LADIES
FINE SHOES. Every pair war
ranted.
In addition to our regular stock of
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
We carry full line of
METALLIC AMI WOOD collins.
Prices to suit the purchaser.
Orders Ivy telegraph promptly
filed.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
BUCKLENS ARNICA sALVE

TIE BEST SALVE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilbains, COrns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. Ii IS guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box.
SALE BYET. WHITEHEAD eco
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
William Llvod Garrison has been

William LlyOd Garrison has been
c9lled 'the deljverer of the slave"
H. was born in Newburyport,
2la >, scout 1898. His career SUR
~ had much to do with the first inn
pulses toward the total abolition OF
slavery. HIS thoughts reached tbs
world through the Genius of Un~
iversal Emancipation" a paper c8.
taUliohed by one Benjamin Lund, :,
- no persuaded Garrison TO join him
in the publication of the "Genius."
lie rose from obscurity and became
famous atnong the friends of the
abolition Of slavery.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
Wilmington Refrigerator
AND
ICE WORKS..

ICE PACKED IN BARRELS, BAGS
lIogsheads, and by the car load a
Speci ,lty.
Loaded direct from our Ice House
to cars at lowest market rates.
Capacity 1900 Tons per Season.
Orders will have our careful per
sOnal attention. Terms Cash.
WIN. f. WORTH & CO.,
Proprietors,
5 81 3m. WILMINGToN. n. G,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14

The Governor has refused to com
mute the sentence of death passed
upon VIM. A. Potts for the murder
of PaulLincke. An appeal was taken
from the lower court, but the Su-
preme cour affirmed the decision, and
Potts must Lang, Wbiskoy was the
first cause of his crime. Young
man, ohstain "from the appearance
of evil"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14

Cleveland was nominated by ac-
clamation in the National Democrat
JIG Convention at st. Louis last
week The candidates prominent for
the Vice Presidency were Messrs.
Thurman, Gray and Black. Mr..
Thurman was the preference from
the first and his nomination was one
of great enthusiasm.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14

Judge Fowle has already opened
fire upon the Republican ranks, and
the devastation which his continued
work from now to November will
spread can only be COME, tured now.
However. we are all counting on
victory and we must work with I'M
haggI0g zeal to secure it.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14
and in the most pleasant manner.
See their advertisement,

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are well known to every business
man IN Eastern Carolina, ana all
who know them are familiar with 'he
fact that they are among the cIe'eF'
est business men III tue cou1'i
We have never met strangers WHO
showed Us more courlesie7 al" un>
selfish attention lAan these ecI''eN
men =,
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.tr,t tIoso oo, ,1ononb 10 the str.ngets
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keep INC bOOh oIol'E VI MIL "'''''0''
Everything you want III Che way u
books or stationery IS Ihere'
Inc readlneS8 with WHICH '"e9
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14

The news Of Thu-man's nomlna~
ton for Vice~PGesident was received
with m99u enthusiasm in Congress
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14

Mr.. Cleveland is to-day far strong
e. with the people alter q trial of
four years than when his career was
thing of the future, and the party
that has nominated him has made
rapid progress toward a permanent
supremacy. and this has added to
the assurances of yictory next fall.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-14

The Democratic party has victory
before it, but it must be achieved
after hard fought battle with a
wary and INSCRIPTIONS foe. The
people Of these sovereign Stats g,
knowing their true and reliable ser
wants, may be trusted to call to SER
vice honest and tried Grover Cleve~
land and the sturdy old Roman,
Allen G. Wilmington
Star.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-08

tne decent white men Of North Caro-
lima "a to send out private circular
letters to them with the Ostenslble
intention and hope Of intlmidating
them from the even tenor Of their
patriotic way? Their course has
been most IL sulting. Their audacity
has been as unhridled as that Of
which Cicero accused Catiline Of old.
Morton and Harrison and thousand
others have emptied their Golfers
into the hands of cut threats south
with the hope Of buying from rs our
supremacy. All this. together with
he dare devil spirit which has
Characterized the work Of John B.
L yes has made it q fight Of which
there have been few like it. But
The work has been dOne,and we shall
see the results. We have done what
we could to save ourselves and our
enimies our enimies have done what
they could TO destroy both them
selves and US.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-08

While we have not been able to get
the definite news from the election
returns that we have desired,ye we
have been able to CLEAN sufficient
news to make rs sure of the fact
beyond the reason of a doubt that
that North Carolina has gone Dem
ocratic by an increased majority all
over the state.
We have delayed our publication
day already in order to get as
much Of the election news as posi-
bile before going to press. We can
wait no longer. We have done what
we could to get accurate news, but
nothing definite have we been able
to get more than the assurance that
North Carolina has gone Democratic
by good majority. We have made
efforts to get accurate kilograms, but
the wires are deluged with thousands
of messages Of different kinds, from
none Of which can we gather any
thing satisfactorily certain. Hall
fax county we t&.nIl has gone Dem
ocratic although we can get no re
turns as yet from the precincts that
give Us a certainty.
All information from nearly every
point seems to point to the election
of Harrison. We are not at all GER
tain about the National ticket, nor
can we he under a day and night
longer. We are safe in saying that
the State has gone Democratic aud
that the final result will be a b
majority for FowIc,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-08

to meet the whms Of the most curi>
Gus. The attraction mos. stUPeod~
Gus IN propoTtto0s was Jumbo, the
25 year old man weighing GAG
pounds.
The marshals deportcd themselves
quite becomingly, and especially the
scotland Neck boys were popular.
Chief Marshal Cunningham, of
Roxboro, made for himself the envi-
able impression Of bearing one Of
The finest faces on the ground. All
admired his bearing and praised his
cOurtly manners,
We have been unable TO get q list
If the premiums awarded o. any
Of the minor details Of the fair, nw-
ing to sickness Of the editor Of TIE
DEMOCRAT, together with Tie press
Of election duties. Altogether the
fair was a grand success hn h in ex-
hibjt and financially. Mr.. J. H.
Niece, who has been connected
with the fair for Is years, told Us
that :he receipts on Thursday were
as good as he had ever seen on that
day of the fair. All was a success
md q credit to Halifax county and
tue managers,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-08
THE WAIF.DONFAEAR.

The 10Th annual fair of the RO
anOake and Tar river Agricultural
andSOcietY was a success last week.
President Emry and Secretary Hall
had made all the possible arrange
nentS for a success and they achiev-
ed it.
The Far opened Wednesday morn
ing with a grand procession and the
three entire days were filled with
whatever could be of Entertainment
to the visitors.
The exhibits in Floral Hall were
very good.
Among the best was some fine
tobacco grown in Halifax county by
by Major T. l., Emry. The joy of
the occasion vas the fine music by
Iardella'S band. The music was
fine and the handsome and accom-
mOdating gentlemen of the band
proved themselves worthy of the
good name they had already won in
North Carolina before.
The handsOmest thing of the whole
tair was the daily drill by the Scot
land Neck Mounted Ritlemen.
Their drilling was greatly admired
by all the visitors and the county
may well be proud of her well-drllled
cavalry.
The Rocky Mount Light Infantry
was also a handsome company cons
manded by the specially handsome
Capt. Hart. The company was
we'll drilled and made a fine impress
sion.
The racing was in fair keeping
with everything else. There were
some very close races on Friday
The sabre tournament on Friday
was of interest. Capt. W. H. An
thony won the first prize.
The stock exhibit was very good
ace poultry was specially fine. Mr.
! Truehloo / Of Weldon, had on eN'
hihit some very fine poultry as wei
as Others. One turkey gobhier OF
exhibit weighed SO pounds-Majo
/ Emr,'o uo baljoCa
There were more gambling stands
on the grounds than usual, a thing
about which there were various opin
ions expressed. Some said so much
gambling was derogatory to th'
standing of the Fair, while other
said it brought i'll so much more
money to the success of the fair
u There were enough side attraction,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-08
THE ELECTION.

The election in Scotland Neck was
one of the most quiet we have ever
seen. The voting began at the ap>
pointed hour and continued all day
until sunset. There was pot a single
happening of any kind to mar the
peace of the day,nOt even dog light
on the streets. We did not see q
single man who was intoxicated dur
ing the whole day. Every body was
in excellent spirits and everything
passed off as quietly as church da' &.
If the election passed off as well all
over the Union as it did here, Dock
cry and Morton lost all money spent
in preparation for a row.
The "reliahlcs' sung small through
ont this part of Eaves' political vine
ard. The vote was counted by 2
o'clock and the streets were cleared
Of eople in few minutes. All re
tired to their several homes to enjoy
"re3t after labor"
Many of the colored people did as
they had expressed an intention of
doIng>voted the Democratic ticket
3traightout,-and many more voted
the full county Democratic ticket
with the legislative ticket, All these
vent their way in quiet and felt goo!
over the triumph that for once in
heir lives their votes would do them
,ood. All was quiet from first to last,
I'D nothing married our peace.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-08
Dr.. Thatcher'S
NJ AG n EHIC ms OLES.
THE WONDER OF THE
NINETEENTH CENTURY,

These lNSOLES keep the feet and limbs
warm. They insulate and protect the
body from the damp, cold earth. They
cure chilblainS and hot feet. keep the
blood circulating, and cure Rheumatism
and Cramps IN feet and limbs. Thew re-
move all aches, pains and tired feelings.
and worn in the hose at night produce
sound refreshi lg sleep, and give warmth.
action and life to the whole system. These
LnSoles OF foot batteries are worth their
weight in Gold. Tested by thousands.
and recommended by eminent Divioes
Judges, Lawy erS, and every one who
have worn them.
Price $1.OO per par, postpaid. Send
for a pair and convince yourself. In
ordering, always send size Of shoe worn.
Every delicate lady should wear a pair.
Address all orders by registered mail to
JOHN II. DALY.
General State Agent,
Gillisonvillc, Hampton Co., S. C.
10 4 3m.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-08
THANKSGIVING.
q PROCLAIM ALTON RT TIE
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
Thursday the Goth Day OfNOV-
ember Designated.

WAsHINGTON, Nov. 1.-COnstant
thanksgiving and gratitude are due
from the American people to AL
mighty God for his goodness and
mercy which have followed them
since the day He made them and
vouchsafed to them q free governs
ment, With loving kindness He
has constantly led US in the way Of
prosperity and greatness. He has
not visited with swift punishment
our shortcomings, but with gracious
care He has warned US of our de-
pendence upon His fOrbearance and
has taught us that obedience to His
holy law is the price OF cOntinu-
ance Of His precious gifts. In aC~
acknowledgement of all that God has
done for US as a nation and to the
end that on an appointed day the
united prayers and praise of a CRATE
ful country may reach the throne of
grace, |, Grover Cleveland, Presi>
dent OF the United States, do hereby
designate and set apart Thursday,
the twentY-ninth day of November
as day of thanksgiving
and PRAYER, to be kept and observed
throughout the land.
On that dav let all our people
suspend their ordinary work and &C
equations, and in their accustomed
places of worship with prayer and
songs and praise, render thanks TO
God for all his mercies, for the
abundant harvests which have res
warded the toll of the hushandman
the year that has passed. and that
have followed the labors of our peo
pile in their shops and their markets
and trafti:. Let US give thanks for
peace and for the social order and
cOntentment within our borders and
for our advancement in all that adds
to national greatness.
Mindful of the afflictiOn with whIcb
portion Of our land has been visited
let US. while we humble ourselves
before the power OfGod acknowledge
His mercy in setting hounds to the
deadly march of the pestilence, and
let our hearts he chastened by sym
patty with our fellow cOun.rvmen
who have suffered and who mourn.
And as we return thanks for all the
blessings which we received from the
ha.ds Of our Heavenly Father, let
US not forget that He has enioined
upon US charity; and on this day
or thanksgiving let US generously
remember the poor ard needy, so
that our tribute OfPraise and graf
itude may be acceptable in the sight
of the Lord.
Done at the city of Washington,
on the first day of November,
eighteen hundred and lightweight
and IN the year of the independence
of the United States the one huns
dred and thirteenth.
In witness whereof, have here
unto signed my name aud caused the
seal of the United States to be af-
| fixed. GROVER CLEVELAND.